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From Strength To StrengthWe Strengthen Each Other

High Holy Days 2015/5776

THIS DESIGN CELEBRATES THE CIRCLE OF STRENGTH THAT RADIATES FROM A STRONG CENTER, AND RESONATES THROUGHOUT THE TEMPLE COMMUNITY.

CORWIN FAMILY SANCTUARY CARPET ART, BY RIOS CLEMENTI HALE STUDIOS

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Rosh Hashanah Service Times and Locations Service Time Location Clergy (*Sermon)

Erev Rosh Hashanah Sunday, September 13Family Service 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Bess P. Maltz Center Rabbi Aaron*, All Clergy, Junior Cantors, Family Choir

Adult Service 8:00 pm – 9:45 pm Corwin Family Sanctuary Rabbi Bassin*, All Clergy

Rosh Hashanah, First Day Monday, September 14Family Service 8:45 am – 10:30 am Bess P. Maltz Center Rabbi Bassin*, Junior Cantors, Family Choir

Adult Service 8:45 am – 11:15 am Corwin Family Sanctuary Rabbi Geller*, Rabbi Aaron, Cantor Weiss

Contemplative Service 9:00 am – 11:00 am Belle Chapel Richard Siegel, Ryan Weiss

Tot Service (Pre-Readers) 11:00 am – 11:30 am Bess P. Maltz Center Michelle Aaron

Adult Service 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm Corwin Family Sanctuary Rabbi Geller*, All Clergy

Tashlich 5:00 pm PCH & Temescal Canyon All Clergy

Rosh Hashanah, Second Day Tuesday, September 15Adult Service 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Corwin Family Sanctuary Rabbi Aaron*, All Clergy, Family ChoirC

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High Holy Days Schedule

Visit tebh.org/HHDinfo for more information on the High Holy Days.

Service Time Location Clergy (*Sermon)

Kol Nidre Tuesday, September 22Family Service 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm Bess P. Maltz Center Rabbi Aaron*, Rabbi Bassin, Junior Cantors, Family Choir

Adult Service 6:30 pm – 8:15 pm Corwin Family Sanctuary Rabbi Geller*, Cantor Weiss

Adult Service 9:00 pm – 10:45 pm Corwin Family Sanctuary Rabbi Geller*, All Clergy

Yom Kippur Wednesday, September 23Family Service 8:45 am – 10:30 am Bess P. Maltz Center Rabbi Bassin*, Rabbi Geller, Junior Cantors, Family Choir

Adult Service with Yizkor 8:45 am – 11:20 am Corwin Family Sanctuary Rabbi Aaron*, Cantor Weiss

Contemplative Service 9:00 am – 11:00 am Belle Chapel Richard Siegel, Ryan Weiss

Tot Service (Pre-Readers) 11:00 am – 11:30 am Bess P. Maltz Center Michelle Aaron

Adult Service with Yizkor 12:00 pm – 2:35 pm Corwin Family Sanctuary Rabbi Aaron*, All Clergy

Afternoon Meditation 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm Belle Chapel

Contemporary Issues— Who Shall Live and Who Shall Die... and Who Decides?

2:45 pm – 4:15 pm Davidson-Sheffer Hall Guest Speakers

Contemporary Issues—Who by Drought & Who by Famine? Understanding the Drought

2:45 pm – 4:15 pm Beyt Midrash Guest Speakers

Story & Song with Neshama Carlebach

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Corwin Family Sanctuary All Clergy

Adult—Neilah/Havdallah 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Corwin Family Sanctuary All Clergy

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Temple Emanuel's 2015–2016 Musical Artist Series Spotlight on Today’s Jewish Voices

Amy Robinson Katz & FriendsRoven Family

Shabbat UnpluggedFriday, November 13

7:00 pm, Corwin Family SanctuaryShabbat Morning @Emanuel

Featuring Hal’lu Saturday, November 14

10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center

Amy Robinson Katz is an accomplished musician, songwriter, and choir leader. Robinson Katz, a Cantorial Student at Academy for Jewish Religion in Los Angeles, approaches davening with the goal of connecting those around her to the joy, mystery, and majesty of the Jewish tradition.

Cantor Marsha Attie & FriendsSpecial ShabbatFriday, March 187:00 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary

Shabbat Morning @EmanuelSaturday, March 1910:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center

Cantor at Congregation Emanu-El In San Francisco, Cantor Marsha Attie brings her passion for Jewish music, prayer and life to her community, and has successfully released her music to the world. Joining her are musicians Eric Schoen and Jonathan Ferris, who accompany her and lead at her services in San Francisco.

Mostly KosherSimchat Torah’s

Hora with the TorahSunday, October 4

6:00 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary

An award-winning Jewish culture revival band based in Southern California, Mostly Kosher repeatedly wins over audiences with their upbeat klezmer, plaintive Yiddish melodies, and other Jewish heritage folk genres spun with a modern twist.

Noah AronsonSpecial ShabbatFriday, February 57:00 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary

An energetic and soulful composer/performer, Noah Aronson’s unique musical style propels his music into communities across the country and in Israel. Aronson’s music is now sung

in progressive communities worldwide, and has been included as part of the cantorial curriculum at the Hebrew Union College Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music in New York City.

