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Kesh erAPRIL 2018
TEMPLE SINAI
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UPCOMING EVENTSAPRIL 2018 | NISAN/IYYAR 5778
Pesach1st Day OmerNo Religious School
Chol Hamoed Pesach2nd Day Omer
Chol Hamoed Pesach3rd Day Omer
Chol Hamoed Pesach4th Day OmerNo Confirmation Class10:00a NCJW Meeting5:00p TMG6:00p Religious School
Chol Hamoed Pesach5th Day Omer12:00p Lunch & Learn7:00p ITJ
Pesach6th Day OmerNo Preschool-Last Day Passover6:00p Campfire Shabbat Special Passover Edition7:00p Traditional Erev Shabbat Service
Pesach Yizkor7th Day OmerOffices Closed Pesach Yizkor Service8:00a PaRDeS10:00a Shabbat-Pesach Festival Service with Yizkor Memorial Prayers12:00p Matzah Brei Brunch5:00p Chavurot Havdallah
8th Day Omer9:00a Religious School9:00a Jewish War Vets10:00a Knitting for Charity10:00a 4th and 5th Grade Youth Group In-Class Program10:45a Conversational Hebrew with Nevet Montgomery12:00p Meretz & Ruach2:00p TSYG Program
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Yom HaShoah11th Day Omer5:00p TMG6:00p Religious School6:30p Community Wide Yom HaShoah Observance
Yom HaShoah12th Day Omer11:00a Healing Service12:00p Lunch & Learn6:30p Executive Committee Meeting7:00p ITJ
13th Day Omer6:00p Traditional Erev Shabbat Service7:00p Experience Shabbat
14th Day Omer Shmini9:00a Shabbat Morning Minyan10:30a Torah Study4:30p B/M Service Austin & Simona Lazarus
Rosh Chodesh Iyyar15th Day Omer7:00a 9Health Fair12:00p Youth Choir
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Rosh Chodesh Iyyar16th Day Omer
Yom HaZikaron17th Day Omer11:00a Healing Service2:00p CERT Training Planning Meeting6:00p Yom Hazikaron Community Event
Yom Hazikaron18th Day Omer5:15p Pizza in the Lounge6:00p Religious School-Israel Independence Day6:30p Lifelong Jewish Learning
Yom Ha’Atzmaut19th Day OmerPreschool Class Celebrates Israel’s 70th Independence Day9:00a Encore Colorado Symphony Rehearsal - Off Site12:00p Lunch & Learn
7:00p ITJ
20th Day OmerNFTY-MV Spring ChavurahPreschool Class Celebrates Israel’s 70thIndependence Day5:45p Erev Shabbat Service Celebrating Israel’s 70th Independence Day 6:30p Dinner and Celebration
21st Day OmerTazria-MetzoraNFTY-MV Spring Chavurah8:00a PaRDeS9:00a Shabbat Morning Minyan10:30a Torah Study5:00p B/M Service Alexis Greenhawt
22nd Day OmerNFTY-MV Spring Chavurah9:00a Religious School10:45a Conversational Hebrew with Nevet Montgomery12:00p Family Social Action Group Email Brandy Conner at
[email protected] if you wish to change your mailing
preference of future Keshers.
23rd Day Omer
24th Day Omer8:00a Preschool Basket Silent Auction
25th Day Omer8:00a Preschool Basket Silent Auction11:00a Book Club5:00p JYG Program6:00p Religious School
26th Day Omer8:00a Preschool Basket Silent Auction9:45a Cherry Creek HS Field Trip12:00p Lunch & Learn12:15p Cherry Creek HS Field Trip5:00p Mia Samuels Rehearsal6:00p Brotherhood Bible & Beers6:30p Board Meeting7:00p ITJ7:30p Young Professionals Trivia Night
27th Day Omer8:00a Preschool Basket Silent Auction7:00p Erev Shabbat Service with TMG
28th Day OmerAchrei Mot-Kedoshim9:00a Shabbat Morning Minyan10:30a Torah Study4:45p B/M Service Mia Samuels
Pesach Sheni29th Day Omer9:00a Religious School10:00a Conversational Hebrew with Nevet Montgomery11:00a Kugel Cook-off12:00p JYG
30th Day Omer8:00a Preschool Basket Silent Auction
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CONTENTSWORSHIP
ARTICLES
YOUTH SOCIETY
ADULT PROGRAMMING
RECOGNITION
Chavurah
Young Professionals
Lifelong Jewish Learning
Encore
Stay Connected
Rabbi Rick Rheins
Rabbi Susan Rheins
Lorne Maltenfort
Preschool
Youth Groups
B’Nei Mitzvah
Services
Healing Service
Yom HaShoah
Yizkor-Memorial Prayers
In Memoriam
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SERVICES
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APRIL 66:00PM - Campfire Shabbat Special Passover Edition7:00PM - Traditional Erev Shabbat Service APRIL 710:00AM - Shabbat-Pesach Festival Service with Yizkor Memorial Prayers12:00PM - Matzah Brei Brunch APRIL 116:30PM - Community Wide Yom HaShoah Observance APRIL 1211:00AM - Healing Service APRIL 136:00PM - Traditional Erev Shabbat Service7:00PM - Experience Shabbat APRIL 149:00AM - Shabbat Morning Minyan4:30PM - B’nei Mitzvah Austin and Simona Lazarus APRIL 1711:00AM - Healing service APRIL 205:45PM - Erev Shabbat Service & Israel’s 70th Independence Day Celebration6:30PM - Dinner and Celebration APRIL 219:00AM - Shabbat Morning Minyan5:00PM - Bat Mitzvah Alexis Greenhawt APRIL 277:00PM - Erev Shabbat Service with TMG APRIL 289:00AM - Shabbat Morning Minyan4:45PM - Bat Mitzvah Mia Samuels
PASSOVER WEEK2018 SCHEDULE
FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 6 6:00 - 7:00PMThe Traditional Shabbat & Final Day of Passover service will begin at 7:00PM. There also will be a special Campfire Shabbat-Passover service at 6:00PM.
SHABBAT MORNING, APRIL 7 10:00AMShabbat and Final Day of Passover withYizkor-Memorial prayers.At the Yizkor service, we will read the names of our loved ones who have died over the past 12 months and also honor the memory of those who have died in years past.
