Scribe March/April/May 2024

“There was light, joy, gladness, and honor.”

MARCH • APRIL • MAY

MARCH

Friday, March 1 • 6:45pm

Shabbat Hallelu Service/Birthday Blessings

Saturday, March 2 • 9:00am

Pray. Eat. Love. Morning Minyan

Friday, March 8 • 6:45pm

Shabbat Service/Friend of a Friend Shabbat

Saturday, March 9 • 9:00am

Pray. Eat. Love. Morning Minyan

Saturday, March 9 • 10:30am

Bar Mitzvah Service - Benjamin Towbin

Friday, March 15 • 6:45pm

Shabbat Service/Birthday & Anniversary Blessings

Saturday, March 16 • 9:00am

Pray. Eat. Love. Morning Minyan

Saturday, March 16 • 10:30am

Bar Mitzvah Service - Cash Woodhouse

Thursday, March 21 • 10:30am

Bar Mitzvah Service - Max Ende

Friday, March 22• 6:45pm

Shabbat Service/Brotherhood Shabbat

Saturday, March 23 • 9:00am

Pray. Eat. Love. Morning Minyan

Friday, March 29 • 6:45pm

SORTY Shabbat Service

Saturday, March 30 • 9:00am

Pray. Eat. Love. Morning Minyan

Saturday, March 30 • 11:00am

Bat Mitzvah Service - Olivia Lippmann

APRIL

Friday, April 5 • 6:45pm

Shabbat Hallelu Service/Birthday Blessings

Saturday, April 6 • 9:00am

Pray. Eat. Love. Morning Minyan

Friday, April 12 • 4:15pm

Bedtime Stories Sharing Shabbat

Friday, April 12 • 6:45pm

Shabbat Service

Saturday, April 13 • 9:00am

Pray. Eat. Love. Morning Minyan

Saturday, April 13 • 6:30pm

Havdallah Bat Mitzvah ServiceSloane Elias

Friday, April 19 • 6:45pm

Shabbat Service/Birthday & Anniversary Blessings

Saturday, April 20 • 9:00am

Pray. Eat. Love. Morning Minyan

Friday, April 26 • 6:45pm

Shabbat Service

Saturday, April 27 • 9:00am

Pray. Eat. Love. Morning Minyan

MAY

Thursday, May 2 • 10:30am

Bar Mitzvah Service - Austin Minsky

Friday, May 3 • 6:45pm

Shabbat Hallelu Service/Birthday Blessings

Saturday, May 4 • 9:00am

Pray. Eat. Love. Morning Minyan

Saturday, May 4 • 10:30am

Bat Mitzvah Service - Ellie Saler

Thursday, May 9 • 10:30am

Bar Mitzvah Service - Bryce Zuflacht

Friday, May 10 • 4:15pm

Blue & White Sharing Shabbat

Friday, May 10 • 6:45pm

Shabbat Service/Third & Fourth Grade

Milestone Service

Saturday, May 11 • 9:00am

Pray. Eat. Love. Morning Minyan

Saturday, May 11 • 10:30am

Bar Mitzvah Service - Eli Zimmerman

Thursday, May 16 • 10:30am

Bat Mitzvah Service - Estella Kay

Friday, May 17 • 6:45pm

Shabbat Service/Birthday & Anniversary Blessings

Saturday, May 18 • 9:00am

Pray. Eat. Love. Morning Minyan

Saturday, May 18 • 10:30am

Bat Mitzvah Service - Amelia Weinstock

Saturday, May 18 • 6:00pm

Havdallah Bar Mitzvah Service - Landon Falkowitz

Friday, May 24 • 6:45pm

Shabbat Service

Saturday Morning Minyan with Rabbi Ilana Schachter

9:00-11:00am

Rabbi Schachter invites you to a reflective experience filled with prayer and learning. No previous knowledge of Hebrew, liturgy, or text required - join us as we learn from our tradition and one another.

In-person & via livestream OR via ZOOMcheck your email for details.

Saturday, May 25 • 9:00am

Pray. Eat. Love. Morning Minyan

Saturday, May 25 • 10:30am

Bat Mitzvah Service - Selena Chirls

Friday, May 31 • 6:45pm

Shabbat Service

sunday, april 7 at 3:00pm

The time has come for us to curate pieces for another wonderful art & music show this spring - and we need YOU!

artists

We invite all of the talented artists in our congregation to share artworks that celebrate their Jewish heritage.

All mediums welcome: painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, or textile art. mediums

criteria

All work must be original. Submitted work must be the artist’s own. Artists ages 14 and up are welcome to submit. Pieces cannot measure larger than 36” x 36”

all congregants

We invite everyone in the congregation to share any family heirlooms, artifacts, or antiques that reflect your love of Judaism.

how to enter

Submit images of your pieces (up to five entries per person) to sinai.art@yahoo.com. All pieces must be submitted no later than March 23. All artwork must be framed & wired, ready to hang; no exceptions. Please note: submission does not guarantee exhibition in the show.

questions?

Spend a joyous evening with us!

26th Annual

night seder

CELEBRATE PASSOVER

WITH TEMPLE SINA I second

TUESDAY, APRIL 23 • 6:00 PM

Services led by Rabbi Michael White and Rabbi Ilana Schachter

The evening includes music • games • fun for all ages and a delicious traditional Passover Seder catered by V&Z Caterers

featuring:

gefilte fish • chicken soup with matzah balls

tossed salad • brisket with gravy roast chicken

• vegetables • potato kugel

tsimmes

Adults: $75

• Passover desserts

•

Children 5–12: $38

Children 4 & Under: Free

Open only to congregants and their guests

To RSVP, scan the QR code or visit mysinai.org/secondnightseder2024

Vladka Meed: A Model of Courage, Resistance, and Hope

A Yom HaShoah Commemoration

THURSDAY, MAY 2 • 7:00PM • IN THE SANCTUARY

Please join us for a special evening in commemoration of Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Sinai’s own, renowned author Joshua Greene, and a panel of Holocaust educators, will share the powerful story and inspiring legacy of Vladka Meed, a leader in the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.

