March 2018 Adar / Nisan 5778
Come and join us for our Annual 2nd night Seder on March 31st. The doors open at 5pm. To book your reservation or for more information, please call the Temple office on 702-2545110. We look forward to sharing the evening with you.
What’s Inside: President’s Message……..........2 Rabbi’s Message…….…...…...3 Events……………...….…….4 Cantorial Soloist……...…........5 Religious School…………......5 Youth……………………….7 Men’s Club…….….........….....8 Sisterhood…………...…...….9 Tzedakah…………….…......17 Donations…..….……...…....20 Life Cycles…………....21 & 22 Life Long Learning………....25
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President’s Message Dear Congregants, It’s March and Spring is in the air. We are very busy getting ready for the Congregational Passover Seder. Please mark your calendar to attend the Seder on March 31, 2018 at 6pm. Call the Temple office for information and/or reservations. You have all received a letter from the nominating Committee requesting applications for Board positions. I urge you to apply if you have the necessary skills and are willing to devote the time required. If you have any questions, please contact any member of the committee. It is critical that we have talented, devoted Board members. Deli Man was held on February 11, 2018. For those of you who did not attend, you missed a great evening. Thanks to the Programming Committee for all of their hard work. Alex Weisz, our Youth Coordinator has been very busy hosting events for our age based youth groups. Our Annual Gala is on March 10, 2018. If you have not purchased a ticket, call the Temple office immediately as the cutoff date is quickly approaching. If you cannot attend please consider making a donation. Until next month. Les Sherman President
Committees & Chairpersons Bereavement—Suzanne Myers—suzannem626@embarqmail.com Caring - Open Education – Sharon Knafo – eddirector@templesinailv.org Fundraising—Jack Klein—j.klein44@icloud.com Marketing & PR – Stephanie Helms – helms.stephanie@gmail.com Membership – Jeff Maren– jeffm@nvwestinsurance.com Music – Heather Klein – cantorialsoloist@templesinailv.org Programming—Jackie Kolner—zeeebrat@aol.com Retreat – Dale & Irwin Thall– itirwin@gmail.com Ritual – Les Gilbert – mrgilbertmath@hotmail.com Senior Social—Myrna Brown—myrnabrown@cox.net Social Action – Bob Levin & Eileen Bellsey-Levin – rmlevinnv@gmail.com Tzedakah – Irwin Thall –itirwin@gmail.com
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The chanting stopped for a moment. The sitar continued to play, a harp-like, tinkly tone filling the space. Everyone, eyes closed, breathed deeply and then exhaled. I opened my eyes and surveyed the scene, a deep feeling of drowsy satisfaction filling my soul.
Rabbi Malcolm Cohen Rabbi@templesinailv.org Soloist Heather Klein cantorialsoloist@templesinailv.org Executive Committee Les Sherman, President LSherman1944@gmail.com Ilana Shapiro, 1st Vice President eyeshaps@gmail.com Irwin Thall, 2nd Vice President itirwin@gmail.com Steve Weiner, Treasurer Treasurer@templesinailv.org Shel Kolner, Recording Secretary trushel@earthlink.net Board of Trustees Isaac Cohen Vera Ginsburg Ricki Greenspon Stephanie Helms Jack Kaufman Jay Kenyon Ivan Lambert Immediate Past President Julie Ann Littmann Sisterhood Marge Nordell, President sisterhood@templesinailv.org Men’s Club Les Gilbert, President mrgilbertmath@hotmail.com Education Director Dr. Sharon Knafo eddirector@templesinailv.org Ales Weisz, Family & Youth Engagement Coordinator A_Weisz@templesinailv.org Temple Staff Marty Hagans, Executive Director execdirector@templesinailv.org Lori Dougherty, Controller controller@templesinailv.org Kim Israel, Executive Assistant and Shofar Editor school@templesinailv.org Melissa Sirkel, Admin Assistant receptionlv@templesinailv.org
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I’m In A Vegas State Of Mind
What am I describing? Temple Sinai’s first Jewish mindfulness service. With Scott Linker on electric sitar, his daughter, Sabrina, singing alongside Heather, and Jeremy Meronuck on percussion, not to mention Melvyn, the electric harmonium, we were able to set a beautiful tone, both mentally and musically.
