November 2015 - Temple Sinai

November 2015 Cheshvan/Kislev 5776
Social Action Committee - Performing
a Mitzvah, One Family At A Time
“Deeds of giving are the very foundations of the world.”
Pirke Avot 1:2
High Holiday Food Drive: The collection of
groceries between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur was
a great success. Due to the generosity of our
congregants, we were able to deliver 850 pounds of
food to Jewish Family Services Agency for distribution
to families in need.
The Temple Sinai Social Action Committee is pleased
to announce its 3rd annual Giving Tree Project. This Coat & Blanket Drive: This collaboration between
our Social Action committee and Religious School is
year our theme is “Toys”.
designed to keep families in need warm this winter. To
During this important initiative, our congregation accomplish this, we are gathering new and gently used
comes together to bring joy to families in need at a time cold weather items including coats, sweaters and
when children look forward to receiving gifts for blankets for donation to the Las Vegas Rescue Mission.
Chanukah. Jewish Family Services Agency provides us To date we have filled several of the black 55 gallon
with a list of needy families and their children along drums you see in the Temple, but we can always use
with the wish list each child has. Additionally, gift more. This project will run through November 16th.
cards are provided to the parents from Wal-Mart,
Target or Smith’s so that they can purchase something Tikkun Olam!
for themselves. Each family also receives a grocery gift
card.
Beginning on November 13, our “Giving Tree” will be
set up in the lobby of the Temple with “wish cards”
hanging from the branches. Each card represents a
child’s list of 3-4 toys, games or DVD’s they would like
to receive. Congregants may select any card(s) with
which wishes they would like to fulfill. When a card is
selected, members will record each one in the book
provided. Unwrapped gifts should be returned to the
office, with the gift card attached so we can identify
which family and child the gift is for. Anonymity is
protected.
On a designated day, all of the gifts are delivered to
JFSA to be distributed to the families. It is a wonderful
mitzvah and a feel good project that everyone rallies
around. Please contact Eileen Bellsey-Levin at 702-3341444 with any questions regarding donations or gift
cards.
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Table of Contents
President’s Message………..3
Events……………………..4
Cantorial Soloist…………...5
Religious School…………...5
Men’s Club………………...9
Sisterhood………………..10
Tzedakah...............................14
Temple News and Notes....15
Life Cycles………….…….19
Life Long Learning……….25
Living in Fear
Praying for Peace
This month, I wanted to flag up the
dizzying violence that has been sweeping
Israel. For those of you who have not
picked up on it (it hopefully will have died
down by the time you read this article),
there have been many “lone-wolf” stabbings
in different places across Israel. These
instances have involved Palestinians
suddenly attacking Jewish Israelis at random
in various locations, but particularly
Jerusalem. It is bewildering how the
perpetrators think they are furthering the
cause of their people.
The Jerusalem mayor, Nir Barkat, has called for anyone who has legal firearms to
carry them in case of attack. I cannot imagine the fear that comes from the need to
carry weapons just in case during daily life. Maybe it’s a case of being an Englishman
abroad. Given the many mass shootings in America in recent years, I assume some of
us can empathize. There are a certain proportion of our congregation who carry
firearms or at least know how to use them safely.
In any case, the idea of our Israeli brothers and sisters living in a state of constant
vigilance is stressful. Imagine sending your kids to school while you worry about an
attack. If you have family or friends in Israel now would be the time to reach out to
them to check on their mental state. You will probably get the reply that you
shouldn’t worry and that they are used to it but still, they will appreciate the support.
In the meantime, we focus on the words of Psalm 122:
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem; may those that love you prosper. Peace be within
your walls, and prosperity within your palaces. For my brethren and companions'
sakes, I will now say: 'Peace be within you.'
L’shalom/To Peace
Rabbi Malcolm Cohen
Picture courtesy of Ryan Reisman
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Rabbi Malcolm Cohen
[email protected]
Heather Klein
Cantorial Soloist
[email protected]
President’s Message
“If you asked me for my New Year Resolution, it would be to
find out who I am.”
Cyril Cusack
As we reflect on the High Holy Days, my hope for all of our
Executive Committee
congregants is that you were impacted and reenergized in your
Julie Littmann, President
spirituality and commitment to life long learning within our Judaic
[email protected]
Les Sherman, 1st Vice President values and beliefs. Becoming involved and continuing a
commitment to religion has recently been found to be healthy,
[email protected]
Marty Hagans, 2nd Vice President which brings me to my next point.
