Rabbi Rick Jacobs Please join us for a riveting evening with the leader of the Reform Jewish Movement.

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1 THE MA ALOT MARCH 2018 ADAR 5778 ~ NISAN 5778 Rabbi Rick Jacobs Please join us for a riveting evening with the leader of the Reform Jewish Movement. THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF CONGREGATION SHIR HA-MA ALOT

2 Executive Committee A LIFETIME OF BELONGING Beth Carroll Co-president Dr. Rachel Harman Co-president Sharon Blindell Past President Heath Liner Treasurer Mickey Gubman Secretary Charlotte Radziminsky 1st Vice-President SHM GALA 2018 Carole Frankel 2nd Vice-President Rod Stern 3rd Vice-President/Legal Board Members Linda Greene Ellen Winters Miller Debra Goldman Rob Fleishman Raschel Greenberg Teri Bassman Stephanie Mitchell David Teincuff Jamie Evans David Susson Bob Radus Laura Van de Merghel Ken Perlman Lisa Monette Bob Yonowitz Eileen Lenson Jerry Silver Bernie Labowitz Brotherhood Brandon Mitchell, Co-President Greg Brandt, Co-President 5:30pm Saturday, April 28, 2018 Irvine Marriott Hotel CELEBRATING CANTOR SHIKLER S 50 JOYOUS YEARS WITH SHIR HA-MA ALOT Hors d oeuvres, Dinner and Dancing to SOULVILLE S 8-Piece Band Unforgettable Surprises SHM Fun-Raising Opportunities Come and show your love for Arië and SHM s 2018 programs! Tickets are $200 per person RSVP by April 7, CONGREGATION SHIR HA-MA ALOT or call SHM at MICHELSON DRIVE IRVINE, CA SHMTEMPLE.ORG Interfaith Families Always Welcome Mar2018_FullPageAd_SHM_Jlife_SM.indd 1 NaSHiM (SHM Women) Jamie Evans, Co-Chair Lysa Goldstein, Co-Chair 2 MARCH /11/ :55:09 AM Additional Gala info on page 19! MEMORY MITZVAH MENTSCH MAKING MAKING MEANING

3 SAVE THE DATE GRAND OPENING! WEEKEND OF JUNE 1, 2018 RABBI RICK JACOBS MARCH 16TH - 7:30PM - SHM Rabbi Rick Jacobs is president of the Union for Reform Judaism, the most powerful force in North American Jewish life. The URJ leads the largest and most diverse Jewish movement in North America, with almost 900 congregations reaching nearly 1.5 million people. For nearly 150 years, the URJ has been at the forefront in promoting an open, progressive Judaism. Don t miss out on this special time with Rabbi Jacobs! CLERGY RABBI RICHARD M. STEINBERG - SENIOR RABBI THE RONA PERLEY MEMORIAL SENIOR RABBINIC CHAIR RABBI SARAH DEPAOLO - ASSISTANT RABBI THE JAFFE FAMILY RABBINIC CHAIR CANTOR ARIË MANELA SHIKLER THE HOLLANDER FAMILY CANTORIAL CHAIR RABBI BERNIE KING, Z L FOUNDING RABBI STAFF BETH SHIKLER, M.S. THE LOEB FAMILY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CHAIR STACY BLEIWEIS, M.B.A. MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR HEATHER ROSENTHAL, M.A., ED. AD. RELIGIOUS SCHOOL PRINCIPAL THE ALPERT-WALDMAN FAMILY EDUCATION CHAIR LINDSEY MORLAN, M.A. ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DAYLEN DEGELSMITH, M.L.D. DIRECTOR OF YOUTH ENGAGEMENT KAT KEY ASSISTANT TO RABBI DEPAOLO & EDUCATION DEPARTMENT LYNNE KOFFLER BOOKKEEPER ELLE CONGELLIERE COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR/GRAPHIC DESIGN A LIFETIME OF BELONGING MARCH