Los Angeles Zimriyah ChoraleShabbat ShiraFriday, January 227:00 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary

Formed in 1997 to perform Jewish music in the Los Angeles area, the Los Angeles Zimriyah Chorale (LAZC)

is a master choir, led by renowned conductor, composer, arranger, and music scholar, Dr. Nick Strimple.

Six13Latka PartySaturday, December 12Greer Social Hall, Time TBA

A six-man vocal band, Six13 brings an unprecedented style of Jewish music to the stage, fueled by thumping beatbox, intricate arrangements, and soulful harmonies. The members of

the New York City-based group sound like a full band – while using nothing but their voices.

Story & Song with

Neshama Carlebach

Yom KippurWednesday, September 23

4:30 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary

Continuing the legacy established by her father Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, who was known as the “The Singing Rabbi,” Neshama Carlebach has sung on the Broadway stage, has sold more than one-million records, and was a six-time entrant in the 2011 Grammy Awards. If you would like to attend, but do not have a High Holy Day Ticket, please contact HHD@tebh.org.

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Upcoming Featured Events

Simchat Torah Service with YizkorMonday, October 5 10:00 am, Belle Chapel

Sukkot Morning ServiceMonday, September 28 10:00 am in the Belle Chapel

YoPro Simchat Torah After PartySunday, October 4 7:00 pm, 300 N. Clark Drive

Dinner, Dancing, and YoPro socializing. Stay tuned for RSVP information in "ChaiLights," our weekly email newsletter.

Simchat Torah’s Hora with the TorahFeaturing Mostly Kosher Klezmer Band & ConsecrationSunday, October 4 6:00 pm, 300 N. Clark Drive

You have prayed, you have fasted… now it’s time to dance!

Boomers & Beyond Gathering & ReceptionSunday, October 4 3:00 pm, 8844 Burton Way

Featuring Rabbi Rachel Cowan, co-author of Wise Aging: Living with Joy, Resilience, & Spirit. Stay tuned for RSVP information in "ChaiLights," our weekly email newsletter.

Religious School, Family Center & Baby Blessing Dinner Sunday, October 4 5:00 pm, 300 N. Clark Drive

Sukkot Baby BlessingSunday, October 4 4:45 pm, 300 N. Clark Drive

Family Center Grand OpeningSunday, October 4 3:30 pm, 300 N. Clark Drive

YoPro Fundraiser for Charity 4th Annual Dodgers Beverage BusSaturday, September 19 3:30 pm, Off-site (Dodger Stadium)

What could be better than having a drink with 60 cool friends, taking in a Dodgers baseball game against the Pirates, and doing it all in the name of charity? Join Temple Emanuel’s Rabbi Sarah Bassin, and other members of our 20s and 30s Young Professionals (YoPro) Group for Jewish Family Services (JSF) of Los Angeles’ 4th Annual Dodgers Beverage Bus on Saturday, September 19 to benefit their new Annual Tools for School Program. To purchase tickets for this fun and worthwhile event, visit: tebh.org/Dodgers.

Elul ClassesA series of complimentary classes to help you enrich your High Holy Day experience; join us for as many as you wish.

Thursday, September 3 7:00 pm, Beyt Midrash

Opening the New High Holy Day Prayer Book with Rabbi Sarah Bassin.

Thursday, September 10 7:00 pm, Beyt Midrash

Opening Your Hearts Through High Holy Day Music with Cantor Lizzie Weiss.

Slichot Service and Study Session

Saturday, September 5 7:00 pm, Bess P. Maltz Center

Join us for the culmination of the High Holy Day preparation period, with a service and study session.

Simchat Torah Community-Wide

Celebration

Temple Emanuel Men’s ClubPresents the 13th Annual Texas Hold’Em Poker TournamentSunday, October 25 5:00 pm, Bess P. Maltz Center

Support our schools at our annual Texas Hold’Em Poker Tournament. Everyone is welcome!

For more information, contact Lewis Rudzki at lrudzki@aol.com.

10 Days. 10 Questions.Answer one question per day in your own secret online 10Q space. Make your answers serious. Silly. Salacious. However you like. It's your 10Q. When you're finished, hit the magic button and your answers get sent to the secure online 10Q vault for safekeeping. One year later, the vault will open and your answers will land back in your email inbox for private reflection. Want to keep them secret? Perfect. Want to share them, either anonymously or with attribution, with the wider 10Q community? You can do that too.

Next year the whole process begins again. And the year after that, and the year after that. Do you 10Q? You should.

10Q begins September 13, 2015

To sign up, visit: doyou10q.com.