[email protected]
Ricki Greenspon Treasurer
[email protected]
Shel Kolner, Recording
Secretary
[email protected]
Trustees
Isaac Cohen
Stephanie Helms
Jay Kenyon
Mordecai Labovitz
Bob Levin
Ilana Shapiro
Steve Weiner
Immediate Past President
Rick Hollander
Sisterhood
Tina Drago, President
[email protected]
Men’s Club
Sean Lyttle, President
[email protected]
Education Director for
Temple Sinai and
Shenker Academy
Dr. Sharon Knafo
[email protected]
Temple Office
Phil Scully, Executive Director
[email protected]
Lori Dougherty, Controller
[email protected]
Kim Israel, Executive Assistant
[email protected]
Lisa Vitallo, Admin Assistant
[email protected]
Sinai Shofar
Kim Israel, Editor
A recent study completed in London has revealed that worshiping at synagogue, church or
a mosque can actually assist in keeping illnesses such as depression at bay, especially in
times of stress or physical ailments. The study went on to describe the same benefits from
worshiping in a social structure as meditation or mindfulness and that positive chemical
changes in the brain have been documented as a result from all of these practices.
Additionally, worshiping provides any individual with a centered and grounded foundation
and belief in a higher power is very healthy for individuals.
Finally, the study also showed there is more sustainability to the benefits of worshiping as
compared to involvement in sports or volunteering because there is no conclusion or
ending. Worshiping can truly be a lifetimes worth of benefits!
For myself, attending services is an opportunity to see everyone and enjoy the social
aspect of a group wanting to worship together. I feel blessed to be a part of supporting
each other through all the good and bad times that life itself throws at us.
My door is always open.
Julie Littmann
President
Temple Sinai
Committees & Chairpersons
Caring - Laurie Kelman—[email protected]
Education – Sharon Knafo – [email protected]
Fundraising—Jack Klein—[email protected]
Marketing & PR – Stephanie Helms – [email protected]
Membership – Bob Levin – [email protected]
Mens Club – Sean Lyttle – [email protected]
Music – Heather Klein – [email protected]
Retreat – Jackie & Shel Kolner – [email protected]
Ritual – Les Gilbert – [email protected]
Senior Social—Gabi & Howard Silverman—[email protected]
Sisterhood – Tina Drago – [email protected]
Social Action – Karyn Silber & Gail Dupre – [email protected]
Tzedakah – Shel Kolner – [email protected]
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Events
Every Friday Night - Shabbat Worship at 7:30pm
Every Saturday Morning Worship - 10am unless there
is a Bar/Bar Mitzvah, then Torah service precedes
morning worship at 9:00am
Every Sunday
9:30am Religious School
Wednesday, November 11
2:00pm Finance Committee Meeting
6:30pm Social Action Committee meeting
Friday, November 13
6:00pm Congregation Dinner
Every Tuesday
4:30pm Hebrew School/ Confirmation
Saturday, November 14
9:00am Torah Study
10:00am Shabbat Morning Worship including the Bat
Mitzvah of Toni Heilman
Every Wednesday
5:30pm Cub Scout Meeting
5:30pm Chair Yoga
7:00pm Boy Scout Meeting
Sunday, November 15
10:00am Sisterhood Board Meeting
10:00am Marketing your Events Talk...
