Temple Sinai Sentinel - November 2010 Issue by Temple Sinai

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SENTINEL

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INSIDE: From the Rabbi’s Study . . . . . .2 From Sinai’s Board President . .3

Yahrzeits: In Loving Memory . .4 Donations & Thank Yous . . . . . .5 Schedule of Services . . . . . . . . .6 Religious School News . . . . . . .7

Volume 37, No. 2 — November 2010 • Cheshvan/Kislev 5771

Religious School / Youth. . . . . .7 B’nei Mitzvah Schedule . . . . . .7 Family Promise 2010 . . . . . . . .8 Sinai Sisterhood / Men’s Club .8

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Chanukah Gift Shop . . . . . insert Kindertransport . . . . . . . . insert Adult Chanukah Party . . . insert

FROM THE RABBI’S STUDY – RABBI TERI APPLEBY NOVEMBER 2010

Let Our Dialogues Begin

My Tzedakah Fund M

t’s time to begin the first of several open forums – vision dialogues about our future. The topic of our first dialogue: Whatt h happens iin th the Sanctuary (while we’re waiting for the oneg to begin)? In 1997 Rabbi Janet Marder (now Senior Rabbi at Temple Beth Am in Los Altos Hills) wrote an article for Reform Judaism Magazine (Spring edition) titled, “Worship That Works.” In it she advocates for worship that is “joyous, dynamic, and spiritually alive.” The Ritual Committee and I want to explore how we, as a community, can develop meaningful and compelling celebration and prayer experiences for one another; how we can increase our engagement and joy during services. Whether or not you are an active participant in our Services and Celebrations we want to hear from you. Please join us for our first dialogue: Sunday, December 12 2-4 PM in the Social Hall In addition to anything that is on your mind, we’ll discuss topics as diverse as: ^ What’s working, what’s not ^ Our expectations, our fears ^ Prayer is not a spectator sport ^ How to use our sanctuary space ^ Stumbling blocks to meaningful, warm, compelling prayer experiences ^ Prayer that derives from the heart and speaks to the soul ^ Music & Singing ^ Prayer for the non-believer ^ Next steps

True or False: Tracy Bartlett is in charge of Onegs? The answer is: FALSE. Tracy’s job on Friday nights as our Shabbat Shamash is to unlock and lock the Temple and to turn on the lights on the memorial boards in the Sanctuary. Nothing more. If you wish

was very surprised by a phone conversation I had with a congregant a few months back. She was calling about making some donations to the T Temple and wanted to know why we didn’t have any kind k of fund to help congregants who had financial needs. I was surprised, because we do have such a fund: the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund. The congregant thought this fund was for tzedakah projects outside the Temple. I let her know—and I want to let you know—that the purpose of my Discretionary Fund is to help members of our congregation as well as to support outside causes which I deem worthy. My Fund is here to help pay rent, medical bills, veterinary bills, and to provide food gift cards. It’s here for scholarships to Jewish camps or trips to Israel for our youth. It’s here to help fund special projects at the Temple. I do make donations to organizations such as the Nevada Food Bank and other worthy causes in the area, but the fund is primarily here to help our Temple Sinai family. The word tzedakah means righteousness and justice. As Jews, we are obligated to help those in need. That’s why my Discretionary Fund was established. If you, or someone you know, needs some financial assistance please contact me. Rest assured, all conversations and disbursements from my Discretionary Fund are confidential. And for those of you who make donations to my fund—thank you for this mitzvah. L’shalom, Rabbi Appleby

to use her services, she needs to be paid for them. So, who is in charge of Onegs? US: each of us at the Temple. But without a volunteer to coordinate Onegs, we may find that some Friday nights we don’t even have bread and juice to say prayers over. We need a volunteer to coordinate our Onegs. Duties may include checking that people sign-up, purchasing the challah and juice (if supply is low),

providing a timely reminder for those who sponsor the Onegs and reviewing procedures with them, including set-up and clean-up. Consider serving as an over-all coordinator and finding four people to serve as “quarterly coordinators” and then everyone has only one-fourth the work! Please volunteer by calling or emailing Mike at the Temple oﬃce at temple.sinai@pyramid.net or 747-5508.

