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Waiting For The Mail That Never Comes! Social Action Committee I am bereft this week because I did not get the mail I was expecting. Weeks ago I filled out the paperwork which would allow me a postal vote in the British elections. While Sarah opened her envelope with glee, I was left to curse (under my breath, of course), the vagaries of the British postal system. Why was I so upset? Firstly, I still think of myself as British or English even though I love living in Las Vegas. The ability to vote in a general election is a symbol of my continued connection to those fair islands. However long I live in Vegas, London will always be my bayit, my home, on many levels. Secondly, the Jewish injunction, “Al tifrosh min ha’tzibur, don’t separate yourself from the community”. I have that ringing in my ears when election time comes around. Jews are commanded to engage and contribute, not run away or despair. We all have problems with politicians and their attitudes but that does not allow us to give up. There is nothing more stimulating than a nation engaged in a debate of ideas and values, of what she stands for. A national community, through the process of holding an election, presses a reset button every few years and checks in to see how it is doing. As Jews, we have to be part of that. Thirdly, I think of the morning blessing in our prayer book, “Baruch ata Adonai, Eloheinu Melech Ha’Olam, she’asani ben Chorin, Blessed are You, Adonai, Ruler of the Universe, who has made me free”. Any citizen of any democracy has a legally enshrined right to vote. This right should be universal but is not. In other words, there are plenty of citizens of other countries who would dearly love to contribute to their tzibur/community by participating in the electoral process but are unable. What a sweet way to celebrate freedom by participating in an election. So, I will harangue the mistaken office staff who cut me out of the electoral process. I will also urge all of you to vote, the next time an American election comes around, local or national. We can complain about all that is wrong in the world, but we also have a responsibility to do something about it, and voting is one part of that equation. L’shalom/To Peace Rabbi Malcolm Cohen June 2015 Sivan/Tammuz 5775 Events………………………..…....2 President’s Message………….......3 Cantor…...……………………..….4 Life Long Learning……………....5 Religious School………………….6 Sisterhood & Men’s Club………...7 Life Cycles…………………..…….9 Tzedakah......................................11 Temple News and Notes..............16 Dine Out.......................................27 Dear Friends, I am so grateful to the wonderful leadership of Bob and Eileen Levin of the Social Action Social Justice Committee. They have given blood, sweat and tears to their roles, diligently organizing and communicating, with great success. Thank you so much! On a positive note, we have now found successors, Karyn Silber and Gail Dupre. L’shalom/to peace Rabbi Malcolm Cohen
Transcript
Waiting For The Mail
That Never Comes!
Social Action Committee
I am bereft this week because I did not get the mail I was expecting. Weeks ago I filled out the paperwork which would allow me a postal vote in the British elections. While Sarah opened her envelope with glee, I was left to curse (under my breath, of course), the vagaries of the British postal system. Why was I so upset? Firstly, I still think of myself as British or English even though I love living in Las Vegas. The ability to vote in a general
election is a symbol of my continued connection to those fair islands. However long I live in Vegas, London will always be my bayit, my home, on many levels. Secondly, the Jewish injunction, “Al tifrosh min ha’tzibur, don’t separate yourself from the community”. I have that ringing in my ears when election time comes around. Jews are commanded to engage and contribute, not run away or despair. We all have problems with politicians and their attitudes but that does not allow us to give up. There is nothing more stimulating than a nation engaged in a debate of ideas and values, of what she stands for. A national community, through the process of holding an election, presses a reset button every few years and checks in to see how it is doing. As Jews, we have to be part of that. Thirdly, I think of the morning
