WILSHIREBOULEVARDTEMPLEBULLETIN Volume 98, Number 9 • September 1, 2011

I t’s a funny thing how year after year the High Holy

Days are always early or late, but they are never, “on time.” Of course, the truth is the High Holy Days are on time, it’s just we who might not be ready for them.

Like the young yeshivah student in a huff, rushing by his Talmud professor who is taking a long, leisurely walk.

“Where are you running to?” the professor asks the young man.

“I’m rushing home to look over the High Holy Day prayer book before I have to lead services at my congregation,” the student replies, trying to catch his breath.

“The prayer book hasn’t changed since last year,” says the old sage, “but perhaps you have. Slow down. Take a long walk. Then go home and look over yourself.”

Slow down. Take a long, quiet, careful look at yourself. That’s really what the High Holy Days are about.

Our tradition calls it cheshbone hanefesh—an accounting of our souls. That’s what our prayers are meant to accomplish; a long, quiet, careful look.

This year when you come to Temple, relax. Don’t worry so much about keeping up with the pages of the prayer book. If a prayer moves you, dwell on it a while. When you are sitting in the magnificent Sanctuary take the chip off your

shoulder, whether against God or other people, against Judaism, the Torah, the Temple, whatever.

Don’t worry about whether or not you are “enjoying” the services, if you are being inspired, moved or stimulated. Sit back and just let the words, the melodies, and your own imagination take hold of you. Let them wash over you and carry you away. And then, when you are truly ready, take a long, quiet, careful look….

Rabbi Steven Z. Leder

In This Issue

Slow Down. Take a Look.

Beginnings Renewal

Learn more,www.wbtla.org/news/item/100/news

The month of Elul begins on August 30. Once again, we are excited to bring our congregants

and friends the digital, “Daily Reflections of Elul.” Simply click the Elul link on our homepage or visit our Facebook or Twitter accounts any day of Elul to see the daily message and inspiration. Or read all of them on our website. Engage with us on Facebook and tell us what you think. Retweet our message to share Elul wisdom with your friends. Or simply enjoy reading a daily reflection. We hope you’ll read them and let us know what you think.

Surely this instruction which I enjoin upon you this day is not too baffling for you, nor is it beyond reach. It is not

in the heavens, that you should say, ‘who among us can go up to the heavens and impart it to us, that we may observe it?’ Neither is it beyond the sea, that you should say, “Who among us can cross to the other side of the sea and get it for us and impart it to us that we may observe it.” No, the thing is very close to you, in your mouth and in your heart to observe it.”

The Book of Deuteronomy in the Torah is set in the time immediately preceding Moses’ death. The Israelites anticipate entering the Promised Land; they are encamped at Moab, across the River Jordan. Moses is aware that death awaits him and conveys his final message, his hope, his

blessing to the assembled people.

After guiding the people for forty years even though the Israelites may not be ready, Moses is ready to let go. Although Moses will die, the Eternal’s instruction, guidance and blessings are not distant from the people. The key messages, values and hopes have been expressed; the essential resources are already in their hands. Moses faces his death with all his papers in order, acknowledging the upcoming transitions. He has even appointed Joshua as his successor.

May we learn to be so wise—to write and speak the truth of our hearts to our children, grandchildren, students and community at life’s key transitions. May the blessings that we have taught over decades be accessible, meaningful and eternal in your lives. With Moses we say, Amen, Amen.

Rabbi Karen Fox

Torah Portion

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Daily Elul - Online

Nitzavim (Deuteronomy: 29:9-30; 20)

“Transition Blessings

Learn more about our adult enrichment courses,www.wbtla.org/pages/adult_education

Did you know that almost every home in South Korea has a translated Talmud? Not only that, but Korean mothers

read it to their children, and Talmud study is required as part of the Korean school curriculum. It’s true. While less and less Jews in the U.S. and Israel are studying the most influential book in the canon of Jewish writings, 50 million Koreans, who are mainly Christian and Buddhist, are embracing it!

