from the RABBI

Steven L. Silver, Rabbi

F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 3 S H E V A T / A D A R 5 7 7 3 V O L . 7 0 N O 2 W W W . T E M P L E M E N O R A H . O R G

Toward the end of the month we will celebrate Purim with a community party rather than the now customary carnival, Saturday evening February 23rd. Over the years we have heard from you that we need to concentrate our programming. So this year we are trying out a new concept; an all-in-one megillah, service and shpiel which will begin a little before Shabbat ends with fun activities for the little ones including bouncers, games, food and fun. In order to honor Shabbat we will focus more on the megillah and shpiel and offer pre-paid all inclusive wrist band so that kids and famlies will be able to participate in the games. Finally, we close out a really busy February with a terrific Rosenberg Cultural Center fundraiser, an Oscar Night Gala party on Sunday the 24th. This will be your chance to get out your black ties, tux and long dresses and enjoy an elegant and exciting evening with Morgan Land, and Jessica Tourtelot in support of the Rosenberg Center. Rosenberg is now in its fourth year of active service to the Jewish Community of the South Bay. I hope to see you in shul!

Dear Friends, We are looking forward to a February filled with outstanding programs and opportunities; Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, the founding dean of UCI law school, will kick off our new Distinguished Speaker's Series February 12th. Each of the speaker's will explore some aspect of the challenge of leading an ethical life in the modern age. Dean Chemerinsky is one of the nation's leading constitutionalists and has published widely in areas related to the Bill of Rights. We hope you will be able to join us and bring your friends and neighbors to hear all of our speakers.

TEFILAH

COMMUNITY @ TEMPLE MENORAH

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erev shabbat (weekly) 6:00 pm – Nosh & Social 6:30 pm – Kabbalat Shabbat

shabbat morning (weekly) 10:00 am – Shacharit Service Kiddush Lunch follows service

family tot shabbat Friday, February 1 - 6:30 pm

shir shabbat and consecration service Friday, February 8 - 6:30 pm

shalev b’lev service Friday, February 15 - 6:30 pm

Candle lighting times are located in the enclosed calendar

parashat ha shavuah February 2 Yitro February 9 Mishpatim February 16 Terumah February 23 Tetzaveh

saturday morning torah study February 2 Rabbi Deborah Goldmann February 9..............Rabbi Steven Silver February 16.................. Rabbi Gila Katz February 23..........Rebeccah Yussman

community shabbat dinner Friday, February 8 - 5:30 pm

purim festival & megillah reading Saturday, February 23 - 4:30 pm

kiddush sponsorships February 2 ......sponsored by Cathleen &

Scott Richland in memory of Irwin Richland

February 9 ......sponsored by Carol Kim in memory of Peter Kim

February 16 ....sponsored by Rebecca & Joe Reines in honor of their 70th and 85th birthdays!

CANTOR’S CORNER If you've seen me walking around the Temple, you know I have a fashion sense that's all my own. Sometimes I get it right, sometimes I'm in work-out clothes coming from or going to zumba or spinning class, and sometimes my style is just a bit...unique. One thing is certain, however, I am always dressed special for Shabbat. On Shabbat, I wear outfits that I wouldn't wear the rest of the week (unless there was a funeral or wedding, of course). Why all of this emphasis on special Shabbat clothes, you ask? It relates back to the text, of course! In the book of Ruth 3:3, Naomi tells Ruth: “Wash yourself, anoint yourself, and put on your fine clothes.” The Talmud expands on this verse, clarifying: “These were

her Shabbat clothes. Rabbi Chanina said: A person must have two sets of garments, one for weekdays and one for Shabbat.” You might be saying to yourself, "That was then, this is now, and I want to wear comfortable and casual clothes to the synagogue. I've been at work all day, it's time to let loose”. It's true, Temple Menorah and the surrounding beach synagogues tend to have a laid back Shabbat style, and I think that is part of what makes us so awesome! That doesn't mean, however, that we can't embrace the beauty of Shabbat and wear something special to represent the distinctiveness of the day. Can't we be comfortable, relaxed, and still represent Shabbat?

If we wear special Shabbat attire, we will feel the sense of what makes Shabbat so holy and distinct from the wardrobe of the rest of the week. In The People's Prayer Book vol 10 Alyssa Gray commented on this Talmudic verse, "Wrapping the day of rest in splendor". She said, "Abudarham (14th century Spain) sees this as an illusion to the mitzvah of weekday. His interpretation goes back to the Yerushalmi, where Rabbi Simlai lectured in public about the need for specially festive Shabbat attire. His lecture affronted poorer scholars who could not afford to purchase special Shabbat wear. Rabbi Simlai advised that if they could not change all their clothes for Shabbat, they should at least change something about the way they wore their usual clothes." (PT Peah 8:8, 21b)

What we wear reflects our attitude. If we dress special, we are reflecting an attitude of respect towards Shabbat and, in turn, respect for our holy places and for God. Just like eating the challah, lighting the candles and drinking the wine; the minhagim (traditions) of Shabbat help remind us of the holiness of the Sabbath day and enable us to take part in that holiness.

