Rabbi-Cantor Didi Thomas

Please come listen to Rabbi
Didi's LAST SERMON for
​​​​​​​this Jewish year, 5784!!!
(Next Shabbat's open house will feature
Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi speaking
in lieu of a sermon plus penitential prayers for Selichot)​​​​​​​

Please attend Temple Emet's
2nd OPEN HOUSE to
welcome all potential new
members to our unique, friendly,
spiritual services. We will enjoy an
Oneg Shabbat following the
service, and then EVERYONE
is invited to join us for dinner at

The New York Deli
The excitement begins
THIS FRIDAY
September 20, 5:00 pm

WE DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY!!!

Thank you Sunny Moss and Marianne Rotstein for
sponsoring this evening's floral arrangement and
Oneg in honor of their birthdays. BOTH are
celebrating THIS SHABBAT ~
Sunny on Friday and Marianne on Saturday!

Kindly RSVP for dinner:
[email protected]

* High Holy Day Tickets for guests are available for
purchase ~~ get them NOW!

Please Sponsor an Oneg or Flowers for any of
our services; honor a person, remember a
loved one, or celebrate a simcha!
Contact Natalie to let her know your wishes:
[email protected]

Join Rabbi/Cantor Didi
and Temple Friends
for TACO TUESDAY!!!

Tuesday September 17th at 4 PM

Tortilla Cantina
1225 El Prado Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501

Ground beef mini crispy tacos or
chicken, shredded beef,
spicy potato, or beef and potato soft
tacos (flour or corn tortillas)
A LA CARTE $2.50 0r (3 for $7)
ADD Beans & Rice $4
COMPLIMENTARY SALSA BAR

Please join us!!

Please Save the Date for
Temple Emet's next OPEN HOUSE ~
ALL POTENTIAL NEW MEMBERS,
WELCOME!!!

Celebrate Shabbat
at Temple Emet
September 20 at 5:00 pm
followed by a brief Oneg Shabbat
and then dinner at
The New York Deli
​​​​
High Holy Day Tickets available for purchase for all
~ get them NOW!

PLEASE NOTE: STACEY
MORSE'S HAVDALAH
SERVICE IS EARLY THIS
MONTH

Havdalah will be NEXT
Saturday night, September 14
(in lieu of our monthly Saturday morning
service and because will have 3 Friday night
Open House Services)
COME CELEBRATE HAVDALAH WITH STACEY!!
​​​​​​​​
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Judy Evans said of August's service:
"Many . . . missed an inspirational
and joyous evening. Clear your
calendars for the next Havdalah."

​​​
​​​Please remember to bring a donation of food, toiletries, animal food, or gently used clothing every time you come to the Temple.

NEXT FRIDAY!!!!

Please RSVP ASAP

OPEN HOUSE ​​​BBQ DINNER

​​​​​​​Sponsored by

THE MEN’S CLUB

Invite friends!!! Join us!

NEXT Friday, September 6th

Supper at 5pm
Service following at 6:30pm

Members $25
POTENTIAL NEW MEMBERS -- FREE
Please let Marcia know if you will attend the BBQ:
[email protected]​​​​​​​

* High Holy Day Tickets available for purchase for guests
~ get them NOW!

✡️ Looking forward to sharing Shabbat!! ✡️

PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DATE AND TIME!!!

Please Join Us for
Lunch Bunch

Wednesday, September 25th
at 12 pm

OR

ANYTIME on September 25,
dine in or take out

and 20% of all net
proceeds,
excluding alcohol,
will be given to
Temple Emet!!!

***YOU MUST MENTION TEMPLE EMET
TO RECEIVE THE 20% DONATION***

Hof's Hut
23635 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance

Please RSVP to
Rabbi Didi if you will be
joining us
for lunch:
text/call (310) 617-1738
[email protected]

PLEASE REMEMBER TO RSVP
RSVP to Rabbi Didi
text/call
(310) 617-1738
[email protected]

August's Lunch Bunch
is going to El Pollo Inka
Promenade | PV
to honor Abe Hepner's
special request
​​​​(located in the former Marmalade space)

Please join Rabbi Didi, Abe Hepner
and the rest of the bunch TOMORROW, August 28
at 11:30 am

Temple Emet only has 2 spots left
reserved for Good Stuff’s
​​​​​​​“Paint & Sip”
NEXT MONDAY, August 26 6:00 to 8:00 pm

