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February 2015
Volume 61 Issue 2
Shevat - Adar 5775
TEMPLE BETH OHR
15721 E. Rosecrans Avenue | La Mirada, CA 90638 | 714-521-6765
February Services
2/06 6:30 Shabbat Dinner
7:30 pm Erev Shabbat
Service
2/13 7:30 pm
Erev Shabbat Service
2/14 10:00 am Shabbat
Morning Service & Torah Study
2/20 6:30 pm B’Nai Shabbat
7:00 pm Pre-Oneg
7:30 pm Erev Shabbat
Worship Service
2/27 7:30 pm Sisterhood
Sabbath Service
2/28 10:00 am Shabbat
Morning Service & Torah Study
Inside This Issue…
• Rabbi’s Report
• Cantor’s Report
• Temple President’s Report
• Brotherhood News
• Sisterhood News
• Senior Activities News
Travel with TBO to Spain
and Israel!
Join Rabbi Goldfarb on Sunday, February 8th at 12:30 for an
informational meeting about the TBO trip to Spain and Israel.
This is open to everyone so tell your travel buddies to come with
you for this memorable trip.
This year marks Denean Dyson’s 10th anniversary as our
wonderful Office Manager. She is the voice of TBO to our callers,
the keeper of the files, the taker of the RSVPs, and even a
cherished voice in our High Holy Days Choir. Please join us on
February 20th as we honor Denean with a special recognition and
delicious oneg reception. • Adult Education News
• Dine Out Flyer
• Meet The Members
• Monthly Calendar
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Volume 61 Issue 2
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Thoughts From Rabbi Goldfarb
Local Rabbi Boycotts Football Games
With the month of February beginning with the Super Bowl, I am reminded of an
article I came across many years ago. It's called: "10 Reasons Why Local Rabbi
Boycotts Football Games.” (Yes, I will be at the Brotherhood’s Super Bowl Party,
sitting at the geek table with my computer, eating hotdogs, watching the commercials,
working on the web page, and maybe even watching some of the game.)
1. Every time I went to a game, they asked me for money.
2. The people with whom I sat weren't friendly and kept talking during the game.
3. The coach never came to visit me.
4. The seats were not comfortable and it is always either too cold, too hot, or too wet.
5. The parking was horrendous! I had to walk a long way to get to the stadium.
6. Some games went into overtime and I was late getting home.
7. The games are scheduled on days when I normally do other things.
8. My parents took me to too many football games when I was growing up.
9. Since I read a book on football, I feel like I know more than the coaches anyhow.
10. I don't want to force football on my children; I want them to choose for themselves which
sport they like best.
You know, I've heard those excuses before - but in regards to temple membership and worship
service attendance!
Of course, a football game is not at all like a worship service. In a football game, the audience is
but an observer to the action taking place - they don't run, block or catch anything. In a worship
service, the congregation participates in the worship, wresting with the meanings of the words,
reflecting on the ideas expressed in the liturgy. At a football game the audience celebrates conflict,
cheering for their team and booing the opponent. At a worship service, the congregation seeks
wholeness and harmony both within themselves as individuals and with community as a whole. The
purpose of a football game is to determine the winner. At a worship service, there are many purposes
- one of which is to find strength and courage to face the uncertainties of life. At a football game,
there are many distractions: the cheerleaders, the music, the scoreboard, and for those watching on
TV, the commercials and endless, redundant, prattle of the sportscasters and commentators. At a
worship service, the trivial distractions are removed, the noise of life is silenced so that we might
listen to our inner voice. At a football game, all that is asked of me is my loyalty to the team and the
contents of my wallet (parking fee, admission ticket, food and beverages, program). At a worship
service, all that is asked of me is an opened mind and an opened heart - the parking, program,
beverages and food is free!
You know, I hadn't quite realized just how challenging being a member of a temple and attending
a worship services can be. A worship service asks me to focus on me and my relationship with others
and with The Other. Maybe that's why football games are more popular than worship services.
~Mark
Rabbi Mark B. Goldfarb
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Congregational President Report
After six years of constant use, D’s office computer was starting to show its age. It had slowed down and we
were concerned that very soon it would stop completely. I reported this to the Board at the December
meeting. The Board voted to purchase a new computer and monitors at that meeting. Planning Chair,
Donna Berglas-Hess, offered to donate her mother’s computer. We had our tech guy, Phil Carey, check out
the donated computer and he was happy to report that it would, indeed, meet our needs. He was able to
transfer all the data from the old computer to the new system, install two new monitors, and upgrade the
software. Thanks to Donna’s generous donation and Phil’s skills we were able to accomplish this with very
little cost to TBO. D likes this new set-up. I tip my yarmulke to Donna and Phil for their service to the
Temple. A large part of what makes TBO such a special place is that so many of our members are willing to
share their special skills with us or donate needed items. If you have special skills that would benefit our
Temple, please let us know. When I received the email with the January Beacon I was extremely surprised with the new appearance of
the Beacon. The Beacon looks absolutely wonderful! Thank you Beacon Editor, Susan Carey, for keeping the
Beacon fresh and for taking the time to completely change its appearance. Also thank you for teaching the
Facebook class. I heard those who attended enjoyed the class. At the Religious Committee meeting Rabbi Goldfarb suggested to the Religious Committee that we should
provide congregants who are hearing impaired a system that works with our sound system and their hearing
aids to provide a better experience at our services. Rabbi came prepared with quotes for the systems that
were available. The Religious committee agreed and Religious Committee Chair Caryn Saine made the
motion at the TBO Board meeting and the motion passed. The system was ordered and Rabbi installed the
system in the sanctuary. I spoke with several congregants who have been using the device since it has been
installed and everyone is extremely happy that system is available and it has enabled them to hear all aspects
of our service. Thank you Rabbi, for having the insight to make the suggestion to the Religious
Committee. I know you want everyone to hear your sermons. On Friday, January 23rd, we honored our Sisterhood on Sisterhood Sabbath. Sisterhood conducted a
beautiful service, complete with WRJ speaker Julia Weinstein. Sisterhood has always been an important part
of the foundation of TBO. Sisterhood is always generous with their time and with their monetary
donations to TBO. Sisterhood President Cher Krichmar presented me with a check for $3,000.00. I
can’t imagine TBO without our Sisterhood. Thank you Ladies of Sisterhood for everything you do and give
to TBO.
On Sunday, January 25th, the Adult Education Committee presented author Marty
Brounstein, whose topic was, “Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage
in the Holocaust.” Thank you Committee Chair Joyce Kessler and the whole
committee for bringing interesting and thought-provoking speakers.
Shalom,
Steve Weisel
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Volunteers…
Volunteers are not paid — not
because they are worthless, but
because they are priceless. Got
time on your hands? Join a
committee, chair an event! TBO is
YOUR Temple. Joyce Kessler,
pictured above, heads the Adult
Education Committee, is active
with the Knotty Ladies, Book
Club, Sisterhood, and more.
