TEMPLE BETH HAM ALL THE NEWS THAT FITS WE PRINT • VOL. 17, NO. 3 • Adar/Nisan 5777 • March 2017

Slightly Nasal Voice of

the People

Recently the Temple Beth Am staff dedicated

themselves to being more environmentally aware.

Through this initiative the staff have doubled their

recycling efforts and have adopted Pressman Academy’s

composting program. We are proud that we have

significantly reduced our carbon footprint! In addition

to the recycling and composting, the staff also dedicated

themselves to spending more time with nature.

As time went by, it became clear that spending more time in nature was

proving to be a significant challenge. Many of the staff members are so

dedicated that they arrive at work before sunrise and remain until after

sunset (at least during the winter months) and can often be found at the shul

on weekends. Because of the inability to connect with nature, staff morale

was in a steep decline.

Shawn Gatewood, our new Facilities Manager came up with a very creative

answer to this problem. “When I first arrived here, there was all this talk of

being connected with nature,” he said, “yet the office space was barren and

the only green visible was the old carpet. It didn’t make sense to me.”

He presented an idea to Executive Director Sheryl Goldman about creating

small openings in the roof and allowing more fresh air into the building.

Not only would this allow for more sunlight, but it would also create little

waterfalls on the few rainy days we have each year. Sheryl did not give it much

thought until she broke her ankle and she, too longed to be directly connected

with nature, and thus, gave Shawn the go-ahead for this project.

The changes were subtle. The air smelled fresher, the thermostats, which

were always being fought over, remained more consistent and morale was

up slightly. It held that way until the most recent heavy rainfalls. In the staff

kitchen and outside the Cantorial Suite, little waterfalls appeared. And then, it

happened, a grand waterfall developed right above the center set of cubicles

in the Administrative Suite. Led by Cori Drasin, the staff did their own little

ode to Don Lockwood (Gene Kelly) and began singing and dancing! Morale

was at an all-time high!

No one was happier than Development Associate, Emily St. Lifer, who sat

directly under the grand waterfall. “This is amazing! It reminds me so much

of college! As a student at Syracuse, we would often drive the two hours to

Niagara Falls. The way the rain is falling, bouncing off the desk and hitting me

in my face, reminds me of my trips on the ‘Maid of the Mist.’”

Sheryl shared, “I am grateful for Shawn’s vision. He is an asset to our team.

Now we are truly connecting with nature on a daily basis.”

At the time of this publishing, there has been discussion about closing the holes in the roof; however, each roofer interviewed has seen the benefit of the little oasis that has been created and they have refused to fill the holes in the roof (much to the relief of the staff).

K LD HAMDon’t Go

Chasin’ Waterfalls

Paraphrasing the title of an iconic Beatles’ song, it’s been a long

and winding road to approval but, later this year the 1000

block of La Cienega Boulevard will be officially known as Beth

Am Way. The Temple Beth Am address will become One Beth Am

Way. “With all of the improvements that will take place including

the sanctuary remodel, construction of added school facilities and

the recent facelift of Beth Am Manor, the street name change will

further brand our shul,” said Rabbi Adam Kligfeld. “The cost of new

stationary, website updating and other documentary changes will

all be worth it,” he added. Given that the official change date is to be

determined, any Bar/Bat Mitzvah and wedding invitations will be

reviewed for accuracy prior to printing.

In order to change a street name in the City of Los Angeles an

application must be submitted to the Bureau of Engineering and

signed by 51% of the property owners abutting the street. “Since

there are only two property owners it was easy to get 100%,” said

former TBA President, Mark Wolf. “I was honored to sign for TBA

and the Manor,” he commented as the application was submitted

before the ownership change of Beth Am Manor. There was also

a $5,000 deposit required with the application. An anonymous

donor covered the expense and asked for a parking space at High

Holiday services in September.

Plans are underway for a big celebration on the actual name

change date. “We will have a big block party celebration when

the new “Beth Am Way” street signs are installed,” said TBA

President Susan Hetsroni. “Miniature street sign replicas will be

on sale as a fundraiser,” she added. Local dignitaries are expected

to attend, including former County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky,

Dodger Centerfielder Joc Pederson and KNBC Weathercaster

Fritz Coleman.

This change was not without controversy. “The owners of the

corner mini-mall complained,” explained Executive Director

Sheryl Goldman. “They had demanded a different street name

and address for themselves: 711, Philly Pizza, Momo Sushi,

Elite, Chicken on Fire Terrace but forgot that they’re located on

Olympic so they weren’t qualified to kvetch,” she explained.

