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[LAZC] LAZC
Hi all,
Condolences to Cantor Judy, who missed yesterday's concert to conduct a funeral for a friend.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Mike Palmer, Jimmy's sister, Julia, and my sister, Melody.
The end of season party has been changed to May 19th. Jimmy will send out details.
If I don't see you at the party, have a wonderful summer.
Robin
[LAZC] Fwd: Please forward to Choir
LA Zimriyah,
First of all, it was wonderful to be a part of your dress rehearsal last night. I know the residents are going to be so moved by the material and all of your voices. We have never had anything like this at Fountainview before.
Reminders-
Only 3 have been approved for valet parking:
Keyboard – Cantor Judy Dubin-Aranoff
Step stools - Jimmy Weinberg
Music papers – Michael Palmer
For those 3, please pull your car up in the driveway in front of the building, bring your keys inside and check-in with Concierge.
Parking for everyone else is on Wilbur.
Please remember to show your pass when you come in. I have re-attached it to this email.
Please respect the instructions of the Concierge. It was brought to my attention that not everybody who was asked to wait in the lobby followed instructions. On Sunday, Concierge will ask you to go down to the theater in groups of 5 – 10. Please adhere to our protocol. There is always a reason for policies like this. It has to do with safety and also efficiency of not clogging up the elevator.
I have worked it out so I will be there by 2pm to monitor the audience. We have 65 signed up and 10 on the waiting list! WE ARE OFFICALLY AT FULL CAPACITY!
I am pretty sure you have already been told there is no space for guests, but a kind reminder that we are even turning away our own residents so there is absolutely no space for guests.
I will see you all on Sunday!
Lauri Kamiel Activities Coordinator Fountainview at Eisenberg Village 818-654-5530
[LAZC] Tina's music folder
If you found Tina's music, please contact her at 310 990 6762.
[LAZC] April 23, 2019
Hi all,
Call time on Sunday is 1:00 p.m. Wear your Shabbat Dress or Suit.
The order of the music is:
1) Barcehu by Rossi;
2 Misheberach by Taubman;
3) Tumbalalaika by DeCourmier;
4) Ahavat Olam by Aloni;
5) Go Eat Your Bread by Aloni;
6) South Pacific Medley by Rodgers and Hammerstein;
7) Mack the Knife by Weill;
8) Eliayahu Hanavi and Anu Olim by Viktor Ullman; and
9) Then Shall They Light Break Forth by Mendelsohnn.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Bernie Lipman, Sherri's husband/Michelle's father.
Remember to Vote for Rina's organization.
Jimmy will send any information regarding the end of season party.
Robin
[LAZC] Rehearsal Tonight at Fountainview
Reminder:
Final Dress Rehearsal tonight at 7:00 p.m. at Fountainview at Eisenberg Village
6440 Wilbur Avenue, Reseda (Between Reseda Blvd. and Tampa Ave. at Victory Blvd.)
Parking on street and across the street in shopping center parking lot.
Bring your admission pass and all of your music. Plan to arrive early and show your pass to security.
Rehearsal will take place in movie theater downstairs.
Rand
[LAZC] VOTE for Rina’s organization
Dear LAZC family,
It was great to see many of you last Thursday. I am so glad to be part of the next LAZC concert.
I am writing to ask for a quick online vote. I’m not asking for your money. Instead, I need as many public votes as possible. Your help in voting and spreading the word can make a big difference in the lives of those helped by my group, Urban Encore Symphony and Singers!
Voting begins at 9am PST Monday, April 22. Please share this information.
Urban Encore has applied for the Challenge LA2050, Goldhirsh Foundation by a Jewish family, in order to earn a $100,000 grant. They can become a finalist by public voting—and your vote will help enormously!
Our Video: https://youtu.be/CkOh2lJhbvY
Urban Encore is an organization that connects excellent musicians with people struggling with poverty, patients who have serious illnesses, and caregivers. The musicians facilitate group singing, which has been scientifically shown to improve physical, mental, and emotional health.
Who can vote?: US residents, 14 years old and above.
When to vote?: Monday, April 22, 2019 (9am Pacific Time) through Monday, April 29, 2019 (5pm Pacific Time).
How to vote?: sign in to https://challenge.la2050.org/2019/live/urban-encore-symphony-and-singers/ with mobile phone, email address, or Facebook account. You will receive a link to click.
What to vote?: Urban Encore Symphony and Singers in Category: LIVE
Please share after you vote!
Here is a short version for sharing purposes:
I just voted for my friend’s organization here:
https://challenge.la2050.org/2019/live/urban-encore-symphony-and-singers/
Would you also vote to support excellent musicians who perform and engage with people with serious illnesses?
Voting Starts: 9AM PST, Monday, April 22. Help them win a $100,000 grant! Our Video: https://youtu.be/CkOh2lJhbvY
Please re-post after you vote! Thank you!
Thank you so much for your support! I will send you a reminder email to vote. Please feel free to ask me any questions.
I hope you all have a wonderful Passover and Easter!
Rina
[LAZC] Fwd: Fountainview Parking and Check- In
On Tuesday, April 16, 2019, Lauri Kamiel <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; wrote:
Dear LAZC,
Fountainview is very much looking forward to your debut concert. Below is address, parking and check-in information to get everyone in the building smoothly.
ADDRESS AND PARKING
6440 Wilbur Ave,
City of Reseda, CA 91335
Fountainview is the 4 story building located on the east side of the street, just north of Victory Blvd and south of the Los Angeles River. The intersection of Victory and Wilbur has a crosswalk. Please park on Wilbur and if you are on the opposite side of the street, please utilize the crosswalk.
CHECK-IN
Please enter through our main entrance on Wilbur through the double glass doors. You will see the Concierge desk on your left. Please show them the attached admission pass. No sign-in is necessary as long as you show the Concierge your pass. Please wait in the lobby for a group to congregate. You will be escorted downstairs to the theater by a Fountainview team member.
Should you encounter any difficulties with directions, please contact the Concierge at 818-654-5500, or myself at 818-654-5530.
Thank you,
Lauri Kamiel Activities Coordinator Fountainview at Eisenberg Village 818-654-5530
[LAZC] Judy Fenton update
I visited Judy this afternoon.
She is in good spirits, and back in her own apartment.
If you can visit, afternoons visits might be better than morning visits.
Call her to make sure that she's free.
Her cell phone is the best number to try first: 310 529 7451.
Her landline is: 310 945 9402.
Robin
[LAZC] April 11, 2019
Hi all,
Condolences go to Eric on the loss of his mother. She had a good life.. She will be missed.
Tonight was the last rehearsal at Sinai Temple for this season.
The final rehearsal, on April 23 at 7:00 pm, is the dress rehearsal at Fountainview at Eisenberg Village, 6440 Wilbur Ave, Reseda.
Plan on street parking.
The call time on April 28th is 1:00 p.m., for the 2:30 concert. The concert will be about 45 minutes.
Wear shabbat dress for the concert.
The audience will be residents of Fountainview. Choir members cannot invite family or friends.
Nick asked that you return Mack the Knife after the concert.
Michael asked that you sign your name when you take new music.
Robin
[LAZC] Visit with Leslie Barnard this evening
Good afternoon all-
FYI, the Orange County LAZC contingent (Sherri, Phyllis, Joyce and myself) will be visiting Leslie Barnard this evening after rehearsal at about 9:30. She is presently residing at: the Country Villa Pavilion Nursing home 5916 West Pico Blvd., two blocks west of Fairfax Ave.
If you have the time, she would love a visit. I am extending this invitation as the nursing home is only 15 minutes from Sinai. It makes sense for us OC folks to take advantage of our proximity to the facility and stepping in on our way home tonight.
The facility's management has arranged for us to meet her in the Lobby of the home so as not to disturb the other patients.
I apologize for this last-minute request, however we were waiting to receive clearance from management to allow after-hours visitation.
Just "FYI" - you would be doing a great "mitzvah" to say step in and say hello.
Thanks for your consideration,
Mike
Directions from Sinai: South on Beverly Glen to Pico. Left at Pico (traveling east) to 5916 W. Pico. [LAZC] Visit with Leslie Barnard this Evening
[LAZC] April 4, 2019
Hi all,
Rand said that tonight is Daniel Newman Lessler's last night for the season, and is grateful for his service. Rina will be the accompanist for the April 28th concert.
Happy Birthday to Hillary.
Congratulations to Bobbi's son, Avi.
Nick asked that you turn in your copy of Mack the Knife immediately after the April 28th concert.
There are 2 more rehearsals before the next concert, on April 11th, at Sinai Temple, and on April 23, at the Fountainview Jewish Home, on Wilbur, in Reseda. The dress rehearsal on the 23rd will be downstairs, in the movie theater.
Nick said that the concert last Sunday was very good. The audience liked it, and the Mendel Mendelssohn soloists were terrific.
Rand said that we owe a debt of gratitude to Mike Palmer and Judy Bernstein.
The date of the end of year party will be determined soon.
Michelle said that Lynne Geminder sends her love, and that Harvey is improving.
Leslie Barnard hopes to move to an apartment. She is looking for caretakers, and would appreciate any referrals.
Robin
[LAZC] Fwd: Thursday, 04/04/2019 - large memorial service taking place - Limited parking in the building
From: Judy Begin <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; Date: April 3, 2019 at 9:36:48 AM PDT Subject: Thursday, 04/04/2019 - large memorial service taking place - Limited parking in the building
There will be a large memorial service and dinner taking place tomorrow night, 04/04/2019 at 6:30pm.
Parking attendants will be here and the parking structure is expected to be full.. We anticipate over 500 people attending the Kadisha Memorial service.
Please inform your groups attending meetings/games/classes of the memorial service and parking availability in case they need to park on the street.
Thank you Judy
[LAZC]
Dear Friends,
As we prepare for our concert on Sunday afternoon at the Orange County Jewish Community Center, let us not forget about preparations for our final concert on April 28, 2019 at Fountainview which is part of the Jewish Home for the Aging in Reseda. Rehearsals will continue next Thursday, April 4 at Sinai Temple. You must arrive early and park on the streets surrounding Sinai Temple. Expect traffic congestion around Sinai Temple on Thursday night.
Our repertoire for April 28th will include the following:
Barechu by Rossi Misheberach by Taubman Go Eat Your Bread by Aloni Ahavat Olam by Aloni Mack the Knife by Weill Eliayahu Hanavi and Anu Olim by Viktor Ullman South Pacific Medley by Rodgers and Hammerstein Tumbalalaika by DeCourmier Then Shall Thy Light Break Forth (from Elijah) by Mendelsohnn
Please bring this music with you to rehearsal on April 4th. We only have 3 rehearsals in preparation for April 28 so each rehearsal is critical. Rehearsals will take place on April 4 and 11 at Sinai Temple at the usual time. Dress rehearsal will take place onTuesday, April 23rd at Fountainview in Reseda at 7:00 p.m.
Thank you and Shabbat Shalom.
Rand
[LAZC] March 28, 2019
Hi all,
Barbara visited Judy Fenton today. She is totally herself. Her next step is to get back to her apartment.
It is up to each person in the choir to decide if they want to wear a kippah to the concert on Sunday.
Rand expressed his appreciation to Mike Palmer, who has worked to make the concert this Sunday a success. There may be a smaller audience than we would like, but the choir must still perform well.
There are only 3 rehearsals before the concert on April 28th.
Next week, there is a big event at Sinai Temple, and you most likely wont be able to park in the garage. Allow enough time to park on the street and walk into the building.
Robin
[LAZC] Travel to OCJCC
Last night at rehearsal the subject of the Toll Road came up in our discussion of travel to OCJCC. IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO TAKE THE TOLL ROAD. IGNORE ANY INSTRUCTIONS FROM WAZE TO THE CONTRARY. Take the 405 to CULVER BLVD. AND EXIT. The OCJCC is right there. You can't miss it.
Rand
[LAZC] Thank You
Dear LAZC -
Thank you so much for your messages of concern and support and for the beautiful orchid plant that was delivered by Barbara Habermann.
I will be unable to put any weight on my foot for several weeks and am really unhappy about missing the last concerts of the season. Toi toi toi —. I’m sure you will be great. I plan to be back in the Fall.
Judy Fenton
[LAZC] March 26, 2019
Hi all,
Be sure to allow enough time to get to Irvine this Sunday.
See Michael Palmer's instructions about avoiding the exit for Highway 73, a toll road.
Call time is 2:00 p.m. for the 3:30 p.m. concert.
Robin
[LAZC] Announcements from 3/21/19
Esther Rudis updated us that Judy Fenton has had her surgery to repair her fractured leg and is very relieved to be on the road to recovery now.
We will meet this Tuesday March 26th at Sinai at 7 p.m. for our dress rehearsal. Our regular Thursday rehearsal will be on the 28th at Sinai at 7 p.m. as well.
Mike Palmer will provide us updated directions for those that need them for our concert at the Orange County JCC on 3/31/19. If you needed comp tickets Please be certain you gave him the names of your guests.
Call on Sunday is 2 p.m. for our 3:30 concert.
[LAZC] March 13, 2019
Hi all,
Nick appreciates that choir members attend rehearsals and stay alert. He asked that choir members pay attention to their voices as they change over time, and to control their voices. He believes that there is adequate time to polish the music.
Rand said that there are 3 more rehearsals before the concert on March 31st. There is one rehearsal on Thursday, next week, and then rehearsals on Tuesday and Thursday the week before the concert.
Call time for the concert is 2:00 p.m.
Barbara Haberman said that Judy Fenton is doing well, and that her surgery is scheduled for next Wednesday. Barbara said that Judy sends her love to the choir.
Robin
[LAZC] March 7, 2019
Hi all,
Nick brought greetings from Coreen Duffy.
He said that attire for the March 31st program is concert black. Call time is 2 p.m. and the concert starts at 3:30 p.m.
Michael Palmer has a list to sign up for comp tickets for March 31st.
Judy Fenton had the flu, and then broke her leg in 2 places. Esther said that she does not want calls now, and will let us know when she wants calls.
Her email is: Judy Fenton This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Email is the preferred way to communicate with her now.
Robin
[LAZC] February 28, 2019
Hi all,
Thank you to Daniel for conducting the rehearsal in Nick's absence.
Rand found a blue sweater after the last rehearsal. Please let him know if this is yours.
Rand is grateful for the choir members who are working to secure performances and who are attempting to obtain grants.
There are 3 probable concerts next year, at Adat Ari El, Sinai Temple, and Heritage Pointe, in Mission Viejo.
Choir members wont be allowed to bring guests to the concert on April 28th.
Robin
[LAZC] April 2019 Rehearsal Schedule
Due to Pesach, our rehearsal schedule for April will be somewhat abbreviated as follows:
1. Thursday, April 4 Sinai Temple, 7:00 p.m. 2. Thursday, April 11 Sinai Temple, 7:00 p.m. 3. Tuesday, April 23 Fountainview, 7:00 p.m., 6440 Wilbur Avenue, Reseda, Movie Theater, Dress Rehearsal 4. Sunday, April 28 Fountainview, 1:30 call, 2:30 performance (LAZC guests not admitted)
Please SAVE THIS MEMO FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
[LAZC] February 21, 2019
Hi all, The dress rehearsal on the Tuesday before the concert in Irvine will be at Sinai Temple. Rand thanked the new volunteers who have offered to help the choir, writing grants and soliciting performances. He asked that they get busy on the offers that they have made to help out. There is a new committee, the Sunshine Committee, chaired by Barbara Haberman and Judy Bernstein. Their email addresses and the types of events to inform them of are in Rand's email, below. They will communicate this information to the choir. I visited Leslie this week. She said that she'd been able to take a very few steps, with great support from her physical therapist. She is now able to make phone calls without someone holding the phone for her. She wants to be remembered by choir members. Robin
[LAZC] February 14, 2019
Hi all,
I'm re-sending the music lists, with Nick's additions, for the final concerts of the year.
Rand was enthusiastic about the response to his appeal for choir members to volunteer. There are a finite number of congregations in the general area that can host the choir. They need to be contacted and recontacted regarding hiring LAZC. Rand knows that the choir will be successful.
Robin
[LAZC] Thanks for your support
I want to acknowledge and thank a number of people who have joined our volunteer corps of participants in response to my appeal. Thank you to Jane Cohen, Lynne Geminder, Michelle Hoisch, Marcy Lenard, Sherri Lipman, Nickie Godfrey, Judy Fenton, Danny Newman-Lessler, and Ruthi Steinberg who join our long time group of volunteers Hillary Heyl, Leslie Cravitz, Robin Hoehler, Judy Bernstein, Tina Klein, Esther Rudis, Rachael Payne, Jimmy Weinberg, David West, Dorine Kramer, and Michael Palmer, all of whom have demonstrated their support and commitment to LAZC by agreeing to invest their time and energy in maintaining our great choir. Without their help, our choir could not continue to exist. Together they represent only half of the choir's membership. There is still room for more volunteers, so if you haven't already joined the list, contact me now.
Rand
[LAZC] More Photos from 01/19/19
https://www.charliekphoto.com/zimriya_2019_01
[LAZC] Photos from 1/19/19 Photoshoot at Pasadena JTC
You can find all of the photos shot by our photographer, Charlie Kaufman, on January 19, 2019 at Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center prior to and during our concert at the website listed below. Charlie generously shot about 100 shots at various times throughout the concert. You are welcome to download and keep your favorites. Some of these photos will be added to our website. Rachael Payne will select them and Scott Ellias will post them. All of the photos are hi-res.
https://www.charliekphoto.com/zimriya_2019_01/ec2acc20f
Rand
[LAZC] February 7, 2019
Hi all, Rand didn't get any response to his invitation to choir members to help out. I'm re-sending his email with this, as he hopes to hear from people who are willing to help. There aren't any concerts booked for next year, and the choir is in jeopardy. Nick encouraged choir members to give their time.
I visited Leslie Barnard this week. She is now able to sit up, and drink from a straw in a cup, without the cup being held for her. She continues to face many challenges. Her phone number is 310 801 1350. Her roommate at the rehab center died, and she was asked if she wanted to be listed as next of kin on the death certificate…
Robin
[LAZC] address for condolences for Canadian TX High School student
Robin,
Several people in the choir Thursday asked how to contact Canadian High School with condolences over the discovery of the body of Thomas Brown. Can you please send out the following:
Send any messages to:
Dr. Lynn Pulliam, Principal Canadian High School 621 S. 5th Street Canadian, TX 79014
His email is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Thanks,
Nick
[LAZC] Revised LAZC repertoire
REVISED REPERTOIRE FOR 31 MARCH 2019 IN ORANGE COUNTY
(Bring all music to every rehearsal!)
Priestly Blessing (Judy Dubin-Aranoff) Rossi – In Dulci Lacci Saladin – Cantata Hebraico Lewandowski – L’cha Dodi OR Ma Tovu (bring both) Mendelssohn – Hear My Prayer Halevy – Min Hameitzar Alkan – Hallelujah! (Psalm 150) DeCormier (arr) - Tumbalalaika Schoenberg – Schein uns, du liebe Sonne Weill – Mack the Knife Ginsberg (arr) – Hine Ma Tov Harlap – Shiru l’Adonai Taubman – Hashkivenu Bernstein – Chichester (mvt 3) Fishbein - Tree of Life (Etz Chayim) Sargon - Break Forth, Sing Praise Encore: Lewandowski – Hallelujah!
REPERTOIRE FOR 28 APRIL AT JEWISH HOME FOR THE AGING
Rossi - Barechu DeCourmier (arr) – Tumbalalaika Gershwin – The Jolly Tar and the Milkmaid Rodgers/Hammerstein – South Pacific Medley Aloni – Go, Eat Your Bread Weill – Mack the Knife Byt Svetem Vladla Ullmann – Eliahu Hanavi Anu Olim Artza Mendelssohn – Then Shall Your Light Break Forth (Finale from “Elijah”)
[LAZC] January 24, 2019
Hi all,
Nick thanked the choir, and said that last week's concert was extraordinary.
Rand said that the audience was pleased with the performance. The concert was sponsored by a grant from the Conservative Foundation. Rand will talk to them about sponsoring another concert next year.
Please refer to Rand's email dated January 9th for the rehearsal schedule for the remainder of the season.
The list of music for the March 31st concert that was given out tonight is attached.
Please bring your copies of South Pacific, Tumbalalaika, Aloni's Go Eat Your Bread with Joy, and Ullman's Anu Olim/Eliahu hanavi. Mack the Knife will be furnished.
The concert at the JCC in Irvine is at 3:30 p.m. on March 31st. The call time is 2:00 p.m. Michael will take names of family members/friends that you'd like to invite.
Leslie Barnard is now at the Country Villa Pavillion Nursing Center, 5916 Pico Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90035. Her cell phone is 310 801 1350. She is in good spirits after a successful surgery.
Robin
[LAZC] Participants in March 31st Concert
Here is the list of the anticipated participants in the March 31 concert at the OCJCC by parts and in alphabetical order including ringers. We are counting on everyone on the list to attend all of the upcoming rehearsals and the performance. Your name will appear on the concert program.