Thank you!
Help Needed
• Knotty Ladies
Volume 61 Issue 1
Senior Activities Committee is sponsoring
a special Shabbat Service with SAS - Senior Appreciation Shabbat, Friday, April 17th. More information will follow in the coming
weeks. We hope you will all come and show
your appreciation for those who have come
before you.
www.facebook.com/templebethohr LIKE US!
J O I N Y O U R TBO F R I E N D S F O R A S O U P & S A LA D S H A B BAT S U P P E R !
Fri. Feb. 6th
6:30 PM
Shabbat
Supper
• Bakers for freezer treats
• Carpool assistance
• Committees
• Gift Shop
• Baskets for home visits
• Office assistance
• Meals of condolence
• Event photographs
• Mitzvah Day
• Community Events
• Lay Leadership
Shevat - Adar 5775
to be followed at 7:30 PM by Shabbat
Worship lead by our
4th & 5th Grade Class!
A variety of different,
homemade soups will
be available for your
dining pleasure. !
Your help is needed!
Please brings salads or
desserts as indicated. !
Salads can be lettuce,
assorted veggies,
quinoa, tabouli, pasta,
etc.
Be Creative In Your
Salad Creation!!
Assorted crackers &
crusty breads provided!
Please bring a dish that
serves 12:!
Last Names:!
Almada-Kudler: Please bring Salads!
Lakin-Zwirn: Please bring desserts (for 24)
Reservations are
REQUIRED for dinner!!
Please RSVP by Feb. 3rd:!
office@templebethohr.com!
714-521-6765
Temple Beth Ohr 15721 E. Rosecrans Ave. La Mirada, 90638 714-521-6765
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Cantor’s Report
Tu B'Shevat was a very confusing time for me growing up in the
Midwest. Rabbis' sermons would focus on regrowth and hope, and we
in the religious school would sing songs about growing inch by inch or
waving our branches in the wind. Yet, while we sang about green and
spring, outside would be covered in a lofty coating of white powder
and the tree branches would all be bare and dark, save for patches of
snow in their joints. Why were we singing about spring when the green
leaves and warmer temperatures were still months away? Why would
the Birthday of the Trees fall when all the trees were... dead? I couldn't
quite understand the dichotomy as a child but accepted it as just being part of the cadre of strange
traditions I grew up with, like parading with scrolls of aging parchment, pursing my lips to make sounds out
of the horns of deceased animals, and raucously singing a long and involved song about one little goat after
having eaten to bursting at a four-hour meal. As I got older I learned the significance of those scrolls (the
Torahs), the horns (Shofars), and the chad gadya, and all of these remain treasured and favored traditions!
But I never quite understood the "celebrating spring in the dead of winter" thing. When I studied in Israel for a time I (and my poor, sheltered sinuses) finally understood. For in Israel, much
like in California, February(ish) is when things start to grow again! It's cold and rainy for about two weeks,
and then suddenly, as though reborn in that barest of desert drizzles, everything opens. And I mean opens!
Every single tree, bush, shrub, scrub, and weed, flowers and sends its life-giving, sinus-clogging pollen into
the air in golden clouds that would have been gorgeous to behold if I could only see through my watery,
itchy eyes. Though I wore sunglasses for about two weeks straight until my hibernating immune system (not
expecting anything alive and green until May) finally balanced out, it actually was a beautiful sight. Israel
didn't have much of a winter while I was there, winter was only vaguely grey and somewhat drizzly, but boy
did it have a spring. A celebratory, vibrant, present spring. Spring in Ohio was a welcome change from the
endless grey skies, but it came up slowly. The temperatures warmed only a few degrees at a time (except for
the annual randomly 80-degree week in late January, what's that about, Ohio?) and suddenly you realize it's
gotten too warm for your down parka and you might actually enjoy wearing short sleeves again. No, in Israel
you rise one morning to a most joyous and all-encompassing awakening of nature and the senses. Now
suddenly the songs made sense. Now I could understand why I grew up singing about olive trees standing
and palms flowering while outside remained bleak, grey, and way too cold. Because I truly saw the rebirth of
those trees firsthand, and my heart rejoiced in them. Southern California has a very similar spring. After moving here I again had to retrain my sinuses while
suffering through a couple weeks of weepy eyes and a perpetually clogged nasal cavity. But, there was
something incredible about that first spring in Israel. Nothing blooms quite so fervently and unabashedly as
the foothills of Jerusalem or the gently swelling crests of the Golan, and I truly wish that everyone here can
have the chance to experience that someday. My memory of it remains vivid always, and my heart, like my
sinuses, has remained forever changed because of it. B'ahava, Arielle
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Temple Beth Ohr Invites You To A
If you are thinking about
traveling to Spain and Israel
later in the year, there is an
informational meeting
immediately following the
lunch. Come early and enjoy
some delicious Israeli food
before the meeting.
Seder In Celebration
Of Tu b'Shvat
Sunday, Feb. 8th
10:30 AM
Join us for:
Tree Planting
Tu b'Shvat Seder
Brotherhood's World
Famous Falafel Lunch!
So that we might better prepare, please RSVP by Feb. 1st for the Brotherhood Falafel Lunch!
Temple Beth Ohr 15721 E. Rosecrans Ave. 714-521-6765
office@templebethohr.com www.templebethohr.com
Brotherhood Special Event open to ALL!
Saturday, March 21st at 10 am
Ironwood 9 Cerritos Golf Course
16449 Piuma Avenue, Cerritos
562-916-8400
For more information contact Ted Singer 562-691-4856, tvolsing@aol.com
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Sisterhood President Report
“No one in this world is pure & perfect. If you avoid peoplefor their mistakes, you wi! always be alone in this world. Judge less and love more.”
Sisterhood celebrated our annual Sisterhood Shabbat this past month. Thanks to Caryn Saine for putting
together such a wonderful service for all of us to participate in. We were honored to have as our special
guest speaker Julia Weinstein. Julia is on the WRJ Executive Committee, as well as a Vice President on the
Pacific District Board. Julia is from University Synagogue in Los Angeles. Thanks Julia! And thanks to
Arielle Goldfarb for helping us make this such a great night with her talented singing. Sisterhood proudly
presented our Temple with a check for $3,000. A special thank you to all of you who helped us raise this
money. And thank you for being an integral part of Sisterhood. The only one missing was you!
