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Audrey Irmas Pavilion donors describe their enthusiasm for Wilshire Boulevard Temple and how they envision the Audrey Irmas Pavilion will serve the community.
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![Welcome to Camp!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1578083374/wbtlaorg/t08awpuburcfw9rhn7gw/CampBiking.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1578083374/wbtlaorg/t08awpuburcfw9rhn7gw/CampBiking.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1578083374/wbtlaorg/t08awpuburcfw9rhn7gw/CampBiking.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1578083374/wbtlaorg/t08awpuburcfw9rhn7gw/CampBiking.jpg","width":876}])
Close your eyes and imagine you’re walking through a quaint, secluded college campus nestled in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains. Sprawling fields and other natural settings are woven between preserved Spanish-style buildings. Imagine it’s summer—there aren’t too many people around, so it’s pretty quiet. You make your way toward the south side of the campus when, suddenly, you begin to feel a familiar energy. You hear the sound of children playing, the sound of laughter, the sound of people having the time of their lives. You may never have stepped foot on this college campus, but you’ve been here before. You’re at camp.
![Drawing Discoveries]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1578082659/wbtlaorg/wtudfxrfw8ksoudtznsb/DrawingDiscoveries.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1578082659/wbtlaorg/wtudfxrfw8ksoudtznsb/DrawingDiscoveries.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1578082659/wbtlaorg/wtudfxrfw8ksoudtznsb/DrawingDiscoveries.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1578082659/wbtlaorg/wtudfxrfw8ksoudtznsb/DrawingDiscoveries.jpg","width":876}])
In our Early Childhood Centers, the Atelier, or “art studio,” is a place where children come to explore, create, and express themselves through multiple mediums. It is a magical space, filled with natural light and soft music, and set up with intentionality.
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The expression “safety first” is not just an expression but a way of life for our Temple. We all know that the world has changed, and being prepared to prevent incidents like those that occurred in Pittsburgh, Poway, and recently in New Jersey is vitally important. This means that we now spend far more than we ever imagined would be necessary to secure our campuses, services, schools, and programs.
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This month, we begin the second book of Torah, Exodus. The new Pharaoh’s need for power and control increases as he brings harshness and slavery to the Israelites.
![The (Jewish) Value of Curiosity]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1578080594/wbtlaorg/egy7ybttj84eljc4nztq/Jan2020_cover.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1578080594/wbtlaorg/egy7ybttj84eljc4nztq/Jan2020_cover.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1578080594/wbtlaorg/egy7ybttj84eljc4nztq/Jan2020_cover.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1578080594/wbtlaorg/egy7ybttj84eljc4nztq/Jan2020_cover.jpg","width":876}])
Children in our nursery schools begin their days with morning meetings in which their teachers ask them questions about the previous day. The group spends time discussing and reflecting, then prepares for the day ahead. Because our curriculum is inspired by the innate inquisitive spirit of each beautiful child, it is a daily practice for our teachers to tailor their programs to meet their students’ needs. It is a core philosophy of the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education.
But how is that also a Jewish approach?
![Purim With a Purpose, 2020]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1578083174/wbtlaorg/xtb7slkm0wnnxfqodnjl/purimbag2020.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1578083174/wbtlaorg/xtb7slkm0wnnxfqodnjl/purimbag2020.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1578083174/wbtlaorg/xtb7slkm0wnnxfqodnjl/purimbag2020.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1578083174/wbtlaorg/xtb7slkm0wnnxfqodnjl/purimbag2020.jpg","width":876}])
As many of you know, two years ago we replaced the Purim Carnival with an event we deeply believe does far more to teach our students about the wonderful values, traditions, and meanings found in this holiday. Our Purim with a Purpose Celebration is dedicated to the value of dignified giving. On Purim there are four mitzvot, or commandments, that the Jewish people fulfill. The fourth, and our inspiration for Purim with a Purpose, is Matanot Le’evyonim, or “Gifts to the poor.”
We are so proud and honored to partner with Wilshire Boulevard Temple’s Karsh Family Social Service Center to help improve the lives of our underserved neighbors.
![Rabbi Leder: What to Do When the Holidays Hurt]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1576688789/wbtlaorg/dlonzj9g2yc21azpch2a/Leder_Today_Show.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1576688789/wbtlaorg/dlonzj9g2yc21azpch2a/Leder_Today_Show.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1576688789/wbtlaorg/dlonzj9g2yc21azpch2a/Leder_Today_Show.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1576688789/wbtlaorg/dlonzj9g2yc21azpch2a/Leder_Today_Show.jpg","width":976}])
When the idea of a happy family gathered around the holiday table, menorah or Christmas tree runs smack into the reality of a recent divorce, a kid in rehab, a parent with Alzheimer’s in a nursing home or the death of a loved one after a long battle with cancer or a sudden accident, it really hurts. Let’s face it, the holidays can be awful when you or someone you love is suffering, or when that someone is gone forever.
![Let There Be Light: Interfaith Holiday Concert]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1576197411/wbtlaorg/nf7bioulce8pruwgbvhl/ScreenShot2019-12-12at42949PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1576197411/wbtlaorg/nf7bioulce8pruwgbvhl/ScreenShot2019-12-12at42949PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1576197411/wbtlaorg/nf7bioulce8pruwgbvhl/ScreenShot2019-12-12at42949PM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1576197411/wbtlaorg/nf7bioulce8pruwgbvhl/ScreenShot2019-12-12at42949PM.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1576197411/wbtlaorg/nf7bioulce8pruwgbvhl/ScreenShot2019-12-12at42949PM.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1576197411/wbtlaorg/nf7bioulce8pruwgbvhl/ScreenShot2019-12-12at42949PM.png","width":1666}])
Enjoy the recording of Let There Be Light, an interfaith holiday concert
![Enriching–and Joyful–Intergenerational Visits]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1574882279/wbtlaorg/dzwidjosyniweni9gwuo/dec2019_ecc.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1574882279/wbtlaorg/dzwidjosyniweni9gwuo/dec2019_ecc.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1574882279/wbtlaorg/dzwidjosyniweni9gwuo/dec2019_ecc.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1574882279/wbtlaorg/dzwidjosyniweni9gwuo/dec2019_ecc.jpg","width":876}])
During their final year of nursery school, we provide the TK and DK children with opportunities to joyfully engage with elders in our L.A. Jewish community by going on three field trips during the months of November through February. This year, we are excited to partner with two new senior centers: our Mann Family ECC with the Los Angeles Jewish Home’s Eisenberg Village, a continuing-care retirement community, and our Glazer ECC with the Garden of Palms assisted-living center.