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Lulav & Etrog Sets Now Available!
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Fulfill the mitzvah of having a lulav and etrog on Sukkot by ordering yours from STS. Orders are due by Sunday, September 20, 2015. Order Here |
 Farewell to Sarah Sturm, Communications Director
Please join us in wishing Sarah Sturm a warm farewell from the STS community. Sarah has served our community since 2009, beginning as Clergy Assistant and spearheading synagogue communications. She will continue to serve STS through Rosh Hashanah, after which she will be moving into the role of Communications Director at Sinai Temple. We wish Sarah the best and thank her for her hard work and dedication at STS. |
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Join Rabbi Camras' Monday Night Mussar Class
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Are you interested in learning more about the practice of Mussar? Join Rabbi Camras on a journey of contemplative practices and exercises that allow each individual to pinpoint and break through the barriers that surround them and obstruct the flow of inner light in our eyes. This course meets on Mondays at 5:45pm. Contact Liz Benyeshay for more information at (818) 854-7650 or [email protected]. |
Friday, August 28, 2015 (Candle Lighting: 7:09pm)
6:00pm: Shabbat Service
Saturday, August 29, 2015
9:00am: Shabbat Service
Bat Mitzvah of Maya Yakovee, daughter of Michele & Israel Yakovee
12:00pm: Kiddush Lunch
Click Here for our full calendar of events.
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 Meet Our Bat Mitzvah Student - Maya Yakovee
Maya Yakovee is a seventh grader at Kadima Day School. Maya's favorite things to do are gymnastics, volleyball, soccer, musical theater, and spending time with her friends and family. Shomrei Torah Synagogue has been her home since she started preschool at the age of 2. Read On
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The Power Behind the Rabbis
Wednesday, September 2 | 8:00pm
Sisterhood invites you to an informal chat with Carolyn Camras and Becca Bubis. Come meet the women behind the men. Learn what it takes to be the wife of our beloved Rabbis! Perhaps some secrets will be revealed? Dessert and beverages will be served.
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Melton Classes Now Forming
Classes Begin at STS: September 2
You didn't stop learning anything else at age 13, so why this? Melton invites you to discover a world-class curriculum created by scholars at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Contact Pamela Rooks to learn more at (818) 854-7685 or [email protected].
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Of Memory & Forgiveness: A Selichot Program & Service
Saturday, September 5 | 8:00pm
The High Holidays are a time of remembering - digging up experiences of the past year, recalling wrongs and thinking of loved ones. Join us for a special evening program and service. At Temple Aliyah (6025 Valley Circle Blvd.). Learn More |
USY & Kadima Disney Day
Sunday, September 6 | 7:45am
Join Far West USY and your STS friends for a day at Disneyland! Open to 4th-12th graders. Transportation will be provided from STS. Please RSVP to Katie Kelman if you would like to attend. Bring money for dairy meals. Membership forms must be submitted before event.
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"I've Got My Music" Musical Auditions (All Ages)
Sunday, September 27 or October 4 | 11:30am Snack, 12:00pm Audition
Join Rabbi Bubis and be a part of STS' December musical! "I've Got Music" is a fun, original musical about Mitch, a teen at Valley High struggling with unrequited love who learns to find his voice.
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Justice & Righteousness
First Session: Sunday, October 25
The Shalom Hartman Institute of North America presents a multidenominational conversation series. How have the concepts of "justice" and "righteousness" evolved within Jewish tradition? This first session features special guest speaker Donniel Hartman. Register Here
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High Holiday Tickets
With your STS membership, each two adult household will automatically receive two High Holiday tickets and each one adult household will automatically receive one High Holiday ticket. Additional tickets are available. Click Here for information.
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Seat Upgrades
This year STS is introducing seat leases, that allow the lease holder to reserve the same seats for four consecutive years. One year seat rentals are also available. Contact Steve Belinfante at (818) 519-8717 for further information.
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Book of RemembranceSTS will, once again, be publishing our Book of Remembrance; inscribing the names of our loved ones. The Book of Remembrance will be available for Yom Kippur Yizkor. Submit Your Names by Tuesday, September 1, 2015.
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High Holiday Service ScheduleClick Here for your complete guide to services at STS. New this year - Family services will now be held at STS! Join us in the Sanctuary for Rosh Hashanah at 2:00pm and in the Heytow Chapel for Yom Kippur at 10:30am.
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Babysitting
For parents attending High Holiday services, childcare will be available for children ages 18 months through four years old in the ECEC classrooms. On Kol Nidre, babysitting will be offered for ages 18 months through 2nd grade. Register Here
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High Holiday Honors
We encourage you to participate fully in our High Holiday services and would like as many families as possible to come up to the bimah. Your participation increases the sense of community during these Days of Awe. Submit Your Request by August 21.
