KISLEV/TEVET/SH’VAT 5779 DECEMBER 2018/JANUARY 2019 Volume 75 • Number 3
Celebrating a time of miracles & wonder
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The whole congregation is invited to join us for a fun-filled Chanukah Celebration! • • • •
children’s crafts learning sessions mitzvah projects for all ages holiday snacks and a performance by popular recording artist
JASON MESCHES
who will be cooking up a wonderful musical treat for Temple Sinai! for more information or to RSVP, please contact Debra in the Religious School office dhollander@mysinai.org or 516.621.8016 2 SCRIBE Oct-Nov 2018
CHANUKAH BLESSINGS Candles are added to the chanukiah (menorah) from right to left but are kindled from left to right. The newest candle is lit first. On the Shabbat of Chanukah, kindle the Chanukah lights first and then the Shabbat candles. Light the shamash (the helper candle) first, using it to kindle the rest of the Chanukah lights. As you do, say or sing:
Baruch atah, Adonai Eloheinu, Melech haolam, asher kid’shanu b’mitzvotav v’tsivanu l’hadlik ner shel Chanukah. Blessed are You, Adonai our God, Sovereign of all, who hallows us with mitzvot, commanding us to kindle the Chanukah lights.
Baruch atah, Adonai Eloheinu, Melech haolam, she-asah nisim laavoteinu v’imoteinu bayamim hahaeim baz’man hazeh. Blessed are You, Adonai our God, Sovereign of all, who performed wonderous deeds for our ancestors in days of old at this season. FIRST NIGHT ONLY
Baruch atah, Adonai Eloheinu, Melech haolam, shehecheyanu v’kiy’manu v’higiyanu laz’man hazeh. Blessed are You, Adonai our God, Sovereign of all, who has kept us alive, sustained us, and brought us to this season. HANEROT HALALU We kindle these lights because of the wondrous deliverance You performed for our ancestors. During these eight days of Chanukah, these lights are sacred; we are not to use them but only to behold them, so that their glow may rouse us to give thanks for Your wondrous acts of deliverance. SCRIBE Oct-Nov 2018 3
Adult Education with Rabbi Michael White
JUDAISM’S BIG IDEAS Mondays at 7:00pm December 10 • January 14 • February 11 March 11 • April 8 • May 13 OR Tuesdays at 9:30am December 11 • January 15 • February 12 March 12 • April 9 • May 14 At each session we will explore one of Judaism’s core values and learn how it can inspire us and deepen our connection to our faith and tradition. The topics will be: • Prayer - How Jews Pray • Prayer - What’s in It for Me? • Forgiveness in Judaism - How to Receive It and How to Offer It • Shabbat - Getting Off the Treadmill • Tikkun Olam - Jews and Justice • A Jewish View of Death and Dying • How Jews Mourn • What’s Different About Reform Judaism?
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Adult Education with Rabbi Alex Kress Is Judaism God-Optional? Tuesdays at 8:00pm December 18 • January 22 • February 26 March 26 •April 16 • May 21 Can Jews be atheists? Could Judaism survive without belief in God? Is Judaism God-Optional? We will explore these questions and survey the evolving interpretations of God throughout our history in a quest to deepen and enrich our understanding of God.
Reclaiming the Talmud Wednesdays at 10:00am December 19 • January 23 • February 27 March 27 •April 17 • May 22 For centuries, Reform Judaism relegated the Talmud to the periphery of its Torah-centric practice. However, over the past few decades, Talmud study has inched its way back into the hearts of Reform Jews. During our sessions together, we will reclaim the Talmud for ourselves by reflecting on the rabbis’ most absurd ideas, learning the rationale behind many of our religious customs, and wrestling with the questions that still agitate us today.
Make Your Own Haggadah Tuesdays at 8:00pm with Rabbi Kress December 11 •January 8 • February 12 • March 12 Have you ever been at a Passover Seder and found yourself thinking, “This is so boring?” Perhaps you’re still using the same stale Haggadah you bought over a decade (or two) ago? Maybe Passover has become a chore instead of the joyous, meaningful holiday it should be? If any of these questions resonate with you, I invite you to join me as we explore the Haggadah with fresh eyes. Between our first class and Passover, you will get to know the sections of the Haggadah and create the perfect experience for your family. Make sure to bring a laptop or tablet! All are welcome, free of charge SCRIBE Dec 2018-Jan 2019 5
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Rabbi Alex Kress rabbikress@mysinai.org
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A Year of Books That are Perfect Last Minute Gifts I am currently reading a book that has profoundly changed my understanding of Judaism. It’s written by Israeli novelist Amos Oz and his daughter Fania Oz-Salzberger and is aptly named Jews and Words. The book argues that the primary Jewish legacy passed down from generation to generation – more than our rituals or theology or worship – is our texts. So in lieu of the traditional form, I thought I’d share some of my favorite books that I read in the past year that constitute the continuation of that cherished legacy. The Rise and Fall of Adam and Eve by Stephen Greenblatt For such a famous story, this book left me feeling like I didn’t know Adam and Eve at all. This masterful journey through history shows the evolution of Adam and Eve in religion, culture, and art. However, my most lasting impression of the book comes from Islamic exegetes who imagine a beautiful camel with a multicolored tail, in place of the famous serpent, that tempted Eve. That would’ve made for some great art. Who’s This Book For: The History Lover Forest Dark by Nicole Krauss Forest Dark intricately weaves Jewish text into a mind-bending novel that completely consumed me. As someone who has spent much time in Israel, Nicole Krauss brought to life the smells, sounds, and tastes of Tel Aviv. Perhaps more than anything, though, Krauss demonstrates what the next generation of Jewish text looks like. By weaving a thread that started with Abraham and continued to King David, on to the Kabbalists in Safed, through the works of Franz Kafka to the pen of Nicole Krauss, we get a sense of the thesis of the father-daughter Oz team: our most important legacy is our text, including this book. Who’s This Book For: The Thinker
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My Jewish Year: 18 Holidays, One Wondering Jew by Abigail Pogrebin I love this book for so many reasons. First, Abigail Pogrebin jumps into the deep end of Jewish observance. As a Reform Jew, it’s not that she doesn’t have reservations about finding meaning in minor fasts or what a year-long, strict observance will do to her family; she does. She jumps in anyway. Second, she spends a year celebrating with some of the smartest rabbis of our day. This book is unfettered access to bright minds who will surely make your holidays more meaningful. As Rabbi Joseph Telushkin writes, this book is “a super point-of-entry for anybody who wants to bring Jewish holidays into their lives, and a great refresher course for veterans who need their holidays re-energized. Pogrebin’s style is engaging, and her insights are deep.” Amen. Who’s This Book For: Everyone, The Adventurous, The Newly Converted or Thinking About Conversion Nurture the Wow by Danya Ruttenberg After following Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg on social media for years, I decided to buy her book. It was one of the best decisions I made this year. As a young parent, it is so easy to get bogged down in the frustrations of parenting. When that feeling accumulates, you end up missing so much of your children’s lives. Nurture the Wow helps young parents avoid that trap and find joy, meaning, and “spirituality in the frustration, boredom, tears, poop, desperation, wonder, and radical amazement of parenting.” Who’s This Book For: The Young Parent All Who Go Do Not Return by Shulem Deen Of all the books I read this year, I read this one the quickest. I could not put it down and read it in a matter of 48 hours. This memoir tells the story of a Hasidic man in an incredibly insular sect called the Skverers. He knows very little about the outside world but becomes curious. First, he listens to the radio, then takes a trip to the library, and then the internet. This portrait of life inside – and then outside – the Hasidic world envelops you. You laugh, you cry, you’re on the edge of your seat, and you gain an understanding of the value of liberal Judaism. Who’s This Book For: The Questioning, The Curious, The Memoir-Lover Happy Reading!