SOPRANOS
Judy Bernstein Peggy O'Brien Brown Martha Cowan Leslie Cravitz Leah Ellias Lynne Geminder Michelle Hoisch Barbara Haberman Arlene Holtzman Bobbi Jacobsen Becky Kabaker Tina Klein Sherri Lipman Deborah Mayhan Rachael Payne Joyce Smith
ALTOS
Debra Alpert Cantor Judy Dubin Aranoff Jane Cohen Judy Fenton Amy Fogerson Nickie Godfrey Robin Hoehler Hillary Heyl Firoza Jhabvala Dorine Kramer Marcy Lenard Sherri Lipman Barbara Ravitz Lois Rothblum Johanna Schor Phyllis Steinberg Claudia Sobol
TENORS
Nate Fratzke Rand Harris Jay Harwitt Daniel Newman-Lessler Andrew Schultz George Sterne Jimmy Weinberg David West
BASSES
Scott Ellias Gerry Grossman Scott Graff Eric Isenberg Paul Kujawsky Michael Palmer John Reinebach
[LAZC] January 17, 2019
Hi all,
Rand thanked choir members for the fantastic turnout at the dress rehearsal in Pasadena on Tuesday night. He looks forward to a very good concert.
The concert on Saturday night is free. Invite anyone that you want to join us.
The concert at the Fountainview, in Reseda, for Dick Braun, is on April 28th, is at 2:30 p.m., in the "movie theater".
The start time for the concert on March 31st at the JCC in Irvine has been changed to 3:30 p.m. The call time is 2:30 p.m.
Michelle said that her mom, Sherri Lipman, wishes that she could be with the choir for this concert.
Update on Leslie Barnard: Tina and Arnie visited her this afternoon, and Judy Fenton called her today. Judy said that she'll be getting physical therapy.
If anyone hears of when and where Leslie is moving, please advise the choir, or send an email to me to forward, with info about her next facility..
On January 14th, Daniel Newman-Lessler sent an email detailing his upcoming performances. He is a guest conductor for the Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra on January 25th and January 27th.
Robin
[LAZC] update from Leslie Barnard
Hi all,
Leslie called tonight. She is in a new room: 8103 North Tower, Cedars Sinai.
She welcomes visitors, or phone calls on her cell. If you don't reach her the first time, she asked that you try another time. Her cell phone is 310 801 1350.
She has tingling in her toes again, and is very happy that the surgery was successful. She was given solid food today, for the first time.
She expects to stay in the hospital over the weekend.
Robin
[LAZC] Announcements 1/15/19
We will have our regular rehearsal at 7 p.m. at Sinai Temple this Thursday the 17th of January Our call on Saturday evening January 19th is 6 pm for our 7:30 concert Concert order Improvised priestly blessing (no printed music) Barechu - Rossi In Dolci Lacci -Rossi Cantata Hebraico -Saladin Deutsche Kedushah - Lewandowski Verleih uns Frieden - Mendelssohn Die Flamme Reinigt - Mendelssohn Psalm 150 -Alkan Schein uns du liebe Sonne -Schonberg Kiddush - Weill Hine ma tov V'shamru - Aqloni Shiru l'adonai - Harlap Hashkiveinu - Taubman 3rd movement of Chichester psalms Sim Shalom -Janowski Concert black dress Head coverings please
[LAZC] Rehearsal Tonight
Reminder:
Tonight's rehearsal at Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center located at 1434 Altadena Drive, Pasadena will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Whether you are coming from West LA, Orange County or the San Fernando Valley, you need to get to the 210 Freeway which you can access from the 5, the 101 and the 134. Exit on Altadena Drive just east of Pasadena downtown offramps and travel north on Altadena Drive to 1434 on the right.
Be sure to allow yourself plenty of time due to traffic, distance and rain. Drive safely.
See you tonight.
Rand
[LAZC] update on Leslie Barnard
Hi all,
I talked to Leslie this afternoon. She said that the surgery was "very successful". If my memory serves me, 9 vertebrae were replaced with steel.
She appreciates any contact from choir members. Her phone number is 310 801 1350.
You can call, text, or call before making a visit.
Robin
[LAZC] Group Photo
Hi gang,
I have contacted our group photographer, Charlie Kaufman, and asked him to update our group photos on Saturday evening, January 19, 2019 when we will be all dressed up in our concert formal gear for our concert at the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center. Charlie, who is an Orthodox Jew anticipates that he will arrive in Pasadena sometime around 7:00 p.m. Our program begins at 7:30. Smile!
Shabbat Shalom,
Rand
[LAZC] January 11, 2019
Hi all,
Jimmy wanted Rand to express his appreciation for support from choir members since the loss of his father.
Michael visited Leslie the night before a 6-7 hour surgery on her spinal column. She is at Cedars Sinai. She had been in room 8905 South Tower, before surgery. Her cell phone number is 310 801 1350.
Next Tuesday, the extra rehearsal will start at 7:30 p.m. at the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, 1434 N Altadena Dr, Pasadena 91107.
The call time for the concert on Saturday is 6:00 p.m. and the concert is at 7:30 p.m. The concert is free. Wear concert black and white.
Next Thursday, the regular rehearsal is at Sinai Temple at 7:00 p.m.
See the Rehearsal Schedule that Rand sent out for rehearsal, extra rehearsal, and concert dates through April.
Robin
[LAZC] Mark Your Calendar
SAVE THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
JANUARY
10, 17, 24, 31 Regular rehearsals at Sinai Temple 7:00 p.m. 15 Dress rehearsal for concert at Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, 1434 Altadena Drive, Pasadena 7:30 p.m. 19 Performance at PJTC, 7:30, Call at 6:00 p.m., Formal concert dress, Free admission for guests
FEBRUARY
7, 14, 21, 28 Regular rehearsals at Sinai Temple, 7:00 p.m.
MARCH
7, 14, 21, 28 Regular rehearsals at Sinai Temple, 7:00 p.m. 26 Dress rehearsal at Sinai Temple, 7:00 p.m. 31 Performance at Orange County Jewish Community Center, Irvine 4:00 p.m., Call 2:30 p.m.
APRIL
4,11, 25 Regular rehearsals at Sinai Temple, 7:00 p.m. NO REHEARSAL ON THURSDAY, APRIL 18 23 Dress rehearsal at Sinai Temple, 7:00 p.m. 28 Performance at Fountainview, Reseda, 6440 Wilbur Ave., Reseda, 2:30 p.m., 1:45 call
[LAZC] Shiva Minyanim for Larry Weinberg
Shiva Minyanim for Larry Weinberg will take place each evening at Larry and Barbi Weinberg's home between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. from Saturday evening, January 5 through and including Wednesday, January 8, 2019. Members of LAZC wishing to attend one or more shiva minyanim should contact me for the address of the Weinberg home. I am sending a fruit arrangement on behalf of LAZC to the Weinberg home.
Rand
[LAZC] January 3, 2019
Hi all,
Rand welcomed Judy B back to rehearsals. Judy thanked the choir for the flowers and phone calls.
Sherri Lipman is scheduled for back surgery on January 17th.
Condolences go to Jimmy on the loss of his father. Services are at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow, at Mt. Sinai, Simi Valley, in the Kamenir Chapel.
Rand and Nick met with the cantor of the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center. The extra rehearsal will be there on Tuesday, January 15th, from 7:30-10:00 p.m. The address is 1434 N Altadena Dr., Pasadena, 91107.
The call time for the concert on Saturday, January 19th is 6:00 p.m.
Wear Concert Black.
The concert after that is on Sunday, March 31st, at 4:00 p.m., at the OC JCC. Call time is 2:30 p.m. The extra rehearsal will be at Sinai Temple.
The last concert of the year is on Sunday, April 28th, at the Jewish Home for the Aging, in Reseda. Call time and concert times are TBD. They'll likely be 1:00 or 1:30 for a 2:00 or 2:30 p.m program.
The dress rehearsal will be at Sinai Temple.
There won’t be a rehearsal on Thursday, April 18th.
Robin
[LAZC] My Dad Passed Away Today
Dear Friends,
The letter below is from Jimmy Weinberg advising us of the recent passing of his father, Larry Weinberg. Jimmy's dad, Larry was an ardent patriot, a brave soldier, a passionate supporter of the State of Israel, a generous philanthropist, a committed Jew and a leader in the Jewish community, an astute and ethical business man, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He will be sorely missed by all those who knew him.
The funeral for Larry Weinberg will take place on Friday, January 4, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park in Simi, located at 6150 Mt. Sinai Drive, Simi Valley, CA
Further information concerning the location of the cemetery can be found on the mortuary website which is mountsinaiparks.org/parks/simi
Additional information will be distributed at our rehearsal at Sinai Temple on Thursday evening, January 3rd.
Please check your music files and bring with you to rehearsal Nick's composition, "Pitchu Li", which is part of a set of three psalm settings. If you have extra sets, please bring them.
Thanks and I will see you Thursday night.
Rand
[LAZC] My Dad Passed Away Today
Dear LAZC,
It is with great sadness that I wanted to share with you that my Father passed away this morning, January 1st, New Years Day. He was surrounded by his family at the time. In addition, his doctors had given him medication so that he was "comfortable" when he passed.
My Dad was one of those larger than life people. Whether in the real estate business, professional sports or in Jewish communal life, my Father leaves behind a remarkable legacy!
However, it is in his family that he found his greatest joy. My Dad would often tell anyone listening that marrying my mother almost 72 years ago made him the "luckiest man he knew!"
It seemed at times that my Father would live forever. However, as we all know, that isn't true for any of us. Please use his passing to remind you to hug your loved ones if they are close and call them if they are not. Sometimes life seems like it will go on without end. Don’t miss an opportunity to tell someone that you love/care for them.
With warmest regards,
Jimmy Weinberg Tenor
[LAZC] Correction - In Dolci Pronunciation
[Message re-sent with correctd attachment. My apologies for the clutter. ]
Attached m4a file contains these llyrics from Sgr Rossi's song read by Google Translate, and then repeated 50% slower.
In dolci lacci e'n un soave foco Mi sfaccio a poco a poco. E tanta gioia sento Fra le pen'e'l tormento Ch'io canto a tute l'hore Viva, viva amore che m'ard'il core!
- Eric
[LAZC] In Dolci Pronunciation
Attached m4a file contains these llyrics from Sgr Rossi's song read by Google Translate, and then repeated 50% slower.
In dolci lacci e'n un soave foco Mi sfaccio a poco a poco. E tanta gioia sento Fra le pen'e'l tormento Ch'io canto a tute l'hore Viva, viva amore che m'ard'il core!
- Eric
[LAZC] update on Leslie Barnard
Hi all,
I visited Leslie Barnard at Cedars Sinai this afternoon.
She is not sure if she'll need additional surgery, or how long she'll be there.
She is happy to have visitors and/or phone calls.
She is in room 8905, South Tower, and can be reached on her cell phone: 310 801 1350.
Robin
[LAZC] Thank you
Dearest Rand and LAZC Members
Thank you so much for all of your thoughts and prayers and the beautiful floral arrangement you sent me during my convalescence.
Recovery has had a few challenges but I am definitely on the healing path! I’m sad that I missed our concert at Adat. The feedback has been overwhelmingly great!
I have missed only one other performance in my entire 15 yrs with the choir and that was when my son graduated from Brandeis in Boston. I truly had my goals set to be with you, but reality set in.
I wish the choir a joyous holiday season and look forward to joining you on January 3rd.
Fondly, Judy Sent from my iPhone Judy Bernstein, BRE #01449274 818-723-9560 Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties
[LAZC] Shabbat Shirah Flier
Hi Everyone,
Attached please find copies of the publicity flyer for our concert at Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center on Saturday evening, January 19th. Feel free to distribute this flyer widely among your friends, colleagues, and family. Concert is free.
We will conduct our dress rehearsal at PJTC on Tuesday evening, January 15 beginning at 7:30 p.m. PJTC is located on North Altadena Drive north of the 210 Freeway in Pasadena. You exit the 210 freeway at Altadena Drive, if you are heading east, and make a left turn heading north to 1434 North Altadena Drive, Pasadena, on the right.
Concert curtain will take place at 7:30 p.m. with our call time at 6:00 p.m. The concert will begin with a brief Havdalah service led by Cantor Ruth Harris and followed by our program. Further details will be provided at our next regular rehearsal which will take place at Sinai Temple on January 3, 2018.
Best wishes to all for a Happy and Healthy New Year.
Rand
[LAZC] December 20, 2018
Hi all,
Please bring your copy of Taubman's Hashkivenu to the next rehearsal.
There is no rehearsal next week, between Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Rehearsals will resume on January 3rd, 2019.
There is an additional concert on Sunday, April 28th, at 2:00 p.m. at the Fountainview Jewish Home for the Aging in Reseda. The choir is honoring Dick Braun with this concert.
The call time for the March 31st concert at the Jewish Community Center in Irvine is 2:30 p.m. The concert is at 4:00 p.m.
Judy was happy with the concert last Friday, and thanked the choir.
Nick said that it was a "fine concert" last week, and everyone was happy about it. The next 2 concerts present an overview/history of Jewish music.
Rand welcomed Esther Rudis back to rehearsals.
Wishing you a happy, healthy new year-
Robin
[LAZC] December 13, 2018 [1 Attachment]
Hi all,
Dinner tomorrow time is at 5:30 p.m., for those who have paid. Call time is 6:30 p.m.
There is a reception following the concert, in the social hall.
"Shabbat dress"
Judy Bernstein says she is feeling better, and Esther Rudis hopes to return for the January concert.
Robin
[LAZC] December 11, 2018
Hi all,
Cantor Judy thanked the choir. She'll provide the order of the music at the rehearsal on Thursday.
She asked that you leave your pencils and phones in your car on Friday night.
She asked that you dress for Shabbat. This includes a head covering for everyone. Men should wear a dark suit, white shirt, and tie.
Dinner will be available at 5:30 p.m.
Ellie recommended "Famous Father Girl", a biography of Leonard Bernstein written by his daughter, Jamie. She said that the book is "a real tell-all".
Robin
[LAZC] December 6, 2018
Hi all,
Nick asked that you bring Samuel Adler's Adon Olam to the next rehearsal. This was the 4th of the Five Sephardic Choruses.
There is an extra rehearsal next Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at Adat Ari El, as well as the regular rehearsal next Thursday at Sinai Temple. The extra rehearsal on Tuesday may last past 9:00 p.m.
Nick asked that you stay focused.
Happy Birthday to Nick and to 7 choir members.
Leslie C., and many choir members, have been in touch with Judy Bernstein, who is "doing ok". Rand sent flowers on behalf of LAZC.
Michal A. reported that Leslie B is able to walk again.
Jimmy thanked Jane for arranging last week's program.
Nick thought the program went well. He asked choir members to stay focused.
Rand will ask the cantor's for future concerts/services to provide all the music a number of weeks early.
Call time on December 14th is 6:30 p.m. Dinner for choir members and those that they bring is at 5:45.
Cantor Judy will accept payment of $20 for dinner no later than the rehearsal on Tuesday. She prefers checks to cash.
Shabbat dress for December 14th.
There won’t be a rehearsal between Christmas and New Year's Day.
Ellie mentioned that Leonard Bernstein referred to Chichester Psalms as "Chich".
again, Happy Hanukkah-
Robin
[LAZC] Calendar Correction
As many have already noticed, our next rehearsal on Thursday of this week will occur on December 6th, not 7th. Thanks to all who noticed.
A second message is to everyone regarding Judy Bernstein who underwent hip replacement surgery today at St. John's hospital in Santa Monica. She expects to be released to return home either Wednesday or Thursday and I am sure would appreciate your cards, e-mails or phone calls. Refuah Shlaima to Judy.
Rand
[LAZC] Congratulations
Greetings everyone,
To those who participated in our program last Friday evening at Sinai Temple, you are deserving of special kudos. We were handed several new pieces within the last week of our performance and you took it all in stride and performed superbly. I will try to make our hosts aware in the future that they must complete the selection of repertoire many weeks before performance in order for us to be able to master the music.
Special kudos to Nick for pulling the program together so well in such a short space of time.
Our rehearsals for the coming two weeks include Thursday night's regular rehearsal on December 7, our dress rehearsal at Adat Ari El on Tuesday night, December 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Sanctuary, a regular rehearsal on Thursday night, December 13 at Sinai Temple and a performance on Friday evening, December 14 at 8:00 p.m. with a call at 6:30 p.m. at Adat Ari El.
Our rehearsals for the next two weeks will focus on the Chichester Psalms which will be our most challenging piece. Please make sure to attend these rehearsals.
For those who wish to have dinner at Adat Ari El on December 14, the dinner call is 5:45 and the cost is $20 per person for singers and significant others. If you want a reservation for dinner, bring your check payable to Adat Ari El to our next rehearsal and hand it to Judy Aranoff. No reservation and no check = no dinner.
Rand
[LAZC] Here's Music!! bring this list to the next rehearsal-
Hi all,
Nick asked that you bring the following 12 pieces to the rehearsal this Thursday. Happy Hanukkah-
Robin
This is what I've got for 14 December at AAE:
1. Shalom Aleichem and my Candle Blessing 2. Lewandowsky Ma Tovu (in D) 3. Ps 96 Harlap 4. L'cha Dodi by Lewandowski 5. Tzadik Katamar by Lewandowski 6. Barchu Rossi 7. Taubman Hashkivenu 8. Aloni V'Shamru 9. Rothblum Shalom Rav 10. Bernstein 11. Weill Kiddush 12. Helfman Adon Olam
[LAZC] November 27, 2018
Hi all,
The order of the service is attached, in a standard PDF file. The choir will sit after #10, Urstein's Haskiveinu, then return to the bima after the sermon. A new Adon Olam will be furnished at the rehearsal on Thursday.
Call time on Friday is 4:30 p.m. The service is 5:45-7:00 p.m.
Shabbat dress. Men need to wear white shirts. Everyone needs to cover their head. Please do not wear any kind of fragrance.
Inform Leslie C of any guests who will be parking in the Sinai lot.
I visited Leslie Barnard this week, at Guardian Rehabilitation Hospital. She is improving, able to transfer from the bed to the wheelchair by herself, and wheeling herself around the halls. She asked for me to bring Crunchy Cheetos, as she needs extra salt. If you can visit, I'm sure that she would enjoy more Crunchy Cheetos. There is street parking, as well as under the building, on Maryland Dr.
Guardian Rehab is at 533 S Fairfax Av, Los Angeles.
Robin
[LAZC] Extra rehearsal this Tuesday
Hi all,
There is an extra rehearsal this Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at Sinai Temple.
Robin
[LAZC] update on Leslie Barnard
Hi all,
Leslie is going to spend the holiday with friends, but is available to visit another day.
She is at Guardian Rehabilitation Hospital, 533 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles CA 90036.
The hospital phone number is shown as 323 603 2641.
You can call to talk with Leslie, or call to make sure she is there, on her cell phone: 310 801 1350.
again, enjoy this holiday-
Robin
[LAZC] November 15, 2018
Hi all,
The first concert of the season is November 30th, at Sinai Temple.
Call time is 4:30 p.m., and the service starts at 5:45 p.m.
Shabbat dress.
Please bring your copy of Lewandowski's "Halleluyaw", Psalm 150, and your copy of Nowakowsky's Mi Chamocha to the next rehearsal.
The concert will also include:
1) Urstein's Hashkivenu;
2) Urstein's May the Words;
3) Finkelstein's Ma Tovu;
4) Weill's Kiddush;
5) Lewandowski's L'cha Dodi;
6) Lewandowski's Tzadik Katamar;
7) Sharlin's Shalom Aleychem;
8) Rossi's Barchu.
The extra rehearsal, on November 27, may last past 9:00 pm.
Jimmy visited Leslie B. She sends her regards and hopes that she will not be forgotten. Michael added that she will be transported to another facility tomorrow. The name and address of the facility was not yet available.
Rand recognized those who were spared by the fire, those who were affected, and those who don't know if their house survived. On a personal note, my mother lost her family home in a fire when she was in first grade. No one was hurt, and that's always what's most important.
There won’t be a rehearsal next week. Enjoy your family and friends during the Thanksgiving holiday.
Robin
[LAZC] Update on Leslie Barnard
Hi all,
I visited Leslie Barnard last week-end. She is hopeful and strong, her wonderful self. She sends you all her love and wants you to know LAZC is her family. I add a message of my own - please if you possibly can, go visit Leslie. She is in Century City, easy to get there, parking in building, or free on streets close by. Her address: California Rehabilitaion Center 2070 Century Park East Room 344
Take care Michal
[LAZC] November 8, 2018
Hi all,
Bobbie thank choir members for the support she received from them after her brother died.
Rand led the Kaddish in recognition of those lost in the Thousand Oaks tragedy.
Robin
[LAZC] November 1, 2018
Hi all,
Condolences to Bobbi on the loss of her brother.
Please submit your dues and membership application next week, if you have not already done so.
Rand led a reading and the kaddish to recognize the tragedy in Squirrel Hill. Cantor Judy encouraged everyone to attend a shabbat service this week, to make a public statement after the tragedy.
Robin
[LAZC] Chichester at Disney Hall
Thanks to Barbara Ravitz for this!
In 2006, some LAZC members joined the Choral Society to sing Psalm 1 at Disney Hall, with the LA Philharmonic. Watch closely and you’ll see a few familiar faces!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbzF26x7ojI#action=share
[LAZC] Our Collective Responsibility
Dear Friends,
As I mentioned last night at rehearsal, we are in need of additional singers, especially women singers. Neither Leslie Cravitz nor I nor Nick is able to accomplish the recruitment that we require without your active and conscientious help. Please accept this reminder to reach out to those who you know who sing and invite them to visit and/or to join LAZC. Everyone in the choir is a necessary part of the recruitment process. LAZC depends upon you!
