T o all members of our Temple Beth Am Community, it has been an honor to serve in the role of President of Temple Beth Am for these two years. As my term of service concludes, and I pass the baton to my indefatigable Executive VP, Avi Peretz, I want to share my thoughts regarding our strengths and purpose. I have tried to teach my own family that carrying a Jewish torch at times may seem like a burdensome obligation, but it provides our greatest strength – individually and collectively. We grow stronger personally and communally when we take on responsibilities of Jewish leadership. I know that for me personally this has been true, and I hope and sense that it has also been true for everyone who has served with me and for the whole community. I have learned about the power and depth of our community – brimming with people of all ages who share their interests, talents, intellects, commitments and resources. I have learned about the intensity of bringing to life a purpose that includes feeding, sustaining and growing diverse people’s spiritual, communal and educational hungers. I have learned that in the current era of one-size-does-not- fit-all, that we at Temple Beth Am are ahead of many Jewish communities in acknowledging and acting on that assumption. I have learned that charitable dollars do not come easily, and that financial resources must always be considered both precious and powerful expressions of our communal values. I have learned that the thriving future, while it rests squarely on what came before, must keep sharply focused on what comes next. I have learned, and I have written about, and I have spoken about Joyful Flexibilty. The most important attitude that we all need to bring to the next phase of our communal life which will include some planned, and some unanticipated challenges given the broad scope of the big construction project at hand. I hope that all these lessons learned aren’t just mine! I hope they are lessens that help all of us appreciate and acknowledge the tremendous strength we gain as partners in this enterprise. I humbly invite you to attend our Groundbreaking Gala on Sunday evening, May 6, which honors myself and Karen Fried, Vice President of Education. See the details in the next column over. Your support and celebration are the key! And with that – I wish you all a wonderful summer. See you in Shul, Susan Hetsroni FROM THE PRESIDENT TEMPLE BETH AM AFFILIATED WITH THE UNITED SYNAGOGUE OF CONSERVATIVE JUDAISM • VOL 18, NO. 3 • Iyyar/Sivan/Tamuz 5778 • May/June 2018 Voice of the People OGV KUE It’s Been an Honor
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To all members of our Temple Beth Am
Community, it has been an honor to
serve in the role of President of Temple
Beth Am for these two years. As my term of
service concludes, and I pass the baton to my
indefatigable Executive VP, Avi Peretz, I want
to share my thoughts regarding our strengths
and purpose.
I have tried to teach my own family that carrying a Jewish torch
at times may seem like a burdensome obligation, but it provides our
greatest strength – individually and collectively. We grow stronger
personally and communally when we take on responsibilities of
Jewish leadership. I know that for me personally this has been
true, and I hope and sense that it has also been true for everyone
who has served with me and for the whole community.
I have learned about the power and depth of our community –
brimming with people of all ages who share their interests, talents,
intellects, commitments and resources.
I have learned about the intensity of bringing to life a purpose
that includes feeding, sustaining and growing diverse people’s
spiritual, communal and educational hungers.
I have learned that in the current era of one-size-does-not-
fit-all, that we at Temple Beth Am are ahead of many Jewish
communities in acknowledging and acting on that assumption.
I have learned that charitable dollars do not come easily, and
that financial resources must always be considered both precious
and powerful expressions of our communal values.
I have learned that the thriving future, while it rests squarely on
what came before, must keep sharply focused on what comes next.
I have learned, and I have written about, and I have spoken
about Joyful Flexibilty. The most important attitude that we all
need to bring to the next phase of our communal life which will
include some planned, and some unanticipated challenges given
the broad scope of the big construction project at hand.
I hope that all these lessons learned aren’t just mine! I hope
they are lessens that help all of us appreciate and acknowledge
the tremendous strength we gain as partners in this enterprise.
I humbly invite you to attend our Groundbreaking Gala on
Sunday evening, May 6, which honors myself and Karen Fried,
Vice President of Education. See the details in the next column
over. Your support and celebration are the key!
And with that – I wish you all a wonderful summer.