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SeptemberFriday, September 4Simply Shabbat 7:00 pm, Belle Chapel

Saturday, September 5Expression of Soul 10:00 am, Belle ChapelShabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz CenterBat Mitzvah: Skylar Kaplan Quinn 10:00 am, Corwin Family SanctuarySlichot Service and Study Session 7:00 pm, Bess P. Maltz Center

Friday, September 11Tot Shabbat 6:00 pm, Belle Chapel Roven Family Shabbat Unplugged 7:00 pm, Corwin Family SanctuaryMy Time 7:00 pm, Belle Chapel

Saturday, September 12Expression of Soul (Abbreviated) 9:30 am, Belle ChapelShabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center

Sunday, September 13Erev Rosh Hashanah See page 2 for complete schedule

Monday, September 14Rosh Hashanah, First Day See page 2 for complete schedule

Tuesday, September 15Rosh Hashanah, Second Day See page 2 for complete schedule

Friday, September 18Simply Shabbat 7:00 pm, Belle Chapel

Saturday, September 19Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle ChapelShabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz CenterYoPro Fundraiser for Charity: 4th Annual Dodgers Beverage Bus 3:30 pm, Off-site (Dodger Stadium)

Tuesday, September 22Erev Yom Kippur See page 2 for complete schedule

Wednesday, September 23Yom Kippur See page 2 for complete schedule

Friday, September 25Simply Shabbat 7:00 pm, Belle Chapel

Saturday, September 26Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle ChapelShabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz CenterBar Mitzvah: Jesse Brenner 4:30 pm, Corwin Family SanctuaryBar Mitzvah: Charlie Silver 4:30 pm, Corwin Family SanctuaryTisha B'Av City-Wide Reform Commemoration 7:30 pm, Leo Baeck Temple

Monday, September 28Sukkot Morning Service 10:00 am in the Belle Chapel

OctoberFriday, October 2Simply Shabbat 7:00 pm, Belle Chapel

Saturday, October 3Expression of Soul 10:00 am, Belle ChapelShabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz CenterBar Mitzvah: Justin Damian Wolfe 10:00 am, Corwin Family Sanctuary

Sunday, October 4Family Center Grand Opening 3:30 pm, 300 N. Clark DriveSukkot Baby Blessing 4:45 pm, 300 N. Clark DriveReligious School, Family Center & Baby Blessing Dinner & Dancing 5:00 pm, 300 N. Clark DriveBoomers & Beyond Gathering & Reception 3:00 pm, 8844 Burton WaySimchat Torah’s Hora with the Torah Featuring Mostly Kosher Klezmer Band & Consecration 6:00 pm, 300 N. Clark DriveYoPro Simchat Torah After Party 7:00 pm, 300 N. Clark Drive

Moday, October 5Simchat Torah Service with Yizkor 10:00 am, Belle Chapel

Friday, October 9Tot Shabbat 6:00 pm, Belle Chapel Roven Family Shabbat Unplugged 7:00 pm, Corwin Family SanctuaryMy Time 7:00 pm, Belle Chapel

Saturday, October 10Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle ChapelShabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz CenterBar Mitzvah: Samuel Graci-Glazer 10:00 am, Corwin Family Sanctuary

Friday, October 16Simply Shabbat 7:00 pm, Belle Chapel

Saturday, October 17Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle ChapelShabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz CenterBat Mitzvah: Natasha Melamed 10:00 am, Corwin Family Sanctuary

Sunday, October 18HUC College Commons Webinar—Our Jewish Future: Revolutionizing Bar/Bat Mitzvah 9:30 am, Location TBD

Friday, October 23Shabbat SPARK Featuring Our Religious School Students 7:00 pm, Corwin Family Sanctuary

Saturday, October 24Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle ChapelShabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center

Sunday, October 25Texas Hold’Em Poker Tournament 5:00 pm, Bess P. Maltz Center

Friday, October 30Simply Shabbat 7:00 pm, Belle Chapel

Saturday, October 31Expression of Soul 9:30 am, Belle ChapelShabbat Morning @Emanuel 10:00 am, Bess P. Maltz Center

Calendar of Services & EventsAll Shabbat services now start at 7:00 pmTot Shabbat, preceding The Roven Family Shabbat Unplugged and My Time Services, will take place at 6:00 pm.

Visit tebh.org/Calendar for our full schedule of events and programs.

zooga: yoga for kids.

Family Center Pre-parent to three years

Our families, Mishpachot, are the true heart and soul of all that we do here at Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills. With an amazing community, wonderful team of professionals, and spacious amenities all at our fingertips, our Family Center has become the best one-stop-shop for young Jewish families.

The Family Center offers developmentally appropriate classes designed to involve pre-parents, parents, and children up to three years of age. Parents and caregivers learn together with children in an interactive and stimulating environment that promotes social skills, artistic expression, and family bonding.

Register: tebh.org/fcregistration For more information: 310.409.2950, Registrar@tebh.org.

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Lifelong Learning Classes: Fall 2015To sign up for classes, visit: tebh.org/Learning. Pre-Registration required, unless otherwise specified. For more information, email Registrar@tebh.org or call 310.409.2950.

JEWISH HOLIDAY COOKINGWhen: September 27 for Sukkot December 6 for Hanukkah 2:00–4:00 pmWhere: Temple Kitchen(s)Cost: Members — $40 per session Non-Members – $45 per sessionLed by: Jen Stempel and Ellie Laycook

Make Bubbe proud. Learn to make the dishes traditionally featured on the Jewish holiday table. A series of five sessions with guest chefs will include cooking for Sukkot, Shabbat, Hanukkah, and Passover, as well as other treat recipes for special occasions.

