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17655 Devonshire Street
Northridge, CA 91325
818-360-1881
RSVP @ www.trz.org/2020gala
TRZ’s Shofar
January 2020 - February 2020 4 Tevet 5780 - 4 Adar 5780
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A Message from the President
Happy New Year!
Aren’t we lucky that we get to celebrate two New Years every year.
As the year end approaches, we’ve had a long string of several very
enjoyable and successful events at TRZ.
After the High Holidays we had a beautiful and tasty Harvest Dinner
where we recognized many of our new members. We owe a huge
Yasher Koach to Caryn Baitel, Alberto Hananel, and the entire Men’s
Club. Dozens of volunteers stepped up to help prepare, cook, and serve
an amazing meal to over 180 people. Thank you!
Just a few days after that many TRZ members attended the Interfaith
Thanksgiving Service that was held down the street at Northridge United
Methodist Church. For those who haven’t been, its an annual event
(Monday before Thanksgiving) where we get together with congregations of four other faiths. It’s
always a moving service coming together with our neighbors, sharing and giving thanks. Yasher
Koach to Rav Sela and Hazzan Friedman for helping make the service so moving. Plus a thank you
to our choir, who joined with 3 other choirs as one, and our shofar blowers.
We’ve also had two musical Shabbats and more to come.
I could go on and on, but I think you get the point. There is so much to do at TRZ. You can come to
listen, learn, and participate. Whether to pray, sing, dance, eat, or socialize (or all of the above)
there are many opportunities to be involved.
I hope to see you after the New Year at many more events. (Gala is coming up January 25th and
last year it sold out, so sign up soon.)
Happy New Year,
Thank you all.
Barry Greenberg
TRZ President
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A Message from Rav Sela
As Jews there always seems to be something to celebrate or commemorate.
We love holidays almost as much as we love coming up with special foods to
eat on those holidays! There are 10 major Jewish Holidays: Rosh HaShanah,
Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, Simchat Torah, Chanukah, Purim, Pesach,
Shavu’ot, and Tisha Be’Av. Then we have 3 minor Holidays: Tu Bishvat, Lag
Ba’omer, and Tu Be’Av. We also have really minor holidays like Purim Katan,
Shushan Purim, and Pesach Sheni, and pseudo-holidays like Selichot. We have 5
minor fast days: Fast of Gedaliah, 10th of Tevet, 17th of Tammuz, Fast of Esther,
and the Fast of the Firstborn. In the modern era, with the establishment of the
State of Israel, we have added 5 new holidays and commemorations: Yom
Ha’atzmaut (Israel Independence Day), Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance
Day), Yom Hazikaron (Israel Memorial Day), Yom Ha’aliyah (Immigration Day),
and Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Reunification Day). And, of course, how could we forget the holidays that
come all the time, not just once a year. I am referring to Rosh Chodesh (new month) and Shabbat. Added all
together, there are over 100 special days, more than 25% of the entire year.
On the one hand, that can seem exhausting. Every 4 days there is something special to celebrate or
commemorate, how are we supposed to keep up with it all! And it is true that that is a lot. But as we know,
Jewish tradition is here to help us focus our lives and pay attention. We are not supposed to sleepwalk
through life. We are not supposed to let all of our days blur together. Our holidays and special occasions
serve as reminders and touchstones to keep us aware of our responsibilities and our aspirations.
Just imagine what life would be like without
birthdays, anniversaries, or special trips. Our
private or family celebrations are special, but
our holidays take on the added dimension of
national celebration. We celebrate a birthday
with a few friends, but when we celebrate
Chanukah or Pesach it is an amazing feeling to
know that millions of Jews around the world
are all celebrating the same thing in
approximately the same way.
While our holiday celebrations may seem to
come quite often, at least once a week with
Shabbat, they provide us with an opportunity
to reflect on important values, to share special
time with family and friends, to feel solidarity
with the entire Jewish people, and to
celebrate life! That is no burden or
inconvenience, that is a simcha!!
B’shalom,
Rav Sela
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Hazzan’s Notes
Is Tu B’Shvat a Minor Holiday?