emple Sinai has been blessed with generous donations during our High Holy Day Capital Campaign Drive, enough to retire our building loan, but we also face challenges ahead. These are the two clouds; as we celebrate the passing of one, our loan, we must quickly turn to the next on-coming cloud, the need to maintain our membership dues pledges. Hopefully, with your help, this second cloud will pass as well. First, the good news… The sun is indeed shining thanks to the 63 families in our congregation who made generous donations to our Capital Fund during August and September. With the 50% matching contribution from an anonymous donor, we raised $70,069 over the two months, enough to retire the loan. There will even be capital funds remaining, we expect about $10,000. This is one big cloud of debt we will soon put behind

us. I want to thank all who don nated. If you still have an outstandiing pledge, please continue to ffulfill this pledge and contribute tto our Capital Fund so that we m may undertake future capital iimprovements. With regards to o our facilities, remember there are tw two funds: the Capital Fund, for major improvements and additions, and the Building Maintenance Fund, for the routine and periodic maintenance of existing grounds and facilities. Now, for the not-so-good news. As of the end of September, our membership dues income for the 2010-2011 fiscal year is only about 75% of what we expected based on responses our congregation made to the dues pledge drive earlier this year. This 25% deficit in our General Fund amounts to about $13,000. While this may not seem significant now, it is only the end of the first quarter of the fiscal year, and we depend on membership dues for most of our operating expenses, for paying our Rabbi and administrative assistant and for keeping “the lights on.” Remember that you may contribute to our General Fund

beyond your dues to help us cover our operating expenses and fight this current deficit in membership dues. I ask you please to ensure that you are current with your pledge commitment. Let’s not let the bright news of retiring the new-building loan blind us into complacency. Our ability to properly operate to the standards you expect is in jeopardy unless we maintain our membership pledge contributions. In order to encourage dues payments, the Board of Trustees is offering members a Fall Sale. Pay your pledged dues in full by the end of the calendar year, and you may deduct 5% from what you pledged. Here’s a chance to honor your membership pledge AND gain the full tax advantage of your dues pledge this year. Most importantly, be a part of Temple Sinai’s many activities and programs, attend services, sponsor an oneg after Friday services or help with planning activities. Volunteer. Temple Sinai is here for you, but all of us need to be there for it. Have a great Fall, and I’ll see you soon at Temple Sinai. Sincerely,

FROM SINAI’S BOARD PRESIDENT – JAKE MARGOLIS

One Cloud Gone, Another On The Way

Jake

!!!! SALE !!!! Take advantage of this terrific offer from your Board of Trustees!

So consider it and start saving so you can pay your dues in full by the end of the year!

!!! Such A Deal You Can’t Refuse !!!

If you have artwork to donate to Temple Sinai, please contact Amy Currier 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.

NOVEMBER 2010

¾ Between now and December 31, 2010 you can receive a 5% discount on your membership dues! ¾ If you pay your annual pledge to Temple Sinai “IN FULL” by December 31, 2010, you get the benefit of the TAX DEDUCTION for 2010 and you save 5%!

Sinai Seeking Judaica Art

‫יארצייט‬ YAHRZEITS IN LOVING MEMORY

KADDISH TO O BE SAID NOVEMBER 5 Reiss Werner grandfather of Monica Jensen, October 31 E. Anthony r., Cunningham Jr., November 1 Barbara Rachael Green mother of Pam Sloan, November 1 Maxine Zigmond grandmother of Larryy Ezgar, November 1 Robert F. Miller step-father of Peggy Levine, November 2 Marcia Epstein cousin of Rabbi Myra Soifer, November 3 Mary Aaronson mother of Marynne Aaronson, 28 Cheshvan (November 5) Ilse Rosenfeld Weinberg mother-in-law of Barbara Weinberg, November 5