It’s a special time at Temple Beth Am with many exciting changes

in store. These changes will now include a customized street name

and address. The zip+4 will remain the same at 90035-2507.

La Cienega Blvd. to becomeBeth Am Way

By Stuart Weiss

Planning for SabbaticalDue to Rabbi Kligfeld’s impending

sabbatical, the Ritual Committee

felt it necessary to hire an assistant to

Rabbi Lucas. Luckily, Pope Benedict

XVI, who stepped down recently, was

available. Here are a few excerpts

from our interview:

RC: Thank you for joining us, Mr. Pope, and welcome to Temple Beth Am.Pope: It’s a pleasure to be here, and please do not call me ‘mister’. ‘Your Holiness’ will do.

RC: Whatever you say. I see you’re wearing a red kipah. Did you attend the National Men’s Club event?Pope: What are you talking about?

RC: Never mind. Do you have any experience leading a large congregation?Pope: I was the spiritual leader for 1.2 billion followers.

RC: Then you never had trouble getting a minyan?Pope: A what?

RC: We Jews pray with a minimum of ten people. How often do you pray? Are you up for 3 times a day?Pope: My voice is always with God, and his voice is with me.

RC: That’s good to know! Do you live in walking distance?Pope: I use the popemobile, but if the community prefers, I could rechristen it the Rav-Van.

RC: Hmm...I’ll have to check on that. On another topic, are you able to ask for monetary donations?Pope: I’m used to passing the hat, and receiving quite a bit.

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Thanks to the ceaseless work of TBA’s Building Committee,

the Campus Expansion Program has been further refined and

includes some opportunities for those who would like to make an

impactful gift to the Capital Campaign – opportunities that reflect

the diversity and depth of our community. At the top of the list are:

Sanctuary Sky Boxes. The existing balcony is being

reconfigured to allow for a limited number of skyboxes for those

who are searching for a truly unique Shabbat or Holiday experience.

The suites include an incomparable set of amenities unavailable at

any other synagogue:

• Televisions + TVs within the Suite – if the services or sermon

doesn’t move you, tune in to any other venue at TBA or,

for a modest additional payment, services at a variety of

Conservative, Reform, Orthodox and unaffiliated synagogues,

as well as a library of our clergy’s most popular sermons.

• Bar, refrigerator & serving tables.

• A private entrance for those who may need to slip in

late (or slip out early!).

• A sumptuous Kiddush, as well as snacks and

refreshments during services.

Each Suite includes both stadium seats as well as a fully enclosed

lounge area that can be tinted for privacy. Private Suite Packages

are ideal for entertaining business groups, family gatherings, or

for hosting private parties – and the perfect way to experience a

spiritual service in extreme comfort!

Private Suites come with naming rights - imagine the Marshall

Temkin Suite! – and are the ultimate way to express your

commitment to the TBA Community. Truly a unique opportunity

for $180,000 (plus annual fees and costs).

Rabbinical Spa and Fitness Center. A healthy body is essential

to spiritual guidance, and this opportunity to ensure the wellness

of our clergy cannot be overlooked. This 12,000-square foot facility

includes state-of-the-art fitness equipment, a full-time trainer, wet

and dry sauna (to achieve the essential Jewish Triathlon – shvitz,

shave and shower) and a full library including copies of the Bavli,

Yerushalmi and classic Jewish texts. While admission is limited to

ordained clergy, the knowledge that you have made possible the

spiritual uplift of our Rabbis and Cantor makes this $360,000 an

opportunity that cannot be missed.

Coming soon – the Rabbi Rembaum Cigar Club and Scotch Bar!

Capital Campaign Update – Naming Opportunities

By Bob Braun, Capital Campaign Co-Chair

RENOVATION COMMITTEE UPDATE

Executive Director Sheryl Goldman is pleased to

report that the leadership, inspired by the recent

Bus Tour of Jewish LA, have decided to shift gears

regarding the plans for our Sanctuary Renovation.

