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WILSHIRE BOULEVARD TEMPLE BULLETIN G uess how many pages it takes in the prayer book until God forgives us on Kol Nidrei? Three. Barely a minute into the service, God says, Salachti I forgive you.

But what about us when it comes to one of the most difficult and important kinds of forgiveness; forgiving ourselves? How many of us are good at that? Most of us expect an awful lot of ourselves.

Their great deeds overshadow their mistakes, but they all make their share of mistakes. Virtually every family in the Torah is dysfunctional. God doesn t expect us to be perfect.

God doesn t set us up for failure. We do that all by ourselves. Online Edition Please call to obtain a full printed copy.

the hammer of wisdom, the sandpaper of patience.

1 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD TEMPLE BULLETIN G uess how many pages it takes in the prayer book until God forgives us on Kol Nidrei? Three. Barely a minute into the service, God says, Salachti I forgive you. Almost immediately our slate is wiped clean. When it comes to forgiveness, God acts quickly. But what about us when it comes to one of the most difficult and important kinds of forgiveness; forgiving ourselves? How many of us are good at that? Most of us expect an awful lot of ourselves. And we expect a lot of our children, parents and spouses. We have a hard time forgiving them for their human frailties. The Torah knew better the heroes of the Bible aren t perfect. Their great deeds overshadow their mistakes, but they all make their share of mistakes. Virtually every family in the Torah is dysfunctional. God doesn t expect us to be perfect. When God creates the world in the Torah, the world is called good not perfect. For God, good is good enough. Life isn t a trap set for us by God, so that God can condemn us for failing. God doesn t set us up for failure. We do that all by ourselves. Online Edition Please call to obtain a full printed copy. Volume 96, Number 14 September 1, 2009 Author Anne Lamott puts it this way: I always imagined when I was a kid that adults had some kind of inner toolbox, full of shiny tools: the saw of discernment, the hammer of wisdom, the sandpaper of patience. But then when I grew up, I found that God handed you these rusty, bent, old tools friendships, prayer, conscience, honesty and said, Do the best you can with these; they will have to do. And mostly, against all odds, they re enough. God, on Yom Kippur, You forgive us our imperfections in just three pages. For You, good is good enough. Remind us not to give up on ourselves But to give up instead on the search for perfection. Help us to love ourselves as much as You do; making peace within; entering the New Year forgiving, forgiven and renewed. Rabbi Steven Z. Leder In This Issue When the Givers Are the Gifted Shabbat at Camp Sanctuary Restoration

It is not in the heavens, for you to say: Who can go up to the heavens and take it for us, and let us hear it, so we can do it?

2 Torah Portion Ahtem Nitzaveem: You Are Selected on This Very Day! On Shabbat Shuvah, the Shabbat between Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur, we examine one powerful verse of Torah: For this commandment is not hidden from you and it is not distant. It is not in the heavens, for you to say: Who can go up to the heavens and take it for us, and let us hear it, so we can do it? The 12th-century French biblical commentator Rashi wondered: It seems like one might have to go up, as Moses did, and get the Torah s message. And it might even be understood that Moses descendants would have to make the trek to Sinai each time they wanted another Torah message. If that is the case, what does it mean that the text reads: It is not in the heavens? Remember, Moses went up to receive Torah at Mount Sinai. On other occasions, he went into the Tent of Meeting to hear God s word; even when Moses faced a concrete question about inheritance issues, he turned to God. Deuteronomy 29:9 30:20 The Israelites wondered what would happen when Moses was no longer the leader. How would they access Torah wisdom without a dedicated messenger? Rashi answered that query: Torah is not in heaven. Torah was revealed on earth, on a mountaintop, amid thunder and lightning, earthquake and volcano. Despite that dramatic entrance, all who stood on the mountain and all who stood below could understand each Torah word. Therefore, it can be understood that Torah is not in heaven it is within reach. It is a gift and a guide for daily human life, accessible to all. This new year, open your eyes and ears to Torah. Join one of our many study groups or read the Torah portion each Shabbat on your own. May the experience of Torah be yours, not in the heavens. Rabbi Karen L. Fox Plugged In Need Info? It sonline Our technology has advanced enormously in just two years! We are proud to report that almost anything you need can be found on our website, All of our brochures and applications are available to download. All of our services are posted weekly to the homepage. All of our events are in our online Calendar, and you can even RSVP online! So when you re trying to find something ideas for Shabbat, Shabbat service times or a nursery school application just go online. Our homepage is updated daily and features our upcoming services, events and the latest news. REMINDER: DIGITAL POSTCARDS Just a reminder that we re going green! Much of our communication this fall will come via . Look forward to receiving digital postcards for specific event invitations, delivered to your inbox. 2

Tikkun Olam When the Givers Are the Gifted Sometimes, pictures really are worth a thousand words.