11:00am Sisterhood General Meeting
Every Thursday
6:30pm Mahjong
6:30pm Choir Rehearsals
Tuesday, November 17
7:00pm Adult Education: The Story of the Jews
Sunday, November 1
9:30am No Religious School - Nevada Day Weekend
2:00pm JRT Performance
Tuesday, November 3
7:00pm Adult Education: The Story of the Jews
Wednesday, November 4
6:00pm Shenker CPR Training
6:00pm Festival Meeting
Thursday, November 5
1:00pm BNC - The Survival of Ashkenazi Jews, Part III
6:30pm Marketing Meeting
Friday, November 6
6:15pm Tots Shabbat
Friday, November 20
5:45pm Friday Night Live
Saturday, November 21
All day Holiday Bazaar Setup
10:00am Shabbat Morning Worship
Sunday, November 22
All day Holiday Bazaar
Tuesday, November 24
4:30pm No Hebrew School - Thanksgiving Week
6:00pm Caring Committee Meeting
7:00pm Book Club
Wednesday, November 25
2:00pm Finance Committee Meeting
3:00pm Dine Out -Bagel Cafe
Sunday, November 8
Friday, November 27
9:30am No Religious School - Veteran's Day Weekend
7:30pm Ensemble Shabbat Worship
10:00am Men’s Club Breakfast
2:00pm "I Know I Came in Here for Something" Musical Sunday, November 29
9:30am No Religious School - Thanksgiving Week
Tuesday, November 10
4:30pm No Hebrew School - Veteran's Day Weekend
7:00pm Adult Education: The Story of the Jews
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From the Desk of Heather Klein
Religious School News
Hands-On Learning
As we enter the fall season, I want to
share with you some wonderful insights from my visit in the religious
school classrooms during the last
weeks. The first graders were dressed
up with a Torah look alike paperbag,
decorated with holiday motifs, and
full of creativity. In the 2nd and 3rd
grades, the students worked on a
Hamsah Tile, decorating and painting it with variety of colors. The 4th graders practiced their
reading, and in the 5th grade, students were called up to the
whiteboard, and used the Mimio Electronic Pen to write
With November comes the joy of rehearsals with junior letters and words in Hebrew. In the 6th grade, the students
choir, the adult choir and Sinai Songbirds on Shabbat played Hebrew games online using the Mimio Interactive
services and songs for the upcoming holiday of Hanukkah. board. In the 7th grade, the students selected their own hero
One of my favorite memories happened around this time from their curriculum book “Jewish Heroes Jewish Values”
of the year. I was standing under a white tent in one of the as they prepared for their annual prayer service.
Summerlin traffic circles where I was part of a choir from
The Hebrew Academy (now the Adelson School) holding These classroom learning examples are a true reflection of
our Religious School educational philosophy at Temple Sihot chocolate and singing Hanukkah and Shabes songs.
As most of you know, Yiddish is near and dear to my nai..We encourage creative learning combined with the use
heart. So this month I will be flying back to the Bay Area of technology and arts as essential learning tools to create
to teach Yiddish songs and perform for the Jewish joyful learning in and out of the classrooms.
community.
In addition to classroom experiences, we emphasize the exHowever, I am excited to say that there will be a festival tracurricular activities and projects unique to each class. The
right here for our greater Las Vegas community at Temple students have already participated in two Tikkun Olam proSinai. I will be making Eastern European culture and the jects (High Holy Days Food Drive, and winter coat drive).
Yiddish language accessible to you! I will be bringing in Both were coordinated by the Temple’s Social Action comexperts to teach masterclasses, Yiddish dancing, and mittee.
language. I will teach songs and have other professionals
in the area come to lecture and be a part of the learning By creating a holistic educational environment, we gear our
and freylekh-making! So, please mark your calendars for programs to meet the 21st century upbeat education, and
engage the students in exciting experiences.
April 10th!
What a great month this has
been. Between the new members
luncheon and the success of our
first Pop-up Shul, I am so happy
to be a part of the innovation
here at Temple Sinai. It was an
honor to take part in “Kol Isha”
with my colleagues in the valley
performing together at King
David. I was so pleased that all
the proceeds supported Breast Cancer awareness. Thanks
to all of you at Temple Sinai who came to support Kate
and me and the other performers.
This time of year everything is in full swing. Sometimes I L’ Shalom,
find it is hard to have balance and find time for myself. It
can be hard to tell someone that you may not have time to Dr. Sharon R. Knafo
see them and that you need to find time for yourself, but Education Director
remember this: “Be who you are and say what you feel,
because those who mind don’t matter and those who
matter don’t mind.” Dr. Seuss.
Heather
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Bat Mitzvah of Toni Heilman
Antonia (Toni) Danielle Heilman will be called to the Torah
as a Bat Mitzvah at Temple Sinai on Saturday, November 14,
2015.
