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WE'VE GOT SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! 
Whether you are interested in becoming an adult b'nai mitzvah,
learning more about the week's Torah portion, or would like to test your conversational Hebrew skills, Temple Menorah has a class for you!
Many classes begin next week - so be sure to sign-up today to reserve your spot!
Click HERE to learn more about our Continuing Jewish Education series or to SIGN-UP for a class.
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 The Menorah Kids' Club after-school program
is back for the 2014-2015 school year!
Contracts are now available!
Click HERE to download yours today!!
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MENORAH YOUTH PROGRAMMING
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Sunday November 16th, 12:30-4 pm
Join MYClub and Club Noar at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier.
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL 3RD-8TH GRADERS!
$25 for members & $35 for guests
Saturday, November 22, 5:30pm - 10:30pm
KIDS NIGHT OUT
For more information please call Shayna at (310) 316-8444 or e-mail at Youth@TempleMenorah.org
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THE JAMNER MITZVAH PROJECT
For her bat mitzvah project, Isabella Jamner has decided to sell
and awareness of this disease that has touched so many of our lives. Isabella's family includes many cancer survivors and one of her close friends is currently undergoing treatment as well.
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ROSENBERG CULTURAL CENTER
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Wednesday, November 12 - 11:00am
Hands-on-Art with Miriam Nash: "Fields of Lavender"
Students will learn an Impressionistic inspired landscape painting utilizing multiple brush painting techniques and strokes.
Monday, November 17 - 11:00am
"Solving Psychological Mysteries" with Jim Heubach
"Why Are Prejudice and Conflict So Common": If most of us think of humanity as good, fair and peace-loving, then why is there so much conflict and prejudice out there?
Wednesday, November 19 - 11:00am
"Is ISIS Really a Threat?" with Rabbi Steven Silver
Rabbi will give us insight into the politics and drama behind the Headlines.
Monday, November 24 and Wednesday, November 26
Thanksgiving Week - No Programs
Lunch is served at each event. $12 members / $15 guests
For more information on the Rosenberg Cultural Center,
please contact Mickey Seigel at (310) 316-8444, ext. 125,
or email him at mseigel@templemenorah.org.
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SISTERHOOD KIDDUSH FUND
Did you know that Sisterhood provides the Saturday afternoon kiddush every week that it is not otherwise sponsored? Thank you very much to Temple Menorah Board Members Barry Deutsch and Jean Adelsman for making generous contributions to Sisterhood's Kiddush Fund, which will allow us to continue the tradition.
TRIBUTES
For $5, Sisterhood's Corresponding Secretary, Marcia Spanier, will send a personal, handwritten note on your behalf for any occasion: Mazel Tov, Condolences, Get Well, etc. The note arrives on a Sisterhood logo notecard and includes a small donation to Sisterhood. To send your tribute, contact Marcia at (310) 378-3156. Rather send it yourself? We now offer a pack of 10 Sisterhood logo notecards for $30. Contact Marcia to get yours.
Recent tributes:
* Mazel Tov to Hila, Gilad, and Eden Arazi on the birth of daughter and sister Tevel
from Megan & Peter Cotugno
* Mazel Tov to Suzy, Andrew, and Colt Cooper on the birth of daughter and sister Kylie
from Megan & Peter Cotugno
* Mazel Tov to Daniella, David, and Raquel Dray on the birth of daughter and sister Stella
from Megan & Peter Cotugno
* Condolences to Hannah Glassman on her loss of husband Paul
from Ester Farber and Ellie Preston Reed
* Mazel Tov to Faith Goldman on her City of Torrance Cultural Arts Literary Award
from Gail & Michael Kraus, Judy & Ed London, Ellie Preston Reed, and Marcia Spanier
* Condolences to Lynn Schubert on her loss of husband Roy
from Elaine & Ben Berris, Megan & Peter Cotugno, Ester Farber, Karen Fowler,
Gail & Michael Kraus, Judy & Ed London, Elaine & Joe Porzucki, Naomi Schiff, Marcia Spanier,
and Sandie & Andy Zander
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TIKKUN OLAM SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE
The Tikkun Olam Social Action Committee is organizing a book drive for one of the Michael Mitzvah Day projects. We are collecting books, CDs, DVDs and LP records in good condition for Re-Book It. Re-Book It finds the best possible home for donated books, CDs, DVDs and LPs. Some go to local charities like Friends of the Library or homeless shelters, or to hospitals or schools.  A few are sold to readers, collectors, or students, raising funds for the continuation of the program and for partner charities. Books that they can't find a home for are recycled, saving trees. No book is ever thrown away. To learn more click HERE to go to our TOSAC web page.
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CONGREGATIONAL RETREAT & FAMILY CAMP
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HURRY, GET YOUR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!
