temple sinai sentinel - march 2011 issue
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TEMPLE SINAI affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism THE NEWSLETTER OF RENO’S REFORM CONGREGATION Volume 37 No. 6 -- March 2011 Adar 1/Adar II 5771 (To sponsor a Sentinel call the Temple offce at 775-747-5508.)TRANSCRIPT
TEMPLE SINAI affiliated with the Union for Reform JudaismTHE NEWSLETTER OF RENO’S REFORM CONGREGATION
Volume 37, No. 6 — March 2011 • Adar-I / Adar II 5771(To sponsor a Sentinel call the Temple offi ce at 775-747-5508.)
SENTINELSENTINEL
Question: What does it take to create a kehillat kedushah: a holy community
engaged in meaningful, joyful, and soulful prayer embedded with
music; a kehillat talmudim: a community of learners in
which children and adults are interested in acquiring
deep and broad Jewish knowledge; and a
kehillat hesed: a caring community
which responds to the needs of
our own congregants as well
as to the needs of the
larger community?
Answer:YOU
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BRISBABY NAMINGS
B’NEI MITZVAHWEDDINGS
TORAH FOR TOTSHRELIGIOUS SCHOOL
HEBREW SCHOOL
FAMILY ED DAYSADULT HEBREW
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SHIVA MINYANIM
ONEG SHABBATTZEDAKAH
GIFT SHOP
INSIDE:
From the Rabbi’s Study . . . . . .2From the First Vice President . .3
Invisible Children . . . . . . . . . . .3Yahrzeits: In Loving Memory: . .4Donations to Sinai . . . . . . . . . . .5Temple Sinai Family . . . . . . . . .5
Donations & Our Temple Family. .y 5Schedule of Services . . . . . . . . .6Curious About Hinduism?. . . . .6Passover Seder Reserv. Form . .7
Religious School / Youth . . . . 10Sinai Sisterhood / Men’s Club 11The Temple Sinai Yiddish Club10Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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GUEST COLUMNIST KAREN CEPPOS, CHAIR of the RITUAL COMMMITTEE
Prayer is alive and well at Temple Sinai. In December the Ritual Committee host-
ed a Worship Forum to discuss prayer and worship. Every mem-ber of the congregation received a phone call from one of the com-mittee 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 per-sonal prayer: prayer is personal communication with G-d; prayer is what is in our hearts that needs to be released and cannot be verbal-
ized; prayer is the mindfulness of the blessings of life; and prayer is listening to the small still voice within.
Asking people to talk about the times when they pray revealed that some pray daily; others pray on arising in the morning, to give thanks and express gratefulness. Many felt that is hard to pray when they are angry and is hard to understand how G-d can allow bad things to happen. One congregant put it this way: “Do I pray to G-d or forget G-d in times of distress?”
Talking about the relationship between worship and prayer was insightful. Connecting with the en-ergy of others, while reciting com-munal prayers, is a draw for many. Outdoor services, like Tashlich on Rosh HaShanah, provide the oppor-tunity for some to feel connected to the greater universe. Others talked about feeling support from
the community in the sanctuary, being touched the knowledge of the joys and sorrows experienced by fellow worshipers, and the im-portance of silent prayer time in the service.
One of the things we heard from almost everyone is that music is a very important compo-nent of their communal worship experience. Therefore, we want to expand participation in our services: with more musicians and singers; and by the congregation as a whole. We will also be plan-ning some special musical Shabbat services in the near future.
We also learned that feeling connected to the greater Sinai community is critical to all and so we will be working on making sure that everyone feels welcome and included at Temple Sinai.
From the Rabbi’s Study
SPECIAL SERVICE ALERT!!!
Th e joyous music of Craig Taubman’s Friday Night Liveis 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 ([email protected]), Gerry Willis ([email protected]), or Jon Leo ([email protected]).
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.
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From the First Vice President
Jake –
THANK
YOU!
Due 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, fi rst as Treasurer and then President. During his tenure, he oversaw the planning, fund-rais-ing, construction, and opening of our new building and the selec-tion 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 benefi ted from your selfl ess service.
