From Abundance to Scarcity RABBI NOLAN LEBOVITZ During the spring, we move from Purim to Passover. Purim is a holiday of abundance. Many of the customs of Purim seem like a departure from the culture of our traditions. We are commanded to feel joy, to exchange delicacies, and to drink excessively. Jewish holidays usually legislate our actions, not our emotions, and there is no other day in the Jewish calendar on which drinking is glorified. On the other hand, Passover feels like a holiday of scarcity. We connect back to our narrative as slaves, eat the bread of affliction, and dip our food in salt water. Much of the Halachic discussion about Passover addresses the minimum amounts of allowed chametz, or the minimum amount of eaten matzah needed to fulfill the commandment. We can recognize that Passover is the defining narrative of our people, and not Purim. Purim is a one day aberration, whereas Passover is an eight day identity-forming exercise. We discuss the Exodus and the Passover miracles each and every day in our liturgy. Four of the books in the Torah form the long Passover narrative from slavery in Egypt through the wilderness toward our Promised Land, while the Megillah of Esther is a single, short book. Purim is a holiday that requires little planning for most of us, and allows ample opportunity for enjoyment. Passover is the holiday that requires the most preparation, and does not clearly provide happiness. en, what should this transition mean for us as we undergo the move from Purim, a single day of superficial gluttonous acts, to Passover, a long holiday about identity and meaning? Purim champions a deep message, which shows us that while wearing masks of the diaspora and enjoying material wealth, society can turn on the Jewish People under our noses, and we must defend ourselves. While there is no question how much I appreciate the significance of the Purim narrative, there is also no question that we are supposed to prioritize our week of scarcity. We are a people intended to empathize with the poor and the needy, the widow and the orphan. As with all things, I prefer a compromise between these two outlooks. I try to carry the humility of Passover and the strength of Purim. Perhaps, the larger lesson is that moderation is the key. We can enjoy the absurd palace of Ahasuerus for one day, but we are destined to follow Moses out of slavery to freedom, out of Egypt to Sinai, every day of our lives. For it is in the Passover narrative that we encounter God and build relationship with the Divine. at remains our profound goal as individuals and as a Jewish People: to find Godliness in our journey, whether we journey in the wilderness or on Westwood. Chag Sameach times two—Happy Purim and Happy Passover! www.AdatShalomLA.org Spring 2019 • Aviv 5779 Kol HaShalom Adat Shalom’s Newsletter SHABBAT ACROSS ADAT On April 5, Adat Shalom community members will celebrate Shabbat in each other’s homes. Don’t miss this lovely evening! PAGE 5 In This Edition 1 Adat Shalom’s Kol HaShalom Spring 2019 OUR NEW LIBRARY Come visit our beautiful new library any time! We have books for all ages. PAGE 11 UPCOMING JEWGLE EVENTS Join us for an exciting series of Jewgle events. From dance performances to museum visits, there’s something for everyone. PAGE 6 Annual Fundraising Dinner honoring our beloved Liz & Barry Bar-El Sunday, June 2 Page 2
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From Abundance to ScarcityRABBI NOLAN LEBOVITZDuring the spring, we move from Purim to Passover. Purim is a holiday of abundance. Many of the customs of Purim seem like a departure from the culture of our traditions. We are
commanded to feel joy, to exchange delicacies, and to drink excessively. Jewish holidays usually legislate our actions, not our emotions, and there is no other day in the Jewish calendar on which drinking is glorified. On the other hand, Passover feels like a holiday of scarcity. We connect back to our narrative as slaves, eat the bread of affliction, and dip our food in salt water. Much of the Halachic discussion about Passover addresses the minimum amounts of allowed chametz, or the minimum amount of eaten matzah needed to fulfill the commandment. We can recognize that Passover is the defining narrative of our people, and not Purim. Purim is a one day aberration, whereas Passover is an eight day identity-forming exercise. We discuss the Exodus and the Passover miracles each and every day in our liturgy. Four of the books in the Torah form the long Passover narrative from slavery in Egypt through the wilderness toward our Promised Land, while the Megillah of Esther is a single, short book. Purim is a holiday that requires little planning for most of us, and allows ample