I am also thrilled to announce that we were a huge success at the Brea Mall for holiday gift wrapping. In
fact, we have already been asked to come back again. A huge thank you to our own Ashley Kravitz, who
was instrumental in having us be the nonprofit organization to represent the mall for their holiday gift
wrapping. The mall was so pleased with the wonderful job we did with such short notice given us, we were
given additional monies to what was earned. Thank you Brea Mall for your check of $2,000. For once I
was truly speechless, which is unusual for me – as I always have something to say! So, a huge thank you to
all the volunteers who spent countless hours gift wrapping this holiday season. In no special order: Caryn
and David Saine, Leslie Berger, Dena Jastroch, Noelle Spychala, Diana Brown, Donna Bergles-Hess, Alyssa
Hess, Devora Lemus, Estelle Lemus, Nancy Griffin, Karen Yungman, Marsha Braunstein, Flo Bornstein,
Susan Carey, Joyce Kessler, Jayne Glickman, Sharon Kravitz, Rhonda Garside, Mollie Schartoff, Wilma
Scheer, Lori Weisel, The Tyson Family, Jennifer Willford, The Guggenheimers, Victoria Jacobs, Sandra
Bloch, Karen Katz, Marlene Fink, Marlene Palmer, Helene Moss, Linda Selander. If I have inadvertently
left anyone out, I truly apologize. And last, but not least, the biggest thank you to my husband, Mike
Krichmar, who was a mall widow and unconditionally supported this huge endeavor!
Sisterhood had a great meeting in January. Thanks to Devora Lemus, we rolled our own Shabbat beeswax
candles. It was so fun, and I know many of us cannot wait to use these. Thanks Rabbi for letting us use
your supplies. If you missed this event, you really missed the fun!
This month our own Cantor Arielle will be our guest for our Sisterhood general meeting. Be sure to
calendar February 11th for a fun evening of singing, schmoozing, and of course snacking!
Please come to family bingo this month on the 21st for our annual family fun night. See the flyer on page 13
for more information. Also, save the date for our first Wine & Canvas night April 25th. Hope to see you
there.
Cher Krichmar
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FRESH...Homemade in the
Temple’s kitchen for Purim
PRE-ORDER FORM
CHERRY
dz.
@ $6.00 per dozen
$
PRUNE
dz.
@ $6.00 per dozen
$
APRICOT
dz.
@ $6.00 per dozen
$
POPPYSEED
dz.
@ $6.00 per dozen
$
Name:
Contact Phone Number
(
)
Optional home delivery within a 5 mile radius from Temple
If delivered:
Address:
$ 5.00
Grand Total
$
Phone #:
eMail:
Make checks payable to:
TBO Sisterhood
Orders need to be pre-paid by
February 17, 2015
These freeze beautifully for future enjoyment.
License #956122
ALL orders MUST be picked up
at the Temple on Sunday,
March 1, 2015 - between 1:00 to 4:00PM
Mike Krichmar
714-904-2582
mkrichmar@hotmail.com
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Brotherhood President Report
Our Goal at TBO Brotherhood is to engage the men of Temple Beth Ohr in our Jewish Community.
We want to create an atmosphere of camaraderie by planning events suited for our community. The
goal is to have the events planned and executed by our members such that an individual contributes
and the whole community benefits. I guess we are sort of an urban kibbutz. At each event the
individual should feel better and more positive about themselves and our community. Please give me
feedback on how we are doing towards achieving these goals.
Last month we had the Breakfast with Comedies where we shared a great bagel, cream cheese, and
lox breakfast, followed by a membe-participated joke telling. I particularly enjoyed watching the
brothers getting up and trying to deliver a well-crafted joke. It is not easy, but it is a lot of fun. To see
how the masters do it we watched a tribute to the legendary Don Rickles. Thank you, David Saine,
for planning the event. February is a busy month for Brotherhood. The Super Bowl Party is planned for February 1st and
Tu B’shvat Vegetarian Falafel Lunch is planned for February 8th.
Howard Lavoot is, once again, organizing the Angel’s Baseball Tailgate Party and Game this summer.
They require us to purchase tickets several months in
advance of the event. Please contact the Temple or
Howard as soon as possible so that we can collect the
monies needed to reserve our tickets. He’ll need a head
count by May.
Our next meeting is on Wednesday, February 18th, 2015
Affiliated with
at 6PM. Dinner will be served.
I look forward to seeing you at our next events.
David Yungman
“Man of the Year”
Mr. Phil Carey
Please join us , to honor Phil, for the awards banquet at
Temple Beth David in Westminster, CA
$36.00 per person
Saturday, March 7, 2015,
6:00 pm
Please contact Les Braunstein for more information
and RSVP’s
lesbraunstein@live.com
(714) 488-6828
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SAVE THE DATE
SAVE THE DATE
BROTHERHOOD EVENTS
SISTERHOOD EVENTS
Super Bowl Party
February 1
Family Bingo
February 21
Tu B’shvat Falafel Lunch February 8
Dine Out at Katella Deli
February 24
Man of the Year Dinner
March 7
April Dine Out Location TBA
Yom Ha Shoah Candle Meeting
March 18
Wine & Canvas Painting Class
April 25
Golf Event
March 21
Sisterhood Board Installation Tea
June TBA
Dine Out Roadhouse Grill
March 25
June Dine Out Location TBA
Yom Ha’atsmaut Kabob Lunch
April 19
Goodwill Donation Day
TBA (summer)
Speaker & Deli Dinner
May 16
Dine Out Location TBA
May 27
4th of JULY FIREWORKS BOOTH
! Always looking for volunteers! !
Brotherhood Shabbat
June 19
Angel’s Tailgate Party
August 8
Made a Resolution to Get Into Shape? Let us help.
TAI CHI
TUESDAY MORNINGS
Harbor Heart
1400 N. Harbor Blvd., Suite 100, Fullerton,
CA 92835 8:30 A.M.
TAUGHT BY DIANE GLOBERMAN
Office: 714.578.0533
Appointments: 714.578.0546
Fax: 714.578.0548
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Fr2 , Fe, 20:h @ 6:30 PM
B’na2 Sha,,a: On3y
Fam23y D2nner, 6:00 PM
(arrive when you are able)
B'nai Shabbat is a special, interactive Shabbat for Tots experience for children up to age 8 and
their families.
Join Rabbi Goldfarb & Cantorial Soloist Arielle Goldfarb for a fun, engaging, age appropriate
Shabbat worship experience.
In hopes of making the B’nai Shabbat experience more enjoyable, a family friendly, buffet
dinner will be served, beginning at 6 PM. The dinner will feature MacNCheese, Veggie Lasagna,
Salad, Vegetables and Beverages.
Please RSVP, 714-521-6765 or office@templebethohr.com
For more information, contact Rabbi Mark Goldfarb
Temp3e Be:h Ohr we3c6mes, sen26rs an. 0am232es 60 a33 c6mp6s2:26ns Shabbat Worship & Torah Study:
Sat., Feb. 14th & 28th 10:00 AM
Join Rabbi Goldfarb & Cantor Goldfarb for a stimulating
Shabbat morning. The morning begins with a brief,
participatory worship service and Torah reading followed
by an in depth, interactive discussion about the Torah
portion using traditional commentary and contemporary
articles.