This service will conclude with a special Matzah Brei brunch that will be free for all those pre-registered. To register for the free brunch go to our Temple Sinai website www.sinaidenver.org/event/passoverbrunch
HEALING SERVICE
THURSDAY, APRIL 12 AT 11:00AMTUESDAY, APRIL 17 AT 11:00AM
For our Healing Service, we gather together for prayers, meditations, and the warm embrace of friends to renew our sense of hope, strength and healing.
The Healing Service is for those who are struggling with their health, sadness and grief. The Healing Service also is for care givers who seek inspiration as they pray for the welfare of loved ones.
All are welcome.
If you are unable to attend the service, just send us the name(s) of the loved ones you would like mentioned during our prayers. And be sure to let them know that they are in all of our thoughts and prayers.
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YIZKOR-MEMORIAL PRAYERS ON APRIL 7
SHABBAT MORNING, APRIL 7 AT 10:00AM
Final Day of Passover with Yizkor-Memorial prayers. This service will conclude with a special Matzah Brei brunch that will be free for all those who have registered.
To register for the free brunch go to the Temple Sinai website at www.sinaidenver.org/event/
matzahbreibrunch
What is the Yizkor Service? Yizkor is a memorial service that is held four times a year:on the last day of Passover, Shavuot, Shemini Atzeret/ Simchat Torah and on Yom Kippur. It is a sacred time during which we lovingly remember and honor our family and friends who have died. It is also a time of healing as we reflect on the on-going legacy of those who nurtured us.
In the Midrash Tanchuma (edited c. 5th century) we already find a reference to the custom of honoring the memory of those who died by pledging charity on their behalf. The tradition of reciting Yizkor prayers at the time of the Festivals was well established by the time of the Middle-ages.
The Yizkor prayers contain many beautiful and meaningful prayers and meditations. A central part of Yizkor is the prayer that begins, “Yizkor Elohim (may God remember),” which expresses the Jewish belief that the souls of our deceased loved ones are bound in the “Bond of Eternal Life.” These prayers are especially poignant for those who have suffered the loss of parents, grandparents and children.
Participation in a Yizkor service is a time-honored way to keep alive the memory of those who blessed our lives. At our Temple Sinai Yizkor services, we will read the names of our loved ones who died over the past 12 months. In addition, we will read and honor the memories of those that have died in past years. A list for you to add additional names will be provided at the time of the Yizkor services.
SPECIAL DENVER COMMUNITY OBSERVANCE
YOM HASHOAH, HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL
SERVICE AT TEMPLE SINAIWEDNESDAY, APRIL 11 AT 6:30PM
Several synagogues and the Denver Jewish community will observe Yom HaShoah this year with a special service and program on Wednesday, April 11 at 6:30 PM, hosted by Temple Sinai. We will share prayers, meditations, and presentations that recall the tragedy of the Holocaust and pay tribute to the survivors. Holocaust survivors will speak and their families will be invited up to light memorial candles. Clergy from the various synagogues as well as Religious School students who have been studying the Holocaust, will participate.
Our act of remembering is important because the number of Holocaust survivors is diminishing with each passing day. As we lose this precious link, those who deny or minimize the Holocaust gain strength. Sadly, too many have little or no knowledge about the Holocaust. They are ripe for the revisionist history. Your attendance at this service honors the memory of the victims and sends a strong signal of justice to combat the growing presence of anti-Semitism and bigotry in this country.
Be sure to pick up your Yom HaShoah Holocaust Yahrzeit Candles provided by Temple Sinai
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PLEASE SUBMIT THIS FORM BY APRIL 27 TO TEMPLE SINAI
Include the item(s) you are donating and any photographs, marketing materials, certificates, etc. to the address below or online at www.sinaidenver.org/SilentAuction
3509 South Glencoe Street Denver, CO, 80237 | ATTN: Lisa Thorner
ANNUAL EVENT SILENT AUCTION FORM
DESCRIPTION OF ITEM(S) INCLUDING WEBSITE LINK. EMAIL DIGITAL PHOTOS, IF APPLICABLE.
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ANNUAL EVENTSATURDAY, MAY 5, 2018We are pleased to announce that our upcoming Annual Event on Saturday, May 5, 2018 will take place at Temple Sinai. This year we will be honoring long-time Temple Sinai and community members Osi and Selma Sladek. In addition to the dinner, we will have fabulous silent and live auctions, delicious food, an open bar and amazing entertainment. Finally, there will be many opportunities for sponsorship and
to pay tribute to our honorees in our Tribute Journal. Enclosed in this month’s Kesher are forms for the silent auction, sponsorship and tribute journal. We hope that you will be able to contribute in one way or another. Please sign up for this amazing evening. Tickets will go on sale Thursday, March 1. Please mark your calendar for Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 6:30PM. at Temple Sinai. For additional information, contact Lisa Thorner, Program Director at [email protected] or 303-759-1827 or Event Chair, Vicki Goldman at [email protected].
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PLEASE SUBMIT THIS FORM BY APRIL 17 TO TEMPLE SINAI Please send your text, photos or artwork (if applicable) by April 17, 2018.
We are happy to format your text and send you a proof!
3509 South Glencoe Street Denver, CO, 80237 | ATTN: Lisa Thorner/Event Journal
TRIBUTE JOURNAL
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SPONSORSHIPHONORING OSI AND SELMA SLADEK
$500 | BRONZE SPONSOR• Name listed in Event Journal, on website and in the Temple Sinai Monthly Kesher • Signage at the Event• ¼ Page Ad in the Event Journal • Two Event Tickets
$1,000 | SILVER SPONSOR• Name listed in Event Journal, on website and in the Temple Sinai Monthly Kesher • Signage at the Event• ½ Page Ad in the Event Journal • Four Event Tickets
$2,000 | GOLD SPONSOR• Name listed in Event Journal, on website and in the Temple Sinai Monthly Kesher• Signage at the Event• Full Page Ad in the Event Journal • Eight Event Tickets
I AM PROUD TO BE A SPONSORAT THE FOLLOWING LEVEL:
BRONZE ($500): SILVER ($1,000): GOLD ($2,000):
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ARE YOU A PART OF A CHAVURAH?
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME A PART OF A
CHAVURAH?