WHAT I NEVER LEARNED IN HEBREW SCHOOLWhen: Sundays, 12:15–1:00 pm When Religious School is in SessionWhere: Beyt MidrashCost: FreeLed by: Rabbi Sarah Bassin

Join Rabbi Bassin with visits from other members of the clergy team, as well as guest teachers, in a class tailored to what you want to know. The class will respond to what participants want to learn with a lens toward the critical thinking and sophistication that we might have missed as children. From unknown Bible stories and Yiddish folklore, to contemporary political issues, it’s all about building the Jewish knowledge that you now desire, or may have always wanted, but never received. If interested, please register so that you can get information about session topics. Feel free to drop in to one, or all, of these free classes.

TROPE CLASSES: SINGING THE TORAH When: Saturdays, 12:15–1:00 pm October 10, 31 November 14 December 12, 19Where: Beyt MidrashCost: FreeLed by: Cantor Lizzie Weiss

So you know how to read Hebrew but now you would like to learn how to chant! The ancient musical practice of chanting Torah is exciting and enlightening. Within five sessions you will be able to chant most everything in the Torah while connecting to the text in a new and enlightening way. Just as we begin reading the Torah from the beginning again on October 10, so shall we begin to study trope! This class will be offered as a five-part series.

WHO WERE THE RABBIS WE OFTEN HEAR QUOTED?When: Saturdays, 12:15–1:00 pm October 24 November 7, 21 December 5 Where: Beyt MidrashCost: FreeLed by: Rabbi Jonathan Aaron

Rabbis like Hillel and Shammai, Yochanan ben Zakai, Shimon ben Gamliel, Akiva, Meir, Judah the Prince, and others, began the journey away from the Temple in Jerusalem and the Priests, and put the religion of Israel into the houses of gathering, study, and worship of the people. We will hear their stories and gain insight into their character, while discovering values that are still part of living Judaism 2,000 years later.

PARENT EDUCATION CLASSESWhen: Third Thursday of the Month Beginning October 15 9:15 amWhere: Belle ChapelCost: Free

Drop in on a variety of topics (to be announced) and build a community with other parents.

INTRO TO JUDAISMWhen: Wednesdays, 7:00–9:00 pm October 14, 21, 28 November 4, 18 December 2, 9, 16 January 6, 13, 20, 27 February 3, 10, 17, 24 March 2, 16Where: Davidson-Sheffer HallCost: $280 ($200 for members of the Union for Reform Judaism- affiliated congregations)Led by: Rabbi Sarah Bassin

An 18-week exploration for individuals and couples interested in deepening their understanding of what “Living Judaism” might mean for them. Designed for those interested in conversion, as well as Jews who simply want to learn more. This class is offered in conjunction with the Union for Reform Judaism.

BEGINNING AGAIN: THE BOOK OF GENESIS THROUGH THE EYES OF RASHIWhen: Sundays, 9:30–11:00 am October 11, 18, 25 November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 December 6, 13, 20, 27Where: Clergy LibraryCost: $100 for 12 classes or $10 per classLed by: Chaim Plotzker

We have read through the whole Torah one time. Now, we are beginning again with master teacher Chaim Plotzker. This class is open to all. No Hebrew necessary.

YOGAWhen: Mondays, 8:15–9:30 am Wednesday 9:00–10:00 amWhere: Family Center RoomCost: Family Center PricingLed by: Michelle Aaron & Zooga Yoga Instructors

Connect breath with movement as we move through a series of yoga poses in a medium-paced flowing formation. Explore your own edge, strengthen your body, expand your heart, and free your mind. Participants should not eat directly before class, wear comfortable clothing, and bring a towel and a mat.

MODERN HEBREW When: Tuesdays, 7:00–9:00 pm (Beginners) Wednesdays, 7:00–9:00 pm (Intermediate) Starting the week of October 11 10-week ProgramWhere: Family Center RoomCost: $295 Led by: An instructor from American Jewish University (AJU)

In this Ulpan program, students develop all four skills of language acquisition: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. After completing both beginner and intermediate levels, students can converse in Hebrew; read relatively complex texts, and express themselves in writing.

Registration:Beginners level—tebh.org/Hebrew1 Intermediate level—tebh.org/Hebrew3

THE “SEASON OF MUSSAR” When: Mondays, 7:00–8:30 pm Starting on October 12Where: Conference RoomCost: $100Led by: Bonnie Pastor

We will explore the centuries-old Mussar practices that purify and elevate the traits of the soul, create a local spiritual group in which participants can share and explore together, and strengthen the place of spirituality here at Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills. Led by Bonnie Pastor, trained by The Mussar Institute. For more information about course curriculum, visit: mussarinstitute.org/learning-season.htm.

HEBREW CRASH COURSE When: Orientation on Sunday, October 4, 10:30 am in Cantor Weiss’ office Ongoing meeting times to be determined by the groupLed by: Cantor Lizzie Weiss

Cantor Lizzie Weiss will partner with The National Jewish Outreach Program (NJOP) in their fall initiative, “Read Hebrew America,” in an exciting and fulfilling Hebrew Crash Course. This course is open to anyone, but is also a requirement for anyone interested in joining the Adult B’nai Mitzvah Course, which will begin in January 2016.