What does special Shabbat dress mean? It doesn't mean we have to wear a ballgown or business suit to services... Here are a few pictures of what special Shabbat dress might look like... Remember, you don't have to sacrifice your fashion sense to come to the synagogue. You can be fashion forward and Shabbat special at the same time…

B’shira, Jessica

SYNAGOGUE APPROPRIATE ATTIRE INAPPROPRIATE ATTIRE

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WELCOME NEW MEMBER

Scott Barth Susan, Andy & Soren Schauer

Fiona, Jason, Kyla & Ali Rosenthal

CONDOLENCES Temple Menorah and its members extend

heartfelt condolences to the families of:

Naomi Schiff, Charlene, Frank, Davis, Gregory & Alec Jacobs and Steve, Julie, Benji, Gabriella & Sophia Davis on the loss of their

sister, mother & grandmother Helene Beatrice Greenwood

Lynne Diamond & Gary Kates, Susan Diamond, Cathy Diamond & Seth Shapiro,

Mark & Cheryl Diamond, Nancy Diamond, Carol Schauer, Emily & Max Kates, Rena Stern Kates, Shaina & Rebecca Greiff, Elise Diamond,

Michelle & Joshua Hopstone, Helene, Jonathan & Monica Diamond, Aaron Diamond Powell,

and Nathan & Sam Schauer. on the loss of their mother & grandmother

Myra Diamond

Morgan & Cammy Land, Rochelle & Robert Land, Marilyn Roberts, William Land, Joseph Land, Steven & Alexa Roberts, Liam & Betsy Land,

and Ava & Sam Land. on the loss of their mother, grandmother & great-grandmother

Lillian Roberts

MISHEBEIRACH Temple Menorah wishes a speedy recovery to the following people:

Would you like a visit from Rabbi Silver or a name added to our Mishebeirach list? Please

contact Paola Hirsch at the Temple office (310) 316-8444 or phirsch@templemenorah.org

to let us know how we can help you.

Pat Alexander David Bates Robert Berliner David Blackburn Marjie Block Don Buschhoff Jaye Cohen Marvin Cohen Brett Davidson Heidi Davidson Jodi Davidson Alice Dewey Joyce Dumtschin Grace Ellowitz Sidney Entin Harry Fischman Dorothy Fogel Nancy Friedman Sylvana Hems Alan Gershman Samuel Herron-Goldman Catherine Gotthoffer Samuel Hason Rickie Hoffman Sandra Horwitz Ann Kates Phillip Kaufman

Vicki Kaufman Edith Koslow Judge Bess Lavine Nacha Lesser Keith Lewis Elaine Levine Viola Lucero Ben Markman Tillie Markman Philip Materman Mildred Milstein Carlos Obando Stephen Ragow Jeff Sampson John Schugel Dr. Ken Silver Ava Schwartz Paul Seide Len Solomon Patricia Spector Gloria Steinberg Spencer Witkin Barbara Wolfe Claudio Wolff Shari Yellin Tuba Zinger

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CAMP MENORAH: WE’RE GOO-GOO FOR GAGA!!

I am happy to announce the first annual South Bay wide GAGA Tournament! Each congregation in the South Bay will assemble a JR & Varsity Team to compete in this age bracket to decide the champions of the South Bay! Each team will also identify a tzedakah cause of their choice and the $5 event charge will be used to send funds to the winning team’s cause. This event will be sponsored by Camp Menorah and our amazing summer staff will be joining us as referees to regulate the intense competition. This is our chance to connect and see how many Jews in the South Bay know and love GAGA. We are already very excited for this upcoming summer. The

theme is “Celebrate Good Times, A Jewish year into just 8 crazy weeks” and this gives us the chance to have an entire summer of celebration. With many veteran staff coming back for yet another summer our programming is going to be incredible. The registration will be out shortly and I urge everyone to start registering early so that we can create even better programming for the summer which is only a few short months away! With the GAGA tournament next month the excitement of summer is starting to appear and it’s only going to get stronger and stronger as summer approaches! Daniel Sher Camp & Youth Director

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THE JEWISH COMMUNITY’S  RESPONSE TO CYBERBULLYING 

Please join us for this special event!  

FAMILIES AND CYBERBULLYING:  UNDERSTANDING & ADDRESSING  

CYBERBULLYING  

When:     February 6, 7:00‐ 8:30pm Where:   Temple Menorah  

 

A  90‐minute  training  for  adult  family members and middle school and high school youth  to develop  strategies  for empowering students  and  families  to  respond  to cyberbullying and how  to  foster a culture of e‐safety  and moral  action  on  issues  related to online social cruelty.  

*Please note adults and youth will be educated separately during this event, but will be reconvened for a community closing.  

The program will:   increase understanding and awareness about the problem of cyberbullying   educate and empower adult family members to effectively discuss and respond to incidences of cyberbullying   provide participants with the tools and skills needed to be better allies while considering Jewish values.  

The event is open to all Jewish youth in the South Bay 

 

RSVP to Paola Hirsch by February 1: phirsch@templemenorah.org 

 

WWW.CLICKRESPONSIBLY.ORG 

It’s that that time of year again when Temple Menorah gears up to face social action issues that are greater than ourselves. One event is Michael Mitzvah Day, and the other is the Jewish World Watch Walk to End Genocide. This year, the JWW Walk to End Genocide will be held on April 21st in Mile Square Park in Orange County, and will begin at 10 am. It has an interfaith theme, so hopefully our

interfaith friends will join us in this humanitarian campaign. We have successfully reached our fundraising goals each year, and are counting on you to help meet our goal of $2500.

