March 22, 2023
Passover
The Passover 5783 Information Page has the entire Service Schedule as well as links for the 2nd Night Community Passover Seder, Sale of Chametz form, Yizkor Memorial form, and the Rabbinical Assembly Pesach Guide. Passover begins on Wednesday night, April 5.
This Shabbat at STS
Friday, March 24
Join us in Heytow Chapel for a musical Kabbalat Shabbat service in the round followed by Shabbat dinner. We will be honoring all those in attendance with a March birthday or anniversary with a special blessing and treat. In-person and online at stslive.orgFacebook, and YouTube.

Saturday, March 25
In-person at STS and online at stslive.orgFacebook, and YouTube.

Todah Rabbah to Taylor Gelb, who helped lead the service last week as part of the Encore Club, a group open to all STS post-B'nai Mitzvah teenagers. If you would like to participate, please email Rabbi Sheldon Kirsch.
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.
Evening Minyan (Monday-Thursday at 7:15pm) led by Temple Aliyah. Click here to join the ZOOM meeting, or enter meeting ID 868 889 99097, passcode: shalom.
Upcoming Shabbat Services
Friday, March 31
In-person at STS and online at stslive.orgFacebook, and YouTube.

Saturday, April 1
In-person at STS and online at stslive.orgFacebook, and YouTube.
Upcoming Programs
Adult Education
Chaverim
We are excited to announce our upcoming Bowl-a-thon fundraiser in support of Bundles of Kindness on April 30th. As part of this event, we will be hosting a raffle and are seeking donations of new or gently used items.

We kindly ask for your help in making this event a success by donating items such as gift cards, household goods, electronics, sports equipment, jewelry, an experience, and more. All proceeds from the auction go directly to supporting Bundles of Kindness, helping us to assist in their efforts to bring relief to the unhoused population in Los Angeles.

To donate an item or learn more about the event, please click here. Your donation is greatly appreciated and will make a significant impact on our program and the community.

Thank you for your continued support, 
Michelle Greenberg, Chaverim Youth Department
Baby & Me
STS News
The Nook is Hiring Full Time and Part Time Teachers!
If you or anyone you know someone in the early childhood education field that is looking to work with infants and toddlers, please have them e-mail Eliza Enbom at [email protected] or call The Nook at 818-854-7690.
STS/TA Profiled in Calabasas Style Magazine
Shomrei Torah and Temple Aliyah's joint Mitzvah Day program was profiled in the most recent edition of Calabasas Style magazine. Thank you to Ori Chen-Zion for your GREAT photographs, and to Karen Nebel for bringing this article to our attention. Kudos to Carol Levin and Maeva Carter for co-chairing such a wonderful event.
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
Community News
Melton Spring 2023 Courses
Registration now open for classes beginning April 2023 on Zoom
Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning engages learners in a life-enhancing study of Jewish texts and ideas that nurtures and deepens Jewish community, locally and worldwide.
Documenting History Through Art Exhibit
Sunday, March 26, 2023-Friday, April 28, 2023
Hillel 818 @ CSUN
17729 Plummer Street, Northridge, CA 91325
Lithuanian-Israeli artist David Labkovski documented history through art as a way to bear witness to the past, from the vibrant community of Vilna to the Soviet Gulag, to the fate of his beloved childhood community under the Nazi occupation.
Torah Fund Dinner honoring Hazzan Mimi Haselkorn
March 28 | 7:30 PM | Temple Aliyah
The entire Shomrei Torah Synagogue community is invited as the Women of Aliyah honor Hazzan Mim Haselkorn. The deadline to register has been extended a few days, so please RSVP today.
Menstrual Product Drive
March 28 @ STS
March 29 & 31 @ TA
All donations benefit Jewish Family Service LA to supply shelters that support survivors of domestic violence and their families. Click the two images for full details.
Donations
We thank our members and friends for their contributions this past week:
Rabbi Camras’ Discretionary Fund
Lisa & Jerry Alban
Joanne & Paul Block in memory of Paul’s father, Saul Block.
Ruth Ann Hapner in memory of Joyce Sachartoff, wife of Lawrence Sachartoff, mother of Noah Sachartoff.
Jeannie & Sonny Raffle in memory Helen Myers Gilbert, mother of Peter (Sandi) Gilbert, grandmother, of Rebecca (Cameron) Roth.

Cantor Ron Snow Simcha Fund
Esther & Steve Kallen in memory Helen Myers Gilbert, mother of Peter (Sandi) Gilbert, grandmother, of Rebecca (Cameron) Roth.

Community of Caring Fund
Laura & Lawrence Cohen:
- in memory of Beverly White, sister of Stan (Judy) Podolsky.
- in memory Helen Myers Gilbert, mother of Peter (Sandi) Gilbert, grandmother, of Rebecca (Cameron) Roth.
- in memory of Joyce Sachartoff, wife of Lawrence Sachartoff, mother of Noah Sachartoff.
Valerie Edwards & Walter Brauer in memory of Joyce Sachartoff, wife of Lawrence Sachartoff, mother of Noah Sachartoff.
Kerry Harr in memory of Joyce Sachartoff, wife of Lawrence Sachartoff, mother of Noah Sachartoff. An incredible gifted woman, mother, and friend.
Sylvia & Ronald Weiss in memory of Beverly White, sister of Stan (Judy) Podolsky.
 
