May 2015 • Iyar/Sivan 5775

Kol Yisra’el

The Voice of Temple Israel

Temple Israel’s Annual Gala

Shabbat Services

Friday, May 1 7:00 p.m. Family Shabbat Service Saturday, May 2 8:45 a.m. Torah Study 10:30 a.m. Sabbath Fellowship

Saturday, May 16 at 6:00 p.m.

Please join us and enjoy an evening of dining, dancing and toasting as we celebrate our honorees

Friday, May 8 5:30 p.m. Tot Shabbat at Alpert JCC 6:00 p.m. Ruach Shabbat Saturday, May 9 8:45 a.m. Torah Study 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service Bar Mitzvah of Aaron Cherry Friday, May 15 7:00 p.m. Shabbat Evening Service Saturday, May 16 8:45 a.m. Torah Study 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service Bat Mitzvah of Valerie Hoffman Friday, May 22 6:00 p.m. Shabbat Evening Service Saturday, May 23 8:45 a.m. Torah Study 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service

Debbie & Rob Feldman

Nancy & Mark Speizer

Appetizers,Cocktails, Dinner, Live & Silent Auction, Raffle, Champagne Toast, Live Music, Dancing, and Outdoor Cigar Lounge

Friday, May 29 7:00 p.m. Shabbat Evening Service Saturday, May 30 8:45 a.m. Torah Study 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service

Table of Contents Shabbat Services

Cover

Journey to Judaism / B’nai Mitzvah

Page 4

President’s Message

Save The Date

Page 3

Torah Center Page 5 Sisterhood Page 6 Women’s Book Club / Library

Page 7

Family Grill ‘n’ Gab (Tot Shabbat)

Page 9

SCIC / Anniversaries

JJL

Page 8 Pgs 10 - 11

Yahrzeit Page 12

Contributions Pgs. 13-15 Men’s Club Yellow Candle Event

Page 15

Sponsors Pgs. 16-20

Get Well Wishes To... Leah Fudim

Barbara Miller

Charles Samuel

Dorothy Samuel Sid Schulman Dan Spellens

Mark Speizer

Edna Statman

David Senteno Kol Yisra’el is a monthly newsletter published August - June by Temple Israel (a member of the Union for Reform Judaism). The deadline for submission of all material for the newsletter is the 10th of the preceding month prior to publication.

Professional Staff Rabbi Steven Moskowitz • David York, Organist Eric J. Shatzkin, Executive Director • Sharon Amster Brown, Educator

Our Mission Statement: To actively engage in a journey of Jewish spiritual, educational and social growth. Our Vision Statement A vibrant, caring Reform congregation of living Judaism that embraces the rich legacy of Jewish thought, practice and spirituality. 2

Friday, July 24, 2015 Shabbat at Home is a unique program which gives us an opportunity to share with members, longstanding and new, Home Shabbat Service and potluck dinner, in the warmth of members homes. We offer congregants the opportunity to perform a Mitzvah - that of welcoming guests. All you have to do is provide the table and settings - your guests bring dinner. You have the choice to be a host/hostess or to attend one of the host homes. More information to follow.

Torah Study

With Rabbi Moskowitz Saturday Mornings 8:45 - 10:00 a.m.

Rabbi Moskowitz facilitates this participatory weekly Torah study. Each week, this enthusiastic group examines the parashat hashavuah (weekly Torah portion) and discusses its meaning and relevance through the use of traditional commentaries and personal reflection. This Torah study is for everyone. No previous background or knowledge of Hebrew is required. Come one time or every week!

Board of Directors 2014 - 2015 Jonathan Kass Seth Goldman President Secretary Joanne Levy Steven Keiles VP Ritual Practices Treasurer Deborah Lewis Amy Lipeles VP Education Past President David Philips Mark Beizer VP Membership Foundation President Ed Green VP Programming Evan Braude, Rick Burney, Leslie Ciletti, Martha De Young, Deborah Fabricant, Joyce Feldman, Gail Freedman, Steve Gordon, Danny Levy, Dove Mayo, Barry Mitnick, Joel Perler, Frank Weinberger

President’s Message Renewing our commitments

By Jonathan Kass, Temple President Spring is upon us. And you know what that means. Days get longer. Flowers start blooming. Kids start counting down till the end of school. And of course, it is time to renew our annual commitment to Temple Israel. I know what you’re thinking - “He must mean our membership packets will soon be in the mail. Thank goodness, I look forward to that every year!” Ok, maybe that wasn’t your first thought. But I want to encourage you to take a look at the packet when it does arrive this year, before perhaps filing it with your other critical correspondence. Under the goals set out in our strategic plan, we have had a committee, headed by our Treasurer and President-Elect Steve Keiles, taking a close look at our membership materials and our approach to dues. Across North America, many congregations within the Reform movement have been reconsidering the notions of “membership” and “dues”. Of course, across the movement, many congregations are facing some pretty significant challenges. Here at Temple Israel we are enjoying a revitalization. The congregation is growing. Services are energetic, diverse, and well attended. Torah study is vibrant (and crowded!) week in and out. We are engaging our local community across numerous channels, including social action and community service. Our ANDI youth group is growing and inspiring not only our own community but other congregations as well. We are expanding our senior staff with the addition of Cantor Sara Hass to allow us to provide even more diverse and engaging experiences grounded in the wisdom of our heritage. One might ask, “Why make changes now, when things are going so well?” It is, in fact, this spiritual, social, and congregational growth which is motivating us to do more. Something great is happening here, and we want to make sure we are sharing it. And one key to this sharing, as Rabbi Moskowitz has challenged us, is to ensure our tent is as open as possible to any and all who may want to share the journey with us. So we’ve begun to focus on ways to lower the barriers that may be keeping people out. One of those barriers, as many of us know, is the perceived and real “high cost of being an engaged Jew” here in Long Beach. Many who hear about Temple Israel inquire right up front, “How much does it cost to be a member?”. To be clear, financial security is just as important as ever. While we’ve had a number of strong years, we cannot take that strength for granted. We must continue to make fiscally responsible

