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life at leobaeck
2014- 20155775
life at leo baeckshabbat at lbt . . . . . . . . . 3-4Friday�Night�Services�-� Shabbat�Dinners�-�Shabbat�Morning�Minyan -��Tot�Shabbat�Services�
holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7Sukkot�Festival�Morning�Service�-�Sukkot�Shabbat�Alive! -�Simchat�Torah�-�Sukkot�Yizkor�-�Chanukah�Shabbat�Service�&�Dinner�/�Celebration�-�Adult�Purim�-�Purim�Shpiel�&�Carnival�-�Passover�Celebration�for�All -�Yom�Ha’atzma’ut�-�Shavuot�Festival�& Confirmation�-�Tikkun�Leil�Shavuot�-�Shavuot�Festival�Morning�Service
jewish learning . . . . . . . . 8-11Community�Retreat�/�Scholar-in-Residence�Weekend -�Mussar�Shabbats��-��Limmud�Lite�Shabbat�-�Yom�Limmud�/�Day�of�Learning��-��Adult�B’nai�Mitzvah�
community organizing . . . . 12Community�Organizing�at�LBT�
social action . . . . . . . . . . 13-14ImagineLA -�HomeWalk�-�AIDS�Luncheon�Group -�Sustainable�Oneg�Shabbats�-�MLK�Weekend�New�Orleans�Trip
israel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Intergenerational�LBT�Trip�to�Israel
torah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Topical�Torah�-�Women’s�Torah�Study�-�Torah�Chanting�
community-wide series . . . . 17Shalom�Hartman�Westside�Series�
spirituality . . . . . . . . . . 18-19Jewish�Spirituality�Workshop�-�Parenting�as�Spiritual�Practice�-Wise�Aging
books . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20People�of�the�Book�Club�-�Jewish�Literature�Class�-�Rabbis’�Book�Review�Dinner�
religious school retreats+events...218th�&�9th�Grade�Camping�Trip��-��3rd-7th�Grade�Religious�School�Retreat��-���B’nai�Mitzvah�Family�Retreat��-��Confirmation�Trip�to�Washington,�D.C.�-�Religious�School�Special�Events
youth groups . . . . . . . . . . . 23LBRTY�Senior�Youth�Group�-��LBRTY�Junior�and�LBRTY�Lite�Youth�Groups��-��NFTY�
early childhood center . . . . . . 24Leonard�I.�Beerman�Early�Childhood�Center�Events�-�ECC�Shabbatot��-��Tot�Shabbat��-��Infant�/�Toddler�Classes
20’s + 30’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Shabbat�Dinners -�Judaism�101��-��Chanukah�Party�-New�Orleans�Service�Trip - Adult�Purim
music at lbt . . . . . . . . . . . . 26LBT�Volunteer�Choir��-��Chanukah�Sing-a-Long��-��MLK�Shabbat�-Music�Fest�II��
caring community . . . . . . . 27-28Caring�Community��-��Healing�Blanket�Project - Counseling
heroes + angels fundraiser . . . . 29Annual�Spring�Benefit�honoring�an�LBT�“Hero”�&�“Angel”�
lbt women . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Women’s�Gathering�Brunch�-��Chanukah�Brunch�&�Boutique�-�Annual�Women’s�Retreat��-��Yom�Limmud�Women’s�Track��-A�Passover�Celebration�for�All
lbt men . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Achim��-��Softball��-��Men’s�Retreat
community of elders . . . . . . 32-352014-2015�Scheduled�Events:��Wednesdays�at�the�Temple�-�Opera�Talk��-�Field�Trips - Bridge�-�Yoga�&�More
table of contents . . .
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Note:��For�events�that�require�registration�and�planning,�or�involve�food,�fees,�or�setup,�please�let�us�know�you’re�planning�to�attend�by�emailing�the�temple�at�[email protected]?��Please�call�the�temple�at�310.476.2861.
life at leo baeckShabbat�is�THE�day�of�the�week�to�be�with�our�Jewish�community.
Whether�on�Friday�nights�or�Saturday�mornings,�whether�to�pray�or�eat,
sing�or�learn,�whether�we’re�2�or�92,�Leo�Baeck�Temple�is�our�Shabbat
home�away�from�home.
friday night servicesOur�Friday�night�Shabbat�service�includes�music,�singing,�traditional�
and�creative�prayers�and�a�short�sermon�or�d'var�torah.��We�begin�with�
a�short�“PrOneg”�(pre-Oneg)�at�5:45�for�a�pre-service�nosh�and�chance�
to�greet�each�other.��At�6:15pm,�we�begin�our�service.��Children’s�Shabbat
Programming�is�offered�for�pre-school�to�third�grade�children.���We�offer
Shabbat�services�at�7:30pm�on�one�Friday�of�each�month.��Watch�your
Bulletin,�the�LBT�website�and�emails�for�these�dates.���
shabbat dinners together -��7:15pm��
Join�your�Leo�Baeck�Temple�community�for�Shabbat�dinner�on�
select�Friday�nights�following�services.��These�nights�are�wonderful�
opportunities�to�share�Shabbat�with�old�friends�and�make�new�
ones.��Check�the�Bulletin,�the�LBT�website�and�weekly�email�for�
upcoming�dinners.�
shabbat . . .
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life at leo baeckshabbat morning minyan -��9:30amLeo�Baeck�Temple’s�Shabbat�morning�minyan�is�one�of�our�
community’s�greatest�jewels.��Though�it’s�called�a�minyan,�it’s�
in�no�way�limited�to�ten:��it’s�a�welcoming,�joyous,�vibrant,�
intellectually-stimulating�gathering�open�to�all.��Full�of�humor�
and�heart,�the�minyan�community�meets�on�the�second�and�
fourth�Saturday�of�every�month.�Some�members�sign�up�
to�give�the�d’var�Torah,�to�read�from�the�Torah,�and�to�read�
haftarah.��Others�come�to�check�it�out�–�to�sing,�pray,�learn�
and�be�in�community.��Our�clergy�join�with�members�to�create�
an�informal,�musical,�spiritual,�and�eye-opening�Shabbat�service.��
A�potluck�Kiddush�lunch�follows�each�service.��To�learn�more�
about�minyan�or�receive�the�bi-weekly�minyan�email,�contact�
Rabbi�Timoner�at�[email protected]
tot shabbat serviceEight�Saturdays -�9:30am:��November�1,�December�13,�2014,�
January�31,�February�28,�March�21,�April�18,�May�16,�June�20,�2015���
Celebrate�Shabbat�with�your�little�ones�on�Saturday�morning�
at�Leo�Baeck�Temple!��Tot�Shabbat�services�are�led�by�our�
Assistant�Rabbi/Director�of�Lifelong�Learning,�Lisa�Berney.��
Each�service�will�feature�music,�a�story,�and�interactive�singing�
that�will�get�your�whole�family�up�and�moving�around.��Children�
will�sing,�clap,�and�dance�with�their�parents�as�a�great�way�to�
start�the�weekend.��Following�services�a�light�snack�will�be
served.��If�you�are�interested�in�celebrating�a�birthday�at�
Tot�Shabbat�contact�Rabbi�Berney�at�310.476.2861�or�in�an�
email�to�[email protected].�
shabbat . . .
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life at leo baecksukkot festival morning service Thursday,�October�9,�2014 -��9:00am
Come�celebrate�the�first�morning�of�Sukkot�with�a�morning�festival�service�in
the�sukkah�at�9:00am�for�the�entire�community.�
sukkot shabbat alive!Friday,�October�10,�2014 -��6:00pm�/��picnic�and�pie-tasting�extravaganza��
You�won't�want�to�miss�this�special�Shabbat�service�with�a�focus�on�
the�themes�of�the�festival. Following�the�service,�we�will�go�into�the�
Sukkah�to�shake�the�lulav�and�the�etrog.��Bring�your�own�picnic�and�
fulfill�the�mitzvah�of�eating�in�the�Sukkah.��Bake�your�favorite�harvest�
pie -�berry,�apple,�pecan�-�and�bring�it�to�share.
simchat torahWednesday,�October�15,�2014 -��6:00pm��
Simchat�Torah�celebrates�the�completion�of�the�annual�Torah
reading�cycle.��After�finishing�the�last�sentence�of�Deuteronomy,�
we�begin�the�new�cycle�immediately�with�the�beginning�of�Genesis.�
On�this�night,�we�unroll�the�entire�Torah�into�a�great�circle�and�
dance�with�the�Torah�scrolls.��The�joyous�celebration�concludes�
with�ice�cream�and�Israeli�dancing�for�all.��
sukkot yizkor serviceThursday,�October�16,�2014 -��9:00am
A�Yizkor�Memorial�Service�for�the�entire�community�as�we�take�time�to�
remember�loved�ones�who�are�no�longer�with�us.
holidays . . .