4 FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE! 2018 CELBRATION SCHEDULE Cantor Sings with the SHM Adult Choir featuring Matt Martinez and a tribute from Ron Elter Friday, March 23rd at 7:30 pm Gidon Shikler Pays Tribute to his Father featuring a tribute from the Shikler Family Friday, April 27th at 7:30 pm You don t want to miss this final FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE! with Gidon & Cantor Shikler! TORAH STUDY FOR MARCH Saturdays at 8:30 am MEETS: MARCH: 3, 10, 17, 24 SHM MAIN CAMPUS 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 our rabbis and gain inspiration that will nourish your soul. Mazal Tov Zeev & Tami Kalansky on the engagement of their daughter, Adie to Phil Goldstein With Heartfelt Condolences Michael Borden, on the passing of his Mother, Mildred Borden Ellen Winters Miller, on the passing of her aunt, Cerna Gendler Gary & Cookie Soland, on the passing of their friend, Jim Wood The family of longtime member, Dr. Ike Kempler SHABBAT EXPERIENCES - MARCH 2018 FRIDAY, MARCH 30TH - DUE TO THE PASSOVER HOLIDAY, NO SHABBAT SERVICES Friday, March 2nd 7pm: Family Service, with Youth Band Friday, March 9th 7 pm: Teen Shabbat 7:30pm: Shabbat Service with Adult Choir - Addiction/ Recovery Book presentation by Marla Kaufman Friday, March 16th Rabbi Rick Jacobs 6:00 pm: Tot Shabbat 7:30 pm: Shabbat Service with Rabbi Rick Jacobs & Temple Musicians Friday, March 23rd Friday Night Live 7:30 pm: Shabbat Service with Friday Night Live Cantor Sings w/shm Chior & Matt Martinez Sponsored by Nancy Platka, In memory of Bill Platka, Toast to Arië by Ron Elter *Additional event details are available online at 4 MARCH 2018 MEMORY MITZVAH MENTSCH MAKING MAKING MEANING

5 FROM OUR SENIOR RABBI ED-JEW-TAINMENT Some of my rabbinic colleagues are disheartened because they believe services and Temple programs have become all about entertaining people as opposed to teaching them or moving them emotionally towards their better selves. They have come up with a term that combines Judaism and Entertainment and Education referred to as Ed-jew-tainment. I feel a bit differently than some of my colleagues. Judaism is absolutely compelling, but it must also be presented in a way that speaks to people s hearts and minds. Do you remember the automobile commercial where the saleperson says to the man, This isn t your father s Oldsmobile. We must continually create a Judaism that is compelling, inspiring and uplifting so that our faith means something to people; so that our Judaism is ours; relevant for today based in the roots of our ancestors and yet speaks to our modern day sensibilities. When people say to me, Judaism doesn t feel relevant in our lives, I am understanding, but inside I am dumbfounded because the one thing I learned in rabbinical school is that Judaism can speak to every part of our lives we just have to find and access the material. Judaism is as dynamic and fluid as it has ever been, filled with wisdom beyond measure. My job as a rabbi/teacher is to help people find those points of connection between their lives and their faith. That is always our Temple s job as well. But it is also the responsibility of the person to be curious and not just say, Services don t speak to me, so forget about it. Or Torah study doesn t seem like a good use of my time, so forget about it. Come to me or Rabbi DePaolo and we will find the connection. It is there. I like to joke that I can even find Jewish connections for atheists (and while funny, it is true I can.). I truly love being Jewish. Our synagogue revels in sharing that spiritual enthusiasm with our members and with the secular community as well. We celebrate the sparkle in a kindergartener s eyes when they see the Torah for the first time, when they learn about tzedakah, when they help someone with special needs, when they learn that the mezuzah is a reminder to be nice in the world, and so much more. SHM is on the verge of a renaissance and in the next months you will hear and learn about new and compelling programs and experiences that will help you connect to our faith. As we build our campus, we are also building our soul and spirit to flourish for the next many generations of Jewish families in Orange County. On March 16, 2018 at 7:30pm, Rabbi Rick Jacobs, the President of the Union for Reform Judaism will be speaking at Temple. This Union is the largest and oldest Jewish movement today. Rabbi Jacobs will be speaking on Reform Judaism for the 21st Century. His words promise to inspire and uplift, challenge and teach. It is an honor to welcome him to our synagogue and I hope you will join us for this special night of learning. Rabbi Richard Steinberg The Rona Perley Memorial Senior Rabbinic Chair RABBI RICK JACOBS MARCH 16TH - 7:30PM - SHM Rabbi Rick Jacobs is president of the Union for Reform Judaism, the most powerful force in North American Jewish life. The URJ leads the largest and most diverse Jewish movement in North America, with almost 900 congregations reaching nearly 1.5 million people. For nearly 150 years, the URJ has been at the forefront in promoting an open, progressive Judaism. Judaism is alive and very well. Let s let it live inside of each of us and our children and grandchildren. A LIFETIME OF BELONGING MARCH