Two TBA Past Presidents, Vivian and Ron Alberts,

along with Rabbi Lucas and our Director of

Programming & Engagement Lia Mandelbaum

presented a proposal to the Building Committee

to redirect Capital Campaign dollars towards the

renovation of the historic Breed Street Shul in Boyle

Heights. According to Jewish Historical Society of

Southern California President Steve Sass, all that is

required is $10 million (mostly to cover an expensive earthquake retrofit), and

this historic shul will be ready for occupancy. Given that there are so many

congregations in our Pico Robertson neighborhood, the proposal to select the

Boyle Heights location, where virtually no Jews live, was seen as a worthwhile

pursuit. With the expansion of public transportation, along with ride share

services such as Uber and Lyft, it should take no more than an hour in traffic

for families to get to Breed Street, and we would be doing a huge mitzvah

in preserving this historic venue where many of our ancestors once

worshipped. Rabbi Harry Silverstein was especially thrilled to hear of this

development as his parents, Rabbi Osher and Zeva Silverstein, were founders

of Breed Street back in the day. In addition, the Building Committee is also

considering scrapping the plans to build a new School on Corning Street, and

instead take over occupancy of the original Los Angeles Jewish Academy, also

on Breed Street.

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TEMPLE BETH AM AFFILIATED WITH THE UNITED SYNAGOGUE OF CONSERVATIVE JUDAISM • VOL 17, NO. 3 • Adar/Nisan 5777 • March 2017

Voice of the People

OGV KUE

Shown here (l to r) with: Dr Erica Rothblum, Rachel Cohen, City Councilman Paul Koretz, Jill Linder,

Rabbi Yechiel Hoffman and Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

Mazal Tov to Jill Linder and Rachel Cohen,

award recipients at this year’s UnGala

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Register now!www.tbala.org/shabbaton

Alana Rosemary Maas

Daughter of Theresa and Michael Maas

Granddaughter of Virginia and Frank Maas

Niece of Monique and Bradley Gibbons

and cousin to Barry and Emilie

Born on December 13, 2016

Given the name Ruti Naomi

Chloe Jax Rimon

Daughter of Sareet and Adam Rimon

Sister of Ellegrace and Luca

Born on December 26, 2016

Given the name Chloe

Haim Abenhaim, Judith Anderson, William Anderson, Michelle Antignas,

Joseph Bainvoll, Esther Beim, Ruby Boone, Morris Brown, Sarah Brown,

H. David Cherman, Samuel Cohen, Irving Cole, Ronald Colker, Fannie Crane,

Murray Diamant, Martin Drutz, Herman Feifel, Goldie Fishman, Zoltan Gerstel,

Irving Gold, Elaine Goodman, Jessie Gootkin, Sara Gordon, Warren Grinel,

Sonya Grinetz, Ann Hacker, Shlomo Jonathan, Bobby Kahane, Fannie Kaplan,

Judith Kaplan, Parvin Khoramian, Lena Klein, Anne Kleinman, Abraham Kreiner,

David Krymer, Abram Lebedev, Mark Lefko, Harold Leon, Rifka Mader,

Cecelia Miller, Meyer Miller, Helen Milmeister, Symcha Milrad, Neima Naghi,

Melvin Newman, Irving Nimoy, Dorothy Pearlman, Celia Pellow, Bernard Pflug,

Ruth Pflug, Charles Post, Mendel Ritter, Devorah Rome, Abraham Rosen,

Alan Rosenberg, Alfred Rosenberg, Isaac Rubin, Nesim Saul, Feiga Schoenwetter,

Micha Schwartz, Jacob Segel, Meir Silagi, Hilda Silberchein, Eli Silon,

Bernice Silver, Harry Small, Mary Small, Louis Soskin, Lawrence Steinberg,

Claire Steiner, Ignatz Steiner, Maurice Tobin, William Wallace, Marjory Waxman,

Morton Weiss, Clara Widiss, Louis Widiss, Margaret Wolf

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ELIANA BECKERDaughter of Michael and Navah BeckerMarch 11, 2017

Yahrzeit DonationsWe thank those who support the synagogue community

in memory of their loved ones named below:

IN MEMORIAMWe mourn the passing of:

Barbara Rabin, wife of Jerome Rabin, mother of Jeffrey (Amy) Rabin,

Debra (Robert) Blitzstein, Edward (Melissa) Rabin and Karen Rabin.

Marvin Rosenstein, father of Larry (Lisa) Rosenstein

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Our B’nei Mitzvah

Engagements and WeddingsMazal Tov to:

JACOB KAHTANSon of

Haim and Michelle KahtanMarch 18, 2017

ELLA KLEINDaughter of Steven and Ravit KleinMarch 25, 2017

Bris and BabyNamings

Lori Harrison and David Horwich

on their marriage on January 15, 2017!