opportunity for enjoyment. Passover is the holiday that requires the most preparation, and does not clearly provide happiness. Then, what should this transition mean for us as we undergo the move from Purim, a single day of superficial gluttonous acts, to Passover, a long holiday about identity and meaning? Purim champions a deep message, which shows us that while wearing masks of the diaspora and enjoying material wealth, society can turn on the Jewish People under our noses, and we must defend ourselves. While there is no question how much I appreciate the significance of the Purim narrative, there is also no question that we are supposed to prioritize our week of scarcity. We are a people intended to empathize with the poor and the needy, the widow and the orphan. As with all things, I prefer a compromise between these two outlooks. I try to carry the humility of Passover and the strength of Purim. Perhaps, the larger lesson is that moderation is the key. We can enjoy the absurd palace of Ahasuerus for one day, but we are destined to follow Moses out of slavery to freedom, out of Egypt to Sinai, every day of our lives. For it is in the Passover narrative that we encounter God and build relationship with the Divine. That remains our profound goal as individuals and as a Jewish People: to find Godliness in our journey, whether we journey in the wilderness or on Westwood. Chag Sameach times two—Happy Purim and Happy Passover!
www.AdatShalomLA.org Spring 2019 • Aviv 5779
Kol HaShalomAdat Shalom’s Newsletter
SHABBAT ACROSS ADATOn April 5, Adat Shalom community members will celebrate Shabbat in each other’s homes. Don’t miss this lovely evening!
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In This Edition
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OUR NEW LIBRARYCome visit our beautiful new library any time! We have books for all ages.
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UPCOMING JEWGLE EVENTSJoin us for an exciting series of Jewgle events. From dance performances to museum visits, there’s something for everyone.
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Annual Fundraising Dinnerhonoring our beloved Liz & Barry Bar-El Sunday, June 2 Page 2
I am honored and excited to be the President of the Board of Directors of Adat Shalom. I look forward to building on our strong foundation as we move forward into the future. I consider the synagogue to be my Jewish Home and I feel welcomed and valued every day. My vision is to have every member feel the same way. I look forward
to meeting, getting to know and working with the many congregants who are the heart and soul of the synagogue. I deeply appreciate the confidence you have shown in me to help sustain and grow our wonderful community. This past year, and especially the past few months, have shown us how robust we can be in attracting new members, hosting creative events, bringing in renowned speakers and in providing diverse programming for our multigenerational congregation. We started off the New Year in January with our Shabbaton, which was attended by almost 100 people—from 7-month-old infants to people in their 80’s. And everyone connected at services, walks, games, and discussions. We really enjoyed each other! The month continued with the Unorthodox podcast which attracted more than 200 people, both from our congregation and many from the outside community. We were highly visible in the Jewish Journal and on social media and the event brought us to a new level of community outreach and interest in Adat Shalom. Our Religious School is firmly in place and continues to attract new students. The
adult education program with Talking Torah and Monday Morning with the Masters brings to participants new levels of understanding. We are fortunate to have a very dynamic and committed Rabbi, a strong and dedicated Board and an excellent staff. Together we form a team that continues to enhance the health and vision of Adat Shalom. We welcomed 3 new Board members this year and they are already utilizing their skills and talents to help strengthen our community. Our Women’s League and Men’s Club offer programs and activities that are important to the life of Adat Shalom, and I encourage congregants to participate. In addition, we are actively utilizing our newly developed volunteer data base to seek out new volunteers to help with a variety of needed tasks. With the plans for a new Yahrzeit Board underway, we can look forward to a beautiful and meaningful addition to our Sanctuary that will honor our past and our future. We will also be restarting the Ner Tamid Society to ensure financial health for the future. And of course, we welcome new players to our winning softball team! We are very much looking forward to our annual fundraising dinner where we will honoring Liz and Barry Bar-El for their many years of dedication and services to Adat Shalom. Their thoughtful work was critical in sustaining our community and ensuring its future. Please join us on June 2 to honor Liz and Barry and celebrate our community’s growth.