More about me next month. For now, Jake – THANK YOU!
Doug Goodman, First Vice President
Thursday, March 10, 2011Patagonia Service Center, RenoA benefit for Snowlands Network
www.SaveOurSnowlands.org
DOUG ROBINSONWild in the SierraBackcountry Skiing the Highest Sierra
Thursday, March 10, 2011Patagonia Service Center8550 White Fir Street, RenoDoors open at 6:30 PMTickets 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
DOUG ROBINSON Celebrated climber, mountaineer, skier and writer!
ONE NIGHT ONLY - Silent auction, refreshments and exciting show
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.
Experience the beauty and spirituality of the high Sierra!!!
Invisible Children
Sunday, March 13 at 10am -- Invisible Children, a media-based non-profi t 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 fi ght
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.
To view the movie trailer: http://vimeo.com/16189889To learn more about Invisible Children: http://www.invisiblechildren.com/
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CARING COMMUNITY KEHILAT HESED sxj ,kveTh e 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:
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 Off er a place at your holiday table
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 needsIf you would like to be hosted for a Shabbat or holiday dinner
The Rabbi WantsTo 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.
KADDISH TO BE SAID MARCH 4
Rebecca Shenkman,
February 28
Lila Nasater mother-in-
law 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 Garfi nkle wife of Jake Garfi nkle, 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
KADDISH TO BE SAID MARCH 18
Sylvia Pansky mother of Steve
Pansky, March 13
David Press uncle of Miles Greiner,
March 13
Phyllis Siegel mother of Ellen
Holland, 7 Adar II (March 13)
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
Earl Lutzker brother of Shirley Rutkovitz, 15
Adar II (March 21)
Anna Kaplan mother of Mary Garfi nkle, 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 1Sadye 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 Jaff e mother-in-law of Ethel
Jaff e 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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Donations to Sinai
We thank those who support Temple Sinai.
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 & Cliff ord 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
Julie Stage in memory of Mike Halprin
Helene Spinner in memory of Ella Spinner
Jane Townley & Jeff Gingold in appreciation of Judy Schumer’s amazing skill at repairing Torah mantles
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
Please Consider Making A Donation
General Needs
Capital Fund: Servicing capital improvements to the Synagogue
Cemetery Fund: Maintenance of cemetery
FF&I Fund: Furnishings, fi xtures 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 eff orts
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.
Thanks to Marilyn Rappaport for organizing the New/Prospective Members Dinner.
Refuah Sheleimah
“Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery” to: Herb Pevney, Joe Amsterdam (friend of Marilyn Roberts), Jules Rutkovitz, Marsha Levins
(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 GuptaFeb 28: Saundra GoodmanMar 2: Mindi Brenner and Ikaika
FlaggMar 4: Sharrone BlanckMar 5: Mary Bonds and Hannah
DavisMar 7: Natalie SeraMar 8: Edie ParisMar 9: Deborah BaerMar 10: Wendy AldermanMar 11: Steve MatlesMar 15: Alan Fuchs and Lori
Johnson
Mar 16: Kamakoa Flagg and Jordi Fuchs
Mar 18: Vance BondsMar 21: Jeff GingoldMar 23: Barbara KohlenbergMar 26: Sarah SchweglerMar 30: Robert ColtMar 31: Elizabeth Alderman,
Barton Barrow, Herbert Pevney, and Hannalea Weinzweig
Apr 1: Rabbi Teri Appleby
AnniversariesFeb 28: Marc & Diana BaschéMar 7: Karren & Jerry CepposMar 9: Steve & Leslie PanskyMar 16: Todd & Kimberly JacobsMar 26: Marc & Larri Picker
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לוErev Shabbat ServicesEVERY FRIDAY at 7:30pm
(Except the 1st Friday of each month)Th is month: MARCH 11, 18, & 25 at
7:30PM
Monthly Simchat Shabbat Services (ages 9-109)
Th e FIRST FRIDAY of every month at 7pmTh e service is followed by an Oneg with an
ice cream bar and Israeli dancing (all levels are welcome).
