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January 2015
Remember To Look Up At
The Stars Not Down At
Your Feet
Social Action Committee
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Temple’s 2nd annual Giving
Tree project. Through your generosity we delivered over $ 2,300 in clothes, toys and gift cards to Jewish Family Services. Your thoughtfulness helped 17 Jewish families in Las Vegas enjoy a brighter Hanukkah. On Sunday, January 11th the committee will be serving brunch and performing light cleaning at Ronald McDonald House. The hours are 8 am to 11 am. Please email Robert Levin ([email protected]) if you have questions or are interested in volunteering.
Look for information in the February Shofar about our Purim Bag project.
This was the advice of Professor
Stephen Hawking at his seventieth
birthday celebration. Hawking, one of
the greatest scientists in the world, has
spent his career uncovering some of
the deepest secrets of the cosmos. It is
his sense of wonder which maintains
the momentum of his journey of
explanation. You might think that this
is obvious. The dark dome of the sky
is more inspiring than the muddy
ground but we sometimes forget.
As adults, we sometimes lose that
s e n s e o f w o n d e r w h i c h
characterized much of our
childhood. My children, Elijah and
Rachel do not have that problem.
My son thinks every apple he eats
is “the best apple ever” or when I
give him a hug that it’s “the best
hug in the universe!” We have to
guard against being jaded and look
at the world through their eyes as
much as possible.
The Rabbis tell us of the legend of two Israelites trudging through the Sea of Reeds on dry land during the Exodus f rom Egypt , complaining about the mud on their sandals from the sea bed. Moses berates them and orders
them to look up at the vast walls of water on either side of them, evidence of G-d’s miracle which surrounds them. So many times we get sucked into our day to day routines and miss the wonders of the world which are right there in front of our faces.
Imagine the excitement of seeing
snow or the ocean for the first time.
Now think how you can remake the
way you look at those wonders next
time you see them. Yes, we do have
a certain amount of drudgery which
is hard to avoid but, as long as we
take note of Professor Hawking’s
words, we will remember to look up
at the stars and not just down at our
feet.
L’shalom/To Peace
Rabbi Malcolm Cohen
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January 2015 Tevet/Shevat 5775
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Friday, January 2, 2015
6:15pm Tots Shabbat
7:30pm Shabbat Worship
Saturday, January 3, 2015
10:00am Shabbat Morning Worship
Sunday, January 4, 2015
9:30am NO Religious School
Monday, January 5, 2015
6:00pm Casino Night Meeting
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
4:30pm Hebrew School, Post B'nai and Confirmation Classes
6:00pm Ritual Committee Meeting
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
10:00am History of the Jewish People in the US, 1900 - Present Day
1:00pm Yiddish: Learn to Speak, Read, Write and Appreciate
6:00pm Sisterhood Game Night
6:30pm Tzedakah Committee Meeting
7:00pm Boy Scout Meeting
7:15pm Programming Committee Meeting
Thursday, January 8, 2015
4:00pm Finance Committee Meeting
6:00pm Hebrew Class "Introduction to Reading"
6:30pm Marketing Team Meeting
7:00pm Adult Choir Practice
7:00pm Hebrew Class "Reading Comprehension"
7:00pm Zumba Classes
Friday, January 9, 2015
6:15pm Shabbat Dinner
7:00pm Social Action/Social Justice
7:30pm Shabbat Worship
Saturday, January 10, 2015
All day Jewish Film Festival
10:00am Shabbat Morning Worship
12:30pm New Members Luncheon
Sunday, January 11, 2015
All day Jewish Film Festival
9:00am Ethics Class
9:30am Religious School
10:00am Class Taught by Rabbi Cohen titled
'Beyond Borders: The History of the Arab Israeli Conflict'
Monday, January 12, 2015
All day Jewish Film Festival
7:00pm Social Action Committee Meeting
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
All day Jewish Film Festival
12:00pm Lunch Bunch for Women Age 50+
4:30pm Hebrew School, Post B'nai and Confirmation Classes
6:00pm Conversion Class
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
All day Jewish Film Festival
10:00am History of the Jewish People in the US, 1900 - Present Day
1:00pm Yiddish: Learn to Speak, Read, Write and Appreciate
7:00pm Boy Scout Meeting
Thursday, January 15, 2015
All day Jewish Film Festival
6:00pm Hebrew Class "Introduction to Reading"
7:00pm Sisterhood Board Meeting
7:00pm Adult Choir Practice
7:00pm Hebrew Class "Reading Comprehension"
7:00pm Zumba Classes
Friday, January 16, 2015
All day Jewish Film Festival
6:00pm Friday Night Live
7:30pm Shabbat Worship
Events
Saturday, January 17, 2015 All day Jewish Film Festival 10:00am Shabbat Morning Worship Including the Bat Mitzvah of Jordan Schnitz 12:00pm Jordan Schnitz Kiddush Sunday, January 18, 2015 All day Jewish Film Festival 9:00am Ethics Class 9:30am NO Religious School - Martin Luther King Weekend 10:00am Class Taught by Rabbi Cohen titled 'Beyond Borders: The History of the Arab Israeli Conflict' 10:00am Sisterhood Executive Meeting Monday, January 19, 2015 All day Jewish Film Festival 6:00pm Casino Night Meeting 7:00pm Senior Committee Meeting Tuesday, January 20, 2015 All day Jewish Film Festival 4:30pm Hebrew School, Post B'nai and Confirmation Classes 7:00pm Book Club Meeting Wednesday, January 21, 2015 All day Jewish Film Festival 10:00am History of the Jewish People in the US, 1900 - Present Day 1:00pm Yiddish: Learn to Speak, Read, Write and Appreciate 7:00pm Boy Scout Meeting Thursday, January 22, 2015 All day Jewish Film Festival 4:00pm