choices as a congregation to ensure our ability to deliver on our mission and vision. But we don’t want to take that financial view so literally that we become a congregation defined by a ‘cost to join’. Of course, we still have practical considerations. Maintaining our services and expanding our outreach does come with costs. We will continue to rely on all of our congregants to take an ownership interest in our financial security. We will still need those who can to go above and beyond, to help sustain our operations, and allow the doors to be opened wide. We will still ask for donations at High Holy Days, and, of course, we want to see you all at our Gala. We will continue to work to build the capacity of our Temple Foundation, to secure our future even more strongly. Under this new model, we will invite all who join, as well as all who are already part of the congregation, to make an annual commitment at the level which both makes sense given their life situation, and also expresses their shared sense of ownership of our congregation - an ownership which gives each of us a sense of engagement in our journey imagining our future. We’re changing a few words on our renewal forms - emphasizing renewal of a commitment to your congregation and community, and deemphasizing a ‘bill’ for ‘dues’. Of course this could be considered semantics. And it is definitely an experiment - one we will monitor closely over the coming months. So please take a look at the new commitment form, find a quiet moment to reflect on your commitment to our Temple family, and join us in lowering the barriers a little further. I know the committee and board will welcome your feedback and thoughts as we embark on this transition.

Temple Israel’s Annual Congregational Meeting Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Temple Israel

8:15 a.m. Budget Discussion 9:00 a.m. Bagel Breakfast 9:30 a.m. Annual Meeting Please join your Temple Israel family at our Annual Congregational Meeting. It is essential that we have 50 members in good standing* to conduct business.

*Must be current in all Temple obligations 5 days prior to the Annual Meeting to vote. 3

Journey To Judaism The Torah is a story about hearing God’s call and choosing to embrace a sacred destiny. It is a story about journeys into a life of holiness. Every year Temple Israel conducts an Introduction to Judaism class, which offers those not born into Judaism a portal into a life of spiritual and ethical meaning framed by the wisdom of Jewish tradition. It is a profoundly transforming experience, not only for those who take the class but also for all of us as we are inspired by their sense of spiritual renewal through Judaism. One young woman who took the class said: “I was a seed. With Judaism I’ve become a rose.” Through this regular column, Journeys to Judaism, come to know the rich and vibrant garden that is blossoming here at Temple Israel through our Introduction to Judaism program. ~ Rabbi Steven Moskowitz

My Journey to Judaism Path to Conversion By Gregg Von Fempe

My journey into Judaism had no clear starting point or transformative moment; but rather years of shared values and experiences. My career as a clinical social worker within the non-profit world has kept me involved with issues related to social justice, inequality and community organizing. Throughout my career I have been fortunate enough to have many colleagues from Gregg the Jewish community. Additionally Von Fempe many friends were part of the Jewish community and through their kindness I was included in many Jewish community celebrations. Celebrations within the Jewish community are rich with tradition, laughter and connection. Community, and the sense of belonging and participation were essential components to my decision to convert to Judaism. A community where questioning and dialogue are as important as the rituals brings deeper understanding and meaning to one’s life. A community where learning and knowledge are present and encouraged brings opportunities to grow spiritually, personally and as a member of that community. Throughout my time in the class setting with Rabbi Moskowitz, I began to understand how leading a Jewish life brought purpose and a sense of identity to one’s life. The traditions, rituals, history and collective experiences can be as present within the community of people who are Jews by choice as it is in the community of Jews by birth. I am grateful to Rabbi Moskowitz for the wonderful way in which he makes people feel included and valued. I am thankful for the way in which he created in me the desire to belong to the Jewish community, a community that I take pride in joining. 4

This Month’s B’Nai Mitzvah Aaron Cherry is an honor student at Stanford Middle School in Long Beach. He is an amazing student, football player and wonderful brother and son. Aaron also enjoys spending time with his friends, playing video games, playing basketball and hanging with his family. Aaron is compassionate and is always looking to help his fellow man. Along with his good friend Gus, Aaron has chosen as his Mitzvah Project to feed the homeless at Lincoln Park. The two shop for food, make lunches, pack them, and then deliver them. It is something they will continue beyond Bar Mitzvah. Pic removed for web Aaron Cherry May 9, 2015

Aaron is so very thankful for all the guidance the Rabbi, teachers, and his peers from Temple Israel have shown him. He is looking forward to sharing his becoming a Bar Mitzvah with his friends and family. My name is Valerie Elizabeth Hoffman and I am 12 years old. My bat mitzvah is May 16 and I am excited this day is coming. My hobbies include music, nature photography, drawing my own comics, astronomy, and studying various aspects of nature. I’ve been playing clarinet for two years, bass clarinet for one year, and guitar off and on for awhile. I look forward to band class every day and plan to Pic removed continue, probably with even more for web instruments. I may even want to teach Valerie Hoffman music when I grow up. But I am also May 16, 2015 considering a career as an astronomer or a veterinarian. I love my pets, Sugar and Tiki. I really like animals in-general, but cats are my favorite. I’ve been fortunate to travel quite a bit, to different states, and found my favorite trips were ones in which my family camped, in either the forest or the mountains. It’s very soothing to be in that type of environment for me, and I absolutely love the feeling of the great outdoors. One of my Mitzvah Projects was volunteering at Longfellow Elementary School, for the after-school program. I assisted kids with their homework and tutored them in math. I also volunteered here at Temple Israel as a greeter at several Saturday Shabbat services, so you may recognize me. I’m looking forward to sharing my bat mitzvah service with friends and family from different parts of the country. It’s pretty neat being the first girl in my Torah Center class going through the service. B’shalom.

Torah Center Lag Ba’Omer Special Event Wednesday, May 6 (During Torah Center)

ATTENTION 3RD - 8TH GRADE STUDENTS

We would like our students to consider having their heads shaved in support of St. Baldrick’s Foundation, as a modern interpretation of the observance of the Jewish holiday Lag Ba’Omer. Families may recall that last year, many of our female students and teachers chose to participate in a ponytail cutting, and their hair was donated to Pantene Beautiful Lengths. This year, although the hair will not be donated, we will be collecting tzedakah in appreciation of these brave young people (and adults!) in support of the important work that St. Baldrick’s Foundation does to help in finding a cure for pediatric cancer.