DEPOSITS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOVEMBER 15!!
The weekend is filled with summer camp activities for both children and for grown ups, separately and together. Together, we make challah, go on a scavenger hunt, tie dye T-shirts and have a Family Talent Show. Grownups made mojitos in the garden with Bill last year. The kids sleep in cabins with counselors, grown ups sleep in motel-like housing (children can also opt to sleep with parents/grandparents). It's a wonderful opportunity to spend time with your family and get to know the Temple Menorah community.
February 27-March 1, 2015
Camp JCA Shalom in Malibu
EARLY BIRD PRICING
$100 Deposit paid by November 15, 2014
* $225 per Adult in private motel-style accommodations (double occupancy)
* $190 per Adult in shared cabins
* $145 per child over age 4 (Housed with parents or in cabin groups with same aged children)
* Children 3 and younger are free (Housed with parents)
Please use the link below to print out the registration form. Fill it out and bring to the Temple Menorah office with your $100 deposit check, or pay online. The private Emma Stern Cabins for parents are filling up fast! So sign up soon. Click HERE for more details or to download the registration forms.
Any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Hoping we see you in February!
Jen Molod
215-680-7660
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42nd ANNUAL SOUTH BAY
INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE
Tuesday, November 25 - 7:30pm
Click HERE for more information.
Download the flyer HERE.
Interested in joining the Interfaith Choir? Click HERE for more information.
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HIGH FIVE BASKETBALL LEAGUE FOR KIDS WITH AUTISM
 The Jewish InnovationWe launched High Five Basketball to provide a stimulating and accepting environment for youth with autism. Through our mission "Friendship, Focus, Fitness, Fairness & Fun", we provide a basketball league for children 6-16 years old with autism in order to give them athletic opportunities, social interactions and friendships, an accepting environment to just simply have fun, and that fundamental sense of belonging one gets from being on a team. Our organization consists of dedicated UCLA PhD students and mental health professionals who are experienced in providing fun and fulfilling ways to exercise through team cooperation, and encouraging the development of communication skills, making friends, self-esteem, sense of belonging, and fulfillment through team basketball. Furthermore, we are dedicated to creating an environment not just of tolerance, but compassion and understanding for athletes with special needs.
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AN EVENING WITH CRAIG TAUBMAN Saturday, November 22
6:00pm Patron Reception
7:00pm Performance
Click HERE to purchase tickets.
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AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE AT TEMPLE MENORAH
Sunday, November 23 - 8:00am - 1:30pm
There is no substitute for blood. It only comes from generous donors like you. Come save up to three lives at the Temple Menorah Blood Drive on Sunday, November 23rd from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM. We need you to help us reach our goal by making an appointment to donate blood. To make an appointment go to www.redcrossblood.org, and enter Sponsor Code TempleMenorah. You can also email Ben Kae at Benkae12345@gmail.com. Excuses never save a life. Blood donations do.
Download the flyer HERE.
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JEWISH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF LOS ANGELES
Sunday, December 7 - 1:00pm
A JewishGen Tutorial & JGSLA's Hanukah Party with Warren Blatt - Latkes & Learning!
University Synagogue, 11960 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles 90049
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Children's Law Center of Los Angeles is pleased to announce the
9th Annual "Adopt a Family for the Holidays"
If you would like to "adopt" a child, a few children, or an entire family for the holidays, we could use your help!!
You can make a difference. Brighten the lives of children in foster care who won't otherwise receive holiday gifts.
Shop for a specific child or family, donate items to be distributed to families, or make a monetary
donation to the project.
Through generous donations, last year we were able to provide over 5000 gifts (toys, books, clothes, blankets and food) to abused and neglected children.