It seems every year, sometime throughout the year, I hear the argument that
the Jewish holidays are divided into major holidays such as Rosh Hashanah
and Passover and minor holidays such as Hanukkah and Tu B’Shvat. I beg to
differ. I do not agree with this division. All our holidays have enormous
importance and great reasons to be celebrated. Each holiday has a unique
flavor, some, obviously invoke more of a sense of awe, yet, all are equally
fulfilling in their own way. Are you getting the taste metaphor?
There is however one major difference between what many think of as major
holidays and what is considered "minor" holidays such as Hanukkah and
Tu B’Shvat. Many Jews consider the Jewish holidays that were commanded
in the Torah as major holidays or religious holidays and the ones which were
not of a Torah origin, as minor holidays. However, some of the "minor"
holidays have in fact worldwide importance.
Without the event that lead to the celebration of Hanukkah, for example, and saving of the Jews from an
almost certain and complete annihilation, there would be no Western civilization as we know it. There would
be no Christianity, no Islam and for that matter, no Judaism. The world would have been much different
without the moral precepts of Judaism to guide humanity's ethical evolvement.
While Tu B’Shvat is an entirely different kind of “minor" holiday, it certainly has worldwide implications as
well. The Holiday of Tu B’shvat could be considered as the origin of world celebrations of nature and of Gaia,
Arbor day. According to the site behindthename.com, Gaia is taken from the Greek word γαια (gaia), a
parallel form of γη (ge) meaning "earth." In Greek mythology Gaia was the mother goddess who presided
over the earth. She was the mate of Uranus and the mother of the Titans and the Cyclops. Tu B’Shvat is the
ancient Jewish expression of appreciation of Mother Earth. - the first ever of its kind among Western
civilizations.
Furthermore, Tu B’Shvat is about the acknowledgment of nature's utmost importance to human survival. It
recognizes the vulnerability of mother earth and the urgent need and obligation to take care of her.
Tu B’Shvat reminds us of the urgency of taking care of our planets by, among other things, drastically
reducing pollution of all kinds, eliminating toxic emissions and toxic chemicals that do not disintegrate as
well as stopping deforestation. Tu B’shvat also reminds us to appreciate and not take for granted those nuts
and fruits that come from the earth. That we must seek to maintain and sustain our most valuable natural
resources.
When we celebrate Tu B’Shvat we remind ourselves that our ancestors understood the value of healthy
nature to our survival some 2500 years ago, at times when most of the nations were engaged in killing each
other and caring for nature was totally foreign to them.
The holiday of Tu B’Shvat is therefore our acknowledgement of the importance of working together as
united dwellers of our wonderful earth to maintain it, keeping it clean and healthy.
May we all work together to make it so....
L’shalom,
Hazzan Daniel Friedman
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A Message from Julia Levine
Julia is on Maternity Leave— She wishes
everyone a happy and healthy New Year!
Save the Dates:
Sunday, January 12, 11:30am - Sisterhood Communi-Tea RSVP by Jan 2nd
Friday, January 17, 7:30 pm - Shabbat Hallelu
Saturday, January 18, 4:00pm - Pray and Play RSVP by Jan 15th
Sunday, January 19 - No Religious School - Martin Luther King Day
Friday, February 7 - Kolot RSVP by Feb 4th
Sunday, February 16 - No School - President’s Day Weekend
**Please see Religious School Calendar for all dates Religious School is in session.
B’shalom,
Julia Levine
Religious School Director
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A Message from Danielle Stein
Hello TRZ Community,
USY and Kadima have had a wonderful first
semester and cannot wait to kick off the new
year in style. Our board has planned amazing
lounges and events for January and
February, including Tu B’Shevat celebrations,
mitzvah projects, and team building
activities. Our USY Friday night Shabbat is
coming up on February 21st and we would
love to see all of you there joining us in song
and ruach. If you know any USY alumni feel
free to invite them for the evening as well. Hope you all have a
rejuvenating New year, Happy 2020!
We would like to thank everyone who donated and attended Bingo
With Bubbies. We had over 100 in attendance and raised an
incredible amount of scholarship money for our children and teens to
go on programs throughout the year. A special thanks to Lenny and Rachel Esmond for their
significant donation, and Happy 40th.
