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March 2015Adar / Nisan 5775

Issue Highlights

From the RabbiEquality and EstherThe Cantor's Voice

Megillah on the RoofPresident’s Message

More Than Just a Building

Save the Dates

Friday, March 6 @6:00 pmFamily Shabbat Dinner followed by Family Shabbat Service @7:00 pm

Sunday, March 8 @10:00 amPurim Carnival

Thursday, March 12 @12:00 pmLunch ‘n Learn with Rabbi Rick

Friday, March 13 @7:00 pmJewish Meditation followed by Sisterhood Shabbat @ 7:30 pm

Saturday, March 14 @10:00 amTot Shabbat followed by Monthly

Minyan @10:30 am

Friday, March 20 @7:30 pmShabbat 150

Sunday, March15 @10:00 amJourney Through the Bible with Rabbi

Sunday, March 22 @10:00 amMommy, Daddy & Me

Friday, March 27 @7:30 pmShabbat HaGadol Service

Featuring Social Action Committee

Saturday, March 28 @10:00 amShabbat Service and Charlie Lambert

Bar Mitzvah

Purim Spiel!!!

...and Megillah ReadingYou Can’t Miss This

Wednesday, March 4 @ 6 pmCostume Contest, Adults, too!

HamantaschenGroggers

March 2015 The Scribe 2

In This IssueFrom Our Leaders

Equality and Esther - Page 6from the Rabbi

Megillah on the Roof - Page 7The Cantor’s Voice

More Than Just a Building - Page 8The President's Message

Messages from the Sisterhood - WRJ - Page 9Notes From Brotherhood - MRJ - Page 10

FeaturesBar Mitzvah Profile - Charlie Lambert - Page 13

What's Nu? - GTY Happenings - Page 14What’s Nu? - GTY Officer Profile: Rose Haas- Page 14

What’s Nu-2? - Tu BiShvat Seder Huge Success - Page 15What’s Nu-2? - Journey Through the Bible - Page 15

What’s Nu - and More! Community Manager - Page 16What’s Nu - and More! Sisterhood Sunday Morning

Coffee Gathering - Page 16Mitzvah Day Weekend Fun! Pictures (2 Pages) - Page 18

Announcements and EventsJourney Through the Bible with Rabbi Rick “The Original

Game of Thrones: David in King Saul’s Royal Family (Joys and Tsuris)” - Page 4

Shabbat 150- Page 5Lunch ‘n Learn with Rabbi Rick - Page 6

Jewish Meditation - Page 24Social Action Calendar - Page 24

Tot Shabbat - Page 35Mommy, Daddy & Me - Page 36

Seniors Book Club - March & April - Page 38Monthly Minyan - Page 39Announcements - Page 44

General InformationTorah Readings, March/April - Page 3

Candle Lighting Times, March/April - Page 3Library Hours - Page 3

Illness Notification / Mi Shebeirach List - Page 8Oneg Thank You’s, February - Page 9

Judaica Shop News - Page 11Donations - February- Page 23

Donation Form - Page 23Condolences - Page 39

Scribe Publication Policy - Page 39Yahrzeits, March - Page 40Birthdays, March - Page 41

Bella Molho-Agnes Lieberman Flower FundFebruary - Page 41

Calendar, March/April - Page 42

Save the Dates & FlyersPurim Spiel Quote - Pages 7, 10, 12, and 14Save the Date: Shabbat HaGadol - Page 7

Attention!!!! No Shabbat Service on April 3rd - Page 7Save the Date - Passover Seder - Page 12

Sisterhood Shabbat - Page 17“Women Who Make a Difference” - Honoring Flo Cohen

- Page 17Purim Spiel - Megillah on the Roof - Page 20

Interfaith Earth Stewardship Summit Flyer - Page 21Charoset / Macaroon Flyer - Page 22

Family Shabbat Dinner - March - Page 25Brotherhood Bowling Party - Page 26

Shabbat Across Temple Sinai Flyer - Page 27Temple Sinai Community Seder Flyer - Page 29Annual Fund Raiser Announcement - Page 31

Israel Matters: Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit - Page 32Temple Ted Talks Flyer - Page 33

Purim Carnival Announcement - Page 34Weizmann School - A Taste of Kindergarten - Page 37

The Temple Sinai Executive Board is interested in hearing from the congregation regarding any

issue that may concern you. Feel free to contact us as follows:

President, Donna Baar [email protected]

Executive Vice President, Mark [email protected]

1st Vice President, Arthur [email protected]

2nd Vice President, Michael [email protected]

Treasurer, Tina [email protected]

Recording Secretary, Maggie [email protected] Secretary,

Preston Oppenheimer [email protected]


March / April Torah Readings

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?Have Something for

library hours

The Freedman Library is open after services on

Fridays from 9:00 to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday mornings when there is Religious School. Everyone is encouraged to use the library and check out a book.

February Candle Lighting Times

March / April ShabbatCandle Lighting Times

March 6th: 5:35p 13th: 6:41p 20th: 6:46p

27th: 6:52p April 3rd: 6:57p 10th: 7:03p

Parashah HaftarahMarch 6 - 7 Ki Tisa Exodus 30:11 - 34:35 I Kings 18:1 - 18:39March 13 - 14 Vayak’heil - P’kudei

Shabbat ParahExodus 35:1 - 40:38

Maftir: Numbers 19:1 - 22I Kings 7:51 - 8:21

Ezekiel 36:16 - 36:38March 20 - 21 Vayikra Leviticus 1:1 - 5:26 Isaiah 43:21 - 44:23March 27 - 28 Tzav

Shabbat HaGadolLeviticusus 6:1 - 8:36 Jeremiah 7:21 - 8:3; 9:22 - 9:23

Malachi 3:4 - 3:24April 3 - 4 Pesach I Exodus 12:21 - 51; Numbers 28:16 - 25 Joshua 5:2 - 6:1April 10 - 11 Pesach VIII Deuteronomy 14:22-16

Numbers 28:19-25Isaiah 10:32 - 12:6


Journey Through the Bible With Rabbi Rick Schechter A monthly series on Sunday mornings

at 10:00-11:30 a.m.

This year: the dramatic and fascinating stories from the biblical books of Samuel and First Kings. Discover and discuss their wisdom,

value, literary artistry, and continued relevance to our lives today.

“The Original Game of Thrones: David in King Saul’s Royal Family (Joys & Tsuris)”

Sunday, March 15 at 10 a.m.

Beit Lev Lifelong learning to engage the heart and mind Part of Temple Sinai’s Adult Education Committee’s Community of Practice

TE M P L E S I N A I O F G L E N D A L E 1 2 1 2 N . P A C I F I C A V E N U E , G L E N D A L E , C A 9 1 2 0 2 8 1 8 . 2 4 6 . 8 1 0 1 W W W . T E M P L E - S I N A I . N E T


Shabbat 150 Friday, March 20 @7:00 pm

With joy and excitement, and drawing inspiration from the 150th Psalm, we will welcome fellow congregants pianist Brad Lieberman, percussionist Larry Cohen, bass guitarist Joel Schwartz to the bima as our sanctuary is filled with song.

