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Akiba bulletin Av/Elul/Tishre 5776/5777September/October 2016

Vol. 63, No. 4

In This Issue:

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Spotlight on Ray Martin, the volunteer who always makes us look and sound our best!p. 6

Engage with our community during the Season of Renewalp. 4

Feel the Folk - join us at a concert with Lonee and Craig!Nov. 6 at 1:30 pmp. 21

T emple A kiba of C ulver C ity

The High Holy Day Issue!

BULLETIN DEADLINESThe first day of the prior month to publication

Issue Deadline November/December October 1 January/February December 1

A bi-monthly publication of:Temple Akiba

5249 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230P: (310) 398-5783 • F: (310) 398-1637

[email protected] • TempleAkiba.net

Clergy Messages 2President’s Message 3ECC & Religious School Message 3Sisterhood Bulletin Board 7 Adult Education, Programs & Events 8Special Announcements 9B’nai Mitzvah 10Calendar 14-15Donations 16

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High Holy Days

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Spotlight on Ray Martin

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ClergyRabbi: ZACHARY R. [email protected] Cantor: LONEE [email protected] Rabbi Emeritus: ALLEN S. MALLER

Temple Akiba Executive Offi cers & Board of Trustees:ROBERT G. KNOPF, [email protected] HUDSON, Co-Vice President [email protected] BAUER, Co-Vice President [email protected] QUINN, Vice President [email protected] DIAMOND, Vice President Religious [email protected] PENSO, Vice President Ways & [email protected] REYNOLDS, Vice President Education [email protected] ZLOTOWITZ, Vice President [email protected] HERMAN, Vice President [email protected] CLEMENTS, Vice President [email protected] EREZ, Recording [email protected] ABRAMS, Financial [email protected]

Immediate Past President:CAROL [email protected]

Congregational Trustees:HELENE JAFFA, Havurah/Adult [email protected] LONDON, Social [email protected] BAUER, [email protected] KAYTON, Good & [email protected] FEINBERG, Caring [email protected] MARTIN, House & [email protected] ZLOTOWITZ, [email protected] MARKOWITZ, Young [email protected] WEISSMAN, [email protected] URFRIG, Gifts & Memorials

Appointed Trustees:DEB FALCON, [email protected] PARK, President, [email protected] LA BRIOLA, Religious [email protected] CUTLER, Early Childhood [email protected] HAWORTH, Men’s [email protected] GORDING, Youth Group

Temple Staff:AMRAM HASSAN, Executive [email protected] - ext. 224CAROL SALES, Bookkeeper - ext. 233RANDEE BISHOFF, Director of [email protected] - ext. 229CARLY ROSENSTEIN, Assistant Director of [email protected] - ext. 227LEAH PENSO, Resident Camp & Youth Programs [email protected] - ext. 231ROBYN ALTMAN, Akiba Day Camp [email protected] - ext. 231REBECCA HOLZBERG, Administrative Assistantschooloffi [email protected] - ext. 230GEORGE BARRERA, Chief Custodian - ext. 226EFRAIN GRAMAJO, CustodianMATT BARRERA, CustodianMARY LOU BASARABA, Choir Director

SEPT/OCT Friday Shabbat Services

Friday, September 2 6:30pmFamily Shabbat Service

Friday, September 9 7pmShabbat Service

Friday, September 16 7pmKabbalat Shabbat Service

Friday, September 23 7pmShabbat Service

Friday, September 30 7pm Shabbat Service

Friday, October 7 6:30pmFamily Shabbat Service

Friday, October 14 7pmTorah Service with Choir

Friday, October 21 6:30pmSukkot Family Shabbat Service

Friday, October 28 7pmShabbat Service

Chairpersons:LINDA WINTERS, [email protected] DIAMOND, High Holy [email protected]

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» Cantor's Cantata

Shalom, Rav

Dear all,

About 15 years ago, Ron and I sold our former home and prepared to move into our current one. But there was a three month gap, as the new home needed extensive remodeling. My sister, Rachel, opened her home and heart and invited us to stay with her.