Rand
[LAZC] October 25th, 2018
Hi all,
Membership recruitment is critical to maintaining the choir. Rand is focusing on getting new members. He would like you to help, reaching out and talking to prospective choir members. He will advertise in the Jewish Journal, inviting people to audition for the choir. LAZC has lost 11 people since last choir season.
Be sure to bring any of the following pieces that you have to the next rehearsal:
1) Sharlin's Shalom Aleychem
2) Harlap's Psalm 96, Shiru L'adonai
3) Lewandowski's L'Cha Dodi and "Ma Towu"
4) Rossi's Barechu and Psalm 124
5) Taubman's Hashkivenu; and
6) Rothblum's Shalom Rav.
Robin
[LAZC] Thank you
Dear Friends,
I want to express to all of you my deepest appreciation for the lovely gifts which you gave to me at rehearsal last evening in recognition of my twenty "fearless" years of leadership of LAZC. It has been my honor and pleasure to have served as president of LAZC for these past years and I am very proud of the many accomplishments of LAZC. Although we can all look back upon over 120 concerts, several overseas trips, numerous CD recordings and a lot of great fun just being together, we can also look ahead with anticipation to a number of achievements which still lie before us.
Obviously I could not and did not manage LAZC alone. Nick has always been a dear friend, a wonderful collaborator and an outstanding conductor who has made all of our achievements possible. Many of you have also contributed with your time, energy, dedication and finances to the success of LAZC, especially our tireless treasurer, Hillary Heyl who works quietly and competently behind the scenes to manage our financial affairs.
Thank you once again for your thoughtfulness.
Shabbat Shalom,
Rand
[LAZC] Clarification re last night's announcements
Nick is exploring possible International concert opportunities for the future, not the 2018-2019 concert season.
[LAZC] Most important from this evening
MANY THANKS TO RAND HARRIS FOR 20 YEARS OF DEVOTED LEADERSHIP TO THIS CHOIR!!!! 🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶 Rachael Payne presented him with a beautiful piece of glass art from the choir.
[LAZC] Announcements 10/18/18
We received a new piece of music - Finkelstein Ma Tovu
Our cash reserves will be low this season due to fewer concerts and fewer members so, if you can please consider a donation to the LAZC, Hilary is accepting your donations.
Judy Aranoff wanted to encourage us to attend a sing along Saturday the 27th at 7:30 pm at Adat Ari El (Flier attached) RSVP encouraged.
Judy Fenton is singing in a concert in Santa Monica with the Verdi Chorus on 11/10 and 11/11 (flier attached) Nick hopes to arrange performance opportunities in Germany or Toronto perhaps.
We may have another performance opportunity at the LA Jewish Home in honor of Dr. Braun in April or May of 2019. Stay tuned.
[LAZC] October 11, 2018
Hi all,
Happy Birthday to Judy Bernstein!
Johanna Schor passed around a Get Well Card for Esther Rudis. Esther had surgery today, and may be out of the choir through the end of the year.
Jay, Marcy and Michelle are in the San Fernando Valley Master Chorale, and performing on October 20th, at 7:30 p.m. They have written information to distribute about this concert.
Nathan will send Scott a flyer to distribute for the USC Chamber Singers on October 19th.
Cantor Judy will send a flyer to Scott to distribute for a Sing A Long at Adat Ari El on October 27th. Songs will be in English and Hebrew, with transliterations.
Robin
[LAZC] October 4, 2018
Hi all,
Leslie Barnard is improving. She enjoys the gym classes with her personal trainer (the physical therapist). She loves everyone in the choir to pieces, and was delighted to get the get-well card.
Bobbi asked that you keep her sister, Nancy Clark, in your prayers.
Leslie C said that you won’t get a parking pass this year. Just tell the guard for the garage that you are there for a choir rehearsal. She also asked for help in recruiting new choir members.
Rand explained that the choir needs to be run like a business. When you sign the membership application, you are signing a contract that you will attend choir rehearsals and concerts. Forty choir members are needed for a critical mass for a concert.
have a good week-
Robin
[LAZC] Nancy
Hello All, Some of you know my sister, Nancy Clark. I drove her home from a 10-day hospital stay last evening. The malignancy was removed and she is glad to get home to her cat, Tosch, and away from frequent and various testing. She has chemo in the future, when she is healed, but right now is eager to watch all of the TV shows she tapes.
Please keep Nancy in your prayers. She is my big sister. If you would like to send her an email, use This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
More thanks than you can imagine, Bobbi Jacobsen
Re: [LAZC] Leslie Barnard Update
Hi all, I tried calling Leslie last night, and her voice mail box is full and not taking messages. Perhaps the next person who visits her can help this situation. Robin
[LAZC] Leslie Barnard Update
Hello LAZC,
I visited Leslie on Friday in the hospital. She is struggling a great deal, and the doctors say that "she is not out of the woods yet." Although her electrolytes and coherency have improved, the doctors cannot say for sure yet that she will pull through. Leslie's condition is quite severe. (Michael will have a more recent update for you on Thursday.)
We need to keep Leslie in our prayers for a healthy recovery.
Beyond prayers, please call her so that she can have human contact (be patient if she is unable to get a nurse to help answer her phone when you call. Just keep trying).
Thank you, -- Rachael Payne SmartProse Communications Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Phone: 323-839-9993 www.smartprose.com
[LAZC] Welcome back..........
Hi all,
Rand welcomed Nate, the new accompanist this year.
Michael explained the new system for choir music. When you take a piece of music, you sign your name to a list. You will need to pay $3.00 for an additional copy.
If you have your copy of Chichester Psalms, please make sure that Michael removes your name from the list you signed tonight when you borrowed the copy from the USC music office.
Also, bring your copies of the following pieces to the next rehearsal:
Lewandowski's L'Cha Dodi and his Tzadik Katamar;
Janowski's Sim Shalom; and
Weill's Kiddush in G Minor.
Some of the music will overlap for the first two concerts this year, as the concerts are only 2 weeks apart.
There are only 4 concerts this year. Rand asked that you double your dues, or give what you can, to help with choir finances.
There is a new password for the Members Only Section of the LAZC website. This password can be obtained from Scott. Do not transmit this password on email.
The user name remains the same. The new password is to prevent the Members Only Section from being hacked.
Concert dates and venues are on the website.
Rand thanked Judy B for organizing a fantastic dinner/evening program in Calgary.
Scott talked to Leslie Barnard this afternoon. She is improving physically, and feeling lonely.
Scott asked that you check your contact information on the roster that he'll pass around. Please let him know if corrections are needed.
Leslie Cravitz is going to have parking passes to pass out next week.
Please let Leslie know if you won’t be attending a rehearsal. She doesn't want to worry about you.
Have a good week-
Robin
Update on Leslie Barnard
Dear LAZC family-
I thought an update on Leslie's condition would be appropriate. Linda and I just returned from visiting with her. Although she is in considerable pain and discomfort, her spirit is always informed by that very special: “Leslie's view toward the bright side”!
First: I hope all had a healthy and inspiring High Holiday season and that you all enjoyed summer events and restful “time off”.
Leslie had spinal surgery on September 14th to correct disc alignment and associated nerve canal issues. As of yesterday, September 21st, she was moved to an intensive rehab unit at Kindred Hospital in West Covina where she may remain for several days pending her recovery progress.
Her surgeon and associated medical team feel that she is making good progress toward recovery; more accurate prognosis will take time, however, as she is also suffering from the impact of the procedure's complex post-surgical complications.
Understandably, she would welcome any and all phone calls, encouraging texts and/or visits from her LAZC family as her recovery period is lengthy and difficult. Please know that her response will be limited, however.
She is looking forward to a new season with LAZC, however, this may be on hold pending the progress of her recovery. Her heart and spirit remain strong as ever; her love for the choir remains paramount in her life. She looks forward to rejoining her LAZC family as soon as practicable.
Here is her contact info and address:
Mobile: 310-801-1350
Kindred Hospital 845 North Lark Ellen Ave. West Covina, CA 91791
Room 203-B
Please take a few minutes to text or call her.
Best regards and let's all wish her: “R'fua-Shleimah” (ah “Schneller Viederherstelling”)!
Mike
[LAZC] Rehearsal announcement
L'shana Tova U'metukah
LAZC rehearsals begin on Thursday evening, September 27th at 7:00 p.m. in Kohn Chapel at Sinai Temple. Music will be provided. You are encouraged to bring your checkbook to pay your dues of $250.
See you soon.
Rand
[LAZC] choir news
Hi all, Leslie Barnard is expecting to go through another surgery on September 11th. The surgery will reverse problems in the neck/cervical spine (?) and prevent paralysis.
She is healthy and strong and would love to hear from you. Her phone number is 310 801 1350. I will forward her new email address as soon as she gets that to me.
She hopes to be back for the first rehearsal, on September 27th.
Wishing you and yours a healthy, sweet new year-
Robin
The dates for future concerts are listed below-
On 8/14/2018 09:06, Rand wrote: Robin:
These dates are confirmed:
November 30—-Sinai Temple
December 14—-Adat Ari El
January 19 —-Pasadena Temple (Sat. night)
Rand
[LAZC] Party!! Party!! Party!! Please check the list below and RSVP if you aren't on it!
Hi LAZC,
Party is Sunday, July 8, 2018; 12-4 pm
Address: 3373 Patricia Ave, Los Angeles, 90064. If you would like to swim, please bring your own towel, goggles, etc. There will not be a lifeguard. As some of you are uncomfortable with dogs we will take ours for a playdate elsewhere. Nick and I will provide paper goods, plastic cutlery and drinks. Please remember no meat, poultry or shellfish in any food. Categories for food are appetizers, salads and vegetable side dishes, main course and desserts.
Here are the people and food I know about:
Robin and Dan Hoehler Dessert Barbara and Stan Haberman Dessert Bobbi Jacobson Dessert Leslie Cravitz Cheese Lasagna Paul and Lisa Kujawsky Lasagna Tina and Arnie Klein Main course Judy Fenton and Penina Tuna Salad and pita Lida Baker Asian Cabbage Salad Esther Rudis Greek Salad Peggy and Roy Brown Macaroni Salad Nehama Samson Hummus and Carrots Lois and Moshe Rothblum Eggplant, Hummus, Pita Estie Hess Drinks
Not able to come:
Danny Lessler, Judy Aranoff, Michal Aizenman, Rand Harris, Rina Ritivoiu, Mercy Lenard,, Brenda Friedman, Martha Cowan
Possibly coming late, but not sure:
Barbara Ravitz, Jane Cohen
[LAZC] LAZC Party Update
Hi Everyone,
Our end of season party is coming up soon--Sunday, July 8, 2018; 12-4 pm.
Address: 3373 Patricia Ave, Los Angeles, 90064. It can be tricky to find so use your GPS. There are no parking restrictions and for anyone who hasn't been here before, there are 2 steps up into the house, 1 step down to the patio outside, and 3 steps up to the pool. If you would like to swim, please bring your own towel, goggles, etc. There will not be a lifeguard.
As some of you are uncomfortable with dogs we will take ours for a playdate elsewhere. We will provide paper goods, plastic cutlery and drinks. Please remember no meat, poultry or shellfish in any food. Categories for food are appetizers, salads and vegetable side dishes, main course and desserts. We can reheat food if necessary, so long as it is in a microwavable dish. Just take your best guess at which category your dish fits into, and please try to balance the categories with what you bring. I'll update the list every day or two and when I've heard from more of you, I'll start making suggestions.
If you told me in person whether or not you are coming and I don't have an email, I apologize in advance for not remembering. Please email me! Here's the list so far of who is coming:
Robin and Dan Hoehler Dessert
Leslie Cravitz Cheese Lasagna
Estie Hess Drinks
Lida Baker Asian Cabbage Salad
Esther Rudis Greek Salad
Bobbi Jacobson
Not able to come:
Danny Lessler, Judy Aranoff, Michal Aizenman, Rand Harris, Rina Ritivoiu Possibly coming late, but not sure:
Barbara Ravitz, Jane Cohen
We're looking forward to seeing you all soon!
Dorine and Nick
[LAZC] The Conquering Heros Return
Hi Everyone,
LAZC has returned from Calgary after a wonderful stay and outstanding concert. We enjoyed the beauty of Banff and Lake Louise and enjoyed a brief snow storm on Sulphur Mountain from the Banff Gondola, and the breathtaking beauty of the Canadian Rockies including Lake Louise. We will be creating a memory book with many photos to share.
At our hotel we conducted Shabbat services on Friday night and Saturday morning with many of our regulars assuming significant roles in both services. Judy Bernstein arranged a spectacular dinner for all of us at the hotel on Saturday evening followed by group singing around the piano expertly played by Danny Newman-Lessler. We also conducted our own Havdalah service late in the evening as sundown falls in Calgary around 10:40 p.m. in the evening.
Nick conducted a rehearsal on Friday and on Sunday mornings at the hotel in a wonderful practice room provided by the hotel with a piano played by Danny and Rina.
Many had the opportunity to visit interesting points of interest in Calgary including Calgary Tower, Calgary Zoo, Heritage Park, and the Music Museum among others.
We had an outstanding concert and were received by two standing ovations. We have already been invited back for a future visit and the two other choirs were eager to visit us in Los Angeles.
We made many friends and visited family in Calgary and considered the trip a huge success.
Plans for next season are already underway with concerts planned for Adat Ari El, Sinai Temple and Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center already committed and additional venues still being pursued.
I wish everyone a restful summer and look forward to a new season which will begin in the fall after the High Holidays. Details of our first rehearsal for next season will be sent out in a future e-mail.
Thanks to everyone who has contributed time, effort, energy and financial support which made the past season possible.
Shabbat Shalom,
Rand
From: Marsha Haug Sent: Friday, June 22, 2018 4:26 PM To: Timothy Shantz Cc: jane perry; Rand Harris; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Subject: Re: Grateful Thanks
Thank you, everyone, for the kind words, kind deeds, great teamwork and sublime artistry! This concert was a dream come true for me and exceeded my wildest expectations. I will cherish the memory forever. Huge thanks to Cantor Russ and the wonderful people of Beth Tzedec, who made it all possible.
The CRSP Board is unanimously enthusiastic about the idea of a road trip to Los Angeles! And we do hope Spiritus will join in! It would be wonderful to reunite in song again with all our new and old friends!
With my very best wishes,
Marsha
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On Jun 22, 2018, at 3:56 PM, Timothy Shantz <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; wrote:
Hello Rand, Dr. Strimple, Cantor Russ, Jane & Marsha,
Thank you all for this fruitful collaboration! Thank you for making the trip here, thank you Marsha for the organizing and communication. Thank you Jane for your creative spirit in making it happen and a huge thank you Cantor Russ and all of Beth Tzedec for taking the extra time to make the entire concert a success. We were so warmly welcomed and made to feel at home. It was rewarding to see and hear the enthusiasm of the audience after the concert. It was great pleasure for Spiritus to be involved and share the Glick!
Yours in song,
TIM
403-890-5719
On Thu, Jun 21, 2018 at 12:51 PM, jane perry <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; wrote:
Rand, it was a true pleasure and an honour for all of us to host you and the Los Angeles Zimriyah Chorale this past week. You are a wonderful choir (with a fine conductor) and an absolutely delightful bunch of people! Thanks again to you and LAZC for making the trip to Calgary to participate in this very special concert collaboration.
And while we are on the subject of thanks:
Tim, thanks to you and Spiritus Chamber Choir for bringing your vocal talents to this concert production. It's always a pleasure to work with you! I look forward to the next collaboration.
Cantor Russ, you and your congregation were tremendous hosts --- generous, thoughtful and kind at every step in this process. It's been a treat to get to know you. We're so grateful for your warm hospitality and your enthusiastic support! It sounds like there is energy building at Beth Tzedec for an annual concert of Jewish arts and culture. We in Calgary will look forward to watching that energy grow and blossom into new, amazing community events!
Rand, the CRSP Board and I would be most delighted to bring the Renaissance Singers to Los Angeles at some future date. Thank you for that warm suggestion! And Tim, I do hope that Spiritus might be open to the possibility of participating in this most excellent California road trip.
With warm thanks to each and every one of you,
Jane
From: Rand Harris <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; Sent: June 20, 2018 9:57 PM To: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Cc: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Subject: Grateful Thanks
Dear Friends,
Please accept the grateful thanks for the warmth, hospitality, and generosity shown by each of you in arranging for the Los Angeles Zimriyah Chorale to appear and perform for you last Tuesday evening. As you know this was our first trip to Canada and we hope that it will not be our last. We enjoyed listening to your great music as much as we enjoyed performing our own for you.
We all arrived home safely Wednesday evening and could not stop commenting upon the many friends we made in Calgary and the very special way in which we were received.
We hope that this week will mark the beginning of a continuing relationship between our respective choirs. We hope that you could visit Los Angeles to sing for us in the future and we would be happy to show you the many sights of Southern California.
Fond personal wishes,
Rand Harris
[LAZC] Thank you!
Dear Rand, Nick, Danny and the Zimriyah Chorale,
Your thoughtful and beautiful message of concern and good health wishes for my daughter, Linda Goldman, were so kind and well received at the hospital last Monday during her surgery. The floral arrangement was gorgeous!
Linda and I are touched by your gift and take such great pleasure in telling you that she came through with flying colors and is looking forward to a wonderful full recovery.
I'm looking forward to seeing you all in the coming season for Zimriyah. I know that the Calgary Concert was a tremendous success and I'm excited to be able to sing with you all again in the future.
Warm and loving regards to you all,
Barbara Haberman
[LAZC] Berkshire Choral Concert July 7
To LAZC: Three of your fellow members (Jane Cohen, David West and I) will be singing with Berkshire Choral International at Cal State Fullerton on Saturday, July 7, at 7:30. Our 100-voice choir will perform Mozart’s Missa in C major ("Coronation Mass”) and the Duruflé Requiem, with professional conductor, soloists and orchestra.
Tickets are $22 and may be purchased through Berkshirechoralfullerton.eventbrite.org It would be lovely to see you there.
Barbara Ravitz
[LAZC] End of Season Party Reminder
Hi LAZC,
This is kind of a weird season, with some of us still meeting (we're leaving tomorrow for Calgary) and some not. I miss seeing everyone and I'm looking forward to seeing you at......
Our end of season potluck party is on Sunday, July 8 from 12-4 pm--this year it's on the Westside at my house.
Address: 3373 Patricia Ave, in Cheviot Hills. We are very close to the metro station at Palms/National if that's convenient for anyone.
It's only 3 weeks away, so be thinking about what you would like to bring for the potluck. No meat, poultry, or shellfish of any description as an ingredient, please. We stick to fish, dairy, and parev foods for the party. Categories are salads/side dishes, appetizers, main courses, and of course, desserts. We can reheat things if necessary. We will provide paper goods, cups, napkins, cutlery and drinks.
You are welcome to swim if you wish. There will not be a lifeguard.
We have a piano, and since it's us, singing is pretty much a given!
I will be away for the next week in Canada so I'm more likely to see your emails if you respond after June 20, when I can start keeping up with my inbox again.
Happy Summer!
Dorine
[LAZC] Bookings for next season
Hi everyone,
Every May and June I begin a process of soliciting bookings for LAZC for the coming season. Unfortunately for me, I am already fully engaged in the planning of the Calgary trip which has been occupying a good deal of my time since last June. I would really appreciate help from devoted LAZC members willing to assist in seeking concert bookings for next season. Our bookings are our life blood and the only way that we are able to sustain ourselves financially. If you are willing to spend some volunteer time contacting local synagogues, churches or other organizations that I will identify for you with materials that I will provide to you in order to solicit concert bookings for LAZC for next season, please contact me.
Thank you,
Rand
[LAZC] New grandchild
Dear friends, Last Friday my daughter Elizabeth delivered my first grandchild, James David Predergast. Don't know whether he's a tenor or a bass yet.
All the best, Paul Kujawsky
[LAZC] April 26, 2018
Hi all,
The concert on May 9th at Sinai Temple has been cancelled. The concert may be rescheduled for the fall.
If you are going to Calgary, you will continue to rehearse each Thursday, starting next week, through the trip to Calgary.
If you are not going to Calgary, this is your last rehearsal for the season. You cannot attend rehearsals after tonight, or participate in the concert in Tustin.
The next choir season, for all choir members, will start on September 27th.
The choir party is scheduled for July 8th. All choir members are invited.
If you are attending the Saturday night buffet in Calgary, please bring your check for $40.00/person to Judy Bernstein by May 17th.
Rand sent a payment schedule to those who are going to Calgary.
Nick said that the choir had a good year.
Rand thanked the choir for a fabulous year.
Robin
[LAZC] April 19, 2018
Hi all,
Please bring your copy of Lewandowski's Halleluyaw, in case an encore is needed at the May 9th concert.
Rand has sent itemized bills to those going on the trip to Calgary. He said that the trip looks marvelous.
