Mosaic October/November 2016

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Shana Tovah!

‫ה טובה‬‫ש‬

High Holy Days

Upcoming Events!

Ranch Family Shabbaton!

All about Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur.

Plenty of events to choose from!

Enjoy a fun weekend Shabbaton at a Ranch!

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TEMPLE SINAI - 18801 NE 22 AVE., NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33180 | 305-932-9010 | WWW.TSND.ORG | WWW.JSAMIAMI.ORG

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A word from our President of the Board, Murphy Leopold Alan E. Litwak Rabbi Norman Cohen Falah Cantor Susan Warech Director of Administration Judy Mendelsohn Director of ECE Tirza Dalkoff Principal K - 8 Ofra Mor Religious School Coordinator Ralph P. Kingsley, DD Rabbi Emeritus Irving Shulkes, DM, Cantor Emeritus

Trustees Carol Moss Howard Ross Evelyn Stahl Pablo Szprynger Elise Udelson Renee Yeslow

Trustees Emeriti Norman Leopold Arnold Meyer* Florence Nelson* Aaron Podhurst

George Berlin* Sam Bloom* Ralph Hollander* Stuart Israelson * Sue Shapiro Klau Norman S. Klein Robert Layton Murphy Leopold

That having been said, I do have a platform to declare: Transparency.

Communication is the foundation of any relationship. As partners at TSND, our communication forums include annual congregational meetings, special meetings, Back to School meetings, the Mosaic, Sinai Scene, and emails. Our many groups offer opportunities for face-to-face, casual interactions where we can communicate and share.

Executive Committee

Lenny Bendell Sharron Botwinick Matias Cohen Darren Friedman Sage Kantor Robin Leader Landau

In the fall of 2016, the US is experiencing the most unusual presidential election in any of our memories. As president of TSND, I was elected without any opposition, in accordance with our tradition. One becomes president of the Sinai’s board without having to defend email history or convince the congregation to believe in a “yuge” plan.

Al Sherman* Barbara Silverman Daniel Supon* Jon Sussman Brian Tarasuk *In Loving Memory

Sisterhood Co-presidents

Contact Information: Temple Sinai Feinbloom Administration Building, Clergy & Religious School Tel: Jacobson Sinai Academy - Lower & Middle School

Jacobson Sinai Academy - ECE

As we approach 5777, and the intense selfreflection offered by Yom Kippur, I hope to fulfill my commitment to you of transparency. Since my return to the role of president in May, I have tried to be direct and clear in my communication with our congregation. In doing so, I have caused pain to many of you. I am sorry.

A few weeks ago, in an email communication, many of you read for the first time that this is the last year of Jacobson Sinai Academy. Previous well-meaning attempts to appear calm and in control back-fired as we started to share information about JSA. It was never my intention to blindside anyone; I thought this was common knowledge. Since then, I, along with clergy, staff, and other board members, have been bombarded by rumors about the future of TSND and JSA. Creativity is abundant in our community.

In the spirit of transparency, I share with you equally my sadness that JSA is ending, and my optimism about the future of TSND. As I write this, we are still in discussions about leasing the JSA property to another Jewish day school, and we are also pursuing the option of leasing to a charter school, which offers our TSND families

the opportunity for a thriving afterschool Jewish enrichment program. Please be assured that the Board of Trustees is working to secure the future of our congregation and will make the best, informed choice for our partners. As many school parents heard at a recent meeting, again, or for the first time, TSND can no longer subsidize JSA, and change is guaranteed. In the spirit of transparency, we will keep you informed of these discussions.

If you are reading this Mosaic article, you might be someone who also attends our annual congregational meetings where the budget is presented. It may not be news to you that TSND does not run on prayers, although, please, keep them coming. Partnership dues do not cover TSND’s expenses. Fundraising is a critical part of our revenue. TSND is not unusual in this; all congregations rely on donations. Sometimes we will ask you directly for money. Sometimes we will provide a fun event for your participation, to help raise money. In the spirit of transparency and with no apology, I share with you that TSND needs to raise money. Fundraising is a very acceptable “f” word.

Based on these few months of my tenure, I have inadvertently, and perhaps knowingly, hurt partners with my words. I am sorry.

TSND’s communication with you, our partners, is not one way. We need to communicate clearly, and it only works if you are reading, listening, and processing the message. Equally, we need to hear from you, and not the rumor mill. Where I have failed in this, I am sorry.

As Jews, we are blessed with two chances to make New Year’s resolutions. Here is one of mine: I plan to honor my commitment to you of transparency throughout my term, without any hidden emails, and with genuinely huge intentions for our community.

L’Shana Tovah!

Murphy Leopold

Inside this issue: A word from our Leadership

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Empty Nesters News & Calendar!

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L’Dor V’Dor Fund & Israel Bonds Event

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Sisterhood News & Upcoming Events

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JSA School News

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High Holy Days Information

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From Rabbi Litwak’s Study - Better Means Change At its best, liturgy takes us on a journey. It is a journey that combines spiritual, intellectual, and theological movement. We “finish” the journey and know that we are in a different place than where we started. All too often, we get into our liturgical “car” and reach our destination without ever really thinking about it. We know that we made the trip, but we have not appreciated the vehicle that transported us, the marvelous points along the way, or those who accompanied us along the way. We sometimes do not even know how we got from start to finish. This is particularly true on trips we make regularly or where we are familiar with the route.

Berlin Community Bridge. I will not give a sermon, but as we encounter these major moments . . .

We will teach and we will question.

Why do we say this and what does it mean?

Why do we do this?

We will slow down and reflect.

Can I give myself the gift of this moment to simply be, rather than do?

How can this liturgy help me in my life?

We will engage and appreciate.

I often feel this way about my own prayer experience, and I worry that many of you do as well.

As I mentioned in last month’s Mosaic, Cantor Norman and I have spent a few months reflecting on our own Rosh HaShanah experience, the yearly feedback of our Jewish Living Committee and others, and what we would like you to experience. We approached this much like the old AAA TripTiks. You would go to the AAA office, tell them where you were starting and where you wanted to end and they would create a booklet that contained the route. Each page had a section of the journey – some covered many miles, while others took you through brief but significant points along the way. We can think about a prayer service in the same way. There are different sections of the journey. There are high points along the way. There are elements of the journey that make it unique.