Sat. Feb. 14th: Parashat Mishpatim,
Exodus 21:1 - 24:18
Sat. Feb. 28th: Parashat Tetzaveh,
TEMPLE BETH OHR
Exodus 27:20 - 30:10
15721 E. Rosecrans Ave
The study concludes with a pot luck lunch
La Mirada, CA 90638
of bagels, schmeers, assorted salads and more!
714-521-6765
www.templebethohr.com
tmplbthohr@aol.com
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Join Us On
February 20th at 7:30 pm
As We Celebrate
Denean’s 10th Anniversary with TBO
SUPER BOWL PARTY
Our beloved office administrator, Denean Dyson, has been with us
for 10 Years! We could not ask for a better person to run our front
office. In honor of her 10th Anniversary we are having a very
special recognition service and gala oneg and we invite you to come.
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Join us on
February 20th at
7:30 pm
as We Celebrate
Denean’s
10th Anniversary
with TBO
Pre-Game Festivities
Start
2:00 PM
The $10 charge covers the following:
Front Row seats for the 49th Super Bowl are available.
(You may bring your own comfortable chairs if you wish)
This is less expensive than a flight to the Super bowl.
Kosher Hot Dogs, BBQ Baked Beans,
Veggies & Dip, Chips, Snacks, Beverages, and delicious desserts
Come and join our TBO family and guests
RSVP by January 29th, 2015
David Saine
T E M P L E B E T H O H R A D U L T E D U C AT I O N P R O G R A M
sained@aol.com
presents
714-990-5783
LARRY MAURER
President of the Timeless Melodies Foundation for Education
“Gone But Not Forgotten:
SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, May 16, 2015
The Jewish ‘B’ Composers”
Saturday, February 7 at 7:00 PM
TBO BROTHERHOOD PROUDLY PRESENTS
SETH FRONT
“Culinary History of Jews
in America - Based on the
Astrological Signs of the
Delicatessen”
Larry Maurer has a passion for the history of
American music. Although Larry has worked in
c
Accountant and an accounting professor, his
calling has always been to teach music history.
He founded the Timeless Melodies Foundation
for Education Inc. to present education programs
about the Golden Age of American music to a
wide variety of groups around the country.
Rich in pictures, video clips, humor and history,
the Gone But Not Forgotten progam highlights
the lives and music of the lesser known Jewish
composers who made a mark on American musical
history. Larry discusses the hardships, struggles, and
accomplishments of several leading names in
popular music including; Irving Caesar, Livingston
and Loewe, Marvin Hamlisch plus more.
A hilarious presentation complete with delicious deli food served
by the dudes with the ‘tudes.
$25 per person. RSVP by May lst to Howard Lavoot
hlavoot@gmail.com
TEMPLE BETH OHR
You’ll Plotz! We Promise.
15721 ROSECRANS AVENUE, LA MIRADA, CA 90638
Temple Beth Ohr welcomes seniors and families of all compositions.
For further information, contact Joyce Kessler at 562.943.2532, or joycekessler@verizon.net
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Family Bingo in Winter Wonderland
Saturday, February 21
6-9 pm
Warm up at the Pasta Bar**
then settle in for an evening of
BINGO
Raffle Prizes
Instagram Bingo
$10 adults ~ $7 kids 12 and under*
*under 3 eat free **Gluten-Free upon advance request
Admission includes one bingo card, one ticket for gift raffle and food
Additional Raffle Tickets and Bingo Cards
available for an additional fee
RSVP to Office@templebethohr.com
Pre-payment is appreciated
Questions? Call Susan 714-990-0346
or Donna at 714-744-1210
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News
Seder
Our Passover Seder will be held on Friday, April 3 at
the Fullerton Elks facility. We will have our Erev
Shabbat worship service at that location as part of the
Seder experience. Ticket information will be released
soon. You will be able to enjoy all the favorite food,
songs, and interactive Haggadah you’ve grown to love.
Purim Spiel Dinner
Join us for an evening of hilarity on Friday, March 6th.
We will begin with a delicious Shabbat dinner and then
enjoy a silly and audience participatory Purim Spiel like
we’ve never known. Don’t forget to wear a costume.
SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA
MARCH 13
On March 13, 2015 tens of thousands of
Jews across America will come together to
eat, drink, relax, dance, enjoy, debate and
celebrate at the 19th Annual Shabbat Across
America and Canada.
A Thank You from Religious Chair
Caryn Saine
Camera Operators Welcome
Ladies of Sisterhood, thank you all for your
participation in the Sisterhood Shabbat service. You all
made the service very special and meaningful. Thank
you Marsha and Les Braunstein for taking care of the
oneg (yum). Welcome to our two new “Golden Girls”
Carol Fish and Barbara Tassone. A big thank you to
Rabbi Mark and Cantor Arielle for helping make the
service so meaningful. And last but not least, thank you
to the men who wore jackets to honor the ladies of
Sisterhood.
Now that the cameras and computers are all up and
running and the beautiful desk has been installed, we
are looking for more volunteers who are willing to be
trained on using the live streaming equipment so that
we can record and air more of our services. Contact
Phil Carey at 714-990-0346 or his secretary/wife, Susan
at write2suec@gmail.com to be put on the list of
trainees. Each service requires two camera operators
and one director (for now, until people feel more
comfortable). So far David Yungman, Les Braunstein,
and Joe Gorin have had their opportunity to work the
cameras and had a great time. Not just for men!
!
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Meet the Members of TBO
Meet David and Caryn Saine
Temple President, Brotherhood President, Sisterhood President,
Membership Committee Chair, Religious Committee Chair, Financial
Secretary, Treasurer, Long Range Planning Committee member, well, you
get the point. This power couple knows how to get involved. Do you
enjoy the jelly filled donut holes each Hanukkah? They provide them
every year. How about that delicious apple dump cake at many events?
Yup, Caryn’s special recipe. David’s homemade hummus is always a
favorite, too. But do you really know them?
Caryn grew up in Sunland and Tujunga and has set up homes in several states, thanks to David’s career. They
met at Verdugo Hills High School, married, and produced two wonderful kids: Benjamin and Ruth
Ann. They, in turn, have given Caryn and David four beautiful grandchildren: Hannah, Eden, Paige, and
Spencer. Caryn has a talent for numbers and organization. Her career as an accountant continues. Along with cooking
delicious desserts, Caryn is a great seamstress and has made many beautiful pieces, from aprons to family
clothing. She also knits, crochets and cross-stitches. In years past, Caryn sang in the High Holy Days choir.
David is the second born of eleven children in his family. He served in the US Army for almost 4 years. After
he completed his service, he even had a brief stint on the Bozo the Clown show in Massachusetts as the floor
manager! For many years David sold paper products as a career, but most recently he participated in the
2010 census by collecting information in Southern California. He was an avid runner for many years and was
seen running in Catalina Island, Big Bear, Wrightwood to Rose Bowl, Western States 100 , Big Sur, Vermont
100, Woodstock Vermont and Virginia and other gruelling race courses. He still enjoys playing golf weekly.