Robin
[LAZC] Translations
All - If you are not familiar with Hebrew, the attached PDF may be of use. It is a word-by-word translation to English of the transliterated Hebrew words for (most of) the songs in our next performance. Corrections appreciated and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. Thank you – Eric
Dear Choir: If you are not familiar with Hebrew liturgy, here is a tool you can use. The following pages hold transliterated text from our next concert. Each verse of transliterated Hebrew uses boldface font. Translation to English appears below it in regular font. Translation is word-for-word, in hopes of helping you apply meaning and feeling to whatever group of syllables you want to analyze. So the translation may appear stilted as it tried to cope with 1) Hebrew word order: For example, adjectives follow nouns, and frequently the subject of a sentence follows its verb. 2) Hebrew word structure: Conjunctions, definite articles, prepositions, and pronouns are packed into the noun or verb they modify. For example, Bi-sh'-lo-me-kha is a composite of bi (with) + shalom (peace) + e-kha (yours) Ba-r'kh-einu is Baruch (bless) + einu (to us) I hope this of help. For me personally it was a fun exercise in capturing text from the internet and macro-writing. Corrections appreciated; likewise comments or questions. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 562-477-1796 Break a leg!
- Eric
-Kiddush
Ba-ruch a-tah, A-do-nai, Blessed are You Lord E-lo-hei-nu me-lech ha-o-lam, our God, King of the Universe, bo-rei p'ri ha-ga-fen. (Amein) Creator of the fruit of the vine. (Amen / we believe it) Ba-ruch a-tah, A-do-nai, Blessed are You Lord E-lo-hei-nu, me-lech ha-o-lam, our God, King of the Universe, a-sher ki-d'sha-nu b'-mitz-vo-tav who sanctified us with His commandments, v'ra-tsa va-nu, v'sha-bat kawd'sho and intended for us the Sabbath of His holiness. b'-a-ha-vah u-v'-ra-tzon hin-chi-la-nu, in love and with intent caused us to inherit. b'a-ha-va uv'ra-tson zi-ka-ron l'ma-a-sei with love and intention a memorial of creation v'rei-shit. in the beginning. Ki hu yom t'chi-la For it is the foremost day l'mik-ra-ei ko-desh, of assemblies holy, ze-cher li-tsi-at Mits-ra-yim. remembering the exodus of Egypt. Ki va-nu va-char-ta v'o-ta-nu For us you chose, and us ki-dash-ta mi-kawl ha-a-mim, you sanctified. from all of the nations v'Sha-bat kawd-sh'cha b'a-ha-va u-v'ra-tson and the sabbath of Your holiness in love and willingly. hin-chal-ta-nu. gave us to inherit. Ba-ruch a-tah A-do-nai, Blessed are you Lord m'ka-deish ha-Sha-bat. (Amein) who makes holy the Sabbath. (Amen = we believe it)
-Hashkivenu
Hashkiveinu ADONAI Eloheinu l'shalom, Lay us down, LORD our God, in peace. v'ha-amideinu malkeinu l'chayim; And stand us up our King, to life. Ufros aleinu sukat sh'lomecha, And spread over us the tabernacle (sukkah) of your peace. V'tak'neinu b'eitza tova mil'fanecha, And guide us in your counsel good from before you. V'hoshieinu l'ma-an sh'mecha. And save us for the sake of your Name. V'hagein ba-adeinu, v'haseir mei-aleinu, And defend for our sake. For example, from us oyeiv, dever, v'cherev, v'ra-av, v'yagon; enemy, plague, and sword and famine and sorrow. V'haseir satan mil'faneinu umei-achareinu, And turn away the adversary from before us and from behind us. Uv'tzeil k'nafecha tastireinu And in the shadow of your wings shelter us Ki Eil shom'reinu umatzileinu ata; For God our guardian and our rescuer are you. Ki Eil melech chanun v'rachum ata. For God King of grace and compassion are you. Ushmor tzeiteinu uvo-einu l'chayim ulshalom And guard our going out and our coming for life and peace mei-ata v'ad olam. from now and for eternity. Ufros aleinu sukat sh'lomecha. And spread over us the tabernacle of your peace. Baruch ata Adonai, Blessed are you LORD, haporeis sukat shalom aleinu, who spreads the tabernacle of your peace over us V'al kol amo Yisrael And over all His people Israel v'al Y'rushalayim. and over Jerusalem.
-Psalm 23
A-do-nai ro-'i lo ech-sar. The Lord is my shepherd; never will I lack. Bin-ot de-sheh yar-bi-tzei-ni In pastures of fresh grass Al mei m'nu-chot y'-na-ha-lei-ni. Over waters of stillness, He will lead me. Naf-shi y'shoveiv My soul, He will restore. yan'-chei-ni v'-mag-lei tze-dek He will lead me in paths of l'-maan shi'-mo for the sake of His name Gam ki ei-lech b'-gei tzal-ma-vet Even though I will walk in the valley of shadow-of-death lo i-ra ra ki a-tah i-ma-di Never will I fear evil for You are with me. shiv-t'-cha u-mi-shan-te-cha hei-mah y'-na-chamu-ni. Your rod and Your staff - they will comfort me. Ta-a-roch l'-fa-nai shul-chan You will set before me a table ne-ged tso-r'-rai against my tormentors. di-shan-ta va-she-men ro-shi You anointed with oil my head. ko-si r'-va-yah. My cup overflows. Ach tov va-che-sed yir-d'-fu-ni Indeed goodness and grace will follow me. kol y'-mei cha-yai all the days of my life. v'-shav-ti b'-veit A-do-nai I will dwell in the house of the Lord l'-o-rech ya-mim for the span of (my) days. He will lay me down. Righteousness
-Sim Shalom
Sim shalom ba-olam, Grant peace in the universe, tovah uv'rakha, khen va-hesed v'rahamim goodness and blessing, Grace, and lovingkindness and mercy aleinu v'al kol Yisrael a-mekha. upon us and upon all Israel Your people. Bar'kheinu avinu kulanu k'ehad Bless us, our Father, all of us as one b'or pa-nekha, in the light of Your face; ki v'or pa-nekha na-tata lanu, For example, in the light of your face you gave to us Adonai Eloheinu, Lord our God Torat hayim v'aha-vat hesed, the teachings of life and love of kindness utz'dakah uv'rakha v'rahamim v'hayim v'shalom. and righteousness and blessing and mercy and life and peace; V'tov b'enekha l'varekh et am'kha Yisrael And be it good in Your eyes to bless your people Israel b'khol eit uv'khol sha-ah bishlo-mekha. at every time and at every hour with Your peace. Barukh ata Adonai Blessed are You our Lord ha-m'varekh et amo Yisrael ba-shalom. who blesses his people Israel with peace.
-Shiru l'Adonai Psalm 96 Excerpt from Psalm 96 matching Aharon Harlop's lyrics
Shiru l’Adonai shir chadash Sing to the Lord a song new Shiru l’Adonai kol-ha’aretz. Sing to the Lord, all the earth, Shiru l’Adonai, bar’khu sh’mo Sing to the Lord. Bless his Name. Basru miyom l’yom y’shu’ato. Proclaim from day to day his salvation. Sap’ru vagoyim k’vodo, Declare among the nations His honor b’khol ha’amim nif’l’otav. For example, the peoples, His miracles.
-Invitation
Ha lach-ma an-ya li-shlo-mo This is the bread of affliction Solomon's. di a-cha-lu av-ha-ta-na be-ar-a de-mitz-ra-yim eaten by our ancestors in the land of Egypt. Kol dich-fin yei-tei ve-yei-chol, All who are hungry come and eat. Kol di-tzrich yei-tei ve-yif-sach All who are in need come and be satisfied. Ha-sha-ta ha-cha, This year we are here, Le-sha-nah ha-ba'ah be-ar'a de-Yis-ra-el. Next year in the land of Israel Ha-sha-ta av-dei, This year we are slaves Le-sha-nah haba'ah be-nei cho-rin! Next year children of freedom! Psalm 118 v 26 Ba-ruch ha-ba be-shem A-do-nai Blessed is whoever comes in the name of the Lord; bei-rach-nuchem mi-beit A-do-nai we have blessed you from the house of the Lord.
Priestly blessing, Numbers 6:24-27 Y'-va-re-ch'-cha A-do-nai v'-yish-m'-re-cha Will bless you the Lord and will guard you. Ya-eir A-do-nai pa-nav ei-le-cha Will shine light the Lord His face upon you. Yi-sa A-do-nai pa-nav ei-le-cha Will lift up the Lord His face upon you. vi-ya-sem le-cha sha-lom and give you peace.
-Aleinu-abridged are the verse order in Aleinu by Jonathan Aaron
Aleinu l'shabeach la'Adon hakol Upon us our duty to praise the Master of all, latet gedulah l'yotzer b'reishit, to ascribe greatness to the Author of creation, Va'anachnu kor`im, umishtachavim umodim, And we bow and worship and give thank lif'nei Melekh, Malkhei haM'lakhim, before the King, King of kings, haKadosh barukh Hu. the Holy One, Blessed is He, Shehu noteh shamayim, v'yoseid aretz, who extends the heavens and establishes the earth, umoshav y'karo bashamayim mima'al, And the throne of his glory is in the heavens above, ushkhinat uzo begavhei m'romim, And the Presence of His power is in the highest of high places. Hu Eloheinu ein od, He is our God; there is no other. V'ne-emar v'hayah Adonai l'melekh al kol ha-aretz, Thus is said, the Lord will be King over all the earth, bayom hahu yihyeh Adonai ehad ush'mo ehad. On that day, the Lord One and his Name One.
-Shir haShirim excerpts Excerpts from Shir HaShirim by Nick Strimple
1:1 Shir ha-shi-rim a-sher li-shlo-mo The song of songs, which is Solomon's. 1:2 Yi-sha-kei-ni mi-nshi-kot pi-hu Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth ki tovim do-de-cha mi-yayin for better is thy love than wine. 1:3 L'-rei-ach shma-neh-cha tovim she-men tu-rak shme-cha. Fragrant are your ointments, goodly as aromatic oil is your name. Al-kein a-la-mot a-hei-vu-cha. For this the maidens love thee. 2:10 A-nah do-di v'a-mar li Replied my beloved, and said to me ku-mi lach ra-ya-ti ya-fa-ti Rise up thee, my love, my beauty, u-l'-chi lach. and come away. 2:11 Ki hi-neh ha-stav a-var ha-de-shem For, behold the winter is past, the rain cha-laf ha-lach lo is over; it is gone. 2:12 ha-ni-tza-nim nir-oo va-ah-retz eit ha-za-mir The flowers are seen on the earth; the time of the songbird hee-gee-ah v-kol ha-tor nish-mah b'-ar-tze-nu. approaches. and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land; 2:13 Ha-t'-ei-nah chan-tah fa-ge-ha The fig tree puts forth her green figs, v'-hag-fa-nim sma-dar nat-nu rei-ach. and the vines in blossom give forth their fragrance. Ku-mi Lach ra-ya-ti ya-fa-ti Rise up thee, my love, my fair one, ul-chi lach and come away. 4:16 U-ri tza-fon u-vo-ee te-man Awake, O north wind; and come, south; ha-fi-chi ga-ni yiz-lu v'-sa-mav. blow upon my garden, releasing its spices. Ya-vo do-di l'-ga-no v'-yo-chal p'-ri m'-ga-dav. He will come, my beloved into his garden,and eat its pleasant fruit.
Your Invitation
Dear Friends, Please join me at the Kol Ami Spring Spectacular, to be held on May 7, 2018 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm, as we celebrate the work we have accomplished together. I am thrilled to be named the 2018 Spirit of Kol Ami honoree. It is an immense honor to be recognized for my commitment to our congregation. My relationship to the Kol Ami has grown and deepened over the 13 years since I became a member, through the many opportunities I’ve had participate in strengthening our community. It has been a privilege to serve in so many ways, as a member of the Board of Trustees, co-leading a Shabbaton, creating programs for Adult Education, spearheading membership recruitment, and helping to develop valuable outreach through the Mitzvah Corps. Please join me and my fellow Shomer Tzedek “Guardian of Justice” honoree, Alan Bernstein, for a wonderful evening of friendship and celebrating our inclusive and warm Reform congregation, dedicated to social justice and Jewish values. Please consider supporting Kol Ami at whatever donation amount is meaningful to you. I look forward to sharing this honor with you. To become a sponsor of the gala, purchase individual tickets or purchase a tribute journal ad, please click here.
Warmly, Johanna
[LAZC] From Dr. Strimple
Dear LAZC family, this information is from our Dr. Strimple.
Repertoire for 9 May at Sinai
Classic American Jewish Music
Weill: Kiddush (w/ Marcus)
Helfman: Hashkivenu (in Ashkenaz)
Shallit: Psalm 23
Janowsky: Sim Shalom (w/Marcus) (in Ashkenaz)
Tribute to Israel at 70
Aloni: Go, Eat Your Bread (w/Marcus?)
Harlap: Shiru L’Adonai
A Kaleidoscope of Jewish Music in America Today
Samuel Adler: An Invitation and a Blessing
Jonathan Aaron: Adinu
Strimple: Shir HaShirim (w/ Marcus and Lisa)
Tribute to Lenny at 100
Bernstein: Haskivenu (w/ Marcus; in Ashkenaz) Make Our Garden Grow (with Marcus and Lisa)
Rina
[LAZC] Program
Repertoire for 9 May at Sinai
Classic American Jewish Music
Weill: Kiddush (w/ Marcus)
Helfman: Hashkivenu (in Ashkenaz)
Shallit: Psalm 23
Janowsky: Sim Shalom (w/Marcus) (in Ashkenaz)
Tribute to Israel at 70
Aloni: Go, Eat Your Bread (w/Marcus?)
Harlap: Shiru L’Adonai
A Kaleidoscope of Jewish Music in America Today
Samuel Adler: An Invitation and a Blessing
Jonathan Aaron: Adinu
Strimple: Shir HaShirim (w/ Marcus and Lisa)
Tribute to Lenny at 100
Bernstein: Haskivenu (w/ Marcus; in Ashkenaz) Make Our Garden Grow (with Marcus and Lisa)
[LAZC] April 14th, 2018
Hi all,
Welcome back to Leslie Barnard. There will be an extra rehearsal on Tuesday, May 8th. Rina provided the list for the concert at Sinai Temple on May 9th.
From: "Rina Ritivoiu" <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>; Classic American Jewish Music
Weill: Kiddush Helfman: Hashkivenu Shallit: Psalm 23 Janowski: Sim Shalom
Tribute to Israel at 70
Aloni: Go, Eat Your Bread
Harlap: Shiru L’Adonai
A Kaleidoscope of Jewish Music in America Today
Samuel Adler: An Invitation and a Blessing
Jonathan Aaron: Aleinu
Strimple: Shir HaShirim
Tribute to Lenny at 100
Bernstein: Hashkivenu Make Our Garden Grow
The concert is formal. Men will wear tuxedos. Women will wear long black skirts and long sleeve black shirts.
Rand will be sending emails to those going to Calgary, itemizing the amount of payment due for the trip. If you don't get your email by Sunday, please contact him to ask the amount that you owe.
Congratulations to Johanna Schor, who will be honored as the Spirit of Kol Ami Honoree on Monday, May 7th. She'll forward information to Rand for distribution.
have a good week.
Robin
[LAZC] April 8, 2018
Hi all,
Choir rehearsals resume this Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at Sinai Temple.
Leslie Barnard has been back to a rehab, with a small refrigerator in her room. Her doctor believes that eating "real food" will help her continue to improve. If you go to visit her, you can call to ask what food she is thinking about that you could bring to her.
Robin
[LAZC] Avi Jacobsen's L.A. County Firefighter graduation
Dear Friends and Family, On Friday, March 30, my son, Avi Jacobsen, will graduate from the L.A. County Firefighter Academy. Getting a Public Safety position has been a five-year process for him, with numerous civil service tests, interviews, physical abilities tests and the EMT. It's not unusual for 10,000 people apply for 300 openings. Kinda like Hollywood. So... I am hoping to get many, many folks to send him the hearty congratulations that he deserves. Best case scenario is that you send him an email at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, when the ceremony is over and the hats are in the air. I would love for him to get a lot of email at that moment! We can look at them a lunch. But later than that is okay, since I realize that the holidays are upon us. Please let him know how you know me, if he will not know who you are, and feel free to ask others to send similar wishes.
Thanks!
Bobbi Jacobsen
[LAZC] March 22, 2018
Hi all,
There aren't any rehearsals for the next 2 weeks, on March 29th or April 5th.
Nick asked that you look at your music during this time, especially Sim Shalom and Psalm 42 from A Psalm Trilogy.
Cantor Judy has flyers for a concert of Persian instrumental music on Sunday, April 29th, at 4 p.m. The concert is free. The Wine, Cheese and Artist Reception, at 3 p.m., is $15.00.
Leslie C. still has a few shirts left with the choir logo.
Michael Palmer gave an update on Leslie B. Her pneumonia improved enough that she was able to go through surgery on Tuesday. The operation was successful. They are still trying to eradicate her infection.
Leslie had mentioned to me that she does not feel alone because of the support that she gets from the choir.
Robin
[LAZC] A Visit by Carol Zimring
On Thursday evening, March 22, our travel agent for our upcoming Calgary trip, Carol Zimring, will be visiting us for a brief time before and during our break. She will answer general questions which affect the entire group during our group time and will answer specific individual questions during break.
I will be bringing the lists of those who will be joining our group air flights, our hotel shuttle bus transportation, our hotel reservations, and our Banff/Lake Louise tour bus transportation for any of those seeking to confirm their participation. I will also bring a copy of our daily agenda and itinerary for those who do not already have it.
Carol is still in the process of negotiations and completion of reservations with several of our vendors and will not be able to provide final figures on Thursday evening. Please prepare your questions in advance to save valuable rehearsal time. For additional questions or advice, you may contact Carol directly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 818-881-8517.
Rand
[LAZC] Last night's concert and coming events
Congratulations to everyone who participated in last night’s program at Temple Emanuel. It was a very challenging program and was executed by LAZC with exceptional conscientiousness, precision and effort. The rabbi, cantor, and congregants in attendance, as well as Samuel Adler himself, were lavish in their praise of our performance--one of our really outstanding concert performances ever.
The concert was tinged with bittersweet overtones as we all were focused upon the very serious medical condition of Leslie Barnard. She was, and she will remain, in our thoughts and prayers in the coming days and weeks. Michael Palmer has been monitoring her condition on a daily basis and I hope that he will keep us informed of any new developments.
We will be meeting for rehearsal on Thursday evening, March 22 as usual. REHEARSAL WILL BE CANCELLED ON THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 29 IN ANTICIPATION OF PESACH SEDER ON MARCH 30. REHEARSAL WILL ALSO BE CANCELLED ON APRIL 5 WHICH IS A YOM TOV AS THE SEVENTH NIGHT OF PESACH.
Following Pesach our rehearsal schedule will resume on Thursday evenings in preparation for our concert at Sinai Temple on Wednesday, May 9th. Since our preparations for the Sinai Concert will be abbreviated by observance of Pesach, each rehearsal becomes extremely important and your attendance is critical.
See you next Thursday.
Rand
[LAZC] March 15, 2018
Hi all,
Leslie C asked that you inform her via email when you have to miss a rehearsal or program.
Rand affirmed that email is the only form of communication for the choir.
Call time tomorrow night is 6:15 p.m.
You can park in the garage across from Temple Emanuel.
Wear clothing appropriate for Shabbat.
Robin
[LAZC] March 13, 2018
Hi all,
Leslie Barnard's surgery has been postponed from this Thursday until next Tuesday afternoon. Until surgery, she is at The Ramona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 11900 Ramona Bl, El Monte, CA 91732. Her phone number is 310 801 1350.
Lizzie will verify that parking will be available for choir members in the parking lot on Friday night, and forward that information to Rand.
Call time for Friday night is 6:15 p.m. Wear clothes appropriate for Shabbat to the service.
There is a rehearsal at Sinai Temple on Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
The current order of the program is:
L'Cha Dodi Hashkiveniu An Invitation and a Blessing Yom Gila Ya Ribban Olam Ein Keloheinu Zamri Li Adon Olam and Aleinu.
Nick removed Psalm 42, from A Psalm Trilogy, from this program.
Robin
[LAZC] Recording of Five Sephardic Choruses and An Invitation and A Blessing
Hi, everyone.
I found a nice recording online of the 5 Sephardic Choruses pieces we will be performing on Friday.
Here's the link https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=five+sephardic+choruses+samuel+adler
Here is a link to LAZC's recording last year of An Invitation and a Blessing. For those of us who have never sung it, this should be super helpful
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I31QIc7t5aY
See everyone on Tuesday at Temple Emanuel.
--Steve
[LAZC] March 8, 2018
Hi all,
Please be in touch with, and/or think good thoughts for, Leslie Barnard as she continues to receive medical care.
New members can talk to Leslie Cravitz about choir t-shirts.
Rand is making available recordings of the choir.
He will give information about what the women should wear to the program at Temple Emanuel next week.
The extra rehearsal on Tuesday night is at Temple Emanuel, at 7:00 p.m.
There will be a regular rehearsal next Thursday night at Sinai Temple.
Call time on March 16th is 6:15 p.m.
Paul has flyers about a trip to the Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu next fall.
Robin
[LAZC] March 1st, 2018
Hi all,
Happy Birthday to Lynne G, Michal A, Rina, Nicki, and Barbara H.
The Dress Rehearsal is Tuesday, March 13th, at 7:00 p.m. at Temple Emanuel. The regular rehearsal that week will be on Thursday, March 15th at Sinai Temple.
The regular rehearsal next week is March 8th, at 7:00 p.m. at Sinai Temple.
The new uniform for the women, effective with March 16th, is a long black skirt and a long sleeved black top.
