NEWSLETTER 2016
Greetings!
Wow, what a year!
We all have a new President and we’re all waiting to see how that turns out!
This year, I attended the High Holy Days at Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills. The Synagogue is beautiful and the service was led by Rabbi Aaron and the new, female Cantor Lizzie Weiss. I was extremely pleased to be accompanied by prominent Los Angeles Attorney Stephen Shikes, who has agreed to be the legal advisor for The Sol & Evelyn Zuckerman Memorial Trust.
Eric Reiter, Executive Director of Temple Emanuel and also Trustee for the Zuckerman Memorial Trust revealed that my donation to the Temple this year was used to purchase a Sukkah for the Sukkot holiday at the entrance to the Sanctuary. What a rewarding surprise!
Since 2009, The Albert & Malca Pasternak Mitzvah Grant has been awarded to an outstanding Bar/Bat Mitzvah student at Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills. This year, Bat Mitzvah student Summer Quinn is the recipient of the award and the Temple’s Religious School receives a matching gift. We wish Summer continued success!
This year, I was fortunate to continue performing with the “It’s a B.L.A.S.S.T.” Theater Company. The shows are written, produced and directed by Loriston Scott, a professional Hollywood Screen Writer and Senior Fitness Instructor for over twenty facilities throughout Southern California. One of our engagements included the beautiful, new Veteran’s Administration Building in Westwood, California.
For his dedication to helping Seniors and bringing them live musical theater, Loriston Scott is the recipient of the Jane Zachary Endowment for the Arts award for 2016. Kudos to Loriston!
And finally to end the year on a high note, The Sol & Evelyn Zuckerman Memorial Trust held their second Annual dinner at Callender’s Grill in West Los Angeles located next to the Los Angeles Museum of Art. In attendance were Jane Zachary, Secretary; Rene Smith, Administrator; Eric Reiter, Trustee; Dan Bemel, UBS Financial Advisor and Stephen Shikes, Esquire. Bill Hranchak, the Trust’s Accountant had to be out of town but assured us he will do his best for the Trust’s success.
The Trust annual charitable contributions for 2016 include:
Ability First, Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, Disabled American VeteranS, Junior Blind of America, LA Mission, The Arthritis Foundation, Mazon
The Alumni & Friends of Fiorella H. Laguardia School of Music & Art and Performing Arts.
The Sol & Evelyn Zuckerman Memorial Trust looks forward to future financial gains so that we may increase our various gifts & charitable donations.
We welcome your comments and participation.
Best wishes in 2017!
NEWSLETTER 2015
Greetings! 2015 was an exciting year for The Sol & Evelyn Zuckerman Memorial Trust.
In March, I was delighted to portray Hillary Clinton in “I Luv Oz”, an original musical comedy. The show received rave reviews and subsequent roles included Mrs. Thurston Howell III in Gilligan’s “Musical Treasure” Island and George Bailey’s mother in “It’s a Wonderful Musical Life”. The shows were written, produced and directed by Loriston Scott, a professional Hollywood Screen Writer and founder of the production company “It’s a B.L.A.S.S.T.”.
Mr. Scott is also a Senior Fitness Instructor for over twenty Senior Citizen Facilities throughout Southern California. For his dedication to helping Seniors and bringing them live musical theater, he is the recipient of The Jane Zachary Endowment for the Arts award for 2015.
In August, Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills held a Sing-A-Long to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the movie “The Sound of Music”. Since I had appeared as Liesl, the “Sixteen going on Seventeen” Ingénue in the theater production starring Florence Henderson, I was invited as a special guest. It really was a magical moment for me as I truly felt like a celebrity. Many thanks to Eric Reiter, my Trustee and Executive Director at the Temple and Rabbi Aaron for making it all happen.
In 2015, the Albert & Malca Pasternak Mitzvah Grant was awarded to Abbey Segal an outstanding Bat Mitzvah student at Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills and the Synagogue received a matching gift. We congratulate Abbey and wish her continued success.
