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Tevet 5779 ~ Shevat 5779 December & January 2018/2019

Megillah Table of Contents

Circle of Honor / December & January Schedules…….………………..…..3

Rabbi’s Bulletin……………………………………………...…………......4

President’s Message.………………………………………………………..5

Brotherhood Article………………………………………………………...6

Sisterhood Article…………………………………………………………..7

ARZA………………………………………………………………………8

Message from Membership………………………………………………...9

Membership Spotlight…...…………………………………………………10

Upcoming Mitzvot………………………………………………………….11

January Mazelgrams…...….….…..…….…..……………………………….11

February Mazelgrams………………………………………………………12

Social Action Bulletin….………….…………………………………….....13

Call for Breast Cancer Speakers..………….…..…………………………...14

Jews & Politics……………………………………………………………..15

Dine-Out Delight @ Katella Deli…………………………………………..16

Sisterhood & Brotherhood Paid-Up Party……....…………………………..17

Sisterhood Speaker Series - Depression….. ………………………………..18

Sisterhood Pechanga Trip…..……………………………………………….19

Blood Drive………………....………………………………………………20

Dine-Out Delight @ CA Pizza Kitchen…….……………………………….21

Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball Casino Night…………………………………22

Wine, Women, & Song……………………………………………………..23

Jews of Rock & Roll Dinner & Show……………………………………...24

Don Schwartz Lecture Series………………………………………………25

Goodshop/Goodsearch……………………………………………………..26

Donations……………………...…………………………………………...27

Announcements…………...……………………………………………….28

TBD Advertising…...…………………..…………………………….......29-30

Links………...………………….……………………………………….....31

Monthly Calendar…….................................................................................32-33

TBD Donation Form……………………………………………………….34

CIRCLE OF HONOR MEMBERS 2018 / DECEMBER & JANUARY SCHEDULES

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“Please consider remembering Temple Beth David in your will or trust.”

December & January Jewish School Schedule

Sun 23 No Jewish School

Tues 25 No Jewish School

Sun 30 No Jewish School

Tues 1 No Jewish School

Sun 6 9:00am Jewish School

Tues 8 4:15pm Jewish School

6:30pm Teen Program

Sun 13 9:00am Jewish School

2nd/3rd Grade Family Class

Tues 15 4:15pm Jewish School

6:30pm Teen Program

9th Grade Program

Sun 20 No Jewish School

Tues 22 4:15pm Jewish School

6:30pm Teen Program

Sun 27 9:00am Jewish School

4th Grade Family Class

Tues 29 4:15pm Jewish School

6:30pm Teen Program

9th Grade Program

December & January Shabbat Schedule

Friday 21 7:30pm Shabbat ALIVE Service

Saturday 22 9:00am Lay Led Minyan

Friday 28 7:30pm Torah Shabbat Service

Saturday 29 9:00am Lay Led Minyan

Friday 4 7:00pm Family Shabbat Service

Saturday 5 9:00am Lay Led Minyan

Friday 11 7:30pm Choir Shabbat Service

Saturday 12 9:00am Lay Led Minyan

Friday 18 7:30pm Shabbat Alive Service

Saturday 19 9:00am Lay Led Minyan

Friday 25 7:30pm Torah Shabbat Service

Saturday 26 9:00am Torah Study

PLATINUM Shirley Ross Gene Broscow & Rachelle Wilson Joe & Sharon Hernandez Saul & Barbara Zenk

GOLD Sean & Andrea Chait-Walter Aaron & Leslie Kern Neil Kornswiet Robert Altman & Michelle Sandler

Marv & Evelyn Marshall Charlie & Cathy Niederman Marlyn Phillips Howard & Diane Spielman Allan & Sandy Sobolew-Shubin

SILVER

Joel & Hallie Berman Frieda Rapoport Caplan Ian & Gayle Chait Fran DeKovner Michael & Kim Greenfield Lynne Horn

Alan & Laurel Jarrick Jan Klein Deborah & Daniel Lelchuk Dan & Patti Levin Richard & Deanne Ruby Eric & Peggy Schiffer

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I’m most at peace when I’m outside. I love the swell of the ocean waves, the perspective I get on

top of a mountain, the beauty of my flowering plants, and viewing different kinds of trees. I have a

Jacaranda and Mulberry tree out front. In the late spring, I get a myriad of lavender flowers on the

branches of the Jacaranda and then they fall like snowflakes onto my driveway. The Mulberry tree

has lots of leaves that shade part of the front and at its apex, I get to pick its juicy bumpy fruit. It is so

sweet that my friend Ruth comes over to pick at the first harvest.