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life at leo baeckchanukah shabbat dinner | celebrationFriday,�December�19,�2014 -��6:00pm����
Join�us�as�we�celebrate�with�a�festive�Chanukah�Shabbat�service.�
We�will�gather�together�as�a�community�for�the�fourth�night�of
Chanukah�with�a�joyful�dinner�for�all�ages.��Mark�your�calendar�
and�be�sure�to�bring�a�menorah�with�five candles!��
adult purimSaturday,�March�7,�2015 -��7:00pm�����
Leave�the�kids�at�home,�and�be�with�us�for�this�adult�celebration!��Once
again,�LBT�will�be�hosting�Adult�Purim�-�an�off-color,�
irreverent,�and�exceedingly�fun�celebration�of�the�festival�of�
Purim�for�adults�only.��Come�see�our�temple�clergy,�staff�and
lay�leaders�as�you've�never�seen�them...�and�be�ready�to�laugh!���
purim shpiel and carnivalSunday,�March�8,�2015 -��11:00am
Purim�is�a�festive�holiday�commemorating�the�rescue�of�the�Jews
of�Persia�by�Queen�Esther�and�her�uncle�Mordecai�from�the�evil
Haman.�The�story�is�read�aloud�and�when�Haman�is�mentioned�in�
the�Megillah�(scroll)�of�Esther,�people�scream�and�turn�noisemakers
called�“groggers”�to�drown�out�his�name.�
Join�us�for�our�community�shpiel�and�costume�contest�---�followed�
by�our�homespun�carnival�with�food,�prizes,�dunk�tank�and�fun!��
For�congregants�of�all�ages,�the�young�-�and�young�at�heart.�
holidays . . .
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life at leo baecka passover celebration for allWednesday,�April�1,�2015��-��6:00pm
Come�one�and�ALL�for�a�festive�Taste�of�Passover.��For�men,�women,
and�kids!��Celebrate�the food,�study�our�journey�through�poetry�and�verse,
enjoy�the�ritual�blessings,�learn�about�Israeli�wines,�sing�the�songs,�and�so
much�more.
yom ha’atzmautWednesday,�April�22,�2015��-���6:00pm�
We�celebrate�the�founding�of�the�State�of�Israel�with�Israeli�food,�music,�
and�dancing!
shavuot festival service + confirmationSaturday,�May�23,�2015��-���6:00pm�
On�Shavuot�we�celebrate�the�giving�of�the�Torah�at�Sinai�and�the�spring�
harvest.�Our�tenth�graders�lead�a�exciting,�creative�and�original�service�
dedicated�to�the�teachings�of�Torah�and�the�Jewish�people.��A�sweet�and�
delicious�dairy�dinner�follows�the�service.�
tikkun leil shavuotSaturday,�May�23,�2015��-��9:30pm�
Along�with�Jews�around�the�world,�we�will�celebrate�Shavuot�by�studying
and�learning�late�into�the�night.�
shavuot festival morning service + yizkorSunday,�May�24,�2015��-���9:00am��
On�Shavuot,�we�hold�a�morning�festival�service�for�the�entire�community�
to�celebrate�the�season.��On�this�day�we�also�take�time�to�remember�loved
ones�who�are�no�longer�with�us.
holidays . . .
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life at leo baeckcommunity retreat scholar-in-residenceFriday,�April�24�-�Sunday,�April�26,�2015
For�the�past�six�years�we’ve�had�more�than�400�
Leo�Baeckers�experience�a�weekend�away�at�the�
beautiful�retreat�center�of�Brandeis-Bardin�located�
on�3,000�acres�in�Simi�Valley.��This�all-inclusive�
weekend�features�a�climbing�tower,�swimming,�
tennis�courts,�25-hours�of�Shabbat,�great�children’s�
programming�and�more.��
This�year,�the�Community�Retreat�is�hosting�LBT’s�
2015�Scholar-In-Residence,�Alan�Morinis.�
BUILDING�A�SOULFUL�LIFE
We�are�thrilled�that�Alan�Morinis�is�joining�us�as�
our�Scholar-�in-Residence�this�year.��
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sing
learn
play
relax
enjoy
pray
Mr.�Morinis�is�the�founder�and�Dean�of�The�Mussar�Institute�and�an�active�interpreter�of�the�
teachings�and�practices�of�the�Mussar�tradition.�
Born�and�raised�in�a�culturally�Jewish�but�non-observant�home,�he�studied�anthropology�
at�Oxford�University�on�a�Rhodes�Scholarship.�For�the�past�sixteen�years,�the�nearly-lost
Jewish�spiritual�discipline�of�Mussar�has�been�his�passion,�a�journey�recorded�in�the�book
Climbing�Jacob’s�Ladder (Broadway�2002).��His�guide�to�Mussar�practice,�entitled�Everyday�
Holiness:�The�Jewish�Spiritual�Path�of�Mussar,�was�published�in�May�2007.��His�newest�book�
on�Mussar,�With�Heart�in�Mind,�was�published�in�August�2014.�
jewish learning . . .
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community retreat scholar-in-residence (continued)
Friday,�April�24�-�Sunday,�April�26,�2015
Building�a�Soulful�Lifewith�Scholar-in-Residence�Alan�Morinis
What�is�Mussar?
Mussar�is�a�path�of�contemplative�practices�and�exercises�that�have�
evolved�in�the�Jewish�world�over�the�past�thousand�years�to�help�an�
individual�to�pinpoint�and�then�to�break�through�the�barriers�that�
surround�and�obstruct�the�light�of�the�soul,�the�obstacles�that�prevent�
a�person�from�becoming�the�best�human�being�he�or�she�can�be.�Mussar�
is�a�treasury�of�techniques�and�understandings�that�offers�immensely�
valuable�guidance�for�the�journey�of�our�lives.��The�Jewish�community�spawned�Mussar�to�help�people�overcome�the�
inner�obstacles�that�hinder�them�from�living�up�to�the�laws�and�commandments�that�form�the�code�of�life.�The�human�
reality�Mussar�addresses�is�actually�universal,�and�the�gifts�it�offers�can�be�used�by�all�people.
Friday�evening,�April�24���-���������� What�Is�Mussar�&�Why�Should�I�Care?
Saturday�morning,�April�25���-���� Your�Personal�Soul�Curriculum
Saturday�afternoon,�April�25���-�� Torah�Through�a�Mussar�Lens
Sunday�morning,�April�26� - With�Heart�in�Mind:�TransformingYour�Life�With�the�Tools�of�Mussar
Sunday�morning,�April�26� - Mensch-Making:�Bringing�the�Wisdom�of�Jewish�Tradition�to�Our�Kids
mussar shabbatsTo�prepare�us�for�our�time�with�Mr.�Morinis�and�to�give�us�an�introduction�to�the�Jewish�practice�of�mussar,�we�will�
celebrate�four�Mussar�Shabbats�during�the�year.��These�Shabbat�services�will�be�contemplative�in�nature,�and�they�
will�be�followed�by�Shabbat�dinner�and�an�hour�of�mussar�study.��There will also be two Saturday morning study
sessions. No�experience�is�necessary,�just�a�curious�mind�and�open�heart.
Mussar�Shabbats�will�take�place�on�four�Fridays and two Saturdays,�November�14,�December�12,�2014,�
January 24, February�7 (Yom Limmud),�March�20, and�May�29,�2015.
jewish learning . . .
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limmud lite shabbatFriday,�November�7,�2014��-���6:00pm��
Over�900�people�have�enjoyed�Yom�Limmud�over�the�years�---�and�
we�move�into�our�6th�year�with�much�anticipation.��We�want�to�give
everyone�a�“taste”�of�what�we’re�in�for�on�Saturday,�February�7th.
Join�us�on�November�7th�for�our�Shabbat�evening�service�at�6:00�---��
then�stay�for�dinner�and�a�choice�of�learning�sessions.��Let�us�know
you’re�attending�in�an�email�to:��[email protected].�
yom limmud6th annual celebration of learning
Saturday,�February�7,�2015�-� all�day,�for�all�ages���
On�a�single�Shabbat�last�spring,�there�were�more�than�40�sessions�
conducted�at�Leo�Baeck�Temple�over�an�eight-hour�time�period�
with�more�than�300�people�in�attendance.��Many�sessions�were�sold
out�within�the�first�week�of�open�registration.��The�question�is,�will�
you�be�able�to�sign�up�in�time�to�get�to�attend�your�first�choice�
session�this�year?��The�bigger�question�is,�what�will�you�present�at�
this�year’s�Yom�Limmud?��
Yom�Limmud�is�not�just�for�grown-ups!��Pre-K�through�6th�grade�
students�are�invited�to�Camp�Baeck,�a�special�full-day�of�fun�and�
learning.��Parents,�you�are�welcome�to�sign�your�children�in�and�out
throughout�the�day,�so�that�they�can�attend�a�Yom�Limmud�session�
and�learn�with�you,�and�also�know�that�your�children�are�having�fun
while�you�are�learning�on�your�own.��
Watch�for�the�Yom�Limmud�brochure�and�registration�information.