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Lulav & Etrog Sets
Fulfill the mitzvah of having a lulav and etrog on Sukkot by ordering yours from STS. Orders are due by Sunday, September 20, 2015. Order Here
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Family Services
Now at STS! Rabbi Bubis welcomes you to services featuring a high energy band, interactive stories and inclusive participation. This special experience is designed for families with children in kindergarten - 7th grade. Learn More |
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This month's special is 30% off all candlesticks. Take a look at what we have in store:
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Photo of the Week
We had an amazing Beatles Shabbat Under the Stars! Thank you to all who participated!
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Community News
Get Well to:
Victoria Vigil who is recovering from knee surgery.
Condolences to:
Rabbi Jonathan Bubis on the loss of his grandfather, Gerald Bubis.
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Todah Rabah
We thank our STS members and friends for their contributions this past week:
Kiddush Lunch Fund
Michele & Israel Yakovee in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Maya.
Joan & Lazer Cohen in honor of their 56th wedding anniversary.
General Fund
Brauer-Edwards Family in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Leah Stark.
Vera & Harry Rubinstein in memory of Bryan Yomto's father and Jodi Melcher's mother.
Rabbi Camras' Discretionary Fund
Carol & Jay Askuvich in honor of Judy Podolsky's 75th birthday.
Helene Strugo in honor of her husband, Mike's, unveiling.
Rabbi Bubis' Discretionary Fund
Edwards-Brauer Family in honor of Rabbi Bubis' grandfather, Gerald Bubis.
Linda & Al Feder in memory of Rabbi Bubis' grandfather, Gerald Bubis.
Joan Small in memory of Rabbi Bubis' grandfather, Gerald Bubis.
Michele & Israel Yakovee in memory of Rabbi Bubis' grandfather, Gerald Bubis.
Lilian Weisz Meditation Garden
Joan & Lazer Cohen in honor of Mel Weisz's 95th birthday.
Howard Cynamon in honor of Mel Weisz's 95th birthday.
Martha & Michael Kahn in honor of Mel Weisz's 95th birthday.
Gail & Avi Lahat in honor of Mel Weisz's 95th birthday.
Vera & Harry Rubinstein in honor of Mel Weisz's 95th birthday.
Nancy & Steven Wold in honor of Mel Weisz's 95th birthday and Judy Podolsky's 75th birthday.
Lorch Fund
Yvonne & Stuart Lorch for all of the cards and donations in honor of their granddaughter, Rena.
Yahrzeit
Paula & Stewart Brooks in memory of Stewart's mother, Ann Brooks.
Cindy Cohen in memory of her father-in-law, Murray Cohen.
Susan & Ignacio Enbom in memory of Iganacio's mother, Niza Enbom and father, Samuel Enbom.
Burt Greenberg in memory of his great nephew, Ethan Gabriel Maltzman.
Barbara & Irving Kasower in memory of Barbara's mother, Gussie Antosofsky.
Nehemia Saidoff in memory of her mother-in-law, Victoria Dabah.
Janis & Yoram Shein in memory of Janis' aunt, Adele Plotkin; uncle, Seymour Silverman; grandmother, Gertrude Silverman; grandmother, Sarah Goldberg and grandfather, Jacob Goldberg.
Roberta & Philip Tymon in memory of Philip's father, Leo Tymon.
Click Here to learn more about these and other funds, send a tribute card or to make a contribution online. Click Here to send a tribute card through Sisterhood.
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The Six Pillars of Shomrei Torah Synagogue (Click Here to learn more):
 Knowing Before Whom You Stand - Da Lifnei Mi Atah Omed
 Learning and Teaching - Lilmod u'Lelamed
 Upholding and Practicing Mitzvot - Lishmor v'La'asot
 Opening Our Hands to Those in Need - Poteach Et Yadecha
 Supporting Israel - Bonei Yerushalayim
 Celebrating with Community - L'sasson u'L'simcha
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Daily Minyan
Monday-Friday: 8:00am
Monday-Thursday: 7:30pm
Sunday: 9:00am
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Sisterhood Gift Shop Hours
The gift shop is open by appointment. Please contact one of our volunteers:
Susan Enbom: (818) 348-5821
Esther Feingold: (818) 703-0334
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Member Business Directory
STS is proud to present an online "Members Only" Business Directory. This service is provided without charge to our members. We encourage you to participate! Click Here to fill out the simple form.
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Support STS by Shopping on Amazon!
Simply click on the box above and start shopping! Amazon will donate a percentage of your purchase back to STS!
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STS Suggestion Box
Help us keep STS running smoothly and looking it's best! Click Here to make your suggestion!
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