This year, on Second Day Rosh HaShanah, we have tried to create a more intentional and mindful journey. While on the first day of Rosh HaShanah, we have made some adjustments to encourage more thoughtful engagement, the look and feel of the service will remain comfortable and familiar. With the second day of Rosh HaShanah, our goal is to go deep into the liturgy. We have judiciously cut some elements of the regular daily liturgy in order to give ourselves the chance to focus on the key prayers, themes, and rituals of Rosh HaShanah. Rest assured, you will still hear the shofar blown, the Torah chanted, and Avinu Malkeinu sung. As we do each year, we will end the morning with our symbolic casting away of our sins (tashlich) on the

Read and sing along Sit quietly and allow the music and the words to lift and carry you My hope is, through our multifaceted and meaningful Second Day Rosh HaShanah experience, that you will be inspired; that you will feel like you have been moved to a different place. Please join us.

We have also been working on relaunching our Tot Shabbats, and together with a hard working committee of volunteers we are proud to present Temple Sinai’s cu@shabbat!

This will be a monthly Shabbat program designed and created especially for children under the age of 10 and their families, and will consist of a family style Shabbat dinner, blessings, and songs and a special show or theme.

A big thank you to the Shabbat hosts of our first cu@ a magical shabbat: Sara and Adam Frankel, Robyn and Lee Goldberg, Sue and Irwin Klau, Carol and Gary Moss, and Vania and Ryan Udelson.

Rabbi Alan Litwak

A Farewell from Mark Weber Some reflections on my recent retirement from Temple Sinai:

profound way, that's why holy communities like Temple Sinai exist to begin with. I have entered my retirement years with the knowledge and comfort that I gave as much of myself as I could for as long as I could. I Rabbi Litwak really said it all on a recent Shabbat am very appreciative of the personal expressions of support and thanks morning when he told the congregation that that I received from so many of you since my announcement over the "Mark will no longer work for us, but he will summer. certainly continue to work with us." Indeed, I will be with you in spirit, rooting hard for you from And hopefully, I gave even half of what I have received from the Temple afar -- I will be Temple Sinai's biggest fan and will Sinai community. I am grateful for the time I have spent with you, for the enjoy seeing continued progress and success in this community's many wonderful experiences we have shared, and for the strong journey. Thank you so much for the opportunity to have served as your relationships and friendships we have made. This will always be my Executive Director over these past couple of years. "family," and I look forward to staying connected with you for many, many years to come.

One thing I have learned is that there is never a "right time" for many things in life -- starting a family, retirement, and others. To paraphrase L'hitraot… see you!!

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L’Dor V’Dor Fund Shalom Temple Sinai Partners, September is here, fall is arriving, the High Holy Days are almost upon us and a new school year has started. Pleasant changes are coming to the Sinai community. One of the nicest is the decision of the Board of Trustees to include access to the Religious School as a partnership benefit. In order to cover the cost of operating the Religious School tuition free, we are creating a new temple fund.

The L’Dor V’Dor Fund will help educate the next generation of Jewishly literate committed Jews. This is a wonderful way to honor simchas, to wish speedy recoveries, to remember loved ones, or simply because you care about Jewish education.

educated in Torah, Avodah (Prayer), and G’milut Chasadim (Acts of Loving Kindness).

Our final aliyah on Rosh HaShanah morning is traditionally given to past B’nei Mitzvah. Some of them come from out of town especially to participate in this honor. The bimah is filled with people of all ages sharing their love of Torah, Judaism and especially of Temple Sinai. Our Temple Sinai Religious School educated many of these people and we look forward to doing the same for many more years. With your support and dedication, the L’Dor V’Dor Fund will do just that!

I hope you will join us in making your own contribution.

Sandy and Don Goodman L’Dor V’Dor Fund Chairs

Many of us long time partners who sent our children to Temple Sinai Religious School and saw them celebrate becoming Bar or Bat Mitzvah, perhaps confirmed, maybe stood under the chuppah or named their children on our bimah, are thrilled to see the next generation doing the same with their children. The V’ahavta prayer, which we say after the Sh’ma and is enclosed in our mezzuzot, commands us to teach Torah diligently to our children. Making donations to the L’Dor V’Dor Fund will help ensure that the next generation of Temple Sinai will be

Israel Bonds Event to Honor Ellen & Merritt Halem On Tuesday night, November 29, 2016, the State of Israel Bonds, will honor three couples from the North Dade community that have demonstrated their commitment to Israel. One couple will represent Beth Torah, one couple will represent Aventura Turnberry, and one couple will represent Temple Sinai. Dr. Merritt and Ellen Halem have the distinct honor of representing our synagogue, Temple Sinai of North Dade. They will honor Ellen for her continued commitment to Temple Sinai where she served as President from 2014 until 2016 and is currently the Immediate Past President and they will honor Dr. Halem for his volunteer work and continued commitment to Dental Volunteers for Israel, where he volunteered dentally for many years in Jerusalem, to treat indigent Arab, Ethiopian, and Israeli children. He also served Sar-El, when he volunteered at a military base to sort drugs for the IDF’s medical unit.

Ellen and Merritt, representing Temple Sinai, along with the State of Israel are asking you to look around and see the blessings that God has given us and offer your support. Support Israel, support Temple Sinai and support Israeli Bonds. Give what you can, but give from your heart.

In the next few weeks, Ellen and Merritt will reach out to you with further details about the event on November 29th, and to ask for your financial support. Show your love and your spirit of concern and compassion for Israel by helping to sponsor this event as proud partners from Temple Sinai.

Thank you,

Susan Warech, Ellen and Merritt Halem

We are writing you to invite you to be a part of this important evening for the North Dade community and the State of Israel. We as partners of Temple Sinai have stood together as one family during times of illness, during times of trouble, but also during times of joy. We are Jews, who stood with Moses and received the Torah from God at Mt. Sinai. God commands us in Torah to love him with all our heart, all our soul and all our resources. After 2000 years we have a home; the State of Israel. We must support it.

We are asking each of our partners to support this endeavor. In order to keep costs down, we are asking you to give what you can to sponsor this event. The event will be held at Beth Torah and will feature a guest speaker, appetizers and open bar. Israeli Bonds help to keep the Star of David flying on a flag over every city in Israel.

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A Message from JSA’s ECE Director, Mrs. Judy Mendelsohn We are pleased to have had such a great beginning to the school year. Our children are adjusting to their first few weeks of school in their own unique way. Some rush into the classroom with unlimited energy and others are more hesitant and proceed with caution until they are able to find their comfort zone. Our dedicated teachers understand that patience is critical at times like this. They wait to discover their children’s developmental needs which they will nurture and challenge throughout the school year.

Our youngest TGS (18-24 month) children began the school year developing a greater awareness of themselves through their senses with mirrors, musical instruments, play doh and painting. PK2 children made a family tree and engaged in science and cooking activities learning new vocabulary along the way. PK3 children built Mat Man, in Handwriting Without Tears, a popular developmentally appropriate handwriting program, that gives children heightened body awareness when drawing pictures of themselves. No more hands and feet coming out of their head in PK3! PK4 students are using technology with interactive iPad in the classroom. They will also use the nature trail more than ever before as part of their classroom with well-planned

weekly activities outdoors. Nature will be an instrumental focus at all age levels throughout the school year in dynamic ways!

