November 2015 - Temple Sinai
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November 2015 - Temple Sinai
TEMPLE SINAI BULLETIN Volume L, No. 3 November 2015 = 141st Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service November 26 at 11:00 a.m. Temple Sinai This year Temple Sinai has the honor of hosting the 141st Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. It was first held in 1874 when the First Universalist Church, the First Unitarian Church and Temple B’rith Kodesh joined together. Our participating congregations now include First Universalist Church, First Unitarian Church, Temple B’rith Kodesh, Temple Beth El, The Baptist Temple, Third Presbyterian Church, The Islamic Center of Rochester, The Catholic Diocese of Rochester and Temple Sinai. Please join us for refreshments immediately following the service. Hearing Loop The Temple Sinai Bulletin is published monthly by Temple Sinai, 363 Penfield Road, Rochester, NY 14625. Phone (585)381-6890 Fax (585)381-4921 Handicap Accessible 2 As many of you are aware the first permanent Jewish community within the United States began with the arrival of 23 Jewish refugees from Recife, Brazil in New Amsterdam (today known as New York or the Big Apple). These brave souls started what was to become another golden age in Jewish history where our people could reside in safety and prosperity alongside our neighbors. We have been blessed with a freedom and acceptance here that was otherwise unknown throughout the world in our long years of dispersion. During the years there has been no continual governmental policy of anti-Semitism. Even when a policy such as U.S. Grant’s banning Jewish merchants from a region during the Civil War it was more of an aberration than the rule. Today we have been accepted in almost all endeavors of American society and enjoy a status beyond our numerical percentage of the population. We are seen as an integral part of the fabric of this civilization. Rabbi’s Message We have earned our place in this country by contributing to all aspects of American life. We have been loyal citizens and along with our neighbors continue to work for the betterment of this precious country. For all of this we are most grateful. One aspect of our years here in this country has been our constant interaction with our neighbors of all faiths, races and ethnic origins. We understand that we are part of the quilt of diversity that makes this a land of limitless potential. We have continued to reap the harvest of this land in many forms. We truly have much for which it is appropriate to express deep thanks. This year Temple Sinai has the honor to host the 141st Union Thanksgiving Service on November 26 at 11:00 a.m. This is the oldest continual interfaith Union Thanksgiving service in the country. It originated with Temple B’rith Kodesh, the First Unitarian Church and the First Universalist Church. It is a special opportunity to worship with our neighbors as part of the greater community. Our participation in this service enables us to express the principle that many of us hold dear, that we are equal partners in the multicultural American landscape. The service is for all Americans and includes some aspects of different faith traditions. It is also a model for anyone from any country to see the best of American multi-culturalism and religious diversity. In recent years we have added the Islamic community to our interfaith service which provides one more piece of the true range of the American religious landscape. I am sure if you come and worship with your neighbors you will be enriched and moved by the experience. If you are interested as serving as an usher, greeter or host for the refreshments after the service please call the office. Wishing all of you a meaningful and happy Thanksgiving. Shalom, Rabbi Alan J. Katz Contacting Rabbi Katz Please let the Temple Office know of any illnesses, deaths or joyous occasions so that Rabbi Katz and the congregation can respond appropriately. Also, remember not to schedule any life cycle events at which Rabbi Katz will be present without speaking to him first. To reach Rabbi Katz in an emergency, please call both his home phone (872-6722) and his cell phone (233-8028). It is a mitzvah to visit those who are ill. We ask Temple members who are aware that one of our members is in a hospital to please call the Temple Sinai office so that our Rabbi may visit them. See what's on the menu at our website: www.tsinai.org November – the weather is really changing. The leaves are mostly gone, the days are crisp, if not downright cold, and you know that winter is just around the corner. It's the month during which we officially give thanks, on the fourth Thursday of the month, with a big turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, cranberries and a variety of vegetables and desserts. However, in my family, there's an equally important holiday, that's not on any regular calendar – Turkey Day, and it is celebrated the Sunday before Thanksgiving. The next year, my brother Greg, proposed a change to that format. He rents low income housing on the west side of Syracuse and his tenants are as needy as anyone in the local community service projects we had been involved with the previous year. According to him, there are many opportunities for these families to get support for Christmas, but none for Thanksgiving, so he proposed to give all of his tenants who had rented from him for at least one year a frozen turkey. That first year we weren't very organized but over the years a process developed. My sister-in-law, Kaye orders the turkeys from the neighborhood grocery store a week in advance. She originally ordered from them to support a local business, but over the years, they have also given her the