Toni has lived in Las Vegas her
entire life, although she has
traveled pretty extensively for a
12 1/2 year old. Her favorite
destinations have been Mexico,
Alaska, the Caribbean, the Pacific Northwest, and the New
England area. In fact, Toni fell so in love with the lush
green of both Maine and Oregon, she often talks about
moving to one of them someday. At this point in her life,
Toni intends to focus on her love of history and possibly
become a historian or a teacher.
Toni has participated in multiple extracurricular activities
that include singing in various choirs since the age of six, a
comedy improvisation group, hip hop dance, and swimming. In addition, she has donated her time to several
charity projects. She spearheaded a fundraiser at her elementary school where she raised over $3000 for Pennies
for Patients. Also, she packed boxes of food and other
goodies for the troops through Munchies for the Military.
Finally, as part of her Bat Mitzvah project, she collected
over 1500 books for the West Care Women and Children's Shelter as well as attended book cleanings at Spread
the Word Nevada, an organization that disseminates
books to at-risk children.
Toni’s parents, Dale and Daron, as well as her sister Sha
are very proud of Toni. Toni has accomplished quite a bit
thus far in her life, and her family can't wait to see what
other amazing things she will do in the future.
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From Your Men’s Club
Giving Thanks
“Serve the Lord with gladness…
E nte r i nto G -d’ s g ate s with
thanksgiving, and into G-d’s courts
with praise. Give thanks unto the
Lord… for the Lord is good. G-d’s
mercy and faithfulness endure forever,
unto all generations.” – Psalm 100.
November is here, and that means it is almost time for
Thanksgiving! I have always loved Thanksgiving, and many
of my fondest memories involve celebrating this uniquely
American autumnal tradition. This year, I have had the
month of November circled on the calendar for another
reason, and I am certain that many precious new memories
will be made. As most of you know, my wife Apryl and I
will have something new and particularly special to
celebrate and for which to give thanks this year: our
daughter Harper is due to be born November 18, and
many of our relatives from Tennessee will be meeting her
for the first time when they arrive here in town on
Thanksgiving Day.
Apryl and I have many blessings and much to be thankful
for in our lives, first and foremost our daughter Anabella.
While Apryl and I have been praying for a second child for
quite some time, Bella has been fervently – and specifically
– praying for a baby sister for as long as we can remember.
This month, all our prayers are answered with Harper’s
arrival, and we will certainly be entering into G-d’s gates
with great thanksgiving. I look forward to introducing her,
a new member of Am Yisrael, to our Temple Sinai
congregational family, and to raising her alongside Big
Sister Bella to be strong Jewish women.
The Men’s Club of Temple Sinai, and Apryl and I
personally wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving. And we
take this opportunity to express our thanks to all the men
and women of our congregation who have supported us
and made us feel like family here at Temple Sinai. G-d’s
faithfulness does indeed endure unto all generations. May
you have a blessed and joyous Thanksgiving holiday!
Kol tuv,
Sean Lyttle
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From Your Sisterhood
As the days get shorter and the nights
longer I find myself seeking out the
sun each morning and looking for the
light in people I interact with each
day. I am a glass is half full person
and try to be conscious of negative
thoughts and actions. Sisterhood is
so important to me as I have been
adverse to groups that don’t support a
beneficial agenda! We have a group
of strong, independent thinking
women who only want the best for Temple Sinai. Sometimes
they are rough on me because I have to pick and choose my
battles at Temple Sinai so as not to step-on others or waste
my energy on a campaign that will not flourish, but all-in-all I
know the Sisterhood of Temple Sinai is a POSITIVE force in
our community. When I speak to women who are not
members of Sisterhood I try to seek-out why they wouldn’t
want to join a positive diverse group of women not shy about
speaking their minds and fierce about supporting their
Temple and families. I hear: 1) I don’t have enough time to
participate– if you don’t take a little time for yourself you will
not be the best you can be for others, plus the Sisterhood
support network is phenomenal and who couldn’t use a little
support! or 2) I had a negative experience with a different
Sisterhood– we all have had negative experiences, but if you
can’t put that behind you and seek a positive experience with
wonderful women, I truly feel sorry for you and wish you all
the love you are willing to accept.
I am thankful for Sisterhood, the friends I have made and the
family I am proud to be a member of. So this Thanksgiving remember all the good and let go of the negative!
The Sisterhood’s Gift Shop is OPEN during Temple Hours
of Operation. Please contact the office to peruse the goods!