Praise God with the blast of the shofar Praise God with

lute and harp Praise God with

drum and dance Praise God with

lyre and flute Praise God with

clanging cymbals Praise God with

resonant horn Let every breath praise God

(Psalm 150)


from the rabbi

by Rabbi Rick Schechter

LUNCH and LEARNwith the RABBI

Thursday, March 12that 12:00 pm

If you have any questions, please call the temple office

at 818.246.8101

Equality and Esther

In the story of Purim, it took Queen Esther a while to understand that she had to make her own Jewish voice heard. Fortunately, Esther did

just that. She proceeded to save the Jewish people of her day and we celebrate that sacred moment at Purim this month.

The role of women has changed significantly since Queen Esther’s time and today. Today we see women actively participating in all aspects of Jewish life, both here and in Israel. In Israel, women serve leadership roles, not only in the armed services and the Knesset, but also in religious life. There are now 42 Reform congregations in Israel (the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism) in which women have the opportunity to be Temple presidents, read Torah, and lead their communities as rabbis and cantors. Reform Rabbis trained in Israel, both women and men, lead women to bat mitzvah, guide them in egalitarian wedding ceremonies, and allow and encourage women to recite Kaddish for their loved ones at those moments of grief and loss. A few young women have even become bat mitzvah at the Kotel, the Western Wall.

But those opportunities are still too few and far between.

This year, we Reform Jews have the ability to affect Israeli religious life and generate resources to grow the Reform Jewish presence in Israel—by voting and participating in the World Zionist Congress Elections.

The World Zionist Congress (WZC) meets every five years to discuss issues of vital importance to the global Jewish community, such as Jewish identity, peace and security, anti-Semitism, civil society in Israel, and the future of the State of Israel. Voting in the upcoming 37th WZC Elections offers us a unique opportunity to cast our votes to send delegates to the WZC to represent our voices.

When we vote, we stand tall, knowing we join

with Esther in making our voices heard for the future of Judaism and especially Judaism in Israel. You and I can vote for greater religious equality in Israel by simply going to www.reformjews4israel.org/vote, registering, and voting the ARZA: Representing Reform Judaism slate.

Together we can help create a dynamic Reform Judaism is Israel, that includes the voices of women and men; those born Jewish and those who have chosen Judaism.

By voting ARZA, we will generate funds for education, youth work, social justice and pastoral care for the Israeli Reform movement.

By voting ARZA, we will strengthen Reform Judaism’s call for the values we cherish and will grant the Reform movement influence in the quality of Jewish religious life in Israel.

Together let’s get out the vote! (I voted in January. Everyone has until April 30, 2015, to cast her or his vote.)

Chag Sameach,


the Cantor’s Voice

by Cantor Steve Hummel

On the one hand, Esther is certainly a worthy candidate. On the other hand, she’s also Jewish

The villain Haman is history, that’s why we dance, you see...yes, it’s Purim, to

Life!

Megillah on the RoofMarch 4 @ 6pm

Megillah On the Roof

On Wednesday, March 4, right after religious school, we will be presenting this year’s Purim spiel (Yiddish for skit or play), which

is a parody based on the beloved musical Fiddler On the Roof.

The idea of spoofing the Purim story, using a musical as the vehicle, seems to be in vogue in synagogues across America. The idea is certainly not new or unique to Temple Sinai. It’s believed that this silly and creative tradition started in Europe as early as the 1400s, with performers creating comedic monologues about the Purim story and performing in homes. The popularity of spiels grew so much that in the 1700’s and 1800s, Jewish communities did spoofs

on many different biblical stories, not just the book of Esther. Over the centuries, spiels have taken many forms, as plays, musicals, puppet shows, poems, and monologues.

Much gratitude to Joyce Moskowitz for directing this year’s spiel, Jason Marx for his skillful sound editing, and all the congregants who have dedicated so much of their time and talent. It’s going to be a lot of fun. I hope to see you there!

Chag Sameach,

Save the Date

Please Come Join Us forShabbat HaGadol

featuringSocial Action Committee

March 27 at 7:30 pm

Attention!!!!There will be NOShabbat Serviceon April 3rd

It is the 1st Night of PassoverBut, Join Us for the Community Seder on

Saturday, April 4 (rsvp!)


More than Just a BuildingLast month, my article concentrated on the status

of our capital campaign and repairing our building. While this project continues to move forward, there are countless efforts being made by our clergy, leadership and committees to strengthen and improve our community from within. Each month I see how these efforts are paying off and our temple is reaping the benefits of having an active, involved community.

Thanks to our Membership Committee, this fiscal year 21 new families joined Temple Sinai. Many of the new members have already made a home here. They have formed connections by joining a chavurah, a committee or campership. We had 180 people at our Tu BiSh’vat Seder in early March. Another 108 members joined in the Community Barbeque to welcome our new Members. Each new family has a unique reason for joining our temple. I’m glad that they found something special in Temple Sinai that made them want to become a part of our community. Whether you are new to Temple Sinai or a long time member, I hope you are involved and engaged in some part of our community.

Our Education Governing Board is looking for parents who are interested in improving our school and enhancing our children’s love of Judaism. The committee and Temple leadership will be creating an online survey designed to help us better understand what is working and what can be improved in the B’nai Mitzvah process. The real work will begin as they use the feedback to design and implement changes that make sense for our community. It is important to us that the children and their families feel there is a value in the process and at the end feel more connected to their Judaism. If you would like to be involved in this process, please contact Jason Marx at [email protected].

If you are beyond the religious school years, our

Caring Community Committee is re-forming. As a community in general, we have been wonderful at reaching out in times of need, but unfortunately, we occasionally fall short of filling the needs of all our members. Several members of our community have expressed an interest in organizing our efforts to ensure that no member silently slips away from the community as they deal with a loss or illness of a loved one. If you are willing to occasionally make a phone call, write notes, bake a casserole, or visit a congregant who is house or hospital bound, please contact Barak Malkin at [email protected] or call the temple office at 818-246-8101.

Are you interested in helping to make our services more meaningful or spiritually fulfilling? Then our Ritual Committee may be the place for you. The Rabbi and Cantor are always looking for ways to enrich the worship experience and they want to work with you to make sure the changes will speak to the community. Please come and try a meeting or two on for size. Everyone is welcome! Contact Roger Baar

thepresident’smessage

by Donna Baar

To President - Page 12

Mi ShebeirachIf you or anyone you know would like to inform Rabbi Schechter about an illness

in the family, please contact the temple office by phone at

818.246.8101,or by e-mail at

[email protected]


W R Jby Carol Lavender

o n e g tha nk- yo usMessages from the SisterhoodWomen of Reform Judaism

by Doreen HawbeckerSisterhood President The Sisterhood would like to

thank the following for sponsoring onegs during the month of February: 6 - Ritual Committee - Tu

BiShvat 13 - Sisterhood 20 - Flo Cohen in honor of

Larry’s birthday 27 - Membership Committee

- New Member Shabbat

Celebrate your family’s simchahs and help the Sisterhood sponsor onegs by donating to the Simcha Fund in any amount for any reason. Your name will be announced as a Simcha Fund donor when the Sisterhood next sponsors an oneg, and here in The Scribe. On your check, please specify the simchah reason, make the check payable to Temple Sinai Sisterhood, and send the check to the Temple Sinai office, separate from any other donation.