The walk is only one and a half miles. There is an $18 registration fee, which includes a tee shirt. Children under eleven walk for free, with no registration fee. Additional donations, however, are always welcome. After the walk, which will conclude at approximately 1 pm, we will have a gathering as a synagogue community. This will be at the park or somewhere close by for those who wish to join. Religious School will be closed that day to ensure full participation as a community. The walk is a beautiful mitzvah, and a social gathering allows us to reflect on the events of the day. Stay tuned for more details on the community gathering.

The Temple Menorah team for this year has already been set up on the JWW web site. Will you help us reach our goal, or set up a team of your own? We will continue to publish information on the walk along with the links so you can donate. It’s also very effective to post the link on Facebook and other social networking sites.

Please join our team! If you have any further questions please contact me, Jann Segal at jannsegal@earthlink.net.

Visit www.kintera.org/faf/home to register to walk with the Temple Menorah team!

SAFETY FIRST

Dear Friends,

Temple Menorah takes the security of our members very seriously. As many of you are aware, two years ago we expanded the security features around our facility with the help of a grant from the department of Homeland Security.

Even with our extensive security improvements, breaches can happen. In particular, I am asking everyone to please understand that the downstairs gate MUST ALWAYS remain closed and cannot be propped open. We are asking each of you to help us maintain a secure facility by using the code to get in and out of the building.

Thank you for your support and cooperation.

Robin

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E V E N T S

COMMUNITY superbowl sunday Sunday, February 3, 2:30 pm Join us for our first ever Super Bowl Party! Watch the game on the giant screen, while the kids enjoy a Super Bowl Carnival outside! Contact Daniel Sher for more information at Youth@TempleMenorah.org or 310-316-8444.

purim festival & megillah reading Saturday, February 23, 4:30 pm Mark the date for an amazing Purim celebration perfect for the entire family!

shabbat morning hevrat torah with alternating teachers Saturdays, 9:00 am

leaders in action Tuesday, February 12, 7:30 pm DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES Dean Erwin Chemerinsky will discuss The new technology and the Constitution – First Amendment rights concerning texting, facebook, social media and our rights to privacy. Tickets are $25 per person, $10 student rate. To purchase your tickets go to www.ourleadersinaction.com.

p.a.c.e. class with Muriel Berks Tuesdays, 10:40 am (People with Arthritis Can Exercise)

hevrat torah with Rabbi Silver Tuesdays, 12:00 pm Torah Study incorporates reading the weekly Parasha and studying various contemporary commentaries on the portion. Open group discussions and reading from the regular Torah book rounds out this lively form of worship and study with Rabbi Silver.

adult b’nai mitzvah with Cantor Jessica Tuesdays, 6:00 pm Learn the ancient text of our people, chant its mystical melodies, and be transformed through Torah. For further information, or to enroll, please contact Sue-Anne at ssilkes@templemenorah.org or (310) 316-8444.

torah discussion group with Ed London Thursdays, 9:30 am Time to join the reading and discussion of the weekly Parashat that has been going on at the Temple for several years! The current, historical, and ethical reading materials come form a variety of source, including the Torah, American and British Jewish Reform groups, Israel, and Europe. All readings are supplied as handouts, often with references.

Come by and hear how interesting and inspirational current events compared with historical events can be! Bring your Jewish expertise with you! Contact Ed for more details at (310) 378-4617 or edjudylondon@gmail.com.

yiddish club with Hy Sabath Thursdays, 11:00 am We are looking for some new members to join our warm, friendly, fun loving group which enjoys reading humorous Yiddish anecdotes, singing and watching DVD’s of old Jewish comedians and Yiddish movies. The Yiddish we read is in Transliteration (phonetic English words) and all levels of Yiddish ability are welcome. One of our members says “It is the highlight of the week!”

judaism 101 w/Rabbi Silver & Rabbi Deborah Thursdays, 7:30 pm Judaism 101 is a class designed for peoplee who want to gain an intellectual knowledge of Judaism as well as the skills to perform basic rituals. It can also serve as a “refresher” course for those returning to a more active synagogue life. The class meets once a week for a total of 18 weeks during the year. The course is broken down into two 9-week sessions - attendance at all 18 weeks of the class is a requirement for conversion.

SISTERHOOD sisterhood board meeting Wednesday, February 6, 7 pm

save the date! sisterhood women's seder Sunday, March 17 at 12:30

sisterhood membership For information regarding Sisterhood membership and events, contact Madeline Eble, Sisterhood President, at MadelineEble@yahoo.com or 310-780-3057.

sisterhood tributes Send a beautiful message for any occasion while making a donation to Sisterhood. Contact Marcia Spanier at 310-378-3156 or marcia.spanier@gmail.com

plant a tree in Israel To recognize or memorialize family, friends and loved ones. To purchase a tree and have Sisterhood send a Certificate of Recognition contact Lori Ernster at 310-375-8743 or Jazboo2@aol.com

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL kindergarten field trip Sunday, February 3, 9:00 am All kindergarten students and parents are invited to join us on a trip to the Zimmer Museum for their Tu B’Shvat festival. RSVPs are a must so be sure to contact your teacher or Randi. We will meet at 9:00 am in the garden room to begin the experience.

adl cyberbullying program Wednesday, February 6, 7:00 pm A 90-minute training for adult family members and middle school and high school youth to develop strategies for empowering students and families to respond to cyberbullying and how to foster a culture of e-safety and moral action on issues related to online social cruelty. For more information or questions contact Randi at Randi@Templemenorah.org or 310-316-8444, to RSVP contact Paola Hirsch at phirsch@templemenorah.org.

consecration Friday, February 8, 6:30 pm Our kindergarten and new Religious School students will be consecrated and welcomed into their formal Jewish education. This is a very special time for these students and their families and we invite you to join us in welcoming them to our learning community.