Just a few weeks ago, one of our clients decided that the worn-out paper tickets we use to keep track of client numbers were not worth the salt of our pantry.

org/events/item/110/tikkun_events On the right is a note from one of our homeless clients at our Santa Monica pantry.

I opened the card and read it to our volunteers that day, and we were speechless. As important as it is to give, those who receive also can and do give in their own meaningful ways.

Rabbi Stephen Julius Stein Adult Opportunities Facing Challenges IRANISRAEL DIALOGUE JEWSBLACKS Whether exploring challenges within Iran and the effects on the Middle East, or opening hearts and

Join us for three Sundays as congregants and members of IMAN (Iranian Muslim-American Network) explore what s really happening inside Iran and why, and how that country s multifaceted crisis will

3 Tikkun Olam When the Givers Are the Gifted Sometimes, pictures really are worth a thousand words. In the photo above, you ll see our Temple Campus Food Pantry security guards, John McCarthy and Randy Mason, holding up numbered cards. Just a few weeks ago, one of our clients decided that the worn-out paper tickets we use to keep track of client numbers were not worth the salt of our pantry. So this man created laminated number cards printed with a beautiful image of the Temple and gave them to John and Randy for our use. Learn more about our food pantries, visit On the right is a note from one of our homeless clients at our Santa Monica pantry. I was welcoming folks to get their lunch and coffee when an elderly man approached me. Rabbi, this is for you and your volunteers God bless you! he said, before taking a bag and leaving. I opened the card and read it to our volunteers that day, and we were speechless. As important as it is to give, those who receive also can and do give in their own meaningful ways. For us, that makes doing the mitzvah of tikkun olam a blessed, sacred two-way street. Rabbi Stephen Julius Stein Adult Opportunities Facing Challenges IRANISRAEL DIALOGUE JEWSBLACKS Whether exploring challenges within Iran and the effects on the Middle East, or opening hearts and minds to thoughtful conversation on the still-unresolved tensions of race and prejudice in America, the best way to tackle such difficult issues is DIALOGUE. Join us for three Sundays as congregants and members of IMAN (Iranian Muslim-American Network) explore what s really happening inside Iran and why, and how that country s multifaceted crisis will impact the region. As we learn, we also benefit from getting to know our Culver City neighbors, members of one of America s most liberal and dynamic mosques. and Last spring s African-American Seder was a success with more than 180 Jews and African Americans. This year, we will expand our offerings to include a musical tribute to the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as well as programming designed to facilitate hearing others stories, histories and challenges. Make this the year in which you join the conversation. Each and every one of us counts and we need your voice at the table. Rabbi Stephen Julius Stein For more information, Phyl Wallace at pwallace@wbtla.org or call (213) x269 3

4 School BACK TO S C H O O L The building is reconstructed, the library expanded, the technology lab is ready, new educators, specialists and assistant teachers have joined the staff, and the Brawerman Elementary School community is preparing for its 11th year. 275 students and 45 faculty members will join together as we begin the school year on September 1 st. We say Shehecheyanu for all of these blessings and l shanah tovah as we embark on this New Year. To learn more about Brawerman Elementary School, visit Center for Learning & Engagement Dear Center for Learning and Engagement Parents, Welcome to the new school year! The educators and staff have worked hard during the summer preparing for the coming year, and we promise a great curriculum full of creative and exciting activities. We are committed to developing and strengthening our students sense of Jewish identity. On the right is a list of important dates to remember for the month of September: Please mark your calendars. REMEMBER: There is NO CLE scheduled for Sunday, September 20 and Sunday, September 27, in observance of Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday classes are scheduled as usual on September 22, 23, 24, 29 and 30. We re eager to start the year and to work with your children in ! First Sessions Sunday, September 13: 9:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 9:30 10:00 a.m. Meet Sarah Hanuka 11:45 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Meet Sarah Hanuka Tuesday, September 15: 4:00 6:30 p.m. 4:15 4:45 p.m. Meet Sarah Hanuka Wednesday, September 16: 4:00 6:30 p.m. 4:15 4:45 p.m Meet Sarah Hanuka Wednesday Night Program: 6:00 8:30 p.m. Thursday, September 17: 6:00 7:30 p.m. Temple Campus Irmas Campus Learn more about the Center for Learning & Engagement, visit 4

Early Childhood Centers Our New Site Director Please join us in welcoming Sherrie Zadok as the new Site Director of the Erika J. Glazer Nursery School.