best price on an order of approximately 45 turkeys and our three families share the cost. In the beginning, Greg and his sons picked up the turkeys, Peter, Dan, my Dad and I drove in from Rochester and we all met near his properties to begin 3 Over the years the cast of characters making the deliveries has changed as our kids have grown up, gone away to college (it's hard to make it home for the Sunday before Thanksgiving), moved out of the area or in the case of my father, have passed on. On the other hand, when my nephew Ken got married, his wife, Tess, became a regular part of the crew. Since she is pregnant and due November 19th, I doubt she will be helping this year, but his brother Mark has a new girlfriend, so hopefully, Amelia will be joining us. My brother takes great pride in his properties and the quality that he maintains, so this is a wonderful opportunity for him to show us the results of his latest project or acquisition. For example, there's the roof that has been rebuilt to match the architecture of the rest of the house or the house that had 3 small apartments squeezed into it that he has completely reconfigured to only have 2 apartments where actual families could live. His sons are both grown now and working in the business with him, and it's fun to hear them all discussing projects and future plans. So while most Americans will be sitting down on the fourth Thursday of November and giving thanks, I will be doing that on Turkey Day – the day my family has created to appreciate all the blessings in our lives. However, this year on Thanksgiving Day at 11:00 a.m., I will be at Temple Sinai to participate in Rochester's 141st Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. It is believed to be the longest running continuous interfaith service in the country and I am looking forward to giving thanks for all the wonderful aspects of my life with so many others from our community. I wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and hope that day is everything you would like it to be. Sue Bondy President’s Message It started over 20 years ago when my brothers, father and I were discussing what to do for holiday gifts that year. My dad was quite adamant, he didn't want us buying him anything because he was always afraid to get himself any new tool/toy from September to December for fear one of his children would be getting him that, and would be upset that he already had it. So we decided each family would do a community service project instead, and we would share our stories about that experience rather than gifts. That was the first year, and I remember thinking it was a good idea even though I don't remember what my family did. the distribution process. The first few years Kaye included a note with each turkey explaining who it was from and why they were receiving it. Those are no longer necessary because this has become a neighborhood tradition. School of Jewish Life and Learning Pinat Ha-Talmid 4 (The Student Corner) By Ilan D. Adar, Education Director During the month of October we celebrated Simchat Torah, during which we read the last Parashah (portion) of the Torah, followed by reading the first Parashah. This ritual symbolizes the un-broken sequence of the cyclical reading from the Torah. Simchat Torah is also the last holiday celebrated during the fall season. In addition to Simchat Torah, our students and parents attended our annual Open House events that were scheduled on Sunday October 18 and 25. Youth & Education Tivnu: Building Justice Tivnu is Hebrew for You Shall Build! At Tivnu, we build houses, build community, and build a better world. Tivnu: Building Justice is the only service learning organization that braids together direct service for the fulfillment of basic human needs, Jewish learning and living, and leadership development. For more details, please visit the Tivnu website: http://tivnu.org. Perfect Gift for Chanukah, Thanksgiving, and other occasions: Our school will continue to provide our Temple members (and other interested people) with the opportunity to purchase beautiful candles for Chanukah, Shabbat, and other occasions. The candles, made in the city of Tzfat (Safed), will be displayed on Sunday, November 22, during the Temple’s Chanukah Bazaar, till Sunday, December 6. All proceeds will benefit the Religious School Fund. November Schedule of events Sunday, Nov. 1: NO SCHOOL or KESHER (Teachers and Madrichim Day of Learning) Friday, Nov. 6: Rockin’ Shabbat Family Service at 6:00 p.m. followed by Shabbat pot-luck dinner (6th grade families host the dinner). Sunday, Nov. 8: 4th grade program with parents (grandparents are welcome to attend); 5th-7th Grade students to JCC for all-schools program; Sprouts Wednesday, Nov. 11: NO SCHOOL (Veteran’s Day) Friday, Nov. 13: Young Family Service at 6:00 p.m.; service at 8:00 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15: 5th Grade program with parents (grandparents are welcome to attend) Wednesday, Nov. 18: Bogrim (6:00-7:15 p.m.) Sunday, Nov. 22: Chanukah Bazaar; Sprouts; NO Learner Minyan Wednesday, Nov. 25: No School (Thanksgiving recess) Thursday, Nov. 26: Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at Temple Sinai (11:00 a.m.) Sunday, Nov. 29: No School or Kesher (Thanksgiving recess) Adult Education Rabbi Katz and Rabbi Silbert are teaching Jewish Ethics on Sunday mornings. The classes will be held from 9:30 –10:30 a.m. and will correspond to the school schedule. The Rabbis will be using the book, A Code of Jewish Ethics: Volume 1: You Shall Be Holy, by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin. Beginning November 8th, Basic Judaism from a Liberal Perspective will be taught from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required. If you or anyone you know is