Maybe I spend too much time looking at the screen of my phone or computer, but when I’m

outside appreciating nature, I feel recharged. We actually have a minor holiday in Judaism that is

designed to connect up with nature and more specifically with trees. On Monday, January 21, we will

celebrate Tu Bishevat, the New Year for the trees. The name is actually its Hebrew date that translates

as the 15th day of Shevat. In the Talmud, the rabbi’s believed that trees are judged on this day.

Hopefully with enough rainfall, they will blossom in the spring and produce healthy fruit in the

summer. The mystics liked to view Tu BiShevat as an opportunity to connect with the changing

seasons, fertility, and God. For modern Zionists, it’s a chance to plant a tree in Israel as our pioneers

did in transforming the desert into the flourishing country it is today.

So here’s how I like to ideal celebrate the New Year for the trees. I always plant a tree or two in

Israel through the Jewish National Fund. They are $18 dollars and you can do it in honor or memory

of a loved one. http://usa.jnf.org/jnf-tree-planting-center/

I put roasted almonds, dried apricots, dates, figs, and olives out for me and the kids to have a taste

of Israel. If I have time, I plant something new on my property. And perhaps this year, I’ll treat my

tenth graders to a mystical Tu bishevat seder where they will sip white grape juice as it transforms red

and nosh on fruits and nuts that represent degrees of holiness. For sure, on Sunday night, January 20,

I’ll be gazing at the sky and hopefully seeing the full moon of Shevat.

There is so much beauty in our world. There are so many reason to celebrate life, our world, and

the incredible trees surrounding us. May your Tu Bishevat be delightful and meaningful.

Send your kids to Jewish Overnight Camp

Rabbi Myers Dec/Jan 2018-2019

Rabbi Myers has been such an important part of our

congregation and our community for the past 15 years. Her leadership and

guidance have helped to navigate Beth David through choppy waters and

led us to celebrate great milestones and achievements. A pillar in the local

Jewish community, as well as a leader amongst her peers, Rabbi Myers

always puts Beth David first. Her sermons inspire us. Her warmth is

infectious. And I bet she knows each and every one of your names.

That is why I am happy to announce that the board has approved a new

contract with Rabbi Myers, which will keep her at Beth David for many

more years. We are confident that with Rabbi Myers's leadership,

compassion, and vision, that Beth David will thrive. So as we move

forward, let's all congratulate and thank Rabbi Myers for all she does, and

let's look forward to more to come. There is no doubt that our future just

got a little brighter.

Sincerely,

Eric Schiffer Eric Schiffer, President

President’s Message

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Beth David Brotherhood

By Charlie Niederman Dec/Jan 18/19

November was a busy month for Brotherhood with three events. We can be proud of how well they went.

By any measure, the Chanukah Carnival was a success. The children had fun with the booths, the video games, and

the inflatables The food, hot dogs, hamburgers, and chicken salad went over well and were supplemented by Sister-

hood's latkes. So many pitched in to help, I may miss some. Matt Salzman, and Robin Harrison did planning and

ordered inflatables and the game truck, and followed through on them and a variety other actions during the carnival.

Food was prepared and sold by Lee Netzer, Howard Toby, Steve Harris. David Fisher, Isaac Indich, and Rick Katz.

Jeff and Sue LeBoff , Cathy Niederman, and Jan Klein sold tickets. Scott Telford handled the prizes, helped with

food and generally filled in where needed. Brotherhood also thanks our generous sponsors who make things possi-

ble. Our Platinum Sponsors: Diane & Howard Spielman, Chris Taxier & Sharon, Marcie, Deb and families, Frieda

Caplan, Anne Hoogasian, Eugene Broscow, Fran DeKovner.

Our Gold Sponsors: Carolyn & Maury Rosenberg, Jeff & Sue Leboff, the Jarrick Family, Sidney Laham

Hallie & Joel Berman, Garry Plotkin, Charlie & Cathy Niederman, Robin & Mulu Harrison.

Our Silver Sponsors: Mickey Lewin, the Lelchuk Family, Florence Sudakow and Steve Harris & Yu-Fen Chiang

Harris.

