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SHABBATON FOR THE WEEK

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SEPTEMBER 3-4, 2010   ~   25 Elul , 5770

 

THIS WEEK'S SERVICES

Candle Lighting Time: 6:58 p.m.

EARLY MINYAN SERVICE

6:00 p.m. in Winer Chapel


SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

  Candle Lighting Time: 6:58 p.m.

  

Torah Portion: Nitzavim-Vayeilekh  Deuteronomy: 29:9-31:30  Page: 1165

TORAH STUDY

9:00 a.m. in Lopaty Chapel 

with Rabbi Ed Feinstein

LEARNING THE SERVICE

9:00 a.m. in Balcony Seminar Room 

with Rabbi Paul Steinberg & Cantor Phil Baron

TRADITIONAL SHACHARIT

9:00 a.m. in the Niznick Sanctuary

with Rabbi Joshua Hoffman

COFFEE & SHABBAT NOSH

9:50 a.m. in Main Hallway

 

SHABBAT SERVICE

10:00 a.m. in the Niznick Sanctuary

Rabbi Joshua Hoffman officiates at the Bat Mitzvah of Shelby Peris

  

MINCHA SERVICE

1:00 p.m. in Lopaty Chapel

Rabbi Ed Feinstein officiates at the Bar Mitzvah of Adam Oren

 

MINCHA SERVICE

4:30 p.m. in Lopaty Chapel

Rabbi Joshua Hoffman officiates at the Bat Mitzvah of Emily Perlmutter

 

Havdalah: 8:00 p.m.

 


NEXT WEEK'S SERVICES

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

Candle Lighting Time: 6:48 p.m.

EARLY MINYAN SERVICE

6:00 p.m. in Winer Chapel


SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

Torah Portion: Ha’azinu Deuteronomy: 32:1-52 Page: 1185 Shabbat Shuvah

 

SHABBAT SERVICE

8:45 a.m. in the Niznick Sanctuary

Rabbi Noah Zvi Farkas officiates

We celebrate the Aufruf of Liza Baron & Marc Ginsburg

and the Baby Naming of Julian Rahim, son of Baharak &Afshin Rahim

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LIBRARY MINYAN

9:30 a.m. in Lopaty Chapel

Dvar Torah/Discussion: Scott Saliman

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TOT SHABBAT

10:00 a.m. in Nursery School Play Garden

Singing & praying for the family. Adult study & child play.

Supported by the Linda & Harvey Kulber Family Endowment Fund

Havdalah: 7:50 p.m.

Start Off the New Year With A Blast!

We blow the Shofar each day for the month preceding Rosh Hashanah. Why? 

What can those Shofar  blasts awaken in our souls? 

Thursday, September 2 ~ 7:30 - 9:30 pm

Untane Tokef: Who Will Live & Who Will Die?  What Is the Meaning of This Prayer?

Join us in preparation for 5771 with this final discussion with

Rabbis Harold M. Schulweis & Ed Feinstein.


 Saturday September 4

“Haneshama Lach - Renewing Your Soul”

An Evening of Learning, Prayer, Reflection .... and Ice Cream!

7:00 p.m. ~ FAMILY SELICHOT

“A New Year for Our Family” with Rabbis Joshua Hoffman, Paul Steinberg & Noah Zvi Farkas

Interactive Learning, Stories & Prayers

 

7:00 p.m. ~  STUDY SESSION

“How We Feed Our Souls”  with Rabbis Ed Feinstein & Harold M. Schulweis

 

8:00 p.m. ~  HAVDALAH, TORAH CEREMONY & ICE CREAM SUNDAES

 

9:00 p.m. ~ HANESHAMA LACH - MUSICAL SELICHOT

With the Choirs of VBS, Temple Ramat Zion &  Beit T’Shuvah

featuring our Rabbis, Cantors, Dr. Noreen Green, VBS Music Director;

Chris Hardin, Accompanist  and Yuval Ron Ensemble

 

 L'Shana Tova

 VBS SCHEDULE OF SERVICES -  Click here!

 

Erev Rosh Hashana, Wednesday, September 8

Candle Lighting Time:6:51 p.m.

 

First Night Rosh Hashana, Thursday, September 9

Candle Lighting Time: 7:53 p.m.

 

DAILY SERVICES IN WINER BETH MIDRASH

Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m.  Daily 6:00 p.m.

On Monday September 6, Minyan will be held at 8:30 a.m.