1st grade family education program Sunday, February 10, 9:00 am All 1st grade students and their parents gather to learn together. We will be learning about Havdallah. Join us at 9:00 am in the garden room to begin our special time together.

no religious school Sunday, February 17 Temple closed in observance of President’s Day.

6th grade field trip Sunday, March 3, 9:00 am All 6th grade students and parents are invited to join on a trip to the Steps to Tolerance program at the Museum of Tolerance. RSVPs are a must so be sure to contact your teacher or Randi. We will meet at 9:00 am in the garden room to begin the experience.

5th grade family education program Sunday, March 3, 9:00 am All 5th grade students and their parents gather to learn together. We will be learning about our ancestors. Join us at 9:00 am in the garden room to begin our special time together.

4th grade family education program Sunday, March 17, 9:00 am All 4th grade students and their parents gather to learn together. We will be learning about Passover and the 10 plagues. Join us at 9:00 am in the garden room to begin our special time together.

kochavim Tuesdays, February 5, 12, 19 & 26, March 5, 12, & 19 4:30-6:30pm Join us in this amazing performing arts program. Work with talented specialists and learn performance skills while you learn more about Judaism. 1st graders and older are welcome to participate, adults too! Contact Randi at Randi@Templemenorah.org or 310-316-8444 for more information or to sign up.

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A N D AC T I V I T I E S

YOUTH my club Sunday, February 3, 2:30 pm Super Bowl Party & Carnival

MY Club is Menorah Youth Club and is open to all 3rd, 4th and 5th graders and their Jewish friends. Contact Daniel Sher for more information at Youth@TempleMenorah.org or 310-316-8444.

club noar Sunday, February 3, 2:00 pm Super Bowl Party & Carnival

Wednesday, February 13, 6:30 pm Board meeting

Club Noar welcomes all 6th, 7th and 8th graders to join us for our events and programs. Contact Daniel Sher for more information at Youth@TempleMenorah.org or 310-316-8444.

kids night out & sleepover

Saturday, February 9, 5:30 pm - Sunday, February 10, noon Watch Rugrats Go Wild!

Not just KIDS NIGHT OUT - this will be a SLEEPOVER too!! Come join us for KNO and if you are in Kindergarten or older, continue through the night with a sleepover. Since it is Saturday night, you don't have to come back for your kids until after Religious School the next day. Drop them off at 5:30 pm and don't collect them until Noon on Sunday! The KNO costs are still $36 per child and the Sleepover is just $50 for the whole night. (½ price for additional siblings NOT applicable for sleepover).

RSVP to Daniel at KNO@Templemenorah.org or 310-316-8444 ext 113.

TUVIA family tot shabbat Friday, February 1, 5:30 pm Tu B’Shevat

All Tuvia students will participate in this fun Shabbat Service. Our evening begins at 5:30 pm with a family-friendly craft, followed by dinner at 5:45 pm, service at 6:30 pm & a potluck dessert oneg with Israeli dancing following the service. RSVP to Naomi Garcia at ngarcia@templemenorah.

TIKKUN OLAM SOCIAL ACTION CORNER

Meeting Dates: 2/10 - Temple Menorah 2/24 - Meet off-site 3/3 - Temple Menorah

3/31 - Meet off-site

Event Dates: 3/10 - Michael Mitzvah Day & Blood Drive 4/21 - Jewish World Watch Walk to End Genocide

ROSENBERG CULTURAL CENTER Monday, February 4

history of ancient jerusalem Jim Heubach, a dynamic and informative speaker returns to discuss Ancient Jerusalem to the time of Herod. Lunch and movie to follow at Temple Menorah. “Live and Become” is a French movie about a boy who

gets swept up in the 1980s Operation Moses bringing African Jews to Israel. Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm Wednesday, February 6

“lolita” & discussion with morgan Morgan Land, screenwriter and professor of screenwriting at Loyola Marymount University will conduct a lecture on Stanley Kubrick. Morgan always provides insightful context which will provide a great preparation

for our trip to see the Kubrick exhibit at LACMA next week. The day will start with watching the Kubrick film “Lolita” followed by lunch and Morgan’s lecture. Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm Monday, February 11

kubrick exhibit Docent led tour of the Kubrick exhibit at LACMA before the museum opens to the

public. Boxed lunch will be provided on the premises. Additional time to explore exhibits in the rest of the museum. Time: 8:45am – 3:00pm

Tuesday, February 12

leaders in action Leaders in Action: Dean Erwin Chemerinsky will speak on “the new technology and the Constitution” – first Amendment rights

concerning texting, facebook, social media and our rights to privacy.” Time: 7:30pm, Tickets: $25 & up For more pricing information visit www.OurLeadersInAction.com  Wednesday, February 20

the frisco kid Movie screened at Temple Menorah. Introduction and discussion led by Michael Kraus. Lunch provided after the movie. Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm

Sunday, February 24

an evening at the oscars Watch the Academy Awards on the big screen, enjoy dinner and bid on items at the audacious auction with Morgan Land as master of ceremonies. You can be a star on our Walk of Fame too! Purchase a star for yourself or someone else for $25.