“Jews have a high percentage of Nobel Laureates in all fields,” said South Korean Ambassador to Israel, Young Sam Ma. “This is a remarkable achievement. We tried to understand the secret of the Jewish people. How do they–more than any other nation–achieve such accomplishments? Why are Jews such geniuses? The conclusion we’ve reached is that they study Talmud. And we believe that if we teach our children Talmud, they too will become geniuses.”

We have a lot in common with the South Koreans. We both value education, family, and culture. But for some strange reason, we’ve stopped valuing Jewish learning whereas the Koreans seem to cherish it, and that doesn’t seem quite right. Have you ever studied Talmud? Or Torah? The Prophets? Jewish history or literature? This fall, we will be offering a series of Jewish courses where you can join friends and delve into 2,500 years of Jewish wisdom. I truly hope you will embrace this opportunity. After all, we have an obligation to uphold our reputation.

Susan Nanus Director of Adult Programs

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Tikkun Olam

Adult Enrichment

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Guess Who is Studying the Talmud

Irmas Campus

Your Participation... Coming Soon

Learn more about our Religious School, www.wbtla.org/pages/religious_school

The Religious School is happy to introduce you to our new administrative team for the 2011-2012 school year!

Sarah Hanuka, Head of Religious School, welcomes three new staff members: Terry Wunder, Teen Program Administrator; Jenna Sices, Operations Administrator; and Lisa Joy Wolkow, Administrative Coordinator. They join seasoned veterans Vinny Green, Grades K-6 Administrator, and Eran Bar-Adon, MFT, Hebrew and Family Education Administrator.

We are very excited for the upcoming year and are here to help you with all of your Religious School needs. We are looking forward to seeing you on the first day of school! First Day of School:• Tuesday Students: September 6 • Wednesday Students: September 7 • Temple Campus Sunday Students: September 11• Irmas Campus Sunday Students: September 18

Learn more about Brawerman Elementary School,www.brawerman.org

Religious School

Brawerman Elementary School

In the Old West, schools began with the ringing of a school bell. At Brawerman we start the new school year in a way

that is meaningful to our Jewish traditions and values. Here, parents join their children in the classrooms to participate in the honey-aleph (the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet) ceremony—a Talmud inspired ritual where students taste the sweetness of honey along with the sweetness of learning, as they begin their studies.

This year, beginnings are especially sweet. We not only celebrate our Brawerman Elementary School bar mitzvah year, but also the opening of the new Brawerman East, at the historic Temple Campus. Outstanding educators are joining our staff, new programs are being implemented, and we are coming together focused and ready to begin.

We welcome new teachers and assistant teachers new to Brawerman. Teacher Amy Carson and assistant Rachel Utley will guide the Brawerman East kindergarten. Ariella Young is the newest Brawerman West kindergarten teacher. DeLeT Fellow Mia Pardo will work with the first grade. Teacher

Andrea Weinstein and assistant Betsy Gerstenzang join the third grade team. Nate Bankirer is our sixth grade assistant, and Ben Kamer will coach in the Physical Education Department.

With backpacks brimming with supplies, new shoes readied for running and old and new friends gathering together in classrooms, the theme for this school year, Yad B’Yad (Hand in Hand) is beautifully reflected in our opening tradition. We celebrate the burgeoning spirit of our community.

May it be a good and sweet beginning!

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Sweet Beginnings

Introducing the 2011-2012 Religious School Staff

Join us in the Sukkah, October 14 at 4:30 p.m. at the Temple and Irmas Campuses and begin a new family tradition. www.wbtla.org/events/item/404/worship_events

Camps

Early Childhood Centers

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Picnic in the Sukkah with Us!