interested, call the temple office at 381-6890. More information can be found in the bulletin on page 7. Members sought for Committee I am looking for a few volunteers to serve on the Adult Education Committee. Committee members would help plan and carry out events. If you are interested, please email me at [email protected] or call me at 334-6864. Abby RATSY YOUTH CORNER RATSY started off our year with some great High Holy Days services led by our amazing religious and cultural VP, Sarah Geller. Over 35 teens attend the teen Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services. With your help RATSY was able to collect over four pallets of food for the annual HHD Food Drive for Foodlink. On the first afternoon of Sukkot we had a joint event with the middle school youth group, SAWCY. We learned about Sukkot, played Jewish Jeopardy and connected with friends. During the weekend of October 23-25, approximately 125 NFTY NEL Jewish teens traveled to Rochester for Derech Atid, a weekend of Jewish Northeast Lakes learning, camaraderie Region and fun. Looking to stay connected? Join our Facebook group https://www.facebook. com/groups/1676220762614341/ Prefer to text? Here's how to stay in the loop with our free "remind me" text service: Step 1: Send message to # 81010 Step 2: Compose message that says @ratsyroc You'll be added to the group and receive RATSY updates via text! Hope to see you at the next event! President - Josh Fenster Religious & Cultural VP - Sarah Geller Programming VP - Jordan Amstey Membership & Communication - Jacob Synderman Advisor- Jaymie Morton SAWCY SAWCY started the year off with some great events. We had a blast at “Snacks in the Sukkah” with RATSY where we played ice breakers, Sukkot trivia, decorated cookies, and ate tons of food! SAWCY’s trip to Stokoe Farms was tons of fun with zip lining, going through the corn maze, the huge slides, seeing the animals, and enjoying the gorgeous weather together. Coming up this month: Supermarket Sweep on November 8 (joint event with RATSY), as well as other opportunities to be announced. Check your email and stay tuned for more information! Breakfast Bagging Event November 15 at 2:00 p.m. Teens will come together to learn about Jewish values that teach the importance of giving to others in need. After hearing from Open Door Mission, we will put together Happy Thanksgiving cards and bags of breakfast foods just in time for the holiday. Our record was set last year at 109 bags! This year, Temple Sinai and RATSY member Josh Fenster will be serving as the event’s first-ever Teen Chair. The admission cost for the event is a donation of any of the following: • Instant Oatmeal Packets • Instant Coffee/Tea Packets • Juice Boxes • Dehydrated Milk • Granola Bars • Small Cereal Boxes/Travel Bowls • Dried Fruit or Nuts • Fruit Cups with Spoons • Leftover Halloween Candy RATSY membership forms are available in the office. Sign up today to get the best of what RATSY has to offer. Discounted event rates, and ability to participate in NFTY NEL events! Shopping on Amazon.com? Don't forget you can click directly to Amazon.com using the link provided at the lower left of the Temple website's front page, and our Temple will receive 4-10% of your order amount at NO additional cost to you. Youth & Education On November 8, we have our annual Supermarket Sweep, a unique twist on a food drive for the Brighton Food Cupboard. More details and info to come in the next few weeks! Look for flyers at Temple. 5 6 Within Our Family Be part of the Sinai Community! In Memoriam… Temple Sinai notes with sorrow the passing of: John Simonetti, father of Cheryl Kuttner Donald Johnson, brother of Bobby Johnson Lloyd Paperno, father of Jill Paperno The Temple family extends its heartfelt sympathy to the families. Join our service as our B'nai Mitzvah lead us in worship. Jasper Owen Mazal Tov to…. Ron and Nancy Kraus on the marriage of daughter Kara to Joe Sargent Gary and Karen Roth on the birth of granddaughter Demi Rose Roth Bruce and Ann Leonard on the engagement of son Ian to Serena Johnston Jay Westendorf and Ellen Teichman on the birth of granddaughter Abigail Jeanette Lucarelli Mike and Heidi Fishman on the marriage of son Dan to Marissa Goldser November 14, 10:30 a.m. service Son of Josh Owen & Marsha Wittink Within Our Family Lauren Audi Todah Rabah to… Gil Maker for taking the picture of our Kindergarten Class on Simchat Torah November 21, 10:30 a.m. service Daughter of Anthony & Sarah Audi Welcome to the following New Members… Ian and Sharon Schreiber; Janis and Quinten Mary Ellen Walsh Seth and Terri Zebrak; Madeleine, Abigail and Rebecca Paul and Jennifer Posener, Alexander and Emma Nathan Audi Your ‘nachas’ is our ‘nachas.’ Email any good news you would like to share with the congregation to [email protected] November 21, 10:30 a.m. service Son of Anthony & Sarah Audi Visit Our Website: www.tsinai.org Temple Contacts Rabbi Alan J. Katz [email protected] Education Director Ilan Adar [email protected] Cantorial Soloist Elise Wojciechowski Temple Administrator Susan Roberts-Grew Officers President Susan Bondy Secretary Blanche Fenster Vice Presidents: Administration Suzanne Tunnell Caring Community & Social Action Craig Geller Communications Liz Ornstein Congregant Connections Gail Brownell & Carol Yunker Finance Victor Poleshuck Education Seth Silver & Barb Snyderman Religious Practices Rebecca Drayer Youth Initiatives Eric Rozen Basic Judaism from a Liberal Perspective 7 This 20-session course is for you if you are someone (Jewish or not) who would like a thorough introduction to (or review of) Judaism. It will be especially helpful for anyone who is involved in a committed interfaith relationship as well as anyone who may be considering conversion. This will