The Gift Shop has weekly shipments for Chanukah gift giving
and will special order (allow 6 weeks) and as always they
OFFER INVITATIONS for any celebration and SPECIAL
ORDERS!
Sisterhood is always looking for fun-loving conscientious
ladies to join the fun, contact Marge Nordell for more
information at [email protected].
Shalom,
Tina Drago
Tot Shabbat
Friday, November 6th
6:15 PM to 6:45 PM
Bring your little ones, ages 1-5
for a lovely service just for kids (and their parents)!
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What’s ahead in our Torah?
November 6-7 Chaye Sara Sarah dies and is buried in Hebron in the Machpelah caves. Isaac weds Rebecca. Abraham take a new wife, Keturah. At age 175,
he dies and is buried by Isaac and Ishmael next to Sarah in Hebron.
November 13-14 Toledot Rebecca gives birth to the
twins – Esau and Jacob. Jacob steals the birthright and the
blessing of the first born. Jacob flees to Haran to escape
Esau’s wrath.
November 20-21 Vayeitze Jacob’s famous dream of
Angels ascending and descending a ladder. Jacob makes ‘a
deal’ with God. Jacob works for Rachel’s hand in marriage but
is deceived by Laban. In all, Jacob works for twenty-one years
and leaves with two wives, twelve children and great wealth.
Vayishlach Jacob’s name is
changed to Israel as he prepares to reunite with Esau. His
daughter, Dinah, is raped in Shechem and her brothers wreak
revenge. Rachel dies giving birth to Benjamin. She is buried in
Efrat/Bethlehem. Jacob dies and is buried in Hebron.
November 27-28
Save the Date
Retreat VI
June 3-5, 2016
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Tzedakah
The Eitz Tzedakah…the Tree of Donations which delineates all the opportunities for making donations to the Temple. Please call
the office to receive help or the alternative person listed. You can always contact the Tzedakah chairperson if you have any questions
or suggestions. (Shel Kolner 702.334.8914).
Minimum
Donation
$8.00
$18.00
Various-no minimum
$15.00 +
$18.00
$18.00
$10.00
$36.00
$100.00
$180.00
$118.00
$200.00
$400.00
$500.00
Add $60.00
$400.00
Various, no minimum
Various
The Tree of Donations
Tributes
Tributes Listed in the Shofar
Birthday/Anniversary/Yahrzeits
Monthly ad in Shofar
Shabbat Flyer Sponsorship
E-blast Monthly Sponsorship
Honey Sales (Rosh Hashanah)
Note Card Bundle of 7
Tree of Life Leaves
Tree of Life Pebbles
Pavers
Bima Flowers
Memorial Plaque - Member
Memorial Plaque - Non-member
Reserved Memorial Plaque
Oneg Shabbat Sponsorship
Sustainability Campaign
Yizkor Booklet (Yom Kippur)
Alternative
Contact
Shel Kolner
Shel Kolner
Shel Kolner
Dorothy Cohen/ Phyllis Feigenson
Sisterhood Gift Shop (GS)
Julie Littmann
Shel Kolner
Contact Numbers
Office/Sisterhood GS
Dorothy Cohen
702.254.5110 ext. 1
702.228.7040
Julie Littmann
Phyllis Feigenson
702.254.5110 ext 1.
973.525.7799
Chanukah Greetings
How would you like to join 22 other Temple members wishing your Temple Sinai family
of friends a Happy Chanukah. For $18 you can do this. Your name(s) will be listed
wishing all your friends a happy holiday. Questions? Call Shel Kolner 702.334.8914. It is
really very simple and very nice!
I want to wish the Temple Sinai family members a: ___ Happy Chanukah
$18
Please mark it from _________________________________
Phone ______________________________
____ Enclosed is a check for $_______
___Please charge to my account on file.
______________________________
Signature
Send to Temple Sinai office 9901 Hillpointe Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89134 or handle it over
the phone by calling the Temple 702.254.5110 ext.1.