There is a theme sweeping the Jewish, musical world right now. Folks are composing repetitive, mantra-like melodies which put people in a different, meditative headspace. Josh Warshawsky, Joey Weisenberg, Andrew Hahn, the Kirtan Rabbi, the group Nava Tehila. These are the names of people changing the face of the Jewish musical world. Look them up, listen to their stuff, let them change your life! Wednesday March 14 at 7pm will mark the next Jewish Mindfulness Service. It might be a way in for those who don’t enjoy traditional Shul experiences. Reach out to others. Come join us and change your state of mind from troubled to wholly tranquil. L’shalom/to peace Rabbi Malcolm Cohen
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March Events Calendar Every Friday Night Worship - Shabbat Service Worship at 7:30pm Except March 2 at 6:00pm
Sunday, March 11 11:00am Sisterhood Board Meeting
Every Saturday Morning Worship 9:00am Shabbat Study Group 10:00am Shabbat Morning Service
Tuesday, March 13 12:00pm The Lunch Bunch 1:30pm Brandeis Lecture 6:00pm Sisterhood Matzah Making
Every Tuesday 4:30 pm B’nai Mitzvah & Confirmation 6:30pm SVTY High School Lounge Nights (Bi-Monthly) Every Wednesday 11:30am Bereavement (Bi-Monthly) 6:00pm Cub Scouts 6:00pm Beginning Hebrew Class 7:00pm Boy Scout Meeting Every Thursday 9:00am New Pathways Café 9:30am Touring Through the Torah 11:00am Jewish Study Class Every Friday 10:00am Torah Study Chavurah
Every Sunday 9:00am Religious School (Except Mar 25) 2:00pm Keshet Group Thursday, March 1 1:30pm Brandeis Lecture 6:30pm Men's Club Board Meeting Friday, March 2 6:00pm Friday Night Live Saturday, March 3 8:30am Food for Kids 7:30pm Out the Dor - Game Night Sunday, March 4 10:00am Men's Club Breakfast Tuesday, March 6 6:00pm Ritual Committee Meeting Friday, March 9 6:00pm Congregational Dinner Saturday, March 10 10:00am Shabbat Morning Worship Including the Bar Mitzvah of Jacob Harris 6:00pm Temple Sinai Gala
Wednesday, March 14 4:00pm Legacy Project Meeting
Friday, March 16 6:15pm Tot Shabbat 7::30pm Pre-K - K & 1 & 2nd Grade Religious School Service Saturday, March 17 11:00am Shabbat Sha-Brunch Tuesday, March 20 1:30pm Brandeis Lecture 5:30pm Sisterhood Women's Seder Wednesday, March 21 5:30pm Social Action Committee Meeting Saturday, March 24 10:00am Shabbat Morning Worship Including the Bat Mitzvah of Justice Reisman Sunday, March 25 9:00am NO Religious School - Spring Break Tuesday, March 27 6:00pm Ladies Nite Out 6:15pm Temple Sinai Board Meeting 7:00pm Temple Sinai Book Club
Wednesday, March 28 3:00pm Dine Out - Bagel Cafe 6:30pm Red Rock Democratic Club Friday, March 30 7:30pm NO Shabbat Worship - Pesach Saturday, March 31 Shabbat Morning Worship 6:00pm Congregational Passover Seder
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Cantorial Soloist Heather Klein Chaverim,
March 2018 Dr. Sharon Knafo Education for Values
During March I will be out on One of the prominent selling Maternity leave. I spent last points for private schools and spemonth getting everything precifically Jewish private schools, is pared for when I am gone until the education for values. At our Mid-April. Religious School, we strive to fulA couple of wonderful people fill the same goal of education for need to be acknowledged and values by promoting acts of kindthanked while I am away. First ness. How kind are our students? of all, all the staff who will be How do they think of one anothhelping me from afar with my er? Are Temple Sinai Religious students, and my subs for Shabbat, Choir, Out the Dor School children able to think critically about themselves events and Sunday school. and their classmates? Vocalist Kate Harris-Golodner will be taking over the direction of the choir and there will be a special choir Shabbat on March 23rd for Passover.. She will also take over leading the regular Shabbat services, Friday Night Live, and the officiations of the B’nei Mitzvah services. A big thanks to her! Guitarist Taylor Wachman will be taking over music with the kids on Sundays in March and April, as well as helping to lead the grade school and some regular Shabbat services. Sinai’s 20’s 30’s group, Out the Dor, will have our next event on Saturday March 3rd at 7:30 pm at one of the members’ homes. We are thrilled for our first game night with Havdallah and snacks. I also want to send out a big thank you to all of you who have dropped presents for Eli and me and our new baby girl. I feel like I come into my office, and find a present each day! Thank you all for making us feel so appreciated. It means a lot.