6 It is a long-standing custom to invite guests to be part of our Passover Seder experiences. This year, while our synagogue is under construction, we are turning again to you, our members, to open your hearts, your homes, and your table If you are able to host a Seder: Please contact SHM with the date of Seder and how many people you can accommodate. If you d like to join a Seder: Please contact SHM to tell us how many people will be joining you, along with their ages. Willing hosts will be matched with guests and contact information will be exchanged. To host a Seder or to join one, please visit the SHM website or call the office no later than March 14th, SHM April MOVIE MONDAYS 2nd "Deli Man" We look forward to seeing you! 6 MARCH 2018 MEMORY MITZVAH MENTSCH MAKING MAKING MEANING

7 FROM OUR ASSISTANT RABBI Who Doesn t Love Passover? According to several recent surveys, the Passover seder is the most widely known and participated in Jewish ritual. Even Jews who will never set foot in a synagogue, nor speak to a rabbi, Jews who barely identify as Jewish will tell you that Passover is their favorite holiday and they attend a Seder. What I always want to know is why? Don t get me wrong, I love Passover too. I love planning the seder, and preparing our family s favorite Passover recipes. But I m a rabbi! What difference does it make which Jewish holiday I like the best? I m pretty much supposed to like them all. So what appeal does Passover hold for everyone else? For one, the Passover seder is a home-based ritual. One does not need to attend a synagogue to celebrate Passover. (Though we would love to see you next year when our building project is complete, and we host our community seder once more.) So I think that part of Passover s power is the fact that so many people have such strong sense memories surrounding this holiday. Like hearing the voice of a beloved relative reading from the Haggadah; smelling a cherished family recipe cooking on the stove; or seeing the table set with the holiday dishes. All of these experiences surrounding celebrating Passover in one s home (or a friend or family member s home) strengthen our connection to the holiday. The memories from seders past draw us in every year as we perform these traditions once more. The seder is also a powerful educational tool. Our ancient rabbis modeled the Passover seder after the symposia they saw in Ancient Greece and Rome. These symposia were designed to encourage discussion and debate of a topic over the course of a prolonged meal. The rabbis then built upon this model, creating an experiential night designed to help us learn lessons of the story of the Exodus. Consider the seder plate. We study each object placed on it, making sure to highlight their significance. Then there are the four questions with their repetitive, simple melody, drawing our attention to the specific rituals of the seder and the meaning we are meant to derive from them. What purpose do these special Passover-centric rituals serve in our learning? For the ancient rabbis they were meant to help us understand the Exodus story not only as something that happened to our ancestors, but a process that we too experienced. The rabbis explain that one is commanded at Passover to feel as if you, yourself, were liberated from Egypt. The seder is meant to help us understand and even experience the transition from slavery and degradation to freedom and praise. Of course, there are many lessons we can draw from the Passover seder, and that is perhaps one of the most powerful reasons people find such meaning in celebrating this holiday. The rabbis chose the best educational tools at their disposal to help them shape this learning experience. And we can do the same thing. You can shape your seder to both tell the story of the Exodus, while also emphasizing the theme or lesson most important to you. It s actually an empowering holiday. You are in control of your own seder in your own home!! This year Passover begins at sundown on Friday, March 30. I want to encourage you to not only celebrate Passover, but to take time this year to think about the meaning this holiday holds for Rabbi Sarah DePaolo Jaffe Family Assistant Rabbinic Chair you and find ways to express that. Do you want to reimagine the learning tools you use during the seder, like finger puppets for the plagues, or a Jeopardy-style four questions? Do you want to consider your memories around the holiday, and perhaps try a new recipe or ritual, and add to your family s traditions? Perhaps you want to try a different haggadah this year and find a new theme to explore through your seder? All of these options, and so many more are available to you as you plan and prepare for Passover. And that is what I, at least, love most about this holiday. If you are interested in delving deeper into the themes and traditions of Passover, and would like help in reimagining a part (or all) of your seder, please let me know. And I hope you will share with me the many other reasons that you and your family love Passover. A LIFETIME OF BELONGING MARCH

