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1930 - 1940 - 1950 - 1960 - 1970 - 1980 - 1990 - 2000
The Founding Years / Consolidation & Growth / A Time of Transition / The Rembaum Years / Building for the Future
The Founding Years
December 26, 1934, was not the best of times. But six men gathered at Abe Jacobs' home on Cashio Street, "not withstanding the commercial hardships and financial stress of our present day," as Harold Fisch recalled later, and did not establish a synagogue.
The synagogue came later. First, they made a Talmud Torah, the Hebrew Educational Institute, "so that the younger generation may be educated in Judaism and Americanism along the true lines as taught to us by our forefathers," as Samuel F. Goldman wrote on the occasion of Rosh HaShanah the next year. Goldman is usually listed as the Temple's first president, but he was actually identified as recording secretary in a 1935 publication.
By then the first two bar mitzvahs had been graduated from the fledgling Hebrew Educational Institute, and there were enough families in the new Jewish colonies of Carthay Circle and West Pico to justify the incorporation of a synagogue under the name American Hebrew Institute. It was the third Conservative synagogue in Los Angeles.
Mr. and Mrs. Fisch-he was identified as president in 1935 but dropped from later lists of Temple leaders-contributed the ark and a velour drape. The Breed Street Synagogue, then still thriving in the old Jewish neighborhood on the East Side, loaned a Torah scroll.
Space in the Carthay Center Building on San Vicente Boulevard was the new congregation's temporary home, although an abandoned market at 5870 West Pico was the site of the first High Holiday services. Kenneth C. Zwerin was the first rabbi.
There were only 21 founding families, only one of whom is surviving-Suzanne Cummings, widow of Theodore Cummings, who went on to become U.S. Ambassador to Austria. Most of them were European- or East Coast-born businessmen and their families. But by the time of the brave first "Chronicle and Year Book," a page toward the back listed 26 members, most of them with six digit telephone numbers.
Several ads in the Temple's first year book testified to the demand for kosher food. La Supreme Kosher Wines and Brandy offered slivovitz from Czechoslovakia and Carmel wines and cognac from Palestine for the festivities. "You have been wonderful in your enthusiasm and in your willingness to sacrifice your time, share with your means and, very often, risk unpleasantness in order to accomplish our aim," Mrs. M. Wolf, president of the Ladies' Auxiliary, wrote in a message to officers and members of the newly-formed Sisterhood. "You have helped to fill my heart with roseate hopes a glorious future."
Her hopes were not misplaced. And while the unpleasantness that distressed her is not obvious today, the sisterhood was clearly hard at work from the earliest days of the fledgling congregation that was to become Temple Beth Am.
They started, not surprisingly, with a series of fund-raising dinners.
"These 'Balaboostehs' did the shopping, the cooking, the baking, the serving and the cleaning, and even got the food donated," Rose Dell wrote in a history of the early days.
When it came time to buy the first piece of property on the block that now houses the Temple complex, the Sisterhood emptied its treasury~$60-to get construction started. Lox and bagel breakfasts helped raise more money.
Women rang doorbells throughout the neighborhood to recruit students for the Hebrew School, which several Sisterhood members staffed as volunteer teachers.
By 1936, the first building-later known as Brotherhood Hall, and finally as Cafe Keshet-was completed, partly with the labor of early members, and opened for services at the back of a muddy lot.
The cost was $7,000 to build the 390-square foot structure, according to Samuel J. Katz, chairman of the building committee.
It should have cost $20,000 but because he was in the business, everything was done at cost, he recalled later.
Front-row seats at an early High Holy Days set-vice went for $7.50; less honorable locations cost $5.
A Mr. Cohn offered to buy 10 of the prestigious front row seats, offering to pay $50 for the lot. Upon which Phil Sockett, one of the foun4ers, agreed, but said he would make up the $25 difference. According to a memoir dictated later by Sockett, Cohn then said, "No one pays for me," and laid out the full price.
Then on Yom Kippur, Cohn demanded six honors. Sockett agreed, declining to take any money on the spot. After the holidays, Cohn gave Sockett $650 for the honors and and told him his original $25 offer was the smartest thing he could have done.
The Yom Kippur appeal that year $3,000. That was in the 1930s, when $650 was real money, when $60 bought a grass plot with perpetual care at the Beth Olam Cemetery in Hollywood and when 95¢ bought a dozen bottles o Fruit Delight soda delivered to your door.
"To the small group of men and women who worked so diligently night and day to accomplish this purpose, it made very little difference that we had no plush seats and air-conditioned premises," recalled David S. Schwartz, who served as president for seven years. "As a matter of fact, we were happy to endure the discomfort of the hard, collapsible chairs," he said.
By 1940 the name was changed to Olympic Jewish Center, the building was expanded and an adjacent lot was bought with hopes of adding a school. Familiar names started to appear in the ad books: Familian Pipe and Supply Co., Harry Winston jewels, Inc.
In 1942, the Temple was big enough to have 56 men in the Armed Forces. The Sisterhood did sewing for the war effort. A War Bond drive yielded $1 million.
"Upon us, who form the cultural army, falls the burden of preserving the civilization that has been evolved, developed and handed down to us, " Rabbi Max H. Kert wrote.
"Not the lack of enthusiasm of our community, nor the lack of support, but the blight of this war has temporarily hindered our plans," Schwartz added. "We know that tomorrow's peace will find us ready...
Indeed, a school building was finally built and dedicated in 1948 and the library opened with 200 books the following year. On April 1, the temple celebrated the first birthday of the state of Israel with a Purim masquerade ball.
Kert left the staff in December of 1949, but the post-war population surge that transformed Southern California found Temple Beth Am well placed for a boom of its own under the leadership of Rabbi Jacob Pressman, who came to Los Angeles as an assistant rabbi at Sinai Temple.
Having lured the young rabbi over to La Cienega Boulevard to conduct a Bar Mitzvah, Temple president Martin Belousoff buttonholed Pressman in the middle of the Torah service and implored him to take the pulpit-permanently.
"Rabbi, you must come with us, " Pressman recalls Belousoff as saying. "Sinai has two rabbis and we have none."
By 1950, Pressman's first year, the name had changed again-to Olympic Jewish Temple and Center- to avoid confusion with the newly opened Westside Jewish Community Center.
His first sermon was preached on March 1. The theme, "Do we need a Haman?"
Programs included a nursery school, bar and bat mitzvah programs, junior congregation, a summer day camp, an orchestra and social opportunities ranging from an Over-Thirty Club to the TallTowers, "for the taller-than-average young people."
But that was only the beginning...
Consolidation & Growth
With the arrival of Rabbi Jacob-and Marjorie-Pressman, Temple Beth Am grew from a small and struggling congregation to become one of America's leading synagogues.
Its sanctuaries and schools took over virtually an entire city block and membership increased from 200 families to more than 1,000.
"We always acted as if we were important and people believed it," Pressman recalls.
It wasn't always easy. Its proximity to Beverly Hills and the presence of some show business personalities and prominent businessmen-may have created the impression of prosperity.
But the congregation has been struggling with money problems since its earliest days.
"This has always been a bargain basement place," Pressman said recently. "When we started, we had no wealthy people. We had ex-G.I.'s and old folks."
Indeed, the records that remain from those days show frequent problems with cash flow and bank loans. But some- how the money was found.
"Had we been parents in Europe, we would have spilled our life's blood for 'Our children, as many did," the new rabbi said in his first Yom Kippur sermon in 1950. "We would have done anything to save the Jew who was oppressed across the ocean. Will we say no tonight to a plea for the kind of program which can give self-respect, spiritual guidance, and sustaining faith to our children and ourselves'"
Later that year, a giant Hanukkah menorah was installed on the roof and adjacent lots were bought to make room for expansion.
In 1951, three women were appointed to the board for the first time, in addition to the Sisterhood president and Sisterhood ways and means vice president, both of whom held their seats ex officio. They were Anna Belousoff, Frances Rissman and Edith Harris.
Other innovations followed: A nursery school in 1951, Friday night youth services, a Purim parade, a family seder service and a Pesach service on the "In God We Trust" television show, all in 1952.
Despite the bland image of the decade, the '50s were not without excitement--or controversy.
One day, a desperado walked into the Temple building.
"The kidnaper, dressed in a khaki uniform, entered the rabbi's office with a .45 automatic and a snarl: 'I need help,' " the old Daily News reported. "He went on: 'I'm desperate. I need $5,000. I was over to your house earlier. You have a lovely wife and children. You wouldn't want anything to happen to them, would you?'"
After forcing the rabbi into his car and driving him around at gunpoint for an hour, the thug accepted $400 and escaped.