I often have the pleasure of teaching certain lessons and communicating with the children and after a few discussions about respect, honor, and acceptance, I asked the students to present a thought about their views of Jewish values. I was moved by the thoughts that many of the students had and from the depth of some of the responses. I must share a few responses with you as I am sure you will appreciate them as much as I do. The Madrichim are perceived as good role models. Some pointed out that some of their peers are seen as ones who do good deeds, some pointed at friends who stand up for people and some recognized those who treat people as they want to be treated. The list goes on and on.
So where do we look for fine tuning of our values in education? Talking to our students and more importantly, listen to them. They have so much to share. It is the responsibility of the adults in their lives to present endless opportunities for the children to think about those things that we Lastly, please do not forget Pop Up Shabbat! If you were at value; those things we learn through our traditions. I thank the service last year, you know how amazing this Shabbat the teachers who work diligently to enrich our children’s service will be! We are holding the service in the same venue lives on a daily basis. as last year: Jackie Gaughn Parkway across from the El Cortez Hotel, and we are thrilled to have the amazing group Shabbat Shalom, Nefesh Mountain. If you like the bluegrass version of Esa Einai that we sing at Friday Night Live, you will love this Dr. Sharon R. Knafo group. Registration will be available soon, and Rabbi and Education Director Alex will be available to sign you up at the Oneg once we get closer to the date. Also, Young Adults will have their own ticket which will include a happy hour and post-service event. So, keep an eye out! Remember ---- April 20! With gratitude, Heather
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Bat Mitzvah of Justice Reisman Justice Rachel Reisman will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on March 24, 2018. Justice is a sixth grade student at the Adelson Educational Campus where she’s attended since first grade, enjoying all her subjects and excelling this year in art and Judaics. Justice was born on March 24, 2005 in Las Vegas, so she will h a ve t h e s p e c ia l a n d memorable honor of being called to the Torah on the actual day of her 13th birthday. She lives in Las Vegas with her parents Adam and Ryan, her brother Justin, 11, her dog Dood, 2, and her ferret Jake, 1and-a-half. Justice enjoys sports and extra-curricular activities, and this year has been a team member on Adelson’s volleyball, swim, and basketball teams, and also studied fencing. In the past two years, she was a performer in two of Adelson’s school musicals, “Peter Pan” and “The Jungle Book,” and played percussion bells in the school band. Justice is very much a part of the Jewish community, and has been a Temple Sinai member since she was 7. She has been continually active in JCC and local Jewish activities and for many years attended Camp K’Helah and Camp K’Helah Pines in Las Vegas, and for the past two summers, Camp Ramah in Ojai, California. Justice enjoys playing with her animals and her electronics, shooting baskets in the driveway with her brother, trips to the mall for clothes and shoes, swimming in the ocean on family trips to California, and talking her dads into getting her nails done extra times. She can be very persuasive. Friends and family know Justice for her adventurous spirit, her compassionate love of animals, her warm heart and humor, her cleverness and innate wisdom, and her boundless love for Jewish living and learning.
Bar Mitzvah of Jacob Harris Jacob Spencer Harris will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on March 10th, 2018 at Temple Sinai. Jacob was born January 10th, 2005, in Las Vegas. He is the son of Sharon Harris and Yolanda and Scott Harris. His younger brother is Ryan Harris and his older brother is Alex Rodriguez. He is the grandson of Andrea and Jerry Weiss, Tami and Charles Bradshaw, and Larry Morris. He is the nephew of Melanie Morris, Lori and David Umanzio, Aysegul and Michael Weiss, and Ellen and Greg Scialabba. Jacob is a 7th grader at Doral Academy, Red Rock. His favorite subjects are math and science. Jacob aspires to become an astrophysicist where he can discover new stars and maybe even work for N.A.S.A. someday. Jacob practices Tae Kwon Do at Victory Martial Arts and is a purple belt recommended. He also enjoys playing tennis, swimming and playing chess. To relax, Jacob listens to pop music, plays video games, draws, and reads. Jacob is a very bright young man and we are very proud of him as his takes this next step toward adulthood as a Bar Mitzvah.