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AnnualFundraising Dinnerhonoring our beloved
Liz & Barry Bar-El
for their incredible service to our congregation over the years!
Save the date to celebrate our growing community
Sunday, June 2
Formal invitations to follow
Wishing a warm Mazal Tov to...Aaron Javid on his Bar Mitzvah.
Michael and Nadia Gabai on the birth of their granddaughter, June Elizabeth Lewis.
Stanley and Ronnie Lampert on the birth of their grandson, Joshua Gene Lampert.
ServicesShabbat morning services are held every Saturday
at 9:30am. Morning minyan takes place on Mondays and Thursdays at 7:00am.
TOT SHABBAT March 2 at 10:30am April 6 at 10:30am May 4 at 10:30am June 1 at 10:30am
TOT ULPAN March 9 at 10:30am April 13 at 10:30am May 11 at 10:30am
TOT KABBALAT SHABBAT March 15 at 5:45pm
COMMUNITY SHABBAT DINNER & SERVICE March 15 and May 17
6:30pm Dinner 7:30pm Service
Religious SchoolWEDNESDAYS
March 6, 13 & 27 April 3 & 10 May 1 & 8
SUNDAYS March 10, 17 & 24
April 7 May 5
JEWISH WORLD WATCH WALK TO END GENOCIDE
March 31
FAMILY SHABBAT MORNING
March 2 & 30 May 11
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL SIYYUM May 11
FAMILY KABBALAT SHABBAT March 15 May 17
Office ClosuresThe office will close at 2:00pm on
Friday, April 19 for Erev Pesach.
The office will be closed on Friday, April 26
in observance of Pesach.
The office will be closed on Monday, May 27
in observance of Memorial Day.
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Our deepest condolences to... The Winer and Warmbrand families
on the passing of Claire Winer.
The Perlo Family on the passing of Sandy Perlo.
May their memories be a blessing.
Upcoming EventsTALKING TORAH
AT 10:00AM March 7, 14, 28 April 4, 11, 18
May 2, 9, 16, 30
MONDAY MORNINGS WITH THE MASTERS AT 8:15AM
March 4, 11, 18, 25 April 1, 8, 15, 29
May 6, 13, 20
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS AT 7:30PM
March 13 April 10 May 8
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS AT 7:30PM
March 27 April 24 May 22
BOOK CLUB March 12 at 7:00pm
PURIM MEGILLAH March 20 at 6:30pm
JEWISH WORLD WATCH MARCH TO END GENOCIDE
March 31
SHABBAT ACROSS ADAT April 5
ADAT SHALOM GALA June 2
JEWGLE EVENTS
Film Screening 1945 March 10 at 7:00pm
Batsheva Dance Company March 16
Anne: A Premiere Experiential Exhibit
April 28
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MISHLOACH MANOTPlease join us in our annual tradition of sending Mishloach Manot baskets to all our members in celebration of Purim.
You may sponsor baskets for the entire congregation for $150 or purchase individual baskets by completing the form you received in the mail or calling the office. Orders are due by March 13.
We will be assembling baskets on Sunday, March 17 at 9:00am in Newmark and all volunteers are welcome.
BAKE & BUY HAMENTASCHEN Purim is coming! And Men’s Club is baking and selling hamentaschen to celebrate!
Please join us for baking on Sunday, March 17 at 9:00am in the meat kitchen.
Order forms for hamentaschen are included in the weekly email blast or call the office to place your order. Orders are due by Friday, March 15.
Join us in costume onWednesday, March 20 at 6:30pm
to celebrate Mordechai and Queen Esther and vilify Haman.
Cantor Dale's band will regale us with music. Parade, prizes,
treats, and fun for the entire family!