January’s Lounges and Events:
Friday Jan 10th USY and Kadima Join the JHA for Shabbat
Sunday Jan 12th Women’s Intergenerational Tea Party
Tuesday Jan 14th Kadima Lounge
Sunday/Monday Jan 19th-20th USY Into The Day
Tuesday Jan 21st USY Lounge
Friday-Sunday Jan 24-26th Kadima & Jr. USY Kinnus @ Camp Ramah
Tuesday Jan 28th Kadima Lounge
Be sure to save these February dates!
Feb 1st USY Into The Night
Feb 4th USY Lounge
Feb 11th Kadima Lounge
Feb 14th-16th Sr. USY Kinnus
Feb 18th USY Lounge
Feb 21st USY Shabbat
Feb 23rd Israel day with Kadima and USY
Feb 25th Kadima Lounge
If you have any questions regarding
USY or Kadima, feel free to reach
out at anytime.
Hodesh Tov,
Danielle Stein
Youth Director
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A Message from Adrianne Pasternak
V’ahavta L’reacha Kamocha
(Love your neighbor as you love yourself)
We are feeling the love at TRZ ELC in the months of January and February. In January, we celebrate MLK by sharing our hopes
and dreams for the future. In February we celebrate Tu B’Shevat and Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month.
What is your dream? February is Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion
You can pray with your heart and your words, but Month (JDAIM). Here are a few books that feature strong
have you ever considered the power of praying characters with disabilities, as well as storylines about
with your feet. Tikkun olam, the repairing of our acceptance, inclusion, and learning from everyone.
world, is the opportunity to make change for our
children and our children’s children. Even though Jumping Jenny by Ellen Bari
it is sometimes difficult to see the big picture and
solutions may seem impossible to achieve, try to remember that it Jenny loves to jump, but when her energetic jumping
often takes many tiny steps to reach great goals. gets her into trouble, she decides to retire her pogo stick.
Then her school decides to hold a fundraising fair, and
If there is one thing that
she discovers that her skill can be used for a good cause.
captures this concept, it’s
this image from Selma, 1965
in which Rev. ML King linked On a Beam of Light by Jennifer Berne
arms with a line of activists
that included Rabbi Long before Einstein was a household name, he was just
Abraham Joshua Heschel, on a boy -- a boy with a powerful imagination. This story of a
their historic march to Jewish hero underscores the potential each person’s
Montgomery. Heschel’s commented afterward “I felt my feet were creative mind holds.
praying.”
Please join us for our
“Love Your Neighbor” themed Bim Bam Bima (5:15pm) Nathan Blows Out the Hanukkah Candles
by Tami Lehman-Wilzig with Nicole Katzman
Shabbat Dinner and a Gallery of Student’s work (6:00pm)
on Friday, February 2nd. Jacob loves his brother Nathan, who has autism. When
Hanukkah comes, Jacob worries that Nathan might
embarrass him in front of his new friend. The story helps
Tu B'Shevat is a minor holiday that is sometimes introduce young children and families to autism and
called the New Year for Trees. It comes at the
other developmental disorders.
very beginning of spring, when the rains are
plentiful and the trees blossom in Israel. The
words "Tu B'Shevat" literally mean the 15th of Did you know: Every month, PJ Library sends more than
the month of Shevat.
650,000 free Jewish books to families around the world
Today, many people mark this holiday by planting saplings and with children 6 months through 8
participating in a meal that evokes the Passover seder, where years old. PJ Library shares stories
fruits, nuts, and wine or grape juice are on the menu. Besides that celebrate Jewish values, culture,
the seder, many families spend Tu B'Shevat planting a tree, and tradition, all at no cost to
working in a garden, eating special fruit, or doing something families. Click on the link below
else to show some love for trees and the earth.
to receive free books!
Tu B’Shevat will take place on February 10, 2020.
Here are some ways you can celebrate with your family: https://pjlibrary.org/enroll-in-a-community
Click here for a Tu B’Shevat story (video)
Click here for a family friendly Tu B’Shevat Seder
Support our ELC by ordering a Lox Box! $36 each
Click here to make a Tu B’Shevat Salad (recipe)
6 bagels, lox, cream cheese, onion, tomato and an assortment
Create your family tree
of danish will be packed and ready for drive through pick up in
our parking lot between 8-10am on Super Bowl Sunday.