KADDISH TO BE SAID NOVEMBER 12 Mirna Gilbert sister of Enid Matteson, November 7 Jennie Leventhal mother of Ethel Jaffe and grandmother of Sue Burkhamer, November 7 Francyse R. Altman, November 8 Ida Finkelstein aunt of Ethel Jaffe and greataunt of Sue Burkhamer, November 8 Phyllis L. Scholovitz sister of Beatrice Brown, November 8 Robert Podewils husband of Nancy Podewils, November 10 Meyer Rosenthal, November 11 Andre Beels father of Carisse Gafni, November 12 Frank Gray step-father of Philip Shalitt, November 12

NOVEMBER 2010

CARING COMMUNITY

Bert Barnett brother of Monroe Barnett, Novemb November 13 Do Dorothy Beckman m mother of Barbara Pasquale an and grandmother of Michele St Steever, November 13

KADDISH TO BE SAID

NOVEMBER 19 Dia Goodman sister of Diane Douglas Dou Goodman, November 14 Sam Samuel Kutler grandfather Trac Kutler-Dodd, November 14 of Traci Adeline Rubin grandmother of Steven Rubin, November 14 Allen Blum father of Stephen Blum, November 15 Tammy Niedzweicki friend of Aaron & Tamara Rolston, November 15 Philip Robins father of Norm Robins, November 15 Imey Garfinkle brother of Jake Garfinkle, z"l, November 16 Meriam Cooper Reid mother of Barbara Pratt, November 16 Louis Shalitt father of Philip Shalitt, 9 Kislev (November 16) Leona E. Green, November 17 Ruben Kladney father of David Kladney, November 17 Rima McAvoy sister of Richard Tropp, November 17 Florence Ceppos mother of Jerry Ceppos, 11 Kislev (November 18) Frieda Alderman grandmother of Al Alderman, November 19 Herman Klomp, 12 Kislev (November 19)

KADDISH TO BE SAID NOVEMBER 26 Paul Schumer father of Gary Schumer, November 21

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 DECEMBER 3 Moe Feingold father of Karen Ceppos, 21 Kislev (November 28) Louise (Toots) Lewis mother of Mark Lewis, November 29 Joe Bass father of Peggy Levine, November 30 Aaron Finkelstein cousin of Ethel Jaffe and Sue Burkhamer, December 1 Rosella Eiseman mother of Sandra Medvin, z"l and grandmother of Bradley Medvin, December 2 Louis A. Barnett father of Monroe Barnett, December 3 Constance Hellman, 26 Kislev (December 3)

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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:

Maxwell Kahn uncle of Robert Dickens and uncle of Debra Pomeranz, November 23 Helen Luksin aunt of Gail Small Ferrell, November 23 Isadore Pansky father of Steve Pansky, November 23 Mel Zigmond grandfather of Larry Ezgar, November 23 Seeman Kaplan grandfather of Steve Matles, November 24 Max Garfinkle father of Jake Garfinkle, z"l, November 25 Harry Grossman father of Carol Pevney, November 25 Mary Beaven Platt grandmother of Marynne Aaronson, November 25 Erika Reiss grandmother of Monica Jensen, November 25 Sylvan Schireson uncle of Jonathan Leo, 18 Kislev (November 25) Eugene Gabriel Rasheta father of Kathy Gray, November 26 Judson Reichman, November 26 Esther Garfinkle mother of Jake Garfinkle, z"l, November 27

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 Susan & Alan Liebman in appreciation of Rabbi Appleby giving them an "introduction to Reno." "Looking forward to moving closer to Temple Sinai in the 2011 Summer." Dennis Dworkin & Amelia Currier in honor of Ethel Jaﬀe (for being a friend and teacher) and Rabbi Appleby (for friendship and inspiration) Mark Miller Ethel Jaﬀe for her High Holy Days Honor Doug & Saundra Goodman in honor of John Louie & Neva Donovan on their combined "100th" birthday