And finally to end the year on a fun note, The Sol & Evelyn Zuckerman Memorial Trust held their first annual dinner party at Billingsley’s Restaurant in West Los Angeles. In attendance were Jane Zachary, Secretary; Rene Smith, Administrator; Eric Reiter, Trustee; Dan Bemel, UBS Financial Advisor; Bill Hranchak, CPA; and Stephen Shikes, Esquire. The food was delicious and a good time was had by all.
The Trust continues its annual charitable contributions to: AbilityFirst, Disabled American Veterans, Junior Blind of America, Los Angeles Mission, The Arthritis Foundation, MAZON, Music Doing Good and The Alumni & Friends of Fiorello H. Laguardia School of Music & Art and Performing Arts.
The Sol & Evelyn Zuckerman Memorial Trust looks forward to future financial gains so that we may increase our various gifts and charitable donations.
We welcome your comments and participation.
Best wishes in 2016!
NEWSLETTER 2014
Greetings!In 2014, Ellis Kirschenbaum, the Trustee for the Sol & Evelyn Zuckerman Memorial Trust and Executive Director of Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills retired.
We are extremely grateful to Ellis for his contribution and expertise as Trustee since 2010 and wish him well.
The Sol & Evelyn Zuckerman Memorial Trust is delighted to welcome Eric G. Reiter, the new Executive Director of Temple Emanuel as our distinguished Trustee.
And this year, the Trust doubled the amount given to our award winning students and their schools. Madison Levitt, an outstanding Bat Mitzvah student at Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills received the Albert & Malca Pasternak Mitzvah Grant. Mary Murphy, a young talented dancer at Dance For Kids in Brentwood received the Jane Zachary Endowment for the Arts Award.
Congratulations to All!
In 2014, I was honored to be on the planning committee of the Aishet Chayil 29th Annual Scholarship Dinner and Silent Auction at Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills. For the silent auction, I donated a vintage pearl and diamond necklace that belonged to the late Malca Pasternak, wife of Albert, one of the earliest Vice Presidents of Temple Emanuel. Allan Fink, grandson of Malca and Albert and my long-time companion gave this necklace to me before he passed away in 2013.
This year’s Aishet Chayil event was the most financially successful one to date! My guests included Rene Smith (Trust Administrator), Susan Davies, Nicole Feemster and Kevin Phillips.
The Trust continues its annual charitable contributions to: AbilityFirst, Disabled American Veterans, Junior Blind of America, Los Angeles Mission, The Arthritis Foundation, MAZON, Music Doing Good and The Alumni & Friends of Fiorello H. Laguardia School of Music & Art and Performing Arts.
And in closing, I have been attending Friday night Shabbat services with Cantor Estherleon Schwartz at Lenny’s Deli in West Los Angeles. The charitable goal of the Cantor and her Congregation Beth Shirah is to promote world peace and the elimination of universal hunger.
The Sol & Evelyn Zuckerman Memorial Trust looks forward to future financial gains so that we may increase our various charitable donations.
We welcome your input and participation.
Best wishes to all in 2015!
NEWSLETTER 2013
Tragedy struck the Sol & Evelyn Zuckerman Memorial Trust, The Albert & Malca Pasternak Mitzvah Grant and the Jane Zachary Endowment for the Arts.
Allan M. Fink, the grandson of the late Albert and Malca Pasternak passed away on January 4, 2013 at age fifty-four.
Allan was the beloved companion for thirty-one years of Jane Zachary, daughter of the late Sol and Evelyn Zuckerman. Allan was truly a creative visionary. He will be deeply missed.
In 2013, three pieces of historical and valuable artwork were given to Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills by the Sol & Evelyn Zuckerman Memorial Trust. They include the following:
(A) A Jewish Colonial Trust Stock Certificate from 1901 belonging to Malca Pasternak’s father. This historical document was restored by Aicheson & Watters at a cost of seven hundred dollars. The handmade frame is twelve carat white gold with UV protection Plexiglas in front and back and was framed by Beverly Hills Picture Framing at a cost of one thousand dollars.