PURIMMegillah ReadingAT ADAT SHALOM
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Kabbalat Shabbat wi� Mark Oppenheimer Friday, March 15 at 7:30pm
Mark Oppenheimer will join us for Kabbalat Shabbat to discuss his upcoming book, Lessons from Pittsburgh.
Ever since the shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue, former New York Times columnist, current Tablet writer and Unorthodox podcast host Mark Oppenheimer has been traveling to Pittsburgh weekly to write a book about how the tight-knit fabric of the Squirrel Hill neighborhood has helped people endure tragedy. Join him as he speaks about his research in progress, and what we can all learn from Pittsburghers’ response to the deadliest anti-Semitic attack in American history.
Friday, April 5, 2019
Join us for our fourth Shabbat Across Adat! Each time, over 100
people participated in fun, memorable dinners with new friends and old from our Adat
Shalom community. If you would like to participate (host or be hosted), please call
the office.
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We Need Your Help...We rely on our Adat Shalom community to let us know when someone has been hospitalized, ill, or has lost a loved one.
Rabbi Lebovitz would also love to know if anyone is celebrating a birth or other
simchah. Hospitals are not permitted to release patient information, so we would appreciate your calling the Adat Shalom
“Ner Tamid” in Hebrew means eternal light. Through a planned gift to Adat Shalom,
members of the Ner Tamid Society light the way of our community for generations to
come, ensuring that Adat Shalom continues to be a center of Jewish life and learning.
In the upcoming months we will be holding a Ner Tamid Society Shabbat, recognizing our founding members. We will also have another educational panel and discussion,
Examples of giving include:Gifts of cashGifts of real estateDeferred gifts and bequestsGifts of personal propertyCharitable gift annuitiesCharitable remainder trustsLife InsuranceIRA/401(k)
Adat Shalom
BOOK CLUB DORA BRUDER March 12, 2019 at 7:00pmCome enjoy and participate in a lively discussion of Dora Bruder by Patrick Modiano.
ADAT ACROSS LABATSHEVA DANCE COMPANY
March 16, 2019 Royce Hall, Center for the Art of Performance, UCLACritically acclaimed and popularly embraced as one of the foremost contemporary dance companies in the world.
ANNE: A PREMIERE EXPERIENTIAL EXHIBITApril 28, 2019 �e Museum of ToleranceJoin a private tour of the Museum of Tolerance including the extraordinary Anne Frank exhibit. Following the tour, we will attend a survivor’s talk.
FILM SCREENING1945March 10, 2019August 12, 1945 11:00am: two mysterious strangers, dressed in black, appear at the railway station of a Hungarian village. Within just a few hours, everything changes.
JEWISH IDENTITY THROUGH MEDIA, LITERATURE & RABBINIC VOICESPresented by the Violet Harris Fund
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Adat Shalom Shabbaton HILARY LOTTENBERG
Wow…what a weekend we had! During the first weekend in January, Brandeis Bardin was infused with the spirit of Adat Shalom. With just under 100 of us ranging in age from less than a year to over 90 years old, we prayed and ate and climbed and ate and danced and ate and sang and ate together with the Adat Shalom ruach I know and love. I was so excited when I heard Adat Shalom was going back to Brandeis Bardin for a weekend Shabbaton. Memories from our first Shabbaton as new members with a less-than-one year-old reminded me that this was how we began our successful integration into the Adat Shalom community. The opportunity to meet and connect with members from every generation is a special gift, and this year’s Shabbaton once again provided me that experience even as I am now a more seasoned member. My favorite memory from the weekend is hearing Cantor Dale describe how he grossly underestimated our Adat Shalom participants. At each activity for which he set out chairs, he ended up having to double the count as so many more of us showed up than he expected. Whether we were able to actively participate or not (and most did most of the time), we came and listened and watched and cheered our fellows on. We leaped outside our comfort zones and got to know each other better. I learned which member hasn’t learned to swim, who doesn’t like chocolate, and who has the same birthday as me! Best of all, Rabbi Nolan made sure our weekend was filled with the unique spirituality our Jewish tradition brings to every corner of our lives. This wasn’t just a weekend at camp…this was a Jewish weekend at a Jewish camp with our own Adat Shalom family. I am so grateful to everyone who planned and led the activities and who came and participated. I can’t wait until next year!