To register, visit our website at mysinai.org/yomhashoah2024

At the conclusion of the program, Joshua Greene will sign copies of his new book, The Girl Who Fought Back, hosted by Theodore’s Books.

from RABBI SCHACHTER’S study

Rabbi Ilana Schachter rabbischachter@mysinai.org

What Will Be On Your Seder Plate This Year: Imagining Passover Post-October 7

I am writing this piece during the week of Tu Bishvat, our winter holiday that celebrates the trees, and our potential for growth and renewal. In our ECC and our Religious School, we mark this holiday by planting parsley seeds into little pots, with the hope that they will grow into the parsley for our Seder plates in April. Even in the heart of winter, we make preparations for our Spring festival of Passover.

Such an act of hope and planning has made me think more deeply about the symbols of our Seder table, and how they both connect us to our ancestors’ story of liberation while also holding a mirror up to our lives today. While we always prepare the parsley for Carpas, connecting us to our past, we often add items that spark conversation about current life and the ways in which we still seek freedom in our world. For example, some of our homes have oranges on our Seder plates, to remind us of the continued fight for LGBTQ+ rights. This past year, we saw sunflower seeds and beets on Seder plates, representing the plight of the Ukrainian people and their continued fight for freedom and peace. There have been symbols on our Seder plates that remind us of the struggles of refugees, or those living without homes.

year? And what are the symbols of a better world that will help to motivate us to work toward it?

Perhaps this year, as we continue to pray for peace and healing in Israel, we leave an empty seat for those who remain missing, or whose lives were taken too soon. Maybe we include the testimony of survivors from October 7, serving as their witnesses and their advocates. Perhaps we bring the names of civilians in Israel and Gaza, who have been displaced from their homes, or an olive branch that reminds us of our continued prayers for peace. And maybe this year, we need to remind ourselves that, despite the pain and violence we have experienced as a community, the Jewish people are resilient and strong. We could place a Magen David necklace on our Seder plate, as a symbol of Jewish pride and as an act of resistance against anyone who wants us to hide or be ashamed of who we are. Perhaps the simple act of having the Seder is symbolic enough, for in spite of so much hate, we continue to gather again and again, celebrating our people and our story.

Every year, we have an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the journey from oppression to redemption and the work we still have to do in order to make redemption real for all of us. So, what are the symbols we need to bring to our Seder table this year, in the months after October 7? What aspects of brokenness do we need to lift up and reflect on this

Spring is coming, and with it the festival of our redemption. Personally, I look forward to spending the next weeks in careful observation as tiny parsley sprouts on my window sill, and as the days get longer with each passing moon cycle. When we gather around our Seder table, may we feel inspired and strengthened by our ancestors’ journey, knowing that together, we will continue to strive for peace and freedom. Rabbi Ilana Schachter

ANTISEMITISM ON STAGE :

An Exploration of some of Broadway’s Shows About Antisemitism

Amidst the frightening antisemitism in our country today, join rabbi and avid theatergoer Rabbi Schachter as we examine contemporary Broadway shows, including Parade and A Prayer for the French Republic, and ask why antisemitism is such a compelling topic for theater.

Wednesdays at 7:00pm • In person and on ZOOM March 27 • May 1 • June 5

From the comfort of your home, go on a Jewish journey that is sure to inspire!

During each session, Rabbi White will discuss a different topic from a Jewish perspective. Pour your favorite cocktail, iced tea, coffee, or other drink of choice and join the conversation.

THURSDAYS AT 5:30PM VIA ZOOM • March 28 • April 18 • May 30

A Jewish Approach to Death and Mourning

as Inspiration for Holy Living

Mondays at 7:00pm

March 18

a five-part class with Rabbi Michael A. White

In Person and via ZOOM

April 8

May 13

Our sessions will take us into and beyond prayers and ceremonies that guide us through death and grief, together with modern inspirational readings that can bring comfort and wisdom. We will also look at how contemporary Jewish thought approaches such issues as when life ends and euthanasia.

sip, schmooze, and study

SCoTCH and SACRED TEXT

with Rabbi Michael White

Tuesday, April 16 at 7:30pm

Location to be announced

This award-winning program is hosted by Brotherhood.

We know you’ll find both the fascinating discussion on Torah and the camaraderie to be most worthwhile.

The View from the President’s Chair

Allen Geller ageller@mysinai.org

I love the spring! It is a time of renewal, of rebirth, of growth and of change for all things including the Jewish people. Spring is when plants begin to grow again, the buds come out, the ground begins to soften after the frigid winter, the sun rises earlier, and flowers begin to bloom. Of course, those of us with allergies have them reborn, as well. We also track mud into the house; before you know it will be too hot again.

Passover is one of the most widely celebrated Jewish holidays. It commemorates the Israelites’ exodus from slavery to freedom. For me, it is the rebirth of Judaism. Yes, we escaped our captors, the Egyptians, but we as a people, we were reborn in the desert. We received the ten commandments; we became a nation and found a new homeland. It took years, but the Jewish people were renewed.

Spring also brings us Purim. It is, perhaps, the jolliest holiday of the Jewish year! Purim is another example of a beginning

or renewal. Esther was married to the King of Persia, but she hid the fact that she was Jewish from him. Haman, his not-sonice advisor (has anyone seen my grogger?) wanted to rid the kingdom of the Jews. Esther prevailed upon her husband by suggesting that she, too, should be eliminated. This event was another beginning for the Jews.

We, as a people, are continually renewing and changing. In order to survive, one needs to constantly grow, adapt, and change. If we had not done this over and over again, we would not be here. This sense of renewal should also be a part of our everyday life. I like to think spring is time for my soul to grow and for me to continue to learn.

Without our quest for knowledge, we cannot continue to evolve. During this season of the year, we, like all other things, should renew and grow. For if we do not grow, we will recede. Our destiny is before us. This year, look within and help yourself, your family and our temple grow and bloom.

Happy spring,

Allen Geller

The Art of Purim

Though it dates to the fifth century BCE, the story of Purim is a perennial inspiration for artists who address biblical subject matter.