(B) An antique, needlework sampler was made by Evelyn Zuckerman’s mother, Gertrude Adler Back, approximately one hundred and thirty years ago. The picture has UV protection Plexiglas in front and back and was beautifully framed by Beverly Hills Picture Framing for five hundred dollars.
(C) The ceramic plaque was awarded to Albert Pasternak in 1950 for service to the United Jewish Appeal. Albert Pasternak was Vice President of the very first Congregation at Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills.
A custom-made plaque commemorating the Sol & Evelyn Zuckerman Memorial Trust, The Jane Zachary Endowment for the Arts and The Albert & Malca Pasternak Mitzvah Grant was placed on the Temple wall above the artwork. The pictures are displayed in the hallway at the entrance to the school children’s classroom.
This year the 2013 recipient of the Albert & Malca Pasternak Mitzvah Grant was awarded to Paris Rosen, an outstanding Bat Mitzvah student at Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills. Paris was given a check for one hundred dollars and The Temple received a matching amount.
In 2013, the recipient of The Jane Zachary Endowment for the Arts was awarded to Blue Greene, a talented teenager at Dance For Kids in Brentwood, California. Blue was given a check for one hundred dollars and the Dance School received a matching amount.
This year I was fortunate to attend the Dance For Kids Concert at Paul Revere School in Pacific Palisades. It was a terrific show featuring over forty young dancers that were truly exciting to watch. I was delighted to meet Blue Greene, our winner of the Jane Zachary Endowment for the Arts award for 2013.
We wish all our winners continued success!
The Sol & Evelyn Zuckerman Memorial Trust continues its annual contributions to AbilityFirst, The Arthritis Foundation, Disabled American Veterans, Junior Blind of America, Los Angeles Mission, MAZON, The High School of Performing Arts Alumni in New York City and Music Doing Good in Houston, Texas.
We welcome all interested parties input and look forward to financial gains for the Sol & Evelyn Zuckerman Memorial Trust in 2014.
Thank you and Happy New Year to all.
NEWSLETTER 2012
Greetings! It has been a turbulent year for the Trust.
Ellen Boles (Syosset, NY) eldest daughter of Sol & Evelyn Zuckerman declined to participate in any Trust activities benefiting the Jewish Community or any charities benefiting the Community at Large.
Unfortunately, her daughter, Sandra Yesnowitz (Potomac, MD) also declined participation.
The Trust was fortunate that Ellis Kirschenbaum, Executive Director Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills has taken on being Trustee insuring a future for the Trust.
Gordon Cutler, a longtime member of the congregation at Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills has agreed to head the Trust's Legal Department.
We are also excited about having the long-term consistent commitment of R. Rene Smith managing the Administration Department.
This year, the 2012 recipient for the Jane Zachary Endowment For The Arts is Kaylyn Slevin. The recipient and her school, Dance For Kids, Brentwood each received a $100 Cashier's Check.
This year Elias Schablowski was awarded the Albert and Malca Pasternak Mitzvah Grant for 2012. The recipient and his school, Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills each received a $100 Cashier's Check. Elias Schablowski wrote a lovely thank you letter which appears alongside for all to enjoy.
Suspended last year for organizational reasons, the Trust has resumed charitable contributions to: AbilityFirst, Disabled American Veterans, Junior Blind, Los Angeles Mission and The Arthritis Foundation.
Additionally, we have added the Jane Zachary Alma Mater, The High School of Performing Arts in New York City.
Elke Sasserath (Cologne, Germany) introduced the Trust to David La Duca (Houston, TX). Mr. La Duca operates a charitable organization, Music Doing Good In Schools which provides musical instruments and training for inner city youth in the Houston area. The Trust is proud to participate.
Ellis Kirschenbaum makes a selection for the first time this year in a new category, The Trustee's Choice. The recipient is MAZON. The Trust is proud to add them to our list of charitable contributions.
We welcome all interested parties input and look forward to making gains in 2013.
Thank You and Happy New Year to All!
NEWSLETTER 2011
Greetings!
In December 2011, Rene’s family and I enjoyed a festive Holiday party at the Los Angeles Athletic Club (LAAC). The food and cocktails were fabulous and there was a full orchestra for dancing. A good time was had by all!