Finance Committee Meeting 6:00pm Hebrew Class "Introduction to Reading" 7:00pm Adult Choir Practice 7:00pm Hebrew Class "Reading Comprehension" 7:00pm Zumba Classes Friday, January 23, 2015 All day Jewish Film Festival 7:30pm Shabbat Worship Saturday, January 24, 2015 All day Jewish Film Festival 10:00am Shabbat Morning Worship Including Adult B'nai Mitzvah 6:00pm Progressive Dinner Sunday, January 25, 2015 All day Jewish Film Festival 9:00am Ethics Class 9:30am Religious School 10:00am Sisterhood General Meeting 10:00am Class Taught by Rabbi Cohen titled 'Beyond Borders: The History of the Arab Israeli Conflict' Tuesday, January 27, 2015 4:30pm Hebrew School, Post B'nai and Confirmation Classes 6:00pm Caring Committee Meeting 6:15pm Temple Sinai Board Meeting Wednesday, January 28, 2015 10:00am History of the Jewish People in the US, 1900 - Present Day 1:00pm Yiddish: Learn to Speak, Read, Write and Appreciate 3:00pm Dine Out - Bagel Cafe 7:00pm Boy Scout Meeting 7:00pm Brandies Study Group "Conflicts and Crisis" Thursday, January 29, 2015 6:00pm Hebrew Class "Introduction to Reading" 7:00pm Adult Choir Practice 7:00pm Hebrew Class "Reading Comprehension" 7:00pm Zumba Classes Friday, January 30, 2015S Scholar in Residence 7:30pm Shabbat Worship Saturday, January 31, 2015 Scholar in Residence 10:00am Shabbat Morning Worship Including Peter Lewis' Bar Mitzvah
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Rabbi Malcolm Cohen [email protected] Cantor Mariana Gindlin [email protected]
Executive Committee
Julie Littmann, President [email protected]
Les Sherman, 1st Vice President [email protected]
Barry Duman, 2nd Vice President [email protected]
Nachum Golodner, Treasurer [email protected] Jack Kaufman, Recording
Secretary [email protected]
Trustees
Ed Goldenberg Stephanie Helms
Shel Kolner Bob Levin
Jaime Pollack Ilana Shapiro Steve Weiner
Immediate Past President
Rick Hollander
Sisterhood Tina Drago, President
Men’s Club Sean Lyttle, President
Education Director for Temple Sinai and Shenker Academy Dr. Sharon Knafo
Controller John Demarco
Temple Office Phil Scully, Executive Director
Kim Israel, Executive Assistant [email protected]
Sinai Shofar
Greg Safdeye, Editor [email protected]
President’s Message
“The love of family and the admiration of friends is much more important than wealth and privilege.” Charles Kuralt I recently attended the Anti-Defamation League’s Gala to hear a young woman speak about how she was able to break free from a world of anti-Semitism and bigotry taught to her since her earliest memories as a toddler. She went to talk about the adversarial relationship that began with a Jewish man, which inevitably led to a friendship. The bond established between the two of them became the catalyst for her to leave everything and everyone she had come to know and love with the realization that anti-Semitism and bigotry have no place in this world. I can think of no greater example of “tikun olam”, repairing the world, than the story I was hearing. It is clear that anti-Semitism is still alive and well. A global survey recently conducted revealed that 26% of adults worldwide harbor anti-Semitic attitudes, which is over 1 billion people. Many more statistics within this survey can be found on the ADL website and the results are eye opening to say the least. Our obligations as Jews to combat anti-Semitism and bigotry are to be educated and to educate others. Please visit ADL.org to find out how to do your part. My door is always open. Julie Ann Littmann Temple Sinai President
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From the Desk of Cantor Gindlin Dear Temple Family, I’m so proud of our Youth Choir! They have done a wonderful job leading us in song at the first Friday nights of November and December. They also brought their music and ruach (spirit) to the Adult Day Care Center on Saturday the 14th. What a joy! We are a group of 15 students of all ages, who love singing and making a difference in the community at large. They have also performed at the Opportunity Village Menorah Lighting ceremony, singing our Channukah favorites. They represented our Temple Sinai beautifully. Eden and Ari Larsen, Jenni Steinberg, Leah, Haylie and Tova Joseph, Melody Katz, Sophia Perez, Jahslyn Stanigar, Etai and Tali Krumkop, Bar, Dean, Liam, and Ron Minuskin and Shayna Beckerman. Bravo!!!! You are fulfilling the mitzvah of bikkur cholim, and making us all proud. I also wanted to share with you very important news. Actually, life changing news. On January the 8th I will become a mom. Yes, you read correctly…His name is Daniel, and he’s the sweetest blessing I’ve ever experienced in my life. Please come and say hi to my son when he starts coming to Tot Shabbat, and perhaps to regular services too. Who knows? What I do know is that my life and his will be changed forever. We are blessed. May God Bless you with Shalom, Cantor Mariana Gindlin
Bat Mitzvah of Jordan Schnitz Jordan Elizabeth Schnitz will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah at Temple Sinai on Saturday, January 17th, 2015. Born in Hazel Crest, IL, Jordan was has lived in Las Vegas since she was 1 year old. Jordan is a 7th grader at Sig Rogich Middle School. She was inducted into the National Junior Honor Society this year, and has excelled in her honors classes thus far. Jordan has been playing soccer since she was 6 years old. She is currently on the Vegas United club soccer team. When she is not busy playing sports, she is watching them on tv. Jordan spent her summer volunteering for Adopt a Rescue Pet at Petsmart. Some of her duties included walking the dogs, making sure that they had fresh water and helping them find a forever home.