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Alex Weisz— Family & Youth Engagement Coordinator Education is a longstanding tradition in Judaism with Biblical origins. “And you shall teach [Gd’s commandments] to your children, talking when you sit at home and when you walk on the road, when you lie down at night and when you wake up in the morning” (Deuteronomy 11:19). However, perhaps the most famous textual source regarding education is found in the Passover Seder, in the section of the Haggadah about the Four Sons. The Haggadah responds to various questions that different children may have about Passover itself. Traditionally, the four sons are assigned character traits based upon the nature of their questions: wise, wicked, simple, and the one who does not know how to ask. As an educator, I certainly can speak to the idea that there are many different kinds of students. However, I struggle with the traditional interpretation for making such sweeping character accusations based upon small differences between the 4 questions. In particular, I struggle with the stigma against the so-called wicked child; rather than simply asking what the laws and customs of Passover are like the “wise” child, the “wicked” child recognizes how much work is required, and asks why. Instead of accepting the initial answer of the “wise” child, this child wants to know why - which, in my opinion, is the most important question! We should never accept simply practicing our rich customs and traditions at face value alone. By understanding its underlying meaning, origin, and purpose, our millennia-old customs come to life and find their richness. Too often we have too high of expectations for our children - often higher than for ourselves as adults. Perhaps the “wicked children” out there get such a bad reputation by having the intentions of their questions or actions misunderstood or miscommunicated. Rather than assuming the child is wicked, let’s give the child more credit - she or he is curious, and that curiosity should be celebrated rather than stigmatized. It is these curious, critically-thinking children that, while occasionally frustrating for their teacher, make a classroom or dinner table discussion infinitely more interesting and lively. As we make our way towards the Passover holiday, let us take a moment and celebrate the “wicked children” of all ages in our lives for providing the intellectual spark to many a conversation. L’Shalom, Alex Weisz
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From Your Sisterhood On February 3rd we had our first ever Men’s Club/Sisterhood event. We had a great turnout for Karaoke, dessert and wine. The evening was such fun and a wonderful opportunity to enjoy an evening with our Temple family. March will be a busy month. On March 13th we will be making matza brittle in the Event Center. Everyone is invited to participate, including Religious School students. Sisterhood will be providing all the necessary ingredients, and everyone will take home their efforts. Please watch for the flyer and e-blast to make your reservations. On March 20th at 5:30 p.m., Sisterhood will be hosting its 7th Annual Women’s Seder. This is always a very special celebration and we look forward to celebrating with our members and their friends. Reservations are a MUST, so please respond ASAP to Rona Schwartz at rona626@hotmail.com or Terri Hirschfield at terifh@gmail.com to join us. Our members will be providing the food. If you have any specialties you would like to share, please let Rona or Terri know. Passover is coming, and the gift shop can provide for all your needs. Whether it be for yourself or as a gift, please stop in and shop with us. B’shalom, Marge
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Save the Date May 19, 2018 for Temple Sinai’s First Annual Sock Hop
The Lunch Bunch ladies had a wonderful time. Don’t forget to RSVP for this month.
Please Welcome Our New Temple Members Alan Kane Judith Levine
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Next Tot Shabbat Friday, March 16th 6:15 PM to 6:45 PM Bring your little ones, ages 1-5 for a lovely service just for kids (and their parents)!
Our next project will focus on senior citizens. It has come to our attention that many seniors, especially those living alone in assisted living, encounter difficulty paying for adult incontinence products. This is due to price and the fact they are not covered by Medicare. Beginning in late February we will start an adult ‘briefs’ drive. Look for drop off bins in the lobby. Our spring project will focus on ‘kids at risk’. CCSD students who require tutoring after school are provided snacks to enhance their learning. More to come as to what kind of snacks we will be collecting for these students. In conjunction with the snack drive we will be collecting books – any topic, any age from children’s to adult. Look for additional details in the April Shofar. As always, we are grateful for your continued support!
Religious School Parents Dear Parents, It is that time of year again when you can apply for your camp scholarships. If you are in need of a Camp scholarship, you may pick up an application at the Temple office or send a request to School@templesinailv.org and we will email you a copy. Please submit your application in a sealed envelope to the Temple Office. Thank you. The Camp Committee
Shabbat Flyer Sponsorship - For just $18 your personal messages are displayed in the flyer. Sponsor in honor of an anniversary, birthday or any special occasion. Contact Irwin Thall at (702) 444-7939 or itirwin@gmail.com.