Time: 4:30pm

TUVIA SCHOOL HAS A NEW WEEKLY BLOG!

Check out what is going on in the classrooms and see all the pictures of what we are doing:

Please contact Sara at srice@templemenorah.org for more information on how to view our blog.

Join us for Deli every Sunday 11:30am–2pm

(When the Religious Schol is in session -

February 3 & 10)

NOW YOU CAN SPECIAL ORDER ITEMS FROM THE RESTAURANT

MENU!!

Email CantersTruck@gmail.com by Friday, and your order will be ready for pick-up

when you get there! (put Temple Menorah in the subject line)

SANDWICHES MADE TO ORDER

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T E M P L E M E N O R A H A P P R E C I A T E S T H E T H O U G H T F U L N E S S O F T H O S E W H O R E M E M B E R A N D H O N O R T H E I R F R I E N D S A N D L O V E D O N E S

T H R O U G H T H E I R G E N E R O U S C O N T R I B U T I O N S .

RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

Nancy Eason Ben and Tillie Markman

IN MEMORY OF

Louis Walter Berne, by Ellie Preston Reed Joy Blumberg, by Loren Blumberg Robert Blumberg, by Loren Blumberg Clarence Dloughy, by Beryl Sandor Frank Harris, by Melissa Buller Murray Lipp, by Barbara Brook Tillie Lipp, by Barbara Brook Alvin Meyers, by Maureen Romero Rea Simons, by Don Finkelstein Leonard Josephs, by Michael Josephs Morris Sundell, by Seymour Sundell Harold Ziff, by Lela Sarnat

CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

IN MEMORY OF

Joyce Sudhof, by Sally Feldman

BERNARD SPANIER MEMORIAL

L'ATIDENU FUND

IN HONOR OF

Ester Farber, by Marcia Spanier Evelyn Greene, by Marcia Spanier

IN MEMORY OF

Abraham Matles, by Viviana Birnbaum

CHOIR FUND

IN MEMORY OF Joe Adelsman, by Jean Adelsman

FLOWER/LANDSCAPE FUND

IN MEMORY OF

Meyer Klein, by Judith Stahl

MITZVAH / GENERAL FUND

Saul & Frida Bluman Kelly & Michael Bluman Ronnie & Alan Goldstein Ann Gotthoffer & Mickey McRae Nancy & Bill Hirsch Cathleen & Scott Richland Lela & Gerry Sarnat Eileen & Richard Smernoff Carolyn & Charles Turek

IN HONOR OF

Faith Goldman, by Erika & George Schlesinger

IN MEMORY OF

Trevor Blackwood, by Hope Witkowsky Lesley Evans, by Maureen Evans Edith Hes, by Beryl Sandor Alexander Koslover, by Lillian & Monty Koslover

Joe Koslover, by Lillian & Monty Koslover Rae Panster, by Aaron Krouse Jennette Sacks, by Eileen & Richard Smernoff Leonard Sandor, by Beryl Sandor Samuel Sandor, by Beryl Sandor Allen Shupps, by William Soss Ezekiel Sopher, by Israel Sopher Bernard Spanier, by Marcia Spanier

NEU HELP THE NEEDY FUND

IN MEMORY OF

Sylvia Seide, by Paul Seide Jeffrey Tidus, by Sheryl Stein Tidus

ROSENBERG CULTURAL CENTER

IN HONOR OF

Evelyn Greene, by Milton Birnbaum

IN MEMORY OF

Betty Deitchman, by Rebecca & Joe Reines Allan Feldman, by Linda Feldman Toni Wolff, by Milton Birnbaum Toni Wolff, by Ellie Preston Reed Toni Wolff, by Marcia Spanier

TUVIA PLAYGROUND FUND

IN MEMORY OF

Benjamin Haferling, by Regina Katz

TUVIA SCHOOL FUND

IN MEMORY OF

Sylvia Seide, by Paul Seide Sarah Sundell, by Seymour Sundell

TUVIA HEDY GUTMAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND

IN MEMORY OF

Joe Adelsman, by Jean Adelsman

YOUTH FUND

IN MEMORY OF

Harry Firstenberg, by Nanci Goussak Paul Gorman, by Donna & Andrew Dietz Allen Layton, by Rebecca & Joe Reines

SISTERHOOD TRIBUTES

MAZEL TOV:

Ruth Blinder on your birthday from Mim Rivo Judy London on your birthday from Andrea & Glenn Lawrence, Michelle Dean, Lynn & Roy Schubert and Lori Ernster

CONDOLENCES:

Judy Hayward on the loss of your father Burt Schupps from Ester Farber

Scott, Todd, and Jill Hayward on the loss of your grandfather Burt Schupps from Ester Farber

