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CAT
Wishes
You & Yours A
Purrrfectly
Happy Valentine's Day
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Rabbi's Message
A Valentine Message
The world is in a state of crisis...and I'm in a state of consternation!
The consternation stems from the fact that Jewish awareness, pride, recognition is as shaky as a bowl of Jello at Norm's Restaurant. As I become more aware of the limited concern and access to Jewish enlightenment of our youth my resolve to help build a stronger and more aware Jewish tomorrow is in danger due to a gross lack of interest.
Saturday marks 70 years since I stood proudly at the Torah Table of the Glory of Israel Synagogue on Pennsylvania Avenue in the East New York section of Brooklyn and chanted my Bar Mitzvah portion, "Yitro." Every eye in the packed sanctuary was on me. After all I was the son of the esteemed scholar and orator, Rabbi Abraham Isaac Cutler. Everyone posted a smile of anticipation and a nod of anticipation. I chanted the words all the while feeling that I was an integral part of a glorious 4,000 year history.
I was chanting for me and the millions of my Jewish brothers and sisters who, just a few years prior, had perished in gas chambers never fulfilling their opportunity to enter the iconic vestibule of Jewish adulthood. When I finished, I walked to the lectern and told the congregation that a heavy burden was placed on my shoulders and that I accepted the challenge of becoming a Bar Mitzvah graduate so that I could be the emissary of those young martyrs and together with them fulfill the commandments of our forefathers and to be kind and perform good deeds.
I looked over to my father who was crying. I had no idea if he was crying about my delivery or the fact that I had chucked the speech he had written for me about the portion of the week and substitute the one I had written and delivered.
With some trepidation I walked over to him (my mother was sitting in the women's section). He stood on his tip toes to reach my forehead and whispered, "I love you, Jerryla."
On this month dedicated to love, may I extend my love to each and every one of you, my children, grandchildren and of course, to Lady Jeff who is my strength and the embodiment of love.
Rabbi Jerry Ram Cutler
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Shabbat Services
Where
When
7:30 pm on Friday,
February 2, 2018
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
Anti-Semitism didn't happen in a bottle, it isn't anecdotal, and it didn't just happen ONCE. Hatred for Jews extends throughout the history of mankind, from the very beginning - to the writing of the Torah - to the ceaseless attacks, today, on the Jewish people and the State of Israel. No, I can't explain it (anti-Semitism) and I have never seen or heard a plausible explanation from others a lot smarter than me. And yet, despite all and everything, Israel is "flourishing."
In comparison, the Palestinians are (with few exceptions) oppressive and dysfunctional, They have deprived, starved, beaten and murdered their own kind. As if, these "tyrants" would be gentle and kind, if only the Israelis would not move the embassy. Yes, I've heard the many "appeasement" proponents. However, history tells us, appeasement doesn't work for our side.
In my view, the Palestinian of today, must abandon the goal of eliminating the Jewish state. Then, and only then, can they build their own economy, society and culture. I have no such expectations. It's a "shonder" that neighbors cannot live in peace and harmony.
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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NEW!
Gelson's Discount Cards
Yes, it is Hanukkah again! Gelson's has offered to provide the temple with discount coupons. Pick them up at a Friday night service or call the temple for your coupon. Gelson's will honor any expired coupon.
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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 - February 2 @ 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
U.S. Housing Market Has Gained Back All $9 Trillion in Value Lost During Recession, but Uneven Recovery Means
Some Markets Still Lag
The U.S. housing market has gained back all
$9 trillion in value it lost when the market collapsed, but the uneven nature of the crisis and subsequent recovery has left many housing markets trailing behind, while others surge further ahead.
More than half of the nation's largest housing markets have regained all of the value lost during the recession, with the typical U.S. home worth $55,200 more than it was at the bottom of the housing bust, according to a new Zillow® report.
When the housing bubble burst in 2007, home values plummeted, and the typical American home lost 23 percent of its value. Since then, national home values have returned to their previous level, but the recovery has not been the same in all regions of the country.
