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Rabbi's Message
This is from me... the fortunate Rabbi of the Creative Arts Temple.
I know you will agree with me when I say that our services are extraordinary. We have worked for well over thirty years to keep our temple afloat. Each succeeding year has been harder than the one before to make ends meet.
As you might have read, my wife, Jeff, has become a bona fide real estate agent. She became one out of necessity since she doesn't take a salary from the temple for the work she does. This year we will need someone to assist Jeff with the running of the Temple so that she can sell a house or two or ten and make enough money to buy CAT a building.
However, until such time, we hope you have it in your hearts to become a member if you're not already. Please also consider raising your yearly pledge. It will be a great help to the temple. And, remember to send in your memberships as soon as possible.
Also, we have to pay our cantor who is working for very little because he likes me - he REALLY likes me. How long that will last only the Good Lord knows. Right now I'm being as nice to him as possible but Lady Jeff is getting a bit jealous.
Seriously speaking, Paul Dorman is our selling point. He enhances every service and rehearses with our singers every single month. We are all stepping up our Temple workload so that we will continue to have the most enjoyable Friday nights and High Holidays in LA.
This year we will be offering three classes...."Bar and Bat Mitzvah" lessons to young and older; "Conversational Yiddish" and "The Ongoing Jewish Experience; - From the Shtetl to Broadway." (If you are interested, please hit reply to this email and let the CAT office know which program you will be interested in.)
If you have any questions call me at the Temple office and we will talk.
With love and Torah blessings,
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Shabbat Services
This month we will be celebrating Father's Day and Flag Day.
Where
When
7:30 pm on Friday,
June 2, 2017
Why?
Tradition!
Extras
Going west on Wilshire as you approach Warner Blvd., one long block west of Beverly Glen, turn into the driveway that has the sign "Church Parking" and park on levels P2 or P3. Take the elevator up to P1 (which is also the lobby). Services are in the Town Hall room directly across from the elevator.
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Cantor Paul Dorman
Friday Night Cantor
Cantor Dorman has planned another exceptional musical evening. This month we will be celebrating
Father's Day and will be joined by a growing and impressive group of singers who will back him up and perform as soloists as well.
Thank you, Cantor Paul, we're really lucky to have you part of our family.
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High Holidays are Approaching
Become a Member by July 1 for
Early Bird Pricing
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Join us for 2nd Day Rosh Hashanah/Tashlich Services at Mother's Beach
Make Your Reservation To Stay for Brunch
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Break The Fast with us at
Belmont Village
Directly After Neilah Services
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Arne's Corner
On the eve of Pres.Trump's visit............
I am deeply disappointed that the president hasn't moved the U.S. Embassy to Israel's capital. On the other hand, he is not demanding a settlement freeze. Go figure................
America's Jews are worried. And, rightfully so - the world is a cesspool of anti-Semitism. The resurgence of anti-Semitism we've been witnessing around the world - especially in Europe - is also escalating here in the U.S. In New York City, alone, anti-Semitic incidents were up an astounding 94% over the first two months of 2017 as compared to last year.
No Jew, anywhere, should ever have to live in fear. All people of good will and good conscience must join forces to root out anti-Semitism, racism and bigotry. Can I see a show of hands, what are the chances of this happening?
Arnold Charitan
President
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Please Register today!
For your convenience, step-by-step website registration instructions can be found at
www.ralphs.com, click on Community, click on Community Contributions, click on 'Enroll Now'.
If you don't have computer access, please call Ralphs at 1-800-443-4438 for assistance.
CAT NPO# 92136
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Ralphs Rewards Card
Donate to CAT while you grocery shop
Participants are required to register for the new term online at
www.ralphs.com
or by calling Ralphs at
1-800-443-4438.
You will be asked for The Creative Arts Temple NPO number. It is NPO# 92136
Even if you registered as recently as August 2016, you are required to register again beginning
September 1
st.
NEW THIS YEAR!!
The Scan Bar letters will no longer work at the register.
