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Volume 37, No. 6 — March 2011 • Adar-I / Adar II 5771

R SEDER PASSOVER HABBAT S T A H C M SI HIGH HOLY DAY SERVICES

TOT SHABBAT

SHABBAT SERVICES EATING IN THE SUKKAH HANUKKAH SIMCHAT TORAH R E D E TS M CARNIVAL TU B’SHEVA PURIM

Question: What does it take to create a kehillat kedushah: a holy community

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engaged in meaningful, joyful, and soulful prayer embedded with RIS music; a kehillat talmudim: a community of learners in BA B BY NA which children and adults are interested in acquiring MI NG deep and broad Jewish knowledge; and a WEDDINGS S kehillat hesed: a caring community H A ZV IT M B’NEI which responds to the needs of FUNERALS our own congregants as well as to the needs of the GIFT SHOP larger community? BOOK CLUB TORAH FOR TOTS nswer: OOD RELIGIOUS SCHOOL H R E T S I S SCHOOL W YOU E R B E H MEN’S CLUB FAMILY ED D AYS SHIVA MINYANIM HHD FOOD DRIVE ADULT HEBREW TZEDAKAH BIKKUR HOLIM DY U T S UD WEEKLY-EMAILS ONEG SHABBAT TALM

INSIDE: From the Rabbi’s Study . . . . . .2 From the First Vice President . .3

Invisible Children . . . . . . . . . . .3 Yahrzeits:: In Loving Memory . .4 Donations to Sinai. . . . . . . . . . .5 Temple Sinai Family . . . . . . . . .5

Donations & Our Temple Family. y .5 Schedule of Services . . . . . . . . .6 Curious About Hinduism?. . . . .6 Passover Seder Reserv. Form. .7

Religious School / Youth. . . . 10 Sinai Sisterhood / Men’s Club 11 The Temple Sinai Yiddish Club10 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

FROM THE RABBI S STUDY – RABBI TERI APPLEBY

From the Rabbi’s Study ized; prayer is the mindfulness of GUEST COLUMNIST the blessings of life; and prayer KAREN CEPPOS, is listening to the small still voice CHAIR of the RITUAL within. COMMMITTEE

rayer is alive and well at Temple Sinai. In December the Ritual Committee hosted a Worship Forum to discuss prayer and worship. Every member of the congregation received a phone call from one of the committee members inviting them to attend. About 30 people came for a lively discussion focusing on the meaning of prayer, the communal aspect of prayer and worshipping together in the sanctuary. People shared a variety of views about the nature of personal prayer: prayer is personal communication with G-d; prayer is what is in our hearts that needs to be released and cannot be verbal-

the community in the sanctuary, being touched the knowledge of the joys and sorrows experienced by fellow worshipers, and the importance of silent prayer time in Asking people to talk about the service. the times when they pray revealed One of the things we heard that some pray daily; others pray on arising in the morning, to give from almost everyone is that thanks and express gratefulness. music is a very important compoMany felt that is hard to pray nent of their communal worship when they are angry and is hard to experience. Therefore, we want understand how G-d can allow bad to expand participation in our things to happen. One congregant services: with more musicians and put it this way: “Do I pray to G-d or singers; and by the congregation as a whole. We will also be planforget G-d in times of distress?” ning some special musical Shabbat Talking about the relationship services in the near future. between worship and prayer was We also learned that feeling insightful. Connecting with the energy of others, while reciting com- connected to the greater Sinai munal prayers, is a draw for many. community is critical to all and so Outdoor services, like Tashlich on we will be working on making sure Rosh HaShanah, provide the oppor- that everyone feels welcome and tunity for some to feel connected included at Temple Sinai. Î to the greater universe. Others talked about feeling support from

SPECIAL SERVICE ALERT!!!

MARCH 2011

The joyous music of Craig Taubman’s Friday Night Live is coming to Temple Sinai in May.

We are looking for several musicians to play at the service – rehearsals begin later this month. If interest, or if you have questions, please contact: Rabbi Appleby (RabbiTempleSinai@pyramid.net), Gerry Willis (GWillisNV@sbcglobal.net), or Jon Leo (leoj@saic.com). If you are interested in becoming familiar with the music before the service, we will have 24 CDs of the Friday Night Live service available for purchase at the Temple for $10.00 each.