be a place where you can ask questions in a safe and supportive atmosphere and get an idea of how Judaism is understood and practiced from a modern, egalitarian, and accepting viewpoint. We invite you to join us for this unique learning experience! What is Judaism? Who are the Jewish People? Sacred Literature: Tanakh (Bible) Sacred Literature: Rabbinic Days of Awe Shabbat Holy Days – 3 Festivals Minor and Modern Holidays Prayer/Worship – Introduction Holy Days: Prayer/Worship: Practicum The Jewish Home Life Cycle I: Birth and Education Life Cycle II: Marriage and Divorce Life Cycle III: Death and Mourning Jewish History I Jewish History II Anti-Semitism and Holocaust Zionism and Israel American Jewish Life Wrap Up and Ask the Rabbi One class will be a Shabbat dinner at the temple (date to be determined) The book we will be using is Living Judaism: The Complete Guide to Jewish Belief, Tradition, and Practice by Wayne D. Dosick. It can be purchased on amazon.com. Class will be held from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings. The cost for temple members is the price of books. For non-temple members, the cost is $75 + books. The Jewish partners of non-Jewish participants are welcome at no charge. Interested? We hope so! Call the temple office (381-6890) for registration information. We look forward to welcoming you! Adult Education November 8, 2015 November 15, 2015 November 22, 2015 December 6, 2015 December 13, 2015 December 20, 2015 January 10, 2016 January 17, 2016 January 24, 2016 January 31, 2016 February 7, 2016 February 28, 2016 March 6, 2016 March 13, 2016 March 20, 2016 April 10, 2016 April 17, 2016 May 8, 2016 May 15, 2016 8 High Holy Days Appreciation It takes a loyal and dedicated group of volunteers and committee members to make our annual migration to the JCC for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur possible. Thank you to Pam Benjamin, Jim Brownstein, Ed Bullard, Sarah Bullard, Michael Cutright, Shevah Faber, Michael Frishman, Ronny Frishman, Bob Herman, Amy LaGambino, Ron Newman, Irv Rosenstein, Gary Roth for the use of the truck and employees of Ethan Allen Furniture, Noreen Salerno, Reba Silterra, Richard Silver, Alan Skerker, Arlene Wiesenberg, and Alan Wertheimer. High Holy Days Sincerely, Al Benjamin and Alan Frishman, co-chairs of the Movers and Schleppers committee. On behalf of the temple leadership and the Religious Practices Committee, we extend our heartfelt thanks to those who volunteered and worked so hard before, during, and after the High Holy Day services to make them so special. Carol Goldsmith Greeter, Tickets All of our choir members: Office Staff: Dennis Goldsmith Tickets Leslie Algase Susan Roberts-Grew Bob Grossman Usher Vince Bissonette Joyce Schachter Bonnie Hughes Tickets Renee Brownstein Amy Tackaberry Richie Hare Usher Janine Coan Joyce Herman Greeter Rebecca Drayer Committee Chairs: Jo-Ann Hussion Usher Remy Fenster Babysitting: Ellen Goldenberg Marty Kaufman Usher Dan Fleysher Honors: Sue Mercier Maria Lauriello-Klein Tickets Karen Gimple Moving: Al Benjamin and Ellie Kriger Tickets Art Guest Alan Frishman Amy LaGambino Usher Maggie Herman Music: Elise Wojciechowski Carol Larsen Usher Bob Hyman Receptions: Ron Newman Willy Larsen Usher Roseann Kraus Teen Service: Sarah Geller Wendy Beller Madway Bima Usher Diane Morse Tickets: Donna Goldberg and Anna Markowitz Tickets Marie Pellett Carol Goldsmith Ron Newman Usher, Tickets Eva Regan Ushers: Carol and Willy Larsen Tobie Olsan Tickets Susan Rizzo Sukkah Raffle: Laura Walitsky Joyce Poleshuck Tickets Doug Rose Victor Poleshuck Tickets Emily Rose Ushers, Greeters, and Al Rayburn Usher Elise Rosenfeld Ticket Table volunteers: Karen Rosenbloom Tickets Debra Rosenzweig Debbie Apter Usher Caren Rudin Greeter Sarah Rossiter Eric Beyer Usher Noreen Salerno Tickets Joan Rubin Eric Birken Tickets Joyce Schachter Tickets Hannah Sarnov Marcia Birken Tickets Arlene Wiesenberg Usher Sharon Silvio Peter Bondy Usher David Yates Bima Usher, Usher Bill Waddell Jim Brownstein Usher Phyllis Wagner Ed Bullard Usher Musicians: Alan Wertheimer Lorri Diggory Tickets Roy Berns Dorothy Drahzal Usher Barbara Dechario Babysitter: Reuben Epstein Usher Gregg Herman Emily Champion Gail Ferraioli Tickets Maggie Herman Gabe Geiger Usher Dan Irving Donna Goldberg Tickets Scott McNitt Ellen Goldenberg Tickets Thank You to Kevin Dennis and his men for all of their help with security. A special thank you to Rabbi Katz, Rabbi Till, Elise Wojciechowski, Eva Regan, members of the Board of Trustees, and our custodial staff for your help in making our High Holy Day services and experience so beautiful and inspirational. Sincerely, Carol Goldsmith, on behalf of the Religious Practices committee November 2015 Calendar Sunday NO SCHOOL NO ADULT ED NO KESHER Yom Limud for Teachers and Madrichim Monday 1 Tuesday 2 3 School in Session 8 9 15 16 17 22 23 24 School in Session School in Session 4th Grade Naming, RAIHN th 5-7 Grades - All Schools Program Sprouts 9:30 a.m. Adult Ed 9:30 a.m. Hebrew Book 1 9:30 a.m. Hebrew Book 2 & 3 10:30 a.m. Basic Judaism 10:30 a.m. Kesher 12:00 p.m. RAIHN RAIHN School in Session, School in Session 5th Grade Program Adult Ed 9:30 a.m. Hebrew Book 1 9:30 a.m. Hebrew Book 2 & 3 10:30 a.m. SJLL Education Council 10:30 a.m. Basic Judaism 10:30 a.m. Kesher 12:00 p.m. Breakfast Bagging 2:00 p.m. RAIHN School in Session School in Session Chanukah Bazaar 9:30 a.m. Sprouts 9:30 a.m. Adult Ed 9:30 a.m. Hebrew Book 1 9:30 a.m. Hebrew Book 2 & 3 10:30 a.m. Basic Judaism 10:30 a.m. Kesher 12:00 p.m. 30 School in Session irthda Bles gs sin B 29 y NO SCHOOL NO ADULT ED NO KESHER 10 November 6 Wednesday Thursday 4 5 School in Session Klezmer Band Practice 7:00 p.m. 11 NO SCHOOL OFFICE OPEN RAIHN 18 12 Rochester