TEMPLE SINAI THE NEWSLETTER OF RENO’S REFORM CONGREGATION
affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism
SENTINEL
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INSIDE: From the Rabbi’s Study . . . . . .2 From Sinai’s Board President . .3
Yahrzeits: In Loving Memory . .4 Donations to Sinai. . . . . . . . . . .5 Temple Sinai Family . . . . . . . . .5 High Holy Days at Sinai . . . .6-7
Volume 36, No. 11 — August 2010 • Av/Elul 5770
Religious School Registration Form . . . . .9-10 Religious School / Youth. . . . 11 B’nei Mitzvah Schedule . . . . 11
Sinai Sisterhood / Men’s Club .12-13 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Oneg Schedule/Sign-Up . .(insert)
FROM THE RABBI’S STUDY – RABBI TERI APPLEBY AUGUST 2010
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Reform Judaism Turns 200
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love the slogan, “There’s more than one way to be Jewish.” It’s a slogan that has a myriad of meanings: It means that you can be a religious, secular, or a cultural Jew. It means you can be a Jewby-Birth or a Jew-by-Choice. It means you can be affiliated with one of the streams (denominations or movements) of Judaism such as Reform, Reconstructionist, Renewal, Conservative, Orthodox, Ultra-Orthodox, or that you can be a trans- or non-denominational Jew whose expression of Judaism defies labeling. This slogan can be a personal statement of how your Jewish identity is expressed or it can be a political statement against those who would narrowly define what it means to be a real or authentic Jew. In light of the 200th Anniversary of Reform Judaism this year, we could say: There’s more than one way to be a Reform Jew. Like most Reform congregations, Temple Sinai is comprised of a diverse group of people who were raised Orthodox, Conservative, Classical Reform, Secular Jewish, Christian, and no religion at all. So it should come as no surprise to us that there may not be a clear consensus (or even a personal understanding) of what it means to be a Reform Jew or a Reform Congregation. Eric Yoffie (the president of the URJ) suggests that the following principles distinguish Reform Judaism from the other movements: 1) A commitment to a Judaism that changes and adapts to the needs of
t day; 2) A commitment to the tthe absolute equality of wome en in all areas of Jewish life; 3) A commitment to social justtice; 4) A commitment to the p principle of inclusion, not excclusion; and 5) A commitment tto a true partnership between the ra rabbinate and the laity. It’s been said, a Judaism frozen in time is an heirloom, not a living fountain. American Reform Judaism traces its roots to Germany in the early 19th century, where Jewish leaders responded to the European Ages of Emancipation and Enlightenment, by calling for the modernization of Jewish practices and beliefs. They wanted to look like, and sound like, their Christian neighbors. Between 1810 and 1820, congregations in Seesen, Hamburg and Berlin instituted fundamental changes such as: mixed seating of men and women; the use of a cantor, choir, and organ; the substitution of German vernacular for Hebrew in the liturgy; the substitution of Confirmation ceremonies for Bar Mitzvah ceremonies; the rejection of beliefs in bodily resurrection and the ingathering of exiles to Israel (Germany was to be the new Zion); and the rejection of ritual practices such as circumcision, kashrut, family purity, and traditional restrictions on Shabbat activities. Reform began in America after these German "reformers" immigrated to the New World. The first American congregation to call itself “Reform” was Beth Elohim in Charleston, South Carolina in 1825. The dynamic and adaptive nature of American Reform Judaism is reflected in the five Platforms of Principles promulgated by the CCAR between 1869 and 1999 (full texts are found at www.ccarnet.org/platforms). The early Platforms (1869 and 1885) incorporate the beliefs, at-
titudes, and observance of their German forebears—what we call “Classical” Reform. However, beginning with the 1937 Platform, the movement reconsidered its “reforms” and reincorporated many of the discarded practices into the Reform canon. This trend accelerated with the 1976 and 1999 Platforms, which embraced Zionism and Jewish peoplehood, a return to ritual (but with innovations), and greater spiritual expression and holiness. They also emphasized the idea of diversity within unity—individual autonomy. In the 1976 Platform, Dr. Eugene Borowitz introduced the term informed choice. He called on individuals to make knowledgeable decisions about their Jewish observance: ethics, creating a Jewish home, study, private & public prayer, daily observance, keeping Shabbat and Holy Days, life cycle, synagogue and community involvement. Two comments on informed choice: First, while it gives each of us the right to choose which traditions we find personally meaningful, it also challenges us to educate ourselves in order to make informed choices. Second, informed choice challenges us to be tolerant and non-judgmental of each other’s choices: whether or not to keep kosher, to wear a kippa or a tallit at services, or to be shomer Shabbat... to list a few examples. As we continue to define the character of Reform Judaism in our Congregation, I hope we always keep in mind these two statements: A Judaism frozen in time is an heirloom, not a living fountain; and there is more than one way to be a Reform Jew. L’shalom, Rabbi Appleby