Religious School UpdateALEX AND JOEY SCHACHAT, Religious School Students
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day we walked together with Ward A.M.E. Church. The day before, we designed the banner. First we met the other kids at the church. We went around the table and told each other our names. Then we started planning the poster. Some of the kids drew pictures while we put letter stickers on the banner. We spelled out Adat Shalom and Ward A.M. E. Church. We also drew a globe and put a picture of MLK, Jr on it. The Rabbi talked to us about our two groups. Both the Jews and the African Americans were discriminated against. We were both once slaves. MLK Jr. helped fight against discrimination. On Monday morning we met and waited together for the parade to start. All the kids helped hold the banner we made. When we walked, people waved at us and we heard them say “Shalom” and “Happy King Day.” There were a lot of people watching the parade. There were floats and music. It was fun.
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TOT SHABBAT MORNINGSBring your little ones and invite your friends to musical, creative,and fun Tot Shabbat services led by Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz and Cantor Dale
Schatz at 10:30am for infants to age 8.
MARCH 2 APRIL 6 MAY 4 JUNE 1
TOT KABBALAT SHABBATFriday night musical, engaging, family friendly services at 5:45pm with Rabbi Lebovitz and
Cantor Schatz. Community dinner will follow at 6:30. RSVP for dinner required.
MARCH 15
TOT ULPANBring your children (ages 2-8) to learn and love
Hebrew at an early age. These sessions are taught by parents and volunteers in our community. Sessions begin at 10:30am.
MARCH 9 APRIL 13 MAY 11
TOT @ ADAT2019/5779
Free of Charge!
Jewgle Wrap Up
Rick Richman Book TalkLIZ BAR-EL
On January 29, Adat Shalom welcomed Rick Richman, who spoke about his book, Racing Against History: the 1940 Campaign for a Jewish Army to Fight Hitler. His work documents the attempts of three Zionist leaders to enlist American Jews and the British government to support and train a Jewish army, underscoring the extent of how well-documented the horrors of life in Europe and Poland actually were at that time. The author shared his message with about 65 attendees, emphasizing the need to pay attention, speak up, and act on the information we have today about anti-Semitic threats and dangers that face Israel. A copy of his book is now available in the Adat Shalom library.
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Unorthodox was a Smash! On Friday, February 1, Adat Shalom hosted a Shabbat service and live recording of the #1 Jewish podcast, Unorthodox, which came to Los Angeles for the first time ever! Hosted by Mark Oppenheimer, Stephanie Butnick, and Liel Leibovitz of Tablet Magazine, the live podcast was a raucous, yet erudite, good time for all.
We had a full house for the event and it was wonderful to see so many community members and new faces participate in robust services, conversation, and laughter. Thank you to our amazing volunteers, led by Tracy Shemano and Judy Paz, who worked tirelessly to create a stellar evening and shine such a positive light on our Adat Shalom community.Click here for the link to the podcast: Unorthodox Podcast.
Adat Shalom Book ClubYAEL HARTSTEIN The new Adat Shalom Book Club had two successful meetings in Newmark Hall on December 11 and February 5. The December meeting focused on the book Waking Lions by Ayelet Gundar-Goshen, a notable young Israeli writer whose novel focused on the plight of the African migrant community in modern day Israel. A
lively discussion ensued about the themes of the novel and its wider implications in our own society. In February, the book club met for an engaging discussion of Giorgio Bassani’s novel The Gold Rimmed Spectacles. The discussion included the historical context of fascism and anti-Semitism in pre-War Italy. The book club draws members of the Adat Shalom community with wide ranging experiences and perspectives, resulting in a multi-dimensional discussion in a warm and friendly environment. All are
welcome to attend. The next book club meeting is on March 12 at 7pm. We’ll be reading Dora Bruder by Patrick Modiano.
