To the Congregation . . .
During the summer, we mailed everyone a copy of the data we had on file so you would have a chance to update your information. Thank you for responding so quickly.
On January 1, 2010, we will begin to use our new synagogue management software. We have taken every precaution to ensure that the data within our system is accurate. We have also worked with the software vendor, so that invoices and reports meet the needs of the Temple and its members, as best as it possibly can. We understand that membership invoices, receipts and other accounting records will look different. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask - we'll return the call as soon as we can. Our office staff is small and dedicated to providing you with the warm, friendly and responsive answers.
We appreciate your patience while we become proficient with the new software. Over time, we look forward to taking full-advantage of all the new features that our Synagogue Office Software provides to more than 1,000 congregations worldwide.
Signed by: Ira Goldstein, President Beth Rosen, Treasurer Ruth Glick, Membership Chair
Remember the sick with cards, calls and visits . . .
Lois Jones and Myra Sloves have been ill
Lisa De Luca had knee surgery
Carole Eisinger had surgery and is now recuperating at home. She wishes to thank the members and Board of Temple Beth Emet for all their cards, calls and visits during her recent illness.
We wish them all a speedy recovery.
Mitzvah of bikkur holim
We would like to know if you are ill, in the hospital (or being treated at home), not as an exercise in gossip, but as an opportunity for bikkur holim, to extend a helping hand or a word of encouragement . It is quite possible you are not yet ready to share the private fact of being sick with the us. We are ready, whenever, you are ready.
Our deepest sympathy to . . .
Walter Polan at the passing of his father, Martin.
Celebrating Their Anniversary in March . . .
Carole & John Eisinger
Alice & Nathan Strauss
Barbara & Warren Snitzer
Deborah & Bradford Lubell
Lee & Richard Emerson
Stella & Norberto Vigodnier
Toby & Bernard Berman
Kathleen Kreyns & Jeannie Mintz
Rhonda & James Smith
We are pleased to welcome new members . . .
Alan Cohen and Linda Thomas and their children Aaron and Ethan
Wes & Tisha Paster and their children Keiran, Caleigh and Maya
Community Needs
Looking for work?
Excellent office skills: computer, research, writing, editing, projects, filing, phones, reception, mailings, producing artistic fliers and newsletters. Call Gloria Kurey, (818) 562-1339.
Do you have a few hours a week to spare?
If so, the Temple office can use your help. If you are interested in volunteering your time, call Lucy at (818) 843-4784.
Some special notes . . .
From the McKinnon family
The McKinnon family would like to thank Lisa DeLuca and Stacie Barlow for their extra-ordinary and priceless help with Sam's Bar Mitzvah. You both truly went above and beyond and we are so thankful for your amazing efforts! You exemplify the meaning of “the temple with a heart.”
With gratitude and love, Andrea & Brian (Ian, Sam & Jack, too)
From Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
Dear Friends:
Thank you for your donation of goodie bags toward the Halloween event honoring the patients of Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. Your gifts had a very positive impact on our young ones who had to spend their Halloween in bed.
This was a very different year due to precautions we had to take for the H1N1 Flu. There was no trick-or-treat event as such, but because of your gift we were able to see that each patient received a trick-or-treat bag full of goodies. They are delighted to know that other people care about them too.
You are extraordinary people with a tremendous capacity for caring and giving. We are very grateful for your efforts in bringing Halloween tour patients and families. Please accept our deepest gratitude for your thoughtfulness.
Sincerely,
Wendi Kellaris, Manager, Volunteer Resources
From L.A. Family Housing
To the Caring Congregants of Temple Beth Emet.
On behalf of L.A. Family Housing and the families we serve I would like to thank all of you very much for another wonderful donation of backpacks from your Mitzvah Day event. We were able to start distributing them shortly after they were delivered. We are very grateful that you continue to support our school aged children each year.
LAFH has served approximately 100,000 people since 1983 through an integrated system of temporary shelter, affordable housing development and comprehensive social services. Over the years, LAFH has grown from one facility with 40 beds in the San Fernando Valley to 21 facilities with nearly 2,000 beds throughout Los Angeles. We have developed 439 units of affordable housing, and assisted in the development of 316 additional units.
In addition to shelter, LAFH provides a wide array of supportive services to help families and individuals remain self-sufficient. These include case management, employment assistance, medical and mental health services, parenting classes, money management assistance, and a mandatory savings program in preparation for securing independent housing.
Thank you again for the wonderful donation of backpacks. We would love to have you come and participate in a volunteer event at our Sydney M. Irmas Transitional Living Center here in North Hollywood so you can meet some of the children you so generously assist. If this is of interest, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator Amanda Batts at (818)982-4091 x 129. We would love to expand our involvement with your congregation.
Best Regards,
Ruth Devine, Donations Coordinator & Stephanie Klasky-Gamer, President and CEO
Our sincere apology . . .
In the 2009/5770 Scroll of Remembrance, the name of Rhoda Bibicoff, remembered by Martin Bibicoff, was inadvertently omitted. We apologize to Mr. Bibicoff and the family for this error.