To participate or for more information contact:
- Princess Ramey, Outreach Coordinator rameyp@clcla.org
- Pat Salcido, Special Projects salcidop@clcla.org
- Carmen Ductoc, Operations Assistant ductocc@clcla.org
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Temple Menorah:
Raise the Roof- Ice Bucket Edition
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THIS WEEK
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Wednesday, November 12
| | 11:00am | Rosenberg Cultural Center Program | | 4:30pm | Religious School |
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Thursday, November 13
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Friday, November 14
| | 6:00pm | Nosh & Social sponsored by the Lelchuk family | | 6:30pm | Shabbat Service |
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Saturday, November 15
| | 9:00am | Family Tot Shabbat Service | | 9:00am | Parashat Hashuvuah with Rebecca Yussman | | 10:00am | Shabbat Service | | 12:30pm | Kiddush Luncheon sponsored by the Lelchuk family |
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Sunday, November 16
| | 9:00am | Religious School |
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NEXT WEEK
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Monday, November 17
| | 11:00am | Rosenberg Cultural Center Program | | 6:00pm | Tichon 2.0 | | 6:30pm | Conversational Hebrew | | 7:30pm | Holocaust Studies |
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Tuesday, November 18
| | 4:00pm | Torah/Haftorah Class with Rick Muller | | 7:00pm | Tuvia Parent Committee Meeting | | 7:00pm | Adult B'nai Mitzvah Class | | 7:00pm | "Are You Smarter than a B'nai Mitzvah Student?" |
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Wednesday, November 19
| | 11:00am | Rosenberg Cultural Center Program | | 4:30pm | Religious School | | 6:30pm | Sisterhood Meeting |
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Thursday, November 20
| | 7:30pm | Introduction to Judaism | | 7:30pm | Board Meeting |
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Friday, November 21
| | 6:00pm | Nosh & Social sponsored by the Jamner family | | 6:30pm | Shabbat Service |
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Saturday, November 22
| | 9:00am | Parashat Hashuvuah with Rabbi Deborah Goldmann | | 10:00am | Shabbat Service | | 12:30pm | Kiddush Luncheon sponsored by the Jamner family |
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Sunday, November 23
| | 9:00am | Religious School | | 12:30pm | TOSAC Meeting |
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New member dues are "Pay what you can." This makes it very easy to be part of one of most active and vibrant Jewish communities around. Please tell your friends and ask them to call me to learn more. (Click here for a Membership packet)
L'Shanah Tova!
Mickey Seigel
Membership & RCC Director
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 MISHEBEIRACH LIST We pray as a community for the recovery and healing of all those in the bed of illness.
The name of each person listed below is read aloud by Rabbi Silver every Shabbat morning during the Torah Service.
Hunter Abal
Dave Baye
Christine Bennett
Tricia Benetti
Marjie Block
Gene Boba
Rita Botwin
Don Buschhoff
Iris Cohan
Rebecca Cohan
Karen Cohen
Robert Cone
Alice Dewey
Joan Ernster
Michael Sean Fowler
Dorothy Fogel
Jeff Gitomer
Audrey Goldman
Robert Goldman
Samuel Herron-Goldman
Kelly Gottleib
Isaura Gonzalez
Sylvana Hems
Arlene Hirsch
Chris Joya
Phillip Kaufman
Edith Koslow
Glenn Lawrence
Nacha Lesser
Nataniel Chaim ben Meria Eliza
Elaine Levine
Susan Ley
Tillie Markman
Sharon Maslow
Marian Nicolaides
Joe Newman
Marla Osband
Mike Pauly
Leigh Robertson
Jeff Sampson
Ava Schwartz
Hy Silkes
Joseph Silverman
Patricia Spector
Stan Staples
Gloria Steinberg
Kevin Vaughan
Lily Wallace
Shari Yellin
Diane Yohay
Steven Ziegman
Tuba Zinger
If you have a loved one or friend who is in need of healing prayers, please contact Jordan Nicolaides at
(310) 316-8444 or jordan@templemenorah.org to have their name(s) placed on the Mishebeirach list.
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KIDDUSH SPONSORSHIP
The custom of sponsoring a Kiddush is a wonderful way to share your joy and at the same time support Temple Menorah. Bringing these special moments to Temple Menorah through Kiddush sponsorship helps to strengthen your connections to our community, while also enhancing our Shabbat celebrations.
Reasons to sponsor a Kiddush:
* Celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or any special occasion
* Commemorate the Yahrzheit of a loved one
* Honor someone special
* Remember a loved one
* Celebrate a simcha
You may sponsor a Kiddush alone or split the cost with a group of friends or family to commemorate the occasion together.
As a community we all delight in each other's simchas, and would be honored to share yours.
Contact Sue-Anne at ssilkes@templemenorah.org to discuss what dates are available, and the details of the kiddish you would like to sponsor.
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Contact Miram Nash at
(310) 543-2341 for an
appointment.
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ATTENTION JOB SEEKERS!
Jewish Vocational Services (JVS) Los Angeles offers hope and opportunity to our diverse community through job training, mentoring and education, combined with expert career guidance and employer partnerships, transforming lives and empowering individuals to achieve dignity and independence.
Liz Mohler, M.S. is available for career coaching and business/entrepreneurial consultations.
If you have any questions, or would like to set-up a time to meet with Liz, please call her at (323)761-8888, ext. 8997 or email her at lmohler@jvsla.org.
Click HERE for more.
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THE EZRA NETWORK 
Emily Carroll, an attorney from Bet Tzedek Legal Services, will be at Temple Menorah from 2pm - 5pm one Monday per month.
Ms. Carroll offers free assistance with a variety of legal issues, including employment rights, housing issues, advance planning, debtor's rights / bankruptcy, public benefits, and elder law.
Please contact her at (323)549-5827 or at ecarroll@bettzedek.org to schedule an appointment.
Click HERE for more.
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