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adult b’nai mitzvahWeekly�evening�classes�beginning�Tuesday,�October�7,�2014,�
6:30pm�–�8:00pm�����
If�you�are�interested�in�pursuing�Bar�or�Bat�Mitzvah�as�an�adult,�
through�serious�study�of�Jewish�tradition,�Hebrew�and�prayer,�
sign�up�now!��This�is�a�two-year�course�which�culminates�in�
a�joyous�B'nai�Mitzvah�ceremony,�a�celebration�of�adult�learning,�
in�the�spring�of�2015.��
If�you�have�questions,�contact�Rabbi�Rachel�Timoner�at�the�temple
(310.476.2861).��We�want�you�to�be�part�of�this�transformative�
experience!������
Fee:����Members�-�$300�per�year
let us know . . . rsvp
Note:��For�events�that�require�registration�and�planning,�or�involve�food,�fees,�
or�set-up,�please�let�us�know�you’re�planning�to�attend�by�emailing�
the�temple�at [email protected].
Questions?��Please�call�the�temple�at�310.476.2861.
life at leo baeckDo�you�want�to�feel�more�connected�to�other�members�of�Leo�Baeck�
Temple?��Do�you�want�to�make�a�positive�difference�in�our�city?��Do�
you�want�to�get�to�know�Angelenos�across�lines�of�race,�class,�and�
religion?�For�all�this�and�more,�get�involved�with�Community�Organizing.
Since�2011,�we�have�engaged�in�more�than�300�one-to-one�conversations
within�our�temple�community.�Out�of�these�conversations,�we�identified�
the�economy,�health�care,�and�education�as�the�problems�that�most�affect
the�members�of�our�temple.�Working�with�our�partners�across�the�city�
and�on�a�statewide�level,�we�have�created�positive�change�and�we�have�
seen�results!
We�are�working�with�other�community�stakeholders,�One�LA�and�Mayor
Garcetti�to�create�more�than�100,000�jobs�and�get�80,000�cars�off�the�road�
by�building�rapid�transit�along�the�405�corridor.��Our�health�care�team�has
been�involved�with�health�insurance�options�and�the�implementation�of�
Covered�California.�Our�community�building�team�networked�our�affinity
groups�with�one�another,�and�expanded�the�Lifecycle�list,�building�a
stronger,�more�cohesive�LBT�community.
Finally,�we�are�part�of�Reform�CA,�a�powerful�effort�within�the�Reform
movement�to�make�a�difference�at�the�state�level.��Rabbis�and�lay�leaders
were�instrumental�in�passing�the�Trust�Act,�which�decriminalizes�
undocumented�immigrants�in�California,�creating�trust�between�immigrant
communities�and�local�law�enforcement,�while�preventing�many�deporta-
tions.�We�also�had�a�“win”�with�affordable�housing,�securing�$3�billion�
for�the�construction�of�affordable�homes�over�the�next�five�years.��You�
can�be�part�of�Reform�CA’s�next�project.��To�get�involved,�please�contact
Rabbi�Timoner�at�[email protected].
community organizing . . .
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life at leo baeckimagine laLeo�Baeck�Temple�works�with�Imagine�LA,�an�organization�that�matches
families�emerging�from��homelessness�with�congregations,�offering�
support�to�help�them�make�it�on�their�own.��For�two�years,�Leo�Baeckers
partnered�with�Maria�and�Danny�Oliva�on�their�journey�to�self-
sufficiency.��Now�we�are�delighted�to�be�working�with�Marva�and�and�
her�family,�helping�them�overcome�obstacles�on�their�path�to�a�stable,�
fulfilling�life.��Those�interested�in�becoming�involved�with�this�exciting
project�can�contact�Ed�Scharlach�([email protected])�or�Robyn�Samuels�
homewalk -��Saturday�morning,�November�15,�2014����
HomeWalk�is�a�5K�walk�organized�by�the�United�Way�to�end�homeless-
ness�in�LA�County.�All�money�raised�through�HomeWalk�is�distributed
back�into�the�community�to�help�quickly�rehouse�homeless�families�
and�provide�permanent�housing�to�the�chronically�homeless.�HomeWalk
will�take�place�on�November�15�-�and�once�again�LBT�will�be�there!��To
join�Leo�Baeck�Temple�at�HomeWalk�this�November,�please�contact�
Scott�Sale�at:�[email protected]�or�310.780.2266.��
aids luncheon groupThis�group�of�volunteers�serves�lunch�to�men,�women,�and�children�
on�the�third�Monday�of�each�month�from�10:15am-1:00pm�at�two�
out-patient�clinics�that�are�for�people�with�HIV/AIDS.��To�get�involved,
please�email�Charna�Nissenson�-��[email protected].�
social action . . .
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life at leo baecksustainable oneg shabbat programWe�are�in�our�third�year�of�providing�healthy,�locally�sourced,�
delicious�fruit�and�veggies�for�our�Shabbat�“PrOnegs”�and�Onegs.
Our�weekly�“shoppers�and�droppers”�temple�members�make�this
amazing�program�possible.��It’s�super�easy,�no�meetings�necessary;
we�even�provide�you�with�“suggested”�shopping�list�of�seasonal
fruits�and�vegetables.��Keep�receipts�for�reimbursement,�or�take�
a�tax�deduction.��Thank�you�so�much�for�your�participation�and�
commitment!�To�sign�up,�or�for�mor�information�please�contact�
Maribeth�Scharlach�at�[email protected].�
More�good�news! The�Sustainable�Shabbat�team�is�hoping�to�find
easy�ways�to�expand�serving�ethical,�earth-friendly,�and�healthy
food�for�meals�and�events�at�our�temple.��If�you�have�ideas�about
how�to�do�this�or�would�like�to�help�advance�this�effort,�please�be
in�touch�with�Maribeth�Scharlach�at�the�email�above.
mlk weekend - new orleans tripFriday,�January�16�-�Monday,�January�19,�2015
Leo�Baeck�Temple�families�have�travelled�to�the�Gulf�region�five
times�to�help�rebuild�communities�that�were�destroyed�by�Hurricanes
Katrina�and�Ike.��The�hurricanes�are�long�gone,�but�the�neighbor-
hoods�that�they�destroyed�still�need�our�help.��Two�years�ago,�forty
Leo�Baeckers�travelled�to�New�Orleans�to�make�a�difference.��This
MLK�Weekend,�we’ll�once�again�use�our�hands�to�make�a�concrete
difference�in�people’s�lives�while�learning�about�the�city�and�people
of�New�Orleans.��Join�other�Leo�Baeckers�on�a�journey�of�hope,
awareness,�and�empowerment.��Contact�Abigail�Spiegel�at
310.476.2861�or�[email protected]�to�sign�up�or�get�
more�information.��
social action . . .
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Where else can you?• Walk the rooftops of the Old City of Jerusalem
• Raft down the Jordan River
• Ride a jeep through the Golan Heights
• Explore the ancient ruins of Beit Shean and Caesarea
• Ride a camel in the desert
• Celebrate a B’nai Mitzvah service at the Egalitarian Wall as an LBT community
• Tour Masada
• Float in the Dead Sea
• Experience Tel Aviv
• Hike through the Galilee
• Enjoy adult study opportunities, lectures and dialogues with leading Israeli scholars, politicians and social activists.
• Experience Kabbalat Shabbat with our sister congregation, Mevasseret Zion, followed by home hospitality with congregants
• Make a difference with social action projects for the entire family!
SIGN UP FOR OUR NEXT LBT TRIP TO ISRAEL!AN AMAZING TRIP FOR ALL AGES | COMING! SUMMER 2015 SAVE THE DATES AND SEE DETAILS BELOW
AN INTERGENERATIONAL FAMILY ADVENTURE!
PLAN NOW to join Rabbi Rachel Timoner and her family for a summer vacation you will never forget!