MLK Weekend was Jam-Packed with Women’s League Events! Adat Shalom Women’s League Shabbat formed the center of a weekend of amazing events. Not only were we able to recognize our devoted, tireless leader Sara Lewis, but were also privileged to host Women’s League International President Margie Miller. Sara is modest beyond words. In spite of all she does for Women’s League and our community, she has been reluctant to be publicly acknowledged. We could not think of anyone more deserving of our Cha’yah Olam Award. Our
thanks goes to Ronnie Lampert, who so ably organized the service, and to all those who made it possible. In spite of titles, Margie Miller is warm, knowledgeable and eager to share with and learn from each of us. Margie spoke during the Shabbat service and at the Kiddush luncheon where she relayed her 9/11 experiences. Losing her husband on that infamous day, she has, in spite of it all, lived a full life which included leadership of a bereavement group for other victims. In addition
to Women’s League, Margie now sits on the Boards of numerous other important organizations in the Jewish community. The weekend with Margie also included a dinner with our own Women’s League Executive Board which was graciously hosted by Diane Sternfels. Margie also led a Sunday morning leadership development workshop which was instrumental in inspiring new ideas and providing new opportunities for involvement.
Save the Date!Adat Shalom Women’s League
Presents
Our Family Stories: Passover Then and Now
Hear Master StorytellerBonnie Selk tell her own
stories, and those you will share with us all.
Sunday, April 7 10:00am
Newmark Hall
Refreshments will be served. More information to follow.
Help WantedSeventy member strong Adat Shalom Women’s
League needs your help.Find a place for your
creativity and skills and get to know interesting women.
From the small to significant, there’s a place
for you.Contact:
Sara Lewis(310-826-3228)Henny Gordon(310-903-1666)Miriam Hearn(310-474-0423)
World Wide Wrap On Sunday, February 3, Men’s Club sponsored our annual World Wide Wrap. Despite the rain, we were privileged to have another full house share in the tefillin wrap, including many families from our religious school. We enjoyed minyan, tefillin, and of course, bagels! Thank you to Richard Destin for organizing and the Men’s Club for setting up a warm and thoughtful event.
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Come Visit Our New Library Roll of the drums…We’re happy to announce that Adat Shalom now has a beautiful new library. Come see for yourself! It’s a library based on the honor system. No cards or forms to fill out, nothing to write, especially on Shabbat. The library will be open on Shabbat and weekdays. Ask in the office if the door is locked. You are welcome any time. You’ll notice that there are no numbers on the books. We organized by color, which is now the most modern and accepted system of library organization. Finding a book is easy. Look for its subject color on the room map and follow the color to a book’s location. Borrow a book, return it in two to three weeks, or sooner, and place it back on the shelf that matches its color or in the labeled return basket. It’s really easy. What might you find? For adults, we have a full range of titles, from copies of the Tanach, books being used in Rabbi Lebovitz’s classes, Jewish history, ethics, prayer books, books celebrating Shabbat and holidays, haggadahs, art books, cook books and, of course, books on Israel. There is a reference section, which does not circulate so enjoy with a cup of coffee in the library. The children’s section is within easy reach on the lower shelves. Most of the children’s books are in color-coded containers labeled by subject. The books each have a sticker on the front cover that matches the sticker on the container and indicates the subject matter. There are containers for each holiday and Shabbat. You will find books on customs, folk tales, Hebrew, Israel and lots of fun Jewish themed stories. There are chapter books too. Adults, of course, are welcome to borrow children’s books, read them to the children in your life, enjoy them yourself, return them and come back for more. The books can be returned to the proper container, but it’s fine to put them in the return basket.
Your friendly librarians,
Sandy Helman and Barbara Stone
The Adat Shalom Chaverim is looking forward to the upcoming season of the
Interfaith Softball League.
This year we are working on a t-shirt and cap design. We also need more players as we
certainly can never have enough. Games start in April and will typically happen on Monday
nights at Cheviot Hills Park. If you are remotely interested in softball--say you played when you
were younger--you might want to join our team. We have a blast! Please contact the office
and someone will get in touch with you.