8 MARCH 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 6:30 pm - Temple Musicians 2 7 pm - Family Shabbat Service with Youth Band 3 8:30 am - Torah Study 4 9 am - Purim Shpiel 10 am - Purim Carnival at Boomers 12 pm - All School SHM 1 pm - JiFTY Magic Show pm - JFFS Bereavement Support Group 4:45 pm - Hebrew School 6:30 pm - Exec Committee 7:30 pm - Board of Trustees 7 7 pm - Adult Choir 8 6:30 pm - Temple Musicians 9 7:30 pm - Shabbat Service with Adult Choir 6 pm - Teen Shabbat and ShMoFTY Overnight 10 8:30 am - Torah Study 11 8 am - Religious School with 8th Grade Field Trip 9:30 am - Nashim Walking Group 9:45 am - Adult B nai Mitzvah 11:45 am - Youth Band/ Musical Theater 1 pm - MiTY Pump It Up! 18 8 am - Religious School 9:30 am - 2nd Grade Family Camp 11:45 am - Youth Band/ Musical Theater pm - JFFS Bereavement Support Group 4:45 pm - Hebrew School 5 pm - 8th - 10th Grade 5 pm - BMC 6 pm - 11th & 12th Grade 7:30 pm - Men s Spirituality 7:30 pm - JFFS Teen Support Group pm - JFFS Bereavement Support Group 4:45 pm - Hebrew School 6:30 pm - Education Committee 7 pm - Adult Choir 14 7 pm - Adult Choir 15 6:30 pm - Brotherhood March Madness 6:30 pm - Temple Musicians 16 6 pm - Tot Shabbat Service 7:30 pm Shabbat Service with Rabbi Rick Jacobs & Temple Musicians :30 pm - Shabbat Service with Friday Night Live Cantor Sings with the SHM Choir & Matt Martinez 17 8:30 am - Torah Study 10 am - Bar Mitzvah of Ethan Ball 24 8:30 am - Torah Study 10 am - Bar Mitzvah of Jonathan Glantz 25 8 am - Religious School 11:45 am - Youth Band/ Musical Theater 5 pm - Women s Seder pm - JFFS Bereavement Support Group NO Hebrew School :30 pm - Temple Musicians 30 Erev Pesach NO Shabbat Service 31 No Torah Study 8 MARCH 2018 MEMORY MITZVAH MENTSCH MAKING MAKING MEANING