Rand said that there are several email lists for those going to Calgary, and you'll need to check your email daily. Please respond to him when he asks you to submit your name, as shown on your passport, as well as your date of birth. This is necessary for airplane tickets.
have a good week-
Robin
[LAZC] Order of program
Hi all, The order of the choir music for the service at Temple Emanuel is attached. Happy Purim- Robin
Order of Adler Program
L’Chai Dodi Hashkiveinu An Invitation and a Blessing A Psalm Trilogy Psalm 85 Psalm 42 Psalm 114 Five Sephardic Choruses Yom Gila Ya Ribban olam Ein Keloheinu Zamri Li Adon Olam Aleinu (by Rabbi Aaron)
[LAZC] Rehearsal on March 1
This will confirm that we WILL be having a rehearsal on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. as usual. Rehearsal will take place in Gold Hall.
Rand
[LAZC] Dress Rehearsal Info for Temple Emanuel Concert
The dress rehearsal for the concert on Friday, March 16 at Temple Emanuel in Beverly Hills will take place on Tuesday evening, March 13 at 7:00 p.m. at Temple Emanuel (Burton Way and Clark). The rehearsal will last from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Rand
[LAZC] February 22, 2018
Hi all,
Rand thanked Judy Bernstein for organizing an optional dinner for Saturday night in Calgary. She'll send an email to explain the cost/options for the dinner.
Rand will reschedule the travel agent for a rehearsal after the next concert.
Marcy extended an invitation to come to Chamilton, the Purim Shpiel at Temple Judea, on Wednesday February 28th.
Happy Purim-
Robin
[LAZC] February 8, 2016
Hi all, Happy Birthday to Estie, Gerry and Paul. The next concert is March 16th at Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills. Plan on a dress rehearsal at TEBH on Tuesday, March 13th, as well as the regular rehearsal on March 15th.
The concert after that is Wednesday, May 9th, at Sinai Temple. The date of the dress rehearsal is not yet determined.
Those going to Calgary will continue rehearsals on Thursday, May 10th. They will perform at a concert in Tustin at 2:00 p.m. on June 10th.
Those going to Calgary will need a current passport.
Carol Zimring, the travel agent for the trip, will attend a rehearsal in 2 weeks to answer questions.
Rand has a group email list for those going to Calgary. Please check this daily for emails about the trip. He has sent a questionnaire about a day trip to Lake Louise and Banff.
He will send a schedule, day by day, too. There are 59 people going on the trip, including singers, ringers, significant others, and a music director.
Robin
[LAZC] Calgary hotel preference
To all of those who will be staying in the Delta Marriott Hotel in Calgary:
Please contact Carol Zimring, our travel agent at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to advise her of your preference for room accommodations. You may select a room with 2 Queen Size beds or 1 King Size bed. Those who do not contact Carol will be offered whatever accommodations remain available at the hotel.
Thanks,
Rand
[LAZC] February 1, 2018
Hi all,
Please remember to not wear anything scented to rehearsals or to concerts/services/performances.
Please bring your copy of Adler's "An Invitation and a Blessing" to next week's rehearsal.
Nick got good reports about the concert last Friday.
Cantor Judy thanked Judy Bernstein for organizing the Shabbat dinner. She thanked Danny and Rina for playing and conducting. And she thanked the choir for the Erev Shabbat concert/service. Everything sounded great.
Temple Ramat Zion is a new venue. Rand said the choir tries to add a new venue or two each year, with the hope of getting invited back.
The next concert/service, is on March 16th at Temple Emanuel. This is a celebration of Samuel Adler's 90th birthday and also Rabbi Aaron's daughter's bat mitzvah.
The program will include Adler's music: Hashkiveinu, L'Chah Dodi, An Invitation and a Blessing.
Music for 2 of the Five Sephardic Folk Songs and Three Psalms will be provided.
Robin
[LAZC] Don't forget, regular rehearsal Thursday evening at Sinai Temple
[LAZC] announcements from 1/23/18
Nice work everyone last night, we are going to sound wonderful this Friday
Call for our performance at Temple Ramat Zion in Northridge on Friday the 26th is 6 PM If you paid for dinner it will be available at 530, possibly a little earlier, we will try.
Shabbat Dress, heads for all participants covered with a kippah, please no hats :)
The parking lot will be staffed with an attendant, so entry should be hassle free. The lot entrance is on the northwest corner of the campus.
[LAZC] announcements from rehearsal on 1/18/18
Here are the announcements from our last rehearsal on 1/18/18
The performance order for Friday evening at Temple Ramat Zion is as follows, please organize your music accordingly
Hineh Ma Tov Candle Blessing Psalm 117 Lecha Dodi Tzadik Katamar Barechu Emet V'emunah Mi Chamocha Tzena Urena (Song of Songs) Uri Tzafon Hallelujiah
Our rehearsal this Tuesday the 23rd of January will be at Sinai in the Chapel at 7 PM Leah Elias has several Opera Liberetti available if anyone is interested in them, she would like to find them new homes
Please pay 15 dollars per person for dinner at Ramat Zion (cold cut platter) by Tuesday the 23rd. The dinner will be served at 530
If you did not make you payment for our Calgary tour Thursday, please do so immediately
Call time for the service on Friday the 26th is 6PM. The service starts at 7:30 Dress is Shabbat appropriate, gentlemen please wear white shirts Everyone will need a head covering
[LAZC] Special Instructions for Calgary Participants
If you have already signed up for our upcoming trip to Calgary and paid the necessary deposit of $800 per person, you are now eligible to join the trip and the following instructions are for you.
1. If you are staying in the hotel, please specify what kind of sleeping arrangements you would prefer, i.e, two queen beds or one king bed to Carol Zimring at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
2. If you would like to purchase trip cancellation insurance with pre-existing conditions coverage, please contact our travel agent, Carol Zimring at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or you may purchase travel insurance on your own, if you prefer.If you desire pre-existing conditions coverage, it is only available if you purchase the insurance within 14 days of making your trip deposit.You are not required to purchase trip cancellation insurance but it is highly recommended.
3. If you are interested in joining a preordered and prepaid group dinner at the Delta Marriott Hotel on Saturday evening, June 16, please advise Judy Bernstein at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The dinner will be served in a private banquet room at approximately 7:00 p.m. which is approximately 3 and a half hours before the end of Shabbat and will consist of vegetarian, dairy or fish selections.
Rand
[LAZC] Reminders for Thursday
Hi everyone,
Remember that Thursday, January 18, 2018 is the last day to make a deposit for your trip to Calgary. The total deposit required is $800 per person and you will be credited with all previous deposits made. We must notify the hotel of the number of rooms which we will require and we need your deposit in order to reserve a room for you at our special discounted rate and to secure our group airfare rate. Any deposits made after January 18 are not guaranteed hotel space nor discounted group airfare rate. Each room will be double occupancy. The balance of your Calgary group expense will be due by May 1.
Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.
Those who wish to have a light dinner at Temple Ramat Zion before our rehearsal on January 26th should present to Hillary a check payable to LAZC in the amount of $15 per person. A Kosher Dinner from Cambridge Farms grocery will include several choices of cold cuts, rye bread, several salads, condiments and beverages. We will recite kiddush and motzi at TRZ. Dinner will be available beginning at 5:30 p.m. and our rehearsal will begin at 6:00 p.m.
Rand
[LAZC] Final Call for Calgary
Tomorrow is the final day to submit your deposit of $800 in order to participate in our Calgary trip. As of Sunday, January 14th, only 14 singers and 8 significant others had submitted their deposits of $800 or more toward the trip. That means that 19 individuals who had committed in writing to join the trip still need to submit their deposits by tomorrow in order to reserve a room at the hotel and a seat on the airplane. Any shortfall in enrollments will jeopardize the viability of the trip for all of the rest.
We have a total of 10 ringers plus 14 regular LAZC members who have paid their deposits but we need a total of 40 singers in order to perform in Calgary. Many of us have worked very hard for many months to arrange this trip and it promises to be a very exciting and enjoyable trip for those who participate. If you have not yet given your deposit, please do tomorrow without fail.
Hillary will be accepting checks tomorrow at rehearsal.
Rand
[LAZC] Notes from rehearsal 1/11/17
Announcements from our Rehearsal on 1/11/17
Please be sure to make you payment of 800 dollars per participant in our tour this June by our next rehearsal, January the 18th, or if you prefer, mail your check directly to Hillary.
Rand will also still be accepting donations from anyone who wishes to contribute to offset the cost of our tour for any choir members in need of financial assistance. If you plan to make such a contribution, please be sure to do so as soon as possible so that people in need of assistance can make plans accordingly
We will depart for our tour on June the 13th, and we will return from the tour on JUne the 20th. Our concert is scheduled for June the 19th. As part of our tour, we will have a tour by charter bus of Banf. We are planning a Kaballat Shabbat, dinner, and Shabbat morning services in the Hotel during the tour.
For our upcoming Concert at Ramat Zion, we will be making available a kosher deli dinner option for those interested at a cost of 15 dollars per person. We will need payment by Tuesday the 23rd.
[LAZC] Calgary Deposits Due
Dear Friends,
If you are planning to participate in the Calgary trip in June, your deposit of $800 per person is due by January 18th. Hillary and I will be happy to accept your check tomorrow or next week at rehearsal. Don't forget to bring your checkbook. Don't get left out!
Rand
[LAZC] Correct map link for Temple Ramat Zion
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[LAZC] Directions and flyer for the concert at Temple Ramat Zion
Hi all
Attached you will find a copy of the flyer for the 26 January concert at Temple Ramat Zion. In case you need directions to Temple Ramat Zion, here they are:
Temple Ramat Zion 17655 Devonshire St. Northridge, CA 91325-1444 Map to Temple Ramat Zion
If you’re coming northbound on the 405, continue North to the Devonshire St. exit. Turn Left on Devonshire to White Oak Ave. (It’s a light). Turn Right on White Oak and then turn right again into the parking lot.
If you’re coming southbound on the 405, continue South to the Devonshire St. exit. Turn Right on Devonshire to White Oak Ave. (It’s a light). Turn Right on White Oak and then turn right again into the parking lot.
If you’re coming westbound on the 118, exit at Balboa Blvd. Turn Left on Balboa to Devonshire St. (It’s a light) Turn Right on Devonshire to White Oak Ave. (It’s a light). Turn Right on White Oak and then turn right again into the parking lot.
If you’re coming eastbound on the 118, exit at Balboa Blvd. Turn Right on Balboa to Devonshire St. (It’s a light) Turn Right on Devonshire to White Oak Ave. (It’s a light). Turn Right on White Oak and then turn right again into the parking lot.
[LAZC] January 4, 2018 Shabbat Shalom all, here are the updates from our rehearsal on Thursday January 4th We are happy to welcome back Esther Fisher to out soprano section For the week of our upcoming performance on Friday evening January 26th please mark the following important dates and times Tuesday the 23rd and Thursday the 25th we will rehearse at 7 PM at Sinai Temple (note the location). Tuesday is our dress with our ringers but will still be held at Sinai. Friday evening the 26th our call time at Temple Ramat Zion in Northridge is 6 PM. Temple Ramat Zion 17655 Devonshire St. Northridge, CA 91325-1444 The service is at 7:30 PM Dress will be "Shabbat appropriate" and please make sure to have your heads covered on the bima, men and women for our participation in the service Friday evening. The Service will begin at 7:30 PM Instructions to follow for entrance to the parking lot at Ramat Zion which has ample parking, but must be accessed with a security code. There is as yet no plan for a choir dinner that evening, so unless notified of a change, plan to eat dinner on your own. Re: our upcoming trip to Calgary, please plan to have you deposit of 800 dollars per participant paid by our rehearsal on Thursday January 18th. If you have made any other deposits prior to that date, it is credited towards this initial 800-dollar deposit. We are also happy to accept anyone's generous extra donations for financial aid to offset the cost of this tour. This Sunday, Cantor Aranoff wanted to make us aware that at 2:00 PM, there will be a concert of chamber music (Schubert) at Adat Ari El and hopes those who might be interested can attend.
[LAZC] Starting the New Year Off Right Dear Friends, This June many of your friends and colleagues will be traveling off to Calgary to participate in a long-awaited concert engagement. We have been planning and eagerly awaiting this trip for many months. A few of our valued members have applied for financial assistance to make the trip to Calgary and Hillary and I would like to honor their requests with partial scholarships. In order for us to be able to help these members, we need your help. A contribution to LAZC in any amount will assist us in being able to award partial scholarships to several worthy applicants. In the best Jewish tradition, Hillary and I will keep the names of the donors and the donees strictly confidential. Start off the New Year with a great mitzvah by helping your friends and helping LAZC at the same time. You can deliver your check made payable to LAZC to Hillary or to me at our next rehearsal or you can mail your check to Hillary at 1990 Westwood Blvd., Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90025-4673. Thank you and best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year. Rand
[LAZC] Mazel Tov Judi Davidson got engaged today to Michael Weinstein. So happy for them and all of us at LAZC are so excited for them!!! Thought everyone would like to know! Becky
[LAZC] Fwd: Theodore David Fryml Hi Robin! Just wanted to let you know that Joanne delivered our new little one earlier this week (Dec. 28). A beautiful baby boy, weighing in at 7 lb. 5 oz. and measuring 19.5 inches. Quite a bit smaller than our first was! Isaac (now 2 years old) is loving being a big brother. Hope you enjoy the attached photos, and thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers. Wishing you and LAZC God's richest blessings in the coming year, Nathan P.s. Please forward to the Chorale at your convenience.
[LAZC] rock collection
I talked to Leslie Barnard this morning. She has a rock collection. If you are traveling this season, you can bring a small stone back to her. Robin
[LAZC] Calgary Participants Payment Instructions
We have received notice from our Calgary hotel, the Delta Marriott, that they require a room commitment from us by no later than January 22, 2018 in order to hold the rooms and the room rate which has been negotiated by our travel agent, Carol Zimring.
Based upon that notification, we must therefore require that all of those who will be participating in the Calgary trip make an initial deposit of $800 per person, which is estimated to be approximately one-half of the group cost per person by no later than our rehearsal on Thursday, January 18, 2018. If you have already made a partial deposit, your partial deposit will be deducted from the total deposit requirement of $800 per person which is due by January 18, 2018. Your check should be made payable to LAZC. If, for any reason, you cannot pay the first installment by January 18, 2018, you must notify Rand or Hillary in writing to obtain permission to obtain a variance. Failure to notify Rand or Hillary may result in the inability of LAZC to obtain a a room reservation for you.
If you would like to obtain travel cancellation insurance, Carol Zimring (cpztravel @gmail.com) can help you and, you will need to apply for that insurance within 14 days after making your deposit, in order to obtain a pre-existing conditions waiver from the travel cancellation insurance company.
The second installment, which will also be an estimated $800 per person, will be due and payable no later than May 1, 2018. The exact balance due on the second installment will need to be calculated after we know exactly how many individuals and their significant others will be making the trip and may vary slightly from the amount of $800 per person.
In the event any person, who has made a deposit payment, is unable to participate In the trip and notifies, in writing, Rand or Hillary, before May 1, 2018, LAZC will refund the previous deposit made less the sum of $100 per person for each cancellation. Any cancellations submitted on or after May 1, 2018 will not result in any refunds from LAZC, although you may be eligible for a refund from the trip cancellation insurance company depending upon whether or not you have a trip cancellation insurance policy and whether or not your reason for cancellation is covered under the terms of that policy. Our last rehearsal before May 1, 2018 will take place on April 26, 2018. You can deliver your second installment payment to Hillary in person on April 26, 2018 at rehearsal or by mail to her office before May 1, 2018 at 1990 Westwood Blvd., Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90025.
LAZC is making all flight, hotel and ground transportation arrangements and all charges are the actual charges incurred by LAZC which does not intend to incur any profit or loss on the cost of the trip.
Rand
[LAZC] December 21, 2018
Hi all,
There is no rehearsal on December 28th.
Rehearsals resume again on January 4th, 2018.
Happy Birthday to Danny!
Nathan Fryml shared his family news. His son, Isaac, is already 2 years old. Nathan and his wife, Joanne, are expecting baby number 2 this week. He loves his work, and finished his dissertation.
Rand said that the hotel in Calgary needs a definite commitment by January 22nd. Since that isn't a rehearsal night, you will need to complete your $800/person deposit by the rehearsal on January 18th. Rand and Hillary can take your checks, made out to LAZC. These will be held in a special account at Wells Fargo.
Jimmy reported that Leslie expects to be discharged on Monday, December 25th.
A Merriest Christmas and Happy New Year!
Robin
[LAZC] December 14, 2017
Hi all, If you look at Page 8 of this week's Jewish Journal, there is a very touching letter from Lida Baker and her husband, Pesach Nisenbaum, explaining why they made aliyah. There is a rehearsal next week at 7 p.m. at Sinai Temple. There is no rehearsal on December 28th. Rehearsals will resume again on January 4th. Rand thanked Judy Bernstein and her crew for setting up the table for Hanukkah. Best wishes to Jimmy for a speedy recovery. Happy Birthday to Michelle, Sherri, Becky, and Leslie. Also, Happy Birthday to Debra, this next week. Esther reported that Leslie Barnard had a 3rd surgery on her elbow this morning. Keep her in your thoughts and prayers for a few days, then give her a call. Rand said that 58 people are going to Calgary. If you haven't signed up yet, please consider signing up. Half of the payment for hotel rooms, $800, is due by January 22. The remaining $800 needs to be paid by May 1st. Daniel's new work for choir, Emunah will be performed this weekend at the Armstrong Theater in Torrance. Tickets are $25 for the Friday night and Saturday night concert. Nick thought that the LAZC performance went well at Adat Ari El last Friday night. Robin
[LAZC] Rehearsal on December 14
Hi everyone,
Thanks for an excellent performance on December 8th at Adat Ari El. Important rehearsal on December 14th in preparation for January 26th concert at Temple Ramat Zion. Please be sure to attend. Music which we will be performing includes: 1. Hinei Ma Tov (a new arrangement that Nick has already ordered) 2. Candle lighting (a new piece that Nick will hopefully write!!) 3. Psalm 117 (the shortest chapter ever! Just 2 verses! Praise the Lord all ye nations….) (Strimple) 4. L’cha Dodi (Lewandowski) [congregational: Mizmor Shir L’yom Hashabbat] 5. Tzadik Katamar (Lewandowski) [Mourners Kaddish] 6. Bar’chu (Rossi) [Ahavat Olam, Sh’ma….congregational] 7. Emet V’emunah (Rothblum) 8. Mi Chamocha (Novakowsky) [Hashkiveinu, Chatzi Kaddish, Amidah, Shalom Rav, Kaddish Shaleim] 9. Tsena Ur’ena (Y. Braun) 10. Uri Tsafon (Dov Carmel, arr. Y Braun) [Kiddush, blessing kids, Aleinu, mourners kaddish] 11. Halleluyah, Psalm 150 (Lewandowski)
See you on Thursday night. We will light Hanukkah candles. Rand
[LAZC] update on Leslie Barnard
Hi all, Leslie is scheduled to have another surgery this Thursday. Her phone number is on the roster, if you would like to talk with her before, or after, the surgery. She truly appreciates every contact from choir members that she receives. Her doctors have suggested that home made chicken soup will help her. If you can make some and deliver this to her, please call to find out about a broth that helps her, and where she will be for delivery. Also, I talked to Filomena Krambo, from the Southern California Choral Society. She did not lose her home from the fire in Ventura. However, her son died, at age 51, earlier this year. Robin
[LAZC] December 7, 2017
Hi all, Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Estie. The choir will rehearse on December 14th and December 21st. There is NO rehearsal on December 28th. Regular rehearsals will resume again on January 4th. The next concert is on January 26th, 2018, at Temple Ramat Zion, in Northridge. The dress rehearsal for that concert will be at Sinai Temple, on Tuesday, January 23rd, rather that at TRZ.