They both celebrated their b’nai mitzvot a couple of years ago as part of the
adult class. Every year they travel to Cabo San Lucas with their family to enjoy uninterrupted time with the kids. They went to Israel with TBO a couple of years
ago, and this past summer they also managed to fit in a trip to Orlando for the
Disney experience with Ruth Ann’s family. “The girls were the perfect age for
this trip!” Caryn recalled.
Imagine if the Temple was filled with couples like the Saines, so willing to give
of their time and talents. They truly are wonderful role models for young
couples. Be sure to say “hi” when you see them next time. Submitted by Susan Carey
Membership Committee Member
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Mavens
Movie
Knotty Ladies
On Tuesday, February 3rd, the Movie Mavens are
planning to see one of the many wonderful choices of
films now available in theaters. Our film selection this
month will be “The Imitation Game.” The time and
location will be determined on Friday, January 30, when
we know what films will be showing and where.
If you are interested in joining us, please contact Helene
Moss at 562-889-2159 or at heleneee@aol.com to confirm
film title, time and theater location.
The Movie Mavens meet to see a film on the first
Tuesday of every month. Next month’s movie date will
be Tuesday, March 3. If you’ve heard about a good film
worth seeing, we welcome input and all suggestions.
If you knit or crochet or do any kind of needlework, we
would love to have you join us on the second and fourth
Tuesdays of each month from 1:30 pm to around 3:00
pm, to sit, relax, chat and work on your own knitting or
crochet project. We have a lovely group of women who
are very sociable and friendly. We can offer you
assistance with your knitting or crocheting if you need
it — we all help each other.
We welcome new and experienced knitters and
crocheters alike! You don’t have to call — just drop by
and join us! For more information, contact:
Eileen Haber 562-947-1297
Helene Moss 562-696-7937
heleneee@aol.com
Monday Game Days
The Senior Activities Committee of TBO has arranged
for the Temple to be open on Mondays between 10:00
A.M. and 3:00 P.M. for anyone to bring their “games”
and equipment and players to the Temple. Pan, Mah
Jongg — anything. We are calling it BYOG - bring your
own game. We will provide fresh coffee - you may bring
your lunch or snacks. It’s a no-host event, so please be
prepared to pick up after yourselves. If you have any
questions, please contact Ellie Urcis at 714-521-0521.
Facebook Lessons
*Knotty Ladies are collecting men’s ties again. Please
bring any ties that you are willing to get rid of to the
Temple. They will be greatly appreciated.
Brown Bag & Book Club
Some of you may have grown up in East Los Angeles
and that is what we are reading about in The Tin Horse.
The time period covers a wide range of events, some
of which will be very familiar. That contributes to make
the book so enjoyable. The author is Janice Steinberg
and the date of our meeting is Wednesday, February 25
at noon.
Thank you to the dozen or so of you who came to the
first Facebook Class. Some of you learned a lot, and
some learned just a little. You all agreed that another
class was a great idea. Look for details coming soon.
Susan Carey
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$
$
$
$
Temple Beth Ohr
lsrael Pilgrimage
Late October 2015
$
$
$
I want to thank all of my Temple
friends and family for their
condolence calls and cards about
the death of my youngest brother,
Stanley.
I would like to thank my Temple
family for all the good wishes for
my birthday.
Sincerely,
Rhonda Garside
Harold Roman
Temple Beth Ohr Bulletin Board
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A delicious way to support Temple Beth Ohr!
February Sisterhood Dine out is…
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2015
First established in 1964, our parents began by selling Rye Breads and traditional Jewish Foods
to the surrounding Jewish community. Today, our 16,500 square foot Katella Restaurant is the
quintessential food experience for anyone of any age. We proudly serve over 2,000 happy
patrons every day. In addition to the full service restaurant, bar and lunch counter, we also
feature an award-winning Bakery and Deli for Food To Go.
Our signature Corned Beef and Pastrami are prepared on site, as are all of our menu items. The
breads are Sam’s pride from years of baking, including our Ryes and Challa. These days, Sam’s
initial recipes live on in the hands and hearts of third generation bakers dedicated to quality.
Many of our traditional meals are Shirley’s original recipes, including Matzoh Ball Soup, Noodle
Kugel, Potato Latkes, Sweet & Sour Cabbage and Chicken Soup.
We hope you enjoy your visit!
Allan, Harold, Larry
Sisterhood Dine Out is Tuesday, Feb. 24 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
4470 Katella Ave,
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 594-8611
info@katellabakery.com
*Bakery purchases do not apply to fundraiser
Present this flyer to your server for dine in or take out orders.
Contact the temple office if you want to carpool. 714-521-6765.
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Temple Beth Ohr
Adult Education
Joins the Alpert Jewish Community Center-LB
We have been invited to attend the 92nd Street Y presentation of the below listed programs.
Temple Beth Ohr members are admitted free. These programs are shown at the Alpert
Jewish Community Center, Long Beach. These are select cultural and educational
programs simulcast via private webcast to the Alpert Jewish Community Center in Long
Beach.
February 12, 2015 Thursday 7:00 PM
“World Religions: Spotlight on Judaism”
Speakers: Jack Miles, Susannah Heschel, Professor David Biale.
March 26, 2015 Thursday 7:00 PM
“America & Israel: The Way Forward”
Speakers: Dalia Rabin, Dennis Ross, Ethan Bronner.
If you would like to carpool and possibly have dinner out prior to the event, please
contact Helene Moss at 562.696.7937 or heleneee@aol.com
iGive Update and Kudos Thanks to donors like you, Temple Beth
Ohr has raised $130.11 so far through
this amazingly simple, no cost to you,
donation platform, iGive.com. We have 29 people signed up so far and 11 of them
have added the iGive button* to their desktop.
Start iGiving at: www.iGive.com/TempleBethOhr
*The iGive Button is an optional feature. You can use iGive without installing the
Button - just remember to go through the iGive website or e-mail newsletters to
get credit for your donation. To learn more, visit: http://www.iGive.com/button
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February 2015
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Make Your Afternoons
More Stimulating!
Join Rabbi Goldfarb
For Lunch N Learn
12 Noon - 1:00 PM
every 3rd Wednesday NEXT SESSION FEBRUARY 18
Lunch N Learn explores topics of Jewish interest and engages adults in discussing those topics. We’ve
explored Jewish mysticism, Chariot Mysticism, the teachings of Isaac Luria, and readings from the
Zohar. Now, Lunch N Learn is going back to basics, back to the beginning.
Think you know the biblical story of creation?
If you think the biblical story of creation and evolution are contradictory. . .
If you think that the Torah says woman was created !om Adam’s rib. . .
If you think science and the Big Bang theory conflict with Torah. . .
