April 20
Neshama Minyan Candlelighting 7:11 p.m. Daily Minyan Sunday-Thursday 7:00 p.m.
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MEDITATION PLUS
9:15 AM Whiteman Conference Room
Led by: Rabbi Ruth Sohn SHIR HADASH 9:15 AM Sanctuary Led by: Rabbi Adam Kligfeld & Cantor Magda Fishman Sermon: Armed Robbery and Unexplained Violence-How Do We Get Back to Normal? Megan Saghian celebrates becoming a Bat Mitzvah Gary Hakman and Nina Sadowsky celebrate their Aufruf Kiddush in Kichaven Lobby sponsored by Michelle Moravaty and Yousef Saghian in honor of their daughter's Bat Mitzvah and Rachmil Hakman in honor of his son Gary and Nina's Aufruf. LIBRARY MINYAN Dorff-Nelson Chapel 9:20 AM Mishna Study 9:45 AM Services Dorff-Nelson Chapel Kiddush in Hersch Hall BAIT TEFILLAH 9:45 AM Pilch Hall Led by: Rabbi Susan Leider Kiddush in Pilch Hall SHABBAT YELADIM in the Rena E. Ganzberg Education Center
10:00 AM
Tzipporim (Ages 6 mo.-2 yrs): Rm. 102
Tot Shabbat & Parparim (Ages 2-5 yrs): Rm. 103
10:30 AM
Tefillat Yeladim (Grades 1-3): Rm. 106
iShabbat (Grades 4-6): Bidner Youth Lounge
Koleinu (Grades 4-8): Rm. 109
MINHA/MAARIV/SEUDAH SHLISHEET 6:45 PM Dorff-Nelson Chapel & Kopelove Learning with Rabbinic Intern Matt Shapiro
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UPCOMING EVENTS
GREEN TEAM HIKE - APRIL 22
Spring bloom is peaking. Join us for an easy 3 mile hike through chaparral, stream, and meadow areas in SM Mountains. Bring water and a snack. Meet at TBA parking lot by 8:30 a.m. to carpool. Back by noon. Rain cancels.
SISTERHOOD ROSH HODESH AHOTAI BRUNCH - APRIL 22
1:00 PM. Fredi Rembaum and Dr. Barbara Breger will be leading Halachic knowledge of preparing Challah. There is a charge of $10 for this event. This event is limited to 20 people; reservation is confirmed when payment is received. For more info please contact
REFA'EINU HEALING SERVICE - APRIL 23
Join us for this monthly healing service open to everyone seeking community and comfort. The service will be at TBA on Monday, April 23, 2012, at 7:30 pm. Our topic is "Diabetes: Past, Present and Future" with pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Kevin B. Kaiserman. Rabbi Carla Howard will lead the contemplative/meditative service which begins each month's program. No charge. BANG MIXER - APRIL 24
Network with fellow Beth Am professionals from 6-9p.m. at La Seine on La Cienega Blvd. No charge. No RSVP needed. No host bar.
40S & 50S SINGLES YOM HAATZMAUT MIXER - APRIL 28
9:00 p.m. Come celebrate Israel's Independence Day with other 40s and 50s singles here at Temple Beth Am! Join us for an amazing evening filled with Israeli dancing and a blind Kosher wine tasting. RSVP at www.tbala.org/singles . $20. Contact Daniel at (310) 652-7354 x215 or singles@tbala.org SHIR SHABBAT - APRIL 28
CELEBRATE ISRAEL FESTIVAL - APRIL 29
TBA CHOIR WITH CANTOR MAGDA FISHMAN
5 Wednesday nights 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. May 9, 16, 23, 30, June 13
Let's rock together! Learn special Kabbalat Shabbat melodies that we will introduce in the Friday night Neshama Minyan on June 15 and at the dinner that follows in honor of Rabbi Susan Leider. For more information, or to add your name to the Choir list, call Hilary at 310-652-7354 x230 or email hwolf@tbala.org. No experience necessary! TBA ANNUAL MEETING & ELECTION OF OFFICERS - MAY 20
10:00 a.m. Join us for a Sunday Brunch (FREE for Temple Members) and discussion as we review the past year and share plans for the next. Temple Officers & Board Members will be elected for 2012-2013. The morning will also include a "Town Hall" forum with our
architects, who will lead us in a discussion about our community's vision for Sanctuary renovation. R.S.V.P. is a must! Call Ariana: (310) 652-7354 x223 or email ashane@tbala.org. A second Town Hall meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 22. HOLD THE DATES! May 28 - Second Day Shavuot Shul-Wide Picnic at La Cienega Park sponsored by the Library Minyan. Details to follow. June 10 - Gala Celebration "A Bissel of Bobby" honoring outgoing TBA president Robert Ring. Presentation of the Ben Siegel Community Service Award to David Kaplan. www.tbala.org/bissel June 15 - TBA Board Installation and Shabbat Dinner, followed by a farewell to Rabbi Susan Leider
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A Taste of Torah
Prepared by Rabbi Matt Shapiro
Rabbinic Intern
Temple Beth Am
Next month, I will be ordained as a rabbi. This is a goal that I have each been working toward for a number of years now alongside my classmates, and it's a very exciting time for each of us and our families. Though there's no doubt how much hard work we have each put in, there came a certain point at which it was clear we would each be completing the program in May. Even when our ordination date was set, however, we took it on ourselves to keep learning, to keep meeting with faculty members and rabbis in the field, to keep exploring personal and professional opportunities. Though it may have been possible to mark the date on the calendar and do the bare minimum until that day, each of us, in our way, has found ways to deepen our experience through our actions.