Paint this beautiful Southwestern
desert scene with Temple Emet
and enjoy 2 glasses of wine
and 2 hours of painting;
​​​​​​​all supplies included

Tickets $65 pp (CASH ONLY)

Temple Emet reserved 6 spaces;
only 2 are left.
Must RSVP by tomorrow,
Thursday, August 22 to attend;
otherwise, we will cancel these 2 spots.
RSVP to: [email protected]

Next Monday, August 26
​​​​​​​6:00 to 8:00 pm
Good Stuff Restaurant, RHE

Temple Emet has 2 spots left
reserved for Good Stuff’s
​​​​​​​“Paint & Sip”
August 26 . . . RSVP NOW!
Temple Emet reserved 6 spaces
and only 2 are left.

Please RSVP ASAP
if you want to attend:
[email protected]

Paint this beautiful Southwestern
desert scene with Temple Emet!!!

Monday, August 26, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Good Stuff Restaurant, RHE
​​​​​​
Enjoy 2 glasses of wine and 2 hours of painting;
​​​​​​​all the supplies you need are included

Tickets $65 pp (CASH ONLY)

NOTICE! HAVDALAH at TEMPLE EMET
with Stacey Morse
has been changed to AUGUST 31
due to increased risk of COVID

Stacey is still recovering from her
bout with Covid but anticipates
being fully recovered by then.

STAY TUNED FOR FURTHER NOTICES

JOIN TEMPLE EMET TO
CELEBRATE TU B'AV--
THE JEWISH HOLIDAY OF LOVE!!!

Please join Temple Emet's
excursion to the Skirball
and then lunch at
Uncle Bernie's Delicatessen
Sunday, August 18

We are carpooling from temple to
the Skirball Cultural Center to see
it's exhibit of katubbot
(Jewish marriage contracts)
​​​​​​​and wedding attire to celebrate
Tu B'Av

Carpools are meeting at 10:15 am

If you don't want or need to carpool, meet at Skirball at 11 am. Parking is free. ADA parking is available in the South Parking garage, closer to Main Entrance. Limited accessible spaces in North and East Parking garages as well.

Reservation at Bernie's is at 1:30 if
you want to meet just for lunch.
17615 Ventura Blvd, Encino

Tickets are $13 for seniors and groups of 10

Please don't forget to
contact me for
reservations and carpooling
[email protected]

THIS EVENT SELLS OUT
FAST!!! RSVP ASAP
to attend:
[email protected]

Monday, August 26, join Temple Emet family and friends at
Good Stuff Restaurant in PV
from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
for their "Sip & unWine" event

Come paint this beautiful
Southwestern desert painting!!!
​​​​​​
Enjoy 2 glasses of wine and 2 hours of painting
​​​​​​​with all the supplies you need included

Tickets are $65 per person (CASH ONLY)

JOIN TEMPLE EMET TO
CELEBRATE TU B'AV--
THE JEWISH HOLIDAY OF LOVE!!!

Please join Temple Emet's
excursion to the Skirball
and then lunch at
Bernie's Delicatessen on
Sunday, August 18

We are carpooling from temple to
the Skirball Cultural Center to see
it's exhibit of katubbot
(Jewish marriage contracts)
​​​​​​​and wedding attire to celebrate
Tu B'Av

Carpools are meeting at 10:15 am

If you don't want or need to carpool, meet at Skirball at 11 am. Parking is free. ADA parking is available in the South Parking garage, closer to Main Entrance. Limited accessible spaces in North and East Parking garages as well.

Reservation at Bernie's is at 1:30 if
you want to meet just for lunch.
17615 Ventura Blvd, Encino

Tickets are $13 for seniors and groups of 10

If you want to go,
please contact me for reservations
and to arrange carpooling
[email protected]

Celebrate Shabbat
​​​​​​​at Temple Emet​
​​​​​with your pet!

Saturday, August 10th,
​​​​​​​at 10:30am,
Mark Tannin will be sponsoring an Oneg Shabbat following
services in honor of his beloved mother, Harriet Tannin.
Brunch will follow directly after the Oneg at
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
in the Del Amo mall

Try their Mountain Berry Pancakes, Breakfast Burger, and more.

Brunch Cocktails start at just $5!!!

Get a FREE dog meal with ANY entree;
use code LDPUPS
​​​​​​​
Pets are welcome on Temple Emet's west patio,
as long as they are well-behaved.