Then, you might want to think again.
Join Rabbi Goldfarb for an in-depth, interactive exploration of the Book of B’reishit, the Book of
Genesis, exploring the Torah text, Rabbinic commentary, mystical interpretationa, and scientific theory
for a better understanding of what the Torah really teaches us about our origins and why we are here.
SISTERHOOD JUDAIC SHOP
got gifts?
We do. Something for everyone.
How about a gift card?
We have those, too.
Buying for children?
How about a book?
The shop is open before services each Friday night, and on Sundays during Religious School.
Private shopping hours are available.
Contact Leslie Berger at 310-871-8498 or
LBerger53@yahoo.com for special orders.
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Contributions & Donations
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
By Robert Block & Sandra Madrid
The General Fund
By Jack & Marian Gasser
By Eleanor & Bill Richman, in memory of Ellen Globerman
By Janet Krabbenhoft
By Mae Salinger & Charles Salinger
By Farmer & Merchants Bank
By David Friedman & Laura Schwimmer, in
honor of Joyce Friedman’s 85th birthday
The Lou Zucker Memorial College Fund
By Frances Cohen, in memory of Mary Koizim
Yahrzeit Contributions
By Mollie Schartoff, in memory of Norman H. Schartoff
By Ken Goodman, in memory of Ray
Goodman
By Rhonda & Charles Garside, in memory of
Myles E. Atlas
By Maurice & Annita Rosenblum, in memory
of Abraham Rosenblum
By Karen Katz, in memory of Kay Klepak
By Marlene Palmer, in memory of Sylvia
Shaw
By Gert Starker, in memory of Beckie Franz
By Rhonda & Charles Garside, in memory of
Victor Vincent
By Joyce Glassman, in memory of Mildred Schwartz
By Marlene Palmer, in memory of George
Shaw
By Maurice & Annita Rosenblum, in memory
of Jacob Goldman
By Shirley Altneu & Family, in memory of Larry Altneu
By Marlene Palmer, in memory of Hebert Palmer
By Rhonda & Charles Garside, in memory of
Marilyn Williams
By Bernie & Eileen Haber, in memory of Ann Irwin
By Evelyn & Morris Spaber, in memory of Rose Klein
By Inge Spiegl, in memory of Max Haller
By Dede & Ed Ginter, in memory of Lizzie
Doroshow
By Adrienne Casson, in memory of Joyce Carter
Temple Beth Ohr
Contribution
To make a contribution, please complete this form and include with your
donation
Mail to: Temple Beth Ohr
15721 E. Rosecrans Avenue
La Mirada, CA 90638
Enclosed is my contribution for $
In Memory/Honor of __________________________
From: ____________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________
City:________________ State:____ Zip: ______________
Please send an acknowledgment card to:
Name:___________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________
City:________________ State:____ Zip: _______________
YOU MAY WISH TO DESIGNATE ONE OF THESE FUNDS
___ General Fund - Rabbi and Cantor’s salaries, operating
expenses, outside service, repairs, school supplies.
___Emilio Urcis Memorial Fund - Special purchases
for the Religious School and the Temple.
___Paskus-Lofchie Fund - Beautification of the Temple
such as the patio cover, special purchases.
___Library fund - Funds designated for the purchase of
books for the temple library.
___Endowment Fund - The interest only from this fund
can be used by the temple.
___Rabbi Goldfarb’s discretionary fund - Funds that
the Rabbi can dispense at his discretion.
___TBO Dotty Abel Children’s Fund
___Carole E. Sherman Memorial Fund
___Lou Zucker Memorial College Education Fund
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Flower & Oneg Sponsors for January 2015
SAVE THE DATE TO CELEBRATE!
Joel & Devora Lowenstein sponsored the flowers
and oneg on January 2nd in honor of their “Golden
Anniversary.” Flowers were sponsored by Phil & Susan
Carey on January 9th in honor of their 35th anniversary.
Paul Friedman sponsored the flowers and lovely oneg
on January 16th to honor the 85th birthday of his wife,
Joyce. Charles & Rhonda Garside sponsored the
flowers on January 23rd in honor of Rhonda’s birthday.
The oneg on the 23rd was sponsored by Sisterhood for
Sisterhood Shabbat. Bernie & Eileen Haber
sponsored both the flowers and oneg on January 30th
for their 65th anniversary.
Fe b r u ar y Bi r thd a y s
Michael Gavrielov .....
Ray Urwin ..............
Viviana Bergerson .....
Mark Volen .............
Trudy Dubovy ..........
Rita Silverman .........
Roland Luna ...........
Abigail Cabrera........
Jason Block ............
Howard Koenig ........
Don Bloch ..............
Janis Green ............
Melissa Melnik .........
Alan Ryave .............
Stephen Goldman .....
Laura Milhander .......
Sheila Craven ..........
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How to Sponsor Flowers
Contact Wilma Scheer for details at $
(562) 652-5754 $
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Plant a Tree in Israel
Harry Gunther ......... 17
Evelyn Levin ........... 18
Robin Smith ............ 19
Wilma Davis............ 20
Michael Rudolph ...... 21
Tyler Porter ............ 21
Mike Gimbel ........... 21
Owen Galvan .......... 21
Jack Gasser ............ 23
Shirley Levin ........... 24
Aaron Sivertsen ....... 25
Trenton Porter......... 26
Herbert Miller ......... 26
Febr u a r y Anni ver s a r i e s
Mike & Sharon Kravitz
Michael & Susan Renberg
Brian & Teresa Goldstein
Art & Donna Berglas-Hess
Mitchell & Mary Weiss
Stephen & Sharon Goldman
Come and celebrate Denean’s 10th
Anniversary with Temple Beth Ohr on Friday, February 20th
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This is a great gift to let someone
special know you care about
them. Cost is $18.00 per tree.
Contact Jayne Glickman at
714-293-2012 or via email at glick5856@aol.com.
February 2015
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Framed Torah Portions Still Available
Each beautifully framed Torah portion makes a lovely gift
and your $250 helps the Temple. This is the best way to
honor our retired Torah. It might even be the very Torah
portion your child or grandchild read at their b’nai
mitzvah. Contact the office to learn more.
Sponsor a Prayer Book
Have you ever opened up a prayer book and noticed that
it has been dedicated to an individual? We still have a few
books that have not been claimed. If you would like to
honor your loved one with a sticker please contact the
Temple Office at office@TempleBethOhr.com
CARING CONCERNS:
A service to our members
If you know of anyone who might like information
included in a Simchas & Tsoris email, please contact, or
have them contact the Temple office.
Also, if there are those who wish to have Rabbi
Goldfarb visit them either at home or in the hospital
in times of illness and/or surgery, please contact the
office or Rabbi Goldfarb so that he is aware of your
situation.