See you in Shul,Susan Hetsroni
FROM THE PRESIDENT
TEMPLE BETH AM AFFILIATED WITH THE UNITED SYNAGOGUE OF CONSERVATIVE JUDAISM • VOL 18, NO. 3 • Iyyar/Sivan/Tamuz 5778 • May/June 2018
Voice of the People
OGV KUE
It’s Been an Honor
TEMPLE BETH AM1039 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035
These TBA Teens led our Community as our Teen Council and USY Cabinet:
Oryah Cohen Hodos
Gabriella Grunfeld
Hannah Friedman
Brianna Hacker
Josh Cohn
Tobey Lee
Judah Braman
Adinah Singer Frankes
Naomi Akram
Aliza Benor
Talia Eshtiaghpour
Miri Pottebaum
Noah Bassirat
Noa Wallock
Mira BerenbaumTBA Teen President
Jacob SerberFWUSY Executive Programming VP
Noa Kligfeld FWUSY Religious/
Education VP
Teen Leaders
Why We Do YLETo engage children, teens and their families in
dynamic Jewish experiences, in order to empower them as they embark on Jewish journeys
Register or Renew Your 7th-12th Grader’s TBA Teens Premier Membership for 2018-19
For Benefits, Registration Form and Pricing:
www.tbala.org/teens
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Over 300 TBA current and former members and guests
came together to bid a fond farewell to TBA’s historic
Sanctuary. Mike Cohn, chair of the Historic Preservation
Committee, and TBA President Susan Hetsroni presided
over the evening, which began with a musical havdallah. In
addition to a beautiful video presentation, memories were
shared by Ira & Helene Swartz (married at TBA in 1965) and
Marnie Stiglitz (married at TBA in 2012); Adrian Miller (Bat
Mitzvah, 1966) and Garrett Cooper (Bar Mitzvah, 2017);
Josh Rembaum (Pressman Academy Class of 1994) and
Jonah Tochner (Pressman Academy Class of 2016). Donald
Vanderweit also shared his memories from the balcony.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld and Rabbi Joel Rembaum offered words
of Torah and inspiration, as the congregation approaches the
start of construction of a new Sanctuary that will become a
spiritual home for future generations of the community.
Celebrating 60 Years on the Red Carpet
For more information on how you can participate in the Campus Renovation and Expansion Campaign, contact Director of Advancement Hilary Hellman at [email protected].
Photos by Lee Salem Photography
Dale Schatz and Cantor Chorny
Front: Rabbi Adam Kligfeld, Mike Cohn, Rabbi Hillary Chorny; Back: Avi Peretz,
Sheryl Goldman, Susan Hestroni, Dr Erica Rothblum
Donald Vanderweit speaks from the Balcony
Garrett Cooper
Jonah Tochner
Rabbis Kligfeld and Rembaum
Sharing memories: Marnie Stiglitz, Ira and Helene Swartz,
Adrian Miller, Josh Rembaum
IN MEMORIAMWe mourn the passing of:
Miriam Elkins, mother of Joel, Jeremy, David and Jonathan
Helen Frankel, mother of Judy (Jeff) Gottesman
Haim Kaufman, father of Gadi (Sandra Frankel) Kaufman
Estella Martinez, mother of Jose Orlando
Lucia Muller, mother of Rick Muller
Moshe Pereg, father of David (Ellen Goldsmith Pereg) Pereg
Dean Prober, father of Erin (Cory) Charlupski
Sandra Shipow, mother of Pamela (Jay) Greenstein
Edith Stern, mother of Danny (Susan), Claude (Andrea) and Jackie (Howard)
Yochanan Vos, father of Dani (Jesse) Lainer-Vos.