New Building Fund (Matching Campaign) Michael Medvin Constance & Herbert Gausebeck Linda & Stuart Labowe in honor of Rabbi Appleby and the Religious School teachers for the preparation of the Bar Mitzvah of her son Ethan Richard & Adrienne Tropp Mitch Ziegler Miles & Jill Greiner Margaret Elkey & Deborah Ribnick Nancy Podewils Gail Small Ferrell in honor of Ethel Jaﬀe and her years of service to Temple Sinai Michael Weinzweig Laura Ashkin & Chris Stanton Howard & Marcia Fine

Religious School Fund

Please Consider Making A 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 new-building loan Religious School Fund: General school needs Ritual Fund: Sanctuary and religious supplies Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund: Directly supports Rabbi’s tzedakah eﬀorts

DONATIONS & OUR TEMPLE FAMILY

Donations to Sinai

David Leitner

Temple Sinai Family

Thanks to Marilyn Roberts for organizing the photo shoot of Sinai women holding Torah scrolls in support of Women of the Wall and to Steve Davis taking these wonderful photos for us.

Thanks ~ Todah

Refuah Sheleimah

Thanks to our October Oneg hosts: Jennifer Brigg's PreK–1st Grade Class, the Labowe Family, Mira Kurka and the Rubin Family, and the Eisenberg Family.

Special thanks to Marilyn Roberts for conducting services on October 8. Thanks also to Bennett Kottler for providing the musical accompaniment and to Lisa Hahner for organizing the Dairy Potluck for our Tot Shabbat on October 15.

Birthdays Nov 3: Samuel Briggs Nov 4: Dennis Dworkin Nov 5: Theodore Bloch Nov 7: Michael Pasquale Nov 8: Jennifer Briggs Nov 10: Leonard Weinberg Nov 11: Herbert Blanck, Barbara Weinberg Nov 14: Rodley Moser Nov 15: Laura Medvin Nov 16: Jill Greiner

Anniversaries Nov 7: Neva Donovan & John Louie Nov 11: Jeﬀ Dodd & Traci KutlerDodd Nov 24: Steven & Julia Rubin Nov 25: Steve & Marty Matles Nov 29: Alan & Jordi Fuchs Dec 3: Al & Wendy Alderman

NOVEMBER 2010

Thanks to our October greeters: Temple Board members Phil Shalitt, Marynne Aaronson, Doug Goodman, Ken Roberts, Julia Rubin, Marcia Fine, and Marsha Cohen.

“Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery” to: Herb Pevney, Louise Wilson, and Joe Amsterdam (friend of Marilyn Roberts).

Nov 16: Hannah Margolis Nov 17: Lynn Robins Nov 18: Amanda Paris, Norm Robins, Aaron Spero Nov 19: Richard Mazza, Dan Weinberg Nov 20: Scott Casper Nov 20: Bill Wells Nov 23: Deb Garrett, Alison Lasher, Joseph Merkin Nov 24: Sharon Honig-Bear Nov 27: Gerry Jensen Nov 28: Marty Matles, Jacob Stites

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

Regular Weekly Shabbat Services EVERY FRIDAY at 7:30pm (Except the 1st Friday of each month) followed by an Oneg. Everyone is always w welcome at all of our services.

Monthly Simchat M Shabbat Services

Simchat Shabbat Chanukah Service 3 December 2010 7 PM

lease join us to celebrate Chanukah as a Community. Festive Chanukah music & songs and treats at the Oneg with special participation by Heather Bartlettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2nd-3rd grade class. Bring your own Chanukah menorah (with candles) from home to light candles for the 3rd Night of Chanukah.

The FIRST T FRIDAY of every month at 7pm 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. The service is followed by an Oneg with an ice cream bar and Israeli dancing (all levels are welcome).

Monthly Shabbat M Morning Services SATURDAYS on the FIRST F SHABBAT of every month November 6 & December 4 10:30am Shabbat Service 12 noon Dairy Potluck Lunch

NOVEMBER 2010

Tot Shabbat Services

November 19 & December 17 6:00pm: Tot Shabbat Service 6:30pm: Dairy Potluck Dinner This is 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.

