Our congregation expresses profoundest condolences to the family of Mae Goldman, Mother of Gail (Irv) Weintraub and Sharon (Lenny) Rifkin; grandmother of 1.
Norman Ketzlach, Husband of Esther Ketzlach; father of Marcia (Jerry) Gale, Karen Schneider and Kalman (Regina) Ketzlach; grandfather of 7.
REFUAH SHLAYMA Our prayers for a speedy recovery to Arlene Fredgant ~ Herbert Hyman ~ Burton Leib ~ Nancy Sher-Cohen Dell Scott ~ Geri Siegel ~ Ethel Pepperman
VBS Etz Chaim Learning Center Conversation with the Rabbis Sun., Mar. 14, at 9:00 a.m. Topics will include: God and Prayer~ What is God? ~ Why do we pray? ~ Jewish Ethics ~ How to make a perfect seder ~ Mitzvot ~ Life Transitions - Love, Marriage, Birth, Death Upcoming: Mar. 21; Apr. 18; May 16. For info about all programs, call 788-3584 Israeli Dance Classes Mon., Mar. 15, at 7:45 p.m. Spring Season begins! Susan North Gilboa teaches the steps of Israeli folk dances. Fee. Call 530-4093. Ballroom & Swing Dance Classes Tues., Mar. 16, at 7:30 p.m. Dances will be taught by Kathy Levyn. Singles & couples welcome. Fee. To register or info, call Kathy at 787-4147. Upcoming, Mar. 16, 23 Sisterhood and Z'havah Passover Seder Wed., Mar. 17, at 6:30 p.m. A Women’s Celebration of Passover, A Seder for all Generations Led by Shira Fox, catered by Starlite Caterers. Members: $25.00 Non-Members: $28.00. Reservations required by Mar. 1, call the Sisterhood Hotline at 530-4000, ext. 3 Lunch & Learn Wed., Mar., 17 at 12 noon. Have lunch & study with Rabbi Ed Feinstein! Bring your own dairy lunch, or Hazak Mon., Mar. 22, 10:00 a.m. Classes begin. 11:15 a.m. - Lecture of the Day: “What Really Happened on Leah’s Wedding Night” with guest speaker, Jerry Rabow. 12:45 p.m. ~ Play reading, Bridge & Mah Jongg. For men & women 55+. For info or membership, call 530-4096 Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Starting Tues., Mar. 23, Every week for 13 weeks, individual Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) boxes will be delivered to Encino from McGrath Family Farms. If your family is interested, contact Dana Hadl at danajhadl@gmail.com, by Mar. 5 Facing the Storm 7th Annual Interfaith Symposium of Theology, Art & Music Sun., Mar. 14, at Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church 1:00 p.m. - Symposium ~ 3:00 p.m. – Concert
Moderator: Rabbi Ed Feinstein Panelists: Jeremy Glatstein, Art Historian, J. Paul Getty Museum; Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis, Valley Beth Shalom; Right Reverend Alexei Smith, Director of the Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs of the Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles; Reverend Dr. David Worth, Senior Pastor Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church. For info, call JMCLA (818) 907-7194 or BHPC (310) 271-5194 L.A. Hunger Seder 2010 at VBS Wed. Mar. 24, 7:00 p.m. Come to the first L.A. Hunger Seder to learn about hunger in L.A. and worldwide. $18 per person (All proceeds will be donated to SOVA). Register online at: mazon.org/go/hungerseder Assemble Passover Baskets for Needy Families Thurs., Mar., 25, 4:00 p.m. Assemble food bags. Fri., Mar. 26, 8:00 a.m. Load the baskets into the truck. Community service hours for students! Volunteers needed prior to Thurs., Mar. 25. Contact Tina Donay at 606-2101 How To Make A Spiritual Seder Thurs., Mar. 25, at 7:30 p.m. Led by Rabbi Noah Zvi Farkas VBS Congregational Passover Second Seder Tuesday, Mar. 30, 6:00 p.m. ~ Everyone is invited for music, song and Afikomen fun for children at a Passover second seder. Conducted by Rabbi Noah Z. Farkas, who will comment & lead a discussion from the VBS Haggadah. Dinner by Starlite Caterers. Only advance paid reservations accepted. For info or RSVP, call Rhonda at 530-4008 VBS Jewish Vegetarian Society Sun., Apr. 4, at 10:00 a.m. Monthly meeting. For info, call Janine Laura Bronson