September 20, 2017
Rosh Hashanah Edition
Erev Rosh Hashanah
Wednesday, Sept. 20
Rosh Hashanah Begins Tonight!

5:00 - 5:45 pm
ECEC – 2nd Grade Apples & Honey Family Service | Heytow Chapel
We will learn about the major themes of the High Holy Days through song and dance as we celebrate the Jewish New Year! Although geared to young families, all are welcome to attend. 

6:00 - 7:15 pm
Erev Rosh Hashanah Shira Service | Sancutary
Welcome the High Holy Days with a spiritually-filled musical service for adults and children, elementary age and older.

8:00 - 8:30 pm
Erev Rosh Hashanah Minyan | Heytow Chapel
Traditional Ma’ariv Service
1st Day Rosh Hashanah
Thursday, Sept. 21
8:30 am - 1:15 pm
1st Day Rosh Hashanah Service | Sancutary

10:00 am - 1:15 pm
Children’s High Holy Days Experience (K-3rd Grade)
Parents who are attending High Holy Days services at STS may drop their K-3rd grade students off in the school building for a day of organized and educational Rosh Hashanah programming including a prayer service, interactive learning about the holidays and a Rosh Hashanah themed snack!

9:30 am – 10:30 am  
ECEC – 2nd Grade Family Service | Heytow Chapel
This age appropriate, interactive service will have our families singing, praying and communicating with one another about our hopes and goals for the year to come.

11:00 am – 12:30 pm  
3rd – 6th Grade Family Service | Heytow Chapel
This age appropriate, interactive service will have our families singing, praying and communicating with one another about our hopes and goals for the year to come.

10:00 am – 1:00 pm 
4th – 6th Grade Youth Department Service | Rooms 10 & 12
7th – 12th Grade Youth Department Service | Youth Lounge
These USY-led services and learning sessions promise to be inspirational and motivational for the youth of our community.

10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Alternative Traditional Musaf

7:00 pm
Mincha Ma’ariv Service 
2nd Day Rosh Hashanah
Friday, Sept. 22
8:30 am – 1:00 pm  
2nd Day Rosh Hashanah Service | Sanctuary

11:00 am – 1:00 pm  
Shofar Round Tables
Stay for the traditional Musaf service or attend one of the alternative learning opportunities to enrich your High Holy Days experience.

9:00 am – 1:00 pm  
Children’s High Holy Days Experience (K – 3rd Grades)
Parents who are attending High Holy Days services at STS may drop their K-3rd grade students off in the school building for a day of organized and educational Rosh Hashanah programming including a prayer service, interactive learning about the holidays and a Rosh Hashanah themed snack!

10:00 am – 1:00 pm  
4th – 12th Grade Youth Department Service | Youth Lounge
This USY-led service and learning session promises to be inspirational and motivational for the youth of our community.
This Shabbat at Shomrei Torah
Friday, September 22, 2017
6:30 pm: Shabbat Service
(Candle Lighting 6:31 pm)

Saturday, September 23, 2017
9:00 am: Shabbat Shuva Service
(Shabbat of Return and Answers)
Rabbi Camras channels Dear Abby this Shabbat!
Email your questions or bring them to the service and Rabbi Camras will answer them in lieu of his sermon. If there are not enough questions, Rabbi Camras will be forced to give a sermon twice as long as usual!

7:30 pm: Tikkun Middot Film Series
Tashlich
Sunday, Sept. 24
5:00 pm
Tashlich and Bring Your Own Picnic Dinner
This is a beautiful opportunity to say goodbye to the mistakes we’ve made over the past year and start the New Year on the right foot with friends and family. Tashlich, casting away, is the ceremonial tossing of bread crumbs - which represent our sins - into a flowing body of water. 

Meet at the Surfrider Beach Lifeguard Tower (between Adamson House & Malibu Pier). Free parking is available on PCH, paid parking is available in the lot adjacent to the Adamson House.
Upcoming Events
Picture of the Week
The kids rocked out at our first Jammies & Jeans Shabbat
Todah Rabah
We thank our STS members and friends for their contributions this past week:

Rabbi Camras’ Discretionary Fund
Ann & David Steinberger in honor of the marriage of their daughter, Rebecca to Ayal Bainvoll.

Early Childhood Education Center
Andrea Gerwirz and Isabella Loew in honor of Jodi Rubin for receiving the BJE Grinspoon Award for Excellence in Early Childhood teaching.

General Fund
Seth Stein in appreciation of streaming services.

Goldberg Youth Scholarship Fund
Lynn & George Jacobson in memory of Reva Kerker, mother of Ruth Ann Hapner.

Israel Ambassador Program
Gay & Ken Elfand in memory of Gay’s father, Louis Fine and Ken’s father, Samuel Elfand.
Marcia & Bob Weingarten:
-Mazel tov to Carol Goldschen on the birth of their great granddaughter.
-Mazel tov to Lori & Jeff Goldschen on the birth of their granddaughter.
-In memory of Reva Kerker, mother of Ruth Ann Hapner.

Minyannaires
Dave Rogachesfsky in appreciation for the wonderful hospitality and meaningful Minyan.

Tefillin Fund
Sandy Stern Shapiro & Steve Shapiro in memory of Steve’s mother, Edith Carol Shapiro.

Yahrzeits
Pearl Cohen in memory of her husband, Harold Cohen.
Barbara & Irving Kasower in memory of Irving’s mother, Sarah Kasower.
Dale Kramer in memory of his father, Nathan Kramer.
Gail & Avi Lahat in memory of Gail’s mother, Selma Wagner.
Yvonne & Stuart Lorch in memory of Yvonne’s grandmother, Rosalyn Hamu.
Judith & Clayton Robins in memory of Clayton’s son, Scott Michael Robins.
Jackie & Bruce Rosenblum in memory of Jackie’s father, Barton Schuman.
Janis & Yoram Shein in memory of Janis’ grandfather, Harry Silverman.
Joan Small in loving memory of her Papa, Percy Resnick.
Ann & David Steinberger in memory of Ann’s father, Lawrence Kornreich and David’s mother, Ilona Steinberger.
Arlene Strategos in memory of her mother, Jean Weiss.
Ruth & Michael Weintraub in memory of Ruth’s mother, Beverly Ryan and step mother, Cynthia Lipson.

Click here   to learn about our funds, send a tribute card, or make an online contribution.
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Weekday Evenings: Mon-Thu 7:30 pm
Sundays: 9:00 am
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Shomrei Torah Synagogue
7353 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills, CA 91304
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