Then, at the height of the Red Scare of the McCarthy era, the board was faced with the requirement to sign a loyalty oath in order to qualify for its nonprofit tax exemptions. After a debate that included arguments by an attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union, the board passed a motion to sign the oath- under protest.
There were challenges of a Jewish nature. Once, some liberal-minded members questioned the make-up of a new ritual committee.
"The majority [of the committee] are Orthodox-inclined whereas our congregation is Conservative, " the board secretary noted.
Others--or perhaps the groups overlapped complained about the cantor's "new" melodies for the High Holy Days, but the cantor wasn't having any of it.
He declared that all his melodies were 100 years old. "If the congregation wants Orthodox-type service, he cannot stay with us" the board was told.
And what's more, if he was to stay, he need an increase of salaryto $9,500 a year and tenure.
He stayed.
Although regular services were held in the building that later housed the chapel, the congregation gathered for the High Holy Days at now-vanished, movie palaces like the Fox Wilshire, the Circle and the Lido.
When the board decided in 1953 to go ahead with construction of the main sanctuary"a great house of worship to the Lord," Pressman called it- there was $12,000 in the kitty, according to Sam Katz, who co-chaired the building committee.
The board was told that at least 100,000 would be needed to complete the structure. Soon, more than $125,000 was pledged, and members were asking when the construction was going to start.
On June 20, 1954, the ground-breaking ceremony was held, and just in time, too. Ten more days and they would have had to return all the donations.
That was quite a day. The festivities started with graduation ceremonies for the Hebrew School, then segued into the ground-breaking, accompanied by two choirs and a color guard from the Jewish War Veterans organization.
That night, there was a testimonial banquet at the Biltmore Hotel for the Pressmans- the first of many tributes in a 35-year term. The cost of the dinner was $6 a plate.
Dore Schary, then vice president of MGM Studios, was master of ceremonies as a dozen notables delivered greetings. Danny Thomas told some stories. Then there was dancing to the music of Manny Harmon and his orchestra. Didn't they have to go to work the next day?
That year, David Weyenberg died, A charter member and a caterer who hosted many a meeting, he was the first honoree of the temple's Hall of Honor.
An architect was hired, Ralph Vaughn-actually a draftsman, it turned out-and the plans for the new building were approved in January of 1955, but there was a little problem. Despite the O.K. from the city, the plans did not meet state requirements.
"We can't continue unless we make all the necessary changes, especially to provide the proper safeguards in case of possible earthquake' " the builder told the board. This took up the board's attention for much of 1955. It is comforting to know that the building's plans were revised to the strictest of earthquake safety standards.
Despite the distractions, the work of education went on, for adults as well as children.
"Many of us were never fortunate enough to have the opportunity to attend a religious school," wrote Leah Feldman, president of the PTA.
"Others of us may have forgotten a great deal of what we have learned. At our meetings which have been attended with a great deal of enthusiasm in the past, we try to prepare you for the time when little David comes home and says, 'Mommy, today we learned all about Hanukkah! We learned the songs and prayers. May we do the same things at home?"
In 1955, the old building that had been used as a temple youth house was torn down to make way for the new sanctuary, and Marshall Sherman, chairman of the building fund committee, assured the membership that Eugene D. Birnbaum had been brought in as consultant and structural engineer.
"Your committee is very satisfied with the progress that has been made thus far and promises that if you continue to come forward with your pledges and support, our progress will be even more rapid," he said. "You must not fail us."
Ben Silverstein was president during the construction years from 1954 to 1958.
In May of 1957, a call went out for volunteers to lend the temple $7,000 to help meet the next a months payroll. One officer went so far as to lend the synagogue $90,000 to get through the year. He was repaid eventually.
Finally, the cornerstone was laid on June 9, 1957.
On it was yet another new name, but this one stuck. The congregation was to be known as Adat Beth Am, just like the rabbi's home congregation in Philadelphia.
Some teen-agers protested the change, according to minutes of a board meeting, but they were swayed by Pressman's explanation of what the new name meant- the Congregation of the House of the People.
"This building was designed by me and a draftsman. That's why it looks the way it does," the rabbi said later. "But it cost $440,000 unfurnished. People worked below cost. We supervised it ourselves."
He admitted that one of his goals was to design the structure in such a way that he could get to any part of it directly from his office without passing through a public area.
At High Holy Days services in the shell of the new building, Pressman called on the congregation to work for Torah, prayer, goodness and Israel-among other changes, by adopting the Sephardic pronunciation for Hebrew.
The rest of the building was finished and the social has were put into use in 1958. And the challenges continued.
A Time of Transition
For the next 35 years the buildings of the Temple complex echoed with the prayers, the laughter, the celebration, the education, and the happy social events in the lives of hundreds of thousands of our people. The great sanctuary vibrated to the inspiring notes of cantors, choirs, instrumentalists, and worshippers. Late Friday evening services attracted and inspired huge assemblies. Saturday morning, as well as Friday evening, saw hundreds of B'nai and B'not Mitzvah and their families experiencing great moments in their lives. The pulpit was the site of other hundreds of brides and grooms, for whom the colorful bimah, the bridal staircase, the gorgeous receptions in the spacious ballrooms, and the skilled guidance of wedding directors who cared made it the place to be.
Huge ventures such as Israel Expo West, Art Shows, Expo '76, Yankel to Yankee, full orchestral concerts, famous, artists in recital filled the building with excitement. Great figures of art, science, literature, stage, screen and television were proud to be presented or honored by Temple Beth Am.
Nevertheless, in the'60s, one of a group of board members walking down the front steps, said, "This will make a fine bowling alley in 10 years." His meaning was obvious. The ethnic makeup of the neighborhood was changing, families were moving further west and north and into the San Fernando valley. A significant number of the leadership wanted the synagogue to move with them.
Although a new school building was dedicated in 1966, by 1972 the Hebrew School enrollment was dropping as the big bulge of Baby Boomers passed Bar Mitzvah age. Land was available in the Sepulveda Pass, also in West L.A.
There were precedents: Sinai Temple, Rabbi Pressman's first home in Los Angeles, had moved from the Vermont area to Westwood. Temple Judea gave up its building on Fairfax and merged with B'nai David, leaving the names of its benefactors 'behind in an odd decor for what became, like the old Sinai Temple, a Korean church. Rabbi Isaiah Zeldin led a group of followers from Beverly Hills to a site astride the mountain ridge between the Westside and Valley, attracting many families from new suburbs on both sides of the hill.
Beth Am decided to stay. Several factors were involved: the gas crisis in 1973 made people think twice about moving to distant suburbs, and the integrated neighborhood to the south and east of the temple remained affordable and more young Jewish families moved back in.
The Library Minyan's unique blend of egalitarian and traditional worship attracted academics, Jewish community workers and other professionals who bought homes within walking distance of the synagogue.
There was a question of timing - it was too late to buy land - real estate prices had soared. Most importantly, there was an influential group of people who did not want to leave Beth Am's historic location between Beverly Hills and Carthay Circle. "There was a feeling of being an anchor for the community, not wanting to leave the elderly population who couldn't move, that it would be a 'shandeh' to desert," said former president Dvorah Colker.
"And here we are, hopefully in a growth pattern because of our day school. And the school was a consequence of that thought process: 'O.K., we're staying here, this is what we need to do"', Colker said. By the time her husband, Jack, became president in 1980, moving was a dead issue. Inauguration of Beth Am Manor, the senior housing at the south end of the block, showed the Temple's commitment to the neighborhood.
In 1970, Rabbi Pressman had prayed for release from the demands of hand-to-mouth financing, saying, "Fully one-third of the year is wasted in begging, borrowing at interest, raising penny by penny the dollars it takes to turn on these lights, open these doors, print these pages, teach these lessons..."
Was his prayer answered? Not yet, perhaps, but look at the synagogue now, six decades after six men met on Cashio Street to found a Talmud Torah.
Despite population shifts, tougher membership policies - notably, an insistance that dues be paid - and the rise of other congregations nearby, Beth Am holds the loyalty of close to 1,000 families. Hindsight proved the decision to stay was wise.
This wisdom was perceived by Rabbi Joel Rembaum, whose family had already been Beth Am members for 43 years. He accepted our invitation to be our spiritual leader, saying, when he was elected Senior Rabbi in 1985, 1 wouldn't have considered this position without seeing its potential to grow. I could see the dynamics going on from the inside."
The next ten years would see a new phase of development, construction, new programs, and building for the future... the years known as The Rembaum Years.
The Rembaum Years
The years 1985-1995 marked a dynamic period of expansion of membership and programming and the arrival of new staff at Temple Beth Am. While synagogue membership increased, the average age of our members grew younger as more young families joined the congregation. To meet the needs of the revived Jewish community that developed around Beth Am, innovative educational, spiritual and social programs were introduced.