June 16 – June 28, 2015
To see the full itinerary package and to register for the trip, go to: http://www.arzaworld.com/leo-baeck-temple-2015-israel-trip.aspxFor additional information or for trip-related questions, contact Rabbi Timoner at [email protected] or call 310.476.2861.
israel trip . . .
life at leo baecktopical torahEight�Wednesdays,�12:00pm�–�1:45pm�
Beginning�October�22,�2014�with�Rabbi�Ken�Chasen��
October�22,�November�5,�December�17,�2014,�January�21,�February�18,
March�25,�April�15,�May�6,�2015��
Looking�to�take�some�time�out�from�your�busy�day�to�come�
together�with�your�LBT�community?��Join�Rabbi�Ken�Chasen�
for�lunch�and�engaging�discussions�about�timely�topics.��This�
series�is�held�at�various�locations�throughout�the�Beverly�Hills/�
Century�City�area�for�eight�sessions.��Fee�(includes�lunch):��$120��
women’s torah studyThird�Wednesday�of�the�month,�10:00�–�11:30am�
Beginning�October�15,�2014�with�Rabbi�Rachel�Timoner��
October�15,�November�19,�December�17,�2014,�January�21,
February�18,�March�18,�April�15,�May�20,�2015��
“Turn�it�and�turn�it�again,�for�everything�is�in�it.”��
Those�who�study�Torah�know�that�it�is�endlessly�fascinating�—�
an�ancient�text�at�once�remote�and�relevant,�unfolding�to�reveal�
new�insights�about�life�and�its�meaning�every�week.��If�you�are�
new�to�Torah�study,�this�is�the�moment�to�begin.��If�you�are�
experienced,�this�is�the�conversation�to�join.��Rabbi�Timoner�
will�teach�this�monthly�adventure.��No�knowledge�of�Hebrew�
or�experience�with�Torah�necessary.�
torah chantingwith�Andrea�Sussman��
Are�you�interested�in�learning�to�chant�Torah?��Contact�
Andrea�Sussman�in�an�email�at�[email protected]�
torah . . .
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life at leo baeckinside, outside, in between: jewish peoplehood today
A�Westside�Multi-Denominational�Conversation�-�Premiering�Sunday,�November�2,�2014
Six�Sunday�afternoons�from�4:00-6:00pm
What�does�it�really�mean�to�be�a�member�of�the�Jewish�community�today?How�significant�are�the�ties�that�bind�us�together?Where�does�peoplehood�rank�in�the�hierarchy�of�Jewish�values?
Register�at�www.shalomhartman.org/westside
All�lectures�are�free�for�members�of�participating�congregations.���
$100�series�pass�and�$18�tickets�to�individual�lectures�availabe�for�non-members.
the shalom hartman institute of north america presents
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Temple Emanuel of Beverly HillsLiving Judaismwww.tebh.org
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November�2,�2014Donniel�HartmanSinai�Temple10400�Wilshire�Bl.
December�14,�2014Yehuda�KurtzerTemple�Emanuel��of�Beverly�Hills8844�Burton�Way
January�11,�2015Elana�Stein�HainLeo�Baeck�Temple1300�N.�Sepulveda
February�8,�2015Micah�GoodmanStephen�S.�WiseTemple15500�Stephen�S.Wise�Drive
March�8,�2015Yossi�Klein�HaleviB’nai�David-JudeaCongregation8609�W.�Pico�Blvd.
April�19,�2015Lauren�BerkunTemple�Beth�Am1039�S. La Cienega
1 2 3 4 5 6
life at leo baeckjewish spirituality workshopA�five-part�series�beginning�in�January�2015,�Sunday�mornings�
from�10:00�-�12:00pm��
Back�by�popular�demand,�led�by�Rabbi�Jill�Zimmerman�of�the�
Jewish�Mindfulness�Network�and�Cantor�Linda�Kates,�our�class�
will�become�a�community�that�centers�on�meaningful�study�and�
contemplative�Jewish�spiritual�practice.��This�nine�month�course�
is�designed�for�those�who�yearn�for�a�spiritual�connection�with�
their�Judaism.��The�class�will�meet�collectively�once�a�month�from
10:00am�–�12:00�pm.��Between�class�sessions,�participants�will�
study�with�a�partner�(chevruta).��Relevant�articles�that�deepen�
our�work�in�class�will�be�given�for�home�study.��The�program�
will�be�based�on�the�Institute�for�Jewish�Spirituality’s�extensive�
curriculum,�V’taheir�Libeinu (To�Purify�Our�Hearts).���
We�will:
•��Study�Jewish�texts�that�speak�to�the�heart�as�well�as�the�mind�������
•��Cultivate�awareness�of�divine�presence�in�the�midst�of�daily�life��
and�explore�the�God�question�������
•��Learn�contemplative�and�other�Jewish�spiritual�practices�����
•��Connect�the�words�of�prayer�to�the�sentiments�of�the�soul�������
•��Weave�spiritual�practice�through�the�rhythm�of�the�Jewish�year��
Cost:�$250.���Scholarships�are�available.��Space�is�limited�to�
15�participants.��To�sign�up�for�the�class�or�get�more�information�-
please�email�Rabbi�Zimmerman:��[email protected].��
spirituality . . .
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life at leo baeckparenting as spiritual practiceThree�Sunday�Sessions:� 10:00am�-�2:00pm
November�2,�November�9�and�November�16,�2014���
Join�Rabbi�Timoner�and�Laurie�Levit�for�a�three-part�experiential�series
based�in�Jewish�spiritual�wisdom�dedicated�to�supporting�us�all�through�
the�adventure�of�parenting.��
Children�grow�up�in�a�flash.��Don’t�miss�it.Laurie�Levit�is�an�experiential�educator�and�facilitator�and�a�member�of�LBT.
wise agingRemaining�dates�in�2014:�October�24,�November�21,�and�December�12
We�again�welcome�our�own�Dr.�Linda�Thal,�who�joins�with�Rabbi�Timoner�
to�explore�“Spirituality�and�Aging�Wisely:�Life’s�Meaning.”��Workshops�
take�place�monthly�on�Friday�mornings�from�9:30am�-12:30pm.��
Fee:�$50�per�session.
Linda�Thal�is�a�Jewish�educator�and�spiritual�director�who�served�as�
Principal�and�then�Director�of�Education�for�LBT�for�18�years.��Linda�
received�her�doctorate�in�2003�at�Union�Theological�Seminary�and�
Columbia�Teachers�College.��
To�register,�send�an�email�to�[email protected]
spirituality . . .
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life at leo baeckpeople of the book clubThird�Thursday�of�the�month��-���7:30pm�in�the�Community�Lounge���
All�congregants�who�like�to�read�and�discuss�books�are�welcome�to�
join�us�for�these�monthly�gatherings.��You�may�join�us�for�as�many�
times�as�you’d�like – but�mark�your�calendar�and�begin�reading�now!���
October�23�� The�Light�Between�Oceans by�M. L.StedmanNovember�20� Mary�Coin by�Marisa�SilverDecember�18� Me�Before�You by�Jojo�MoyesJanuary�15� The�Green�Hat by�Michael�ArlenFebruary�19 The�Invention�of�Wings by�Sue�Monk�KiddMarch�19� The�Goldfinch by�Donna�Tartt
April�16� The�Boys�on�the�Boat by�Daniel�James�BrownMay�21� Lovers�at�the�Chameleon�Club,�Paris�1932
by�Francine�ProseJune�18� (tbd)�Book�with�a�Jewish�theme�or�by�a�Jewish�author
jewish literature classFirst�and�third�Tuesdays�of�the�month,�10:00am�–�12:00pm�
with�member�Bobbie�Bilson���
January�6,�January�20,�February�3,�February�17,�March�3,�March�17,
April�7,�April�21,�May�5,�May�19,�and�June�2�
Once�again�we�will�offer�this�bi-weekly�class�focusing�on�short�stories�
by�women�and�men�from�Israel,�the�U.S.,�Russia,�and�then�from�Spain,
Africa,�and�the�Netherlands,�Brazil,�Australia,�and�other�distant�
countries.��The�class�will�also�read�the�works�of�poets�and�playwrights�-
both�familiar�and�new.��Fee:��$150�
rabbis’ book review dinnerFriday,�February�27,�2015�(following�the�Shabbat�service)��-��7:30pm��
Join�with�Rabbis�Leonard�Beerman,�Sandy�Ragins�and�Ken�Chasen�for�
this�annual�evening�of�dinner�and�discussion.��This�year’s�book�will�be�
announced�in�the�coming�months.��Mark�your�calendar.
books . . .
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life at leo baeck8th - 9th grade camping tripFriday,�October�17�-�Saturday,�October�18,�2014
Unplug�and�unwind.��Hang�with�your�friends�and�enjoy�nature�for�an
overnight�in�the�woods�complete�with�smores,�hikes,�campfire,�and�fun
whether�you�love�the�great�outdoors�or�not.