General Fund
Al Alfasso:
- in memory Helen Myers Gilbert, mother of Peter (Sandi) Gilbert, grandmother, of Rebecca (Cameron) Roth.
- in memory of Joyce Sachartoff, wife of Lawrence Sachartoff, mother of Noah Sachartoff.
Emily & Dav Camras in memory of Joyce Sachartoff, wife of Lawrence Sachartoff, mother of Noah Sachartoff.
Miriam & Robert Carroll in memory of Joyce Sachartoff, wife of Lawrence Sachartoff, mother of Noah Sachartoff. A shining light has been extinguished way too early. May her memory be a blessing.
Rabbi Diane Cohen in memory Helen Myers Gilbert, mother of Peter (Sandi) Gilbert, grandmother, of Rebecca (Cameron) Roth.
Jessica & Jordan Docter in memory of Joyce Sachartoff, wife of Lawrence Sachartoff, mother of Noah Sachartoff.
Valerie Edwards & Walter Brauer:
- in memory of Beverly White, sister of Stan (Judy) Podolsky.
- in memory Helen Myers Gilbert, mother of Peter (Sandi) Gilbert, grandmother, of Rebecca (Cameron) Roth.
Ingrid Goldman & Simone Danon in memory of Joyce Sachartoff, wife of Lawrence Sachartoff, mother of Noah Sachartoff.
Sheila & Michael Goldman:
- in memory Helen Myers Gilbert, mother of Peter (Sandi) Gilbert, grandmother, of Rebecca (Cameron) Roth.
- in memory of Joyce Sachartoff, wife of Lawrence Sachartoff, mother of Noah Sachartoff.
Sandy Gritz in memory of Marlene Michaels, wife of Randy Michaels.
Phyllis & Andy Levy in memory Helen Myers Gilbert, mother of Peter (Sandi) Gilbert, grandmother, of Rebecca (Cameron) Roth.
Bruce Lipton in memory of Marlene Michaels, wife of Randy Michaels.
Cheri & Bill Mayman:
- in memory Helen Myers Gilbert, mother of Peter (Sandi) Gilbert, grandmother, of Rebecca (Cameron) Roth.
- in memory of Joyce Sachartoff, wife of Lawrence Sachartoff, mother of Noah Sachartoff.
Judy & Stan Podolsky in honor of the birth of Dalia Nora Stock, granddaughter of Lynn and Ron Freeman, great-granddaughter of Faye Zebberman.
Liane & Gavin Rosenberg
- in memory Helen Myers Gilbert, mother of Peter (Sandi) Gilbert, grandmother, of Rebecca (Cameron) Roth.
- in memory of Joyce Sachartoff, wife of Lawrence Sachartoff, mother of Noah Sachartoff.
- in memory of Nehemia Saidoff, father of Isaac (Valerie) Saidoff.
Amanda Sachartoff in memory of Joyce Sachartoff, wife of Lawrence Sachartoff, mother of Noah Sachartoff.
Robert Springer in memory of Joyce Sachartoff, wife of Lawrence Sachartoff, mother of Noah Sachartoff.
Arlene & Chuck Strategos in memory of Joyce Sachartoff, wife of Lawrence Sachartoff, mother of Noah Sachartoff.
Julie & Richard Zelden in memory of Joyce Sachartoff, wife of Lawrence Sachartoff, mother of Noah Sachartoff.

Jack Israel Communication and Technology Fund
Sherri & Rob Schreiber:
               - in memory of Joyce Sachartoff, wife of Lawrence Sachartoff, mother of Noah Sachartoff.
               - in memory of Marlene Michaels, wife of Randy Michaels.

Kiddush Lunch Fund
Janice & Stuart Ross in honor of Stuart’s Aliyah on the occasion of his 83rd birthday and the 70th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.

Minyan Tzedakah
Barbara & Mauricio Edberg

Social Action Fund
Stacy & Harry Stark in memory Helen Myers Gilbert, mother of Peter (Sandi) Gilbert, grandmother, of Rebecca (Cameron) Roth.

Yahrzeit Fund
Maxine & David Adelson in memory of David’s parents, Shirley and Lewis Adelson.
Cynthia & Noel Blatt in memory of Cynthia’s mother, Faye Hanerfeld.
Marilyn & Allen Conrad in memory of Allen’s mother, Frances Conrad.
Howard Cynamon in memory of his sister, Laurie Cynamon Smith.
Trudy Exler in memory of her mother-in-law, Esther Exler.
Kerry Harr in memory of her mother-in-law, Ann Harr.
Stephanie & Dov Landau in memory of Stepanie’s loved one, Minnie Burkenheim.
Sue Moss in memory of her uncle Freddy Rosenbloom.
Helene Strugo in memory of her beloved father, Herman Davis.
Maxine Yelin in loving memory of her husband, Robert Yelin.
Click here to learn about our funds, send a tribute card, or make an online contribution.
Sisterhood Judaica Shop
Shomrei Torah Synagogue
7353 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills, CA 91304
(818) 854-7650 | stsonline.org