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Rabbi's Message
The following letter was sent out by the Chabad Rabbi in Baltimore.
Dear All,
Yesterday was the first day of the month of Kislev, the month in which we celebrate Chanukah, and I already have a heartwarming Chanukah story to tell.
The past five years we have put up a giant thirty-two foot Menorah in the heart of downtown Baltimore on McKelden Square. In past years, the mayor of Baltimore and the governor of Maryland and many other dignitaries participated in the lighting celebration and the Menorah has become a holiday fixture downtown.
One of the problems we have struggled with is how to properly illuminate the entire menorah at night. We have tried various lighting solutions, none of which really did the menorah justice. This year I decided to try my hand at finding the solution.
In good modern form, I turned to my computer and searched, "outdoor illumination Baltimore." Sure enough, in just a flash, Google came up with a number of options. I randomly clicked on one of them, a company located in Harford County north of Baltimore called Good News Electric, and dialed the number. I explained the dilemma to the fellow who answered the phone and asked if this was something they could help with. His response was, "This is something you would need to talk to the boss, Mr. Dennis Seufert about." And he provided me with Mr. Seufert's cell phone number.
When I called, Mr. Seufert had already been alerted to my request. He told me that his downtown office is located just a few blocks away from the site so he would walk over and take a look and asked if I could email over a picture of the menorah. A half hour later, he called back and said they could easily do the job and, in fact, had just the right equipment in their warehouse to do it. Then, I asked him the all important question of how much it was going to cost. He paused for a moment and answered, "Rabbi, I am a devout Catholic and I believe in Divine providence. G-d brought you to me and I wouldn't think of charging you." He then added, "Where would we Christians be if not for the Jewish people?"
I still don't know if the solution he is planning will actually succeed in illuminating our Menorah the way I want it to be but he surely succeeded in illuminating and warming my heart.
My Dear CAT People...
With this in mind, and in this spirit, as we Jews begin to celebrate Chanukah and as Christians prepare for Christmas, perhaps the words of this card say it all:
Hanukkah and Christmas -
Two different holidays, but each a celebration
Of peace and joy, of love and family and friends.
As we celebrate this season with different meaningful symbols and different rich traditions, may we also remember to celebrate the many things we share - Our heartfelt wish for peace on earth,
Joy in our homes And love in our hearts.
Rabbi Jerry Ram Cutler and family
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Shabbat Services
Where
When
7:30 pm on Friday,
December 1, 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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Arne's Corner
ARNE'S CORNER
Every year without fail we get our flu shots. Well this year, coulda, woulda, shoulda, "we'll get it next time", we kept saying. Hoo Hah! did we pay for the delay. Both of us have been down (out of circulation) for two weeks with what the M.D. called Infectious Bronchitis. We have taken our meds, Doxycycline, 2 a day for 7 days, now some relief, at last.
It's official (Dr. Ivor Geft, MD says) - you can significantly reduce your risk for Bronchitis by getting your annual flu shot. This is not a newsflash - it's a reminder. Bronchitis at any age is not in your best interests, but at a Senior's age, it can get downright serious.
Bottom Line - it's not too late. GET THAT FLU SHOT.
Arnold Charitan
President
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Renew Ralphs Community Contributions Now!
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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 2017, you are required to register again beginning
September 1
st.
Please Note!!
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 - December 1 @ 7:30 pm
Shabbat Services
Belmont Village - Town Hall
10475 Wilshire Blvd
Friday - January 5 @ 7:30 pm
Shabbat Services
Belmont Village - Town Hall
10475 Wilshire Blvd
Friday - February 1 @ 7:30 pm
Shabbat Services
Belmont Village - Town Hall
10475 Wilshire Blvd
Friday - March 2 @ 7:30 pm
Shabbat Services
Belmont Village - Town Hall
10475 Wilshire Blvd
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131 S. Rodeo Drive Suite 100
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Cell 310-995-0340
Bus 310-248-6440
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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CalBRE#02028734
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Real Estate Tidbit from Lady Jeff Cutler
CALIFORNIA REALTORS® LAUNCH BALLOT DRIVE TO EXPAND PROP. 13 FOR SENIOR HOMEOWNERS
An overhaul of Proposition 13, California's landmark tax-control measure, could go before state voters next year under a plan adopted last month by the California Association of REALTORS®.
The trade group is launching a signature drive to put a new proposition on the November 2018 ballot that would expand tax breaks for homeowners age 55 and older or those who are disabled.
If passed, the proposition would allow senior and disabled homeowners to transfer their low, existing Prop. 13 tax assessment to a new home anywhere in the state, using the option as often as they choose and paying any price for their new home.
The provisions would help older owners "locked in their homes" because they're reluctant to give up low Prop. 13 tax assessments when buying a new residence.
REALTORS® maintain at least 70 percent of seniors haven't moved in 17 years.