Th is month: MARCH 4 at 7PM
Monthly Shabbat Morning Services
Saturdays on the FIRST SHABBAT of every month at 10:30am
Th is month: MARCH 5 at 10:30AMNext month: APRIL 2 at 10:30AM
Monthly Tot Shabbat Service & Dairy Potluck Dinner (ages 0-8)
Th e THIRD SHABBAT of every month at 6pm
Th is month: MARCH 18 at 6PM. Please wear a Purim Costume.
Curious About Hinduism?
R e s c h e d u l e d for one more t ime, 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 re-quests that you go on to Wikipedia.org to acquire some basic knowledge about Hinduism and bring your questions.
Rajan Zed, President of the Universal Society of Hinduism
Bikur Holim ~ Visiting the Sick
I n Jewish tradition, it is a mitzvah to visit those who are sick. This includes visiting patients in the hospital, a rehabilitation center, or a
nursing home; it also includes visiting the home-bound and making phone calls.
Rabbi Appleby makes bikkur holim visits and
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 inform us about a congregant is if the patient lists Temple Sinai as his/her congregation.
If you, a loved one, or a friend, would like Rabbi Appleby to make a bikkur cholim visit or phone call, please let Rabbi Appleby know. Call the Temple offi ce at 775-747-5508.
PURIM SERVICEErev Shabbat
Friday, March 18 at 7:30pm
Please join us to celebrate 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.
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Passover Seder Reservation Form
Temple Sinai Passover SederReservation Form
Reservation Name: ______________________________________ Phone: _________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________
Temple SinaiPassover Seder
Monday, April 18, 20116:00pm
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 5:45pmReservation deadline is NOON on Wednesday, April 13. Check must accompany your reservation.
Indicate # of 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
Indicate # of Non-Members:____ 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 Offi ce, (775) 747-5508.
Cut out and return form with check
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 $18instead.
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.
While I love black-tie events, our tuxedo and evening gown are at the cleaners, so here is $82instead.
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 $____________.
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Temple SinaiTemple SinaiYouth GroupYouth Group
ages 13-18ages 13-18
For information on the Youth Group and to be placed on the email list, please contact:
Tracy Bartlett ([email protected]) or Rabbi Appleby (at [email protected]).
Religious School News
On 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 fi lms 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 dona-tions!
Mazel Tov!
Our very own Lani Flagg has been doing well in gymnastics! At one meet recently she placed
“Second All Around” in level 6. What an accomplishment!
If your child/ren or family has some wonderful news you would like to share in the newsletter, let me know so we can get the word out.
CALENDAR
Religious School/Hebrew Sundays: March 6, 13, 20, and 27Note these special dates: March 13 - Bake Sale & Daylight SavingsMarch 20 - Purim CarnivalHebrew Tuesdays: March 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29
Tracy BartlettReligious School [email protected]
Torah for Tots
Torah for Tots will celebrate Purim on Thursday, March 17 at 4pm at the Temple.
Children are encouraged to wear a costume, mask or crown. Grown-ups can come in costume, too!
There will be a special Purim puppet show that tells the story of Queen Esther and the villain Haman. The children will also sing songs, play a game, make grag-gers, parade in their costumes and eat Hamantaschen. Torah for Tots is for children ages 2-5 and siblings are always welcome. We invite members and non-members to at-tend and there is no fee.
To join the class or for further information contact Judy Schumer at [email protected].
Schedule UpcomingB’nei Mitzvah Now!
Our current schedule is as follows:
May 21, 2011 – Jessica & Daniel FuchsJune 25, 2011 – Matthew McKeanJuly 2, 2011 – Noah BlanckJuly 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.
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אחותיות סיני / מועדון גברים
ACHOTIYUT SEENAI / MOADON GEVARIM
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EN’S CLUB
First 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 fl air 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, es-pecially 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 orga-nizing the Service and Phil Shalitt (972-1570 ) will be in charge of the Oneg. Be the fi rst to call them to vol-unteer, it will make their jobs easier.
For more information on Men’s Club contact me at the addresses below.