3rd - 7th grade religious school retreatFriday,�November�14�-�Sunday,�November�16,�2014�at�Hess�Kramer
Enjoy�a�weekend�away�at�camp�with�your�Leo�Baeck�Temple�friends!��
Students�will�sing,�dance,�learn,�pray,�eat�smores�at�the�campfire,�
play�sports,�do�art,�and�MORE!���This�is�not�a�weekend�to�miss!
b’nai mitzvah family retreatFriday,�December�5�-�Saturday,�December�6,�2014
Our�sixth�graders�and�their�parents�gather�at�Brandeis-Bardin�for�a�
Shabbat�retreat�with�all�of�the�LBT�clergy�to�prepare�their�minds�and
hearts�for�the�B’nai�Mitzvah�experience�as�a�community.
confirmation goes to washington annual tripFriday,�January�23�-�Monday,�January�26,�2015
Each�year�the�Confirmation�class�travels�to�Washington,�D.C.�to�participate
in�the�Religious�Action�Center’s�L’Taken�Seminar,�where�we�learn�about
social�justice�policy�issues,�develop�our�lobbying�skills,�and�then�head�up
to�Capitol�Hill�to�make�our�voices�heard.
religious school retreats . . .
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life at leo baeckshabbat servicesK-6�Shabbat�Service�&�Dinner,�Limmud�Lite�&�Consecration
Friday,�November�7,�2014�6:00pm
Celebrate�Shabbat�as�our�kindergarten�through�sixth�grade�students�
lead�us�in�prayer�and�welcome�our�new�students�and�their�parents�
into�the�world�of�Jewish�learning�at�LBT�with�our�consecration�ritual.��
Dinner�will�be�served�following�services.
K-6�/�Teacher�Appreciation�Shabbat� -��Friday,�May�8,�2015�at�6:00pm��
Come�celebrate�our�teachers,�who�bring�us�their�knowledge,�dedication,
wisdom�and�love�of�Judaism.��Whether�you�are�2�or�92,�this�is�a�night�not�
to�miss.�Dinner�will�be�served�following�services.
family education daysSeveral�times�during�the�year,�LBT’s�religious�school�invites�families�to�
join�together�for�Family�Education�Days.��These�are�opportunities�to�
connect�with�the�community�and�to�learn�together�as�a�family.��
Sukkot�Family�Learning�Day� -��Sunday,�October�12,�2014�at�9:30am
Join�us�in�the�Sukkah�for�a�day�of�fun�and�learning�as�a�family!��
Picnic�Lunch�included.�
Intergenerational�Day��-��Sunday,�January�25,�2015�at�9:30am�
On�this�day,�we�invite�Leo�Baeckers�of�all�ages�to�connect�with�one�another�
across�generations.��If�you�have�a�grandchild�in�our�Religious�School�or�if
you�can�volunteer�to�get�to�know�a�young�person�for�the�day,�please�join�
us.�Rabbi�Beerman�will�teach�our�guests�for�part�of�this�delightful�morning.��
Yom�Limmud�/�Day�of�Learning�-�Saturday,�February�7,�2015,�all�day(see�page�10�for�details)
Family�Learning�Day -��Sunday,�May�17,�2015
Enjoy�the�last�day�of�religious�school�before�summer�by�learning�together
with�your�family�and�enjoying�a�communal�picnic�lunch.
religious school events . . .
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life at leo baecksenior youth group - lbrtyGrades�9�-�12�� Leo�Baeck�Reform�Temple�Youth�(LBRTY)�is�our�
synagogue’s�high�school�youth�group.��Today,�nearly�500�Reform�
synagogues�throughout�North�America�sponsor�Temple�Youth�Groups.
LBRTYites�build�friendships,�lifelong�Reform�Jewish�identities,�and�
leadership�skills�through�community-building,�social�action,�and�
experiential�youth-led�Jewish�educational�programming.��Contact�
your�LBRTY�advisor,�Barry�Snyder,�to�become�more�involved�at�
[email protected]�or�818.648.3024.�
This�year,�LBRTY�will�host�four�events�that�will�take�place�at�LBT�
from6:00-7:00pm�right�after�Sunday�evening�Post�Bnai�Mitzvah
Classes.��Dinner�will�be�included.
December�14,�2014,�January�11,�March�15,�April�19,�2015
lbrty junior and lbrty lite youth groups Grades�3�-�8�� Our�youth�groups�create�a�welcoming,�supportive�Jewish�
environment�for�the�youth�of�our�congregation�in�grades�3-12�by�providing�
educational,�spiritual�and�relationship-building�experiences.�Our�trained�
and�dedicated�staff�members�are�positive�Jewish�role�models�and�help�ease�the�transition�from�child�to�young�adult.�
LBRTY�Junior�is�for�grades�3-6�and�LBRTY�Lite�is�for�grades�7-8.��
For�more�information,�please�contact�our�LBRTY�Junior�and�LBRTY�Lite�Advisor,�Rebecca�Halpin�at�[email protected].��
LBRTY�Junior��-��November�1,�December�14,�March�22,�May�3���12:30-2:30
LBRTY�LITE��-��November�23,�January�25,�March�1,�April�12��� 2:30-4:30
nftyLBRTY�is�affiliated�with�the�North�American�Federation�of�Temple�Youth,�NFTY,�as�part�of�the�southern�California
region,NFTY-SoCAL.��NFTY-SoCal�brings�together�Reform�Jewish�Teens�from�Southern�California.�Our�members�come�
together�at�many�times�during�the�year�for�learning,�worship,�and�fun�to�help�young�Jewish�adults�build�and�strengthen�
lifetime�ties�with�each�other�and�Reform�Judaism.�Visit�the�national�site�for�more�information�about�this�year’s�regional
events�at�http://www.nfty.org/socal/.�Along�with�the�NFTY�site,�you�can�also�get�information�from�Barry�Snyder�at�
youth . . .
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life at leo baeckecc eventsLeo�Baeck�Temple�has�an�incredible�early�childhood�center.��Our�
intimate�school�of�45�students�has�caring,�professional�and�accredited
staff�that�use�a�developmental�approach�to�nurture�the�children�
and�foster�a�love�of�Judaism�and�life.��Throughout�the�year,�the�
Leonard�I.�Beerman�Early�Childhood�Center�will�host�various�events�
that�are�open�to�the�entire�community.��We�also�have�several�Infant/
Toddler�programs�throughout�the�year,�so�watch�for�details�and
information�on�our�LBT�website.�
ecc shabbatotFriday,�December�19,�2014�(Chanukah�Celebration)��-�6:00pm�and�
Friday,�February�20,�2015�-�6:00pm
Enjoy�Shabbat�with�our�community�as�our�ECC�students�help�us�to�
lead�services.
tot shabbat Eight�Saturdays -�9:30am:��November�1,�December�13,�January�31,�February�28,�March�21,�April�18,�May�16,�June�20���
Celebrate�Shabbat�with�your�little�ones�on�Saturday�morning�at�LBT!��Tot�Shabbat�services�are�led�by�our�Assistant
Rabbi/Director�of�Lifelong�Learning,�Lisa�Berney.��Each�service�will�feature�music,�a�story,�and�interactive�singing�that�
will�get�your�whole�family�up�and�moving�around.��Children�will�sing,�clap,�and�dance�with�their�parents�as�a�great�way�
to�start�the�weekend.��If�you�are�interested�in�celebrating�a�birthday�at�Tot�Shabbat�contact�Rabbi�Berney�at�310.476.2861�
or�in�an�email�to�[email protected].�
infant-toddler classes (winter - spring and summer sessions)Side-by-Side�for�toddlers�10-24�months:��A�gateway�into�the�ECC�program,�children�will�participate�in�hands-on�
activities�such�as�art,�music�and�story�time�as�well�as�free�play�on�the�yard.��Session�contain�a�Judaic�element�with�an�
emphasis�on�holidays�and�Shabbat�through�songs�and�blessings.�Separation,�temper�tantrums,�sleep�disruption,�beginning
toilet�training�and�balancing�toddlers’�need�for�dependence�and�independence�are�just�a�few�of�the�topics�to�be�explored.
This�class�provides�a�warm,�safe�and�supportive�environment�for�toddlers�and�parents.��
Great�Beginnings�for�infants�1-9�months:��Meet�other�parents�and�share�in�learning�about�your�child’s�early�develop-
ment.��Explore�the�various�emotions�associated�with�parenthood�and�ask�questions�while�forming�new�friendships�in�a�
supportive�environment.
early childhood center . . .
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life at leo baeckAre�you�in�your�20s�and�30s?��Looking�to�connect�to�other�Jewish�young
adults�in�the�Los�Angeles�area?��Join�us�for�one�or�more�of�these�events.