Ruth Ziegler
Stella Blue PresserDaughter of Shelly and Rob Presser
Born on December 30, 2017Given the name Mazal Kahol
Yedidya Netzach BodensteinGrandson of Dale and Mark Bodenstein
Son of Tamar and Adam BodensteinBorn on March 26, 2018
Given the name Yedidya Netzach
Ruth Moed Abelow, Sousan Akhavan, Gertrude Altman, Zucky Altman, Harry P. Altman, John Altman, James Bales, Gertrude Bales, Sarah Baran, Rose Bard, William Bard, Julius Barry,
Leo Beller, Max Berger, Bernard Bernstein, Helen Bernstein, Jennie Bernstein, Paul Bidner, Jack Birns, Effie Blatsos, Herman Boren, Rena Boren, Herman Boren, Murray Brasky, Larry Braun, Rae Brooks,
Henry Brown, Isadore Irving Cantor, Jetty Chanania, Nettie Chelst, Abraham Cohen, Benjamin Cohen, Toby Cohen, Jack Colker, Marcy Colker Klein, Norman Coyne, Samuel Crane, Diane Drucker,
David Dvorak, Batya Eisen, Sara Sherman Feil, Eva Feinberg, Jerry Feinberg, Howard “Hymie” Feinberg, Myrna Feinberg, Benjamin Firestone, Lena Firestone, Milton Firestone, Esther Fisk, Rose Franklin, Yaffa Freundlich, George Ganzberg, Frieda Gerstel, Ida Ginsburg, Ralph Ginsburg, Riva Giterman,
Sam Glaser, Phyllis Goldberg, Milton Golden, Harvey Goldscheider, Jean Goldstein, Doris Greenberg, Paul Grossman, Ann Hacker, Irwin Harris, Michael Harris, Abraham Horowitz, Benjamin Hochman,
Cheryl Hoffman, Fay Hoffman, Zvi Izakson, Clara Kaplan, Ida Kaplan, Sarah Kleban, Marcy Colker Klein, Sylvia Kolodny, Hedy Korman, Robert Koshner, Akiva Kriger, Allen Kurnick, Edna Landres, Rose Lebovits,
David Leon, Mina Lerman, Ben Levins, Barnett Lubetkin, Dorothy Magid, Bencion Malicki, Moishe Malicki, William Malina, Jacques Mamann, Moshe Maroko, Maurice Miller, Daniel Moss, Max Nirenberg, Rose Ostrow,
Sabina Pelta, George Peters, Cecile Pogoda, Carl Prager, Harper Puziss, Norma Puziss, Max Rabin, Sara Rabin, Ernest Reizmann, David Richter, Tillie Richter, Oscar Rosenberg, Betty Roth, Samuel Rothman,
Bernard Ruben, Esther Samuel, Victor Samuel, Mark Savinskiy, Evan Schneider, William Schecter, Tauba Schuster, Manny Serber, Pearl Serber, Anna Shain, Joseph Shanfield, Henry Shershow,
Abraham Spiegel, Ellen Silk, Eli Silon, Aaron Silvera, Emma Silvera, Frances Silverberg, Warren Smith, Gertrude Soskin, Sara Spitzer, Margalit Surkin, Louis Vodovoz Akhtar Victory, Avram Wasserman,
Rivkah Weisdorf, Elaine Weiss, Masha Weissfeld, Paul Weissfeld, Albert Wolf, Paul Ziselman
OLIVIA ORBUCHDaughter of Iris and Laurence OrbuchMay 5, 2018 atBeth Jacob Congregation
Yahrzeit DonationsWe thank those who support the synagogue community
in memory of their loved ones named below:
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Our B’nei Mitzvah
DALIA BENORDaughter of
Sarah and Mark BenorMay 5, 2018 at
Camp Ramah, Ojai
Bris and Baby Namings
JONATHAN MANISon of Shiri and Joseph ManiMay 26, 2018 atAdat Yeshurun Congregation
TALI FREISHTAT Daughter of
Beth FreishtatMay 26, 2018
AVI LITVAKSon of Nina and Salvador LitvakJune 2, 2018
MICHAEL DUNNSon of
Keren and Leonard DunnJune 9, 2018
SOPHIA YASSINGERDaughter of Lisa and Mark YassingerJune 16, 2018
ESTHER BLUMDaughter of
Deborah and Warren BlumJune 23, 2018
ARIELLA HIRSCHHORNDaughter of Lilia and Gary HirschhornJune 30, 2018
Adi & Opher Benrimon
Kelsey McKinnon & Joshua Donfeld
Lauren & Abraham Langer
Suzanne & Zachary Marks
Alice Tivarovsky
Sharon & David Yadegaran
Welcome New Members To Our Temple Beth Am Family
ohtcv ohfurc (as of 4/1/18):
MAY/JUNE 2018 CALENDAR
MAYFriday - 6:15 p.m.KABBALAT SHABBAT FOLLOWED BYCOMMUNITY SHABBAT DINNERRSVP at www.tbala.org/communityshabbat
Sunday - 5:30 p.m.TBA/JPA GROUNDBREAKING GALAhonoring Karen Fried and Susan Hetsroni(see front cover for details)
Tuesday - 6:30 p.m.OPENING NIGHT: ART OF THE ACADEMY
SaturdayEREV SHAVUOT TIKKUN: A NIGHT OF TRANSFORMATIONTo be a Hebrew (Ivri/hrcg) means to be one who crosses over or transcends boundaries. This Shavuot experience a night of transformative Torah learning as we explore the ways we transcend, transmit, translate, transgress, and transform our tradition. Stay tuned for details!
