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February 3, 2016
STS E-NEWSLETTER
A Magical Night of Celebration

For the past four weeks, our e-newsletter has featured four outstanding ECEC teachers who will receive an Excellence in Education Award at our Magical Tribute Event on Saturday evening, March 5th.
 
This week we feature our final honoree, Leah Kuluva, who is a very special volunteer. She will receive our distinguished "Shomer Award" for her dedicated service and leadership to our community. She has spent several decades in a variety of roles at Shomrei Torah (Read All About Leah Here).
 
You won't want to miss a celebratory evening featuring an International Buffet, Awards Ceremony, Dessert Reception and entertainment by close up and stage Magicians from the Magic Castle performing illusions and prestidigitation before your eyes and a few surprises!
 
For those who give without seeking recognition - we need to show them our gratitude!
Call the Main Office at (818) 854-7650 for more information or sign up online here! 
Community Conversations

Please note the upcoming Community Conversation dates below. All dates are open to all members. However, we are targeting certain communities based upon what we think might work best with your schedules.

February 7, 2016: for JLC Parents (and others): After WWWrap at 10:30 a.m.
February 8, 2016: Men's Club
February 9, 2016: General Congregation: 7:45 p.m.
February 24, 2016: for Grades 9-12 (tentative date-to be finalized)

Sisterhood and Hazak dates coming soon!
 
Please Click Here to let us know which you will be attending. To read more about the philosophy behind our Community Conversations, Click Here
Summer Scholarship Opportunity

Do your kids want to have a Jewish summer experience? Whether it be going to a Jewish summer camp or participating in an Israel excursion, Shomrei Torah wants to support our 2nd-12th grade students in their extracurricular Jewish activities. Click Here to view the 2016 Summer Scholarship Application. Please return to Allison Spivack in the Main Office no later than February 15.
This Shabbat at Shomrei Torah
Friday, February 5, 2016 (Candle Lighting: 5:10pm)
6:00pm: Shabbat Service

Saturday, February 6, 2016
9:00am: Shabbat Service 
10:30am: STAR (K-6th Grade)
10:30am: Meditation Minyan with Cantor Sue Knight Deutsch 
12:00pm: Kiddush Lunch
1:30pm: Shabbat Afternoon Study 

Click Here for our full calendar of events.
Shabbat Opportunities
Contemplative Minyan Pillar1
Saturday, February 6 | 10:30am
Processing the week gone by and resting on Shabbat is not always easy to achieve in the busy-ness of our lives. Mindfully doing so while connecting with our community creates sacred space within for the divine to enter and honors the space between us. Join us as we weave, chant, meditation, gentle yoga and poetry. Come comfortably dressed and prepared to relax!
STAR (K-7th Grade) Pillar1
Saturday, February 6 | 10:30am
Join us for a morning of Shabbat, Torah, and Ruach! STAR is a service geared toward 3rd-6th graders, but may be attended by all K-7th graders. Students will participate in a fun and engaging service that highlights the Shabbat morning prayers as well as an introduction to the weekly parashah and Torah Trope!
FEBRUARY EVENTS
World Wide Wrap Pillar1Pillar3
Sunday, February 7 | 9:00am
STS Men's Club warmly invites you to join them and Jews around the world for the World Wide Wrap! The Wrap unites men, women, and children in prayer. Stay afterwards with us for a pancake breakfast! For more information, email Men's Club.
Mah Jongg Madness Pillar6
Wednesday, February 10 | 7:00pm
Join us for our monthly evening of fun and camaraderie playing Mahj! $5 donation per evening. Beginners welcome. Please RSVP to [email protected] no later than the evening you plan to join us.
Minyan Kesher (Musical Service) Pillar1
Friday, February 12 | 6:00pm
Minyan Kesher ("connection") links us to our community, tradition, and Creator. Join Rabbi Bubis and the Pazookies for a joyful and musical prayer experience that lifts the soul.
Women's League Havdalah & Torah Fund Dinner Pillar6
Saturday, February 13 | 6:30pm
Join us for an enchanted evening beginning with a spiritually lifting Havdalah service, followed by dinner, wine pairings & dancing throughout the night. Classic Catering proudly presented by by Balabusta. Deadline Sunday, February 7. RSVP Here!
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Rhythm & Jews Part 2 Pillar6
Wednesday, February 17 | 7:45pm
Join Sisterhood and Men's Club for Part 2 of their Rock 'n' Roll Program, Rhythm & Jews! This program will feature music from 1966-1990 and will be narrated by Nigel Grainge. Don't miss this rockin' opportunity! Click Here to RSVP.
Learner's Minyan Part 3 Pillar2
Saturday, February 20 | 10:30am
Whether you're a synagogue novice or a new parent anticipating an upcoming simcha, or anyone in between, join Rabbinic Intern Sarah Fort Sholklapper for the last Learner's Minyan, exploring the ins and outs of the Torah service.
Encore Shabbat Pillar2
Saturday, February 20 | 9:00am
Are you ready for your Encore? During Shabbat services, you will hear stories of community members and guests who have followed their passions and embarked on Encores: work in the second half of life that combines social impact and purpose. Q&A  and discussion to follow Kiddush Lunch. Learn More!
Mah Jongg Tournament & Social Pillar6
Sunday, February 21 | 8:30am
The Mah Jongg Tournament is SOLD OUT! If you are interested in the Mah Jongg Social, please complete the registration form below. Please contact Jeannie at (818) 707-3074 and Karen at (818) 687-6616 for more information. Solicitation Letters; Mah Jongg Social Flyer