Sherrie worked as Assistant Director at the Conejo Valley Jewish Community Center, and then became Director at the West Valley Jewish Community Center Nursery School for three years before taking the

She has been married to her husband, Yossi, for more than 30 years, and they have three grown children. She is very excited about joining our community.

5 Early Childhood Centers Our New Site Director Please join us in welcoming Sherrie Zadok as the new Site Director of the Erika J. Glazer Nursery School. Sherrie brings with her nearly three decades in the field of early childhood education. She was a teacher for 20 years in both Jewish and secular programs before becoming an administrator. Sherrie worked as Assistant Director at the Conejo Valley Jewish Community Center, and then became Director at the West Valley Jewish Community Center Nursery School for three years before taking the position of Early Childhood Director at Temple Beth Ami in Santa Clarita. Sherrie was born and raised in Los Angeles, and has lived in Israel. She has been married to her husband, Yossi, for more than 30 years, and they have three grown children. She is very excited about joining our community. We welcome Sherrie and look forward to her leadership. Carol Bovill, Director Fredda Loewenstein, Associate Director To learn more about the Early Childhood Centers, visit Camps Shabbat at Camp: Words Won t Do It Justice Arms around each others shoulders in prayer, in song, in meditation Rabbi Eshel asking alumni why they have come back to camp, what makes camp live in their hearts Ari Kaplan leading songs and being glad his dad is there to see him do so Deer running in the hillside behind the ark, interrupting the rabbi s story Sitting in the chapel together, feeling a sense of community and belonging Shabbat dinner in the dining hall prayers over the wine and challah led by Temple president Rich Pachulski and his family alumni and guests sharing John Bard s chicken and remarking, This doesn t taste like camp food! A song session in Baruh Hall campers and counselors singing and jumping up and down like pogo sticks, celebrating Shabbat Israeli dancing with David Dassa circles and chains of campers, counselors, alumni and guests twirling with clasped hands Siyum in the amphitheatre stars shining brightly overhead, voices joined together in the darkened space, singing Sabbath Prayer so beautifully that chills run up my arms and camp director Douglas Lynn speaking to the assembled group about how Shabbat renews his soul. Music, torah, and friendship; this is what camp is all about. Cheri Lauterbach Alumni & Development Director 5

In its place, you will see a large, temporary, clear window. The spice box chandeliers have been dismantled and stored while they await restoration and renovation.

6 Developments Sanctuary RESTORATION UPDATE Be prepared for some dramatic changes when you attend High Holy Days services. For the last several months, we have taken significant steps in the process of restoring our sanctuary. The Rose Window has been removed and is undergoing restoration. In its place, you will see a large, temporary, clear window. The spice box chandeliers have been dismantled and stored while they await restoration and renovation. A fabric cover has been draped over the interior dome as a safety measure that will allow us to continue to use the sanctuary for the next couple of years. Conservators from EverGreene Architectural Arts have tested various cleaning and restoration processes on the coffered ceiling and the Warner Murals to determine the best way to proceed. We will continue to update you as we restore our treasured home. PHOTO BY: LAWRENCE WURCIK Piness Auditorium to Showcase Hidden Melodies Revealed An Indie Rock/Cantorial Music Secret Celebration of Rosh HaShanah ven though the redevelopment of the Temple Campus is still in the planning phases, we E are already starting to present the kinds of programs that will redefine our historic site as a cultural destination attracting a variety of audiences to exciting and innovative events. The upcoming Erev Erev Rosh HaShanah concert is the kind of event that should attract a capacity audience of young adults. Following on the heels of its successful New York City concerts, JDub Records presents America s only indie rock/jewish cantorial music group, The Sway Machinery (swaymachinery.com) in Hidden Melodies Revealed: A Secret Celebration of Rosh HaShanah September 17, at 9 p.m. in Piness Auditorium. With members from Arcade Fire, Balkan Beatbox and Beirut some of indie rock s most critically acclaimed bands Sway Machinery creates a unique celebration of the Jewish New Year. This free multimedia concert event celebrates Rosh HaShanah in a presentation that is part ritual, part rock concert. Rabbi Leder notes, Along with our ambitious renovation and expansion that symbolize the reversal of the Jewish exodus from the eastern part of Los Angeles, we are pleased to host events like Hidden Melodies Revealed to connect with and welcome the young, indie, Jewish and multicultural audiences from the hip eastside neighborhoods we are expanding to serve such as Hollywood, Hancock Park, Los Feliz, Silver Lake and Echo Park. For more information, visit GRANT PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO TEMPLE SCHOOLS & CAMPS Wilshire Boulevard Temple gratefully acknowledges $100,000 in special funding from the Jim Joseph Foundation to provide tuition support for ongoing students and campers at our Early Childhood Centers, School and the Temple Camps. This grant is made possible by fundng provided by the Jim Joseph Foundation and the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles. 6

Upcoming Events kol rinnah Begins Thursday, September 10, 2009 7:00 p.m. Visit us online for a full listing of performance dates Kol Rinnah is Wilshire Boulevard Temple s volunteer choir led by Cantor Susan Caro.

