Please join us at Shir Ha-Ma alot for the groundbreaking ceremony for our new building

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1 the Ma alot September 2016 AV~ELUL 5776 Join Us for These Events & Much More! Please join us at Shir Ha-Ma alot for the groundbreaking ceremony for our new building A L I F E T I M E O F B E L O N G I N G Family Shabbat Service, Camp Homecoming Friday, September 2nd at 7:00 pm at SHM Backyard Shabbat Service with guest, Rabbi Peter Levi Update on Antisemitism in the World Friday, September 9th at 7:30 pm at SHM First Day of Religious School & Hebrew/High School Religious School: Saunday, Sept. 11th at 8:30 am at Tarbut V Torah, Lower Campus: 5200 Bonita Canyon Road, Irvine Hebrew/ High School: Tuesday, Sept. 13th at Back Bay Conference Center: 3415 Michelson Drive, Irvine (above Irvine Lanes) A LIFETIME OF BELONGING

2 Executive Committee Beth Carroll Co-president Rachel Harman-Friedman Co-president Sharon Blindell Past President Richard Sternberg Treasurer Heath Liner Secretary Charlotte Radziminsky 1st Vice-President Carole Frankel 2nd Vice-President Rod Stern 3rd Vice-President/Legal Board Members Marty Hart Jamie Evans David Susson Mickey Gubman Lisa Monette Bob Yonowitz Eileen Lenson Karen Brutman Jerry Silver Linda Greene Ellen Winters Miller Debra Goldman Rob Fleishman Raschel Greenberg Teri Bassman David Teincuff Laura Van de Merghel Stephanie Mitchell Brotherhood David Teincuff, Co-President Brandon Mitchell, Co-president NaSHiM (SHM Women) Katherine Liner, Co-Chair Jamie Evans, Co-Chair 2 SEPTEMBER 2016 the Ma alot Rabbi Richard M. Steinberg Beth Shikler, M.S. THE LOEB FAMILY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CHAIR Stacy Bleiweis, M.B.A. MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Heather Rosenthal, M.A., Ed. RELIGIOUS SCHOOL PRINCIPAL THE ALPERT-WALDMAN FAMILY EDUCATION CHAIR Lindsey Morlan, M.A. OFFICE MANAGER/ASSISTANT TO RABBI STEINBERG AND CANTOR SHIKLER Friday, September 2nd 7 pm: Family Shabbat Service in the backyard, Camp Homecoming Friday, September 9th 7:30 pm: Shabbat Service with guest, Rabbi Peter Levi, Update on Antisemitism in the World Friday, September 16th 6:30 pm: Tot Shabbat Service, Baruch the Builder 7:30 pm: Shabbat Service with Rabbi Lewis, Always an Upstander, Never a Bystander THE RONA PERLEY MEMORIAL SENIOR RABBINIC CHAIR Rabbi Leah Lewis RABBI AND DIRECTOR OF LIFELONG LEARNING THE JAFFE FAMILY RABBINIC CHAIR Cantor Arië Manela Shikler THE HOLLANDER FAMILY CANTORIAL CHAIR Jordan Pelavin DIRECTOR OF YOUTH ENGAGEMENT Kat Key Entzminger ASSISTANT TO RABBI LEWIS & EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Lynne Koffler BOOKKEEPER Lynda Cline COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR/GRAPHIC DESIGN Rabbi Bernie King, z l FOUNDING RABBI SHABBAT SERVICES ~ SEPTEMBER 2016 Friday, September 23rd 7 pm: Jr. Congregation (Grades 3-7) at Rabbi Lewis Home 7:30 pm: Shabbat Service with guest, Eileen Lenson, The Science of Forgiveness Saturday, September 24th 9 pm: S lichot Service & Dessert Friday, September 30th 7 pm: Shabbat Service with Groundbreaking Ceremony & Dessert Reception MEMORY MITZVAH MENTSCH MAKING MAKING MEANING

3 FROM OUR SENIOR RABBI PREPARE FOR THE HIGH HOLY DAYS By our American standards, the Holy Days are late this year. But as I like to say, Rosh Hashanah still begins on the First of Tishrei (the Jewish month) every year. It is right on time. The question for us to consider really in this month before the Holy Days is: Will we be late or on time in preparing ourselves spiritually for these meaningful and powerful days? None of us would walk into our jobs unprepared, and yet, we take time off of our jobs to attend the Holy Days without an ounce of preparation for what to expect or how to get the most out of it. If you come to services without having prepared, you will be late not too late, but late nonetheless. Allow me to suggest some ways to prepare for the Holy Days: 1. Take an inventory of everything you are proud of having done, accomplished or succeeded in doing during this past year. 2. Now, make a list of the things you are less proud of: a. Relationships that are in need of repair b. Things you did that no one knows but you, but you still feel badly about it c. Opportunities you missed because you were not your best self. Making these two lists alone will prepare you beautifully for the Ten Day period between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur and our services will give us the answers of how to repair those broken spots in our lives and also encourage us to replicate the successes we have had. But if we want to go even deeper in our preparation, I suggest the following: 1. Read the Prayer Book before you come and focus on two or three prayers that are meaningful and work as guidance for you. 2. Imagine yourself in conversation with God a non-judgmental God, who simply wants to hear your words of regret and even more, your game plan for how to mend the torn parts of your life. 3. Breathe, take five minutes a day during the month of September (the Jewish month of Elul) to breathe. When you do, concentrate on your breath, breathe out negativity and breathe in positivity. In fact the same word in Hebrew is used for breath and soul neshama. Strengthen your soul by breathing out that which holds you back and breath in spiritual strength for being your best self. 4. Consciously be kind. If this is not your natural inclination, practice it. Only when we exercise do our muscles get stronger this is so for our emotions as well. Practice being kind. If you are inclined to say something hurtful, don t! If you are pushed to anger, evaluate if there is another way to handle the situation. If you are feeling cornered, get out of the corner until you can respond in a way that is consistent with whom you want to be. Practice Rabbi Richard Steinberg The Rona Perley Memorial Senior Rabbinic Chair won t make you perfect, but it will make you better and ready for the Holy Days. Finally, we must remember as our Prayer Book teaches, for sins against God, God forgives, but for sins from one person to another, only that person can forgive. This means the onus for seeking forgiveness is on the one who committed the error we need to prepare ourselves to have such encounters. Let s get to work! A LIFETIME OF BELONGING SEPTEMBER