Marlene & Sandy Wilks on the loss of your uncle Burt Schupps from Ester Farber

Bruce & Jerry Berns on the loss of your uncle Burt Schupps from Ester Farber

Naomi Schiff on the loss of your sister Bea Greenwood from Ellie Preston Reed, Cynthia Gurman, Ruth & Al Blinder, Cathleen & Scott Richland, Shirley & Hal Kaufman, Lynn & Roy Schubert, Andrea & Glenn Lawrence, Michelle Dean and Laura Dubrow

Richard Duben & Family on the loss of your mother Florence Duben from Evelyn Greene, Andrea & Glenn Lawrence and Marcia Spanier

Nancy Diamond on the loss of your mother Myra Diamond from Gail Weinstein & Mike Kraus

Gerard Wolff on the loss of your wife Toni Wolff from Ester Farber, Cathleen & Scott Richland, Andrea & Glenn Lawrence, Laura Dubrow, Gail Weinstein & Mike Kraus, Michelle Dean and Shirley & Hal Kaufman

WISHES FOR GOOD HEALTH & BLESSINGS TO:

Eugene Alpern from Carole & Ed Casper, Shirley & Hal Kaufman and Andrea & Glenn Lawrence

Marv Cohen from Carole & Ed Casper. Louise Becker from Gail Weinstein & Mike Kraus

Cheryl Ennis, Stan Ennis, Penny Cukier from Gail Weinstein & Mike Kraus

Cynthia Cohen with love from Laural Ayala

Cohen Intergenerational Fund from Ira Shafiroff in memory of father Harry Shafiroff

For information regarding Sisterhood Tributes or to send a Tribute,

please call Marcia Spanier at (310) 378-3156 or email marcia.spanier@gmail.com

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MICHAEL MITZVAH DAY TAKING CARE OF THOSE IN NEED

SUNDAY, MARCH 10TH 2013 • 9:00AM TO 2:00PM

Event Coordinator: Elaine Porzucki 310-370-0677, elaineporzucki@gmail.com Use Elaine’s email to register at http://www.signupgenius.com/FindASignup

EVENTS -Food Preparation/Service -Sack Lunch Prep/Handout -Clothing Boutique -Bingo Game -Heal the Bay -Knitting Projects -Gardening Project -Building Improvements projects -Red Cross Blood Donation -Cupcake Decorating

Religious School Assembly 11:30am-12:00pm

DONATION Canned Food for the food banks; New & Gently Used Clothing/Shoes (all sizes–especially men’s clothes); Prizes for bingo including gift cards or other small items.

If you cannot attend but would like to donate, please make your checks payable to Temple Me-norah (Note Michael Mitzvah Day on the check)

See the attached flyer to sign-up to help!

BRING ALL DONATIONS TO TEMPLE MENORAH BY FEBRUARY 28TH.

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* Shabbat Candle Lighting Time

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday January 27 9:00am Religious School 12:30pm Sisterhood Birthday Lunch

January 28 9:00am Jazzercize 5:30pm Cultural Ctr

January 29 10:40am PACE 12:00pm Hevrat Torah 4:30pm Kochavim 6:00pm Adult B’nai

Mitzvah 7:30pm Israeli Dancing

January 30 9:00am Jazzercize 11:00am Cultural Ctr 4:30pm Religious School

January 31 9:30am Torah Study 11:00am Yiddish Club 7:30pm Judaism 101

February 1 9:00am Jazzercize 5:30pm Craft & Dinner 6:00pm Family Tot

Shabbat Service (5:05pm)*

February 2 10:00am Shabbat Service

February 3 9:00am Religious School 2:30pm Super Bowl

Party

February 4 9:00am Jazzercize 11:00am Cultural Ctr

February 5 10:40am PACE 12:00pm Hevrat Torah 4:30pm Kochavim 6:00pm Adult B’nai

Mitzvah 7:30pm Israeli Dancing

February 6 9:00am Jazzercize 11:00am Cultural Ctr 4:30pm Religious School 7:00pm Sisterhood Mtg. 7:00pm ADL

Cyberbullying Program

February 7 9:30am Torah Study 11:00am Yiddish Club 7:30pm Judaism 101 7:30pm Full Board Mtg

February 8 9:00am Jazzercize 5:30pm Community

Shabbat Dinner 6:30pm Shir Shabbat &

Consecration Service

7:30pm Oneg & Israeli Dancing

(5:12pm)*

February 9 10:00am Shabbat Service 5:30pm Kids Night out

& Sleepover

February 10 9:00am Religious School

February 11 9:00am Jazzercize 11:00am Cultural Ctr

February 12 10:40am PACE 12:00pm Hevrat Torah 4:30pm Kochavim 6:00pm Adult B’nai

Mitzvah 7:30pm Guest

Speaker: Erwin Chemerinsky

February 13 9:00am Jazzercize 11:00am Cultural Ctr 4:30pm Religious School 6:30pm Club Noar

February 14 9:30am Torah Study 11:00am Yiddish Club 7:30pm Judaism 101

February 15 9:00am Jazzercize 6:00pm Nosh & Social 6:30pm Shalev B’lev Service (5:18pm)*