Goodbye... Hello... Thank You

The Mann Family and Erika J.Glazer Early Childhood Centers have a fun family tradition. We celebrate the

holiday of Sukkot by gathering under the sukkah that the children have elaboratly decorated. It is a lovely evening when families bring a picnic dinner and dessert is provided by our Parent Association. Music is an important part of our celebrations, as is the scent of the etrog, shaking the lulav and saying our blessings—truly an evening for all our senses. Sukkot is one of the three pilgrimage festivals; like Passover and Shavuot, Sukkot has a double meaning for us, both historical and agricultural. Historically, Sukkot commemorates the forty-year period during which the children of Israel were wandering in the desert, living in temporary shelters. Agriculturally, Sukkot is a harvest festival. Historians believe Sukkot may have inspired America’s favorite, “Turkey Day.” The pilgrims based their customs on the Bible; and learning that Sukkot was an autumn harvest festival, there is evidence that they fashioned the first Thanksgiving after the Jewish custom of celebrating the harvest.

We find that some families enjoy the evening in the sukkah so much, they build their own. You can buy a do-it-yourself sukkah from various sources online. It is immense fun for all the children, they love being part of the holiday. What could be more fun than to build a tent or fort for the whole family to observe the commandment, and eating a meal in the sukkah? Everyone can spend time decorating the sukkah and making it beautiful. Covering the top must be something that grew from the ground and was cut off, such as tree branches, corn stalks, bamboo reeds, sticks, or two-by-fours layed across the top allowing space to view the stars. This year, enjoy a fun and inspiring sukkot in our Temple sukkah and your own sukkah too.

A committee of the Temple Board,

the Camp Committee, is responsible for contributing to the success of our Wilshire Boulevard Temple Camps by assisting in identifying and

fulfilling long-term strategic objectives for the Camps; acting as ambassadors in the community; supporting our fundraising efforts and participating in the development of camp policies and communication. Members of the Camp Committee serve on at least one subcommittee in addition to the Camp Committee at large.

At our July meeting we said goodbye and thank you to three members of the Camp Committee: camp parent Judy Zweig, and alumni Barbara Grushow and Jeff Kaplan. All

three have been long-time supporters and ambassadors for our camps, and we are grateful for their time and commitment.

At the same July meeting we welcomed two new members on to the Camp Committee, both of whom are camp alumni. As chair of our Master Plan committee, Alberto Valner brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from his professional background in the building and construction industry. Howard Weinberg joins the Camp Committee after being extraordinarily helpful in our master planning process, bringing his expertise as a land-use attorney to the committee.

Chaired for the third year by Susan Adler Jannol, we are fortunate to have 20 members on our Camp Committee who are passionate advocates for our camps.

Cheri Lauterbach Camp Alumni & Development Director

Learn more about the Redevelopment Project,www.buildinglives.wbtla.org

During services in the Magnin Sanctuary these High Holy Days, take special notice of your surroundings–the

sound of the audio system, the height of the bimah, the wear and tear on the carpets, the chipped paint, the faded colors, the heat, the tenting installed to catch the falling plaster from the 100 foot dome. It will be one final look at the Sanctuary of old, before its renewal and reopening in 2013. The day after Yom Kippur is the first day of the physical transformation that will restore, redevelop, and revitalize our beloved, historic Sanctuary and Temple Campus—fulfilling the dreams of our past and securing our future.

As construction begins, we will capture each moment with our hearts and our cameras. Look forward to monthly eblasts containing photos and updates. Through them you will witness our Temple transforming into a vital Jewish village for all of us in the heart of our City. We have already completed the demolition of the retail building along 6th Street to make way for a temporary parking lot, as well as the construction of new classrooms for the first kindergarten class at Brawerman Elementary School East. Watch us renew and grow with pride.

Mike Curtis Development Associate

Developments

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A Time for Renewal

The Temple dome in the background of the newly acquired propertyDemolition of 6th and Harvard property begins

Leveling of the new property New classrooms for Brawerman Elementary School East inaugural kindergarten class

Announcements and Upcoming Events

For a full calendar of events and services, please visit www.wbtla.org/events

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youTh ChoIr The Youth Choir is a beloved monthly feature at our Friday evening Shabbat Services and during the High Holy Days. Students from second grade and up rehearse weekly at the Irmas Campus. Under the direction of Cantor Gurney, our rapidly growing choir performs an ever expanding selection of liturgical music that is both traditional and contemporary, uplifting, entertaining and prayerful. Come hear these talented and devoted young people bring Shabbat to life in an unforgettably joyous celebration of song.youth Choir rehearsals