ANDI - Temple Israel’s 9-12 Grade Youth Group

By Max Liu, VP ANDI The month of May will be a great one for ANDI. We will start out by inducting the TI eighth graders into the youth group and re-dedicating ANDI at Shabbat services on Friday, May 15th at 7:00 p.m. Please join us, if you’re able to attend. On Sunday, May 17, we will have a bake sale at the last day of Torah Center. We thank everyone in advance for supporting ANDI. On Sunday, May 31, we will have an installation lunch, where the old ANDI officers will transition out of their leadership positions, and our new leaders will be installed. Next month, on June 19-20, we will have an ANDI “lock-in,” where we will sleepover at the Temple. We will watch movies, play games, and hold midnight and morning services. We would love for all current 8th-12th graders to join us for this event. If you have any questions about ANDI, please feel free to ask our advisor Kara Liu or one of the ANDI board members.

To participate email Sharon Amster Brown, Educator at [email protected]

Last day of Torah Center Sunday, May 17

Parents are invited to join us in attending our

Special Assembly in the Sanctuary at 10:45 a.m.

Closing Remarks Singing & Fun! Teacher and Madrichim Recognition Slide Show from this past school year Youth Choir to sing Announcement of Tzedakah Collection and Donation Selections Parents and students will have the opportunity to contribute additional money to any of the selected organizations. Bring your coins and dollar bills. Parents and students in grade levels with no school on Sunday, are also invited to join us at the Program.

We are proud to announce our new teen youth group ANDI Board “elect” for 2015-2016: President - Miriam Berro Krugman Vice President - Maxwell Liu Programming VP - Isaac Collins Social Action VP - Riley Minkoff Religious and Cultural VP - Arielle Schultz Membership VP - Owen Sweeney Financial VP - Maddelin Liu and Braedon Brawer Secretary - Shellbi Malone Historian - Jessica Shahon 11th Grade Rep - Sara Gerstman 10th Grade Rep - Sophie Lerer 9th Grade Rep - McKenzie Malone ANDIbassador - Molly Rosenfeld 5

TI Sisterhood NATALIE SWIT, SISTERHOOD NOMINEE AND RECIPIENT OF 2015 VISIONS AWARD By Joanne Levy, Newsletter & Internal Publicity

Of the many words that describe Natalie Swit, the two that ring most true are “caring” and “community.” And for many years, the Temple Israel Caring Community committee has been fortunate to have Natalie as its heart and soul. For this reason, and many more, Natalie was chosen to represent Temple Israel and Sisterhood for the VISIONS Award. The Arlene Solomon VISIONS Event is the annual celebration of Women’s Natalie Swit Philanthropy in Long Beach and its main campaign event. On April 30th, a dozen women from Jewish organizations and temples throughout our community, were honored to receive this prestigious award. Temple Israel Sisterhood was so proud to have Natalie honored at this event. Growing up in Washington D.C., Natalie’s family was a member of Temple Sinai, one of the most progressive Reform congregations in the United States, whose Rabbi, Eugene Lipman, marched with The Reverend Martin Luther King and helped establish the Religious Action Center in Washington, the social action arm of the Union of Reform Judaism. Natalie’s interest in Jewish communal activities was fostered by her relationships with Rabbi Lipman and other renowned congregational rabbis. Natalie, and her longtime companion, Marty, moved to Long Beach in 1991. She was introduced to Temple Israel by Barbara and Leon Shoag. After becoming an adult Bat Mitzvah in 2005, Natalie became deeply involved in synagogue life. As a member of the Membership Committee, she coordinated new member dinners and the delivery of new member gift baskets; Yad B’Yad, which assists synagogue families with Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations; the Joys of Jewish Learning and Social Action committees, and most recently, Caring Community where she has assisted many congregants with meals of condolence and Shiva Minyanim. With the gift of helping those new to our community, she goes above and beyond to help connect them to others with similar interests. She believes her mission is not complete until newcomers feel part of Temple Israel’s “mishpacha.” Natalie is deeply honored that she has been nominated by the Temple Israel Sisterhood to receive the Jewish Federation’s Women’s Division VISIONS Award. We are pleased and proud to honor her as a Woman of Vision who truly believes in both caring for individuals and her community. TI Sisterhood also wants to extend a kol h’kavod to all of the VISIONS nominees this year. We are blessed to be in a community of remarkable women.

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Temple Israel Sisterhood

Gift Shop

The TIS Gift Shop now has its’ own page at TILB.org - our Temple webiste Visit the Sisterhood page for valuable Sisterhood information and visit the Gift Shop link for merchandise updates and photos of new items, as well as a slide show of the store’s displays. Much appreciation goes to Debi Felsenthal and Michelle Techau for bringing this page to life! Please visit the gift shop for those special Bar/Bat Mitzvah gifts, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and more. We also have Bar/Bat Mitzvah and wedding registries to help you choose the right gift. Gift Shop Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs.: 9-5 (temple office hours- please call first) Wednesday: 9-6; Fridays 9-3 and one hour prior to services. Sunday: 9-12:30 when Torah Center is in session. We will not have Sunday hours during the summer months. Thank you for your continued support of the Temple Israel Sisterhood Gift Shop

Annual Meeting & Installation Brunch

Champagne Brunch

Sunday, June 14

At Long Beach Marriott 4700 Airport Plaza Drive, LB

All are invited! $30 per person

(Senior Discount $25 for $65+) Check-in 10:45 • Brunch 11:00 a.m. Please RSVP no later than June 5 to Charmaine at [email protected]

THIS MONTH’S RENEWING MEMBERS: Natalie Swit, Sarah Entin, Elaine Schmidt

Welcome to Our Newest Members! Billie Justin, Harriet Bennish, Barbara Brukman Florine Karabenick, Ann Martin, Marianne Bobick SISTERHOOD TORAH CIRCLE Sarah - $36 Rebecca - $54 Leah - $100 Rachel - $180 Checks payable to Temple Israel Sisterhood can be sent to Sharon Coleman, 1700 Bluff Pl #2, Long Beach 90802 (562) 436-9530 or [email protected] For your convenience: the Membership Brochure is at www.tilb.org/SisterhoodBrochure14.pdf

Women’s Book Club Wednesday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. The fourth book of the 2014-2015 year is Sidonia’s Thread, The Secret’s of a Mother and Daughter by Hanna Perlstein. Linda Fenner has kindly agreed to be our facilitator for the evening. With so many Holocaust memoirs being self-published, some important books can appear without being reviewed. This is one such book, written by the daughter of a survivor who was born in a DP camp. After the war, Sidonia and Hanna came to Springfield, MS, where Sidonia made a living as a seamstress. Hanna was the bestdressed girl in the community made up of other survivors. There was a secret Sidonia could not reveal to her daughter, but after her death, Hanna found answers to questions that had haunted her for many years. The resolution of the mystery and the interesting manner in which the book is written, with chapters titled after sewing themes along with photographs and documents, make this work not only interesting reading about the lives of two extraordinary women, but one more important testimony to how lives were indelibly affected by World War II.