7 Upcoming Events kol rinnah Begins Thursday, September 10, :00 p.m. Visit us online for a full listing of performance dates Kol Rinnah is Wilshire Boulevard Temple s volunteer choir led by Cantor Susan Caro. Join us for great rehearsals and performances, making music as a group, with new friends and camaraderie each week. Cantor Susan Caro (213) S lichot: An Evening of Forgiveness and Prayer Saturday, September 12, 2009 schools starts again! BRAWERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STARTS Tuesday-Friday, September 1-4, 2009 Center for Learning & Engagement Classes Start Sunday-Thursday, September 13-17, 2009 Early Childhood Centers First Day of School Monday-Thursday, September 14-17, Temple Campus to host FREE JDub Records Rosh HaShanah Concert Thursday, September 17, :00 p.m. JDub brings us Sway Machinery s Musical Extravaganza Hidden Melodies Revealed: A Secret Celebration of Rosh HaShanah The CHAVER Caring Community We are Here for You! When you are in need, we provide generous support, friendship and an open heart. Our trained volunteer Chaverim are available to individuals and families within the synagogue. If you experience a health issue of concern in your circle of family or friends, contact Nan Brostoff at (213) x501. high holy days Tikkun olam drive Friday - Monday, September 18-28, 2009 Hunger and Homelessness during the High Holy Days: Do a Mitzvah! Start the New Year right by doing the most-mentioned mitzvah of all caring for those in need. Tashlich at the Park: A Family Friendly Experience Sunday, September 20, Shabbat Shuvah Saturday, September 26, TIKKUN OLAM RE PAIRING THE WORLD high holy days 5770 visit us online at or see your high holy days guide for events and services Temple Campus Irmas Campus Registration Required Contact For More Information Information Available Online Free of Charge For a full calendar of events and services, please visit

8 TIKKUN OLAM September BOULEVARD TEMPLE Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday friday Saturday Shabbat: A Training for Daily Life WILSHIRE School Starts 2 School Starts 3 School Starts 4 School Starts Soul Sounds Shabbat Shabbat Service 5 Torah Study 6 Food Pantries Kol Rinnah 11 Early Childhood Centers Meet Your Teacher Day Soul Sounds Shabbat Shabbat Service 12 Torah Study S'lichot: An Evening of Forgiveness and Prayer 13 Food Pantries Center for Learning & Engagement Classes Start 20 Food Pantries 2nd Day Rosh HaShanah: A Day Apart Tashlich at the Park: A Family Friendly Experience Labor Day 14 Early Childhood Centers' First Day of School 21 School Back to School Night Grades K-2 15 Early Childhood Centers' First Day of School Center for Learning & Engagement Classes Start Early Childhood Centers' First Day of School Center for Learning & Engagement Classes Start Early Childhood Centers' First Day of School Center for Learning & Engagement Classes Start JDub Records Concert 24 School Back to School Night Grades High Holy Days Tikkun Olam Drive: Bags Distributed Erev Rosh HaShanah 19 See your High Holy Days Guide or our website for services. RE PAIRING THE WORLD TIKKUN OLAM Rosh HaShanah 26 Torah Study Shabbat Morning Minyan 27 Food Pantries 28 See your High Holy Days Guide or our website for services. High Holy Days Tikkun Olam Drive: Bags Collected Shabbat Shuvah RE PAIRING THE WORLD Kol Nidrei Yom Kippur For more information, including time and location, on all of the events in this calendar, visit Temple Campus Irmas Campus OPCC Annenberg Access Center, Santa Monica Service time different than usual - please check online