Bring�your�old�friends�and�meet�new�ones.��For�more�information�please�
contact�Amanda�Greene�at�[email protected].
shabbat dinners Shabbat�Dinners�will�be�hosted�in�homes�around�Los�Angeles.��Dates�include:
October�24,�November�21,�2014,�February�20,�and�April�20,�2015.
judaism 101 Join�us�for�informal�learning�throughout�the�year.�Topics�will�be�based�on
your�interests.�
Dates�include:�November�3,�December�2,�January�26,�March�23,�and�April�20.
chanukah party Latkes,�candlelighting,�and�more!��Tuesday,�December�16,�2014��-��in�
the�evening.��
new orleans service trip Join�the�Leo�Baeck�Temple�community�trip�to�New�Orleans�-�Friday,
January�16�-�19,�2015.��The�Hurricanes�may�be�gone,�but�the�neighbor-
hoods�that�we�destroyed�still�need�our�help.��Help�make�a�concrete�
difference�in�the�people’s�lives�while�learning�about�the�city�and�people.��
adult purim This�is�not�a�night�to�miss!��Be�sure�to�come�in�costume�and�ready�to�
have�a�great�time�on�Saturday,�March�7,�2015�at�7:00pm�to�the�21-and-
over�Purim�celebration�at�Leo�Baeck�Temple.��
20’s + 30’s . . .
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life at leo baecklbt volunteer choirWednesday�evenings�at�7:00pm���-���Ongoing
The�choir�meets�every�Wednesday�evening�throughout�the�year.
This�group�is�like�a�family.��We�sing,�we�laugh,�we�learn�together�
and�enjoy�being�with�each�other.��If�you�can�sing�and�want�to�join
this�special�group,�contact�Cantor�Kates.
chanukah sing-a-longFriday,�December�5,�2014
Join�the�choir�at�Shabbat�services�to�sing�some�old�Chanukah�
favorites�and�also�enjoy�some�new�music.��Bring�your�Chanukiyot
(menorahs),�dreydles�and�holiday�spirit.
martin luther king, jr. shabbatFriday,�January�16,�2015��-��7:30pm
This�Shabbat�is�always�special.��We�have�an�extraordinary�speaker
and�the�choir�joins�in�music�of�the�times.��Tap�and�sing�along.
music fest 2Sunday,�May�3,�2015
Back�by�popular�demand!��Hear�music�of�many�talented�members�
of�our�congregation�as�well�as�Cantor�Kates,�Rabbi�Chasen�and�
the�LBT�choir.��You�will�be�treated�to�classical,�popular�and�jazz�
performances�all�in�one�fabulous�evening.
music . . .
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life at leo baeckLeo�Baeck�Temple�is�a�Caring�Community. Judaism�teaches�that�
we�all�are�responsible�to�care�for�one�another�in�times�of�need�and�
celebrate�one�another�in�times�of�joy.��The�LBT�Caring�Community�
Coordinating�Group�reaches�out�to�members�of�our�Temple�community�
to�perform�many�mitzvot,�including�visiting�the�sick�and�bringing�
them�food,�comforting�the�bereaved,�supporting�families�who�have�
recently�welcomed�a�new�baby�into�their�homes,�and�writing�notes�
to�congregants�who�have�celebrated�simchas.��
Remember�to�let�us�know�if�you,�a�loved�one,�or�a�member�of�the�
congregation�is�going�through�a�time�of�great�joy,�sorrow�or�illness.��
Help�Leo�Baeckers�connect�with�and�care�for�one�another.��Please�
contact�Vida�Brucker�([email protected])�to�get�involved.����
healing blanket projectThe�Healing�Blanket�Project�was�started�by�members�of�LBT�and�is�
under�the�wing�of�LBT�Women,�however�it�is�open�to�all�men,�women,�
and�kids�who�wish�to�participate.��We�meet�occasionally�to�knit�and�
socialize�as�a�group�on�Sundays,�at�Yom�Limmud,�and�various�LBT�
retreats.�We�also�knit�on�our�own.�The�focus�of�our�project�is�to�make
and�distribute�blankets�to�congregants�in�need�of�healing.��Each�
blanket�is�made�up�of�a�number�of�squares�knitted�by�members�and�
then�stitched�together.�We�infuse�our�knitting�time�with�intentionality�---
praying�for�healing�for�ourselves�and�one�another�and�offer�the�blankets
up�with�our�blessings.��The�pattern�is�simple�and�we�can�even�teach�
you�how�to�knit.�Yarn�and�a�packet�with�the�pattern�and�blessings�is�
available�in�Cantor�Kates'�office.�You�need�your�own�needles.�If�you�
have�questions�or�would�like�more�information,�contact�Cantor�Kates�
or�Felicia�Park-Rogers�([email protected]).
caring community ...
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life at leo baecksocial worker and counseling at lbtWednesdays�and�by�appointment��
Everyone�needs�help�sometimes.��This�year,�Leo�Baeck�Temple�
will�host�a�social�worker�from�Jewish�Family�Services�to�provide�
private�and�confidential�counseling�to�members�and�non-members.��
Melissa�Pottash,�MSW,�will�be�here�on�site�every�Wednesday,�
available�for�individual�appointments.��Her�services�are�free�of
charge.��All�members�of�LBT�are�invited�to�call�her�confidential�
line�at�323.810.2781�to�make�an�appointment.��Non-members�will
also�be�able�to�benefit�from�her�services�and�meet�with�her�here.��
If�Wednesdays�are�inconvenient,�Melissa�is�available�on�other�days�
of�the�week�at�other�locations.��
In�addition, Stuart�Fried of�Jewish�Vocational�Services�is�
available�to�LBT�members�and�non-members�for�support�in�
making�a�career�move,�starting�a�business,�or�finding�the�next�
opportunity.��Stuart�is�an�experienced�head�hunter�and�career�
coach.��His�services�are�also�free�of�cost,�and�he�can�be�reached�
at�323.810.2781�to�set�up�an�appointment.��He�will�also�be�on�site
many�Wednesdays�for�private�individual�appointments.��
Bet�Tzedek,�which�provides�a�range�of�pro�bono�legal�services,�
will�also�be�providing�an�attorney�to�offer�legal�services�to�our�
members�as�needed.��Private�appointments�can�be�made�by�calling
323.810.2781.�All�of�these�services�are�provided�by�the�Jewish�
Federation�of�Greater�Los�Angeles�in�partnership�with�Jewish�
Family�Service.��The�services�are�funded�by�a�grant�from�the�
Jewish�Community�Foundation�of�Los�Angeles.��
counseling services at lbt . . .
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life at leo baeckheroes and angels annual fundraiser
Saturday,�May�9,�2015��-��6:00pm�
at�the�Luxe�Hotel�on�Sunset�&�Church�Lane�
Established�in�2006,�this�annual�fundraising�gala�honors�
outstanding�temple�leaders�dedicated�to�building�community�
at�Leo�Baeck�Temple.�
If�you�haven’t�attended�one�of�these�wonderful�annual�spring�
dinners�-�you�don’t�know�what�you’re�missing!��Each�year,�the�
Heroes�and�Angels�benefit�dinners�have�included�fabulous�food,�
dancing,�entertainment,�auctions,�and�an�opportunity�to�be�with�
and�honor�other�LBT�congregants�in�a�truly�festive�celebration�
of�our�community.��
SAVE�THE�DATE�-�and�watch�for�details�in�the�coming�months!����
heroes + angels . . .
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life at leo baecktouching lives . . .creating memories . . .nurturing our souls . . .
Our�LBT�Women�Co-Chairs�and�Cantor�Linda�Kates�welcome�your�
participation�in�any�---�or�all�---�of�this�year’s�2014-2015�events.
Save�the�dates�now�and�join�us!
Sunday,�November�2,�2014��-��Women’s�Gathering�Brunch�
A�friendly�Sunday�brunch�to�kick-off�the�year!��Share�food�and�fun
with�new�and�old�friends.
Sunday,�December�7,�2014��-��“Fabulous”�Chanukah�
Brunch�&�Boutique��
Shop,�Eat,�Play�with�your�LBT�friends.��Delicious�food,�holiday�gifts�
for�family,�friends,�or�-�just�for�you�.�.�.�
Saturday�-�Sunday,�January�31-February�1,�2015���
“Legendary”�Women’s�Retreat� -��A�special�25-hours�away.�
Relax,�renew,�laugh,�and�play�with�your�LBT�girlfriends.��If�you�can
only�make�one�event�-�make�it�this�one!