The Temple Sinai community is rich in history and tradition. The Chavurah program creates micro communities within our Temple Sinai family by joining congregants into a network to socialize, laugh and spend holidays together! Whether you are a part of an existing Chavurah or have interest in joining a Chavurah, join us for this event on April 7 at 5:00PM. Light refreshments will be served. This will be a mixer for us to share our Chavurah experiences and match up some new groups.
WHAT ACTIVITIES DOCHAVUROT ENGAGE IN?
Chavurah activities include events relating to Jewish holidays, exploring our beautiful Colorado outdoors, or just a chance to socialize!
Can't make the April 7 date, but still want to join? Email Shana Cohen, Chavurah Committee Chair ([email protected]) or Lisa Thorner,
Director of Programming and Volunteer Engagement ([email protected])
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Remembrance of Things Past-- -for the Present and the Future How quickly the clarity of vision and the feeling of a moment fades, recedes and is obscured by the passage of time. Our memory plays tricks, gives us momentary hints and then resigns in frustration; a realization that “no, it really wasn’t like that at all.” And yet, we strive to remember-- -to remain connected to those people and those events that shaped us. Marcel Proust’s masterpiece “Remembrance of Things Past” struggles with this phenomenon as do we all.
On a recent trip to the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, D.C., I was captivated by Mark Bradford’s extraordinary painting “Pickett’s
Charge.” It is based on the famous “Cyclorama” by the French artist Paul Philippoteaux. The original depicts Pickett’s Charge on the Union forces at the battle of Gettysburg, July 3, 1863 and it can still be seen at the Gettysburg Museum. The painting is an enormous work in the round, 42 feet high and 377 feet long. Like most others who have seen the painting, I was moved by the graphic detail of the Americans, Union and Confederate, their horses, the field, the loss, the brutality, the death that ushered in the endgame of this nation’s most horrific war. Indeed, Civil War veterans, hardened by war, were said to have wept when they saw this Cyclorama. So do many of us today.
But Bradford’s work in D.C. plays on that experience. It obscures it, teases it, loses it, and briefly recovers glimpses of it. He reproduces the original and then overlays it with cloth, canvas, rope and paint. Briefly, one glimpses the original and then it is overwhelmed by color and texture. Bradford’s work challenges us: if we fail to remember, our past is lost. By failing to remember, we lose our bearing, our roots, our heritage. Wisdom hard earned now forgotten.
The mitzvah of Passover is L’hagid, to tell the story of our ancestors’ miraculous redemption from slavery to freedom. For thousands of years Jews have gathered with family and friends to tell our story, to read the Haggadah, literally “The Story.” Yes, we tell the story of our ancestors but we are also instructed to relate personally to the story--- as if we were personally there, freed from the humiliation and oppression of slavery, redeemed by God’s will, led by Moses across the Sea and toward the Promised Land, the Land of Israel.
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Over time the story can lose focus. The effort it takes to imagine oneself personally involved a bit too much. Who has the time? Besides, did it really happen? And even if the answer is yes, does it still matter? Contemporary concerns and attitudes push past the past, lays layers of new issues on top, paints coats of new images which are soon replaced by even newer images, color upon color until the pigment darkens to black. And all is obscured. And nothing is remembered. And nothing has meaning. And no one shows up. And we lose all feeling and connection and settle for a mere remembrance of things past and lost.
Our Jewish traditions, Festivals and Sabbaths, High Holy Days and Yizkor, Torah and Israel and, oh yes, God, these are the fabric of our being. These are what kept our people alive. These are what have uplifted our people beyond the oppression of bigots and anti-Semites so that our people could achieve the heights of culture, education, prosperity and humanity. These are what inspired all of humanity-- -for the Jewish contribution to humanity is equaled by none. This is our pride and our glory-- -but if a single family goes a single generation without learning about our history and without telling our collective story, that family’s share of the image fades into nothingness.
In this era of the disposable, in this time of division and cynicism, let us hold on to that which has always stood for the good, the noble, the smart and the holy. Let us relearn and rediscover and retell the story of our people, our faith and our heritage.
B’vrakhah,Rick
Rabbi Rick Rheins
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RABBI SUSAN RHEINSOn Shabbat and the Jewish Festivals, Psalm 126 is added before reciting Birkat HaMazon, the blessing after the meal. The Psalm describes the ancient Jewish hope of returning to the land of Israel as the fulfillment of a dream. During the First Zionist Congress convened in August 1897 by Theodor Herzl, this dream gained momentum as the idea of political Zionism was conceived.
On 5 Iyar 5708 (May 14, 1948), the vision of a Jewish homeland in Eretz Yisrael was realized when David Ben Gurion declared:
“We, members of the people’s council, representatives of the jewish community of eretz-israel and of the zionist movement, are here assembled on the day of the termination of the british mandate over eretz-yisrael and, by virtue of our natural and historic right and on the strength of the resolution of the united nations general assembly, hereby declare the establishment of a jewish state in eretz-yisrael, to be known as the state of israel.”
And here we are, about to celebrate the 70 th anniversary of the modern State of Israel! We can only imagine the expression of joy and blessing from the generations who only could dream and hope for an Israel reborn. But this is no dream! Israel is a vibrant, strong and free democracy, home to more than 7-million Jews and the vital center of Judaism for all of us around the world.
The road to Israel’s independence was long and arduous. It was hard fought against detractors both political and military. Before we celebrate Israel@70, we pause to remember
and honor those gave their lives in defense of the State of Israel, including victims of terror. On Tuesday, April 17, 7 PM, Temple Sinai will host the community-wide Yom HaZikaron /Israel Remembrance Day Ceremony for Fallen Soldiers and Terror Victims. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required: http://colorado.fedweb.jewishfederations.org/page/s/2018-yom-hazikaron-registration
Temple Sinai’s celebration of Yom Ha’Atzmaut/Israel Independence Day will commence on Wednesday, April 18, 6-8 PM. Everyone is invited to participate with the Religious School students in honoring Israel@70. (There will be a separate learning track for adults.)