Bereavement Group The Bereavement Group meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday morning at Temple Sinai each month at 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 . We welcome everyone in the community to our meetings regardless of their religion. Our main purpose is to help get through the initial months alone and to strive to make a new life. Being with others in the same place as you are is very comforting. We also bring everyone who is interested into our social aspect with meets a few times a month for lunch or dinner out together. If you have any questions please call me. Myrna Brown 702-804-9910 Chairman
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Donations
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Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
Mr. Ari Adar IMO Sam Sonders Mr. and Mrs. Sid Blum Get Well wishes to Helen Schussler Gadi Hahamy IMO Yehudith Hahamy Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Barnett Mr. Paul DS Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Rene Colen For use of the Event Center / Mah Jong Mr. and Mrs. Rene Colen From Madeline Morris) Mr. and Mrs. Denny Deutschkron IMO Urbania Diaz Dr. Barry and Mrs. Duman IMO Lois Patterson Ms. Gail Dupre' IMO Arlene Lobock Mr. and Mrs. Leon Goldstein IHO Viktor Wolpert Ms. Arlene Harris IMO Beloved daughter, Jill Harris Ms. Arlene Harris IMO beloved husband, Robert Harris Mr. and Mrs. Larry Harzstark IMO Raymond Cabel Mr. and Mrs. Alan Holtzer IMO Norman Goldfinger Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jacobs IMO William Bierman Ms. Sheila A. Klein IMO Mark Klein Mr. and Mrs. Shel Kolner Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lober Mr. and Mrs. Richard McCarron IMO my father Jerome Parker Mr. and Mrs. Richard McCarron IHO Rich's Birthday Feb 24 Mr. and Mrs. Richard McCarron IHO Linda's Birthday Feb 17 Ms. Rickie Orzen IMO Alexander Lackman Ms. Rickie Orzen IMO Laurie Orzen Craythorn Mr. and Mrs. Asher Rogow IMO Max Rogow Merle Roth and Carl Fuhr IMO Gertrude Fuhr Ms. Irene Sacks Kornfeld IMO Lewis Dittelman Ms. Carol Schwartz IMO Phyllis Winokur Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Stein IMO Rose Hirsch Ms. Selma Steiner IMO Millie Steiner Ms. Selma Steiner IMO Julie Steiner Ms. Dorothy Topf IMO Michael Topf Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Topol IMO Leda Hanin Mrs. Joan Weil IMO Paul Weil Stephen Weiner and Michelle Blank IMO Lorraine Robin Mr. and Mrs. Josh Wilner IMO Milton Simon
Mr. Larry Frost Ms. Sheryl Honig IMO Lilyan Lauren Mr. and Mrs. Michael Klion Ms. Sondra Platt Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Schwartz IMO Cheryl Goldenberg's mother, Lorraine Robin Ms. Selma Steiner
Endowment Fund Ms. Myrna Brown Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence Copeland Mr. and Mrs. Nachum Golodner Mr. Ronald Israel Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kaufman Mr. and Mrs. Mark Sample Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Stein
Cantorial Soloist Fund Sara and Isaac Frankel IMO their mother, Ann S. Frankel Mr. & Mrs. Lester Sherman IMO Cheryl Goldenberg's mother, Lorraine Robin
Building Fund Ms. Pamela Joy Ring All donations received after the tenth of the month will be included in next month's publication
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Anniversaries Heather & Mark Weinberg Karen & Brian Messing Wilma & David Herschberg Susan & James Rhodes Cheryl & Mark Rosenzweig Tallen Pandukht & Ethan Kottler Bernyce & Stan Broselow
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Lifelong Learning At Temple Sinai 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 journey. For more information on specific classes, please visit www.templesinailv.org.
L’shalom/To Peace Rabbi Malcolm Cohen
What’s ahead in our Torah?
March 2-3 Ki Tisa
Moses takes a census of the Israelites. Bezalel and Oholiab are given the skills to construct the utensils for the priests. With Moses atop Mt. Sinai, the people ask Aaron to make a Golden Calf. G-d is not happy!
Vayakhel-Pekude We learn the rules of Shabbat. Bezalel and Oholiab direct the building of the Mishkan. A detailed accounting of the materials used in the construction is given. A cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night announces G-d’s dwelling in the Mishkan. March 9-10
March 16-17 Vayikra We begin the third book of the Torah,
Vayikra or Leviticus. We learn how to prepare different offerings to G-d. We struggle to find modern meanings to them.
March 23-24 Tzav More instructions for priestly offerings. Details about Aaron and his sons’ ordinations are given, as well as the preparation of the Tabernacle.
March 30-31 Shabbat Pesach A special reading from Exodus. We are commanded to tell our children of our Redemption from Egypt – the story in the haggadah.
Presented by the Temple Sinai Ritual Committee. Join us for
Shabbat worship every Friday night. Text study & worship every Saturday 9:00AM
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