Marit Pearlman Shapiro

on her engagement to Elie Toubiana!

Marit is the daughter of

Paula Pearlman and Mark Shapiro, and Sarah’s sister.

Elie’s parents, Michèle and Hervé Toubiana,

are from Paris, France.

Yasher koach to Torah Club members Yaacov Broidy,

Daphna Eisen, Ayelet Goldman, Danit Hetsroni, Leor

Kaminski, Moriah Pretsky, Josh Richland, and

Daniel Schrager for reading Torah and leading davening

at the combined service in Library Minyan on February 11th.

TORAH CLUB NEWS

Planning for Sabbatical continued from page 2

RC: That may be a problem. We won’t pass a hat on Shabbat. How do you plan on adding to the capital campaign?Pope: We can have a bake sale. I’ve been told I make a wicked wafer.

RC: Can’t wait to taste them! Changing gears here a bit, do you have any children?Pope: All of god’s creatures are my children.

RC: Oh no, we don’t have enough room at Pressman Academy. We will need to build that new building faster. It has indeed been a pleasure getting to know you. Do you have any questions for us?Pope: I was given a magnificent white robe at my previous pulpit. Will I be able to wear it here?

RC: We have the perfect opportunity for you to wear it in September/October. See you on the Bimah!

Next Torah Club Shabbat will be on March 18th in Library Minyan. If you’d like to make a contribution to help support Torah Club, visit

www.tbala.org/prayer/torahclub

MARCH 2017 CALENDARFridayNESHAMA MINYAN KABBALAT SHABBAT at 5:30 p.m., followed by a festiveCommunity Shabbat Dinner at 6:30 p.m. RSVP for dinner at www.tbala.org/communityshabbat

Sunday 9:00 a.m. - PURIM BASKET BUILDINGWant a sneak peek of this year’s Mishloah Manot? Get in the Purim mood a little early this year and come help pack baskets! Our Purim Basket Team will be at TBA starting in the morning, and will build until our work is done (probably mid/late afternoon). Email Ariana at ashane@tbala.org and let her know what time you can stop by to help.

4:00 p.m. - SHALOM HARTMAN INSTITUTE: VISIONS FOR A SHARED SOCIETYWhat are the core values of some of the “tribes” that comprise Israel today? How does a divided people build a shared society? What are the challenges and the possibilities for building a Jewish and Democratic Israel? Join us for the last of this year’s Synagogue Collaborative Lecture Series, at TBA with guest speaker Elana Stein Hain.

Friday - 7:30 p.m.YABA SHABBAT DINNER AT CORNINGRSVP to yaba@tbala.org SaturdayEREV PURIM 6:45 p.m. - Library Minyan Ma’ariv and Megillah Reading in the Dorff Nelson Chapel6:45 p.m. - Ma’ariv in the Sanctuary, followed at7:00 p.m. by Megillah Reading and Little Orphan Annie Purim ShpielStay after and join Operation PB&J as we assemble survival kits and make sack lunches for the homeless (details on p.10) www.tbala.org/purim

Sunday8:00 a.m. - MEGILLAH READING9:00 a.m. - SHIR PURIM – a musical Purim celebration for families with ECC-aged children. Come in costume!10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. A LAND FAR FAR AWAY: PURIM CELEBRATION (Gesher – 5th grade)See back cover for details

Tuesday - 7:30 p.m.“FLOWERS ARE NOT ENOUGH”A one-woman show which brings light to the subject of domestic violence. Written, produced, and performed by NAOMI ACKERMAN. (see left for details)

CLASSES OF THE REMBAUM INSTITUTE OF ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY PROGRAMMINGFor information and class sign-ups, visit www.tbala.org/classes, or email RembaumInstitute@tbala.org, or call Lia Mandelbaum at (310) 652-7354 x 215

HUMASH WITH RASHI WITH RABBI ADAM KLIGFELDWednesdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22 at 8:30 a.m.Study Rashi’s original Hebrew commentary on the text of the Torah.

MINI SIDDUR CLASS WITH RABBI AVI HAVIVITuesday mornings for 20 min after minyan

LIBRARY MINYAN MISHNAH STUDYShabbat Mornings, 9:20 - 9:40 a.m.Rabbis, teachers, and other members of the Library Minyan will take turns teaching a weekly session in Mishnah on Tractate Avot.