Saturday,�February�7,�2015�-�Yom�Limmud�|�The�Women’s�Track��
Back�by�popular�demand,�we�will�offer�a�Women’s�Track�at�
Yom�Limmud�where�we�can�explore�both�universal�and�individual
women’s�issues.
Wednesday,�April�1,�2015�-�A�Passover�Celebration�for�All�
Come�one�and�ALL�for�a�festive�Taste�of�Passover.��For�men,�women,
and�kids!��Celebrate�the food,�study�our�journey�through�poetry�and
verse,�enjoy�the�ritual�blessings,�learn�about�Israeli�wines,�sing�the
songs,�and�so�much�more.
lbt women . . . moving forward
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IN�THE�WORKS:
LBT�Women’s�Cookbook�-� A�“NEW”�
LBT�Cookbook�is�in�the�works�this�year.��
So�start�thinking�about�what�recipe�---�
or�two�---�that�you�would�like�to�put�in�
the�“NEW”�LBT�cookbook.
Knitting�Nights�at�LBT -��We�are�still
making�squares�for�Healing�Blankets.��
This�project�has�been�so�successful�
that�we�hope�to�get�together�for�Knitting
Nights�at�the�temple.��Watch�for�more.
life at leo baeckmen’s clubThe�Leo�Baeck�Temple�Men's�Club�formed�in�February�2014�with�a�mission�
to�gather�other�men�of�LBT�to:•� Foster�a�sense�of�brotherhood,�camaraderie�and�community�among�
LBT�men;•� Create�and�promote�social�opportunities�for�LBT�men�to�interact�and������
network;�and•� Develop�meaningful�opportunities�for�LBT�men�to�grow�as�Jews.
Last�year�we�held�an�amazing�Men's�retreat�at�Camp�Josepho�with�ax
throwing,�beer�catching,�helicopter�flying,�and�team�building.�We�also�lost
our�shirts�playing�poker�and�lost�our�accents�making�Italian�pizza.�
Be�on�the�lookout�for�upcoming�fall/winter�events�to�be�announced�soon!
achim“How�good�it�is�for�brothers�to�dwell�together�in�peace.”��
The�purpose�of�Achim,�which�means�“brothers”�in�Hebrew,�is�to�create�a
collegial�community�of�men.��We�wish�to�foster�a�climate�of�caring�and�
understanding,�thereby�deepening�our�relationship�to�each�other,�to�the
Temple,�and�to�the�community.�The�group�meets�at�the�homes�of�our�
members�on�a�rotating�basis�and�over�breakfast�and�coffee,�we�explore�
various�subjects�of�interest�to�men.��Areas�we�have�explored�this�year�
include�Torah�study,�responsa�literature,�Israeli�and�domestic�politics,�
discussion�of�the�qualities�of�leadership�as�defined�in�Jewish�texts,�and�
the�dangers�of�fringe�religious�groups.��If�you�are�interesting�in�joining
Achim,�please�contact�our�chairperson,�Larry�Gilbert�at�310.475.6446�or
310.770.1496.��
softballBe�part�of�a�Leo�Baeck�Temple�tradition!��Spend�Sunday�mornings�playing
in�the�city-wide�Synagogue�Softball�league,�beginning�in�February,�2015.
For�more�information�or�to�join�the�LBT�team,�contact�Barry�Snyder�at�
818.648.3024.
lbt men . . .
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FACEBOOK:� To�see�pictures�of�past�events,�
Find�Us�on�Facebook�at�-�
https://www.facebook.com/lbtmensclub�
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Leo�Baeck�Temple�needs�the�wisdom�of�its�elders,�and�its�elders�need�each�other.� Drop�in�for�any�part�of�the�day.��
As�the�Community�of�Elders�prepares�for�its�fifth�year�we�continue�to�strive�to�engage�our�membership�through�a�variety�of�programs.��We�address�intellectual,�psychological,�spiritual,�artistic,�political�and�physical�health�interests.��We�foster�social�connections�with�one�another�and�interact�with�the�larger�Temple�community�through�intergenerationalevents.��We�provide�opportunities�for�outreach�and�social�action�for�justice�in�the�Los�Angeles�Community�and�beyond.�On�the�second�Wednesday�of�each�month�(WATT)�we�offer�a�morning�of�speakers,�followed�by�lunch�and�Yoga�or�Bridge.
The�entire�LBT�community�is�invited�to�all�of�our�events.��Join�us�as�we�begin�5775.
upcoming events - wednesdays at the temple (watt) and more! -
•October�2014
Wednesday,�October�22:�10:00am� Opera�Talk�with�Dick�Hutman
We’re�at�the�beginning�of�a�new�Opera�season,�a�feature�of�our�Wednesdays�at�the�Temple.�Dick�Hutman�
previews�works,�which�will�be�presented�at�the�Metropolitan�Opera�HD�series�in�local�theaters�our�live�at�the
Music�Center�by�LA�Opera.��October�22�is�a�double�feature�of�two�rarely�performed�short�operas.��The�first�
is�Dido�&�Aeneas by�Purcell�followed�by�Duke�Blue�Beard’s�Castle by Bartok.��We�cannot�say�enough�
about�our�good�fortune�in�having�our�own�Dick�Hutman�present�this�series.
FIELD�TRIP��-��Thursday,�October�23�1:30�-�Judaica�Tour�at�the�home�of�Peachy�Levy
Peachy�and�Mark z”l Levy�have�the�most�unique�privately�held��Judaica�Collection�in�the�country.��Enjoy�a�walk-about�
tour�of�this�prized�and�sacred�collection.��Meet�in�LBT�parking�lot�by�1:00pm�to�carpool.��RSVP�with�Sheila�Hutman�in�
an�email�to:�[email protected]���Maximum:�30�people
Thursday,�October�30��-��1:30- 3:00��-��Current�Events�Series�with�Jonathan�Dobrer
Jonathan�Dobrer�returns�to�LBT�by�popular�request.��He�delighted�and�exercised�our�minds�in�June�when�he�spoke�on�
all�issues�current�-�Israel,�Los�Angeles,�provocative�local�and�national�and�international�issues,�issues�that�confront�Jews.��
"What's�Current�in�Current�Events."��Five�Thursdays,�1:30�-�3:00pm�meeting�once�a�month.�Fee:��$125�for�five�meetings.��
Sign�up�in�advance�in�an�email�to:��Debbie�Stein��-��[email protected]
•November�2014
•November�12 9:30�� Full�Day�Wednesday�at�the�Temple�(WATT)�Coffee��|��fruit�and�danish����
10:00 Relationships:��What�if�My�Grandchildren�Aren’t�Jewish?�
When�our�grandchildren�are�raised�without�a�Jewish�education,�without�any�religion,�or�in�a�
different�religion,�what�are�our�feelings�and�what�is�our�role?��Norma�D.�Feshbach,�Ph.D.
and�Harriet�Soares,�LCSW�continue�to�delve�into�the�complexities�of�our�relationships.��Session�
led�by�Harriet�and�Rabbi�Rachel�Timoner.��(Part�II�on�December�3 and�Part�III�on�January�28)�
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•November�12 cont. 11:30 Dr.�Judith�Broder,�Psychiatrist/Neurologist�practicing�in�Culver�City,�founder�
of�The�Soldiers�Project�will�present�with�moderator�Betsy�Butler,�former�State�
Assemblyperson�and�passionate�about�Veterans’�Housing�and�Rights.��Dr.�Broder�
will�be�joined�by�two�Veterans�who�have�benefitted�from�this�important�project.��
Dr.�Broder�started�The�Soldiers�Project�in�2004.�
12:30 Bring-your-own�lunch�/�followed�by�choice�of�either:
1:30 Social�Bridge,�all�players�welcome - or�1:30�-�3:00Yoga* (for�all�ages)�with Norm�Gee
*NOTE:��Yoga�takes�place�each�month�on�the�first�AND�second�Wednesday�from�1:30-3:00.��All�are�welcome!
FIELD�TRIP�-�Monday,�November�17 - 10:00am�-�COE�Field�Trip�to�Studio�of�Master�Weaver�Nancy�Cook�Smith
Join�us�as�we�visit�the�studio�of�Nancy�Cook�Smith,�artist�and�master�weaver.��Don't�miss�her�outstanding�collection�
of�tapestries,�clothing�and�more.��RSVP�is�essential�-�to�Sheila�Hutman�([email protected])�or�call�310.476.4005�or
Adrienne�Berman�([email protected]��/��323.782.0208
Thursday,�November�20��-��1:30-3:-00� Class�#2�with�Jonathan�Dobrer�-�What's�Current�in�Current�Events?