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Religious SchoolPre-Kindergarten through Twelfth GradeTemple Emanuel Religious School is focused on building a confident Jewish community around its students. We believe that participating in Judaism is preferable to simply learning about Judaism. Our approach to Jewish education centers on an experiential and project-based environment where all students are actively engaged in “Living Judaism.”

For more information, contact: Registrar@tebh.org or 310.409.2950.

Temple Emanuel SchoolsJewish Education for All AgesEducation is one of the pillars of our congregation. We offer outstanding, diverse programs that reflect our true commitment to lifelong learning at Temple Emanuel.

Early Childhood CenterStarting at two years and two monthsOur Temple Emanuel Early Childhood Center provides children with a nurturing Jewish environment designed to stimulate curiosity, learning, and imagination. We offer a broad range of activities carefully designed for preschoolers and work closely with parents to maximize the unique potential of each child.

NAEYC Accredited

Our Early Childhood Center program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Only 8 percent of early childhood center programs nationally are NAEYC accredited.

2015-2016 Registration

Our registration for the school year 2015-2016 has limited space available. We are currently making appointments for families to tour our center.

For more information, contact: Stacy@tebh.org or 310.276.9776.

Visit tebh.org/Schools for more information on all of our schools.

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Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills is proud to announce that, along with Temple Isaiah, and Congregation Kol Ami, we have received a major, multi-year Cutting Edge Grant from The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles.

The Cutting Edge Grant has been awarded to create and establish “The Synagogue Village… a participatory, intentional community that directs resources, talents, services, and energies toward enabling members to age-in-place.

As a continuation of the work done with the “Next Stage: Boomers & Beyond Initiative” led by Rabbi Laura Geller, "The Synagogue Village" will be the first inter-congregational neighborhood-

based village designed to create a strong intergenerational community built on a foundation of Jewish values where neighbors are interdependent, support each other, have fun together, and deepen their Jewish connections within the neighborhood. While there are more than 100 villages around the country that are part of the Village-to-Village Network, ours will be the first created by faith communities.

Want to Learn More?Together, our three synagogues will spend the first year structuring operations, creating relationships, designing services and programs, and identifying the first cohort. If you are interested in more information about “The Synagogue Village,” please email:RabbiGeller@tebh.org.

This project is really cutting edge! It takes a village to enrich our lives. Be a part of it!

Temple Emanuel Awarded Cutting Edge Grant

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THE SHALOM HARTMAN INSTITUTE OF NORTH AMERICA PRESENTS

Justice and Righteousness: The Ethical Agenda of the Jewish People

How have the concepts of “justice” and “righteousness” evolved within Jewish tradition?How do North American and Israeli Jewish communities differ in their discussion of justice?

What dilemmas and challenges does building a just and righteous community raise?Engaging current challenges in North America and Israel, this series will explore the role

of justice and righteousness in Jewish life today. We will consider what these Jewish values demand of us, how moral courage should be expressed, and the requirements and parameters of justice in the public square. We will examine these issues in light of

the multiple dimensions of North American Jewish identity.

A MULTIDENOMINATIONAL CONVERSATION SERIESPREMIERING OCTOBER 25, 2015

January 31, 2016ELANA STEIN HAIN

November 15, 2015RUTH CALDERON

March 6, 2016YOSSI KLEIN HALEVI

December 13, 2015TAL BECKER

April 3, 2016YEHUDA KURTZER

October 25, 2015DONNIEL HARTMAN

All lectures are free for members of sponsoring organizations. $100 series pass and $18 tickets to individual lectures available for non-members.

Westside Collaborative Lecture SeriesSunday Afternoons // 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Temple Emanuel of Beverly HillsLiving Judaismwww.tebh.org

Register at www.shalomhartman.org/LAcollaborative

From Strength To StrengthHigh Holy Days 2015This year’s High Holy Days’ theme draws from a phrase recited when finishing each book in the Torah, prior to moving onto the next book. The phrase—“Chazak, Chazak, V’nitchazek,” from strength to strength, we strengthen each other—serves as a powerful reminder that the strength we need to move through life’s changes comes not only from ourselves, but also from each other.

We encourage you to “share your strength” with us by answering the following questions, so that we can share the anonymous responses during High Holy Day services.

I feel strong when I________

My community strengthens me by________

Submit your responses at tebh.org/strength, or tweet them with the hashtag #strength2strength.