SundaySHAVUOT – 1ST DAY9:30 a.m. Combined Service (Chapel)
MondaySHAVUOT – 2ND DAY9:15 a.m. Shir Hadash (Ballroom)9:30 a.m. Library Minyan (Chapel)Yizkor in both locations (approx. 11:00 a.m.)
Tuesday - 8:00 p.m.TBA ANNUAL MEETING (see back cover for details)
MondayMEMORIAL DAYTemple & School Offices Closed
Thursday - 6:00 p.m.BEIT MIDRASH NIGHT FOR FAMILIES PREPARING FOR BAR/BAT MITZVAHFor information contact Judy Alban at [email protected]
CLASSES OF THE REMBAUM INSTITUTE OF ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY PROGRAMMINGFor information and class sign-ups, visit www.tbala.org/rembaum, or email [email protected], or call Lia Mandelbaum at (310) 652-7354 x 215
HUMASH WITH RASHIWITH RABBI ADAM KLIGFELDWednesdays, 8:30 a.m. May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; June 6, 13
MINI SIDDUR CLASS WITH RABBI AVI HAVIVITuesday mornings for 20 min after minyan
LIBRARY MINYAN MISHNAH STUDYShabbat Mornings, 9:20 - 9:40 a.m.Rabbis, teachers, and other members of the Library Minyan will take turns teaching a weekly session in Mishnah on Makkot.
THE RISE AND FALL OF MOSES, SERVANT OF GOD WITH RABBI JOEL REMBAUMLast class of the series: Tuesday, May 1, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. We will explore the Torah accounts of Moses’ life’s journey, and, through a close reading of selections of the Torah text, gain insights into his persona, his relationship with his people, his relationship with God, and his impact on the generations that came after him. A reading knowledge of Hebrew is helpful, but not required, as Hebrew/English texts of the Torah will be used. RSVP to Cori Drasin at [email protected]
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With much love and appreciation to the
Greenstein Family, Temple Beth Am is
pleased to announce the formation of a new
fund the Greensteins are dedicating in memory
of their beloved daughter and granddaughter,
Emily. The family wants to ensure that Emily’s
memory remain vibrant here in her Temple
Beth Am community, and have created a fund that will support
an annual program recognizing many of the areas of Jewish
life that were important to Emily. For this inaugural year, the
Fund will be sponsoring Torah Club’s End of Year Celebration
on Shabbat morning, June 9th in the Library Minyan. Emily
was a loyal Torah Club member, and with her beautiful voice,
was always eager to read Torah for the community. The
Greensteins extend their gratitude to Torah Club founder
Nina Golden for her love and encouragement of Emily, and to
the entire TBA community for their ongoing love and support
during Emily’s illness and continuing through these difficult
days. To make a donation to the Emily Greenstein Memorial
Fund, go to www.tbala.org/donate.
Announcing the establishment of theEmily Greenstein Memorial Fund
CONSTRUCTION IS HAPPENING!The Sanctuary renovation will
begin on May 1st.Please see page7 for location of all
HAGGADAH SLAM 2018If you were not at our inaugural Haggadah Slam on March 20th, you should have been! Members of B’nai David-Judea and Ikar joined Beth
Am folks for a tremendous night of learning and singing as we prepared ourselves and our communities for Pesah. Rabbis Kligfeld, Brous
and Kanefsky shared short bursts of material to open the program, material that were shared in such a way that they could be brought by
the participants to enhance and add meaning to their own s’darim. Break-out sessions led by lay leaders (including our own Sue Hetsroni)
focused on how to make one’s seder be more interactive and educational, while a session led by Rabbi Chorny and Rabbanit Alissa Thomas-
Newborn added yet more textual and substantive depth to the upcoming holiday. Interspersed throughout was moving and harmonic music,
led by Hillel Tigay, who is both the hazan at Ikar as well as a B’nei Mitzvah tutor at TBA for decades. People left energized and uplifted, and
we hope that this iteration in our long and growing partnership with BDJ and Ikar will yield many future such occasions to be together and
to learn together.