Brotherhood, led by Lee and his wife Elaine, Mulu Skinner- Harrison, Scott, and Jeff provided the dinner for the

Veteran's Synaplex. The Synaplex turned out so well we hope it will be repeated.

Professor Donald Schwartz provided background and did a Q and A for the "Jewish Journey-America" video and

brunch. The brunch was the vision of past president, Steve Harris. It was a well presented story of Jews in America.

Lee, Jeff, and Mulu prepared the bunch.

On Sunday morning December 16 th Brotherhood will present an important and timely brunch, "Emergency Prepar-

edness Seminar". Recent events in Pittsburg and Anchorage have made us aware that we all need to be pre-

pared for manmade and natural disasters. David Baroway, an emergency preparedness consultant in company with a

Westminster Police Department officer will present the seminar. Be there to learn the best strategies to greatly im-

prove you and your family's chances to safely survive emergencies.

Charlie Niederman, President

Brotherhood works to make better men and better Jews

. Don Schwartz doing the Intro. Culinary crew preparing breakfast

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SISTERHOOD MATTERS!

By Laurie Schneider, Sisterhood President

SISTERHOOD

Dec/Jan

SISTERHOOD MATTERS…

I hope that everyone had a warm and wonderful Chanukah! Our Chanukah carnival was very

early this year, but it was nonetheless a day of successful fun and fundraising. So many

people helped, please know you are all appreciated, but too many to list. So I will just

highlight and thank our chairs: Lisa McCall and Anne Farber coordinated the vendors,

Renee Dorfman and Eileen Tobey led the latke baking in the kitchen, Mickey Lewin was

responsible for the bake sale, and Linda Cohen and Rachelle Wilson chaired the Judaica

shop. Thank you all for jobs well done!

January will bring some excellent and varied programs. On Saturday evening, January 12,

Sisterhood joins with Brotherhood for a dinner for all of our paid members. There is still

time to pay your Sisterhood or Brotherhood dues and join us for this delightful evening!

On Sunday, January 13th at 9:15 AM, there will be a brunch with the first of our Sisterhood

speaker series – Depression: What is it Exactly and How Can I Help? A difficult topic to be

sure, but one that touches so many people, it is sure to be worthwhile. We have intentionally

scheduled this for a Sunday morning while our children are in school, so parents can be

available to attend.

Finally, we will close out the month with a trip to Pechanga on January 29th. Always a fun

day!

For more details and RSVP information, look for flyers in this Megillah and in Shavuah Tov.

I hope to see many of you at these events!

Shalom,

Laurie Schneider

SAVE THE DATE----

Saturday, March 30, 2019--

for a dinner--

and a fantastic program! More info to follow.

Calling all Mah Jongg players it time to buy your

2019 cards. Cards are $8.00 for regular and

$9.00 for large. To buy your card please send a

check to TBD Sisterhood with your name and

address to Eileen Tobey 4427 Larwin Ave, Cy-

press CA 90630, until January 26, 2019.

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This week the Israel National Police, after a

lengthy investigation, announced that they had sent

a recommendation to the Attorney General for an

indictment of Prime Minister Netanyahu on a third

set of corruption charges. It was done despite

controversial legislation passed last year to prohibit

police from publishing their recommendations in

investigations of public officials. However the law

was passed while the current case was under

investigation.

The response in the government split along party

lines with the opposition calling for the Prime

Minister to resign. The coalition members felt that

the police were conspiring against Netanyahu and

that the chief should not have made the

announcement. They believe that the charges were

politically motivated. Since this is the third

corruption case against the Prime Minister pending

action by the Attorney General, it was not a

surprise. But, it is another problem for the ruling

coalition which now has only 61 members in the

120 seat Knesset. The resignation of Avigdor

Lieberman as Defense Minister rattled the coalition

and left a vacancy which is being filled by

Netanyahu. Many analysts believe that the

government will not survive until the scheduled

election next October, and that an election could be

called as soon as late February.

With regard to the US peace proposal those

involved are recommending that President Trump

release the plan in February. However, if early

elections are called, the belief is that the

announcement will be further delayed because it

might make the election a referendum on the peace

plan.

Culture Minister, Miri Regev, pushed legislation

that would grant her the power to withhold public

funding for cultural organizations “that are working

against the principles of the state.” This attack on

Israel's democracy has been delayed by two

members of the ruling coalition voting against it.