When an oneg has no sponsor, the Sisterhood pays for it, with the help of the Simcha Fund. Temple Sinai members are encouraged to sponsor an oneg or donate to the Simcha Fund to assist the Sisterhood in supporting our temple’s many worthy causes. It is very easy to sponsor an oneg, and it need not be expensive nor difficult. Please consider becoming a sponsor. It is a mitzvah.

Contact Carol Lavender for more information at 818-395-6887or [email protected]

To Sisterhood - page 12

Shalom! I hope you had a fabulous February

Might I just start by saying that the Temple Sinai of Glendale’s Sisterhood is amazing? There is so much support from the women in general but on top of that, there is much care and thought put into the actual training of a President. And it’s all so that we can become better leaders and pass this amazing knowledge and information on to our members.

I recently had the privilege to attend The Fried Leadership Conference in Austin, Texas. I was proud to represent TSG as your Sisterhood president. The last conference I attended was as an Area Director for the Women of Reform Judaism; going as your Sisterhood president made this experience uniquely different. I learned so much.

Rabbi David Wolfman taught two classes. One was Judaism 5.0 and the other was What is our WHY? I’ll be making a short presentation during our next board meeting on Tuesday, March 3 (our meetings run from 7-8:30 pm in the social hall, although the presentation will take just a few of those minutes...). I’ll do the presentation first and then the board will get back to regularly-scheduled business. I hope many of you in Sisterhood can make it. If you are not a member, and would like to be, please visit the temple’s website at:

www.Temple-Sinai.net. Once

the page opens you will see on the far right where it says “Forms.” Click on Forms and simply scroll down the page where you’ll see the Sisterhood Membership form; click on that and fill it out. It’s easy! (A much-appreciated shout-out to Barak Malkin, TSG’s Community Manager! Barak has done so much, along with the help of many other dedicated temple members, to finally bring our website into the 21st century!) If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me.

So much is happening in March! TSG is having their annual Purim Spiel and Megillah reading (Megillah on the Roof) on Wednesday, March 4 at 6:00 pm. We have scores of talented people who will amaze with song, dance and fun costumes (not to mention the delicious hamantaschen!) This popular event is always well-attended.

Friday March 13 is our Sisterhood Shabbat. It’s truly a spiritual and uplifting event, one not to be missed. I hope to see you all there.

On Tuesday March 24 the Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys is hosting the 2015 Annual Women’s Forum: Honoring Women Who Make a Difference. Our very own Flo Cohen is being honored as one of these ladies. Flo has done so much for the temple and


Night of the Round Tableby Larry Moskowitz

So what transpired at Brotherhood’s February meeting? Let me put it this way --

Seven good men, an elegant mix,One had a birthday ... then there were six.Six could still do it, if they would but arrive,But one’s out of town ... so they number just five.Five stalwart brethren, getting down to their core,One had a class ... then there were four.“I’ve got spiel rehearsal,” said one absentee, Purim’s important ... so now they’re but three.Three’s not ideal, yet it could still do,Except one plain forgot ... now they are two.Two’s not a quorum, missing too many men,No worries, no cares ... they’ll meet on March ten.

As you’ve no doubt gleaned from the crude ditty above, the February 10 Brotherhood meeting was cancelled due to unavoidable prior commitments. Nevertheless, Brotherhood marches on.

The bowling party at Jewel City Bowl is confirmed for Sunday, March 15 at 1:30 pm. As the event will be partially subsidized by Brotherhood, the cost is only $12 for adults and $10 for children under 13. This buys you two hours of bowling, shoe rental, pizza, salad, soft drinks and fantastic company. Come to bowl, nosh, indulge in friendly competition, win bragging rights and show off your impressive bowling chops. Jewel City Bowl is located at 135 South Glendale Avenue, Glendale. All congregation members and families are welcome. You may pay at the door but please make reservations via the temple website “Forms” tab so we know how many to expect.

The Brotherhood scotch tasting event is confirmed for the evening of March 28 at the Lowe’s residence. So far the plan is to taste bottles from the 5 main regions plus at least one blend. We will have room for a maximum of 30 people. Please contact George and Stephanie Loew at [email protected] if you plan to attend. For more information about the actual

tasting, please contact Mark Fabulich at [email protected]. An email flyer with more details will be distributed to Brotherhood members shortly.

Brotherhood is busily preparing for Yom HaShoah. As always, we will distribute yellow commemoration candles for the entire congregation. And we will provide a guest speaker during the temple’s Yom HaShoah service and program on Sunday, April 12 at 10:00 am.

Please join us at our meeting on March 10 at 7:30 pm. Don’t make me write another poem.

On the one hand, Esther is certainly a worthy candidate. On the other hand, she’s also Jewish

“Which fits me best? Your Royal Tzar? Your Royal Tzariness? or Your Royal Tzareesta?”



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Women of Reform Judaism-Temple Sinai of Glendale

Saturday, April 4, 2015 at 5:30PM (promptly!)Please join your friends and Temple Sinai community as we retell the story of our journey out of Egypt.

Reservations (with payment) are by mail only and MUST be received byWednesday, April 1 (no fooling!), 2015.

No additional reservations can be accepted after that date.

Reserve early. This event always sells out.

Be on the lookout for announcements and sign-up in March!

Save the DateCommunity

Passover Seder

When the king says, “Dance,” and the queen says, “No,” you can assume

there’ll be trouble in the palace


Sisterhood and is currently a WRJ Area Director. I hope many of you can come and cheer her on! More information on this event will be available soon.

B’Shalom!Doreen Hawbecker

from Sisterhood on page 9

at [email protected] or call 818-439-0476 for more information.

There are many more committees and opportunities for you to become involved in. Our Social Action Committee does amazing work and can always use additional hands. The Adult Education Committee is looking for new and exciting programming ideas and the people to help implement them. Our Sisterhood, Brotherhood and Sinai Seniors work non-stop in every aspect of temple life and would love to have you get involved. Don’t forget to

have fun. Join a Chavurah, play Mah Jongg or attend an event and services.

Temple Sinai is more than just a building. It is a community filled with members working together to create a place for everyone who wants to belong. As our capital campaign continues to work towards our goal of repairing, strengthening and enhancing our synagogue, let us all continue to work together to build a stronger connections with each other.

L’Shalom

from President on page 8


BAR MITZVAH PROFILECHARLIE LAMBERT

By Joyce MoskowitzBar Mitzvah Date: March 28, 2015Torah Portion: Tzav, Leviticus 7:22-38Grade: 7th grade School: Roosevelt Middle School

Charlie becomes a bar mitzvah on Saturday, March 28, where he will lead the service, sharing teachings about the rules of sacrifice.

“It’s not only about the rules of sacrifice and how to treat animals,” Charlie says, “It’s also about dietary restrictions.” When we asked Charlie how he might relate his Torah portion to his life today, he mused, “People make sacrifices all the time.”

