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Rabbi's Message
"Mishpatim" It is a word meaning ordinances or laws and deals with everyday problems affecting social relationships. It is the portion that is read from the Torah on Saturday morning following our February 5th Shabbat service.
It sets legal procedures dealing with property and personal damage and liability, employments, marriage and divorce, larceny, arson, homicide, libel, perjury and money lending.
Yes, one can find all of the above in law books throughout the country but they are not written with the guidance and spirit of G-d. They are cold, detached and aloof.
Read the words of "Mishpatim."
"If you lend money unto my people, even to the poor with thee, thou shall be to him as a creditor, neither shall ye lay upon him interest. If thou at all take thy neighbor's garment as a pledge thou shalt restore it unto him before sunset. For that is his only covering, it is his garment for his skin; wherein shall he sleep? And it shall come to pass, when he crieth unto Me, that I will hear, for I am compassionate. Exodus 22:21-26.
I'm pretty sure that you will not find these words in the statute books of California - or in any other state. We are an incredibly bright and compassionate people. Be proud!
Much Love, Rabbi Jerry
Rabbi Jerry Ram Cutler
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For those of you who made a pledge the High Holidays, we thank you from the bottom of our collective hearts. If you have yet to send in your commitment, please do so now.
For those of you who haven't made a pledge, please search your hearts and try to give as much as you can. We will even work with you on a payment plan. It will help us tremendously.
Thank you.
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Shabbat Services
When:
7:30 pm on Friday,
February 5, 2016
Extras Turn into the driveway that has the sign "Church Parking" and park on levels P2 or P3. Take the elevator up to P1 (which is also the lobby). Services are in the Town Hall room directly across from the elevator.
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CAT Designer & Collectibles Flea Market
Coming in May 2016
Are you creative, organized and love thrifting? Volunteer to help coordinate the event! We need your help.
We're also on the hunt for tax deductible donations of clothing, designer clothes, small furniture, tchochkes, and other donations in good condition and gently used. Donate to CAT!
Our drop off is at 1511 Pontius Ave. (just behind the temple office). Please call the office at 310-446-1800 to make an appointment.
We've already acquired some interesting donations. You'll be able to view some of the goods on the internet as soon as we have the page set up.
Please no books, mattresses or out of date electronics.
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Ralphs Rewards Card
Donate to CAT while you grocery shop
It's that time again!
Every September you must register with Ralphs to donate!
Please register with Ralphs now!!!
Just download and print this letter with the scan bar and take it with you the next time you go grocery shopping. Present it to the cashier as you check out and from that time on, you will be contributing to Creative Arts Temple for this year.
It doesn't cost you a penny and helps the temple out exponentially. Thank you!
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Monthly Events
Services, Dinners, and Flea Market
Fri, February 5, 7:30pm
Shabbat Service
Belmont Village
Fri. March 4, 7:30pm
Shabbat Service
Belmont Village
May 2016 Date TBD
Art, Designer & Collectibles
Flea Market
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February
Anniversaries
Mazel Tov to our CAT lovebirds!
| Arthur & Gwen Hiller |
2/14/2016 |
| Barry & Cindy Smith |
2/14/2016 |
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February Birthdays
And many happy returns!
| Sara Silver |
2/2/2016 |
| Doris Felsen |
2/4/2016 |
| Mindy Gassman |
2/6/2016 |
| Roger Lloyd Richman |
2/6/2016 |
| Dimitry Svetlitsa |
2/6/2016 |
| Daniel Klein |
2/9/2016 |
| Tootsie Veprin |
2/10/2016 |
| Ivy Flexer |
2/18/2016 |
| Aaron Bush |
2/19/2016 |
| Eunice Brown |
2/20/2016 |
| Richard Brown |
2/20/2016 |
| Joel Diamond |
2/20/2016 |
| Barbara Lee Schulz |
2/21/2016 |
| Dale G. Pressman |
2/22/2016 |
| Adam Newman Zigman |
2/22/2016 |
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December Onegs
Thank you to our sponsors!
As always, thank you to our annual Oneg sponsors:
Arnold & Gladys Charitan
June Miller
| Julie Gold |
In honor of Julie's birthday |
| Sherwyn & Edythe Horwitz |
In honor of Edie and Sherwyn's Anniversary |
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Get Wells
Refuah Shleima
CAT wishes a speedy recovery to:
Alexis Crestol,
Harriet Crestol, Rocky Kalish, Spencer Kantor, Allan Diamond, Leslie Ellman , Norman Kantor, Marvin Markowitz, Peter Mark Richman, Phyllis Slayton and Robert Slayton, and Barry Smith.
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Our Condolences
On behalf of Rabbi Jerry, the Board, and members
of the congregation, please accept our most sincere
condolences to the families on your recent loss.
The James Caan Family on
The passing of Sophie Caan
The Mike Drake Family on
The passing of Bridget Drake
The Steve Ellman Family on
The passing of Leslie Ellman
The Doug Cohen Family on
The passing of
Leanore Stern
May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion.