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o begins the fifth book of the Torah, Deuteronomy, as Moses prepares the Children of Israel for their new life in the Promised Land. The portion, which Rabbi Emerita Soifer chanted during our July 16th Shabbat service, was my Bar Mitzvah portion way back in the Devonian, or so it seems. Actually, it was July 22, 1974 at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. I had fulfilled, with the help of my parents, the words of the 48th Psalm: “Walk about Zion, and go round about her; Count the towers thereof. Mark ye well her ramparts, traverse her palaces; that you may tell it to the generation following.” Now at the age of thirteen, I wasn’t into counting towers and surveying ramparts; but the trip, along with an earlier one for my brother’s Bar Mitzvah, and a later one to spend the summer on a Kibbutz, were important periods of my Jewish life. It’s my hope to make a trip to Israel with my daughter, Hannah, next year
aafter her Bat Mitzvah to ccontinue the tradition of floating on the Dead Sea aand counting towers. We have seen big g generational changes in g giving since our grandpare ents, and for many of you, yyour parents, came to this county as immigrants from Europe and Russia. With the struggle to establish a new Jewish homeland, which came to fruition with the birth of Israel in 1948, their generation gave generously to Zionist organizations and the construction of Jewish synagogues, and this continued into my childhood as well. Selling candy bars and walking the streets of New York shaking teach boxes for the Jewish National Fund and other causes was the norm. Now, the second and third generations of these immigrants are more apt to buy an iPhone 4, something we really don’t need, before they give to support Israel or their local Jewish congregations, things we really do need. I have a small black suitcase that one of my grandparents brought their entire belongings in when they came to this country. Now, this same suitcase doesn’t
A Few Reform Judaism Websites
Sinai Seeking Judaica Art
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eeking donations of paint-ings, artifacts, and wall hangings, in excellent con-dition, to beautify our Temple. Please do NOT bring items to Temple Sinai, but instead contact Amy Currier first at currierdworkin@yahoo.com or 348-7819. Amy and the Board of Trustees will make decisions on what will be displayed. Thanks for your help.
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URJ: www.urj.org and www.urjbooksandmusic.com HUC-JIR: www.huc.edu CCAR: www.ccarnet.org RAC: www.rac.org WRJ: www.womenofreformjudaism.org Reform Judaism Magazine: www.reformjudaismmag.org Reform Judaism: www.reformjudaism.org
even hold the contents needed for my one-week’s vacation to San Diego. My… how I suffer. I should be ashamed. How much do I give to Israel and to Temple Sinai? As wealthy as we have become as a Jewish society in this country, we risk turning the clocks back one hundred years if we don’t continue to prioritize our local Jewish organizations as well as Israel in our family budgets. I was pleased to see that our membership pledge drive for the 2010-2011 fiscal year is close to being on budgeted target. Thanks to all of you who have pledged what you can. Now, let’s fulfill those pledges, and more, and keep Temple Sinai alive. Do it for no other reason than the thoughts of our parents’ and grandparents’ struggles during these last one hundred years to keep alive the thoughts embodied in the 48th Psalm. Oh, and yes, I had a great vacation in San Diego, but forgot to visit the historic first San Diego synagogue in Old Town. Maybe next time I’ll visit and bring my grandfather’s suitcase. Shalom, Jake
FROM SINAI’S BOARD PRESIDENT – JAKE MARGOLIS
And These are the Words
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יארצייט YAHRZEITS IN LOVING MEMORY
KADDISH TO O BE SAID AUGUST 6 Edith Colt mother of Robert Colt, August 1 Belle Gray mother of Philip Shalitt, Augustt 1 Cecil Jackson friend of Sharrone Blanck, August 1 Marjorie Howard mother of Lynn Robins, ns, August 3 Shirley LaRose Richmond godmother to the sons ns of Eric and Ilene Hobson, n August 3 Sandor Levinsohn grandfather of Marty Matles, August 3 Lewis E. Brodek, August 4 Rose G. Goldwater, August 4 Alvin Jackson grandfather of Julia Rubin, August 4
KADDISH TO BE SAID AUGUST 13 Sarah Brodshatzer mother of Selma Goldstein, August 8 Harris Cohn in the Virginia City Cemetery, August 8 Sydonya Fox mother of Lori Johnson, August 8 Arthur Oelsner, August 8 Betty Oelsner, August 8 Sally Serotick grandmother of David Kladney, August 9 Edward Dworkin uncle of Dennis Dworkin, August 10 Betty Kornbluth mother of Bobbi Kornbluth, August 11 Harry Hart Weinberg husband of Barbara Weinberg, August 11 Ruth Kahn Dickens mother of Debra Pomeranz and Robert Dickens, August 12 Allen Lewis father of Mark Lewis, August 12
CARING COMMUNITY
Max Minuk, 2 Elul (August 12) Betty Ottley mother of Patricia Blanchard, August 12 Blan Fanny Rice in the Virginia F City C Cemetery, August 12 Margarite Handy niece M of Sharrone Blanck, August 13 Sada Kaplan grandmother Sa of Steve S Matles, August 13 Bertha Wyman great-aunt Be of Steve S Matles, August 14