Another new beginning this year includes the teaching of Spanish immersion classes to all PK3 children including those whose first language is English and Hebrew. Torah Tots in PK2 and PK3 continue as well as Hebrew in PK4. Our new improved programs continue as strong as ever!

In addition, we are forming a new Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO) for ECE – grade 8, with the focus on the early childhood center. We are starting from scratch and while parent volunteers have already come to the forefront, we are looking for more. If you are interested in volunteering in any way (big or small), please contact Estee Garazi, Interim PTO President, at sinaipto@gmail.com.

Our cycle of Jewish holidays is soon upon us starting with Rosh Hashanah, the beginning of the Jewish New Year! This is an important beginning in our children’s Jewish experience and everything they have experienced the month of school will flow beautifully into learning about the significance and traditions of the cycle of the Jewish holidays.

Judy Mendelsohn, ECE Director

News from JSA K-8 The month of Elul is the time we look into our hearts and ask for forgiveness and prepare for the New Year. The students will learn about the shofar, and what it means to say we are sorry. The children will learn about Rosh Hashana, the mitzvot and the customs of the chag. They will taste apples dipped in honey and learn brachot and

8th Grade Students analyzing primary sources

songs to celebrate Rosh Hashana. Not only do the customs enrich their lives, but they lead them on the path of Derech Eretz. Every day the students enter the exciting world of Hebrew through the Tal Am Hebrew Language curriculum. We are looking forward to a wonderful year!

7th grade students conducting research for their U.S. Regions Project

4th Grade playing Hinei Ma Tov with the boomwhackers!!!

Scholastic Book Fair coming to Sinai! - Monday, November 14 though Friday, November 18 Arrgh you ready for the Fall 2016 Book Fair?

Take the leap this fall with our Bookaneer Book Fair: Where books are the treasure! Come visit our amazing book fair from November 14 to November 18, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the Hollander-Rachleff Library.

Get your children, grandchildren and friends excited about reading with swashbuckling new titles from Scholastic and other popular publishers.

No matter the age, come seeking adventure at the Bookaneer Book Fair.

Ye will surely find it here!

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Empty Nesters News Empty Nesters Shabbaton - January 6th to 9th, 2017.

Empty Nesters Theater Night: Leslie Odom, Jr. -

This year’s Shabbaton will be held aboard the Carnival Victory sailing on Friday, Jan. 6th, 2017, from Miami.

Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Aventura Arts & Cultural Center Empty Nesters has reserved tickets to see Leslie Odom Jr. at Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. He is the 2016 Tony Award winner for "Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical" for his portrayal of Aaron Burr in the blockbuster hit Hamilton.

The Shabbaton with Rabbi Litwak has been a wonderful experience for the past six years. We are looking forward to another Shabbaton filled with friendship, learning, and fun.

Please fill out the registration form on www.tsnd.org/EmptyNesters.

Your registration will be completed once we receive your check for the deposit of $200 per person.

The show is sold out and the limited number of tickets we have left for sale will be held only until October 3rd, so please RSVP soon!

Empty Nesters Game Night - Saturday, October 29 at 6:30 PM Tickets are $45 each and will be sold on a first come first served basis.

at Renaissance on the Ocean

Make checks payable to Temple Sinai and reference Empty Nesters Theater Night. Once purchased, tickets are non-refundable.

Save the Date for Empty Nesters Game Night and Dinner!

Back by popular demand! Please save the date for our Empty Nesters Game Night!

Get ready for a night of "Spielen und Essen" (or games and food!!) at the Renaissance on the Ocean (6051 N. Ocean Dr. , Hollywood, FL 33019).

The cost is $20 per person. Kindly RSVP to the Temple office at 305-932-9010 or templesinai@tsnd.org.

Announcing the Second Annual Empty Nesters Valentine's Day Theater Party!

Contact Margie Sussman msussman@qualogy.net or Suzette Schultz sszette@aol.com for more details.

Other events that we are working on are: Mitzvah Night - Shelter Packages - December 8, 2017. Time and place still to be defined.

The Jewish concept of Tikkun Olam, repairing the world, is taken very seriously by our Empty Nesters group. We will get together to put together packages to donate to a shelter in need.

Wick Costume Museum and Lunch - March 16, 2017. There will be a cost of $48.00 per person.

The Costume Museum at the Wick Theatre is an astounding exhibit of the finest Yes, we know it's early to start thinking costumes ever brought to the Broadway about this, but... In order to secure a group stage by the most honored and respected rate and good seats, together, we have to designers in the history of the American plan way ahead. So, if you think you might Musical Theatre. This incredible venue houses a collection of original be interested, here are the basics: costumes from over 35 Broadway productions and revivals Sunday, February 12, 3:00 pm matinee we would be seeing “Carousel” at the Actors' Playhouse Miracle Mile in Coral Gables.

We look forward to seeing everybody at our Empty Nesters events,

Sharron Botwinick and Barbara Silverman

The ticket price is $48. Please indicate your level of interest by October 30, 2016 to Ann Landau at anniegram52@gmail.com.

Event

Date

Location

Cost

Game Night and Dinner “Spielen und Essen”

10/29/2016

Renaissance on the Ocean (6051 N. Ocean Dr. , Hollywood, FL 33019)

$20 pp

Shabbaton Cruise

01/06/2017

Carnival Victory

Visit tsnd.org/emptynesters for details

Mitzvah Night/Shelter Packages 12/08/2017

Temple Sinai

No cost

Theatre and Dinner

02/12/2017

Actors’ Playhouse (280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134)

$48 pp

Wick Costume Museum and Lunch

03/16/2017

Wick Museum (7901 N Federal Hwy, $48 pp Boca Raton, FL 33487)

Sunday Brunch

TBA

TBA

TBD

Theatre and Dinner

TBA

Aventura Arts & Cultural Center

TBD

Brunch and Art

TBA

TBA

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Sisterhood Circle News & Upcoming Events L'Shana Tova!

Following shortly thereafter will be Sukkot and Simchat Torah. We are continuing in partnership with the Temple to sponsor a family BBQ on Happy and Healthy New Year to all.

Sunday, October 23rd. It was so much fun last year and we look forward We are praying for a peaceful year for to a wonderful day celebrating these special holidays. A bounce house, our country and for all peoples around numerous games and prizes along with delicious food will provide a fun the world in the year 5777. afternoon and evening. The charge is $36 per family or $18 individual.