In 2011, Abigail Thurmond, a Bat Mitzvah student at Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills was awarded a $50.00 U.S. Savings Bond by the Albert & Malca Pasternak Mitzvah Grant Program. Concurrently, Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills was given a Cashier’s Check for $100.00.
Lilly Rose Block, a dance student at L.A. Dance School for Kids in Brentwood was awarded a $50.00 U.S. Savings Bond by the Jane Zachary Endowment for the Arts Program. In addition, L.A. Dance School for Kids was given a $100.00 Cashier’s Check.
This year we are excited to research and plan our future upcoming charity event in Beverly Hills. We look forward with enthusiasm to the public’s participation. (See announcement alongside)
NEWSLETTER 2010
Greetings! It’s been an exciting year for The Sol & Evelyn Zuckerman Memorial Trust.
In June, Rene Smith performed with her choral group (The Athena’s) at the Los Angeles Athletic Club. I really enjoyed it. Their rendition of “The Shadow of Your Smile” was fabulous and the fare and atmosphere at The Los Angeles Athletic Club were elegant.
Last year we neglected to remember the DAV. Evelyn Zuckerman was a staunch supporter of the DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS. They were very kind and in 2010, awarded Evelyn the Commanders Club Certificate and a gold coin for her contributions (see Sol and Evelyn Zuckerman Archives). We are excited to add them this year to our charitable contributions list.
Evelyn also had a strong interest in the LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS for many years so this year we’ve included them.
Rene Smith suggested adding the ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION, a national group serving the needs of those afflicted with Arthritis.
I have decided to continue with my previous year selections, the JUNIOR BLIND OF AMERICA, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of those who are blind, visually impaired or multi-disabled, ABILITYFIRST, a program serving over 2,000 children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities in Southern California and the LOS ANGELES MISSION who has been helping the homeless and disadvantaged of Los Angeles since 1936.
In 2010, the Jane Zachary Endowment for the Arts awarded a $50.00 U.S. Savings Bond to L.A. Dance for Kids, a dance school in Brentwood, California headed by Steve Chase.
Not only did the school receive a $50.00 U.S Savings Bond but a promising and talented, young dancer, Mia Jacobs, also received a matching U.S. Savings Bond for $50.00.
Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills was the recipient of the Albert & Malca Pasternak Mitzvah Grant awarded in 2010. Simon Kuh, a Bar Mitzvah student at Temple Emanuel was awarded a $50.00 U.S. Savings Bond and Temple Executive Director; Ellis Kirschenbaum received a $50.00 U.S. Savings Bond for the Temple in 2010.
Additionally, we are pleased this year to expand our “For Sale” items by the Trust. Please browse.
NEWSLETTER 2009
The Sol & Evelyn Zuckerman Memorial Trust was created by their daughter, Jane Zachary as a charitable foundation in 2009.
Currently, the Trust administers two programs. The Jane Zachary Endowment for the Arts and the Albert & Malca Pasternak Mitzvah Grant.
In 2009, the Jane Zachary Endowment for the Arts awarded a $50.00 U.S. Savings Bond to L.A. Dance for Kids, a dance school in Brentwood, California headed by Steve Chase.
Not only did the school receive a $50.00 U.S Savings Bond but a promising and talented, young dancer, Emma Kempson, also received a matching U.S. Savings Bond for $50.00.
Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills was the recipient of the Albert & Malca Pasternak Mitzvah Grant awarded in 2009.
Rebecca Pinchon, a Bat Mitzvah Student at Temple Emanuel, was awarded a $50.00 U.S. Savings Bond and Temple Executive Director, Ellis Kirschenbaum received a $50.00 U.S. Savings Bond for the Temple in 2009.
The Sol & Evelyn Zuckerman Memorial Trust also gave contributions to the JUNIOR BLIND OF AMERICA, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of those who are blind, visually impaired or multi-disabled, ABILITYFIRST, a program serving over 2,000 children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities in Southern California and the LOS ANGELES MISSION who has been helping the homeless and disadvantaged of Los Angeles since 1936.