This seems to be a perfect segue into Charlie’s mitzvah project... animals, that is... not sacrifices. Charlie’s volunteering at the Sante D’or Foundation and Adoption Center in Los Angeles. [Sante D’or is an all donor-supported, no-kill animal rescue... whose goal focuses on the whole picture for the animals they nurture and the people whose lives they touch.] Here’s what Charlie had to say. “I’m volunteering at an animal shelter because I love animals and it ties in with my theme of T’zaar B’aalei Chayim, which means being concerned with the suffering of animals.” Charlie went on to tell The Scribe how any kind of volunteer work can help the animals in some way. “I’m collecting newspapers, towels, washcloths (to help with basic needs) and cat and dog toys for playtime. [Look for Charlie’s mitzvah box in the North hallway as you enter and please go through your closets for any old towels that would do the shelter more good than sitting in your cabinets collecting dust; it’s a win-win for everybody!].

Charlie’s fave subject in school? Science. “I like science because so many interesting things happen and I like finding out why they happen.” When not studying Hebrew, learning tropes or working on his mitzvah project, Charlie told us he enjoys playing sports, listening to music, and playing the flute and guitar. “I also like seeing movies and hanging with my friends,” he said. Remembering his very own furry friends, he added, “Plus I like spending time with my cat named Annie and my dog named Doug.”

The one person – out of anyone in the world, alive or dead, past or present – that Charlie wishes could attend his bar mitzvah is his grandfather Lionel. Charlie stated his reasons simply and beautifully... “Because I miss him. I would have liked him to present his tallit to me and to be with me for the l ’dor v’dor part of my bar mitzvah.” We wish the same, Charlie.

Charlie told The Scribe his favorite Jewish holiday is Passover. “I like Passover because it’s close to my birthday and every year we go to a friend’s house for the Seder!” Aside from really liking the Passover foods, Charlie admitted, “We don’t get to see these friends very often so that makes this day really special.” [Perhaps they’ll help make another upcoming day special...].

Please join us at The Scribe in congratulating Charlie and his mom, Ruth Lambert, on Charlie becoming a bar mitzvah. Mazel Tov!


HAPPENINGSHi GTY!

Last month was our long-anticipated, 8 to 8 event! In case you weren’t able to make it, here is what

you missed: Mixers and Havdalah at the temple, Cosmic Bowling at Jewel City Bowl, Private Buffet and Private Comedy Show at Flapper’s in Burbank, Private Roller Rink Use at Moonlight Rollerway, Sunrise at Griffith Observatory, and breakfast at IHOP before returning to the temple. It was an unforgettable night filled with fun and friends. Check out the recap video on our Youtube page here!

Don’t miss this month’s event, Jews with Java. It’s a coffee house style karaoke and talent show evening. So bring your instruments, your dance moves, your vocal chords, and your jokes! Join us on Saturday, March 7 @ 6pm! You won’t want to miss it!

Be sure to grab a GTY Membership Packet next time you’re at the temple and register to be a GTY member for this year! (You can also now register for GTY Membership online!) GTY Membership

gives you discounted prices at all of our events and ensures that you receive up-to-date information

throughout the year. What are you waiting for? Register for GTY now!

I look forward to hanging out with you soon!Your GTY Advisor,Barak Malkin

GTY Officer ProfileName: Rose Haas

Grade: 11th Grade

School: Westridge School

GTY Board Position: Religious and Cultural Vice President

What was your favorite childhood film? “Yentl” (it still is my favorite movie)

What is your dream vacation? Maybe Israel..? I’ve never been!

Who would you want to play you in a movie? Barbra Streisand

What do you want to do when you grow up? Be a Jewish educator or scholar or serve the Jewish community in some way.

What are you looking forward to most this year in GTY? Becoming better friends with my fellow GTYites! :-)

What's Nu?

Let us know what is going on with you, your Chavurah, or a committee at Temple Sinai. Submit a sentence, or two, maybe a picture to let us know what is going on to: [email protected].

On the one hand, Esther is certainly a

worthy candidate. On the other hand, she’s

also Jewish



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What's Nu-2?Tu BiShvat Seder a Huge

Success

In an unprecedented event in recent memory, 180 people attended this year’s Tu BiShvat seder. This

was a 50% increase over last year and we even had to open up the partition to the sanctuary to add

enough tables to meet the demand. Who knew?

The Tu BiShvat was organized by the Ritual Committee and due to the gracious donations of many

we were able to provide the whole meal, including dinner, all of the tasty fruits and nuts, plus dessert and we were able to finish the whole seder in only two hours!

We want to thank the Speils, Lois Lovi, Tina and Marc Lowenthal, Debby Blake, the parents of the third grade class, Eddy and Emily Payne, Preston and Pilar Oppenheimer, Maggie Freed and Roger Baar for their donations.

We also want to thank the third grade class for doing many of the readings, the members of the Ritual Committee, the Campership kids

and their parents, Peggy Nichols, Michelle and Barak Malkin, Jacob Baar, Rabbi and Cantor for assisting in

putting on the seder. All of you helped make this one of the most successful events we’ve ever had.

We also introduced Visual T’filah which allows us to show slides with text and

images instead of having to read from papers at our table. It was especially helpful when we were singing songs. We will be using Visual T’filah more during other services held in the social hall.

Journey Through the Bible - David & Goliath - Redux

In what is arguably one of the well known stories in the Bible, we read and discussed the story of David

and Goliath. In addition to all of the palace intrigue, who will be king, who won’t be king and why we learned about the diminutive David overcoming the giant Goliath with the toss of the sling and then Israel triumphing over the Philistines. It is a classic story of the underdog overcoming great odds to be victorious. What an inspiration this story has been for centuries, millenia. It also helps lay the groundwork for the humble David to become king.

But, did David really kill Goliath? As the twenty people present discovered, one has to read I Samuel to note that there are two stories of the killing of Goliath and David only figures as the killer in one of them. What to make of this? That is why it is exciting to come to the monthly Journey Through the Bible class open to everyone. You do not have to have attended the previous classes to come. Each class stands on its own.

This upcoming class will explore the dramatic intrigue with David, still not king, as part of King Saul’s family. How will it turn out? Who lives and who dies? Come join us for Rabbi Rick’s next Journey Through the Bible session which meets Sunday, March 15 at 10:00 am. It promises to be an fascinating hour and a half as we explore more of this original, biblical “Game of Thrones.”


What's Nu - and More!Act As If You Already Are The

Person You Want To BeBy Barak Malkin - Community Manager

March is the month when we celebrate Purim. It’s a holiday filled with people pretending and

acting and where the lines of certainty and sureness are blurred. But, like all Jewish holidays there is something for us to learn. So what is a lesson from people being deceptive?

When I was living in New Jersey, working as an accountant, I attended a workshop teaching… something about working in a corporate environment. I honestly don’t remember. What I do remember about the workshop is a specific phrase: “Act as if you already are the person you want to be.” They were talking about using this in the sense of becoming a manager or working your way up the ladder. But I repeated it to myself and it took on a sort of rhythm. Act is if you already are the person you want to be. I have taken this phrase and applied it as one of my many favorite mantras to help me live a happier and better life.

It’s a great phrase. Imagine that you are already the person that you hope you are when you close your eyes. What’s holding you back? How can you achieve something that seems so difficult? Why is it that other people can do what you only hope to? The answer is action. The act of putting yourself in an uncomfortable situation or an unsure scenario. After I heard this phrase, I started applying it to many, if not all, of the times in my life when I get nervous or afraid or uncertain. If I’m meeting groups of new people, I act as if I’m a social butterfly, easily fitting into the conversation. If I’m afraid of public speaking, I act as if I’m a professional speaker, someone who’s spoken to large groups many times and has been received very well. If I’m afraid of riding a roller coaster, I act as if I’m the adventurous type or one of the brave young children standing in line in front of me who’s back, waiting to ride for the tenth time.