9 FROM OUR CO-PRESIDENTS Spring Has Sprung events are blooming! Rabbi Steinberg likes to remind us that there is something for everyone at Temple, and this spring it is especially obvious: events for children, women, men, families, adults, those of us interested in music, those of us interested in beautiful parties, and everyone excited to finally enter our new facility so much is going on! I ll highlight a few activities and events, you ll want to be sure to check the website and bulletins for more information (shmtemple.org). March is action packed! Sunday, March 9am Purim Fun begins with the Family Purim Shpiel and continues with the Purim Carnival followed by lunch in our backyard. The Shpiel is always a fun blend of playful dialog and a Purim lesson that is sure to delight our Congregation s families. The Purim Carnival at Boomers was such a success last year that we are hosting an encore with games and activities for all ages. This year, we re hosting lunch in our backyard so be sure to save room for a yummy barbeque after Boomers! Thursday, March 6pm Brotherhood s March Madness Join the Brotherhood to cheer for your favorites during a evening filled with fun and mayhem (it s March Madness afterall) at Dave Teincuff s house. Watch the Online News for details! March 18th is the deadline for the Jessica Herron Sharing & Caring Program s Passover Gift Card Drive we ll be collecting gift cards during Religious School for groceries (Ralphs, Food4Less, etc.) and sundries (Target, Wallmart, etc.) for the needy in our OC community. Sunday, March 5pm Annual Women s Seder This spiritual, joyful, and communitylifting celebration is a favorite of SHM women and our guests. We continue our tradition of a woman-centered program with a special Haggadah and insightful prayers, beautiful music, and exceptional Seder dinner. Friday, March 7:30 Friday Night Live For March, Cantor Shikler will sing with the SHM Choir in what will surely be a beautiful, music filled evening. This is not the last Friday in the month due to the Passover holiday, so make sure you mark your calendar. Saturday, March 31 Passover This day marks our Passover Community Seder. With our new social hall not quite complete, we are asking our community to welcome others into their homes to share the celebration of Passover. If you are hosting a seder and have seats open at your table, please contact the Temple office and we ll do our best to match you up with families within our SHM Family. After all, especially at Passover, we are reminded to welcome the stranger to our home and table. As I reflect on all we have going on in March with these events and others (too many to list here), I am thrilled to be part of such a vibrant, active and thriving Jewish community! Find something you enjoy doing and feel enriched participating in you will be glad you came! Other dates not to miss: Friday, April 7:30pm Gidon Shikler s musical tribute to Cantor Shikler this will be held at the Merage Theatre at the JCC. Saturday, April 6pm SHM Gala honoring Cantor Shikler s 50 years as our beloved cantor. RSVP online at shmtemple.org. Don t forget to send in your tributes and photos for inclusion in the memory book. Friday, June 1 Sunday, June 3 Grand Opening Celebrations Beth Carroll & Rachel Harman Temple Co-Presidents Building Update: Shir Ha-Ma alot Kraut Education Center: We continue to complete checklist items in the renovated building to obtain our TCO (Temporary Certificate of Occupancy). TCO items remaining include : youth deck stair landing, fire and health inspections (ongoing), roof ladder extension and hatch, install railing on sidewalk ramp from building to Michelson. Other items of note: Punch list items being performed (corrections, repairs, adjustments, clean up) Youth deck stairs: Shop drawings currently being completed by steel sub. Amphitheater stairs were completed and have proven to be a hit with youth and adults New Building: Completing framing soffits, fire sprinklers, HVAC duct work, rough electrical, plumbing top out Preparing to install pre-drywall Media recesses on bimah completed Roofing began in early January with the dry-in process, finishing in early February. Exterior Lath started. This is the process of preparing the exterior walls for plaster. Other Activities: Café countertops had significant staining. Quartz company repaired and sealed all surfaces Working on final signage for existing building Electronic interactive memorial board is being researched for installation in new sanctuary A LIFETIME OF BELONGING MARCH

10 SHM COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS - FUN AT RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Want to see your SHM memories here? pics, description, and names to elle@shmtemple.org! 10 MARCH 2018 MEMORY MITZVAH MENTSCH MAKING MAKING MEANING