Scholar in Residence January 30—February 1
Chaim Seidler-Feller has been working with students and faculty as the Executive Director of the Yitzhak Rabin Hillel Center for Jewish Life at UCLA for thirty-nine years. He is also currently Director, Hartman Fellowship for Campus Professionals. He was ordained in 1971 at Yeshiva University where he completed a Masters in Rabbinic Literature. Chaim has been a lecturer in the Departments of Sociology and Near Eastern Languages and Cultures at UCLA and in the Department of Theological Studies at Loyola Marymount University. He is also a faculty member of the Shalom Hartman Institute for Advanced Jewish Studies in Jerusalem, and of the Wexner Heritage Foundation. He was a founding member of Americans for Peace Now.The International Hillel Center has granted Chaim the Hillel Professional Recognition Award “for blending the love of Jewish tradition with the modern intellectual approach of the university.” Chaim was a rabbinic consultant to Barbra Streisand during the making of the film Yentl.He is married to Dr. Doreen Seidler-Feller,a clinical psychologist,and is the father of Shulie,a photo-journalist and Shaul,recently ordained and currently pursuing a doctorate in Jewish History at the Hebrew University.
4th Graders and Mr. Epstein enjoying latkes & drinks at the
Hanukkah Fair.
5 January 2015
Tots Shabbat Friday, February 6th
6:15 PM to 6:45 PM
Bring your little ones, ages 1-5
for a lovely service just for kids!
Religious School News
Celebrating Tu BiSh’vat In recent years, the celebration of
the holiday of Tu BiSh’vat has taken an educational turn, as Jewish institutions around the globe have begun emphasizing the environmental aspects of the Jewish tradition, in addition to the religious significance of it. This year, Temple Sinai will join the Jewish National Fund which will organize a community Tu BiSh’vat event for schools on Sunday 01/25/2015, and integrate religious studies, science, art, math and geography. The program will enable students to utilize their skills in the above areas. Temple Sinai continues to take a progressive approach to integration with community based programs and activities, and we encourage our students to take part in these events. In essence, this is our educational philosophy at Temple Sinai which thrives on an interdisciplinary approach to Jewish tradition, sciences, and arts, together with collaboration with other community organizations, to ensure unique and exciting journey for our students.
Jewish Summer Camps I want to take this opportunity and thank all parents and students who attended our successful Jewish Camp Fair a couple of weeks ago. Our Jewish Summer Camp Fair was quite successful. Many parents and students got to learn about the wide range of possibilities in this area for the summer, and even the Kindergarten kids went home excited about what they learned about Jewish camps. A recent PEW research shows that 44% of adult who are active participants in their communities attended Jewish overnight camp as opposed to only 18% of those who are non-active members of the Jewish communities. We know that Jewish camps influence young students beyond the exciting experience, and design their social being well into their future as adults. I want to remind everyone about the available scholarship funds at Temple Sinai (The Greenberg’s Fund), the Jewish Federation scholarship for campers (www.BunkConnect.org) and One Happy Camper (http://www.jewishcamp.org/one-happy-camper/) Looking forward to another wonderful Semester, Dr. Sharon Knafo Education Director
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From Your Sisterhood From Your Men’s Club Happy New Year!!! Sisterhood’s New Year Resolution is to have programming that appeals to all the women of Temple Sinai. I know it is a tall order and we have been listening. Zumba classes and Game Night are just the beginning. But we realize that in order to appeal to all the women of Temple Sinai we need to engage their energy also. We know that our Religious School mothers have a very busy schedule and in order to sneak away
for some Mommy-time the event needs to be “age appropriate” and at a time child care is not an issue. Therefore, we are seeking out ideas that work best as you juggle career, family and friends. Consider Sisterhood a networking group, extended family and free baby-sitters. Some of us need our baby fix as our children are too old to need us but too young to be parents of their own. The Sisterhood Gift Shop’s new look has propelled our little fund-raising shop into a full fledge business and we need volunteer help! Our small business is going digital and we need computer skills for inventory and money management, retail experience for our extended hours and a pleasant disposition to want to help. Please contact Jan Shumow at the Gift Shop to match your skills with Gift Shop needs. Sisterhood Programming is in need of a new Director for our Blood Drive. Barbara Stallone will be taking over President duties during 2015-16 and is looking to groom and pass the baton. The Blood Drive has a 4 year legacy in saving lives and we need a women committed to keeping the tradition alive. Contact Barbara Stallone for details. URJ will be at Temple Sinai for our General Meeting Sunday February 22nd from Noon-2pm. Sisterhood programs for all Temple members and guests: Zumba classes every Thursday from 7pm-8pm ($5/class or 5 classes for $20) – Come work out with friends and don’t worry if you are new. The classes will be age and skill-level appropriate. Classes are ongoing so you’re never behind. Game Night will be held the 