Moving. Sigh....

We made piles. What do we store? What do we donate to others? What do we throw away? What do we bring for the transition, treasures we can't live without?

I think of this every year as we enter the Holy Day season. This is our time to take inventory. What will we pack in our spiritual luggage to take with us into the New Year? What baggage do we really need to get rid of? What emotions do we need to process with others? And what treasures are closest to our hearts that we want to keep them with us at all times?

What we learned when we were moving is that the most meaningful treasure (not counting the DSL computer connection) was each other. Rachel, Jake (Rachel's dog), Ron, and I grew closer as a family.

And for the Holy Days, as we take inventory, we realize that all the stuff we have becomes meaning-less - and the connections with those we love become central. As we enter the year 5777 seek out those connections, build upon them, nurture them, and grow.

Ron joins me in wishing you and all you love a Shana Tova, a year of goodness and peace.

Rabbi Zach Shapiro

Our Light Shines Brighter. Together.

In this season of refl ection and renewal, we remember the meaningful moments and diffi cult times of the past and look forward to the bright potential of the future. Our future at Temple Akiba will be even brighter this year. I am so excited to announce that we will have a Cantorial Intern

join our staff this year!

I fi rst began my work here at Temple Akiba as a Cantorial Intern 10 years ago. The lessons and mentorship that I received in my time as an intern were invaluable to the development of my skills as a Cantor. I was so fortunate that this internship developed into the full-time position which I now hold.

Our intern will be Orly Campbell, a wonderful young woman studying at the Academy for Jewish Religion, CA, my alma matter. She is in her fourth year of Cantorial school and is a mom of two young children.

I am thrilled to off er her the same opportunities and mentorship that I received. Her responsibilities will include teaching the 7th grade Religious School class, tutoring Bar and Bat Mitzvah students, Adult Education, leading services and shadowing life-cycle events.

I am looking forward to this incredible opportunity that will help provide a wealth of knowledge and experience in the development of Orly's career as a Cantor and clergyperson. In addition, our Synagogue will greatly benefi t from her beautiful voice, engaging knowledge and warm spirit.

May this new year be one of new beginnings, meaningful moments, health and happiness for all!

Shana Tovah,

Cantor Lonee Frailich


President’s Message ECC & Religious SchoolDear Families,

Welcome to the new school year. This year the buzz word in Jewish education is engagement. What can we do to engage our students in Jewish learning and a life of Judaism to follow? More importantly, how can we engage with you as parents and your family as a whole to actively participate in Jewish life? What new relationships can we build this year with one another and with Judaism as we explore what it means to lead a Jewish life?

We will focus our learning on what we can do as students, members of this community, and citizens of the world to be caring people and to promote acts of loving kindness. Through these areas of study we hope to create new beginnings for your children and your families at home. We hope to lay the ground work for continued exploration of how your family can be involved in more acts of gimulut chasidim at home and beyond.

This year, we continue this theme by welcoming many new staff members. Please join me in welcoming all of our new teachers and staff . I am excited and pleased to add these amazing new teachers to our schools. I would also like to add a warm welcome to all of our new students and families this year. Whether it is your fi rst time at Temple Akiba, or just your fi rst time at school, welcome to the community. We are glad you are here and we look forward to getting to know you this year.

As we prepare for the High Holidays we are focusing on forgiveness with our students. Judaism teaches us to:

● Acknowledge when we do something wrong

● Feel regret for those actions or words

● Express our regret

● Promise not to do the same thing again

We often ask our children to forgive others: their siblings for hitting them or taking their toys, their classmates for pushing them, their friends for not treating them nicely. At times, we even ask them to forgive adults for breaking a promise or not following through with something.