Told in the book of Esther (Megillah Esther), the Purim story commemorates the deliverance of Jews in Persia from the annihilation planned by Haman, the trusted yet evil advisor of King Ahasuerus. The heroes of the story are Esther, a member of the king’s harem, and her uncle, Mordecai, who refused to bow down to Haman, thus incurring his wrath. King Ahasuerus favored Esther and made her queen, unaware she was Jewish. Upon learning of Haman’s evil plot to destroy the Jews, Mordecai entreated Esther to speak to the king on behalf of her people. After three days of fasting, Esther went to the king unsummoned – a brazen act punishable by death – and in so doing, saved the Jewish people from annihilation. King Ahasuerus sentenced Haman and his 10 sons to death.

On the right are a few examples of contemporary artists (i.e. post-1960) who have created works of art about Purim.

With its powerful narrative about bravery in the face of persecution, the Purim story continues to resonate deeply today.

May we all be inspired by Esther’s example.

Chag Purim Sameach,

The Jewish Museum, New York

Mimi Gross

Purim Mask: Wicked Haman, Queen Esther, King Ahasuerus 1964

Papier mâché

The Jewish Museum, New York

Robert Indiana

Purim: The Four Facets of Esther 1967

Screenprint on paper

The Jewish Museum, New York

Yaacov Agam Esther Scroll

c. 1980

Screenprint and ink on parchment

save the date! sunday, april 7

CELEBRATING JEWISH & AR T MUSIC

3:00pm art show featuring works by members of the congregation 4:00pm jazz concert with The Oren Neiman Trio, Israeli musicians who have made their mark on the jazz scene

SAVE THE DATE

FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL AFTERNOON OF MUSIC WHEN CANTORS SERGEI & ELENA SCHWARTZ ARE JOINED BY CANTOR AMY LEVY

REFORM CONGREGATION KENESETH ISRAEL ELKINS PARK, PA.

CANTOR MARINA SHEMECH

TEMPLE SINAI SUMMIT, N.J.

CANTOR PAVEL ROYTMAN BETH HILLEL B’NAI EMUNAH WILMETTE, IL.

CANTOR YITZCHAK ZHREBKER

CONGREGATION SHEARITH ISRAEL DALLAS, TX.

CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR MORE DETAILS

9:30am-4:30pm

Rise Against Hunger is a global effort to end hunger and empower communities. We are so excited to once again host this incredible social action project at Temple Sinai on March 3, where we will pack at least 25,000 meals for those in need throughout the world.

Every member of our community, from age 1-105, will have an opportunity to participate in one of our two-hour shifts, competing to see which group can pack the most meals.

Bring your friends and join us for this temple-wide Mitzvah!

When you sign-up, you will be able to select your time slot. While specific groups are scheduled for specific intervals, feel free to choose the time slot that works best for you (and your family). The first half-hour will be an information/instruction session; the project portion will take an hour and a half (the first time slot is a bit shorter).

The time slots are as follows:

9:30-11:00am: Early Childhood Center

11:15am-12:45pm: Religious School 1:15-2:45pm: Teens 3:00-4:30pm: Adults

To register, simply scan the QR Code, or visit our website at mysinai.org/riseagainsthunger2024

For more information, contact Social Action at socialaction@mysinai.org

The Social Action Committee is dedicated to tikkun olam, repairing the world. So many children, women, and men depend on help from others for their basic needs. Your donations comfort them physically and your kindness uplifts them. Thank you for all you give!

Our biggest thanks to everyone who donated toys to our Kibbutz Kids collection. As you can see, there are no words for what your contributions mean to the kids living in the Kabri Kibbutz in the North. Todah Rabah.

IN MARCH, OUR MITZVAH OF THE MONTH IS RISE AGAINST HUNGER!

SAVE THE DATE: SUNDAY, MARCH 3! Help those in need across the world when Rise Against Hunger returns to Temple Sinai! See the flyer across from this page for all of the details. Bring your friends - all are welcome to take part in this fun, feel-good mitzvah!

IN MARCH, OUR COLLECTION WILL HELP HATZILU RELIEVE HUNGER!

Hatzilu, which in Hebrew means rescue, is an organization that helps Jews who are experiencing hard times. We will be collecting KOSHER foods to be distributed for Passover meals. Donations can be dropped off in the collection bins in the temple lobby, or you can have items shipped directly to the temple from Amazon. Look for a detailed list of foods as well as the Amazon link in our upcoming Social Action emails.

IN APRIL, OUR MITZVAH OF THE MONTH IS HELPING IN THE KITCHEN AT THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE!

SAVE THE DATE: TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 9:30AM-12:30PM! Join us to prepare brunch for the families staying at the Ronald McDonald House in New Hyde Park. RSVP by April 10 to socialaction@mysinai.org. Look for details in our upcoming Social Action emails.

IN APRIL, OUR COLLECTION IS PAPER TOWELS!

We have a longstanding relationship with the Hatzilu Rescue Organization which provides support to Jews experiencing job loss, health issues, and other difficulties. Hatzilu is Hebrew for rescue or save. Please donate much-needed individually wrapped paper towels. A collection bin will be near the entrance of the temple.

IN MAY, OUR MITZVAH OF THE MONTH IS COOKING FOR A CAUSE!

SAVE THE DATE: THURSDAY, MAY 16, 10:30AM! Come be a part of this popular feel-good morning! You don’t want to miss it! While cooking and kibbitzing in the Culinary Arts Studio, we each prepare a nutritious meal, then deliver it to someone who is homebound. The smiles and big appreciation for these meals will stay with you long after the deliveries are complete. RSVP by May 8 to socialaction@mysinai.org.

IN MAY, OUR COLLECTION HELPS OUR NEIGHBORS!

Giving is Living is a non-profit organization whose mission is fighting the poverty and economic hardships that affect so many within underprivileged communities. Giving is Living focuses on helping Roslyn residents and those in surrounding communities. Their greatest needs are non-perishable foods and personal hygiene items. Look for details in our upcoming Social Action emails.

GIVE TZEDAKAH:

Your contribution to the Social Action Fund allows us to help more people in more ways. To donate to the Temple Sinai Social Action Fund, visit our website at mysinai.org/donate.html.

The Social Action Committee thanks you for supporting our dedication and commitment to tikkun olam, repairing the world. It grows and deepens with each year. If you would like to get more involved, please reach out to us at socialaction@mysinai.org.