blessing in our prayer book, “Baruch ata Adonai, Eloheinu Melech Ha’Olam, she’asani ben Chorin, Blessed are You, Adonai, Ruler of the Universe, who has made me free”. Any citizen of any democracy has a legally enshrined right to vote. This right should be universal but is not. In other words, there are plenty of citizens of other countries who would dearly love to contribute to their tzibur/community by participating in the electoral process but are unable. What a sweet way to celebrate freedom by participating in an election. So, I will harangue the mistaken office staff who cut me out of the electoral process. I will also urge all of you to vote, the next time an American election comes around, local or national. We can complain about all that is wrong in the world, but we also have a responsibility to do something about it, and voting is one part of that equation. L’shalom/To Peace
Rabbi Malcolm Cohen
June 2015 Sivan/Tammuz 5775
Events………………………..…....2
President’s Message………….......3
Cantor…...……………………..….4
Life Long Learning……………....5
Religious School………………….6
Sisterhood & Men’s Club………...7
Life Cycles…………………..…….9
Tzedakah......................................11
Temple News and Notes..............16
Dine Out.......................................27
Dear Friends, I am so grateful to the wonderful leadership of Bob and Eileen Levin of the Social Action Social Justice Committee. They have given blood, sweat and tears to their roles, diligently organizing and communicating, with great success. Thank you so much! On a positive note, we have now found successors, Karyn Silber and Gail Dupre. L’shalom/to peace Rabbi Malcolm Cohen
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Every Friday Night - Shabbat Worship at 7:30pm Every Second Friday Night – Congregational Shabbat Dinner at 6:00pm Every Third Friday Night - Friday Night Live at 5:45pm Every Saturday Morning Worship - 10am unless there is a Bar/Bar Mitzvah, then Torah service precedes morning worship at 9:00am Every Wednesday 7:00pm Boy Scout Meeting Every Thursday 6:30pm Mahjong Tuesday, June 2 6:00pm Ritual Committee Meeting 7:00 Adult Ed: Judaism’s Great Debates (based on Barry L. Schwartz’s book) Wednesday, June 3 8:00am West Side Newcomers Club 6:30pm Men's Club Rehearsal Thursday, June 4 6:30pm Marketing Meeting Friday, June 5 Retreat 2015 6:15pm Tot Shabbat Saturday, June 6 Retreat 2015 Sunday, June 7 Retreat 2015 9:00am Melton Graduation Monday, June 8 7:00pm Social Action Committee Meeting Tuesday, June 9 12:00pm Lunch Bunch for Women Age 50+ 6:00pm Conversion Class 7:00 Adult Ed: Judaism’s Great Debates (based on Barry L. Schwartz’s book)
Events
Wednesday, June 10 2:00pm Finance Committee Meeting 6:30pm Men's Club Rehearsal Friday, June 12 6:00pm Congregational Shabbat Dinner Saturday, June 13 10:00am Shabbat Morning Worship including the Bar Mitzvah of Nick Basinger Sunday, June 14 9:00am Sisterhood Board Meeting 10:00am Sisterhood Annual meeting 10:00am Men's Club Breakfast Tuesday, June 16 7:00 Adult Ed: Judaism’s Great Debates (based on Barry L. Schwartz’s book) Wednesday, June 17 6:30pm Men's Club Rehearsal Friday, June 19 5:45pm Friday Night Live 7:30pm Men’s Club Shabbat Service Saturday, June 20 10:00am Shabbat Morning Worship including the Bar Mitzvah of Jacob Koubi Sunday, June 21 9;00am Men’s Club / Silver Statesmen Pancake Breakfast Monday, June 22 7:00pm Bingo Night Tuesday, June 23 6:00pm Caring Committee Meeting 6:15pm Temple Sinai Board Meeting 7:00pm Book Club Wednesday, June 24 3:00pm Dine Out - Bagel Cafe
Nicholas Paul Basinger will be called to the Torah at Temple Sinai as a Bar Mitzvah on June 13, 2015 at 10am. Nick was born in Chicago and moved to Las Vegas with his parents and older brother An-drew when he was four years old. His really older brother, Josh, still lives in Chicago. Nick attends Sig Rogich Middle School where he is in the National Junior Honor Society. Last year, he was selected to participate in the Dawson College Bound Program, a high achieving academic enrichment summer program. He is looking forward to returning for his sec-ond summer in a few weeks as a Senior Bounder. In terms of extracurricular activities, Nick plays attack for the Rogich Rough Riders and Vegas Starz lacrosse teams. He is also an avid fan of TV sitcoms of the 1980’s. Like his brother Andrew (who had his Bar Mitz-vah at Temple Sinai in 2012), he is a skilled debater on how much practice is sufficient when it comes to pre-paring for one’s Bar Mitzvah. Nick’s extended family will be visiting from all over the country. Please join them in celebrating this joyous occa-sion. The Oneg will be sponsored by Nick’s grandpar-ents, Roberta and Bill Bruenn.