Unifying Our Schools The Rabbi Jacob Pressman Academy was created in 1986, unifying our day school, religious school and nursery school into a single administrative structure under the supervision of the Director of Education. In this way a single educational philosophy could shape the Academy's curriculum and staff development, and the various schools could more effectively share curricular and programmatic concepts. It is anticipated that for the fall of 1995 the K-8 day school enrollment will approach 200 students, the expanded nursery school will enroll its maximum of 90 students and the religious school will have upwards of I 10 students. The Academy umbrella also extends over the Beth Am USY chapter, which, during the decade, grew to the point where it now includes Kadimah, junior and Senior USY groups.
The Academy educational leadership also supervises an enhanced, family oriented Bar/Bat Mitzvah program and a new Shabbat morning worship and activity program for young people, with congregations for tots, pre-school and elementary age children and teens. Dozens of Beth Am children attend Camp Ramah each year, and many receive scholarship assistance from the Beth Am Ramah Scholarship Fund. Through the 1980's and 1990's Beth Am continued to develop as a center for meaningful worship. The addition of a lower bimah in the Sanctuary brought the conducting of the service, the reading of the Torah and preaching closer to the congregation. The introduction of the Beth Am Choir has added to the musical beauty of the Shabbat morning services, as has the involvement of a growing cadre of lay cantors and Torah readers.
The Library Minyan has continued to flourish and remains one of the country's most well known Jewish worship experiences. The addition of the BAIT Tefillah service for young families has added yet a third worship opportunity on Shabbat morning and has added to the ranks of our regular Shabbat worshippers.
While synagogue membership increased, the average age of our members grew younger as more young families joined the congregation.
Innovative Programs With the establishment of the Temple Beth Am Program Department in 1985, a new dimension formal and informal education and activities was introduced to the synagogue. Adult learning opportunities were expanded, so that now Bible, Talmud and Maimonides can be studied year round. An award winning young leadership program, called ATID, was developed; retired seniors were recruited to serve as tutors and teachers' aides in the Pressman Academy; and newly arrived Jews from Russia, through our Project Klitah program, were welcomed into the synagogue where, for the first time, they learned about their Jewish heritage.
Enjoying a close working relationship with Los Angeles' Jewish Federation, Beth Am applied for and received synagogue grants for these projects from the Federation's Council on Jewish Life and other departments. Because of our national reputation as a dynamic center of synagogue programming, Beth Am received a prestigious Avi Chai Foundation grant which enabled us to expand and extend Project Klitah. In recent years a wide ranging family education program has been developed at the synagogue, in which adults and chil dren learn about and experience their Jewish heritage together. Since 1985 annual Yom Ha-Shoah and Yom Ha-Atzmaut programs have given Beth Am members the opportunity to remember the Holocaust and to celebrate Israel's independence. The annual Beth Am Thanksgiving lunch for the elderly continues to be a major synagogue event, and it, too, garnered an award for Beth Am from United Synagogue. Over the course of the decade enhanced activities for senior citizens developed at the synagogue, with the Beth Am Happy Seniors serving over one hundred members on a regular basis. Two exceptional programs, a Bar/Bat Mitzvah Reunion in 1990 and Yankel to Yankee in 1992, brought the generations together in celebration and recollection. Training a New Generation of Leaders
The decade also saw the integration of experienced and new synagogue leadership. The ATID program trained a new generation of leaders for the congregation, who eventually joined the veteran synagogue leadership on the Beth Am Board of Trustees and Executive Committee. Past presidents remained involved in synagogue affairs and maintained high levels of support. A new Brotherhood for younger men developed over the past few years, offering an annual retreat and outstanding programs. The Brotherhood recently merged with the Men's Club. The Beth Am Sisterhood supported an emerging Women's Havurah for younger women.
Building for the Future
With the development of a master plan for the renovation of the synagogue's facilities in the late 1980's, Temple Beth Am undertook a major challenge: the raising of eight million dollars and the implementation of a building plan that would result in the construction of a new school building and the remodeling of the synagogue building. In 1994 the first phase of the project was completed, as the Pressman Academy occupied the Rena E. Ganzberg Education Center. Rabbi Chaim Potok honored the congregation as our scholar-in-residence for the dedication ceremonies. In 1996, a remodeled Marilyn and Sigi Ziering Family Synagogue Center was dedicated. The Jeremiah Society As the younger families who were just beginning to establish themselves economically became a more dominant element in the congregation, maintaining the financial strength of an expanding Temple Beth Am became a challenge. Fortunately, a select group of dedicated members accepted upon themselves the responsibility of a higher level of annual support of the synagogue. This cadre of "Fair Share" donors was expanded and given a new name, "The Jeremiah Society", named for the great Biblical prophet who responded to the challenges of his time by acting to ensure the future of the Jewish people. At the same time Beth Am maintained its place as a leader in support of our local Jewish community, the University of Judaism (now the American Jewish University), the Conservative/Masorti Movement in America and in Israel and in investment in Israel through Israel Bonds.
As Rabbis Jacob Pressman and Harry Silverstein and Cantor Samuel Kelemer z"l assumed Emeritus status, their shoes were filled by Rabbis Joel Rembaum and Perry Netter and Hazzan Jeremy Lipton. Each brought a new and different dimension to the synagogue and helped to move the synagogue in new and exciting directions. Rabbi Susan Leider joined the senior staff in 2006 and enriched the congregation further. In 2008, the Beth Am community bid farewell to both Rabbi Netter and Hazzan Lipton; the congregation is beginning its search for the clergy who will serve as spiritual leaders into the future.
Dr. David Ackerman was appointed to be the first Director of Education of the Pressman Academy, and he was followed by Aviva Lebovitz, and then Rabbi Mitchel Malkus, all of whom helped to bring the Academy to new levels of excellence and achievement. William "Bill" Strick z"l stepped down from the Executive Directorship of the congregation, making way for Sonia Silverblatt z"l, and then Sheryl Goldman - all loyal servants of the congregation.
Temple Beth Am entered the twenty-first century as a strong, dynamic Conservative congregation, proud of its past, committed to creating a meaningful Jewish present and looking forward to a bright Jewish future.
1934 First "banquet" in an abandoned storeroom of Carthay Circle Theatre.1935 Services begun by 21 families in an empty food market. Congregation incorporates as "American Hebrew Institute."1936 Lot purchased at 1027 S. La Cienega Blvd.1937 First building erected; known as Brotherhood Hall, then Cafe Keshet. First High Holyday services conducted there.1938 First dinner dance held at Wilshire Bowl1939 Chapel built for congregation, completed in time for High Holydays
1940 Name changed to Olympic Jewish Center.First Children's Seder held.1941 Lot just north of 1027 purchased.First Purim play given by Religious School children.1942 Building fund authorized for more adequate school facilities.Men's Club organized.1943 Parent-Teacher's Association formed.Members buy million dollars U.S. Bonds-dedicate bomber.1944 Mortgage on building at 1027 S. La Cienega paid off in full.Sisterhood equips kitchen & purchases table set-ups.1945 Youth groups and activities organized.Additional lot purchased.1946 Temple affiliates with United Synagogue of America.School building begun.1947 School building cornerstone ceremonies held at north side of Chapel.1948 Celebration of Israel becoming a State. First public seder held at Temple. School building completed and dedicated.1949 First library established with start of 200 books.
1950 Rabbi Jacob Pressman assumes duties as Rabbi on March 1, 1950.Lots adjacent to Temple purchased.1951 Nursery school started at urging of Rabbi Pressman.Menorah erected on roof of Temple.1952 First family seder held at Temple.First Purim Parade on La Cienega Boulevard.First Friday night service conducted by teenagers.1953 Hall of Honor inaugurated.Adult education classes initiated.1954 Groundbreaking ceremonies for new sanctuary.State of Israel presents Bond Award to Temple.1955 New Temple building plans approved.1956 Rabbi Pressman elected President of West Coast Rabbinical Assembly.Foundation for new building started.1957 Temple Board votes to change name of congregation to Temple Beth Am (Home of the People).Cornerstone laying ceremony June 9.1958 Building completed and dedicated.Mirror Room now available for Simchas.Permanent seats installed in new Sanctuary.Youth Congregation honored by nation-wide recognition.1959 Rabbi Harry A. Silverstein joins Temple staff.Los Angeles Hebrew High School, housed at Temple Beth Am, celebrates 10th anniversary.