Dave Levine, Men’s Club [email protected] and [email protected]
Men’s ClubMen’s Club
Marilyn & Ken RobertsMarilyn Rappaport – Sympathy for loss of her auntAdrienne Tropp – Sympathy for loss of father
Barbara Levine – Get WellLila Pesner – Get Well
Daphna Gutterman – Congratulations on Woman of Year
Linda Kutten – Happy Birthday
Julie Stage & Mark RosenbergAdrienne Tropp – Sympathy for loss of father
Lynne DausAdrienne Tropp – Sympathy for loss of father
Marsha & Les CohenAdrienne Tropp – Sympathy for loss of father
LJ & Linda KuttenAdrienne Tropp – Sympathy for loss of father
Julie Stage – Belated Happy BirthdayCarisse Gafni – Belated Happy Birthday
Bobbi Kornbluth – Happy BirthdayGail Ferrell – Happy Birthday
Call Marilyn Roberts(775) 622-3115 or e-mail:[email protected]
Minimum Donation:1 card $ 3.00
Pkg. of 10 $ 27.00
Marilynסיני / מועדון & Ken Roberts
Temple Sinai Sisterhood Temple Sinai Sisterhood
Tribute FundTribute Fund
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 [email protected] to sign-up for your special date or call 824-0220. This is not a drop-in arrangement.
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The Temple Sinai Yiddish Club
The Temple Sinai Yiddish Club was founded six years ago and is still going strong. Led by one of Temple Sinai’s founders, Ethel Jaff e, it
meets once a month at Ethel’s house, where those attending share coff ee, rugelach, and “yiddishkeit.” Some of the members speak fl uent Yiddish, some speak a little Yiddish, and others are eager to hear the language spoken and learn words and expres-sions. 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 In-stitute 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).
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 ([email protected]),
Marcia Fine
([email protected]), or
Joe Merkin ([email protected]).
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REMINDER: By Board action, on recommendation of the Ritual Committee, pork and shellfi sh may not be served at Temple Sinai. This includes any products containing either pork or shellfi sh; 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!).
Other Meetings
7pm Tuesday, March 9.All Temple members are
welcome to attend.
7pm Tuesday, March 9.All Temple members are
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Folk Dancing:7pm Every Tuesday Night
(check the calendar for dates)(Open to all; 1st time FREE, $5 regular, $3 for students.)
INTERNATIONALFolk Dancing:
7pm Every Thursday Night.(Open to all; $2 for the public and
$1 for Temple Sinai Members.)
Check the calendar to confi rmall dates and times.
BoBoISRAELIFolk Dancing:
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If you are taking trash out and it does not fi t 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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Temple Sinai Temple Sinai Book Club Book Club
T he Temple S inai Book Club is changing it’s
schedule and reorganizing as it searches for new leadership. In the meantime, for meeting infor-mation, dates, and places, and to fi nd out the current book being read, please email Judy Schumer at [email protected].
Dear Friends,We’ve decided to put regu-
lar 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 every-one who came to dance on Saturdays. Don’t forget that we are still Israeli dancing ev-ery 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
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1 Temple Sinai Breast Cancer Support LineJulia Rubin, Sinai member, a nurse, and herself living with breast cancer. 846-2122 or [email protected]. Confi dentiality 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.
Th e Temple Sinai Sentinel is published monthly. Temple Sinai is a Reform Congregation affi liated with the Union for Reform Judaism.Temple Sinai is located at: 3405 Gulling Road, Reno NV 89503. Th is issue is: Volume 37, No. 6 • March 2011
Calling Oneg Hosts:2010/2011 Oneg Hosting
Calendar now available
for sign-ups...
Oneg means “delight/pleasure.” It is for the delight of the host and the pleasure of congregation. The host to share his/her delight for the special occasion/event and the congregation to enjoy the pleasure of interaction with others.
Please sign up for a date or two. Th ere are four easy ways to sign up:
1. Stop by Temple Sinai offi ce to sign up2. Sign up on Temple Sinai kitchen door
Oneg sign up sheet3. Call the offi ce at 747-55084. Email [email protected]
If you are unable to host an Oneg, please con-sider 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 congre-gation certainly enjoys all Onegs.