From the First Vice President Backcountry Skiing the Highest Sierra

ue to personal reasons, Jake Margolis resigned on February 7, 2011, as President of the Temple Sinai Board of Trustees. Jake served on the Board of Trustees for 5-½ years, first as Treasurer and then President. During his tenure, he oversaw the planning, fund-raising, construction, and opening of our new building and the selection of a new Rabbi. In addition to these monumental tasks, Jake was able to stay on top of all the other responsibilities of President. On behalf of the entire Congregation and Board of Trustees, thank you Jake for your willingness and devotion. The Congregation has benefited from your selfless service. More about me next month. For now, Jake – THANK YOU! Doug Goodman, First Vice President Î

Thursday, March 10, 2011 Patagonia Service Center, Reno A benefit for Snowlands Network

www.SaveOurSnowlands.org

Experience the beauty and spirituality of the high Sierra!!! Doug Robinson, one of the most literate American climbers, mountaineers and skiers, will awe you with an unforgettable glimpse of ski mountaineering in the high Sierra. This evening is your opportunity to meet and listen to Doug who was part of the Golden Age of Yosemite Rock Climbing in the 1960s and 1970s, climbing with Yvon Chouinard, Royal Robbins, and others.

FROM SINAI’S FIRST VICE PRESIDENT – DOUGLAS GOODMAN

Jake – THANK YOU!

DOUG ROBINSON Wild in the Sierra

DOUG ROBINSON Celebrated climber, mountaineer, skier and writer! ONE NIGHT ONLY - Silent auction, refreshments and exciting show Thursday, March 10, 2011 Patagonia Service Center 8550 White Fir Street, Reno Doors open at 6:30 PM Tickets online through March 8, 2011 at www.SaveOurSnowlands.org $20 in advance to Snowlands members $25 in advance to nonmember $30 at door to all (if not sold out) More information at www.SaveOurSnowlands.org

Invisible Children MARCH 2011

unday, March 13 at 10am -- Invisible Children, a media-based non-profit dedicated to ending Africa’s longest-running war, will be screening the movie Tony at Temple Sinai in the Social Hall. Invisible Children exists to raise awareness about children who are abducted and forced to fight as soldiers in the Lord’s Resistance Army, a rebel group currently terrorizing central east Africa. This is a FREE event and is open to the entire community. ¾ To view the movie trailer: http://vimeo.com/16189889 ¾ To learn more about Invisible Children: http://www.invisiblechildren.com/

‫יארצייט‬ Î YAHRZEITS Î IN LOVING MEMORY

KADDISH TO BE SAID MARCH 4 Rebecca Shenkman, February 28 Lila Nasater mother-inlaw of Monroe Barnett, March 1 Nathan Serotick grandfather of David Kladney, March 1 Ruby Smolensky grandmother of Michael Weinzweig, 25 Adar I (March 1) Tillie Thalmessinger, 25 Adar I (March 1) Adeline Mayer in the Virginia City Cemetery, March 2 William Bradbury Platt grandfather of Marynne Aaronson, March 2 Julia Salmirs great-aunt of Barbara Pratt, March 2 Audrey Merkin sister of Joseph Merkin, March 3 Ella Spinner mother of Helene Spinner, March 3 Leon Tretter grandfather of Helene Spinner, March 3 Joseph I. Bluhm father of Susan Bluhm, March 5 Mary Garfinkle wife of Jake Garfinkle, z”l, March 5 Leonard Levenson step-father of David Zucker, March 5 Ellen B. Levine mother of David Levine, 29 Adar I (March 5)

KADDISH TO BE SAID MARCH 11 Isaac Cohn in the Virginia City Cemetery, March 6 William Garell uncle of Robert Dickens and Debra Pomeranz, March 8 Esther Davis mother of Stephen Davis, March 10 Ernest Kahn grandfather of Errin Morgan, March 10