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Karen Jackson and Carol Maller
Sisterhood Co-Presidents
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Temple Ramat Zion · 17655 Devonshire Street · Northridge, CA 91325 · 818-360-1881SISTERHOOD BOARD NOMINATIONS
Dear all women members of TRZ. Sisterhood Needs You!!!
We encourage your involvement in “your” Sisterhood. The Sisterhood Nominating Committee will be
meeting in January to select a new Board of Directors for 2020 – 2021. There is a place for “you” as a
chair or co-chair, Vice President or co-Vice President, or as a committee member. Our service and
commitment to TRZ has been there since 1960. Help us to continue this 60-year tradition.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Diane Schwarz
Sisterhood Nominations Chair
mini2maxi@aol.com
(818) 993-6130 or (818) 642-6130
14Thank You from Maxine Simon
Thank you everyone who worked and donated to Mitzvah Day! We donated over 200 baby blankets to
Newborns in Need and Babies to Babies. We also gave to Operation Gratitude 147 scarfs and many big
blankets and hats. All these items were made over the year by the incredible Mitzvah Mavens.
We gave Mazon a check for $500.00 to help educate people on Hunger. Mazon means food in Hebrew.
We packed 450 toiletries bags for Hope of the Valley and Jewish Home for the Aging.
PALS came and helped with 150 backpacks filled with school supplies that will be given at their holiday
party.
Heschel School made 100 bagged lunches that we were able to deliver to a school that has many of their
students living in a shelter.
The First Responders received almost 100 cards written by children and adults thanking them for their
services.
Another fun project done was decorating tote bags and filling them with birthday cards, stress balls and
candy to Chabad’s Friendship Service. Also, decorated bags were given to The Jewish Home for residents
to take books to and from the library.
The Food Pantry was busy bagging weekly grocery bags for the schools and sorting bags of food people
have donated to Sprouts who gives them to us.
Without everyone’s help this wonderful day would not have happened.
If anyone is interested in joining the knitting and crocheting club, please come Monday Mornings from 9:30-
11:30 in the TRZ Social Hall.
The Food Pantry is busy with five different public schools, Boys and Girls Club and PALS. We get people
who come to TRZ asking for food and donations. Rav Sela meets with these people and gives them food
and if he feels it’s needed he will give them gift cards to Von’s or Ralph’s.
Thank you to Daisy Troop #70286 for packing
bags on Sunday, November 17th!
Shayne Marine and her crew work very hard
each Sunday, plus picking up donation bags
from Sprouts.
We are in need of tuna.
Hope all have a good Hanukkah and a happy
and safe New Years.
Maxine Simon
Temple Ramat Zion · 17655 Devonshire Street · Northridge, CA 91325 · 818-360-1881
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Thoughtful Donations
21Thoughtful Donations (continued)
22Your thoughtful contributions to TRZ enable TRZ always appreciates your donations. Here is a list of the various
us to carry out many programs and are very funds through which you might remember a loved one or honor a
much appreciated: simcha or achievement. Envelopes are available on the Shabbat table
or in the Temple office.
Please send your check to: AL LEVY/MANNY RUBINFELD SCHOLARSHIP FUND
TEMPLE RAMAT ZION To provide scholarships to L.A. Hebrew High.
17655 Devonshire Street ANN LITTMAN MUSIC FUND
To provide for the musical needs of the congregation.
Northridge, CA 91325 BEAUTIFICATION FUND
To develop and maintain the grounds and buildings.
Please specify to which fund you are CLARK DESSER COLLEGE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
contributing, and in whose honor or memory. Provides scholarships for TRZ members and their children.
A note will be sent to the families and EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FUND
recognition of your contribution will appear in To enrich educational programs for the Early Childhood Center.
ERIC KUPFER ADULT EDUCATION FUND
the Shofar. To fund Adult Education at Temple Ramat Zion
Todah Rabbah! HAZZAN’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
To support charitable and other worthy causes.
LAPIDES RELIGIOUS SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
Provides financial aid to families with children in our TRZ Religious School.
LIBRARY FUND
To purchase books and equipment for the synagogue library.
MAJOR GIFTS FUND
Provides endowment funds for the synagogue’s future.
MITZVAH FUND
To fulfill cultural and educational activities.
RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
To support charitable and other worthy causes.
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL EDUCATION FUND
To enrich educational programs for the TRZ Religious School.
