Temple Sinai Sentinel - April 2010 by Temple Sinai

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Volume 36, No. 7 — April 2010 • Nisan/Iyar 5770

ISRAEL: ISRAEL In Our Hearts & Minds Yom HaZikron, April 19 Yom Ha’Atzma’ut, April 20

INSIDE: From the Rabbi’s Study . . . . . .2 From Sinai’s Board President . .3 Yahrzeits: In Loving Memory . .4 Donations to Sinai. . . . . . . . . . .5 New At Temple Sinai: A Book Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 B’nei Mitzvah Schedule . . . . . .6 Religious School News . . . . . . .7 Torah for Tots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Adult Education Opportunities. . .8 Sinai Sisterhood / Men’s Club . . .9 Temple Sinai Book Club . . . . . . . .9 Temple Sinai Movie Club . . . . . . .9 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

FROM THE RABBI’S STUDY – RABBI TERI APPLEBY

Israel: In our Hearts and Minds

srael has been in the news even more than usual lately— and has been the subject of myriad the Israel “can do no right” camp; e-mails I’ve received recently. we have nuanced and multi-faceted We have two Israel-related feelings in between the extremes, holidays on the Jewish calendar this and some of us even experience month. Yom HaZikaron (Day of Re- total apathy. membrance) and Yom Ha’Atzma’ut But I’ve found that we are often (Israel Independence Day) fall on 5 and 6 Iyar, respectively (April 19 and afraid to voice our opinions in public or are unwilling to hear opinions 20 on the secular calendar). that differ from our own. In fact, this So, it occurred to me that it’s was the topic of a workshop that time to talk about Israel—a com- I attended last month at the CCAR plex, deeply emotional, challenging, Convention in San Francisco. It often frustrating, and divisive topic. was titled “Jewish-Jewish Dialogue Historically, Israel has been the about the Israeli-Palestinian Conspiritual homeland of the Jewish flict and other Difficult Issues.” The people. For 2000 years, Jews liv- purpose of the workshop was not ing in the Diaspora have turned in to solve the conflict in the middleprayer toward Jerusalem. For 2000 east, but rather how to create safe years, we have proclaimed L’Shana forums for us to discuss the difficult Haba’a bi’Y’rushalayim (Next Year issues. in Jerusalem) at the end of our I love Israel. Whenever I visit, I Passover seders and Yom Kippur really do feel like I’ve come home. N’ilah Services. And while I unequivocally support

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Our people’s connection to and yearning for Israel has been persistent throughout the centuries. The Psalmist writes: If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand wither. Let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth. And the 11th Century poet, Rabbi Judah Halevi, writes: My

h heart is in the east though and for women to be required to I am in the west. sit in the back of the bus on certain Our feelings toward, routes); and also by the Governa connections to, the ment’s announcement that it will and m modern state of Israel, build 1600 new housing units in h however, are not so uni- Arab East Jerusalem. The conflicts f form. Our relationships between, and among, Jews in Israel t Israel range from the are as deep and profound as are the to “Israel can do no wrong” camp to conflicts between Jews and Arabs.

the right of Israel to exist as a home for the Jewish people, I am personally disturbed by the increasing hostility of the Orthodox to religious pluralism (as demonstrated by the harassment of the Women of the Wall, the request to have separate sidewalks for men and women,

If you’ve never traveled to Israel, I strongly urge you to do so. It will be transformative—spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, Jewishly. Only when you are really present in Israel can you begin to understand and connect with the land, the histories, the politics, the peoples, the cultures, and the religions—all the contrasts. The struggles for place, for home, for consensus, for religious freedom, for survival and for peace are as tangible and omnipresent as they are incessant. My prayer is that our public statements about Israel, no less than our private opinions, come from places of deep love for, and commitment to, Israel, and reflect our Jewish values. Let us also pray that Israel comes closer to realizing her hopes, dreams, and visions. L’Shalom ~ Rabbi Appleby

The Rabbi Wants To Know... Do you have college age children away from home? We would like to keep in touch with them. Let Rabbi Appleby know at 747-5508 or RabbiTempleSinai@pyramid.net.