9 Contributions RABBI EDGAR F. MAGNIN Georgette Bloom Rabbi Eshel for officiating at the baby naming of our daughter, Vivienne Gerson by Laura & Seth Gerson Justin Heineman starting graduate school at GW on his 25th Birthday by Hannah & Larry Heineman Randi Grant s Adult Bat Mitzvah by Betty & Ross Winn Audrey Irmas s 80th Birthday by Betty & Ross Winn Channah Adlen by Dorothy Adlen Ida Adler by Frederic Adler Shirley Anisgarten by Eileen & Harold Brown David Anker by Beatrice & Herbert Anker Abraham Barshap by Leah Barshap & Family Jeanette Bell by Terry & Lionel Bell Leah Bergman by Dr. Barnett Bergman Stanley Blatt by Steven Blatt Harry Bodek by Muriel & Gordon Bodek Manuel Borinstein by Pearl, Melanie & Joan Borinstein Harry Brown by Eileen & Harold Brown Regina Citron by Tracy & F. Ron Smith Dear father, Matthew Codon by Corryne Schuster My father, Theodore Cohen by Irving Cohen Frances Cohen by Drs. Gloria & Harold Frankl Florence Cohen by Hannah, Larry, Justin & Scott Heineman Irving Feiger by Claire Feiger Saul Ferman by Virginia Morris Luba and Ozjav Friedman by Simon Friedman Gladys Goldberg by Alice Gardner Judd Goldfine by Heidi Steinberg Perry Harris by Ada Brown Randy Haves by Hyman Haves Mort Hochman by Jennifer, Noah & Owen Shore My dear husband, Richard Katz by Joan Katz Denise Korman by Marietta Bach Alfred Kromolowski by Mary & Jerzy Kromolowski Dina Kupper by Victor Kupper Gil Levenson by Karen, Gary, Rachel & Hannah Zelcer Florence Lewin by Belle Landa George Lewis by Hilda Hochberg Gisela Lipsky by Helen & William Smerling Jennie Markowitz by Ann Markowitz Henry Miller by Phyllis Kassel David Mindlin & Jenny Mindlin by Lisa & Bradley Mindlin Rosalie Pair by Michael & David Pair Morvarid Partovi by Soheil Soleimani Arthur Polacheck by Pearl Polacheck Beatrice Polevoi Gladys Polish by Lisa & Bradley Mindlin Charlotte & Allen Rabin by Joy & Bruce Rabin Molook Rafii by Nahid & Hamid Rafii Theresa Rauss by Laura Rauss Frank Rosenfelt by Nancy & Fred Rosenfelt Joseph Rosenfield by Joanne & Ira Kirshbaum Pearl Rosenthal by David Rosenthal Fay Savad by Judy & Allan Africk Adelle Shapiro by Joe Shapiro Nathan Sider by Harriet Freund Ida Siegel by Ronna & Burt Slutske Nan Warshaw by Gloria & Peter Gold Uncle, Ben Weiser by Andrea, Bruce & Scott Halpern Lois Wolff by Theodore Wolff WILSHIRE BOULEVARD TEMPLE REDEVELOPMENT Randi Grant s Adult Bat Mitzvah by Nancy & Simon Bresler My 55th Birthday by Rhonda Schwartz Lauren Leichtman and Arthur Levine s 30th Anniversary by Lois Esformes & Carter De Haves Martin Small by Robin Small Levy CLERGY Dione Fenning s Special Birthday by Joan Katz Joshua Fields s Brit Milah by Andy Shpall Rabbi Leder for officiating at the service of Cynthia Gottlieb by Teri & Ken Hertz Jack Galindo by Merle Galindo Hannah Greene by Dahlia & Andy Haas Marlene Lenard s sister, Sheila by Dahlia & Andy Haas Leonora Harris by Salli & Bernard Harris Michael Harris by Salli & Bernard Harris Irving Schwartz & Soletta Schwartz by Salli & Bernard Harris Walter Schwartz by Salli & Bernard Harris Naum Tabachnick by Barbie & Marshall Zolla SISTERHOOD PULPIT FLOWER Marcia Gardner by Arthur Gardner ANN AND SAM BERNSTEIN CHILDREN S LIBRARY Ann & Sam Bernstein by Lynn Bernstein Bernard Leisner by Lynda & William Leisner TIKKUN OLAM SOCIAL ACTION Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles FOOD PANTRIES School of Wilshire Boulevard Temple s Kindergarten and Third Grade Corinne Montreal Linda Daly & Mike Alexander s Wedding by Steven Crithfield & Eric Shockman Linda Daly & Mike Alexander s Wedding by Jody Silverman, Audrey and Teddy Gabriella Freund s Bat Mitzvah by Nadine & Zach Zysman Betty and Marvin Hoffenberg s 62nd Anniversary by Jean Cohen Marvin Hoffenberg s 95th Birthday by Jean Cohen Emily Ross s baby naming by Sara Kambestad & Julie Cohen Suzanne Rubin for a speedy recovery by Margery & Arthur Schwartz Irene Shaffer s Special Birthday by Michael Wachs Rabbi Stein for officiating at the baby naming of our daughter, Emily Ross by Cyndi & Michael Ross Eugene Borson by Harriet Borson & Family Albert Brooks by Gloria Brodie Albert Burg by Constance Burg & Family Cynthia Gottlieb by Jana Babatunde-Bey & Family My beloved brother, Louis Kanner by Iris Kanner Dear brother, Louis Kanner by Helen Samples Michael Krevin by Helen Lewis & Marvin Meyer Mitsuru Okada by Suzanne Rubin & Family Julien Wien by The Davis Family AUDREY AND SYDNEY IRMAS CAMPUS Irene White by Marlene White Lenard, Brian Lenard & Erica Lenard PRAYER BOOK DEDICATION Suzanne Rubin for a speedy recovery by Molly Greenberg Joseph Ansill by Jill Gottlieb Sadie Greenberg by Susan & Harold Greenberg BERNARD SINGER ADULT EDUCATION MEMORIAL LECTURE Beloved brother, Bernard Singer by Beverle & Michael Singer GERI AND RICHARD BRAWERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The