The above has been drawn primarily from Israel

Times

Now is the time that we should consider joining

ARZA. Rabbi Josh Weinberg, President of ARZA

reminded us the role that we can play.

In Israel, in order to be a realist, you must believe

in miracles.” ~David Ben Gurion famously

uttered the above quote as he eschewed the

miraculous establishment of the State of Israel.

This week we marked 71 years since that fateful

day when, miraculously, on November 29, 1947,

thirty three nations voted as part of the United

Nations General Assembly in favor of a Jewish

State. No doubt one of the great modern miracles

of our time.

Recently 25 Knesset members joined a last-minute

gathering jointly led by ARZA and the

Conservative movement and agreed that it is upon

us to step up and redefine what it means to be

Jewish in the Jewish State. It is up to us to show

that despite the miracles we must not depend on

miracles. We must bring the day. That is why we

ask for your support. That is why on Hanukkah we

continue to fight for our Freedom and

our Religious Equality. That is why we have the

opportunity now to expand our reach and say that

the miracle of having a Jewish State goes hand in

hand with the miracles of democracy, equality, and

tolerance. You can join at https://www.arza.org/

join

Charlie Niederman

ARZA By Charlie Niederman

Association of Reform Zionists of America

Charlie Niederman, VP, Planning & Development Dec/Jan

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Two Men

Two Traditions

It was the night before Christmas...it was always the night before Christmas when I went with

my father to buy the least straggly looking tree left on the lot. Each year we brought one home,

never before Christmas Eve, by edict of my mother, and the two of us lovingly decorated it. My

father was in charge of the magical sparking lights that danced in beautiful colors when plugged

in. I was in charge of the icicles and taking the glass bulbs out of their boxes, and then carefully

hanging them on the tree, turning this straggly, unwanted tree into something beautiful. All the

while, my orthodox Jewish, but no longer practicing, mother stayed far away in the kitchen,

taking no part in the living room tradition, but making a single contribution each year by baking

a batch of delicious cookies. As I got older, I was allowed to stay up and watch midnight mass

at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on TV curled up against my father, all the lights off except the tree

lights. One week later, at the end of New Year’s Day, my mother would order, “Get that tree

out of here,” and I would be resigned to my task. This tradition continued through my college

years, until I left home, into the arms of my husband.

And happy day, a new tradition was born. Now, the lights sparkled in the kitchen, with all of

the family together, including a mother, now a grandma, two wonderful children, and a husband

and wife. The sparkle came from the flickering flames, as we lighted the menorahs. The

delicious smell of latkes, instead of cookies, came as the greatest latke maker, Max, presided

over the frying pan. And we all sang silly Chanukah songs. Max was excused from singing as

his repertoire consisted of exactly one note, which he sang over and over, thinking he was

creating a melody. For Grandma, Sarah, and James, this tradition was magical. For me, a little

bittersweet….memories and traditions became intertwined.

Both men are gone now. But they left me with sparkling light, delicious tastes, and most of all,

unconditional love.

Happy Chanukah, everyone!

Shalom and love, Florence Florence Sudakow

VP Membership

Message from Membership Chair

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The Halbreich Family Some people go to Disneyland, “the happiest place on

earth”, when visitors come to town, or when there is

something special to celebrate. The Halbreiches, Mitch,

Kelley, Lizzie, and Vivi, are part of the Disneyland family...can you imagine that?

It is their ‘happiest place on earth’ whenever they need it to be.

Mitch and Kelley met in California, but both were born in Long Beach, 3,000 miles apart.

Yes, Mitch was born in Long Beach, New York, while Kelley was born in Long Beach,

California. So, of course, they were destined to meet. Even their college courses were

similar. Both majored in Business and actively use their degrees in their professional

lives. Mitch is in sales at Enterprise Car Rentals. I know, because at one time, he

actually helped me rent a car! And Kelley, well, she is Senior Leader at Disneyland’s

California Adventure, in the Retail Operations Division. Woo Hoo…..Disneyland, here

they come.

And they go to Disneyland and just about everyplace else, with their two daughters,

Lizzie, age 14, and Vivi, age 12. Before becoming a bat mitzvah, Lizzie sang in the

Junior Choir. Vivi, who is still studying, continues to sing in the Junior Choir on family

nights. Mom and Dad give back to Beth David, as well. Mitch has been a Temple Beth

David board member, and Kelley is active in the Beth David Sisterhood.