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Temple News and Notes
Personal Tribute Cards
Have you seen the personal tribute cards? If not, they are
available in our Sisterhood gift shop. Please stop and take
a look. These cards match our standard tribute cards but
are used to send personal notes. They allow you to
convey your personal sentiments to family and friends
while still indicating to them that a donation was made in
their honor to the Temple Sinai general fund. The cards
are available in 7-packs for $36.00. They are also available
by calling Dorothy Cohen (702.228.7040) or Phyllis
Feigenson (973.525.7799). Talk to the ladies or stop in at
the gift shop. You will be happy you did.
GET THAT
w/TUTORING by DUPRE’
Reading, Eng., Soc. St., & Studying Skills
757-375-0732/[email protected]
$25.00/hr.
Please ask for Gail Dupre' (M.S.Ed.)
Announcing Dedication Pavers
Pavers are customized bricks used to honor your friends
and family whose names will be placed in the decorative
walkway in our courtyard next to the Hebrew School
classrooms. Note, they are not intended as memorials
since people will be walking on them.
Pavers are 7 1/8” by 3 1/4 inch and may contain up to 3
lines of engraving, with 16 characters per line including
spaces.
A donation of $118 for each custom paver is required.
Please call the office or Shel Kolner at 702.334.8914 to
order and arrange payment.
Examples:
Steve & Susie
Goldbergstein
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Fun at Simcha Torah
On Sunday, October 4th, we had a
wonderful celebration of Simcha Torah
as we marked the conclusion of annual
Torah readings and got set to begin
again.
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Advertising and Sponsorship
An easy and important way you can help support your
Temple is by utilizing our advertising and sponsorship
programs. We need your help in finding advertisers. The
programs are:
Shofar advertising - starting at $15 is a really good deal for
businesses in the area. They get to 350 families in print or
online. All we need to contact them are a person’s name
and their e-mail address. We take care of the rest. Please
volunteer some names and addresses. See below.
E-blast Sponsorship - The weekly e-blast can contain addon advertising. The advertiser gets 5 weekly e-blasts for
$18, a very easy but effective way to get to the 600
members on our e-mail list. All we need is the person’s
name and their e-mail address. We take care of the rest.
Shabbat Flyer Sponsorship - Personal messages may be
displayed in the flyer. e.g. Sponsor in honor of your
anniversary or birthday. An easy way to support your
Temple and it is only $18. This may be coordinated with
Oneg Shabbat sponsorships.
To do any of the above or to supply information requested
above, contact Shel Kolner (702.228.4744 or 702.334.8914)
or send an e-mail to [email protected].
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Yahrzeits
Birthdays
Cassondra
Joshua
Lisa
Alyne
Zachariah
Mark
George
Marilyn
Remy
Laura
Jocelyn
Mark
Tal
Jennifer
Karen
Jeffrey
Jon
Andrew
Danielle
Tina
Joshua
Jillian
Elaine
Gabriela
Jake
Mervyn
Rachel
Dylan
Matthiew
Marsha
Sara
Denise
Sherry
Lauren
Samuels
Weinberger
Cohler
Safdeye
Rahaman
Greenberg
Rivers
Landers
Schlossberg
Coleman
Goldman
Kosowsky
Minuskin
Tenby
Leader
Ballin
Taffer
Feigenson
Branton
Yan
Knox
Potashnick
Berger
Silverman
Friedlander
Fleisher
GewelberWilliams
Schwartz
De Castro
Seiden
Bagwin
Lynn
Friend
Ritter
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Joseph
Phyllis
Francine
Benjamin
Marjorie
Talia
Gizella
Scott
EJ
Steve
Eric
Abbigail
Fay
Samantha
Talia
Joel
Ann
Michael
Richard
Marge
Sarah
Mordecai
Sydney
Debra
Irving
Nate
Joseph
Karen
Julia
Elyse
Max
Les
Dina
Vivian
Barishman
Feinberg
Scott
Koppe
Abelson
Krumkop
Dascalu
Harris
Shulman
Minkoff
Littmann
Klein
Fisher
Schwartz
Perez
Shinder
Kaplan
Rosenblum
Hollander
Nordell
Stevens
Arin
Israel
Spero
Berliner
White
GewelberWilliams
Mairs
Dreitzer
Kraft
Berman
Gilbert
Rudaizky
Yager
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Alexander
Fred
Edna
Max
Sheldon
Rochelle
Harriet
Herb
Bernice
Leonard
Howard
Morie
Charles
Marc
Ben
Jacki
Nathan
Hannah
Ruth
Martin
Frances
Rachel
Irving
Gary
Ben
Louis
Ruth
Bearice
Parilee
James
Roz
Mark
Joseph
Nathan
Nile
Leo
Jenner
Kesselman
Lipman
Narby
Factor
Goldstein
Lyons
Silverman
Barstack
Copeland
Silber
Belgorod
Seiden
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Marcus
Ort
Pfeiffer
Kamensky
Parness
Shinder
Stenzel
Medoff
Branton
Fishel
Hirsch
Kosser
Taylor
Crum
Deutschkron
Greenberg
Isaacs
Mann
Joseph
Patterson
Braverman
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Louis
Jerome