KA ADDISH TO BE SAID AUGUST 20 Ilene Gr Graham mother of Heidi Loeb, August 15 Loeb Margherita Marini, August 16 Frieda Endico mother of Shelly Lescot and grandmother of Jacueline Leszczynski, August 17 Alison Stanton mother of Chris Stanton, August 17 Shelly Lescott-Leszczynsk mother of Jacueline Leszczynski, August 18 Albert Sanderson step-father of Paula Noble, August 18 Morris Levinthal brother of Ethel Jaffe and uncle of Sue Burkhamer, August 19 Sonia (Sunny) Mehler mother of Steve Mehler, 9 Elul (August 19) Jacob Barnert in the Virginia City Cemetery, August 20 Louis Dickens father of Debra Pomeranz and Robert Dickens, August 21
KADDISH TO BE SAID AUGUST 27 Paul Ezgar father of Larry Ezgar, August 22 Ellen and Alan Daus aunt and uncle of Lynne Daus, August 24 Joseph Solomon, August 24 Eleanor Schaffner grandmother of Lynne Daus, August 25 Molly Leveton Boyarsky mother of
KEHILAT HESED
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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
Let us know what your needs are and please call: • • • • • •
KADDISH TO BE SAID SEPTEMBER 3 Salm Fox, August 30 Meyer Silversher, August 30 Simon Davis in the Virginia City Cemetery, August 31 Velva Roberts mother of Kenneth Roberts, 21 Elul (August 31) Lillian Tropp mother of Richard Tropp, August 31 Abraham Nathan Alderman grandfather of Natalie Sera, September 1 Bonnie LaRose friend of Eric and Ilene Hobson, September 1 Ida Minkoff grandmother of Natalie Sera, September 1 Morris Minkoff grandfather of Natalie Sera, September 1 Mary Petrikansky grandmother of Natalie Sera, September 1 Sophie Wiener, September 1 Alice J. Boddy mother of Rod Sloan, September 2 Alfred Gottschalk, Ph.D., 23 Elul (September 2) Abraham Cohen father of Les Cohen, September 3 Clarence Weishar uncle of Patty Dickens, September 3 Marsha Worby friend of Patricia Blanchard, September 4
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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 if you can help with any of the following:
Barbara Weinberg, August 26 Frank Chabrow former husband of Sharon Chabrow, August 26 Laura Greenblatt, 16 Elul (August 26) Mattie Hess in the Virginia City Cemetery, August 26 Michael Schulkin uncle of Mechelle Merrill, August 26 Laura R. Ginsburg, August 27 Anne Flagg grandmother of Kale Flagg, August 28
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
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.
We thank those who support Temple Sinai.
General Fund Annonymous donation in honor of Julie Stage for receiving the Alfred C. Fones Award from the American Dental Hygene Association. Mazel Tov! Susan Bluhm in memory of her mother Selma Bluhm Dennis Dworkin in memory of his uncle Edward Dworkin Selma Goldstein in memory of her mother Sarah Brodshatzer Enid Matteson in memory of David Frankel
Temple Sinai Family Thanks ~ Todah Thanks to our July Oneg sponsors: Barbara Kohlenberg, Jeff Gingold & Jane Townley, Steven & Julia Rubin, and Marilyn Rappaport. Thanks to our July greeters: Temple Board members Doug Goodman, Marsha Cohen, Marilyn Rappaport, Marcia Fine, Julia Rubin, Phil Shalitt, Ken Roberts, and Marynne Aaronson.
Thanks to Jeff Gingold and Nitsa Auerbach for tutoring B’nei Mitzvah students while Rabbi Appleby was in Israel.
Cemetery Fund Toby & Shirly Isler in recognition of Steve Matles' "rabbinical" services at the unveiling of Charles & Reba Isler in the Hebrew Cemetery Gary & Debra Pomeranz in memory of Ruth & Louis Dickens
Please Consider Making A Donation Specific Needs
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
New Large Memorial Plaque for the Sanctuary: $2,600 needed. Make donation to Ritual Fund. Anyone who
Thanks to Marilyn Rappaport for donating our new projector screen.
Our Condolences to... Jules Rutkovitz on the death of his sister-in-law Annette Rutkovitz on June 7.
Refuah Sheleimah “Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery” to: Herb Pevney, Sophie Gold (step-mother of Adrienne Tropp), Dave Levine, Alison Lasher, Dorothy Tate (mother of Sharrone Blanck), and Mark Donaghy (brother of Alison Lasher)
Birthdays Aug 1: Jack Davis Aug 4: Michele DiChiara, Angel Guzmán, Kristine Mehler, and Jules Rutkovitz Aug 6: Marsha Cohen Aug 6: Diego Guzmán Aug 8: Mella Harmon and Benjamin Louie Aug 9: Ann Smith Aug 11: Kimberly Jacobs Aug 12: Heidi Loeb
Aug 14: Marc Basché Aug 15: Scott Tisevich Aug 17: Melissa Lopez Aug 18: Leonard Chyet Aug 19: Rebecca Loftis Aug 20: Jonathan Leo Aug 22: Julia Islas, Chester Stites, Dominick Tamietti, and Jack Zeltzer Aug 27: Jacob Greiner Aug 28: John Islas Aug 30: Susan Bluhm Aug 31: Jonathan Castleman and Shirley Isler Sep 1: Patricia Eisenberg Sep 4: Harrison Brenner and Stuart Labowe
Anniversaries Aug 1: Gary & Benala Abrams Aug 2: Steve & Kristine Mehler Aug 10: David & Peggy Levine Aug 13: Stephen Davis & Barbara Kohlenberg Aug 21: Rodley Moser & Doug Lowenthal Aug 28: Les & Marsha Cohen Aug 29: Miles & Jill Greiner Aug 31: Michael & Melissa Bloch and Richard & Adrienne Tropp Sep 3: Ellen Holland & John Preschutti and Jeff & Edie Paris
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Thanks to Rabbi Emerita Myra Soifer for conducting Shabbat Services on June 25, July 2, and July 16 and also to Jeff Gingold for conducting Shabbat Services on July 9 while Rabbi Appleby was in Israel.