Irene Drexler Neuberger mother of Gay Warner, March 12 Ga

KADDISH TO BE SAID MARCH 18 S Sylvia Pansky mother of Steve Pansky, March 13 Pa David Press uncle of Miles Greiner, D March 13 Ma Phyllis Siegel mother of Ellen Ph Holland, 7 Adar II (March 13) Holla Agnes Gately friend of Alison Lasher, March 14 Marjorie Weinzweig mother of Michael Weinzweig, 8 Adar II (March 14) Audrey Laskin sister-in-law of Shirley Rutkovitz, 9 Adar II (March 15) Yosef ben Efraim v’Miriam father of Ruben Gomez and friend of Rabbi Appleby and Jonathan Leo, 10 Adar II (March 16) Eliot Marvin Kempler, 10 Adar II (March 16) Judy Cantor wife of Samuel Cantor, z”l, March 17 Pearl Picker mother of Marc Picker, March 17 Blanche Rayor grandmother of Rabbi Teri Appleby, 11 Adar II (March 17) Harry Zwelling great-grandfather of Bradley Medvin and grandfather of Sandra Medvin, z”l, March 17 Sadie Goldye Feiertag, March 18

KADDISH TO BE SAID MARCH 25 Mae Barrocas mother of Barton Barrow, March 20 Rose Dworkin grandmother of Dennis Dworkin, March 20 Emanuel Halpern, March 20 Maxine Halpert aunt of Ellen Holland, March 21 Reba Isler mother of Toby Isler, 15 Adar II (March 21) Aaron Korn in the Virginia City Cemetery, March 21

MARCH 2011

CARING COMMUNITY Î KEHILAT HESED Î sxj

Earl Lutzker brother of Shirley Rutkovitz, 15 Adar II (March 21) Anna Kaplan mother of Mary Garfinkle, z”l, March 23 George Freeman, March 24 Leonard Gersten father-in-law of Lynn Tisevich, March 24 Lillian Goldstein aunt of Robert Dickens and Debra Pomeranz, March 24 Frannie Kriegel grandmother of Jacob Margolis, March 24 Louis L. Aaronson father of Marynne Aaronson, 19 Adar II (March 25) Shirley Kazen cousin of Barbara Pratt, March 25 Marian Braverman Blackmore wife of Gershon Blackmore, March 26 Rebecca Robinson in the Virginia City Cemetery, March 26

KADDISH TO BE SAID APRIL 1 Sadye Herman grandmother of Mindi Brenner and mother-in-law of Howard Gordon, March 27 Seymour Albert Richer, March 27 Jacob Davis father of Stephen Davis, March 29 Lucien A. Zentner, March 29 Simon Gafni father of Gil Gafni, March 31 Joan Ezgar Rosenberg mother of Larry Ezgar, March 31 David Paul Rutkovitz son of Jules & Shirley Rutkovitz, 25 Adar II (March 31) Morris Bronov cousin of Bernard Bronov, April 1 Sadie Dickens Jaffe mother-in-law of Ethel Jaffe and grandmother of Sue Burkhamer, April 1 Gloria A. Kladney mother of David Kladney, April 1 Fanny Nussbaum, April 1 Abraham H. Melner, April 2

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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.

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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

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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 9 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.

Julie Stage in memory of Mike Halprin

We thank those who support Temple Sinai.

Helene Spinner in memory of Ella Spinner

General Fund Monroe Barnett in memory of Lila Nasater and Harold Barnett Karen & Jerry Ceppos in support of Temple Sinai Selma Goldstein in support of Temple Sinai Frances Jane & Cliﬀord McLane Enid Matteson in memory of Ken Yeghoian Jim & Marilyn Rappaport in support of Temple Sinai Gary & Judy Schumer in support of Temple Sinai Gary & Judy Schumer in memory of Bernard Gold, father of Adrienne Tropp

Temple Sinai Family Thanks ~ Todah Thanks to our February Oneg hosts: the Religious School’s 6th/7th Grade Class, Shirley & Toby Isler, and the Temple Board. Thanks to our February greeters: Temple Board members, Jeﬀ Blanck, Adrienne Tropp, Julia Rubin, and Marsha Cohen.