As a family, the Halbreiches love going on new adventures. They especially like hanging

out at home with their dogs. And if you know them on Facebook, you will know they

recently moved into a new home. The dogs, of course, demanded more room!

Temple Beth David is special to the Halbreiches, just as they are special to Beth David.

They all love that there is something for everyone at Beth David. You can be as involved

as you want to be or choose not to. Either way you are a valued member of the

congregation.

Have you Met……………...

Ben Raymond Abraham will be called to the Torah at Beth David as a Bar Mitzvah on January 26th.

Ben is a 7th grader attending Bell Intermediate School. He is active

in the Animal Amigos club. He played the trumpet and was active in the temple Jr. Choir. He likes to play Just Dance and spend time with his friends. For his mitzvah project, Ben is helping Animal Amigos protect

animals and conserve the environment through beach clean-ups and helping at the local animal shelter. Ben is the son of Rachel Abraham and the grandson of Susan Abraham and the late Dr. Raymond Abraham.

SEND A MAZELGRAM TO A FRIEND

January Birthdays

January Anniversaries

Circle as many names as you wish and send this page together with 75¢ per greeting to:

Renée Dorfman —13380 El Dorado Dr., #195-G Seal Beach, CA 90740

Did we forget someone you know? Any corrections or suggestions, please contact

Renée (562) 598-9317 or [email protected]

PLEASE DO NOT MAIL TO THE TEMPLE OFFICE

This must be mailed to my home address…. THANK YOU MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN December 25, 2018

Send this greeting from: ___________________________________________________

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4 Andy Neitzert

4 Zhanna Reyngold

5 Laura Pinkham

5 Beverly Strauss

7 Devorah Allen

7 Fay Shinder

8 Florence Sudakow

1 Howard Bushinsky

2 John Bigley

2 Jerry Bleiweiss

3 Mitchell Geller

3 Michelle Twisselmann

3 Scott Weiss

7 Dan & Patti Levin

10 Richard & Deanne Ruby

11 Bruce & Katy Rothschild

18 Michael Nguyen & Barrie Pink

10 Oliver Bartee

10 Sara Gubman

10 Anne Katz

12 Marlyn Phillips

12 Susanne Wolff

14 Tina Kaufman

15 Sable Cantus

24 Cheron & Oliver Bartee

27 David & Rachel Brenneman

31 Steve & Meg Adler

15 Anne Hoogasian

16 Riquel Zeller

25 Larry Matalon

26 Domenic Brady

26 Paul Greenberg

26 Marc Serlin

30 Richard Woods

SEND A MAZELGRAM TO A FRIEND

February Birthdays

February Anniversaries

Circle as many names as you wish and send this page together with 75¢ per greeting to:

Renée Dorfman —13380 El Dorado Dr., #195-G Seal Beach, CA 90740

Did we forget someone you know? Any corrections or suggestions, please contact

Renée (562) 598-9317 or [email protected]

PLEASE DO NOT MAIL TO THE TEMPLE OFFICE

This must be mailed to my home address…. THANK YOU MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN January 25, 2019

Send this greeting from: ___________________________________________________

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** Please make checks payable to TBD Sisterhood **

Sisterhood will send a Birthday or Anniversary greeting in your name

7 Marie Hicklin

7 Julia Metz

8 Thomas Mayer

8 Marcia Rosenzweig

8 Heidi Swanson

10 Miriam Carr

10 Jeff Fetterman

11 Joan Fisher

1 Diane Prince

2 Glaizzel Garcia

3 Marcie Zeller

4 James Michaeloff

5 Susan LeBoff

6 Eve Fein

6 Rita Woods

7 Claudia Geller

5 Jon Chernila & Susana Pollak

6 Barry & Sally Wasserman

17 Howard & Diane Spielman

11 Allan Mann

11 Josh Pinkwasser

12 Marla Weiss

14 Don Schwartz

15 Jack Collender

18 Deborah Lelchuk

21 Diana Greenberg

21 Kelley Halbreich

22 Mickey & Mel Lewin

24 Jeff & Sharon Fetterman

25 Ira & Colleen Bushinsky

22 Sidney Laham

22 Eileen Tobey

23 Herb Abrams

23 Rudolph Gamarnik

23 Martin Greenstein

23 Anna Zaretskaya

25 Charlie Do

25 Rabbi Robin Foonberg

26 Tracy Schneider

Mitzvah Day is coming. Save the date—Sunday April 7, 2019. What is Mitzvah Day you

ask? Mitzvah Day is when all congregants (that’s you and me) get together

and do community service for the temple and for the community. Want to

help plan? We’re meeting Sunday, Jan. 6th at 9 am. Join us!