TALKINGTorahThursdays at 10:00am
Learn with Rabbi Lebovitz and enjoy coffee and a nosh at Adat Shalom.
All are welcome!
This year we will be studying Samuel 1 and 2. Rabbi Lebovitz will be using the Artscroll Samuel, which can be purchased
on Amazon Smile.
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Adat Shalom/Hillside Memorial Park and MortuaryPre-Need Partnership Program
Planning your funeral arrangements in advance with the help of a caring and professional Hillside Family Service Advisor is the perfect way to ensure your family is able to focus on what is truly important: The Memory of Your Life and Legacy. Our exclusive PRE-NEED PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM enables you to make all your arrangements in advance, giving your family peace of mind.
Adat Shalom members will receive a Pre-Need Partnership Program savings on selected properties and special financing. In addition, each purchase will generate a $500 per space donation to Adat Shalom from Hillside. This program is offered to serve the Jewish Community and to provide additional support for Adat Shalom.
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Donations Through February 1, 2019
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General Fund• TONIA AGRON
for the Memorial Board Project
• MOZZAFAR BARNADJIAN
• RICHARD & LEAH BERNSTEIN
• ERIC BILLITZER• MICHAEL BLAIN &
ABBY PHON For Tot Shabbat & Tot Ulpan programming
• BENJAMIN & OFRA BONAVIDA
• MICHAEL & MERRIE BORAN
• PARI BOROUKHIM in honor of Harold Lewis’ Bar Mitzvah
• JUDITH COHEN• COLEMAN COLLA
in appreciation of Rabbi Lebovitz’ Talking Torah class
• SAEID & HABIBEH EHSANIPOUR
• AYMELUK EZRA• DAVID & HOLLY
FACTOR in honor of the birth of June Elizabeth Lewis and the birth of Joshua Gene Lampert
• BEN & BRACHA FEINREICH
• IRWIN & NAOMI FRIEDMAN in honor of Harold Lewis’ 2nd Bar Mitzvah
• LYNNE FRIEDMAN in honor of Stuart & Marlene Bernstein
LORRAINE SCHRAG in honor of Harold Lewis’ 2nd Bar Mitzvah
• RAHMATOLLAH & TAMI SHADI
• LEWIS & DIANE STERNFELS in honor of Michael and Nadia Gabai on the birth of their
granddaughter, June Elizabeth Lewis; Stanley and Ronnie Lampert on the birth of their grandson, Joshua Gene Lampert; Maureen Bernstein reading Haftorah; Harold Lewis’ 2nd Bar Mitzvah
• MURRAY & REGINA SPERBER in honor of Harold Lewis’ 2nd Bar Mitzvah
• BARBARA STONE• DAVID & CECILIA
VICTOR• WENDY YANO• HELEN BRILL
in memory of Charles Brill
Targeted Donations• MITCHELL & NANCY
GOSSETT
• GEORGE & LOURINE HALL
Tree of Life Synagogue• CECILE BENSON• HELEN BRILL• RICHARD DESTIN &
ESTHER MARGULIES• GREGORY & MARINA
ESKIN• DAVID & HOLLY
FACTOR• STEWART FORDHAM• IRWIN & NAOMI
FRIEDMAN • LEE GARDENSWARTZ• ARLENE GOODWIN• CYNTHIA HASDAY• JOAN HANTMAN• JEROME & SANDRA
HELMAN• SANDRA KASS • SUZANNE KRELL
New Yahrzeit Boards: Artwork to Enhance Adat Shalom’s Sanctuary
As highlighted in the last Kol, Adat Shalom will be completely renovating our Memorial Boards and moving them inside the sanctuary!
All existing plaques will be recreated and included in the new board.
New plaques will be on sale for $540 until April 30. After April 30, plaques will be $650 each.
If you have any questions or would like to purchase a plaque, please contact the office.