Here is a current list of music for the concert on January 26th. Please bring any of the music that you already have. 1. Hinei Ma Tov (a new arrangement that Nick has already ordered) 2. Candle lighting (a new piece that Nick will hopefully write!!) 3. Psalm 117 (the shortest chapter ever! Just 2 verses! Praise the Lord all ye nations…) (Strimple) 4. L’cha Dodi (Lewandowski) [congregational: Mizmor Shir L’yom Hashabbat] 5. Tzadik Katamar (Lewandowski) [Mourners Kaddish] 6. Bar’chu (Rossi) [Ahavat Olam, Sh’ma….congregational] 7. Emet V’emunah (Rothblum) 8. Mi Chamocha (Novakowsky) [Hashkiveinu, Chatzi Kaddish, Amidah, Shalom Rav, Kaddish Shaleim] 9. Tsena Ur’ena (Y. Braun) 10. Uri Tsafon (Dov Carmel, arr. Y Braun) [Kiddush, blessing kids, Aleinu, mourners kaddish] 11. Halleluyah (Levandowski)
Talk to Danny about details if you're interested in going to a concert on December 15th or 16th. Dinner for the choir is at 6:00 p.m. tomorrow. Call time for the concert is at 6:45 p.m. Robin
[LAZC] Rehearsal on December 7 Dear Friends, After consulting with the Executive Director of Sinai Temple, Howard Lesner, I have confirmed that Sinai Temple will be open tomorrow evening and our regularly scheduled rehearsal in preparation for our concert on Friday evening can proceed as planned. Those who will be commuting to Sinai Temple from far distances should allow extra time for their commute. If you are coming in from the San Fernando Valley, I recommend that you avoid the 405 freeway and Sepulveda Blvd. entirely. Alternate routes include Beverly Glen, Coldwater Canyon and Laurel Canyon Blvds. Drive carefully and safely. Rand
[LAZC] December 5, 2017
Hi all, Happy Birthday to Nick! The next rehearsal is Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at Sinai Temple. On Friday, everyone must cover their head during the concert. The choir dinner is at 6:00 p.m. Call time is 6:45 p.m. Judy can no longer take reservations for the 6:00 dinner for choir members and their guests. Your guests can still register online for the 7:00 p.m. dinner. Sharon Farber won’t be able to attend the concert. You can hear her speak on Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Doheny Library at USC. Robin
[LAZC] A Guide For the Perplexed (With Apologies to Maimonidies)
If you are new to LAZC or are still debating whether or not to join the group tour to Calgary next June, read on... The tour will be leaving from LAX on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 for Calgary. We will arrive at Calgary airport where we will be met by a bus to transport us to the Delta Marriott Hotel in Southeast Calgary, (www.http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yycdc-delta-hotels-calgary-south/) where we will be staying until June 20, 2018. As you can see from its website, the hotel is well equipped for our comfort and enjoyment with four restaurants, a swimming pool, a business center, a fitness center, conference rooms with a piano available for rehearsal purposes, free wi-fi internet, and a small refrigerator in every room. There are also many fine local restaurants within easy walking distance of the hotel. Calgary also has a number of kosher restaurants. Our outstanding travel agent, Carol Zimring, (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) successfully negotiated a group rate at the hotel which amounts to $67 per person per night, double occupancy including local taxes and daily breakfasts. Each individual will be responsible for the cost of his or her own lunch and dinner expenses daily. If you wish to have a single occupancy room, check with Carol for the applicable rate. Our hotel is located approximately 3 miles from Temple Beth Tsedec where we will be performing on June 19. All reservations for air travel and hotel accommodations are being made exclusively by Carol unless you do not plan to travel or stay with the group. In that event you should still contact Carol and advise her of your plans. You will need a valid U. S. passport which does not expire within 6 months of our expected return date in order to travel to Canada. There will be a limited number of opportunities for individuals or couples to stay with local residents in Calgary for "home hospitality" instead of staying in the hotel. We have been advised by the cantor at Temple Beth Tsedec that he is able to arrange for a limited number of visitors to be housed in the homes of observant families with kosher homes within close walking distance to the synagogue. Please advise me if this opportunity appeals to you. The cost for those receiving home hospitality will be reduced over the cost for those staying in the hotel. On Thursday, June 14, which will be one of our leisure days, we are planning to hire a tour bus to take those who wish to view the picturesque Canadian Rockies which includes the opportunity to visit Banff and Lake Louise which are located about 1 hour away from our hotel. There will be a small charge for the tour bus of approximately $35 per person. You will have an opportunity to walk around the town of Banff and visit its many of its points of interest and shops including the world famous, Banff Springs Hotel. The bus will then take us to Lake Louise to take in a view of the lake, the nearby glaciers, and, of course, the luxurious, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Hotel. Many shops and restaurants are readily accessible in both Banff and Lake Louise. You will have an opportunity to spend the day and early evening including dinner in either of these picturesque towns. For more information about Banff and Lake Louise see www.banfflakelouise.com Friday night, June 15, we will usher in Shabbat with our own informal Kabbalat Shabbat service at the hotel where we will have the opportunity to sing together much of the Friday evening liturgy we have learned and performed at many synagogues throughout Southern California. Sundown in Calgary actually begins in mid-June at around 9:30 p.m. I will be asking Michael Palmer to bring with him the sheet music for some of our favorite Friday evening melodies for group singing. Saturday morning, under the capable leadership of Cantor Judy Dubin Aranoff, we will offer Shabbat morning services at the hotel with many of our own members invited to participate and lead portions of the service. Judy will attempt to obtain from a local synagogue, siddurim and a Torah scroll. Those who wish may remain at the hotel for the remainder of Shabbat and those who prefer may sightsee in and around Calgary. On Saturday evening, a optional prepaid vegetarian and/or fish dinner will be served for those who sign up in advance. Shabbat does not end until about 10:30 p.m. Sunday, June 17 will be mostly a free day although Nick may wish to reserve some time for a rehearsal at the hotel. Monday evening, June 18 is scheduled for a joint rehearsal at Temple Beth Tsedec with the two other choirs with which we will be performing on Tuesday evening. One of those choirs is our host, the Calgary Renaissance Singers and Players, and I believe that the other choir is the choir of Temple Beth Tsedec. Tuesday evening, June 19 is the big concert at Temple Beth Tsedec in the evening. All three choirs will perform separately and then join together at the end for a finale piece conducted by Nick. The sanctuary at Temple Beth Tsedec will hold an audience of 1500. On Wednesday, we will be taken by bus to the Calgary airport where we will board a plane for our return flight to Los Angeles. Financial details All of the group costs of the trip including airfare, hotel accommodations, group ground transportation, and any miscellaneous costs will be divided equally among the members of LAZC and their significant others. LAZC does not intend to generate any profit (or incur any loss) from this trip. Based upon costs previously researched by our travel agent, it appears that the total cost of the trip for those staying in the hotel, excluding meal expenses for lunches and dinners, will be approximately $1600 based upon an anticipated participation of approximately 45 contributing individuals. Currently 45 individuals have indicated their intention of participating on this trip plus 9 ringers, accompanists, and conductor for a total group as of this date of 54 individuals. In addition to the costs for airfare, hotel, and group ground transportation the cost for each LAZC member and significant other will include the cost for the hiring of 8 ringers which is being significantly reduced by a generous contribution of $10,000 from our hosts in Calgary. The incremental cost for ringers is included in the $1600 cost estimate contained above and will not exceed $100 per person, probably much less depending upon the number of participants. The final date for enrolling in the trip is February 28th 2018 at which time one half of the total sum of $1600 shall be due and payable. The balance of $800 or whatever other amount shall be determined to be needed shall be due and payable by May 1, 2018. All payments shall be made payable to LAZC. A limited number of partial scholarships will be available by filling out and returning to Hillary the Financial Assistance Form which has been prepared for this trip. We have been advised by expert tax counsel that under existing provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, that the expenses incurred by each volunteer singer in connection with this trip are tax deductible as a charitable expense based upon the fact that LAZC is a fully qualified 501(c)3 non profit corporation. However, as you all know, there is currently pending a proposed Tax Reform Bill in Congress which may change the deductability of the costs of this trip in the coming year. Check with your own tax advisor for advice as to any changes which may affect you in the coming year. Those who can afford to do so are encouraged to pay their trip costs in calendar year 2017 to LAZC. Hillary will be accepting your checks. All costs quoted are in U. S. dollars and have been adjusted based upon a current rate of exchange of approximately $.78 U. S. for each Canadian dollar. If you have any further questions or comments, feel free to contact me (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Hillary (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Carol Zimring (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). Hoping that you will be joining us, Shabbat Shalom, Rand
[LAZC] November 30, 2017
Hi all, The current order of music for the next concert is: 1) Uri Tsiyon, by Wilensky; 2) Jerusalem of Gold; 3) Uri Tsafon, arranged by Y Braun; 4) Shir Hashirim, Yehezkel Braun; 5) Zion, Karmit Bar-Lev; 6) Go Eat Your Bread, Aloni; 7) La Rosa, Paul Ben-Haim; 8) Shiru l'Adonai, Harlap; 9) Adonia Seftai Tiftach, Sharone Farber; 10) Selach Lanu, Farber; and 11) Havu Lanu Yayin. Nick said that there is a possibility that number 9 and 10 will be reversed. Also, Puncha Puncha, stapled behind La Rosa, will not be part of the program. The extra rehearsal is next Tuesday, from 7:30 to 10 pm, at Adat Ari El. There is an audition for the solos at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Tuesday is the very last night to give Cantor Judy a check for $18 for the Friday night, 6 p.m. dinner. Next Thursday, the regular rehearsal is at Sinai Temple, at 7:00 pm. Call time before the Friday concert is 6:45 p.m. The concert is at 8:15 p.m. Wear Shabbat Dress for the concert. Rand gave a progress report for the trip to Calgary. Thirty choir members and 8 ringers are signed up for the trip. There is still an opportunity to go, even if you haven't signed up yet. The check for the $250.00 deposit should be made out to LAZC. The current price for the trip, which includes airplane tickets, hotel rooms and ground transportation, is $1600.00. Breakfast is included, lunch and dinners are not. Rand will arrange a dinner for Saturday night, which will require pre-payment. The trip is still 6/13 - 6/20. Robin
[LAZC] Thanks for your support In the spirit of this Thanksgiving season and on this Giving Tuesday, I want to take this opportunity to thank all of those who have paid their LAZC Membership Dues and to express a special thanks to those who have contributed additional payments to LAZC over and above the basic dues amount. A record number of LAZC members have made substantial donations to LAZC over and above the dues requirement. It is very moving and gratifying to me to see in very concrete terms the devotion and dedication of so many to the organization which we all believe in and support.
Todah Rabbah,
Rand
[LAZC] November 16, 2017 Hi all, Wishing a speedy recovery to Leslie Barnard, who had a 2nd surgery on her elbow today. There is no rehearsal next Thursday, November 23rd. The next rehearsal is on Thursday, November 30th. There is an extra rehearsal on Tuesday, December 5th, at Adat Ari El, from 7:30-10:00 p.m. There is also a rehearsal on December 7th at 7:00 p.m. at Sinai Temple. Cantor Judy is taking payment for dinner on December 8th. Dinner for you and your guests is $18.00/person, if they eat with you. Judy prefers checks to cash. If your guest eats later, with the congregation, dinner is $23.00/person, and the sign up for the later dinner is on the Adat Ari El website. Rand has a sign up sheet for the trip to Calgary, from June 13th-June 20th. If you can, please help fund the trip for those who need financial assistance. Happy Thanksgiving. Robin
[LAZC] Current list of participants in Calgary trip The following individuals have indicated their desire and intention to participate in the trip to Calgary from June 13th to June 20th, 2018. Many have already given a deposit. If your name was left off this list and you are planning to participate, please advise me (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). If your name is on the list and you have changed your plans and will not be going on this trip, please advise me also. If you have not already paid any portion of your trip cost, please do so as soon as you are able, but, in all events, before February 28, 2018. Those who wish to take advantage of a charitable tax deduction for travel for 2017, must pay their own cost by December 31, 2017.
Thank you,
Rand
TOTAL CONFIRMED PARTICIPANTS INCLUDING RINGERS-40
SOPRANOS-13 Judy Bernstein Peggy Brown +1 Leslie Cravitz Lynne Geminder Michelle Hoisch Arlene Holtzman Bobbi Jacobsen Tina Klein +1 Sherri Lipman Deborah Mayhan* Rina Ritiviou* Joyce Smith Phyllis Steinberg
ALTOS-12 Debra Alpert +1 Judy Dubin Aranoff* Nicole Baker* Judy Davidson Judy Steingeiser Dubin Judy Fenton Brenda Friedman Nickie Godfrey +1 Dorine Kramer +1 Marcy Lenard Estie Hess Samson +1 Nehama Samson +1
TENORS-6 Rand Harris +1 Danny Newman-Lessler* George Sterne* Jimmy Weinberg +1 David West +1 Stuart Zimring +1
BASSES-9 Marc Bresler Michael Dawson Harvey Geminder Steve Hoisch Paul Kujawsky +1 Ed Levy* Michael Palmer +1 Jim Raycroft* Regulars =32 *Ringers=8 Nick =1 Significant others =13 TOTAL TRAVELERS as of 11/14/17=54
[LAZC] Membership Dues
A few people have not yet paid their annual membership dues of $250.00 and have not yet applied for financial assistance. November 16 is the final date for payment of annual membership dues. If dues are not paid or an application for financial assistance is not received by November 16, a person will not be eligible to attend rehearsals, performances or to participate in the Calgary concert trip. Please make sure that you are paid up so that you can enjoy all of the benefits of membership in the greatest Jewish choir on the planet! For those who are able to help, our “Double Your Dues” program welcomes all contributions above the basic dues of $250.00. Thank you and Shabbat Shalom, Rand
[LAZC] November 9th, 2017
Hi all, Please contact Tina and Arnie Klein if you would like to go to their home for Thanksgiving. Sharon Farber will give a lecture on music at the Doheny Library at USC on Thursday, December 7th, at 2 p.m. Debra and Esther Rudis have been in contact with Leslie Barnard. She has had some setbacks, and would appreciate phone calls from choir members, on a regular basis. Condolences go to Esther Fisher on the loss of her mother. Cantor Judy gave Scott a copy of the flyer for the December 8th concert to email to you. She will collect checks for payment for the dinner in a week or so. Dinner for choir members is $18 and $23 for non-choir members. Rand said that the concert in Edmunton is cancelled, so the time frame for the trip shifted back to June 13th-June 20th. There is no longer a discount for signing up early. Please give your check for the $250 deposit for the trip to Hillary as soon as possible. have a good week- Robin
[LAZC] LAZC Choir: BIG Announcements from Last Thursday! Many new and exciting developments were announced at last Thursday's meeting:
• LAZC's schedule of concert dates for the 2017-2018 season was passed out; Pick up a copy at the next rehearsal if you did not get one. Add June 24th to it (see below).
• Email Leslie if you are going to miss rehearsal, instead of telling her in person.
• Leslie Barnard is staying at the Beverly Hills Rehabilitation Center for a month. Visiting hours are from 10AM – 8PM. Access the visitor parking lot by heading northbound on San Vicente, which has a central divider. Address: 580 S. San Vicente Blvd., L.A. 90048 (cross street is 6th Street, near Wilshire) Website: http://www.rehabcentre.com/pages/philosophy/philolosophy.html
• Nick announced that Aaron Harlop is not coming from Israel. Instead, the choir will perform two pieces by Sharon Farber.
• Free CD copies were provided by Dick Braun from LAZC's 1st Interfaith program, when LAZC sang "Go Eat Your Bread." Ask Rand for a copy; if none are left, Rachael has an extra copy.
• Trip to Calgary - New Developments:
- Trip dates may change to leave L.A. on Sunday, June 17th, returning Monday, June 25th, due to Edmonton concert added (see below).
- Rand negotiated a second concert gig for the trip, this one in Edmonton on June 24th, at a hotel in the West Edmonton Mall, with a kosher kitchen and is the largest mall in North America. More details below.*
- Due to Rand securing $14K in fees for the trip's concert, the trip cost will lower a few hundred dollars from what Rand originally quoted. The fees now cover all ringers, our Director, etc. The actual cost of the trip will not be known until Feb. 1st. Rand said that it will be a few hundred lower than his original estimate of $2500-$2600.
- Rand consulted a non-profit corporate tax lawyer, who said the trip for singers is tax deductible.
- Applications are available at the choir rehearsals. Please only sign and submit them if you are able to hand Hillary a check along with submitting the form.
* Edmonton performance is for a Testimonial Dinner for the Jewish National Fund. Choir will receive its full fee for the 25-minute concert during the dinner. Many questions were asked that are still TBD, including where the choir would spend Shabbat on the 23rd.
A HUGE thank you to Rand for all of his time securing all these concerts and fees and putting together a promising trip to remember!!