1st Wednesday of each month – Check out the sign-up sheet on the gift shop door for openings and games. The Sisterhood’s NEW Gift Shop is OPEN – The NEW hours of operation are: Fridays 6pm-7:30pm, Sundays 9am-1pm and Tuesday 3pm-4:30pm and always by appointment. Look for Jan Shumow. The Sisterhood Gift Shop is NOW OFFERING INVITATIONS for any celebration! Get your Bar/Bat Mitzvah shopping done in one convenient location! Don’t be shy…..shop, shop and shop…we will buy more! Sisterhood is still looking for fun-loving conscientious ladies to join the fun. Contact Resa Snyder for more information at [email protected] . As always, any woman who is a member of Temple Sinai is welcome to join the Sisterhood. I have met so many wonderful women and know there are many more of you to still meet. I get weekly updates on new members joining and it just tickles me that we have such a warm, smart and strong group of women. Shalom, Tina Drago
Seeking Justice
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” – Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is the month of January, and, now that the gentle glow of the Chanukah lights has faded, I have in mind a different kind of flame: the fire of justice. I suppose that’s appropriate, as this month we celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the only non-President whose birthday we honor, and appropriately so, with a federal holiday in this country. One of my favorite photos is the one below, which shows two of my heroes working together toward civil rights justice, Dr. King and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel. I’ve quoted both of them in previous columns and will continue to do so I’m sure. At last month’s Men’s Club Breakfast, we heard from two other heroes working for social justice in today’s world. Brian Burton, CEO of Three Square Food Bank here in Nevada, and Rabbi Marc Gitler of Leket, Israel’s National Food Bank, spoke to us about issues of food insecurity. The figures they gave us were absolutely stunning. For example, they reported that fully one third of the food produced worldwide for human consumption – a staggering 1.3 billion tons – is simply tossed into the trash every single year. Mr. Burton and Rabbi Gitler also reported that, in today’s world, there really is no practical reason why anyone on the planet should have to go hungry, yet millions still do. The message wasn’t one of hopelessness, however. In our own valley, Three Square is making great strides in addressing food insecurity, and in Israel, Leket is well on its way to the goal of making Israel the first nation in world history that is entirely devoid of hunger among its whole populace. Mr. Burton said it well: “As people of faith, we can’t ever give in to despair. We have to believe that tomorrow will be better than today.” A few months back, I wrote to you all about that faith in a better future, our need to trust in “the radiance of tomorrow”. Like Dr. King and Rabbi Heschel half a century ago, organizations like Three Square and Leket (among many others) are working toward true social justice in our world today. At Temple Sinai, our mission statement also speaks of a commitment to social justice, and the first and highest purpose of the Men’s Club is serving that congregational mission. As our breakfast speakers told us last month, hunger is an entirely preventable condition in today’s world. As such, that hunger exists at all is a grave injustice, and one which threatens every stripe of justice everywhere. As Jews, we are commanded to seek justice. In this secular new year of 2015, let’s work together for genuine justice – one meal, one kind word, and one mitzvah at a time. Kol Tuv, Sean Lyttle
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“NEXT YEAR IN JERUSALEM!!”
How many times have you heard someone say “Next Year in Jerusalem”? Why not make it a reality? Experience Israel’s unique and fascinating culture and its meaningful, awe-inspiring history first-hand while deepening your connection with the people and the State of Israel. Temple Sinai is organizing the trip of a lifetime: a 13-day, 11-night fully-guided tour of Israel. You will stay in luxury 4-Star hotels and travel in complete safety and comfort. Your tour guides are government-certified. You will spend 5 nights in Jerusalem, 2 nights in Upper Galilee and 3 nights in Tel Aviv (final night travelling back to Las Vegas). For a portion of the trip you will be accompanied by Rabbi Cohen. Among the many amazing, historic sites you will visit are The Western Wall, the Old City of Jerusalem, the Knesset, Yad Vashem (the memorial and museum dedicated to the Holocaust), Masada and the Shrine of the Book (home of the Dead Sea Scrolls). You will have a chance to float in the Dead Sea, to visit a Kibbutz, and to spend some of your free time walking along the beach and the boardwalk in Tel Aviv. For just $2,765 per person (land tour only), double occupancy, you can experience the wonders of Israel. Single accommodations are available for an additional $1,095 per person. Your trip will begin on April 14, 2015, and includes a full breakfast every day and a total of 2 lunches and 3 dinners. A deposit of $500 per person will reserve your spot. Make your reservation early! Space is limited! To learn more about the itinerary or for more information on how you can be part of this fantastic journey to “The Land of Milk and Honey”, please contact Phil Scully by email ([email protected]) or by calling the Temple office (702-254-5110). Don’t miss out on a trip that will provide you with many incredible memories that will last for a lifetime.