Jeans for teens (and kids and adults too) Bring us your outgrown, never worn, out of style jeans. Any you don’t want

and we’ll get them to someone who does.

Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, 9:15 am We’re going to the movies. More info to come.

Invite your friends and family and join us for a

meal at “KATELLA DELI”. Just bring this flyer

with you on Monday, January 7, 2019 and 20% of

your total bill will be donated to Beth David

Brotherhood and Sisterhood.

WHEN? MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2019

FROM 7:00am to 9:00pm

WHERE? KATELLA DELI

4470 Katella Ave.

Los Alamitos, Ca 90720

(562) 594-8611

MANAGER/SERVER

PLEASE ATTACH THIS FLYER TO THE GUEST'S CHECK

Amount of check $ _________

$20.00 PER PERSON - INCLUDES ROUND-TRIP LUXURY

BUS TRANSPORTATION AND GRATUITY FOR DRIVER.

Leave TBD parking lot at 9:00 am - Return approximately 5:00 pm

You MUST bring your driver's license or a photo ID.

MUST BE 21 T0 ATTEND!!!

Snacks will be served on the bus.

Friends and family are welcome.

Please make your check payable to: TEMPLE BETH DAVID SISTERHOOD

Complete the form below and mail by December 20th 2018 to:

NAME(S): ___________________________________ DL# or Pechanga Club #_______________

ADDRESS:___________________________________ CITY:____________________________

PHONE NO.________________ NO. OF RESERVATIONS: _____

Enclosed is $_______________ for _________________adults.

NOTE: BUS SEATING IS LIMITED.

RESERVATIONS WILL BE ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS

TUESDAY, JANUARY 29th, 2019

Upon arrival at the Casino you will receive $5.00 in cash play!!!

RUTH KRAMER

1640 Glenview Rd. 76E

Seal Beach, Beach, 90740

For more information please contact:

Ruth Kramer (562) 240-5287 or (714) 345-6700

Sunday, February 3, 2019

AT TEMPLE BETH DAVID

THURSDAYS, 10:30-NOON

JULY 5, 12, 19, 26

REGISTRATION - $50, $45 FOR TBD MEMBERS

PAYABLE TO:

DR. DON SCHWARTZ

P.O. BOX 5151

GARDEN GROVE, CA 92846

THE HISTORY OF THE

F.B.I.

A FOUR-PART LECTURE SERIES AT TEMPLE BETH

DAVID BY DR. DON SCHWARTZ, PROFESSOR EMERI-

TUS, CSU LONG BEACH

To Our Temple Beth David Family:

As most of you are aware, our Temple depends on donations to deliver the high quality of

services to all of you. We understand that many of you are still struggling with the recent

economic downturn. However, we have come up with a way that will allow you to donate to

the Temple without spending a penny of your own money, plus you will actually save money

on many purchases that you normally make!

We would like to introduce you to Goodshop and Goodsearch. Goodshop works with more

than 5,000 stores that will provide all of you with discounts on what you normally buy and then

will donate up to 20% of the purchase price to the Temple. You will simply click on a link on

the Temple Home Page, start saving money for your family and help the Temple out as

well! We have included an easy step-by-step signup guide with this letter. Here are some

examples of companies that participate in the program:

Target, Macy’s, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Sears, Sak’s, Apple, Old Navy, the Gap, Amazon,

Office Depot, Petco, Staples, Dell, The Limited, Holiday Inn, Groupon, Levi’s, Lands End,

Best Buy, 1-800 Flowers, 24 Hour Fitness, and Victoria’s Secret.

These are companies that we all normally shop at, and by simply clicking on the link on the

Temple website, you will be saving money for your family and actually raising money for the

Temple. In addition, you can also save money by dining out at participating restaurants and, at

the same time, raising donations for the Temple as well. It’s simple, free and easy to use, and

the average family using the site over a year will actually raise more than $350 annually for the

Temple. Multiply that by our 300 families and we will raise more than $100,000 per year for

the Temple! This program really works. Goodshop has raised more than $11 million for

charitable organizations with this program.

