Temple Beth Israel of Highland Park and Eagle Rock

 

Sunday, May 20, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

First Annual Volunteer Recognition Celebration
Honoring Mark Strunin, TBI's Founding Education Director


Join us for an elegant afternoon of wine, hors d'oeuvres, dessert and live music to celebrate and appreciate Mark Strunin.

Cocktail Attire, please.

In lieu of an admission charge, guests are encouraged to make a donation to the Mark Strunin Education Fund.  The Mark Strunin Educational Fund, named in honor of our founding and outgoing Director of Education, is a wonderful way to honor Mark and ensure high-quality education programming remain accessible to all TBI members regardless of financial means.  Funds will provide scholarships and tuition assistance as well as covering general operating expenses for our educational offerings.  Please consider donating generously.

Please RSVP by May 10 to Eve Rubell at everubell@aol.com.

Childcare will be available for a fee.at Celebration Kids Preschool in South Pasadena.  Reservations are required. Contact Michele Masjedi, michelemasjedi@aol.com, by May 10 to reserve a space and for more information.
Saturday, June 9
Chant and Meditation Shabbat with Rabbi Shefa Gold



Please join us as TBI welcomes Rabbi Shefa Gold, a nationally known teacher of Jewish chant and meditative practice. Rabbi Shefa will guide us through a spiritual version of the Shabbat morning service, teach Torah, lead a beginner's session in chant and inspire us through a beautiful Havdalah service. Join us anytime duirng the day. Or stay all day and enjoy our grounds.

Major events are:
  • Shabbat Service 10 AM
  • Torah Study 11 AM
  • Kiddush Lunch - by reservation only 12:45 PM
  • Beginning Chant Workshop 4:00 PM
  • Melaveh Malka Supper - by reservation only - 6:30 PM
  • Havdalah 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
There is no charge for this event, however you must make a reservation for each of the two meals. To reserve or to ask questions, send an email to Mark Strunin at strumark@earthlink.net or Barbara Strunin at tbischooladmin@earthlink.net by June 1, 2012.

Donations are welcomed to help defray the cost of Rabbi Shefa's visit. Please mail your donation to Temple Beth Israel, POB 421186, Los Angeles, CA 90042 , marking your check " Rabbi Shefa". You may also donate after Havdalah - envelopes will be provided.

Download the flyer for more information.

Pass the word. This is a wondrous experience not to be missed!


Save the Date!
Saturday, June 23, @ 8:00 p.m. (VIP reception at 7:00 p.m.)

TBI's 2nd Annual Unconventional Mostly Unplugged Music Happening

Music, Silent Auction & Nosh

Childcare available for a fee at Celebration Kids in South Pasadena.


Want to be a part of the magic? We need you!

Have something to donate to the auction or a willingness to solicit donations? Contact Janice at stenojan@sbcglobal.net

Interested in baking/cooking and/or otherwise assisting with concessions? Contact Saydi at uberhop@mac.com

Other questions, suggestions? Contact Lauren at lauren_black@yahoo.com

Download our Letter for Soliciting Donations for the event.