What’s ahead in our Torah?
January 2-3 Vayechi . Jacob's twelve sons gather around his deathbed, and each receives an evaluation and a prediction of his future. Jacob is buried in Hebron in the cave of the field of the Machpelah. The Children of Israel promise Joseph that they will take his bones with them when they leave Egypt. January 9-10 Shemot A new book – Exodus – begins and the story of Moses unfolds. Moses flees Egypt, encounters G-d at the burning bush, and returns to Egypt.
January 16-17 Vaera Moses and Aaron confront Pharoah to let the Israelites go into the wilderness to celebrate G-d. The first seven plagues are visited upon Egypt.
January 23-24 Bo Locusts and darkness precede the most devastating of the plagues. G-d twice give us the commandment to celebrate Passover.
January 30-31 Beshalach We escape through the parted Sea of Reeds. We remember with the Song of the Sea. G-d provides manna and quail in the desert. Moses strikes the rock and brings forth water.
Presented by Temple Sinai Ritual
Committee
Eat, Pray, Learn V.5.0
Save the Dates….June 5-7, 2015. Eat, Pray, Learn 5 is set for a dynamic 3 day, 2 night event. On June 5-7, 2015, Rabbi Cohen, Cantor Gindlin, Religious School Director Sharon Knafo and an excited committee will lead the 3 day session at the Mt. Charleston Lodge. Lots of details to come….just set your calendars for this event. You won’t want to miss it. For additional information or to sign up contact the temple office
WE WISH ALL OUR CONGREGANTS A VERY HAPPY AND HEALTHY 2015
MYRON AND PHYLLIS BERNSTEIN
AND FAMILIES
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Temple Sinai is a warm and welcoming Reform Jewish
community engaged in lifelong learning, social justice, and soulful
worship.
Lifelong Learning (Torah) – Wherever you find yourself,
we want to help you get to the next stage of your Jewish journey.
We offer formal and informal opportunities for learners to find
genuine meaning and answers to keenly felt moral questions and
personal issues within the Jewish tradition.
You will notice that we have a wonderful range of events from
stand-alone events to three-session mini-courses to two-year in-
depth study. For this congregation the social experience of
learning is extremely important alongside the content of our
study. We hope that you will deepen your connections to our
heritage and each other as you move to the next stage of your
journey.
L’shalom/To Peace
Rabbi Malcolm Cohen
Adult B’nai Mitzvah Course
Contact Cantor Gindlin at [email protected]
or (702) 254-5110 if you are interested in learning on a
deeper level with a group of Temple Sinai members
with a view to culminating the course of study in a
B’nai Mitzvah ceremony.
Conversion Class
Contact Rabbi Cohen at [email protected] or
(702) 254-5110 if are considering converting to
Judaism.
Florence Melton Adult Mini-School
The Florence Melton Adult Mini-School is a world
pioneer in the field of adult Jewish education. The
Mini-School, a social franchise, forms an international
network of community-based schools offering adults
the opportunity to acquire Jewish literacy in an open,
trans-denominational, intellectually stimulating
learning environment. The Florence Melton Adult
Mini-School is the largest pluralistic adult Jewish
education network in the world. For details of the
Vegas branch at which Rabbi Cohen teaches, contact
Lynn Wexler-Margolies at [email protected] or
(702) 875-5387.
Sisterhood & Men’s Club
Both of these groups work within the synagogue to
provide fascinating speakers and educational events.
Senior Committee
This committee will connect you with learning
opportunities around the valley. Look for their events
through our communications.
Religious School and Youth Group
Our Religious school offers formal and informal
learning opportunities for young people from pre-
kindergarten age through High School. For more
information, please contact the Temple office.
Tuition $500 K - 2nd Grade $625 3rd - 7th Grade $400 8th - 12th Grade
Discount for Each Additional Child (after the first) $50
Saturday Morning Torah Study Sessions
Saturdays, 10:00 am - 11:45 am in the small shul
Shabbat Morning services enhanced by a stimulating
Torah study session held during the service. All are
welcome. No RSVP required.