February 16 10:00am Shabbat Service

February 17 No Religious School

February 18 President’s Day Temple Closed

February 19 10:40am PACE 12:00pm Hevrat Torah 4:30pm Kochavim 6:00pm Adult B’nai

Mitzvah 7:30pm Israeli Dancing

February 20 9:00am Jazzercize 11:00am Cultural Ctr 4:30pm Religious School

February 21 9:30am Torah Study 11:00am Yiddish Club 7:30pm Judaism 101 7:30pm Full Board Mtg

February 22 9:00am Jazzercize 6:00pm Nosh & Social 6:30pm Shabbat Service

(5:25pm)*

February 23 10:00am Shabbat Service 4:30pm Purim Festival & Megillah Reading

February 24 No Religious School 4:30pm RCC Oscar Party

February 25 9:00am Jazzercize 5:30pm Cultural Ctr

February 26 10:40am PACE 12:00pm Hevrat Torah 4:30pm Kochavim 6:00pm Adult B’nai

Mitzvah 7:30pm Israeli Dancing

February 27 9:00am Jazzercize 11:00am Cultural Ctr 4:30pm Religious School 7:00pm Tuvia Parent

Committee Workshop

February 28 9:30am Torah Study 11:00am Yiddish Club 7:30pm Judaism 101

March 1 9:00am Jazzercize 5:30pm Craft & Dinner 6:00pm Family Tot

Shabbat Service (5:31pm)*

March 2 10:00am Shabbat Service 5:30pm Club Noar

February 2013 Shevat / Adar 5773

February Birthdays and Anniversaries Looking Ahead

Birthdays 1 Elias Resnisky 2 Steve Resnisky 2 Julia Silkes 2 Brendan White 3 Camille Hamilton 3 Jared Lawrence 4 Kate Dean 4 Isabelle Nastaskin 5 Scott Emmerman 5 Sherman Grancell 5 Edward London 5 Matthew Schwartzer 5 Aliya Stuart 6 Denise Becker 6 Hy Sabath 7 Tammy Bard 7 Clarence Cohen 7 Talia Yett 8 Amanda Feldman 9 Marc Emmerman 9 David Mann 10 David Fogel 10 Olivia Moss 10 Jeff Newman 10 Leslie Stuart 11 David Leopold 11 Keith Marco 11 Nelson Zager 12 Steven Barryte 12 Jonathan Prescott 12 Robin Franko 12 Michael Freilich 12 Eleanor Price 12 Joshua Hoye 12 David Ziegler 13 Jessica Hutchings 14 Ely Feinerman 14 Valerie Hale 14 Jacob Nastaskin 14 Joseph Porzucki 14 David Wagreich 15 Jack Hall 16 Madison Irvin 16 Melanie White 17 Jacob Dreyer 17 Ethel Glass 17 Andrea Lawrence 17 Jane Letvin 17 Blake Reback

17 Robert Schubert 18 Robert Lefton 18 Lora Mallen 19 Scott Golper 20 Adam Bassuk 20 Lilah Teller 21 Juliette Sussman 22 Stella Speciale 22 Alexandra Dreyer 22 Alexander White 22 Elaine Kaback 23 Teresa Zoota-Lucero 24 Rachel Grossman 24 Daniel Lazarow 25 Joshua Gitomer 26 Lori Blumfield 26 Kimberly Botwin 27 Lory Greenbaum 27 Jeff Gross 27 Barbara Hirsch 27 Adam Teller 28 Max Glasman 28 Audrey Goldman

Anniversaries 2 Lory & Louis Greenbaum 13 Nanci & Kenneth Goussak 16 Ronna & Keith Nelsen 16 Joy & Sheldon Rocker 20 Sharon & Sami Mualem 27 Patrick Benedek & Ricci Gracie Recognize your friends and family by contributing to a fund in their honor

Bernard Spanier Memorial L’Atidenu Fund – supports special programming including guest scholars, enhanced educational opportunities and high profile speakers.

Camp Fund – provides additional funding to enable Camp Menorah to offer greater choices in activities and enrichment programs.

Choir Fund – helps cover and expand choir-related supplies.

Continuing Education Fund – subsides the cost for guest speakers.

Flower/ Landscape Fund – provides additional funding for the gardens.

Hedy Gutman Tuvia Scholarship – assists families in financial stress to send preschool-aged children to Tuvia School.

Joe Katzelnick Social Action (Feed the Hungry) Fund –food to be served monthly at the various homeless shelters and soup kitchens located in the South Bay community.

Mitzvah / General Fund –support the ongoing activities around Temple Menorah.

Neu Help the Needy Fund –to ensure that every hungry family and child have enough food to fill their tummies.

Prayer/Torah Book Fund –replace old and torn prayer books with fresh new copies.

Religious School Enrichment Fund –provide enhanced programming and educational opportunities for the children in Religious School.

Rosenberg Senior Cultural Center – enhance the outstanding programming delivered to the senior community at Temple Menorah.

Scott Silver Memorial Library– help purchase new books and materials for the library.

Tuvia Playground Fund-help remodel the Tuvia playground with new equipment and bathrooms!.

Tuvia School- enables enhanced programming and educational opportunities for the children and faculty.

Youth– support our Youth Center with new furniture & equipment.