Chapel auditorium September 6, 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. September 18, 11:00 a.m. - noon Nancy Daum, cantorsoffice@wbtla.org

www.wbtla.org/events/item/119/worship_events

CallIng all ushers For hIgh holy day servICes Are you a member of our congregation who wants to get more involved but isn’t sure how? Would you enjoy meeting fellow congregants on the High Holy Days to wish them L’Shanah Tovah? Are you a dad or mom who would like to do tikkun olam at the Temple with your teenage son or daughter? Well we have just the right opportunity for you: Be an usher for High Holy Days! We have opportunities to usher at all of our adult services and our family services. You pick the service time that is the most convenient for you and we will thank you profusely.

Rebecca Nudel, rnudel@wbtla.org, (213) 388-2401 x2143

langer’s rosh hashanah lunCh What do Langer’s Delicatessen and Wilshire Boulevard Temple have in common?Both are historical Los Angeles Jewish landmarks and both will be serving Langer’s famous pastrami sandwiches on Rosh HaShanah afternoon. Join with friends, family and clergy as we embark upon a new Wilshire Boulevard Temple tradition—Langer’s for lunch at Temple after services—1:00 pm in Stalford Hall. $23 per person includes one Langer’s pastrami, turkey or egg salad sandwich, beverage, sides and condiments.Stay tuned (to your email) for more information about ordering your Langer’s lunch.

Cristina Mauro, hhd_langersorders@wbtla.org, (213) 388-2401 x2142

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please check your mailbox for your high holy days packet mid september! The packet includes the beautiful high holy days guide and tickets and comes in a solid blue envelope.

The high holy days guide includes:• Instructions for using your tickets • Ticket series schedule • Calendar of Elul and all events • Details of each holiday • Contact and location information for each event • Frequently asked questions

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RABBI EDGAR F. MAGNIN FUNDIn Honor Of:Harriet Borson’s 80th Birthday by Carol KrasneCathy Siegel and Ken Weiss’s Birthdays by Darcie & Shelby NotkinIn Loving Memory Of:Channah Adlen by Dorothy AdlenChannah Adlen by Paula HoffmanIda Adler by Frederic AdlerJim Bayer by Shelley & Rick BayerLeah Bergman by Dr. and Mrs. Barnett BergmanCraig Berkus by Cindy FederStanley Blatt by Steven BlattSam Blum by Helene RosenzweigDear father, Matthew Codon by Corryne SchusterGladys Polish, David Mindlin by Bradley MindlinIrwin Diamond by Matthew Diamond and Rae Kraus Diamond, Gabe & LianaMiles Fiterman by Adam HerschmanBeloved friend and family, Marcia Gardner by Rachael & Norman HoffmanIrving Gronsky by The ChornasLeonora Harris and Salli & Bernard HarrisMichael Harris by Salli & Bernard HarrisPerry Harris by Bruce Brown and Ada Goldberg-BrownLeta Hilliard by David HilliardMerle Hilliard by Richard Bock and Helene RosenzweigMerle Hilliard by Janice & Arthur GerryMy dear cousin, Merle Hilliard by Edith & Harold LichtermanMerle Hilliard by Barbara & Lee WagmanMy wonderful husband, Irwin Jameson by Lola JamesonRose Joffe by John ThomassonJoshua Kaplan by Blaire & Aaron KaplanRichard Katz by Joan Katz & FamilyEdward Lee Kozberg by Joanne & Roger KozbergEdward Lee Kozberg by Barbara & Martin KozbergEdward Lee Kozberg by Lindsey KozbergDina Kupper by Victor KupperJoseph Levine by Florence LevineHelene Lopez by Mara Lopez NishitaHenry Miller by Phyllis KasselBeloved husband, Edgar Phillips by Shirley PhillipsAnita Rabinovitch by Andrea & Larry KopaldAnita Rabinovitch by Mr. and Mrs. Arnold NelsonTheresa Rauss by Laura RaussRobin Raymond by Sherri NelsonFrank Rosenfelt by The LublinersFrank Rosenfelt by Nancy & Fred RosenfeltMother, Pearl Rosenthal by David RosenthalSidney Rosin, M.D. by Barbara HornichterMy special aunt, Mabel Samter by Lola JamesonFay Savad by Judy & Allan AfrickTheodore Cohen, Sandy Cohen and Hope Schultz by Irving CohenEvelyn Schwartz by Laney & Zachary SchwartzSoletta Schwartz & Irving Schwartz by Salli & Bernard HarrisWalter Schwartz by Salli & Bernard HarrisLeon Sherman by Muriel & Neil ShermanAnn Siener by Paul SienerNorman Sklar by Arnold SklarRobert Solow by Marilyn SolowLoving father and grandfather, Artie Stone by Diana & Bob GrycanLena Tabachnick by Doris TabachnickLorene Taylor by Marlene & Bruce LarsonJoan and Aaron Tucker by Nancy EllinRuth Wengrod-Deroo by Karen, Ken, Ian & Molly Cinnamon