It's to make it easier for senior homeowners who want to move but don't want to see a big tax bill
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December Anniversaries
Mazel Tov to our CAT lovebirds!
| Etan & Linda Weinberger Markowitz |
12/1/2017 |
| Paul & Lee (Lisel) Bernstein |
12/18/2017 |
| Martin & Stacey Levine |
12/18/2017 |
| Paul W. & Sue Glass |
12/19/2017 |
| Larry & Alexis Crestol |
12/22/2017 |
| David & Susan Rothman |
12/27/2017 |
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December
Birthdays
And many happy returns!
| Lucy Fraser |
12/1/2017 |
| Artie Butler |
12/2/2017 |
| Joanne Boldul |
12/4/2017 |
| Morris Lazar |
12/4/2017 |
| Daniella Zax |
12/7/2017 |
| Neila Ross |
12/8/2017 |
| Jason Newman Zigman |
12/8/2017 |
| Michael Davis |
12/9/2017 |
| Rosalind Klein |
12/12/2017 |
| Tom Bercu |
12/13/2017 |
| Jonathan Ellman |
12/13/2017 |
| Howard Murray |
12/13/2017 |
| Sandy Shapiro |
12/13/2017 |
| Donna Steger |
12/13/2017 |
| Ida Flatto |
12/14/2017 |
| Howard Krupnick |
12/14/2017 |
| Andrea Michaels |
12/14/2017 |
| Charlotte Heller |
12/16/2017 |
| Mike Drake |
12/17/2017 |
| John Fitzgerald kay |
12/17/2017 |
| Marcia Watson Wasserman |
12/17/2017 |
| Oskar Dektyar |
12/18/2017 |
| Mrs. Jeff Cutler |
12/19/2017 |
| Ronald Pollak |
12/19/2017 |
| Janeen Mermelstein |
12/21/2017 |
| Earl L. Goldberg |
12/22/2017 |
| Fran Zigman |
12/22/2017 |
| Steven Crestol |
12/23/2017 |
| Eva Ellman |
12/24/2017 |
| Michael Zaifert |
12/24/2017 |
| Myron Meisel |
12/26/2017 |
| Bernard Shapiro |
12/26/2017 |
| Mrs. Alexis Crestol |
12/27/2017 |
| Sandy Benson |
12/30/2017 |
| Joni Berry |
12/30/2017 |
| Joan Doren |
12/30/2017 |
| Dena Fleming - Saraceno |
12/31/2017 |
| Rae Sperling |
12/31/2017 |
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November Onegs
Thank you to our sponsors!
| Frankel, Faye |
In honor of Faye's Birthday |
| Horwitz, Sherwyn & Edythe |
In honor of Edie's B'day |
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
ALEXIS CRESTOL, JOAN DOREN, CHARLOTTE HELLER, DR. MARTIN LEVINE, MARVIN MARKOWITZ, JUNE MILLER
, BARRY SMITH & PAUL WAYNE
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May you be comforted by the mourners of Zion
| Marc & Barbara Barenfeld |
In memory of Charles and Abe Barenfeld |
| Arnold & Gladys Charitan |
In memory of Estelle Korn |
| Faye Frankel |
In memory of James Born |
| Norman Kantor |
In memory of Max Kantor |
| Arlene Ludwig |
In memory of Irving Ludwig |
| Jean & Jonathan Rosenblatt |
In memory of Theodore Rosenblatt |
| Gail Rund |
In memory of Ann and Richard Topper |
| Michael & Deborah Rutter |
In memory of Neil Sonny" Rutter" |
| Barbara Lee Schulz |
In memory of Annette Grunman Schulz |
| Steven & Janice Seligman |
In memory of Bernie Seligman |
| Robert Slayton |
In memory of Norma Joseph |
| Evelyn Wiggins |
In memory of Irving Wiggins |
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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Thank you to everybody who joined us for High Holidays at the Westwood United Methodist Church!
We were overwhelmed by all the positive responses and we are so blessed to have such a supportive community. As we continue to process pledges and donations, we ask you- to those who have pledged- to please send in your donations. If you did not pledge, please consider sending in a donation, it is much needed and essential to sustain CAT throughout the year.
Please send in your pledges to Creative Arts Temple, 1630 Hilts Ave., Suite 107, L.A., CA 90024 or contact the office at
(310) 446-1800. Every little bit counts!
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Bracha Bar
Silky clay based handmade soap bars that are made only with natural ingredients that nourish you.
BODY BARS:
Bracha Detox Bar with Activated Charcoal and Bentonite Clay to draw out impurities and detoxify your skin (unscented)
FACIAL BARS:
Bracha Clarify Bar with French Green Clay, Activated Charcoal, and Lime to balance and toneify combination/oily skin,
HAIR BARS
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Bracha Lustrous Shampoo Bar with Moroccan Red Clay, Neem Oil, Amla, Rosemary, Nettle, Lavender, and Tea Tree oil to promote growth, tame frizz while giving volume, and prevent graying
Bracha CinnaMan Bun Bar with Moroccan Red Clay, Bentonite Clay, Neem Oil, Cinnamon and Eucalyptus to smooth beard and promote even and robust growth
Bracha Bark Dog Bar: Bracha Fur Baby Bar with Bentonite Clay, Neem Oil, Cedarwood, and Lemongrass to deodorize, control fleas, alleviate itchy skin/hot spots while giving a healthy shiny coat.
Handmade by
Chelsea (Bracha) Cutler
(310) 995-1943
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Bracha Detox Bars
Bracha Bark Dog Bar
Bracha Lustrous Shampoo Bar
Pricing:
Body, Facial, Pet,
$10
Hair Bars
$12
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2017/ 5778 Membership Forms
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Creative Arts Temple
P.O. Box 241831
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 446-1800
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