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Do you shop on Amazon?
Support CAT when you shop on Amazon!
If you want Amazon to donate to Creative Arts Temple, you need to start each shopping session at
http://smile.amazon.com and they will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases.
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Monthly Events
Services, Dinners, High Holidays
Friday - June 2 @ 7:30 pm
Shabbat Services
Belmont Village - Town Hall
10475 Wilshire Blvd
Monday, July 3
Early Bird Membership Deadline
Friday - July 7 @ 7:30 pm
Shabbat Services
Belmont Village - Town Hall
10475 Wilshire Blvd
Friday - August 4 @ 7:30 pm
Shabbat Services
Belmont Village - Town Hall
10475 Wilshire Blvd
Friday - September 1 @ 7:30 pm
Shabbat Services
Belmont Village - Town Hall
10475 Wilshire Blvd
Wednesday, September 20 @ 8 pm
Erev Rosh Hashanah Services
Westwood United Methodist Church
10497 Wilshire Blvd.
Thursday, September 21 @ 10 am
Rosh Hashanah Services
Westwood United Methodist Church
10497 Wilshire Blvd.
Friday, September 22 @ 10 am
Tashlich
Mother's Beach
Marina del Rey
Friday - September 29 @ 8:00 pm
Kol Nidre Services
Westwood United Methodist Church
10497 Wilshire Blvd.
Saturday - September 30 @ 10:00 am
Yom Kippur Services
Westwood United Methodist Church
10497 Wilshire Blvd.
Saturday - September 30 @ 7:30 pm
Break The Fast
Belmont Village - Town Hall
10475 Wilshire Blvd.
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9696 Wilshire Blvd., 3rd Floor
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Cell 310-995-0340
Bus 310-77-7800
I will be with you every step of the way. That is my promise, that is my commitment.
Also, a FREE mezuzah hanging on your new home from our esteemed Rabbi.
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June Anniversaries
Mazel Tov to our CAT lovebirds!
| Daniella & Steven Zax |
6/1/2017 |
| Malcolm Marmorstein & Barbara Fleming-Marmorstein |
6/3/2017 |
| Robert & Adrienne Leevan |
6/12/2017 |
| Gerald & Joan Doren |
6/21/2017 |
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June Birthdays
And many happy returns!
| Maureen Goldberg |
6/1/2017 |
| Lois Sefton |
6/1/2017 |
| Barbara La Pearl |
6/3/2017 |
| Arlen Stuart |
6/3/2017 |
| Darlene Schultz |
6/5/2017 |
| Bari Smith |
6/5/2017 |
| Shel Stuart |
6/6/2017 |
| June Miller |
6/8/2017 |
| Harriet Diamond |
6/9/2017 |
| Godfrey Harris |
6/11/2017 |
| Cipora Kricun |
6/16/2017 |
| Arlene Ray |
6/17/2017 |
| Alice Eisenberg |
6/20/2017 |
| Susan Rothman |
6/20/2017 |
| Linda Schwartz |
6/20/2017 |
| Wendy Carter |
6/21/2017 |
| Louis Zigman |
6/23/2017 |
| Paul W. Glass |
6/27/2017 |
| Fern Field Brooks |
6/28/2017 |
| Barbara Fleming-Marmorstein |
6/30/2017 |
| Stanley Karp |
6/30/2017 |
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May Onegs
Thank you to our sponsors!