4 FROM OUR CANTOR Cantor Arie Shikler The Hollander Family Cantorial Chair When I first arrived in the US forty seven years ago the first leg was a two week stay in New York City. My impression of the Big Apple was big! The highest high rise I had ever seen before that was the Shalom Tower in Tel Aviv. I happened to work there on the 14th floor of a structure that had 28 floors total. At the time, it was the tallest building in the Middle East. Staying in Manhattan and walking everywhere was a physical exercise with the scale of the city. I remember asking someone where Macy s was and the person said Fifteen blocks and I walked and walked. In Israel fifteen blocks could be 20 minutes but New York, another story. It was December and I had not experienced cold weather like that before. After walking fifteen blocks I was so glad to find a department store and drop onto a chair so that I could recover. The department stores were huge to me and I was impressed by the amazing display of products. I had never seen a subway before or so many people on the street, not to mention cars, busses, and taxis. Overwhelming is not enough of a word to describe it. I walked up the Empire State Building and saw the city from up high, another dimension. I came from a noisy place but Ramat Gan had nothing on New York. My next stop and final destination was Los Angeles. California was a different kind of experience with its freeways and vastness. Everything was so spread out and I was told that in California you cannot survive without a car. I remember driving to Los Angeles for the first time on the freeway. I was so nervous I was shaking. There were so many lanes and so many cars and trucks, and advertising signs that distract you as you are searching for the exit sign you need. My first experience with Americans was at the University of Long Beach where I was enrolled. I found the people very polite, open and friendly. Everyone stood in line and followed the rules, something not so common in Israel. I was here right after the Six Day War when Israel was riding on high popularity. After taking classes for six months I was having lunch on the lawn with one of my classmates. His name was David Beaver and he had a Spanish accent. He asked me where I was from and if I was in the war. When I told him I fought in the Sinai he said I am Jewish. That surprised me completely. David went on to explain: I was growing up in East LA, and never told anyone that I m Jewish. But now after the Six Day War I m telling everyone! Another classmate who was from Alabama and had a heavy accent asked me if I was Jewish. When I confirmed he said when I was growing up we used to play a game called kill the Jews, I learned it from my daddy, but you are nice. Now, I d heard stories of anti-semitism from my dad and his experiences in his native Poland but growing up in a Jewish state you don t know that reality. After being here a while it dawned on me that we are a small minority. It also took some time to understand the American English accent. The teachers I had in High School where educated in the British accent and here people were rolling the words more. Before fast food became international we didn t have hamburger or pizza restaurants in Israel. The fast food experience is one I remember well. So many choices, so much advertising on TV! My fellow students took me to two places that offered food to eat as much as you can. There was a Smorgasbord Swedish restaurant around campus and a Shakey s Pizza that also had unlimited amounts of fried chicken you could eat. We could eat a lot in those days and I always wondered how they made money. My first day at the university campus the admission lady told me I was lucky to be able to see the San Bernardino Mountains. I said don t you always see them? She explained the smog and haze condition that exists most of the year. It was a winter day and the snow was visible on the range. Another thing that I discovered right away is that you cannot bargain in stores, something common in the Middle East. Also the prices were weird; $19.99, why? In Israel at the time all the prices were round numbers. My first impressions were also of the beautiful and amazing nature surrounding us all in one state. I loved trips to the desert, mountains, and the ocean with its coast, and the proximity to Mexico, another country. The easy availability to everything was the best; stores in the US open on Shabbat and the American way of life is easy and good. For the last eleven years we have been hosting a teenager from Israel for the summer. It has become a ritual in my family that my niece s sons spend a summer each with us before the end of high school and being drafted into the army. The first one, Dor, came when I was single and living in a cottage in north Laguna. He is a funny imitator and comedian with great facial expressions. I showed him around, took him to my favorite places and introduced him to my friends. My late bass player Tommy Rizzo lent him a wetsuit that was too long for him (Dor is tall) and taught him how to surf. He didn t last long in surfing though, couldn t take the cold water even with the suit. I am always interested to learn about one s impression of a new place and when I asked Dor about it he said, People are nice, almost too nice. You wonder if it is real or not. I liked the squirrels everywhere. The serious way people treat their jobs and how respectful others are to them. I 4 SEPTEMBER 2016 MEMORY MITZVAH MENTSCH MAKING MAKING MEANING