Regional Coalition Against Human Trafficking 4:30 p.m. Executive Board Meeting 7:30 p.m. RAIHN 19 School in Session Board of Trustees Women's Chavurah Meeting 7:30 p.m. Program at More Fire Glass 5:00 p.m. Bogrim 6:00 p.m. Klezmer Band Practice 7:00 p.m. 25 NO SCHOOL 26 Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at Temple Sinai 11:00 a.m. OFFICE CLOSED Friday 6 Saturday 7 Koffee in the Kitchen 5:30 p.m. Torah Study 9:15 a.m. Erev Shabbat Shabbat Morning "Rockin' Shabbat" Service 10:30 a.m. Service with Birthday Blessings 6:00 p.m. Potluck Dinner 7:00 p.m. Torah Portion: Chaye Sarah Genesis 23.1 – 25.18 13 Young Family Service 6:00 p.m. Congregant Dinner 6:45 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service 8:00 p.m. Torah Portion: Toledot Genesis 25.19– 28.9 RAIHN 20 Koffee in the Kitchen 5:30 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service 6:00 p.m. Torah Portion: Vayetze Genesis 28.1 – 32.3 27 14 Torah Study 9:15 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service 10:30 a.m. RAIHN 21 Torah Study 9:15 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service 10:30 a.m. 28 OFFICE CLOSED Torah Study 9:15 a.m. Erev Shabbat Shabbat Morning Service 6:00 p.m. Service 10:30 a.m. Torah Portion: Vayishlach Genesis 32.4 – 36.43 December Erev Shabbat Services Dec. 4: Erev Shabbat Family Service @ 6:00 p.m. Dec. 11: Erev Shabbat Service @ 6:30 p.m. Dec. 18: Young Family Service @ 6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service @ 8:00 p.m. Dec. 25: Erev Shabbat Service @ 6:00 p.m. Updated calendar information is posted on www.tsinai.org 12 Yahrzeits The departed live on in the hearts of those who cherish their memory Within Our Family November 6 & 7 Theodore Levey Willard R. Lisson Tobie Loeb Clifford Lovenheim Sukesh Polly Miglani Melvin Neisner Samuel N. Paulin Sam Rockford Ethel Rosen Barbara Rubin Saul Skerker Philip Stark Seyna Tseytlina Joan Yessenow Madeleine August Frederick Deutscher Diane Epstein Wolf Feygin Sol Fletcher Richard Friedlander Molly Garson Mary Ghory Ethel Goldstein Joel Greenberg Diane Latta Charles Lestin Carmella Mastrella Paul Rosenhack Anne Slawetsky Doris Weiner Joseph Weiner Richard Weisbond November 20 & 21 November 13 & 14 Samuel Agins Leah Albaum Leon Alent Ernest Brownell Mary Dressner Zelda Druce Tillie Folkman Jacob Gerber Paula Ginsburg Solomon Gold Samuel Gross Yuda Gurevich Ida Harf Mary Kruskall Gladys Less Elaine Adler Barbara Balsom Sylvia Berkowitz Harry Berman William W. Cohn Mindy Dennis Lillian Dollinger Lorrayne Dorfman Sylvia Feingold Eileen Gerber Leonard Getler Evelyn Greenfield Maureen Highfield James Holzbach Phyllis Kaplan Miriam Kassick Harriet Leventhal Linda Lieberman Earl Lovenheim Todah Rabah Rhea Poserow Sam Poserow Murray Rosenfeld Richard Rudolph Brian Salerno Mildred Schiller Herman Supnick Alfred Sussman Jonathan Taub November 27 & 28 Stanley Abrams Calvin Berger Harriet Braverman Philip Fain Dolores Fried Renee Gimple Millie Goldensher Walter Hart, Jr. Donald F. Hogan Ethel Hyman Sam Kaufman Marshall Levine Helene Lipton Sima Novozhenets Harold Nussbaum Edwin Olsan Sara Orbach Irma Pekurovsky Sidney Rayburn Martin Rosenberg Bernard Rudnick William Silver Robert R. Smith Leonard Stoler Leonard Tebor Sylvia Utell December 4 & 5 Matilde Aroesty Josephine Auerbach Mildred Beckwith Murray Berlowitz Stanley Bershod Alberto Biton Frederic Brewer Toby Cherry Sid Dorfman Abram Dorren Edith Folkman Nathan Fox Polina Ginzburg Harvey Gottlieb Myer Grisbord Bernard Gross Samuel Guest Frank Hennig Bernard Heumann Molly Hewitt Dorothy Katz Phyllis Kieva Florence Kirschen Milton Kunken Leonard Maas Anthony Marciano Dorothy Paganelli Israel Parnes Edward Perlstein Sydney Phillips Marcia Shaffer Guido Troiano James Yerger Elizaveta Yermis Arelene Weisbond to all those who remembered Temple Sinai when they remembered others. ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL SHABBAT DINNER AND SERVICES 13 TO WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS AND HONOR CONGREGANTS WHO HAVE BEEN MEMBERS FOR 15 YEARS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2015 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. Wine & appetizers in the Social Hall, or Young Family Service in the Youth Lounge 6:45 p.m. Dinner 8:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service followed by Special Oneg NEW MEMBER DINNER RESPONSE FORM ***** 15 Year Congregants and New Members ***** will receive an invitation to join us as our guests NAMES OF ADULTS ________________________________________________________ NAMES OF CHILDREN _____________________________________________________ NUMBER OF ADULTS (13 and up) ____ @ $12 by 11/2 or $14 after 11/2 = _____ NUMBER OF CHILDREN (4-12) ____ @ $6 by 11/2 or $8 after 11/2 = _____ NUMBER OF CHILDREN (0-4) ____ FREE TOTAL $ ENCLOSED = ______ SPONSORED BY THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Temple Life RSVP By November 10th to the Temple Office 363 Penfield Road, Rochester, NY 14625 Register by phone at 381-6890 if paying by credit card, or you can register by going to your Chaverweb account 14 PLEASE JOIN THE WOMEN'S CHAVURAH AS WE VISIT What spices did your grandmother use? Pepper, paprika and cinnamon, or cumin, oregano, coriander and rosewater? Your answers depend upon where you or your ancestors come from. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 5:00-7:00 p.m. Most Sinai members are Ashenazi Jews from Eastern Europe and have had little exposure to the food and traditions of Jews from around the Mediterranean. We will explore worlds of the Sephardim (Jews who left Spain or Portugal after the 1492 expulsion) and Mizrahim (Jews who never left the Middle East and North Africa since the beginnings of the Jewish people). MORE FIRE GLASS STUDIO 80 ROCKWOOD PLACE (off East Ave. near Winton Rd. & the 490 ramp) Cost: $5 per person, payable at the door Watch a fascinating glass-blowing demonstration, and then take some time to browse among the beautiful art works...a perfect opportunity to select your special Chanukah gifts! There will be a limit of 40 people so we are asking you to please RSVP as soon as possible to: Carol Yunker at [email protected] or 385-3910. PLEASE JOIN THE WOMEN'S CHAVURAH FOR CELEBRITY CHEFS: A SEPHARDIC TASTE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 7:00 p.m. at TEMPLE SINAI When you think of traditional Jewish food, what comes to mind? Is it matzoh ball soup, chopped liver, brisket, and smoked fish, or do you think of mujedrah, fijonas, baba ghanoush, and couscous? Sinai members Noreen Salerno and Shekoofeh Sussman will be among the presenters discussing their family stories. Of course, there will be delicious food to sample! Please RSVP by November 18 to Carol Yunker at [email protected] or 385-3910. A charge of $5 per person will be collected at the door. There will be a basket for non-perishable donations to the Brighton Food Cupboard, if you would like to make a contribution. And as always, not for women only! Temple Life Rosh Hashanah Food Basket Project Temple Sinai is truly a caring community. It takes over 40 volunteers to run this project. Thank you to each volunteer for taking the time to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Thank you to: *Temple Sinai members for your generous donations *Temple Sinai Women's Chavurah *Biffy Borge for coordinating maps and our drivers *Jackie Ebner for coordinating the wrapping of boxes *Pearl Cytryn for shopping and coordinating food *Bess Lewis for shopping *Elise Rosenfield for coordinating the groceries *Arlene Schenker for produce shopping *Our volunteers for wrapping the boxes *Michalene Elliott Kinsler & Stacie Bershod for creating the maps *Our volunteer drivers for delivering the food baskets and bringing joy into our recipients’ lives *Our assembly team, who create beautiful food baskets *Bev Groden for writing thank you notes. *Special thanks to Joyce Schachter, Amy Tackaberry and Susan Roberts-Grew Thank you to the following businesses for their contributions: Wegmans Tops Grocery Brownsteins Bakery Paul Schreiner E.Vercruysse & Sons Farms Seneca Vegetable Jill Orbach Datthyn Farms Vandewalle Fruit Farms Geulah Kosher Catering SINAI'S ANNUAL CHANUKAH HAPPENING (It’s not just for kids!) Sunday, November 22, 2015 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Presents for Adults & Kids Featuring Artists, Craftsmen, & Vendors Fine Gift & Israeli Items, Arts & Crafts, Ceramics, Skin Care & Paper Products, Knitware, Photography, Jewelry, Foods, Spices, Tsotschkies, Stained Glass, Community Outreach, Youth Group & Religious School Fundraisers Judaica Shop Gifts and more STOP & SHOP FOR CHANUKAH! or send your student with some gelt To reserve a table for your Chanukah Happening items, contact Monika Katzel at 203-1200 or [email protected]) or send the coupon below to Temple Sinai, 363 Penfield Rd.,14625, no later than November 16. While there is no fee for congregants or their families, a donation to the Temple is appreciated. Fee for non-members is $36.00. CHANUKAH HAPPENING Friday December 11, 2015 Dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by the Tableside Shabbat Service and Chanukah celebration beginning at 6:30 p.m. Join others from Temple Sinai to light the Chanukah candles (bring your own menorah), play Spin the Dreidel, sing songs, and enjoy chicken, latkes, pasta, applesauce, salad, and dessert. Listen to the Chanukah story, accompanied by Sason. Sit and schmooze! Family and friends are welcome. Save money by turning in your reservation by Friday, December 4th. You can also register by going to your Chaverweb account. Clip & return to the temple office Chanukah Dinner # attending _______ # of Adults age 13 and up @ $15 by 12/4 ($17 after 12/4*) _______ NAME: ______________________________ # of children age 4 – 12 @ $10 by 12/4 ($12 after 12/4*) _______ ADDRESS:___________________________ # of children under age 4 @ no charge ____ PHONE: _____________________________ E-MAIL: _____________________________ Total enclosed $ _______ Family Name TYPE OF ITEMS FEATURED:__________ _____________________________________ Phone#__________________ SIZE OF TABLE NEEDED: ____ Card ____ Long ____ Round Can you help set up at 3 p.m.? (Please understand that long, sturdy tables will be reserved for fragile items) 15 Yes _______ No__________ *Event may sell out prior to December 4th. Reserve early to guarantee your spot! Temple Life HELP IS NEEDED AT THE HAPPENING. Any amount of time on November 21 for setup help late afternoon, or on November 22 during the event for sales help is appreciated. Please contact Monika Katzel. Chanukah Dinner & Celebration Friendship Group 16 Sukkah Contest Winner MAZAL TOV Mazal Tov to Vincent and Melissa Bissonette for being the winners in the Annual Sukkah raffle. The sukkah was put in place at the Bissonette home from September 27 through October 4. Then it was taken down and carefully stored for the winner of next year’s raffle. Thank you to Laura Walitsky for coordinating this event. Temple Life FOODLINK On Rosh Hashanah, Rabbi Katz urged us to contribute to the High Holy Days Food Drive. And we responded! Jeanette Batiste and Julia Tedesco, Co-Executive Directors of Foodlink wrote “Your generous donation is helping us work towards our vision of a healthy, hungerfree community. Thank you for your donation of 2256 lbs during the month of September. Thank you for taking an active role in the fight against hunger and its root causes.” Our thanks go out to RATSY for their help in handing