This week's parsha, Shmini, begins with a fascinating section. On the eighth day after the Tabernacle has been completed, Moses tells Aaron that he should oversee a number of sacrifices because God will be appearing to the people. The sacrifices are completed as required, but God does not yet appear. It is only after both Aaron and Moses each bless the people that the Presence of God emerges from the tent. With all of the detailed instructions Moses has given Aaron, why did it not also mention the necessity of blessing the people, something that seems to be a prerequisite for the end goal to occur?
We are unable to know if God would have appeared even if both Moses and Aaron had not offered their blessings. However, this extra effort by each of them, within the context of the narrative, seems to be the tipping point that enables this overwhelming experience. By taking on additional responsibility and commitment, Moses and Aaron facilitate an overwhelming spiritual experience for the people. So too do we each have opportunities in our lives to take on additional responsibilities and actions to enhance that which is already present.
As many of you know, we are currently in the middle of counting the Omer, a ritual through which we recognize each day between the holidays of Pesach and Shavuot. It is possible that, as the weeks go by, one could count the Omer every single day, but not necessarily think about it in any deeper way or consider the process it symbolizes. On the other hand, one could also look at this process as a pathway to Sinai, an invitation to prepare for receiving Torah in a few weeks, and take on commitments of study and personal reflections in order to get ready for this event, which would, in turn, offer a greater likelihood of it being a meaningful day.
May we each find the opportunities in our lives to take on commitments and actions that deepen our potential for personal, spiritual and religious growth as we move to Sinai.
Shabbat shalom
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
USY JUNIOR KINNUS
TBA USY has been given the honor of hosting a Jr Kinnus for Far West Region USY, April 27-29th! Help us ensure the success by opening your home to some of our exceptional Far West teens. Complete a housing form and apply by contacting Alana Levitt (310) 652-7354 ext. 212 or alevitt@tbala.org www.pressmanacademy.org/youth
PRESSMAN ACADEMY CAMP KESHET
YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAM www.pressmanacademy.org/camp
June 25-August 3rd 2012 (Six Weeks!)
9:00am-3:00pm
Early and Extended Care available
Contact Alana Levitt. Camp Director
310-652-7354 ext. 212 alevitt@tbala.org
YOUTH DEPARTMENT
Upcoming USY Events (7-12th Grade)
Weekly Tuesday Lounges 6-8PM
April 27-29th- Junior (6-8th Grade) Kinnus, TBALA!
May 17-20th- Regional Convention (8-12th Grade)
May 22nd- Sr. USY Elections
Upcoming Kadima Events (4-6th Grade)
April 27-29th- Junior (6-8th Grade) Kinnus, TBALA!
May 6th- Big Sunday
May 8th- Drive-In Movie May 8th 6-8PM
DISCOUNTED RATES FOR CAMP KESHET NOW AVAILABLE!
Looking for a fun, safe and exciting summer program for your children? Look no further than Camp Keshet! This summer, SIX WEEKS of FUN! June 25-August 3rd 2012. 9:00am-3:00pm Early and Extended Day Care available. EARLY CHILDHOOD - 5th GRADE, 6th-7th GRADE YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAM. Discounted rates through April 30th! Camp Director: Alana Levitt alevitt@tbala.org 310-652-7354 ext. 212 www.pressmanacademy.org/camp
PRESSMAN ACADEMY ECC PARENT AND ME CLASSES
Announcing a BRAND-NEW Parent and Me class for Working Parents starting April 24! MUNCHKIN IN THE EVENING - for parents and their children, aged 12 months - 2 � years: Tuesday, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m., six week session. This fun class incorporates messy art, circle time, storytelling, music movement, and sensory exploration - and special parenting discussions on various topics. Contact Betsy at 310-652-7354, ext. 237 or bkrut@tbala.org to enroll.