Refuah Sheleimah “Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery” to: Herb Pevney, Joe Amsterdam (friend of Marilyn Roberts), Jules Rutkovitz, Marsha Levins

Ellen Winograd in memory of Lisa Tateoka Coulter

KNPB Documentary Project Suzy & Evan Klass

Rabbi's Discretionary Fund Karen & Jerry Ceppos in memory of Bernard Gold, father of Adrienne Tropp Caroline Musselman in appreciation of Talmud class

(mother of Marilyn Rappaport), Cindi Prescott (friend of Alison Lasher), Leslie Pansky, and Stephen Heslop (father of Ranger Heslop who is the son of Benala Abrams)

Birthdays Feb 27: Susannah Skyer Gupta Feb 28: Saundra Goodman Mar 2: Mindi Brenner and Ikaika Flagg Mar 4: Sharrone Blanck Mar 5: Mary Bonds and Hannah Davis Mar 7: Natalie Sera Mar 8: Edie Paris Mar 9: Deborah Baer Mar 10: Wendy Alderman Mar 11: Steve Matles Mar 15: Alan Fuchs and Lori Johnson

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

Mar 16: Kamakoa Flagg and Jordi Fuchs Mar 18: Vance Bonds Mar 21: Jeﬀ Gingold Mar 23: Barbara Kohlenberg Mar 26: Sarah Schwegler Mar 30: Robert Colt Mar 31: Elizabeth Alderman, Barton Barrow, Herbert Pevney, and Hannalea Weinzweig Apr 1: Rabbi Teri Appleby

Anniversaries Feb 28: Marc & Diana Basché Mar 7: Karren & Jerry Ceppos Mar 9: Steve & Leslie Pansky Mar 16: Todd & Kimberly Jacobs Mar 26: Marc & Larri Picker

MARCH 2011

Thanks to Marilyn Rappaport for organizing the New/Prospective Members Dinner.

Jane Townley & Jeﬀ Gingold in appreciation of Judy Schumer’s amazing skill at repairing Torah mantles

Please Consider Making A Donation

DONATIONS & OUR TEMPLE FAMILY

Donations to Sinai

‫לוח זמנים תפילה‬ Î LU’ACH Z’EMANIM TEFILAH Î SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

Erev Shabbat Services EVERY FRIDAY at 7:30pm (Except the 1st Friday of each month) This month: MARCH 11, 18, & 25 at 7:30PM

Monthly Simchat Shabbat Services (ages 9-109) The FIRST FRIDAY of every month at 7pm The service is followed by an Oneg with an ice cream bar and Israeli dancing (all levels are welcome). This month: MARCH 4 at 7PM

Monthly Shabbat Morning Services Saturdays on the FIRST SHABBAT of every month at 10:30am This month: MARCH 5 at 10:30AM Next month: APRIL 2 at 10:30AM

Monthly Tot Shabbat Service & Dairy Potluck Dinner (ages 0-8) The THIRD SHABBAT of every month at 6pm This month: MARCH 18 at 6PM. Please wear a Purim Costume.

MARCH 2011

escheduled for one m ore tim e, Rajan Zed, President of the Universal Society of Hinduism will be our guest speaker during Erev Shabbat Services on Friday, March 11, at 7:30pm. Since the format of this event will be question and answer, Mr. Zed requests that you go on to Wikipedia.org to acquire some basic knowledge about Hinduism and bring your questions. Î

Rajan Zed, President of the Universal Society of Hinduism

PURIM SERVICE E Erev Shabbat Friday, March 18 at 7:30pm Please join us to celebrate ebrate Purim by turning our Shabbat Service upside-down. There will be parodies of our familiar Shabbat songs and prayers, and a lively Purim skit. Please wear a silly hat for our procession. There will be Hammentaschen and other goodies at the Oneg.

phone calls, but can only do so if she knows that someone is ill or is in the hospital. Due to HIPAA patient privacy laws, the only time a hospital will n Jewish tradition, it is a mitzvah to visit those inform us about a congregant is if the patient lists who are sick. This includes visiting patients Temple Sinai as his/her congregation. in the hospital, a rehabilitation center, or a If you, a loved one, or a friend, would like nursing home; it also includes visiting the homeRabbi Appleby to make a bikkur cholim visit or bound and making phone calls. phone call, please let Rabbi Appleby know. Call Rabbi Appleby makes bikkur holim visits and the Temple oﬃce at 775-747-5508. Î

Bikur Holim ~ Visiting the Sick

Curious About Hinduism?