Our Israel celebration will continue with a special Erev Shabbat service on Friday, April 20, 5:45 PM. JEWISHcolorado Israel Emissary Osnat Fox will speak during the service, which will be followed by a festive Israeli-style dinner and Israel-themed activities. To register for the dinner, please visit http://www.sinaidenver.org/event/israels-70th-birthday-dinner-celebration.html
I invite you to join me and other Temple Sinai members at JEWISHcolorado’s Celebrate Israel 2018 Walk + Festival on Sunday, May 6, 9 AM at South High School, Denver. Last year, over 1,500 members of the Colorado Jewish community walked in support of Israel. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required: http://colorado.fedweb.jewishfederations.org/page/s/2018-registration---celebrate-israel-walk-festival
While coming together as Coloradoans in celebration of Israel is important and always
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fabulous, there is nothing like being in Israel to experience the historic, religious, cultural, political and spiritual essence of our Jewish homeland. For young adults ages 18-30, I encourage you to consider participating in a Masa Israel Journey. Since its founding in 2004, over 120,000 young people from more than 60 countries have participated in these excellent study abroad, internship, service learning, and Jewish studies programs. More information is available at https://www.masaisrael.org/
In 2019, Rick and I will host the next Temple Sinai Israel Adventure! A free land package will be auctioned during Temple Sinai’s annual event on May 5. (Information about the tour will appear in the May 2018 Kesher and, beginning in May, on the Temple Sinai website.)
The ancient Jewish hope expressed in Psalm 126 is a dream come true. How fortunate we are to celebrate Israel@70! I look forward to commemorating and rejoicing with you!
B’vrakhah,Susan
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOREvery American Jew’s journey to Israel has a common thread- that indescribable feeling when your El Al flight lands in Tel Aviv. I remember my first flight to Israel when I was to be Bar Mitzvah on top of Masada in 1986. There were people cheering on the plane when we touched ground. I remember looking outside and saw workers on the tarmac and thought to myself, “He’s Jewish…she’s Jewish.” When I entered the terminal and passed through customs, I heard a man tell me, “Welcome back to Israel” I thought, “I haven’t been here before. This is Israel…I live in Chicago.” After two weeks traveling through the beautiful countryside, I left wondering whether this was truly a foreign land to me. It was a question that would take 23 years to answer.
While my first trip to Israel was memorable, it paled in comparison to my experience as a 26 yr old lawyer when I traveled with Jewish Federation of Chicago in 2000. My father and Opa had just passed away. I had started my career path and was left as the only man remaining in my family. I remember going to the Western Wall to say the Shema and the wave of emotion that filled me. So much had changed in my life so rapidly…yet here is Israel and the Wall of our great Temple still standing strong as a place for me to feel so safe and vulnerable.
My 2000 trip to Israel changed my life. The following year the intifada began and I immediately traveled back to Israel with Jewish Federation in 2001 to support the people and economy. Upon my return, each month I held young professional Shabbat services/social gatherings at my home for 150 Chicagoans.
While my involvement with the Jewish community has increased every year since my 2000 trip, I have not been back to Israel since 2001, and my heart feels the disconnect. Anti-Semitism has increased globally each year. I have read stories of hate crimes against Jews; terrorist attacks against Jews in France, Israel, the United States and more; stories of Polish soccer fans joyfully singing Anti- Semitic songs; and how Hitler’s Mein Kampf became a best-seller in 2016.
This leads us to 2018 and Israel’s 70th Anniversary. Like many Americans, I have mixed emotions about the current state of our politics and Israel. I want peace for Israel and its neighbors, but how do we accomplish this when it appears that we are trending the wrong way?
Can we continue to appease nations that want our total destruction? How does Israel restrainitself as the most powerful military in the region while its civilians are brutally attacked by cowards with knives and guns? The answer to me is simple- like the Western Wall that I stood before in 2000, we the Jewish people must stand and proclaim that while we may disagree on the path towards peace, Israel is and shall remain our land and home forever…with Jerusalem as its capital.
B’Shalom,Lorne Maltenfort
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PRESCHOOLDear Temple Sinai Preschool Familiesand Congregation, Nine months ago I stepped into the role of Interim Director of Temple Sinai Preschool. I have enjoyed my time in this position and working with all the amazing families and staff at Temple Sinai. It was my privilege and honor to have the opportunity to fulfill a role involving imaginative and intelligent children, hardworking staff, and caring families. I am looking forward to staying active at Temple Sinai Preschool as a floater and continuing my relationship within our community. I am delighted to introduce our new Preschool Director, Sheila Purdin, who will begin this month. Sheila comes to us from
Atlanta, Georgia, where she is the current Preschool Director of the Schiff Preschool at Temple Emanu-El. She has been there since July 2012. Prior to that, she worked as a teacher and eventually Preschool Director at Congregation Dor Tamid in Johns Creek, Georgia. She, along with Marissa Vaughn, our wonderful Assistant Director, will bring tremendous warmth, enthusiasm, expertise, and dedication to maintaining and furthering Temple Sinai Preschool’s success. I am looking forward to supporting a seamless transition, while stepping back into the role of Preschool Floater. Please join us in giving Sheila a warm Temple Sinai welcome!
L’Shalom,Karen Kirk
Currently enrolled children, as well as new families, are welcome to join in the fun at Temple Sinai Adventure Camp. We offer camp to children as young as 18 months through 6 years old. We have exciting themes that are sure to spark your child’s interest.
For more information or to register for Summer Adventure Camp visit https://www.sinaidenver.org/summercamp or contact the preschool office at (303)759-0755.
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LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 AT 5:00 – 6:00PM
We have held several JYG Leadership Team meetings during the fall semester, and it was a great success! If your teen is interested in taking a leadership role (planning events, getting people involved, learning new leadership skills, etc…) in the Spring, please join us for any of our future meetings!
PIZZA IN THE LOUNGE4th -12th graders, come hang out, eat dinner, catch up with friends and play in the Youth Lounge from 5:15 - 6:00PM. The cost is only $5! The Spring Semester Dates are April 18 and May 2.
YOUTH SOCIETY
YOUTH GROUPS
NFTY-MV SPRING CHAVURAH AND SENIOR
FUNCTIONSENIOR FUNCTION, APRIL 19
SPRING CHAVURAH, APRIL 20-22
Come join teens from around the NFTY Missouri Valley Region for a weekend of incredible programs, Shabbat, dancing, singing and lots of fun! Spring Chavurah is one of NFTY-MV’s largest and most eventful weekends of the year, as we work together to elect next year’s Regional Board and say goodbye to the MV senior class. Join us for the last regional event of the school year by registering for this fun-filled weekend!
