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I've Got My Music: The Musical Only One Week Away!
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I've Got My Music: The Musical is an original musical by Michael Bialys and presented by Rabbi Jonathan Bubis, Miriam Kirsch, and Josh Enbom. This a fun musical frolic that takes you back to the 80s, chronicling the adventures of the senior students of Valley High. It's totally rad! Choose from three amazing performances! Learn More
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A Magical Night of Celebration
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A night to honor Leah Kuluva with the distinguished Shomer Award and Rachel Avital, Susan Emanuel, Suzie Emanuel, & Maxine Yelin with Excellence in Education Awards
Have you sent in your RSVP for the March 5th Magical Tribute Celebration? Have you sent in a tribute greeting letting our honorees know how much you appreciate all they have done? Have you sent in a photo of a look from the past to now?
Please plan to join us for a great evening of dining, awards and an amazing magic show.
Looking forward to celebrating together!
Judy Groner
Magical Tribute Chairperson
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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.
Wednesday, February 24, 2016: for Grades 9-12Sunday, February 28, 2016: for HAZAK Members Sisterhood date 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.
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This Shabbat at Shomrei Torah
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Friday, February 19, 2016 (Candle Lighting: 5:24pm)
6:00pm: Shabbat Service
Saturday, February 20, 2016
9:00am: Shabbat Service
Encore Shabbat Speakers
10:30am: Shevet Achim
10:30am: Meditation Minyan
10:30am: Shabbat Learner's Minyan
12:00pm: Kiddush Lunch
1:30pm: Shabbat Afternoon Study
Click Here for our full calendar of events.
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Shabbat Opportunities This Weekend
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Encore Shabbat
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!
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Meditation Minyan
February 20 | 10:30am
Join Dr. Hanna Chusid to experience contemplative Hebrew chanting and a silent, focused meditative Shabbat practice, structured around and inspired by the traditional shabbat liturgy. No prior experience in music, chant, meditation, Hebrew or Shabbat observation is required. Ages 10+.
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Shabbat Learner's Minyan
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.
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Rhythm & Jews Part 2 
Wednesday, February 17 | 7:45pmJoin 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! $5 payable at the door.
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Mah Jongg Tournament & Social
Sunday, February 21 | 8:30amThe 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
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HAZAK Speaker Discussing Scams & Abuses 
Sunday, February 21 | 10:30am
Join HAZAK Seniors this Sunday for a lecture presented by Deputy City Attorney Susan Strick on email and internet scams. Coffee, tea, and cookies will be served. No cost to HAZAK Members. $3 for Non-HAZAK members, payable at the door.
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I've Got My Music: The Musical Performances
February 25 | 7:00pm
February 28 | 12:30pm & 6:00pm
I've Got My Music is 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
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Sheldon Low Concert
Sunday, February 28 | 10:00am
Sheldon Low: if the Beatles, James Taylor, and John Mayer met at Jewish summer camp! Sheldon is one of the brightest young stars in Jewish rock music today, performing rock concerts, 'Light Up Shabbat' services, seminars, and leading Artist-in-Residency weekends in Jewish communities throughout North America. Bring your family: grandparents, grandchildren, children, you name it, and don't miss this amazing free concert!
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The Magical Tribute Event
March 5 | 6:30pm
We hope you will join us for a fabulous evening of appreciation, fun, dining and superb MAGICAL entertainment! Join us in honoring long time volunteer, Leah Kuluva, as well as four of our beloved ECEC teachers. RSVP Information Here
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Beyond Jacob's Ladder
March 13 | 7:00pm
This hilarious and provocative show explores yearning, betrayal, 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 & sponsorship information.
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Walk to End Genocide
March 13 | 11:30am
Why walk? Genocide and mass atrocities are NOT yesterday's news. Don't stand idly by. Stand up and walk! Learn More or join our Shomrei Torah team by Clicking Here. Together we can make a difference! Walk held at Temple Etz Chaim, 1080 E. Janss Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91360.
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Project M.O.T. Passover Food Drive
Drop-Off by March 13
Project M.O.T. sends Kosher for Pesach care packages to our deployed American Jewish service men and women. Please drop off any Kosher for Pesach goodies to the STS Main Office or Education Center by March 15, 2016! Thank you!
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Purim 2016
March 20 & March 23
The Shomrei Torah community invites you to our 2016 Purim Festivities! Join us on March 20 for the annual Purim Festival and on March 23 for the Purim Shpiel/Megillah Reading followed by a Shushan Beach Party! Come in your favorite beachwear and hang ten, dude!
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Community News
Condolences to:
Mark Tracht on the passing of his mother.
Get Well to:
Mali Chambers who is recovering from a fall.
Susan Kauffman who is recovering from knee surgery.
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| Sisterhood Judaica Shop: Ingredients for a Jewish Life |
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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 judaicashop@stsonline.org.
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Photos of the Week Thank you to Sisterhood for a fantastic Havdalah & Torah Fund Dinner!
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Todah Rabah
We thank our STS members and friends for their contributions this past week:
Rabbi Camras' Discretionary Fund
Dee Coutin to Jan Ross for a speedy recovery and condolences to Lisa Bluen on the loss of her husband, Jeff.
General Fund
Emily & Stu Silverstein:
Speedy Recovery for Robin Irvine, David Steinberger, Gail Kogen and Mali Chambers
In memory of Nancy Wold's mother, Charlotte Stein
In honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Yael Bright
Israel Ambassador Program
Tracie & Rob Garfinkle in memory of Min Garfinkle.
Yahrzeit
Bruce Benton in memory of his brother, Jack Benton and grandmother, Blanche Benton.
Arlene & Norman Carabet in memory of Arlene's father, Jack J. Levand.
Arlene & Frank Cowen in memory of Frank's father, George Joseph Cowen.
Henry Goldberg in memory of his mother, Ida Goldberg.
Bobbie & Kenneth Miller in memory of Bobbie's grandmother, Goldie Ringer.
Rosemarie & Joel Nathanson in memory of Rosemarie's mother, Sadie Torch.
Sherry & Michael Raber in memory of Michael's father, Ben Raber.
Arlene & Arthur Radon in memory of Arlene's father, Arthur Goldstein.
Janis & Yoram Shein in memory of Janis' uncle, Maurice Goldberg.
Reva Sternbach in memory of her loved ones, Jennie & Mitchell Sternbach.
Ruth & Michael Weintraub in memory of Ruth's father, Mark Lipson and Michael's mother, Joyce Weintraub.
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!
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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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