Passover Seder Reservation Form

Temple Sinai

Passover Seder Monday, April 18, 2011 6:00pm

Atlantis Casino Resort, Grand Ballroom 1-3, 3800 S. Virginia Street, Reno This year’s Seder is being held in the beautiful, new Grand Ballroom and promises fabulous food selections. Seder begins promptly at 6pm. Please be seated no later than 5:45pm Reservation deadline is NOON on Wednesday, April 13. Check must accompany your reservation.

Cut out and return form with check

Temple Sinai Passover Seder Reservation Form

Reservation Name: ______________________________________ Phone: _________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________ Indicate # of Members:

Indicate # of Non-Members:

____ Adult(s) at $45.00 per adult ____ Child(ren) 5-12 years at $26.00 per child ____ Child(ren) 0-4 years NO CHARGE

____ Adult(s) at $55.00 per adult ____ Child(ren) 5-12 years at $30.00 per child ____ Child(ren) 0-4 years NO CHARGE

Our Seder will be a full, sit-down meal with a choice of brisket, chicken, or vegetarian entrée. In addition to the four cups of ceremonial wine, both wine and grape juice will be served with dinner. Please indicate the number of attendees in your party for each entrée: Brisket ______ , Chicken______ , or Vegetarian ______ . Make check payable to Temple Sinai, and mail with this form to 3405 Gulling Road, Reno, NV 89503. Please note on the check that it is for the Seder. Reservation deadline is NOON on Wednesday, April 13. It is our wish to welcome all those who want to celebrate with us. If you are able to make an additional donation to help defray the cost of those in need, please so indicate here: I wish to donate $____________. Those wishing to attend, but who are in need of assistance, please contact the Temple Office, (775) 747-5508.

Passover Seder Flyer back.

2nd Annual Temple Sinai Religious School UN-FUNDRAISER Introducing our 2nd Annual Temple Sinai Religious School UN-Fundraising Event! With this (un)fundraiser, you have the opportunity to give a gift to our Religious School fundraising program. The best news is…we are not asking you to buy anything, sell anything, bake anything, or count orders! Instead of expending all that time and energy for a fundraiser from which we would only receive a portion of the proceeds, we have a program where 100% of the money goes to fund programs and projects for Temple Sinai children. Instead of spending hours and hours working and planning, just write a check. Your total donation will go to the school, and you can use the rest of your time to do something you enjoy. Pick your favorite non-event(s) and send your check to the Temple Sinai Religious School UN-Fundraiser. I am so tired of selling (and buying) chocolate bars and the guilt associated with eating them that I’ll gladly send in $18 instead. Rather than collecting, schlepping, and turning in aluminum cans for recycling, I’ll give $36 instead. Here is my $48 entry fee for the “Zero-K “race. I would rather sit on my sofa and nurse my pulled leg muscle. I would rather send $64 than go to a fashion show for clothes that I will never wear anyway. NAME ADDRESS PHONE

While I love black-tie events, our tuxedo and evening gown are at the cleaners, so here is $82 instead. Based on busy calendar and latest budget analysis, I am able to support to the tune of $__________. I would like to host an Oneg in Religious School’s honor, but I would rather not host alone. I can share the honor for $____________.

Î BEIT MIDRASH / HA-N’URIM Î ‫ הנעורים‬/ ‫בית מדרשׁ‬ RELIGIOUS SCHOOL / YOUTH MARCH 2011

Religious School News

n Friday March 4, the 2nd/3rd Grade Cass will be hosting the Oneg and taking part in the services. Purim is almost here! The Temple Sinai Religious School Purim Carnival will be on Sunday March 20. Students, their families, and friends will meet in the Sanctuary for the reading of the Megillah Esther. Afterwards, everyone will gather in the Social Hall for games, food, and crafts! Parents, siblings and friends are all invited to attend. This is an annual fund-raising event for the Religious School and the proceeds are used for future events.

Todah! We are so very fortunate to have people who donate to the Religious School. We had many people who donate via the Un-Fund-raiser last year. Thank you so much to those of you who donated this way. Phil Shalitt donated DVD films for Religious School use: The Story of David, Exodus, Cast a Giant Shadow, and Story of Esther.