FLIGHTS:Thursday, April 19 (Senior Function)SW #914Depart DEN 10:35 amArrive MCI 1:10 pm
Friday, April 20SW #1499Depart DEN 12:10 pmArrive MCI 2:45 pm
Sunday, April 22SW #3084Depart MCI 5:05 pmArrive DEN 5:55 pm
TSYG GOES TO XTREME CHALLENGESUNDAY, APRIL 8
Xtreme Challenge is an aerial stunt challenge arena! TSYG will be headed to the arena for an afternoon of high flying challenges and a whole lot of fun!
JYG ART AND LUNCH!SUNDAY, APRIL 29 AT 12:00 PM-2:00 PM
Join JYG for an afternoon of nosh and art projects! The youth lounge is in some serious need of some color and we will be spending the afternoon doing a variety of art projects to enhance the youth lounge while also having a blast!
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A huge thank you to everyone who donated or volunteered for the
Purim Carnival! It was a fantastic event and it would not have been
possible without you! Thank you to all who played an important role:
Aaron GropeAJ SchiffAlaina MerinAli AyresAllison SpeirAmanda WeisbergAmy RittenbergAubry NorthcuttAvi GropeAviva FreedbergBarb LettesBen Cohen Ben EberBeth TeitellBlake Jordan-BornsBobbi KramerBree RittenbergBrian HiggensBrooke RosenthallBruce TullyCameron HostetlerCeylin SahinCharlye Reiner
Cheryl JordanCooper HansenDaniel MankinDanny SloaneDebbie HostetlerDiane Erichsen Diane ReinerDonald WeinhouseEmma KaplanEthan CagwinGavin SchiffGene RosenthallGrace BackHannah MoskowitzHeather SiegalHeidy ShawIssac ReinerJack SpiegelJake BridgeJanet TamerenJeff LavenharJen EngelJennifer Goldberg
Jesse AseoffJessica SusserJody FrankJody MeyerJoseph SusserJosh KretchmerJosh LefkowitzJosh ThornerJosh WeinerJulia FrankJulie ChapmanJulie SpeirKaren KirkKathy ZeigerKayla BlinderKenny NelsonLane FeingoldLindsey LevisonLisa ThornerLorne MaltenfortLucy AdlenMacey SchwartzMadison Hansen
Marilyn WeinhouseMark MeyerMaya FalickMegan RosenthallMelinda BochnerMichelle RosenthallMike SiegalMira FeingoldNoah SingerPiper BernsteinRena ZuckerRosy AyresSam SiegalSam WenigSamantha AseoffSandy KornSharon SloaneShelly CohenTed BrooksTeddy Meyer
PARENT VOLUNTEERSWant to get involved in our Youth Group community? Want to help out with programs or behind the scenes work? Contact Julia Teitell at [email protected].
CHOCOLATE SEDERSUNDAY, APRIL 8 AT 12:00- 1:30 PM
Join Meretz and Ruach for a chocolatey celebration of Passover!
Special Thank You to Ted Brooks for all of his expertisefor the Purim Carnival and the Todd Siler Art Show
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B'NEI MITZVAH
SIMONA LAZARUS - April 4, 2018Simona is the daughter of Steve and Tanya Lazarus and the sister of Austin (13/Twins). She attends Deer Creek Middle School and enjoys horseback riding, running, reading and baking.
For her Mitzvah project, Simona volunteered at a local nursing home with her grandmother. Along with getting to know the residents, she ran the weekly bingo games, gave manicures and wrapped and delivered holiday presents.
AUSTIN LAZARUS - APRIL 4, 2018Austin is the son of Steve and Tanya Lazarus and the brother of Simona (13/Twins). He attends Deer Creek Middle School and enjoys running and hanging out with his friends.
For his Mitzvah project, Austin ran a shoe drive for Soles for Souls. He collected over 200 pairs of shoes from his cross country team and neighborhood. The shoes were delivered locally then eventually shipped to Africa where they will be donated or recycled into tracks, playgrounds or basketball surfaces.
DOES YOUR CHILD TURN 13 IN2019 OR 2020? WE ARE ASSIGNING
B’NEI MITZVAH DATES FOR 2020!It is never too late to have our children experience the life-affirming joy and pride of accomplishment by leading a service as a Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Each year around 60 students become Bar or Bat Mitzvah at Temple Sinai. The 2019 schedule is almost filled up and we have just started to assign the 2020 dates.
If you have a child who will turn 13 (or older) in 2020 and you do not yet have a reserved date for a service, please call Rabbi Rick or Rabbi Susan Rheins and we’ll answer all your questions and help you find a date that works for your family. Date selection request forms also are available in the Temple Sinai office and can be mailed directly to you.
Know that our clergy work personally with each student and his/her family to help createa memorable celebration that will bring a lifetime of blessings.
MIA SAMUELS - APRIL 28, 2018Mia is the daughter of Benita and Craig Samuels and the sister of Logan (16). She attends Cimarron Middle School and enjoys skiing, cooking, jazz and lyrical dancing.
As a dancer, Mia wanted to make sure every young dancer wore the correct shoes. Working with her dance studio, Mia collected gently used tap, jazz and ballet slippers to provide for dance schools in the area who offer free or low cost dance classes to young students.
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MEET THE MADRICHIMRena Zucker is one of our madrichim- student leaders- in her second year within our religious school. Rena has been a part of Temple Sinai for 14 years and when she is not a student here, she is a student at Laredo Middle School. Rena plans to graduate from CU Boulder and become a successful surgeon at a very young age. Her favorite teachers at Temple Sinai have been her 4th and 6th grade teachers, Lisa Bonilla and Megan O'Connor. Her favorite parts of the madrichim program are getting to work with younger students by helping them with Hebrew, teaching them about Jewish culture, and talking about her favorite Jewish holiday (Purim).
Rena also enjoys martial arts, specifically taekwondo. and she enjoys babysitting within her community. Rena suggests that anyone
Rena Zucker
who loves both kids and teaching become involved in the madrichim program and adds that it has also really helped her keep up on her Hebrew and Jewish facts.
If you have a child in the religious school entering into grade 7 or 8 and are interested in learning about participation in the madrichim program please email the madrichim coordinator, Cheryl Jordan at [email protected].
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ADULT PROGRAMMING
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Do you do HQ?Trivial pursuit?