714-521-6765 or office@templebethohr.com
Sharing Life Cycle Events With Your Temple Community
Temple Beth Ohr invites you to sponsor an oneg for a life cycle
event. Whether you are celebrating a Simcha such as a birthday,
anniversary, engagement, b’nai mitzvah, or perhaps you would like
to honor a loved one who has passed with a lovely memorial, the
Religious Committee would like you to consider having that
celebration on a Friday night after services. Oneg includes: fruit,
vegetables, sweets, wine, and challah for up to 60 people. For just
$100 for a regular oneg or for an enhanced oneg at an additional
cost*, you are free to enjoy your guests, as well as be recognized in
the Beacon, an announcement from the bimah and a special
blessing by the Rabbi. To schedule your oneg celebration simply
contact Ellie Urcis at 714-521-0521.
*We are now using Sugar & Spice Catering at 562-577-1376 for all our onegs. Speak to Gil about any additional or
specific requests to have your order delivered with our standing order. You are also welome to bring in your own
purchased food and it will be plated and served by Kurt; however the standing order from Sugar & Spice will still be
provided and the cost remains $100.
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Tribute Cards Were Sent to the Following People in January
Birthday Wishes:
Joyce Friedman
Devora Lowenstein
Rhonda Garside
Shaul Saulisbury
Peggy Horwitz
Sandra Strauss
Howard Lefton
Elaina Tyson
Devora Lemus
Jay Weinschenker
Ari Zlotnik
Anniversary Wishes:
Phillip & Susan Carey
Dr. Fred and Marlene Fink
Bernard & Eileen Haber
Joel & Devora Lowenstein
Get Well Wishes:
Shirley Grossberg
Shirley Levin
Sandra Paskus
Harley Rockoff
Dottie Rothe
Ed Ginter
How Do You Send a
Tribute Card?
If you have ever received
a tribute card, then you
know what a nice way it is
to express your feelings
and make a contribution
to our Temple.
Simply send an email to
Linda Selander at
LindaSelander@yahoo.com
or
562-944-2020
Devora Lowenstein
Hariet Rockoff
Cards are also available
in the Judaic Shop for
$2.00 each.
Condolences:
Mike & Diane Globerman, in memory of Mike’s dear sister
Anita Roman, in memory of Stanley Roman
Harold & Peggy Roman, in memory of Harold’s brother, Stanley Roman
Shirley Altshuler & Family, in memory of beloved husband
and father Bob Altshuler
Gregg Animal Hospital
750 S. Beach Blvd
La Habra, CA 90631
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Phone:
562-691-7751
Fax: 562-690-7689
February 2015
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February Yahrzeits
Feb. 1 - 7 ~ 12 - 18 Shevat
Feb. 8 – 14 ~ 19 - 25 Shevat (Continued)
Irving Franz, brother of Gert Starker
Eugenia Austin Gorman, sister-in-law of Gloria Austin, aunt of Lynette Austin
Eilene Grossberg, sister-in-law of Shirley Grossberg
Robert Bernard Jacobs, father of Harry Jacobs
Jeanette B. Herman, sister-in-law of Norma Liepe, aunt of Ben Liepe
Harry Schnur, brother-in-law of Shirley Altneu
Henry Waldman, father of Stephen Waldman
Ben Dubin, uncle of Harley Rockoff
Willy Zwirn, father of Scott Zwirn
Dennis Krichmar, cousin of Mike Krichmar
Hayman Sarkin, great-great uncle of Ted Lavoot, great-great-great uncle of Howard Lavoot
Rae Israel
Philip Miller, father of Herbert Miller
Jack Geller Meta M. Sokol Lillian Gordon, mother-in-law of Allegra Gordon
Abraham Kaplan, brother of Ethel Shein
Edna Schreier, mother of Terri Lavoot, grandmother of Howard Lavoot
Fay Schachter, mother of Joyce Kessler
Shirley Schmidt, mother of Leo Schmidt
Bernard Palmer, uncle of Nancy & Gene Griffin
Lillian Aarons, aunt of Helene Moss
Samuel Schwartz, father of Sandra Gelmini
Hyman Wein Joel Koniarsky Sheldon Silber
Morris Berger, father of Evelyn Levin, grandfather of Marsha Braunstein
Feb.15 - 21 26 Shevat - 2 Adar
Dr. Joseph Austin, father-in-law of Gloria Austin,
grandfather of Lynette Austin
David Klein, uncle of Sandra Bloch
Erwin Moskowitz Sol Rosenblatt, relative of Sharon Kravitz
Eleanor Young, mother of Leslie Berger
Harold "Hal" M. Cramer, father of Bradley Cramer
Steven Kaplan, nephew of Ethel Shein
Dorothy Sonns, mother of Cindy Waldman
Alvin Fry, father of Richard Fry
Lola Berezan de Gak, grandmother of Pat Almada
Vern Friend, father of Sandy Lakin
Robert R. Stocker Sylvia Streisand, mother of Helene Moss
Isaac Streisand, grandfather of Helene Moss
Rachel Webber, mother of Marlene Fink
Barbara Weiss, friend of Ted & Terri Lavoot
Esther Marcus, mother of Dena Jastroch
Samuel J. Perlmutter Frank Gore, cousin of Ethel Shein
Jack Altschuler Samuel Lofchie, grandfather of Linda Selander
Morris Pazornik, father of Maxine Gimbel
Samuel B. Zalma, father of Starr Rofe
Louis Sandow, brother of Evelyn Zucker
Catherine Zipper, sister-in-law of Fran Benveniste
Barbara Ruth Roman, late wife of Harold Roman
Paula Weinfeld, mother of Sylvia Schmidt
Tillie Sandow, sister of Evelyn Zucker
~~~~~
Feb. 8 – 14 ~ 19 - 25 Shevat
Leon Braunstein, father-in-law of Ruth Braunstein, grandfather of Lester Braunstein
Emilia L. Caren William Urban
Martin Glick, friend of Ted & Terri Lavoot and Howard & Penni Lavoot
Harry Julius Kravitz Jan Berg, cousin of Charles Garside
Roy Jastroch, father of Chris Jastroch
Bette Kaplan Levinson, aunt of Lynette Austin, sister-in-law of Gloria Austin
Paula Rose Levy, mother of Sheila Craven & Marc Levy
Meyer Lite, grandfather of Adrienne Casson
William Ries, cousin of Terri Lavoot & Howard Lavoot
Esther Benjamin, mother-in-law of Evelyn Levin, grandmother of Marsha Braunstein
Joan Bluestone, aunt of Ted Lavoot, great aunt of Howard Lavoot
Sylvia Guggenheimer, mother of David Guggenheimer
Sadie Levin Page 25
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Feb.22 - 28 2 - 9 Adar
Jack Mandelbaum, uncle of Stephen Thomas
Lew Sherwood Albert Schartoff, father-in-law of Mollie Schartoff
Laurence Eli Dean, father of Sandra Paskus, grandfather of Eileen Mignella
David Immer, father of Frances Gelbart
Fred Levin Dr. Alvin L. Polevoi Glenn L. Ralston Harry Wolfe Spaner, grandfather of Harry Jacobs
Nancy Ashmon Wagman, cousin of Ted Lavoot & Howard Lavoot
Janet Bradley, aunt of Cathy White
John Brinkman Evelyn Camras, cousin of Shirley Grossberg
Louise J. Freifield Rose Pazornik, mother of Maxine Gimbel
Morris Post, uncle of Ted Lavoot, great uncle of Howard Lavoot
Sadie C. Broida, mother of Eileen Haber
Lillian B. Handel
Michael Segal, brother of Alan Segal
Ervin Wolfsohn
Phyllis Leschber, mother of Melanie Sherman
Sarah Pivo, grandmother of Cher Krichmar
Sidney Shiffman, brother of Annette Rayman
Sheila Krotinger, wife of Nat Krotinger
Herman Berger, father of Roland Berger
Louis A. Wolfe, stepfather of Sidney Gelfand
Bill Schloss, father of Caryn Saine
In
emoriam
Our continued thoughts and prayers go out to
the families and loved ones of those whom we
continue to observe Shiva/Sheloshim:
Stanley Roman
Benjamin Leib
May Stanley & Benjamin’s memories forever be
blessings.