Likewise, we are also rolling out Goodsearch. By doing your internet searches through

Goodsearch.com, which links with Yahoo, the Temple will receive a penny for every internet

search. If you can imagine how many internet searches you do, and your families do, this will

also add up to real money for the Temple.

We encourage all of you to participate and to help strengthen our Temple for all of us and for

the generations to come.

With best regards,

Neil Kornswiet Eric Schiffer Nancy Meyers

Ways and Means President Rabbi

CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS

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TEMPLE FUNDS General Fund Marc & April Serlin in memory of Doris Chesler in memory of Denali the Dog Jane Schiffer in memory of Philip Portnoy Alex Bogomolny in memory of Ranya Cantor’s Discretionary Fund Linda Chesler thanking you for your beautiful gift of your music for her mom Michael & Arlene Filkoff in memory of Dorothy Filkoff Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund Andrea Tabor in memory of William Feivou in memory of Solomon Green in memory of Robert Green in memory of Ellen Siegal in memory of Rhea Greenspan in memory of Ronald Green in memory of Celia Foster in memory of Esther Stevelman in memory of Jessie Green in memory of Reuben Fivozinsky in memory of Ida Fivozinsky in memory of Alfred Green Linda Chesler thanking you for your wonderful support Gloria Mayer in memory of Dotty Sternberg Robert & Nanette Minow in memory of Martin Minow The Rosenberg Family in memory of Sylvia Rosenberg Howard Bushinsky in memory of Mary Judith Bushinsky The Bleiweiss Family in memory of Dorothy Bleiweiss Cantor Harry & Fay Newman Memorial Choir fund Judy Lorber in memory of Goldie Fineman Howard Bushinsky in memory of Mary Judith Bushinsky

FOUNDATION FUNDS

Dr. Leonard & Marjorie Brotchner Memorial Campership Fund Charles & Jacki Brotchner donation Jarrick Family Scholarship Fund Cathy & Charlie Niederman in memory of Edward Niederman Susan Abraham in memory of Muriel Wolkow The Sheila Joseph Memorial Fund Susan Abraham in memory of Bobbe Moss Irma Moskowitz Fund for Lifelong Learning Shirley Fishke in memory of Jacob Fishke The Morton Wedner Memorial Special Projects Fund Florence Sudakow donation Marlene Wedner in memory of Charles Wedner Maureen Broscow Memorial Fund Florence Sudakow donation Rachelle Wilson in memory of Beatrice Trombler

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The Temple Office Staff Thanks…

Jan Klein for editing the Megillah Gloria Schwartz for ongoing office support &

preparation for Shabbat services

HELP DEFRAY THE COST OF

OFFICE SUPPLIES.

The temple office buys a lot of office supplies.

If you have any office supply store coupons, dis-count cards, or e-mail sales advertisements, please share them with our office to help cut

costs.

Thank you to all who have donated! We appreci-ate your support!!!

*Please make sure they are valid dates and not expired*

If you have any unused envelopes, the TBD office would appreciate them.

Please drop off any time!!! Thank you!!!

* Our Religious School /

Youth Program is funded, in part,

by the Annual Community

Campaign of the Jewish

Federation of Greater Long

Beach & West Orange County

Rabbi Nancy R. Myers

Cantorial Soloist, Nancy Linder

Director of Education, Jill Jacobs

ECLC Director, Brooke Birdsall

Office Manager, Edie Mino

B’nei Mitzvah Educator, Larry Matalon

Temple Secretary, Charlie Do

Kitchen Supervisor, Mulu Skinner-White

Maintenance Supervisor, Scott Whiteside

Educator Emeritus, Irma Moskowitz, R.J.E.