The Family of

Hannah Kurka Margolis invites you to share in the celebration of her

BAT MITZVAH 10:00AM Saturday November 13, 2010 Temple Sinai

The Family of

Ikaika Akiva Flagg invites you to share in the celebration of his

BAR MITZVAH 10:30AM Saturday, November, 20, 2010 Temple Sinai

Temple Sinai Youth Group ages 12-18 For more information and to be placed on the Youth Group email list, please contact: Tovah Goodman (TovahGoodman@yahoo.com) or Rabbi Appleby (at RabbiTempleSinai@pyramid.net).

Pre-Kindergarten - First grade Religious School Teacher

i, My name is Jen Briggs and I grew up in a suburb in Chicago, Illinois called Glencoe. Fortunately, I was able to grow up with many Jewish kids and families. I attended Religious School and Hebrew school until I became a Bat Mitzvah at North Shore Congregation Israel. After my Bat Mitzvah, I continued to be involved in the temple youth group and was eventually confirmed with many of my friends. Eventually, I met my husband, Dave, and we had two amazing kiddos, Julia & Sam. We love the Sierras and spend as much time outside as possible. We have lived in Nevada about 10 years and are pretty much here to stay! I have a BS in psychology, a Masters in Outdoor Therapeutic Recreation, and a Masters in Social work (I am currently a LSW). However, I am now at home with my kids, relishing the opportunity, and good fortune, to be with them full-time.

Torah for Tots

Let your creative juices run. Make your own Chanukah menorah. Any theme. Any materials. The only requirements: Holders for Eight Candles plus an extra holder for the Shamash (the helper candle) which should be slightly higher or separated from the others. All entries need to be received at the Temple by Tuesday, November 30. Awards will be announced at Erev Shabbat Services (the 3rd Night of Chanukah) December 3, 2010.

Schedule Upcoming B’nei Mitzvah Now! Our current schedule is as follows: January 15, 2011 – Jacob Stites May 14, 2011 – Jessica & Daniel Fuchs June 25, 2011 – Matthew McKean July 2, 2011 – Noah Blanck 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.

orah for Tots, Temple Sinai's class for children ages 2-5 will be held on Thursday, November 18 at 4pm at the Temple. The children will learn about Jonah and the Whale with a story and art project. As always, Shabbat will be celebrated with candle, challah and wine blessings and songs. There is no fee and non-members as well as members are invited. Siblings are welcome too. For more information about Torah for Tots or to attend the class, please contact Judy Schumer at garyjudy2@sbcglobal.net.

NOVEMBER 2010

December Closures: Sun. Dec. 19 – No Religious or Hebrew School (Winter Break) Tues. Dec. 21 – No Religious or

Introducing Jen Briggs:

A great individual or family project!!

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL / YOUTH

November Closures: Tues. Nov. 2 – No Hebrew School (Election Day) Sun. Nov. 28 – No Religious or Hebrew School (Thanksgiving)

Tracy Bartlett Religious School Director Email: luvzjrz@aol.com Home: 972-1396 Cell: 848-3559

1st Annual Chanukah Menorah Making Contest

BEIT MIDRASH / HA-N’URIM

his year promises to be a great one in Religious School. We have new faces, students as well as teachers. We are adding new programs (coming soon). One includes the Rabbi working with the students and their parents. Also, w e have fund-raisers planned. Help us keep the Religious School running strong by donating your time as a volunteer to these fund-raisers. Funds we earn will be used for supplies and books for your children’s education in the Religious School. If you have any interest in helping with the fund-raisers, or with bake sales, please contact me at 972-1396(H) or 848-3559(C). I look forward to hearing from you. As always, if you have any ideas, suggestions, or concerns, please feel free to talk to me anytime! Please plan to attend Services the first Friday of each month at 7pm for Simchat Shabbat. The Religious School Classes are active participants who host these services as well as the Oneg. Show the students your support by coming to these services each month. On December 5 we will celebrate Chanukah with our annual “Chanukah Celebration,” complete with games, prizes and lots of yummy treats. This year’s event starts at 10am and ends at 12:30pm. Hebrew classes will not be held so the students may enjoy the celebration. Parents/Grandparents/ Guardians, please come and enjoy the Celebration with your child/ren.