MUSIC AND CULTURE OF SYRIAN JEWS IN BROOKLYN Thursday, March 16 at 7:00 p.m. with Dr Mark KligmanFor Dr. Kligman’s doctoral research he worked with Hazzanim in the Syrian community to learn about their Shabbat Tefilah (prayers). He found their close affinity to their Arab cultural heritage as a central part of their identity as Jews and how they pray. In this presentation he will discuss the unique history and development of the Syrian community in Brooklyn and also discuss how they pray on Shabbat morning. Audio and video examples will be provided.

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Saturday Morning ServicesMeditation Plus

9:15 a.m. - Whiteman Conference Room

Shir Hadash9:15 a.m. – Sanctuary

BAIT Tefillah/Havah Narishah9:45 a.m. Pilch Hall

Library Minyan9:45 a.m. – Dorff Nelson Chapel

Mahar ShabbatMarch 4

(2nd & 3rd grade) 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Kadima ShabbatMarch 25

(4th-6th Grade)10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Epic Shabbat: Star Wars Shabbat March 25

(Gesher-3rd Grade)10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

March 3 5:33 p.m.

March 10 5:38 p.m.

March 17 6:44 p.m.

March 24 6:49 p.m.

March 4 Terumah

March 11 Tetzave / Parshat Zachor

March 18 Ki Tisa / Parshat Parah

March 25 Vayakhel-Pekudei / Parshat Hachodesh

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Torah Portion

Candle Lighting

MORNING MINYAN:

Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m.

Sunday & Federal Holidays: 8:00 a.m.

Rosh Hodesh & Hol Ha-Moed: 7:15 a.m.

Daily Minyan Times

FRIDAY NIGHTS

March 3 & 10 5:30 p.m.

March 17, 24, 31 6:15 p.m.

Saturday: 90 minutes before the end of Shabbat

DAILY MINYAN - EVENING MINYAN

March 3 – 9 5:30 p.m.

March 12 – 30 6:40 p.m.

Thursday - 7:00 p.m.MUSIC AND CULTURE OF SYRIAN JEWS IN BROOKLYN (see page 6 for details)

Sunday - 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL PRODUCTION OF ANNIEsee page 3 for details

Monday - 7:00 p.m.MIDDLE SCHOOL PRODUCTION OF ANNIE

Saturday - 8:00 p.m.TBA FILM SERIES: DELI MAN with special guest Marc Cantor of Cantor’s Deli (see below for details)

SundayTBA’S REFUGEE TASKFORCE ANNOUNCES A FESTIVAL OF FREEDOMJoin for an inter-faith gathering with learning from multiple faith traditions on the topic of freedom and refuge. Meet recent refugee arrivals to the LA area and hear their stories, and make a connection.Taste an ethnic array of foods as we begin to prepare ourselves for Pesah.

7:00 p.m. - LIANNA COHEN JEWISH MUSIC FESTIVAL

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Dear Sisters and Friends,

Our sages teach: “When the month of Adar arrives, happiness

increases because it is the time of miracles for Jewish people,

it is the MONTH of MAZAL!”

As Purim is the central holiday of Adar, the entire month is

permeated with our pursuit of joy and happiness. As everyone

knows, it is hard to define happiness. We all want to be happy

and we all have different expectations and aspirations for more

happiness in our lives. Loving and caring for your family, for people

whom you hold dear, true lifelong friendships and relationships,

your community, our beloved Sisterhood, goodness done toward

you, learning opportunities, personal growth, and mitzvot.

Individually or combined it gives you purpose, joy, satisfaction,

and validation which moves you towards happiness. Thanks to our

TBA Sisterhood and all of YOU! It’s Adar, be happy!

May this month bring you strength and true happiness, in other

words a “healthy mazal!” Happy Purim! Join us for the 6th AnnualTEMPLE BETH AM MEN’S SOCIETY

No-LimitTexas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament

Thursday, April 6, 2017 • 6:30 pmTemple Beth Am

1039 S. La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035

Professional Dealers from West LA PokerTerrific prizes for top 8 players!Silent Auction

Limited sponsorship opportunities available

Register Today! www.tbala.org/poker

For more information contact Joel Cooper310.968.2401 | tbamenssociety@yahoo.com

Coming up:• Majong, March 15 - at the house of Ann Istrin , 7:30pm.