Marilyn Rappaport in memory of her nephew Kenny Cardaci
donates the full amount will have his/her name on the plaque. We are running out of space.
DONATIONS & TEMPLE SINAI FAMILY
Donations to Sinai
New Building Fund
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HIGH HOLY DAYS AT SINAI
HIGH HOLY DAYS 5771/2010 HIGHLIGHTS High Holy Day Welcome
Selichot
Once again, we welcome the unaffiliated to our High Holy Day worship. While there is no fee for non-members, we gratefully accept free-will donations. We do require the name, address, and telephone number of those unaffiliated who join us so that we might encourage their fuller participation throughout the year. If you know unaffiliated Jews in the community, do urge them (better yet, bring them!) to join us for Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur.
Selichot (singular, selicha) are prayers or liturgical poems whose subject is the forgiveness of sin. As a kind of High Holy Days “warm-up,” Selichot services are traditionally held at midnight on the Saturday night prior to Rosh HaShanah. Our Selichot service this year takes place on Saturday, September 4, at 7:30pm (note the earlier time). Join us for nosh and schmooze, Havdalah, study of a special High Holy Day theme, followed by the Selichot Service.
Outdoor Tashlich Service For the 26th year, our Tashlich Service will be held outdoors and takes place on Rosh HaShanah afternoon, Thursday, September 9, at the Mt. Rose Campground located at the summit of Mt. Rose Highway. Bring warm clothing, whatever you’d like to sit on (it’s fairly rocky), and a picnic meal for after worship. The Tashlich Service begins at approximately 3pm. (Please feel free to bring your musical instruments.) Those driving in caravan to our worship spot will leave the Sinai parking lot promptly at 2pm. In case of inclement weather, this service will be moved inside the synagogue.
Kever Avot – Memorial Service It is traditional to visit the graves of our loved ones between Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. Temple Sinai and Temple Emanu-El are cosponsoring a Community Memorial Service at the Hebrew Cemetery. This year the service takes place on Sunday, September 12, at 2pm.
High Holy Days School Policy By official policy of the Washoe County School District, there shouldn’t be a problem with your child(ren) missing school for the Jewish High Holy Days. They are also to be allowed to make up exams or other work. Should you experience any
difficulty with your child(ren)’s school or teacher(s), contact either Rabbi Appleby, 747-5508, or the Washoe Country School Superintendent. (Similar policies and procedures should be in place in other school districts as well.) So bring your students to shul on Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur!
Memorial Cards To have the names of departed loved ones read during Yizkor on Yom Kippur, a memorial card must be completed and returned by NO LATER THAN THE END OF ROSH HASHANAH (September 9). Even if you have completed such a card in years past, you must fill out, and turn in, a memorial card again this year. Cards are available in this Sentinel or at the synagogue or through the Temple office.
High Holy Days Food Drive Our annual High Holy Days Food Drive takes place from Sunday, September 5, through Sunday, October 3. We once again have special bags for you to fill. Those bags will be available at the synagogue. Please be generous, particularly with offerings of high-protein items—canned meats, tuna, peanut butter, etc.—and baby food. All food collected will be donated to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada.
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Shabbat Shuvah,
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our Annual Healing Service, the Shabbat between Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur, will be Friday, September 10 at 7:30pm. Join us in our prayers for sh’leimut— wholeness and healing— as we approach a new Jewish year.
Yom Kippur
Break-the-Fast Saturday, September 18 Immediately Following Services Sign-up in the Temple lobby for items needed for our Dairy/Vegetarian/Fish Potluck Breakthe-Fast. Extra mitzvah points will be awarded for help with cleaning up at the end. For information, call Marsha Cohen at 851-1724.