wedding of Jenny Fenton and Ryan Smiley by Marisa & Arik Lainer Samuel Firks by Geri Brawerman Rina Pakula Klein by Ruth Flinkman Rina Pakula Klein by Associates for Breast & Prostate Cancer Studies, Inc. Rina Pakula Klein by Catherine Paura Leon Sherman by Muriel & Neil Sherman Loving father, Marc Silver by Karen & Scott Silver ANNE AND NATHAN SPILBERG ANNUAL LECTURE ON JEWISH LIFE Joseph Brandel by Jack, Myra, Jeffrey, Brooke & Andrew Porter Rhoda Brandel by Jack, Myra, Jeffrey, Brooke & Andrew Porter Rina Pakula Klein by Claudia & Brandon Levin RABBI HARVEY J. & SYBIL A. FIELDS EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP Lauren Broidy s Bat Mitzvah by Donna & Howard Kaplan Rachel Broidy s Bat Mitzvah by Donna & Howard Kaplan Quinn Edwards s Bar Mitzvah by Donna & Howard Kaplan The birth of Joshua Norman Fields by Nadine & Stephen Breuer Rabbi Harvey Fields s Birthday by Sally & Robert Shafton My beloved mother, Khaya Livshits by Seviita Livshits Norman Fields and Joseph Sandler by Debra Fields, Jonathan Silberman, Rebecca, Ari and Jeremy Silberman ANAT BEN-ISHAI SCHOLARSHIP Magnin Campus 1st and 2nd Grade Sunday Class Peter Gold s 85th Birthday by Gloria Gold & Family Great aunt, Tobette Halpern Doroshow by Laurie & Steve Kend MUSIC PUBLICATION Marla Levine Cantor Gurney in appreciation for the funeral service of Cal Menzer by Diana Menzer Cantor Gurney for officiating at the service of Cynthia Gottlieb by Teri & Ken Hertz Ida Leemon by Elaine Robinson Billy Young by Gloria Young THE DR. JEROME TOBER FOR ARTISTIC EXPRESSION My husband, Dr. Jerome Tober by Ruth Tober JORDAN EHRLICH FOR PROGRAMS IN BUSINESS EHTICS Dr. Louis Sparer by Susan Ehrlich MEREDITH FISHMAN MEMORIAL My cousin, Meredith Fishman s Birthday by Nancy Mintz Joseph Grodsky by Susan & Richard Fishman WILSHIRE BOULEVARD TEMPLE CAMPS The marriage of Zoe Winkler by Laurie & Paul Kelson, Amanda Kelson, Deborah Kelson and Elliot Brown Channah Adlen by Paula Hoffman Louis Blackman by Gloria Diamond Max Isenberg by Edwin Isenberg William Kline by Gertrude Kline RABBI ALFRED WOLF CAMP Betty & Marvin Hoffenberg s 62th Anniversary by Elly & Dan Wolf Marvin Hoffenberg s 95th Birthday by Elly & Dan Wolf The staff and outstanding programs at Camp Hess Kramer by Rebecca & Gilad Avidor Rabbi Eshel for officiating at the wedding of our daughter, Jennifer Fenton by Judie & Frank Fenton Eli Heller and David Zasher by Ellynne & Brian Greenbaum Eugene Borson by Isabel Bronte Richard Eisendrath by Nadine & Stephen Breuer Judith Wolf Lee by Elly & Dan Wolf Judith Wolf Lee by Miriam Wolf Our daughter, Alicia Lindheim by Marilyn & Bill Lindheim Carolyn Papurt by Linda & Mike Roberts, Susie & Paul Roberts and Mary & Markus Mettler Jordan Phillips by Mary Zoe Phillips Our dear son, Steven Shaw by Dr. and Mrs. Robert Shaw Alfred Wolf by Linda & Larry Wolf Alfred Wolf by Miriam Wolf Alfred Wolf by Elly & Dan Wolf BEARMAN AND LANCET CAMPERSHIP Hannah Kaplan by Anneliese & Bill Morris and Ronnye & Bill Grueber ALLAN CHATKIN CAMPERSHIP Estherly Reifman s Big Birthday by Sandi Chatkin Dr. Melvin Krevoy by Sandi Chatkin EVELYN K. KRAMER MEMORIAL CAMP Bruce Haggerty by Harriet Burton Lila Mulman by Harriet Burton ALAN A. SIENER MEMORIAL SPORTS CENTER Rosalind Cutter by Anne Rubel CHARLES BENDIT CAMPERSHIP Charles Bendit by May Bendit, The Breuers and The Saltzmans My beloved mother, Rae Kaufman by Irene Saltzman My beloved father, Myer Kaufman by Irene Saltzman Esther Klein by May Bendit, The Breuers and The Saltzmans Esther Klein by Nadine & Stephen Breuer Sarah Kohn by Sharon & Jason Fisher and Merle & Arnie Weiner Carolyn Papurt by Nadine & Stephen Breuer My husband, Alvin Saltzman by Irene Saltzman SILLS CAMPERSHIP Samuel Sills, M.D. by Robin & Robert Sills YONI LICHT CAMPERSHIP Yoni Licht by Adele & Ben Habibi Yoni Licht by Miryam & Samuel Tarica & Family Marty Siegel by Miryam & Samuel Tarica KEHILLAH COMMUNITY CAMP Cynthia Gottlieb by Robin Bechtel Cynthia Gottlieb by Tony Greenberg Cynthia Gottlieb by Susan & Marty Jannol Cynthia Gottlieb by Frank Winer & Sharon Margolin Cynthia Gottlieb by Seth, Ann Marie & Kate Shapiro Cynthia Gottlieb by Laura & Ken Stovitz Cynthia Gottlieb by Carrie Wiener Cynthia Gottlieb by Janet & David Lonner Cynthia Gottlieb by Judith & Herman Palarz FOOD PANTRIES Sunday, September 6, 2009 Sponsored by School 2008/2009 Kindergarten and 3rd graders Thank you to those individuals and families who have chosen either to underwrite ($1,000) or sponsor ($500) a week of food. If you are interested in joining this effort, please contact Gina Lobaco at (213) or globaco@wbtla.org. Mitzvah go reret mitzvah doing a mitzvah leads to doing more. TIKKUN OLAM RE PAIRING THE WORLD We appreciate your generous donations. An $18 minimum donation is required for each acknowledgment card. 9

