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November 11, 2015
STS E-NEWSLETTER
Flowers Aren't Enough: One Woman Show

Sunday, November 15 | 12:00pm
Join Naomi Ackerman and live-streamed Jewish communities all over the world for a special presentation of her one-woman show, Flowers Aren't Enough, a show about interpersonal abuse. Based on true stories, Ackerman has woven the voices of women from different cultures into a performance that encourages social change. Flowers Aren't Enough has been performed internationally over 1700 times. Flowers Aren't Enough is a part of this year's The Global Day of Jewish Learning.
This Shabbat at Shomrei Torah
Friday, November 13, 2015 (Candle Lighting: 4:33pm)
6:30pm: Minyan Kesher
7:30pm: BYO Dairy Dinner

Saturday, November 14, 2015
9:00am: Shabbat Service
Baby Naming - Gilda & Emanuel Abraham, Grandparents
12:00pm: Kiddush Lunch
1:30pm: Holy Halacha! with Dr. Harry Stark
7:00pm: Community Havdalah

Click Here for our full calendar of events.
Shabbat Opportunities
Minyan Kesher
Friday, November 13 | 6:30pm
Minyan Kesher connects us to our community, tradition, and Creator. We join our voices in song and link our hearts to the true meaning of the prayers. This service features drums and music! Join us following the service for a BYO Dairy Dinner.
Community Havdalah
Saturday, November 14 | 7:00pm
Don't miss this casual night of snacks, shmoozing, and dancing! We will join together for a community Havdalah service welcoming in our new members followed by an Israeli dancing session! All ages welcome.
Interested in AIPAC? 7 Tickets Left!
The AIPAC Policy Conference is March 20-22, 2016. AIPAC, The American Israel Public Affairs Committee, empowers pro-Israel activists across all ages, religions, races and political parties to be politically engaged and build relationships with members of Congress from both sides of the aisle to promote the U.S.-Israel relationship. Contact Katie Kelman at (818) 854-7650 for ticket pricing.
NOVEMBER EVENTS
Mah Jongg Madness
Wednesday, November 11 | 7:00pm
Join Sisterhood for their monthly evening of fun and camaraderie playing Mah Jongg! $5 donation per evening. Beginners welcome. Please RSVP to [email protected] no later than the evening before you plan to join us.
Community Havdalah
Saturday, November 14 | 7:00pm
Don't miss this casual night of snacks, shmoozing, and dancing! We will join together for a community Havdalah service welcoming in our new members followed by an Israeli dancing session! All ages welcome.
Flowers Aren't Enough
Sunday, November 15 | 12:00pm
Join Naomi Ackerman and live-streamed Jewish communities all over the world for a special presentation of her one-woman show, Flowers Aren't Enough, a show about interpersonal abuse that encourages social change. Admission is free!
Life & Light Through Stained Glass with Revital Goldreich
Sunday, November 15 | 10:30am
Join HAZAK Seniors in welcoming special guest, Revital Goldreich as she discusses how her stained glass creations bring life and light to the community. Coffee, tea, and cookies will be served. No cost to HAZAK members. $3 for non-HAZAK members.
March of the Living for Adults
Deposits Due November 15th!
Trip is May 2 - May 15, 2016. Join Rabbi Camras for STS' first ever March of the Living for Adults! Call Rachel Brauer at (818) 854-7650 for more information and to reserve your spot on the trip of a lifetime!
JLC After Dark
Tuesday, November 17 | 6:45pm
9th-12th Graders & Parents: Join Rabbi Camras, Adrianne Pasternak & Special Guest Naomi Ackerman for a compelling discussion, "How Healthy Communication Can Deter Dangerous Behavior." Call the Ed Center at (818) 854-7690 for more information.
Rhythm and Jews Part One
Deposits Due November 15th!
Men's Club & Sisterhood present this two-part series with Nigel Grainge. Part One: 'Da Doo Ron Ron' 1945-1966 discussing the the history of Jewish-run record labels. Click Here to reserve your seat online and Click Here to listen to some sample music!
Wise Aging
Tuesday, November 24 | 7:45pm
What is the meaning of being Jewish for "grown-ups"? Learn how Jewish texts, spiritual wisdom, and contemplative practices can help us grow older with spirit, resilience, and grace. For ages 50+. Contact Beth Lieberman at (310) 403-1602. Learn More
SAVE THE DATES
Community Hanukkah Concert: Shlock Rock
December 8 | 6:30pm | Tickets & sample tracks here! Hottest Hanukkah concert of the year!
Jewish Women's Theatre 2016 Salon Season
Beginning with Temptation: Coming Sunday, January 24, 2016
Click Here for tickets, pricing, and more information.
Buy Your Next Year's Mah Jongg Card Today!
For each card purchased, the league gives $2 back to Sisterhood! Tell your friends!
Click Here to purchase. Deadline is January 28, 2016.
Community News

Mazel Tov to:
Gilda & Abraham Emanuel on the naming of their granddaughter.