From the Desk of Cantor Gindlin
Bar Mitzvah of Jacob Koubi
Bar Mitzvah of Nicholas Basinger
My name is Jacob Koubi. I have lived in Las Vegas my entire life. My mother was born and raised in Long Island NY and my dad is originally from Israel. I have been told that I am very compassionate and loving. This is why I love to help animals. I currently volunteer with a local animal nonprofit rescue agency every weekend. I make toys and help these animals find new, loving, forever homes. I have three dogs of my own, fish, and one-step brother and one step sister. My future aspiration is to go to college and become an engineer. My dream job would be working for the Boeing Company as an engineer. In my spare time, I love to read books. I am very close to earning my black belt in Karate, so
watch out!!!!!
Dear Temple Family,
I say goodbye to you with the
beautiful words of Tefilat
Haderech (The prayer for the road)
from Debbie Friedman.
May we be blessed as we go on our
way
May we be guided in peace
May we be blessed with health and joy
May this be our blessing, amen.
May we be sheltered by wings of peace
May we be kept in safety and in love
May grace and compassion find their
way to every heart
May this be our blessing, amen.
Amen, may this be our blessing, amen.
May God Bless you with Shalom,
Cantor Mariana Gindlin
You may not be able to sing a note but you can toot your own horn! To be part of the Shofar Choir over the High Holy Days, please contact Renato at [email protected] or (702)768-7607. No experience required!
Shofar Choir
5 June 2015
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 a 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
School Year 2014-15 We conclude a wonderful year of teaching and learning at the Religious School. Experiencing great lessons, prayer services, memorable moments from our Sundays, unique programs, and above all, a sense of tight community. The students had a blast during the High Holy Days. Our Pizza in the Hut was a wonderful night, and our Hebrew studies took the right turn being rigorous and accommodative at the same time. We celebrated Hanukkah together, we went to the movies, had a clothing drive, food drive, Purim Spiel, Purim Carnival, Passover Seders, and celebrated Israel’s 67th birthday. We celebrated Shabbat every month, having a different grade leading the Friday Night Service, and presenting a Jewish theme reflecting on their studies. We also entered 17 poems in the Holocaust Poetry Contest, and were part of hosting 10 summer camps from all across the West Coast. I want to thank the heart and soul of our Religious School Program- our teachers. They came ready every Sunday morning and Tuesday afternoon to teach our children precious lessons from our Jewish tradition, Hebrew language and prayers. Temple Sinai’s Religious School Program is rich and unique, and we are excited to be planning another fabulous year for our students, from Pre-K through 7th grade. I want to ask for your continued trust again next year with registering your children as early as possible (by 7/1/2015). Early registration will enable us ensure that our wonderful faculty will come back next year, energized with new and exciting ideas for our children. I wish you a wonderful summer break. Enjoy your family time and come back with charged energy. B’Shalom, Dr. Sharon Knafo Education Director
Tots Shabbat Friday, June 5th 6:15 PM to 6:45 PM
Bring your little ones, ages 1-5
for a lovely service just for kids (and their parents)!
Public Education Funding The legislature at Carson City is at a critical juncture with regard to Public Education funding. This issue is very complex but needs us to engage in it because it affects all of our futures, in particular those of our children and grandchildren. If you want to know how to have a concrete impact on this issue in Nevada please contact me at the Temple immediately. L’shalom Rabbi Malcolm Cohen
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From Your Sisterhood From Your Men’s Club The S i s t e rhood Shabba t was FABULOUS, and the only complaint I heard was that more women would have loved to participate…can’t wait for next year’s. I would also love to give an “Atta Girl” to Resa Snyder and Marge Nordell. They designed and choreographed the entire evening. Thanks for making us look good!