Here’s a variety of websites to keep informed about Israel: all are www. @ Israel Religious Action Center (IRAC.org) @ Association of Reform Zionists of America (ARZA.org) @ JStreet.org @ American Israel Public Aﬀairs Committee (AIPAC.org)

@ Jewish Federations of North America (UJC.org) @ Tikkun.org @ HaAretz.com @ Women of the Wall (WOW.org). @ Israel 21st Century (Israel21c.org)

couple months ago, I wrote about the financial status of Temple Sinai. At the time, using data from the end of November, we appeared to be in good financial shape. However, over the last few months we have begun to incur a deficit. This bottom-line number fluctuates and could improve by the end of the fiscal year on June 30. Your Board of Trustees is always investigating ways in which to save money. However, I ask you to please fulfill your membership, religious school tuition and new-building pledges to the best of your ability. I also ask that if you are faring well during these diﬃcult economic times, when some of our members are finding it diﬃcult to contribute to the congregation, that you consider making an extra donation to Temple Sinai this year. Temple Sinai is here because of you and for you; don’t assume that there’s always someone else who will make that extra contribution. It is up to each of us. Over the last two and a half years I have written and spoken to you about our individual commitment to Temple Sinai. For most of us, the recommended dues

o of $105 per month is less than o or about what we spend on ccable television and our cell p phone each month. If each o of our member families p paid this amount, we would ccover 90% of our operating e expenses, not including the rreligious school, which is ffunded d db by separate tuition. Again, I ask that you consider contributing a little extra this year if you can. I thank you in advance. Not to be outdone by the federal 2010 census now underway, the Board, with input from various committees, is formulating a survey that you will soon receive. It is important that you complete the survey as quickly as possible. Your feedback concerning Temple Sinai will be used by the Board at a retreat in late May, prior to the annual congregational meeting. The retreat will enable the Board to step aside from administrative and financial matters that are our focus at regular monthly meetings and to concentrate on longerrange and fundamental issues such as programming, membership outreach and the nature of our religious services. I want to thank all who attended our wonderful Passover Seder held at the Atlantis, and I particularly want to thank Marsha Cohen for all her hard work in planning the event. I also want to thank Gary and Judy Schumer for repairing our Torah mantles.

CARING COMMUNITY

KEHILAT HESED

The Board is instituting a formal written policy concerning the Rabbinic Discretionary Fund using guidelines provided by the Union for Reform Judaism. The policy outlines how the funds may be used and how donations are to be made. In short, if you make a donation to the fund, you must make the check payable to Temple Sinai, not Rabbi Appleby, with the fund name on the subject line. Only then are contributions tax deductible and must be used by the Rabbi in accordance with the policy. The Rabbi will provide the Board with an annual accounting of how the funds were used. If you have any questions, please contact me. I want to thank those of you who have made recent donations to Temple Sinai, as noted on our Donations Page in the Sentinel. This page also notes specific items for which we are seeking donations. This month you will notice we are asking for donations towards the purchase of new administrative software. The new program, Rekefet, will make it far more eﬃcient to manage and integrate our membership database, financial transactions and data. The cost is about $1,200. If you would like to contribute, please make your donation to the General Fund, with Rekefet in the subject line. Thanks for your support.

FROM SINAI’S BOARD PRESIDENT – JAKE MARGOLIS

Dollars, Surveys & Changes to the Rabbinic Discretionary Fund

Shalom, Jake

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The goal of the kehilat hesed is to create a more caring and responsive community: to transform our casual associations into loving and sacred relationships. • • • • • • •

Let us know what your needs are and please call: If there has been a death in your family If you or a family member is ill If you need a ride to the Temple If you need an errand done If you are home-bound If you are the caregiver for a family member with special needs If you would like to be hosted for a Shabbat or holiday dinner

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Let us know if you can help with any of the following: Deliver a meal to a neighbor Give a neighbor a ride to a Temple event Give a neighbor a ride to an appointment Run an errand for a neighbor Call or visit someone who is home-bound Knit a shawl for someone who is ill Oﬀer a place at your holiday table