at (310) 358-9941 VBS Book Club Mon., Apr. 12, or Tues., Apr. 13, at 7:30 p.m. Spirited monthly group discussions. This month: The Messiah of Stockholm by Cynthia Ozick. For a list of our books, visit www.vbs.org/bookclub Music As A Bridge with Oscar winning composer & world music artist, Yuval Ron. Upcoming: May 11 Sun., May 2 ~ "Big Sunday" is the largest regional community service event in America. It is a time when every person, every age, regardless of religious affiliation may find an opportunity to help others and/or the environment. Last year VBS hosted two wonderful projects! For more information about this project and all volunteer opportunities, call Chesed Connection at 530-4035 For more info on ongoing Chesed Connection projects, click here! VBS Counseling Center Information is available on the website ~ VBS Counseling Center ~ or call 784-1414. Call 784-1414 for intake interview, and ask for Judie Cotton Looking for Host Families The American Jewish University Host Family Network matches our Jewish students with families to share Shabbats and/or holidays. This can be a short-term commitent, and you choose when to participate. Contact: studentaffairs@ajula.edu VBS is GREEN ! Recycle Bins are located throughout VBS with signage on how to use them. Please recycle CLEAN & EMPTY Cans, Glass Bottles & Jars • Dry Paper & Cardboard • Plastic Bags • Washed Containers • Clean Styrofoam Stay Green with E-mail! Help us to save paper and trees! Make sure we have your current e-mail address. Please update with Rhonda at rslater@vbs.org Scrip For Purchase!
... and more! Register your Ralph's Card number with us and we receive a donation. Sisterhood Tablecloth - Don't Be Forgotten We are professionally embroidering every name for a cost of $36 per name. Return Shiva Books “Prayers of Life” Please return the VBS Shiva books so that others may use them in their time of need. Remembrance Stones remembrance stones, with pre-printed inscriptions. Sold in sets of 5 for $12.50 per pouch. To order or for info, call Karen Landman at 783-208. Jewish Big Brothers & Sisters every other Sunday for at least one year. H.O.P.E. UNIT FOUNDATION for Bereavement, Loss & Transition Support groups, led by a licensed therapist. Please call the H.O.P.E. UNIT FOUNDATION at (818) 788-HOPE for Information. Pre-registration required. Donate Your Unwanted Car, Boat or RV Call Rhonda at 774-3330 and say you want the proceeds to benefit Support the Sheila Sporn Library & Levine Librarium Purchase a permanent library shelf for $125, in honor or in memory of someone special. You can make the difference. Call Helene at 530-4080 Website Volunteers Volunteers are needed who can create web pages for the VBS Website Committee. Shearim Programs SHAARE TIKVA: A program for developmentally disabled children ages 3-18, MORESHET: A program for children with learning and attentional problems or Susan North Gilboa - Coordinator of Shaare Tikva and Moreshet Programs
Meets one Sunday afternoon each month. Contact: Maeva & Charlie Carter: 592-0595 Donations Online Go to www.vbs.org, and click on "Donate." It’s a secure site so it is safe to use your credit card. Go green, and save envelopes, stamps and paper checks! VBS Earns Donations When You Shop at For everything you purchase a 5% donation goes to VBS, at no extra cost to you! VBS gets a 15% donation! Is There a Simcha on Your Horizon? Leave a message for Cecile Appel at 788-6000 for info about Simcha Service to enhance your celebration! Serve as a M'Kablei Panim Help welcome congregants and guests at Shabbat Services. For information call 788-6000 VBS "Members Only" Discussion Group VBS has a cyberspace place to communicate with other temple members about Rabbis' sermons, temple affairs, Jewish thought and practice, and more. Sign up by sending e-mail to info@vbs.org with the message: "Subscribe VBS [your name]" |