Again, it helps so much if you make a reservation for our planning.

Don't fret during our beautiful afternoon and closing service on Yom Kippur about getting home to prepare to break your fast. We hope you Your dues help us to sponsor the activities along with the Temple to will join with us for a Break the Fast after the closing service on Yom have programming that makes us our unique community. Thank you for Kippur. We always have wonderful food and drink to celebrate the end your support. As you can see this is a busy time for the ladies of of our fast and the joy of being with our Temple Family on the Sisterhood and we hope you will be a part of this arm of Temple Sinai.

Sisterhood Patio. Please let us know that you will be there so we have Kol Tuv! Sara Frankel, Sage Kantor and Carol Moss an idea of how many will be joining us.

SNFTY’s Sushi in the Sukkah- Wednesday, October 19 at 6:30 PM at the Israelson Pavilion Who: Jr. and Sr. SNFTY (Open to all 6th to 12th grade students)

buddy and master the art of sushi making! For any questions please email ron.barhai@tsnd.org.

When: October 19 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm FOR ALL THE CONGREGATION: Please note that there will not be an Erev Sukkot Service. Sukkot Morning Service will be on Monday, October 24 at 10:30 AM in the Feinbloom Sanctuary.

What: Join us as we learn how to become sushi chefs. This event is open to all 6th-12th grade students. Bring a

Simchat Torah Family BBQ! - Sunday, October 23 at 4:00 PM on the Sisterhood Patio Sisterhood Circle together with Temple Sinai will be sponsoring a family BBQ on Sunday, October 23rd.

Last year was so much fun and we look forward to a wonderful day celebrating these special holidays.

We will have bounce houses, numerous games and prizes along with music and dance!

The BBQ menu will consist of : *Hot Dogs *Hamburgers *Salad *Cole Slaw *Potato Salad *Cookies *Drinks This will for sure be a fun afternoon and evening. The charge is $36 per family or $18 individual.

Kindly RSVP to templesinai@tsnd.org or 305.932.9010.

Simchat Torah Klezmer Style - Sunday, October 23 at 6:00 PM in the Feinbloom Sanctuary Celebrate Simchat Torah in Klezmer provide the joy of Klezmer music. Come dance with the Torah and Style! rejoice!

Join us to celebrate our beloved Torah scrolls with Klezmer music and FOR ALL THE CONGREGATION: Simchat Torah Morning Service dancing! Cantor Norman Cohen Falah with Yizkor: Monday, October 24th at 10:30 AM in the and Marcelo Barski, together with Feinbloom Sanctuary. amazing talented musicians will

The Western Wall: Mine, Yours or Ours?- Wednesday, October 26 at 7 PM at Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El The Western Wall for All Presents: “The Western Wall: Mine, Yours or Ours?,” American Jewry’s campaign for religious pluralism in Israel. With keynote speaker Lesley Sachs, Executive Director of

Women of the Wall.

The Western Wall for All promotes and advances religious pluralism at the Western Wall and in all aspects of Jewish life in the State of Israel.

For information and sponsorship details contact: (754) 444-7601 | thewesternwallforall@gmail.com | www.facebook.com/thewesternwallforall

SNFTY’s Glow In The Dark Dodgeball- Wednesday, November 2 at 6:30 PM at the Israelson Pavilion Who:: Jr. SNFTY (Open to all 6th-8th grade students) When: November 2 from 6:30pm7:45pm

What: Enjoy an evening of competitive Glow In The Dark Dodgeball at Temple Sinai. Show us how quick your reflexes are and how well you can play in the dark. Bring your middle school friends and enjoy an evening of food, competition and fun!

For any questions please email ron.barhai@tsnd.org.

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Getting ready for the Rosh HaShanah - Source: www.reformjudaism.org Rosh HaShanah (literally, "Head of the Year") is the Jewish New Year, which marks the beginning of a 10-day period of prayer, self-examination and repentance.

This period, known as the Yamim Noraim (Days of Awe or High Holy Days), is widely observed by Jews throughout the world, many with prayer and reflection in a synagogue.

Rosh HaShanah is celebrated on the first day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei, which—because of differences

in the solar and lunar calendar—corresponds to September or October on the secular calendar. Customs associated with the holiday include sounding the shofar, eating a round challah, and tasting apples and honey to represent a sweet New Year.

Did you know that Rosh HaShanah occurs 163 days after the first day of Passover?

Did you know that Rosh HaShanah never falls on a Sunday, Wednesday or Friday?

Did you know that the earliest date on which Rosh HaShanah can fall is September 5th, as happened in 1899 and again in 2013. And the latest date that Rosh HaShanah can occur is October 5th, as happened in 1967 and will happen again in 2043?

Ritual Objects: The Shofar The shofar, made from the horn of a ram, is sounded throughout the High Holiday period, beginning during the preparatory days of Elul. It also is sounded during the Rosh HaShanah service and at the end of Yom Kippur.

The shofar is always curved or bent, symbolizing our humility as we stand before God and confront our actions.

The celebration that ultimately evolved into Rosh HaShanah was originally called Yom T’ruah (Day of Sounding the Shofar).

One of the world’s oldest wind instruments, the shofar played an important role in Jewish history long before it became associated with Rosh HaShanah. It is mentioned throughout the Bible as a central element in ritual observance. For example, the shofar was sounded at the new moon and at solemn feasts. The Book of Exodus (19:16; 20:15) describes how the shofar was blown at Mt. Sinai to prepare the people for the giving of the Torah. The Book of Joshua (6:1-20) details the blowing of the shofar as part of the conquest of Jericho.

There are four different shofar “calls,” each with a unique name, used during the High Holidays: t’kiah (one long blast), sh’varim (three short blasts), t’ruah (nine quick blasts) and t’kia g’dolah (one very long blast).

Today, these sounds suggest different approaches to our annual cheshbon hanefesh (accounting of our activities of the past year), which we review during this season. The shofar blasts echo different rhythms and patterns in our daily lives. Various explanations surround the custom of blowing the shofar on Rosh HaShanah. The link with Yom T’ruah (Day of Sounding the Shofar) was an early one, but there are many others. The great Jewish philosopher Maimonides viewed the sounding of the shofar as a call to repentance.

The most common explanation for blowing the shofar during the Rosh HaShanah service, however, derives from the story of the Akeidah (the binding of Isaac) in Genesis 22, which we read on the same day. The sacrifice of Isaac was averted when Abraham substituted a ram for the boy. Although the key message focuses on Abraham’s faith and against human sacrifice, the story also became a basis for use of a ram’s horn on Rosh HaShanah.