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Condolences to…Elisa and Nison Adeff and family, on the

passing of her brother, Gregory IgdalAllison Margolin and Jonathan Lachman

and family, on the passing of her grandmother, Shana Guta Peck

Mazel Tov to...Max and Jessica Baril, on their weddingDavid and Sara Lynne Savar, on the

marriage of their daughter Elizabeth to Eric Marks

Phyllis Schlecter, for sponsoring a Shabbat Morning @ Emanuel luncheon, in honor of her 88th birthday and the sixth anniversary of her Bat Mitzvah

Terry and Neal Teplin, on the marriage of their daughter Robin to Kevin Comstock

Mindy Weiss and Robert David, on the birth of their granddaughter, Goldie Vida Weiss

Our Temple Family

Welcome to our New MembersKelsey AmaraTania and Peiman BerdjisEmma and Sylvain BittonRachel CoxLital and Eran GiladBarbara Payne and Michael GrodnerTalia HassidMelanie KalmarJason LevineSherri LewisMatt LouchheimYasmin and Robin RahmaniJasmine Kahen and Jacob RastegarSam Savarick and Marc SaltzmanLisa Shapiro and Leigh Mierke

Temple Emanuel LeadershipBoard of DirectorsPresident: Lisa GreerVP Education: Myra LurieVP Governance: Kristin JamesonVP Legal Affairs: Jeffrey WolfVP Marketing: Bonnie NissenbaumCo-VP Membership: Lilly LewisCo-VP Membership: Farhad NovianVP Programming & Adult Education:

Diane VanetteVP Pulpit: Amy CohenVP Religious Activities: Israel EichensteinVP Resource Development & Secretary:

Mark SchwartzTreasurer: Eric Muhlheim Immediate Past President: Dr. Elisa Newman-White

ClergyRabbi Laura Geller, Senior RabbiRabbi Jonathan Aaron, Senior RabbiRabbi Sarah Bassin, Associate RabbiCantor Lizzie Weiss, Interim Cantor

Senior StaffExecutive Director: Eric G. ReiterDirector, Development: Julie MachtDirector, Early Childhood Center:

Stacy Kesner, M.A.Director, Marketing & Engagement: Jennifer PaulDirector, Programming: Alison WarshalDirector, Religious School & Family Center:

Sara-Jean Lipmen

Visit tebh.org/Join to learn about membership.

John AdlerHarold BrookBarry BruckerBunni FischerJulian JavorJackie Kassorla

Dr. Jack QuinnLewis RudzkiJennifer StempelTony StormBrian Weinberg

New Bereavement Support GroupAs part of the wonderful services we are able to offer to our Congregants through the Ezra Network, we are looking to form a Bereavement Support Group, day and time to be determined.

If you are interested in joining, or if you know someone who may be interested, please contact Ezra Netowrk Social Worker Nina Reinis, MSW, at 323.600.5722.

For more information about the other Ezra Network services provided at Temple Emanuel, visit: tebh.org/EzraNetwork.

Mazel Tov to OurB'nai and B'not Mitzvah

Justin Damian Wolfe October 3, 2015

“Never forget the 6 Million Jews who died in the Holocaust. I share my Bar Mitzvah with them!”

Jesse Brenner September 26, 2015

"Don't let the fear of striking out hold you back." —Babe Ruth

Skylar Kaplan Quinn September 5, 2015

"I'm excited about my bat mitzvah! This is a big step towards becoming who I'll someday be. Huge thanks to my Temple Emanuel Beverly Hills friends and

family for your love and support."

Charlie Silver September 26, 2015

“The dude abides.” From his favorite movie The Big Lebowski.

Temple Team NewsCongratulations to Daniel Brenner, our new rabbinic intern, and a warm welcome to Leeav Sofer, our new High Holy Day Intergenerational Choir conductor and pianist.Brenner, a third year rabbinic student, will also be leading our popular My Time Service during The Roven Family Shabbat Unplugged. Sofer is a critically acclaimed musician and philanthropist, and is currently on faculty at The Colburn School of Music in Los Angeles.

To learn more about the latest changes and additions to our Temple Team, please visit: tebh.org/Team.

Natasha Melamed October 17, 2015

“You’ve gotta dance like there’s nobody watching, Love like you’ll never be hurt, Sing like there’s nobody listening, And live like it’s heaven on earth.” —William W. Purkey

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General Fund In memory of Sam Goldman, to David Goldman and Myra Lurie,

from Isabel and Adi Hacker

Rabbi Geller’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation from Bernie and Bonnie Goler, for making our 51st

anniversary so specialNattan and Erin HollanderFran and Don KatesVivian and Howard KrepackIn honor of The birth of Avery Peter Goldstein, grandson of

Rabbi Geller, from the Wecker family In memory of Sam Goldman, to David Goldman and Myra Lurie,

from Lisa and Josh GreerGreti Herman, from Dr. Pini Herman

Rabbi Aaron’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation from Fran and Don KatesIn honor of Marlowe Nachman’s baby naming, from Colette

and Gerald AmentIn memory of Sam Goldman, from David Goldman and Myra Lurie Sam Goldman, to David Goldman and Myra Lurie,

from Mike and Linda RobertsGreti Herman, from Dr. Pini HermanRobert Heyward, to Evelyn Heyward and family,

from Shirley BlockEstelle Krantz, from Scott Krantz and Roberta Swartz Nathan Langer, to Bruce and Stefani Langer, from

Lisa and Josh Greer

Rabbi Bassin’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation from Eric Hamburg, for David Hamburg’s Bar MitzvahFran and Don Kates In honor ofGoldie Vida Weiss’ baby naming, from Mindy

Weiss and Robert DavidIn memory of Greti Herman, from Dr. Pini Herman

Cantor Kliger’s Discretionary Fund In memory of Greti Herman, from Dr. Pini Herman

Cantor Weiss’s Discretionary FundIn appreciation from Eric Hamburg, for David Hamburg’s Bar Mitzvah