On March 22, Temple Beth Am hosted the Los Angeles
Jews for Refugees Assembly, organized by a planning
committee with representatives from twelve local synagogues
and Jewish organizations with support from the convener
of the event, HIAS. Thirty synagogues and organizations co-
sponsored the event, and over 150 people attended. The
event began with a marketplace that included an installation
portraying the refugee crisis, information booths hosted by
ten refugee-related organizations, and vegan Syrian food
catered by a former refugee family affiliated with the Miry’s
List New Arrival Supper Club. The marketplace was followed
by a program of twelve speakers, including Rabbi Kligfeld,
Mark Hetfield of HIAS, former refugees settled in the LA area,
local politicians, and representatives of Miry’s List, Save the
Syrian Children, and Jewish World Watch. More information is
available at JewsForRefugees.org.
Photos by Shlomit Levy Bard, courtesy of HIAS
On March 11, in preparation for Passover, the Temple Beth Am
Refugee Taskforce hosted an “Outstretched Arm: Stories, Teachings,
and Answering Questions About Today’s Refugee Crisis.” The event began
with a teaching by Aryeh Cohen, Rabbi-in-Residence of Bend the Arc, on
how Jewish law and values relate to current refugee and immigration
issues. After a musical interlude by Dale Schatz, the musical specialist
for the JLC, five refugees and Dreamers from the Democratic Republic of
Congo, El Salvador, Iraq, Mexico, and Turkey shared their stories of leaving
difficult and dangerous conditions in their countries of origin and seeking
refuge in Southern California. Speakers were recruited with the help of
event cosponsors CLUE, JFS-San Diego, the Pacifica Institute, and Tiyya.
Following the speaker program, attendees enjoyed a meal, featuring dishes
from the speakers’ countries prepared by members of the Taskforce, with the speakers and representatives from the event cosponsors,
providing opportunity to ask more questions about their experiences.
Photo courtesy of Husam Salman of JFS-SD.
2nd Annual Global Freedom Forum: An Outstretched Arm
Temple Beth Am Hosts Los Angeles Jewsfor Refugees Assembly
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GENERAL FUND IN HONOR OFIn appreciation to all those who Mimi & Howard Landresworked on the Purim baskets and to those who sponsored them.Temple Beth Am Edward Miles-ArnoldJoel Grossman Rina CarmelLori Tessel’s Birthday Karmi MonsherPesah Alice Tivarovsky
IN MEMORY OF Helen Frankel Jennifer LowSol Hoberman Ellen & David BraunEvan Schneider Manya Weber & Don BeierSandra Shipow Marlisse & Gary BachrachYochanan Vos Susan Laemmle & John Antignas
BILL STRICK MEMORIAL HELPING HAND FUNDIN MEMORY OFEstella Martinez Vivian & Ron Alberts
CAMPUS RENOVATION & EXPANSION PROJECTIN HONOR OFNoa Berrin on the occasion of Grandparents Day Deanna & Giorgio BerrinOur Grandchildren: Josh, Jonah, Zoe Aftergood, Michelle & David JacobNoah, Ethan & Ryan Weissman
IN MEMORY OFStefan Gerber Ariana & Matt ShaneRoman Wagner Dafna & Scott Taryle
PRESSMAN ACADEMY DAY SCHOOLIN HONOR OFLori Tessel’s Birthday Ted Cofsky Elliot Tessel’s reading of the Torah on Shabbat Mishpatim Ted Cofsky
IN MEMORY OFRoman Wagner Tamar & Yechiel Rosenfeld
IN MEMORY OFHannelore Sylvia Porjes Marlisse & Gary Bachrach
PRESSMAN ACADEMY ECCIN HONOR OFAnn Istrin’s Birthday Joyce & Donn DelsonThe Stiglitz Family Jane Stiglitz
IN MEMORY OFAdele Samuel Hacker’s brother Leo Niza & Ernie Hacker
JEWISH LEARNING COMMUNITY PILCH SCHOLARSHIP FUNDON THE OCCASION OFPurim Esther Silon
PRESSMAN ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIN HONOR OFEitan & Gabriel Paster Connie & Mark GoldbergDeena Messinger, Max & Isaac Messinger Nancy & Stuart Messinger
YOUTH DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIPSIN HONOR OFEzra Rosenthal’s Bar Mitzvah Nina & Rabbi Yaacov Rone
IN MEMORY OFEstella Martinez Judy Alban
PRAYERBOOK FUNDIN HONOR OFMarvin Greenstein’s 90th Birthday Myrna & Howard SingerMaayan Mazar’s Bat Mitzvah Yael Lerman & Michai Mazar