SELICHOT Saturday, September 4 at 7:30pm EREV ROSH HASHANAH Wednesday, September 8 Evening Service at 8pm
ROSH HASHANAH Thursday, September 9 Morning Service at 10am Family Service at 1pm Tashlich Afternoon Service at 3pm (Summit Campground at the top of Mt. Rose Highway; caravan leaves Sinai at 2:00pm)
SHABBAT SHUVAH - HEALING SERVICE Friday, September 10 Evening Service at 7:30pm
KEVER AVOT - COMMUNITY MEMORIAL SERVICE Sunday, September 12 Hebrew Cemetery Service at 2pm
KOL NIDRE - EREV YOM KIPPUR Friday, September 17 Evening Service at 8pm
YOM KIPPUR Saturday, September 18 Morning Service at 10am Family Service at 1:30pm Service of Music & Meditation at 3pm Afternoon Torah Service at 4pm Yizkor (Memorial) and Neilah (Concluding) Services begin immediately at the conclusion of the Afternoon Torah Service
Break-the-Fast at the conclusion of Worship
A Prelude to the High Holy Days The High Holy Days are a time of deep reflection, repentance, and reconciliation. We’re supposed to assess our shortcomings and our triumphs, and, where necessary, to repair our relationships with G-d, family, friends, the community, and ourselves. We do this through a combination of confession, apology, forgiveness, and a commitment to change our behavior. There is a great deal of courtroom and trial imagery in the High Holy Day liturgy—we try to soften G-d’s judgment and decree with t’fillah (prayer), teshuvah (repentence) and tzedakah. We can seek forgiveness or leniency from G-d… but only for our transgressions against G-d. For our transgressions against our fellow human beings, we must seek forgiveness directly from them. The ten days between Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur are not enough time to do this hard work if we are to take our task seriously. With this in mind, the sages set aside the entire month before Rosh HaShanah—the month of Elul—to begin our work. The tradition of blowing the shofar every morning (excluding Shabbat) from Rosh Hodesh Elul (the first day of the month) until the day before Rosh HaShanah is intended to awaken our spirits and inspire us to begin our soul searching. This year, the month of Elul corresponds to August 11 through September 8 on the secular calendar. I invite you to take the entire month of Elul to identify, reflect, and act upon those things in your life that need fixing or repair. Try setting a different goal for each of the four weeks. Ask yourself: “What progress am I making?” “What obstacles am I encountering?” “What can I do to overcome these obstacles?” Keep a journal, if that helps. If you take me up on my invitation, I think you’ll find that this year’s High Holy Days will be even more meaningful for you than in past years. Rabbi Appleby
Jewels of Elul Don’t park in the fire lanes. Please use the “overflow” parking in the back dirt lot during High Holy Day services.
For the 6th consecutive year, CraigNCo offers Jewels of Elul, a collection of inspirations for the High Holy Days. This year’s theme The Art of Beginning... Again will feature Twenty Nine inspired stories by Noah Alper founder of Noah’s Bagels; Lady Gaga; Rabbis David Wolpe, Naomi Levy, Shlomo Riskin, Abraham Twer-
ski; the first African-American female Rabbi Alysa Stanton; Israeli actress Noa Tishby; Philanthropist Eli Broad; Imam Jihad Turk; Jeremy Ben Ami; a prisoner in a state penitentiary; one of the Lost Boys of Sudan; Nofrat Frenkel, arrested for wearing a Tallit at the wall and 15 other inspired voices. The Jewels will be available online at www.jewelsofelul.com beginning the first day of Elul, August 11.
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REMINDER:
HIGH HOLY DAYS AT SINAI
HIGH HOLY DAYS 5771 SCHEDULE
The Month of Elul:
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Monthly Shabbat Morning Services (the FIRST Shabbat every month)
August 7 & September 3 9am Torah & Bagels 10:30am Shabbat Service 12 noon Dairy Potluck Lunch
Tot Shabbat Resumes September 10 & October 15 6:00pm: Tot Shabbat Service 6:30pm: Dairy Potluck Dinner A NEW monthly Shabbat service and dinner for families with children 0-8 years of age. Please join us to celebrate Shabbat with upbeat songs, simple prayers, a short story, and taking the Torah out.
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Opening Day
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Religious School Brunch Sunday, August 29 at 9:30am with Rabbi Appleby and guest speaker Carisse Gafni speaking on “Raising Financially Responsible Children” All parents are asked to stay after the brunch for an orientation with the Rabbi in the Social Hall.
NEW!!
Simchat Shabbat – The Early Service First Friday of every month at 7:00 PM beginning September 3rd
Please join us every month for our new Simchat Shabbat Service. This is a shorter musically-oriented service, at which we celebrate community simchas for that month, such as Birthdays and Anniversaries, with a blessing under the Tallit. We use the Mishkan T’filah prayerbook, and the sermon is replaced by a story. The service is followed by an Oneg with an ice cream bar and Israeli dancing (all levels are welcome). ALL—families, singles, empty nesters— are welcome and encouraged to attend this joyous Shabbat service. The Simchat Shabbat Service and our new Tot Shabbat service replace the previous Family Service.
Temple Sinai Religious School REGISTRATION FORM 5771 • 2011 School Year (2010/2011) Please return form to: Temple Sinai, 3405 Gulling Road, Reno, NV 89503.
Please Print Clearly FAMILY INFORMATION Name of Parent(s) / Guardian(s): _____________________________________ Mailing Address: __________________________________________________ City / Zip Code: ___________________________________________________ Home Phone: ___________________
Cell Phone: ____________________
E-mail Address: __________________________________________________ This year we will be using email to communicate with families on a regular basis.
Emergency Contact Person:
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Home Phone: ___________________
Cell Phone: ____________________
Adults Authorized to Sign Student(s) Out: ______________________________ ________________________________________________________________ If your child has a second address please complete the section below. If this does not apply please continue below. Name of Parent(s) / Guardian(s): _____________________________________ Mailing Address: __________________________________________________ City / Zip Code: ___________________________________________________ Home Phone Cell Phone: ___________________________________________ E-mail Address: __________________________________________________ This year we will be using email to communicate with families on a regular basis.
STUDENT INFORMATION Name of Student
Birth Date
Grade (In September)
Hebrew Name
Please use this area for any additional information you would like us to know about your child/children. Please indicate any special needs such as allergies, medical conditions, or behavioral/learning issues.