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ANNIVERSARIES ~  September 5-19

Stanley & Elaine Adler

Glenn & Sheila Alperstein

Morad & Guita Amirieh

Shalom & Michal Babay

Ernie Barbarash & Greer Kent

Reuben & Annette Beezy

Dan Brickman & Susan Safer

Hal Brody & Harriett Greenbaum

Richard & Irene Burstein

Bernard & Joyce Codner

Michael & Darlene Cohn

Stephen & Stacey Davis

Brian & Linda Dennis

David Egdes & Victoria Kaufman

Fardad & Yvonne Esmailian

George & Ruthanne Friedman

Derrel Friedman & Elizabeth Mehditach

David & Lois Friedman

Jack & Helene Gersuk

David & Sheila Gilbert

 

Leonard & Beth Glaser

Jason & Felicia Greenspan

Simon & Elaine Hammel

Jonathan & Corine Hartman

Steven & Laura Heravi

Brad & Samantha Holcman

Ellis & Angela Horvitz

Larry & Caren Kaplow

Morris & Lillian Klempfner

Jeffrey & Perri Kranzdorf

Michael & Jill Lasky

Arthur Lensky & Michelle Rofeh-Lensky

Evan & Mia Levi

Paul & Lisa Loptman

Craig & Shelley Margulies

Jacob & Dalia Marvizi

Alex & Vivian Mendelis

Joel & Jodi Mendelsohn

Donald & Rita Motzkin

John Naimi & Ilen Kohanteb

Ezra & Jenny Namvar

 

Donald & Carol Neumark

David & Sharon Peris

Peter & Alisa Reich

Alexander & Elena Reyter

Brian & Polina Ross

Richard Rubin & Elisha Galaif-Rubin

Elan & Bobbie Rubinstein

Jack & Arielle Ryngler

Gilad & Beth Sassoon

David & Amy Schiff

George & Felice Schulman

Alan & Esther Slatkin

Laurent & Rebecca Slutzky

Jack & Stephanie Snyder

Robert & Shari Stone

Lee & Nurit Stucker

Dror Toister & Staci Kaplan

Meir & Ornit Toren

Doris & Doris Valafar

Jason Wallach & Fern Popick-Wallach

Norman & Rochelle Weinhouse

Alan & Judy Zweig


IN MEMORIAM

Our congregation expresses profoundest condolences to all who mourn.

 

REFUAH SHLAYMA

Our prayers for a speedy recovery to 

Leonard Adelman, Alan Bernstein, Bud Leib, Anna Otis, Cynthia Sandler and Dell Scott

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Seeking High Holiday Greeters

Looking for members to volunteer to greet congregants and visitors, and help answer questions during High Holiday Services.  Shifts available for 1st & 2nd services. If you are interested in helping out for just a few hours,

contact Jack Donitz at jdonitz@aol.com or Scott Howard at sbh1959@aol.com


Get Ready for Sukkot

Now until Sept. 20, Lulav & Etrog Set on sale for $75 each.

You MUST order BEFORE Sept. 20 - LIMITED SUPPLY! For info, call Rhonda at 530-4008 or rslater@vbs.org


Adult B’nai Mitzvah Prep Class

Beginning Tues., Sept. 7 - Prepare for becoming an adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah. 

Choose from: Tuesday evenings, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. or Thursday mornings, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

 Taught by VBS Ritual Director Yossi Dresner.  Fee. For  Info, call Yossi at 530-4012


VBS Counseling Center and VBS Healing Center

Mon., Sept. 13, 7:00 p.m., “Help for Adult Children of Aging Parents”  ~  6-week support group begins, led by Barbara Weitzberg, LCSW, an experienced professional and volunteer at the VBS Counseling Center.  Limited group size.  For more info, call Barbara at 703-3176 or contact Healing Center Coordinator Susan Rubin at 530-4056,
or srubin@vbs.org


Chesed Connection Activities

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PROJECT PUSHCART is back!

Sept. 8 through Sept.10 ~ Please bring to the collection carts: Clean and in great condition ~   Business Attire, Blankets; NEW Children’s underwear and socks; Travel size toiletries and books.

For recycling ~ batteries, cell phones, eyeglasses and printer cartridge. 

AND GET READY FOR ...

MITZVAH DAY!   Sun., Nov. 7   MITZVAH DAY!

In partnership with the Valley-wide community service effort for this annual day of service.

A wonderful opportunity for families, Havurot, and "Live a Jewish Life" groups to reach out to those in our community who need our help. To become involved, contact one of our Chairs:  Susan Feldman (smfeldman1@gmail.com),

Barbara Goldsmith (welcome2pleasantville@yahoo.com), or Marla Katz (marla_katz@hotmail.com)

For more info on Chesed Connection projects, call 530-4035 or click here....


Lunch & Learn

Wed., Sept. 15, at 12 noon.  Have lunch & study with Rabbi Ed Feinstein.

Bring your own dairy lunch, or to order a lunch for $7.00, call Rhonda at 530-4008 no later than Sept. 13


VBS Sisterhood and Z’havah

  • Wed., Sept. 15, 6:30 p.m. - Z’havah Opening Dinner
  • Sun., Sept. 26, 7:00 p.m. - Sisterhood Sponsored Wine & Cheese Social in the VBS Averbach Sukkah.                This event is for everyone (men & women, ages 21+)
  • Mon. Sept. 27 & Thurs., Oct 7, 7:00 p.m. - Mah Jongg Lessons
  • Thurs., Oct 14., 7:00 p.m.; Mahj Tournament begins.