DVORAK CHESED MEMORIAL FUND IN HONOR OF Rabbi Lucas—Mazal Tov! Bainvoll & Dvorak Families
IN MEMORY OFEvan Schneider on his yahrzeit Natalie Roberts
CAMP RAMAH SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIN HONOR OFThe birth of the Bodenstein’s grandson Frankie Meppen
TORAH CLUB IN HONOR OFEitan Ferd’s Bar Mitzvah Nina Golden & Jason RosenbaumShai Bernat- Kunin‘s Bar Mitzvah Nina Golden & Jason Rosenbaum Torah Club Edward Miles-Arnold
RABBI KLIGFELD’S DISCRETIONARY FUNDIN HONOR OFBirth of granddaughter Valentina Ezyda Stella EzrosRabbi Kligfeld, in appreciation for the unveiling Sally SharoneTBA’s new interns Steven GanzbergKate Misher’s bat mitzvah Jennifer and Ross MisherCori and Larry Drasin’s daughter’s engagement Natalie RobertsIn thanks to Rabbi Kligfeld Kathy Lebovic
IN MEMORY OFGeorge Ganzberg Steven GanzbergInga Jensen Tove SunshineJulius Barry Michael BarryHelen Frankel Jody GottesmanLeonard Kathy Lebovic
RABBI HOFFMAN’S DISCRETIONARY FUNDIN HONOR OFEitan Ferd’s Bar Mitzvah Monica & Gabriel Kramer
RABBI LUCAS’ DISCRETIONARY FUNDIN HONOR OFOur daughter’s baby naming Michele and Sam BahremandMary Ellen Garcia’s birthday Judy KrigerRabbi Lucas Mark and Hilary Wolf
DR. ERICA ROTHBLUM’S DISCRETIONARY FUNDIN MEMORY OFBarbara Silverstone Sari Edber
LIBRARY MINYAN FUNDIN HONOR OFTorah Club Avi & Wanda PerezAbe Berman Darrin LitskyBirthday of Don Beier Don & Manya Beier, Dov & Vered HopenstandSandra Lepson’s hard work Allan & Laraine KokinLay leaders of Library Minyan Dianne ShershowAnniversary of Avi & Wanda Peretz and Wanda’s birthday Avi & Wanda PeretzServices at Library Minyan Nomi Roth ElbertRachel Schlossberg Roizen Rachel Green15th Anniversary of Bob & Diane Roosth Bob & Diane RoosthBirthday of John Antignas John Antignas & Susan LaemmleBirthday of Lori Tessel Ted Cofsky
IN MEMORY OFMother of Tove Sunshine, Inga Jensen John Antignas & Susan Laemmle, Judy & Louis Miller, Ira Moskatel & Barbara SchochetHelen Frankel John Antignas & Susan LaemmleMother of Debbie Rich Debbie RichLeah Gottesman, mother of Jeff Gottesman Jeff & Judy GottesmanEdith Milrad & Helen Klitzky Arlene & Steve Klitzky
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Temple Beth Am Gratefully Acknowledges Donations through April 2, 2018
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SISTERHOOD DONATIONSTo place a Sisterhood Tribute, contact Marlene Glaserat (310) 550-1738 or email: [email protected]
MAZAL TOV!Audrey Cohn Elaine Gross Happy Special Birthday!
SPEEDY RECOVERYTobie Schwimmer Marlene and Harvey Glaser Tami and Marv Greenstein
CONDOLENCESRenne Dvorak Bainvoll Agnes and Semyon Emert Loss of Aunt, Bushka TrachtenbergFryda Dvorak Agnes and Semyon Emert Loss of Sister, Bushka TrachtenbergJeremy Greenstein and Family Marlene and Harvey Glaser Loss of Grandmother, Sandra ShipowPam Greenstein and Family Gabriela and Elie Litov Loss of Mother, Sandra ShipowSandy Spector and Family Leona Sperling Loss of MotherTove Sunshine and Family Agnes and Semyon Emert Loss of Mother, Inga Jensen Janet Metson Urman and Family Agnes and Semyon Emert Loss of Father, Bates F. Metson, MD
TORAH FUND SPECIAL TRIBUTESSandra Braun Rosanne KeynanBushka Trachtenberg Renne Dvorak BainvollSandra Braun and Rosana Chermisqui Dorit CooperHoward Pilch Mallory LeeRose Pilch’s 100th Birthday Arlette LumerRachel Marder Bonnie LeibNorma Arbit Beryl ArbitCindy Levey Richard LeveyTorah Fund Committee Members Helen WachsAgnes Emert Marcia Haber KamineAlexis Molly Silverstein’s Bat Mitzvah Kay SilversteinMaxwell Hillary Salter Janet SalterColette Kassin Segal, Past President Diane Roosth
The Temple Beth Am and Pressman Academy
community has a new and improved TBA/Pressman
Social Action Committee! This committee is a synthesis of
the many groups and projects relating around tikkun olam,
social action, and social justice in the community. Our goals
include coordinating the many ventures to avoid conflict
and facilitate cooperation, and catalyzing increased
participation in our efforts, and communicating to both
membership and the outside community our contributions
to society.