Release your innerAlek Trebek or
Seth Rogowsky!
JOIN US FOR TRIVIA NIGHT!THURSDAY, APRIL 26 7:30PM
JAGGED MOUNTAIN1139 20TH STREETDENVER, CO 80202
FREE - NO COVERDRINKS AND FOOD NOT INCLUDED
HAVDALLAHON THE PORCH
SATURDAY, APRIL 14 6:00PMCome join in on the reflective Havdallah and
outdoor games. Bring your suits if you want to soak up Spring in the “Jew-Cuzzi” at the
Temple Sinai Young ProfessionalsHavdallah on the Porch!
FREE TO ATTENDPLEASE RSVP VIA EMAIL TO
[email protected] by April 12!
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Savethe Date!
SINAI SUMMER JAM WITH NEFESH MOUNTAIN JULY 8 AT TEMPLE SINAI!
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LIFELONG JEWISH LEARNING
ADULT PROGRAMMING
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ENCORE
SENIOR (60-70'S) MEN'S SPRING SLOW PITCH TEAM
Anyone interested in playing, please contact Cary Knaster at 303-699-7891.
Players who have previous experience playing in a softball league is preferred. The games will be played during the week.
55+ SINGLES GROUP Did you know that there is a phenomenal group titled 55+ for single men and women who get together every month? Fabulous friendships have formed, plus an amazing bonus of two people meeting who are now engaged!
This is a group for men and women to make new friends. We meet once a month and have a great time. It has become truly an amazing group of people. Come join in the fun.
For more information please callGayle Glucksman at 303-908-0455.
COLORADOSYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
OPEN REHEARSALTHURSDAY, APRIL 19
Open Rehearsals are final rehearsals conducted by the Colorado Symphony
Orchestra Conductor.
WAGNER: THE RING WITHOUT WORDS
(Brett Mitchell, conductor)
Richard Wagner’s The Ring of the Nibelung notoriously takes days to perform in its entirety. In this unique treatment created by conductor and composer Lorin Maazel, Music Director Brett Mitchell leads the orchestra through the fundamental sequences of Wagner’s Ring cycle in a once-in-a-lifetime performance. (Mitchell will describe the leitmotifs in a musical demonstration at the top of the concert, preceding a condensed performance without words.) This is an illuminating and rare performance of The Ring that will resonate with all audiences.
DOORS OPEN AT 9:00AM
THE REHEARSAL BEGINS AT 9:30AMPlease RSVP by April 15 to Lisa Thorner at
303-759-1827 or [email protected].
Boettcher Concert Hall
Denver Performing Arts Complex1000 14th Street, #15
Denver, CO 80202
Cost: $7.00 per person
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TEMPLE SINAISOCIAL ACTION
COMMITTEETemple Sinai's Social Action Committee is UP and running! We had a very productive meeting on March 7 and look to meet again in April (date will be in Snippets and other announcements).
Our focus, for now, will be working on combatting hunger within our Temple community as well as in the greater Denver area. We have partnered with Jewish Family Services' "HOPE IS IN THE BAG" project and will have a food drive starting in April with the distribution of these bags. More information to follow.
Become involved in this new project while helping to make Tikkun Olam a reality.
We welcome everyone, of all ages and generations, to join in making Temple Sinai a leader in fighting hunger within our community.
If you are interested, please don't hesitate to contact Sandy Korn at 303-437-8624
or [email protected] or you may contact Barb Lettes at 303-721-9805 or
STAY CONNECTED
ADULT PROGRAMMING
Play Ball!A CELEBRATION OF
AMERICA'S GAME
Temple Sinai congregant, Marshall Fogel’s, baseball collection is on display at the
History Colorado Center, starting April 7
See classic baseball artifacts fromBabe Ruth to the Blake Street Bombers.
Treasured memorabilia & iconic photos bring the past to life through stories that begin on the ball field and echo through American history. Size up your hand against Babe Ruth’s. Find the nails Ty Cobb used to hold his favorite bat together, and admire the glove flashed by Willie Mays to make some of the game’s most memorable catches. See the uniform Joe DiMaggio wore in his final World Series and a receipt for roses he sent to Marilyn Monroe. And much, much more—these are just a few of the one-of-a-kind items on view in Play Ball!
Opening with the 2018 baseball season, Play Ball! showcases the Marshall Fogel Collection, one of the greatest sets of baseball artifacts ever assembled outside the Hall of Fame. This celebration of our national pastime is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate baseball’s storied history in a way you’ve never seen it before.
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LUNCH & LEARNTHURSDAYS, NOON TO 1:00 PM
APRIL 12, 19, 26, MAY 3
COME TO LEARN, DISCUSS, DEBATE,AND MEET FRIENDS
• We’ll review ethical & moral issues in selected Jewish texts
• Discuss hot current topics• Debate the important issues of the day• Bring your Lunch! We will serve the Text
and Topics!
*Note that we will not have Lunch and Learn on April 5 due to Passover
Newcomers quickly and easily fit right in! Bring your lunch and join in the discussion! It’s a great way to learn and meet new friends--- and it’s all FREE!
FAMILY SOCIALACTION GROUP
Let’s open up our children’s eyes...
and help make them into mensches!
SUNDAY, APRIL 22 AT NOON-1:30 PM The Family Social Action Group is a new committee that organizes amazing and meaningful volunteer opportunities for families with children in pre-kindergarten through 5th grade (younger and older siblings are welcome!) We will offer wonderful opportunities to work side by side with your children and show them about caring and helping others in the greater Denver community and that show them how they can make a difference! It is also a wonderful way to connect with other Temple Sinai families. Get ready to roll up our sleeves! Our first event will take place on Sunday, April 22 at noon, following Religious School. From 12:00-12:30 p.m., Temple Sinai will provide bagels and smear, followed by a social action project. More details to come.
If interested in leading any programs or volunteering for events, please contact
Jennifer Abrams at [email protected] Lisa Thorner at [email protected].
KNITTING FOR CHARITYPlease take note of the date
and location changes:
APRIL 15, MAY 20, JUNE 3JULY 15, AUGUST 12
SEPTEMBER 16
Suzan Markman’s House1617 South Rosemary
Denver, CO, 80231
*Knitting for Charity is always in need of more yarn! If you would like to donate, please contact Suzan at 303-770-4014.