This month is the Sisterhood Annual Meeting Sunday June 14 at 10am, guest speaker is Minnie Wood, APRN, speaking on women’s health issues and opportunities and how to live a happy and healthy life. We have a new slate of officers and I am very excited at how many new women show interest in Sisterhood activities at the Temple and wish to be added to the board. Change is often scary, but I am the type of person that looks at change as an adventure. 2015-16 will be my 4th year and final year as Sisterhood President and I feel we have taken the garden so skillfully nurtured by Ann Kaplan and dug our roots deeper. We have added diverse flowers and new seedlings, built annual traditions. The old guard will take a step back, enjoy the well-deserved rest they have earned while overseeing the fresh new faces and ideas designed to supercharge the Sisterhood programs. I want to thank Jan Shumow, Gift Shop Director, for her many years of priceless dedication to the development of our thriving Judaica business. Jan was honored as this year’s Sisterhood Tree of Life Leaf recipient. The Sisterhood’s Gift Shop is open during Temple hours of operation. Contact the office to peruse the goods! As usual Friday evenings and Sunday mornings Sisterhood will be attending the shop. The Sisterhood Gift Shop OFFERS INVITATIONS for any celebration and SPECIAL ORDERS! Get your Bar/Bat Mitzvah shopping done in one convenient location! 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. Shalom, Tina Drago
Happy New Year! Some of you probably read that headline and wondered if I am a bit confused. After all, both our religious new year of Rosh Hashanah and our secular New Year celebrations are still several months away. However, for the Men’s Club of Temple Sinai, a “new year” is about to begin, as we host our Annual Meeting and Board Elections on June 14. Two new Directors and a new Financial Secretary will soon take office, and your current Board will share with you several exciting developments and plans that lie ahead in our 2015/16 fiscal year. Members, I hope you can join us. As extra incentive to attend, breakfast will be free on June 14! As I wind up the first year of my two-year term as President of the Temple Sinai Men’s Club, I think it is a good idea to look back over the last twelve months and highlight some of what our Club has achieved. In that time, our membership has grown back to over 100 men. Our “progressive” raffle is already a third of the way toward our goal of raising $1200 to fund a b’nai mitzvah education and reception. We have learned about our local court system, Three Square Food Bank, Israeli politics, local sports, and “the Mob” in Las Vegas. We have hosted a federal judge and the Superintendent of the Clark County School District. We have contributed to the sustainability campaign and toward new prayer books for the High Holy Days. We have even moved into our new building (even if that has meant some “growing pains” with the sound system)! All in all, it has been a great year for the Men’s Club! I want to thank each and every member of the Men’s Club for your participation and support over the last year. I want especially to thank those who have put in countless hours and limitless creative energy in service to our Club and Temple as members of the Board and as committee chairs: Past President Renato Ritter; First Vice President Les Gilbert; Second Vice President Howard Beckerman; Treasurer Ronen Rahaman; Secretary Craig Barishman; Directors Fred Kaplan, Mark Sample, Mitch Cohen, Mark Kosowsky, Carl Miller, and Phil Fisher; Committee Chairmen Isaac Cohen, Myron Bernstein, and Marty Myers; and, last but not least, all the members of our amazing breakfast crew! Each of you is to be commended for helping to make the last year the great one that it was for our Men’s Club. Here’s to another great year to come! Happy (Men’s Club) New Year! Kol tuv, Sean Lyttle
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Anniversaries What’s ahead in our Torah?