In addition to forming the committee, there is a new
Social Action webpage under the Get Involved menu
line. www.tbala.org/socialaction. Committees include
Jewish World Watch, One LA, the Refugee Taskforce, and
the Pressman Academy Hesed Committee. Annual TBA
volunteer events include the Giving Spirit and Operation
PB&J. TBA-supported volunteer opportunities in the outside
community include Imagine LA and Reading Partners.
We also have a new Social Action Calendar on the
webpage, where you can find upcoming TBA/Pressman
social action events, and a mailing list that you can join to
receive more frequent updates.
Events in February-April included: The Big Fill Donation
Drive for Save the Syrian Children; Operation PB&J during
Purim; a One LA Immigration Conference at Temple
Emanuel; two One LA Housing and Homelessness events
at Temple Beth Am and Temple Isaiah; the Global Freedom
Forum connecting Passover to today’s refugee crisis; the
LA Jews for Refugees Assembly, and the Jewish World
Watch Walk to End Genocide.
In May, the committee will organize a donation drive for
Shavuot, and in June, the Committee will be supporting
Ariella Hirschhorn’s event to raise funds for Save the
Syrian Children.
There are many ways for TBA members to contribute
toward Tikkun Olam – join us!
Todah Rabbah!The success of our Mishloah
Manot program is a result of
our dedicated community. This
year we had many new volunteers,
along with ones who come back
every year, who helped assemble,
pack and deliver 1,000 gifts for
delivery to all our temple families.
This huge undertaking would not
be possible without all of you!
However, we have two volunteers
who have truly helped us Spring into Purim: Angel Schneider,
whose creativity is top notch, with no detail too small; and Pam
Levine, who after so many years, knows the ins and outs of our
city so well our routing gets better each year..
Special thanks also to our webmaster Reyna Zack who
handles so much behind the scenes, and to Ariana Shane, TBA’s
membership coordinator, who has organized and helped plan
this creative endeavor for so many years.
Donations Continued from page 10
Temple Beth Amand Pressman have
a new, unif ied Social Action Committee!
Periodicals Postage Paid at Los Angeles, California and additional mailing offices.
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TBA Annual MeetingTuesday, May 22, 2018
6:00 p.m. - Pasta Dinner followed by Congregational meeting and elections of Officers and Board members
for the 2018 - 2019 year.
For TBA Members Only! No charge, but PLEASE reserve your place at www.tbala.org/annualmeeting
Slate of Officers & Board of Trustees
Off icersAvi Peretz, President
Stuart Tochner, Executive VPDon Snyder, Budget & Finance VP
Jennifer Elad, Education VPAaron Aftergood, House & Grounds VP
Joel Cooper, Membership VPLarry Braman, Personnel VP
Jacqui Jacobs, Programming VPJosh Kaplan, Resource Development VP
Stuart Weiss, Ritual VPDanielle Mark, YLE VP
Mark Samuel, VP At-LargeBen Reder, Recording Secretary
Board of Trustees
Michael Becker, Melissa Berenbaum, Wendy Binder, Bob Braun, Christy Chaloff, Jo Ann Colker Arison, Elyssa Elbaz, Danit Ferd, Karen Fried, Samantha Garelick, Monica Kramer, Gabriela Litov, Sal Litvak, Jennifer Low, Eric Maman, Aaron Marzwell, Michael Reinis, Jana Richland, Alana Rotter,
Sonia Rubin, Larry Rosenstein, Scott Taryle, Lori Tessel