Piano Accompanist, Rob Woyshner

President, ERIC SCHIFFER

Vice President of Operations, STEVE KAHN

Vice President of Ways & Means, FAITH PANTEL & EILEEN TOBEY

Vice President of Finance, ALAN JARRICK

Vice President of Membership, FLORENCE SUDAKOW

Vice President of Education, ADAM BERNSTEIN

Vice President of Religious Practices, ROBIN HARRISON

Vice President of Planning & Development NEIL KORNSWIET

Past President, AARON KERN

Secretary, ANDREA CHAIT-WALTER

Treasurer, MARC SERLIN

Building & Grounds, DAVID BAROWAY

Social Action Trustee, DEBBIE LELCHUK

Adult EducationTrustee, IRMA MOSKOWITZ

Publicity Co-Trustee, ROBERT ALTMAN & MICHELLE SANDLER

Youth Trustee, MITCHELL HALBREICH

Programming Trustee, GAYLE CHAIT

Brotherhood President, CHARLIE NIEDERMAN

Sisterhood President, LAURIE SCHNEIDER

Choir Presidents, PAIGE BERZAK & CAITLIN GREENFIELD

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1 Office Closed

2 3 4 7:00pm Family Shabbat Service

5 9:00am Lay Led Minyan

6 9:00pm Jewish School 10:00am Jews & Politics

7 All Day Dine-Out Delight @ Katella Deli

8 4:15pm Hebrew School 6:30pm Teen Program

9 6:30pm Sisterhood Board Meeting

10 12:00pm Lunch & Learn with Rabbi

11 7:30pm Choir Shabbat Service

12 9:00am Lay Led Minyan 6:00pm Brotherhood & Sisterhood Paid-Up Party

13 9:00pm Jewish School 2/3rd Grade Family Class 9:15am Sisterhood Speaker Series

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15 4:15pm Hebrew School 6:30pm Teen Program 9th Grade Program 7:00pm Yes Fund Meeting

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18 7:30pm Shabbat ALIVE Service

19 9:00am Lay Led Minyan 10:30am Gabriel Paretsky Bar Mitzvah

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22 4:15pm Hebrew School 6:30pm Teen Program

23 7:30pm TBD Board Meeting

24 7:30pm Brotherhood Meeting

25 7:30pm Torah Shabbat Service

26 9:00am Torah Study 10:30am Ben Abraham Bar Mitzvah

27 9:00am Jewish School 4th Grade Family Class 9:15am Caring Community Meeting 11:00am Brotherhood Texas Hold’Em Tournament

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29 9:00am Pechanga Trip 4:15pm Hebrew School 6:30pm Teen Program 9th Grade Program

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Check to see if your company offers Matching Gift Contributions to employee donations. Perhaps they can double or triple the match.

I would like to be contacted for information about my Will & Estate Planning, no obligations.

Barbara Shanks Memorial Educational Enrichment Fund Religious school materials & scholarships for needy students

Dr. Leonard & Marjorie Brotchner Memorial

Campership Fund Sending children to local Jewish residential camps

Rabbi Henri E. Front Memorial Scholar-In-Residence

Fund Funding for guest speakers and other programs

Irma Moskowitz Fund for Lifelong Learning Supplementing the educational experiences & programs at TBD

Roselle & Herbert Sommer Youth Enrichment Fund Providing funding for approved TBD youth projects & activities

Maureen Broscow Memorial Fund Providing support for TBD’s Early Childhood Learning Center

Caplan Family Outreach Fund Programs to attract intermarried couples to Jewish life

Lynn Front Memorial URJ Campership Fund Camperships for TBD students to URJ camps

Wendy Schekman Memorial Library Fund Maintaining and purchasing books for the Temple library

Jarrick Family Scholarship Fund Scholarships for TBD educational programs for our children

The Sheila Joseph Memorial Fund Enhancing quality of life for seniors

The Morton Wedner Memorial Special Projects Fund Providing funding for approved TBD special projects

The Regina B. Front Mitzvah Fund General fund to provide mitzvot large and small for the Temple

Building Fund Torah Fund Cantor’s Discretionary Fund

General Fund ECLC Fundraising Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund

Prayer book Fund Brotherhood Fund Cantor Harry & Fay Newman Memorial Choir Fund

Sisterhood Fund

If you are interested in sponsoring a Shabbat Oneg, the Shabbat Alive! Band, or a Synaplex in honor of your special occasion,

please complete this form below and return it to the synagogue. If you have any questions, please call the Temple office.

I am interested in sponsoring the following on this Date: ____________________________ ____ SHABBAT ONEG $300 ____ SYNAPLEX $180

____ 1/2 ONEG $150

____ Shabbat ALIVE! Band $72

In Memory In Honor : ____________________________________________________________________________

By: _____________________________________________________________ Phone ___________________________

Check Enclosed Charge my card: _______________________________________Exp.___________ CCV________

Amount $___________ Signature Authorization: _____________________________________________________

Send Acknowledgement to: _____________________________________________________________________________

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