Friday, January 20
"Voices of Freedom: The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King." In-person from Temple Aliyah and online at stslive.org, Facebook, and YouTube.
(No service at STS)
Saturday, January 21
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Judah Illouz, son of Nikki and Danny Illouz, attends AC Stelle Middle School, where his favorite subject is Science. Outside of school, he enjoys soccer and is active with Boy Scouts Troop 642. The Illouz Family have been members of STS since 2010. After his Bar Mitzvah, Judah plans to continue his Jewish involvement by volunteering at Tomchei Shabbat, packing Shabbat meals for needy families, and attending Camp JCA Shalom and the Camp Shalom Teen Israel Trip. |
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Saturday, January 21
Get to know rabbinic search candidate Rabbi David Mendelson during this study session and community Q&A. The program takes place at Temple Aliyah but will also be livestreamed. If you are attending Shabbat Morning services at STS, a projector and screen will be set-up in Heytow Chapel for viewing. |
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Morning Minyan (Monday-Friday at 8:00am; Sunday at 9:00am) in-person at Shomrei Torah and on Zoom. Click here to join the ZOOM meeting or enter meeting ID 874 5946 3346, passcode Shomrei.
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Upcoming Shabbat Services |
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Friday, January 27
Saturday, January 28
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Schedule of Events
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Bagel Breakfast & Schmooze
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Blood Drive
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Pups Without Borders
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Mitzvah Day Activities and Collections
What YOU can do at Mitzvah Day This Year
Make bracelets for Save A Child's Heart
Assemble care packages for Bundles of Kindness
Help plant vegetables the STS Community Garden
Make fleece blankets for children in shelters with JFS Project Hope
Give blood with the American Red Cross
Collect clean men’s career clothing for Suits for Success
Featuring Special Guests
Los Angeles Fire Patrol Truck
Los Angeles Sheriff Patrol Car
Pups Without Borders Dog Rescue
AND MORE ACTIVITIES BEING ADDED!
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Hello Parents and Grandparents! Our first session of Baby & Me/Grandparent & Me begins in January! There are many classes to choose from including classes for working families, classes for grandparents, musical shabbat classes and so much more to discover. Sign up now and come join the fun!
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It's not too late to join! Our next session is January 29 from 10am-1pm. Please email Michelle Greenberg at [email protected] or JTLC founder Erica Katsel at [email protected] to sign up or learn more.
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Shomrei Torah Sisterhood is now taking pre-orders for the 2023 Mah Jongg Cards. Sisterhood benefits from each card that you purchase. Purchase includes your application for Membership to The National Mah Jongg League. All orders must be submitted by Jan. 25, 2023.
SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, April 30, 2022 for our Mah Jongg Tournament.
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"Mordechai Superstar" Purim Shpiel Now Casting
"What's the buzz? We'll tell you what's a-happenin'!" Mordechai Superstar tells the story of Purim in a fun and fast-moving spoof based on the famous Broadway musical. The show will go up on Erev Purim, Monday, March 6th.
We are looking for singers/actors, dancers, and stage crew to bring this shpiel to our communities. Just let us know your interest, and we'll put you in! Participants must be at least 12 years. If interested, email Hazzan Mike Stein at [email protected].
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Bone Marrow Donation Assistance
Nathan Einsiedler, son of Georgina and Paul Einsiedler, is in need of a bone marrow transplant and looking for possible donor matches. Donors should be between 19 and 40 years of age and in good health. You can help by joining the Be the Match Registry, calling the City of Hope (626-301-8483) or directly through the NMDP: www.marrow.org or 1-800-MARROW-2. You may also contact a laboratory to be tested privately.
Kashi Laboratories
877-527-4452
Quest Diagnostics
800-222-0446
Lab Corps of America
800-859-6046
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Hebrew Reading and Chanting
Cantorial Intern David Childs is now offering to teach Hebrew reading and chanting to congregants. If you are interested, please email David Childs to schedule a time to meet. |
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Thursday, January 19 | 4-6pm | Corbin Bowl
Yachad is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of Jewish individuals with disabilities and their families, by enhancing their communal participation and their connection to Judaism through social and educational programs and support services.
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Saturday, January 28 at 6:30pm
Join Temple Aliyah at the Casino Royale as they honor Rabbi Stewart Vogel for 30 years of tireless leadership. Enjoy your favorite cocktails, indulge in some elegant cuisine, and stack your chips on the casino floor all night long!
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Mondays at 6 pm PT starting Jan. 30 | Zoom
Tuesdays at 4 pm PT starting Jan. 31 | Zoom
For those who want to study Mussar but were not able to join Rabbi Camras’ Tuesday afternoon class, here are two introductory Mussar courses taught by the Center for Contemporary Mussar. Mussar is a centuries-old toolbox for working on one’s character, focusing on particular character traits and Jewish values. This class will introduce a method that focuses on refining our attributes so that they enable us to serve others with greater and greater joy.
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We thank our members and friends for their contributions this past week: |
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Rabbi Camras’ Discretionary Fund
Jeannie & Sonny Raffle in memory of Sandy Price, mother of Bette (Jeff) Alkazian.
General Fund
Sherri & Rob Schreiber in memory of Pearl Sass, mother of Steve Sass, Stacey Cooperman, and Lawrence Sass.
Kiddush Lunch Fund
Sherri & Rob Schreiber and Marla & Jacques Soriano in honor of the Aufruf and upcoming marriage of our children Jason Schreiber and Nicole Soriano.
Minyan Tzedakah
Jan Lee in appreciation of the many people who take the time to lead and to support the daily morning Minyan at STS. A heartfelt thank you!
Yahrzeit Fund
Florence Chinskey in memory of her son, Martin Chinskey.
Rona Greenstadt in memory of her father, Eliezer Czerniak.
Phyllis & Andrew Levy in memory of Andrew’s mother, Norma Levy.
Madeline Lewis in memory of her father, Earl Lewis.
Carole Greenberger-Loden in memory of her mother, Evelyn Blonsley.
Lily Mattes in memory of her husband, Sam Mattes, father, Simon Feldman, and sister-in-law, Maureen Mattes Lipton.
Robin & Andre Solomon in memory of Robin’s father, Nathaniel Cooperman.
Mariann & Paul Springer in memory of Mariann’s mother, Syd Frankfurt.
Beverly Vinegar in memory of her parents, Faigie and Lewis Vinegar and her aunt, Rose Roebuck.
Linda Wolf in memory of her father, David Wolf.
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Click here to learn about our funds, send a tribute card, or make an online contribution.
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Shomrei Torah Synagogue
7353 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills, CA 91304
(818) 854-7650 | stsonline.org
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