May
26
2018

Ruby Adler’s Bat Mitzvah – June 16, 2018

Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills

I am in 7th grade at Paul Revere Charter School. I love all types of dance from jazz to ballet, and I enjoy traveling, making and editing videos,  and I having fun with my friends. My parents are John and Jamie Adler and I have 2 brothers, Jake and Philip, who both had their Bar… Read more »

May
21
2018

Abby Wolf’s Bat Mitzvah, June 9, 2018

Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills

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I am a 7th grader at El Rodeo school. I enjoy dancing, listening to music, photography and playing with my dog Matilda. I am so grateful for my older brother Sam and my parents, Emily and Jeff Wolf. I am so lucky to have such supportive friends and family.For my Mitzvah Project, I am working… Read more »

May
14
2018

Maya Gibson’s Bat Mitzvah, June 2, 2018

Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills

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Hi, I am Maya Gibson. I am in 7th grade and I am 13 years old. I attend City Charter Middle School. I have been a soccer player since I was 5 and currently I play for Culver City Football Club. I am also a huge fan of art and all things involving creativity. My… Read more »

May
03
2018

Strive to Make a Difference: Julian Javor | Pilots N Paws

Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills

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In June of 2016, I began the pursuit of a lifelong dream of mine – Flying. Since I was a baby, aviation has been a huge passion of mine. Between you and me, it’s been more of an obsession – posters on my walls, model airplanes on my dresser, a bed in the shape of… Read more »

May
02
2018

On Helping Syria and Refusing Powerlessness

Rabbi Sarah Bassin

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I have no idea how to fix Syria.  Most Middle East experts admit they don’t either.  It’s complicated.  The Middle East is littered with the failed good intentions of our political interventions.  Now when we face the complicated in that region, we conclude that the best response must be no response.  My own disbelief at… Read more »

May
01
2018

Noor Houriani’s Bat Mitzvah, May 19, 2018

Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills

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My name is Noor Nora Houriani. I am currently in 7th grade at Hawthorne School where I recently won the Aristonian Award for academic excellence. I like to play piano and tennis and I enjoy spending time with my friends. My parents are Mehrdad and Noushin Houriani. My siblings are triplets and I have two… Read more »

May
01
2018

A Reflection on Art and Soul – Fly: The Musical

Cantor Lizzie Weiss

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This past weekend I had the opportunity to witness thirteen magnificent teens pour their hearts out in word and song in the first ever “Art and Soul” show entitled “Fly: The Musical”. Last November I entered a partnership on behalf of Temple Emanuel with Craig Taubman and the Pico Union Project. Craig had been approached… Read more »