5 like the California girls! The fact that there is no smoking in most places. The cleanliness overall and the maintenance of the lawns and homes is outstanding. And kids, even little pip-squeeks, are not afraid of the ocean s waves. Everything is so big like Wal-Mart, and so industrious. Nadav, the second of the three boys came after Beth and I were married and bought a house on top of a hill about a three minute ride by car from downtown. I got him into the Maccabbi experience at the JCC and he participated in the jazz class where he learned jazz guitar. At the end of the course the participants gave a concert as a jazz band at Chapman University. Nadav made friends and had a great time at the J. He also spent time on the beach surfing and was pretty independent and reliable while staying with us. He took the trolley to the beach every day with his surfboard and backpack, ate lunch anywhere he wished and had a lot of fun. He particularly remembers the chocolate covered apples at this one store in Laguna. He was also very impressed with the order and organization of everything. Starting at the airport and on from there, everything looks manicured, clean and lots of green grass and palm trees. People are generally calm and easy going, they all look Ashkenazy. The mood is optimistic compared to the pessimistic one in Israel. He was impressed with all the new cars as they arrive in Israel five years after they debut here. The quality of life, prices, comfortable weather, easy life made an impression on him. He observed that people are more open and fluid, go with the flow with many subjects. He felt it was nice to get out of the bubble of Karmei Yosef where he lives. And of course, the girls in America are nicer. As I am writing this article, the last of the three boys is still with us. Oren turned sixteen while with us this summer. He is a surfer and guitar player. The minute he arrived he wanted to go surfing. We told him that this is not the Mediterranean but he was undeterred in his confidence. So we took him to The Wedge in Newport Beach during a high surf weekend. He was in awe when he saw the size and power of those waves, still not afraid. His dad Amir was still here and bought him a surfboard and a wetsuit. Our friend and congregant, Gary Greene, offered to take him to surf with him. To say that the Pacific Ocean humbled him would be an understatement. I don t think he caught one wave the first day. He spent a lot of energy paddling out! Never admitting anything that day, the next morning he came out of his room and told us his whole body was hurting. With daily visits to the beach he got better and now even the locals accept him. When he s not surfing he plays guitar or eats. He also likes the girls here and thinks they are prettier than the ones at home. He made friends at the beach as well. Oren is a good cook and when we are not home he takes care of himself. He is in love with bagels and sushi. I take him as I did his brothers to my sushi restaurant and he thinks it s the best restaurant in the world! There isn t an instrument in the house he hasn t played yet, and I have to admit he s pretty good at it. We call him Junior and I also call him Slim since he is tall and skinny. He also appreciates the order and how people line up and follow the rules. He is more into social media and his English is better than his brothers, though he has a tough time with the American accent. When we look at Junior it s hard to believe that in two years he ll be drafted into the Israeli army like his brothers before him. As he is enjoying the last week of his Endless Summer we hope the California experience will add to his life and to what is ahead for him. Soon we ll be empty nesters again, just the way we like it! 2016/5777 High Holy Days Schedule (All services will be held at SHM) S lichot Saturday, September 24th 9:00 pm Dessert 9:30 pm Service in the Atrium Erev Rosh Hashanah Sunday, October 2nd 5:30 pm Early Service 8:15 pm Late Service Rosh Hashanah Monday, October 3rd 8:30 am Family Service 11:00 am Morning Service 11:00 am Children s Workshops (Grades K-4) 4:00 pm Tashlikh on Corona del Mar Beach Kol Nidre Tuesday, October 11th 5:30 pm Early Service 8:15 pm Late Service Yom Kippur Wednesday, October 12th 8:30 am Family Service 11:00 am Morning Service 11:00 am Children s Workshop (Grades K-4) 2:00 pm Study Session 2:45 pm Ask the Rabbi 4:00 pm Afternoon, Yizkor & Ne ilah Services Break-the-Fast immediately following A LIFETIME OF BELONGING SEPTEMBER

6 Please join us at Shir Ha-Ma alot for the groundbreaking ceremony for our new building A L I F E T I M E O F B E L O N G I N G The official beginning of the Saturday, September 24th at Shir Ha-Ma alot 9:00 pm Dessert Reception 9:30 pm Service We will begin with a candle lit service in the Atrium, listen to the call of the Shofar to awaken our spirits, and then walk silently into the Sanctuary to change all of the Torah covers from the everyday decorative covers to their High Holy Day majesty. Please join us for this moving service that can literally transform your High Holy Day experience and even more, you. High Holy Day season FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE! Hebrew Jazz XVII Friday, October 28th at 7:30 pm (at Mormon Center, 23 Lake Drive, Irvine) Music is a powerful tool for evoking the inner space within which trans-formative prayer can happen. The ancients knew this, and music was a big part of the ancient temple ritual. This service features congregational melodies and eclectic, contemporary music which compliment the creative service booklet compiled by Cantor Shikler, specifically for this service. 6 SEPTEMBER 2016 MEMORY MITZVAH MENTSCH MAKING MAKING MEANING