On Purim we pretend. We act and we deceive and we blur the lines of who people are. I think that’s okay. We’re not a one-personality character. We all have many things about us that are great, but we hold

back or hide or perhaps don’t know that those parts of us exist. Sometimes, pretending and acting is the only way to discover who we can really be.

Over the past few years, I’ve been able to do many things that I have previously been unable to. Being more social and speaking to large groups has become more comfortable. I don’t get as nervous anymore. Acting in those situations became normalcy. I don’t have to act anymore because I am now more of the person that I was hoping to be.

I often relish the idea of the fictional character, Don Quixote. He spends his days pretending to be the bravest and noblest knight, not afraid of anything. He dreams the impossible dreams and reaches for the unreachable star. He lives his life being the person he hopes to be.

Act as if you already are the person you want to be and eventually, you will be.

Sisterhood Sunday Morning Coffee Gathering

While their children were in Religious School one Sunday, Sisterhood hosted a coffee gathering

at Flo Cohen’s house to help the new moms and some of the not so new moms get together to enjoy each other’s company. Sixteen women attended. They chatted had some coffee and food (what else?) and got to know each other better. They shared stories and notes to make sure that their children didn’t get the upper hand. A wonderful time was had by all and they plan on doing it again, so keep an eye out for the next one so you can find out the secrets of our children.


Sisterhood Shabbat Service“And all the skilled women spun with their own hands” -on Friday, March 13 we will read these words from Vayak’heil during a very special Sisterhood Shabbat service. This is one of the Torah portions describing the donations for the Tabernacle and features the contributions of the women. In ancient Israel, the women were skilled in many things, midwives, musicians and most importantly for this parashah in making textiles, cloths and hangings. After the service, which has been specially written for this Shabbat, there will be

an exhibit of crafts and art work with a Jewish theme that have been made by women in our Sisterhood.

If you are a woman member of Sisterhood (we do have some men who are members) and have made quilts or tallitot, paintings or paper cuttings among other arts and crafts that in some way reflect a Jewish theme and would like to be part of this exhibit, please contact Ilena Blicker at [email protected]. Please send a photo of what you

will exhibit and approximate size so that we can plan on how to display it.

You are Invited to the 2015 Annual Women’s Forum“Women Who Make A Difference”

Celebrate the Special Women of our Jewish CommunityTemple Sinai of Glendale

will be honoringFlo Cohen

Tuesday, March 24, 2015Organized by Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys

Doubletree Hotel924 W. Huntington Drive, Monrovia

Registration on-line is $45 per person by March 9Tributes at $18 per line

Contact: Marilyn Weintraub 626-445-0810 x26 [email protected]

https://jewishsgpv.payquiq.com/index.cfm?event=forms&contentid=CDB04483-5783-4250-92E25CAEF381E024


Mitzvah Day Weekend Fun!


Mitzvah Day Weekend Fun!


Enjoy an evening of fun, frivolity, food and festivities!

Don’t miss the TSG premiere of—

(A Megillah on the roof? Sounds crazy, no...?)

Purim is the holiday when we celebrate freedom and have a good time! Find out how a new Queen keeps her balance and saves her people.

Wednesday, March 4 at 6:00 PM Temple Sinai of Glendale sanctuary

There will be a costume contest for kids and adults immediately after the play. Dress as the King of Ancient Persia, a flapper from the Roaring Twenties, your favorite electronic device, a celebrity, action hero ... anything or anyone else you can think of. (Get the hint? That means you must come in costume if you want to win a prize!)

After that we all gather for noshin’ of yummy hamantaschen.


I nterfa ithEarth Stewardship

Summit

The new Arroyo Interfa ith Environmental Coal it ioninvites you to the f i rst :

Discover ways the interfaith community promotes sustain-ability and stewardship of the earth through:

Conservation & efficiency• Education & advocacy• Community & prayer•

Enjoy inspiring remarks from faith leaders, brainstorming activities, and the excitement of moving ahead on pressing environmental concerns!

Sunday, March 15, 20151:30--5:30 p.m.

Neighborhood UU Church301 N Orange Grove Blvd.(next to Gamble House)Pasadena CA 91103

~Refreshments served~

Please RSVP here.

We are forming a new interfaith council in the Pasadena-Arroyo area focused on “greening” houses of worship, strengthening relationships among our diverse faith spectrum, and advocating for climate, energy, and water issues. We invite you to join us!


Passover is April 3 !!!!

Charoset & Coconut Macaroons

What could be better for Pesach than having Sisterhood prepare your Charoset and Coconut Macaroons? Okay so maybe doing the entire meal for your 1st night Seder, but even though we’re good, we’re not quite that good, yet.

Our Charoset is made with fresh apples, nuts & wine with hints of cinnamon and oranges that will add that perfect taste to everything during Pesach.

IJB’s secret recipe for coconut macaroons will leave you wanting to eat them all year round.

If you order at least $20 worth, Donna Baar will throw in a roasted lamb shank ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Orders for Charoset must be received with payment by Wednesday, March 18, and will be available for pickup at the Temple on Sunday, March 29, 9:00 am to 12:30 pm

Orders for Macaroons must be received with payment by Wednesday, March 25 and will be available for pickup on Wednesday, April 1 noon to 7 pm Charoset $10 per quart #______ quarts $_______ Macaroons $10 per dozen #_______dozen $________ Total $________ Lamb shank_____

Name __________________________________________

Phone number ____________________ email ___________________

Make Checks payable to WRJ of Temple Sinai of Glendale Mail to Ilena Blicker at Temple Sinai of Glendale 1212 N. Pacific Avenue, Glendale, California 91202 email: [email protected]/ phone 818-438-1546


You are invited to make a donation to Temple Sinai of Glendale as a means of sharing your joys and sorrows with your fellow congregants and at the same time helping the Temple meet its funding needs. In order to

properly acknowledge and credit your donation, please fi ll out this form and submit it with your donation. You may wish to designate one of the funds below. All gifts are tax deductible. Thank you!

In Memory of . . . In Honor of . . . In Appreciation of . . .