JEWISH WAR VETERANSSUNDAY, APRIL 8 AT 9:00AM
Our next Jewish War Veterans breakfast and meeting will be held Sunday April 8 at Temple Sinai. Abe Wagner will be speaking on "Breaking The Communication Barrier" and how to resolve conflicts rapidly. Please join us for our delicious breakfast at 9AM followed by this special speaker. For more information please call Ruth at 303-955-6974. Please hold the date for our upcoming meeting on May 6.
Abe Wagner, co founder of Temple Sinai, left his executive position at the JCC in 1970 to co-found The Psychiatric and Guidance Clinic. During that time he became a widely respected trainer of communication and leadership skills. Abe has led seminars in 35 plus countries and last year met his goal of training in all 50 states. At age 81 he continues to train for both corporate and non-profit organizations and is a presenter at The Academy For Lifelong Learning in Denver.
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SINAI CIRCLE
Every Temple Sinai member has his/her own “reasons” for joining our Temple. Perhaps one or more of your children were reaching bar/bat mitzvah age. Maybe you felt that your kidsshould attend a Reform “religious” school. Or, you were “raised Jewish,” but college, career, family have distracted you from considering a temple or synagogue affiliation -- and now yourealize that a spiritual element is missing in your life.
Our members comprise a wide array of ages, backgrounds, interests, family situations. We have come together in a four-millennia history with a common purpose and theme: The perpetuation of Judaism and our Reform version thereof. To effectively achieve this purpose, we’ve created institutions. And these require financial support, both now and long-term. And that, dear friends, is why we build anendowment. Our endowment provides for extraordinary or unforeseen contingencies. It assists in financing and maintaining our physical structures. It modestly supplements our current operating budget.
Since 1967, generations of Temple Sinai members have generously and gradually beenbuilding our endowment (called “Sinai Circle”). Now it’s our turn. Our endowment committeehas been revitalized, consisting of enthusiastic staff and Temple members. We will be contacting each non-Sinai Circle member, asking what Temple Sinai means to you; why do you feel a level of attachment to Sinai; why do you think Sinai’s long-term viability is so important to Reform Judaism and to you now, and to your descendants hereafter.
Please be receptive to a brief get-together with a Sinai Circle committee member, who will be eager to hear your story. This is NOT a fund-raising campaign. You will not be solicitedfor a present donation. However, you will be urged to make a formal commitment to our endowment. There are several ways to commit (a will is common). Of course, your personal and family obligations have priority in your plan. For the Temple, you need only to “commitnow, but pay in the future,” in whatever way and amount with which you are comfortable.
Chair of our Endowment Committee,Sinai Circle,
Steve Susman
TEMPLE SINAI BRIDGE GROUP FORMING
Temple Sinai will be starting a casual bridge group for couples to play and meet in rotating homes. For more information or interested in joining, please contact Eddie Yenkinson at [email protected].
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TEMPLE SINAI AT MT. NEBOMEMORIAL PARK
Temple Sinai has a section of burial plots within Mt. Nebo Memorial Park (located at 13th Avenue, just West of Peoria) that are available for purchase by Temple Sinai members and their immediate loved ones. Plots can be purchased for $1,300 per plot and can be paid in full at the time of purchase or paid out over a year’s time with a $100 deposit and $60 finance fee per plot.
If you are interested in purchasing burial plots in the Temple Sinai section at Mt. Nebo Memorial Park, please contact Jody Meyer at 303-759-1827 or [email protected].
SICK? STRUGGLING?WANT A CALL OR
A MEETING?INFORM THE RABBIS!
Adding to the agony and frustration of dealing with illness or struggling with a difficult time is the nagging thought that you are forgotten and that no one cares. Temple Sinai most certainly cares about every one of our members. Rabbis Rick and Susan Rheins will be quick to make a call or visit to any of our members and loved ones. In addition, we have a group of volunteers on our Caring Committee who will do their best to respond with cards, calls and offers of assistance. So please call or write to our Rabbis and let them know that you’d like their help and attention.
Confidential messages can be made directly to Rabbi Rick Rheins at his email:
[email protected] Rabbi Susan Rheins can be reached at
KUGEL COOK OFFON SUNDAY, APRIL 29 AT 11:00AM
We need ALL Kugel makers & tasters to join in on the delicious fun for the Temple Sinai Kugel Cook-off! Sweet or Savory, Hot or Cold, Kugels of all kinds will be judged for only a $5 entry fee!
If interested in participating in the baking or tasting, contact Grace Bach at 303-471-0155
by April 15! Register online atwww.sinaidenver.org/event/kugel-cook-off.html
FAMILY SHABBATDINNER
CELEBRATING ISRAEL’S 70TH BIRTHDAY
FRIDAY, APRIL 20EREV SHABBAT SERVICE 5:45PM
Israeli Dinner with dancing and activities for kids.