1960Temple Beth Am Section purchased at Eden Memorial Park Cemetery.1961Rabbi Pressman delivers invocation at opening session of House of Representatives under President John F. Kennedy, at the invitation of Congressman James Roosevelt.1962 Elevator designed by Rabbi Pressman and donated by Hy and Lynne Walter installed in Temple.Sabbath family night dinners initiated.1963 Rabbi Pressman again invited to deliver invocation at opening session of House of Representatives.7,000 mourners pay respects to late President John F. Kennedy in six consecutive memorial services at Temple.1964 Land purchased for new school building.Pulpit area reconstructed.Installation of bima stained glass windows completed.Membership reaches high of 1,000 families.Jan Peerce concert.1965 Ground broken for new school building.Plaque presented to Temple on behalf of Bonds for Israel.1966 Memorial wall unveiled in memory of the six million who perished in the Holocaust.New Ark designed by Rabbi Pressman dedicated with Nathan Shapell, President.New school building dedicated September 11.1967 Rabbi Morton Wallack joins Temple staff.Solomon Schechter award presented to Temple Beth Am.Wonderful World of Art.1968 Saul Curtis Library dedicated February 11.Daily Chapel reconstructed.Bonds for Israel citation presented to Temple.Rabbi Pressman honored at dinner for 18 years of service.1969 Hall of Memories in Main Lobby dedicated.
1971 Sights and Sounds of the 70's.1972 Herzl School, college preparatory day school, founded by Rabbi Pressman.50,000 attend "Israel Expo West," a week-long exposition.1973 Festival of the Arts.1976 Temple celebrates United States Bicentennial with "Expo '76."1978 Israel Maskit Showcase.William "Bill" Strick becomes Executive Director.Shalom, Shalom Ball honors Rabbi Pressman.1979 Temple acquires remaining property south to Whitworth Avenue.Rae Braunstein building dedicated.
1980 Temple founds Beth Am Academy day school.1981 Temple celebrates Los Angeles Bicentennial at Gala Dinner honoring Mayor Tom Bradley and 14 other prominent Angelenos.1982 The Candy Man Ball honors Sammy Davis, Jr.Groundbreaking for Beth Am Manor Senior Housing.Community College of Jewish Studies at Beth Am.1983 Greatest Auction on Earth.A Royal Evening honoring Dvorah & Jack Colker.Marjorie Pressman honored at Bonds Between Us Luncheon.A salute to Everett Covin, A Man and his Music.1984 Dedication of Beth Am Manor— Senior Housing.Cantor Samuel Cohon joins Temple staff.Rabbi Pressman gives closing benediction at National Democratic Convention.Book burial at Eden Memorial Park.1985 Rabbi Joel Rembaum assumes position of Senior Rabbi July 15.Establishment of Program Department.First 6th grade graduation of Beth Am Academy.Presentation of needlework pulpit vestments.Rabbi Pressman honored by Israel Bonds.University of Judaism presents Honorary Doctorate to Rabbi Pressman.Rabbi Joel Rembaum elected to Rabbinical Assembly Committee on Jewish Law and Standards.1986 The Phantom Ball.Dedication of newly reorganized school system asRabbi Jacob Pressman Academy.Dr. David Ackerman becomes first Director of Pressman Academy.Revival of Purim Parade on La Cienega Blvd.1987 A "Man of Note" Dinner Dance honoring Cantor Samuel Kelemer.Dedication of Pilch Family Playground.Creation of ATID Young Leadership Development Program.1988 An Evening with Michael Feinstein.Torateinu: Torah Fair and Siyum Ha Torah.Sam & Rose Katz Soviet Jewry "twinning" program.Temple Beth Am has newly reorganized school system.1989 A Host of Toasts from Coast to Coast honoring Marilyn and Monty Hall.A Strick Spectacular–Tribute to Anita and Bill Strick.Dedication of lower bimah in sanctuary.
1990 An Evening with Alan King.Bar/Bat Mitzvah Reunion organized by Laura Klein.Dvorah Colker becomes first woman President of Temple Beth Am.Rabbi Joel Rembaum elected President Rabbinical Assembly Pacific Southwest Region.1991"The Best of Times Is Now" A Sterling Silverstein Tribute honors Kay and Rabbi Harry Silverstein.Hazzan Jeremy Lipton joins congregation.Inauguration of Capital Campaign to rebuild synagogue and school.1992 Musical Political Satire with the Capitol Steps.Groundbreaking for Rena E. Ganzberg Educational Center for the Rabbi Jacob Pressman Academy.Rabbi Perry Netter becomes Associate Rabbi."Dvorah A Celebration" honors Dvorah Colker.From Yankel to Yankee designed & produced by Laura Klein.1993 Saturday Night Alive with Steve Allen.It's You, Margie, It's You - Honoring Marjorie Pressman.Temple Beth Am participates in community mega-mission to Israel.Rabbi Joel Rembaum elected President Board of Rabbis, Southern California.1994 Dedication of Pressman Academy, February 1994.A Tribute to Larry Schwimmer.1995 Renovation begins on the Marilyn & Sigi Ziering Family Synagogue Center.Aviva Lebovitz becomes Educational Director of Pressman Academy.60th Anniversary Celebration honors Rabbi Joel Rembaum for 10 years as TBA spiritual leader.Pressman Academy graduates first 8th grade class.Sheryl Eisenberg Goldman becomes Temple Beth Am's Executive Director.1996 Jerusalem 3000 Celebration draws thousands to Temple events.Marilyn & Sigi Ziering honored at dedication of Ziering Family Synagogue Center.1997 20 Beth Am members celebrate Adult Bnai Mitzvah.TBA - Inner City Christian Center partnership is inaugurated."Shuleboat" Dinner Dance honors Marshall Temkin.1998 Pressman Academy enrollment tops 500 students.Chava Alberstein performs at TBA in honor of Israel's 50th Anniversary."Miles of Smiles" tribute to Alan Bunnage.1999 All three schools of the Pressman Academy receive accreditation from BJE, WASC & NAEYC.Alyssa Ellis is named "Youth Director Of The Year" by the PSW Region of USY.The Ashkenas, Horowitz, Rabin and Schwartz/Wilchfort families are honored for four generations of Beth Am involvement.Rabbi Jacob Pressman performed to a sell-out crowd on the occasion of his 80th birthday.
2000 Beth Am's monthly newsletter "The Olympian" takes on a new look and becomes "Kol Ha'am"."Endowing Our Future" campaign kicks off.Dr. Deborah Lipstadt draws 1500 people for the Joseph Rasky Memorial Lecture.Beth Am's USY Chapter was awarded "Chapter of Excellence" by the PSW Region of USY.The Neshama Minyan is founded.2001 A Pressman Academy delegation of 42 students, parents and staff visit the Academy's twin school, Magen, in Tel Aviv.The first ever Shavuot Harvest Festival is a tremendous success.Aviva Lebovitz retires as Educational Director of Pressman Academy. Rabbi Mitchel Malkus assumes the position.Virginia Maas is honored for her 3 years as TBA President.2002 Pressman Academy receives its first grant from the Zimmer Foundation to develop a life skills program.Mark E. Friedman joins the TBA staff as Director of Development.Formation of the Israel Action Committee.Rabbi Jacob Pressman publishes "Dear Friends" and Rabbi Perry Netter publishes "Divorce Is A Mitzvah".TBA honors Rabbis David & Jackie Ellenson with a farewell tribute dinner.2003 TBA Members Break All Records with $12 Million in Israel Bonds Purchases.Kol Ha'am and the Shavuot Harvest Festival receive awards from the Pacific Southwest Region of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.Mitzvah Missions I and II visit Israel.First Annual Pressman Academy-Wide Giving Campaign culminates with a Gala honoring Consul General Yuval and Miri Rotem.Howard Pilch is honored for his 2 years as TBA President.2004 A new Sefer Torah is commissioned by TBA through the Torat Emet project in memory of Charles Pilch z"l.ECC and Day Schools of Pressman Academy pilot Hebrew Immersion program.A record 48 adults and students from Pressman Academy visit Magen, our sister school in Tel Aviv.TBA celebrates Hazzan Jeremy Lipton's 13th "Bar Mitzvah" year at our congregation"Live at 85" honors and showcases Rabbi Jacob Pressman on his milestone birthday.2005Shir Hadash service is established in the Sanctuary for Shabbat and HolidaysWe burned the mortgage! Temple Beth Am is debt free!Pressman Academy Religious School institutes Hebrew Immersion program.YABA (Young Adults @ Beth Am) is founded to reach out to those in their 20's and 30's.Koleinu program for children with special needs, and the monthly Kol Ha'am receive Solomon Schechter Gold Awards from the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.TBA USY is named regional Chapter of Excellence.2006 Pressman Academy celebrates its 20th Anniversary and honors its founding director, Dr. David Ackerman.Following her ordination, TBA hires Pressman AcademyReligious School Principal Rabbi Susan Leider as Assistant Rabbi.An International Salute To Our President honors Mark Wolf for his 3 years as TBA President.The Ben Siegel Community Service Award was established and presented in memory of Ben Siegel z"l.2007 Embarked on a Strategic Planning process to ensure the continuing strength of the congregation into the future.Acquired property on Corning Street, to be used for expanded Pressman Academy Early Childhood Center classrooms.Completed security enhancements with funding from the Department of Homeland Security.Zerner Master Teacher Series brings four world-renowned scholars to TBATBA Honors Michael Berenbaum - Scholar - Author -Teacher and presents the Ben SiegelCommunity Service Award to Nate Milmeister.2008The Library Minyan celebrates its 36th Anniversary Year with a Shabbaton weekend and publishes a Festschrift to mark the occasion.Pressman Academy ECC opens new transition classes in the Corning Building.Special programs honoring "Israel @ 60" bring together hundreds of synagogue and community members.The congregation bids farewell to long-time senior staff members Hazzan Jeremy Lipton and Rabbi Perry Netter.TBA honors Vivian Alberts and presents the Ben Siegel Community Service Award to Judy Cowan.Rabbi Pressman celebrates the start of his 90th year with a Gala Show and Celebration!2009TBA engages in a formal search for a new Senior Rabbi and hires Rabbi Adam Kligfeld .Rabbi Joel Rembaum concludes his full-time service to Temple Beth Am.2010ONE GREAT GALA brings together the entire TBA/Pressman Academy community to honor Rabbi Joel Rembaum upon his retirement, celebrating his 25 years of Leadership, Learning and Love and presenting him with the Etz Chaim Education Award.
