News & Announcements

In case you did not pick one up during High Holy Day services, Sisterhood’s New Year Greetings and Membership Directory is available at the synagogue! If there are any mistakes with your address, telephone or email information in the directory, please inform staff member Theresa Brekan (Theresa@pjtc.net or 626.798-1161) as soon as possible.

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Tribute Cards

A special way to honor or memorialize any individual or occasion

Send a birthday greeting…a get well wish…a wedding or anniversary acknowledgement…a b’nai mitzvah congratulation…a thinking of you note…condolences…baby congratulations

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    Our community is guided by the Jewish value of inclusion and recognizes that we are made richer by the participation of all who wish to worship, study or develop cultural or social ties to Judaism. 
    With this in mind, we continue to identify physical and cultural barriers and implement changes to expand opportunities for all. This is an ongoing process that benefits from...Read more...

August Board Report

During its August 29 board meeting, the following committee chair appointments were announced: (1) Bryan and Marina Jick as co-chairs of the Guardians Committee; and (2) Todd Levine as chair of the Facilities Committee. Sharp introduced and explained the job responsibilities of two existing, integral staff members, namely, bookkeeper Lisa Lam and Operations Manager Theresa Brekan. 

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Allegra Wright, daughter of Jill Gold Wright and Patrick Wright, will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on September 10. 

Allegra is a seventh grader at Huntington Middle School.  She is involved in the Gardening Club and Choir. This year she is in the Concert Choir, which is usually reserved for eighth graders, and is taking two Honors classes.

In her spare time, Allegra runs her own music YouTube...Read more...

During the past month the Men's Club has been active in our annual membership drive and putting the final touches on several upcoming event plans.

We are glad to tell you that our membership drive is proceeding quite well and we have signed up several new members, but we need all of our existing members to renew their memberships to make this year really successful. So, if you haven't already joined or renewed your Men's Club...Read more...

By Bobbi Sloan, VP Torah Fund

We are beginning our 2022-2023 Torah Fund campaign. Letters will be sent out to the congregation asking for your contributions. These letters include a pledge card and an envelope to mail your donations. Last year’s generosity enabled us to exceed our goal. Let’s do it again! 

This year’s theme is...Read more...

by: Carl Selkin, co-Chair

Remember to mark your calendars for Ballots and Bagels—or is it Bagels and Ballots (depends on your priorities). September 11 at 10 a.m. in the Social Hall (requesting a $7.50 contribution to offset costs). See the flier for details. Robbie Davis of the League of Women voters presents their well-researched non-partisan analyses of statewide ballot...Read more...

Each and every Tuesday, Sisterhood Publicity Chair Jane Hirschkowitz blasts out an informative email to all Sisterhood members including announcements of upcoming activities and programming.  If you are a Sisterhood member and not receiving the weekly email, please contact Jane at janehr2000@aol.com.  Stay in touch.  Stay informed.

What is a Morning Meeting?

As the Jewish New Year is around the corner, LBSRS is gearing up for our own new school year which began on Sunday, August 28! In addition to our usual excitement, we are thrilled to tell you we have a brand-new part of LBSRS that YOU are invited to join!

It’s been a goal to create an opportunity for our entire student body (pre-Kindergarten through 7th grade) to get together during a...Read more...

Dear PJTC Family,

I can't believe it's already time to prepare for the High Holy Days! The office is abuzz and I can't wait to share some of the new programming we'll be having, while also bringing back old favorites. Here's a snapshot of what you can look forward to:

NEW!

Strategic Planning Update: Andrea Mark announced that she and her committee will postpone all efforts until Spring of next year due to the financial impact due to the budget situation. Nancy Carlton expressed disappointment about this decision. Stacey thanked Andrea for all of her hard work. Melissa Levy reminded everyone that many efforts/information are still happening, but anything financial will be postponed.

Financial Update: Joe...Read more...

By Nancy Carlton

Sisterhood begins its 2022-23 year under amazing, dedicated and strong leadership with a fresh vision and new goals.  We have an active and committed Sisterhood board and committee chairs who need your help and support to guarantee the success of Sisterhood programming.  Become a dues paying member.....become connected.....become involved.  Watch for announcements of activities and programming in the...Read more...

Lillian Igancia Olin
 

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