WILSHIRE BOULEVARD TEMPLE REDEVELOPMENT FUNDLawrence Heineman & FamilyJohn Levi, Jr.In Loving Memory Of:Abraham Barshap by Leah Barshap & FamilyMerle Hilliard by Steven WormsGrandmother, Hannah Kaplan by Ronnye & William Grueber and Anneliese & Bill MorrisOur beloved Molly Novak by Betty Denitz

Irene Grace White by Marlene White Lenard, Brian Lenard & Erica Lenard

CLERGY FUNDIn Honor Of:Blake Kaplan’s baby naming by Blaire & Aaron KaplanRabbi Shapiro for officiating at the service of Peter McKinnonIn Loving Memory Of:Hillard Friedman by Francine PetermanJack Galindo by Merle GalindoMurray Loeterman by Pearl LoetermanTheodore Peterman by Francine PetermanLeonard Wasserstein by Margaret Wasserstein

MAXWELL H. AND RUTH DUBIN MEMORIAL FUNDEric Kline

SISTERHOOD PULPIT FLOWER FUNDRoz & Jack WeinbergIn Loving Memory Of:Regina Citron by Tracy & F. Ron SmithMarcia Gardner by Arthur, Andrea, Steven, Chloe, Matthew & Doug GardnerDora Goldberg by Mr. and Mrs. Steven GardnerSamuel Hoffman by Toibe & Jack KnightJulies Wien by Peggy & Stephen Davis

ANN AND SAM BERNSTEIN CHILDREN’S LIBRARYIn Loving Memory Of:Frank Card by The ChornasLara Moore by Katherine KolpasSam Perricone by The ChornasEvelyn Schwartz by David Winner and Cari Schwartz

FOOD PANTRIES FUNDJeanne GersonIn Honor Of:Sonny Grossblat’s Special Birthday by Flo StarkIn Loving Memory Of:Phyllis Berkowitz by Kenneth BerkowitzCarol Berkowitz by Kenneth BerkowitzFlorence Coskey by Marvin Meyer and Helen LewisBessie Flax & Meyer Flax by Judy & Harvey FlaxMillicent Haiman by Shirley HaimanArthur Hartman by Ruthie & Stephen LoebMichael Krevin by Marvin Meyer and Helen LewisBeloved father and grandfather, Max Liberman by Rita & Marcy NortonRalph Rosenbluth by Susan & Roy RosenbluthPauline Stark by Dr. and Mrs. Mayo Stark

AUDREY AND SYDNEY IRMAS CAMPUSIn Loving Memory Of:Bert Blauner by Mr. and Mrs. Donald BlaunerMerle Hilliard by Rita & Albert Harris

PRAYER BOOK DEDICATION FUNDIn Loving Memory Of:Joseph Ansill by Jill GottliebHenry Brandler by Mona BrandlerSheila White-Miller by Marlene White Lenard, Brian Lenard & Erica Lenard