News From the Library

by Joan Leb We were able to purchase over forty books from a Jewish book store in Libertyville, Illinois that is going out of business in June. That unfortunate event proved to be good fortune for the TI Library as the books were sold at 50% off the cover price. Although most of the books were children and young adult books—we were able to fill in our collection of Sydney Taylor winners (the award given each year by the Association of Jewish Libraries) there are a number of adult titles also. Check these out: Picture books:

Abuelita’s Secret Matzahs, by Sandy Sasso Fins and Scales: A Kosher Tale, by Deborah Miller Joseph and the Sabbath Fish, by Eric Kimmel Say Hello, Lily, by Deborah Lakritz Grandma’s Soup, by Nancy Karkowsky What You Will See Inside a Synagogue, by Lawrence Hoffman

Young Readers: A Bottle in the Gaza Sea, by Valerie Zenatti Brooklyn Bridge, by Karen Hesse The Devil’s Arithmetic, by Jane Yolen The Entertainer and the Dybbuk, by Sid Fleischman Irena’s Jar of Secrets, by Marcia Vaughan Strange Relations, by Sonia Levitan

The Story Continues: Prophets & Proverbs Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. Facilitator: Joan Leb The Tanakh class that began in October, 2013 has studied the history of Israel from the entry into the Promised Land through the return from the Babylonian exile as written in Joshua, Judges, Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles. The group is now studying the Prophets. Since this is a lay-led group, everyone will have an opportunity to participate. No previous knowledge or experience is necessary; just a desire to learn. Come and join us.

Adults:

Benjamin Disraeli, by Adam Kirsch Can I Have a Cell Phone for Hanukkah, by Sharon Estroff An Introduction to Islam for Jews, by Reuven Firestone Marc Chagall, by Jonathan Wilson The Rembrandt Affair, by Daniel Silva The Septembers of Shiraz, by Dalia Sofer True Confections, by Katharine Weber

Come by and browse through our new arrivals. Happy Reading.

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INTERFAITH GREETINGS

In Opposition of Federal Vouchers Legislation by Roni Love, member of the South Coast Interfaith Council

This month’s column is from the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism’s April 2015 issue. As the House of Representatives considers the Student Success Act (H.R. 5), it is very likely that a harmful amendment could be introduced using taxpayer dollars to fund private education through a voucher program. School vouchers are bad public policy, diverting public money away from public schools and threatening the separation of church and state. A central principle of the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause is that members of particular faiths, and not the government, should fund religious institutions. Government funding for religious education undermines the First Amendment and harms religious liberty. Background - Congress adopted Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act in 1965 to provide federal funding and support to local school districts and schools serving large concentrations of students in poverty. Now, the House of Representatives may consider changing the law to allow funds to “follow the child” to private schools - adding even more stress and challenge to struggling schools. While a small number of students might be able to attend a different school due to a Title I voucher amendment, significantly more students would still be in an under-resourced school that would be even more disadvantaged. At the same time, students who receive a voucher could use that money to pay for private, parochial education – threatening the First Amendment’s separation of church and state. The government should instead invest its funds in programs that reinvigorate the public school system, rather than redirecting critical funds away from public schools and into private, frequently parochial schools. Jewish Values - The URJ opposes all attempts to channel public funds to private and parochial schools. “The devotion of our Union to the separation of religion and state, and our equally deep commitment to public education as a cornerstone of the American democratic process, impel us to reaffirm our opposition to any form of governmental aid to elementary and secondary schools under the supervision or control of any religious denomination or sect — Catholic, Protestant or Jewish.” As Rabbi Eric Yoffie, former President of the Union for Reform Judaism has said: “The public schools take the poor and the handicapped, the abused and the foster children, the Christian and the Muslim, the Roman Catholic and the Jew. They do more of God’s work in a day than most institutions do in a lifetime. If our public schools are broken, then let’s fix them, but let’s not destroy them in the name of a highfalutin principle that is often nothing more than naked self-interest dressed up as caring.” Action - Urge your Representative to oppose this harmful legislation and ensure that all students have access to quality public education. Go to: action.rac.org to take action! 8

Mazel tov to Rabbi Michal Loving, daughter of Janet Liss, for her appointment as Senior Rabbi at Temple Beth Orr in Coral Springs, FL. The congregation has about 300 families and a preschool of 130 children. Rabbi Loving starts her new position on July 1.

2 Myron Wollin & Cynthia Gordon - 33 years 4 Gary & Regina Roberts - 19 years 9 Bob & Ronni Kaplan - 44 years 17 Kenneth Chesnin & Gwen Shaffer - 7 years 18 Cary Feibleman & Kim Savage - 29 years 19 Glenn & Stacey Levine - 14 years 20 Bert & Alexis Rabenn - 42 years 21 Ron & Betsy Cheek - 49 years 23 Seth & Amy Goldman - 17 years 24 Bill & Sharon Coleman - 29 years Brian & Laurie Garabedian - 28 years Daniel Hart & Sheila Carter-Hart - 23 years Carl & Elise Hartman - 28 years 25 Lloyd & Nancy Blum - 17 years Gregg & Erin Von Fempe - 8 years 26 William Gould & Adelle Drane-Bosch - 2 years Gary & Lisa Marschall - 13 years Harold & Janet Pottebaum - 46 years Bob & Phyllis Wallis - 47 years 27 Ricky & Dana Cherry - 9 years Marvin & Lory Glickman - 59 years Linda Keiles & Leslie Ciletti - 8 years David Tillman & Karen Zoller - 36 years 29 Barry & Kendra Cogert - 27 years Michael & Cheryl Laven - 21 years Alex & Ellen Polsky - 37 years Harold & Gerda Seifer - 60 years 30 Paul & Marian Martin - 22 years Jeffrey & Sheryl Stewart - 22 years 31 Charles & Dorothy Samuel - 71 years

Family Grill ‘N’ Gab Shabbat Dinner Friday, May 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Alpert JCC

SoCal’s version of winter is over no more chillin’ here comes the season for some outdoor grillin’

Join us at Alpert JCC for a joint Grill & Gab Shabbat!