Rabbi Alex Kress
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Discuss ... Eat ... Celebrate! Join us for the next Sinai Reads bookclub meeting when we will review the book The Fox Hunt by Mohammed Al Samawi. This riveting book tells the story of how Al Samawi escaped from fanaticism and a brutal civil war in Yemen by seeking the help of Jews in the United States. The discussion will be held on Wednesday, December 5 at 7:00pm at the Petra Grill, located at 373 Old Country Road in Carle Place, next to Denny’s. Since it’s Chanukah, plan to eat latkes! To RSVP, email Leslie Lewit Milner at llmmotivate@aol.com.
Sinai Reads next book will also be the BIG READ book ... Thou Shalt Innovate by Avi Jorisch AIPAC is bringing Avi Jorisch to Temple Sinai on Tuesday, February 5 at 7:30pm for a compelling conversation about his highly acclaimed book. Jorisch profiles wondrous Israeli innovations that are collectively changing the lives of billions of people around the world, and explores why Israeli innovators of all faiths feel compelled to make the world better. Avi will dazzle us with stories of how Israelis are helping to feed the hungry, cure the sick, protect the defenseless, and make the desert bloom. Israel is playing a disproportionate role in helping solve some of the world’s biggest challenges by tapping into the nation’s soul: the spirit of tikkun olam - the Jewish concept of repairing the world. Avi Jorisch is a seasoned entrepreneur and Middle East expert. He is a Senior Fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council and founder of IMS, a merchant processing company that services clients nationwide. A thought leader in exploring global innovation trends, the Arab world, counterterrorism, and illicit finance, Mr. Jorisch previously served in the U.S. Department of Treasury and Defense. An author of four previous books, Jorisch’s articles have appeared in influential outlets, including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Foreign Affairs, Forbes, and Al-Arabiya.net. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Entrepreneur’s Organization 8 SCRIBE Oct-Nov 2018
Photo © The Israel Museum, Jerulsalem
“The First Jewish Artist” Though many of us may not be familiar with his name, Moritz Daniel Oppenheim is considered the first Jewish artist of the modern era. Born in 1800 into an Orthodox family in Hanu, Germany (near Frankfurt), Oppenheim began studying at the Munich Academy of Arts at the age of 17 before furthering his artistic training in Paris and Rome. Such opportunities were unheard of for Jews at the time; as such, Oppenheim was not only the first Jewish artist to receive classical training, but also the first to gain exposure to the contemporary art of his day. Moritz Daniel Oppenheim
The emancipation of European Jewry took place during Oppenheim’s German, 1800–1882 The Kindling of the Hanukkah Lights lifetime. Notably, unlike other Jewish artists before the emancipation, 1880 Oppenheim refused to convert to Christianity to ease his career path, yet Oil on canvas he still gained acceptance into and recognition from non-Jewish German society. Previously, a Jewish artist’s work was confined to his own insular community. Oppenheim was successful by the time he was in his twenties, painting portraits of both Jews and gentiles. From the 1830s through the 1850s, he was the portraitist of the Rothschild family. He also painted portraits of Joseph II of Austria, Holy Roman Emperor, who argued in favor of the integration of Jews into larger (i.e. Christian) society, and Moses Mendelssohn, the German-Jewish philosopher, who also fought for the civic liberation of the Jewish people in the eighteenth century. Beyond portraits, Oppenheim’s body of work is replete with scenes of Jewish culture and customs. He sought to represent Jewish life in the finest way possible – and with great pride – in an effort to dispel the negative assumptions of his non-Jewish audiences and to embrace his own identity. He often portrayed family scenes, since the popular belief at the time was that family life equated to morality. Similarly, Jewish learning was a recurring theme throughout his work, to counter the common misconception that Jews were uncultured. Perhaps most importantly, Oppenheim also depicted the social and political struggles Jews faced both before the emancipation of European Jewry and after, when they were trying to assimilate into the larger society.
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DIVAN -
Film Screening
Sunday, December 9 at 2:00pm As a teenager, filmmaker Pearl Gluck left her Orthodox Jewish clan in Brooklyn for secular life in Manhattan, Many years later, Pearl’s father has one wish: that she marry and return to the community. Pearl, however, takes a more creative approach to mend the breach. Nimbly clever and intensely illuminating, DIVAN is a visual parable that offers the possibility of personal reinvention and cultural reupholstery. Presented by Sinai Social Sundays
$5 Congregants; $10 Non Congregants
Israeli Dance Danny Pollock
Thursday, January10 at 7:30pm (snow date: Thursday, January 17 at 7:30pm)
The Global Refugee Crisis & Jewish Values Rabbi Rachel Grant Meyer
Thursday, December 13 at 7:30pm Over the last year, the number of refugees and displaced people across the world has grown to more than 65 million - more than any time in recorded history. Welcome back Temple Sinai’s former Rabbinic Intern, who is now Director of Education at HIAS, the world’s oldest, and only Jewish, refugee organization, as she educates us about the global refugee crisis. We will explore how Jewish values and history call on us to respond - both here in the United States and internationally.
All are welcome; free of charge
HAROLD AND LILLIAN: A Hollywood Love Story Film Screening
Master teacher of Israeli folk dance, Danny Pollock, returns to Temple Sinai by popular demand! Born in Israel, Danny has been teaching and performing Israeli folk dance throughout the New York Metropolitan area for many years. Danny’s influences include Arab, Romanian, and Russian styles of dance, as well as those in his native Israel. Co-sponsored by Friend of a Friend/Chaverot and Brotherhood.
A fascinating and mvoing account of the romantic and creative partnership of storyboard artist Harold Michelson and film researcher Lillian Michelson, two unsung heroes of Hollywood’s Golden Age. This deeply engaging docmentary chronicles their remarkable marriage and extraordinary careers through six decades of movie-making history.