Children don’t always understand exactly what it means when we ask them to forgive someone who says they are “sorry.” Sometimes they think it means accepting or tolerating something wrong that someone did. They may also be worried about what happens if those actions are repeated. When someone apologizes to your child and asks for forgiveness, you may want to teach him/her to say, “I don’t like what you did and I hope you won’t do it again. Because you said you were sorry, I forgive you.” It is important for people to learn to forgive, not only out of compassion for others but also for their own emotional well-being. Let your child know that forgiving others is something that can make them feel good under the right circumstances. Holding onto anger and resentment can cause people to feel anxious and apprehensive. Practicing forgiveness early in life helps children become compassionate, more comfortable, and ultimately successful in their relationships with others.

Shana Tova!

Wishing you and your families a Happy New Year,

Randee Bishoff , Director of Education

ECC & Religious SchoolD F ili

Summer is over and the children are back to school and Religious school starts soon. Our Akiba Camps were very successful and everyone had fun. Thank you to all of the Temple Akiba staff that made this possible.

High Holy Days are just around the corner beginning with Erev Rosh Hashanah service on October 2, 2016. The family service will begin at 5:30 p.m. so that young children can attend. The regular service will begin at the 7:30 p.m. Temple Akiba High Holy Days services are held at Veterans Memorial Auditorium (south-west corner of Overland and Culver). I hope to see you there and that you will participate in our many programs throughout the year. I would like to wish everyone a L’Shana Tova, a very Happy New Year! May this year, 5777, be fi lled with health, happiness, and many simchas.

The Temple Akiba Open House for prospective new members is scheduled for Friday, September 9, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Please invite your non-affi liated friends and neighbors so we can show off what Temple Akiba has to off er!

Please return (if you have not yet done so) your completed membership forms. We have upgraded our computer systems to the 21st century and need to validate and correct our data.

The Akiba Board and Staff are working hard to plant the seeds so that our future generations can benefi t from the strong community we are creating now. To ensure the strength of our congregations’ future, we must both support the current needs of programs and facilities, as well as fund for the future growth. We’ve been fortunate that so many have donated for the future of our facility through our Campaign of Light fundraising eff orts. We ask that while you continue to support the campaign you also help “tend to our existing garden” as we plant the seeds for the future. Temple Akiba needs your help to stay strong now as well as in the future.

Temple Akiba, Our Light Shines Brighter – Together!

Shanah Tova,

Robert G. “Bob” Knopf


SEASON OF RENEWAL

Slichot Saturday, September 24 A Service of Introspection Study: 8:30 pm Light Oneg: 9:30 pm Meditative Slichot & Havdalah Service: 10 pm

Tashlich Sunday, October 9 1 pm at Toe’s Beach Join us as we symbolically cast away our sins and regrets into the ocean and start the New Year refreshed!

Simchat Torah Monday, October 24

& Consecration of Kindergarten 6 pm

Sukkot Sunday, October 16 12:30 pm - 2 pm Bring your own picnic lunch and join us for a fun filled family day building the Temple Sukkah as we prepare for the festival of SUKKOT! Planned activities include singing with the clergy, arts & crafts & decorating our beautiful Sukkah, of course!

High Holy Day Services 2016/5777

310-398-5783 / [email protected]

High Holy Day Services 2016/5777

310-398-5783 / [email protected]


AKIBA SPOTLIGHT onAKIBA SPOTLIGHT on

Some people help others some of the me, and then there are people who just seem to be helping all of the me. Ray Mar n is one of those people.

Ray has been married to Sunny for 24 years. They met when they were both working at Santa Monica College. Ray s ll works there, although Sunny has moved on to work at LA Unifi ed School District. Some mes we like to call them our Ray of Sunshine! They have a wonderful son, Ma hew, who has been a part of Temple Akiba Religious School since they became members of our congrega on 10 years ago.

When Ray is not working at SMC, or helping out with the audio, visual and House & Grounds Trustee du es at Temple Akiba, he can be found volunteering at Kayaks 4 Kidz, the Westchester Li le League or the Southern California Live Steamers (mini trains).