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The Standard Model of particle physics is a quantum field theory that explains electromagnetism, strong and weak nuclear interactions in a unified framework. It is a non-abelian gauge theory with the gauge group SU(3)×SU(2)×U(1).
It was formulated in the 1970s and has withstood all experimental tests. It has only been modified by adding mass to the electron neutrino. Physicists have just announced the discovery of its most enigmatic prediction, the Higgs boson.


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Bumbleride is reshaping baby mobility in a way to flow seamlessly into your modern lifestyle. Whether navigating the city pavement or cruising the parks and beaches, Bumbleride allows you and your little one to enjoy a secure and comfortable ride.
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The purpose of this policy is to state The Hartford's position on administering equitable and consistent discipline for unsatisfactory performance or inappropriate conduct in the workplace. Although employment with The Hartford is based on mutual consent and both the employee and The Hartford have the right to terminate employment at will, with or without cause or advance notice, The Hartford may use progressive discipline at its discretion.
This policy does not in any way create or establish a contract, right, or guarantee, between any employee and The Hartford.
Managers and employees are responsible for adherence to company policy. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
The Hartford's own best interests lie in the delivery of prompt, appropriate and impartial disciplinary actions when needed. The main purpose of any disciplinary action is to correct the problem, prevent recurrence, and prepare the employee for satisfactory service in the future.
This policy is applicable in all U.S. locations.
Applying the Policy
When addressing a performance issue, the following steps will generally be followed:
- A documented verbal warning.
- A written warning/action plan.
There may be circumstances when one or more steps are bypassed, truncated, or modified. Certain types of problems are serious enough to justify either immediate written warning, probation, or in extreme cases, immediate termination of employment.
While it is impossible to list every type of behavior that may be deemed a serious offense, the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct includes examples of situations that may result in immediate written warning, probation, or termination of employment.
Managers may reference myER for guidance and tools related to the preparation and delivery of verbal warnings under this policy. Managers should consult with an Employee Relations Consultant related to the preparation and delivery of written warnings or other actions.
Since The Hartford recognizes that performance problems can be caused by personal issues, managers should consider referring employees to the Employee Assistance Program when appropriate.
When any type of warning is issued, managers should make employees aware that:
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- Employees have the ability to add their own statement as an addendum to the warning document, which should also be placed in their personnel file.
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Most fans of 1960s performance cars know about the 1970 Buick GSX, a spoilered and striped Gran Sport that was available in Saturn Yellow or Apollo White. They came standard with the 455/350, with the 360-horse Stage 1 being the only option. With only 678 built - most with the Stage 1 - it would seem that the GSX would not return for 1971. Would you believe it lasted through 1972?
The GS lineup was shuffled for 1971. Previously, there was a GS 350 and GS 455, but for 1971 both models were combined into a single GS model. The GSX "ornamentation package" was now available on the GS with the 350, 455, or Stage 1, and six regular production colors were now available (although several special-order cars are known to have been built in other Buick colors). Only 124 were built.
And then there was 1972. The GSX soldiered on, this time with any Buick color, but only 44 were built. Considering it was an option package and not designated in the VIN, it would be hard to determine an authentic one. However, the Sloan Museum has records of all 1972 GSs, so all 44 GSXs can be documented. Sounds cool, right? You can check out the Buick GSX Registry to see how all 44 were equipped. Click on THE ORIGINAL 44 on the left column and you can learn the statistics for all 44 built, such as the color distribution. Look closely and you'll notice 22 of them were sent to Canada, while only 5 went to the continental US. Where did the other 17 go? Can't say except it was Alaska, Hawaii, or export markets. Sounds weird? Yeah, but there probably is a logical answer to that.
Mark M. of the GSX Registry worked with a graphic designer to create images of all 44 cars built in all their trim combinations. Which one is your favorite?
Check out the slide show with GSXs from all three years, courtesy of the GSX Registry.
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This week's Pirate Party of the Week is the Pirate Party of Russia.
Will the Pirate Party of Russia participate in any upcoming elections? Please tell us about your expectations for the next elections you will participate in.
We will participate, but not in national elections, we'll start at the local level. To participate in national elections we need to be registered as a political party, and for that we need 45 thousand registered members and approval from the Ministry of Justice. The Ministry of Justice approval is impossible to get without support from the ruling "elite", thus, participation in federal elections in Russia can only be achieved through coalitions with active parties. If we get this support and achieve registration, we'll of course be aiming to take part in all elections.
Currently, PPRU candidates are nominating themselves at local (municipal) elections.
What are the core topics of the Pirate Party of Russia? Are there topics that are unique to the Pirate Party of Russia, something that distinguishes them from other Pirate Parties?
The Russian Pirate Party's positions may be characterized by a very strong emphasis on civil rights and freedom of speech, which arises from the situation in current Russia (a low development of civic society institutes struggling against a ruling "elite" with high power). Thus, mechanisms of civil interaction have to be built up practically from scratch, and the development of the internet provides a crucial aid to that, as the problem of vast spatial differences can be solved, at least in the informational sense.
Partial cooperation with the "ruling elite" is possible as we have common problems, just different final goals.
Tell us more about the inner structure of PP-Russia.
The ruling organ is the "Federal convention headquarters" (currently known as the organizing committee). PPRU is not keen on promoting the designation of "Federal convention headquarters" as it won't do any good, the state's political activity is traditionally orchestrated and the citizens are skeptical or indifferent towards any ruling institutes.
At the moment the real structure of PPRU can be described as follows:
- Organizing committee (active party members)
- Registered party members
- Citizens and organizations which support the party's goals, among them members of the ruling "elite", other active and committed parties, organizations and movements.
The party's history is described in detail in Ilya Kravtsov's article (in Russian):
If you think 5 years ahead, what will be different compared to today's situation?
During the next 5 years the development of the informational infrastructure will lead to the creation of functioning civil society on a local level. The possibilities of network-based broadcasting will lead the ruling "elite" to accept local autonomous rules as they will prove to be more efficient than centralized manipulation.
Also, integration in the WTF will lead to the creation of a common legal space which will, in turn, make different parties to compete in a common economic field.
The democratic development will be focused on finding mechanisms of collaborative decision-making which allow for practical moderation on the level of applying the results.
How do you manage to keep your financial balance? Do you have any special fund-raising methods? How can people support PP-Russia?
PPRU has no financial balance. We accept donations, but the amounts are currently very small. We plan on founding an association by the end of the year to be able to manage financial affairs officially. This association should manage the economical activity of the movement in preparation for an official party founding.
How many members does PP-Russia have at the moment? Can foreigners become members of PP- Russia?
We have 1500 party members and 15000 registered supporters.
Russian law forbids to accept foreigners to become members of political parties. However, other organizational forms allow that, and we're planning to use that widely, especially for the Russian-speaking internet zone.
Something Else?
What we need from the PPI in the first place is a unified information resources providing political and legal information on our core topics. PPRU will gladly localize and translate materials provided by a resource of that kind. Especially news aggregators like "World Pirate Party news" and "World Pirate-topics-related news" would be extremely helpful.