Hebrew School (Winter Break) Sun. Dec. 26 – No Religious or Hebrew School (Winter Break) Tues. Dec. 28 – No Religious or Hebrew School (Winter Break)

‫ הנעורים‬/ ‫בית מדרשׁ‬

Religious School News

‫ מועדון גברים‬/ ‫אחותיות סיני‬ ACHOTIYUT SEENAI / MOADON GEVARIM

Men’s Club

e started our season with Stephanie Sant’ Ambragio, who gave all in attendance a superior talk about her career and her musical family. She played some unbelievable music for our enjoyment. On October 10, we featured one of our own Dr. Steven Rubin. He talked about the aging process, specially the development stage in life between middle age and late adulthood called gerolescence, a term he coined. Alan Gubanich will be our November 7 speaker, talking on the fantastic subject "Wings over Nevada." Alan is a fantastic speaker and very knowledgeable about Nevada Bird life. Come hear about his walking tours and see some pictures of Nevada wild life. For more information contact our president, Dave Levine, at dmlea@sbcglobal.net or sinaimensclub@sbcglobal.net. Men’s Club meetings will begin at 9:30am to correspond with the Sunday School starting time.

Temple Sinai Sisterhood

NOVEMBER 2010

SINAI SISTERHOOD / MEN’S CLUB

Tribute Fund

Marilyn & Ken Roberts: Dave Levine – Get Well John Louis – Happy Birthday Neva Donovan – Happy Birthday Marcia Fine – New Job Saundra & Doug Goodman: John Louis – Happy Birthday Neva Donovan – Happy Birthday Anonymous: Neva Donovan & John Louis – Happy 100th birthdays Michelle Ramirez – Happy Birthday Ronnie Varney – Happy Birthday Dave Levine – Get Well Pat Blanchard – Happy Birthday Benala Abrams – 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

Family Promise 2010 Sunday, December 19 through Sunday, December 26

Starting on Wednesday, November 12, you will be able to sign up for Family Promise on a special website! Please watch the weekly Temple email for details!

his year Temple Sinai will once again open its heart and its doors to host homeless families during Christmas week. Family Promise is a nationwide non-denominational, philanthropic organization that houses homeless families in houses of worship throughout the year, provides them with food and a safe place to stay, and helps them find work and a place to live. Temple Sinai performs this mitzvah, this good deed, during Christmas week so the churches that host during the year don't need to do so during their holiday. In her sermon on Erev Rosh Hashanah, Rabbi Appleby challenged us to try to become a more caring, compassionate, and dynamic community. What greater mitzvah can there be than helping our fellow men and women at the most desperate time of their lives? We need volunteers to host meals, stay with the families for a few

hours on Christmas day, bring food and non-food items, help clean out and then reset the classrooms, wash the linen at week's end, and stay overnight. We also appreciate cash donations (to buy gifts and items mid-week) if you can't give time. Please… consider what the Rabbi said to us and volunteer for Family Promise. Thank you. Judy Schumer, Family Promise, Sinai Coordinator

Folk Dancing at Sinai ISRAELI

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

Monthly Board Meeting Bo 7pm Wednesday, October 14. All Temple members are welcome to attend.

INTERNATIONAL

Temple Sinai Book Club

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.

he next book club will be a combined November-December meeting. December 2 - Oxygen (fiction) by Carol Cassella Host: Barbara Weinberg Facilitator: Carisse Gafni January 20 - Start-up Nation: The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle (non fiction) by Dan Senor and Sol Singer We don't yet have a host – please consider volunteering. Faciltator: Marcia Cohen To get on the Temple Sinai Book Club email list or for further information, contact Judy Schumer at garyjudy2@sbcglobal.net.

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!).

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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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NOVEMBER 2010

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

NOVEMBER 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.

