Refugee Shabbat
Friday, March 4, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
In-Person and Live-Streamed
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Union for Reform Judaism Online Classes
The URJ is has created new online experiences to engage adult Jewish learners.
Mindful Parenting, for Parents of School-Age Children (offered in partnership with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality). Learn how the Jewish practice of tikkun middot (cultivating character virtues) can help you be the parent you aspire to be and experience the joy of parenthood more often. Four self-guided modules with four weekly live practice sessions with Rabbi Lydia Medwin. Wednesdays, March 2, 9, (skips 16), 23, 30; 8-9 PM ET. Tuition: $99. Learn More and Register
Jewish & New-ish: A Supportive Online Space for Those Who Have Recently (0-5 Years) Converted to Judaism. Have you converted to Judaism in the past five years? Drop-in to our monthly online gathering where you can make connections, process your experiences, and learn with others in this safe space offered through a Reform Jewish lens. Ask questions without fear, share triumphs and challenges in a nurturing environment, and continue to explore your journey with Judaism in a community of care. Thursdays, 8-9 PM ET. RSVP here for March 10; RSVP here for April 14; RSVP here May 5
Guided Tour of Israel. Experience a live, guided tour of Israel in real-time from the comfort of your home! See the sights, explore places we read about in the Jewish Bible, discover the unique ways holidays are celebrated in Israel, and encounter diverse communities who make Israel their home. Designed especially for first-time “visitors” to Israel. Sundays, March 13, 20, 27, 2022 3-4:30 PM ET. $75. Learn More and Register
Learn to Read Hebrew for Adults. Learn the shapes and sounds of the Hebrew alphabet, with a warm and supportive educator to guide you and a group of classmates for practicing together. A beginner’s beginner course! 10 one-hour sessions, $180. Next courses start April 2022. Learn More and Register
HaMercaz Parent Support Groups – January, 2022
TWO Groups are forming!
Charitable IRA Contributions
The Charitable IRA Rollover provides taxpayers 72 or older (70½ if you turned 70½ in 2019) with a mechanism for transferring their annual Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) up to $100,000 in IRA assets directly to charitable organizations, like TAE, to exclude the distributions from their taxable income while simultaneously supporting the charities of their choice, like TAE.
This rollover is an attractive option for taxpayers who either do not want or do not need the extra taxable income from their IRA’s required minimum distribution.
How to donate an IRA gift…
- Contact your IRA provider.
- You must be 72 or older (70½ if you turned 70½ in 2019).
- Applies to Traditional IRAs.
- The maximum amount cannot exceed $100,000 per tax year from an individual IRA.
- Distribution must be made payable to a qualifying charity; TAE is a qualifying charity.
- The transfer must be made by December 31st to count against the year’s RMD requirement.
We strongly recommend that you speak with your professional advisor to assist in your IRA decision-making.
Youth Group Movie Nights – May, 2021
JAETY & AETY (6th-12th graders)
Jurassic World at AMC, Thousand Oaks
Saturday, March 20th, from 7:15-10:00 p.m.
- Cost: $5.00 members and $15.00 non-members (includes a movie ticket, popcorn, and a drink).
- Mask required at all times except when eating.
- Space is limited in the theater so RSVP before we run out of room!
- RSVP HERE by May 14th.
- Questions? Email Carolyn, Youth Advisor, here.
MAETY & JAETY (4th-8th grades)
Trolls World Tour at AMC, Thousand Oaks
Saturday, May 22nd, from 7:15 – 9:30 p.m.
Matzah Veggie Spring Rolls
This recipe is intended to make about 20 ¼ matzah spring rolls. All the filling and spices are suggestions, so please experiment and season to taste.
Ingredient List:
5 whole matzah
¼ green cabbage
¼ onion
1½ carrots
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Yoshida sauce
2 eggs
Ginger root – 15 to 20 grams
Directions:
1. One hour before starting, take the whole matzah and wet them liberally on both sides.
2. Make a pile of the wet matzah and wrap them in a dish towel. Check the matzah after about 30 minutes and see that they are getting soft. If needed, wet them again.
3. Dice the onion and cabbage and set aside.
4. Peel and grate the carrots and ginger root and set aside.
5. Combine all vegetable ingredients in pan and sauté in oil until soft.
6. Add salt, pepper, soy sauce, and Yoshida sauce while sautéing and mix the vegetables.
7. Taste as you go along and season to your liking.
8. Once sautéed, remove from pan and let cool for a few minutes. This will be the spring roll filling.
9. Heat another pan and fill with about ½” of oil.
10. Cut soft matzah carefully into ¼ pieces.
11. Wisk two eggs in a bowl. Add a tablespoon of water to dilute it slightly. You can also add a teaspoon of salt or lightly season to taste. The egg will be used as a binder to keep the spring rolls together.
12. Place some filling on a ¼ piece of matzah and roll it. It is best to go with the grain to make it easier to roll.
13. Dip the spring roll in the egg and place it with the seam side down in the pan with oil.
14. Flip the spring roll when it is browned.
15. Once both sides are browned evenly, take out and put on a plate with a paper towel to absorb the excess oil