PPRU suggests that the PPI should make an official request to the Government of the Russian Federation to act as an expert organization and "opinion maker" on internet matters. The momentum can also be used to initiate a European counterpart to the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
Welcome to the Russia! )))
- Pirate Party of Russia Website: http://pirate-party.ru/
- Pirate Party of Russia on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ru_pirateparty
- Pirate Party of Russia on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Russia/Piratskaa-Partia-Rossii/123828150999582
We encourage everyone to promote the link to the Questions and Answers, link to the website and Twitter/Facebook account of the Party of the Week and publish the questions/answers on your website/blog, on your Facebook page or print it out and show it to your friends.


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On this super rainy day, I found myself dreaming of days at the pool and that tight feeling in your skin after a day in the sun and a happy shower pre-dinner with friends. As I look outside at the grey and wet everywhere, I have the urge to shop online for a new swim suit.
But, alas, my friend Alex Young, the blogging brains behind Eat Style Dallas has yet again saved the day. He just posted Poolside Must Haves on his site and I'd be remiss not to share. I met Alex when he volunteered to model in our first ever runway show in 2011, here at the store in Shops at Legacy. We hit it off and I've loved him and his love of all things food and fashion ever since.
Alex describes himself he's Always Hungry. Always Styled. Always in the know and hungry for more. He is also a regular contributor to KTXD TV's morning show "The Broadcast" hosted by his friend Courtney Kerr, as the "Dapper Dater." Born and raised in Texas, his blog serves as a guide to all things dapper and delicious.
And without further ado:
(1) Protect the skin you're in. I'm a local guy who loves local brands and when a great product comes into that mix, well you just can't go wrong. My first pick? Jack Black Skin Care Sun Guard Sunscreen SPF 45 Oil-Free & Very Water Resistant Lotion. I absolutely hate when a sunscreen product has that self tanner or toxic smell that you catch a whiff of at the pool or outdoors. Enter Jack Black who has created a sun protection product that gets it. The vitamin-enriched, oil-free, very water- and sweat-resistant lotion absorbs quickly without greasy or heavy residue so theres no worries about the white caking on your face or skin. Perfect.
(2) Lip Work. My friends know me as the guy who always has a product on me in order to protect my lips from dryness. My favorite product to do the trick poolside? Kyoku Lip Fuel (SPF 15). It's a one application wonder that counteracts uncomfortably dry, chapped lips and sunburn. Your lips are often forgotten in the midst of margaritas, music and mayhem at the pool but you'll thank me when you use this minty mouth saver that'll save you from cracked lips later.
(3) Best Face Forward. You don't allow wrinkles in your closet, why would you allow them on your face? Worry no more with my favorite face lotion thats bound to keep the hydration in your face after a long day of sunning. Pick up Anthony Logistics For Men Facial Moisturizer Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30. Sugarcane, sugar maple, orange, and lemon extracts work in tandem to tighten the skin and keep the harmful rays out. All different kinds of skin types can use this nourishing face saver and that is why I always use it when I know I'll be out in the sun.
(4) Beer, Margaritas…Beer-itas. The drink of choice when poolside if often something that'll have you dragging later, no matter how tasty. I'm not opposed to those beverages but I was looking for something to incorporate in between the adult imbibing. Another local company that is keeping my thirst quenched Koa Organic Water, is a flavorful approached to getting H2O back into the program. It's water with 10 minerals and 9 vitamins! Cheers!
(5) Shade shade shade. You won't be able to see that hottie crossing the pool area if you are being blinded by the sun. Why not do it in style? My pick for this upcoming pool season is the Ray Ban Teardrop Aviator Sunglasses. The chic goldtone metal frames reflect the suns rays while the lenses provide 100 % UV Protection. Grab a pair while they last in stores, friends.
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Elkhorn — Fontana's Jim and Suzy Accola are living through an insurance nightmare. Although the courts have ruled in their favor — to the tune of about $3 million — they still are uncertain whether they will see the money.
About three years ago, Jim began building a home through his company, Fontana Builders, in the Geneva National subdivision. When the house was completed, the couple planned on moving into it.
However, on June 28, 2007, those plans came to a screeching halt when rags used for staining the home interior ignited burning down the house.
The remains of the house still are there, reminding the couple of their loss any time they visit friends in the subdivision.
"It's still pretty sad when we drive by it," Suzy said. "Not having closure, it has been very difficult to move on."
Before construction began, Jim went through his usual process of purchasing insurance through Assurance Company of America.
However, after the fire, Assurance Company of America said Fontana Builders wasn't covered, period.
The insurance company argued that the couples' home insurance should cover the loss, but the home still was technically owned by Fontana Builders.
Arbitration occurred, but an agreement wasn't reached.
The couple took the case to jury trial, and the jury agreed with them.
On April 12, during the first phase of the trial, the jury agreed that Assurance Company of America should have covered the losses caused by the fire and awarded the couple about $1.2 million.
On April 14, the jury found that the insurance company acted in bad faith by denying the claim and awarded them an additional $1.3 million.
More money was awarded for interest from the time the claim was filed and the jury made its decision. Other monetary judgements also were awarded to the couple.
Currently, the insurance company owes the couple more than $3 million and interest is accumulating at a rate of about $850 a day.
The Accola's attorney, Chris Trebatoski, of Weiss Berzowski, Brady LLP, out of Milwaukee said the insurance company is expected to appeal the jury's decision.
Trebatoski said this could drag out the case for several more months. Although he is confident that the ruling will be upheld, with an appeal there are always uncertainties.
One of the unusual aspects of this case was how the insurance agent handled the coverage, Trebatoski said.
In the process of writing the policy, the agent entered all the information into the computer and a human underwriter never examined the policy.
"I've never seen a case before where an insurance policy was issued for this amount in a building situation where no human being was involved in the underwriting," Trebatoski said.
During the process of entering information, certain triggers will require another person to examine the policy. Agents are aware of these triggers and can avoid them.
The only information the agent required was where the structure was being built and how much coverage was needed.
The amount of the coverage was about $5,000 less than would have required an underwriter.
Another trigger is coverage that exceeds $100 per square foot. The agent entered the square footage of the home as 15,000. However, the home was only about 6,000 square feet.
Trebatoski learned during the trial that there was no trigger for square footage requirements.
The Accolas also never saw what square footage was entered as until after the fire. Trebatoski said other information wasn't released until the formal discovery process.
Jim said the fire has hurt his business and his personal life.
He said if people question whether he has adequate insurance that hurts his reputation.
Jim said he is bouncing back from the fire and has changed his business name to Accola Construction Group.
This fire slowed cash flows and made it harder for Jim to rebound. Trebatoski added its especially difficult for a small business man.
"This is an entrepreneur, a small business that employees people," Trebatoski said.
Trebatoski said in these cases the human impact is significant and it's difficult to watch people have to handle the lengthy ordeal.
"The human impact is very hard. It just takes a long time and a lot of arguments that are hard to hear," he said. "It's very hard for the people who have to go through it."
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Business Operations
The Director of Business Operations ensures that the Department has and follows standard business and financial policies and procedures. This unit assists in the establishment and monitoring of fiscal year budgets, oversees the preparation of financial audits, oversees the processes for orders, purchases, cash collection, gifts-in-kind and account reconciliation, prepares required reports related to Big Ten, NCAA and federal government guidelines, communicates changes in University protocol or Departmental policy to staff performing business-related tasks, and provides training to staff as necessary.
The Directors of Compliance facilitate the development of policies and procedures that promote wide-spread compliance responsibilities and insure institutional control of Athletics. Staff implements systems for documenting, monitoring, rules interpretation, rules education, investigating and reporting secondary or major violations, and developing and evaluation legislation. This unit assists in monitoring a variety of Big Ten and NCAA compliance areas, including amateurism, extra benefits, initial and continuing eligibility, evaluation of financial aid, employment, outside income, playing and practice seasons, promotional activities, recruiting, and staffing. This unit, in collaboration with Student Services personnel, coordinates the annual certification of student-athletes.
The UI Foundation Athletics Staff is responsible for raising funds to supplement numerous departmental projects and programs. These include The I-Club, the Hawk Fund, capital improvement projects, endowed scholarship funding and various sport-specific funds. This unit also develops and manages outreach opportunities for the Department, including annual events such as the Lunch with the Coach series, spring I-Club events, Named Scholarship dinner and the Kinnick Society dinner. The Director of Athletics works with the Senior Director to prioritize annual initiatives.
Development goals are supplemented by the efforts of the Associate Director of Athletics for Development and Patron Services who also oversees Ticket Operations and the merger of gift information and ticketing policies.
Equipment and Apparel
The Department retains ownership of all equipment and apparel obtained on behalf of the Department, regardless of how acquired. The Equipment Directors are responsible for insuring that University and Departmental policy and protocol are followed in the acquisition of team-related equipment and apparel. This unit is responsible for storage, maintenance, security and inventory of all uniforms and apparel utilized by teams. Personnel work closely with compliance staff, sport administrators and coaches to manage seasonal issue and retrieval of apparel as well as manage proper disposal of equipment and apparel.
