please send an email to: communications@templeetzchaim.org
Executive Director Cindy Goldberg
Early Childhood Education Director Debbie Blumenthal
Religious School Director Joyce Bronstein
Early Childhood Education Asst. Director Keri Loventhal
Office Manager Shane Silverstein
ECE Administrative Assistant Jessica Jacoby
RS Administrative Assistant Sarah Karamas
Clergy Assistant Jill Rosenberg
Musical Director Mariano Dugatkin
President Felicia Toporoff
Vice President Dan Lubetkin
Immediate Past President Eric Feigenbaum
Treasurer Arnie Blitstein
Secretary Brianna Abrams Trustee, Bingo Michael Roberts
Trustee, Building and Grounds Steve Plotkin Trustee, Early Childhood Education Josh Atlas Trustee, Financial Consideration Neal Arons Trustee, Inclusion Paula Lefko
Trustee, Religious Education Adya Riss Trustee, Security Paul Dryman Trustee, Social Action Pam Friedman
Trustee, Ways & Means Donald Zimring
President, Men’s Club Mark Goldstein
President, Women of TEC Phyllis Dankberg & Elissa Lazarus
Past
Rabbi
rabbiaverbach@templeetzchaim.org
benny@templeetzchaim.org
Joyce Bronstein, Religious School Director
joyce@templeetzchaim.org
Phyllis Dankberg & Elissa Lazarus, Co-President, Women of TEC
Mark Goldstein, President, Men’s Club
Pam Friedman, Trustee, Social Action
Wyatt Rubinstein
September 20
My name is Wyatt Rubinstein, and I am a 7th grader at Viewpoint School in Calabasas. Although I’ve only been at Temple for a few years, it feels like I’ve been here my whole life. The welcoming environment, warm and caring Rabbi Averbach, and fabulous religious school program all contribute to it being a joy to attend Temple. Outside of Temple, I enjoy playing performance piano and golf with my family. As I celebrate becoming a Bar Mitzvah, I would like to thank everyone who taught and helped me along the way. I’m so grateful to my parents, my brother, my Granny, Rabbi Averbach, and of course, Rivka Moskovich, whose teaching is filled with kindness, encouragement, and joy. Your support means the world to me. I couldn’t have done it without you!
Congratulations to the Ahdout and Averbach families on the birth of
Dylan Lev Averbach
Born July 23, 2025
Congratulations to the Cowan family on the birth of
Miles Lucas Cowan
Born on August 2, 2025
Parents: Drew and Andrew Cowan
Grandparents: Joan and Michael Edell
Roberta Kass and Michael Cowan
ETZ CHAIM Programs for Children
9/23
ROOTED IN TRADITION. GROWING TOWARDS THE FUTURE.
8:30-9:30am Rosh Hashanah Family Service
9:30am Childcare (Infants-4 years)
9:30-10:15am High Holiday Hangout (Grades K-7)
High Holiday Family Activities At-a-Glance
10/2
10:15 am - end High Holiday Experience (Grades K-4) of adult service
10:15am - end High Holiday Experience (Grades K-4) of adult service
6:00pm Neilah
7:00pm Havdalah
10:15-12:30pm Junior Congregation (Grades 5-7)
Reservations are required. Please provide diapers and wipes for infants.
ROSH HASHANAH
Complimentary for Temple Members. For non-members: $25.00 for each day
Bring a non-meat lunch! (Label with full name). We are nut-aware. No nuts!
Tuesday, September 23
HIGH HOLIDAY HANGOUT
September 23 & October 2
9:30am - Wolfson
8:30am Warren Lawn YOM KIPPUR
Thursday, October 2
High Holiday Family Service (Everyone is Welcome)
8:30am Warren Lawn
• Rabbi Averbach
• Hazzan Noam
• Steve Ormond
High Holiday Experience (Grades K-4)
HIGH HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE PROGRAM 10:15am – end of adult service (in the classrooms)
* Above is the same schedule for both Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
• Joyce Bronstein
• Debbie Blumenthal • Cindy Goldberg
Experience the High Holidays with an interactive morning of singing, creative service, israeli dance, crafts, snacks & more!
High Holiday Junior Congregation (Grades 5-7) (Grades 5-7)
HIGH HOLIDAY HANGOUT
September 23 & October 2, 9:30am - Wolfson
HIGH HOLIDAY JUNIOR CONGREGATION
September 23 & October 2
10:15am – end of adult service (Wolfson/Chapel)
* Above is the same schedule for both Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Storytelling, holiday songs & more! Feel the Holiday Spirit with:
Bring a non-meat, sack lunch! (Label with full name and grade). We are nut-aware. No nuts!
This program begins at 10:15. Grades 5-7 are encouraged to join the main service in the Sanctuary beginning at 9:30. Or, they may join their friends at 9:30 for a supervised "hangout" in the Wolfson until the grade 5-7 program begins. A snack will be provided for these students.
Remember to bring a non-meat, sack lunch! Label with full name and grade.
Please pick up your child(ren) in the Wolfson at the end of services.
Oct 2, 7:00pm Ne’ilah Oct 2, 6:00pm
Havdalah
Children of all ages are invited to participate. Meet in the chapel at 6:50 pm to receive their light sticks.
The Mitzvah Committee is here to help...
MEMORIAL RECEPTION
Services offered by Women of TEC Mitzvah Committee
• Large plastic trash bags and remember your loved ones.
What to Expect
We will provide:
We will be at your house a day or two before the funeral, or as time permits, for planning and any questions. We will arrive at your house half hour to one hour before you leave for the cemetery to receive any last-minute instructions. Our volunteers will be there to accept all deliveries and complete the set-up.
• Handwashing station to be set up outside, in front of the door, including water pitcher, paper towels, TV tray and trash bag
• Hard-boiled eggs (12)
• Challah, wine and mini wine cups
• Large and small paper plates, napkins, and cutlery
• Hot and cold cups
• Ice cubes in a cooler
• Large coffee maker, coffee, tea bags
• Sugar, sweeteners, mocha mix
Family provides:
• Tablecloth, serving platters and utensils
• Cold drinks, water bottles
• Folding chairs
Have the deli/bakery deliver:
• Platters of food, bread, salads, cakes, etc.
Special Instructions for the deli/bakery:
• Be sure to schedule these items to be delivered at the same time the funeral is scheduled to begin.
• Remind them not to mix meat and dairy on the same platter.
To ask questions or make arrangements
Contact the Temple Office at 805-497-6891 or inquire via email at Shiva@templeetzchaim.org
After hours, please contact Roni Rosen at 818-585-9449