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Reason, if applicable ______________________________________________________________________________________________

From _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Enclosed is my check for $ __________________ Please send an acknowledgement card to:

Name ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address _____________________________________ City ____________________________ State ___________ Zip _____________

Donations

Payable to Temple Sinai Sisterhood

Payable to Temple Sinai Brotherhood

� Brotherhood General Fund

� Bella Molho/Agnes Lieberman Flower Fund� Florence and Roberta Lynn Coutin Silver Fund� Sisterhood Campership Fund� Simcha Oneg Fund

Payable to Temple Sinai

� Temple Sinai General Fund � Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund� Cantor’s Discretionary Fund� Educator’s Discretionary Fund� Adult Education Fund� Janice Buente/Irene Chazanoff Jewish Studies Fund� Building Renovation Fund� Energy Efficiency Fund

� David Cohen Scholar-in-Residence Fund� Freedman Library Fund� Max Lewis Prayer Book Fund� Sinai Seniors Fund� Social Action Tzedakah Fund� Senior Youth Group Fund� Junior Youth Group Fund

General FundHoward and Linda Speil - in memory of Dante Boccalero, father of Kim

DorenfeldLori Gross - in memory of Edith Jamin, beloved mother of Debra

HellerFrancine Gonzalez - for the yahrzeit of her mother Shirley Trattner

Rabbi's Discretionary FundLois Lovi - for the yahrzeit of her brother Herbert CohenSelma Stevens - for the yahrzeit of her niece Arlene StevensDoreen Hawbecker - for the yahrzeit of Chaim, Harriet, and Alvin Popowitz

Social Action Tzedakah FundAlbert and Rosalie Waterman - in honor of Claire Fausett’s Bat MitzvahLisa Martin - for the yahrzeit of Barney Kron and Nedra KaminHeather Halpersin - for the yahrzeit of her mother Helen Block Halperin

Adult Education FundRandi Burke-Aguiar and James Aguiar - for the yahrzeit of Randi’s mother Anna Burke and

her grandfather Samuel Burke

Building Renovation FundRandi Burke-Aguiar and James Aguiar - for the yahrzeit of James’ father Michael Aguiar Sr.

Energy Efficiency FundMarcia Sainer - for the yahrzeit of her mother Sarah Heim

Sisterhood Campership FundBeverly Sutton - for the yahrzeit of her daughter Leigh Frances SuttonFlo and Larry Cohen - in memory of Donald Sang, father of Irene Sang - in memory of Dante Julio Boccalero, father of Kim

DorenfeldIna Joseph - for the yahrzeit of Herbert Joseph

Simcha Oneg FundHeather Halperin - for the yahrzeit of Helen Block Halperin

Max Lewis Prayer Book FundCarol and Marc Lavender - for the yahrzeit of Carol’s father Sidney King

The Temple Board wishes to sincerely thank each of the contributors listed here

Donations


Heather & Arthur Ross•We will help you to make educated selling decisions•Give you a complete analysis of the ways to position your home on the market•Help you dress your home to sell for top dollar

Heather Cell [email protected]

Arthur Cell 818-963-0125Arthur Direct [email protected] bre# 01880633 bre#01883005

388 South Lake AvenuePasadena, CA 91101

Experts on Your Side - Buying or SellingAND we’ll donate $500 to our Temple upon close of escrow

Join the Social Action Committee and

help repair the world!We meet monthly on Sundays after religious school at 12:45, and begin with a potluck dairy/vegetarian

lunch.

All are welcome!

Upcoming meeting dates

March 15 April 12 May 10

For more information contact Maggie [email protected] 323.527.7989

Relax with Jewish Meditation

Jewish Meditation is a peaceful, spiritual way to

enter Shabbat.We meet on the 2nd Friday of the Month in

the Rose Lewis Chapel.from 7:00-7:30pm

Come join us on Friday, March 13


Adults ____ x $12.00 = $_______Children (12 and under) ____ x $ 7.00 = $_______Total Due $_______

Checks should be made payable to Temple Sinai Sisterhood. To allow us to plan for the correct number of people, you must make your reservation by the date shown above, although you may pay at the door. If you have questions, call the Temple office at (818) 246-8101.

If you make reservations but are unable to attend, it is still your responsibility topay. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation.

Family Night Shabbat Dinner

RESERVATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4

Make reservations on the Temple web site at Temple-Sinai.net or by calling

Carol Lavender at (818) 395-6887

Friday, March 6, 2015,at 6:00 p.m.

in the Temple Social Hall

Chicken Teriyaki,Wild Rice Pilaf, Green Beans,

Salad, Challah,Wine, and Dessert


Come knock down some pins and enjoy some pizza with the

Temple Sinai Brotherhood

When: Sunday, March 15, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Where: Jewel City Bowl, 135 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale, CA. Included: 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental, pizza, Caesar salad, soft drinks. Cost: $12 for adults; $10 for children 13 and under.

Make reservations on the temple website at Temple-Sinai.net or by emailing Jan Freed at [email protected].

You may pay at the door but please help us plan for the correct number of people by making your reservation before March 10.

Checks should be made payable to "Temple Sinai Brotherhood."

Last-minute walk-ins are welcome but we order food and the number of lanes based on reservations made. So please RSVP early. Thank you for your understanding. Pay in advance or at the door and know Brotherhood is gladly supplementing more than 50% of the cost of bowling and food.


Shabbat Across Temple SinaiStrengthening Community & Enhancing Spirituality

Friday, May 29, 2015

Be a Host! Be a Guest!Join us for a wonderful Shabbat evening in May!

On May 29, Temple Sinai families will gather around the dinner table with fellow members to celebrate Shabbat.*

Questions? Want to participate?Contact Barak Malkin at the Temple O�ce

(818.246.8101 or [email protected]).

*�e host family may choose to have a potluck dinner.


Friday,May 29, 2015On Friday, May 29, Temple Sinai families will enjoy a special Shabbat experience by gathering together for dinner in fellow members’ homes. Every member is invited to participate in this wonderful celebration either as a host or as a guest.

Be a Host! Be a Guest!

Please RSVP by Monday, April 27th

I/we would love to host a Shabbat Dinner or Potluck in our home!

I/we can accommodate:Adult GuestsChild Guests

I/we have:A Kosher homeA Vegetarian home

I/we have pets:DogsCats

I/we would love to be a Shabbat Dinner or Potluck guest!

Our family includes:Adult GuestsChild Guests

I/we keep :A Kosher homeA Vegetarian home

Our food allergies/dietary restrictions include: Our child(ren) names/ages:

I/we have pet allergies:YesNo

To be a “Host” or “Guest,” you can register via the website www.temple-sinai.net, or contact Barak Malkin at the Temple Office (818.246.8101 or [email protected]).

If you send an email or leave a voice message, please include the following:

• Host: Your name and the number of people you can accommodate• Guest: Your name and the number of people in your family/party• Email address• Phone number for calls or cell phone number for calls and text messages

Shabbat Across Temple SinaiStrengthening Community & Enhancing Spirituality


Temple Sinai of Glendale Sisterhood

Saturday, April 4, 2015 at 5:30 PM

Menu: Relish Tray, Gefilte Fish, Chopped Liver, Charoset, Matzo Ball Soup, Chicken or preordered Vegetarian Entree,

Dessert, and Wine

Reservations and payment may be made on the website www.temple-sinai.net

or by mail and must be received by Monday, March 30, 2015.No reservations will be accepted after that date.

For questions please contact Flo Cohen by phone at818-244-5650 or by email at [email protected]

For mail-in reservations, please send the completedform with your check to the Temple Office

Checks should be made payable to Temple Sinai Sisterhood

(Passover Seder fee adjustment can be made for families for whom there is a hardship. Contact Flo Cohen for confidential arrangements)

Name:____________________________________ Phone:_________________

E-mail address: ________________________________________________

Reduced rate if reserved by March 23 March 24-March 30_ _Adult Temple Member (13 and over) $38 each $45 each__ Child Temple Member (age 5-12) $24 each $30 each_ _Set-Up (Child sharing food) $10 each $15 each

__ Adult Non-Temple Member (13 and over) $45 each $50 each__ Child Non-Temple Member (age 5-12) $28 each $35 each__ Non-Member set-up (Child sharing food) $10 each $15 each

Invites you and your family to attend our annual

Community Passover Sederwhen we retell the story of our journey out of Egypt.

