Our next service is on May 6th (8 Iyar 5766.)
Breakfast and study begins at 8:30 AM, led by Rabbi August, followed by our service in the sanctuary at 9:30 AM.
The breakfast topic is: 'Discovering your spiritual self in the counting of the Omer.'
Rabbi August will teach the deeper, personal meaning of the Omer counting and how it can help each of us learn more about our true souls.
The Torah Portion for the Sabbath is: "Acharai Mot-Kedoshim".
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| April 30 |
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"Heart of Fashion" Fundraiser |
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| May 3 |
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Yom Ha Atzma'ut Israel Independence Day |
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| May 6 |
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8:30 AM Breakfast and study followed by service |
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| May 9 |
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7:00 PM First session of Rabbi's Class |
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| May 16 |
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Lag B'Omer |
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| June 2, 3 |
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Shavout |
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| June 8 |
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7:00 PM Lev Eisha General Meeting at Adat Shalom |
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| June 10 |
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9:30 AM Service (note change from usual date)
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The calendar for May has a few Jewish holidays for us to celebrate. It is getting to be that time of year when we think of outdoor cooking and gathering with friends.
Coincidentally we will observe Lag B'Omer that is celebrated in just that way. We also celebrate Israel Independence Day.
The recipe I am sharing with you today will work for either celebration.
Israel is abundant with eggplants. They prepare it in several different ways.
This vegetarian choice of one of our favorite dishes is very versatile. Since it is parve it goes with any menu.
I have tried several recipes for this dish using different vegetables and in my opinion it is the best. For those of you who love the real thing, you will find this a very close second. It has fooled many a chopped liver maven.
Vegetarian Chopped Liver
1 large eggplant
1 medium onion (chopped)
2 garlic cloves (chopped)
2 hard-boiled eggs
salt and pepper to taste
Use any seasoning you would ordinarily use when using chicken liver.
Bake the whole eggplant until it gets soft and mushy.
My favorite method is to place on the outdoor grill. You can also bake it in the oven.
Coat a pan with non-stick spray and heat. Brown the onion and garlic. Use a little olive oil if necessary.
Combine all ingredients in a food grinder or food processor using the pulse method.
Place in a bowl and chill. Can be served chilled or at room temperature.
Serve with crackers, brown bread and vegetables.
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April 30, 2006 at 2 o'clock is our "Heart of Fashion" Fundraiser at Adat Shalom.
You should have received your invitation in the mail.
If not please log on to www.leveisha.org for an invitation and reply information. You won't want to miss this special event. The proceeds fund our Lev Eisha services and other activities.
Admission is available at the door.
Fashions are by Draper's and Damon's.
The models are our own members, including Rabbi August.
Mistress of Ceremonies is Mollie Wine. You won't want to miss this!
Additionally, you will be able to buy boutique items from our vendors and participate in a chance auction.
The buffet will feature delicious hors d'oeuvres and dessert.
This class invites us to explore our understanding of God in relation to personal and global events. It will meet on Tuesday evenings, May 9, 16, 23.
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Adat Shalom
3030 Westwood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA, 90034 |
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7:00 - 900:PM |
Rabbi August will discuss the topic "Where is God in...?"
Where is God in the Tsunami and other disasters?
Where is God in the suffering of innocent victims of terror, personal illness and other tragedies?
Where is God in the everyday miracles of our lives?
Please register as soon as possible so that Rabbi August will be able to prepare accordingly.
The cost for all three sessions is:
$36 for members of Lev Eisha or Adat Shalom
$45 for all others.
Please send your check made out to Lev Eisha of Adat Shalom with your name, address, phone number and e-mail address to:
Lev Eisha of Adat Shalom
3030 Westwood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Make sure you label it for the May class.
We will use Rabbi Benjamin Blech's text, "If God is Good, Why is the World so Bad?" The book is published by Simcha Press, Deerfield Beach, Fl. (2003) and may be purchased through the Lev Eisha website. For further information or to purchase the book go to www.leveisha.org.
By Rabbi Toba August
Why We Celebrate the Jewish Holidays
There is a mystical teaching which states that during our holidays, God sends out rays of Divine light from the heavens. If we are open to receive this light, we can be transformed! There is a concept of "Eit Ratzon" -- the right time, for doing a Mitzvah. Jewish Holidays are a time of "Eit Ratzon."
We move from Passover through the 50 days of counting the Omer and then reach the holiday of Shavuot. I will be teaching about the Kabbalistic and spiritual nature of the Omer count at our May breakfast. What we practice during this time is "Kavannah". We can have the "intention" to be open and receive the Divine light and blessing which is available now for each one of us.
What does it mean to receive the Divine light? It is a moment of really "getting it!" Just moments of having our lives seem to make sense. We can believe that we deserve a moment when we understand in our mind and our heart what it is to be who we are meant to be. We can know what it is to love and be loved. We can, for just a moment, truly be present for others and ourselves, and do our work in the service of the Divine.
The time is now! The light is pouring out of the heavens.
Turn on the Lev Eisha CD and sing your favorite prayer. Receive the blessing.
Write in your journal, call an old friend or study some Torah. Receive the blessing.
Come to our fashion show and give Tzedakah to Lev Eisha. Receive the blessing.
Know that you are unique, you are deserving and you are forgiven.
Open up your heart -- receive God's blessing.
Now, during the Counting of the Omer, is a good time, an "Eit Ratzon".
Receive God's light, and be a blessing. AMEN
The Nominating Committee of Lev Eisha is proud to present the following slate for our Board of Directors for the upcoming year:
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President |
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Andrea Nitz |
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Vice President |
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Judy Cohen |
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Treasurer |
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Olivia Goodkin |
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Recording Secretary |
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Robin Winston |
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Corresponding Secretary |
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Marla Osband |
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Membership Chair |
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Julie London |
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Fundraising |
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Janis Cohen |
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Catering |
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Marketing |
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Barbara Haberman |
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Hospitality |
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Susie Yuré (co-chair) |
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Education |
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Vivian Feintech |
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Ritual* |
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| Members at Large |
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Elaine Craig Segal (past president) |
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Sarah Barash |
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Shayna Lester |
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Ruth Grossman |
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Joan Spiegel |
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Rhonda Kiff |
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Bea Travis |
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*Mollie Wine, ex-officio board member, will continue to serve as Ritual Chair. |
The slate will be voted upon at our June 8 General Meeting to be held at Adat Shalom at 7:00 PM.
Also at this meeting we will talk about the direction that Lev Eisha will take for the coming year. We need your attendance, your ideas and your participation to make next year even better than this one. We will discuss a Seder for next year, catering and a summer program. In the meantime the catering chair would like to hear from you if you can offer any help for the remainder of this year and for the next one. Please e-mail her at ruth@leveisha.org.
Do you dread the long, warm, hazy days of summer without our monthly service?
Do you go through Lev Eisha Withdrawal? Great News!
The Community of Lev Eisha will meet in Newmark Hall this summer on the
first Saturdays of July and August, with a service led by Mollie Wine and
Cindy Paley. Join us for Spirit, Song and Community, and keep the Lev Eisha
feeling all summer long!