SAM FOX YOUTH LOUNGE FUND
TNM STEIN & JACOBS FUND
To help fund children who wish to attend camp.
TNM SALTZ FUND
To provide for youth scholarships, conventions, and other youth related
functions.
TRZ FOOD PANTRY/SOVA
Helping to support SOVA and our community to feed the hungry.
WENDY TABACKMAN / USY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
To assist our youth in attending USY events.
23Message from the Men’s Club President
How many of you think to yourself, “ugh it’s Monday tomorrow?” I have no real numbers of people think this
and less of you at TRZ who may or may not think this, but most of us do. How about, “ugh another meeting?”
Most of us do not want to attend meetings? Why is this? I’m guessing it is because we think it is a waste of
time, a place where people birdwalk, have sidebar conversations, and circling around a topic or topics only to
come out more frustrated than before.
At this moment, you’re probably wondering what is he talking about and why is he bringing this topic up. I
must admit, I wonder that too, but there is a reason. The reason is that I’m a volunteer and as many of the
people at TRZ, we want the best for this community. I attend meetings, one which I run and the others I
attend. Every meeting I attend, I try and not to think or feel…”ugh..” and I always try to give my best. This is
exactly what Men’s Club is all about. The Federation of Jewish Men’s Club (FJMC) motto is “Involving Jewish
Men in Jewish Life.” Why do we do this? Exactly to be involved! It is really easy to sit on the sidelines or be a
bystander and unfortunately, I feel that a percentage of members at TRZ truly sit on the sideline and are not
involved. I am probably not 100% right, since people get involved in what is important to them and I don’t
see it. Nevertheless, if it is true that we’re trying to get men involved in Jewish Life, how do we do this? I’m
truly asking you? What does Men’s Club have to do to get TRZ men, ALL MEN involved in Jewish Life?
We try and sometimes, or maybe more than some, it seems as if we are not involving all TRZ men. We hold
community events such as the Open House, which includes a BBQ and a Cantor’s Concert; a Red Yarmulke
Bar at Simcha Torah and Purim;3 as well as participate in the Purim Carnival. Additionally, we do things that
are just for men, such as the S - Steaks, Spirits and Sukkah and Martinis and Menorahs. Unfortunately, we
don’t see the scores of TRZ men or dads of Early Childhood Center children or dads of Religious School
kiddos. My question is, “WHY?”
In 2020, I don’t want Men’s Club to be a hindsight. I am asking for your input (men and women of any age).
What would you like for Men’s Club do to help us “reach beyond” and involve YOU in Jewish Life? I ask you to
contact Larry Schwartz at ahananel326@gmail.com and let me know what types of programming you’d like
to see Men’s Club to host. We’re open to programming for men only, dads and children, as well as the entire
community.
The ball is now in your court. Help us in order to help you become involved.
Shalom and Happy New Year 2020!
Shalom,
Alberto Hananel
Immediate Past Men’s Club President
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CLARK DESSER SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This year the Clark Desser Scholarship Fund is proud to present scholarships to these four dedicated
recipients for the year 2019: Sarah Goodstein, Gina Mann, Sarah Lukenbill and Marcos Glemkstein.
Sarah Goodstein is attending Oberlin College in Ohio majoring in cinema studies. She was the chair of Hillel
for 2018 and is the Interfaith Council representative for 2019. She was in the Oberlin College Orchestra and
participated in the production of “Cabaret.” Sarah worked at various jobs during the summer to supplement
her college costs. She volunteers with many programs on campus.
Gina is attending Beacon College in Leesburg, Florida. She is majoring in psychology and wants to work with
children. She did an internship with PALS and found it enjoyable and fulfilling. Next year she will be a senior
and has been chosen as a Student Ambassador to introduce prospective students to the campus.
Sarah Lukenbill is attending LA Pierce College majoring in Speech Language Pathology with the goal of
becoming a Speech Pathologist. She is a Madricha in our TRZ religious school and for High Holidays. Sarah
continues to be a Torah reader and is often seen helping at TRZ. Sarah is also learning American Sign
Language. She was on the Dean’s list last semester.
Marcos Glemkstein is entering Duke University majoring in Economics with the goal of obtaining a Law
degree and an MBA. He attended Leysin American School in Switzerland where he was Captain of the
basketball team as well as a Student Ambassador and student leader. During his summers he worked and
volunteered at Hermandad Mexicana to help immigrants with education and working through our system.