West Coast markets have seen the strongest gains in home value, driven by healthy job growth and limited inventory exacerbated by limitations on new construction.
The Bay Area's housing recovery stands out when compared to other markets that saw similar home value appreciation because it has more than regained all of its lost value. Strong, high-paying job markets and persistently limited inventory sent prices skyrocketing, leading to the Bay Area having the most valuable housing markets in the country.
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February Anniversaries
Mazel Tov to our CAT lovebirds!
| Barry & Cindy Smith |
2/14/2018 |
| Nathan & Elaine Sperling |
2/14/2018 |
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February
Birthdays
And many happy returns!
| Sara Silver |
2/2/2018 |
| Doris Felsen |
2/4/2018 |
| Dimitry Svetlitsa |
2/6/2018 |
| Tootsie Veprin |
2/10/2018 |
| Debby Bittecks |
2/18/2018 |
| Aaron Bush |
2/19/2018 |
| Eunice Brown |
2/20/2018 |
| Joel Diamond |
2/20/2018 |
| Barbara Lee Schulz |
2/21/2018 |
| Dale G. Pressman |
2/22/2018 |
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January Onegs
Thank you to our sponsors!
| Fern Field Brooks |
Oneg in memory of Norman G. Brooks |
| Ron Fields |
In Honor of his birthday |
| Sherwyn & Edythe Horwitz |
In honor of Sherwyn and Edythe's anniversary |
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
| Lois Bennett |
In memory of Sydney Bennett |
| Joni Berry & Stephen Maitland-Lewis |
In memory of Esther Maitland-Lewis, Jody Berry, and Clara Davis |
| Ralph & Cynthia Bovitz |
In memory of Sam Bovitz |
| Arnold & Gladys Charitan |
In memory of Jack Charitan |
| Sidney & Harriet Crestol |
In memory of Louis Crestol |
| Norm & Joanie Crosby |
In memory of Jack Crosby |
| Mike Drake |
In memory of Bridget Drake |
| Lowell & Penny Dreyfus |
In memory of Rose Dreyfus |
| Stephen Ellman |
In memory of Leslie Ellman and Doris Ellman Cohen |
| Annette Erdman |
In memory of Naomi Egorin |
| Jay & Lois Foonberg |
In memory of Hyman Foonberg |
| Faye Frankel |
In memory of Anna Dervin and Iris Rae Dervin |
| Jeff & Sheri Grossberg |
In memory of Allen Grossberg |
| Harry & Leann Hiles |
In memory of Zelda Balarsky |
| Susan Isaksen |
In memory of Myer Hodes |
| Leo Kagan |
in memory of Pauline and Mabel Kagan |
| Norman Kantor |
In memory of Charlotte Kantor and Jennie Kantor |
| Joann & Yossi Oseary |
In memory of Max Zaifert |
| Barbara Persten |
In memory of Alyce Block, Peter Block, Barry Block and Sherman Block |
| Danton Rissner |
In memory of Solomon Rissner |
| Warren & Lois Sefton |
In memory of Frances Sefton, Sidney Dee and Bette Sefton |
| Bernard & Jane Shapiro |
In memory of Estelle Loeffler |
| Arlene T. Sidaris |
In memory of Bertha Smilowitz |
| Dee Simon |
In memory of Morton Goldberg |
| Phyllis Spear & Irwin Schwartzman |
In memory of Sam Gomberg and Delphine Schwartzman |
| Joe Stein |
In memory of Gloria Stein |
| Andrew Stevens |
In memory of Charlotte Stevens |
| Emory & Lucy Weltsch |
In memory of Riza Weltsch |
| Louis & Fran Zigman |
In memory of Charles Newman |
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 for your pledges!
We are hapy to say that we have received 75% of the pledges that were made at the High Holidays. Your positive responses remind us how we are so blessed to have such a supportive community. 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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