$10 Congregants; $20 Non Congregants RSVP to arubin@mysinai.org
$5 Congregants; $10 Non Congregants
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Sunday, January 13 at 2:00pm
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a message from the
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Alison Stamm astamm@mysinai.org
Exciting Plans for 2019! Dear Temple Sinai Families: It is with great excitement that I deliver the news that beginning in the 2019-2020 school year, Temple Sinai will be partnering with Bright Horizons, a national provider of exceptional infant care, allowing for an extension of our existing Nursery School program. Our partnership with Bright Horizons will enable Temple Sinai to offer: • INFANT CARE and EXTENDED HOURS to our families • A RENOVATION of our school’s facility • The option of HEALTH & PENSION BENEFITS for our Nursery School faculty Best of all, what is known and loved about Temple Sinai’s Nursery School will remain the same. To be clear, Bright Horizons is not taking over our Nursery School - we are partnering with them to be able to expand our offerings. We are incredibly proud to begin providing high quality Jewish education for families just as they become families. Bringing babies into our program will enable us to welcome parents into our community earlier, to strengthen their connection to Judaism as well as their affiliation with Temple Sinai. We are also thrilled to be able to offer an “extended day” option that will meet the needs of parents who require those longer care hours, such as those who both work outside the home full-time. This is all in addition to the 9:00am-3:00pm option that our current families enjoy. Never before has our Nursery School been able to meet the needs of such a wide array of Jewish families in the area. So far, we have held two information sessions for our current Nursery School families to detail for them what will change and what will stay the same. Our ever-growing parent task force has also convened several times and will continue to do so. Parent input is invaluable to us in this process and we are pleased to have so many dedicated voices in the conversation.
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Of course, our Nursery School Director, Debbie Neuschatz, and I, are excitedly preparing for this transition as well. Debbie’s warmth and enthusiasm permeate every conversation about this transition and it’s no wonder why our Nursery School parents love her so much. The new families that we engage will be warmly embraced by her as she guides them through the beginning of their Jewish Journey with us. Still, our capacity for enrollment is limited; our school will remain capped at 110 children, as it is now. Our exceptional faculty, one of our greatest assets, will also remain the same. We will preserve the intimacy and sense of family, where every child and every family is known to our teachers and Debbie by face, name and circumstance. It is an exciting time for us here at Temple Sinai. We are enthusiastic about our partnership with Bright Horizons and the exceptional accomplishments that we will achieve together. I encourage you to reach out to me if you would like more information.
Alison Stamm Executive Director
parenting workshops
We hope you’ll join us for our upcoming series of Parenting Workshops, led by Limor Weinstein and Associates. Whether you choose to attend one, two, or all four, we’re sure you will find the sessions to be both enlightening and engaging.
This series is intended for parents of nursery school-age children and is free of charge.
workshop number two Consequences & Punishment vs. Reward Tuesday, January 15 at 7:30pm
What’s the best parenting technique: punishment or reward? How do you raise a child who follows guidelines but also trusts their own journey? (Hint: it’s not just about having rules and sticking to them). Get advice from the pros on how to set boundaries, offer choices, and use proactive techniques so you and your child can live in harmony.
future workshops Nutrition Education, Healthy Eating Habits & Picky Eaters Wednesday, March 6 at 9:30am
Sleep Fundamentals and Habits Tuesday, May 14 at 9:30am
LIMOR WEINSTEIN, MA, MHC, FAED, is the founder of LW Wellness Network. As an eating disorder specialist, parent coach, and mother of three girls, Limor helps her clients feel empowered by providing them with the skills and tools they need to become more confident parents.
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nursery school notes from
MISS DEBBIE
Debbie Neuschatz dneuschatz@mysinai.org One of the highlights of our school year is “Dads and Donuts,” a special morning for Dads, Grandpas, Uncles, and other special friends to join together for a before school breakfast of craft projects, yogurt, fruit, juice and of course DONUTS! A great time was had by all!
Dates to Remember Tuesday, December 4: In Class Chanukah Parties, Parents are invited! Watch for details Sunday, December 9: Chanukah Happenings: Temple-wide Chanukah celebration, 10am-12pm Friday, December 21: “Noon Year’s Eve” party for children. EARLY DISMISSAL FOR ALL STUDENTS: 12:30pm Monday, December 24 - January 1: No School, Happy New Year! Tuesday, January 15: Parent Workshop with Limor Weinstein, 7:30pm “Consequences and Punshiment vs. Reward’ Wednesday, January 16: “Dad and Donuts,” 8:45am Monday, January 21: No School, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Friday, January 25: Sharing Shabbat, 4:30-6:30pm
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our children, our future
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Cantor-Educator Elena Schwartz cantorelenaschwartz@mysinai.org
Get to Know ...
Mitzvah Makers is the long-term community service component of the B’nei Mitzvah Project. Temple Sinai Religious School provides our 7th Graders a variety of projects they can choose from. Before and after putting in their volunteer hours, the students will engage in service learning to forge deep connections between their volunteer work and Jewish traditions. Here’s what Audra Groveman, Mitzvah Makers Coordinator, has to report on two of our students projects: Mitzvah Makers are off and running with a passion to make a difference! Tikkun Olam is certainly in the air. Our students are showing they’ve got what it takes to make the world a better place! Two of our students have already begun their projects by setting up collections for causes that have impacted their families. Spencer Penn lost his grandfather to melanoma before he was even born. Since then his family has actively been involved in funding a research foundation to fight the disease. Spencer has chosen to tie his Mitzvah project to this, as it is close to his heart. He will be organizing a collection for sunscreen and skin protection for families in need. Tyler Green and his family feel very strongly that lots of families are in need of warm clothes. They have discovered that one of the most needed items are warm socks! Having warm cozy feet can warm the whole body. Therefore, Tyler will be collecting new socks and donating them to the INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network) to help those families! Mitzvah Makers are off to a great start and we are sure to see more wonderful projects and commitments from our students in the days to come, so, stay tuned for more G’milut Chasadim!
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Our Hineni and Hevra students have had a busy fall performing acts of G’milut Chasidim, acts of loving kindness. In October, our students carried out the mitzvah of gleaning (which means to harvest or collect) at the Garden of Eve Organic Farm in Riverhead, when they picked fruits and vegetables that were donated to the food insecure.
On November 6, our Hineni students learned the mitzvah of Bikur Cholim, the mitzvah of visiting and extending aid to the sick, when they welcomed the Sunrise Association to Temple Sinai. The mission of the Sunrise Association is to bring back the joys of childhood to children with cancer and their siblings through their Sunrise Day Camps, year-round programs, and in-hospital recreational activities, at no cost.
On Veteran’s Day, Hineni students and their families carried out a variety of mitzvot including Leket, Shikhehah, and Peah, by helping the less fortunate for a Thanksgiving Food Drive.
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EMMA YEDVAB DECEMBER 1
Parents: Lauren & Joshua Yedvab Siblings: Ethan - 11 Grandparents: Marilyn & Sheldon Katz, Donna Ganzer & Jay Yedvab School: Roslyn Middle School - 7th Grade Years in Our Religious School: 5 Favorite Holiday: My favorite Jewish holiday is Rosh Hashanah because I love the fresh start to the New Year. This holiday gives me a chance to spend time with my family and friends. Describe Yourself: I love to play soccer, tennis, and basketball and I love to spend time with my friends. Reading and writing have always come easily to me but I love the challenges associated wtih math and science. During the summer, my heart belongs to Camp Towanda. Why is Becoming a Bat Mitzvah Important? Becoming a Bat Mitzvah means taking on the responsibilities of a Jewish woman, including fasting on Yom Kippur and participating in more Jewish activities because I want to, not because I’m told to do so.