Saturdays

10:00-11:00 a.m.

(First Saturday of every month)

Marina Vista Park Playground (near the tennis courts)

Music By: ShloMo (Shlomit Jackson & Ms. Maureen) and Kelly Cooper Perler

Come join us for our next Shabbat ShaPARK Shalom! This gathering at Marina Vista Park is designed for families with young children, ages newborn – 4 yrs. old. Come meet other parents and celebrate Shabbat with us at the playground. Kids can play. Parents can chat. Shabbat singing and challah too! See you at the park! All are welcome to attend. Free of charge

Thank you to our

Oneg Shabbat Sponsors Through April 10

$20 per Family

Includes hot dogs, baked beans, veggie skewers, watermelon, chips, drinks and dessert music and dancing

BYOB

Bring your own blankets, beach chairs beer or wine (no glass please) Tables and chairs will be available

Please RSVP to Danielle the Alpert JCC 562.426.7601 ext. 1090

Bea Aron in memory of her husband, Leo Aron Brian & Laurie Garabedian David Hillinger Jonathan & Lynne Kass and family Adam & Jodi Leiter in honor of their son, Gus’s Bar Mitzvah Susy Oster in memory of her husband, Harry Oster Jr. Roberta & Barry Rabin in memory of Roberta’s father, Maurice Pollack David & Sadie Sacks Marlene Sanchez Temple Israel Torah Study Group Ilsebill Wolfe 9

Joys of Jewish Learning Jewish Broadway: Pieces of History Tuesdays, May 5 & 19 at 7:00 p.m. Teacher: April Akiva While much of the Broadway musical canon was written by Jewish composers, a handful of theatrical productions offer insight into the Jewish experience from biblical times to modernity. How has the Broadway musical depicted our unique history and presented it to the world? How might future productions represent Jewish culture and life in the 21st century? In this class, we will explore these questions and more as we are entertained by a rich selection from Broadway. Cost: None

The Stories and Wisdom of Rebbe Nahman of Bratslav Thursdays, May 7, 14, 21 at 7:00 p.m. Teacher: Rabbi Moskowitz Rabbi Nahman of Bratslav was the great-grandson of the founder of the Hasidic movement, the Baal Shem Tov. In addition to a great body of interpretive work and commentary, Rabbi Nahman told stories, which he viewed as having the power to redeem those who were lost and in pain. This redemptive power lay in the power of narrative to overcome distance between listener and lesson, in the concepts addressed in the stories, and in the nature of the relationship between the story teller and the audience. In this class we will enter into Rabbi Nahman’s magical world of tales and their narratives of a yearning for wholeness. Prior to the class, please purchase a copy of The Tales of Nahman of Bratslav translated by Arnold Band (Paulist Press). Cost: None 10

Movie & Havdallah

Co-sponsored by our Sisterhood

Ahead of Time:The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber Saturday, May 9

Happy Hour Begins at 7:00 p.m. Born in Brooklyn in 1911, Ruth Gruber became the youngest PhD in the world before going on to become an international foreign correspondent and photojournalist at age 24. She emerged as the eyes and conscience of the world. With her love of adventure, fearlessness and powerful intellect, Ruth defied tradition in an extraordinary career that has spanned more than seven decades. The first journalist to enter the Soviet Arctic in 1935, Ruth also traveled to Alaska as a member of the Roosevelt administration in 1942, escorted Holocaust refugees to America in 1944, covered the Nuremberg trials in 1946 and documented the Haganah ship Exodus in 1947. Her relationships with world leaders including Eleanor Roosevelt, President Harry Truman, and David Ben Gurion gave her unique access and insight into the modern history of the Jewish people. Ruth is an inspiration not only for her ground-breaking career, but for her vitality and humor at 98 years old. The film, directed by Bob Richman, interweaves vérité scenes with never-seenbefore archival footage. The world premiere of Ahead of Time took place at the Toronto International Film Festival 2009. Cost: None

Joys of Jewish Learning Tikkun Leil Shavuot Saturday, May 23 at 6:45 p.m. Facilitators: Rabbi Moskowitz and congregants Revelation at Mount Sinai was a shattering experience for the Israelites. It cracked open reality as they had come to accept it and disclosed a dimension of profound beauty and power, which they were invited to embrace. To ritualize this moment of creative disorientation the 16th century kabbalists of Safed created an evening of all-night study (Tikkun Leil Shavuot), which concluded at the break of dawn with a service welcoming the festive moment of Shavuot. Tikkun Leil Shavuot celebrates a moment of truth and wonder which remains eternally alluring. Join us as we embrace this tradition of study, celebration and wonder. Cost: None

Intermediate Hebrew 1 Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1 Instructor: Janet Liss This class will assist those wanting to improve basic reading Hebrew skills and the ability to translate. We will also be learning two prayers that are recited at virtually every service: V’ahavta and Avot V’imahot. Unlike the Beginning Hebrew Class, this class will include discussion about the meaning and history of our prayers, with the hope that students will be able to participate to a greater extent as well as have a fuller understanding and appreciation during services. If you would like to move forward with your Hebrew in a safe, fun environment, this class is for you! Cost: $75, including learning materials

Temple Israel Reads One Book An Evening with the Author - David Laskin Thursday, May 28 at 7:00 p.m.

David Laskin delivers an epic work of twentieth century history through the riveting story of one extraordinary Jewish family. In tracing the roots of this family (his own family) Laskin captures the epic sweep of the twentieth century. A modern-day scribe, Laskin honors the traditions, the lives, and the choices of his ancestors: revolutionaries and entrepreneurs, scholars and farmers, tycoons and truck drivers. “The Family” is a deeply personal, dramatic, and emotional account of people caught in a cataclysmic time in world history. With cinematic power and beauty, bestselling author David Laskin brings to life the upheavals of the twentieth century through the story of one family, three continents, two world wars, and the rise and fall of nations.