See you all next Thursday! Rachael
[LAZC] Deducting your travel to Calgary For an official opinion from the IRS regarding the deducting of travel expenses as a charitable deduction by members of a non-profit organization, see pages 5 and 6 of Internal Revenue Code Publication 526 beginning at the bottom of column 2 entitled TRAVEL. https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p526.pdf Rand [LAZC] October 26, 2017
Hi all, Scott asked that you check your contact information on the roster on the Members Only section of the website, and let him know if any corrections need to be made. Daniel and Rina sent emails on their upcoming concerts on October 24th and October 25th. Please look at these for the time, date, and location of the concerts. Wishing a speedy recovery to Judy Dubin Steingeiser and Leslie Barnard. Jimmy and Michael have visited Leslie, at Cedars Sinai, Room 6126, North Tower. Jimmy visited Leslie this morning. She may not be on the hospital roster, but you can find her cell phone number on the choir roster. She expects to move on to a rehab center on Monday or Tuesday. She speaks of the choir as her family, and enjoys the support of the choir on an ongoing basis. She is in a fragile condition, and you'll need to wear gloves and a gown when you visit her. She hopes to be back to the choir soon. The other Leslie will have more parking passes for you next week. Rand is still waiting for a number of people to return their membership forms and dues. He is also accepting the deposits of $250 for the trip to Calgary. have a good week- Robin
[LAZC] Message from Judy Steingeiser-Dubin
Hi all This message comes from Judy Dubin. Her e-mail address is I, too, am recovering from surgery- had a mastectomy 12 days ago, and am healing nicely. I miss the chorale and everyone in it. You can pass this on, if you like. Regards, Judy S. Dubin
[LAZC] Message from Leslie Barnard
From: Leslie Barnard Subject: Re: [LAZC] Reminder about recruitment Hi Scott, it's Leslie from Cedars. I'm so sorry that I missed my first LAZC rehearsal of the season. I cherish my LAZC family. You are my home base. I missed those I have not seen this summer.. I understand that you are aware that I had quite an exciting and eventful week this week culminating with a date with Cedar Sinai OR on Thursday night with a shouting surgeon.I'd love if it's convenient for any of you to visit at Cedars this week while i am still here or you can visit me Rehab Center of Beverly Hills in San Vicente once I return. They can call too. You can call the Rehab or hospital because it's hard for me to use a cellphone( I am getting assistance right now).Masses of love to everyone, Leslie
[LAZC] October 19, 2017
Welcome back to all choir members, and welcome to new/returning/prospective members Alyssa, Steve and Barbara. Please complete your membership application and return this to Hillary with your dues. There is a separate form is you need to make special arrangements for your dues. You are also invited to help the choir by doubling your dues. Rand asked that you take responsibility for the choirs success, attending all the rehearsals and concerts. Make the choir a central part of your life. Nick, your fellow singers and the audience need your full participation. Please bring the following music, if you already have: 1) Wilensky's Uri Tsiyon; 2) Aloni's Go Eat Your Bread; 3) Newman-Lessler's arrangement of Jerusalem of Gold; 4) Bar-Lev's Zion; 5) Y. Braun's arrangement of Uri Tsafon; 6) Havu Lanu Yayin, transcribed by Mimi Heller; and 7) Harlap's Shiru l'Adonai. The concert will include 3 pieces by Harlap, who will be in attendance. In addition to Shiru L'Adonia, there may be a new piece, as well as Cane and Abel, for soloists and piano. Verse 11 of Shir HaShirim, by Yehezkel Braun will be provided. And, 2 of 6 Sephardic Folk Songs by Paul Ben Chayim will also be provided. Rina has 2 concerts next weekend, one on Friday at USC, and the other on Sunday at the First Baptist Church in Glendale. Cantor Judy spoke to Lida, who is adjusting to her life in Israel. She sends love to each and every one of you. Leslie will bring parking passes next week. Bobbi announced that Avi is starting a career with the Los Angeles Fire Department. Scott asked that you look at the roster on the website to be sure your information is correct. Judy Bernstein said that Leslie Barnard is in Cedars Sinai for emergency surgery. Tina's niece made a documentary about the Jews of Ghana, which will be shown on Sunday. Cantor Judy will conduct the concert in January. Nick will be away the last half of January. The LAZC webite has a members only section, which includes the roster and weekly announcements. To access this, type, in lower case letters: user name:lazc password: nick Concert information and the weekly announcements are posted on the website. Rand spoke about the trip to Calgary in June. The estimate for the trip is $2650 if you stay in a hotel, or $1650 if you choose home hospitality. There is a special incentive to put down your deposit of $250 by November 15th-you'll get a discount of $150 on the total cost of the trip. There will be a limited number of scholarships. Robin
[LAZC] Signing Up for Calgary Trip [1 Attachment] I have attached a copy of the Calgary Sign Up Instructions with this letter for your convenience. Signups will continue until February 28, 2018 when signups will close. Those who sign up on or before November 16, 2017 will receive a $150 discount on the final cost per person of their trip. When you sign up, you must provide a deposit of $250.00 per person to hold your space on the trip. Signup sheets will be circulated at each rehearsal through February 28, 2018. Anyone making a reservation and giving a deposit before February 28, 2018 will be able to cancel that reservation and receive a refund of that deposit less a $100 processing fee up until February 28, 2018. Tentative approximate cost for those wishing stay in the Delta Marriott Hotel in Calgary will be $2650; tentative approximate cost for those wishing to accept home hospitality with a family in Calgary will be approximately $1650. Final cost figures will be available by February 1, 2018. Feel free to review the website of the Delta Marriott Hotel for photos and details concerning facilities at: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yycdc-delta-hotels-calgary-south/ Those who are staying in the hotel will receive a complimentary hot breakfast every morning. All other meals are the responsibility of each member. As you can see from the website there are many excellent benefits to this hotel, including refrigerators in every room, two indoor swimming pools, spa, exercise facilities, business center, free wi-fi internet, and several restaurants, etc. Through the excellent representation of our travel agent, Carol Zimring, we will be paying substantially less than the customary room rate offered to the general public. Bus transportation will be provided to and from the hotel from the Calgary Airport at no additional charge. Bus transportation will also be provided to and from the rehearsal facility at Temple Beth Tsedec (https://bethtzedec.ca/) which is only 3 miles from the hotel. Several optional opportunities will be available including a catered fish and/or vegetarian dinner on Saturday evening, June 16 at the hotel since Shabbat will not end in Calgary until about 10:30 p.m. and those who are observant will be able to have dinner at a reasonable hour. We are also planning to charter a tour bus to Banff (see below) and Lake Louise for sightseeing on one of our leisure days. We are hoping to be able to offer Friday evening and Saturday morning services at the hotel for those who wish to attend. We will also be conducting some rehearsals at the hotel in one of the banquet rooms which will be outfitted with a piano. Additional details will be distributed as they become known. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to share a musical experience and a sightseeing opportunity with your friends in LAZC. Rand
[LAZC] Reminder about recruitment While we are always on the lookout for new members, we do need to follow a specific protocol: Have the candidate e-mail me to set up an audition date and time. I also have some paperwork that the candidate needs to complete before the appointment. We appreciate your cooperation. Leslie Cravitz LAZC Membership
[LAZC] Jews in Ghana Doing Jewish A Story From Ghana at The Sepulveda Screening Room Sunday Oct. 22, 2017 2 PM 1640 South Sepulveda Blvd. Suite 103 Los Angeles, CA 90025
Screening and Reception $15 Must pay and reserve in advance (310) 990-6762
[LAZC] October 19, 2017 Welcome back to all choir members, and welcome to new/returning/prospective members Alyssa, Steve and Barbara. Please complete your membership application and return this to Hillary with your dues. There is a separate form is you need to make special arrangements for your dues. You are also invited to help the choir by doubling your dues. Rand asked that you take responsibility for the choirs success, attending all the rehearsals and concerts. Make the choir a central part of your life. Nick, your fellow singers and the audience need your full participation. Please bring the following music, if you already have: 1) Wilensky's Uri Tsiyon; 2) Aloni's Go Eat Your Bread; 3) Newman-Lessler's arrangement of Jerusalem of Gold; 4) Bar-Lev's Zion; 5) Y. Braun's arrangement of Uri Tsafon; 6) Havu Lanu Yayin, transcribed by Mimi Hiller; and 7) Harlap's Shiru l'Adonai. The concert will include 3 pieces by Harlap, who will be in attendance. In addition to Shiru L'Adonia, there may be a new piece, as well as Cain and Abel, for soloists and piano. Verse 11 of Shir HaShirim, by Yehezkel Braun will be provided. And, 2 of 6 Sephardic Folk Songs by Paul Ben Chayim will also be provided. Rina has 2 concerts next weekend, one on Friday at USC, and the other on Sunday at the First Baptist Church in Glendale. Cantor Judy spoke to Lida, who is adjusting to her life in Israel. She sends love to each and every one of you. Leslie will bring parking passes next week. Bobbi announced that Avi is starting a career with the Los Angeles Fire Department. Scott asked that you look at the roster on the website to be sure your information is correct. Judy Bernstein said that Leslie Barnard is in Cedars Sinai for emergency surgery. Tina's niece made a documentary about the Jews of Ghana, which will be shown on Sunday. Cantor Judy will conduct the concert in January. Nick will be away the last half of January. The LAZC webite has a members only section, which includes the roster and weekly announcements. To access this, type, in lower case letters: user name:lazc password: nick Concert information and the weekly announcements are posted on the website. Rand spoke about the trip to Calgary in June. The estimate for the trip is $2650 if you stay in a hotel, or $1650 if you choose home hospitality. There is a special incentive to put down your deposit of $250 by November 15th-you'll get a discount of $150 on the total cost of the trip. There will be a limited number of scholarships. Robin
[LAZC] October 19 Rehearsal Dear Friends: Per Nick Strimple, please bring to tomorrow night’s rehearsal your copies of Harlap’s "Shiru L’Adonai” and Wilensky’s “Uri Tsiyon.” I hope you all had a pleasant summer and a meaningful holiday season and I look forward to a new LAZC season with you. Best wishes David West
[LAZC] Important Reminders Rehearsals resume on Thursday, October 19 @ 7:00 p.m. in Gold Hall at Sinai Temple. Sheet music will be provided. Since we have only 6 regular rehearsals plus one dress rehearsal on December 5 at Adat Ari El before our performance on December 8th at Adat Ari El, your attendance at each rehearsal is very important. Anyone having friends, neighbors, relatives, or colleagues who are experienced singers interested in joining LAZC are encouraged to contact Leslie Cravitz () with their names and contact information. On October 19th, we will be distributing our annual Membership Applications for the coming season and will be collecting dues payments. Please remember to bring your checkbooks; dues remain at $250 for the year. Those requiring special financial arrangements must fill out forms which will be provided. On October 19th, we will also begin to accept written reservations from those who are planning to attend our trip in June 2018 to Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Final cost information is not yet available but we estimate that fees for those staying in the hotel will be approximately $2650 per person and for those who will be utilizing home hospitality approximately $1650 per person. These price quotations are estimates only and final costs will be known as soon as the hotel and airlines publish their fares for 2018. Spouses, children, friends and significant others are welcome to join the trip. The trip will begin with a flight from LAX on June 13 and will end on June 20 with a flight back to LAX. Special arrangements may be made to arrive earlier or to stay later. Our travel agent for the trip is Carol Zimring () Our concert will take place at Beth Tsedec in Calgary on June 19th. Efforts continue to attempt to arrange a second concert on June 14th in Edmonton but have not been concluded. Those who make a written reservation accompanied by a $250 deposit on or before November 15 will receive a $150 discount per person on their trip expense. Limited financial assistance for the trip will be available to singers only. Hag Sameach and I will see you on October 19th. Rand
[LAZC] Extra womens' rehearsal Dear LAZC ladies, It would be great for us to have one more rehearsal this week on Wednesday evening. I am looking for someone who can host us between 7-9pm. Please let me know if you are able. Thank you! With a voice of singing, ? Rina
[LAZC] May 11, 2017 Hi all, I will be offline Friday through Tuesday. Please send anything that needs to go to the choir group list during this time to Scott, at the email address above. If you need a cat, see Firoza about an 8 year old that is up for adoption. Tina and Arnie are going to their grand daughter's bat mitzvah, and she will be on leave from the choir until the New Year. Danny will send an email to see if sectionals can be set up. Next Thursday, May 18th, the men will start rehearsing at 7 pm. The women will start rehearsing at 7:20 p.m. The dress rehearsal, on Monday, May 22nd, will be in in the sanctuary, from 7-10 p.m. The rehearsal on Wednesday, May 24th, starts at 7:00 p.m., but may not last as 10:00 pm. The call time for the concert on May 25th is 5:45 p.m. The concert starts at 7:00 p.m. Food will be provided before the concert. To Her I Shall be Faithful has been cut from the program. Nick thanked the choir, Danny and Rena for their hard work while he was away. Robin
[LAZC] Chamber music concert Sunday, May 21
Fellow LAZC-niks, if we don't have sectional rehearsals on the 21st, I invite you to a chamber music concert I'm producing in the Valley. As you see from the attached flier, a woodwind quintet will perform a marvelous program of Farkas, Taffanel and Nielsen. It's free; there will be food; what more could you ask for?
All the best, Paul Kujawsky
[LAZC] Sectionals this Sunday Hello LAZC, Thank you for a productive, and dare I say, fun rehearsal tonight. I am grateful to how much effort you are putting into this project. Stay determined. We still have work to do, but we are well on our way. We will be having men's and women's sectionals this Sunday. This is the last opportunity to prepare this music before Dr. Strimple's return, so please, do your best to be there. If you cannot be there, please take the time to practice your music between now and next Thursday. Ladies, Rina is in the process of moving, so you are stuck with me. Please review Gurrelieder and Mein Herz in staten treune. This will be our main focus. Men, we will continue our work on Zeisl's Be Merciful Unto Me Oh God, so please practice with the tracks sent out before we meet on Sunday. We will also go into Gurrelieder if there is time. That's all for now, folks! See below for sectional information. Sincerely, Daniel Women's Sectional: Sunday May 7, 10 Doreen Kramer 3373 Patricia Ave. LA, 90064 Men's Sectional: Sunday, May 7, 1-4pm Firoza Jhabvala's home 1127 South Dunsmuir Ave. Los Angeles, 90019 Daniel Newman-Lessler
[LAZC] May 4, 2017 Hi all, Daniel will send emails with information for sectional rehearsals on Sunday. The men will meet at Firoza's home, and the women at Dorine's home. The rehearsal at Dorine's is from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Daniel thanked the choir for their team effort, patience, and hard work in preparing for this concert. He suggested writing in counts, reading the translation, coming to sectionals, and getting some rest. Sweet dreams- Robin
MEN'S SECTIONAL APRIL 30! Hello mighty men of Zimriyah, We will have a sectional rehearsal this Sunday, April 30 from 2-6pm (maybe ending earlier) at Eric Isenberg's home. His address is 6120 Huntdale Street, Long Beach CA 90808 and his phone number is 562-477-1796 in case you get lost. We will mostly focus on Zeisl's Be Merciful Unto Me, Oh God, but we will definitely touch everything on the program. See you this Thursday for what I am certain will be a great rehearsal. Keep practicing with the tracks that I've sent you. Keep checking your email for more tracks from Rina. Best, Daniel
Re: [LAZC] Re: Choir Study Materials and Letter to the Choir Rina, This may work for the women's sectional. Please follow through with Judy. Best, Daniel
[LAZC] Re: Choir Study Materials and Letter to the Choir Even though I am retired, I would love to volunteer my living room with my piano for rehearsals, other than this Thursday and Friday, when I will be out of town. Warmly, Judy S. Dubin
Choir Study Materials and Letter to the Choir Dear LAZC family, First and foremost, thank you all for hanging in there yesterday. It was tough, but we stayed productive and got a good start to some hard rep. I think that as the rehearsal went on, I began to realize how monumental of a task we have on our hands. As that happened, I grew more and more tense. For that, I apologize. But you all stayed positive, and put in great work. Thank you for that. After speaking with Dr. Strimple last night via email, we have a game plan to make this a great concert. Please read everything below. Here we go. 1) Practice with recordings: Rina and I will be making recordings over the next few days of every part on every piece. So please check your emails and practice along with your parts. Right now, you should be receiving Jakobsleiter (Choir II) and To Her I Shall Be Faithful. Remember, the verses are strophic. So practice each verse with the piano track. I'm rushing to get these to you, so you might hear me correct myself on the recordings. Whoops :) 2) Sectionals: In order to have the choir running like a well-tuned machine when Dr. Strimple gets back, the men and women need to meet separately outside our normal Thursday rehearsal. These rehearsals need to take place at the home of an LAZC member with a piano. These sectionals should be every week for two hours. The men may need to meet for three hours since we have more rep. We need people willing to volunteer there homes, and we need to come to a consensus of when to rehearse. Please let us know ASAP if you are willing to host. You will be receiving a poll to indicate when you are able to rehearse in sectionals. Stay tuned, check your emails. 3) Efficient use of rehearsal: I'll keep it simple: we need to start on time, we need to end break on time, we need to keep announcements to only the essentials. I realize the announcements are important. At least until after the Schoenberg concert, please advertise your events in emails to the group rather than during rehearsal time. I apologize if this steps on any toes. I will be cutting out warmups from rehearsal to make sure we squeeze in every minute we can. Please arrive warmed up and ready to go. 4) Delegate pieces to ringers: We are no longer responsible for a fourth folksong that Randy Schoenberg had added, and the men of LAZC are no longer responsible for A Survivor from Warsaw. HERE IS A LIST OF REPERTOIRE WE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR. Please bring this music to rehearsal. Three Folksongs Now May Has Come With Gladness (German) To Her I Shall Be Faithful (German) Schein uns, du liebe Sonne Gurrelieder (I will make more copies) Jakobsleiter Be merciful unto me, oh God! (Zeisl, English) An Invitation and a Blessing (Adler) I know this is a lot to learn. But this is an amazing choir, and we are 100% capable of this project. Let's put in the time and effort to perform this music well and have a great concert! I believe in us. Please, let me know if you have ANY questions. My email is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and my phone number is (805) 407-5855. Contact me with any questions at anytime. I'm usually awake. Determined, Daniel P.S. - Thank you SO SO SOOOO much to everyone who came to my recital. It meant the world to have my Zimriyah family represented at this concert. You are all an important part of my life, and it was a joy to share my recital with you. Much love to you all. Daniel Newman-Lessler Conductor. Pianist. Teacher (805) 407-5855 danielnewmanlessler.com
[LAZC] April 20, 2017 Hi all, Thank you to Danny and Rina for conducting the choir in Nick's absence. Watch your email this week, as I'll forward their links to choir music and/or information about sectional rehearsals. This is a list of music that has been given out for the rehearsal on May 25th: 1) Adler's An Invitation and a Blessing; 2) Schoenberg's Die Jakobsleiter; 3) Schoenberg's To Her I Shall Be Faithful; 4) Schoenberg's Gurrelieder; 5) Schoenberg's Schein Uns; and 6) Schoenberg's Now May Has Come With Gladness. There were also 2 pieces for Men Only. Rand said that the concert at Temple Emanuel went well. Cantor Lizzie has invited the choir back next year. Rand is also in discussion with a choir in Calgary. They have invited LAZC to present a program in June 2018. Rand asked for financial assistance, and they will check for resources within their community. Rachel will forward a flyer for a program on Sunday, May 7th, at Sinai Temple. JNET is sponsoring a movie called On the Map. The director will introduce the movie, and conduct a Q and A session afterwards. Cantor Judy announced a concert by Anthony Mordecai Tzvi Russell on Friday, May 5th, at Adat Ari El. You can find more information on the Adat Ari El website. Jane announced that the Jewish World Watch Walk to end Genocide is on April 30th. Robin
[LAZC] Music for Tonight Please bring to tonight's rehearsal 1. And then shall thy light break forth.....Mendelssohn from Elijah 2. Halleluyah (Psalm 150) by Lewandowski Rand
[LAZC] Sad news about one of our friends It is my sad duty to inform you of the recent death on Thursday morning of Daniel Chaney, one of our longtime tenor ringers. Dan fought long and valiantly against cancer and even had to withdraw at the last minute from last year's Temple Emanuel concert in which he was scheduled to join us due to a relapse. He had a wonderful voice, a great spirit and a lot of courage. He shall be missed. He was 49 years old. Rand
[LAZC] April 6, 2017 Hi everyone, The next rehearsal is next Wednesday, April 12th, at 8:00 p.m. at Temple Emanuel. LAZC wont have a rehearsal on Thursday April 13th. Call time on Friday, April 14th, is 6:30 p.m. The concert is 8:00 p.m. Dress for Shabbat. Dinner wont be available to choir members at Temple Emanuel. The order of the music is not available yet. Robin
[LAZC] Daniel Newman-Lessler's Graduate Conducting Recital
[LAZC] DVD's sold Hi everyone, On Thursday evening at rehearsal I received funds from many people to purchase videos of the December 9th concert. In the rush of the moment I may have overlooked writing down the names of some who purchased videos and I want to make sure that the deposit that I make into the bank is in the correct amount. Please review the list below and, if you purchased a DVD but your name is missing from the list, please advise me. Michal Aizenman Debra Alpert Leslie Barnard Dr. Marc Bresler Peggy O'Brien Brown Jane Cohen Judy Davidson Leah Ellias Judy Fenton Brenda Friedman -2 Lynne Geminder Nickie Godfrey Gerry Grossman Robin Hoehler Eric Isenberg Bobbi Jacobsen Tina Klein Marcie Lenard Sherri Lipman Barbara Ravitz Esther Rudis Johanna Schor Phyllis Steinberg David West Thanks, Rand
[LAZC] Rehearsal Schedule Summaries SAVE THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE For April 14th Concert 1. NO REHEARSAL ON APRIL 4 2. REGULAR REHEARSAL AT SINAI TEMPLE ON APRIL 6 @ 7:00 P.M. 3. DRESS REHEARSAL ON APRIL 12 @ TEMPLE EMANUEL AT 8:00 P.M. 4. NO REHEARSAL ON APRIL 13 AT SINAI TEMPLE 5. CALL TIME FOR CONCERT ON APRIL 14 IS AT 6:30 P.M. AT TEMPLE EMANUEL. For May 25th Concert 1. REGULAR THURSDAY EVENING REHEARSALS ON APRIL 20, 27, MAY 4, 11 & 18 AT 7:00 P.M. AT SINAI TEMPLE 2. EXTRA REHEARSAL ON MONDAY, MAY 22ND AT 7:00 P.M. AT SINAI TEMPLE 3. EXTRA REHEARSAL ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 24TH AT 7:00 P.M. AT SINAI TEMPLE 4. PERFORMANCE CALL TIME ON THURSDAY, MAY 25TH AT 5:30 P.M. AT SINAI TEMPLE Rand
[LAZC] March 30, 2017 Hi all, Rand has more videos of the December 9th tribute concert for Nick. Nick has determined that an extra rehearsal on April 4th is not necessary. Rehearsal schedule for April 14th concert: Thursday, April 6th, at Sinai Temple at 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday, April 12th at Temple Emanuel at 8:00 p.m., with Cantor and ringers; and Thursday, April 13th: NO REHEARSAL. The following concert is on May 25th, at Sinai Temple. There will be 2 rehearsals that week, on May 22nd, and on May 24th. Robin
[LAZC] March 23, 2017 Hi all, Congratulations to Nick and Toni on the birth of their grandson, Jesse Nicholas Colman, born on March 21, 2017. Jesse is 10 pounds and 3 ounces. Rand has DVD's of the December 9 concert. He'll bring copies next week, which you may buy for $10.00. Harvey left his folder in Santa Ana, and will be happy to have his music returned to him. Rand said that the rehearsal for Thursday, April 13th, has been cancelled. There will be a dress rehearsal on Wednesday, April 12th, at Temple Emanuel, at 8:00 p.m. Next Thursday, March 30th, Nick will determine if an extra rehearsal on Tuesday, April 4th, is needed. Rehearsals on March 30 and April 6th, at Sinai Temple, will be at 7:00 p.m. Call time for the concert on April 14th is 6:30 p.m. Michelle H has tickets for "Moses", an oratorio, at Wilshire Blvd Temple, on April 2nd. Tickets are $18.00. Robin
[LAZC] March 16, 2017 Hi all, Rand welcomed Dorine back after her surgery. Rand noted that the start time for the dress rehearsal at Temple Emanuel on Wednesday, April 12th, is 8:00 p.m. The regular rehearsal, on Thursday, April 13th, at Sinai Temple, will start at 7:00 p.m. Call time on Friday, April 14th, at Temple Emanuel, is 6:30 p.m. Nick thanked Cantor Judy for conducting the rehearsal last week, in his absence. Cantor Judy invited everyone to the concert to benefit students studying to be cantors, this Sunday, at Adat Ari El at 7:00 pm. Tickets start at $25.00, and you can donate more, if you'd like. Robin
[LAZC] Start time of Dress Rehearsal on April 12
Hi Everyone, It was brought to my attention that the second day of Pesach which is a Yom Tov for traditional Jews does not end until 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday evening as the result of daylight savings time. Accordingly, I have requested and been granted by Temple Emanuel the opportunity to begin our dress rehearsal at 8:00 p.m. rather than at 7:00. Please plan to arrive for dress rehearsal at 8:00 p.m. instead of 7:00 on April 12. We should be done by 10:00 p.m. Temple Emanuel is located at the corner of Burton Way and Swall Drive in Beverly Hills. Rand
[LAZC] March 9, 2017 Hi all, Thank you to Cantor Judy, for conducting the choir in Nick's absence. Rand welcomed back Esther Fisher. Bobbi announced that her son is getting measured for a uniform. Marcy was at Coreen's concert in Florida, and brought back greetings from Coreen to the choir. Marcy invited choir members to Moses, an Oratorio, at Wilshire Blvd Temple, on April 2nd at 4:00 p.m. Cantor Judy invited choir members to a Cantor's Concert at Adat Ari El on March 19th, at 7:00 p.m. This is a fundraiser to support those studying to be a cantor. Happy Purim- Robin
[LAZC] April 14th Concert Hi everyone, I am in the process of lining up our ringers for our concert on April 14th. I need to know who knows now that he/she will not be able to attend the concert on that date. If you know that you cannot attend the concert, please notify me and/or Leslie Cravitz (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) now to help us in planning for the concert. Thank you, Rand
[LAZC] Fwd: Music for 14 April [5 Attachments] The following music will be included in our April 14th concert. If you already have any of the music listed below, please bring it to rehearsal on Thursday evening. I have attached several of the pieces for your convenience. Thanks, Rand L'Cha Dodi by Lewandowski Bar'chu by Rossi Ahavat Olam by Finkelstein Mi Chamocha by Nowakowsky Haskivenu by Max Helfman Kaddish by Helfman May the Words of My Mouth by Joseph Leonard Kiddush by Kurt Weill Heal Us Now by Leon Sher Ki Elecha by Sirona, arr. Charles Osborn Aleinu by Rabbi Jonathan Aaron When You Believe by Stephen Schwartz Hine Ma Tov by Jonathan Comisar Uri Tzafon by Dov Carmel, arr. Y. Braun Sfirat Ha-omer by Samuel Alman Az Yashir Moshe by Craig Taubman Hallelujah by Lewandowski
[LAZC] Dress Rehearsal for April 14 Concert Cantor Lizzie Weiss has now confirmed that we may conduct our dress rehearsal for the April 14 concert at Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills on Wednesday, April 12th at 7:00 p.m. at Temple Emanuel. Cantor Weiss and the TEBH accompanist will be present. Temple Emanuel is located at the corner of Burton Way and Swall Drive in Beverly Hills. The rehearsal will take place in the sanctuary. There is street parking available and I will attempt to obtain underground parking access for the choir in the TEBH garage as well. Nick will attempt today to reach Cantor Weiss to confirm the repertoire. As soon as the repertoire is confirmed, you will be notified. Rand
Important Message from Cantor Aranoff
[LAZC] Thanks and your reward Thanks to everyone who braved the elements and the horrendous traffic to shlep down to Santa Ana for the concert on Saturday evening. Although we performed with a skeleton crew (12 singers absent), I think that we sounded great. As a reward for your efforts, we will NOT be rehearsing on Thursday evening, March 2. We will resume rehearsals the following Thursday evening, March 9 at 7:00 p.m. at Sinai Temple in preparation for our next concert which will take place on Friday evening, April 14, 2017 at Temple Emanuel in Beverly Hills. Nick will send out a list of the music to bring on March 9. Rand
Concert Order for Saturday, 25 Feb.
