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SEE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION:  You can view your personal information by clicking on your Name (above) and then clicking on Profile. If you want to update any of this information, please contact Darrel or Noemi (noemi.epstein@icloud.com)

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

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Purim Shabbat Service - February 27, 2026, 7:30 p.m. 

COME IN COSTUME TO CELEBRATE PURIM

Rabbi Joe Mendelsohn will lead the service with Cantor Stacey Morse accompanied by the Temple Choir

ZOOM LINK FOR SERVICES:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84780450674?pwd=M2xiMkhsN05rWTNubE9lbk1MamdnZz09

Please make note of website:  https://reformtempleoflagunawoods.wildapricot.org

SHABBAT HONORS

Sarah Moscoe will light the Shabbat candles.  Judy Mandel and Ben Dolgin will be opening the Ark.  Robin Lipton and Joel Sigman will say the Motzi in honor of all they do for our Temple; Joel is also honoring his father’s Yahrzeit. 

****THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING 7/1/2026 HAS BEEN FORMED.  IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN DEEPENING YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE TEMPLE, PLEASE CONTACT STUART HACK*****

*****PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR SURVEY– Your Temple wants your participation.  This past week we created an anonymous survey to solicit your suggestions as to how we can improve our offerings to meet your needs.  The survey went out using Wild Apricot and we also have hard copies on the Shalom Table with a box to hold your responses.

The next meeting of the Bereavement Support Group will be on Monday, March 9 from 1 - 2:30 in the 2393 Via Mariposa West rec room.  Contact Harriet Schwartz (248-766-5290). 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:  Historian, 30th anniversary journal & dinner

SAVE THE DATE

January - February - March 2026 - 30 X 30 events

March 2 - Purim Schpiel

March 10 - Six (at Segrestrom)  - bus leaves from Towers at 6 pm

March 13 - Women's Seder - 11:30 am

March 16, 23, 30 - Rabbi lecture series - Women in Judaism - 2:30 pm

March 19 - Endowment Trust Meeting - 10:30 am

April 2 - Temple Passover Seder and Food Drive

April 8, 15, 22 and 29; May 6 and 13 - Estate Planning Sessions - 10 am

April 27 - Eat and Greet - Domenico's (Mission Viejo) - 5 - 9 pm

May 17 - Museum of Tolerance (bus trip)

August 12 - Phantom (at Segrestrom)

August 14 - 30th Anniversary Celebration

Join the RTLW Choir - Sing with friends and make a mitzvah.  Call Cantor Stacey (310) 963-7664

Volunteers Needed:  

Meals on Wheels:  Bob Schwartz (949) 454-9211

Education:  Ken Levin (714) 767-4236 or Rachel Forman (714) 791-1394

Security:  Ed Green (562) 370-8943

Change for Change Donations

With the approval of the Board of Directors, the Temple will donate all monies collected through Change for Change to support those in need in Laguna Woods through the Laguna Woods Foundation.   

HAVUROT:

Dine Out - Jan Salberg (949) 525-0123

Singles - Marcia Plean (949) 510-8292

Junior Seniors - Debbie Spangenthal (419) 344-1241

Edible Escapades - International dining in OC - Nancy Knupfer (310) 893-9611 or Carol Liss (415) 602-4204

CLUBS:

Temple Book Club - Meets 3rd Tuesday @ 10 a.m.  Harriet Schwartz (248) 766-5290

Foreign Intrigue Book Club - Mystery lovers - Meets 2nd Tuesday at 12:30 in members' homes.  Robin Lipton (480) 818-3425

Oneg Shabbat Servers - An easy and rewarding mitzvah to pour coffee and tea at the Oneg Shabbat.  Rebecca Weinstein (916) 220-3407

Oneg Shabbat Sponsors - Host an Oneg in honor of a birthday, anniversary, simcha, or "just because".  Rebecca Weinstein (916) 220-3407.

Meals on Wheels - 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.  Bob Schwartz (949) 454-9211.

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.  Use the form in our monthly Bulletin.  Send your check payable to RTLW to Susan Bain at 5518 Paseo Del Lago East, 2H, Laguna Woods or call (281) 732-4068.

Endow our Temple - Become a Legacy Society Member by agreeing to include the Temple in your will.  This will ensure our Temple will flourish and be here for future generations of Jewish residents.  Stuart Hack (949) 212-7028.

Mi Shebeirach List - If you are ill, know of a Temple member who is ill, or want to add a friend or relative to the weekly Mi Sherbeirach list, contact Beverly Genereux (949) 280-6664 or lagunaqtpi@yahoo.com.

Jewish National Fund/Trees for Israel - To purchase a tree in honor or memory of someone, please complete the form in the Bulletin.  Cost is $18 per tree.  Marilyn Gross (949) 380-0812.

Yahrzeit Contributions - To make a Yahrzeit contribution or for information, contact Marlene Barkley (310) 650-2944.  Send check to RTLW, PO Box 2833, Laguna Hills 92653.  You may make contributions through the Temple website.  All Yahrzeits announced reflect the Yahrzeits that occur from the current to the upcoming Thursday.  For Yahrzeit changes contact Gail Sherain (714) 600-0292.

Temple Tributes - to honor or remember someone - Fill out a Tzedakah envelope and mail with your check payable to RTLW, PO Box 2833, Laguna Hills 92654.  Payments may also be made through the Temple website.

Death of a Congregation Member - Please inform Rabbi Mendelsohn (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.  Contact Linda Mendelsohn (949) 309-1442.

Cemetery Plots - The Temple offers cemetery plots through Dignity Memorial at Harbor Lawn.  Contact Renay Teper (949) 939-6751.  For mortuary services contact Eric Rothman, Malinow and Silverman (800) 710-7100.