October 12, 2022
Sukkot
Thursday, October 13
The Men's Club gets together to celebrate Sukkot. Dinner is chicken shawarma with Israeli side dishes. $15 suggested donation. RSVP to Al Alfasso.

Friday, October 14
Service begins at 6:00 PM, in-person and online at stslive.orgFacebook, and YouTube, with dinner to follow at approximately 7:00 PM. There are still a few spaces available for the dinner. Call Connie Tassa in the office at 818-854-7650 to make a reservation.

Saturday, October 15
In-person and online at stslive.org, Facebook, and YouTube.
Morning Minyan (Monday-Friday at 8:00am; Sunday at 9:00am) in-person at Shomrei Toran 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 821 3615 1400, passcode: shalom.
Simchat Torah
Sunday, October 16, 2022
In-person and online at stslive.org, Facebook, and YouTube.

In-person and on Zoom. Click here to join the ZOOM meeting or enter meeting ID 874 5946 3346, passcode: Shomrei.

Monday, October 17, 2022
In-person and online at stslive.org, Facebook, and YouTube.

6:30 PM Simchat Torah Celebration (In-Person Only)
A fun celebration for all ages featuring Torah readings, music & dancing, dessert, and a surprise guest appearance. In-person only from the sanctuary.
 
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Wear your craziest hat for this fun-filled celebration of Simchat Torah, as our High Holy Days conclude. We will have a Blessing of the Newborns as well as honor Kerry Harr as our Kallah Breisheet and Cary Fox as our Chatan Torah during the service, with a complimentary Lunch Oneg to follow. In-person and online at stslive.org, Facebook, and YouTube.

7:15 PM Maariv Service (on Temple Aliyah’s Zoom only)
Click here to join the ZOOM meeting, or enter meeting ID 821 3615 1400, passcode: shalom.
Upcoming Programs
Adult Education
Adult Education at Shomrei Torah
Classes begin October 20th
We have a full line-up of classes this Fall, from Rabbi Camras teaching Introduction to Mussar, Rabbinic Intern Avram Ellner's Oy to Joy series, and Miller Introduction to Judaism taught by STS and TA clergy. There's also the return of USCJ's ScholarStream series, and Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Camras. Author and professor Roberta Rosenthal Kwall will also join us (remotely) for Remix Judaism: Preserving Tradition in a Diverse World.
Jewish Teen Learning Center
What is the Jewish Teen Learning Center? We're glad you asked! We'll answer all your questions at the JTLC Informational Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 13 at 7:00 PM on Zoom. Registration is required. Email Michelle Greenberg with your questions or for more info.
Baby & Me
Fall Session begins Oct. 23rd
We offer age-appropriate classes for you and your child, while sharing parenting tips and information to assist & support you. Our loving, warm and nurturing staff will assist you in gaining understanding and knowledge about your child as they develop from infancy through young childhood. 
Social Action
Blood Drive (at Shomrei Torah)
Sunday, Nov 6 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Los Angeles County Blood Banks are in need of blood to refill their coffers. Please make an appointment to give as Shomrei Torah and Temple Aliyah join forces to fill this need.
Community of Caring
The Community of Caring is seeking volunteers to help with deliveries. If you would like to support our Shomrei Torah members in times of sorrow and also in times of joy, please email Ellen Brennglass at ellenbrennglass@me.com.  
STS News
Todah Rabah
Thank you to Chaim "Hy" Nissenbaum of Platt Cleaners for dry cleaning all of the tallitot before the High Holy Days, as he does every year. Platt Cleaners is on the corner of Platt & Victory, two doors down from Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. And remember, as Hy always says, "Every day is a gift!"
10th Annual Tour de Summer Camps
Sunday, Oct. 30
Over the past decade, TdSC has proudly raised over $10 million and made it possible for thousands of children to have a transformative Jewish summer camp experience.
Community News
Tuesday, Oct. 25 | 6:30 PM | Shomrei Torah
A community meeting with guest speaker Amy Neville. Includes showing of the fentanyl documentary, "Dead on Arrival." For more information, email Fabbi Wolfe.
HaZamir: The International Jewish Teen Choir
LA Valley Choir Now Forming!
HaZamir offers high schoolers the opportunity to learn and sing Jewish choral music at the highest musical standard and on the world’s greatest stages.
Donations
High Holy Days Appeal 5783
Thank you to all who have responded to our High Holy Days Appeal. To make your pledge and donate, click here. To learn about donating via a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), click here.
We thank our members and friends for their contributions this past week:
Rabbi Camras’ Discretionary Fund
Linda Katz in honor of Hannah and Elliot Gobuty.
Jane & Zachary Miller in honor of their marriage.
Liane & Gavin Rosenberg in appreciation of Rabbi Camras.
 
General Fund
Yona Ferris in memory of her friend, Penny Bashford.
Carol & Marc Levin In loving memory of their parents, Doris and Samuel Engelman and Ellie and Leo Levin.
Allen Rabin In memory of all the friends and loved ones of Shomrei Torah congregants who passed away in the Jewish Year 5782. May their memories forever be for a blessing, and their surviving loved ones be comforted.
 
Israel Ambassador Program
Kaye Israel, Marcia and Robert Weingarten:
               -Mazel tov on the marriage of Carrie and Ofer Ho.
               -in memory of Irving Rasnick, father of Steve (Heather) Rasnick.
               -in loving memory of Bee Lipson.
 
Social Action Fund
Parvin & Morris Benoun in memory of Morris’ parents, Esther and Albert Benoun.
Carol & Marc Levin in honor of Nathan Einsiedler – wishing him a Refulah Shlema very soon.
 
Yahrzeit Fund
Maxine & David Adelson in memory of Maxine’s father, George Weisfeld.
Andrea Mink-Goldrich & Robert Goldrich in memory of Andrea’s mother, Helen Lee Mink.
Jacqueline Gordon in memory of her grandfather, Abraham Katz.
Andrea & Stephen Jaffee in memory of Andrea’s father, Eddie Gabriel.
Francine Markow in memory of her husband, Michael Markow.
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