Nurit Stites has donated items for our Purim Carnival including fun hats, noisemakers, stickers, and blow up guitars. Thank you for your donations!

Mazel Tov! Our very own Lani Flagg has been doing well in gymnastics! At one meet recently she placed Torah for Tots “Second All Around” in level 6. What an accomplishment! orah for Tots will celebrate Purim on Thursday, March If your child/ren or family has 17 at 4pm at the Temple. some wonderful news you would like to share in the newsletter, let Children are encouraged to wear a me know so we can get the word costume, mask or crown. Grownups can come in costume, too! out. There will be a special Purim CALENDAR puppet show that tells the story of Queen Esther and the villain ¾ Religious School/Hebrew Sundays: March 6, 13, 20, and 27 Haman. The children will also sing songs, play a game, make grag¾ Note these special dates: gers, parade in their costumes and March 13 - Bake Sale & eat Hamantaschen. Torah for Tots Daylight Savings is for children ages 2-5 and siblings March 20 - Purim Carnival are always welcome. We invite ¾ Hebrew Tuesdays: March 1, members and non-members to at8, 15, 22, and 29 tend and there is no fee. Tracy Bartlett To join the class or for further Religious School Director information contact Judy Schumer luvzjrz@aol.com Î at garyjudy2@sbcglobal.net. Î

Temple Sinai Youth Group ages 13-18 For information on the Youth Group and to be placed on the email list, please contact: Tracy Bartlett (luvzjrz@aol.com) or Rabbi Appleby (at RabbiTempleSinai@pyramid.net).

Schedule Upcoming B’nei Mitzvah Now! Our current schedule is as follows: May 21, 2011 – Jessica & Daniel Fuchs June 25, 2011 – Matthew McKean July 2, 2011 – Noah Blanck July 9, 2011 – Max Zeltzer B'nei Mitzvah must be scheduled at least eight months in advance. Call the Rabbi at 747-5508 to reserve your date. ALL services listed above are at 10:30am.

Dave Levine, Men’s Club President dmlea@sbcglobal.net and sinaimensclub@sbcglobal.net Î

Tribute Fund Marilyn & Ken Roberts Marilyn Rappaport – Sympathy for loss of her aunt Adrienne Tropp – Sympathy for loss of father Barbara Levine – Get Well Lila Pesner – Get Well Daphna Gutterman – Congratulations on Woman of Year Linda Kutten – Happy Birthday Julie Stage & Mark Rosenberg Adrienne Tropp – Sympathy for loss of father Lynne Daus Adrienne Tropp – Sympathy for loss of father Marsha & Les Cohen Adrienne Tropp – Sympathy for loss of father LJ & Linda Kutten Adrienne Tropp – Sympathy for loss of father Julie Stage – Belated Happy Birthday Carisse Gafni – Belated Happy Birthday Bobbi Kornbluth – Happy Birthday Gail Ferrell – Happy Birthday

Call Marilyn Roberts (775) 622-3115 or e-mail: kenmar74@gmail.com Minimum Donation: 1 card $ 3.00 Pkg. of 10 $ 27.00

Mitzvah at the Gospel Mission Temple Sinai Sisterhood now has an on-going commitment to serve dinner to the homeless at the Gospel Mission. We serve on the third Wednesday of each month for about an hour & half. Please contact Pat Blanchard at mtnlade@gbis.com to sign-up for your special date or call 824-0220. This is not a drop-in arrangement. Î