RSVP to amsi79@aol.com

• Novel Book Group, March 23- Moonglow by Michael Chabon

at the home of Ann Istrin. RSVP to amsi79@aol.com.

• Mystery Book Club, March 28 - Asylum City by Liad Shoham

at the house of Ivy Azizi. RSVP to mbraer2@ca.rr.com

• Stay tuned for Rosh Hodesh a Women’s Gathering (time & place to be announced)

• Torah Fund Dinner: Stay tuned for details!

Early Bird Special: Single Player - $85

(Early Bird Special until March 23, 2017 - includes 500 bonus chips at start of tournament)

Single Player - $100 (Beginning March 24, 2017)

All registrations include kosher dinner

– No previous poker skills required –

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On February 2, Pressman Academy Day School hosted its first-ever Winter

Exhibition. Designed as an opportunity for parents to see some of the

work our children have completed so far this year, to give our children an

authentic audience for their work, and to bring our community together in

a celebration of learning, we were thrilled to bring so many people into our

building in order to feel, see and experience a Pressman Academy education.

This also represented our first opportunity to show off our work as we embark

on more interdisciplinary education as well as Project Based Learning.

PRESSMAN’S FIRSTWINTER EXHIBITION

Pressman Academy announces the

Annual Science Fair winners and projects!

The Middle School conducted its 10th Annual

Science Fair on February 2nd, 2017. It signified

the culmination of a four month project that involved

the application of science, math, research, and writing

skills. The competition included almost 100 projects,

addressing a full range of science and engineering

topics. The judges were Jonathan Abelson, Rex Beaber,

Eric Hartung, Sarah Tannenbaum, Dr. Adrian Krag,

Sarah Goldstein, Linda Morgan, Barbara Joyner, Lisa

Grod, Jeremy Barenholtz (alumnus), and Joey Abeles

(alumnus).

Thirteen students will now represent Pressman

Academy at the Los Angeles County Science Fair from

March 23 - 25 in Pasadena.

These students are as follows:

First Place:LEN KOROL, 8th grade

Second Place:ADAM WEISSMAN, 7th grade

Third Place:ELIANA BECKER, 7th grade

Fourth Place:HARRISON FELD, 7th grade

Fifth Place:TALIA TIZABI, 7th grade•Honorable Mentions:

(In Alphabetical Order)

JONAH BARD, 7th grade

NOAH ELAD, 6th grade

EITAN FELDMAN, 6th grade

HANNAH KUPFERWASSER, 8th grade

MOLLY LITVAK, 8th grade

KAILA NASSIR, 7th grade

GEORGIA REDER, 7th grade

JOSHUA WEISSMAN, 7th grade

Congratulations to everyone and good luck at the Los Angeles County Science Fair!

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On Superbowl Sunday, a sell-out crowd of TBA members

and friends enjoyed a very special bus tour of the diverse

neighborhoods where so many of our ancestors settled. Led

by Steve Sass of the Jewish Historical Society of Southern

California, we first headed to Boyle Heights and drove by the

old Fairmont Shul and Menorah center, and then stopped at the

Breed Street Shul, followed by a short walk to see the locations

of the old Mount Sinai Medical Clinic, the Los Angeles Jewish

Academy, home of Mickey Cohen, the Soto-Michigan Jewish

Community Center, and more. Our second destination was

Pico Union for a lunch & learn at the Pico Union Project (PUP),

housed in the original Sinai Temple built in 1909, and currently

a multi-faith cultural arts center and house of worship, we

were treated to music and a talk by composer and musician

Craig Taubman, who founded the PUP in 2013. As we headed

out, we drove by some of the remaining extraordinary old art-

deco homes that had been owned by local Jews. All in all, the

event was a big success! We will be exploring other tours in the

future; if you’re interested, email our Director of Programming

& Engagement Lia Mandelbaum at lmandelbaum@tbala.org.

TBA HISTORICAL BUS TOUR

Join Temple Beth Am – in partnership with IKAR, Temple

Mishkon Tephilo, Kehillat Israel, Camp Gilboa, and Jewish

Family Services – in supporting the refugees being resettled in

San Diego. These asylum seekers include genocide survivors

from Somalia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Syria and

Iraq. San Diego is the nearest Jewish Family Services venue for

absorbing refugees. Join us in giving these families a new future

and providing parents and their children with dignity.

Please deposit new or “like new” items in the bins in the TBA lobby by March 8.