Round Challah Challah, which literally means “dough,” refers to the special twisted loaf of bread eaten by Jews on Shabbat and other special occasions.

The challah used on Shabbat is oblong; the challah eaten on Rosh HaShanah is round in shape. This custom has several explanations. One is that the round shape reflects the ongoing cycle of years and seasons.

The most common interpretation is that the challah resembles a crown, symbolizing the kingship of God, a common theme throughout the High Holidays.

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Directions: In a large mixer bowl combine 6 cups of the flour and the yeast. Stir to combine.

Heat the water, margarine, sugar, poppy seeds, and salt in a saucepan until very warm (140°F).

Add the warm liquid mixture to the flour while the mixer is on low. As the liquid is being incorporated, add the eggs. Mix thoroughly.

Gradually add the remaining flour only until a fairly firm dough is formed. The mixture will be satiny smooth.

As our thoughts turn to repentance and resolutions of selfLightly grease a bowl with some oil, and turn the dough in the bowl to oil all improvement, the round challah reminds Jews that God is central to our sides. Cover with plastic wrap and place in warm place until doubled in size, people and to our faith. about 30–45 minutes.

Learn how to make a round challah!

Ingredients:      

7–8 cups bread flour 2 packages rapid rise yeast 1 1/2 cups water 2 sticks margarine, butter, or 1/2 cup oil and 1 stick margarine 3/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons poppy seeds (optional)

Punch down the dough and divide in half or in thirds. Roll each piece into a rope about 15 inches long. Hold one end 2 inches above the work surface and wrap the rest of the dough around it to make a large coil. Pinch the ends together to prevent unraveling while baking. Place the formed breads on parchment-lined or greased cookie sheets, and let rise in a warm place until light and doubled, about 25 minutes.

Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush the tops of the loaves with the egg wash and bake for 25–35 minutes, depending on the size of the loaves. When the bread is done, it will be golden brown and have a hollow sound when tapped.

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Special Blessings for a Sweet New Year It is a tradition to place a dish of apples and honey on the table on Rosh HaShanah; many families also serve a pomegranate. According to tradition, there are several reasons for placing a pomegranate on the holiday table to eat and enjoy: Firstly, it has a crown shape like challah, and secondly, its many seeds can symbolize our hope that each of us will do many good deeds and enjoy many blessings in the coming year.

We praise You, Eternal God, Sovereign of the universe, Creator of the fruit of the tree.

Pick up a slice of apple, dip it in honey, and say:

Eat the apple dipped in honey and, if you wish, challah dipped in honey.

This is also the time to enjoy the pomegranate, if you've added that to your holiday table. Now begin the holiday meal!

Then add:

Y’hi ratzon mil’fanecha, Adonai Eloheinu veilohei avoteinu v’imoteinu, shet’chadeish aleinu shanah tovah um’tukah.

May it be Your will, Eternal our God, that this be a good and sweet year for us.

Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu melech ha-olam, borei p’ri ha-eitz.

Tashlich During the High Holy Days, usually on the first day of Rosh HaShanah, it is a tradition to go to a nearby body of water and symbolically cast away our sins or wrongdoings from the past year in a ceremony called Tashlich.

This year, take some bread crumbs as a family to a nearby lake or stream to perform this ceremonial casting away. You may choose to name your mistakes aloud quietly or just think them to yourself. Conclude by reading a meaningful verse about forgiveness or singing a song

together. Share any leftover bread with the birds and fish, and enjoy the family time outside together.

What is the reason for this custom?

In the olden days it was customary to crown a new king by the river as a symbol that his kingship should continue like the river. On Rosh HaShanah we proclaim God to be the King and Ruler of the world.

Why is it preferable to do Tashlich by a river that has fish?

Since fish have no eyelids, their eyes are constantly open. This symbolizes God's constant protective watch over the Jewish people.

Just as fish are suddenly caught in nets, so too we are caught in the net of judgment for life or death. Such thoughts should arouse a person to repentance.

Rosh HaShanah Family Activities saucepan, add ½ cup water and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook about 10 minutes or until soft.

Add honey and cinnamon and mash. Cook 2-3 more minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.

Put mixture into a blender and process until smooth.

Pour onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread with a spatula into a thin layer.

Bake at 170 degrees for 2-3 hours or until it's tacky but doesn't stick to your finger. Once it has cooled, roll it up and cut in strips.

Honey Cookies Ingredients:      

3 eggs 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup oil 1 cup honey 3 1/2 cups sifted flour 1 teaspoon baking soda

Thumbprint Honeybee Placemats

Directions: In a mixer, beat eggs, sugar, oil and honey for seven minutes. Gradually add the sifted flour and the baking soda.

Let it rest in the refrigerator for 12 hours.

Pre-heat the oven to 350. Smear a little bit of flour onto your hands and shape the dough into balls.

Flatten the balls a little bit and put them in the oven to bake for 15 minutes on a pan lined with parchment paper.

Apple Honey Fruit Roll-ups Ingredients:  4 cups of peeled, chopped apples (  ½ cup water  1-2 tablespoons of honey (to taste)  1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional) Directions: Place peeled and chopped apples (can use red or green apples) in a medium

Materials:  Black construction paper  Yellow paint  White crayon  Popsicle stick  Contact paper Directions: Dip a thumb into the yellow paint and press onto the construction paper. Repeat until you have reached the desired number of bees. (Also, you can experiment with all fingers to make bees of different sizes!)

Before the paint dries, draw two lines through the bee using a popsicle stick.

Draw on wings and antennae for each bee with the white crayon.

Once the paint is completely dry, cover with contact paper

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Yom Kippur - Day of Atonement Yom Kippur means "Day of Atonement" and refers to the annual Jewish observance of fasting, prayer and repentance. Part of the High Holidays, which also includes Rosh HaShanah, Yom Kippur is considered the holiest day on the Jewish calendar. In three separate passages in the Torah, the Jewish people are told, "the tenth day of the seventh month is the Day of Atonement. It shall be a sacred occasion for you: You shall practice self-denial."(Leviticus 23:27). Fasting is seen as fulfilling this biblical commandment. The Yom Kippur fast also enables

us to put aside our physical desires to concentrate on our spiritual needs through prayer, repentance and self-improvement.

Yom Kippur is the moment in Jewish time when we dedicate our mind, body, and soul to reconciliation with God, our fellow human beings, and ourselves. We are commanded to turn to those whom we have wronged first, acknowledging our sins and the pain we might have caused. At the same time, we must be willing to forgive and to let go of certain offenses and the feelings of resentment they provoked in us. On this journey we are both seekers and givers of pardon. Only then can we turn to God and ask for forgiveness: “And for all these, God of forgiveness, forgive us, pardon us, and grant us atonement.”