PLEASE RSVP BY WEDNESDAY NIGHT,
August 7, to ensure enough seating:
[email protected]

PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO
BRING A CHECK
​​​​​​​for DIANA'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FUNDRAISING CONCERT
​​​​​​
​​​​​​​P.S. Don't forget to drop off gently used clothing and non perishable food items
(human and animal) when you come to synagogue!

PLEASE BE SURE TO SIGN UP SOON
for this wonderful, NOT TO BE MISSED
celebration concert!
RSVP to: [email protected] ​​​​​​​

You may purchase tickets with a check mailed to:
Temple Emet, PO Box 1324, Torrance, CA 90505
or by Zelle to [email protected]
or online

Dear Temple Family and Friends . . .

Please join us for our next Third Friday Supper & Services
August 16, 2024 dinner at 5pm (in Social Hall) -- Service at 6:30pm

Our buffet menu will include:

BBQ TRI TIP
Chimmi Churri
LEMON-HERB GRILLED CHICKEN
Grilled Marinated Chicken
served
with a lemon herb sauce
GARLIC & HERB MASHED POTATO
Garlic and Herb Marinated
GRILLED CORN ON THE COB
CAESAR SALAD
Romain, Croutons, Parmesan.
Caesar Dressing
FRESH BAKED DINNER ROLLS​​​​​​​

Please RSVP by Tuesday, August 16
No last minute walk ins for dinner accepted
[email protected]

$25 per person

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Pay online Here
https://www.templeemet.org/event/supper&sanctuary
OR -
Bring a check to dinner
OR -
mail payment to:
Temple Emet
PO Box 1324
Torrance, CA 90505

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​​​​​​​
Please remember to bring a donation of food, toiletries, animal food, or gently used clothing every time you come to the Temple.

Please RSVP NOW for August's
First Friday Sabbath Supper
​​​​​​​following Services
at Crème de la Crepe
located in the Promenade Mall, PV

Friday, August 2

Services begin at 5:00pm
at Temple Emet
An Oneg Shabbat sponsored by
Steve Marcuse and Robin Brenner
will follow immediately after services;
​​​​​​​then we will leave for supper

Please RSVP for supper:
[email protected]
​​​​​​​
​​​​​​​REMEMBER TO BRING A CHECK for
DIANA'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FUNDRAISING CONCERT
if you are planning to attend

Shalom ​​​​​​​ Musicologistas!

​​​​​​​REMINDER:

The time is approaching once again to talk Jewish Composers. We are nearing the end of a long cycle of Musical Movies which will culminate, for now, in two classes with the Zaida of them all, Fiddler on the Roof.

For this Wednesday, July 31st, at 7:30pm, let's prepare to talk about Paint Your Wagon and Hello Dolly. See the ZOOM link below.

Released in October of 1969, Paint Your Wagon features yet another score by Lerner and Loewe, and, other than Ray Walston, a star cast that we're not used to seeing in this kind of fare: Clint Eastwood, Lee Marvin and Jean Seberg:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mp02qa5Zi8Q&pp=ygUbcGFpbnQgeW91ciB3YWdvbiBmdWxsIG1vdmll

Paint Your Wagon
A raucous western comedy, is punctuated with a classic Lerner and Loewe musical score, including "They Call the Wind Maria" and "I Talk to the Trees." The st...

Hello Dolly, with a score by Jerry Herman, really needs no introduction, other than to remind us all that this is Barbara Streisand's second film lead role, and that it is directed by Gene Kelly!:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrJtuDzs0s8&pp=ygUWaGVsbG8gZG9sbHkgZnVsbCBtb3ZpZQ%3D%3D

Hello, Dolly!
Barbara Streisand is a knockout as Dolly Levi, and Hello, Dolly!, is the blockbuster musical you'll want to see her in again and again. The famed plot involv...

See you there!

-Dan Spector is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Dan Spector's Music Appreciation Class
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Please RSVP for August's First Friday
Sabbath Supper following Services
at Crème de la Crepe
550 Deep Valley Dr #145, Rolling Hills Estates

Friday, August 2

Services begin at 5:00pm
at Temple Emet
An Oneg Shabbat sponsored by
Steve Marcuse and Robin Brenner
will follow immediately after services

Please RSVP for dinner:
[email protected]

PLEASE REMEMBER TO RSVP
for Lunch Bunch Brunch
at Misto Caffe & Bakery
Hillside Village
24558 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505

this Sunday, July 28
11:30 am

RSVP to Rabbi Didi
text/call (310) 617-1738
[email protected]

Dear Temple Family and Friends . . .