out the grocery bags and loading the Foodlink truck. Missing Something? Lost & found items are removed from the office after 60 days. Unclaimed items will be donated to Goodwill. In October, the FRIENDSHIP GROUP enjoyed the Pittsford Musical's wonderful performance of Cabaret at Sutherland High School. Our group has been attending these productions for MANY years and are continuously impressed by the very high level of talent maintained by the Pittsford Musical organization. Our November event will be a trip to the Strasenburg Planetarium. Our members will be notified of the date. December 25 is our annual Chinese dinner. Our plans for 2016 include events like Bingo Night, a trip to a casino, a night of old-time comic movies, a boat ride, a picnic and more. (Almost all of our events end up with food!) If this sounds like something you'd like to do with us please call Leon and Florence Sporn at 377-4220......we're a bunch of "seasoned citizens" who enjoy each other’s company. Bulletin Delivery Notice TEMPLE SINAI BU Last winter we had LLETIN many bulletins returned i i i i i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii to us because of iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiii temporary changes of iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiii address. The post office iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii does not forward third class ii mail and we have to pay full postage when the bulletins are returned to us. This adds up during the course of the winter. Volume XLV II, No. 12 August 201 2 If you know you are going away, please contact [email protected] or call the office at 381-6890. Let us know the dates you will be away. If you would like us to send the bulletin, give us your winter address and we will make sure to send it. If you would like to access the bulletin online instead, please do so by visiting www.tsinai.org. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOUR BULLETIN IS RETURNED TO US, WE WILL NOT SEND ONE AGAIN UNTIL YOU INFORM US THAT YOU ARE BACK IN TOWN. PLEASE HELP US SAVE MONEY BY CONTACTING US TODAY! Habitat Pie Sale Do Good While Eating Great!! Temple Sinai has been a partner in the Habitat Interfaith Partnership which builds Habitat Homes in Rochester. Each November we sell pies with the profits going towards Habitat. The pies are homemade from scratch at Kelly’s Fruit Farm in Hilton from fruit grown on their farm. The pies are made with vegetable shortening and have no preservatives. The pies are exceptionally delicious and weigh 4 1/2 pounds each. The Apple Crisp loaf weighs 2 1/2 pounds and costs $12. The pies cost $16 each and come in the following flavors: Apple Crumb, Apple Raspberry, Pumpkin and AppleCranberry- Raspberry. NEW THIS DECEMBER - Corporate Pie Sales Corporations, offices and businesses can also order pies for delivery in December. These orders will be separate from the November Thanksgiving Orders. The pies will be delivered to your business in December with a minimum order of 25 pies. The pies will come in two flavors Apple Crumb or Apple Raspberry and again are $16 each. Please contact Ron Newman at 385-5675 or [email protected] for further information regarding Corporate December Pie Sales for Habitat. Please fill out the order form and return to the Temple Office with checks made out to Temple Sinai by Wednesday November 18. The pies can be picked up at the temple on Tuesday November 24 from 4 to 6 p.m. Flavor Quantity Total Cost Apple Crumb $16 Apple Raspberry $16 Pumpkin $16 Apple-CranberryRaspberry $16 Apple Crisp Loaf $12 Name: __________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________________ Cell: ____________________________________________ E-mail:__________________________________________ November 6, 6:00 p.m. No Oneg 17 November 13, 8:00 p.m. Steven Zwart and Barbara Guttman George Adler and Peggy Cherkasky Rose Agins Ben Agronick and Lili Schwartz Stephen and Linda Alpert-Gillis November 20, 6:00 p.m. No Oneg November 27, 6:00 p.m. No Oneg Temple Sinai gratefully acknowledges the following members who joined the Friends of Sinai in September. We applaud the Friends for their lasting and meaningful contributions that benefit the entire congregation. Ed and Bess Lewis David and Tracy Wolf Steve and Elise Rosenfeld As a family or as an individual, you can become a Friend of Sinai for a minimum contribution of $360 above regular dues. We hope you'll consider this opportunity to enhance our Temple life and support our congregation. Call the Temple Office for more information. Monika Katzel, Friends of Sinai Chair Temple Sinai offers its spaces for rent: meetings, celebrations, conferences, and extracurricular classes. Rates are competitive and include setup and take down for members and non-members. Please contact Susan Roberts-Grew for additional information at 381-6890. Temple Life PIE ORDER FORM FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Oneg Shabbat Hosts 18 RABBI KATZ’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In memory of Lilian Pranger, by Josh Bruner Beth Pranger Bruner, by Remy & Marilyn Fenster Dorothy Pies, by John & Ellen Erne John Page Sr., by John Page & Sandra Mitzner Eric Silbermann, by Steve & Susie Silbermann Dorothy Lisson, by Michael & Donna Goldberg Ben Seidman, by Lou & Harriet Slawetsky Leonid Rubin, by Berta Rubin John Page Sr., by John Page & Sandra Mitzner Brian Salerno, by Noreen Salerno In honor of Sam Eichel’s Bar Mitzvah, by Louis & Diane Eichel The New Year, by Alan & Judy Wertheimer The birth of Gary & Karen Roth’s granddaughter, Demi Rose Roth, by Charles & Nancy Kantor In appreciation of Rabbi Katz, by Mary Ellen Walsh Healing wishes to Shana Katzel Dowell, by Ed Muszynski & Bonnie Hughes ADULT EDUCATION FUND Contributions