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TUITION INFORMATION PRE-KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 2 - RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Sunday Morning 9:30am to 11:30am _____ Students of Congregation Member Families @ $300.00 each
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_____ Students of Non-Congregation Member Families @ $650.00 each
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GRADE 3 - RELIGIOUS SCHOOL & HEBREW SCHOOL Sunday Morning 9:30am to 11:30am & Sunday 11:30am to 12:30pm _____ Students of Congregation Member Families @ $325 each
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_____ Students of Non-Congregation Member Families @ $750 each
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GRADE 4 TO GRADE 7 - RELIGIOUS SCHOOL & HEBREW SCHOOL Sunday Morning 9:30am to 11:30am, 11:30am to 12:30pm, and Tuesday 6pm to 7pm _____ Students of Congregation Member Families @ $400 each
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_____ Students of Non-Congregation Member Families @ $1000 each
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TOTAL TUITION DUE: Please send $25 deposit with the registration form.
PLEASE INDICATE YOUR BILLING PREFERENCE FOR THE BALANCE DUE Pay in FULL in August ________
Exchange for RS/HS Salary ________
Monthly Payment
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Other
Pay each Semester
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(Please talk to the Religious School Director)
Schedule Upcoming B’nei Mitzvah Now! Our current schedule is as follows:
B'nei Mitzvah must be scheduled at least eight months in advance. Call the Rabbi at 747-5508 to reserve your date.
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orah for Tots, Temple Sinai's program for the very young, will resume in October. All children ages 2-5 are welcome, Temple membership is not required, there is no fee, and siblings are always invited. The classes teach about Shabbat and seasonal Jewish holidays through stories, songs, games, simple prayers, and food. To join the class, or for further information, contact Judy Schumer at garyjudy2@sbcglobal.net.
Temple Sinai Youth Group open to all Jewish Youth ages 12-18 For more information and to be placed on the Youth Group email list, please contact: Rabbi Appleby (at RabbiTempleSinai@pyramid.net or 747-5508) or Tracy Bartlett (Religious School Director at luvjrz@aol.com or 972-1396).
Jacob Joseph Greiner invites you to share in the celebration of his
BAR MITZVAH 10:30AM Saturday, August, 21, 2010 Temple Sinai
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y name is Jacob Greiner and for my Bar Mitzvah project I am running 100 miles in 50 days to raise awareness and money for the Samuel Joseph Memorial Fund. The Fund was started after our family friend in Hartford, CT, Sam Joseph, tragically took his own life. Money raised for the Fund goes towards peer guidance programs that help middle school-aged students deal with important social, family and personal issues. Please support me at: http://barmitzvahcharityrunner.blogspot.com.
AUGUST 2010
The Family of
RELIGIOUS SCHO SCHOOL / YOUTH
Torah for Tots
BEIT MIDRASH / HA-N’URIM
October 16, 2010 – Ethan Labowe October 23, 2010 – Dennis Dworkin October 30, 2010 – John Eisenberg November 13, 2010 – Hannah Margolis November 20, 2010 – Ikaika Flagg January 15, 2011 – Jacob Stites May 14, 2011 – Jessica & Daniel Fuchs June 18, 2011 – Matthew McKean July 2, 2011 – Noah Blanck
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es, the summer is nearly over (only 4 weeks left when this goes to press!). Religious School has been accepting registration forms all summer long but NOW it is time to get YOURS in—don’t wait another day! Get your registration forms in this Sentinel issue, on the Sinai lobby table, or, register on-line at our website: TempleSinai-Reno.com. This year there will be some changes in our teachers and aides, and even our start times. Dawn Frohlich has retired as our Pre-K to 1st/2nd Grade teacher. We will miss her! Her daughter Amanda, who was my assistant, has also stepped down. I will miss her greatly. That being said,
we also have some new faces joining us this year as teachers and aides. Look for more information as soon as the new school year kicks off on Sunday, August 29 at 9:30am. Parents, please join us for our Opening Day Religious School Brunch with Rabbi Appleby and guest speaker Carisse Gafni speaking on "Raising Financially Responsible Children." Enjoy the remainder of your summer and expect to come back to some new and exciting changes! Also, If you, or someone you know, is interested in joining our Youth Group, please do not hesitate to call either Rabbi Appleby at 747-5508, or me, Tracy Bartlett, at 972-1396. The group has many wonderful events planned, and we would love to see you there! Tracy Bartlett, Religious School Director Email: luvzjrz@aol.com (H) 972-1396 or (C) 848-3559
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מועדון גברים/ אחותיות סיני ACHOTIYUT SEENAI / MOADON GEVARIM SINAI SISTERHOOD / MEN’S CLUB AUGUST 2010
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Sinai Sisterhood We Need Your Help!