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. 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. 2 • November 2010

‫לוח‬ SUNDAY

LU’ACH

CALENDAR MONDAY

November 2010

Nov 1

Rosh Chodesh Kislev

1 Kislev

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Cheshvan / Kislev 5771

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

7am Nevada Clergy Prayer Breakfast (Atlantis) 6pm Midweek Hebrew (grades 4-7) 6:30pm Sisterhood Mahjong Night 7pm Reno Israeli Folkdance Co-Op

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

No Midweek Hebrew (grades 4-7) 6:30pm Sisterhood Mahjong Night 7pm Reno Israeli Folkdance Co-Op

Chanukah: 1 Candle Noon Talmud 7pm Ritual Committee Meeting

Dec 1

Noon Talmud 7pm Interfaith Thanksgiving Service (Trinity Episcopal)

Noon Talmud

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

Noon Talmud 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

Oct 31

Rabbi Teri Appleby

23 Cheshvan

No Religious/Hebrew School (Nevada Day)

(CLOCKS ONE HOUR BACK)

Rosh Chodesh Kislev Daylight Saving Time Ends 8:30am Chanukah Gift Shop Open 9:30am Men’s Club 9:30am Religious School 11:30am Hebrew (grades 3-7) 3pm Global Day of Jewish Learning

8:30am Chanukah Gift Shop 9:30am Religious School 11:30am Hebrew (grades 3-7)

8:30am Chanukah Gift Shop Open 9:30am Religious School 11:30am Hebrew (grades 3-7)

28 No Religious or Hebrew School (Thanksgiving Break)

THURSDAY

Chanukah: 2 Candles 7pm Book Club 7pm Reno International Folk Dance Co-Op

Thanksgiving Day (Temple Oﬃce Closed) 7pm Reno International Folk Dance Co-Op

7pm Reno International Folk Dance Co-Op

Veteran’s Day 7pm Reno International Folk Dance Co-Op

7pm Reno International Folk Dance Co-Op

SATURDAY

NOVEMBER 2010

FRIDAY

Chanukah: 3 Candles 4:18pm Candle lighting 7pm Simchat Shabbat Chanukah Service with the Oneg hosted by Heather Bartlett’s 2nd-3rd Grade Class

Temple Oﬃce Closed 4:20pm Candle lighting 7:30pm Shabbat Services

with the Oneg hosted by the Flagg Family in celebration of the Bar Mitzvah of Ikaika Flagg

4:24pm Candle lighting 6pm Tot Shabbat Service and Dinner 7:30pm Shabbat Services

Sentinel Deadline 4:29pm Candle lighting 7:30pm Shabbat Services with the Oneg hosted by the Rubin and Currier/ Dworkin Families in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Hannah Margolis

5:36pm Candle lighting 7pm Simchat Shabbat Service with the Oneg hosted by Nurit Stites and Jeﬀ Blanck’s 6-7th Grade Class

Dec 4

Torah Portion: Miqeitz Gen. 41:1-44:17 Chanukah: 4 Candles 10:30am Shabbat Morning Service Noon Potluck Dairy Lunch 5:48pm Havdalah (72 min)

27 Kislev

Torah Portion: Vayyeshev Gen. 37:1-40:23 5:49pm Havdalah (72 min)

Torah Portion: Vayishlach Gen. 32:4-36:43 10:30am Bar Mitzvah of Ikaika Flagg 5:53pm Havdalah (72 min)

Torah Portion: Vayeitzei Gen. 28:10-32:3 10am Bat Mitzvah of Hannah Margolis 5:58pm Havdalah (72 min)

Torah Portion: Toldot Gen. 25:19-28:9 10:30am Shabbat Morning Service Noon Potluck Dairy Lunch 7:05pm Havdalah (72 min)

Dec. 3 – 7pm Simchat Shabbat Chanukah Service Dec. 4 – 7pm Adult Chanukah Party with Singer Guitarist Saul Kaye Dec. 5 – 9:30am Religious School Chanukah Celebration