Fasting Fasting was originally seen as fulfilling the biblical commandment to “practice self- denial.” The Yom Kippur fast enables us, for at least one day each year, to ignore our physical desires, focusing instead on our spiritual needs. Throughout the day, we concentrate on prayer, repentance, and self-improvement before returning to our usual daily routine after the holiday.

According to tradition, all females from age 12 and all males from age 13 must fast. The traditional fast encompasses a full 24-hour period, beginning after the Erev Yom Kippur meal and extending to the following evening. During this time, no eating or drinking is permitted.

Judaism has a deep reverence for life, and though the Yom Kippur fast is of great importance, it is never allowed to jeopardize health. Those too ill to fast (or to fast fully) are prohibited from doing so. Those who need to take medication are allowed, as are pregnant women or women who have just given birth.

Rituals Wearing White Traditionally, many Jews wear white on Yom Kippur. Because white is a symbol of purity and Yom Kippur is a day when we undertake a spiritual cleansing, it is an appropriate color for the occasion.

Shofar

Traditionally, in addition to Erev Yom Kippur, the entirety of the next day is spent in synagogue. The liturgy for the day of Yom Kippur includes powerful readings from the Torah and Yizkor, a memorial service to remember our loved ones who have died and, perhaps, to draw from their memories the inspiration to be the best of what we can yet be.

The Days of Awe are about more than confessing our sins. They are an opportunity to envision our lives and our communities if we each become a little more caring with each passing year.

In the Congregation

On Yom Kippur morning, we read from the Torah portion entitled Nitzavim, in which we learn that meaningful Jewish lives are not too hard for us and not too far away—if we are willing to choose a life of caring for each other. We also recite the Al Cheit, a prayer that recounts our sins: gossip, arrogance, exploiting the weak, and all the other missteps we took during the year just ended.

The heart of the Yom Kippur experience is congregational worship. It is a mitzvah to attend all the services on Yom Kippur, from Kol Nidre in the evening, throughout the next day, ending with N’ilah (concluding services) and the sounding of the shofar. A memorial service (Yizkor) is included on Yom Kippur, and Havdalah (a service of separation) is recited at the end of the day, following the sounding of the shofar. A joyous “break-the-fast” meal is served at the conclusion of services, either at the congregation or at home.

The High Holidays are a time for t’shuvah, which is usually understood to mean repentance. But t’shuvah is much more than repentance. Its literal meaning is return and, indeed, t’shuvah is a return forward to something holy inside us that hasn’t yet reached fruition, a return to the goodness and the caring that could have been and still can be.

T’shuvah is our search to find the potential for good and for holiness that has been within us all along but somehow became hidden in the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Yom Kippur ends with a single, long blast of the shofar. The stirring sound of the shofar at the conclusion of the holiday has many different explanations. One is that the practice recalls the giving of the Torah at Sinai, when the shofar also was blown.

The Erev Yom Kippur service is called Kol Nidre, meaning “all vows,” and refers to the special liturgical formulation chanted by Jews solely on Yom Kippur. It is a legal formula for the annulment of vows, which dates back many centuries.

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High Holy Days at Temple Sinai All of us at Temple Sinai are eager to wish you L'Shanah Tovah!

Erev Rosh HaShanah service, and for Yom Kippur Sisterhood will be sponsoring a Break Fast following the end of the afternoon service.

Our clergy, staff and Board look Temple Sinai has mailed the High Holy Day tickets to all our partners forward to welcoming you to High that have fulfilled the partnership commitments. If you have not Holy Day services as we begin the new received your tickets, please contact us at 305.932.9010. year together.

We hope 5777 will be a year of health, happiness and peace for all.

Please see below our Service times and dates. We will have an Oneg after

Children’s Program High Holy Day services are a time for spiritual contemplation. Please be respectful of those around you.

Children are always welcome to attend High Holy Day services with you. If you are bringing your younger child(ren) into the Feinbloom

Sanctuary, bring a few books, coloring books or quiet toys so that they are entertained. For more age appropriate activities, please register for our Children’s Program or join us for Family Services on first day Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. The children’s program is offered for children ages 3 to 10 and will have fun, age-appropriate holiday activities and snacks. There is a cost of $18 per child. Read all the details and register at ww.tsnd.org/HighHolyDays.

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Temple Sinai Community - Lifecycle October Birthdays 10/1 10/1 10/1 10/3 10/3 10/3 10/3 10/4 10/5 10/5 10/6 10/7 10/7 10/7 10/8 10/9 10/9 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/12 10/13

Helen Berne Susan Jaffe Amy Ohana Dean Gettis Ann Landau Carole Perlman Louise Potash Ruth Marcus Evelyn Portnoy Margery Sanford Norman Leopold Rhoda Kurzman Carol Lewis Marcia Zucker Seth Krinsky Mary Lou Brotherson Stacey Caridi Debbie Bloomfield Rosa Kofman Jacques Malfi Nancy Stabinski Meri-Jane Rochelson Claudine Ackerman

10/13 10/13 10/14 10/14 10/16 10/18 10/18 10/18 10/19 10/22 10/22 10/23 10/24 10/24 10/24 10/25 10/27 10/28 10/28 10/28 10/29 10/29

R’fuah Sh’leimah

Nancy Metzger Louise Mirel Mildred Steinberg Rachel Weiss Evelyn Rosen Sara Cooperman Frankel Stuart Sacks Miriam Segall Boris Dolinsky Howard Katzman Kimberly LeCompte Bari Schanerman George Leader Ruth Littman Ferris Shenker Rosanne Mishan Michael Roth Carla Lacerda Provder Lisa Layne Richard Waldman Elie Espiedra Danielle Snyder

Jorge & Marlene Garcia Scott & Cindy Argow John & Rhoda Kurzman Granville & Kimberly LeCompte Eduardo & Sisa Brender John & Angela Capurso Ari & Erica Kalish

10/13 10/20 10/21 10/21 10/22 10/29 10/29 10/30

Alain & Amy Ohana Louis & Nancy Berlin Eva Lebovic & Greg Thomas Mark & Carrie Mintz Mario & Melissa Grosfeld Nelson & Rhonda Faro Adam & Robin Silverman Michael & Adrienne Roth

November Birthdays 11/1 11/2 11/3 11/3 11/4 11/5 11/5 11/7 11/7 11/12 11/13 11/13 11/15 11/16 11/16 11/18

Dorothy Koreman Sherry Sturner Gail Greene Donald Lockshin Sandra Frankel Barbara Donshik Lillian Schwartz Stacy Barnett Martin Kleinbart Miguel Ruiz Erika Assael Barbara Ramsay Lior Shalev Madeline Brown Ita Schenkel Michael Lemont