EMMA PNINI DECEMBER 8
Parents: Alison & Mark Pnini Siblings: Benjamin - 9, Julia - 5 Grandparents: Sandy & Bert Spitz, Elaine & Izzy Pnini School: Roslyn Middle School - 7th Grade Years in Our Religious School: 5 Favorite Holiday: Chanukah, because it is always around my birthday and it’s very festive and fun to celebrate. Describe Yourself: My favorite subject in school is math. I love tennis, basketball, softball, art, going to Aruba with my family every year, and Camp Pontiac. Why is Becoming a Bat Mitzvah Important? I am excited to become a Bat Mitzvah because I have been practicing for this all year. I am excited to celebrate with all my family and friends. I am looking forward to becoming a young adult and to take on more responsibilities.
MILES FAIVUSH DECEMBER 15
Parents: Anna Stone & Albert Faivush Siblings: Mila - 11 Grandparents: Andy Stone, Gail & Isaak Faivush, Sophia Faivush School: Jericho Middle School - 8th Grade Years in Our Religious School: 1 Favorite Holiday: Rosh Hashanah, because it’s a fresh start of a new year and we spend time with family and friends. Describe Yourself: I enjoy hanging out with my friends, swimming, listening to music, and playing video games. I spend my summers at Timber Lake West, playing tennis with my mom, and going on vacation. I love going to concerts with my friends! Why is Becoming a Bar Mitzvah Important? I am looking forward to becoming a Bar Mitzvah for many reasons. I am looking forward to taking on new responsibilities at home and continuing my religious studies.
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SLOANE SIMON JANUARY 3
School: Roslyn Middle School - 7th Grade Years in Our Religious School: 8 Favorite Holiday: My favorite Jewish holiday is Passover. I like the story of Passover and I like singing the songs with my family.
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BRODY SCHWARTZ JANUARY 5
Describe Yourself: I always enjoy hanging out with my friends. I like to play all sports but my favorites are soccer and basketball. I also like watching almost any sport on TV, especially college football and the NFL. I love spending time with my family and I love when we go on family vacations. I am lucky they have taken me to some really fun and interesting places.
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Parents: Monique & Matthew Schwartz Siblings: Cayla -15 Grandparents: Joy & Barry Bendett, Joanne & Michael Schwartz School: Roslyn Middle School - 7th Grade Years in Our Religious School: 5 Favorite Holiday: Passover, because even though the seder sometimes takes a long time, my family makes it very fun.
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Parents: Stacey & Sean Simon Siblings: Ryan - 19, Owen - 16 Grandparents: Trudy Franco & the late Richard Franco, Sandra & Lawrence Simon
Why is Becoming a Bar Mitzvah Important? Becoming a Bar Mitzvah means becoming an adult and taking on more responsibility. I hope to help out more at home and also make more positive contributions to the Jewish community.
LUCAS WEISSER JANUARY 19
Parents: Caroline & Michael Weisser Siblings: Justin -15, Laila - 9 Grandparents: Sharon & Michael Falcone, Sheldon Weisser School: Roslyn Middle School - 7th Grade Years in Our Religious School: 4 Favorite Holiday: My favorite Jewish holiday is Chanukah, because it is in the winter right before my birthday and because it is a time to remember that miracles can happen. Describe Yourself: I am a baseball player. It is my favorite sport and my favorite thing about playing sports is the competition and how much fun I have while I am playing. I also play soccer, football, golf, and basketball. Why is Becoming a Bar Mitzvah Important? Becoming a Bar Mitzvah is about becoming a man, understanding that I will have more responsibilities, and taking these responsibilities on.
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Lucky Jewish Foods to Start the New Year Off Right
The superstitious among us believe that eating specific foods to ring in the secular New Year will bring good luck and success in the days, weeks, and months ahead. Whether or not you’re a believer in superstitions, why not put a Jewish spin on some of these traditional New Year’s foods? It couldn’t hurt!
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In Mexico, Poland, Hungary, and the Netherlands, ring-shaped cakes represent coming full circle. This savory, decadent, spicy bundt cake is ideal for the cold winter months. Celebrity Chef Jamie Geller says this cake, which is topped with a bourbon pecan glaze, is the perfect ending for Shabbat dinner.
DECADENT MOLASSES SPICE BUNDT CAKE FROM JAMIE GELLER YIELD 12 servings PREP TIME 10 minutes BAKING TIME 45 minutes
INGREDIENTS
2 -1/2 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 sticks margarine or butter substitute 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 cup unsulfured molasses 1/2 cup hot water 1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar, sifted 1 tablespoon bourbon 1 Tablespoon water 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 3.5-quart capacity Bundt pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and allspice. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine sugar and margarine. Beat on medium speed for 3 to 5 minutes or until creamed and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, allowing each to fully incorporate. Add vanilla and stir to combine. Slowly add dry ingredients and mix well to combine, scraping down the sides of bowl. Add molasses and hot water and mix just until completely combined. Pour batter into prepared Bundt pan and bake 40 to 45 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in the pan. Invert onto a wire rack and cool completely. In a small bowl, stir together sugar, bourbon and water until smooth. Pour over cake and let sit 10 to 15 minutes or until glaze hardens. Sprinkle with pecans and slice to serve.
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Ancient Greeks believed that figs were a symbol of fertility.
Spread some spiced fig preserves on challah for a little slice of heaven!
SPICE FIG PRESERVES FROM TORI AVEY YIELD 18 servings PREP TIME 15 minutes COOK TIME 15 minutes
INGREDIENTS
2 pounds fresh figs, trimmed and cut into small pieces 3/4 cup dark brown sugar (or more to taste) 1/2 cup orange juice 6 allspice berries 2 cinnamon sticks 2 cloves 1 small knob of fresh ginger, peeled You will also need a Large sauce pot, cheesecloth, twine
DIRECTIONS
Place allspice, cinnamon sticks, cloves and ginger in a square of cheesecloth and tie closed securely with a piece of twine (make sure it’s tightly closed so your spices don’t leak out!). Be sure that one end of the twine is long enough to tie around the handle of your pot. This will make it much easier to remove the spices from the hot preserves. In a large sauce pot, combine figs, brown sugar and orange juice. Add the spice bag to the pot, tying one end of the twine around the pot handle. Stir. Cook mixture at a medium simmer, stirring frequently, till the mixture thickens and groups of large shiny bubbles begin to appear on the surface, about 15 - 20 minutes. Remove spice bag and allow preserves to cool. Transfer to a jar or container and refrigerate. Preserves will last for about 2 weeks. Use a sterile canning process for longer shelf life.
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The Greeks also believe that the seeds of pomegranates represent abundance and prosperity.
Pretty and festive, this easy sorbet recipe is a classy treat for New Year’s Eve
POMEGRANATE CHAMPAGNE SORBET FROM BECKY HARDEN - THE COOKIE ROOKIE PREP TIME 5 minutes COOK TIME 1 hour
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INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups brut champagne 1 cup sugar 1 Tablespoons light corn syrup 1 3/4 cups pomegranate juice whipped cream and arils for garnish (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Heat champagne, sugar, and corn syrup in a small saucepan on medium/high heat. Bring to a rolling boil, making sure all the sugar dissolves and stirs in. Remove champagne from heat and stir in pomegranate juice. Place in the freezer for 2 hours to chill completely, (or place in the fridge overnight) Once cold, pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and use according to package instructions. Mine took about an hour to be done. Spoon completed sorbet into a freezer friendly container and freeze until ready to serve. It’s best to freeze 4-6 hours so it firms up enough. Serve with whipped cream and pom arils if desired. Enjoy and CHEERS!