MARCH 2011

irst and foremost, I need to be repetitive and join the rest of the Men’s Club membership in thanking all of our volunteer members, whether it’s the speakers, the meals, or just stepping forward to volunteer to help our Temple. Our February Mens Club speaker was Dr. Osca Alvarez Gila, Visiting Professor at the Center for Basque Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno, College of Liberal Arts. He has a PhD from the University of the Basque Country in history and his special interest recently has been the migration of Basques to the Americas. Chef Jane prepared the breakfast with a Spanish flair specially in honor of our guest. Our speaker for March, Bob Goodman, is one on a VERY short list of speakers we have asked to come back for phase 2. Bob spent his career in public land management with the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), after obtaining a BS in Forestry. Part of his career with the BLM was as Audio/Visual Specialist for its programs throughout Nevada. His Personal pursuit as a free lance writer and photographer was followed concurrently with his job wit the Federal Government. On Sunday, March 6 at 9am, Bob will present “I, Witness”, a program that deals with the various aspects of wildlife photography, including ethics, equipment, methods, and results. It was developed for the series of programs I did for the Washoe County Library System, and has proved popular, especially with the advent of digital camera use. In April our own Judy Schumer will be doing a show-and-tell about the Jews of Shanghai. Special Advance Notice: the MEN’S CLUB SABBATH SERVICE will be on Friday Evening April 8. Save the date! Mike Medvin, VP (348-8094) will again be organizing the Service and Phil Shalitt (972-1570 ) will be in charge of the Oneg. Be the first to call them to volunteer, it will make their jobs easier. For more information on Men’s Club contact me at the addresses below.

Temple Sinai Sisterhood

‫ מועדון גברים‬/ ‫ אחותיות סיני‬Î ACHOTIYUT SEENAI / MOADON GEVARIM Î SINAI SISTERHOOD / MEN’S CLUB

Men’s Club

The Temple Sinai Yiddish Club

he Temple Sinai Yiddish Club was founded six years ago and is still going strong. Led by one of Temple Sinai’s founders, Ethel Jaﬀe, it meets once a month at Ethel’s house, where those attending share coﬀee, rugelach, and “yiddishkeit.” Some of the members speak fluent Yiddish, some speak a little Yiddish, and others are eager to hear the language spoken and learn words and expressions. While sitting around the dining room table, the group sings Yiddish songs, tells Yiddish stories, and tries to keep the language alive. Over the years, the club has done presentations about Yiddish and Yiddish culture at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and at Temple Sinai. They have also sung at various Sinai programs. Yiddish “laipt” (lives) in Reno and the club’s members are “glicklekh” (very happy) to be part of the “kriezel” (club). Î

MARCH 2011

Nominating Committee:

is looking for new Temple Sinai members in good standing willing to serve on the Board. Please contact any member of the committee to volunteer: Dave Levine (dmlea@sbcglobal.net), Marcia Fine (MarciaLynnFine@gmail.com), or Joe Merkin (jnk457@yahoo.com).

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Other Meetings

Temple Sinai Book Club

h e Tem p le Si n a i Book C l ub is changing it’s schedule and reorganizing as it searches for new leadership. In the meantime, for meeting information, dates, and places, and to find out the current book being read, please email Judy Schumer at GaryJudy2@sbcglobal.net. Î Dear Friends, We’ve decided to put regular monthly Saturday night Israeli dancing on hiatus for a while. So we are canceling the tentatively scheduled Saturday Israeli dances over the next several months. We’d like to thank everyone who came to dance on Saturdays. Don’t forget that we are still Israeli dancing every Tuesday night at Temple Sinai from 7-9pm. We’d be glad to try to plan a special Israeli dance event, with anyone who has an idea for the right occasion. Happy dancing! -John Louie

Folk Dancing at Sinai ISRAELI

Folk Dancing: 7pm Every Tuesday Night (check the calendar for dates) (Open to all; 1st time FREE, $5 regular, $3 for students.)

Monthly Board Meeting Bo 7pm Tuesday, March 9. 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.

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!). Î

Mary Allstead

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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Calling Oneg Hosts: 2010/2011 Oneg Hosting Calendar now available for sign-ups...

MARCH 2011

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.

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. Î

Temple Sinai Breast Cancer Support Line Julia Rubin, Sinai member, a nurse, and herself living with breast cancer. 846-2122 or jsrubin84@gmail.com. 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 37, No. 6 • March 2011

‫ לוח‬Î SUNDAY

Rabbi Teri Appleby

LU’ACH Î CALENDAR

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

7pm Reno International Folk Dance Co-Op

Ta’anit Esther 7pm Book Club 7pm Reno International Folk Dance Co-Op

7pm Reno International Folk Dance Co-Op 7pm Temple Sinai Caring Committee (at the Synagogue)

7pm Reno International Folk Dance Co-Op

FRIDAY

MARCH 2011

SATURDAY

Torah Portion: Vayik’ra Lev. 1:1-5:26 Sentinel Deadline 7:15pm Havdalah (72 min)