Social Media
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Lifelong Learning At Temple Sinai
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Birthdays
Anniversaries
Yahrzeits
Boris Itkis 1/1 Ethan Kottler 1/19
Stewart Stenzel 1/2 Shane Lewis 1/19
Kaylie Joseph 1/2 Larry Harzstark 1/19
Marsha Genard 1/3 Celia Sirulnick 1/20
Mark Weinberger 1/3 Tammy Rivers 1/21
Jude Snyder 1/3 Debra McGuire 1/21
James Dixon 1/3 Ethan Roth 1/21
William Vinocur 1/3 Susan Klein 1/22
Sydney Kaufman 1/4 Mary Marquez 1/22
Ilan Dascalu 1/4 Stacy Hakes 1/23
Elaine Kaufman 1/5 Jay Chabrow 1/23
James Roth 1/6 Lilah Dowd 1/24
Barry Duman 1/6 Leiah Dowd 1/24
Joseph Greber 1/8 Norman Horn 1/24
Elad Mare 1/8 Heather Weinberger 1/25
Carlos Coscos 1/9 Jahslyn Stanigar 1/25
Jordan Schnitz 1/9 Stuart Stein 1/26
Daron Heilman 1/9 Tera Safdeye 1/26
Adam Roter 1/9 Shani Schwartz 1/26
Melinda Schreiber 1/9 Emily Forni 1/26
Jacob Harris 1/10 Scott Knox 1/27
Sarah Sanders 1/10 Rachel Smith 1/27
Daniele Dreitzer 1/11 Joanne Kelemen 1/27
Leslie Silber 1/11 Irv Berger 1/27
Sean Lyttle 1/11 Luc Snyder 1/27
Marci Gurwitch-Ballin 1/12 Helen McCarthy 1/27
Scott Mairs 1/13 Michael Karbal 1/28
Glenn Roter 1/13 Barbara Harzstark 1/28
Sue Gordon 1/14 Nancy Shinder 1/28
Etai Krumkop 1/16 Karen Parness 1/28
Bridget Becker 1/16 Patricina Aharanov 1/29
Nathan Epstein 1/17 Zach White 1/29
Sheila Galper 1/18 Ronni Klein 1/29
Tova Joseph 1/18 Andrew Goldsmith 1/30
Benjamin Stanigar 1/18 Anthony Gordon 1/31
Robert Hakes 1/18 Scott Lachman 1/31
Basinger Joseph 1/1 Goldstein Sol 1/17
Littmann David 1/1 Kaufman Celia 1/17
Pitlor Molly 1/1 Kelman David 1/17
Kolner Joseph 1/2 Klein Sterling 1/17
Matt Arthur 1/2 Shakman James 1/17
Schlossberg Faye 1/2 Friedlander Dawn 1/18
Loeff George 1/3 Schucker Allen 1/18
Ostrow Hassie 1/3 Wolpert Viktor 1/18
Schilling Max 1/3 Lederman Emma 1/19
Snider Etta 1/3 Preisler Ernest 1/19
Katz Julius 1/4 Aptaker-brown Sophie 1/20
Steinberg Jodney 1/4 Berger Mark 1/20
Shapiro Darwin 1/5 Lambert Sally 1/20
Cole Lillian 1/6 Shumow-Berlin Jean 1/20
Markowitz Joel 1/6 Medoff Rose 1/21
Sello Sonia 1/6 Gateman Frances 1/22
Benjamin Jerry 1/7 Kolner Trudy 1/22
Klein Rose 1/7 Myers Moses 1/24
Sherman Goldie 1/7 Kegan Frank 1/25
Berger Melvin 1/8 Weiner Bessie 1/25
Garfinkel Joseph 1/8 Beckerman Diana 1/26
Rogers Edward 1/8 Hollander Larry 1/26
Sunshine Sylvia 1/9 Hollander Larry 1/26
Greenspon Jack 1/10 Kublin Shirley 1/26
Spertus Harry 1/10 Rogow Max 1/27
Kaplan Evelyn 1/11 Schwartz Philip 1/27
Glazerman Samuel 1/12 Klein Philip 1/28
Weiner Bernard 1/12 Kubey Albert 1/28
Copeland Rae 1/13 Pinkus Shirley 1/28
Rosenberg Max 1/14 White Richard 1/28
Galowitz Rose 1/15 Subrinsky Celia 1/29
Everakes Miriam 1/16 Chesney Mildred 1/30
Bloom Lillian 1/17 Rich Dalene 1/30
Cabel Raymond 1/17 Winokur Phyllis 1/30
Chesney Phillip 1/31
Cory & Kelley Antflick 1/3 15th Anniversary
Brian & Rachel Williams 1/3 19th Anniversary
Paul & Tina Drago 1/15 9th Anniversary
Sheppy & Mindy Herskovic 1/15 30th Anniversary
Morton & Barbara Berg 1/26 22th Anniversary
Hazel & Harold Handelman 1/26 56th Anniversary
Left: Rabbi Metal of Chabad Summerlin demonstrates to
the 3rd and 4th graders how the Maccabees produced oil
from olives.
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Advertising and Sponsorship
An easy and important way you can help support your Temple is by utilizing our advertising and sponsorship programs. We need your help in finding advertisers. The programs are: Shofar advertising - starting at $15 is a really good deal for businesses in the area. They get to 350 families in print or on-line. All we need to contact them are a person’s name and their e-mail address. We take care of the rest. Please volunteer some names and addresses. See below. E-blast Sponsorship - The weekly e-blast can contain add-on advertising. The advertiser gets 5 weekly e-blasts for $18. A very easy but effective way to get to the 600 e-mails on our list. All we need is the person’s name and their e-mail address. We take care of the rest. Shabbat Flyer Sponsorship - Personal messages may be displayed in the flyer. e.g. Sponsor in honor of your anniversary or birthday. An easy way to support your Temple and it is only $18. This may be coordinated with Oneg Shabbat sponsorships. To do any of the above or to supply information requested above, contact Shel Kolner (702.228.4744 or 702.334.8914) or send an e-mail to [email protected].