The Clark Desser Scholarship Fund was created, as you may be aware, by the Desser's in honor of their son,
Clark, who lost his valiant fight with brain cancer on July 26, 2000 at the young age of 33. Education has
always played an important part in the Desser family and the Clark Desser Scholarship Fund allows that
tradition to be carried on. Scholarships are awarded yearly to Temple Ramat Zion congregants and their
children to help defer the expanding costs of advanced education.
Congratulations Sarah, Gina, Sarah, and Marcos on your selection!
If you would like to make a donation, or want more information about the Fund, please contact Mickey
Desser, at 818-363-2165 or e-mail Mickey at, mickey@dictatrans.com or contact the synagogue office.
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The Membership Committee of TRZ would like you to know that we support you in all aspects of synagogue life.
We are here to answer your questions. We are here to help you with any challenges you may have.
We are here to support you any way we can. All you have to do is call or email us so that we can help
Membership Vice President Andrea Goodstein 818-7001898 gjgood@aol.com
Committee Chair Steve Willinger 818-891-8986 kandswillinger@yahoo.com
Committee Caryn Baitel 818-207-6873 cbaitel@yahoo.com
Committee Meaghan Baitel 818-939-9458 m.baitel@yahoo.com
Committee Steve Berger 818-886-8387 moprintingQsbcglobal.net
Committee Gayle Bishoff 818-993-5882 gaylebkeno@aol.com
Committee Leah & David Granat 818-881-4354 davidgranat@roadrunner.com
Committee Eliane Hananel 818-912-3328 ehananel@yahoo.com
Committee Carol Maller 818-772-9581 division10@aol.com
Committee Jules Marks 818-360-4452 jmarks3@socal.rr.com
Committee Alan Osadchey 818-363-8131 aosadchey@gmail.com
Committee Barry Rose 818-701-1418 shoemagic@earthlink.net
Committee Frank Steinschriber 818-368-3390 frank67688@aol.com
Committee Carolyn Wagman 818-360-5444 c.wagman@gmail.com
27Membership Mentionings
Our TRZ Family extends its sincere caring and sympathy to:
The family of Dorothy Osman on her sudden passing, her children, Lawrence and Laura, Jacqui and Todd,
Gabrielle and Ben and Rochelle and Mike, and her 13 beloved grandchildren. Dorothy was a 44-year
supportive member of TRZ, beginning with sending her children to our TRZ Preschool. She loved learning,
adult education and participating in all areas of TRZ. She was a dentist along with her beloved husband,
Rene z’l. Dorothy was a sweet, compassionate and caring lady.
Joanne Glick, on the passing of her beloved husband, Cantor Maurice Glick. And, to his children, Jennifer,
Owen and Greg and grandchildren, Josh, Carly, Griffin and Sophia.
Cantor Glick began his career as a cantor as a teenager in his home congregation of Temple B’nai Zion in Los
Angeles. After college, working as a teacher and part-time cantor, Cantor Glick was hired as the full-time
cantor of Temple Ner Tamid in Van Nuys in 1963. Temple Ner Tamid merged with Maarev in 1986 to become
Temple Ner Maarev and Cantor Glick continued to serve as Cantor until his retirement. He continued to
serve the congregation as Cantor Emeritus, and when Temple Ner Maarev merged with TRZ in 2012, he
served as Cantor Emeritus at TRZ.
To the family of Aaron “Arnie” Mudrick. To his children, Jeffrey, Laurie and Michael, grandchildren Dylan,
Emily, Heather and Aliyah and great-granddaughter, Kaiah. Arnie was a real character, who enjoyed being
with his TRZ Family. Always a smile on his face, life was good for him.
To the family of Dr. Sam Kremen, husband of Anita, one of our Temple Ramah founding families. In 1959,
along with our other founding families, he wanted a Conservative synagogue in the North Valley. Thank you
to all of them who helped to create our TRZ community.
They will be deeply missed by their families and their extended TRZ family.
May the beautiful memories of Dorothy Osman, Cantor Maurice Glick, Arnie Mudrick and Dr. Sam Kremen
always be for a blessing.