Event Management
The Associate Director of Athletics for Event Management facilitates the development of procedural and communication systems necessary to provide an event environment that enriches the competitive experiences for both the participant and the observer. This unit brings relevant parties together for the design and implementation of effective event procedures. This unit directly manages all sport events for 24 sports with a focus on customer service while emphasizing sportslike conduct and a positive program image. Besides regular institutional sporting events, this unit bids for and manages special events such as Big Ten and NCAA Championship events.
External Affairs
The Associate Director of Athletics for External Affairs oversees the process of promoting the Department of Athletics and maximizing revenue-generating opportunities by building greater awareness and/or participation in the activities of the Department. The Director also negotiates corporate sponsorships, the Department's radio contract, and the weekly television and radio shows of select coaches. External Affairs consists of sports marketing, sports information, graphic arts and video productions. These areas also manage production of the Department's official newsletter, Hawk Talk, and the Department's official website, www.hawkeyesports.com.
Sports Marketing and Promotions
The Sports Marketing unit works collaboratively with the Athletic Ticket Office and group sales personnel to maximize ticket sales. This unit manages corporate sponsorships and all related events, develops and implements annual sport marketing plans, manages on-site promotional activities at sporting events, and develops and manages special events showcasing select sports and/or coaching staff.
Sports Information
Sports Information oversees the development and management of relationships with local, regional and national media and produces official sport-specific publications, including media guides and recruiting brochures. This unit also provides game day support in the form of media hospitality and statistical crews.
Video Operations
Video Operations oversees the acquisition of video inventory for the exclusive use of the Department and provides video technical support as needed. This unit manages the daily film needs of football, acquires video inventory as needed, produces approved highlight tapes, and produces video projects as needed for special events and the Hall of Fame.
Facilities and Vehicles
The Director of Facilities insures that policies and procedures governing the use of sports facilities are followed. The Director works collaboratively with the Director of Athletics, Recreational Services and relevant academic departments to identify and enforce user priorities. This unit oversees the renting of facilities to internal and external constituencies, the repair and maintenance of the facilities, event set-ups and tear-downs, building security, snow removal, capital equipment inventory and athletics department vehicle use and inventory.
Grounds and Sports Turf
The Director of Grounds oversees maintenance of the Finkbine Golf Course and all Athletics' and Recreational Services' sports turf areas, both artificial and natural. The Director works collaboratively with the Director of Finkbine Golf Operations, the Director of Facilities, and Head Coaches to insure the needs of the Department are met. This unit manages the everyday maintenance of Finkbine Golf Course, including related construction and planting, prepares all sports turf areas for practices and competitions, oversees the planning and installation of any new turf facilities, plans and maintains plant materials in and around athletics facilities, maintains all related equipment and vehicles, manages the Departments periodic landscaping needs, and during the non-growing season, assists Facilities with snow removal and event management.
Human Resources
The Director of Human Resources facilitates the development of departmental systems and/or protocols and interprets and promotes the equitable application of University policies and procedures within the Department. This unit assists in new staff orientation, search and hires, performance management, transfers and terminations, evaluates and responds to presenting issues, provides staffing and salary survey reports as needed, identifies and arranges staff development opportunities, and provides assistance on issues related to organizational culture. This unit also maintains the Intranet as one of the Department's primary internal communications tools, providing immediate access to essential procedures and policies.
Information Technology
The Director of Information Technology insures that the Department's technological needs are met and its interests are protected through established IT policies and procedures. This unit maintains all servers and online databases, provides daily desktop support to all staff, provides technological solutions for event management, oversees hardware and software acquisition and installation, implements strategic security plans, arranges educational sessions as necessary, and provides support for all of the Department's web-related communication sites.
Licensing and Hall of Fame
The Licensing Program protects the University's legal ownership interest in its logos and registered trademarks. These logos generate royalty fees to support the Department's endeavors. This unit licenses any product bearing the marks of the university, approves all products and designs, and ensures proper labeling. Approval is contingent on safety, imaging, and proper use. Licensing also puts entities on notice that use our logos without permission. Licensing also regularly scrutinizes vendors and their wares for compliancy in licensing and NCAA regulations.
The Director of Licensing also serves as Director of the Hall of Fame. The UI Athletics Hall of Fame captures the institutions sport history through a series of photos, biographies, videos, and interactive or static displays. This unit manages the inventory, creates the displays and oversees production of items and/or video to be housed within the Hall of Fame. This unit also manages internal and outside requests for use or rental of the facility.
Spirit Squads
This unit consists of the Iowa Cheerleaders, Iowa Dance Team and Herky Mascots. This unit works on maintaining the school spirit, primarily by performing at football, basketball, volleyball and wrestling events, as well as at other athletic events. Collectively and individually they are excellent public relations representatives for the University of Iowa Athletic Department throughout the year by attending numerous outside events on behalf of the University. The Spirit Squads also put on clinics at the high school and junior high level to promote their respective activities and develop skills, as well as host the Iowa Cheerleading / Dance Team Championships each year in the spring. The squads compete at the National and regional level at UCA/UDA sponsored competitions.
Sports Camps and Clinics
The Director of Sports Camps insures that the Department's camp and clinic enterprises are compliant with University and NCAA regulations. This unit works collaboratively with Athletics, Recreational Services and Residential Services to create annual offerings that meet the needs of the public while showcasing the University and its facilities. This unit assists with reserving facilities, receiving compliance clearance, developing and distributing brochures, hiring and training counselors, securing housing and meal services, camper transportation and registration, managing personnel transactions, and archiving required records.
Sports Medicine - Athletic Training Services
The Director of Athletic Training Services, in collaboration with the Director of Athletics and the University of Iowa Director of Sports Medicine, insures that the Department has and follows standard medical and departmental compliance policies and procedures. This unit assists in the prevention, evaluation, immediate care, referral, treatment, and reconditioning of student-athletes. A wide scope of services are offered, including preseason medical evaluations, day-to-day team coverage, home and special event coverage, and provision of select corrective or protective equipment items. Daily care to teams and student athletes is provided by members of the athletic training staff and/or athletic training students. Guidance in performing routine procedures also comes from a team of surgeons and physicians associated with Student Health Services and University of Iowa Sports Medicine Center.
Strength and Conditioning
Strength and conditioning personnel provide support to sport programs by designing and supervising specific sports' training programs, in- and out-of-season. Team and individual training programs on flexibility, speed, and strength are developed in collaboration with coaching staff and sports medicine staff. This unit is also responsible for supervising and maintaining all weight training rooms, purchasing and maintaining equipment, and assist with on-campus recruitment when requested.
Student-Athlete Alumni Relations and Honors
The Executive Director of the Iowa National Varsity Club oversees the development of policies and procedures specific to alumni programming and events, including The National Iowa Varsity Club, the Athletics Hall of Fame, alumni games/events, and the jersey/uniform retirement policy. The National Iowa Varsity Club, represented by a Board of Directors, serves to promote, preserve and protect the accomplishments and memory of the men and women who have competed in varsity athletic venues for the University of Iowa. They also facilitate a Varsity Club Weekend with reunions and a Special Awards Banquet each fall. The Board also oversees The National Iowa Varsity Club Athletic Hall of Fame which is designed to recognize players, coaches and administrators for exceptional contributions to the prestige of the UI through participation and association with the Department. This unit oversees the day-to-day management of these activities and facilitates communication between the Department and the Board.
Student Services
The Athletics Student Services Office offers academic and personal support services to student-athletes in order to assist them with making timely and satisfactory progress toward their degrees. The Director of Student Services facilitates the development and implementation of departmental systems and protocol compliant with University expectations and Big Ten and NCAA regulations. This unit assists with the recruitment of prospects and integration of these individuals into University life while also meeting their athletics commitments. Staff provides academic and personal counseling, a structured study environment, tutor and retention support, eligibility monitoring, life skills programming, and facilitate communicating excused absences to faculty. This unit also develops and implements extensive new student orientation programming.
Ticket Operations
The Director of Ticket Operations oversees the management of the Ticket Office and the implementation of ticketing policy, as designed and approved by senior management and the Presidential Committee on Athletics (PCA). This unit manages the promotion of season ticket sales, the production and monitoring of ticket inventory, the assignment and distribution of season tickets, walk-up sales, event staffing for ticket sales, handling of Iowa's Big Ten and NCAA Tournament ticket sales, and maintains appropriate compliance and financial records.


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In Brooke Goldstein's and Aaron Meyer's book "Lawfare: the war against free speech," there is a reference concerning perceived Islamist pressure on the motion picture industry that lead to a significant case of self-censorship.