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In Japan, long noodles represent long life
Made too many noodles? Use the leftovers to make this modern take on the latke.
RAMEN LATKES WITH SRIRACHA MAYO FROM THE NOSHER INGREDIENTS
For the latkes: 2 – 3 packs instant ramen noodles, cooked and drained 1 egg 1 Tablespoon garlic powder canola oil for frying DIRECTIONS 1/2 cup soy sauce Cook the ramen noodles as directed on the back of the package making sure to omit any flavor packets it came with. For the sriracha mayo: Drain and place in a bowl. Cover and cool for roughly 1 – 2 1 – 1.5 teaspoon Sriracha hours minimum. 1/2 cup mayonnaise green onions, sliced Once cool, mix noodles with one egg and the garlic powder. Divide the noodles up either in large muffin tins or ramekins, if you have them. Or, divide them up amongst a variety of small bowls and glasses. You do NOT want to make these more than 1 inch of thickness so if using something other than muffin tins or ramekins, be careful of how many noodles you stack in there.
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Place divided noodles in the refrigerator uncovered. Let cool for a minimum of 2 hours and a maximum of 10. Once your refrigeration period is done, heat 5 Tbsp of canola oil in a small frying pan (I do recommend frying these one at a time). Test the oil to make sure it’s hot by splashing a small drop of water into the oil. If the water sizzles, you’re ready. Drop one ramekin of noodles into the hot oil and reshape into latke shape. Let fry for roughly 2 – 3 minutes and then flip. Add 1 tsp of soy sauce to latke after the first flip. Cook on the other side for another 2 – 3 minutes. Repeat until nice and brown for a total of roughly 6 – 8 minutes each. Remove latke from pan and let dry on a plate lined with paper towel. To make the Sriracha mayo: combine Ssriracha and mayo in a bowl. Taste as you stir, adding more according to your preference. Serve a dollop on top of each latke and sprinkle with sliced green onions. Note: these can be refrigerated for up to two days. If needing to stack the latkes in order to refrigerate, make sure you place wax or parchment paper between latkes so they do not stick together. Reheat in the over at 400 degrees for 5 – 8 minutes max.
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Down south, greens are said to represent money and financial success
This sweet tart winter salad is a simple way to add elegance to a weeknight dinner.
ARUGULA SALAD WITH ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH, CRANBERRIES, AND CANDIED PECANS FROM THE HADASSAH EVERYDAY COOKBOOK: DAILY MEALS FOR THE CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN YIELD serves 6-8
INGREDIENTS
1 1⁄2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes 5 Tablespoon. olive oil, divided Sea salt 2 Tablespoon butter 2 Tabelspoon. brown sugar 1⁄2 cup pecans 2 Tablespoon red wine vinegar 2 teaspoon honey Freshly ground black pepper 6 cups arugula leaves 1⁄2 cup dried cranberries
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a bowl combine squash cubes, 1 tablespoon olive oil and sea salt to taste, mixing thoroughly to coat squash with oil. Transfer squash to a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, until soft. Remove from oven and let cool. Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Once bubbling, stir in brown sugar, followed by pecans. Sauté pecans, stirring frequently, until coated with mixture, 7-10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely. Whisk vinegar, honey, remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Assemble salad: Combine arugula, squash, pecans and cranberries in a large bowl, drizzle dressing over and gently toss. SCRIBE Oct-Nov 2018 23
TEMPLE SINAI TEEN PROGRAMS Temple Sinai of Roslyn, NY Director of Youth Engagement Participates as a Mentor in Exclusive North American Fellowship for Youth Development to Strengthen Congregational Youth Engagement For the second year, Temple Sinai of Roslyn is proud to have Lauren (Lulu) Belferder, working as a mentor to new youth professionals from Reform congregations in North America participating in the Youth Professional 101 Fellowship (YP101) hosted by the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ). This unique program brings together full and part-time youth professionals in the first two years of their careers to learn with experts in the field, such as Lulu, create a peer-to-peer learning group, and explore how to create meaningful and sustainable youth engagement models in their community. By participating in this initiative, Lulu has the opportunity to share her knowledge and skills for building strong youth programs and providing impactful youth experiences for teens in 6th through 12th grade. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with new youth professionals, and to contribute to this important field,” says Lulu. “I am reminded each day how important this work is by the interactions I have with our lay leaders, the meaningful conversations I have with the teens and the fun planning of programs with my fellow staff members. Having the opportunity to encourage and guide new professionals in our field is so gratifying and inspiring.” The learning and networking program runs from September 2018 through May 2019. The URJ’s Director of Learning and Innovation Michelle Shapiro Abraham oversees the YP101 fellowship with learning sessions led by Dr. Michael Zeldin. In addition to Lulu. the other YP101 Fellowship Mentors are Michael Fuld, Bobbee Griff, Youth Advisor at Temple Beth Tikvah in Roswell, GA, Andrew Paull, Director of Teen Engagement for Temple Shaaray Tefila in NY, NY, Loal Isaacs, Director of Youth Philanthropy at the San Francisco-based Jewish Community Federation, Andy Harkavy, Director of Congregational Engagement for Temple Beth El in Charlotte, NC and Erin Wynn, Director of Youth and Family Programs at Temple Chai in Phoenix, Arizona. “With YP101, the URJ will continue to deepen the capabilities of our strong network of youth professionals to enhance and increase the capabilities, reach and diversity of our teen programs. This type of professional development is a core priority of our youth engagement strategy, as we work to inspire more young Jews to embrace Jewish life as a path to meaning, purpose, and joy,” said Miriam Chilton, URJ Vice President of Youth. “Professional development is such a critical part of the URJ’s work making a strong and lasting impact on Jewish youth, now and into the future. This cohort is a most impressive group of talented professional leaders, and their work together will make their efforts even stronger,” said Shapiro Abraham. Temple Sinai is thrilled that our own Lulu Belferder has been nationally recognized as a leader in her field and is serving as a mentor in this program. Yasher Koach!
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SOCIAL ACTION CALENDAR DECEMBER 2018 - JANUARY 2019 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1:00pm - CHANUKAH AT THE HOSPITAL
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with patients at St. Francis Hospital
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 10:00am - RISE AGAINST HUNGER “COOKING FOR A CAUSE” Join the Brotherhood to prepare meals in support of Rise Against Hunger
FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 10:00am - COOKING FOR A CAUSE WITH FRIEND OF A FRIEND Join the women of Friend of a Friend/Chaverot and prepare and deliver meals to the food insecure in our area. DECEMBER/JANUARY COLLECTIONS: TANS toiletry collection for “Broken Not Destroyed” full size shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothpaste, mouthwash
#8NightsofGiving Chanukah is a time of miracles and wonder! We light the candles, eat delicious latkes, and look for the perfect gift for loved ones. Temple Sinai invites you to enhance your holiday this year by GIVING BACK to our community and BRINGING LIGHT to our world. Each day, an email will appear in your inbox providing opportunities to give tzedakah, drop off a donation, or join with others to do a hands-on activity. Our hope is that by practicing #8NightsofGiving, we can help our greater community on Long Island and beyond. To spread this mitzvah, we encourage you to take pictures of yoru family doiing good things during Chanukah and posting them on social media with the hastag #8NightsofGiving. May we bring light and joy to the world around us! To learn more, pleasse visit our website mysinai.org.