High Holy Day And Daily Prayer Book Fund

In honor of Jerry Redston’s special birthday, from Sally and

Don Friedman

Shabbat Morning @ Emanuel Fund In appreciation from Robert Bird, for the honor of Hagbah David Gingold, to Rabbi Jonathan Aaron, for his

great service, voice, and guitar David Gingold, to Cantor Lizzie Weiss, for her

beautiful voice

Gus Pollet Memorial Fund In honor of Gayle Jagoda’s birthday, from Judy and Michael

Narvid In memory of Gus Pollet, from Gayle, Steve, Jeremy, Whitney,

Danielle, and Justin Jagoda

Temple Emanuel Religious School General Fund

In honor of Koa Shaw’s baby-naming, from Miriam Shaw

Temple Emanuel Early Childhood Center General Fund

In honor of Cantor Yonah Kliger, from Sandy Borak, Marla

Weiss, Rachel and Madelaine Marks

Yahrzeit Fund In memory of Melba Abrams, from Stan and Joan AbramsDonald S. Afriat, from Susan AfriatJayson Alberts, from Sylvia AlbertsPhilip Alberts, from Sylvia AlbertsSamuel Aron, from Bill AronLottie Banks, from Bobbe Banks SalkowitzPaul Banks, from Bobbe Banks SalkowitzIsrael Bichachi, from Susan Robman and familyDina Borys, from Larry, Tillie, Geoff and Alex BorysJack Brandstein, from Eve BrandsteinGene Costin, from Cathy, Mickey, Isaac and Mia

CostinLisa Dubow, from John and Lorrie StoneLottie Erlich, from Iris and Gordon CutlerElaine Feldman, from Nancy L. BarthGertrude Feldman, from Edward and Lorraine

FeldmanBeatrice Freedman, from Joyce LevineHarry Freiheiter, from Aviva KadoshHerman Garber, from Elayne Garber and John

ForbessLillian Freiheiter Gillman, from Aviva KadoshGeorge and Edith Goldfein and Harold Davidson,

from Linda and Gary GoldfeinRose Goodman, from Larry, Patty, Greg and Jeff

GoodmanAnne Harris, from Art and Tanis HarrisSam Harris, from Art and Tanis HarrisGreti Herman, from Pini, Jonathan and Joey Herman

Nathaniel Hyman, from Steve Hyman Sergio Igdal, from Nison and Elisa AdeffStanley Jackson, from Susan Jackson and Ken

DreshfieldVictoria Kadosh, from Aric and Aviva KadoshArthur H. Kaplan, from Bonnie and Ronald FeinSherry Kavin, from Irma KavinIrene Kleinberg, from Connie BennettRegina Kluger, from the Wecker familyRoberta Knaster, from Ronda and Stanley

BreitbardRoberta Knaster, from Jeffrey and Belinda PopBluma Kornblum, from Charlene and Sandy

KornblumEdward J. Kosmal, from Nili Kosmal and familySchuyler Krebs, from Ann Del MonteBeatrice Kreeger, from Muriel Kreeger and familyFrances Lander, from Adele L. BurkeDr. Nathaniel Lans, from Barbara L. WeinstockAbraham Max, from Lois and Morey SeinSadie Max, from Lois and Morey SeinIrving Miller, from Connie BennettJean Miller, from Connie BennettMarx Newman, from Harriette Newman HirschJoseph Nissenbaum, from Offer and Bonnie

NissenbaumToby Perel, from David PerelAlex Polk, from Shirley BlockHarold Roach, from Betty RoachPauline Roberts, from Terri and Michael SmookeMarvin Robman, from Susan Robman and the

Robman familyMorris Rothkopf, from Betty RothkopfSaul Rudich, from Bruce and Lori Rudich and familyEthel Sapper, from Alberta StahlSidney Schneir, from Ann Del MonteMichael Schwartz, from Charlotte M. SchwartzLou Shapiro, from Carey and Danny SimonDavid Sheinart, from Shelley and Ronald Singer

familyMeyer Solomon, from Michael and Diane SolomonAnne Hirsch Spektor, from Harriette HirschDora Stollman, from Claire S. CohonLillian Topper, from Muriel Kreeger and familyEdward Trostler, from the Trostler/Schwarzkopf

familyAlbert Waldman, from Sarane Waldman BennettAnne Waldman, from Sarane Waldman BennettAlbert Weiss, from Sandy BorakStanley Young, from Drs. Beth and Scott Karlan

Contributions

We also welcome contributions to the following funds:

Building Fund • Cantor Edward And Mark Krawll Courtyard And Garden Memorial Fund • Legacy Fund • Imagine LA Program Match Fund • Mitzvah Circle Fund • Wisdom Circle Fund • New Emanuel Capital Campaign • Shabbat Unplugged & Shabbat Spark Oneg Fund • Rashi Class Fund Religious Action Center Teen Program • Technology Fund • Temple Emanuel School Scholarship Fund

Listed contributions were received by the publication closing date. Gifts received after the closing date will be acknowledged in the following issue.