Dear TRZ friends,
We want to thank our TRZ friends and family for all your cards and donations in memory of
Alan's daughter, Stacy. We are very grateful and appreciative of your thoughtfulness.
Roberta & Alan Fox
Dear TRZ friends,
I want to express my deep appreciation for all the expressions of sympathy upon the passing of my
son-in-law Jerry Robins. Thank you for all the donations made in his memory.
Fondly,
Ruth Reznik
28Membership Mentionings
Mazal Tov to our congregants celebrating milestone birthdays:
Eileen Abrams, Anita Bittenson, Rosita Cooper, Michael Davidson, Dr. Marshall Goldberg, Joan Goodstein,
Jules Marks, Dorothy Stabinsky and our dear member, Sanders Hertzberg celebrating his 99th birthday.
Mazal Tov to our congregants celebrating special milestone anniversaries:
Natalie and Steve Berger celebrating 51 years
Barbara and Stuart Mesnik celebrating 56 years
Dorothy and Leon Stabinsky celebrating 61 years.
May they all celebrate many more happy and healthy years together.
Your TRZ family enjoys celebrating and reading about their fellow congregants’ simchas and milestones.
We would like to highlight all the nachas events in next Shofar for March/April. Please forward your family
information by February 3rd to division10@aol.com.
Andrea Steve
Andrea Goodstein Steve Willinger
Membership VP Membership Chair
(818) 700-1898 (818) 891-8986
1/3 Lance & Rebecca Thomas 33rd
1/10 Dr. Allan & Carolyn Wagman 38th
1/11 Stephen & Natalie Berger 51st
1/14 Barry & Judi Greenberg 19th
1/17 Joel & Shayne Marine 38th
1/17 Aaron & Jordan Simon 4th
1/18 Leon & Dorothy Stabinsky 61st
1/28 Steve & Sarona Vivanco 25th
2/2 The Honorable Grant Gochin & Russell Lyon 29th
2/2 Haim & Esther Tzour 49th
2/4 Randi & John Kaefer 14th
2/5 David & Nancy Perren 26th
2/6 Lance & Vivienne Bocarsly 34th
2/10 Joseph & Sheree Wolk 35th
2/12 Jack & Barbara Zafran 48th
2/23 Stuart & Barbara Mesnik 56th
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Shabbat Times
Book of Candle Lighting/
Day Month Date Time Special Event the Torah Parsha of the Week
Friday January 3 6:00pm Light @ 4:39pm
Genesis/
Saturday January 4 9:00am Bereshit Vayiggash 44:18-47:27
Friday January 10 7:30pm Anniversary Shabbat Light @ 4:45pm
Genesis/
Saturday January 11 9:00am Bereshit Vayhi 47:28-50:26
Friday January 17 7:30pm Shabbat Hallelu Light @ 4:51pm
Exodus/
Saturday January 18 9:00am Pray & Play @ 4:00pm Shemot Shemot 1:1-6:1
Friday January 24 7:30pm Birthday Shabbat Light @ 4:58pm
Exodus/
Saturday January 25 9:00am Shemot Va’era 6:2-9:35
Friday January 31 7:30pm Light @ 5:05pm
Exodus/
Saturday February 1 9:00am Shemot Bo 10:1-13:16
Bim Bam Bima @ 5:15pm
Friday February 7 6:00pm Kolot & Cub Scout Shabbat Light @ 5:12pm
Exodus/
Saturday February 8 9:00am Sisterhood Shabbat Shemot BeShallah 13:17-17:16
Anniversary Shabbat &
Friday February 14 7:30pm Shabbat Experience XXIII Light @ 5:19pm
Exodus/
Saturday February 15 9:00am Brooke Drew's Bat Mitzvah Shemot Yitro 18:1-20:22
Friday February 21 7:30pm USY Shabbat Light @ 5:25pm
Exodus/
Saturday February 22 9:00am Liaison & Tutor Shabbat Shemot Mishpatim 21:1-24:18
Friday February 28 7:30pm Birthday Shabbat Light @ 5:31pm
Exodus/
Saturday February 29 9:00am Kolot & Tot Shabbat Shemot Terumah 25:1-27:19
Minyan is held on Thursdays at 7:00am and on Sundays at 8:30am
Families, including children of all ages, are
especially invited to ALL services.
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