June 5-6 Behalotecha G-d instructs Moses on the lighting of the Temple menorahs. The Levites are appointed as assistants to Aaron. A “second” Passover is given. Aaron and Miriam speak ill of Moses and Miriam is stricken with a skin afflic-tion. June 12-13 Shelach Moses sends twelve scouts into the land. Only Joshua and Caleb give a positive report. G-d’s angry decree results in 38 more years in the wilderness. June 19-20 Korach Moses and Aaron’s cousin Korach questions their leadership. He doesn’t prevail! The Kohanim and Levites manage dona-tions for the Sanctuary. June 26-27 Chukat The red heifer, the people
complain, Moses strikes the rock to bring forth
water, Miriam and Aaron die, Eleazer becomes
the Kohain Gadol.
Presented by the Temple Sinai Ritual Committee.
Eric & Jillian Potashnick 6/4 10th Anniversary
Richard & Laurie Frankoff 6/5 4th Anniversary
James & Stacey Roth 6/8 19th Anniversary
Joshua & Rebekah Katz 6/12 11th Anniversary
Scott & Stephanie Lachman 6/12 4th Anniversary
Lester & Eileen Sherman 6/12 50th Anniversary
Lou & Carey Tarter 6/12 27th Anniversary
Mark & Carolyn Kosowsky 6/13 44th Anniversary
Jack & Cindy Davis 6/14 40th Anniversary
Jack & Elaine Kaufman 6/14 56th Anniversary
David & Lori Snipper 6/15 29th Anniversary
Stanley & Heidi Kaufman 6/16 19th Anniversary
Mitchell & Jessica Markowitz 6/18 9th Anniversary
Jeffrey & Bobbie Richardson 6/18 47th Anniversary
Charles & Leslie Sellers 6/18 7th Anniversary
Heith & Alyson Bettleman 6/19 5th Anniversary
Steven & Deborah Pariser 6/20 44th Anniversary
Herb & Linda White 6/21 56th Anniversary
Steven & Louise Gleicher 6/22 18th Anniversary
Meera & Minao Kamegai 6/22 30th Anniversary
Albert & Helene Lobel 6/22 46th Anniversary
Lawrence & Linda Copeland 6/23 30th Anniversary
Ira & Ellen Glaz 6/26 38th Anniversary
Michael & Sharon Karbal 6/26 46th Anniversary
Lawrence & Kelly Epstein 6/27 5th Anniversary
Rita & Edward Ort Ort 6/30 41st Anniversary
Temple Sinai Gala to Honor
Michael Leven
The special guest of honor at this year’s Annual Gala is Michael Leven. Michael “Mike” Leven moved to Las Vegas in 2007. He was hired by Sheldon Adelson to become the Chief Operating Officer of the Las Vegas Sands Corporation, a position he held until his retirement last December. Since retiring, Mike has assumed the role of International Chairman of the Planning Committee for Birthright Israel, and he volunteers as the Chairman and CEO of the Georgia Aquarium.
Mike, along with his wife Andrea, has a strong priority
for Jewish philanthropy. In addition to his support of
Temple Sinai, Mike has had a very profound effect on a
variety of local Jewish organizations – not only as a
donor, but also as an advisor and mentor to the up and
coming lay leadership in the Las Vegas Valley. The
valuable advice he has shared will benefit our local
community and its leadership for many years to come.
Mike’s spare time is now taken up by his family and his
profound love of sports. We are most grateful that he
has given up some of that precious time and allowed us
to honor him at this year’s Gala.
Please help us “thank” Mike Leven and further support
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 online. 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 members on our e-mail 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].
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.
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 paid over a 4 month period.