‫יארצייט‬ YAHRZEITS IN LOVING MEMORY

KADDISH TO BEE SAID APRIL 2

KADDISH TO BE SAID APRIL 9

Jacob Davis father of Stephen Davis, March 29

J Joseph Aaron S Spinner father of Helene Sp Spinner, April 4

er, Lucien A. Zentner, March 29 er Simon Gafni father of Gil Gafni, z”l, March 31 nberg Joan Ezgar Rosenberg mother of Larry Ezgar, March 31

Yetta Silv Silversher, April 5

Robert Altman, April 19 Helen Solomon grandmother of Barbara Pratt, April 21 Mary Shapiro grandmother of Steven Rubin, April 22 Toby Marks Kutler mother of Traci Kutler-Dodd, April 23

Seymour Sternlicht father of Caryn Sternlicht, April 5

Morris Bronov cousin of Bernard Bronov, April 1

Charlotte Gersten mother of Lynn Tisevich, April 8

Harry Ceppos father of Jerry Ceppos, 17 Nisan (April 1)

Sam Brustein grandfather of Marilyn Roberts, 25 Nisan (April 9)

Louis Braslawsky father of Leslie Pansky, April 25

Sadie Dickens Jaffe mother-in-law of Ethel Jaffe and grandmother of Sue Burkhamer, April 1

Lucy Bretzfelder, April 10

Barney Felix Eisenberg father of Richard Eisenberg, April 25

Fanny Nussbaum, April 1

Leonard Krauser father of Melissa Lopez, April 10

KADDISH TO BE SAID APRIL 16

Rose Rubin Jacobs, April 24

KADDISH TO BE SAID APRIL 30

Seymour Goldberg, April 25 Bessie Greenfield sister of Mary Garfinkle, z”l, April 25

Abraham H. Melner, April 2

Sarah Cohen grandmother of Marilyn Roberts, 27 Nisan (April 11)

Louis Rosenthal in the Virginia City Cemetery, April 25

Herschel Green father of Marsha Cohen, April 3

Sonya Drukarev aunt of Joseph Merkin, April 13

Anita Ellen Altman, April 28

Minette Kessler aunt of Alison Lasher, April 3

Mae Lazar cousin of Ethel Jaffe and Sue Burkhamer, April 13

Sigmund L. Heller, April 29

Tommie J. Martin, Sr. grandfather of Benala Abrams’ daughter Naomi Martin, April 3

Mae Sarah Norman mother of Beatrice Brown, April 13

Gerald Smith teacher of Rabbi Myra Soifer, April 3

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Milt Milton Daus grandfather of Lynn Lynne Daus, April 5

Michael Aaronson uncle of Marynne Aaronson, April 18

Max Bretzfelder, 17 Nisan (April 1)

Gloria Kladney mother of David Kladney, April 1

Ri Rita Bloomfield gra grandmother of Linda Lab Labowe, 21 Nisan (April 5)

KADDISH TO BE SAID APRIL 23

Marvin Daling, April 29

Ida Friedman grandmother of Stuart Labowe, 16 Iyar (April 30)

Milton J. Gumbert, April 14

Martin Maskowitz father of Rose Orenstein, 16 Iyar (April 30)

Ruth Gross Frankel mother of Ronnie Varney, April 15

Eugene Brown husband of Beatrice Brown, May 1

Helen Schoen mother of Richard Schoen, April 15

Harry Norman father of Beatrice Brown, May 1

We thank those who support Temple Sinai.

General Fund Michelle Ramirez for Microsoft Oﬃce upgrade for the Temple oﬃce Jules & Shirley Rutkovitz in memory of various family members Willis/Winograd Family in thanks for the Merkin Family’s help at the Bat Mitzvah of Rachel Willis

Music Fund Willis/Winograd Family in honor of Jon Leo’s beautiful voice at the Bat Mitzvah of Rachel Willis Willis/Winograd Family in thanks for Diana Hoﬀman’s Etz Chaim at the Bat Mitzvah of Rachel Willis Willis/Winograd Family in thanks for the Rubin Family’s help at the Bat Mitzvah of Rachel Willis

New Building Fund

Rabbi Search Fund Mark Rosenberg

Ali Lasher in memory of Abe Atkin with thanks to Lori Atkin Oscar & Lucille Alexander towards the Religious School Model Seder