If you have large items (e.g., furniture) or would like to

volunteer to help box, store, load, or drive donations, or need

information about tax receipts, please contact Tyson Roberts at

Tyson@CohenRoberts.com. Donations can also be designated for

refugee programming through Rabbi Kligfeld’s Discretionary Fund:

www.tbala.org/donate

At this time, only the following donations are needed:• Furniture (tables, chairs, or couches only)

• Small appliances (microwaves, toasters, toaster-ovens)

• Cleaning supplies (dish soap, sponges, laundry detergent,

waste baskets, brooms)

• Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, soap, hygiene products,

toothpaste, toothbrushes)

• Baby items (car seats, strollers, bottles, diapers, baby clothes)

• School supplies (backpacks, paper, pens, pencils, notebooks,

children’s books)

PROJECT HOPE 2

Save the DateSunday Morning, April 30

Pan Pacific Park

Jewish World Watch Run and Walk to End Genocide

The Annual Operation PB&J (no peanut butter will be used),

coordinated with B’nai David - Judea, will take place at TBA on

March 11 following the Megillah reading. Join in the opportunity

to fulfill the Purim mitzvah of “Matanot L’evyonim” by assembling

survival kits for the homeless and making sack lunches. The following

day you will have a chance to meet and give out the kits personally to

the homeless or to bring the bags to organizations that provide

social services. Contact Dianne Shershow, dfshersh@aol.com or

(323) 314-3549, to sign up for one or both of these projects or if

you have any questions.

Operation PB&J Survival Kits

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GENERAL FUND IN HONOR OFIvy Azizi, Michael Harris, David Kaplan, Teri Cohan-Link, Larry Miller Rachel & Norm Green Noah Lee Angel & Alan Schneider Elie Litov’s 2nd Bar Mitzvah Tzipora & Menachem Litov IN MEMORY OF Marilynn Greene Anita and Leonard Feldman, Angel & Alan Schneider Barbara Rabin Kathe Pilch, Tobie & Larry Schwimmer Maureen Temkin Angel & Alan Schneider BILL STRICK MEMORIAL HELPING HAND FUND IN HONOR OFBeverly & Mark Fienberg’s anniversary Tobie & Larry Schwimmer DAVID DVORAK CHESED FUND IN HONOR OF Elie Litov’s 2nd Bar Mitzvah Bainvoll & Dvorak Family LAURA & SID KLEIN MEMORIAL FUND IN HONOR OF Laura Klein’s yahrzeit Abbey Klein Lena Klein’s yahrzeit Abbey Klein MARCY COLKER KLEIN/BARRY SHAPIRO MEMORIAL FUND IN HONOR OF Talia Alberts & Russell Yaffe’s engagement Dvorah Colker The birth of Alana Rosemary Maas Dvorah Colker Diane Shapiro a complete & speedy recovery Dvorah Colker Erica Rothblum Dvorah Colker IN MEMORY OF Barbara Rabin Debbie & Jerry Cohen Evelyn & Larry Cohen, Colker Family Shirley Donnenfeld Carrie Dubow Jay & Hilda Houle Brenda & Mark Kozak Mimi & Howard Landres Ken Lodgen Lori & Brian Papernik Roger, Sandra & Edward Satlin Sunny & Jake Schuster Fran & Bob Seizer PILCH SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF Howard Pilch Barbara & Mark Singer PRAYER BOOK FUND IN HONOR OFTalia Alberts & Russell Yaffe’s engagement Angel & Alan Schneider Adi Hacker’s birthday Susan & Arthur Mishler IN MEMORY OF Barbara Rabin Vivian & Ron Alberts PRESSMAN ACADEMY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER IN HONOR OF Ayden Kligfeld’s Bat Mitzvah Monica & Gabriel Kramer PRESSMAN ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN HONOR OF Elie Litov’s 2nd Bar Mitzvah Regina & Steve Silver Yara Stiglitz’ 1st birthday Melissa & Adam Reich IN MEMORY OF Rella Schneier Thelma & Harvey Shaps CAMP RAMAH SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN HONOR OF Elanit Safaei’s Bat Mitzvah Evelyn Steinberg IN MEMORY OF Marilynn Greene Vicki & Harold Axe REMBAUM INSTITUTE ADULT EDUCATION & FAMILY PROGRAMMING IN HONOR OFJudith & Louis Miller receiving the BJE Award Norm Garr IN MEMORY OF Rose Garr’s yahrzeit Norm Garr MITZI & NORMAN ROSENBLATT FUND IN MEMORY OF Mitzi Rosenblatt’s yahrzeit Barry Rosenblatt DAILY MINYAN IN MEMORY OF Herb Diamond L. Aviva Diamond Rosalyn Ellerin’s yahrzeit Debra Ellerin & Mark David Sonya Grinetz’ yahrzeit Stella Ezros & Family