Why does he do it? Because he loves seeing the response from people. Seeing the kid's faces as they realize they can do something they never dreamed they could do inspires him. Knowing that through his eff orts, congregant members who are bedridden at home can see our Kabbalat and High Holy Day services and feel included in our community. He is also proud of the fact that his son Ma hew has taken a er him, and volunteers right alongside of him, helping teach kids and working the sound board at our High Holy Day services.

The next me you see Ray, just say, “Thanks, Ray, for making a diff erence!”by Carol Diamond

RAY MARTIN


Brighter and Stronger...Together!

Not just for show...

Our Gift Shop carries a wide varety of Judaica items that are pretty, playful and practical. We have shofars and honey dishes; menorahs and dreidels; talit, kippot and yads, and much more. Only a small selection are on display! Contact Linda Park at 310-836-1218 or [email protected] for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Allow us the privilege of sharing your joy or honoring your memories by sponsoring a Friday night Oneg Shabbat. Please contact Leanna Watts at : (323) 933-4252 or [email protected].

Coffee With the Clergy resumes September 20 at 10:30 am in the Annex. Join us on the fi rst and third Tuesdays monthly for lively discussions on contemporary issues that affect Jewish life. Enjoy dessert too! For more informa-tion contact Virginia Wagner at (310) 839-9482.

Celebrate the New Year with Honey From the Heart supporting Temple Akiba Sisterhood and ORT America. Wish your family and friends a sweet 5777 with the gift of kosher honey. See the fl yer in this bulletin.

Please join us...

Did you receive our membership mailing? We look forward to your support so together we can continue to build and enhance our Temple and our community.

We hope to see you at the Welcome Nosh on September 18 beginning at 9:45 am in the Wolkowitz fi eld.


Adult Education, Programs & Events

An INTRO TO JUDAISM course taught by Rabbi Zachary Shapiro

starts on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at Temple Akiba in Culver City.

More information and registration: http://www.reformjudaism.org/introduction-judaism-california

Some places of inspiration… Hawaii… Yosemite… Jerusalem... The Grand Canyon…

INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM COURSE Find inspiration in the wisdom and traditions of Judaism. Our INTRO courses are for everyone interested in learning more about Judaism and its traditions.

This course satisfies the basic educational requirements for conversion to Judaism.

Gil Hoffman Presents: Peace, Politics, and Plutonium:

An Insider's look at the mayhem in the Middle East

Sunday, September 25 Nosh at 10 am followed by the presentation at 10:30 am


We Care!Do you know a member (including

yourself) who would appreciate a friendly call, visit or who might

need some assistance? We would love to know.

We are also looking for members who would like to be a part

of the Caring Community. Contact me if interested.

Louise FeinbergCaring Community Trustee

[email protected] 310-837-2460

Gifts & Memorials“Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.” -H. Jackson Brown Jr.

What a wonderful way to remember your loved ones. The cost of individual plaques for Temple members is $750 and for those not affi liated it is $1,000. How about participating in what may be the most exciting opportunity - the Sue and Jerry Urfrig Family Memorial Room. With your contribution of $10,000 to the Campaign of Light, your name will be included on the Donor Board in the Memorial Room. The purchaser will have two complimentary plaques reserved for them to be designated with names as they choose.

For more information please contact:Sue, Gifts & Memorials Trustee310-551-2623

Special Announcements

Reconnect - Rejuvenate - RenewReconnect - Rejuvenate - Renew

July 1st marked the beginning of the new membership year and we want to welcome everyone back to Temple Akiba.

Now is the time to ...Reconnect with your communityRejuvenate your spiritRenew your membership

Please send in your completed member-ship information and covenant form to the Temple offi ce as soon as possible.

Of course, if you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.

Join A Havurah!

Some ongoning havurot are still open for new members. Join the fun!

New Havurot Forming:Celebrating Holidays Together, Book Club, Dinner at Home, LA Art & Music Events &

YOUR IDEAS!