REMINDER: TOMORROW'S Third Friday Night
Supper & Services will be your opportunity
​​​​​​​to welcome the new
SISTERHOOD BOARD MEMBERS

Dinner at 5pm
(no walk-ins allowed)
Service at 6:30
​​​​​​​
Flowers this evening are sponsored by Harriet Allyn
in honor of the yartzeit of her ​beloved husband,
Irv, of blessed memory

Oneg immediately following, sponsored by
Gail Teicher in honor of her long, happy marriage
to her beloved husband, Sandy,
​​​​​​​of blessed memory

Please be mindful of the current
uptick in Covid cases and keep all of us safe by staying home and watching online if you are experiencing any symptoms or have been exposed. Thanks!

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​​​​​​​
Please remember to bring a donation of food, toiletries, animal food, or gently used clothing every time you come to the Temple.

Please join Lunch Bunch
this Thursday as we return
to GOOD STUFF
in Rolling Hills Estates
to honor the special request of
​​​​​​​Bob and Susan Pezell

(Those who can’t normally join Lunch Bunch
during the week will get a chance to meet again on
Sunday, July 28, at Caffe Misto)

Thursday, July 18, 1 pm
Good Stuff - Palos Verdes
located in the Peninsula Promenade

Please RSVP to
Rabbi Didi
text/call
(310) 617-1738
[email protected]

Dear Temple Family and Friends . . .
Please join us THIS Friday, July 19,
NOT ONLY for Supper & Services, BUT ALSO
​​​​​​​to welcome the new
SISTERHOOD BOARD MEMBERS
Come Celebrate
“Sisterhood!”
At this Friday’s Shabbat Service we will install the new Board members of our beloved Sisterhood.
These are truly Women of Valor. They help to make our Temple a warm and welcoming home!!
Dinner at 5pm
Service at 6:30
Oneg immediately following
Please join us!!
Dinner will include a pasta buffet, with your
choice of 3 different sauces (marinara, Alfredo,
and meat sauce, plus chicken and salmon, salad,
roasted vegetables, and garlic bread.)
Please RSVP by Tuesday, July 16
No last minute walk ins for dinner accepted
[email protected]
$25 per person
Pay online Here
https://www.templeemet.org/event/supper&sanctuary
OR -
Bring a check to dinner
OR -
mail payment to:
Temple Emet
PO Box 1324
Torrance, CA 90505
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Please remember to bring a donation of food, toiletries, animal food, or gently used clothing every time you come to the Temple.

Dear Temple Family & Friends,

​​​​​​​Scammers have appropriated my name and the temple's address and have sent spam emails to some of our members, by name, that are not from me!! Please make sure that you check the email address from which all emails purporting to be from me or anyone in the temple and make sure they are using our correct and known email addresses. If you ever are in doubt as to the legitimacy of any communications from me or the temple or any temple members, DO NOT REPLY to the messsage. Instead, send an inquiry to whom the message supposedly came from using an email address of which you are familiar and inquire regarding the message's legitimacy. See below for an example of a SCAM EMAIL sent to one of our congregants. And, please note, I will NEVER ask for money, donations, or gift cards from ANY members of our congregation or community.

Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi/Cantor Didi

Men’s Club invites YOU
for another Movie Night
at Temple Emet featuring:
​​​​​​​"A Family Affair"

Saturday night, June 29, at 7 pm
(One day after it premiers on Netflix)

Touted as "a love story for
everyone and their mother,"
starring Nicole Kidman, Zach Effron,
Josie King, and Kathy Bates.​​​​​​​

Watch Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ytc2eifpiuQ

COME ENJOY FRESHLY POPPED POPCORN, MOVIE-STYLE CANDIES, DESSERTS, AND DRINKS

If you plan to attend, please RSVP to:
Jeremy Sung
[email protected]
(310) 488-5000

Dearest Musiklezmericists:

Let's have one final hurrah before we are off for summer!

No homework, just zen!

Let's class it up around here, Wednesday, June 26th, at 7:30pm, on ZOOM... (See the link below).

We'll have our semi-annual (or something like that) YouTube-drop quiz. (A la the quaint needle-drop quizzes of old).

Just bring pencil and paper, and get ready to play for street-cred. Be there or consider yourself something between an equilateral triangle and a regular pentagon. (clue: "side by side")

Study material should be considered to be any and all Jewish/American Songbook material from 1904 -1968.

-Dan

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