About the Author:

Laskin has been writing suspense-driven narrative non-fiction about the lives of people caught up in events beyond their control, be it catastrophic weather, war, or genocide. His 2004 book “The Children’s Blizzard,” a national bestseller, won the Washington State Book Award and the Midwest Booksellers Choice Award, and was nominated for a Quill Award. He writes frequently for The New York Times Travel Section and was also published in The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Seattle Times, and Seattle Metropolitan. 11

Y ahrzeit O bservance “Zecher Tzadik Livracha”

The memory of the righteous are a blessing May 6-12 Ben Berman Suki Berro Walter Brady Jacob Braude Ida Brodsky Barbara Chasin-Ketterling* Leslie Kay Dobkin* Mort Dover James Eisenberg* Rose Frank Elbert* Freda Entin Rizalina Fackler Karen Fine Agnes Gaines H. Melvin Giges Miriam Goldberg* Martin Goldstein Leo Lebow Bill Mandl Beckey Rosen Manuel Rosen Sol Rosenthal Nicholas Roth* Arthur Rubenstein Saul Savitz* Hulda Schallamach Ben Schwartz Estelle Schwartz Jack Schweig Belle Shaffer Joseph Silverman Monita Waldo Elaine Weinberger* May 13-19 Jack Justin Bard* Helen Barth Joseph Cohen* Fred Coleman Maria D’Orio Ann Dworkin* Lorraine Edwards Mordechai Fleischer Mervin Glow* Kert Gutschwager* Lillian Handelsman Anna Hillinger* Aimee Hirsch Kenny Hirschhorn Yetta Hollander Dorothy Hollander Weil* 12

Evelyn Hooker Hyman Horn Rose Jaffe* Jack Kagia* Franklin Kampelman Morris Lieberman* Anna Lubkin Gertrude Mizenberg* Ester Pallacios-Bravo Nathan Perrin* Ben Rabenn* Lillian Rosenberg Gertrude Rosenthal Milton Safier Elsie Seligman* Henrietta Stein Samuel Weil Henry Witherspoon* May 20-26 Belle Axel Beverly Brawer Harry Brodsky Irving Brukman Shimon Budeshtsky Albert Butler Michael Chabanski Joseph Dachman* Alexander Duberstein* Mirium Dworkin* Edith Edelstein Anita Ehrenberg Rabbi Harvey B. Franklin* Marian Freidman Abraham Goldkind Louis Goldstone Dave Goodman* Sophie Greenberg Helene Gurewitz David Krugman Ernest Leb* Al Marcus Louis Matthias* Marvin Nachlis Martha Posalski* Joesph Israel Rabin* Lillian Sloan Rosenberg* Max Rosensweig Charles Rosner* Louis Rubin* Sarah Rubin* Miriam Schaefer Manya Silverman*

Louis Slatoff* Harold Sloan* Jacqueline Slutsky Marcus Strauss Sarah Tall* Alex Tropp Beatrice Wolpow* Daniel Zarowitz* May 27 - June 2 Scott Baumel Sam Becker* Sara Benjamin Theodore Berman Sam Corman Laurie Fabricant Samuel Federman* Bernice Feibleman Sarah Fishkind* Joseph Freedman William Friedman Richard Fuentes Pauline Gawryn Everett Giles Dorothy Pikus Gordon Paul Hallwerck Irving Harris Linda Harrison* Madeline Heft

Max Huttner Lou Kaplan Stanley Kaplan Shirlee Kinsbursky Morris Krinsky* Max Kull David Labow Mortimer Lazzar* Herbert Lewis William Madison Edward Miller* Ethel Mondt Joshua Nakamura Frances Oster Marvin Oster Jeanette Padway* Madeline Rabin* Katie Roberts Sam Rosen Kurt Rosenfeld* Miriam Rubin* Esther Schneider* Minnie Schulman* Marvin Stern Sam Sugarman Dorothy Weil* Robert White* Stanley Zack*

* These names are permanently inscribed on Memorial plaques and are to be read in perpetuity.

Our Condolences To... Binnie & Jack Berro on the death of their cousins, Paul Evans and Esther Ross Hirschland Family on the death of Irene Hirschland Mike & Leslie, Lindsey, Melissa, Evan and Nicolas Vitiello on the death of grandmother and great-grandmother, Adele Gross

Temple Israel Funds

Tzedakah is a central mitzvah of Judaism. It humanizes both the giver and the recipient. It acknowledges an important occasion, honors a person for a job well done, or pays tribute in sympathy.

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We appreciate the thoughtfulness of those who support Temple Israel by remembering and honoring their friends and loved ones through generous contributions IN LOVING MEMORY Bob & Jeannie Alban in loving memory of Jeannie’s father, Henry Cohen. Adrienne & Deborah Bard in loving memory of their maternal grandmother, Della Gordon Katz. Rita & Al Birch in loving memory of Rita’s mom, Eugenia Chabanski. Ilyse & Alan Brawer in loving memory of Ilyse’s cousin, Joseph Lustig. Susanne Cameron & Jackie Fritz in loving memory of their grandfather, Max Schallamach. Nettie Coleman in loving memory of her father, Max Sogolow. Wynndi & Bill Dahlin in loving memory of Wynndi’s mother, Helen Elizabeth Rose Halter. Marilyn Day in loving memory of her brother-in-law, Nick Kelderman. Lidia Fahlk in loving memory of her mother, Edith Neuman. Linda R. Fox in loving memory of her grandfather, Samuel Bass. Lory & Marvin Glickman in loving memory of Lory’s mother, Rose Brodsky. Marvin & Lory Glickman in loving memory of Marvin’s father, Michael Glickman. Anne Gundry in loving memory of her mother-in-law, Dena Levinstein. Judith Gale Hardaker in loving memory of her late fiancé, Ed Ferraro. Bobbi Horowitz in loving memory of her father, Jacob Horowitz. Sandra & Gerald Joffe in loving memory of Sandra’s father, Milton Levey. Gerald & Sandra Joffe in loving memory of Gerald’s mother, Jeanie Joffe. David & Irene Leib in loving memory of David’s mother, Mary Leib. Dorothy Levin in loving memory of her mother, Anne Roth. Dorothy Levin in loving memory of her sister, Sylvia Beach. Mark Levinstein in loving memory of his father, Abraham Levinstein. Mark Levinstein in loving memory of his mother, Dena Levinstein. Danny Levy in loving memory of his brother, Robert Stepner. Leah Lieberman in loving memory of her mother, Maxine Lieberman. Fred Masback in loving memory of his wife, Leona K. Masback. Carol Masters in loving memory of her husband, Mike Masters. Carol Masters in loving memory of her mother-in-law, Estelle Marcoe Masters. Bethlaine Moreno in loving memory of her father, Simpson Singer. Akira Bob Nakamura in loving memory of his wife, Meryl Gladstone. Susy Oster in loving memory of her father, Miklos Zimmerman. Susy Oster in loving memory of brother-in-law, Robert Oster. Harold & Janet Pottebaum in loving memory of Harold aunt’s, Ala Wilkinson. Harold & Janet Pottebaum in loving memory of Harold’s uncle, Sherman Pottebaum. Harold & Janet Pottebaum in loving memory of Harold’s aunt, Laura Beryl Beers. Burrell & Marlene Ross in loving memory of Burrell’s mother, Sylvia Ross. Marlene & Burrell Ross in loving memory of Marlene’s mother, Sylvia Berger. Janneke Resnick in loving memory of her husband, Robert Resnick. June & Herman Rubin in loving memory of June’s mother, Irene Gertler. Sadie & David Sacks in loving memory of Sadie’s mother, Cathenia Briggs. Sadie & David Sacks in loving memory of Sadie’s brothers, Creson Briggs and Lafayette Briggs, Sr. David & Sadie Sacks in loving memory of David’s father, Harry Sacks. Moises Sanft in loving memory of his father, Moises W. Sanft. 14