11/18 11/20 11/20 11/20 11/21 11/21 11/21 11/22 11/22 11/23 11/24 11/24 11/25 11/26 11/28

David Stahl Claudia Leib Freda Rozen-Brown Steve Silverman Courtney Augusta Steven Marcus Steven Mishan Elaine Brodsky Merritt Halem Pamela Shiman Shirley Raffel Adele Sandberg Lonnie Kantor Marc Gottlieb Rabbi Ralph P. Kingsley

November Anniversaries 11/2 11/5 11/9 11/11 11/13 11/20 11/21 11/23

Todd & Nancy Stabinski Lee & Linda Hertz Irwin & Alma Hyman Alfred & Natalie Miller Moises & Evelyn Portnoy Stanton & Gail Greene Howard & Efrona Bien Edmond & Carla Provder

11/24 11/24 11/24 11/25 11/26 11/26 11/28 11/30

Chuck Kantor Irwin Katz Susy Kertesz Dixie Lampert Lisa Layne

Merritt Halem Freda Rozen-Brown Candi Rubin Elinore Rutman Nancy Simon

Condolences To Judy Agron, Norman (Karen) Leopold, and Louise (Bob) Mirel on the death of Dr. Norton Agron.

To Lauren Busch, Adam (Paola) Busch, and Stephen Cohen; Jake and Aidan Singer, and Ean Busch, on the death of their mother/ grandmother Madeline Fischer.

To Eva Lebovic (Greg Thomas), on the death of her mother Malvina Lebovic.

To Lynn (Ronnie) Fromberg, on the death of his brother Malcolm Fromberg.

Mazal Tov! To Lenny and Roberta Bendell, in honor of the engagement of their daughter, Teri Bendell to Manuel Bou. To Joel and Adele Sandberg, in honor of their granddaughter Maya Bodnick becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

To grandparents Cantor Irving and Joanne Shulkes, parents Heather & Chris Brown, and big brother Ethan Philip, on the safe arrival of Sophia Charlotte Brown.

October Anniversaries 10/5 10/10 10/11 10/11 10/12 10/12 10/13

Gloria Barnett Paul Feldman Jennifer Goldberg Alweiss Marion Gordon

Melvyn & Terry Drucker Jerry & Joan Leader Joel & Maria Wolf Brian & Robin Gale Darren & Kara Friedman Samuel & Debbie Yecutieli Peter & Miriam Segall Leonard & Julie Feldman

To great-grandmother and beloved ECE teacher Bobbi Levitt, grandmother Barbara Levitt and parents David and Jaime Dwork on the birth of Tyler Braydin Dwork.

To parents Veronica & Pierre Kopec, and siblings Gabriel and Jeremy on the safe arrival of their baby girl.

To grandparents Bill & Shirley Lehman, and parents Deborah Lehman DiCapua & Paul Dicapua, on the birth of Pascale Sura.

B’nai Mitzvah!

Caitlin Portnoy will become a Bat Mitzvah on October 29 during our Shabbat Service.

She is the daughter of Evelyn & Moises Portnoy.

She is a 7th grader at Highland Oaks Middle School. Caitlin loves writing, music, playing tennis and biking.

Her Mitzvah work was to organize a tennis match to benefit the MAR-JCC Special needs fund.

Kosher Food Bank There are more and more people in our community in desperate need of food to fill bare pantries – and empty stomachs. That’s why they depend on Jewish Community Services (JCS) Kosher Food Bank, the largest food bank in South Florida that Jewish households observing dietary laws can turn to during times of hardship, supplying critically important food items and other daily necessities to those in need.

Since 2003, the JCS Kosher Food Bank has served those struggling to put food on their table – like families with young children, Holocaust survivors and the frail elderly.

Please donate kosher food and other items certified as kosher with one of the following kosher symbols: You may deposit your donations in any of the collection bins around Temple Sinai's campus.

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Donations June 5 to August 15, 2016 Cantor Norman Cohen Falah's Discretionary Fund Fintz, Marcos & Esther In honor of Aaron Schectman's special birthday Fintz, Marcos & Esther In honor of Gary Frank's birthday Fintz, Marcos & Esther In honor of Ingrid Roskin's birthday Fintz, Marcos & Esther In honor of Jessica's Klezmer Shabbat Service Fintz, Marcos & Esther In honor of Judy Swift's birthday Fintz, Marcos & Esther In honor of Lyanne L. Wassermann's birthday Fintz, Marcos & Esther In honor of the birth of Cantor & Mrs. Irving Shulkes' granddaughter, Sophia Charlotte Brown Fintz, Marcos & Esther In honor of the birth of Chris and Heather Brown's daughter, Sophia Charlotte Brown Glickman, David & Rose Ellen In honor of Lyanne L. Wasssermann's birthday Halem, Merritt & Ellen In remembrance of Michelle Mishcon Stevens and husband John Stevens III Hertz, Lee & Linda In memory of Wesley Jones Oppenheimer, Martin & Heather For musical inspiration Roskin, Howard & Ingrid In honor of the birth of Cantor & Mrs. Irving Shulkes’ granddaughter, Sophia Charlotte Brown Wassermann, Barton & Lyanne L. In memory of Arthur J. Lindo Wassermann, Barton & Lyanne L. In memory of Norton Agron Wassermann, Barton & Lyanne L. Wishing Dixie Lampert a speedy recovery Rabbi Alan Litwak's Discretionary Fund Ann Zartler In honor of Sue Klau's birthday Aronchick, Audrey Wishing Rabbi Alan Litwak a Happy Birthday Bloom, Ron & Shoshanah In memory of Malvina Lebovic Book, Ronald General donation Klau, Irwin & Sue High Holy Days donation Leader, George & Diana In honor of Rabbi Alan Litwak's birthday Lebovic, Eva & Thomas, Greg In appreciation of Rabbi Litwak Oppenheimer, Martin & Heather In appreciation of Rabbi Litwak's support to our family Sandberg, Joel & Adele In memory of Norton Agron Sanford, Howard & Margery In honor of Murray and Judy Swift's anniversary Siegendorf, Donald & Michael In memory of Norton Agron Zahradnicek, Olga General Donation Zweifler, Ira & Landau, Ann In honor of Rabbi Alan & Deborah Litwak's anniversary Zweifler, Ira & Landau, Ann In honor of Rabbi Alan Litwak's birthday The Arnold & Roselyn Meyer ECE Fund Brotherson, Mary Lou In memory of Malvina Lebovic The Caring Community Fund Schectman, Aaron & Carol In honor of the birth of Cantor & Mrs. Irving Shulkes’ granddaughter, Sophia Charlotte Brown Schectman, Aaron & Carol In memory of Bruce Partridge Schectman, Aaron & Carol In memory of Malvina Lebovic The Etz Chayim Chumash Fund Klau, Irwin & Sue In honor of Connie Weinberg's 80th birthday Klau, Irwin & Sue In honor of our teacher and friend, Robert Sugarman The General Donation Fund Berkowitz, Harry & Deborah Mazel Tov on the birth of Cantor & Mrs. Irving Shulkes’ granddaughter, Sophia Charlotte Brown Board of Trustees, Temple Sinai In honor of Dylan Gale becoming a Bar Mitzvah Board of Trustees, Temple Sinai In honor of the birth of Jimmy and Rabbi Jody CohenGavarian's granddaughter, Madison Board of Trustees, Temple Sinai In honor of the birth of Pierre and Veronica Kopec's baby girl Board of Trustees, Temple Sinai In memory of Madeline Fischer Board of Trustees, Temple Sinai In memory of Malvina Lebovic Board of Trustees, Temple Sinai In memory of Norton Agron Board of Trustees, Temple Sinai In memory of Ronald Fishman Board of Trustees, Temple Sinai Mazel Tov on the birth of Cantor & Mrs. Irving Shulkes's granddaughter, Sophia Charlotte Brown Botwinick, Sharron In honor of Linda and Don Lockshin's anniversary Botwinick, Sharron Mazel Tov on the birth of Cantor & Mrs. Irving Shulkes’ granddaughter, Sophia Charlotte Brown Glickman, David & Rose Ellen In honor of the birth of Cantor & Mrs. Irving Shulkes’ granddaughter, Sophia Charlotte Brown Glickman, David & Rose Ellen Wishing Ann Landau a speedy recovery Glickman, David & Rose Ellen Wishing Eliot Citron a speedy recovery Halem, Merritt & Ellen Speedy recovery for Merritt Halem Klau, Irwin & Sue Wishing a refuah schlemah to Ellen Halem's son, Eliot Citron Klau, Irwin & Sue Wishing a refuah shlema to Dixie Lampert Klau, Irwin & Sue Wishing Merritt Halem a refuah shlema