Contact: Helene Jaffa, Havurah [email protected] or 310-305-4170

Shayna GraffDaughter of

Jon and Francine GraffSaturday, September 10

Jonathan MirvishSon of

Dan and Rachel MirvishSaturday, September 3

Brooke TaylorDaughter of

Russell and Aillene TaylorSaturday, October 22

B'nai Mitzvah - Mazal Tov!

We Welcome Our New MembersKaren & Attala Amarawansa

Philip FeldmanRuthe Feldman

Monica & Josh Kamin and familyElaine Holiday

Laura & Jonathan Oakley and familyStephanie Schwartz


Temple Akiba ECC

Parent & Me Classes Explore the Joys of Jewish Parenting

10 Week Session Wednesdays beginning

September 21, 2016

Our program offers a great opportunity for children from birth-24 months to explore, create, build, sing, and experience Judaism while

parents can meet and talk about parenting topics.

Please contact Randee Bishoff at 310-398-5783 or [email protected] to enroll or for more details.

Temple Akiba - 5249 S. Sepulveda Boulevard Culver City, CA 90230 - 310-398-5783 - www.templeakiba.net


Interested in joining a Havurah?

Join us on Sunday, September 25 from 9 am to 10 am as we explore all of the different ways to become

a part of a Havurah.

Stop for bagels and meet friends old and new!

New Havurot forming: Celebrate Holidays TogetherWalking GroupCamping GroupMovies, Shows & MuseumsPreschool familiesYoung Adults groupAnd anything else you can

think of!

We invite anyone interested in Temple membership to join us for a Wine and Cheese Open House! Meet our Rabbi, Cantor and School Director, as well as representatives from Sisterhood, Havurot, and other Temple affiliated groups.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2016, 5:30 pm (followed by Shabbat Services) RSVP TO: [email protected] or (310) 215-0151 We look forward to welcoming you!

Open House For Prospective Members

Temple Akiba’s

Sunday, January 22, 2017 at 5 pm DoubleTree by Hilton LA Westside, Culver City

Honoring Marla & Ed Wolkowitz and our Camp Leaders Robyn Altman, Leah Penso and Melissa York

Join the Gala Honorary Committee! Commit to any of the Sponsorships below by November 4 and

your name will be included in both the invitation and the Gala Tribute Book

Pillar - $3,600 - Table of 10 and Inside Cover or Pillar Page of Tribute Book Philanthropist - $2,100 - Table of 10 and Gold Page of Tribute Book Builder - $1,900 - Table of 10 and Silver Page of Tribute Book Benefactor - $1,080 - 4 Dinner Tickets and Silver Page of Tribute Book Patron - $800 - 2 Dinner Tickets and Silver Page of Tribute Book

Tribute Book Only Gold Full Page - $720 - 7” wide x 9” high Silver Full Page -$540 - 7” wide x 9” high

Payment due upon commitment of sponsorship.

Send check and form to Temple Akiba: 5249 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Culver City, CA 90230

Complete the Sponsorship Form found at www.templeakiba.net OR Pay by credit card online at www.templeakiba.net (click on GALA on the home page)

and Email Sponsorship Form to: [email protected] For more information call Cathy Penso 310-670-6394 or Temple Akiba 310-398-5783

Thank you for your generosity!

SAVE THE DATE

For Temple Akiba’s


Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday


Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday


TZEDAKAHMembers and friends of Temple Akiba have chosen to honor the memories of loved ones and to express their condolences to bereaved families by making contributions to the Yahrzeit and other Temple funds. In addition, one can make donations to the Temple to honor birthdays, a marriage, a baby naming, a conversion, the privilege of sitting on the bima, for having an aliya, or for any other blessed occasion.