11 SHM COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS - VISITING WASHINGTON D.C. A LIFETIME OF BELONGING MARCH

12 NASHIM INFO & EVENTS Nashim means women in Hebrew, & NaSHiM is SHM s women s group. United under the banner of sisterhood, we bring together female-identified SHM members from all walks of life. Through our various programs we empower women to explore their Judaism, their families, their communities, their world, and themselves. NaSHiM aims to build strong and lasting relationships amongst its members, connecting women across a diversity of experiences. As a member of the Women of Reform Judaism, NaSHiM links the women of SHM to the larger Reform Jewish world, and acts as a vehicle of outreach to the broader world of women and women s experiences. Events: Save the date and RSVP via our website - shmtemple.org. APRIL 26TH LIVING ROOM LEARNING - ARE YOU WHO YOU WANT TO BE? Nashim Members: $45 SHM Members & Guests: $50 Children (12 & Under): $25 Community Members: $60 If you would like to sponsor another woman to help her attend the Seder, please indicate how much you would like to donate while making your reservation. 12 MARCH 2018 MEMORY MITZVAH MENTSCH MAKING MAKING MEANING

13 SCHOOL NEWS PURIM AND YOUR JEWISH IDENTITY As Purim quickly approaches, we will read the Megillah (Book of Esther) and dress up in our favorite costumes and boo at the word Haman, along with eating yummy Hamentashen. But what you may not realize is that Purim offers parents a great teaching moment about being proud of their Jewish identity. Heather Rosenthal Religious School Principal The Alpert-Waldman Family Education Chair Mordechai and Esther hid their true identity from the Persian empire. They assimilated into Persian society without anyone questioning who they were. It was only when the Jewish people s lives were in jeopardy from Haman did they decide to reveal their Jewish roots. Similarly, living in Orange County can be tough for our children as they may feel the need to assimilate and not show their love for Judaism. We live in different times than our parents and our grandparents. For some, not sharing their Jewish identity was a way of life. For others, they lived in fear of the repercussions of identifying as Jewish. We should be teaching our children to be proud and loud about being Jewish- especially in a county where only 15% of Jews affiliate with synagogue life. How many of our children may be the only Jewish student in their class or the only one who attends Religious School (and actually enjoys it)? For our clergy and me, our goal is to make our children proud to be Jewish and know that they have a whole community of support behind them when they proudly say, it s cool to be Jewish. Although Mordechai and Esther lived in very different times and chose to assimilate for their own protection, I strongly encourage our children to not hide who they are, but instead, stand proud for their Jewish identity. YOU RE NEVER TOO YOUNG We have Religious School programs for the tiniest of Tots! A LIFETIME OF BELONGING MARCH

14 RABBI BERNIE KING MITZVAH PROJECTS Ethan Forster Ball March 17th Son of Eric & Emily Ball I attend: Rancho San Joaquin Middle School I enjoy: Reading, acting, legos, running, hanging out with his dogs Mitzvah Project: Collecting books for the Reach Out and Read program Jonathan Glantz March 24th Son of Davey & Gali Glantz I attend: Tarbut V Torah I enjoy: Tennis and Parkour Mitzvah Project: Implemented recycling bins throughout TVT, volunteered with autistic children, and collected items for the homeless population. Mazal Tov, Ethan & Jonathan! 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 YOUTH SHM (Register online at shmtemple.org/youth-rsvp or follow the link in your notice. See you there!) SHMoFTY 9th - 12th Grade Friday, March 9th, 6pm Saturday, March 10th, 9am Teen Shabbat & Overnight Friday, March 2nd - Sunday, 4th NFTY SoCal Leadership Kallah JiFTY 6th - 8th Grade Sunday, March 4th, 1pm 3pm Magic SHM Saturday, March 24th NFTY SoCal 678 MiTY 5th - 6th Grade Sunday, March 11th, 1pm 3pm Pump It Up! If you have any questions about these events or about any youth program please contact Daylen at daylen@shmtemple.org KAREN BRUTMAN - SHM EVENT PLANNER Joseph Franzi Attorney at Law Posey & Associates Experienced Family Law Practice Crown Valley Pkwy, Suite 260 Mission Viejo, CA Let Karen assist you in planning an event to remember for all of your celebrations at SHM! An experienced event planner, she has the creativity and ability to guide you in every phase of the event. With over 24 years in Family Law Trial practice, our office has the solutions you are looking for and the strength to see them to completion. 14 MARCH 2018 Karen Brutman : : SHM.event.planning@gmail.com MEMORY MITZVAH MENTSCH MAKING MAKING MEANING