Karen & Tim Strelitz in loving memory of Karen’s mother, Marcia Blank, a wife, a mother, a grandmother and a community leader. Karen, Tim, Lauren & Samantha Strelitz, and Sabrina & Greg Weiss, in loving memory of Karen’s father, Curtis Blank. Howard & Ava Weiss in loving memory of Howard’s mother, Harriet Weiss. Doreen Wright-Wendell in loving memory of her husband, Michael Dale Wendell. Barry & Rita Zamost in loving memory of Barry’s mother, Regina Zamost. GENERAL FUND Jackie & Tom Besley in memory of Robert Burney, beloved father of Rick Burney. Judy & Denny Blumenthal in honor of Noah Shafton on his Bar Mitzvah. Judy & Denny Blumenthal in memory of Robert Burney, beloved father of Rick Burney. Linda R. Fox in honor of All of the Temple Israel Office Staff. Linda & Stephen Gordon sent their congratulations to David Ross on his Significant Birthday. Judith Hardaker in memory of Robert Burney, beloved father of Rick Burney. Paddy Kaller in memory of Robert Burney, beloved father of Rick Burney. Mark Levinstein in memory of Rick Burney’s beloved father, Robert Burney. Mark Levinstein in memory of Jay Eiser’s beloved mother, Charlotte Eiser. Jerry & Joanne Levy in memory of Robert Burney, beloved father of Rick Burney. Bethlaine Moreno in honor of Joyce Feldman and the Purim Committee and Volunteers in gratitude for the lovely Purim Bag. David & Sadie Sacks in memory of Robert Burney, beloved father of Rick Burney. RABBI STEVEN MOSKOWITZ DISCRETIONARY FUND Rick & Linda Burney & family sent their thanks to their Temple family for its support. Vicky Cahn & family sent their thanks for honoring the memory of Stu Cahn. Lidia Fahlk in memory of Alden Bohlig, beloved partner of Nettie Coleman. Lidia Fahlk in memory of Robert Burney, beloved father of Rick Burney. Linda Fox in appreciation of Rabbi Moskowitz. Carol Glow in support of Justin Arana & Water Wells in Mozambique. Paddy Kaller sent her wishes for a speedy recovery to Mark Speizer. Ruthie & Al Rudis in honor of the Yahrzeit of Walter Steel. Ruthie & Al Rudis in honor of the Yahrzeit of Joseph Rudis, beloved father of Al. Lillian & Bernard Sachs in loving memory of Lillian’s sister, Suzie Kornblum. Shirlee Sappell in loving memory of her husband, Donald Sappell. Harold & Gerda Seifer in loving memory of Harold’s brother, Melvin Seifer. Cindy Shilkret in loving memory of her husband, Wayne Shilkret. Ilsebill Wolfe sent her wishes for a speedy recovery to Mark Speizer. POLLY ALEVY MEMORIAL EDUCATION FUND Melanie & Dan Spellens in memory of Dan’s beloved great uncle, Joe Lichter. Melanie & Dan Spellens in loving memory of Jacob Levy. Melanie & Dan Spellens in loving memory of Joseph Berro.

CARING COMMUNITY FUND Jean Feldman in loving memory of her dear mother, Eva Berliner. Jean Feldman in memory of Jerry Silverman, beloved husband of Leslie Silverman.

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EDUCATOR’S FUND Richard & Simona Wildman send their wishes for a Happy 18th Wedding Anniversary to Marilyn Tarica & David Wildman. LESTER ELBERT & CORINNE VAN BOEMEL MEMORIAL CAMPERSHIP FUND David & Joanne Feldman in loving memory of David’s grandfather, George Elbert. HOMELESS ASSISTANCE FUND Lupe Ayala in loving memory of her dear friend, Stephanie Bussi. Marilyn Day in loving memory of her dear friend, Sylvia Mahony. David & Sadie Sacks in honor of the birth of Noah Samuel Green, grandson of Ed & Judy Green. Torah Study/Stephanie’s Minions. JOYS OF JEWISH LEARNING FUND Gayle Chapin in honor of Lidia Fahlk. Marc Coleman in memory of Alden Bohlig, beloved partner of Nettie Coleman. Marilyn Day. Jean Feldman in loving memory of her dear cousin, Audrey Green Frank. LIBRARY FUND Jean Feldman in honor of Natalie Swit, a lady of visions. Jeff & Sheryl Stewart to honor Joan Leb on her 81 Birthday. Jeff & Sheryl Stewart to honor Ted Van Boemel on his 90th Birthday. MUSIC PATRONS FUND Chana & Glenn Ham-Rosebrock in memory of Shirley Blumberg, beloved mother of John Blumberg. Jerry & Joanne Levy in honor of Bill Shafton with unending appreciation for his dedication and leadership towards our successful search for a cantor. RABBI WOLLI KAELTER SABBATH FELLOWSHIP FUND Ann Martin “To Jay Alhadeff, Marilyn Day, Joanne Levy, Dawn Haldane and Gail Sherain: Mazel Tov on an outstanding job conducting the April 4th Sabbath Fellowship Service & Torah Reading”. Also: “Thank you to Dawn, Joanne, Marilyn & Gail for sponsoring the Pesach Sabbath Fellowship Luncheon on April 4”. TORAH CENTER FUND Paul & Martha De Young & family in honor of Jay Alhadeff on his 40th Birthday. Linda R. Fox.