Even in darkness it is possible to create light

- Elie Wiesel

(naloxone)

to prevent an opioid overdose

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 • 7:30PM

Step-by-step instruction on how to administer nasal NARCAN will be conducted by Sinai’s own, Dr. Edward Rubin and his son, Alex, and Kathie Lombardi, a certified instructor from Central Nassau Guidance & Counseling Services. (FREE NARCAN kits will be distributed to participants 18 and older, or under 18 with a parent present)

Registration required by April 9 at mysinai.org/narcantraining2024

HATS OFF TO OUR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

Congratulations & Best of Luck to the Class of 2024!

Miles Adelman son of Meredith & Jonathan Adelman

Matthew Cohen son of Jennifer & Brian Cohen

Caroline Faber daughter of Nicole & Adam Faber

Justin Fells son of Allison & Marc Fells

Anton Frenk son of Irene & Vladislav Frenk

Tyler Green son of Karin & Howard Green

Maxwell Katcher son of Aimee & Daniel Katcher

Brandon Katz son of Dana Katz

Joshua Leipzig son of Inna & David Leipzig

Isabelle Lomazow daughter of Jillian & Tyson Lomazow

Benjamin Rabinovich son of Lisa & Philip Rabinovich

Chloe Siegel daughter of Gail & Aaron Siegel

Sloane Simon daughter of Stacey & Sean Simon

Blake Sohmer son of Samantha & Spencer Sohmer

Zachary Sparacio son of Marci & Jack Sparacio

Henry Weinschel son of Leah Tobin & Adam Weinschel

Emma Yedvab daughter of Lauren & Joshua Yedvab

Celebrate these outstanding students at our Senior Shabbat Service on Friday, May 31 at 6:45pm!

Brotherhood continues to be a vibrant and significant arm of Temple Sinai. As of this writing, we have already been enriched with three evenings of Rabbi White’s Scotch and Sacred Text. It is always a special night when the Rabbi can share his knowledge and insights into the Torah with us. Special thanks to our Executive VP, Gabe Markiz and to Keith Niesenbaum for being gracious hosts. The next Scotch and Sacred Text will be held on Tuesday, April 16 at 7:30pm. RSVP to brotherhood@mysinai.org.

Richard Blatt’s networking group, CONNECT, continues to grow in popularity. The evening meetings now include an interesting guest speaker (a member of our own congregation!) plus, a forum discussion afterwards. As an outgrowth of this successful program, we are considering hosting Health Forums focused on men’s health Issues. We envision these forums to be a place where medical professionals from our temple community would deliver a presentation on their area of expertise followed by a Q&A. While this is still in the discussion stages, there is a great amount of interest in seeing this program come to fruition. There have also been discussions about adding activities such as a bike riding club and a book discussion club.

We are very excited to announce the very first Brotherhood Shabbat on March 22 at 6:45pm. Stay tuned for more details - it will be a wonderful evening!

We are in the initial stages of a plan to repair the Siddurim which are distributed to worshippers entering the Sanctuary for Shabbat services. We will likely perform this mitzvah in conjunction with our SULAM teens, and we welcome their participation.

Our annual pre-Passover Seder with Rabbi Schachter is just around the corner! We look forward to a terrific turnout when we get together at Ben’s on April 18. RSVP to brotherhood@mysinai.org. Brotherhood, in conjunction with Friend of a Friend, will once again host the annual summer BBQ immediately following Pride Shabbat on Friday, June 21. Don’t miss it!

So many exciting happenings! Please come join us and be part of this vibrant group.

Norm Hollander Brotherhood President

Friend of a Friend/Chaverot

Friend of a Friend closed 2023 with some exciting events!

Friend of a Friend ended the year with our annual Chanukah luncheon and grab bag. Thank you, Barbara Blatte, for organizing and keeping this lovely tradition. We all needed the spirit, light and joy that being together brought!

We celebrated our Wine, Women, and Wisdom event in person in December. Thank you to our lovely hostess, Paula Kraus. Led by our Cantor Elena, twenty women gathered to discuss the Joy of Chanukah, and a review of our Jewish history including present day Israel. We concluded that celebrating life’s simple pleasures - nature, family, friends, music, acts of kindness, and enjoying the moment - are what sustain us and give us light during this season.

Our Chanukah Boutique and Latke Parties continued to be a success with our Religious School students. Thank you to our FOF volunteers and Religious School parents who gave of their time and enthusiasm, 30 women in total, to make these events such a great success!

Friend of a Friend items from our now-closed Judaica store are now for sale at discounted prices. We have beautiful mezzuzot, jewelry, talit, and other religious items. The proceeds will be donated to Joy of Shabbat. Please look for our e-blasts to see when our next sale event will take place.

Friend of a Friend 2024 events to look forward to...

Friend of a Friend Monthly Meetings

Fridays • March 1, April 5, May 3 • 9:30am

Put the first Friday of the month on your calendar and join our welcoming and dynamic intergenerational group of women for our monthly FOF meetings.

Friend of a Friend Shabbat

Wine, Women, & Wisdom

March 8 • 6:45pm

Our annual FOF Shabbat, where our members lead the service, promises to be a special evening.

It’s the perfect date since it’s also International Women’s Day!

March 13 • 7:00pm

Cantor Elena Schwartz leads the interactive discussion on the wisdom of Jewish teachings. The sessions give women the opportunity to learn, laugh, and connect over a glass of wine while gaining insights into sacred text. Space is limited!

Writer’s Workshop: Part 2

March 15 • 4:00pm

Join us for Part 2 of our Writer’s Workshop with Sinai’s own Carolyn Lituchy, author extraordinaire! (Space is limited to a maximum of 12 people).

May 16 • 7:00pm

Called a hot ticket by the New York Post, stand-up Comedian Talia Reese is a former lawyer and an Orthodox Jewish wife and mother. She is a regular contributor on Tell Me Everything, a series on SiriusXM, and has performed at some of the hottest clubs in NYC, including The Comedy Strip.

Game Day & Luncheon

April • Date & Time to be Announced

Please be on the lookout for our FOF email blasts and postings on weekly temple emails. We look forward to having you join us for our fun, spiritual, cultural, and creative events throughout the year.