7 FROM OUR CO-PRESIDENTS CHANGE IS COMING! ARE YOU READY? WE ARE!! BY: BETH CARROLL It s almost Fall and while the leaves won t turn here in Southern California until well into October, the season changing is very significant to us this year we are getting ready to pack up all our belongings prayer books, office supplies, furniture, dishes and our beloved Torah scrolls and prepare for the remodel of our current building and construction of the new facility. It s really here the start to the construction phase of the Building Project. As soon as the Shofar blows on Yom Kippur (October 12, 2016), we are erecting a fence around our property and the demolition process starts. There will be a lot of ways to get information about events, services, community activities, and school , our newsletter, our website (shmtemple.org), Facebook, our new online community and social media postings (community.shmtemple.org) as well as postcards, letters, phone calls yes, every type of communication except Pony Express! A quick summary of locations and dates that you ll want to be aware of: SERVICES: Friday night and most Saturday morning services will be conducted at the Mormon Center at 23 Lake Road, Irvine. Through the great generosity of our Morman neighbors, we will have access to their beautiful Irvine facility for prayer and gathering. Please check the website for location for Saturday morning as there will be a few off-site services throughout the year. The information will be readily available. The first Friday Night service at the Mormon Center is planned for Friday, October 14 at 7:30 pm. TUESDAY HEBREW AND HIGH SCHOOL: We will be holding Tuesday night schools Hebrew and High School at the Back Bay Conference Center at 3415 Michelson, Irvine. This is a flexible facility on the second floor of the Irvine Lanes right next to Boomers. The first day of Tuesday Hebrew will be held at the Back Bay Conference Center and is scheduled on Tuesday, September 13, SUNDAY RELIGIOUS SCHOOL: Sunday School will be held at Tarbut V Torah s (TVT) lower school campus building at 5200 Bonita Canyon Road, Irvine. The school calendar will be published online as well as sent to parents in the Sunday School packets. There will be plenty of people there to guide you to your child s class room and gathering places for our parents and grandparents on opening day! The first day of Religious School will be held at TVT and is scheduled on Sunday, September 11, September is certainly shaping up to be an exciting lead up to the High Holy Days. Fun, fulfilling, educational, and uplifting events are sure to help us connect with each other, pray together, and grow together. Whether you re attending Friday night Shabbat services with insightful speakers such as Rabbi Peter Levi, Regional Director of the Anti-Defamation League, our own Eileen Lenson sharing her wisdom on The Science of Forgiveness or our wonderful Rabbis come be inspired on Shabbat. The Brotherhood has a busy calendar this year: September s event is NFL Kickoff Party at Classic Q on September 11. NaShiM is hosting a Kick-Off Event on September 11 from 4-6 pm in the Art Studio at the Merage Jewish Community Center, Wine and Design. Finally, the must attend event of the month we are kicking off the construction phase of the Building Project with a wonderful event on September 30, 2016 at 7 pm. Join us in welcoming Shabbat and celebrating our ground breaking with all of you. All the work of the past several years is coming together! It is so exciting you ll want to be a part of this momentous change in our Temple. Mark your calendars, grab a (virtual) shovel and be there while we make Temple history! Beth Carroll & Rachel Harman-Friedman Temple Co-Presidents Building Update: Notice to Proceed with 50% Construction Documents was delivered to domusstudios mid July slightly behind original schedule as the Board evaluated the project budget, ways to reduce planned expenditures and came to agreement on a revised budget for the overall project of $11.5 million. Oltman Construction has begun the process of working with our Project Manager and collecting bids and lining up sub-contractors and suppliers for evaluation and agreements for the construction phase of the project, set to kick off right after Yom Kippur A review of potential additional energy efficiency and cost savings measures for lighting and power consumption is being conducted. The Campaign has raised $9.2 million to date and is continuing with efforts to raise additional funds. Contact Ken Bassman, Bob Yonowitz, or Rabbi Steinberg to discuss naming opportunities still available and how you can be a part of the transformation here at SHM. Every gift is meaningful! A LIFETIME OF BELONGING SEPTEMBER

8 Join a Chavurah Today! Calling all SHM members who would like to join a Chavurah In mid-october, right after the High Holy Days, we will begin matching up members of similar interests, age groups, talents, etc. We have a vast array of Chavurah s to choose from, with our newest group made up of hiking enthusiasts! Contact Stacy Bleiweis at stacy@ shmtemple.org or call her at the temple office, Welcome New Members Stephen Hosaflook & Gillian Hayes Mazel Tov to Brenda & Joe Colgate on the birth of their grandson, Joseph Jacob Olson Joan Weiss on the birth of her greatgranddaughter, Harper Willow Smith Condolences to Bertha Rice on the death of her brother and Rachelle Rice on the death of her uncle, Ben Kraut Richard Weinberg on the death of his father, Jack Weinberg Leonie Kramer on the death of her uncle, Harry Herschfield Jay & Leonie Kramer on the death of their friend, Helen Irwin Betty Gorelick on the death of her husband, Dick Gorelick CONGREGATION SHIR HA-MA ALOT Shabbat Service with guest speaker, Rabbi Peter Levi Regional Director, Anti-Defamation League Friday, September 9th at 7:30 pm Update on Antisemitism in the World Rabbi Peter Levi, Director of the Anti-Defamation League s Orange County/ Long Beach Regional office is a veteran Jewish community professional with years of varied experiences in community relations and social activism. He is described as a seasoned bridge-builder for his work in building interfaith networks to counter anti-israel sentiment. SHABBAT SERVICE with guest speaker, EILEEN LENSON Friday, September 23rd at 7:30 pm The Science of Forgiveness Eileen Lenson, author, Life Coach and member of our congregation, has expertise in human dynamics. As the High Holy Days approach, her writing and lectures on forgiveness and reconciliation is a timely message for us to hear. Eileen holds a Masters degree in Clinical Social Work, and prior to becoming a Professional Life Coach, was a practicing psychotherapist for over 20 years. Currently writing a book on overcoming adversity, she emphasizes the importance of forgiveness for self and others as a key to personal happiness.join us for this phenomenal evening with one of the best known inspirational authors of the decade! Meet the authors, all SHM members, who will be sharing their 8 SEPTEMBER 2016 MEMORY MITZVAH MENTSCH MAKING MAKING MEANING