MANN FAMILY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERIn Loving Memory Of:Abe London by Vera & Steven Mark, grandchildren and great grandchildren

KLEIN FAMILY FUND FOR THE MANN FAMILY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERJessica & Joel Fields

GERI AND RICHARD BRAWERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLIn Honor Of:Noah Kai Keith Green’s Birth by Harriet & Shelly MarkmanIn Loving Memory Of:Manuel Borinstein by Joan BorinsteinSamuel Firks by Geri Brawerman

GERI AND RICHARD BRAWERMAN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION FUNDSusan & Alan TivoliArlyn IsenAllison & Randall Gingold

RABBI HARVEY J. & SYBIL A. FIELDS EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Honor Of:Rabbi Steve Leder for officiating at our marriage by Mr. and Mrs. Shelby NotkinIn Loving Memory Of:My beloved mother, Khaya Livshits by Seviita Livshits

MUSIC PUBLICATION FUNDIn Honor Of:Cantor Gurney for officiating at our father, Paul Pollock’s funeral by Shirley Pollack, The Pollock and Weber Families

JORDAN EHRLICH FUND FOR PROGRAMS IN BUSINESS ETHICSIn Loving Memory Of:Beloved father, Dr. Louis Sparer by Susan & Bill Ehrlich

MEREDITH FISHMAN MEMORIAL FUNDIn Honor Of:Beth Singer on a quick recovery by Susan & Richard FishmanIn Loving Memory Of:Meredith Fishman on the occasion of her birthday by Nancy Mintz

WILSHIRE BOULEVARD TEMPLE CAMPSIn Honor Of:Allegra Brooks’s 95th Birthday by Barbara & Fred GainesIn Loving Memory Of:Jess Kooden by Dianna DavidsonSeidel Lynn by Gilman & Wager FamilyRoslyn Siegel by Priscilla & Curtis TamkinLoving brother, Marvin Steinholtz by Sylvia Miller

RABBI ALFRED WOLF CAMP FUNDIn Honor Of:Steve Breuer’s 75th Birthday by Elly & Dan WolfIn Loving Memory Of:Louis Blackman by Gloria DiamondJoseph Brandel & Rhoda Brandel by Jack, Myra, Jeffrey, Brooke & Andrew PorterUncle, Irwin Clamage by Laurie & Paul KelsonHedy Herz by Karin & Douglas SchaerMurphy Kelson by Laurie & Paul KelsonSydell Lynn by Linda & Mike RobertsJordan Phillips by Mary Zoe PhillipsOur dear son, Dr. Steven Shaw by Dr. and Mrs. Robert ShawAlfred Wolf by Linda & Larry Wolf

J. ROBERT AND BERTHA R. ARKUSH CAMP FUNDIn Honor Of:Mr. and Mrs. Alan Belinkoff’s Special Anniversary by Bobbie & Don Schwartz

ALLAN CHATKIN CAMPERSHIP FUNDIn Honor Of:Nancy & Alan Gittelson’s marriage by Sandra ChatkinIn Loving Memory Of:Edgar Powell by Sandra Chatkin

CHARLES BENDIT CAMPERSHIP FUNDIn Loving Memory Of:Robin Rose Artiaga by Harriet Borson & FamilyMy beloved mother, Rae Kaufman by Irene SaltzmanMy beloved father, Myer Kaufman by Irene SaltzmanEsther Klein by May BenditMy husband, Alvin Saltzman by Irene Saltzman

SILLS CAMPERSHIP FUNDIn Loving Memory Of:Sarah Kohn by Arnie & Merle Weiner; Relba ImermanSamuel Sills, M.D. by Susan Casamassima

LOIS JEANNE LEVY MEMORIAL CAMPERSHIP FUNDIn Loving Memory Of:Ellis and Esther Levy by J. Lampert Levy

YONI LICHT CAMPERSHIP FUNDIn Loving Memory Of:Marty Siegel by Miryam & Samuel Tarica

KEHILLAH COMMUNITY CAMP FUNDMr. and Mrs. Michael SteinIn Honor Of:Lily Zweig’s Bat Mitzvah by Schwartz & Blake Family

FOOD PANTRIESSunday, September 18, 2011 Underwritten by Banky La Roque FoundationThank you to those individuals and families who have chosen either to underwrite ($1,000) or sponsor ($500) a week of food. If you are interested in joining this effort, please contact Bruce Berman at (213) 388-2401 or bberman@wbtla.org.