10 B nei Mitzvah continued Temple Family Welcome to new Temple members Marc and Jessica Buchbinder and their daughter, Brooke Bruce and Barbara Eskowitz Steven Gilfenbain and his children, Michael and Morgan Justin and Meredith Hochberg and their son, Balthazer Jacob and Leah Rothman and their children, Madeleine and Asher Daniel and Ellen Shallman and their son, Noah Congratulations to Caroline Cobrin and Evan Sandman on their marriage Stacy Marble and Matthew Levy on their marriage and to parents, Robin and Michael Levy Congratulations to Marina and Adam Cohn on the naming of their daughter, Aerin Elizabeth Cohn and to big brothers, David and Charles and to grandparents, Abram and Dayle Zukor and aunt and uncle, Susan and Carter Cohn and cousins, Gabriel, Noah and Willow Cohn Susie and Ben David on the birth of their daughter, Natalia Shalom David and to big brother, Elijah Jessica and Joel Fields on the birth and brit milah of their son, Joshua Norman Fields and to big sister, Dora and to grandparents, Rabbi Harvey and Sybil Fields, aunt and uncle, Debra Fields and Jonathan Silberman and cousins, Rebecca, Ari and Jeremy and to aunt and uncle, Rachel and Hanan Prishkolnik and to cousins, Amit and Noa and great aunt and uncle, Sandey and Del Fields Lynn and Steve Lescher on the naming of their granddaughter, Samantha Allen Schwartz Cyndi Sarnoff-Ross and Michael Ross on the naming of their daughter, Emily Ross and to big sister, Abigail Pamela and Stephen Soller on the naming of their daughter, Charlotte Jade Soller and to brother and sister, Jack and Sophia Deborah and David Tractenberg on the naming of their daughter, Calia Jill Tractenberg Tracy and Alan Wiessbrod on the birth of their daughter, Danielle Gaya Wiessbrod Condolences to Friends and family of Richard Eisendrath Ken and Teri Hertz on the death of his mother, Cynthia Gottlieb and to grandchildren, Cori and Danielle Hertz G. Richard Green and Candice Koral on the death of his father, Calvin David Green and to grandchildren, Katherine and Elizabeth Aaron and Samuel Grushow on the death of their grandmother, Dorothy Grushow Aaron and Blaire Kaplan on the death of his father, Joshua Kaplan and to grandchildren, Daylin, Jaiden and Blake Mike and Linda Roberts on the death of his sister, Carolyn Papurt and to nephew, Paul and Susie Roberts and their children, Katie, Joshua and Melissa Susan and Mark Pitts on the death of their son, Stephen Pitts and to brother, Jason Andrea and Larry Kopald on the death of her grandmother, Anita Rabinovitch and to great granddaughter, Noa and to Arnold and Sherri Nelson Felicia Rosenfeld and David Linde on the death of her father, Arthur Rosenfeld Cari Schwartz and David Winner, Stacy and Ryan Bernstein, Zach and Laney Schwartz on the death of their grandmother, Evelyn Schwartz and to daughter in law, Janis Schwartz and to machatenista, June Blumkin Stephen Julius Stein and Stephen Ariel Miller on the death of his cousin, Michael Stein Dr. William and Sandra Kates on the death of his sister, Ethel Zeitz And to all immediate and extended family. 11