9 SEPTEMBER 2016 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY pm - Family Shabbat Service in the Backyard, Camp Homecoming 3 8:30 am - Torah Study 10 am - Bat Mitzvah of Alyssa Daniel 4 5 Labor Day Office Closed 6 6 pm - Executive Committee Meeting 7:30 pm - Board of Trustees Meeting 7 8 6:30 pm - Temple Musicians 9 7:30 pm - Shabbat Service with guest, Rabbi Peter Levi Update on Antisemitism in the World 10 8:30 am - Torah Study 10 am - B nai Mitzvah of Jacob & Alyssa Golden 6 pm - SHMoFTY Event 11 8 am - First Day of Religious School at TVT Lower Campus 4 pm - NaSHiM: Wine & Design at JCC Art Studio 5 pm - Brotherhood: NFL Kick-off Party at Classic Q 12 9:30 am - Mah Jongg 6:45 pm - Adult Choir 13 (All events are held at Back Bay Conference Center above the Irvine Lanes) 4:15 pm - First Day of Hebrew School 5 pm - 8th-10th Grade Classes 6:30 pm - 11th & 12th Grade Class 7:30 pm - SHMoFTY Board Meeting 7:30 pm - Men s Spirituality Group 14 7 pm - Seeking Everyday Holiness for Beginners 15 6:30 pm - Temple Musicians 16 6:30 pm - Tot Shabbat Service, Baruch the Builder 7:30 pm - Shabbat Service with Rabbi Lewis, Always an Upstander, Never a Bystander 17 8:30 am - Torah Study 10 am - Bat Mitzvah of Lauren Greenberger 6 pm - JiFTY Event 18 8 am - Religious School at TVT Lower Campus 1 pm - MiTY Event 19 9:30 am - Mah Jongg 6:45 pm - Adult Choir 20 (Classes are at Back Bay Conference Center above the Irvine Lanes) 4:15 pm - Hebrew School 6:30 pm - Board of Education Meeting 21 6:30 pm - Krav Maga Class 22 6:30 pm - Temple Musicians 23 7 pm - Jr. Congregation (Grades 3-7) at Rabbi Lewis House 7:30 pm - Shabbat Service with guest, Eileen Lenson, The Science of Forgiveness 24 8:30 am - Torah Study 10 am - Bar Mitzvah of Jordan Shellow 9 pm - S lichot 25 8 am - Religious School at TVT Lower Campus 11:30 am - Youth Band 11:30 am - Youth Choir 26 9:30 am - Mah Jongg 6:45 pm - Adult Choir 27 (Classes are at Back Bay Conference Center above the Irvine Lanes) 4:15 pm - Hebrew School 5 pm - 8th & 9th Grade Classes 28 7 pm - Seeking Everyday Holiness for Beginners 29 6:30 pm - Temple Musicians 30 7 pm - Shabbat Service with Groundbreaking Ceremony & Desert Reception A LIFETIME OF BELONGING SEPTEMBER

10 Rabbi Bernie King Mitzvah Projects ~ B nai Mitzvah Students Alyssa Daniel September 3, 2016 Daughter of Nancy & Scott Daniel I attend: Las Flores Middle School I enjoy: Dancing, traveling, hanging out with friends and going to the beach Mitzvah Project: Volunteered at an animal shelter Jake Golden September 10, 2016 Son of Dianne & Doug Golden I attend: Orchard Hills School I enjoy: Playing baseball, cooking, summer camp, and hanging out with friends & family Mitzvah Project: Volunteered with Challenger s baseball team and participated in Remember Us Holocaust B nai Mitzvah project Alyssa Golden September 10, 2016 Daughter of Dianne & Doug Golden I attend: Orchard Hills School I enjoy: Singing, acting, running, and learning about the world Mitzvah Project: Donated over 1,000 books to Santa Ana USD by conducting a book drive & selling bookmarks. Remember Us Holocaust B nai Mitzvah project Lauren Greenberger September 17, 2016 Daughter of Paula & Matt Greenberger I attend: Sierra Vista Middle School I enjoy: Singing, dancing, playing guitar, reading, and hanging out with friends Mitzvah Project: Volunteered with children with social challenges in a social skills group Jordan Shellow September 24, 2016 Son of Rhonda & Scott Shellow I attend: Orchard Hills School I enjoy: Acting, skiing, hanging out with friends Mitzvah Project: Collected items for animal shelters Tot Shabbat Building Connections & Community! with Baruch the Builder Friday, September 16th at 6:30 pm Before moving out of our temple building for some much needed renovation, be part of this special opportunity to consider all of the things we build in our own lives...friendships, family connections, community and more! YOUTH SHM (Register online at shmtemple.org/events & RSVP or follow the link in your notice. See you there!) SHMoFTY 9th 12th Grade Youth Group Cruise into a New Year Saturday, September 10th, 7:00 10 pm Meet your SHMoFTY friends for havdallah on the beach followed by a Newport Harbor Cruise. $25.00 per person. JiFTY 6th 8th Grade Youth Group Movie Night in the Backyard at SHM Saturday, September 17th, 7:30 10 pm Get ready to be blown away! Join your JiFTY friends in the temple s backyard for a movie under the stars with popcorn, drinks and snacks and a viewing of Napolean Dynamite! Bring your own beach chairs or blankets. $10.00 per person. MiTY 4th & 5th Grade Youth Group Mixers, Mixers, and More Mixers! Sunday, September 18th, 3:00 5:00 pm Meet up at SHM after religious school for our first event of the new season! Mix and mingle with all your MiTY friends, mix up some one of a kind cooking concoctions, and let s see what other mixing we can do! You don t want to miss out on this super fun afternoon! $10.00 per person. Jr. Congregation (Grades 3-7) Friday, September 23rd at 7:00 pm at the home of Rabbi Lewis We will sing together, pray together, and take part in lots of fun Shabbat activities. Come find out how much fun it can be to celebrate Shabbat with your friends! 10 SEPTEMBER 2016 MEMORY MITZVAH MENTSCH MAKING MAKING MEANING