YAHRZEIT FUND

In loving memory of:Aaron Berkson from Lori and Bruce RudichVictor Cowen from Auriel Cowen and FamilySylvia Eisen from Sue UrfrigJames Gordon from Sheila Gordon and familyAbraham Grossman from Letty and Jerry MendelMary Grossman from Letty and Jerry MendelSamuel Kirshenblatt from Bev and Ephe EshedCharles Krause from James and Eileen KrauseIda Krause from James and Eileen KrauseHerman Kutchai from Gloria Kutchai Schwartz and Joel SchwartzMay Levit from Amy LevitFrances Lewin from Joanne Wolf Rita "Rifke" Kurtz Lewis from Arla LewisClarence Calvin Lewis from Arla LewisEleanor Mendel from Letty and Jerry MendelGeorge Miller from Eileen Miller KrauseSabina Opperman from Morris and Shirley PriceSally Penso from June PensoJoyce Rainier from Stan RainierJoel Rothblatt from Julie Werner-SimonHarry Silverman from Phil and Carole SilvermanSally Silverman from Carole and Phil SilvermanEdythe Slutsky from Susan and Richard PolepAbe Swerdlow from Andrea and Jay SwerdlowCatherine Tassone from Cathy and Bruce PensoHayden M. Weitz from Lee and Harrison WeitzFlorence P. Ziedman from Sheila Gordon and Family

CANTOR'S DISCRETIONARY FUND

In honor of:Cantor Lonee, please get well soon from Leanna and Ron Watts

Donations for the Cantorial Internship:Carol and Ira DiamondVerna ErezLewis and Arleen ForsheitEllick HuangHelene and David Jaff aLillian JenkinsEmily MastersCathy and Bruce PensoEleanor Sherman-Quinn and Stephen QuinnJanice and Neil SchwartzTerry ShenkmanAndrea and Jay SwerdlowElizabeth and Morris ZlotowitzSisterhood

RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

In honor of:Barbara Genicoff from Sabrina WindThe wedding anniversary of Rabbi Shapiro and Ron Galperin from Michael and June HudsonIn appreciation of your invocation at my Enrobing. With love from Judge Dean Hansell

In loving memory of:Dorothy Hudson from Michael and June HudsonRuth Paver from Jackie and Leslie PaverBarry Simon from Rachel Simon

TEMPLE AKIBA CHOIR FUND

In honor of:Karen Amarawansa from Sharlene London

EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER FUND

In honor of:Carly and Eric Rosenstein’s lovely baby girl, Lilah from Leanna and Ron Watts

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In honor of:Dorothy and Marvin Frankel’s 60th wedding anniversary from Susan and Richard Polep

In loving memory of:Janet Friedman, grandmother of the Knopf family from Susan and Richard Polep

CAMPERSHIP FUND

In loving memory of:Ruth Paver from Jackie and Leslie Paver

CAMPAIGN OF LIGHT

Donation from:Joan and Steve Sussman

In loving memory of:Nada Sara Korkis, beloved mother and grandmother of Kaci & Gaby and family from John Magoulas

JUSTIN SHABSIS FUND

In honor of:Howard Shabsis’ 65th Birthday from Leanna and Ron Watts


NOVELDISCUSSIONGROUP

Hosted and led by Jack M. Hirschberg

Tuesday, September 20,2016 'The Round House’ by Louise Erdrich

The Round House is about exceptional insights about human epoch.

Riveting always – mysterious and deep tragedy and comedy of life.

Tuesday, October 18, 2016 ‘Best Boy’ by Eli Gottlieb

A portrait of a real person who happens to have autism.

The author treats Todd, portrayal of autism, as a whole person.

‘Best Boy’ is a realistic and dazzling novel.

Tuesday, November 15, 2016 'The Picture of Dorian Gray’ by Oscar Wilde

The only novel of the brilliant satirist of the late 19th century.

In the other forms of expression (theatre, poetry, etc.) the novel explores

with brilliance, deception and conclusions in an emphatic and

spectacular manner.