Sunday,�November�23��-��10:30�-�12:30� Renowned�LA�Times�Sportswriter�Bill�Plaschke
The�entire�Temple�community�is�invited!��Beginning�with�bagels�and�coffee.��
Bill�Plaschke�returns�to�LBT�speaking�on:�
“The�Politics�of�Sports”�-��whatever�you�want�to�ask�Bill�or�have�him�discuss,�including�hot�topics�
of�the�day�.�.�.�let�us�know.��Be�sure�to�bring�your�questions�or�email�them�to�[email protected].�
Bring�your�friends�and�family�for�what�is�sure�to�be�another�spirited,�fascinating�morning�with�Bill.
•December�2014
•December�10 9:30�� Full�Day�Wednesday�at�the�Temple�(WATT)�Coffee��|��fruit�and�danish���
10:00 Dick�Hutman�Opera�Talk:�Der�Meistersinger�by�Wagner�(Comic�Opera)
11:45 Dr.�Joseph�Meltzer��-�Medical�Director�of�the�Cardio�thoracic�ICU�at�the�Ronald�Reagan
Medical�Center.�He�is�also�the�Fellowship�Director�for�the�CriticalCare�unit.��He�will�speak
on “What�Goes�on�Behind�the�Scenes?”� He�will�answer�any�questions�you�have�to
make�you�more�knowledgable�and�comfortable�when�a�loved�one�is�hospitalized.
12:30 Bring-your-own�lunch�/�followed�by�choice�of�either:
1:30 Social�Bridge,�all�players�welcome�-��or�1:30�-�3:00Yoga (for�all�ages)�with Norm�Gee
Thursday,�December 18��-��1:30-3:-00� Class�#3�with�Jonathan�Dobrer�-�What's�Current�in�Current�Events?
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• January�2015
FIELD�TRIP�-�Thursday,�January�8 - 10:00am�-�COE�Field�Trip�to�the�Skirball�-��Exiles�and�Émigrés�Exhibit
Join�us�as�pur�own�Marilyn�Levin�will�lead�us�through�the�exhibit�at�the�Skirball.��Following�tour,�lunch�at�Zeidlers�Cafe.�
•January�14 9:30�� Full�Day�Wednesday�at�the�Temple�(WATT)�Coffee��|��fruit�and�danish����
10:00 Jan�Berlfein�Burns -��will�discuss�her�book:�March�of�the�Living/Our�Stories
11:15 Diana�Winston -��Director�of�Mindfulness�Education�at�UCLA’s�Mindful�Awareness�
Research�Center.��She�has�been�teaching�mindfulness�nationally�and�internationally�since�
1993.�Her�writing�and�online�workshops,�and�public�lectures�address�mindfulness�in�daily
life,�mental�health,�parenting,�social�change,�and�the�cultivation�of�well-being.
12:30 Bring-your-own�lunch�/�followed�by�choice�of�either:
1:30 Social�Bridge,�all�players�welcome�-��or�1:30�-�3:00Yoga (for�all�ages)�with Norm�Gee
Thursday,�January�22�1:30-3:-00��Class�#4�with�Jonathan�Dobrer�-�What's�Current�in�Current�Events?
Bridge�Classes�at�LBT!��Starting�in�January�we’ll�offer�a�Bridge�class�for�beginners�with�Gloria�Malkin.��For
questions�and�information�about�both�the�Beginning�and�Intermediate�classes�email:��[email protected].�
• February�2015
•February�11 9:30�� Full�Day�Wednesday�at�the�Temple�(WATT)�Coffee��|��fruit�and�danish�
10:00 Justice,�Justice:�Commemoration�of�1964�Civil�Rights�March�with�
Rabbi�Jerry�Goldstein,�Caroline�Saltzman�&�documentary�filmmaker,�
Nathan�Hans.�� The�largest�mass�arrest�of�rabbis�in�American�history:�the�story�of�
their�jailing�50�years�ago�in�St.�Augustine,�Florida.
11:30 Black-Jewish�Justice�Alliance�Panel�-�Building�a�More�Just�&�Sacred�Society�
moderated�by Rabbi�Rachel�Timoner
CLUE-LA, (Church�and�Laity�United�for�Economic�Justice)�is�reestablishing�the�historic�coalition�between�the�African-
American�and�Jewish�community;�building�a�more�just�and�sacred�society.��A�panel�discussion:
Reverend�William�Smart -�President�of�SCLC�(Southern�Christian�Leadership�Conference�of�Southern�California);�Vice
Chair,�CLUE-LA�Reverend�Norman�Copeland -�Presiding�Elder,�Southern�California�African�Methodist�Episcopal
Church;�Chair,�CLUE-LA�Pastor�Stephen�Cue Founder�and�Pastor�of�Church�Without�Walls�(Skid�Row�Ministry)�and�
organizer�for�CLUE-LA's�Black�Jewish�Justice�Alliance,�Rabbi�Jonathan�Klein,�Executive�Director�of�CLUE-LA,�
Rabbi�Susan�Goldberg -�Rabbi,�Wilshire�Boulevard�Temple,�Vivian�Rothstein -�Senior�Staff,�LAANE�(Los�Angeles�
Alliance�for�a�New�Economy;�CLUE-LA�Board�of�Directors;�community�organizer�-�Mississippi�Freedom�summer�project.
FIELD�TRIP�-�Sunday,�February�15 -�COE�Field�Trip�to�Homeboy/Homegirl�Industries�-�Downtown�L.A.�
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• February�2015 cont.
Wednesday,�February�18:�10:00am� Opera�Talk�with�Dick�Hutman -��the�Barber�of�Seville by�Rossini
Thursday,�February�19� 1:30-3:-00��Class�#5�(Final�class) with�Jonathan�Dobrer�-�What's�Current�in�Current�Events?
•March�2015
•March�11 9:30�� Full�Day�Wednesday�at�the�Temple�(WATT)��Coffee��|��fruit�and�danish�
10:00�and�11:30 Topic�and�speakers�to�be�announced�-�watch�for�details
12:30 Bring-your-own�lunch / followed�by�choice�of�either: Social�Bridge�or�Yoga (for�all�ages)�
Wednesday,�March�18� 10:00am� Opera�Talk�with�Dick�Hutman -�The�Marriage�of�Figaro by�Mozart
•April�2015
•April�8 9:30�� Full�Day�Wednesday�at�the�Temple�(WATT)��Coffee��|��fruit�and�danish�
10:00�and�11:30 Topic�and�speakers�to�be�announced�-�watch�for�details
12:30 Bring-your-own�lunch�/�followed�by�choice�of�either: Social�Bridge�or�Yoga (for�all�ages)�
Wednesday,�April�15����� 10:00am� Opera�Talk�with�Dick�Hutman
Opera�Talk�focuses�on�Cavalieria�Rusticana�and�E.�Pagliacci:�double�feature!
April�29 - Bonus�Wednesday; During�the�week�of�Wisdom�&�Wellness�sponsored�by�The�Kalsman�Institute�&�Cedars-Sinai.
The�December�Project�Comes�to�Los�Angeles�(watch�for�details�in�the�coming�months)This�workshop�is�based�on�the�teachings�of�Rabbi�Zalman�Schachter-Shalomi�z”l�as�recorded�by�journalist�Sara�Davidson�in�The�
December�Project;��it�provides�an�opportunity�for�participants�to�engage�with�issues�that�arise�in�the�lives�of�individuals,�families�
and�congregations�when�a�aging�loved�one�enters�the�“December”�time�of�life�—�issues�around�health�and�illness,�relationships�
and�healing�and�shifting�identities�and�roles.
A�Jewish�lens�will�be�applied�to�each�of�four�pressing�concerns�that�emerge�in�the�“December”�time�of�life�for�individuals,�
families�and�congregations:�spiritual�management�of�physical�and�emotional�pain�when�memory�fades�Forgiveness�Making�room�
for�Intuition.��Through�teaching,�chevruta�and�small�group�exercises,�participants�will�experience�the�tools�that�Reb�Zalman�has�
given�us�and�be�better�equipped�to�navigate�the�common�path�elders�take:�illness,�hospitalization,�rehabilitation�and�return�home.�
•May�-�July�2015
•May�13 |�June�10 |�July�8��9:30���Full�Day�Wednesdays�at�the�Temple�(WATT)��Coffee��|��fruit�and�danish�
10:00�and�11:30 Topic�and�speakers�to�be�announced.�Watch�for�Full�Day�WATT�details.
NOTE:��the�following�speakers�will�also�be�presenting�in�2014-2015�.�.�. dates�to�be�determined�-���Lisa�See,�famed�author,�Dr.�Anjay�Rostagi�of�UCLA�will�return,�Dorothy�Wolpert of�the�Downtown�Women's�Center,�Sherry�Bebitch�Jaffe,�Political,Analyst,�
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