Rabbi's Message
On an El Al flight to Israel, a stewardess asked a passenger, “Would you like your dinner served sir?”
The passenger replied, “What’s my choice?”
She answered, “Yes or No.”
In today’s movies I find the X-Rated scenes to be exactly that…X-Rated!
Our blessed women who have made incredible strides with their demands to be placed on the same pedestal as their male counterparts, still have a long path to go. I have been decrying the exhibition of vivid sexual innuendos between men and women, men and men, women and women. Years ago, Directors were more discreet with their filming of scenes depicting sexual alliances. Of course, in those years the Hays Code of Moral Conduct, was very strict as the purveyor of Decency within the movie ‘business'. However, as it was a ‘business,' over the years poor Mr. Hays, whose code lasted until 1968, was overruled by movie-makers who decided that nudity, suggested sexual encounters between adults would bring in more money to the box-office. And, they were right!
Since then, we have graduated to home movies presented by Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO and others that satisfy the nation's thirst for obscenity. If that weren’t enough of an issue for people’s indignation, there are the heinous depictions of women being maimed and tortured.
Progress? If that can be equated with ‘money’ it would be right on.
What has happened to “
Singing In the Rain
” happy musicals and good old wartime propaganda reality films like “
The Best Years of Our Lives
?” The new generation of film goers demanded more skin and less story line, more lascivious conduct and less morality.
I could go on for hundreds pages. I won’t. But, I will contact clergy, NOW and social organizations who fight for decency, justice and equality.
Women should not be served up to deranged movie-goers who think that beating up and disfiguring women is okay since they saw it on the screen. And, there are many. How about using women as vessels to satisfy certain urges of men who think nothing of debasing a woman to satisfy sexual fantasies. And, there are many.
If this article, and it’s only the tip of an iceberg, moves you in any way let me know. There is much to be done, people to see and positive issues to address.
And, remember, we have the choice to say, “Yes or No.” “Yes” for action, “No” for “Status Quo.” I’m a “Yes” man.
Shabbat Shalom everyone. Please be well and stay healthy and strong.
We are CREATIVE ARTS STRONG!
Most Sincerely,
Rabbi Jerry Ram Cutler
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Our Next Virtual Shabbat Services on Facebook Live
Where:
In your home
When:
Friday, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2020
at 6:00 pm
Why?
Tradition!
Extras
We're excited and looking forward to our Friday night Shabbat Livestream. Please like it and share with others.
Click on this link where we will be live streaming:
You will also be able to view it on
O
ur
Website
(creativeartstemple.org) as well.
This is more of a Streamlined Shabbat Service. You will be able to chat with us, share any news from your week, or send a virtual hug all via Facebook.
We will be chanting the Mishabeirach for global healing and reciting the Kaddish for the current yahrzeits. If you have the names of loved ones you would like the Rabbi to read, please let us know.
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Dear congregants and friends.
High Holidays are approaching as well as membership renewals. Because of the pandemic, we’re not sure what September is going to look like and we’re concerned about your safety and comfort, so we’re gearing up for virtual services just in case we won’t be able to gather together.
Our services will once again include our outstanding choir, wonderful musical director, readers, joy, spirituality and love that we are used to for our most holy of days. We are working everything out and will keep you updated. We’re excited. We plan on doing some very special things that we think you’re going to love and resonate with.
Please stay safe and healthy and hope to see you this Friday night at 6pm.
LadyJeff Cutler
I be the Rebitzen
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A direct and compelling headline
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Renew
Ralphs Community Contributions Now!
Please Register today!
For your convenience, step-by-step website registration instructions can be found at
www.ralphs.com
, or if you are having a problem registering call the temple office at 310-720-9618 and we will help you.
Also, if you don't have computer access, you can call Ralphs at 1-800-443-4438 for assistance.
CAT NPO# 92136
Ralphs Rewards Card
Donate to CAT while you grocery shop
Participants are required to register for the new term online at
www.ralphs.com
or by calling Ralphs at
1-800-443-4438.
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You will be asked for The Creative Arts Temple NPO number. It is NPO# 92136
Please Note!!
The Scan Bar letters will no longer work at the register.
To verify if Creative Arts Temple is your charity of choice, look at the very bottom of your receipt next time you shop at Ralph's. It should say "At your request, Ralph's is donating to Creative Arts Temple." If you do not see that, you will need to register through the Ralph's
website.
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WE HAVE NEW GELSON'S DISCOUNT CARDS!
Gelson's Discount Cards
Yes, it is Hanukkah all through the year. Gelson's has offered to provide the temple with discount coupons. They are for $10 off your entire order of $50 or more. Pick them up at a Friday night service or call the temple for your coupon(s). Gelson's will honor any expired coupon. Take one or a few!
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Do you shop on Amazon?
Support CAT when you shop on Amazon!
I
f you want Amazon to donate to Creative Arts Temple, you need to start each shopping session at
http://smile.amazon.com
and they will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases.
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Monthly
Events
Services, High Holidays
(We are live streaming our Shabbat services weekly and they will replace our monthly services)
Friday - May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
at 6PM
WEEKLY LIVE STREAMING
Click on the link
where we will be live streaming.
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High Holiday services
Friday -
Erev Rosh Hashanah
Sept. 18, 2020
Saturday -
Rosh Hashanah
Sept. 19, 2020
Sunday -
Kol Nidre
Sept. 20, 2020
Monday -
Yom Kippur
Sept. 21, 2020
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May Anniversaries
Mazel Tov to our CAT lovebirds!
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Joshua & Tiffany Glass 5/4/2020
Peter Mark & Helen Richman 5/10/2020
Stephanie Stern Lazarus & Tom Lazarus 5/30/2020
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With a donation of Chai ($18) or above, CAT will mail out a tribute card in your honor of Birthdays, Anniversaries, Get-Well-Soon wishes, Congratulations and In Loving Memory.