Rhythm - Melody - Harmony
Melody - Single line 1. Quaerite Primum Dei (chant)
Development of organum Parallel 5ths Parallel 4ths Faux Bourdon
Counterpoint - two types Free Over a Cantus Firmus 2. Mozart - Quaerite Primum Dei Embroidery around a repeating tune in real time (Passacaglia) 3. Purcell - Sinfonia from The Bell Anthem - NO CHOIR 4. Schoenberg - Schein Uns, du Liebe Sonne Passacaglia/Chaconne 5. Strimple - A Christmas Flourish (first 8 measures) - NO CHOIR 6. Strimple - Pirke Avot
Strict Round 7. Row, Row, Row Your Boat Canon 8. Sumer Is Acumen In (Sing single line first!) 9. Loesser - Fugue for Tinhorns Minimalism (Canon - then freer at the end - over a pitched rhythmic ostinato) 10. Page - Psalm 42
Let's compose something! 11. Audience improvisation
Concert Portion 12. Mendelssohn - Finale from Elijah 13. Browda - Viglid 14. Copland - Zion's Walls 15. Gershwin - The Jolly Tar and the Milkmaid 16. Rodgers & Hammerstein - South Pacific
[LAZC] Logistical Details for February 25th Concert See you all this Saturday. Robin Hi everyone, The following are the details for the concert on February 25 at the Discovery Science Center on Main Street in Santa Ana. I have attached a copy of the event flyer for your convenience. 1. The museum officially closes to the general public at 5:00 p.m. 2. Our concert is an after-hours event for the museum 3. The parking lot adjacent to the museum will be open and free, no parking lot attendant and no stickers or badges will be required. 4. Entry to the museum for performers and guest will also be free, no stickers or badges will be required after 5:00 p.m. 5. For the performers, call time will be 6:00 p.m. Lecture/performance begins at 7:00 p.m. 6. Inside the museum is located the auditorium/theater in which the concert will take place. 7. No badges or stickers will be required, however the ushers will have a list of all performers and guests and will ask for your name to obtain admittance to the theater. 8. If you will be participating in the concert as a performer, or if you have the names of those whom you wish to have admitted on a complimentary basis as your guest, please provide your name and your guests' names to Leslie Cravitz at the rehearsal on February 16 or February 21. Any persons wishing admittance whose name is not on Leslie's list will be charged the regular admission fee of $40.00 per person. 9. One of the museum's staff, Lacy White will have a key to one of the offices in the back where performers can leave their valuables during the performance. The office will remain locked during the performance. 10. Performers attire for the concert will be "Shabbos dress" which is a dark suit, white shirt and tie, dark socks and shoes for the men, dress or pants, solid color preferred, minimal jewelry for the ladies. 11. The choral risers being provided by the museum will deep enough to accommodate chairs which will be provided. 12. The museum is located just off I-5 on Main Street to the east of the freeway in the City of Santa Ana. The I-5 freeway north of Santa Ana is under construction for several miles beginning at the intersection of the 605 freeway. Due to construction, freeway traffic is extremely congested at all times. Please allow extra time to complete the trip or use alternate routes if you are coming from the north. Rand
[LAZC] February 21, 2017 Hi all, Be ready to sing at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday night. Rand said that you, and your guests, can enter the museum anytime on Saturday before the concert. You do not need to leave the museum at 5:00 p.m. if you don't want to. Geographical Fugue wont be part of concert, but Nick plans to use this down the road. Robin
Guest list for Saturday Saturday's guest list I have an alphabetical list of all the names you have submitted. If you need to add more, Tuesday, 2/21, is the deadline. This list needs to go to the Cube coordinator ASAP. Leslie
[LAZC] February 16, 2016 Hi all, There are 2 rehearsals next week. The extra rehearsal is Tuesday, February 21st at 7:00 p.m. at Sinai Temple. The regular rehearsal is Thursday, February 23rd, at 7:00 p.m. at Sinai Temple. Robin
[LAZC] Logistical Details for February 25th Concert Hi everyone, The following are the details for the concert on February 25 at the Discovery Science Center on Main Street in Santa Ana. I have attached a copy of the event flyer for your convenience. 1. The museum officially closes to the general public at 5:00 p.m. 2. Our concert is an after-hours event for the museum 3. The parking lot adjacent to the museum will be open and free, no parking lot attendant and no stickers or badges will be required. 4. Entry to the museum for performers and guest will also be free, no stickers or badges will be required after 5:00 p.m. 5. For the performers, call time will be 6:00 p.m. Lecture/performance begins at 7:00 p.m. 6. Inside the museum is located the auditorium/theater in which the concert will take place. 7. No badges or stickers will be required, however the ushers will have a list of all performers and guests and will ask for your name to obtain admittance to the theater. 8. If you will be participating in the concert as a performer, or if you have the names of those whom you wish to have admitted on a complimentary basis as your guest, please provide your name and your guests' names to Leslie Cravitz at the rehearsal on February 16 or February 21. Any persons wishing admittance whose name is not on Leslie's list will be charged the regular admission fee of $40.00 per person. 9. One of the museum's staff, Lacy White will have a key to one of the offices in the back where performers can leave their valuables during the performance. The office will remain locked during the performance. 10. Performers attire for the concert will be "Shabbos dress" which is a dark suit, white shirt and tie, dark socks and shoes for the men, dress or pants, solid color preferred, minimal jewelry for the ladies. 11. The choral risers being provided by the museum will deep enough to accommodate chairs which will be provided. 12. The museum is located just off I-5 on Main Street to the east of the freeway in the City of Santa Ana. The I-5 freeway north of Santa Ana is under construction for several miles beginning at the intersection of the 605 freeway. Due to construction, freeway traffic is extremely congested at all times. Please allow extra time to complete the trip or use alternate routes if you are coming from the north. Rand
[LAZC] February 9, 2017 Hi all, Dorine wants to thank all the choir members who have sent her emails and best wishes for a speedy recovery after her surgery. There is an extra choir rehearsal, at Sinai Temple, on Tuesday, February 21st, at 7:00 p.m. This is in addition to the regular rehearsal at Sinai Temple on Thursday, February 23rd, at 7:00 p.m. The call time for the sound check on February 25th is 6:00 p.m. The address for the venue is on the flyers that have been emailed out. Wear Shabbas dress to the concert. The order of music for the concert will be given later. The list of music for the concert includes; 1) Sumer is Icumen In (remember to write in the words from the sheet that Nick passed out); 2) K'Ayal Ta'arog, Psalm 42; 3) Fugue for Tinhorns; 4) Mozart's Quaerite Primum Regnum Dei; 5) Schoenberg's Schein Uns, du liebe Sonne; 6) Strimple's Pirke Avot; 7) Geographical Fugue; 8) Mendelessohn's And Then Shall Your Light; 9) Copland's Zion's Walls; 10) Gershwin's Jolly Tar; 11) South Pacific; and 12) Viglid. Robin
[LAZC] flyer for concert and extra rehearsal Hi all, I'm sending a flyer for the next concert. There is an extra rehearsal, for those who are participating in the concert, on Tuesday, February 21st, at 7:00 p.m. in Kohn Chapel at Sinai Temple. Robin
[LAZC] information on Moses Oratorio with San Fernando Valley Master Chorale Here is the information on the rehearsal schedule for the Moses Oratorio with the San Fernando Valley Master Chorale The group rehearses on Monday evenings from 6-9 PM at First United Methodist Church, 5650 Shoup Ave., Woodland Hills Contact Michelle Hoisch for any questions This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 818-887-5630
[LAZC] February 2, 2017 Hi all, Nick has revised the list of music for the February concert. A complete list will be available in the near future. The concert will not include music by Rossi or Bloch. The women need to bring Viglid, and everyone can bring their copy of Mendelsohn's "And Then Shall Your Light Break Forth". Michelle H will send details about an opportunity to sing with another choir, in a separate email. Rand expects the recording from the December 9th concert might be done by the end of February. have a great week- Robin
[LAZC] Speedy Recovery Hi all, Best wishes to Dorine for a speedy recovery following her hip surgery. Her email address is below, if you'd like to send a note to her. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Robin Hi Robin, Just wanted to let you know, I had my total hip replacement surgery on Friday. I'm home recovering. Happy to let everyone know, now that I know it's happened. I'm not recovering quickly enough to participate in choir for the time being, so I will have to miss the upcoming concert. :-( Anyway, I didn't want to leave you hanging without any info. Miss you guys! Love, Dorine
[LAZC] today's news I want to wish a speedy recovery to Dorine from her friends at LAZC. She was scheduled to have hip surgery at 7:00 a.m. today. She expects to be in the hospital for about 2 nights. Robin
Notes from January 26 LAZC rehearsal Our next concert is February 25th at the Discovery Science Center located off the 5 freeway in Santa Ana. Thanks to Michael Palmer and a friend for arranging the gig, and thanks to Nick for creating the program. The theme of the concert is “The Science of Music.” It will be a combination lecture and demonstration. Call time is at 6:00 p.m. The concert will start at 7. Here is the order of the music (* indicates pieces we sang in the January 21 concert): 1. Gregorian chant (Men) 2. Sumer Is Icumen In, edited by John Henry Fowler. 3. Psalm 42, Nick Page* 4. Fugue for Tin Horns* (Men) 5. Quaerite primum, regnum Dei - Mozart 6. Instrumental - Purcell 7. Schein uns du liebe Sonne - Schonberg 8. PIrkei Avot - Strimple 9. Geographical Fugue - Toch and/or the last movement from Elijah - Mendelssohn 10. Hallelujah - Rossi 11. Torah Tzivoh, ending of Part 2 of Bloch Sacred Service 12. We and the audience will improvise a piece 13. Zion’s Walls* 14. Jolly Tar & Milkmaid* 15. South Pacific Medley* For those who could not attend the rehearsal and would like to catch up before next week, we practiced numbers 2, 5, 7, 9, and 11. Nick will probably cut 2 pieces from this list. Choir members will get comp tickets for the concert but not to the museum itself. There will be an extra rehearsal on Tuesday Feb. 21 at the usual time at Sinai. FYI the Schonberg concert will be on Thursday evening May 25 and the extra rehearsal will be the night before. This information will be repeated at future rehearsals. Nick said the Jan. 21 concert at Temple Beth Am was “terrific.” His colleague liked Viglid very much. We will repeat this piece at the June concert. Robin is away and I am replacing her for a couple of weeks. —Lida
Tentative rep and concert order for OC concert, 25 Feb. Attached is the Repertoire and tentative order for 25 February. Please post it to the membership. They need to bring everything they have that's on the list. Lecture Portion: K'Ayal Ta'arog (Psalm 42) by Nick Page Sumer Is Icumen In - Anonymous, 14th century English Fugue for Tinhorns by Frank Loesser Quairite primum Regnum Dei by W. A. Mozart Schein uns, du liebe Sonne by Arnold Schoenberg Sinfonia from “The Bell Anthem” by Henry Purcell (NO CHOIR, strings only) Selections from Pirke Avot by Nick Strimple Two selections from Music for the Blue Rose by Nick Strimple (NO CHOIR) Halleluia, Halleli Nafshi by Salomone Rossi Torah Tzivoh from Sacred Service by Ernest Bloch (pages 45-52) New piece improvised on the spot by choir, instruments and audience Concert portion: Zion’s Walls by Aaron Copland The Jolly Tar and the Milkmaid by George and Ira Gershwin South Pacific Medley by Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein II Michael, I will take care of everything you don't already have. We don't need to order anything else. Many thanks! Nick
[LAZC] list of music for next rehearsal Great job on Saturday evening! The pieces we need on Thursday are: Everything from Saturday Schoenberg - Schein uns du liebe Sonne Rossi - Kaddish Rossi - Hallelujah Halleli Nafshi Bloch, Sacred Service Strimple - Pirke Avot (from 9 December concert) Thanks! Nick
[LAZC] January 19, 2017 Hi all, Lida said that the garage at Beth Am that was locked on Tuesday night will be open at 6 p.m. on Saturday night. Entrance to this indoor garage is on La Cienega, just south of the outdoor parking lot. Happy Birthday to Esther, Joyce and Lois. Congratulations to Erick Isenberg on the birth of his grandson, Samuel Ernest Juster. See Rand if you need a tax donation receipt, or if the letter that you received is not correct. Please bring all the music from the January 21st concert to the rehearsal next week. Most of the program on February 25th concert will be the same music. The theme for that concert is the Science of Music, and the program will include a string quartet. See you this Saturday- Robin
[LAZC] January 17, 2016 Hi all, Happy Birthday to Lida! There is a concert at Sinai Temple on Thursday night that is open to the community. Jane suggested arriving early if you want to park in the garage. The concert at Beth Am is at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday. Call time is at 6:30 p.m. Dress for the evening is Shabbat Dress. Men can wear nice suits with long ties. Women can wear dresses or pants. Everyone needs to cover their head. Robin
[LAZC] January 12, 2017 HI all, The attachment shows the current order of the music for the concert on January 21st. ORDER OF MUSIC Aaron Copland - Zion's Walls Kurt Weill - Kiddush Aminadav Aloni - Hallelujah Gerson Kingley - Shepherd Me, Lord Gerald Cohen - Adonai Roi Michael Isaacson - Sim Shalom Nick Strimple - Set Me As a Seal Nick Page - K'Ayal Ta'aro Leon Sher - Heal Us Now Maurice Browda - Viglid (Lullaby) Frank Loesser - Fugue For Tinhorns/More I Cannot Wish You George Gershwin - The Jolly Tar and the Milkmaid Rodgers & Hammerstein - South Pacific Medeley Please note that the David Tilman piece has been deleted. Also, the men may sing Loesser's More I Cannot Wish You instead of Loesser's Fugue for the Tin Horns. The extra rehearsal on Tuesday, January 17th, at Beth Am, is at 7:00 p.m. The rehearsal on Thursday, January 19th, is at Sinai Temple at 7:00 p.m. Jane said to arrive early to get a parking place in the building, as there is a concert that night. Everyone will need to cover their head for the concert. Nick will double check that choir members will need to wear concert black. The call time is tentatively at 6:00 p.m., and may be adjusted to a later time. Robin [LAZC January 21st Concert There is no admission charge for concert. Rand
[LAZC] sad news
Condolences go to Sandy Berman. Her mother, Rose Mendelsohn, passed away Friday night at the age of 101. Services will be held this Tuesday afternoon (January 10) at Eden at 3 p m . After the service the family will be receiving at Sandy's house (20732 Quedo Drive Woodland Hills). A shiva minyan will follow that very evening at 6:30 p.m.
[LAZC] links to recordings from Lida
I found links to recordings of some of the new pieces we’re doing on January 21. Can you post them, please? Thanks, Lida
1. Weill, Kiddush https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9vTPmHq58Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4npIIceTonA 2. Kingsley, Shepherd Me Oh Lord https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mine1rSlWIs 3. Isaacson Sim Shalom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU92gT7NWYQ 4. Sher, Heal Us Now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syjc3OxqTgA 5. Some Enchanted Evening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVv5RXlgRvM
[LAZC] details for January 21st from Lida
The concert on January 21 begins at 8 p.m. Doors will open at 7:45. Bring your friends and family! It’s free. The address is 1039 S. La Cienega Blvd., LA, CA 90035
The synagogue is just south of Olympic Blvd. on the west side of the street. There are two parking lots as well as street parking all around.
- Lida
[LAZC] lost gray hat Hi all, Marcy lost her gray hat at the rehearsal this week. Please let me know if you have her hat, and I'll let her know. Robin
[LAZC] January 5, 2017 Hi all, There is an extra rehearsal on Tuesday, January 17th, at Beth Am. Beth Am is at the corner of Olympic and LaCienega. This is in addition to the rehearsal on Thursday, January 19th, at Sinai Temple. Call time for Saturday, January 21st, will be announced next week. Robin
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Great job on Saturday evening!
The pieces we need on Thursday are:
Everything from Saturday
Schoenberg - Schein uns die liebe Sonne
Rossi - KaDDISH
Rossi - Hallelujah Halleli Nafshi
Bloch, Sacre Service
Strimple - Pirke Avot (from 9 December concert)
Thanks!
Nick
I have attached a copy of the Calgary Sign Up Instructions with this letter for your convenience. Signups will continue until February 28, 2018 when signups will close. Those who sign up on or before November 16, 2017 will receive a $150 discount on the final cost per person of their trip. When you sign up, you must provide a deposit of $250.00 per person to hold your space on the trip. Signup sheets will be circulated at each rehearsal through February 28, 2018. Anyone making a reservation and giving a deposit before February 28, 2018 will be able to cancel that reservation and receive a refund of that deposit less a $100 processing fee up until February 28, 2018. Tentative approximate cost for those wishing stay in the Delta Marriott Hotel in Calgary will be $2650; tentative approximate cost for those wishing to accept home hospitality with a family in Calgary will be approximately $1650. Final cost figures will be available by February 1, 2018. Feel free to review the website of the Delta Marriott Hotel for photos and details concerning facilities at: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yycdc-delta-hotels-calgary-south/ Those who are staying in the hotel will receive a complimentary hot breakfast every morning. All other meals are the responsibility of each member. As you can see from the website there are many excellent benefits to this hotel, including refrigerators in every room, two indoor swimming pools, spa, exercise facilities, business center, free wi-fi internet, and several restaurants, etc. Through the excellent representation of our travel agent, Carol Zimring, we will be paying substantially less than the customary room rate offered to the general public. Bus transportation will be provided to and from the hotel from the Calgary Airport at no additional charge. Bus transportation will also be provided to and from the rehearsal facility at Temple Beth Tsedec (https://bethtzedec.ca/) which is only 3 miles from the hotel. Several optional opportunities will be available including a catered fish and/or vegetarian dinner on Saturday evening, June 16 at the hotel since Shabbat will not end in Calgary until about 10:30 p.m. and those who are observant will be able to have dinner at a reasonable hour. We are also planning to charter a tour bus to Banff (see below) and Lake Louise for sightseeing on one of our leisure days. We are hoping to be able to offer Friday evening and Saturday morning services at the hotel for those who wish to attend. We will also be conducting some rehearsals at the hotel in one of the banquet rooms which will be outfitted with a piano. Additional details will be distributed as they become known. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to share a musical experience and a sightseeing opportunity with your friends in LAZC. Rand
A few people have not yet paid their annual membership dues of $250.00 and have not yet applied for financial assistance.
November 16 is the final date for payment of annual membership dues. If dues are not paid or an application for
financial assistance is not received by November 16, a person will not be eligible to attend rehearsals, performances or to
participate in the Calgary concert trip. Please make sure that you are paid up so that you can enjoy all of the benefits
of membership in the greatest Jewish choir on the planet!
For those who are able to help, our “Double Your Dues” program welcomes all contributions above the basic dues of
$250.00.
Thank you and Shabbat Shalom,
Rand
[LAZC] December 22, 2016
Hi all,
Rand wished everyone happy holidays-Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, and Happy New Year.
The choir wont rehearse on December 29th, and will resume rehearsals on January 5th.
Please bring your copy of Karmit Bar Lev's Zion to the January 5th rehearsal.
Rand thanked Judy Bernstein and Tina for the snacks and Hanukah decorations.
Judy Steingeiser Dubin is retiring from the choir, for a variety of reasons. She is already missed. You can send her off with a lot of love, by writing to her at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Lost and Found-Esther Rudis found a red scarf, and Debra Alpert found a blue lighter.
They took these items home, and will bring them back next year.
enjoy the time off-
Robin
Priestly Blessing (Judy Dubin-Aranoff)
Rossi – In Dulci Lacci
Saladin – Cantata Hebraico
Lewandowski – L’cha Dodi OR Ma Tovu (bring both)
Mendelssohn – Hear My Prayer
Halevy – Min Hameitzar
Alkan – Hallelujah! (Psalm 150)
DeCormier (arr) - Tumbalalaika
Schoenberg – Schein uns, du liebe Sonne
Weill – Mack the Knife
Ginsberg (arr) – Hine Ma Tov
Harlap – Shiru l’Adonai
Taubman – Hashkivenu
Bernstein – Chichester (mvt 3)
Fishbein - Tree of Life (Etz Chayim)
Sargon - Break Forth, Sing Praise
Encore: Lewandowski – Hallelujah!