February 7, 2018
This Weekend at STS
If you are attending the Gala,
Cocktails begin at 6:15 pm
with Dinner at 7:15 pm
Get Ready For Purim
Read The Megillah This Purim!
STS is looking for MEGILLAH readers for Purim, on Wednesday evening 2/28 and Thursday morning 3/1! If you are interested in reading a chapter (or even part of a chapter), please email Ellen Cervantes ASAP. We can also help you learn Megillah trope. Thank you!
This Shabbat at Shomrei Torah
Friday, February 9, 2018
6:00 pm
Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Service

Saturday, February 10, 2018
9:00 am
Shabbat Morning Service
10:30 am
STAR Service (3rd-6th grade)
12:00 pm
Dessert Oneg
There will be a brief challah and cookies Oneg following services this week so that the Maintenance Staff can prepare for this evening's Gala honoring Rabbi Camras.
Upcoming Events
Community News
Refuah Shlema
Wishing a speedy post-surg ery recovery to Rachel Gabai's mother Bonnie.

Baruch Dayan Emet
We mourn the loss of Ruth Ziegler , who together with her husband Allen (z"l), were known for their generosity in helping to establish the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies as well as the Ziegler Administration Building and many organizations of the Jewish community and beyond. The funeral was held this past Tuesday.

2018 Scholarships For Summer Camp & Israel Trips Now Available
Deadline is February 9, 2018. Download the application here.

West Valley Job Fair
Saturday, February 10 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Hosted by the Woodland Hills - Warner Center Neighborhood Council at the Westfield Community Center.
More Info: Email Cameron Gil or call 818-274-2617

Help Keep STS Prepared and Secure
The STS Security and Emergency Preparedness Committee is growing and need your help. Please join our committee to help ensure the security and safety of all members of STS. Please contact Lawrence Sachartoff at LSachartoff@socal.rr.com for more information.

An Artist's Journey: The Life & Art of David Labkovski (film screening)
Sunday, February 18 at 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Hosted by Hillel 818 in Northridge

Culinary Kids Academy
Culinary Kids Academy has partnered with The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles to offer a unique experience to Jewish neuro-typical teens (13-18) and young adults (13-25) with disabilities. We will be offering a one of a kind culinary workshop filled with Judaic, culinary, and social action learning.  

ISRAEL: No One Belongs Here More Than You!
Whether it's your first trip to Israel or your tenth, join us for the trip of a lifetime from March 6 - 17, 2018. Experience the wonder and splendor of Israel. Enjoy magnificent sights and sounds and get a feeling of what makes Israel so unique and special. For more information, email  Judy Podolsky or call her at 818-887-9727.

Let Us Know
If you or a loved one are ill or in the hospital, please call the Main Office so our clergy can visit and provide comfort.

Have a life cycle event or simcha to share? Let us know. Call the Main Office at (818) 854-7650.
Picture of the Week
Congregants enjoying traditional appetizers before the Yemenite Shabbat Service
Video of the Week
Watch the Yemenite Shabbat Service on our Live Stream page
Todah Rabah
We thank our STS members and friends for their contributions this past week:

Rabbi Camras’ Discretionary Fund
Carol & Jay Askuvich in memory of Jay’s father, Herbert Askuvich.
Rona Greenstadt & George Farbstein in memory of David Reznik, father of Carolyn (Rabbi Richard) Camras.
Michele Manowitz & Israel Yakovee
Ralph Michiel in thanks to Rabbi Camras for his personal commentary and for his birthday wishes.

Cantor Jackie Rafii Discretionary Fund
Betty Moss in honor of Sue Moss receiving the Chayei Olam Award.

Community of Caring
Janis & Yoram Shein
Joan Small in memory of David Reznik, father of Carolyn (Rabbi Richard) Camras.

General Fund
Joan & Lazer Cohen in memory of David Reznik, father of Carolyn (Rabbi Richard) Camras.
David & Beverly Schiller
Sherri & Rob Schreiber:
               -Mazel tov to Sue Moss on receiving the Chayei Olam Award.
               -Mazel tov to Carrie Vischjager on receiving the Kol Isha Award.
               -Mazel Tov to Ryan Kassebaum on his Bar Mitzvah.

Kiddush Luncheon Fund
Hava & Elie Alloun in honor of their 20 th wedding anniversary.
Joyce & Lawrence Sachartoff in honor of Lawrence’s 50 th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.

Yahrzeits
Claire Apparis in memory of her father-in-law, Joseph Apparis.
Lisa & Peter Auerbach in memory of Alam Blankroth.
Elaine Berman in memory of her mother-in-law, Jenny Berman.
Arlene & Norman Carabet in memory of Arlene’s father, Jack J. Levand.
The Daks Family in memory of Mitchell’s mother, Phyllis Daks.
Elaine Ellis in memory of her father, Irving Deutsch and cousin, Miriam Inman.
Henry Goldberg in memory of his mother, Ida Goldberg.
Judy & Stanley Levin in memory of Stanley’s father, Abraham Rubin Levin.
Irene Lorsch in memory of her father, Charles Mindlin and mother-in-law, Emma Lorsch.
Cheryl & Bill Niesen in memory of Cheryl’s loved ones, Gustave Greenhut and Solomon H. Allweiss.
Arna & David Pillemer in memory of David’s mother, Shiela Lowenstein.
Jackie & Bruce Rosenblum in memory of Bruce’s grandmother, Selma Berman.
Nehemia Saidoff in memory of his father-in-law, Isaac Dabah.
Ella Schulman in memory of her mother, Pearl Adler.
Janis & Yoram Shein in memory of Janis’ uncle, Maurice Goldberg.
Joan Small in memory of her father, Robert Small.
Robin & Andre Solomon in memory of Robin’s father, Nathaniel Cooperman.
Sheila & Roger Tenn in memory of Sheila’s mother, Miriam Collen

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