5:44pm Candle lighting 7:30pm Shabbat Services with guest speaker Hindu community spiritual leader Rajan Zed and the Oneg hosted by Lynn Daus, Linda Duﬃé, and Helene Spinner

Apr 2

Torah Portion: Tazria Lev. 12:1-13:59; Ex. 12:1-20 Shabbat HaChodesh 10:30am Shabbat Morning Service 8:36pm Havdalah (72 min)

27 Adar II

Torah Portion: Sh’mini Lev. 9:1-11:47 Shabbat Parah 8:29pm Havdalah (72 min)

Torah Portion: Tzav Lev. 6:1-8:36; Deut. 25:17-19 Shabbat Zachor 8:22pm Havdalah (72 min)

7pm Simchat Shabbat Service with the Oneg hosted by the 4th/5th Grade Class 7:05pm Candle lighting

Apr 1

6:58pm Candle lighting 7:30pm Shabbat Services with the Oneg hosted by Adrienne Tropp

6pm Tot Shabbat Service and Dinner 6:51pm Candle lighting 7:30pm Shabbat Purim Services

5:36pm Candle lighting 7pm Simchat Shabbat Service conducted by Jeﬀ Gingold with Oneg hosted by the 2nd/3rd Grade Class

SAVE THE DATE:

12noon Talmud

12noon Talmud 6pm Sisterhood Potluck and Swap Party

12noon Talmud 7pm Board Meeting (all Temple Members are welcome to attend)

12noon Talmud 7:15pm Ritual Committee Meeting

March 2011 Î Adar I / Adar II 5771

Mar 1 6pm Midweek Hebrew (grades 4-7) 6:30pm Sisterhood Mahjong Night 7pm Reno Israeli Folkdance Co-Op

6pm Midweek Hebrew (grades 4-7) 6pm Adult Beginning Hebrew 7pm Reno Israeli Folkdance Co-Op

6pm Midweek Hebrew (grades 4-7) 6pm Adult Beginning Hebrew 6:30pm Sisterhood Mahjong Night 7pm Reno Israeli Folkdance Co-Op

22 6pm Midweek Hebrew (grades 4-7) 6pm Adult Beginning Hebrew 7pm Reno Israeli Folkdance Co-Op

29 6pm Midweek Hebrew (grades 4-7) 6pm Adult Beginning Hebrew 7pm Reno Israeli Folkdance Co-Op

Torah Portion: P’kudei Ex. 38:21-40:38; 30:11-16 Shabbat Shekalim 10:30am Shabbat Morning Service 7:07pm Havdalah (72 min)

March 13 ~ Invisible Children Program March 18 ~ Shabbat Purim Service March 20 ~ Religious School Purim Carnival

Feb 28

Shushan Purim

Rosh Chodesh Adar II

1 Adar II

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

Feb 27

9:30am Religious School 11:30am Hebrew (grades 3-7)

Purim 9:30am Religious School Purim Carnival 11:30am Hebrew (grades 3-7)

Daylight Saving Time Begins 9:30am Religious School 10am Invisible Children Program 11:30am Hebrew (grades 3-7) 1pm Chevra Kadisha (Mountain View Mortuary)

Rosh Chodesh Adar II 9am Men’s Club 9:30am Religious School 11:30am Hebrew (grades 3-7)

9:30am Religious School 11:30am Hebrew (grades 3-7)

23 Adar I

Temple Sinai 3405 Gulling Road Reno, Nevada 89503 (775) 747-5508

Rabbi Teri Appleby (775) 747-5508 • E-Mail: RabbiTempleSinai@pyramid.net President Jake Margolis (775) 827-1068 • E-Mail: Jake.Margolis@sbcglobal.net Treasurer Ken Roberts (775) 622-3115 • E-Mail: kenmar74@gmail.com Religious School Director Tracy Bartlett (775) 972-1396 (h) • E-mail: luvzjrz@aol.com Temple Sinai Fax (775) 747-1911 • Web Page: www.TempleSinai-Reno.com • Email: Temple.Sinai@pyramid.net Rabbi Myra Soifer, Emerita (775) 747-6330 • E-Mail: myrabbireno@yahoo.com

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