Rabbi David Baron Announces Yom Kippur Guests at the Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts at the Saban Theatre

Rabbi David Baron of the Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts at the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 announced today his Yom Kippur Eve (Kol Nidre) guests on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 will include: Ryan Deitsch, a survivor of the Parkland, FL massacre at Marjory Stoneman High School on February 14, 2018, who is a Student Activist Against Gun Violence, a leader of the March For Our Lives Demonstration in Washington, D.C. and an organizer of the #NeverAgain MSD Movement; Justin and Laura Reiner, a Los Angeles Police Department Officer and his wife, survivors and concertgoers of the October 1, 2017 mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival on the Las Vegas Strip in Nevada; and Dr. Judea Pearl, father of the slain Wall Street Journal journalist, Daniel Pearl, who will speak about the death of his son at the hands of terrorists in Pakistan and a global music day in his son's memory.

Also, on Yom Kippur Eve, September 18th, Laurie Rubin, acclaimed blind mezzo-soprano, will sing Diane Warren's Grammy Award-winning song, "Because You Loved Me" which will be introduced by the songwriter and dedicated to the memory of two exceptional women: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, and Ronni Chasen, renowned entertainment publicist.

On Yom Kippur, Wednesday, September 19, 2018 the Rabbi's guests will include World War II Heroes and Veterans from the Invasion of Normandy, in observance of its approaching 75th Anniversary, Peter Du Pre, John Foy, Steve Melnikoff and Joseph Reilly, whom were stationed on the northern coast of France on June 6, 1944, known as "D-Day," the first day of the invasion. All of the veterans are currently part of The Greatest Generations Foundation, which ensures their legacies are recorded and retold in perpetuity to future generations.

Rabbi Baron said, "All of my guests have incredible personal stories that exemplify the fragility of life and the strength of the human spirit which has been carried out in their respective lives through their acts of courageous deeds and humane kindness, all while bringing awareness and shedding light on subjects which need to be discussed globally. These are all inspirational and motivational messages we need to hear."

The Yom Kippur creative services on September 18th and 19th will feature Broadway performers, Ilysia J. Pierce and Jordan Bennett, both of whom serve as cantors, along with the temple's choir comprised of singers from the Los Angeles Opera and the Los Angeles Master Chorale, led by the temple's Music Director, five time Emmy Award-nominated Composer, Sharon Farber. Other service participants will include: Adrienne Baron (9/18 and 19), Ashley Bell (9/18) Mike Burstyn (9/19), Michael Fitzpatrick (9/19), Corky Hale (9/19), Carole Eglash-Kosoff (9/19), Dan Gordon (9/19), Mary Hart (9/18), Bernard Hiller (9/19), Amanda and Aaron Kogan (9/19), Loren Lester (9/18), Stephen Macht (9/19), Leonard Maltin (9/18), Edward James Olmos (9/18), George Takai (9/18), Chloe Tucker (9/19) and Nery Ynclan (Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning Miami Journalist) (9/19).

Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) is the holiest day of the year on the Jewish calendar; it is a day of forgiveness, prayer and fasting for Jewish people around the world. Rosh Hashanah, which began on Sunday evening, September 9, 2018 (5779), the Jewish New Year, is marked by the blowing of the shofar, beginning 10 days of penitence culminating with Yom Kippur, Wednesday, September 19, 2018 (5779).

The temple, the largest arts and entertainment synagogue in the United States owns the historic Saban Theatre located at 8440 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills, CA 90211. High Holy Day services will be held on the Eve of Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre) on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., including the popular Yizkor Memorial Service (memorial service for the departed) starting a 12:30 p.m.

High Holy Day Tickets start at $400. Young Adult memberships for ages 18 to 40 are available for a donation of $150. Children's services, led by Karen Abrams, will also be held on the morning of Yom Kippur on Wednesday, September 19th at 10:00 a.m. This year the temple has partnered with Lyft to provide free transportation to and from the Saban Theatre for the temple's Sustaining Members. For more information about tickets and Lyft services, please call the temple at 323-658-9100 or log on to www.bhtota.org

The City of Beverly Hills has waived parking restrictions on both sides of Hamilton Drive, Gale and Tower, between Wilshire Boulevard and Gregory Way, and between Hamilton and La Cienega on the north side of the street. This will also apply to Hamilton, north of Wilshire. High Holy Day guests may not park in red or yellow zones or disable spaces without the proper placard. Parking Enforcement will waive permit parking restrictions and timed parking restrictions. Metered spaces are not exempt. Additional parking is available at numerous lots and garages in close proximity to the Saban Theatre. Fees vary.

High Holy Day Services will be conducted in the Winnick Family Auditorium on the ornate Harold Kapelovitz bimah, which includes a tapestry recreation of legendary artist, Marc Chagall, entitled "The Journey of the People." The Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts at the Saban Theatre is now celebrating the close of its 25th Anniversary. The temple was founded and incorporated on November 5, 1992. The mission of the Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts at the Saban Theatre is to promote religion through music, drama, arts, film and dance. To learn more, and to secure tickets, please visit the website, www.bhtota.org. Network with us at www.facebook.com/templeofthearts and on Twitter @templeofthearts

The Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts at the Saban Theatre also broadcasts its Yom Kippur service on DIRECTV, Comcast, Time Warner and other cable channels through JLTV (Jewish Life Television). JLTV can be viewed locally in Los Angles on Time Warner Channel 469 and streaming on www.bhtota.org. For more information, please visit the website, http://JLTV.tv/channels