Miriam
Dorothy
Beth
Maurice
Helen
Abraham
Irving
Patricia
Rebecca
Cecelia
Richard
Ralph
Sheldon
Pearl
Sidney
Mildred
Helen
Maurice
Sol
Sol
Nanci
Jerome
Stewart
George
Pearl
Carolyn
Renee
Albert
Florence
Francine
Joseph
Melissa
Jacob
Frederick
Vinocur
Karp
Lipstein
Rosen
Berman
Erlich
Levenberg
Rudnick
Kublin
Twining
Glazerman
Mitchel
Pandukht
Schucker
Wiener
Stenzel
Kantor
Pullman
Seiden
Berg
Eisenberg
Feinberg
Hartenstein
Finnerman
Metzger
Snyder
Berman
Brown
Jaffe
Karbal
Podolny
Fessler
Bloom
Warholy
Cohen
Glick
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Anniversaries
Andrew & Suzanne
Gregory & Nancy
Mark & Kristin
Edward & Ann
Eric & Julie
Irv & Nancy
Mickey & Laura
Richard & Donna
Ivan & Marcia
Elaine & Shel
Burt & Sheila
Feigenson
Koppe
Rich
Jenner
Littmann
Weinberger
Coleman
Hollander
Lambert
Schaffer
Galper
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7-Nov
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8-Nov
9-Nov
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11-Nov
13-Nov
15-Nov
12th Anniversary
13th Anniversary
1st Anniversary
61st Anniversary
22nd Anniversary
23rd Anniversary
55th Anniversary
32nd Anniversary
48th Anniversary
60th Anniversary
57th Anniversary
Janice & Steven
Nancy & Robert
Avi & Devra
Adam & Ryan
Leslie & Karyn
Leonard & Bonnie
Stephen & Susan
Eliah & Eileen
Victor & Karly
Marla Rudnick &
Mitch & Debra
Hoffman
Sherman
Weiss
Reisman
Silber
Samuels
Joseph
Atlas
Perez
Lawrence Kublin
Altman
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51st Anniversary
7th Anniversary
11th Anniversary
19th Anniversary
33rd Anniversary
49th Anniversary
37th Anniversary
39th Anniversary
11th Anniversary
9th Anniversary
7th Anniversary
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Donations
General Donations
Building Fund
Mr. and Mrs. Sid Blum IHO Sidney's Birthday
Dante Ciochetto & Rachel Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Denny Deutschkron IMO Aracelis & Denny's Parents
Ms. Ruth Kaplow IMO Ed Katz
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kelman IMO Hermanne Schere
Ms. Dorothy Klegerman IMO Irving Klegerman
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Klein IMO Ruth Katz Greenstein
Mr. Irwin Levine
Mr. and Mrs. Asher Rogow IMO Sam Klein
Mr. Stephen Weiner IMO Jack Weiner
Ms. Sara Bagwin
Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Berger
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Fiol
Mr. and Mrs. Les Gilbert
Mr. and Mrs. Stanford Heller
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Kelemen
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Lachman
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Levin
Mr. Michael Schilling
Cantorial Soloist Discretionary Fund
Richard Greenberg Memorial Fund
Mr. and Mrs. Myron Bernstein
Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Kolner
Ms. Cheryl Bame
Mr. And Mrs. Myron Bernstein
Mr. and Mrs Arthur Greenberg IMO Sara Greenberg
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Greenberg IHO Ben Ballin, Chloe Cohen
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
Mr. And Mrs. Myron Bernstein
Ms. Holly Calkin
Mr. David Friedland
Marsha Genard and Vera Ginsburg
Zena Glazerman IMO Gensa Katchky
Ms. Lynn Hunsinger
Mr. and Mrs. Minao Kamegai
Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Kolner
Endowment Fund
Ms. Myrna Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Cohen
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Drago
Marsha Genard and Vera Ginsburg
Mr. and Mrs. Les Gilbert
Mrs. Zena Glazerman
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hollander
Mr. Ronald Israel
Mr. Robert Levin and Mrs. Bellsey-Levin
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Littmann
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Myers
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Sample
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Silverman
and Max Berman who read from the Torah
Kol Nidre Appeal
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Addis
Ms. Phyllis Feinberg
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Fiol
Mr. & Mrs. Daron Heilman
Mr. Robert Houston & Ms. Jamie Newberry
Mr. & Mrs. Elvin Kranen
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Leader
Mr. Irwin Levine
Mr. E. Brett Rubin
Dr. & Mrs. Steven Sanders
Ms. Jeanne Schomaker
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Schwartz
Mr. & Mrs. Howard Silverman
Mr. Erik Steinman
Ms. Anita Lewy
Mr. Emanuel Lyons
The Frankenberg Family Trust
All donations received after the tenth of the month will be
included in next month's publication
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Youth Group is Happening!