Goldstein and Meyer quoted The Guardian, which stated in 2009 that:
He blew up the Empire State Building and the White House in Independence Day, sent a giant monster careering through the heart of Manhattan in Godzilla and destroyed the famous Hollywood sign in The Day After Tomorrow. But it seems there are places even Roland Emmerich will not go - the German film-maker has revealed he abandoned plans to obliterate Islam's holiest site on the big screen for fear of attracting a fatwa.
For his latest disaster movie, 2012, the 53-year-old director had wanted to demolish the Kaaba, the iconic cube-shaped structure in the Grand Mosque in Mecca that Muslims the world over turn towards every day when they pray and which they circle seven times during the hajj pilgrimage.
But after some consideration, he decided it might not be such a smart idea, after all.
"I wanted to do that, I have to admit," Emmerich told scifiwire.com. "But my co-writer Harald [Kloser] said I will not have a fatwa on my head because of a movie. And he was right.
The Huffington Post's Popeater website also quoted Emmerlich as saying:
Fans of disaster movies shouldn't fear that Emmerich is losing his edge. The director, who did include a destruction shot of the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, pushed plenty of other buttons. "Because I'm against organized religion," Emmerich explained.
"The whole Vatican kind of tips and kind of rolls over the people. It said something, because in the story, some people ... believe in praying and prayer, and they pray in front of the church, and it's probably the wrong thing, what they would do in that situation."
So the next time someone from the motion picture industry - or one of their fans (be they from the media or just a movie buff) - talks about how brave, edgy and willing to "push the envelope" major film makers are, tell them about "2012" versus itself or "Independence Day." Ask them why Roland Emmerich refused to show a scene where the Kaaba was destroyed while he had no problem with showing the famous statue in Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janiero being destroyed. I'm fairly sure you will be in for a convoluted explanation of religious tolerance - which is really a mask to cover an example of unwillingness to "push the envelope" in the face of a perceived violent intolerance of differing opinions. It is almost formulaic: the more the film industry is willing to insult Christianity and Judaism, the less willing it is to insult Islam. Guess who the film industry winds up supporting, in at least a de facto manner?
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Thanks for the lesson Virginia. Puts a whole different perspective on the subject.
America is squarely in the sights of the two greatest evils the world has ever known. Leftist ideology which forms the worlds most successful political mass murder cult and Islam which forms the worlds largest quasi-religious/political mass murder cult.
Emmerich is a coward.
There are approximately 65-percent that are hypocrites and another 25-percent that hide their conservatism...and then you have those that openly display their conservative side. The 65-percent will likely be the has-been's by the end of this century. It's good to see them go down in that great fiery bubble they lifted themselves in...:)
The problem of "selective courage" is not a disease restricted to the film industry. It is more and more common among the ordinary folks in America. We are becoming more and more a nation of sheep---- afraid to stir the pot---- for fear of harassment by the far left-- and our own govt.--- Arpaio and the fed--- Ted Nugent and the fed--- and these guys have at least some power to fight back--- and money to get lawyers to fight back. Most of us cannot afford to face this much heat---- so, we stay hunkered down. Maher can make comments about Santorum's wife and vibrators and nothing happens---- imagine if his remarks had been directed at obama's wife???!!! The liberal left would proclaim that "he should know about vibrators--- he was suckled on one as a child" or, some other such comment----- and he would probably have lost his TV show. Americans traditionally do not stand up and fight back until we are either experiencing pain--- or a really big threat. Well, we are getting close----- to both. Our own "selective courage" will continue until we feel this pain---- but, I believe it is close upon us. The only way we can avoid this is to get out and vote---- and get your neighbors out.
Isn't it inspiring when a man of principle is so willing to stand by his convictions? What a joke. This guy is a weasel.
He is certain Christians will not put a price on his head of $1 million dead-or-alive.
He is certain Islam will put a price on his head!
They have really placed the fear into EVERYbody which is how they are managing to take over. Lets just start placing Pig Roasts all over and see how far they get! Pork, according to God, is the "unclean" animal but it may just be our life saver!
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By Meghan Fritz-Oracle on Sep 30, 2014
How's it going, partners? Welcome to day 3! Hope you were able to make Thomas Kurian's keynote this morning on cloud services for the modern enterprise.
Here's a quick look at all of the happenings that took place yesterday in the OPN Lounge...
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Four `Canes make All-ACC first-team
The Miami Hurricanes had four players selected to the All-ACC first-team on Monday.
They were defensive tackle Allen Bailey, cornerback Brandon Harris, kicker Matt Bosher and tackle Jason Fox. Bosher was also the second-team punter.Linebackers Darryl Sharpton and Colin McCarthy both made second-team.The first-team selections are the most since 2005. UM had a combined three players make first-team the past three seasons (Kenny Phillips in 2007, Calais Campbell and Greg Olsen in 2006).
Coastal Division champ Georgia Tech led the conference six selections, including five on offense. Miami, North Carolina and Virginia Tech all tied with players.
Here are the full teams:
QB-Josh Nesbitt, Georgia Tech (50)
RB-Jonathan Dwyer, Georgia Tech (67)
RB-Ryan Williams, Virginia Tech (63)
WR-Demaryius Thomas, Georgia Tech (63)
WR-Donovan Varner, Duke (50)
TE-George Bryan, NC State (39)
TE-Michael Palmer, Clemson (39)
OT-Jason Fox, Miami (57)
OT-Anthony Castonzo, Boston College (53)
OG-Rodney Hudson, Florida State (54)
OG-Cord Howard, Georgia Tech (47)
C-Sean Bedford, Georgia Tech (45)
K-Matt Waldron, Virginia Tech (27)
K-Matt Bosher, Miami (27)
Spc-C.J. Spiller, Clemson (76)
DE-Derrick Morgan, Georgia Tech (76)
DE-Robert Quinn, North Carolina (69)
DT-Nate Collins, Virginia (47)
DT-Allen Bailey, Miami (38)
LB-Cody Grimm, Virginia Tech (65)
LB-Luke Kuechly, Boston College (53)
LB-Quan Sturdivant, North Carolina (44)
LB-Alex Wujciak, Maryland (44)
CB-Kendric Burney, North Carolina (59)
CB-Brandon Harris, Miami (41)
S-DeAndre McDaniel, Clemson (57)
S-Deunta Williams, North Carolina (53)
P-Brent Bowden, Virginia Tech (57)
QB-Thaddeus Lewis, Duke (18)
RB-C.J. Spiller, Clemson (62)
RB-Montel Harris, Boston College (39)
WR-Torrey Smith, Maryland (25)
WR-Jacoby Ford, Clemson (24)
TE-Greg Boone, Virginia Tech (16)
OT-Ed Wang, Virginia Tech (31)
OT-Chris Hairston, Clemson (26)
OG-Thomas Austin, Clemson (39)
OG-Sergio Render, Virginia Tech (37)
C-Matt Tennant, Boston College (29)
K-Casey Barth, North Carolina (21)
K-Will Snyderwine, Duke (21)
Spc-Torrey Smith, Maryland (17)
DE-Patrick Sapp, Clemson (29)
DE-Willie Young, NC State (24)
DE-Jason Worilds, Virginia Tech (24)
DT-Marvin Austin, North Carolina (32)
DT-John Russell, Wake Forest (29)
LB-Vincent Rey, Duke (29)
LB-Darryl Sharpton, Miami (21)
LB-Bruce Carter, North Carolina (17)
LB-Colin McCarthy, Miami (17)
LB-Dekoda Watson, Florida State (17)
CB-Ras-I Dowling, Virginia (26)
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The website 4Chan has gotten more publicity from Hollywood in the past 24 hours than what it could have bought in a year. With fans around the country searching for nude photos of celebrities, the source keeps coming back to 4Chan users. According to Gawker on Monday, the website might not be the source of all the naked pictures but from an entirely different website called AnonIB. We have just verified with our Hollywood sources that it is possible hackers used this site to allegedly distribute the images online without being detected and it could have been the original source way before the images were posted on 4Chan.
Focusing on ladies with no clothes, the site reportedly is an offshoot of the 4Chan site and allegedly an independent website. The site is set up to share images that aren't safe for work and the images are completely outrageous when it comes to privacy issues around Hollywood celebrities.
The Hollywood scandal has authorities involved and there is no doubt people are looking for the initial source. While those individuals who shared the images along the way might be in trouble, but finding the source is important to make sure no more photos are released. Someone needs to work quickly as there are over 100 celebrities on the master list that allegedly have been hacked.
Talking to industry executives today (yes, even on a national holiday) it is obvious the primary concern is stopping the hackers before more photographs are released. Our sources share there is deep concern about the impact these pictures will make on the entertainment business in the immediate future as well as the entertainer's careers.
Check back all day for continuous updates on this Hollywood scandal.