| Ellman, Stephen |
In honor of his Birthday |
| Gilmore, Martin & Phyllis |
In honor of Martin's Birthday |
| Richman, Peter Mark & Helen |
In honor of their Anniversay |
As always, thank you to our annual oneg sponsor:
ARNOLD & GLADYS CHARITAN
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Get Wells
Refuah Shleima
CAT wishes speedy recoveries to
LOIS BENNETT,
ALEXIS CRESTOL, JOAN DOREN, FAYE FRANKEL, DR. MARTIN LEVINE, MARVIN MARKOWITZ,
ROBERT & PHYLLIS SLAYTON, BARRY SMITH & PAUL WAYNE
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May you be comforted by the mourners of Zion
| Bailey, Shirley |
In memory of Harry Bailey |
| Binder, Nora |
In memory of Alan Booth Binder |
| Ellman, Stephen |
In memory of Leo Ellman & Leslie Ellman |
| Frankel, Faye |
In memory of Eva Schindler |
| Jaffe, Gladys |
In memory of Irving Rosenberg |
| Kassel, Arthur |
In memory of Samuel Kassel |
| Lipsky, Dorothy |
In memory of Gerald Lipsky |
| Miller, June |
In memory of Morris Rohrlick |
| Simon, Dee |
In memory of Harry D. Davis |
| Spear, Phyllis & Schwartzman, Irwin |
In memory of Marvin Gomberg |
| Stevens, Andrew |
In memory of Andor Stella |
If you made a donation in memory of your loved one and you don't see it here, it is because it was received after publication deadline and will appear next month
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Review from the Pew
by Rabbi Jerry Cutler
CHUCK
Liev Schreiber portrays Chuck Wepner also know as the "Bayonne Bleeder," a has been club prize fighter who is, thanks to promoter Don King, taken from obscurity and offered a chance to fight of all people, Muhammed Ali. It's the chance of a lifetime and since Wepner is not 'bloody stupid' he accepts, much to King's delight who promotes the match with the slogan, "Give the White Guy a Break."
The main drawback to Wepner as a fighter is that he is a bleeder, hence the monicker, "The Bayonne Bleeder."
He turns the fact that he can take a punch in the face and bleed profusely into a living. In Werner's last match before fighting Ali, he received 120 stitches. His opponent was Sonny Liston. Wepner wasn't a bad fighter, 30 wins and 9 losses, just not very good and only a few IQ points smarter than the corner stool.
His wife, Phyllis, a bright and savvy Elizabeth Moss, is wonderful. (It is said that Wepner on the eve of the Ali fight told her to wear her sexiest nightgown because that night she was going to sleep with the heavyweight champion of the World. Following the 15 round match resulting in 23 stitches and being knocked down for the only time in his career, he returns to their hotel room and there is Phyllis in her slinky nightgown. She looks at his battered face and asks, "Okay big shot, do I go to Ali's room, or does he come to mine?") Eventually, Wepner's drinking and penchant for women, leads to a divorce.
The movie loses some of its momentum following the bout as Wepner turns to drugs and petty crime. Watching Anthony Quinn's masterful portrayal of Primo Canera's 1962's "Requiem for a Heavyweight" over and over, doesn't help the slow demise of Wepner. He befriends a beautiful bartender, Naomi Watts, and a relationship ensues. Ms. Watts, one of Hollywood's most beautiful and talented actor's, is given much too little to have any positive effect on the screenplay. In the end, it is Schreiber's excellent portrayal of Wepner that is the focal point of the film. He is Wepner! He is a consummate actor who delves into his role and makes "Chuck" a far better movie than it deserves to be. It was believed that Wepner's story was the basis for Stallone's "Rocky" films. In fact, he sued Stallone and settled out of court. If you are into boxing, go see it. If you appreciate terrific acting, definitely see it.
2 1/2 Bagels and a shmear out of 4
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Review from the Pew
by Chelsea Cutler
If you go for one thing, let it be for the electrifying eruption from the crowd after each number. It's almost as if Obama has just walked on stage at Notre Dame's graduation or Frankie Valli has taken the microphone after a "Jersey Boys" performance, which he did. His speech was, "How about this cast, huh?"...the electricity must have left him speechless.