Passover Seder Subvention Fund Karen & JerryCeppos Les & Marsha Cohen Donovan/Louie Family David Leitner Jake Margolis Mike Medvin Harold Oleck Wayne & Raelynn Omel Michelle Ramirez Stephen Rubin Helen Spinner Richard & Adrienne Tropp Bill & Bobbie Wells

Please Consider Making A Donation Specific Needs New large memorial board for the Sanctuary: Approx $5,000 needed, Ritual Fund Donation New bookcases for the Rabbi’s oﬃce: Approx $2,500 needed, FF&I Donation Software Upgrade for the Synagogue Management Database: $950 needed, General Fund Donation

General Needs Capital-Maintenance Fund: Building and grounds maintenance Cemetery Fund: Maintenance of cemetery FF&I Fund: Furnishings, fixtures and interior improvements General Fund: General operating expenses Music Fund: Events, equipment, musicians New Building Fund: Servicing our newbuilding loan Religious School Fund: General school needs Ritual Fund: Sanctuary and religious supplies Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund: Directly supports Rabbi’s tzedakah eﬀorts

Sinai Seeking Judaica Art We’re in the process of beautifying Temple Sinai and are seeking donations of paintings, artifacts, and wall hangings that are in excellent condition. Please do not bring items to Temple Sinai, but instead contact Amy Currier first at currierdworkin@yahoo.com or 348-7819. If you don’t have artwork to donate, you might consider making a donation to our fixtures/furnishings/ interiors (FFI) fund (specifying the donation is for “art and décor”) so that we may acquire new pieces or restore pieces in our current collection. Amy and the Board of Trustees will make decisions on what will be displayed. Thanks for your help.

New At Temple Sinai: A Book Exchange

o you have hardcover or paperback books in GOOD condition that you have finished reading? The Temple library now has room for a book exchange. Please bring in your gentlyread books and pick up books you’d like to read. Look for the “Book Exchange” sign on the shelves. PLEASE: don’t “clean out” your closets—bring in contemporary, popular, or classic books that our Temple members might enjoy.

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Jaﬀe-Burkhamer Family in memory of Reba Isler, mother of Toby Isler Willis/Winograd Family in thanks for the Sisterhood’s help with the Oneg at the Bat Mitzvah of Rachel Willis Willis/Winograd Family in thanks for the Tracy Bartlett’s help at the Bat Mitzvah of Rachel Willis and her Religious School leadership

Religious School Fund

DONATIONS

Donations to Sinai

‫משׁפחה של סיני‬ MISPACHAH SHEL SEENAI TEMPLE SINAI FAMILY

Thanks Thanks to our March Oneg sponsors: the Religious School, Julie Stage, Les & Marsha Cohen, Marilyn Rappaport, and the Merkin, Willis/Winograd, and Rubin Families. Thanks to our March greeters, Board members Jeﬀ Blanck, Mike Medvin, Doug Goodman, Marsha Cohen, Julia Rubin, Marynne Aaronson, and Board president Jake Margolis. Thanks to our Post B’nei Mitzvah and Religious School Students—Mary and Seth Rubin, Rachel Willis, Sara Merkin, Robbie Fuchs, Leah Willis, Rachel Greiner, Amanda and Emily Paris—for telling the Purim Story at Shabbat Services on February 27 and a special thanks to Jeﬀ Blanck for conducting services on March 12.

Our Condolences to... Toby Isler on the death of his mother Reba Isler on March 1. Errin Morgan on the death of his aunt Kandee Kahn on March 9.

Refuah Sheleimah “Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery” to: Charlotte Soifer (mother of Rabbi Myra), Herb Pevney, Rabbi David Novak (friend of Rabbi Teri and Jon),

Michael Davis, Len Chyet, Sharrone Blanck, Betty Jo Blauner (sister of Peggy Levine), Eunice Merkin (mother of Joe Merkin), Annette Rutkovitz (sister-in-law of Jules Rutkovitz), Sophie Gold (step-mother of Adrienne Tropp), Barbara Benjamin (grandmother of Michelle Ramirez), Sister Mary (friend of Temple Sinai).