Community Events

The Jewish Federation Festival of Lights Toy & Book Drive
November 2-30
Bring new or like-new toys and books for children of all ages. Your much-needed donations will go to kids and families throughout Los Angeles served by the community partners of The Jewish Federation.

Sisterhood Judaica Shop: Ingredients for a Jewish Life
Shop for Hanukkah!
Hanunukiahs, dreidels, candles, giftwrap, giftware, and more! For more information on Hannukah items in the shop, call Esther Feingold at (818) 703-0334 or Susan Enbom at (818) 348-5821 to make an appointment, or by email at [email protected].
Photo of the Week
Our STS USY'ers having a blast at Fall Encampment!

Todah Rabah
We thank our STS members and friends for their contributions this past week:

Rabbi Camras' Discretionary Fund
Gerilyn & Evan Shorten in honor of their daughter, Sophie Shorten's, Bat Mitzvah. Thank you for your support, Rabbi Camras.

Rabbi Bubis' Discretionary Fund
Gerilyn & Evan Shorten in honor of their daughter, Sophie Shorten's, Bat Mitzvah. Thank you for your support, Rabbi Bubis.

General Fund
Miriam & Bob Carroll in honor of the birth of their granddaughter, Sara Mickenzie Carroll.
Gerilyn & Evan Shorten in honor of their daughter, Sophie Shorten's, Bat Mitzvah.

Lillian Weisz Meditation Garden
Melvin Weisz in memory of his mother, Esther Weisz.

Kiddush Lunch Fund
Gilda & Abraham Emanuel in honor of their granddaughter's baby naming.

Jack Israel Memorial Fund
Erica Forster in honor of the Israel/Weingarten Family.

Tefillin Fund
Yvonne & Stuart Lorch - Thank you to our Shomrei Torah Community for your cards and donations in honor of the birth of our granddaughter, Emuna.

Yahrzeit
Bruce Benton in memory of his grandfather, Jack Heller.
Judy & Mort Eichenbaum in memory of Judy's father, Sol Carnow, and Judy's brother, Jerry Carnow and Mort's father, Albert Eichenbaum.
Susan & Ignacio Enbaum in memory of Ignacio's sister, Diana Enbom.
Charlene & Jeff Garfinkle in memory of Jeff's grandmother, Rose Levinson.
Sandi & Peter Gilbert in memory of Sandi's father, Alfred Shevin.
Vicky & Max Gordon in memory of Vicky's father, Ralph Cohen.
Elaine & Larry Grant in memory of Larry's mother, Dorothy Berger.
Marion & Joseph Green in memory of Marion's mother, Sabina Mohr.
Betsy & Jeffrey Kapor in memory of Jeffrey's father, David Kapor.
Marlene & Ronald Kaufman in memory of Marlene's father, David Kapor and Ron's father, Martin Kaufman.
Rhoda & Fred Lipsig in memory of Fred's father, Sidney I. Lipsig.
Harvey Miller in memory of his loved one, Phillip D. Miller.
Edith Niesen in memory of her loved one, Robert King.
Nehemia Saidoff in memory of his brothers, Jacob Saidoff and Yehuda Saidoff.
Bilha & Yoram Samuel & Batia Levkovitz in memory of their loved one, Noach Levkovitz.
Alice Schear in memory of her husband, Emanuel Schear.
Reva Sternbach in memory of her husband, Samuel Joseph Sternbach.
Michelle & Philip Thacher in memory of Michelle's father, Robert Schichman.
Evelyn & Stephen Wasserman in memory of Stephen's mother, Dora Wasserman.
Lois Weinberg in memory of her husband, Ernest A. Weinberg.

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.

The Six Pillars of Shomrei Torah Synagogue (Click Here to learn more):

Pillar1 Knowing Before Whom You Stand - Da Lifnei Mi Atah Omed

Pillar2 Learning and Teaching - Lilmod u'Lelamed

Pillar3 Upholding and Practicing Mitzvot - Lishmor v'La'asot

Pillar4 Opening Our Hands to Those in Need - Poteach Et Yadecha

Pillar5 Supporting Israel - Bonei Yerushalayim

Pillar6 Celebrating with Community - L'sasson u'L'simcha

Daily Minyan
Monday-Friday: 8:00am
Monday-Thursday: 7:30pm
Sunday: 9:00am

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

Member Business Directory
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