15 Shabbat Service with Dr. Rachel Korazim Friday, April 13th 7:30pm As a teacher at some of Israel s most distinguished education institutions, Dr. Rachel Korazim will bring her incredible insights on early Zionism, the Holocaust and Israel poetry. Born in Israel, Dr. Korazim is a graduate of Haifa University with a Ph.D. in Jewish Education and has vast experience in Jewish education and curriculum development, both in Israel and the Diaspora. WALL OF WINE Calling all wine bottles! We are looking for all the wine bottles out there - begging to be part of our Gala's WALL of WINE. Minimum value of $20. Red or White. A LIFETIME OF BELONGING MARCH

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18 TZEDAKAH DONATIONS Rabbi Steinberg s Discretionary Fund Kat Key & Andrew Entzminger, thank you for supporting me in my conversion. Kenneth Post & Karen Schoeman- Post, wishing you a happy birthday. Have a wonderful year of health and happiness. Dan & Helene Frainer, in memory of our dad, Ray Leister. Stephanni & Hugh Bacher, in memory of Sam Roth, father of Eric Roth. Grant & Linda Beresford, happy birthday and thank you for all you do. Fabian & Stacey Calderon, in honor of our daughter Hannah s Bat Mitzvah. Thank you for all your support. Andrew Saxon & Ashley Baynham, thank you for your guidance and help in making Ashley s conversion happen! Bruce & Wendy Gary, happy birthday to Rabbi Steinberg on his special birthday. Barry & Wendi Fast, in honor of Abby Rozenberg s birthday. Barry & Wendi Fast, in honor of Rabbi Steinberg s birthday. Marty & Julie Hart, congratulations, Rabbi Steinberg! Happy 50th birthday! Lloyd & Eileen Lenson, in honor of Rabbi Steinberg & Abby Rozenberg on their 50th birthdays. Alan & Karen Brutman, thank you Rabbi Steinberg for your support during this difficult time. Your guidance has been invaluable. Steve & Shari Raskin, thank you Rabbi Steinberg for the wonderful service for our mother. Ruth Shulman, in memory of my father, Herman Israel. Rabbi DePaolo s Discretionary Fund Andrew Entzminger & Kat Key, thank you for your kind and frank conversations and for your support both as a friend and mentor during my conversion. Ruth Shulman, in memory of my mother, Anna Israel. Ina Zeleznick, thank you for doing Tu Bishvat Seder. Cantor Shikler s Discretionary Fund Fabian & Stacey Calderon, in honor of our daughter s Bat Mitzvah. Thank you for your support. Steve & Shari Raskin, thank you for the wonderful service for our mother. Jay & Erin Rindenau, in memory of Moshe Rindenau. Alan & Karen Brutman, thank you for your support during this difficult time. Your presence is always a blessing. Yahrzeit Fund Anatoly & Sondra Berman, in memory of Nellie Schneider, mother of Sondra Berman. Daniel & Lauren Katz, in memory of Susan Newman, mother of Adam Newman. Daniel & Lauren Katz, in memory of Jacob Katz. Alfred & Sandy Schekman, in memory of my beautiful dad, George Spiegel. Alain & Raquelle Basto, in memory of Eusebia Kinsman. Alain & Raquelle Basto, in memory of Santiago Basto. Peter & Lisa Rosenbloom, in memory of Robert Rosenbloom. Michael & Debra Borden, in memory of Aaron Borden. Robert & Barbara Kaitz, in memory of Jeanne Kaitz Aleong, sister of Bob. Robert & Barbara Kaitz, in memory of William Kaitz, father of Bob. Michael & Jayne Ruane, in memory of Mark & Claire Frisman, parents of Jayne. Gary & Ilene Soland, in memory of Jeanette Mannison. Norman & Reva Einhorn, in memory of Isadore Einhorn. Youth Group Fund Debbie Spielman, in memory of Sarah Spielman. Cultural Arts Fund Ina Zeleznick, thank you to Rabbi DePaolo for doing the Tu Bishvat Seder. Bob & Nancy Wolf, in loving memory of Jay Risman. Bob & Nancy Wolf, in loving memory of Goldie Risman. Bob & Nancy Wolf, in loving memory of Carol Oppenheimer. Dan & Sandy Perlmutter, sponsors of February Friday Night Live! General Fund Barry & Wendi Fast, in memory of Bernice Stokols, mother of Shari Raskin. Network for Good. Jessica Herron Fund Hal Stern, Hara Waldman, Michael & Sarah, in memory of Mary Lynn Drucker, mother of Mark Drucker. Ritual Fund Steve & Lynne Koffler, to celebrate Rabbi Steinberg s 50th birthday. Silverstein Special Events Fund Stanley & Debroah Silverstein, in loving memory of Morton Newman. 18 MARCH 2018 MEMORY MITZVAH MENTSCH MAKING MAKING MEANING