Charlotte Hollander and Leslie Wollin Friend of a Friend Co-Presidents

Visit us at mysinai.org/fof, email us at fof@mysinai.org and follow us on Instagram @mysinai_fof

Bedtime Stories

Friday, April 12, 2024

Friday, May 10, 2024

Drop-Off (for ages 3 & up)

Twos with a grown-up 4:15pm

Fun, animated, and enriching program for children!

Back Together at 5:00pm

Celebrate Shabbat with music, singing, laughing, and dancing! Parents, grandparents, and siblings are all welcome!

Family dinner to follow the service!

RSVP at mysinai.org/sharingshabbat

Questions? Contact Debra at dhollander@mysinai.org

Temple Sinai Religious School

Our children, our future

Cantor-Educator Elena Schwartz cantorelenaschwartz@mysinai.org

Knowledge is Power!

During the Passover Seder, nestled within the Haggadah, there is a meaningful instruction that resonates deeply within us. It states: Even if we are all wise, well-informed, and experienced, we are still commanded to tell the story of our escape from Egypt. And those who elaborate on this story are to be commended.

This passage is more than a simple directive; it captures a crucial aspect of Jewish life – the ongoing process of learning and teaching. This journey surpasses age, knowledge, and experience, underscoring a core Jewish value: our unending commitment to both intellectual and spiritual growth and our duty to share this growth with others.

A question frequently arises: What is the key to the Jewish community’s enduring strength? The answer lies within this passage. We are a community dedicated to lifelong learning –not just academically, but in ways that deeply impact our personal and spiritual lives. This learning is a shared journey. Just as we never stop learning, we never stop teaching others. We never stop growing, and it is our duty to assist those who wish to grow along with us.

Perhaps that is the true goal of a synagogue community. People who have been learning for a longer period of time pass on their knowledge to those new to learning. Older children transmit what they know to younger children. Seasoned lay leaders help those serving the community for the first time. Those with skills and knowledge in a particular area of expertise teach those who are less familiar. All the while, every one of us continues to look to those who have more learning, more experience, and more life lessons to share with us as we all make our way. We are all learning, we are all teachers. After all, the tradition teaches that even if you know but one letter of the Hebrew alphabet, and you teach that to another person, you are to be praised.

In the spirit of this tradition, our community has been highlighting the talents and skills of its capable members, fostering a culture of mutual education and enrichment.

Our teen madrichim play a pivotal role at Temple Sinai, actively participating in various activities. Many assist in our Religious

School, sharing their Hebrew language knowledge and helping younger students read prayers and blessings in preparation for their upcoming Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Every year, Tracy Zimmerman, our “Sinai Challah Queen,” conducts a challahmaking workshop for our third-grade parents. This hands-on experience is a cherished Jewish tradition, allowing parents and children to connect deeply with their heritage.

Tracy Zimmerman and Amy Zuflacht, Co-Chairs of our Religious School Committee, are both certified teachers and former school administrators. They ensure that our Religious School curriculum, teacher training, B’Mitzvah program, family education days, and all extracurricular activities provide the highest quality Jewish education opportunities for our students and their families.

Our Friend of a Friend group encourages community members to share their valuable professional skills. For instance, Esther Fortunoff presented an engaging workshop where she shared the history of her family’s business and taught us about the diamond industry’s innovations and secrets to finding the right heirloom. Caroline Lituchy led a writer’s workshop that has become a source of literary enrichment, while Amy Kula offered an informative class on first aid, helping many acquire essential skills.

We’ve also hosted inspiring talks aimed at promoting greater involvement in philanthropy. Ira Sorkin and Carol Rotenberg have played active roles in our Friday night series, Celebrating Jewish Peoplehood. These notable speakers taught our community about new opportunities through their philanthropic endeavors for the American Friends of the Hebrew University and Hadassah.

Our upcoming Celebration of Jewish People, Art & Music, promises to be a delightful experience, featuring works by many talented Sinai members. The committee planning this show includes professional artists and art historians, ensuring a rich and engaging cultural event. We are so thankful to have Bert Kraus, Ginny Jordan, Donna Liebowitz, & Jackie Covey at the helm.

Personally, I always look forward to the guided museum tours organized by the Adult Engagement Committee, when our very own art gurus - Jackie Covey and Ronna Neiderman, share with us their love of art and outstanding expertise as our guides.

And the list of learning opportunities, activities and contributors goes on and on.

In this vibrant exchange, each person is both a learner and a teacher. We strive to learn from those ahead of us while also extending a hand to those following our path. It’s a harmonious relationship that strengthens our Jewish identity. This way the story of Passover becomes more than a historical narrative; it is a living testament to our commitment to learning and the ongoing transfer of knowledge from one generation to the next. It’s a narrative that continually shapes our identity, our community, and our approach to life, inspiring us to recognize and celebrate the contributions of each member in our midst.

Cantor-Educator Elena Schwartz

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL CALENDAR

MARCH 2023

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APRIL 2024

1 No School

2 4th Grade Milestone Practice 4:30-5:00pm

2 T’fillah 5:30-6:00pm

3 3rd Grade Milestone Practice 4:30-5:00pm

3 T’fillah 5:30-6:00pm

3 FOF Women’s Intergenerational Seder 6:30pm

4 6th Grade Family Education Program - Symbols of the Covenant 6:00-7:00pm

7 Hineni with SULAM Teens - Hand in Hand 12:00-3:00pm

8 Shinshin Classroom Visits 4:15-6:00pm

8 3rd & 4th Grade Milestone Practice 4:30-5:00pm

8 T’fillah 5:30-6:00pm

9 4th Grade Milestone Practice 4:30-5:00pm

9 T’fillah 5:30-6:00pm

10 3rd Grade Milestone Practice 4:30-5:00pm

10 T’fillah 5:30-6:00pm

12 Sharing Shabbat - Bedtime Stories with Grandparents 4:15-6:00pm

14 Jewish Children’s Museum/Matzoh Making and Jewish Brooklyn Tour Grades 4-7 9:00am

15 Cooking with Morah Paula 4:00-6:00pm

15 Shinshin Classroom Visits 4:15-6:00pm

15 3rd & 4th Grade Milestone Practice 4:30-5:00pm

15 T’fillah 5:30-6:00pm

15 LAST DAY MITZVAH MAKERS MONDAY STUDENTS

16 4th Grade Milestone Practice 4:30-5:00pm

16 T’fillah 5:30-6:00pm

16 LAST DAY MITZVAH MAKERS TUESDAY STUDENTS

19 No School - Passover Break - through 5.2.24

22 Erev Passover

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At Temple Sinai Religious School. we have always made it a priority to share our Zionist pride and love for Israel with our students and families. This past summer, we partnered up with the online platform IsraelLINK, which is a comprehensive and interactive curriculum that “promotes and elevates Israel education within Jewish day schools and supplementary middle school programs across North America.”.