Birthdays Mar 31: Elizabeth Alderman, Barton Barrow, Herbert Pevney, Hannalea Weinzweig Apr 1: Rabbi Teri Appleby Apr 2: Daniel Levine April 5: Barry Frank April 6: Hank Frohlich April 10: Karen Ceppos April 11: Melissa Varney April 12: Beatrice Brown and Deke Castleman April 13: Kale Flagg and Jennifer Merkin April 16: Robby Fuchs April 17: Emily Farren April 18: Robbin Ceppos April 19: Adrienne Tropp April 20: Amanda Frohlich, Arielle Murphy, Leslie Pansky, and Chris Stanton April 21: Michael Davis April 23: Florence Minkow April 24: Emily Demos April 25: Rob Fleischman April 26: Patty Dickens April 28: Debbie Lewis April 29: Jeﬀ Dodd and Valerie Weinstein

Anniversaries NONE

Schedule Upcoming B’nei Mitzvah Now! Our current schedule is as follows: August 21, 2010 – Jacob Greiner October 16, 2010 – Ethan Labowe October 23, 2010 – Dennis Dworkin October 30, 2010 – John Eisenberg November 13, 2010 – Hannah Margolis May 14, 2011 – Jessica & Daniel Fuchs June 18, 2011 – Matthew McKean July 2, 2011 – Noah Blanck It’s not too early to schedule an upcoming Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Call the Rabbi, 747-5508, to reserve your date.

SUMMER ISRAEL YOUTH TRIPS Israel Outdoors: Summer Trip Registration Now OPEN. Registration for May, June, July and August 2010 free Taglit-Birthright Israel trips with Israel Outdoors is now OPEN at www.israeloutdoors.com and (202)537-0006.

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NFTY in Israel:

the most incredible summer of your life. Summer 2010 Programs(4, 5, and 6 week programs available). Info at: www.NFTYIsrael@urj.org and (845)987-6300 x6351.

to participate.

REMINDER:

May 7 - Family Service in honor of the Teachers/students and aides May 9 - No Religious/Hebrew School: Mother’s Day May 11 - Last day of Hebrew School May 16 - Annual Religious School Picnic at the Lazy 5 Ranch in Spanish Springs: hamburgers/hot dogs/salads/ cookies/brownies/sodas/etc. If there is something you’d like to see oﬀered at the picnic, please make a suggestion. Shalom, Tracy Bartlett

animal treats, a Noah’s Ark project, Noah’s Ark Bingo and even a Noah’s Ark song! All children between 2-5 are welcome. Temple membership is not required, and there is no fee. As Torah for Tots always, a Shabbat celebration with candle lighting, kiddush, n Thursday, April 29 at and challah will be part of the 4pm, children in Torah activities. for Tots will learn about To join the class or for Noah and The Ark with a real further information, conwooden ark and a multitude of tact Judy Schumer at animals. There will be special garyjudy2@sbcglobal.net.

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By Board action, on recommendation of the Ritual Committee, pork and shellfish may not be served at Temple Sinai. This includes any products containing either pork or shellfish; so, do check, carefully, the contents of what you might be serving at Onegs, meetings, receptions, etc. Also be careful to remember those possible “common” foods that are indeed included in these restrictions (pepperoni pizza is one good example!).

May 2 - LAST DAY OF RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL / YOUTH

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April 18 - Israeli Independence day Religious School 9-10am Celebration 10-11:30 Hebrew 11:30-12:30