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emple Sinai’s Sisterhood is planning a pajama party on October 24 in conjunction with Make a Difference Day. Flyers are on the lobby table. We will be assembling backpacks for children who have been taken away from their families. The backpacks are distributed by the police & Child Protective Services and given to the child/ren) right away. The backpacks are labeled by age, so age appropriate “gifts” are distributed. If you would like to donate to this worthwhile project, you can drop off your items at Temple Sinai using the barrel for the Food Bank in the front door foyer (we will separate the backpack items from the food). Some items to donate include coloring books, crayons, small stuffed animals, books, nail polish, hand-made quilts & sweats or anything a child might want if taken from his/her home. We prefer new items, please. Thank you. Mark your calendar to join us for a movie & fun on Sunday, October 24 from 4pm to 7pm at Temple Sinai. Any questions, contact Pam Sloan at 852-4417 or email psloan55@charter.net.
cheese, tomatoes, onions and capers, fruit platters, veggie platters, green salads and dressing, potato or pasta salads, tabbouleh, hummus, shelled eggs (deviled or boiled), egg or tuna salads, quiche or lasagna casserole's (vegetarian), macaroni and cheese casserole, cheese pizza, kugel, and cheese blintzes. Quenching our thirst with: water, soda, juice, coffee and tea. Desserts to top it all off: cookies, cakes, or your favorite dessert. Plus, we need disposable dining items: hot cups, cold cups, dinner plates, dessert plates, napkins, plastic knives and forks (we have spoons), and plastic table cloths. The food you bring will be greatly appreciated by all. A sign-up board is outside the sanctuary. Thank you. REMEMBER THIS IS A DAIRY, VEGETARIAN, and FISH MEAL. Any questions, call Marcia Cohen (listed below) or Julie Stage at 331-7335, email jstage@tmcc.edu. 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.
Break-the-Fast: Saturday, September 18 The year has sped by and Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur will be here soon! Your help with the Breakthe-Fast is needed and welcome. We will need food donations and VOLUNTEERS to set up before the feast and tear down/clean up afterward. We need food, beginning with: challah, apple, honey, and white grape juice. Followed by: bagels and lox with cream
REMINDER:
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!).
Men’s Club We will not be meeting in August in order to give the Lox-Smiths a much need rest. On September 5 our monthly meetings will resume with Stephanie San’t Ambragio as our speaker. Details to follow. In the works we have the following speakers, some of whom don’t even know they have been volunteered: • Alan Gubanick from the Audubon Society of NV talking about Wings over NV • Jon Leo, ESQ who will enlighten us on the Environmental law in Israel • Laura Jackson, conductor for the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra • Steve Rubin, MD speaking about Men’s Health and the aging process • John Farahi speaking on the upcoming trip to Israel • UU • A local attorney speaking on Wills, Trust, and Probate. Any volunteers? • The NV Constitution, History, Unusual Laws and Religion • Steve Matles telling us about VC Cemetery and its History (may include a field trip also) As you can see, your board has been busy planning more and more for you, but we need your help on committees, in attending and in just letting us know what you want. On that note, the Lox Smiths need a few good men, contact Les Cohen at LCohen@charter.net to lend your support. Shalom, and see you at the meetings, Dave Levine, Men’s Club President
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Folk lk Dancing: 7pm Every Tuesday Night & 7pm Every 3rd Saturday Monthly. (Open to all; 1st time FREE, $5 regular, $3 for students.)
7pm Wednesday, July 14. All Temple members are welcome to attend.
INTERNATIONAL Folk Dancing:
7pm Every Thursday Night. (Open to all; $2 for the public and $1 for Temple Sinai Members.) 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.
If you are not already receiving the Temple’s send an email to Temple.Sinai@pyramid.net asking us to add you and we’ll put you on the list.
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he book club is on vacation for the summer. These are the books and homes planned for the fall and winter. (Please note: you can find reviews/synopses of books on Amazon.) September 23: Nothing to Envy – Ordinary Lives in North Korea (non-fiction) by Barbara Demick. Host: Brigitta Aaron (She requests NO food brought—she will host us) Facilitator: Judith Strasser October 28: Good for the Jews (fiction) by Debra Spark Host: Judith Strasser Facilitator: TBD December 2 (a combo Nov. & Dec. meeting): Oxygen (fiction) by Carol Cassella Host: TBD Facilitator: Carisse Gafni January 21: Start-up Nation – The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle (non fiction) by Dan Senor and Sol Singer Host: TBD Facilitator: TBD To join the club or for further information contact Judy Schumer at garyjudy2@sbcglobal.net. Also, we need volunteers (see above) to host or act as facilitators for the discussion.
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AUGUST 2010
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.
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Dave Levine, EA, MGFC Dave Maddy, EA Julie Freemyer, EA William Harrison, Esq. Tori Warren, CPA
For your personal appointment, call:
775-329-3443 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.
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. 11 • August 2010
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7pm Reno Israeli Folkdance Co-Op
6:30pm Sisterhood Mahjong Night 7pm Reno Israeli Folkdance Co-Op
Rosh Chodesh Elul 7pm Reno Israeli Folkdance Co-Op
6:30pm Sisterhood Mahjong Night 7pm Reno Israeli Folkdance Co-Op
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Noon Talmud 7pm Ritual Committee Meeting - Tentative ????