As we continue to grapple with the events of October 7, we constantly look for ways to strengthen our Kehillah (community) through a shared love and support for Israel. Starting February 5, our entire Religious School began working with this new and exciting curriculum. For six weeks, our students will explore a different unit and experience the rich and wonderful culture that Israel has to offer:

Week 1: Israel: Head, Heart, and Hands - Our students will have an opportunity to come up with questions, explore their feelings about Israel, and come up with ways they feel they can support our homeland. This project will be revisited throughout the program to allow our students to continue processing all the new information.

Week 2: Middot - Israel is a land for all while guided by Jewish values. Our students will get a first look at what those values are and explore how they relate to their individual connection to Israel.

Week 3: Israel Geography - Where is Israel? Who lives there? IsraelLINK provides a multitude of interactive maps that cover everything from the population in Israel to its position geographically. Additionally, our youngest students will have an opportunity to take a virtual tour of cities like Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, while our oldest will engage in critical thinking about the rich diversity in Israel.

Week 4: Zionism 101 - From Herzl to Ben-Gurion, and everyone in between! How did we come to Israel, who are the key players, and how many versions of Hatikvah are there?

Week 5: Values in Action - Each grade will explore a different value that is key to Israeli life. While our Torah Explorers learn more about Hatzalah and Pikuach Nefesh (saving a soul), our older students will learn about organizations like IsrAid and values such as Leket Israel (rescuing surplus food for those in need).

Week 6: Closing Activity - We will return to our opening activity to see how many questions we can now answer, how our feelings have changed, and decide different projects that each class can do to help Israel, bringing our curriculum full circle.

In addition to our planned lessons, we will be including experiential components to our school such as modern Hebrew words, fun facts about Israel, and even a virtual Escape Room where our students will be helping David Ben-Gurion find the Declaration of Independence.

Our wonderful faculty has been working hard, participating in trainings and preparing themselves to make this an unforgettable experience. In addition to the IsraelLINK platform, we have curated a list of incredible resources from organizations such as Amplify Israel, Stand With Us, The iCenter, The Jewish Education Project, and more.

We are thrilled to be introducing this new and exciting program to our Religious School as we say together Am Israel Chai!

L’Shalom, Cantor-Educator Elena Schwartz

Pamela Alcala, Family Educator and Artist-in-Residence

K-2 Tu B’Shevat Family Program

Our families met in the Sanctuary for t’filah with Cantors Elena and Sergei Schwartz. Our families learned about Tu B’Shevat with Morah Robin, Morah Ellie, Morah Elinor and Morah Diane through discussion and projects. They collected tzedkah to honor the students by planting trees in Israel through the Jewish National Fund. To celebrate their learning together, families enjoyed different fruits that are customarily eaten during Tu B’Shevat

TEMPLE SINAI OF ROSLYN

THE RELIGIOUS SCHOOL CHILDREN LOVE

Mazel tov to our B’nei Mitzvah

Benjamin Towbin

March 9

Parents: Nicole & Andrew Towbin

Siblings: Lucas-10, Avery-7

Grandparents:

Janet & Lenny Sarter

Simone & Rick Towbin

School: Roslyn Middle School - 7th Grade

Parsha: Vayakhel

Max Ende

March 21

Parents: Rachel & Matthew Ende

Siblings: Maya-9

Grandparents:

Marsha & the late Theodore Salomon

Arlene & Robert Ende

School: Roslyn Middle School - 7th grade

Parsha: Vayikra

Cash Woodhouse

March 16

Parents: Cara & Dean Woodhouse

Siblings: Lennon-8

Grandparents:

Barbara & Barry Zolot

School: Roslyn Middle School - 7th Grade

Parsha: Pekudei

Olivia Lippmann

March 30

Parents: Emilie & Richard Lippmann

Siblings: Max-15

Grandparents:

Francine & Mitchell Schwartz

Adrienne & Mortimer Lippmann

School: Roslyn Middle School - 7th grade

Parsha: Tzav

Sloane Elias

April 13

Parents: Beth & Jonathan Elias

Siblings: Xander-23, Shane-20

School: Roslyn Middle School - 7th grade

Parsha: Metzora

Austin Minsky

May 2

Parents: Erin & Leigh Minsky

Siblings: Alex-16, Avery-15

Grandparents:

Ira & the late Allyn Udell

Diane & Howard Minsky

School: Roslyn Middle School - 7th grade

Parsha: Achrei Mot

Ellie Saler

May 4

Parents: Jennifer & Stephen Saler

Siblings: Zoey-9

Grandparents:

Maria & Joel Slomon

Kenny Saler

School: Roslyn Middle School - 7th grade

Parsha: Achre Mot

Estella Kay

May 16

Parents: Diane Sheinberg & Steven Kay

Siblings: Jeremy-10

Grandparents:

Susan & David Kay

School: Roslyn Middle School - 7th grade

Parsha: Emor

Selena Chirls

May 25

Parents: Shervin & Scott Chirls

Siblings: Zachary-10

Grandparents:

Fariba & Rahim Ramin

Randy & Brian Warshaw

Kim & Richard Chirls

School: Willets Road School - 7th grade

Parsha: Behar

Bryce Zuflacht

May 9

Parents: Amy & Jared Zuflacht

Siblings: Chase-9

Grandparents:

Debby & Jack Eisenstein

Michele & Larry Levine

Anita Kaplan & Robert Zuflacht

School: Roslyn Middle School - 7th grade

Parsha: Kedoshim

Amelia Weinstock

May 18

Parents: Jara & Andrew Weinstock

Siblings: Micah-10, Zygi-7

Grandparents:

Barna & Joel Rosen

Carol & Stanley Weinstock

School: Cold Spring Harbor Junior High School - 7th grade

Parsha: Emor

BEli Zimmerman

May 11

Parents: Tracy & Robert Zimmerman

Siblings: Max-18, Harris-15

Grandparents:

The beloved and missed Linda Markowitz & Malcolm Markowitz

Sandy & Jeffrey Zimmerman

School: Roslyn Middle School - 7th grade

Parsha: Kedoshim

Landon Falkowitz

May 18

Parents: Lynne & Gary Falkowitz

Siblings: Reese-9 & Ethan

Grandparents:

Judy & Robert Nissen

Ronnie & Robert Falkowitz

School: Roslyn Middle School - 8th grade

Pasha: Behar

January was a busy and exciting month for our BMitzvah Family Education programs. Our 5th graders had an opportunity to learn more about the evolution of the Tanakh. From the five books of the bible to Prophets, Psalms, and everything in between, we had the chance to explore all the details and unique pieces of what makes Jewish history so steeped in

A Family Bar/Bat Mitzvah Journey wonderful tradition. We had an opportunity to take an interactive and fun deep dive into these chapters of our history and learn more not only about the Torah portions that they have been assigned for their B’nei Mitzvah, but all about the context and additional rabbinical stories around it.

Our 6th graders began working on their Wimples! These Wimples will be used during their B’nei Mitzvah ceremony to bind the Torah they will be reading from and then displaying for their family and friends. We had a wonderful time learning more about its role in this important milestone, listening to Israeli music, and crafting to our heart’s content! This program was such a success that we have added a third session, so stay tuned to sign up.

- Pam Alcala

Dina’s Teen Talk

Dina Kwasnicki dkwasnicki@mysinai.org

What a Winter It’s Been!

It’s been an AMAZING Winter in the Teen Department here at Temple Sinai. In addition to our standard and beloved teen programs, we took our love of community service, social action, and FUN across state lines with TWO INCREDIBLE teen trips for the first time in years!

Here’s a brief overview of where we went and the amazing times had by all!

8th & 9th Grade New Orleans Service Learning Adventure: 38 Teens. 4 days. 15 hours of Community Service. A Whole Lotta Fun. Memories to Last a Lifetime!

On Friday January 12, we headed off on an adventure….

As we continued our Saturday afternoon we spotted a pre-Mardi Gras Parade AND a Second Line! We explored the French Quarter!

On Saturday January 13, the Service Learning truly began with the Green Project of New Orleans. Serving New Orleans since 1994, their mission is to promote a culture of creative reuse by diverting usable materials from landfills and cultivating respect for their value. By selling used items and teaching about reuse, they are able to provide affordable materials to the community in the Lower Ninth Ward, host low-cost and free workshops, keep usable goods out of the landfills and nearby waterways, preserve historic architectural pieces, and educate local residents about environmental issues.

Sunday morning the fun continued with a WHOLE NEW EXPERIENCE at a Southern Gospel Church!

We followed that up with more community service at the Center for Sustainable Engagement & Development in the Lower Ninth Ward. The Center focuses on coastal rehabilitation, greening the built environment, and increasing food security by lifting up and strategically reinforcing community-driven goals throughout their work of creating an economically, culturally, and environmentally sustainable Lower Ninth Ward.

Sunday night we headed back to the Quarter for dinner and some spooky fun!

We laughed, we danced, we slept (a little)...and we headed home, tired but fulfilled and with memories and friendships for a lifetime!

10th & 11th Grade Washington D.C Trip with Religious Action Center’s L’Taken Social Justice Seminar!

On Friday, January 26, we headed off on an exciting trip to the Religious Action Center’s L’Taken Social Justice Seminar where we met teens from synagogues from all across the United States! As soon as we arrived the learning and fun began… .

By Saturday morning we had made lots of new friends in like-minded Social Justice-oriented Jewish teens!

And took in the sights…

And went ice skating… Had dinner in Georgetown after a little shopping and exploring…

We ate LOTS of DC Cupcakes and hung out in the hall with our chaperones who made sure we didn’t sneak out…..(but we did still try!)...

The learning continued on Sunday but we stepped up our game and started learning about specific issues that mattered a lot to us….

We took a moment to remember our legacy, which informs our advocacy work, by spending the afternoon at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. It was an incredibly moving experience.

With so much motivation, we selected our lobbying topics and got to work writing speeches to present at our Senate offices…

Monday morning we headed to Capitol Hill, determined to make a difference!

And then we headed home feeling accomplished, knowing the work is not complete but that we began and will continue the fight, with new friends and so many inside jokes…

And closed out Shabbat with Havdallah at the Jefferson Memorial with 300 of our new best friends…

We’re launching new Spring Mini-Classes with Rabbi Schachter & Dina, continuing our amazing regularly occurring programs, and throwing in some one-off fun too! Interested in something you see below? Email Dina at Dkwasnicki@mysinai.org to sign up!

• Judaism & The Good Place

Pobody’s nerfect, as Eleanor Shellstrop (played by Kristen Bell) would say, but this class comes pretty close! Over four weeks, we’ll explore clips and quotes from the 2016-2020 fantasy comedy The Good Place, which asked big questions about morality, the nature of good and evil, the afterlife and more. This mini-class will leave you laughing and pondering life’s big questions for a long time, while exploring Jewish perspectives!

Sundays 10am-11am, 4-week class Dates: 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 4/7

• Rapper’s Torah: Ancient Wisdom & Modern Beats

Drake’s Jewish half is more present in his rhymes than the average listener can perceive… and perhaps even more than Drake, himself, realizes. In fact, the Rap genre as a whole is one rich in societal commentary, not unlike the Torah. Join us for four weeks as we draw connections between the wisdom of Jewish tradition and the words of Drake, Kendrick Lamar, J.Cole, and more.

Tuesdays 6:30-8pm, 4-week class Dates: 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2

• Influencing for Change: Climate Change, Social Media Activism & Judaism

Join Social Media Influencer and Environmental Activist @TheTrashwalker, Anna Sacks, for this four-week discussion taking a Jewish lens on climate change and environmental advocacy. In our time together, we’ll look at the tangible changes that can be made on an individual, communal, local government and national levels, and why it’s so important we make those changes now.