We'll post your tribute in our newsletter, no matter what amount you're able to donate.
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DONATIONS
You now can Order Tribute Cards, Remember A Yarzheit, Make donations to the Oneg Shabbat Table, Order a Plaque t
hrough your Temple Talk Email or on our website.
Just click on the link and choose what kind of donation you would like
to make.
Paypal is secure and safe. You can choose to use your credit card or through your bank. Once we receive your information, we will send you a confirmation email to let you know that we are in receipt of
your donation.
Or, you can call the office or just send a donation in the mail.
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May
Birthdays
And many happy returns!
Pamela Phillips Oland 5/2/2020
Fern Bloom 5/3/2020
Caroline Lembeck 5/4/2020
Ben Cohen 5/8/2020
Nolan Porter 5/10/2020
Robert Leevan 5/11/2020
Martin Levine 5/12/2020
Gerald Doren 5/13/2020
Barbara Rae Levine 5/13/2020
Martin Gilmore 5/15/2020
Jennifer Crestol 5/16/2020
Joann Oseary 5/18/2020
Stephen Ellman 5/19/2020
Douglas Cohen 5/23/2020
Rochelle Blumenfeld 5/24/2020
Marsha Heller 5/25/2020
Steven Zax 5/27/2020
Gloria Jennings 5/28/2020
Idell Goldstein 5/29/2020
Steven Doren 5/30/2020
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April Tributes
Your Thoughtfulness is Truly Appreciated
Joe Ingber In memory of Arne Charitan
Loretta Wallace In memory of Gladys Charitan
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April Donations
Thank you to our sponsors!
Arne Charitan
Dr. Marty & Stacey Morris
Scott Stevens
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Get Wells
Refuah Shleima
CAT wishes speedy recoveries to:
Lowell Dreyfus, Phil Felson, Webb Lowe, Marvin Markowitz, Peter Paul, Barry Smith, Soibhan McAllister Velarde
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April Yahrzeits
May you be comforted by the mourners of Zion
Block, Charlene In memory of Beth Block
Bronstein, Marc In memory of Isabel B.
Bronstein
Brooks, Fern Field In memory of Betty Field
Daniels, Alene In memory of Stanley Daniels
Fields, Annette In memory of David Fields
Frankel, Faye In memory of Milt Frankel, Heini Dervin & Nell Platzner
Harris, Godfrey & Barbara In memory of Alfred Harris
Kricun, Stuart & Cipora In memory of Irene Kricun
Landers, Bill & Gail In memory of Nathan Bercovitz
Oseary, Joann & Yossi In memory of Janet Zaifert
Shapiro, Bernard & Jane In memory of Caryn Sanders
Slayton Eaman, Nicole & Hogan In memory of Sebastian Patrick Hogan
Spear, Phyllis In memory of Jack Spear
Weltsch, Lucy In memory of Simon Weltsch and Cecilia Victor
If you made a donation in memory of your loved one and you don't see it here, it is because it was received after publication deadline and will appear next month
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Coronavirus Information Reminder
Since the
coronavirus
is on everyone's mind these days, this article will hopefully alleviate some of your fears. It is copied as it was received.
If you have a runny nose and sputum when you have a cold, you cannot be a new type of coronavirus pneumonia, because coronavirus pneumonia is a dry cough without runny nose. This is the simplest way to identify. Please tell your friends that if you know more about medical knowledge, you will have more awareness of identification and prevention.
The Wuhan virus is not heat-resistant and will be killed at a temperature of 26-27 degrees
(centigrade)
. Therefore, drink more hot water. You can tell your friends and relatives to drink more hot water to prevent it. Go under the Sun. It has been cold recently, and drinking hot water is also very comfortable. It is not a cure and is good for the body. Drinking warm water is effective for all viruses. Try not to drink ice, remember!
Doctor's advice about coronavirus:
1. It is pretty large in size (cell is about 400-500nm diameter), so any normal mask (not just the N95 feature) should be able to filter it out. However, when someone who's infected sneezes in front of you, it will take a great 3 meters (about 10 feet) before it drops to the ground and is no longer airborne.
2. When the virus drops on metal surface, it will live for at least 12 hours. So remember if you come in contact with any metal surface, wash your hands with soap thoroughly.
3. The virus can remain active on fabric for 6-12 hours. Normal laundry detergent should kill the virus. For winter clothing that does not require daily washing, you can put it out under the sun to kill the virus.
About the symptoms of the pneumonia caused by Coronavirus:
1. It will first infect the throat, so the throat will have the dry sore throat feeling which will last for 3 to 4 days
2. Then the virus will blend into the nasal fluid and drips into the trachea and enter the lungs, causing pneumonia. This process will take 5 to 6 days.
3. With pneumonia, comes high fever and difficulty in breathing. The nasal congestion is not like the normal kind. You will feel like you are drowning in water. It's important to go seek immediate medical attention if you feel like this.
About prevention:
1. The most common way of getting infected is by touching things in public, so you must wash your hands frequently. The virus can only live on your hands for 5-10 mins, but a lot can happen in those 5-10 mins (you can rub your eyes or pick your nose unwittingly).
2. Aside from washing your hands frequently, you can gargle with Betadine Sore Throat Gargle to eliminate or minimize the germs while they are still in your throat (before dripping down to your lungs).
Please take extra care and drink plenty of water as each of you is very important to us.
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If you have a joke or funny video you would like to share, please send it to [email protected] and we will share it with the rest of our friends.
Have a good and humorous week!
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Creative Arts Temple
P.O. Box 241831
Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-720-9618
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