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Noon Talmud 5pm Adult Hebrew II
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Rosh Chodesh Elul Noon Talmud 5pm Adult Hebrew II 7pm Temple Sinai Board Meeting
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Noon Talmud 5pm Adult Hebrew II 7pm Ritual Committee Meeting
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
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Save the Date:
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7:30pm Sabbath Services 7:41pm Candle lighting
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7:30pm Shabbat Services 7:31pm Candle lighting
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7:21pm Candle lighting 7:30pm Shabbat Services with the special Oneg in honor of Patty Dickens
7pm Simchat Shabbat Service 7:10pm Candle lighting
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Torah Portion: Nitzavim-Vayelech Deut. 29:9-31:30 9am Shabbat Morning Torah 10:30am Shabbat Morning Service Noon Potluck Dairy Lunch 7:30pm Selichot Service 8:39pm Havdalah (72 min)
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Torah Portion: Ki Tavo Deut. 26:1-29:8 8:50pm Havdalah (72 min)
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Torah Portion: Ki Tetze Deut. 21:10-25-19 10:30am Bar Mitzvah of Jacob Greiner 9pm Havdalah (72 min)
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Torah Portion: Shoftim Deut. 16:18-21:9 7pm Monthly Israeli Folk Dance Evening 9:09pm Havdalah (72 min)
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Torah Portion: Re’eh Deut. 11:26-16:17 9am Shabbat Morning Torah & Bagels 10:30am Shabbat Morning Service Noon Potluck Dairy Lunch 9:18pm Havdalah (72 min)
August 29 – Religious & Hebrew School Begins Tuesday, August 31 – Midweek Hebrew Begins September 8-9 – Rosh HaShanah September 17-18 – Yom Kippur
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2010-2011 Oneg Sign-Up Calendar The 2010-2011 Oneg Sign-Up Calendar is ready for you to reserve a date. A Temple Sinai member should host/sponsor at least one Oneg a year. There are a few services that may need specific foods, including: January 21st, Tu B’Shevat Seder (food for the Seder is not the responsibility of the Oneg host) and April 22nd during Passover. Contact Rabbi Teri Appleby to learn what is needed. There are several ways to sign up and reserve a date: 1. Call the office at 747-5508. 2. Fill in your name below with the date you would like to host an Oneg and mail to Temple Sinai, 3405 Gulling Road, Reno, NV 89503 3. Fax the form in to Temple Sinai at 747-1911 4. Email the information to temple.sinai@pyramid.net 5. Sign in on the calendar on the kitchen door. Please sign up for one or two Oneg hostings below. Sign up early to get the date of your choice. Co-host an Oneg with a friend or new member. Remember, hosting an Oneg is a special way to honor someone on his/her birthday, an anniversary, or to mark some other special event or occasion. Guidelines for hosting an Oneg are available at the Temple office and are sent to each host as their Oneg approaches. Thank you for your help.
I would like to host the Oneg on ______________________________________________ (date) To honor/celebrate ______________________________________________________________ Name _________________________________________________________________________ Phone _________________________ Email address __________________________________ Mail to: Temple Sinai, 3405 Gulling Road, Reno, NV 89503 Phone: 747-5508 Fax: 747-1911 Email: temple.sinai@pyramid.net
THANK YOU!
2010–2011 TEMPLE SINAI ONEG SIGN DATE
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HOLIDAY/FAM. NIGHT
September 3 September 10 September September October October October October October November
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November 12 November 19 November 26 December 3 December 10 December 17 December 24 December 31
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January January * January January February February February February March March March March April April April * April April
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Simchat Shabbat Shabbat Shuvah (Healing Service)
HOST(S)/CONTACT PERSON
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Religious School
in celebration of the Return to School
NO ONEG
NO ONEG
Rosh HaShanah (Sept. 8 & 9)
Kol Nidre - Erev Yom Kippur Sukkot Potluck Simchat Torah Service Bar Mitzvah of Ethan Labowe Bar Mitzvah of Dennis Dworkin Bar Mitzvah of John Eisenberg Simchat Shabbat Bat Mitzvah of Hannah Margolis Veteran’s Day (Nov. 11)
Bar Mitzvah of Ikaika Flagg
Religious School The Labowe Family Mira Kurka & the Rubin Family The Eisenberg Family Religious School
in celebration of Ethan’s Bar Mitzvah in celebration of Dennis’ Bar Mitzvah in celebration of John’s Bar Mitzvah
The Rubin and Currier/Dworkin Families
in celebration of Hannah’s Bat Mitzvah
The Flagg Family
in celebration of Ikaika’s Bar Mitzvah
Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 25)
Simchat Shabbat Chanukah (3rd Candle)
Religious School
Secular New Year’s Eve
Simchat Shabbat Bar Mitzvah of Jacob Stites Tu B’Shevat Seder & Service
Religious School The Stites Family
Simchat Shabbat
Religious School
in celebration of Jacob’s Bar Mitzvah
President’s Day Weekend
Simchat Shabbat
Religious School
Purim (March 20)
Simchat Shabbat
Religious School
Pesach (April 18-26) Simchat Shabbat
* May 6 May 13 May May June June
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Yom HaZikaron (May 9) & Yom HaAtzma’ut (May 10) Mother’s Day (May 8)
B’nei Mitzvah of Jessica & Daniel Fuchs
Religious School
End of Year Celebration
The Fuchs Family
in celebration of Jessica’s & Daniel’s B’nei Mitzvah
The McKean Family
in celebration of Matthew’s Bar Mitzvah
The Blanck Family
in celebration of Noah’s Bar Mitzvah
Memorial Day (May 30)
Simchat Shabbat Bar Mitzvah of Matthew McKean Father’s Day (June 19)
June 24 July 1
Simchat Shabbat Bar Mitzvah of Noah Blanck US Independence Day (July 4)
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Simchat Shabbat
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