As we look ahead at the calendar, we remember that the value of a temple is best measured by the special gifts its congregants bring and the Jewish connections we build together. We look forward to seeing you and your families at any and all of the events below.

Our next Erev Shabbat Service is on Friday, March 6 at 6:15PM
featuring a brief service, skit, Megillah reading, and a festive Oneg with comedian Stephanie Blum (comedian is appropriate for ages 16+).
Purim Celebrations, Blood Drive, March Lunch and Learn,
ECEC Brunch/Boutique, Violins of Hope & Much More!
Erev Shabbat Purim Celebration
Friday, March 6
6:15PM

Join us for a FUN evening to kick-off our weekend Purim celebration. The evening includes a brief service with Megillah reading (bring your graggers), senior staff skit, a Beatles Purim sing-along with a special Oneg featuring comedian, Stephanie Blum. Comedian most appropriate for ages 16 and over.
The Purim Celebration Continues + TAS Blood Drive
Sunday, March 8

The Purim celebration continues and a TAS Blood Drive.

Schedule for the Morning:
9:30AM - Religious School
10:30AM- Community Purim Celebration in the Sanctuary with Megillah reading. ( ALL are welcome )!!
11AM- DJ, Bounce House, Magician, and Games for students. Plus lunch for all.

The Men of TAS are generously hosting a hamburger and hot dog BBQ lunch. We need you to RSVP the number that will be eating. SIGN UP NOW! Click here to sign up for lunch . Sign up by Noon on Wednesday, March 4.

See details to sign up for the Blood Drive below.
Lunch and Learn
Thursday, March 12
12PM


 March Topic:
Choosing Love Over Fear

For many, the challenges of life can and do trigger fear in a variety of ways. Research shows that when our loving hearts are open, we find acceptance, gratitude, and compassion toward others and ourselves—our mind and body become one. Knowing how to respond from love rather than react from fear can boost our physical health and mental well-being. 

In the later part of the session we will explore questions such as “Are there limits to love and acceptance? Is it ok to say no to love and turn the other cheek?

Hear fellow congregants share their personal experiences and share your own. 

Cantor Ken will kick off the conversation! See flyer below for ordering lunch.
CALLING ALL TAS SMALL GROUPS

SAVE THE DATES

Saturday, April 5, 2020 at 2:30PM
TAS will be hosting the Los Angeles Symphonic Winds Chamber Group, performing Mahler's Fourth. Tickets are only $10 and going on sale soon. For more information contact Bob Levine or Kathy Pullman .
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Our Annual TAS Gala is being held on Saturday, June 20, 2020. Mark your calendars, more details coming soon!
Book Group Meeting
Thursday, March 12
7PM


The Book Group will be discussing, The Library Book , by Susan Orlean. Her latest book is a wide-ranging, deeply personal and terrifically engaging investigation of humanity's bulwark against oblivion: the library. At the center of The Library Book is a seven-hour fire that raged through the Los Angeles Central Library on April 29, 1986, destroying or damaging more than a million books. In one of those weird coincidences that Orlean always manages to spot, a library official was meeting with the fire department that very morning to consider finally adding sprinklers to the building. The Book Group meets in the Rothenberg Chapel.
ECEC Brunch and Boutique
Sunday, March 15
10AM - Boutique Opens
11:15AM - Brunch Served

Join us for our Annual ECEC Brunch and Boutique to support our wonderful Early Childhood Education Center. Tickets and table sponsorships are still available. Not able to attend, no worries, make a donation for a teacher to attend. Click here to order tickets and for more details . Boutique opens at 10AM and is open to everyone. Brunch begins at 11:15AM.
Sisterhood Presents:
Violins of Hope
Thursday, March 19
7PM

This will be a once in a life-time event. You will hear the story of Violins played in ghettos and concentration camps of WWII, listen to some beautiful music and enjoy a lovely Dessert Reception after the performance. Purchase your tickets online. Cost is $20 for Sisterhood members and friends and $25 for guests. See flyer below.
Sign Up Now and Save a Life!
 
Blood Drive on Sunday, March 8, 2020
during the Purim Celebration
8AM to 2PM
 
To schedule a blood donation appointment, please contact
Sue Issler at sissler@socal.rr.com .
 
Thanks for helping to Save a Life!
Now through March 11, 2020, American Jews can vote online in the election for the 38th World Zionist Congress and impact the Jewish future in Israel and around the world.

More than a dozen slates representing the diversity of thought, opinion and cultural identity of the American Jewish community are running. The slates, comprised of over 1,800 candidates, will vie for 152 American seats at the 38th World Zionist Congress in October 2020 in Jerusalem, where they will make decisions about the priorities and direction of important international bodies including the World Zionist Organization, Jewish National Fund and the Jewish Agency for Israel and the allocation of nearly $1 billion annually in support for Israel and world Jewry.

The power of small Jewish communities is being felt across the United States and in Israel through our participation in the World Zionist Congress election when we vote for the Reform/ARZA slate. Small congregations comprise more than 64% of the congregations affiliated with the URJ and have a voting power of more than 61,196 households. If just one person from every household voted, the small congregations of the URJ would double the number of votes received five years ago that resulted in more than 20 million dollars going to Reform causes, Reform congregations being established in Israel and election of organizational leaders who are collaborating on matters of conversion, marriage and divorce, gender rights and recognition of all Jews in their homeland. Please vote and have members of your household vote.

Cast a ballot for the future of Israel and the diaspora.

VISIT ZIONISTELECTION.ORG TO LEARN MORE

AND SIGN-UP TO VOTE NOW.
Click the image or here for more details and to order tickets to this wonderful event.



Violins of Hope by James A. Grymes, will be available for sale in the Sisterhood Judaica shop and at the March 19 Violins of Hope program. The price is $15 (including tax). If you would like to reserve a copy, please email Diane Levine . (You can pay for the book when you pick it up.)
Looking for other TAS events?
Check out our complete calendar or read about our last general update .