BEIT MIDRASH / HA-N’URIM

We had a wonderful Purim Carnival! Thanks to Sinbad’s HotDogs, for their donation of chili to the event! Thanks to the Sinai Youth Group for their help in setting lease support your up, manning the booths, and fellow classmates cleaning up: Amanda Frohlich, as they read Torah Amber Frohlich, Amanda Parfor the first time from the is, Rachel Willis, Robby Fuchs, Bimah. Also, get ideas for Seth Rubin, Mary Rubin, Sara your own B’nei Mitzvah. Merkin, Gerry Willis, and Steve Every student in the Rubin. We couldn’t have done it B’nei Mitzvah class should plan to without them! attend these services. We have matzah covers doAides wanted: If any Post B’nei nated by Linda Kutten! Students Mitzvah student is interested in will be able to decorate them and becoming an aide (on Sundays for use them for their seders at home. Religious/Hebrew School in the Linda cut, and sewed, all the covclassrooms or the oﬃce), please ers for us. Thank you Linda! let me know. You’ll learn to beAnyone who has had Bar/Bat come an aide, and maybe eventuMitzvah and is under 18, is invited ally a teacher! to join our Youth Group. Calling all families! The first Friday of every month Temple Sinai UPCOMING EVENTS: has Family Night Services. This is a great time for families to partici- April 2 - Family Night Services pate in services together. Rabbi hosted by Nurit and Jeﬀ’s Appleby’s services are loads of fun 6th/7th grade class. and everyone has an opportunity

April 11-17 - Spring Break. No Religious School or Hebrew on Sunday or Tuesday.

‫ הנעורים‬/ ‫בית מדרשׁ‬

Religious School News

‫חנוך מבגרים‬ CHINOOK MEVUGARIM ADULT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Classes with the Rabbi Adult Beginning Hebrew Introduction to Judaism Sundays, 2:30-4:00 PM in the Temple Library April: 4*, 18 Possible Make-up dates (if necessary): April 25; May 2, 23

Saturdays in the Temple Library 1pm April: 3* 10am April: 10, 17, 24 Possible make-up dates (if necessary): May 1,8,15 *Tentative Dates (Rabbi may be out of town)

Monthly Shabbat Morning Services 9am Torah & Bagels 10:30am Shabbat Service 12 noon Dairy Potluck Lunch April 3 & May 1, 2010 (the FIRST Shabbat every month; no Torah Study or Lunch on April 3) Everyone is welcome. If you’ve missed having Saturday services, this is for you. No special experience needed.

Holocaust Memorial Service

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7:30 PM Friday, April 9

Yellow Candle Home Observance April 10, evening

Sinai Food Bank Volunteer Mitzvah Every 3rd Thursday of the month. Thursday, March 18, 2010, from 5-7:30pm. Children 10-years-old and older are welcome. Make this a family mitzvah. Be sure to wear close-toed shoes. If you have questions, call Lynne Daus at 772-8246. If you need more information about the Food Bank, check their web site at www.fbnn.org.

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Folk Dancing at Sinai ISRAELI

Folk lk Dancing: 7pm Every Tuesday Night & 7pm Every 3rd Saturday Monthly. (Open to all; 1st time FREE, $5 regular, $3 for students.)

INTERNATIONAL Folk Dancing:

Temple Sinai Movie Club

7pm Every Thursday Night. (Op to all; $2 for the public and (Open $1 for Temple Sinai Members.)

The Temple Sinai Movie Discussion Group will meet on Sunday, April 18 at 7pm. To learn more about the group or where we meet, please call Howard Gordon at 775-853-5809 or email him at hjgphoto@hotmail.com.

C Check the calendar to confirm all dates and times.

Cleaning Up? If you are ttaking ki g ttrash h outt and d it does not fit into the dumpster, DO NOT leave it on the ground beside the dumpster. Please leave a note for our Administrative Assistant and arrangements will be made to have the dumpster emptied.

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ext Temple Sinai Book Club books and meeting dates: April 15, 7 PM – Katterskill Falls by Allegra Goodman – Judith Strasser’s home, Judith Strasser, facilitator. May 27, 7 PM – The Faith Club by Ranya Idliby, Suzanne Oliver and Pricilla Warner – Marcia Cohen’s home, Marsha Cohen, facilitator. June 24, 7 PM – Turbulent Souls by Stephen J. Dubner (home and facilitator: TBA). Please check out synopses and reviews on Amazon. Addresses and directions will be sent prior to meetings. To get on the book club mailing list contact Judy Schumer at garyjudy2@sbcglobal.net.