In memory of Hyman S. Levin, by Phyllis Rosen In appreciation of Ellen Goldenberg, by Louis & Diane Eichel Elise Wojciechowski, by Louis & Diane Eichel BUILDING FUND In memory of Robert Major, by Jo-Ann Hussion Zina Rubinshteyn, by Moisey Feygin Robert Graff, by Sally Graff DICK SCHONFELD SOCIAL ACTION FUND In memory of Ida Friedlander, by Judy Holmes Pearl Kleiman, by Judy Holmes Oscar Friedlander, by Judy Holmes Ida Holmes, by Judy Holmes FLORAL FUND In memory of Molly Horwitz, by Sarah Lewis ISRAEL YOUTH FUND In memory of Bea Wiesenberg, by Jerome Wiesenberg GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND In memory of Beth Bruner, by Les & Monika Katzel Bernard Resch, by Keith & Carol Greer In honor of Lauren Lieberman’s birthday, by Les & Monika Katzel The birth of Ed & Bess Lewis’ granddaughter, Audrey Lewis, by Les & Monika Katzel The birth of Ann Melville’s grandson, Finnegan Melville Castle, by Les & Monika Katzel The engagement of Ian Leonard to Serena Johnston, by Charlie & Joyce Schachter In appreciation of Donna Lederman & Donna Goldberg for Get S’more Shabbat, by Remy & Marilyn Fenster Healing wishes to Phyllis Mindell, by Les & Monika Katzel Brian Muzynski, by Les & Monika Katzel Alan Bernstein, by Les & Monika Katzel GENERAL OPERATING FUND In memory of Jack Bell, by Lea Bell Joseph Ghory, by Ward Ghory Lea Litmanovich, by Zella Berenbaum Beth Bruner, by Thomas & Janet Fink Sima Novozhenets, by Isaak & Nina Rivshin Polina Ginzburg, by Isaak & Nina Rivshin Fanya Shablya, by Zina Lyubchanskaya LAMPERT MUSIC FUND In honor of The New Year, by Alan & Judy Wertheimer In appreciation of Rabbi Alan Katz, Rabbi Noam Katz, Elise Wojciechowski & Scott McNitt for Get S’more Shabbat, by Remy & Marilyn Fenster LIBRARY FUND In memory of Harry G. Kushner, by Phyllis Rosen Louis Guttman, by Steve Zwart & Barbara Guttman Alan Lewis, by Sarah Lewis LIHEYOT (SPECIAL NEEDS) FUND In memory of Jennie Francis, by John & Ellen Erne MITZVAH CONNECTION FUND In memory of Elsa Fenster, by Remy Fenster PRAYERBOOK FUND In memory of Donald Johnson, by Karen Quinn Ted Holmes, by Judy Holmes & the Ebner Family In honor of Rabbi Katz’s 30 years of leadership at Temple Sinai, by Parker Zack & Zeid Nasser Joseph Gorin, by Marilyn Feldman The birth of Gary & Karen Roth’s granddaughter, Demi Rose Roth, by Michael & Sue Mercier In appreciation of The Temple Sinai office staff – Susan RobertsGrew, Joyce Schachter & Amy Tackaberry, by Parker Zack & Zeid Nasser RAIHN FUND In memory of Jared Liam Kanner, by Debbie Kanner RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND In honor of The birth of Tom & Vicki Finnefrock’s grandson, Ari Jacob Finnefrock, by Allen & Barb Mendler The engagement of Ian Leonard to Serena Johnston, by Allen & Barb Mendler In appreciation of Ilan Adar & Pauline Rosenberg, by Marilyn Fenster Ilan Adar, by Louis & Diane Eichel WINDOWS OF LIGHT FUND In memory of Annette Newman, by Ron & Karen Newman For information about these funds, go to our website: www.tsinai.org/ About Us / Contributions / Contributions received after the 10th of October will be acknowledged in the November bulletin. A special thanks to the following Temple members who have so generously donated to the Temple Sinai High Holy Days Appeal. Donations listed below were received by 10/13/15. 19 A donation has been made by Ron & Karen Newman Eric & Elizabeth Brewer Victor & Joyce Poleshuck Lillian Courtheoux Charlie & Joyce Schachter Rebecca Drayer Howard & Arlene Schenker Jeff & Jan Feldman David & Susan Spector Hank & Gail Ferraioli Michael & Donna Goldberg Audrey Sussman Dave & Carole Teegarden Bob Grossman Michael & Carol Yunker Les & Monika Katzel Martin Zand & Ellen Ingram Allen & Barb Mendler Bob & Paula Zeman The Milne Family In memory of Edwin Alpert, by Stephen & Linda Alpert-Gillis Our parents, Sam & Ann Ryback and Albert Brownstein, by Jim & Renee Brownstein Lola Coan, by Steven & Janine Coan Eugene & Herta Ellis, by Ralph Ellis & Alice Rudolph Robert Graff, by Sally Graff Earl & Belle Lovenheim, by Janet Irwin Morris & Mildred Lux, by Dolores Kleinberg Lawrence Lapidus, by Lois Lapidus DuWayne Statz, by Jason & Ticia Mendler My parents & my daughter Karen, by Barbara Phillips Betty Rifkin, by Marsha Rifkin & Abigail Urban Rifkin Kevin P. Stein, by Ira Stein In honor of Carol Goldsmith & Sarah Geller, by Ellen Goldenberg Rabbi Katz & Elise Wojciechowski, by Dennis & Carol Goldsmith My children and grandchildren, by Bonnie Guon The High Holy Day musical gifts of so many, by Ed Muszynski & Bonnie Hughes Mariel Anna Trull, by Muriel Klein The High Holy Days Family Service, by Stacey Martin Rabbi Katz & Family, by John Page & Sandra Mitzner Natalie Marx’s Bat Mitzvah, Lawrence Marx & Deborah Rosen Rabbi Alan & Jan Katz, by Irv & Gloria Rosenstein Temple Sinai, by Paul & Marcia Rutberg The beautiful and meaningful High Holy Day services, by Allan & Judy Schwartz Michael Seidman’s 80th birthday, by Ed & Yuk Seidman Monika & Les Katzel, by Joel & Ann Shamaskin The birth of our first granddaughter, Abigail Jeanette Lucarelli, by Jay Westendorf & Ellen Teichman Contributions In memory of Edward Richmond, by Paul & Cheryl Aloi Diane Silver-Hassell, by Doug Miller & Sally Hirst HIGH HOLY DAYS APPEAL TEMPLE SINAI 363 Penfield Road Rochester, New York 14625 Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Rochester, NY Permit No. 1763 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED DATED MATERIAL PLEASE EXPEDITE DELIVERY ROCKIN’ SHABBAT Friday evening, November 6, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. Musicians Maggie Herman, Eva Regan, Scott McNitt, Gregg Herman and Roy Berns will be joining Cantorial Soloist Elise Wojciechowski to rock the sanctuary during the Erev Shabbat service. Please join us!