I've Got My Music: The Musical Performances Pillar2
February 25 & 28
I've Got My Music is an original musical by Michael Bialys and presented by Rabbi Jonathan Bubis, Miriam Kirsch, and Josh Enbom. It's a fun musical frolic that includes a trip back to the 80s, chronicling the adventures of the senior students of Valley High. It's totally rad! Don't miss three amazing performances! Learn More
 
MARCH EVENTS

The Magical Tribute Event Pillar6
Saturday, March 5 | 6:30pm
Please join us in honoring our long time dedicated volunteer Leah Kuluva as she is presented with our prestigious Shomer Award and pay tribute to four of our teachers who have each served our school for over 25 years: Rachel Avital, Susan & Suzie Emanuel, and Maxine Yelin. It will be a night of gratitude and entertainment by world renowned magicians from the Magic Castle. Learn More 
Beyond Jacob's Ladder Pillar6
Sunday, March 13 | 7:30pm 
Ripped from the pages of our sacred text and re-imagined for the modern age, this hilarious and provocative show of newly commissioned pieces explores yearning, betrayal and loss, and just might upend your preconceptions about the bible. Doors open at 7:00pm for a light dessert reception. Q&A post-show with the cast. Click Here for tickets and sponsorship information! 
Community News

Mazal Tov to:
Rachel & Matthew Weiner on their daughter, Mila Audrey Weiner. 

Get Well to:
Jan Ross who is recovering from knee surgery.

Community Events

Hillel Channel Islands would like to travel with you this summer on the Birthright Israel trip! On this trip you'll travel the Ventura County Way with fellow young adults from Camarillo, the Conejo Valley, the San Fernando Valley and surrounding areas. Participants will also include Hillel members and college students. People from all areas are welcome. To qualify you must have at least one Jewish parent and be between the ages 18-26. For 10 days you will travel around the country of Israel for free. Click Here for more information. To get on this exact Ventura trip, please Click Here > Pre-Register > Choose trip organizer OU Israel Free Spirit > Use referral code Ventura 
Sisterhood Judaica Shop: Ingredients for a Jewish Life
February Special: 30% Off All Pictures!
The Sisterhood Judaica Shop is open Sundays 9am-12pm or by appointment. For more information on items in the shop or to make an appointment, call Esther Feingold at (818) 703-0334 or Susan Enbom at (818) 348-5821, or email [email protected].
Photos of the Week  


Committee members mailing invitations for The Magical Tribute Night on March 5! 
 
Todah Rabah
We thank our STS members and friends for their contributions this past week:

Rabbi Camras' Discretionary Fund
Susan & Eli Emanuel in thanks for helping us during this difficult time.
Mariann & Paul Springer in appreciation.

General Fund
Mariann & Paul Springer in honor of their granddaughter, Michaela's Bat Mitzvah and for the live streaming that enabled their family in Israel and on the East Coast to watch the service!

Kiddush Lunch Fund
Rachel & Matthew Weiner in honor of the baby naming of their daughter, Mila Audrey Weiner.
Sefi & Mel Zuckerman
in honor of their granddaughter, Talia Leah.


Community of Caring
Fran & Joe Guttman

Lillian Weisz Meditation Garden
Alexander Goland in memory of Nancy Wold's mother, Charlotte Stein.

Yahrzeit
Iris Alter in memory of her husband, Richard Alter.
Elaine Berman in memory of her father, Sidney Luckman.
Barbara Bregman in memory of her aunt, Alice Greenberg.
Paul Frank in memory of his father, Harry Frank.
Alexander Goland in memory of his mother, Helen Goland.
Henry Goldberg in memory of his father, Harry Goldberg.
Marlene & Ronald Kaufman in memory of Marlene's mother, Judith Kapor.
Irene Lorsch in memory of her mother in law, Emma Lorsch.
Ione Malang in memory of her grandfather, Isaac Gladstone.
Edith Niesen in memory of her loved one, Solomon H. Allweiss.
Judy & Stan Podolsky in memory of Judy's grandfather, Avram Scharf and Stan's friend, David Gelfond.
Joan Small in memory of her father, Robert Small, grandmother, Chava Cmoliak and grandfather, Moshe Cmoliak.
Faye Zebberman in memory of her father, Jack Gordon.

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

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