Save these Dates: Chanukah at Sinai

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

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Chanukah Gift Shop Open Sundays: November 7, 14, and 21 from 8:30am – 1:00pm

hanukah comes early this year. It begins on December 1. You will want to shop early and often. Sisterhood has a large array of Chanukah decorations and gifts available for purchase. The Chanukah Gift Shop will be set up in the front foyer of the Temple. Sisterhood members will be there to help you on November 7, 14, and 21 from 8:30am to 1:00pm. Feel free to shop for items at other times. Envelopes will be on the tables. When you buy an item, please put your money in the envelope and put it in the box outside Mike’s oﬃce.

Save the Date: February 26, 2011

8:30am to 1:00pm Brisket Bake-off Dinner Fund-Raiser

alling all cooks and eaters: Sisterhood’s fund-raiser for the year will be a brisket bake-oﬀ dinner on Saturday, February 26. We need people who want to share their brisket recipes and compete for “the best of” to enter the brisket bake-oﬀ and for the entire congregation to come and vote for the their favorites. Let’s make this a warm, happy winter event to share with family and friends. Look for more details in the December Sentinel.

Lake Tahoe Community College Theatre Dept. presents

Kindertransport by Diane Samuels

Kindertransport was the name of a rescue effort which brought thousands of refugee Jewish children, under the age of 17, to Great Britain from Nazi Germany between 1938 and 1939. Nine-year old Eva ends up in Manchester.

November 13, 18, 19, 20

~ 8:00 p.m.

A Commemoration of Kristallnacht will be held on opening night, November 13 at 8:00 p.m.

November 14 & 21

~ 2:00 p.m.

Tickets: $10 general admission $7 seniors $5 children under 13 $5 students with a current student body card

It was understood at the time that when the “crisis was over,” the children would return to their families. Parents could not accompany the children. Infants were tended by other children on the transport. The first Kindertransport arrived in Harwich, Great Britain, on December 2, 1938, bringing some 200 children from a Jewish orphanage in Berlin which had been destroyed during Kristallnacht. In all, the rescue operation brought about 10,000 children, some 7,500 of them Jewish, from Germany, Austria, Czechoslovakia, and Poland to Great Britain. When Eva’s parents fail to escape Germany, the child changes her name and begins the process of denial of her roots. After the war, many children became citizens of Great Britain, or emigrated to Israel, the United States, Canada, and Australia. Most of these children would never again see their parents, who were murdered during the Holocaust. It is only when Eva’s own daughter discovers some old letters in the attic that Eva is forced to confront the truth about her past. Combining theatricalism and naturalism, past and present are intertwined throughout the play as themes of mother-daughter relationships, survivor guilt, and loss of identity are explored.

LTCC Duke Theatre - Come out and Play! Lake Tahoe Community College

One College Drive

South Lake Tahoe, CA

www.ltcc.edu

YOU ARE INVITED TO A SPECIAL Y CHANUKAH EVENT

On Saturday Night D December 4 at 7pm

Saul Kaye when Temple Sinai presents

Singer Sin S n and Guitarist

Please join us for this exciting evening which will include: Saul, who has performed all over the country and has released several CDs, will entertain us with his unique blend of Jewish blues, jazz, classical, Klezmer, folk, classic rock, and Chanukah music.

4th candle lighting Latkes with all the trimmings Drinks and Chanukah desserts Cost: $25. PER PERSON IN ADVANCE (due by Monday, November 29) $30 AT THE DOOR

Temple Sinai Adult Chanukah Party with Saul Kaye - Reservation Form Saturday, December 4, 2010 at 7pm. Name(s): ______________________________________________________________ Number of tickets: __________ Amount enclosed: _______________ I can help with set-up or clean-up: _____. I can help with planning/food: _____. Please contact Judy and Gary Schumer for further information: garyjudy2@sbcglobal.net or 337-8434. Send check to: Temple Sinai, 3405 Gulling Rd. Reno, NV 89503 Due by Monday, November 29 for the advanced ticket price of $25.