11 SCHOOL NEWS Rabbi Leah Lewis Rabbi & Director of Lifelong Learning The Jaffe Family Rabbinic Chair As we gear up to welcome Rosh HaShanah 5777, there is much that is new happening with the youth of SHM a new year of Religious School, new locations for Religious School, new and creative youth programs and, of course this month, we welcome our new Director of Youth Engagement, Jordan Pelavin. This letter of introduction, written by her during the summer, gives you a sense of why we are so excited to welcome Jordan to our SHM community. She is warm, fun, organized and creative. As you get to know her, please help her get to know you. Stop by, introduce yourself, say hello and send a child to one of our opening youth events! There is much that is new in this new year. May it be sweet. Family Shabbat Service Camp Homecoming Shabbat in the backyard at SHM Friday, September 2nd at 7 pm Join us for this camp-style Shabbat service outside in the temple backyard. The music of Jewish summer camps will be sung, the spirit of our youth will be felt, and the beauty of the elements will be inspiring. If you spent all or part of your summer at any Jewish experience (camp, Maccabi, Amitim, Israel trips, etc.), come to be honored during this special Shabbat evening service! HELP US WELCOME JORDAN PELAVIN, OUR NEW YOUTH DIRECTOR! Shalom from URJ Crane Lake Camp in Western Massachusetts! I am thrilled to become Shir Ha-Ma alot s Youth Director, and I look forward to getting to know the members of this wonderful community. Let me introduce myself. I am 24 years old, and am currently a Unit Head at one of the Reform movement s camps. That s no surprise, since I literally grew up at URJ camps. I went off to Camp Harlam in Pennsylvania when I was 8 and have never really looked back. I became a counselor and then a leadership staff member at Harlam, spent a summer as Program Director at Camp Kutz (the URJ/NFTY Leadership Academy), and this is my second summer in beautiful West Stockbridge, Massachusetts. I am also an alumna of the few URJ Youth programs, including the Eisendrath International Exchange (EIE) semester in Israel and Mitzvah Corps (ask me about working in New Orleans in the summer!). Helping people connect to, or find, their Judaism is my passion. I see it every day at camp, and I can t wait to see it at SHM. In addition to camp, I have worked in Jewish youth programs of every type. I staffed L Taken Teen Seminars in Washington, and NFTY Conventions in Los Angeles. I led regional events in Maryland and New Jersey. I was a College Ambassador at the URJ Biennial in Orlando last year. I taught religious school at a large congregation in New York City. In every position, my focus has been on providing meaningful, rich, and fun Jewish experiences. This May, I graduated from college with a major in communications. Writing, blogging, and photography are all among my favorite pastimes. I ve worked as both a reporter and a photographer for campus newspapers. I grew up in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C., and have long been a political junkie. My parents both of whom worked in politics took me door knocking while I was still being carried around in a backpack (although they tell me it was much better once I could walk). I have one brother who, to my amazement, is entering his senior year in college. Since my junior year of high school I have lived in Israel, Illinois, Maryland, Ohio, Massachusetts and New York. California will be a new adventure for me; I m looking forward to seeing the sun set into the ocean rather than rise over it! I ll see you next month! A LIFETIME OF BELONGING SEPTEMBER

12 Adult Learning /Community Torah Study with Rabbi Steinberg and Rabbi Lewis Saturdays at 8:30 am Meets: 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24 Each week our Torah portion invites us to search our souls for meaning, memories, mitzvah, and lessons on how to be a mentsch. We read the Torah over and over again each year as we gain more insight into its depth. Study the weekly Torah portion with the Rabbis and gain inspiration that will nourish your soul. Mussar: Seeking Everyday Holiness for Beginners Facilitated by Karen Busch Wednesdays at 7:00 pm September 14th & 28th Krav Maga Class (Please register if this is your first class at ) Wednesday, Sept. 21st at 6:30 pm SHM Brotherhood Be sure to register for your membership. Membership is $20.00 and you can sign-up online at Call for more information regarding membership or Brotherhood events. SHM Brotherhood invites you to: Football Kick-off Party at Classic Q in Newport Beach Sunday, September 11th at 5:00 pm Bring the guys and meet us at SHM to enjoy a fun-filled evening of football, schmoozing and good food & drink. The Brotherhood is providing pizza, salad and beverages. The cost is $5 per person RSVP to the Temple office at (949) or online at NaSHiM: Shir Ha-Ma alot Women CONGREGATION SHIR HA-MA ALOT CONGREGATION SHIR HA MA ALOT NaSHiM: SHM Women invite you to join us for Girls Night Out Wine & Design with NaSHiM Sunday, September 11th 4:00 6:00 pm at the JCC Art Studio Meet with your friends and make new ones as we kick-off a new season of NaSHiM events! Eat, drink, schmooze and we will be guided in painting with Lynne Kaplan, master art teacher. $30 per person (NaSHiM members) / $35 for non-nashim members. RSVP by Wednesday, Sept. 7th to the office at or online at Be sure to renew your NaSHiM membership for the new year. Members enjoy reduced prices for events all year long! Thursday, October 13th at 7:30 pm at the Segerstrom Center for the Performing Arts BEAUTIFUL tells the inspiring true story of King s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Gof n, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation. Tickets are in the orchestra section: $50 for NaSHiM members $55 for non-nashim members Tickets are limited and first come, first served, reserve your s today! RSVP online at or call the office at Be sure to renew your NaSHiM membership for the membership year! 12 SEPTEMBER 2016 MEMORY MITZVAH MENTSCH MAKING MAKING MEANING