Please see sponsorship opportunities on the back.

Reservation total +Sponsorship =Total amount enclosed:


I wish to sit with the following people: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Sponsoring an event allows us to enrich the program in so many ways. Please consider becoming a sponsor of our community seder.

Promised Land $72

Mana $54

Sinai Desert $36

Burning Bush $18


Mark Your Calendars!Save the Date!!!

Temple Sinai’s Annual Fundraiseris Saturday, May 16thWe will be honoring

Eddy Polon and Emily PayneSuzy Lenkowsky

Also come for fun and FOOD!


ISRAEL MATTERS COMMITTEE

INVITES YOU TO DEAD SEA SCROLLS

The EXHIBITIONand JERUSALEM IMAX

Sunday, MARCH 29, 2015 12 PM – 4 PM

The California Science Center in cooperation with the Israel Antiquities Authority presents the largest Dead Sea Scrolls exhibition ever mounted outside of Israel.

Jerusalem takes viewers inside the heart of the ancient city and features exclusive footage that will take you to the Western Wall, the Jordan River, the Sea of Galilee and the mountain fortress of Masada. at California Science CenterGroup of 15 or more Exhibition Park $20.75 adult $19.25 senior $15.00 youth/student

RSVP by March 15th

Sheila Rhoads [email protected] 323-252-4325 orShelly Freedenthal [email protected] 818-913-3611


Coming on May 3rdCreating a meaningful program is number one on the

Temple’s Adult Education committee agenda.So we thought about how today’s busy people can connect in this world of rapid communications in a worthwhile way.What came to mind was “Ted Talks”. Or our version, “Temple

Ted Talks”.Most of you are familiar with the online presentations.

Knowledgeable people in every field and experience in life present talks on subjects of interest in ten or so minutes.

Often, watching them, you can gain at least one good idea to think about and even integrate into your life.

On Sunday afternoon, at 2 pm, May 3rd, our program of Temple Talks will focus on what we can learn from each

other.Subtitled, “ What Matters? What’s Missing?,” you will find the 6 diverse presentations full of possibilities to enhance

your life.Stay tuned, mark the date on your calendar, and discover how your life can become more meaningful. You are not finished growing, reaching, or finding your vitality. Think

about it.


Sunday, March 8, 201511:00am to 12:30pm

Classes Meet at 9:30 amMegillah Reading at 10:30 am

Then - Come to the Carnival from 11:00am - 1:00pm

Ticket Prices 2 for $1 OR 15 for $5• Wear a costume & receive 1 Free ticket.• Dress as a Purim character & receive 3 Free tickets!• Bring a Canned Good for SOVA & receive 1 Free Ticket.

I want to be a Purim Carnival Sponsor!Name __________________________________________

Queen Esther Level Sponsor................... $50.00

Mordechai Level Sponsor........................ $25.00

King Ahasuerus Level Sponsor............... $20.00

Checks should be made out to Temple Sinai. All donations accepted.


Tot Shabbat at Temple Sinai

3rd Saturday of the month 10:00–10:30 a.m.

featuring Cantor Steve and Rabbi Rick Join us for fun, music and songs, storytelling,

and celebrating Shabbat together

Saturday, March 21


Mommy, Daddy, and MeJewish Family Learning

•A monthly program for three- and four-year-old children and their parents

•Holiday cooking and art projects for families to do together

•Children’s story and play time

•Parent education with the rabbi

Sunday, March 22ndWe Learn About

Passover

Contact Carolyn or Laurie for more information: (818) 246-8101


Why just take a tour when you can see Weizmann Day SchoolKindergarten in action? Meet our faculty and staff, explore ourclassrooms and watch our students learn!

Join us for A Taste of Kindergarten on: Wednesday, March 11 at9:30-10:30 am. (Infants welcome on the tour.)

To reserve your spot, please call (626) 797-0204 or [email protected]

Weizmann Day School is a co-educational, community K-8 Jewish schoolin Pasadena. We offer small class sizes and differentiated instruction andwelcome students and families from an array of Jewish, interfaith anddiverse backgrounds.

Looking for that Perfect Kindergarten?


Sinai Seniors Book ClubFor Monday, March 9, 2015

Love & Treasureby

Ayelet WaldmanA story that spans seventy years from the time American

soldiers come upon a train filled with items looted by Nazis- jewelry, art work, wedding rings, Shabbat candlesticks to modern day. From the story of Jack Wiseman and a beautiful woman he meets to his granddaughter Natalie charged with returning a locket to its original owner, you’ll be entranced. Named a Washington Post Best Book, Ayelet Waldman has spun a tale of love and treasure and its effect on those near it.

For Monday, April 13, 2015

My Promised Land:The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel

byAri Shavit

Israeli journalist, Ari Shavit, has written a deep and enriching and at times wrenching history of Zionism & Israel since his grandfather emigrated in the late 1890’s. The political, cultural and personal tale of this land are richly presented in detail including those that are at times difficult to face. His views on how Israel’s past will influence its future, its government and the two peoples who inhabit it are frank and visionary. Whether you agree with all or part of this book, it is enlightening and fascinating.


The Scribe Publication PolicyThe editorial staff of The Scribe, under the direction of the Communications Committee, in collaboration with Temple Sinai of

Glendale president and clergy, is issuing the following publication policy:Purposes and goals. The primary purposes of The Scribe are to (a) provide information and opportunities for involvement in

temple programs and surrounding community affairs, and (b) to communicate messages to the congregation from our officers, clergy, committees and interest groups. Our goal is to ensure that publication content is always consistent with the core values named in our temple’s vision statement.

Consequently, we gladly continue to encourage and accept the following items for inclusion in The Scribe:Regular features such as articles from clergy and officers.Reports and announcements from committees, interest groups and event coordinators.News of upcoming temple activities, such as social events, Shabbat services, classes, seminars, guest speakers, fund-raising

events and youth group outings; and reports of such activities after they occur. Announcements and order forms regarding temple-based items for sale, such as Judaica shop merchandise, Rosh HaShanah

honey and Hanukkah latke mix. Reminders of recurring events such as “Family Night Dinner,” “Tot Shabbat” and “Meditation at Temple Sinai.”Acknowledgement of cash donations, flower fund donations and oneg sponsorship. Monthly information such as candle

lighting times, yahrzeits, Torah readings and condolences.Any other material, including reports, events and activities from the wider community, must be consistent with the purposes

and goals stated above.While we encourage and support individual creativity and diverse points of view, we regretfully can no longer accept personal

articles and opinion pieces for publication. As always, the editorial staff reserves the right to review, edit, and approve any and all material submitted for inclusion in The

Scribe. For additional information or clarification about our policy, please contact Marc Lavender or e-mail [email protected].

Shabbat Morning MinyanA minyan is traditionally a quorum of ten or more adult (over the age of b’nei mitzvah) Jews for the purpose of communal prayer; a minyan is often held within a synagogue… -- adapted from Wikipedia

Come to the Temple Sinai of Glendale monthly minyan and enjoy an intimate Shabbat morning service and discussion of the week’s Torah portion or other related topic. Our minyan meets at 10:30-ish on the third Shabbat of the month and is followed by a vegetarian / dairy potluck lunch where discussion and schmoozing continues.