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Back by popular demand! We are thrilled to announce the return of Sinai’s Got Talent! The event will take place on Thursday, May 30 at 7:30pm. If you would like to participate - by either singing or playing an instrument - please contact Cantors Sergei and Elena Schwartz. Sinai’s Got Talent is open to all Temple members, high school age and above.
TEMPLE SINAI comes to Boynton Beach for our Florida Luncheon! Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 12:00pm All are welcome to join Rabbi Michael White, President Rich Evans, and Executive Director Alison Stamm at the
Copenhagen Restaurant
3441 West Woolbright Road, Boyton Beach, Florida 33436 Temple Sinai members (past and present) and their families are invited and encouraged to join us! The cost is $35 per person and includes a house salad, your choice of chicken, veal, fish, or pasta, and dessert. Questions? Call Betty in the Temple office at 516.621.6800 ext 103
Temple Sinai Florida Luncheon
Sunday, January 27, 2019 in Boynton Beach, Florida Name(s)
Florida Phone
Cell Phone
Florida Address Please make reservations for
people @ $35 per person = $
Entree choices will be taken at the restaurant
Please return this form along with your check, payable to Temple Sinai, by January 23, 2019 Temple Sinai, 425 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights, New York 11577 Attn: Florida Luncheon
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Friend of a Friend/Chaverot is a dynamic intergenerational group of women committed to uniting our Temple Sinai community by planning and hosting cultural, intellectual, and charitable events throughout the year. Our Paint Party on October 4 was a big hit - we painted, chatted and laughed, and created our own stunning masterpiece. Everyone who came to the Knit-a-Mitzvah had a great time making the red baby hats. Our mentors were so helpful and the beginners are ready to knit their way through winter! Don’t forget, feel free to follow-up with knitting mentors at Sinai Stitches. Welcome to all our new Friend of a Friend members. Take a look at our upcoming events, below. Happy Chanukah to all. Friday, January 4 at 10:30am - Cooking for a Cause Do a mitzvah with Friend of a Friend and the Social Action Committee. We’ll prepare and deliver vegetable lasagna, salad, garlic bread and cookies to local families in need. All ingredients and supplies will be provided, and after making the meal we’ll carpool to deliver them directly to the families. For these families, shopping and cooking is difficult, and delivering a meal that they can easily heat up and enjoy helps them tremendously. RSVP so that we know how many families we can help: fof@mysinai.org. Thursday, January 10 at 7:30 pm - Israeli Dancing with Danny Pollock Back by popular demand! Danny Pollock was born in Israel and has been teaching and performing Israeli folk dance throughout the New York Metro area and beyond for many years. His weekly classes are among the most popular offerings at the 92nd Street Y. He has danced with numerous Israeli dance troupes, as well as in his own solo performances. Now he’s coming back to Temple Sinai to share his skills and enthusiasm with our community. You’ll enjoy that sense of belonging that comes with folk music, and get a workout like no other! No experience necessary. Sponsored by Friend of a Friend/Chaverot and Brotherhood. $10 Congregants, $20 non-Congregants. RSVP to arubin@mysinai.org. NEW DATE! Thursday, January 16 at 7:00pm - Make a Glass Art Mezuzah Come for a fun night out and create a fused glass mezuzah. Our guest glass artist, Aura Shahaf Woelfle from Aura Art Studios, will provide supplies, demonstration, and instruction as well as insight into the significance of mezuzot. Space is limited; RSVPs are required: fof@mysinai.org. Wine and light refreshments also included. $65 in advance for FOF members, $75 for non-members. Hope to see you soon at Friend of a Friend events!
Jacqueline Covey President, Friend of a Friend/Chaverot
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TODAH RABAH FROM TEMPLE SINAI Thank You
a look behind the scenes of
SINAI STITCHES
Todah Rabah
Todah Rabah to everyone participating in Sinai Stitches! Here at Temple Sinai, we have an amazing group that comes together each month with a very special purpose. In addition to spending time enjoying each other’s company while knitting and crocheting, they teach each other, support each other in friendship and give meaningfully to our community in many ways. For several years now, they have continually supported premature infants hospitalized in Cohen Children’s Medical Center with hats and blankets and made knitted “toys” for the siblings of those infants. They have warmed the elderly at both Sunharbor Manor & Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation with beautiful soft blankets. Knitted hats for the soldiers of the IDF were made and personally delivered by our congregants on their recent trip to Israel. The hats are worn under their helmets in order to prevent heat loss while on duty. They each stitched squares and combined them to make a quilt to show their love to Bea Kandel, a longtime friend to so many of us, for her to have a constant reminder of our love & friendship. Most recently on October 18th, Lainie Krasnoff ran a class sponsored by Friend of a Friend/Chaverot, “Little Hats, Big Hearts.” It was a way to both learn to knit and do a mitzvah. Those learning to knit and those with experience participated. Red baby hats knitted that day and in the future, will be donated to the American Heart Association. On behalf of the entire congregation, we thank you for the kindness, warmth and gifts from the heart that you all continually give in order to make so many lives better. With sincere gratitude, Seth Golden Todah Rabah Committee
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Thursday, December 13th at 12:30pm Wednesday, January 16th at 7pm Thursday, February 7th at 12:30pm Tuesday, March 19th at 7pm Thursday, April 11th at 12:30pm Wednesday, May 8th at 7pm Tuesday, June 11th at 12:30pm
For more information: Contact Michelle Golden msgolden@optonline.net 516-650-6690
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FROM THE CARING COMMITTEE Temple Sinai’s Caring Committee continues to assist members and their families during times of need, illness and loss. Of course, we are delighted to acknowledge simchas. We are looking forward to our “Lunch and Learn” programs. These will be held on Wednesday, March 27 and Wednesday, May 15 at noon in the Library. Rabbi Kress will introduce us to Judaic texts and lead us in wonderful discussions. Please save these dates. During the year, we often join with other Temple committees to assist with their events. These may include assembling Bags of Cheer that are used when visiting members who are in hospitals or confined to their homes, preparing welcome baskets for our new members, and delivering Purim bags. If you would like to join this committee in its important and rewarding work serving the needs of our Temple members, please call the Temple office or send an email to templeoffice@mysinai.org. L’Shalom, Burnette Groveman and Cecile Saretsky
Brotherhood has scheduled two more Scotch and Sacred Text nights with Rabbi White on January 28 and April 29. Please join us at 7:30pm for an interesting evening of learning and discussion. We also are sponsoring “Cooking for a Cause,” on Sunday, December 9 at 10:00am. We will prepare meals and then deliver them. The whole project will take about two hours. We welcome your input regarding ideas and programing for the upcoming year. Please feel free to email use and/or join our monthly meetings. If you have not joined us before…check us out…we support the temple in many ways but also have fun together. Steve Halpern President, Richard Blatt Vice-President, Stu Goldberg Treasurer SCRIBE Dec 2018-Jan 2019 29
Join Temple Sinai of Roslyn on a tour exploring Israeli challenges & innovations in
ISRAEL
Led by Rabbi Michael White July 9-19, 2019 On our adventure together we will... Hear from leading Israel thinkers, HUC's Professor Reuven Hazan, The Jerusalem Post's Khaled Abu Toameh, the IMPJ's Rabbi Gilad Kariv and more Tour famed Machane Yehuda market led by Chef Moshe Basson, taking in the sights, smells and sounds of the market, then cook our dinner together Join Women of the Wall for Rosh Hodesh services, supporting their struggle for egalitarian prayer space at the Western Wall Travel through Jewish and Arab neighborhoods beyond the '67 borders with Ir Amim, a left-leaning organization focused on finding an "equitable peace" in Jerusalem
Jerusalem
Dead Sea
...and so much more! Golan Heights
See Israel as you’ve never seen it before. Together we will explore hidden gems and encounter new perspectives. We’ll face a multitude of social justice and political issues including bridging the Palestinian/Settler divide and equality for women. We’ll lend our support by volunteering at the Jaffa Institute. We’ll celebrate and enjoy, from wine tasting and hummus making in the north, to a shuk tasting tour and so much more. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity!