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AngelKobor FamilySheryl & Jon SokoloffKarl Thurmond

TzadikimKathy & Tommy & Julian JavorMarcie & Howard Zelikow

L’dor V’dorNadine & Harold DavidsonBarbara Coyne & Jeffrey HendelMarilyn & Jeffrey KatzenbergHelene & Arthur LaubShana & Don PassmanSylvia PriceStephanie Haymes Roven

& Charles RovenKate Capshaw & Steven Spielberg

SustainingAnonymousLili & Jon BosseSue & Barry BruckerToni & Bruce CorwinMyra Lurie & David GoldmanLisa & Josh GreerBlanche HowardAbby & Alan LevyJulie & Ken MoelisCathy & Steve NeedlemanBelinda & Jeff PopMarcia & Dick SchulmanRon & Shelley SingerLaurie Goodman & Don Spetner

Double ChaiJay GlazerBonnie & Bernie GolerPatty & Larry GoodmanFran & Don KatesJanice White & Gene Krieger (z"l)Marcia & Ron LevensonPearle Rae & Mark LeveyLilly & David LewisAnne & Harold MillsFarhad NovianJill & Dennis RoachBrian RosensteinLisa & Mark SchwartzLeslie & Scott ShlecterAbraham SteinBunny & Jerry (z"l) SteinbaumJane & Les TrachmanElisa Newman-White, M.D.

& Andrew White

ChaiIsa & Bill AronDenise & Terry AvchenArleen & Sam BachnerLynda BarradNancy BarthCynthia & Neal BasemanRoberta & Elliot BerkowitzAlberta Stahl BilsonJan & Alan BlockHelene & Ben BostonBarbara & Morton BowmanRonda & Stan BreitbardDeborah & Gabriel BrenerRenee & Harold BrookBarbara Bruser & Richard ClarkMitzi CostinIris & Gordon CutlerBrad DonenfeldAllison & Michael DruyanoffRita & Izzy EichensteinLorraine & Jerry FactorJane & Max Factor IIIBonnie & Ronald Fein

Jessica & Ben FeingoldBunni & Murray FischerElayne Garber & John ForbessKim Zeitlin-Gold & Victor GoldMilton GoldenLinda & Gary GoldfeinCarol GoldsmithAndie & Larry HarrowHarriette HirschRoberta HollandKristin & John JamesonJudy & Ron KabrinsAviva & Aric KadoshBrooke & Adam KanterGloria KaplanJanet Levine & Steve KaplanTerri & Michael KaplanVickie & Fred KaplanJudy KarlanRuth KarpShirley KartonJackie KassorlaJoyce & Harvey KatesMichelle & Alan KayeSue & Bob KazdanLinda & Ross KemperLauren & Richard KingBarbara & Stuart KlabinBrown & Jay KogenChar & Sandy KornblumJoyce KrawllEllen & Dennis LavinthalNancy & John LeeAmy Cohen & Sid LevinsonPamela Skaist Levy & Jefery LevyLeslie & Clifford Gilbert-LurieRochelle & Richard MaizeJeanne & Leonard MarksStacey MickellJody MinskyLauren & Eric MuhlheimJanet & Mark NoahCorinne Auge & Laurent OpmanNancy & Stephen PaulKathy & Larry Paul

Vicki Reynolds & Murray PepperOndania & David PickAlys PolletElizabeth & William QuicksilverJack QuinnCathy Costin & Mitch RebackCarol & Jerry RedstonClaudia & Bruce ResnikoffRonda & Fred RoseSally & Ron RosenblattAlissa & Warren RostonLois Roston (z"l)

& Ellsworth Roston (z"l)Mary & Robb RothmanPaula & Allan RudnickLouise & Robert SchwabKaren Breslow & Bobby SchwartzDiane Vanette & Sander SchwartzTamar & Randy SeffMarla & Richard SeffPhyllis ShlecterHope Stevens & Peter SiegelMarilyn & Edgar SimonLinda SmithTerri & Michael SmookeAnnika & Abe SomerLisa & Adam StollLorrie Stone & John StoneSusan & Peter StraussHolly & Ronald ToplitzkySunnye & Richard TuchWendy & Bryan TurnerSarelyn Wager & Robert TurnerCathy & Len UngerHalina WachtelSheila & William WassermanKaren & Sandy WeinerBarbara & Howard (z"l) WeinstockEstelle WeisbergSusan Resnick West & David WestPenny & Bob WhiteJoan Cohen Wilson & Chuck WilsonMarilyn Weltman Wizenberg

& Howard WizenbergLeah Bishop & Gary Yale

Pillar members, the “Pillars” of our temple community, annually contribute an additional amount above full dues. The Pillar program is a significant source of the temple’s support and it enables us to provide important programs and services for our members.

Our Pillar members have all the benefits of full membership and also receive a Pillar Pass with priority entrance and seating for High Holy Days and complimentary parking. Pillar members are invited to special select events during the year as guests of Temple Emanuel, and have their names displayed in the foyer of the Corwin Family Sanctuary.

If you are interested in becoming a Pillar member and supporting Temple Emanuel in this special way, please call Julie Macht at 310.409.4635.

Pillar Members

Visit tebh.org/Support-Us to learn about ways to support our Temple.

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