13 Thank You It was another fantastic Holocaust Survivor s luncheon at the temple in July. Thanks to all who could come and be a part of it! Adrienne, Hope & Louise for your assistance coming early and helping with set-up was so invaluable. Barbara King, your chocolates and hats were wonderful Cally and Hazel, we appreciate being with you and your sharing all of the vital information with everyone. Rabbi Lewis, Cantor Shikler and Heather, thank you so much for engaging everyone. SHM Bakes: From our Temple Bakers Banana Chocolate Chip Cake Submitted by Julie Hart Adrienne Witkin Hope Snyder Louise Beckerman Leacarol Shinder Barbara King Charlotte Pinsky Cally Clein Hazel Fenn Joy Penner Rabbi Ralph Resnick Gladys Wilson Irene Dunlap Loretta & Herb Modelevsky Marcia & Steve Bisheff Sheryl Anderson Sara Groux Risa Groux Lisa Gerson Hara Waldman INGREDIENTS: Cake 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup soft butter 2 eggs 2 ripe or over-ripe bananas 1 tsp vanilla INGREDIENTS: Topping 2/3 cup brown sugar 4 tsp cinnamon 2 cups diced nuts 12 oz package of chocolate chips 2 cups sour cream 2 cups flour 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking soda PREPARATION Blend butter, sugar and eggs in mixer. Add bananas, sour cream and vanilla. Mix well. Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl and add to batter. Blend well. Pour 1/2 batter into greased 9 x 13 glass dish. Add 1/2 topping, then batter, then rest of the topping. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean. Event Photography by Gidon Over 20 years of experience capturing the intimate, spontaneous and joyous moments of your special day Gidon Shikler gshikler@gmail.com A LIFETIME OF BELONGING SEPTEMBER

14 Thank You With heartfelt gratitude to all of the volunteers who donated their time, their talents, their food and their money to make those who stayed with us in July, as part of the Family Promise Homeless Shelter, feel welcomed and comfortable: Jeff Brenner, Chair Seth Brindis Elias Brindis-Reich Violet Brindis-Reich Raschel Greenberg Gary Greene Linda Greene Steve Hatch Harriet Malmon Lenni Meyerson Donna Pearson Harold Plon Richard Plon Bob Radus Stephanie Reich Ilana Rosenberg Lynne Snyder Rick Snyder Hal Stern Susan Taylor Hara Waldman Gabriella Wolfe Julia Wolfe Stuart Wolfe Susanna Wolf JOIN US FOR SUKKOT Sukkot at Temple Bat Yahm together with SHM Monday, October 17th at 10:30 am Congregation Shir Ha-Ma alot and Temple Bat Yahm will join together in the celebration of Sukkot morning services. Come and join us and the clergy (clergy from both temples) to share in this community service of friendship, learning, joy, and celebration. Meet at Temple Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach All-School Family Sukkot Celebration at Mason Park, Irvine SUKKAH SURVIVOR SUKKOT KO ISLAND C O M M U N I T Y HARVEST Sunday, Oct. 16th at 9:30 am Join the entire SHM Religious School community for a fun-filled day of family challenges with a Survivor theme, community building and games as we celebrate Sukkot. Sukkot Island will be at Shelter #6 in the park. SAVE THE DATE! SHM Fundraiser at Merage JCC Theater Sunday, November 13th Be sure to join us for this exclusive, one-time only performance of this playsical (a play with music) written, produced, and scored by Jon & Hope White. Details in Oct. Ma alot. GRANDPARENT Order Affordable On Demand Rides with a Phone Call, no smart phone required! Go Go Grandparent is a senior concierge that lets older folks automatically use personal services like UBER and grocery delivery from a phone call. Users are raving about this super service. It s easy, call (855) and select a pick up location. If you prefer to try it online, go to 14 SEPTEMBER 2016 CONGREGATION SHIR HA-MA ALOT The Season of Our Rejoicing Celebrating Sukkot, Celebrating Community Sunday, October 16th at 5:00pm Just after the temple building is closed for construction and as we begin our congregation s time in the wilderness, we will welcome the festival of Sukkot and celebrate our SHM community with a series of Sukkah parties in the homes of our members. RSVP online at or call the office at to let us know if: You would like to attend a party You are willing to build a Sukkah and host a party (plenty of instruction will be provided!) More information to follow!!! MEMORY MITZVAH MENTSCH MAKING MAKING MEANING

