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QUICK LINKS ==> For hints how to use this website, click here ==> To renew your membership, click here 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
October 2, 2026 - Simchat Torah Shabbat Torah Service Rabbi Joe Mendelsohn and Cantor Stacey Morse will lead the service accompanied by the Temple Choir https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84780450674?pwd=M2xiMkhsN05rWTNubE9lbk1MamdnZz09 Please make note of website: https://reformtempleoflagunawoods.wildapricot.org Note: T-Coil available during services in CH1 SHABBAT HONORS Barbara Rosenblum is sponsoring the oneg in honor of her birthday. Barbara will light the Shabbat candles. Ken Levin will read from the Torah. Ark Openers: Marilyn and Jerry Gross in honor of their anniversary, Warren Walker and Naomi Bernstein, Ed Green and Ray Perlstein. Lynne Rosenstein will dress the Torah. Peggy RahelBashe will say the Motzi, honoring the Yahrzeit of both her parents, Rita and Abrahem Silverstein. Thank you to Rebecca Weinstein and the Social Action committee for arranging the Yom Kippur Food Drive. We donated 426 pounds of food to South County Outreach and $1,055 in cash and checks. "We Are Here" concert - Segrestrom Concert Hall - November 4. Supported by OC Board of Rabbis in remembrance of the 88th anniversary of Kristallnacht. Presented by Community Scholar Program in partnership with Vanderbilt University with support from Samueli Foundation and Vanderbilt Holocaust Lecture Series. See recent e-blast for details. Free concert - Celebration of Israel Philharmonic music - 10/25. Register on-line. See recent e-blast for details. B'Nai Mitzvah Class - The class will begin November 3, 2026 and continue through October 5, 2027. If you are interested in participating, now is the time to register. Deadline for enrollment is October 15. Questions-contact Carol Sandusky Torah Study - class will begin October 4 at 10:00 am in the Rabbi's Rec Room. The class will start at the beginning of the Torah and study it line by line. Once again, thank you to Judy and Arthur Levy for underwriting this class. If interested in joining this Torah Study group, contact Carol Sandusky The next meeting of the Bereavement Support Group will be Monday, October 5, from 1 - 2:30 in the 2393 Via Mariposa West rec room. Contact Harriet Schwartz (248-766-5290). Social Action Committee has arranged to provide servers on Christmas Day at Heritage Pointe to relieve non-Jewish staff so they can observe the holiday with their families. Volunteers are needed for either lunch or dinner. Heritage Pointe is an independent living facility in Mission Viejo rooted in the Jewish tradition. Connections: Help make a difference in the lives of our Temple members. Join the Connections committee and reach out to members who could use a helping hand, a friendly call, or simply a reminder that their Temple community cares. Contact Noemi Epstein (949) 525-3446. Help make a difference in the lives SAVE THE DATE October 4 - Torah Study begins - 10:00 am - Rabbi's Rec Room October 6 - First session of lecture series - 3:30 (CH5) October 9 - Shabbat In The Round - 7:30 - (CH1) October 11 - Dine Out - CPK (La Paz) - Noon October 15 - Deadline to enroll in B'Nai Mitzvah Class October 17 - Havdalah Service - 6:00 - (CH6) October 19 - Eat and Greet - Eureka - Aliso Viejo - reservations needed October 25 - Edible Escapades November 17 - Water for Elephants (at Segrestrom) January 21 - Itzak Perlman (Solo Concert) - Segrestrom March 7 - Klezmatics - Barclay 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 Edible Escapades - International dining in OC - RSVP to: Nancy Knupfer (310) 893-9611 or Carole 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 Avima Yaffe at 5522 Via La Mesa, Unit B, Laguna Woods or call (818) 269-9747. 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. Eileen Garbutt (949) 422-3308. Yahrzeit Contributions - To make a Yahrzeit contribution or for information, contact Susie Lew (949) 439-7207. 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. Helen Lawrence (760) 895-5137. 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.
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