It's a great feeling you get from "Jersey Boys". The show always makes for a good and uplifting night, "Oh What A Night"! I know this firsthand. I was the merchandise girl for "Jersey Boys" on Broadway and would close up shop a few minutes after the show started to stand at the back of the theatre and swoon over "Frankie", played then by Jarrod Spector, and awe at the performances. Wow! I felt like the luckiest girl in New York...and Jersey...and California. I'd have to rush back before intermission and then repeat it again for the second act. It was pure magic. I wasn't sure how I'd feel about seeing it in LA with Mark Ballas as Frankie Valli, dance pro with "Dancing with the Stars", an incredible mover who I knew played the guitar and sang, but could he pull off the power and top of Mount Everest reaching notes?
On a high note, Mark Ballas did, he got there. He happened to be the last "Frankie" on Broadway before the boys closed their doors on January 15th of this year. Ballas and the rest of the gang got the audience going with their choreography, their harmonies, and their wonderful characters. Ballas as Frankie, Matthew Dailey (Tommy Devito) - the wheeler dealer of the group who saw a special something in the young Frankie, Keith Hines (Nick Massi) - adorable, prissy, quite funny bass, and Cory Jeacoma (Bob Gaudio) - the sensible, innocent, writing genius, really are infectious. One woman moved during intermission to an open seat next to me stating "I was sitting next to a singer...". But the entire audience begins to happily wiggle in their seats, verbally react to what's happening on stage in a way I can imagine the boys from Jersey doing at a film on a Saturday afternoon, and sing along or at least acknowledge their love of the song being performed.
As for the show, Los Angeles is a more laid back town, not known for its bigger than life stage gestures but for ones fit for the screen. This is how "Jersey Boys" came off at the Ahmanson in Downtown Los Angeles. It's a production that's satisfying and moves well. It's a crowd pleaser, especially if you haven't seen it. But you can never really go wrong with being in the audience for "Jersey Boys".
If you haven't seen it yet, go and you'll be transplanted to '60's Jersey with the best tour guides in town! They'll wine and dine you, serenade you, and make you feel like the luckiest girl...or guy around.
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Review from the Pew
by Rabbi Jerry Cutler
CHURCHILL
The latest drama to depict the iconic English Prime Minister Winston Churchill on film concentrates on his later life in politics as he tries to recapture his stature and worldwide fame as a brilliant tactician and leader.
It opens a few days prior to June 6, 1944 - the infamous D-Day invasion. As hundreds and thousands of Allied soldiers are preparing to attack Nazi-occupied Europe, Churchill, wanting desperately to re-instate himself in the eyes of the allies as an invincible leader in the free world, disagrees with the plans. He fears, the way it has been set up, thousands of young allied soldiers will be slaughtered. General Eisenhower, Commander of the D-Day operations and British military commander, Field Marshal Montgomery, object to his decision and his presence which is a severe blow to his ego and status.
"Churchill" is blessed with outstanding performances by Brian Cox as Churchill and Miranda Richardson as Clementine. As director Jonathan Teplitzky guides Churchill through his outbursts and various mood changes, it is the seemingly invincible Clementine who is always there to calm his temperament. Never relenting, Churchill, thinking about his stature in history which he believes is shrinking in the eyes of his contemporaries, vociferously countermands Eisenhower, played by a very competent John Slattery, who adamantly refuses to change his mind. The D-Day invasion will proceed as planned.
Churchill resorts to tantrums and bouts of drinking. Once again, it is Clementine's strength and commitment to her illustrious husband that settles him down. We are privy to a side of the great man never exhibited in film before. We sympathize with his efforts in trying to regain his withering stature. The guilt he harbors for his prior mistakes while serving as Prime Minister of England is a driving force behind his rants as he feels Eisenhower is wrong in his calculations. But, we also feel his compassion as he pleads for the lives of thousands of young men who will most assuredly lose their lives.
"Churchill" the movie, does not come off as smooth as it should and you might have some difficulty in following the action. However, you will be transfixed with Cox and Richardson in the pivotal roles as well as the historical events. If you are a history buff, you will be satisfied and if you are a movie goer who delights in terrific acting, you will not be disappointed.
2 ¾ Bagels out of 4
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Creative Arts Temple
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Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 446-1800
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