15 Tzedakah Donations RABBI STEINBERG S DISCRETIONARY FUND Rita Khosrova, thank you for your effort and support of the B nai Mitzvah class Amy Berk in honor of Matthew s Bar Mitzah Barbara & Bob Kaitz in memory of Ann Browne Judy & Sid Kuperberg in memory of Ann Browne Michael & Lori Reznick, thank you for the topical and engaging Q & A at our Chavurah brunch Andi Manpearl, thank you for a beautiful service for my mother, Leona Brodner Roberta Lange, thank you, Rabbi Steinberg, Cantor Shikler and Beth Shikler for your help and consideration on the death of my mother, Evelyn Davis RABBI LEWIS DISCRETIONARY FUND Amy Berk in honor of Matthew s Bar Mitzah Rita Khosrova, thank you for your effort and support of the B nai Mitzvah class Pat Glickman in memory of Ann Browne CANTOR SHIKLER S DISCRETIONARY FUND Andi Manpearl, thank you for a beautiful service for my mother, Leona Brodner Rita Khosrova, thank you for your effort and support of the B nai Mitzvah class Amy Berk in honor of Matthew s Bar Mitzah Roberta Lange in honor of Julia Lange being accepted into Masters in Education program at Northwest Montessori/Loyola University CULTURAL ARTS/FNL FUND Bob & Nancy Wolf in memory of my dear sister, Helaine Blum Bob & Nancy Wolf in memory of Ann Browne Cantor Shikler in memory of Stuart Bernbaum FLORENCE RUTH KING CHESED FUND Sharlene Konowitch, thank to the Chesed Committee for the visits and wonderful food after my surgery Lynne Koffler, thank you for your help to Arlene Taslitz GENERAL FUND Wendy & Bruce Gary in memory of Ann Browne IBM Employee Services Center, Tzedakah donation YAHRZEIT FUND Ellen Winters Miller in memory of Marcy Goldfine Lisa Anderson in memory of James Katz Elizabeth Hagaman in memory of Leona Brodner Burton & Libby Hoffman in memory of Leona Brodner Roger Friedman in memory of Ralph Shulman Cookie Soland in memory of Bella Sokol Dr. & Mrs. Marvin Blum & Family in memory of Mary Snyder John Tharp in memory of Arthur Tharp Audrey Greenberg in memory of Joyce Goldy Bella & Monty Rifkin in memory of Leona Brodner Jan Tanner & Allison Humiston in memory of Leona Brodner Reva Einhorn in memory of Morris Schrager Dave & Denise Schapiro in memory of Woodrow Sperling, father of Denise David & Jill Sheer in memory of Sidney & Lorraine Winters, parents of Ellen Winters Miller Jeff Dreyer in memory of Shirleann Dreyer Jeff Dreyer in memory of Michael Dreyer Alex Berman in memory of Semyon Berman Alla Berman in memory of Maria Frayman Alla Berman in memory of Yudl Frayman Wendy Gary in memory of Gerald Hirsch Joan Weiss in memory of Mickey Weiss Joan Weiss in memory of Jakob Weiss Registration begins September 1st! IF YOU HAVE NOT REGISTERED YOUR REWARDS CARD ONLINE: 1. Log in to 2. Click on Create an Account 3. Follow the 5 easy steps to create an online account 4. You will be instructed to go to your in box to confirm your account 5. After you confirm your online account by clicking on the link in your , return to and click on my account (you may have to sign in again first). 6. View all your information and edit as necessary 7. Link your card to your organization by clicking on: a. Community Rewards b. Edit my community contribution and follow the instructions c. Remember to click on the circle to the left of your organizations name IF YOU ARE ALREADY AN ONLINE CUS- TOMER 1. Log in to 2. Click Sign In 3. Enter your address & password 4. Click on My Account (In the top right hand corner) 5. Click on Account Settings 6. View all your information and edit as necessary 7. Link your card to your organization by clicking on: a. Community Rewards b. Edit my community contribution and follow the instructions c. Remember to click on the circle to the left of your organizations name A LIFETIME OF BELONGING SEPTEMBER

16 CONGREGATION SHIR HA-MA ALOT 3652 Michelson Drive Irvine, CA (949) ph NON-PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID NEWPORT BEACH, CA PERMIT NO. 272 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED DATED MATERIAL Please Deliver Before September 1, 2016 Other Donation Opportunities Memorial Board $360 per name Tree of Life $180 per name Prayer book Fund $35 per book Congregation Shir Ha-Ma alot has many Sanctuary and Facility Giving and Naming Opportunities. Please contact the Temple office for further information. Donation Given by: Tzedakah Contributions Please enclose contribution and mail with this form to the Temple office. (Minimum $10.00 per name or occasion) Name Address City/Zip: Amount of Donation $ Check Acknowledgment sent to: Name Address City/Zip: Credit Card on file Visa/MC Exp. In Honor of In Memory of Special Occasion Other t Please apply my contribution to the following special fund(s): Alex Zeleznick Children s Fund Oneg Shabbat Fund Shir Ha-Ma alot adopted this new High Holy Day Machzor last year order your s today $46.00 per set (Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur books) Books available at the Temple for pick-up at your convenience Campership Fund Cantor Shikler s Disc. Fund Cultural Arts/Friday Night Live! Fund Elana Frenkel Memorial School & Youth Fund Florence Ruth King Chesed Fund General Fund Jessica Herron Adopt-a-Family Fund Library Fund Prayer Book Fund Rabbi Lewis Disc. Fund Rabbi Steinberg s Disc. Fund Ritual (Jerry Jacobs) Fund Special Events Fund (Aaron & Brock Silverstein) Todd Evan Ross School Fund Yahrzeit Fund Youth Group Fund