David & Sharlee Bergman Binnie & Jack Berro Rita & Al Birch in memory of Rita’s grandparents James & Peggy Brady in memory of Lillian O’Toole Evan Braude in loving memory of his father, Jacob Braude Susanne Cameron & Jackie Fritz in memory of Jacob & Esther Rubenstein Cecelia & Danny Danziger in memory of Elise Bernstein Marilyn Day in memory of Marvin Day Mark Dressner & Matt Davis Burt & Judith Dubowy David & Joanne Feldman in memory of Corinne Van Boemel, Lyle Bowman & Phyllis Bowman Jean Feldman Dan & Debi Felsenthal in memory of Ruth Felsenthal, Erna Spangenthal & Kurt Spangenthal Joy & John Fisher in memory of The Denner Family of Bobova, Austria Marvin & Lory Glickman in memory of All Who Perished Pat Glow in memory of Mervin Glow Ed & Judy Green in memory of All of the Holocaust Victims Judith Gale Hardaker in memory of Those Who Perished Mark & Margo Hoffer in memory of Mark’s beloved parents, Philip & Rose Hoffer Paddy Kaller Pamela & Steven Keiles in memory of Pamela’s father, Julius Eichler Judith Leff David & Irene Leib Alan & Robin Lilien Roni Love in memory of her father, George Lerner, grandfather of Tontra, Sushila & Nat Ann Martin in memory of Ann’s Grandma Goldie’s relatives who perished during the Holocaust. (In Poland-The Dorman’s and Schlein’s) Fred Masback Carol Masters Leon & Janet Minkoff in memory of Abe Minkoff Bethlaine Moreno in memory of her beloved husband, Seymour Moreno Susy Oster in memory of her entire family: Blanka Zimmerman, Margit Zimmerman, Lajos Zimmerman, Armin Hamor, Magda Hamor, Gabor Bott, Etelka Bott, Ivan Bott, Gustav Bott, Alfred Ilkovics, Carl Ilkovics, Laszlo Ilkovics, Julia Ilkovics, Malvinka Ilkovics, Elizabeth Lichtschein, Maria Lichtschein, Stephen Hartman, and Sandor Hartman Madge Pizer Helen Nagel Rosen in memory of her Aunts & Cousin lost to the Nazis in France Jan & Carl Schultz in memory of the Holocaust Victims Arlene Solomon in memory of her beloved husband, Stan Solomon Mark & Nancy Speizer in memory of Ernie Stern & family Bob & Phyllis Wallis in memory of Bob’s father, Harry Wallis Elaine Warren in memory of Gerda Seifer’s parents Jodi & Larry Weber in memory of Jeffrey A. Silvers Barbara Wolfe in memory of her beloved husband, Harry Wolfe Kerri Zane in memory of her beloved father, Ervin Zane Edgar Zwieback & Mona Panitz in memory of Heinrich Zwieback 15

Temple Israel Recognizes Our Sustaining Members Life Members Reva & Seymour Alban Barbara Alpert Helen Barrad Binnie & Jack Berro Jean Feldman Sylvia & Ron Hartman Fred Masback Sidney Schulman Nancy & Mark Speizer Karen Zoller & David Tillman Honorary Life Members Merv Lemmerman Shirley Loeb Minyan Circle Arlene Solomon Temple Dome Beverly August Elaine & Howard Davis Howard & Nancy Epstein Ronald & Diane Guest Alain & Tari Hirsch Alan & Robin Lilien Richard & Amy Lipeles Alexander & Ellen Polsky Martin & Gloria Simon

Double Chai Cathe & Mark Beizer Harry Cohn Marc Coleman Gary & Judy Cooper Clifford Corman & Deborah Fabricant Mark Dressner & Matthew Davis Hank & Joyce Feldman Seth & Amy Goldman Carl & Elise Hartman Jonathan & Lynne Kass Steven & Pamela Keiles Steven & Julie Kinsbursky Seth & Vicki Kogan Alan & Kathy Kreida Michael & Cheryl Laven David & Irene Leib Arthur & Barbara Miller David & Susan Philips Daryl & Sandy Phillips Mark & Liz Sharzer Leon & Barbara Shoag Shelly Spiegel-Coleman Jan & Norma Stein Morton & Susan Stuhlbarg Barbara Wolfe

Menorah Circle David & Cindy Arana Michelle & Bruce Baral J. Garth Begler & Laura Snyder Michael & Elena Belkin Thomas & Jacqueline Besley Michele Berro John & Marcie Blumberg Denny & Judy Blumenthal James & Peggy Brady Joel & Edie Brodsky Michael & Susanne Brodsly Alan & Rosecarrie Brooks John Burkholder & Barbara Pollack Richard & Linda Burney Fernando & Linda CalderÒn Bill & Wynndi Dahlin Brent & Erika Eastep David & Joanne Feldman Rob & Debbie Feldman Gary & Lindsey Fields Donald & Diane Fike John & Joy Fisher Richard & Arlene Freeman Brian & Laurie Garabedian Daniel & Felicia Gilboa William Giser & Margaret Locke Steve & Michelle Gordon Jonathan & Cindy Gotz

Dawn Haldane & Art Lim Daniel Hart & Sheila Carter-Hart Arline Hillinger Ruth Padway Kaller Bob & Ronni Kaplan Adam & Jodi Leiter Eugene & Ann Lentzner Gordon & Judith Lentzner Honor & Michael Levin Mark Levinstein Gerald & Joanne Levy Thomas & Gail Levy James & Nancy Linden John & Joanne Lopez Harry & Eva Lowenstein Carol Masters Marc & Diane Merrick Arcady Milrud & Nina Prays Bob Nakamura Dave & Judy Ross David & Sadie Sacks Carl & Janet Schultz Cindy Shilkret Wayne Slavitt & Joanne Ratner Melanie & Dan Spellens Keith & Leticia Somers Jeffrey & Sheryl Stewart Howard & Ava Weiss Libby Wilson Janice Wood & Leon Neumann

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