Tzedakah
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Donations
General
Arlene Gold IHO Mitchell Cohen
Mr. & Mrs. Morton Friedlander IMO Thomas Friedlander
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Klein
Mr. & Mrs. Evan Schwartz IMO Evelyn Rosen
Sharon Huffman IHO Mort Labovitz
Mr. & Mrs. Leon Goldstein IHO our Great Grandsons Birth
Benjamin & Zachery
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Goldstein IMO Larry Teitelbaum
Mr. & Mrs. Asher Rogow
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Leader IHO Scott's Birthday
David Cohen IMO Ruth Cohen
Meera Kamegai IMO Nina Klevs
Mr. & Mrs. David Copeland IHO of Francis Copeland's Birthday
Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell Cohen IMO Irvin Cohen
Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell Cohen IMO Phyllis Cohen
Mr. & Mrs. Heller Stanford IMO Ethel Williams
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Klein IMO Ida Klein
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Klein IMO Joseph Sherman
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Kaufman IMO Tillie Kaufman
Mr. & Mrs. Sol Steiner IMO Ron Skolnik
Mr. & Mrs. Sol Steiner IMO Leon Tiras
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Snyder IHO Resa Birthday
Mr. & Mrs. Minao Kamegai IMO Stephanie Kamegai
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Schwartz
Mr. & Mrs. Eliah Atlas IMO Fraim Atlas
Mr. & Mrs. Eliah Atlas IMO Mrs. Rosalin Karp
Mr. & Mrs. Eliah Atlas IMO Alex Karp
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Drago IMO Marge Ramseyer
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Snyder IHO Resa's Birthday
Gerald & Carol Schwartz IMO Nathan Schwartz
Mort and June Friedlander IMO Thomas Friedlander
Jeffrey Klein IMO Rose & Herbert Klein
Jeffrey Klein IMO Ruth & Morris Greenstein
Jeffrey Klein IMO Sharon Nicholson
Sol & Selma Steiner IMO Rita Steiner
Jacob & Susan Klein IMO Ida Klein
Jacob & Susan Klein IMO Joseph Sherman
Jeanne Ebner IHO Jeanne's Birthday
Richard Greenberg Memorial Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Lipman IHO Mr. & Mrs. Art Greenberg's 50th Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. Asher Rogow IHO Mr. & Mrs. Art Greenberg's 50th Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. Warshaw IHO Mr. & Mrs. Art Greenberg's 50th Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. Peter Lipman IMO Elaine & Peter's Parents Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Skwer IHO Mr. & Mrs. Art Greenberg's 50th Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. Passon IHO Mr. & Mrs. Art Greenberg's 50th Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. Packman IHO Mr. & Mrs. Art Greenberg's 50th Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. Howard Fineman IHO Mr. & Mrs. Art Greenberg's 50th Anniversary Sheryl Haber Kuo IHO Mr. & Mrs. Art Greenberg's 50th Anniversary
All donations received after the tenth of the month will be
included in next month's publication
Endowment Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Les Gilbert
Mr. & Mrs. Seymour Kaplan
Mr. & Mrs. Stanford Heller
Mrs. Myrna Brown
Nachum Golodner & Kate Harris-Golodner
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Hollander
Mr. & Mrs. Renato Ritter
Mr. & Mrs. Mickey Coleman
Ms. Frances Copeland
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Kaufman
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Kelman
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Knox
Mr. Robert Levin & Mrs. Eileen (Bellsey) Levin
Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Stein
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Sample
Lon Jaffe
Prayer Book Donations
Ellen Bodner Louise Unell Susan Garr Corey Antflick
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
Jennifer Ohriner
Elayne Flomenbaum IHO of Frances Copeland's
Birthday
Zena Glazerman IMO Hershal Katchky
Rickie & Mort Orzen IMO Rickie Loeff
Rickie & Mort Orzen IMO Doris Behar Lachman
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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 Sisterhood gift shop. Please 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 small Shul. 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. 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 east side of the property near the center of the parking lot. For donation receipts please see Lisa in the office.
Pavers are customized bricks used to honor your friends and family whose names will be placed in the decorative walkway in our courtyard next to the Hebrew School classrooms. Note, they are not intended as memorials since people will be walking on them. Pavers are 7 1/8” by 3 1/4 inch and may contain up to 3 lines of engraving, with 16 characters per line including spaces. A donation of $118 for each custom paver is required. Please call the office or Shel Kolner at 702.334.8914 to order and arrange payment. Examples: Steve & Susie Shlomo Ben Yosef Goldbergstein Bar Mitzvah And Family Sept. 11, 1954