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Eitz Tzedakah…the Tree of Donations delineates opportunities to participate in tzedakah at Temple Sinai. Please contact
the Tzedakah chairperson (Shel Kolner 702.334.8914) if you have any questions or suggestions.
The Tree of Donations Minimum Donation Contact
Tributes $8.00 Office 702.254.5110 ext. 1
Tributes Listed in the Shofar $18.00 Office 702.254.5110 ext. 1
Birthday/Anniversary/Yahrzeits Various-no minimum Office 702.254.5110 ext. 1
Monthly ad in Shofar $15.00 + Shel Kolner 702.334.8914
Shabbat Flyer Sponsorship $18.00 Shel Kolner 702.334.8914
E-blast Monthly Sponsorship $18.00 Shel Kolner 702.334.8914
Honey Sales - Rosh Hashanah $10.00 Dorothy Cohen 702.228.7040
Note Card Bundle of 7 $36.00 Sisterhood Gift Shop 702.254.5110 ext. 1
Tree of Life Leaves $150.00 Jackie Kolner 702.228.4744
Tree of Life Pebbles $225.00 Jackie Kolner 702.228.4744
Pavers $118.00 Jackie Kolner 702.228.4744
Bima Flowers $200.00 Office 702.254.5110 ext. 1
Memorial Plaque - Member $400.00 Shel Kolner 702.334.8914
Memorial Plaque - Non-member $500.00 Shel Kolner 702.334.8914
Reserved Memorial Plaque Add $60.00
Oneg Shabbat Sponsorship $300.00 Office 702.254.5110 ext. 1
Sustainability Campaign Various, no minimum Julie Littmann 702.254.5110
Yizkor Booklet (Yom Kippur) Various Marge Nordell 702.896.1610
FAQ's
Can I designate the donation to go to specific funds?
Yes, funds available include The General Fund, Rabbi’s
Discretionary Fund, Cantor’s Discretionary Fund, the
Endowment Fund, the Gertrude Scholarship Fund, the
Religious School Fund and The Richard Greenberg Memorial
Fund.
What are the Pavers?
These are the bricks in the courtyard. When all the details are
completed, members will be able to dedicate pavers with
names on them.
Where can I see what the Note Card Bundle looks like?
In the Sisterhood Gift shop. These cards allow you to write
personal notes to family and friends. The card indicates a
donation was made to the Temple Sinai General Fund.
Is there an installment plan for larger donations?
Memorial Plaques may be charged over a 4 month period.
Tzedakah
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Donations
Endowment Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Myron Bernstein
Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Blum
Dr. Lawrence & Mrs. Linda Copeland
Ms. Jeanne Ebner
Mr. & Mrs. Les Gilbert
Mrs. Ricki Greenspon & Mr. Howard Greenspon
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Hollander
Mr. Maurice Jones
Dr. & Mrs. Michael Karbal
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Kaufman
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Knox
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Leven
Mr. Robert Levin & Mrs. Eileen (Bellsey) Levin
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Lipman
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Ostrovsky
Mrs. Janice Shumow
Mr. & Mrs. Howard Silverman
Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Stein
Mr. Stephen Weiner
Gala donations
Sisterhood
General
Hedda Abbot
Mr. & Mrs. Mordecai Arin
Mr. & Mrs. Stan Broselow in memory of Herman Broselow
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Cohen in memory of Lawrence Sabath
Dr. Martin & Mrs Phyllis Feigenson
Mr. Andrew Franco
Mr. & Mrs. Les Gilbert
Mr. & Mrs. Leon Goldstein in memory of Erika Wolpert
Mr. & Mrs. Leon Goldstein in memory of Shalom Goldstein
Ms. Dorothy Gill
Mr. & Mrs. Minao Kamegai
Mr. Fred Kaplan
Mr. & Mrs. Seymour Kaplan
Ms. Marge Nordell in memory of Lena Zirinsky
Mrs. Ricky Orzen in memory of Morton David Orzen
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Rubin
Mr. Peter Schellberg II
Mr. Michael Schilling
Mr.& Mrs. Sol Steiner
Mr.& Mrs. Steve Taylor & Ms. Evelyn Brunner in memory of
Beatrice Taylor
All donations received after the tenth of the month will be
included in next month's publication
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Harold Handelman
Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Mann
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Schwartz
Mr. & Mrs. Archie Weitman in memory of Abraham Wolf
Ms. Sheryl Honig in memory of Oscar Lauren
Cantor’s Discretionary Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Myron Bernstein
Richard Greenberg Memorial Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Hollander
Mr. Burt Galper
Religious School Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Frankoff
Committees at Temple Sinai
Education – Sharon Knafo – [email protected] Marketing & PR – Stephanie Helms – [email protected] Membership – Bob Levin – [email protected] Mens Club – Sean Lyttle – [email protected] Music – Cantor Gindlin – [email protected] Programming – Howard Beckerman – [email protected] Retreat – Shel Kolner – [email protected] Ritual – Les Gilbert – [email protected] Sisterhood – Tina Drago – [email protected] Social Action – Bob Levin – [email protected] Tzedakah – Shel Kolner – [email protected]
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Temple News and Notes
Temple Sinai Personal Tribute Cards
Have you seen the personal tribute cards? If not, they are available in our new Sisterhood gift shop. Stop and take a look. These cards match our standard tribute cards but are used to send personal notes. They allow you to convey your personal sentiments to family and friends while still indicating to them that a donation was made in their honor to the Temple Sinai general fund. The cards are available in 7-packs for $36.00. They are also available by calling Dorothy Cohen (702.228.7040) or Phyllis Feigenson (973.525.7799). Talk to the ladies or stop in at the gift shop. You will be happy you did.