11 Wilshire Boulevard Temple 3663 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED NONPROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID LOS ANGELES, CA PERMIT NO. 785 Clergy Rabbi Steven Z. Leder, Pritzker Chair of Senior Rabbinics Rabbi Karen L. Fox, M.F.T. Rabbi Elissa Ben-Naim Rabbi Stephen Julius Stein Rabbi David Eshel Cantor Don Gurney Cantor Susan Caro Rabbi Harvey J. Fields, Ph.D., Emeritus Board of Trustees Richard Pachulski, President Alyce de Toledo, Vice President Andrew E. Haas, Vice President John Schulman, Vice President Mary Brussell, Secretary Steven Romick, Treasurer Susan Adler Jannol, Alan Berro, Stephen Davis, Alan Epstein, Michael Flesch, Jami Gertz, Barbara Grushow, Teri Hertz, Richard Kurtzman, Donald Levy, Richard Powell, Carlos Siderman, Steve Sugerman Julie C. Miller, Immediate Past President Barry Edwards, Counsel Honorary Board Members Lionel Bell, Howard M. Bernstein, Audrey Irmas Administration Howard G. Kaplan, Executive Director Carol Bovill, Director, Early Childhood Centers Nadine Bendit Breuer, Head of Elementary School Sarah Hanuka, Director, Center for Learning & Engagement Douglas F. Lynn, Director, Camps & Conference Center Gina Lobaco, Director of Development Jessica Accamando, Director of Communications Rebecca Sills Nudel, Membership Director The Wilshire Boulevard Temple Bulletin is published monthly by Wilshire Boulevard Temple (213) Printed on recycled paper. Please remember to recycle it again! Schedule of Shabbat Worship & Study friday, September 4 Shabbat Service Rabbi Stein and Cantor Caro Soul Sounds Shabbat Rabbi Leder, Cantor Gurney & the Band Saturday, september 5 Torah Study DEUTERONOMY Ki Tavo 26:1 29:8 Rabbi Stein 9:00 a.m. Rabbi Stein and Cantor Caro Rabbi Leder and Cantor Gurney Rabbi Eshel and Rabbinic Intern Beau Shapiro Camp, Malibu - Friday, September 11 Soul Sounds Shabbat Rabbi Leder, Cantor Gurney and the Band Shabbat Service Rabbi Eshel and Cantorial Soloist Ellen Sugerman Saturday, september 12 Torah Study DEUTERONOMY Nitzavim/ Vayeilich 29:9 31:30 Avi Cohen 9:00 a.m. Rabbi Leder and Cantor Gurney Rabbi Eshel and Cantorial Soloist Ellen Sugerman Rabbi Fox and Cantorial Soloist Marshall Voit Camp, Malibu S lichot Service Special Guest: Andrea Hodes 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 18 Erev Rosh HaShanah Please refer to your tickets saturday, September 19 Rosh HaShanah Please refer to your tickets Friday, September 25 Rabbi Stein and Cantor Elisa Waltzman Rabbi Eshel and Cantor Gurney saturday, September 26 Shabbat Shuvah Torah Study DEUTERONOMY Haazinu 31:1 31:30 Rabbi Stein 9:00 a.m. Shabbat Morning Minyan Rabbi Fox and Rabbinic Intern Beau Shapiro 9:15 a.m. Rabbi Stein and Cantor Gurney Rabbi Eshel and Cantor Elisa Waltzman See your High Holy Days Guide for more information on High Holy Day services and events. Or download the guide online. Temple Campus Irmas Campus All Shabbat and worship information can be found online at

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