    For more info, call 530-4000 ext. 3

VBS Book Club

Tues., Aug. 31, at 7:30 p.m. Spirited monthly group discussions.

This month: The Book of Names by Jill Gregory & Karen Tintori.

For a list of our books, visit www.vbs.org/bookclub


Ongoing at the VBS Counseling Center

Inspired by Rabbi Schulweis 40 years ago, the VBS Counseling Center is the most successful center of its kind. Services include individual, family, couple and group counseling. Help is offered for a variety of issues such as loss of a loved one, job interruption, divorce, illness, anxiety, depression, loneliness and family relations or parenting issues.

Call 784-1414 for intake interview, and ask for Judie Cotton


Melton Adult Mini School

Beginning Wednesdays in October at VBS 

Explore the texts of our tradition, investigate issues of Jewish thought, practice, ethics and history. Registration required. Please call Jordanna Flores at 346-6106 or jflores@stsonline.org to register now!


Israeli Dance Classes

Resume Mondays, Oct. 4 - May 16, taught by  Susan North Gilboa.  Fee.   For more information, call 530-4093


Etz Chaim Learning Center

Beginning Thurs., Oct. 7, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. "AP VBS ~ " A seminar open only to incoming 11th & 12th graders, featuring a conversation with Rabbi Ed Feinstein. Call 788-3584 for application.


Stories from My Favorite Planet

A Musical Tribute to Journalist Daniel Pearl 

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Tues., Oct. 12, at 7:30 p.m. at VBS

Music by Russell Steinberg ~ Text by Daniel Pearl (z''l)  ~  Violin, Mitchell Newman ~ Piano, Russell Steinberg

Readers ~ Mitchell Newman & Russell Steinberg. Tickets: $10 advance reservations; $15 at the door

For info call 788-6000 or log on www.jewishmusicla.org


New Havurah

New Havurah being formed, couples and singles, mainly seniors.

For info, contact Bernie Leytus at 980-5959 or bleytus@att.net


The VBS Website Committee

The Website Committee looking for volunteer videographers with recording and editing equipment to create professional quality short videos for the website.  If you are interested, contact Phyllis Beim at beim@earthlink.net


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

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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!

VBS Sisterhood offers scrip for such local vendors as :

Gelson's, Macy's, Mr. Kosher, Starbucks, Super Sal,  Ventura Kosher, Whole Foods

... and more!  Register your Ralph's Card number with us and we receive a donation.
Cash, checks, Visa or MasterCard accepted.  Cards available in the Synagogue office.


Sisterhood Tablecloth - Don't Be Forgotten
Here is your chance to tell everyone  "I'm a VBS Sisterhood Member!"
We now have a Sisterhood Tablecloth that is displayed at every meeting and every Sisterhood event.

We are professionally embroidering every name for a cost of $36 per name.
To be added, please call Karen at 783-2089


Return Shiva Books “Prayers of Life”

Please return the VBS Shiva books so that others may use them in their time of need. 
Return to Rhonda, or call with questions. 530-4008


Remembrance Stones
Honor the tradition of placing stones on the monuments of your loved ones.  VBS Sisterhood offers

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
Looking for big brothers & sisters (ages 18+) to work with Jewish children (ages 6-18)

every other Sunday for at least one year.
Call Irene Saiger at (323) 761-8675, ext. 20 or www.jbbla.org


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
Valley Beth Shalom (50% goes to VBS and 50% to The Jewish Home for the Aging).
Free pickup in LA or Orange County. Vehicle can be in any condition. Get maximum IRS tax deduction


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


Shearim Programs

SHAARE TIKVA: A program for developmentally disabled children ages 3-18,
offering a Jewish education one day a week on Sunday mornings.

MORESHET: A program for children with learning and attentional problems
who are able to participate in a Hebrew School program.
Contact: Valley Beth Shalom' Hebrew School Office at (818) 788-3584

or Susan North Gilboa - Coordinator of Shaare Tikva and Moreshet Programs


B’YACHAD
: A program for Jewish children with special needs, ages 11-18.

Meets one Sunday afternoon each month.  Contact: Maeva & Charlie Carter: 592-0595


Donations Online
Make a donation to VBS in honor, appreciation or memory of someone online, day or night, using your credit card.

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 Click on Logo to go to Amazon.com 

For everything you purchase a 5% donation goes to VBS, at no extra cost to you!
Just log onto the VBS homepage, then click on the Amazon.com icon to link to their site ...  or just click on the icon above! If a book on our site is recommended by the Rabbis or book club and purchased from  Amazon.com

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.
This is a message based discussion only, not a chat room, and is limited to VBS members.

Sign up by sending e-mail to info@vbs.org  with the message: "Subscribe VBS [your name]"

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