Members: Series: $25, Single Class: $7 Non-members: Series: $30, Single Class: $10

Sessions meet at 7:30 pm Info: templeakiba.net 310-398-5783

Bereavement & Life Transitions Group

Th e group is led by Shirley Hirschberg, a Social Worker and Life Style Counselor.

FREE for Temple Akiba members.

Where? Temple Akiba, 5249 S. Sepulveda Blvd.,

Culver City, CA 90230When?

2nd & 4th Wednesdays of every month 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Build Emotional Strength

A group dealing with bereavement and/or changes in relationships, career, social, family and health

issues. Build emotional strength by sharing your feelings with others in a supportive and

confi dential atmosphere.

For more information contact: 310-398-5783 or via email at: [email protected]

Visit us at: www.TempleAkiba.net

Temple Akiba thanks the TZEDAKAH SOCIETYfor their generous donations

SHOFARDiana & David Hauptman

Letty & Jerry MendelThelma & Eric Waxman & Family

MENSCHMary E. Lachman

Rebecca & Jeffrey PensoAndrea & Jay Swerdlow

Leanna & Ron WattsDr. & Mrs. Samuel Waxman

HAVERDione & Dan Shugar

MITZVAHLaurel Newmark

Jane StarkLee & Harrison Weitz

SHALOMKate & Brian BermanCarol & Ira DiamondLinda & Joel Forman

Michele HindlerEileen & James KrauseMiriam & Steve LevyLisabeth Lobenthal

Lori & Bruce RudichJackie & Jordon Steinberg


TEMPLE AKIBA

“Weekend with the Rabbi” 44th Annual Adult Retreat

October 28-30, 2016 La Casa de Maria in Montecito, CA

#of people in YOUR room:

Deposit amount (at least 50%): $ (Balance MUST be paid in full by , 2016)

( ) Upstairs Downstairs • Dietary accommodations:I would like to help with: □ Saturday Night Group Activity

□ Evening Flashlight Escort Team□ Friday Night “Oneg” Group

Activity□ Happy Hour Hospitality Team□

THIS EVENT IS VERY POPULAR AND FILLS UP QUICKLY – EARLY REGISTRATION ENCOURAGED!

Temple Akiba, 5249 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230 Questions? Contact Elizabeth Zlotowitz (310) 215-0151 [email protected]

Temple Akiba Members receive priority reservations $100.00 cancellation fee, per person, after September 1, 2016

All fees MUST be paid in full by , 2016NO REFUNDS after , 2016

Join Rabbi Shapiro for a intellectually stimulating and FUN weekend.

COST per :(Double Occupancy) $305 if paid in full by August 5, 2016$325 if paid after August 5, 2016$350 if paid after September 30, 2016

NAME(S): (include Roommate name if sharing)

EMAIL ADDRESS:

PHONE:


Temple Akiba Board and Sisterhood/Women of Reform Judaism

Welcome You to Join Us

For Coffee, Nosh and Conversation

Sunday, September 18, 2016 Come at 9: 45 AM and hear about programs and activities,

followed by an embellished coffee bar, lox and bagels.

Take a few minutes from errands to: meet friends old and newfind out how you can enjoy yourself this new year at activities and programs for every tastelearn about Sisterhood, Men’s Club, Mitzvah Day, Parent Involvement, Caring Community, Havurotand much more

For more information call Linda Park 310-836-1218 Terry Coty 310-351-6777 or Cathy Penso 310-670-6394

Wish family, friends and business associates a Sweet and Happy New Year!

“L’Shana Tova Wishing you a Healthy andHappy New Year.” signed with your name.

$11.00 per jar.Ordering is quick and easy!

* ShippingAfter July 29th add $4 per jar for shipping within the U.S.Regardless of order date add:$15 for Canada and $22 for other countries

$4.00 for APO/FPO military addresses

Order by September 15th for delivery by Rosh Hashanah. Orders accepted throughout the High Holidays.