Cost: $9.00 Adults $5.00 Kids 5-12 Free Kids Under 4
RSVP HERE: www.sinaidenver.org/event/israels-70th-
birthday-dinner-celebration.html
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DONATIONSALAN FARBER MEMORIAL CAMP SCHOLARSHIPLori and John Spanbauer in honor of Leonard Strears andin memory of Robbie Buckstein’s mother
Sandra Farber-Volk in memory of Martin Farber
BUILDING OUR FUTURE FUNDNeil and Sandy Culbertson in honor of Rabbis Susan andRick Rheins
Dr. Stan and Susan Kerstein
Jerry and Karen Borowick in memory of Harold Cohen andLarence Bretsnider
Lisa, Josh and Zach Thorner in memory of Brenda Miller and Richard Meyer
BUILDING MAINTENANCEPhyllis Goodman in memory of Dr. Stan Goodman
CANTOR NESIS DISCRETIONARY FUNDNeil and Sandy Culbertson in honor of Experience Shabbat
Lauren and David Bubis in memory of Barbara Bubis and Lorraine Robin
COHEN FAMILY BOOK FUNDBarbara Suson in memory of Joe Kaitz, Norman Jacobs, Fraydel Slatkin and Louis Landow
GENERAL FUNDArt and Marilyn Wolfson in memory of Jerry Nieman
Daniel and Calista Schwartz in honor of Samuel and Lillian Schwartz
Rick and Judy Kleiner in honor of George and Sara Winters
Clifford and Karen Zeller in memory of Delores Ostrand
Duke and Sandy Kaminsky in memory of Zella Weinstein
Herb and Elaine Hoffman in memory of Mary Hoffman
Dr. David and Lisa Friedman in memory of Meyer Friedman
Michael and Geegee Brunschwig in memory of Rich Schneider’s Mother
Ellie Golub in memory of Pauline Schlesinger Sterling
Mark and Hanna Shaner in memory of Sidney Milzer
William and Ann Levis in memory of Betty Feinstein
IN MEMORIAMSimon Rifkin,
Father of Sharon (James) Newman, Grandfather of Jason (Alexandra) Newman
and Victoria Newman
Florence Betty Galperin,Mother of Amy Galperin, Marvin (Elana)
Galperin, Allan (Pat) Galperin,Sally (Howard) Schloss
Sister of Martha (Teddy) Latimer, Ruth (Barney) Weiss, Louis (Marianne) Goldberg;
Grandmother of Natasha Galperin
Martin David Steinman, Father of Elizabeth (Brett) Prilik,
Grandfather of Halle and Rori Prilik
May Ohno, Mother of Tim (Debra) Ohno,
Grandmother of Madeleine and Micah
IN MEMORIAM/ DONATIONS
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IDA & MAX FOGEL YOUTH AND ADULT LIBRARY FUNDDr. Richard Leventhal in memory of Dr. Harry Leventhal
ILENE SHIROFF MEMORIAL FUNDDorothy Rosenblatt in memory of Meyer Friedman
JEWISH EDUCATION / LIFELONG JEWISH LEARNINGDr. Richard and Althea Patt in memory of Ruth Patt
JULIUS AND HELEN RING IST FUNDEugene and Lee Kay in honor of Sylvia and Sidney Milzer
Dr. Jean Guthery in honor of Bob Steine
Dennis and Paula King in memory of Simon Rifkin
Michael and Julie Chapman in memory of Joe Brown
Dr. David and Susan Silberman in memory of Jay Silberman
Arnold and Eileen Lash in memory of Howard Steinberg
Sharon Witkin in memory of Saul Witkin
David and Bettie Rosenson in memory of Shirley Rosenson
MARILYN TOBIN FLOWER FUNDMarshall and Carol Tobin in honor of Judy Schwartz and in memory of Elinor Debber, Joe Brown, Murray Turner, Stu Turner’s mother Joann and Barbara Davidman’s mother
PRAYER BOOK FUNDDr. Marc and Susan Reissner in memory of Ruth & David Heyman, Meema and Baba
David and Bettie Rosenson in memory of Benjamin Rosenson
Dr. Richard and Althea Patt in memory of Milton S. Patt
PRESCHOOL UNDERWRITING FUNDRich and Doreen Nadler in memory of Anne Nadler
RABBI RICHARD RHEINS DISCRETIONARY FUNDPhilip Braunstein and Ina Cherington in honor of Vicki Rosenberg, Anita Eisenberg and Alan Eisenberg
Clifford and Karen Zeller in honor of Temple Sinai
Dick and Naomi Wisott in honor of Paul Levine, Anita Eisenberg, Vicki Rosenberg and Paul and Shelly Sheanin and in memory of Joe Brown
Ray and Alicia Smith in honor of Rabbi Rick Rheins
Phil and Fran Yeddis
Jim and Lisa Thompson in memory of Marvin Hirschberg and Gloria Thompson
Pearle Rae and Mark Levey in memory of Alan D. Laff
Dick and Patty Strouse in memory of Bette Strouse
Hugh and Marcia Miles in memory of Katherina Harrison
The family of Stuart Schwartz in memory of Stuart Schwartz
Paul and Lynn Coffee in memory of Irene Preblud and William Preblud
Ira and Cynthia Shwartz in memory of Rosa Aven
Mark and Carrie Goldman in memory of Robert Cohan
Mike and Kathy Elbinger Grazi in memory of Sidney Grazi
RABBI SUSAN RHEINS DISCRETIONARY FUNDDick and Patty Strouse in memory of Regina Strouse
Ray and Alicia Smith in honor of Rabbi Susan Rheins
Stan and Sandra Bauer in memory of Charles Bauer
Richard and Elaine Ricklin in memory of Barbara Rosenholtz
RABBI RAYMOND ZWERIN DISCRETIONARY FUNDAnita Fricklas and Enid Ritchy in honor of Judy Schwartz
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUNDDr. Richard and Gayle Glucksman in memory of Ruth Glucksman
ROBIN’S WORLD PLAYGROUND FUNDDavid and Bettie Rosenson in memory of Shirley Rosenson
Hildreth Garb in memory of Solomon Garb MD and Irma Schaul Rose
Dr. Jerry and Debbie Lazarus in memory of Ethel Karp
Linda Arck in memory of Joseph Arck
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STAFF
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Melissa Maahs | Ext. 314Bookkeeper
Dan Yolles | Ext. 311Holistic Music Educator
Sheila Purdin | Ext. 316Preschool Director
Marissa Vaughn | Ext. 102Assistant Preschool Director
Lauren Bubis | Ext. 322Programming Assistant
Lisa Thorner | Ext. 315Director of Programming & MemberEngagement
Jody Meyer | Ext. 312Acting Director of Religious Education
Brandis Conner | Ext. 301Assistant to the Education Director
Julia Teitell | Ext. 334Director of Youth Engagement
Karen Pawlak | Ext. 309Controller
Executive Committee:Lawrence JacobsonPresident
Wendy VeanPast President
Karen KaplanVice President
Michelle WeinraubVice President
TSYG President
Jesse Aseoff
Richard Rheins | Ext. 322Senior Rabbi
Susan Rheins | Ext. 322Rabbi
Raymond A. Zwerin | Ext. 304Rabbi Emeritus
Sheila Nesis | Ext. 305Cantor
Lorne Maltenfort | Ext. 310Executive Director
Aubry Northcutt | Ext. 324Director of Public Relations & Marketing
Lane FeingoldVice President
Frank UrmanTreasurer
Vicki GoldmanSecretary
Trustees:Grace Bach
Jennifer Feingold
Sandy Korn
Jeff Lavenhar
Barbara Lettes
Amy Rittenberg
Gene Rosenthall
Bob Steine
Bruce Tully
Kathy Zeiger
