Mishkon Tephilo From: Mishkon Tephilo [office@mishkon.org] Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2015 12:43 PM To: 'venice@uscj.net' Subject: Mishkon Messenger: Jan 15-20 24 Tevet 29 Tevet Mishkon Messenger Jan 15-20 24 Tevet 29 Tevet Become a Member Rabbi Dan Shevitz rabbi@mishkon.org Follow Us on Facebook Mishkon Website Pick Up the Touching New Issue of Jewish Journal in the Mishkon Office Today Donate Here Preschool BlogSpot 1
Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into friend. Martin Luther King, Jr. Upcoming Events Saturday, January 17 1:30 2:15 p.m. "Says Who? The Role of Angels in the Torah," a Shiur with Rabbi David E. S. Stein Sunday, January 18 10 a.m. SPECIAL EVENT: Interfaith Symposium Led by Rabbi Dan Shevitz $5 per person for breakfast RSVP Online Monday, January 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day School & Office Closed Tuesday, January 20 NEW TIME! 12:15 p.m. Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Dan (15 minutes earlier than previous time slot) Newcomers welcome! No advanced reading required. Just show up! Join Rabbi Dan who will be guiding us through Readings in Modern Hebrew Literature with English translation. Bring a dairy or pareve lunch. For more information, contact Phil How to Help Paris Now By Dan Shevitz Over the last few days, many members have inquired how we can strengthen the Jewish communities of France that are reeling from the recent terror. Our own local Federation (click here) the Masorti movement (https://masortiolami.org/emergencysecurity-campaign-for-synagogues-in-france), and others are soliciting funds to help them, but of equal importance is simply reaching out and telling them they are not alone. Here are some address you might use in sending words of comfort: The Massorti movement in France at: bureau@massortifrance.fr. It will be shared with all the rabbis and communities. Synagogue Don Isaac Abravanel, Paris 11e, 2
Bell at shalvah@aol.com. Two hour free street parking on Hampton. **Please Note: NO PARKING on Hampton 10 a.m. - Noon for street cleaning on the Mishkon side. Saturday, January 24 yves.krief@laroquette.org Synagogue de Vincennes 30, rue Celine Robert 94300 Vincennes Tél.: 01.43.24.10.84 Centre communautaire Rachi de St Mandé (hostages were taken nearby) letincelle-sm@wanadoo.fr Synagogue Rachi 31, rue des Cordelières 75013 Paris Attention Dr Haïm Bettach Synagogue Boulogne Billancourt Synamail@gmail.com Attention: President Robert Ejness Sunday, January 25 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tu B Shvat Nature Fest at the Shalom Institute $5 in advance / $10 at gate Kids 3 and younger are free. To register, click here. Tuesday, January 27 12:15 p.m. Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Dan Wednesday, January 28 12:30-3:30 p.m. Career Counseling Email Liz Mohler at lmohler@jvsla.org/ezra for an appointment. Saturday, January 31 1:30pm - 2:00pm "Chug Rashi - A Rashi Moment," with Jeff Fleck Wednesday, February 4 Come to Preschool Services at a Glance Friday 6:30 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Evening Services Saturday 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Shabbat Morning Services Shabbat Coordinator: Cindy Goldstein Parashat HaShavua: Va era Candle Lighting Time: 4:51 p.m. A belated thanks to last Shabbat s Kiddush sponsors in honor of the birthdays of Erica Klein, Yohan Stern, and Aliza Wine. Thank you to all our generous Kiddush sponsors, all our volunteers and to all who came to make this a festive and meaningful Shabbat for all generations. Mark your calendars for the next Simcha Kiddush on February 21! 3
Dressed like a Tree Day Saturday, February 7 1:30 2:15 p.m. A Radish Moment Special Note: If there has been an illness or the passing of a loved one in your family, please contact the office. Sunday, February 8 4 6 p.m. Shalom Hartman Institute Inside, Outside, In Between: Jewish Peoplehood Today Lecture Speaker: Micah Goodman Location: Stephen S. Wise Temple, 15500 Stephen S. Wise Dr. Click Here for More Information on the Lecture Series Career Counselor: Liz Mohler Attention Job Seekers! The Ezra Network is here to help. Click Here Jewish Vocational Services (JVS) Los Angeles <http://www.jvsla.org/> offers hope and opportunity to our diverse community through job training, mentoring and education, combined with expert career guidance and employer partnerships, transforming lives and empowering individuals to achieve dignity and independence. MLK, Jr. Weekend Event Schedule Saturday, January 17, 7:30 to 9:00 a.m.: Westside Interfaith Prayer Breakfast First United Methodist Church, Simkins Hall 1008 11th Street, Santa Monica, 90401 Prayer Breakfast: $25 per person Sunday, January 18, 2:30 p.m. Annual Martin Luther King Day Concert Santa Monica Symphony Orchestra SGI-USA World Peace Auditorium, 4
Social Worker Available: Melissa Pottash Melissa Pottash, our social worker, will be happy to assist you with any of your needs. Please contact mpottash@jfsla.org for more information. Who Is Our Rabbi? 525 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 90401 Monday, January 19, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. 30th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration SGI-USA World Peace Auditorium 525 Wilshire Blvd., 90401 Monday, January 19, 10:30 am to Noon Community Involvement Fair Follows immediately after the annual celebration. Community Click Here for Details Rabbi Dan Shevitz rabbi@mishkon.org Who Are Our Board Members? President: Melissa Tarsky Vice President: Itai Klein Vice President: Lonnie Friedman Vice President: Ben Singer Secretary: Dayna Greenspan Treasurer: Marvin J. Wolf Board Members: Phil Bell Jeff Fleck Cindy Goldstein Celebration & Prayer Birthdays Eric Shepnick Gabe Elkinson Siena Elkinson Raymond Goldstein Daniel Helman Deb Bronner Myron Lieberman Ethan Small Aliza Wine Caryl Portnoy Anniversaries None This Week Mi Shebeirach 5
Carol Felixson Rena Panush Whom Do We Contact to Get Involved? Adult Education: Phil Bell shalvah@aol.com Building & Grounds: Stacy Feinberg stacy@cypressllp.com Fundraising: Ben Singer bsinger@ushv.com Kiddush: Andy Bender andy@andrewbender.com Membership & Book Club: Rena Panush rapan18@gmail.com Communications: Marvin Wolf marvinjwolf@gmail.com Social Action: Aliza Wine winealiza@gmail.com Tephila: Jeff Gornbein gornbein@ucla.edu Natalie Morris Lynn Wolf Molly Schwartz Chana Bell Mort Schrag Loetitia Loberman If you would like to make a donation in honor of anybody on this week s list, please CLICK HERE to donate Staff & Office Hours Please visit us in the office for all of your shul needs! Rabbi Dan Shevitz rabbi@mishkon.org Kelley Courtney Executive Director: Monday Friday, 7:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. executive@mishkon.org Lisa Anne Klein Administrative Assistant: Monday Friday, 7:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. office@mishkon.org Elisa Coburn Preschool Director: Preschool Hours: Monday Friday: 8:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. or 2 p.m. Extended day available: Mon., Tues., Wed. until 4:30 p.m. (310) 396-7733, preschool@mishkon.org Hazzan Laurie Rimland-Bonn Religious School Director: Monday & Wednesday, and Sunday Morning director@mishkon.org Office & Mailing Address: 201 Hampton Drive 6
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