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Torah Portion: P’kudei Ex. 38:21-40:38; 30:11-16
Shabbat Shekalim
10:30am Shabbat
Morning Service
7:07pm H
avdalah (72 min)
Torah Portion: Vayik’ra Lev. 1:1-5:26
Sentinel Deadline
7:15pm H
avdalah (72 min)
Torah Portion: Tzav Lev. 6:1-8:36; Deut. 25:17-19
Shabbat Zachor 8:22pm
Havdalah (72 m
in)
Torah Portion: Sh’mini
Lev. 9:1-11:47Shabbat Parah
8:29pm H
avdalah (72 min)
Torah Portion: Tazria Lev. 12:1-13:59; Ex. 12:1-20
Shabbat HaChodesh
10:30am Shabbat M
orning Service
8:36pm H
avdalah (72 min)
5:36pm Candle lighting
7pm Sim
chat Shabbat Service conducted by Jeff G
ingold with O
neg hosted by the 2nd/3rd G
rade Class
5:44pm Candle lighting
7:30pm Shabbat Services
with guest speaker H
indu com
munity spiritual leader
Rajan Zed and the O
neg hosted by Lynn D
aus, Linda D
uffi é, and Helene
Spinner
6pm Tot Shabbat Service
and Dinner
6:51pm Candle lighting
7:30pm Shabbat Purim
Services
6:58pm Candle lighting
7:30pm Shabbat Services
with the O
neg hosted by A
drienne Tropp
7pm Sim
chat Shabbat Service w
ith the O
neg hosted by the 4th/5th G
rade Class7:05pm
Candle lighting
7pm R
eno International Folk D
ance Co-Op
7pm R
eno International Folk D
ance Co-Op
7pm Tem
ple Sinai Caring Com
mittee (at the
Synagogue)
Ta’anit Esther 7pm
Book Club
7pm R
eno International Folk D
ance Co-Op
7pm R
eno International Folk D
ance Co-Op
7pm R
eno International Folk D
ance Co-Op
12noon Talmud
7:15pm R
itual Comm
ittee M
eeting
12noon Talmud
7pm B
oard Meeting
(all Temple M
embers are
welcom
e to attend)
12noon Talmud
6pm Sisterhood Potluck and Sw
ap Party
12noon Talmud
12noon Talmud
6pm M
idweek H
ebrew
(grades 4-7) 6:30pm
Sisterhood M
ahjong Night
7pm R
eno Israeli Folkdance Co-O
p
6pm M
idweek H
ebrew
(grades 4-7) 6pm
Adult B
eginning H
ebrew7pm
Reno Israeli Folkdance
Co-Op
6pm M
idweek H
ebrew
(grades 4-7) 6pm
Adult B
eginning H
ebrew6:30pm
Sisterhood M
ahjong Night
7pm R
eno Israeli Folkdance Co-O
p
6pm M
idweek H
ebrew
(grades 4-7) 6pm
Adult B
eginning H
ebrew7pm
Reno Israeli
Folkdance Co-Op
6pm M
idweek H
ebrew
(grades 4-7) 6pm
Adult B
eginning H
ebrew7pm
Reno Israeli
Folkdance Co-Op
Rosh Chodesh A
dar II
Shushan Purim
9:30am R
eligious School 11:30am
Hebrew
(grades 3-7)
Rosh Chodesh A
dar II 9am
Men’s Club
9:30am R
eligious School 11:30am
Hebrew
(grades 3-7)
Daylight Saving Tim
e Begins
9:30am R
eligious School 10am
Invisible Children Program
11:30am
Hebrew
(grades 3-7)1pm
Chevra Kadisha (M
ountain View M
ortuary)
Purim
9:30am R
eligious School Purim
Carnival11:30am
Hebrew
(grades 3-7)
9:30am R
eligious School 11:30am
Hebrew
(grades 3-7)
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arch 13 ~ Invisible Children ProgramM
arch 18 ~ Shabbat Purim Service
March 20 ~ R
eligious School Purim Carnival
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