Thursdays 6-7:30pm, 4-week class Dates: 3/28, 4/4,4/11, 4/18

• A Small Light: The Story of Miep Gies (A Holocaust Discussion)

Join Rabbi Schachter, beloved Holocaust Educator Abbie Laskey, and special guests, for this intergenerational viewing and discussion of the recent critically acclaimed series, “A Small Light.”. This series tells the true story of Miep Gies, a woman who risked everything to save others, and hid Anne Frank’s family from the Nazi regime. Hers is a remarkable tale of righteousness, resilience, resistance, and ultimately, humanity.

Day & time TBD by participants, 4-week class

Welcome to Paige’s Junior Youth Group Page!

Hey, Junior Youth Group Families!

The last few months have been a blast as we made so many memories (and messes!) together. Some highlights include the girls bonding over some New Year’s reflections (both literal and figurative as we chatted and decorated mirrors), the boys playfully debating over Monday Night Football, and all of us joining together for some competitive Bubble Wrap Olympics. Your kids never have a shortage of energy and excitement and it’s been my pleasure spending these Monday nights with them. Hope they are getting pumped for everything we still have in store for them!

Check out some pictures from our times together...

Paige Kenis

Caring Commi ee

The Caring Committee is expanding, and looking for people to join this impactful team!

The Caring Committee is devoted to the emotional wellness of the members of the our congregation, and serves to support congregants throughout the moments of their lives

The Caring Committee is looking for people who are interested in helping our community in several different ways, including:

• Writing condolence , get well, and mazel tov cards

• Making phone calls and visits to those who are unable to leave home

• Providing support to families throughout Shiva

• Leading a Shiva Minyan (training provided)

• Delivering meals to those who are ill

If you are interested in participating in any of the areas above, please contact Bess Koblenz at besslcohen@gmail.com or Rabbi Schachter at rabbischachter@mysinai.org.

Aaron

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mazel tov

Paula & Bert Kraus on the marriage of their granddaughter Ashley Hazan to William Steckmeister

Ellen & Burt Wexler on the marriage of their granddaughter Ashley Hazan to William Steckmeister

Sharon & Steven Ball on the marriage of their daughter Marissa to Jose Torres

Merrell Forrest on the birth of her granddaughter Paige Mackenzie Forrest

Lori & Kenny Kombert on the birth of their granddaughter Layne Madison Sussman

JoAnne & Elliot Goldberg on the birth of their great-granddaughter Layne Madison Sussman

Debra Schutzer-Litt & Marty Litt on the marriage of their son/stepson Andew Schutzer to Kylan O’Shea

Kelly & Jeff Sklar on the marriage of their stepson/son Danny Sklar to Kylie Restler

Lisa & Alan Wasserman on the birth of their grandson Ethan Avery Wasserman

with deepest sympathy

Karen Pordy Levine on the loss of her mother Barbara Shapero Pordy

Linda Stern on the loss of her brother Dr. Charles Banov

Lynne Einberg on the loss of her father Herbert Tartak

Diane Hirsch on the loss of her mother Susan Cherry Junker

Emily Polon on the loss of her father Kenneth Frohlick

Carolyn Turk on the loss of her cousin Yahel Gazit

Randy Plotnitzky on the loss of his mother Phyllis Plotnitzky

Farrah Edelstein on the loss of her mother Karen Ferenzo

Joshua Yedvab on the loss of his mother Donna Ganzer

Helene Blatt on the loss of her mother Rhoda Wishnia

Lisa Seader on the loss of her aunt Eileen Miller

Andrew Karmin on the loss of his mother Roslyn Karmin

Seth Bender on the loss of his father Sheldon Bender

Mark Mazor on the loss of his father Bruce A. Mazor

Betty Shaffet on the loss of her sister Carol Miropol

Susan Fishman on the loss of her brother Jerry Reisman

Lori Cooper on the loss of her mother Carol Nelson

Jon Ostrow on the loss of his father David Ostrow

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Chess in the Simcha Room 4:00pm Celebrating Jewish People, Art & MusicArt Show & Jazz Concert

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Temple Sinai of Roslyn

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TEMPLE SINAI

Main Office: 516.621.6800

Early Childhood Center: 516.621.8708

Religious School: 516.621.8016

Rabbi Michael White rabbiwhite@mysinai.org

Rabbi Ilana Schachter rabbischachter@mysinai.org

Cantor Sergei Schwartz cantorsergeischwartz@mysinai.org

Cantor-Educator Elena Schwartz cantorelenaschwartz@mysinai.org

Cantor Emeritus

Cantor Andrew H. Edison

President

Allen Geller

Executive Vice President/Treasurer

Jeffrey Sklar

Vice Presidents

Liz Wiener Neale

Scott Nussbaum

Amy Pepper

Adam Weinschel

Secretary

Tammy Szerencsy

Legal Counsel

Charles Weiss

Executive Director Lee Mirrer lmirrer@mysinai.org

Director of Operations & Technology

Heather Murray hmurray@mysinai.org

Marketing & Communications Manager

Kathy Diamond kdiamond@mysinai.org

Member Services Manager

Betty Brandel bbrandel@mysinai.org

Financial Manager

Mara Rosenwasser mrosenwasser@mysinai.org

Accounting Specialist

Michael Gamba

mgamba@mysinai.org

Brotherhood President Norman Hollander brotherhood@mysinai.org

Friend of a Friend/Chaverot Co-Presidents

Charlotte Hollander

Leslie Wollin

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Director of Membership & Engagement

Adrianne Rubin, PhD arubin@mysinai.org

Director of Youth & Teen Engagement

Dina Kwasnicki dkwasnicki@mysinai.org

Asst. Dir. of Youth & Teen Engagement

Paige Kenis pkenis@mysinai.org

Early Childhood Center Director

Lindsay Dayan ldayan@mysinai.org

Executive Assistant to the Rabbis/ B’nei Mitzvah Coordinator

Dafna Weintraub dweintraub@mysinai.org

Religious School Coordinator/ Cantors Assistant

Debra Hollander dhollander@mysinai.org

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