Mitzvah go’reret mitzvah — doing a mitzvah leads to doing more.

Thank you to Canter’s Deli, Brooklyn Bagel, Noah’s Bagel Larchmont, and Western Bagel West L.A., for their weekly donation of bread to our Food Pantries.

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TIKKUN OLAMREPAIRING THE WORLDWILSHIRE BOULEVARD TEMPLE

B’nei Mitzvah

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Welcome to new Temple members…Michael and Samantha Auerbach and their son, Ryan…Philip and Andrea Covitz…Robert and Julie Edelstein and their son, Tyler…Robert and Jennifer Galperson and their sons, Jonah and Brandon…Michael and Jennifer Gardner and their son, Austin…Darah and Jason Head and their children, Rachel and Ryan…Lonnie Israel…David Japka and Karen Schetina…Rambod Kamrava and Judith Daniels and their children, Adeline and Elan…David and Sharon Kirchheimer…Andrea Lieberman and her children, Paloma and Leonardo…Joshua and Robyn Mandelberg and their daughter, Emily…Stacey Melman and her son, Samuel...Richard and Karen Ormond and their son, Andrew…James Ostrove and his daughter, Jacqueline…Sarah and Adam Sher and their son, Hudson…Eric Spillman and Lynne Spigel and their children, Ben and Sara…Benedikt and Lauren Taschen and their son, Laszlo…Mitch and Tracy Waldstein…Congratulations to…Julie Arnaoutova and Loren Mark Osher on their recent wedding…Britta Lazenga and Ryan Kavanaugh on their recent marriage…Romi Schneider and Eric Goren on their recent marriage and to parents Beth and Jan Goren…Congratulations to…Maxine Keith on the birth of her grandchild, Noah Kai Keith Greene...Carolyn and Robert Jacobs on the naming of their daughter, Tess Nathania Jacobs and to sister, Skyler…Blaire and Aaron Kaplan on the naming of their daughter, Blake Londyn Kaplan and to sisters, Jordan and Daylin…Cari Schwartz and David Winner on the birth of their son, Dylan Jaks Winner and to grandmother, Janis Schwartz and great grandmother, June Blumkin and to aunt and uncle, Stacy and Ryan Bernstein and their daughter, Stella and to Zack and Laney Schwartz…

Rachel and Patrick Young on the birth and brit milah of their son, Julian Sydney Young and to grandparents Julie and Ken Uslan and uncle and aunt Daniel and Cari Uslan and cousins Jessica and Leah…Condolences to…Glenn Datz and Aimi Edelman-Datz on the death of his father, Lenny Datz and to granddaughter, Ryan…Lynda and Mitch Dorf on the death of her mother, Lorraine Eisenstat and to grandchildren, Sadie and Max…Alana and Elliot Megdal on the death of her mother, Melba Rosalind Greenberg Franklin…Audrey Hilliard on the death of her husband, Merle Hilliard and to son, David and Marchell Hilliard and grandchildren, Justin and Lauren…Dana and Stephen Shrager on the death of her father, Dr. Bernard Seymour Levin…Jerry and Lois Magnin on the death of his brother, Donald Isaac Magnin and to extended family, Ron and Lauren Magnin and their children, Anna and William; and to Randy and Kim Magnin and their children, Jacob and Rachel…Paul and Dete Meserve on the death of his mother, Elizabeth Meserve and to their children, Benjamin, Jacob and Lauren…Hillary and Scott Weintraub on the death of her father as well as Shari and Ed Glazer on the death of her father Dr. Herbert Rubin and to grandchildren, Aerin, Ella and Lily Glazer…Dr. Jay and Phillis Schapira on the death of his father, Roy Schapira and to grandchildren, Beth, Gwen, Jamie and Leslie…Megan and Brian Schirn on the death of her father, Teviah J. Turkat and to grandchildren, Alexandra and Lindsey…Roger Stern on the death of his wife, Gricel Stern…Martha Keller on the death of her father, Leonard Wasserstein…And to all immediate and extended family.