Tel Aviv
www.ayelet.com P 800-237-1517 • F 518-783-6003 19 Aviation Rd., Albany, NY 12205
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This amazing tour includes... • 4 nights at the Inbal Hotel, Jerusalem • 2 nights at Kibbutz Hagoshrim, Galilee • 2 nights plus late check out at the Carlton Hotel, Tel Aviv • Breakfast daily • 6 dinners, including Shabbat dinner in Jerusalem • Home hospitality lunch in Rosh Pina • Arrival/departure transfers with main group • Tips to guide, driver & dining room waiters • Entrance fees & porterage per itinerary
TOUR PRICING Price per person (double occupancy)
Discounted Rate (Payment by Check)
Full Cost (Credit Card)
LAND TOUR
$4,129
$ 4,253
Additional Cost for Single Occupancy
$1,199
$1,235
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AIRFARE
Group flights coming soon!
• Touring in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle • Incredible & unique touring adventures throughout Explore the full itinerary online
Full itinerary & online registration:
secure.ayelet.com/WhiteJuly2019.aspx Tour does not include: Roundtrip airfare, any border taxes or visa fees, meals not listed, travel insurance (highly recommended) or items of a personal nature. Please note, tour pricing and operation is based on a minimum group size. A small group supplement may be applicable if we do not reach the minimum requirement. Note, airfare departure taxes and fuel surcharges are subject to change until ticketed. CANCELLATION POLICY: $100 per person charged if cancelled once booked, plus any applicable airline penalties. $250 per person charged if cancelled 60-31 days before departure, plus any applicable airline penalties. 100% penalties apply if cancelled 30 days or less before departure. All prices in USD. Full payment is due May 8, 2019. Disclaimer: Ayelet Tours, Rabbi Michael White & Temple Sinai of Roslyn act only as agents for the tour members in making arrangements for hotels, transportation, touring, restaurants or any other services in connection with the itinerary. We will exercise reasonable care in making such arrangements. However, we do not assume any liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity to person and property because of an act of default of any hotel, airline carrier, restaurant, company, or person rendering any of the services included in the tour. The right is reserved to cancel or change itineraries or to substitute comparable service without notice. Right is reserved to decline to accept or retain any tour passengers should such person’s health or genera deportment impede the operation of the tour to the detriment of the other tour passengers.
Yes! I want to join Rabbi Michael White on this challenges & innovations tour of Israel in July 2019! I am sending this form with a $500 per person deposit, payable to Ayelet Tours.
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mazel tov Karen Greenbaum on the marriage of her son Max & Lindsay Hirsh Wendy & Rory Rosegarten on the engagement of their daughter Danielle & Jason Udoff Maribeth & Andrew Kraus on the marriage of their son Scott & Alicia Velez Amy & Scott Smith on the birth of their granddaughter Ryan Parker Smith Cheryl & Paul Horowitz on the birth of their granddaughter Gia Rose Horowitz Judy & Larry Shulman on the birth of their granddaughter Chloe Paige Shulman Rachelle & David Katz on the marriage of their daughter Lauren & Jon Rich Eileen & Albert Bronstein on the marriage of their granddaughter Lauren & Jon Rich Karina Nagin & Izzy Gliksberg upon their marriage Dorothy Rapkin on the marriage of her granddaughter Holly Berger & Eric Landi Karen & Peter Ruben on the marriage of their daughter Jessica & Justin Rispler Laurie & Dr. Lawrence Lefcort on the marriage of their son Jeffrey & Jamie Applebaum Ellen & Lawrence Vigneaux on the birth of their granddaughter Piper Janet Deserio Patti & Dr. Neil Karnofsky on the marriage of their daughter Rachel & Griffin Doty Rhoda Helman on the birth of her granddaughter Rita Yunshan Helman Francine & Laurence Nagin on the birth of their grandson Benjamin Miles Nagin
with deepest sympathy Clifford Goldman on the loss of his mother Joselyn Carol Goldman Marci Weiss on the loss of her mother Audrey Schwartz Linda Aboody on the loss of her mother Barbara Friedman Jonathan Schifrin on the loss of his father Bruce Schifrin Toni Wiener on the loss of her brother Bruce Schifrin Liz Neale on the loss of her uncle Bruce Schifrin Tina Nelkin on the loss of her mother Gloria Nelkin Neil Meltzer on the loss of his sister Barbara Rochman Leonore & Stanley Young on the loss of their brother-in-law Mark Rosenthal Syndee Steinberg on the loss of her father Gilbert Seidner Louis Sheinker on the loss of his father Marvin Sheinker
Our temple family shares both simchas and sorrows. Please let us know if you would like to receive members’ life cycle information via email by contacting the Temple office at templeoffice@mysinai.org
HONOR YOUR LOVED ONES WITH PLAQUES, LEAVES, AND BRICKS Leaves on the Tree of Life are for those special family simchas: births, marriages, B’nei Mitzvah, Anniversaries, etc. The cost of each leaf is $1000. Walkway Bricks for our Nursery School Playground are also available for special family simchas for our youngest congregants. Births, nursery school graduation, birthdays, and more. The cost of each brick is $350. Memorial Plaques honor the memories of our loved ones who have passed away. They are in the hallway leading to the sanctuary. Cost of each plaque is $700, which includes a second version to be put up for your loved one’s yahrzeit. Please contact Betty Brandel in the Temple office at 516.621.6800 for more information or to place an order.
Donations to Clergy Discretionary and Other Funds A donation to any of the clergy discretionary funds requires a separate check. For each of these donations, please make your check payable to Temple Sinai of Roslyn with the specific discretionary fund written in the check memo line: Rabbi Michael White’s Discretionary Fund Rabbi Alex Kress’ Discretionary Fund Cantor Sergei Schwartz’s Discretionary Fund Cantor-Educator Elena Schwartz’s Discretionary Fund Donations to any other funds can be combined in one check made payable to Temple Sinai of Roslyn. Please remember that if you use a company or similar type check, your name should appear on the check so we can properly credit your account.