For more information contact: Ruth Kapp 310-753-6092 [email protected]

Temple Akiba Sisterhood And ORT present:


Temple Akiba Sisterhood is planning an outing!Come experience the

100th anniversary of the NATIONAL PARKSon the IMAX screen

Meet at the Culver City Station of the Metro at 9:30 amMovie at 11:00 followed by tour of the Endeavor exhibit

And no host lunchCOST: $7.00

For more information please contact: Valerie Meyer (310) 391-3729 or Rose Ross (310) 645-5003

Join us for an evening with Dr. Raphael Sonenshein

“Election 2016: What on Earth?”Thursday, October 27, 2016, 6pm Dinner, 7:30pm Program

Temple Akiba Sisterhood’s Membership Dinner

Reservations are required for Dinner by 10/20/16.Paid-up Sisterhood Members and Associates dine for $5. Non-members pay $18 per person.

We cannot provide dinner to anyone who does not have a reservation.

Fill out and return the RSVP tear-off mailed to you,available on the Sisterhood page of the temple website or on the Shalom turnstile.

Payment must accompany reservations. Anyone is welcome to attend the free program.

Information: Call Terry Coty 310-351-6777 or Cathy Penso 310-670-6394


A Cantor Lonee & Craigie Gathering: Join us for a musical event featuring folk music

composed and/or sung by Jewish composers.

Adults: $15 Children: $10

Special Family Rate: 2 adults & 3 plus children: $54

Children 4 & under: Free

Bring your lunch after Religious School

& stay for the concert!

Refreshments served before the concert.

Temple Akiba 5249 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230 310-398-5783 / www.templeakiba.net / [email protected]

Gamble for good Temple Akiba’s Casino Night Social Good food, good drinks, good company & good karma

Saturday, October 22 at 7 pm in the Social Hall Cocktail attire Raffle $50 for members, $60 for non-members $60 for all after October 18

Payment by check or credit card at templeakiba.net

Scenes from Akiba Day Camp & Camp Akiba

Keep AKIBA YOUTH fun going all year round!Contact Leah Penso to join TASTY for the 2016-2017 school year at

[email protected]. (TASTY is Temple Akiba’s youth program for Akiba members in 4th to 12th grade)

IT’S THE NEW YEARINVEST IN ISRAEL BONDS

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Support Gaby's!He supports Temple Akiba's Purim Carnival with Falafels!

A warm welcome from everyone at Gaby's Mediterranean & Gaby's Express. We aim to provide tasty Lebanese food, always at resonable prices, prompt and courteous service in a casual and friendly atmoshere. (Your Host, Gaby Maalouf)

For more info. visit us at:

www.GabysExpress.comWest Los Angeles Location10445 Venice Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90034310-559-180Open 7 days a week, 11am-1am


BERKSHIRE HATHAWAYHomeServices

California Properties

MEMBER OF:The Beverly Hills/Los Angeles Board of Realtors

The California Association of Realtors

The National Association of Realtors

A member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates, LLC

BUYING or SELLING REAL ESTATEBETTER CALL SAUL 310-255-3450 or PAULENE 310-488-4229

Saul BubisREALTORBRE #00577782

[email protected] [email protected]

Paulene Bubis ReedSALES AGENT

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The Jewish Los Angeles Special Needs Trust is now open!

The JLA Trust is a new affordable ser-vice for families who have adult chil-

dren with disabilities.

For the first time in Los Angeles there is an affordable option for people with disabilities who need a special needs

trust.

For more information, please visit www.jlatrust.org or contact our Executive

Director, Michelle K. Wolf at (424) 341-3344.

TEMPLE AKIBA5249 S. Sepulveda Blvd.Culver City, CA 90230

Happy Sukkot

Rosh Hashanah October 2-3Yom Kippur October 11-12

Services held at the Veteran’s Auditorium Evening services begin at 7:30 pm

Join us on October 21 for aPicnic Dinner at 5:30 pm

followed by a Family Service

Documents

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