RABBI KLIGFELD’S DISCRETIONARY FUND:IN HONOR OFJustin Yassinger’s Bar Mitzvah Marc and Lisa YassingerTalia Tizabi’s Bat Mitzvah The TizabisRabbi Kligfeld on the first anniversary of the Evelyn Steinberg Holkhei Derekh B’nai MitzvahThe birth of Alana Maas Theresa and Michael MaasThe BJE Dinner honoring the Miller family Judith and Louis MillerThe wedding of Lori Harrison and David Horwich Lori Harrison PortIN MEMORY OFRita Brucker Michelle and Joe MillstoneMax Bogen on his 11th yahrzeit Evelyn Steinberg RABBI LUCAS’ DISCRETIONARY FUNDIN HONOR OFRabbi Lucas on the first anniversary of the Evelyn Steinberg Holkhei Derekh B’nai MitzvahElie Litov’s second bar mitzvah in BAIT Tefillah Natalie Roberts IN MEMORY OFHarry Swerdlow’s unveiling Edith SwerdlowMy father, Symcha Milrad Arlene MilradEvelyn’s sister, Betty Bogen, on her 17th yahrzeit Evelyn SteinbergThe wedding of Lori Harrison and David Horwich Lori Harrison Port RABBI CHORNY’S DISCRETIONARY FUNDIN HONOR OFTalia Tizabi’s Bat Mitzvah The TizabisRabbi Chorny on the first anniversary of the Evelyn Steinberg Holkhei Derekh B’nai MitzvahThe simchat bat of Daisy Friedman Samuel Friedman and Jodi ShapiroPutting the neshama BACK in the Neshama Minyan Norm Garr LIBRARY MINYAN DONATIONS IN HONOR OFHoward Fredman’s birthday Howard and Essia FredmanAbe Berman’s birthday Abe and Annette BermanLibrary Minyan Kiddush Fund Mitch and Phyllis MillerMayer and Sandy Brenner David Cohen and Alisa Shudofsky, Stan and Val Goldstein, Nina Golden and the Torah Club Sam JasonBirth of granddaughter, Mika Kai Perry and Rena HorowitzMiriyam Glazer’s birthday Anthony Elman and Miriyam GlazerNorm Saiger’s birthday Irene and Norm SaigerBirthday of granddaughter, Manya Irene and Norm SaigerBirth of grandson, Phineas Irene and Norm Saiger

IN MEMORY OFFrances and Ted Jason Sam Jason

SISTERHOOD DONATIONS

To place a Sisterhood Tribute, contact Marlene Glaserat (310) 550-1738 or email: hagesq@aol.com

MAZAL TOV!Vivian and Ron Alberts and Family Agnes and Semyon Emert Engagement of Talia and Russell YaffeRosemary and Ishac Cohen Rebecca, George and Oliver Greenberg Elia’s Wedding Elana and Ori Doron Rebecca, George and Oliver Greenberg Birth of Daughter, Emma Pearl Monique and Bradley Gibbons Agnes and Semyon Emert Birth of Niece, Alana Rosemary Virginia and Frank Maas and Family Agnes and Semyon Emert Birth of Granddaughter, Alana Rosemary SPEEDY RECOVERYStan Sperling Marlene and Harvey Glaser, Tami and Marv Greenstein Richard and Elaine Gross CONDOLENCESAgnes Emert and Family Debbie Abeles Loss of Sister, Edith Gold Vivian and Ron Alberts, Marlene and Harvey Glaser Darlene and Abe Schlossberg and Family Marla and Stuart WeissBrian Greene and Family Agnes and Semyon Emert Loss of Mother, MarilynnJeffrey Rabin and Family Agnes and Semyon Emert Loss of Mother, BarbaraJerry Rabin and Family Shirley Ashkenas and Family Loss of Wife, Barbara Audrey Cohn Agnes and Semyon Emert Elaine and Richard Gross Ricki Breskin-Kulkin, Marshall Kulkin & FamilyHarvey Temkin and Family Agnes and Semyon Emert Loss of Wife, Maureen

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