19 2018 GALA NEWS The Gala is just around the corner! How can you help you may ask? You are invited to consider: Offer lessons in golf, yoga, piano, guitar, Hebrew, wherever your talents lie Have a home in Palm Springs? Would you donate a week? Got season tickets to a sporting event or theater? Want to share a few? Are you a fireman? Would your station donate a tour maybe with dinner for a family? You might have a jeweler who would consider a donation if asked. Love to hear from you! Please do not hesistate to contact us via . Lois Jacobs LoisJ5@aol.com & Wendy Gary wendyhgary@cox.net Work in a restaurant? Would they donate a gift card? Are you a chef? How about a home party cooking lesson? Own a duffy boat? A duffy cruise with wine is always popular. Are you a policeman? Can you donate a day ride along? Do you own a car dealership ok maybe now we are going too far! 2018 Auction Committee *** No chazerai, tchotchkes or mishegas please!*** Help us create a book of photo memories for our beloved Cantor Shikler! Our hope is that you will submit pictures to include in the album. These can be of you and your family, but it would also be great if you have ones that include Arie. For example, weddings, b nai mitzvah, Chavurah events, SHM activities, etc... Please include a short description of the event, date and names, if possible. The book will be presented to Cantor Shikler at the gala. There are two ways to send us your photos - 1) a jpeg. to sshatzen@cox.net or 2) Bring a hard copy to the temple office which we will scan and return the original to you. Please complete the bottom of this form and include it with your photo submission: CUT OR TEAR HERE NAME: PHONE NUMBER/ FULL PAGE ($100) (UP TO 4 PHOTOS) HALF PAGE ($50) (UP TO 2 PHOTOS) NUMBER OF PHOTOS SUBMITTED CHECK ENCLOSED PAYABLE TO CONG. SHM OR CREDIT CARD ON FILE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS MARCH 15, 2018 Questions?: Please contact Barbara Elter by at bgelter@cox.net or at Here are a few sample ideas for you to consider: FULL PAGE HALF PAGE COLLAGE (FULL PAGE ONLY) A LIFETIME OF BELONGING MARCH

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