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Schedule of Shabbat Worship & StudyFRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2Shabbat Services Rabbi Fox & Cantor Caro

6:00 p.m.Rabbi Eshel & Cantor Gurney

6:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3Torah Study Deuteronomy Shoftim 16:18–21:9 Rabbi Fox 9:00 a.m.Shabbat Services Rabbi Fox & Cantor Caro

10:30 a.m.Rabbi Eshel & Cantor Gurney

10:30 a.m.Rabbi Leder & Ellen Sugerman Malibu 10:30 a.m.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9Shabbat Service Rabbi Leder & Cantor Caro

6:00 p.m.Soul Sounds Shabbat - Jazz Rabbi Shapiro, Cantor Gurney & Trio

6:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10Torah Study Deuteronomy Ki Tetze 21:10-25:19 Avi Cohen 9:00 a.m.Shabbat Morning Minyan Rabbi Fox & Cantor Rosenbloom

9:00 a.m.Shabbat Services Rabbi Leder & Cantor Gurney

10:30 a.m.Rabbi Shapiro & Cantor Caro

10:30 a.m.Rabbi Eshel & Ellen Sugerman Malibu 10:30 a.m.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16Shabbat Services Rabbi Fox & Ellen Sugerman

6:00 p.m.Rabbi Shapiro, Cantor Gurney & Youth Choir 6:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17Torah Study Deuteronomy Ki Tavo 26:1–29:8 Avi Cohen 9:00 a.m.

Shabbat Services Rabbi Fox & Cantor Gurney

10:30 a.m.Rabbi Shapiro & Ellen Sugerman

10:30 a.m.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23Soul Sounds Shabbat Rabbi Fox, Cantor Gurney & Band

6:00 p.m.Shabbat Service Rabbi Shapiro & Cantor Caro

6:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24Torah Study Deuteronomy Nitzavim-Vayelich 29:9–31:30 Jonathan Freund 9:00 a.m.Shabbat Services Rabbi Fox & Cantor Gurney

10:30 a.m.Rabbi Shapiro & Ellen Sugerman

10:30 a.m.Rabbi Eshel & Cantor Caro Malibu 10:30 a.m.S’lichot Service

7:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28Erev Rosh Hashanah Please refer to your High Holy Day Guide for service times

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Clergy Rabbi Steven Z. Leder, Pritzker Chair of Senior Rabbinics Rabbi Karen L. Fox, M.F.T. Rabbi Elissa Ben-Naim Rabbi David Eshel Rabbi M. Beaumont Shapiro Rabbi Lindy Davidson Cantor Don Gurney Cantor Susan Caro Rabbi Harvey J. Fields, Ph.D., EmeritusBoard of Trustees Richard Pachulski, President Andrew E. Haas, Vice President Teri Hertz, Vice President Alan Epstein, Vice President Rick Powell, Secretary Philip De Toledo, Treasurer Susan Adler Jannol, Alan Berro, Steven Brown, Stephen Davis, Barry Edwards, Barbara Grushow, Michael Halpern, Richard Kurtzman, Brian Shirken, Steve Sugerman, Dan Wolf Julie C. Miller, Immediate Past President Scott Edelman, CounselHonorary Board Members Lionel Bell, Howard M. Bernstein, Audrey IrmasAdministration Howard G. Kaplan, Executive Director Carol Bovill, Director, Early Childhood Centers Nadine Bendit Breuer, Head of Elementary School Sarah Hanuka, Director, Center for Learning & Engagement Douglas F. Lynn, Director, Camps & Conference Center Bruce Berman, Chief Development Officer Jessica Accamando, Director of Communications Rebecca Sills Nudel, Membership Director

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