~~~~~
How to Observe the Yahrzeit
Light a 24-hour memorial candle in your home at
sundown on the evening that begins the
Yahrzeit (anniversary of death). It is customary
to attend Shabbat services on the Friday night
following the Yahrzeit date, and recite the
Kaddish in Temple. The names of loved ones
are read on Friday night.
The presence in Temple at Yahrzeit of the family of
loved ones is a living testimony to their faith in
the continuity of life and to their response to
Jewish Values.
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February 2015
Sunday
Monday
1
9:30 AM
Religious School
12:00 PM
BOLTY Sky Zone
Adventure
2:00 PM
Brotherhood
Superbowl Party
Tuesday
10:00 AM
Game Day
7:00 PM
Sisterhood
Board Meeting
8
9:30 AM
Religious School
10:30 AM Tu
b'Shvat Seder
11:30 AM
Brotherhood Tu
b'Shvat Lunch
12:30 PM TBO
Spain/Israel Trip
Info Meeting
3
8:30 AM Tai
Chi
TBD The Movie
Mavens
9
10:00 AM
Game Day
7:15 PM TBO
Board Meeting
15
No Religious
School
2
9:30 AM
Religious School
10:45 AM
Education &
Youth
Committee
Meeting
10:00 AM
Game Day
4
5
12
19
7:00 PM Ways
& Means
Committee
Meeting
25
12:00 PM
Brown Bag &
Book Club
4:00 PM
Hebrew
Learning Lab
6:00 PM
Membership
Committee
Meeting
RSVP
6
6:00 PM Soup
& Salad Shabbat
Supper
7:30 PM Erev
Shabbat
Worship - 4th &
5th Grade
Shabbat
26
7
7:00 PM Adult
Ed Presents:
Larry Mauer,
“The ‘B’ Jewish
Composers”
13
14
Valentine’s
Day
10:00 AM
Shabbat
Worship Service
& Torah Study
20
6:30 PM B'nai
Shabbat Service
7:00 PM PreOneg
7:30 PM Erev
Shabbat
Worship
27
7:30 PM Erev
Shabbat
Worship
FREE
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Saturday
7:30 PM Erev
Shabbat
Worship
18
24
7:00 AM –
9:00 PM
Sisterhood DineOut @ Katella
Deli
8:30 AM Tai
Chi
1:30 PM The
Knotty Ladies
Friday
5:30 PM Adult
Education
Committee
Meeting
7:00 PM
Finance
Committee
Meeting
11
12:00 PM
Lunch n' Learn
with Rabbi
Goldfarb
4:00 PM
Hebrew
Learning Lab
7:00 PM
Brotherhood
Meeting
18
23
Thursday
4:00 PM
Hebrew
Learning Lab
6:30 PM
Sisterhood
Social Hour
7:00 PM
Sisterhood
Meeting
17
8:30 AM Tai
Chi
FLYER
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Tu Bish'vat
4:00 PM
Hebrew
Learning Lab Tu B'hvat
7:00 PM
Religious
Committee
Meeting
10
8:30 AM Tai
Chi
1:30 PM The
Knotty Ladies
16
President’s
Day
10:00 AM
Game Day
Wednesday
21
6:00 PM
Sisterhood
Sponsored
Family Bingo
Night
28
10:00 AM
Shabbat
Worship Service
& Torah Study
February 2015
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Temple Beth Ohr
Temple Beth Ohr
Board of Directors
2014-15
Board of Directors – 2014 -2015
President: Steve Weisel
First VP Religion: Caryn Saine
Second VP Membership: Dana Porter
Third VP Education/Youth: Jody Green Recording Secretary: Brad Cramer
Treasurer: Jeff Scheer
Financial Secretary: Scott Zwirn
Ways & Means: Leslie Berger
House: Charles Garside & Craig Lebow
Inter Community Relations: Chris Jastroch
Adult Education: Joyce Kessler Communications & Publicity: Susan Carey
Long Range Planning: Donna Berglas-Hess
Senior Activities: Charlene Brotman & Diane Globerman
Sisterhood President: Cher Krichmar
Brotherhood President: David Yungman Immediate Past President: Sharon Kravitz
STEVE WEISEL, PRESIDENT
15721 E. Rosecrans Avenue
La Mirada, CA 90638
714-521-6765
Fax 714-670-9675 email: office@templebethohr.com Mark Goldfarb, Rabbi
Arielle Goldfarb, Cantorial Soloist
Lawrence J. Goldmark, Rabbi Emeritus
TO:
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DANA PORTER, ,VP MEMBERSHIP
JODY GREEN, VP EDUCATION
LESLIE BERGER, WAYS & MEANS
JEFF SCHEER, TREASURER
SCOTT ZWIRN, FINANCIAL SEC.
CHRIS JASTROCH, ICR
DAVID YUNGMAN, BROTHERHOOD
CHER KRICHMAR, SISTERHOOD
CHARLES GARSIDE, HOUSE (CO)
CRAIG LEBOW, HOUSE (CO)
SYLVIA SCHMIDT, ADULT ED. (CO)
JOYCE KESSLER, ADULT ED.(CO)
SUSAN CAREY, BEACON PUBLICITY
Beacon
Temple Beth Ohr CARYN SAINE, VP RELIGION
DONNA BERGLAS-HESS, PLANNING
CHARLENE BROTMAN, SR. ACTIVITIES.
DIANE GLOBERMAN, SR. ACTIVITIES
BRAD CRAMER, SECRETARY
SHARON KRAVITZ, PAST PRESIDENT