Rabbi Emerita Myra Soifer, and our current Rabbi, Teri Appleby will speak on “Women in the Rabbinate: A 30 Year Perspectives.” Myra was a ground breaker who had to pierce the glass ceiling, deal with disbelief and hostility and constantly enter null territory. Thanks to her eﬀorts and those of her friends and colleagues, things have changed. Teri faces a completely diﬀerent environment and is dealing with a rapidly changing demographic. Please join us to learn about this wonderful, and important, chapter in modern Jewish history.

7pm Wednesday, April 14. All Temple members are welcome to attend.

SINAI SISTERHOOD / MEN’S CLUB

Temple Sinai Book Club

n Sunday morning, May 2, the Men’s Club will have a wonderful program!

Monthly Board Meeting

ACHOTIYUT SEENAII / MOADON GE GEVARIM

n Thursday, April 22, at 6pm Sisterhood will meet for Bunco at Benala Abrams’ home in Wingfield Springs. Bring an appetizer-type potluck or a dessert. Benala will provide drinks. Be sure to let her know you will attend so the appropriate number of tables can be set up. Contact Benala at nalaabrams@charter.net or phone 354-1677. If you haven’t played Bunco, come. It’s easy to learn. Or come to socialize/meet others/make new friends. Sisterhood is open to all. No membership dues required. For additional information about Sisterhood, call Marsha Cohen at 851-1724 or email her at marshacohen@charter.net.

‫ מועדון גברים‬/ ‫אחותיות סיני‬

Men’s Club

Sinai Sisterhood

Calling Oneg Hosts: 2010 Oneg Hosting Calendar now available for sign-ups... Oneg means “delight/pleasure.” It is for the delight of the host and the pleasure of congregation. The host to share his/her delight for the special occasion/event and the congregation to enjoy the pleasure of interaction with others.

Drop it! For your convenience, there is a drop box outside the Administrative Oﬃce to leave incoming mail when the office is locked.

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Please, ALL LOOSE CASH MUST be placed in an envelope with your name and a note telling what the cash is for.

Your Ad Belongs Here! By purchasing an ad in the Sentinel, not only will EVERYONE see it and know more about your business, you will be supporting your synagogue.

Call Mike at (775) 747-5508 TODAY to place your ad. Temple Sinai 3405 Gulling Road, Reno, NV 89503 www.templesinai-reno.com temple.sinai@pyramid.net

Please sign up for a date or two. There are four easy ways to sign up: 1. Stop by Temple Sinai oﬃce to sign up 2. Sign up on Temple Sinai kitchen door Oneg sign up sheet 3. Call the oﬃce at 747-5508 4. Email Temple.Sinai@pyramid.net If you are unable to host an Oneg, please consider a donation to sponsor one. Just send your donation to Temple Sinai with a note that it is for the Oneg Fund and if the donation is in honor or memory of someone or of an occasion. Thank you to all our Oneg hosts. The congregation certainly enjoys all Onegs.

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Temple Sinai Breast Cancer Support Line Julia Rubin, Sinai member, a nurse, and herself living with breast cancer. 829-8104 or renorubins@sbcglobal.net. Conﬁdentiality honored. Go to www.thebreastcancersite.com to donate a free mammorgram a day to an under-privileged woman. Go to www.armyofwomen.org to join a movement to bring women and researchers together to eradicate breast cancer.

The Temple Sinai Sentinel is published monthly. Temple Sinai is a Reform Congregation aﬃliated with the Union for Reform Judaism. Temple Sinai is located at: 3405 Gulling Road, Reno NV 89503. This issue is: Volume 36, No. 7 • April 2010

‫לוח‬ SUNDAY

LU’ACH

CALENDAR MONDAY

April 2010

Pesach VII

Sentinel Deadline

Yom HaZikaron

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Nisan/Iyar 5770

Pesach I 6pm Midweek Hebrew (Grades 4-7) 7pm Reno Israeli Folkdance Co-Op

5 Pesach VIII 6pm Midweek Hebrew (Grades 4-7) 6:30pm Sisterhood Mahjong Night 7pm Reno Israeli Folkdance Co-Op 8:40pm Havdalah (72 min)

6pm Midweek Hebrew (Grades 4-7) 7pm Reno Israeli Folkdance Co-Op

Yom Ha’Atzma’ut 6pm Midweek Hebrew (Grades 4-7) 6:30pm Sisterhood Mahjong Night 7pm Reno Israeli Folkdance Co-Op