By now, if you’ve been around Temple Sinai at all over the past few
months, you’ve seen a lot of our “teenage” youth gathered. We’ve had
some very successful and well attended youth activities recently such as
our overnight “Teen Temple Lock In” in September and laser tag with
pizza party in October where 21 of our youth from the 7th through
11th grades participated.
This month’s youth group social event is paintball on Sunday,
November 22nd at 1:00pm. Look for details in our weekly Temple
Sinai emails or contact me directly.
Looking ahead, save the date for our Winter Youth Retreat at Mt.
Potosi the weekend of February 12, 2016.
Please encourage your teens and 7th graders to join in our monthly
youth group activities. It is wonderful to experience our young Jewish
members and guests connecting inside and outside the walls of our
Temple.
Shalom,
Brian Williams
Youth Group Director
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Please Welcome our New Members
Connie Dalesandro
Marjorie & Gary Abelson
Jessica & Brad Grunwald
Shawn Donley & Ginger Lanier
Sally & Rich Niederman
Ellen Fuller
Sanford & Ellery Armstrong
and Stewart Armstrong
Diana Karol
Lisa Martin
Irving Novack
Eric Gladstone and Elena Gladstone
Danielle Branton and Amara Branton
Charlene & Geoffrey Sher
Karina & Eric Blank
Pamela Ring and Rhoda Ring
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Upcoming Adult Education
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Lifelong Learning At Temple Sinai
Temple Sinai is a warm and welcoming Reform Jewish community engaged in lifelong learning, social justice, and soulful worship.
Lifelong Learning (Torah) – Wherever you find yourself, we want to help you get to the next stage of your Jewish journey.
We offer formal and informal opportunities for learners to find genuine meaning and answers to keenly felt moral questions and personal issues within the Jewish tradition.
You will notice that we have a wonderful range of events from stand-alone events to three-session mini-courses to a two-year in- depth
study. For this congregation, the social experience of learning is extremely important alongside the content of our study. We hope that
you will deepen your connections to our heritage and each other as you move to the next stage of your journey.
L’shalom/To Peace
Rabbi Malcolm Cohen
Conversion Class
Contact Rabbi Cohen at [email protected] or (702) 254-5110 if you are considering converting to Judaism.
Sisterhood & Men’s Club
Both of these groups work within the synagogue to provide fascinating speakers and educational events.
Senior Committee
This committee will connect you with learning opportunities around the valley. Look for their events through
our communications.
Religious School and Youth Group
Our Religious school offers formal and informal learning opportunities for young people from pre-kindergarten
age through High School. For more information, please contact the Temple office.
Tuition
$575 K - 2nd Grade
$720 3rd - 7th Grade
$460 8th - 12th Grade
Discount for Each Additional Child (after the first) $50.
Saturday Morning Torah Study Sessions
Saturdays, 10:00 am - 11:30 am in the small shul.
Shabbat Morning services enhanced by a stimulating Torah study session held during the service. All are welcome. No RSVP required. If there is a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, then Torah Study begins at 9:00am.
Social Media
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @templesinailv
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