March Events 1 Family Tot Shabbat & Dinner

6 Rosenberg Cultural Center Interfaith Seder

6 Sisterhood Meeting

7 Executive Committee Meeting

10 Michael Mitzvah Day

13 Guest Speaker: Arthur Gross-Schaefer

13 Club Noar Activity

16 Kids’ Night Out

17 MYClub

17 GaGa Tournament

17 Sisterhood Seder

21 Board of Trustees Meeting

26 Pesach Service

B’nei Mitzvah Stella Speciale Max Glasman Samuel Hirsch

April Events 2 Pesach Service & Yizkor

4 Executive Committee Meeting

6 Club Noar Activity

10 Sisterhood Meeting

13 Kids’ Night Out & Sleepover

14 MYClub

16 Guest Speaker: Elliot Dorff

18 Board of Trustees Meeting

20 Shir Shabbat / Teacher & Community Appreciation

24 Tuvia Grandparents Day

B’nei Mitzvah Isabella Beristain

Steven L. Silver, Rabbi x 104 rabbi@templemenorah.org

Jessica Hutchings, Cantorial Soloist x 123 cantor@templemenorah.org

Robin Franko, Executive Director x 109 rfranko@templemenorah.org

Randi Sher, Director of Education x 108 randi@templemenorah.org

Sara Rice, Interim Assistant Tuvia Director x 120 srice@templemenorah.org

Jessica Tourtelot, Rosenberg Cultural Center x 125 jtourtelot@templemenorah.org

Daniel Sher, Director of Camp & Youth Programs x 113 dsher@templemenorah.org

Dan Spector, Music Director anspector@live.com

Cathleen Richland, President CathleenRichland@gmail.com

Tuvia School of Temple Menorah (310) 316-8997

Sue-Anne Silkes, Layout & Design Marcia Spanier, Editor

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PURIM GOODIES Take Out Order Form

To be certain you get what you want, send in your order now! Your order will be available from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Purim Festival,

Saturday, February 23, 2013

HAMANTASHEN (Traditional, triangular fruit or seed filled Purim cookies sold by weight)

(@8 -12 cookies per half pound package depending on size. No partial packages or special orders please)

CHOCOLATE CHIP ..........................._____ half pound packages at $10 per package $______ PRUNE ..............................................._____ half pound packages at $10 per package $______ APRICOT ..........................................._____ half pound packages at $10 per package $______ POPPYSEED ....................................._____ half pound packages at $10 per package $______ RASPBERRY ....................................._____ half pound packages at $10 per package $______ ASSORTED (incl. all flavors) .................._____ half pound packages at $10 per package $______

TOTAL AMOUNT $ ______

Mail This Order Form with Payment to: TEMPLE MENORAH / PURIM GOODIES

Deadline: February 13

1101 Camino Real • Redondo Beach, CA 90277 • (310) 316-8444

NAME: __________________________________________________________________

PHONE: _________________________ EMAIL: ________________________________

Enclosed is my check made payable to Temple Menorah / Purim Goodies

OFFICE USE: Date Received: ____________ Initials: ______________ Amount Paid: _____________ Ck #: _____________

\ South Bay Jewish Softball League?

Yes. We are planning on starting a Jewish Softball League in the South Bay for

men and women over 15 years of age.

Our 4th friendly pick-up game will be held on

Sunday March 3rd, 2013 from 2:00 to 4 P.M., at

El Nido Park in Torrance East 182nd Street, between South Inglewood Ave and Hawthorne Blvd

Please RSVP for head count to: SBJSBall@gmail.com

Michael Mitzvah Day

Taking Care of Those in Need

Sunday, March 10th 2013 9:00AM to 2:00 PM Temple Menorah, 1101 Camino Real, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Event Coordinator: Elaine Porzucki 310-370-0677, elaineporzucki@gmail.com Use Elaine’s email to register at http://www.signupgenius.com/FindASignup

Events -Food Preparation/Service -Sack Lunch Prep/Handout -Clothing Boutique -Bingo Game -Heal the Bay -Knitting Projects -Gardening Project -Building Improvements projects -Red Cross Blood Donation -Cupcake Decorating -Religious School Assembly Social Action at Temple Menorah 11:30AM -12:00PM

Donation Canned Food for the food banks New and Gently Used Clothing/Shoes – All Sizes – especially men’s clothes Prizes for bingo including gift cards, small items If you cannot attend but would like to donate, please make your checks payable to Temple Menorah (Note Mitzvah Day on the check)

Bring All Donations to Temple Menorah by February 28th. ___________________________________________________________________________

Volunteer’s Name(s): ________________________________________(Circle one: Adult Child) Volunteer’s Name(s): ________________________________________(Circle one: Adult Child) Volunteer’s Phone Number_____________________Volunteer’s email_____________________

Hot Food Preparation Sack Lunch Prep Food Server Bingo Game (10:00AM to12:30PM) (12 AM to 12:30PM) (12:30 AM to 2PM) ( 1:15PM – 1:45PM) Knitting Garden Project Building Project Heal the Bay (12:00PM-2:00PM) (12:00PM-2:00PM) (12:00PM-2:00PM) (12:00PM-2:00PM) Clothing boutique Sort/match shoes Hand out sack lunches Clean up (1:00PM-2:00PM) (2:00PM-2:30PM) (1:45PM-2:00PM) (2:00PM-2:30PM)

b I will bring canned food Donation $ ___________ I will bring clothing/shoes/bingo prizes donations (by 2/28) or Mail to: Temple Menorah, 1101 Camino Real, Redondo Beach, CA 90277