Temple Sinai Time Capsule
As a result of the efforts of several members, including Archie Weitman, Dr. Lawrence Copeland, Frances Copeland, Steve Haberkorn, Mark Ohriner, Myron Bernstein, Meera Kamegai and Seymour Kaplan, Temple Sinai is putting together a Time Capsule. It will be placed into a wall in our new Sanctuary. The location will be marked by a plaque on the wall. If you have any information, including pictures and any personal history, that relates to the history of Temple Sinai, we would love to have you submit that information for placement in the Time Capsule. All of the information provided for the Time Capsule will be private. It should be placed into sealed envelopes, marked “Time Capsule”, and brought to the Temple office by March 1, 2015. Thank you in advance for your participation.
Safe Nest Drop Off Box Temple Sinai continues its support for Safe Nest by housing a drop off box on site. Safe Nest is Nevada’s largest and most comprehensive charity devoted solely to domestic violence issues. Safe Nest’s programs are concentrated in four areas of service: shelter, counseling, advocacy and prevention. Safe Nest accepts clothing, toys and baby supplies. For a comprehensive list please visit their website www.safenest.org . The drop off box is located on west side of the property next to the structure which holds our garbage bin. For donation receipts please see Kim/Lisa in the office.
CaSinai Royale
Save the Date…..March 28, 2015
Come join "James Bondstein" and friends at CaSinai Royale,
Temple Sinai's 1st Casino Night.
For more Information call to
"Miss ShekelPenny" (aka Jackie Kolner) at 702-228-4744.
007 wants you shaken but not stirred.
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Join a Chavurah!
As a member of Temple Sinai you are invited to become part of a
Chavurah. A Chavurah is a group of people (seniors, couples, singles,
families, etc) who gather to form a Temple community. The Chavurah
program is designed to bring together congregants with similar interests who
might otherwise not have an opportunity to meet. It’s a chance for members
to get to know each other outside the synagogue, while building lasting
relationships within the synagogue. Each group chooses its own direction,
activities and purpose. Each member of the Chavurah is chosen because of
individual preferences, family composition and age.
On page 18 is an application that will help us learn about you and the type of
Chavurah you might be interested in. The Chavurah committee will match
you with a group that meets your needs.
If you would like to become part of a Chavurah, please return the
application to the Temple Sinai office at: 9001 Hillpointe Rd., Las Vegas,
NV 89134. The Chavurah committee will contact you shortly.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Temple Sinai Chavurah Committee
Ilana Shapiro 702.497.3499
Mindy Herskovic 702.682.6741
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Please use the questionnaire below to give the Chavurah Committee information about you and your family so that
we may match you with the best group to meet your needs.
Name(s) ____________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________City:___________State:_______Zip:______
Home Phone:______________________ Cell Phone: ______________________
E-mail:_______________________________________________________________
Group Age: ___20’s ___30’s ___40’s ___50’s ___60’s ___70’s +
Children’s ages and sex: ________________________________________________
___Same age group as adults ___Mixed ages ___Families with same age children
___Single parents ___Single ___Mixed single/married
___Interfaith families ___Single w/children ___Empty nesters
___Retired ___Gay/Lesbian ___Senior singles
___Jewish Holidays & Events
___Jewish Studies
___Social Activities
___Recreational Activities
___Political/Social Issues
___Community Service
___Travel
___Other_______________________________________________________________
___I would like to help organize a new Chavurah or host a first meeting.
___Please describe any special needs that the committee should know about::_______________
_____________________________________________________________________________
___Please tell us the name(s) of a person or family that you would like to be in a new Chavurah
with:__________________________________________________________________________
___Please add anything else you think may help us in placing you in a Chavurah:_____________
______________________________________________________________________________
Please return the enclosed questionnaire to
Temple Sinai
9001 Hillpointe Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89134
What type of Chavurah are you interested in? Please check all that apply
Additional Helpful Information
What type of Chavurah are you interested in? Please check all that apply
Temple Sinai
Chavurah Questionnaire
Please check the topics that interest you and/or your family
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The following businesses help support our Temple! Please make an effort to help support them as well.
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