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If you are a Temple member and do not have a login, If you want to update any of your personal information, ------------------------------------------------------------------ Who are we? The Reform Temple of Laguna Woods has been serving the Village’s Jewish community since 1996. It was founded on the principles of inclusive Jewish worship and social values. Our members come from diverse backgrounds and are united in a community which provides friendship, support and participation in a spiritual, communal experience. We hold Shabbat Services and High Holy Day Services. The Shabbat Services take place every Friday night at 7:30 PM in Clubhouse 1. Services are led by our Rabbi, Joe Mendelsohn; and our Cantor Stacey Morse. There is an oneg following the service. All guests are welcome to participate in our Shabbat services. Guests may also participate by joining our zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84780450674?pwd=M2xiMkhsN05rWTNubE9lbk1MamdnZz09
BRRRR Too Cold - Services indoors in CH 1 tonight June 6, 2025, 7:30pm. Leading our service will be Rabbi Joe Mendelsohn & Cantor Stacey Morse. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84780450674?pwd=M2xiMkhsN05rWTNubE9lbk1MamdnZz09 Please make note of website: https://reformtempleoflagunawoods.wildapricot.org July 4th Zoom only 7:00 p m start for services in July SHABBAT HONORS: Noemi Epstein and Darrel Vorderstrasse are sponsoring the oneg and will light the candles in honor of their anniversary. Corky & Howard Parmet will open the Ark in honor of their anniversary. Cantor Stacey Morse will say the Motzi in honor of her birthday. Join the RTLW Choir Sing with Friends & Make a Mitzvah Call Cantor Stacey 310-963-7664 New Chavurah Two new Chavurot are forming: One for new members, one for singles. If you are interested in joining a social group of 12 people, please contact Linda Bechky for new members (520-349-7790), and Marcia Plean for singles (949-510-8292). Jewish Food Festival Sunday, June 22 5 to 8 p.m. Unless you are bringing essential items to the Festival, PLEASE park in the lot on the far side of the Village library or take the Agewell shuttle from the Clubhouse 4 parking lot. The first shuttle starts at 4:30 pm. If you ordered a tee shirt, they will be available this Friday and next Friday during the Oneg. Bring your friends and neighbors to the Jewish Food Festival! Meals on Wheels needs volunteers. Please contact Arlene Mukamal 949-315-9321. Save the Date Annual Meeting & Installation of 2025-26 Board June 29, 4 pm Clubhouse 5 Refreshments will be served Reservations required A Beautiful Noise, August 5 7:30 pm The bus is full! If you want a ticket and can drive yourself call Carol Sandusky 805-844-6711. **Designate Your Donations and Tributes** You are now able to designate your donation and tributes to the area of temple life that is most meaningful to you. The General Fund, the Unsponsored Oneg Fund, the and the Security Fund. These categories are shown on our website under the donations tab. Membership Assistance Fund There are temple members, who, because of special circumstances are unable to pay full dues. You have the opportunity to contribute to a Membership Assistance Fund to help them meet their financial obligation. In April our Change for Change will benefit the Pasadena Jewish Center whose buildings were destroyed in the Eaton fire. It is the only conservative Jewish Synagogue in the western San Gabriel Valley. The Bereavement Group is on hiatus. We will advise when it resumes. HAVUROT: Dine Out Havurah Jan Salberg 949-525-0123 Jean Richland 949-300-8880 New Members– Linda Bechky 520-349-7790. Singles - Marcia Plean 949-510-8292 Junior Seniors – To keep the Temple young at heart – Call Debbie Spangenthal – 419-344-1241. CLUBS: Temple Book Club – 3rd Tuesday @ 10 a.m. 2404 Rec Room. Contact Harriet Schwartz – 248-766-5290. Foreign Intrigue Book Club – For mystery lovers - 2nd Tuesday @12:30 in members’ homes. Contact Lynne Rosenstein – 562-773-5107. ONEG SHABBAT SERVERS: It is an easy and rewarding mitzvah to pour coffee and tea at the Oneg Shabbat. ONEG SHABBAT SPONSORS: Consider hosting an Oneg in honor of a birthday, anniversary, simcha, or “just because.” Call Barbara Zell (949) 362-8908, for further information. MEALS-ON-WHEELS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Responsible for delivering meals to Village residents once a month. You and a partner will drive a short route to bring meals to shut-ins. Call Arlene Mukamal at 949-315-9321. TREE of LIFE: Purchase leaves for our Temple's Tree of Life in honor or in memory of friends and family. Leaves are $360 for Gold, $180 for Silver, and $90 for Bronze. Please use the form in our monthly newsletter. Send your check payable to RTLW; mail it to Susan Gaile-Bain at 5518 Paseo Del Lago East 2H, Laguna Woods, CA 92637. Questions? Call Susan at (281)732-4068. ENDOW OUR TEMPLE- Become a Legacy Society Member by agreeing to include the Temple in your will. This will assure our Temple will flourish and be here for future generations of Jewish residents of Laguna woods. Contact Stuart Hack for information. 949-212-7028 MI SHEBEIRACH CHAIR: If you are ill, know of a temple member who is ill, or want to add a friend or relative to the weekly Mi Shebeirach list, please contact Solange Pullman Fisch who will ensure that the person stays on the list the appropriate amount of time. Her phone number is 949-458-3656 and email solpul35@gmail.com. JEWISH NATIONAL FUND TREES FOR ISRAEL: To purchase a tree in honor or memory of someone, please complete the form in the newsletter. The cost is $18 per tree. Call Marilyn Gross (949)380-0812. YAHRZEIT CONTRIBUTIONS: To make a Yahrzeit contribution or get info about making Yahrzeit contributions, contact Marlene Barkley, 310-838-3010. Send the check to RTLW, PO Box 2833. Laguna Hills, 92653 or go to website: https://reformtempleoflagunawoods.wildapricot.org. For YAHRZEIT UPDATES AND/OR CHANGES: contact Larry Lipton at (973) 768-1149 or lawrencelipton@yahoo.com . All yahrzeits announced reflect the Yahrzeits that occur from the current to the upcoming Thursday. TEMPLE TRIBUTES: TO HONOR OR REMEMBER SOMEONE Fill out a Tzedakah envelope and mail with your check payable to Reform Temple of Laguna Woods, PO Box 2833, Laguna Hills, CA 92654. Envelopes are available on the Shalom Table. Or go to our website: https://reformtempleoflagunawoods.wildapricot.org. DEATH OF CONGREGATION MEMBER: Please inform Rabbi Mendelsohn at 949-309-1564. All funeral arrangements and compensation are between the member and the Rabbi. Meal of Condolence: The congregation offers a meal of condolence for mourners returning from the cemetery. CEMETERY PLOTS If you are interested in pre-planning the purchase of funeral arrangements, the Reform Temple offers cemetery plots through Dignity Memorial at Harbor Lawn. If interested contact Renay Teper at 949-939-6751. If interested in mortuary services contact Eric Rothman, Malinow and Silverman at 800-710-7100.
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