Want to know more?Call Maggie Freed at 323-527-7989 or email at [email protected]

Mark your calendars for upcoming dates:March 21

April 18 - May 16 - June 20 - July 18 - Aug 15

Elaine TreuhaftFormer Member

Peter GluckUncle of Merle Stern and great uncle of David Nichols

The entire congregation sends its heartfelt condolences to the families and friends.

C O N D O L E N C E S


yahrzeits*Names inscribed on the Memorial Tablets in North HallMarch 6, 2015 - 16 Adar 5775Nancy Cutler mother of Stephanie LoewBonnie Franklin cousin of Cyndi BemelEsther Green aunt of Harvey HirschJennie Greenberg mother of Sharlene BehrmanGloria Hummel mother of Cantor Steve HummelRose Schneider Jabin mother of Marilyn SilvaDewey Jacobs uncle of Roger BaarAnselm Kramer father of Elaine KramerDavid Rigler friend of Heather HalperinLorraine Robinson sister of Donna BaarJoseph Sabath father of Leonard SabathSylvia Selfon grandmother of Kim SelfonJacob Younger grandfather of Mary FuchsmanMolly Younger grandmother of Mary Fuchsman

Gertrude Bennett mother of Joel BennettAbraham Edelman father in law of Elaine EdelmanMarilyn Evendorff aunt of Joel SchwartzMelvin Green husband of Rosemary GreenAhren Jacobson father of Ruth JacobsonDavid Katz father of Jane FishmanSam Kayen uncle of Regina RobinsonRoy Nann father of Donna BaarMary Larue friend of Donna BaarJune Lavender mother of Marc LavenderAndy Rohman father of Keith RohmanSidney Rosen father of Asher RosenLeo Rothenberg father of Jocelyn FactorSara Salter mother of Martin SpearHarold Stern father of Merle SternSamantha Sullivan niece of Irene SangPaul Tallez friend of Daniel LavenderMarion Sochat mother of Pat SpearEsther Winkelstein grandmother of Lori GrossDr. Joseph L. BakerMeyer CantorEsther KornfeldJack James MargolinSylvia SchachterAntoinette SheldonRose Stoller

Lucille Block grandmother of Robert RubnitzHarriet Cohen mother of Rosemary GreenLouis Friedenberg uncle of Randi BurtonSadie Fuchsman grandmother of Jeffrey FuchsmanArnold Gold father of Jennifer GrapponeEli Gottlieb cousin of Rabbi Rick SchechterBernard Jabin father of Marilyn SilvaLeonard Joseph husband of Ina Joseph

Winnie Mertens mother of David MertensHarold Potter father of Warren PotterMarilyn Strauss mother of Ellen StraussClarence Switzer father of Seena WolinPhillip Wolfson father of Susan WolfsonShirley Rosen aunt of Leonard CoutinPaul I. WynhausenRiva BrodskyEva CohenHiram EisensteinHarald HarrisJoseph LeichterGus MichaelisClara SchwartzNathan SchwartzLouise R. SheldonFrances Stoller

Raye Abraham mother of Joyce AbrahamPhilip Aguiar brother of James AguiarLillian Anson grandmother of Emily BergmanRobert Cohen brother of Rosemary GreenSue Feinberg wife of Richard LubmanDonald Haney father of Lise GellerEvelyn Levitt mother of Alexandria LevittCelia Liker sister of Selma StevensJack Markowitz father of Susan SimonHarold Ryne father of Mark RyneMary Shapiro aunt of Ronald AronovskyArlet Tamim mother in law of Leah SoltesJoseph Snitzer father of Alan SnitzerSylvia BlochLouis ChecanskyBenjamin CleffJulia DeutschMolly GreenMax LewisGeorge A. Newman

March 20, 2015 - 1 Nisan 5775

March 27, 2015 - 8 Nisan 5775

March 13, 2015 - 23 Adar 5775

March 20, 2015 - 1 Nisan 5775 (continued)


March birthdays

Bella Molho-Agnes Lieberman Flower Fund

January 30, 2015 – 11 Sh’vat 5775Mary and Jeff Fuchsman - for the yahrzeit of Jeff’s sister Rhonda Wach

February 6, 2015 – 18 Sh’vat 5775Sheila Rhoads - for the yahrzeit of her father David LubinJoyce and Larry Moskowitz - for the yahrzeit of Larry’s father Abraham MoskowitzParents of the 3d grade Sunday school class

February 13, 2015 – 25 Sh’vat 5775Flo and Larry Cohen - for the yahrzeit of Flo’s mother Elka LoibenEmily Payne and Eddy Polon - for the yahrzeit of Eddy’s father Milton Polon,

grandfather to Maya and JordanCate Roman - for the yahrzeit of her mother Evelyn Zirkin RomanParents of the Campership students

February 20, 2015 – 2 Adar 5775Elaine, Kari and Dana Edelman - for the yahrzeit of husband and father Bob EdelmanHeather Halperin - for the yahrzeit of her mother Helen Block Halperin

February 27, 2015 – 9 Adar 5775Donna and Roger Baar - for the yahrzeit of Roger’s father Stanley BaarDr. Merle Stern and James Nichols - for the yahrzeit of Merle’s mother Leah SternHarley Haas - for the yahrzeit of his mother Doris Lishner Haas,

grandmother to RoseTina and Marc Lowenthal - for the yahrzeit of Marc’s uncle Richard LowenthalSally Shore - for the yahrzeit of her adopted grandfather and

friend, Harry TesselMary and Jeffrey Fuchsman - for the yahrzeit of Molly and Jacob Younger

1 Grethe Fabulich 1 Rebekah Fabulich 2 Seena Wolin 3 Olivia Kovach 4 Samuel Cooper 4 Samuel Reynolds 5 David Mertens 5 Beverly Sutton 5 Daniel Wohl 6 Seth Chazanoff 6 Allen Chroman 7 Rachel Coutin 7 Ed Gallegos 7 Elizabeth Kohn 8 Maryon Parnes 8 Charlie Siskel 8 Ericka Tullis 9 Dana Bouton 9 David Levy 9 Brad Lieberman

9 Vivian Tullis 10 Sofie Daley 10 Jocelyn Factor 10 Marissa Goldberg 10 Elliot Sainer 12 David Schwartz 12 Matthew Thomas 13 Philip Simon 14 Cynthia Berkman 14 Michelle O'Meara 15 Gary Blackburn 15 Charlaine Olmedo 16 Ruth Lambert 16 Adam Latham 16 Marc Lavender 17 Leslie Gordon 17 Scott Millward 17 Jamie Montes De Oca 17 Nathan Oppenheimer 18 Gerald Berman

18 Jeffrey Ring 18 Raquel Seoane 19 Ean Jeffries 20 Jacob Fuchsman 20 Jonathan Hughey 20 Jonas Klipstein 20 Linda Pillsbury 23 Jeffrey Kovach 23 Rachel Schwartz 23 Rachel White 24 Georgia Shupper 25 Stephanie Hyland 26 Charlie Lambert 27 Samuel Daley 27 Donald Greenberg 27 Melissa Mertens 27 Steve Seidner 29 Ilyana Rausch 30 Max Kovach


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