No Midweek Hebrew: Spring Break 7pm Reno Israeli Folkdance Co-Op

Erev Pesach Ta’anit Bechorot 6pm Temple Sinai Congregational Passover Seder 7:02pm Candle lighting

Noon Talmud

Rosh Chodesh Iyar Noon Talmud 7pm Board Meeting

Noon Talmud 7pm Ritual Committee Meeting

Pesach II Noon Talmud 8:34pm Havdalah (72 min)

Temple Sinai is aﬃliated with the Union for Reform Judaism 3405 GULLING ROAD • RENO, NEVADA 89503 (775) 747-5508 Fax (775) 747-1911 E-mail: temple.sinai@pyramid.net, web page: www.templesinai-reno.com

Mar 28

Rabbi Teri Appleby

13 Nisan 9am Religious School 10am Model Passover Seder 11:30am Hebrew (Grades 3-7) 2:30pm Introduction to Judaism

9am Men’s Club with Dr. Gary Pomeranz 9am Religious School 11:30am Hebrew (Grades 3-7) 7:08pm Candle lighting

11 Yom HaShoah No Religious or Hebrew School: Spring Break

9am Religious School 10am Israeli Independence Day Celebration 11:30am Hebrew (Grades 3-7) 2:30pm Introduction to Judaism 7pm Temple Sinai Movie Club

25 9am Religious School 11:30am Hebrew (Grades 3-7) 2:30pm Introduction to Judaism

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

APRIL 2010

SATURDAY

Save the Date:

7:13pm Candle lighting 7:30pm Holocaust Memorial Service

Pesach IV (CH’’M) 7pm Family Shabbat with the Oneg hosted by Nurit and Jeﬀ’s 6th/7th grade class. 7:06pm Candle lighting

Torah Portion: Shemini Lev. 9:1-11:47

Chol Hamoed Pesach Ex. 33:12-34:26 Pesach V (CH’’M) 10:30am Shabbat Morning Service 8:37pm Havdalah (72 min) Pesach VI (CH’’M)

Sunday, May 2 – Last day of Religious School and Sunday Hebrew School Tuesday, May 11 – Last day of Hebrew School Sunday, May 16 – 11am-1pm Religious School Teacher’s Appreciation Picnic at Lazy 5 Park

1 Pesach III (CH’’M) 7pm Reno International Folk Dance Co-Op

8 7pm Reno International Folk Dance Co-Op

10am Adult Beginning Hebrew 7pm Monthly Israeli Folk Dance Evening Yellow Candle Holocaust Home Observance (in evening) 8:44pm Havdalah (72 min)

Torah Portion: Tazria - Metzora Lev. 12:1-15:33 10am Adult Beginning Hebrew 8:51pm Havdalah (72 min)

7:20pm Candle lighting 7:30pm Shabbat Services with the Oneg hosted by Barbara Pratt and Shirley Rutkovitz

May 1

Rosh Chodesh Iyar 5pm Sinai Food Bank Volunteer Mitzvah 7pm Book Club “Katterskill Falls” 7pm Reno International Folk Dance Co-Op

7:30pm Shabbat Services 7:33pm Candle lighting

Torah Portion: Achare - Kedoshim Lev. 16:1-20:27 10am Adult Beginning Hebrew 8:58pm Havdalah (72 min)

7:27pm Candle lighting 7:30pm Shabbat Services with the Oneg hosted by Mechelle Merrill and Rob Fleischman in celebration of Rob’s birthday

29 4pm Torah for Tots: Noah’s Ark 7pm Reno International Folk Dance Co-Op

Torah Portion: Emor Lev. 21:1-24:23 9am Shabbat Morning Torah & Bagels 10:30am Shabbat Morning Service Noon Potluck Dairy Lunch 1pm Adult Beginning Hebrew 9:04pm Havdalah (72 min)

17 Iyar

Earth Day 6pm Sisterhood Bunco at Benala Abram’s home 7pm Reno International Folk Dance Co-Op

1 Iyar

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