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Why Go Anywhere Else? You know us… You trust us… We’re here where you are! Call the event specialists Mary Venier-Zwirn & Vincent D’Elia to view our newly decorated space for your next special occasion
516.484.4300 Let us turn your event into THE EVENT!
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT http://www.policyconference.org/
Dates and times are current as of November 21, 2018 and are subject to change. Online calendars will be updated on a regular basis. If you have any questions, please call the phone members listed below:
Religious School 516.621.8016
Nursery School 516.621.8709
Main Office 516.621.6800
December 2018 Sun
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1:00pm Chanukah at the Hospital at St. Francis Hospital 7:30pm Community Choir 7:45pm Brotherhood Monthly Meeting
1:30pm Prayer Book Hebrew 6:15pm Teen Chazak Yoga 7:00pm Teen Chazak 7:00pm Sinai Reads at Petra Grill
3:00pm Adult Engagement Committee Meeting 7:30pm Sinai Circle Chanukah Party at Bar Frites
9:30am Friend of a Friend/ Chaverot Monthly Meeting 11:00am Cooking for a Cause 6:45pm Shabbat Hallelu/ Chanukah Service/ Birthday Blessings
9:00am Shabbat AM 10:00am Chazak Chanukah 6:30pm Havdallah Service Bat Mitzvah Emma Pnini
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10:00am Chanukah Happenings 11:00am Jason Mesches Concert 2:00pm Film Screening: DIVAN
7:00pm Adult Ed with Rabbi White
9:30am Adult Ed with Rabbi White 7:30pm Community Choir 8:00pm Make Your Own Haggadah with Rabbi Kress
1:30pm Prayer Book Hebrew
12:30pm Sinai Stitches 7:30pm The Global Refugee Crisis and Jewish Values with Rabbi Rachel Grant Meyer
6:45pm Shabbat Service
9:00am Shabbat AM 10:30am Shabbat Service Bar Mitzvah Miles Faivush
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7:30pm Community Choir 8:00pm “Is Judaism GodOptional” with Rabbi Kress
10:00am “Reclaiming the Talmud” with Rabbi Kress 1:30pm Prayer Book Hebrew 6:15pm Teen Chazak Yoga 7:00pm Teen Chazak
6:45pm Shabbat Service/ Birthday & Anniversary Blessings
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Building Closed Christmas Day
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Dates and times are current as of November 21, 2018 and are subject to change. Online calendars will be updated on a regular basis. If you have any questions, please call the phone members listed below:
Religious School 516.621.8016
Nursery School 516.621.8709
Main Office 516.621.6800
January 2019 Sun
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10:30am Bat Mitzvah Service Bat Mitzvah Sloane Simon
11:00am FOF Cooking f or a Cause 6:45pm Shabbat Service/ Birthday Blessings
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7:30pm Community Choir 7:45am Brotherhood Monthly Meeting 8:00pm Make Your Own Haggadah with Rabbi Kress
1:30pm Prayer Book Hebrew
7:30pm Israeli Dancing with Danny Pollock (rain date January 17)
6:45pm Shabbat Hallelu/ 9:00am Shabbat AM 5th & 6th Grade Milestone
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2:00pm Film Screening Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story
7:00pm Adult Ed with Rabbi White
9:30am Adult Ed with Rabbi White 7:30pm Community Choir
8:45am Nursery School Dads and Donuts
6:45pm Shabbat LaNeshama/Birthday & Anniversary Blessings
9:00am Shabbat AM 10:30am Shabbat Service Bar Mitzvah Lucas Weisser
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7:30pm Community Choir 8:00pm “Is Judaism GodOptional” with Rabbi Kress
10:00am “Reclaiming the Talmud” with Rabbi Kress 1:30pm Prayer Book Hebrew 7:00pm Sinai Supper Club Cooking Class
4:30pm Sharing Shabbat 5:30pm Chazak Shabbat 6:45pm Shabbat Service
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12:00pm Florida Luncheon - Copenhagen Restaurant, Boynton Beach
7:30pm Scotch & Sacred Text with Brotherhood and Rabbi Michael White
7:30pm Community Choir
1:30pm Prayer Book Hebrew 7:00pm Wine, Women, and Wisdom
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SHABBAT AM
Every week we join in the Simcha Room Chapel for minyan. Then, at 10:30am, we enjoy a community bagel breakfast, top-notch coffee, and high-quality schmoozing. Beginning at 10:45am, we dive headfirst into the weekly Torah portion. Whether you love meaningful prayer, cerebral learning, a good bagel with a schmear, or all three, you can enjoy them every Shabbat morning with your Temple Sinai Family. SCRIBE Dec 2018-Jan 2019 39
Temple Sinai of Roslyn
425 Roslyn Road Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 516.621.6800 mysinai.org Affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism
DECEMBER/JANUARY SERVICE SCHEDULE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1
9:00am 10:30am
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7
6:45pm
SATURDAY,DECEMBER 8
9:00am 6:30pm
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15
6:45pm 9:00am 10:30am
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21
6:45pm
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29 THURSDAY, JANUARY 3
9:00am 6:45pm 9:00am 10:30am
FRIDAY, JANUARY 4 SATURDAY, JANUARY 5
6:45pm 9:00am 10:30am
FRIDAY, JANUARY 11
6:45pm
SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 FRIDAY, JANUARY 18
9:00am 6:45pm
SATURDAY, JANUARY 19
9:00am 10:30am
FRIDAY, JANUARY 25
4:30pm 6:45pm 9:00am
SATURDAY, JANUARY 26
Shabbat AM/Morning Minyan Shabbat Service/Bat Mitzvah Emma Yedvab Shabbat Hallelu/Chanukah Service/ Brithday Blessings Shabbat AM/Morning Minyan Havdallah Service/Bat Mitzvah Emma Pnini Shabbat Service Shabbat AM/Morning Minyan Shabbat Service/Bar Mitzvah Miles Faivush Shabbat Service/Birthday & Anniversary Blessings Shabbat AM/Morning Minyan Shabbat Service Shabbat AM/Morning Minyan Bat Mitzvah Servivce/Bat Mitzvah Sloane Simon Shabbat Service/Birthday Blessings Shabbat AM/Morning Minyan Shabbat Service/Bar Mitzvah Brody Schwartz Shabbat Hallelu/5th & 6th Grade Milestone Shabbat AM/Morning Minyan Shabbat LaNeshama/Birthday & Anniversary Blessings Shabbat AM/Morning Minyan Shabbat Service/Bar Mitzvah Lucas Weisser Sharing Shabbat Shabbat Service Shabbat AM/Morning Minyan
Please join us for our Chanukah Shabbat Service Friday, December 7 at 6:45pm Bring your own chanukiah for a special candlelighting on the Bimah. Let us fill the Sanctuary with light and love on Chanukah! Join the Facebook group Temple Sinai of Roslyn, NY facebook.com/groups/mysinai Follow us on Instagram @mysinairoslyn Follow us on Twitter Temple Sinai Roslyn @MySinaiRoslyn
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TEMPLE SINAI
KISLEV/TEVET/SH’VAT 5779 DECEMBER 2018/JANUARY 2019 Volume 75 • No. 3
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