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE - APPLY NOW FOR PRESSMAN ACADEMY DAY SCHOOL AND ECC!
Applications may be found on our website www.pressmanacademy.org . If you have any questions please contact Lesley Bloom, Pressman Academy Day School Admission Director at
310-652-7354 ext. 227 or lbloom@tbala.org. For ECC, contact Betsy Krut at bkrut@tbala.org
JEWISH WORLD WATCH WALK TO END GENOCIDE - MAY 20
The JWW Walk to End Genocide will take place at the Pan Pacific Park. This is a 5K walk. Everyone is encouraged to walk, participate in the education and action festival, or donate to support the team. Register and/or donate at www.WalktoEndGenocide.org and locate Temple Beth Am as we are forming a team. Contact Dianne Shershow at dfshersh@aol.com or 323-951-4910 if you have any questions.
SUPPORT THE MASORTI FOUNDATION
The Masorti Foundation for Conservative Judaism in Israel is in need of your support. Find out ways you can help by visiting
www.masorti.org
COMMUNITY EVENTS
2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH HOUSE FOR RENT
Owner's unit in rare 1950s duplex with contemporary flair in Carthay Square. Walking distance to TBA. Includes private backyard with fruit trees, garage, separate laundry room with washer and dryer, refrigerator, hardwood floors and updated details throughout. Plenty of closet space and storage. $2200 per month. Please contact gloriareich@sbcglobal.net or 310-551-2909.
TAGLIT-BIRTHRIGHT / CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LA
Children's Hospital LA has partnered with Taglit-Birthright Israel; trip dedicated to IBD in July (ages 18-26, Jewish, with no previous travel to Israel with peers). To register, please call Beverly Daley, Ph.D. at (323) 361-2490. Deadline extended.
NAMI WESTSIDE LOS ANGELES PRESENTS PATHWAYS TO WELLNESS -
APRIL 22
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Featuring Bob Whitaker. Hosted at Temple Beth Am. No charge. For info on speakers, visit http://www.namiwestsidela.org/
STAR FAMILY SUMMER CAMP - JULY 1-8
"Judaism and Evolution" is the theme of the Star Family Summer Camp. We'll spend seven glorious days based at the Del Mar Hilton, from July 1-8, learning from "God's two books"-religion and nature. Morning text study will be followed by afternoon excursions to San Diego's zoos, museums, gardens and nature preserves. Evening fun includes a Matisyahu concert, "Inherit the Wind," and a fireworks extravaganza at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. There will also be free time to indulge in local cuisine and crafts. The Star Family Summer Camp is for adults, families, and kids 5 and older. Pre-bnai-mitzvah kids will have special programming including daily swimming, miniature golf, a river walk, and more. Cost for the camp, exclusive of transportation to the Del Mar Hilton and post-breakfast meals, is less than $1000 per person (based on a family of four sharing a room with two queen beds).
For more information, contact RavShai@ShaarHamayim.com
CLASSIFIEDS
ART LESSONS AVAILABLE BY CERTIFIED ART TEACHER
(Bachelor in Studio Fine Art)
Art Lessons including:Painting, Drawing, Arts & craft, After school Art classes, Private or small group classes (kids ages 6-12), Adult Lessons available as well. Lessons can be given at your place, too. There is a discount for siblings. Please contact Eliza for more information. Phone: 310-880-5553. Email: elizayey@sbcglobal.net
CAREGIVER NOW AVAILABLE
Our valued caregiver has worked (sequentially) for two elderly member of our family for over a decade. She is honest, loyal, competent and hardworking. We would be happy if she found her next job in our community. Please phone Rachel for details at 323 937 6651.
TERRIFIC NANNY AVAILABLE MAY 17-JUNE15
Our nanny Maria-Julia will be available for nanny work during the above dates. She is wonderful with kids, experienced with newborns on, and great with house chores. She has a car, speaks English & Spanish and we have nothing but good things to say about her. If you are interested or know of someone who might be, please let us know by contacting newlede@gmail.com
BABYSITTER/NANNY AVAILABLE:
A Jewish woman, extraordinarily gifted with small children and babies urgently needs work. Native English speaker. Knowledgeable about kashrut. She is caring, devoted and responsible. She is an experienced babysitter and nanny and has extensive experience as an assistant in Jewish pre-schools and baby-care settings. Excellent references. Please contact Rosanne Keynan rosannekeynan@gmail.com or 323 937 6651 for details.
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