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December Yahrzeits
Thank you for your donation and may you be comforted by the mourners of Zion
| Lois Bennett |
In memory of Sydney Bennett |
| Harvey & Hillary Botchin |
In memory of Gary Botchin |
| Ralph & Cynthia Bovitz |
In memory of Sam Bovitz |
| Sophie Caan |
In memory of Arthur Caan |
| Arnold & Gladys Charitan |
In memory of Jack Charitan |
| Sidney & Harriet Crestol |
In memory of Louis Crestol |
| Norm & Joanie Crosby |
In memory of Jack Crosby |
| Darcie Denkert |
In memory of Allen Susman |
| Jay & Lois Foonberg |
In memory of Hyman Foonberg |
| Faye Frankel |
In memory of Anna Dervin |
| Harry & Leann Hiles |
In memory of Zelda Balarsky |
| Alan & Patti Hoffen |
In memory of Bette Sefton |
| Joseph Hoffman |
In memory of Rochelle Hoffman |
| Norman Kantor |
In memory of Jennie Kantor |
| Norman Kantor |
In memory of Charlotte Kantor |
| Marilyn Limond |
In memory of Beth Carol Gordon |
| Marilyn Limond |
In memory of Lauretta Limond |
| June Miller |
In memory of Seymour Schlesinger and Emily Blaustein |
| June Miller |
In memory of Sidney Miller |
| Barbara Persten |
In memory of Sherman Block |
| Barbara Persten |
In memory of Katelyn Victoria Persten |
| Barbara Persten |
In memory of Peter Block |
| Barbara Persten |
In memory of Barry Block |
| Barbara Persten |
In memory of Mattie Block |
| Barbara Persten |
In memory of Alyce Block |
| Ann Radow |
In memory of Edward Radow |
| Arlene T. Sidaris |
In memory of Bertha Smilowitz |
| Phyllis Spear & Irwin Schwartzman |
In memory of Rebecca Gomberg |
| Phyllis Spear & Irwin Schwartzman |
In memory of Sy and Sam Gonberg |
| Phyllis Spear & Irwin Schwartzman |
In memory of Delphine Schwartzman |
| Emory & Lucy Weltsch |
In memory of Riza Weltsch |
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Baskets
Starring Zach Galifianakis
Finally....a TV comedy show that delivers! "Baskets" is the latest and by far, best comedy series to appear on television in a long time. It stars the outstanding Zach Galifianakis whose appearance in those in those awful "Hangover" movies almost made them watchable.
Cast as a modern day Pagliacci and written by Galifianakis and Louis C.K., "Baskets" is a wannabe clown, whose every fiber of his pudgy body wants to succeed and be the best.
His experiences at a French school for clowns are dismal at best. He does have an innocent relationship with his friend Penelope. He is in love with Penelope and presents her with a diamond engagement ring. She, however, has no interest in him but salivates at the prospect of moving to America, getting a visa and settling in his hometown of Bakersfield. Her demands are simple. She will not live with him and must have free reign to go out with whomever she chooses. He agrees.
Once in Bakersfield he gets a job at the Buckaroo Rodeo, which is offered to anyone who 'walks through the door asking for a job as a clown.'
The Rodeo's owner, a terrific Ernest Adams, nixes Baskets chosen clown name, Renoir, and tells him to use his real family name that happens to be, Baskets.
Galifianakis is a hoot trying to direct the bulls away from the matadors...and, in doing so, will elicit many hearty laughs NOT accompanied with a ludicrous laugh track.
Enter Martha Kelly as a soft-spoken insurance agent who is assigned to adjust Baskets' claim after his motorcycle is run over by a car. She is a wonderfully cast character who seemingly falls for him but underneath her outward timidity is a strong will whose dedication to her company and to Baskets, is evident.
Add to the mix Louie Anderson as the mother of Galifianakis and his successful twin brother and you've got yourself the beginnings of a TV series that is unconventional and very funny.
Oh yes, due to the rodeo's dangerous work conditions and low pay, clowns tend to quit leaving Baskets as head clown.
3 ½ Bagels out of 4
"Baskets" is on FX every Thursday Night
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REVIEW FROM THE PEW
BY Rabbi Jerry Ram Cutler
Louis & Keely 'Live' At The Sahara
Hey, if it's Louis and Keely you miss, I mean, go already to the Geffen Playhouse. You'll have a good time, hear some great tunes and enjoy some pretty good singin' and music. If you don't, you're gonna miss a good time. And, good times are hard to come by, these days. Ya hear me?
Anthony Crivello is an energetic Louis Prima who shares the late great entertainers heritage. His singing and dancing is a credit to Prima's memory as is his backup band featuring Colin Kupka as Sam Butera. "The Witnesses" blend in beautifully with the mood and story that unfolds on the Geffen stage.
The evening, however, belongs to Vanessa Claire Stewart who not only co-wrote the script but also shines as Keely Smith. Her energy enhanced by her voice captures the mannerisms and innocence of her performance. She is, at first, a shy and simple girl who jumps at the opportunity to join the bombastic Prima. They blend together and shake up the scenery and audience with their combined energy.
When Keely's fame, thanks to a recording contract and push from Frank Sinatra, starts to bloom, Prima's popularity starts to fade. No longer in the driver's seat, he doesn't take kindly to being just a passenger. The friction that begins to unfold is deeply felt as Keely desperately tries to keep their love intact.
It is a well-paced and entertaining evening. For those too young to have heard of the two stars it will serve as a moment in time when Louis and Keely 'killed' them at the Sahara.
The actor portraying Sinatra, Paul Perroni is tall and handsome with a full head of hair. I had a hard time picturing him as The Chairman of the Board. However, as a versatile actor (he plays a few parts) and singer, who doesn't like Paul Perroni?
3 ½
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Creative Arts Temple
P.O. Box 241831
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 446-1800
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