Ladis, Marilyn Ladis, Marilyn

In appreciation of Susan Warech In honor of the birth of Cantor & Mrs. Irving Shulkes' granddaughter, Sophia Charlotte Brown Raffel, Leroy & Shirley General donation Schwartz, Maxine General donation Zweifler, Ira & Landau, Ann In honor of David and Rose Ellen Glickman's anniversary Zweifler, Ira & Landau, Ann In honor of the birth of David and Rose Ellen Glickman's granddaughter Marlowe Esther Brown The George J. and Lila Berlin Bridge Fund Lazar, Deborah In memory of Raymond Thaler The High Holy Days Fund Book, Ronald Sponsorship of Rosh HaShanah Flowers Book, Ronald Sponsorship of Yom Kippur Flowers Fintz, Marcos & Esther Sponsorship of the Yom Kippur Flutist Klau, Irwin & Sue Sponsorship of the High Holy Days Torah Mantle Sandberg, Joel & Adele Sponsorship for Bimah Flowers on Yom Kippur Schectman, Aaron & Carol Sponsorship of Rosh HaShanah Flutist Schectman, Aaron & Carol Sponsorship of the Yom Kippur Flutist Amsili, Daniel & Elena Sponsorship of the HHD Choir Director Bloom, Bonnie Choir Director/HHD Accompaniment Bloom, Simon HHD Choir Conductor Brotherson, Mary Lou Sponsorship of the Choir Director Fintz, Marcos & Esther Sponsorship of the Choir Director Garcia, Jorge & Marlene HHD Juvenal Choir Katzker, Toby & Dianne Sponsorship of the Choir Director Klau, Irwin & Sue Sponsorship of Yom Kippur Flowers Ladis, Marilyn Sponsorship of Rosh HaShanah Bima Flowers Lampert, Dixie Sponsorship of the Professional High Holy Day Choir Mirel, Robert & Louise Sponsorship of the Choir Director Oppenheim, Fela High Holy Days sponsorship of Juvenal-Choir Oppenheimer, Martin & Heather Sponsorship of High Holy Days Music Director Petroske, Nancy HHD Donation-Choir Conductor Rindler, Jason & Sophy Sponsorship of the High Holy Days Choir Director Schectman, Aaron & Carol Sponsorship of the Choir Director-Accompaniment Schwartz, Maxine High Holy Days donation Stahl, David & Evelyn Sponsorship of the Choir Director Udelson, Ronald & Elise Sponsorship of Yom Kippur Bimah Flowers Zweifler, Ira & Landau, Ann Oneg-Erev Rosh HaShanah The Jacobson Sinai Academy Fund Cohen, Ilene Donation to ECE Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago General donation The Memorial Fund Mickenberg, Phyllis In memory of Larry Mickenberg Baer, Helen In memory of Norton Agron Baros, Irene J. In memory of Ann C. Jacobs Baros, Irene J. In memory of Betty Lipson Baros, Irene J. In memory of Malvina Lebovic Baumoehl, Marilyn In memory of Sylvia Hess Baumoehl, Marilyn In memory of the Mishcon's daughter and son-in-law Bergman, Richard & Barbara In memory of Harold Smith Bergman, Richard & Barbara In memory of Herbert Bergman Berkowitz, Harry & Deborah In memory of Malvina Lebovic Berkowitz, Harry & Deborah In memory of Norton Agron Berkowitz, Harry & Deborah In memory of Ronald Fishman Berne, Jack & Helen In memory of Norton Agron Bloom, Bonnie In memory of Norton Agron Borg, Rosalie In memory of Norton Agron Brotherson, Mary Lou In memory of Norton Agron Cohen-Gavarian, Jimmy & Jody In memory of Norton Agron Davis, Barbara In memory of Harry Davis Edinberg, Phyllis In memory of Ethel Kraus Epstein, Lawrence & Carole In memory of Perry Epstein Feinman, Joel In memory of Norton Agron Fishman, Barry & Meredith In memory of Norton Agron Fredel, Susan General donation Freed, Carol In memory of Lillian Brodman Freeman, Arelene In memory of Norton Agron Gittelman, Sol In memory of Gloria Gittelman Goodman, Don & Sandy In memory of Malvina Lebovic Goodman, Don & Sandy In memory of Norton Agron

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Donations June 5 to August 15, 2016 Gordon, Helayne Gordon, Marion Hertz, Lee & Linda Jones, Susan Kingsley, Ralph P. & Brenda Kingsley, Ralph P. & Brenda Klau, Irwin & Sue

In memory of Norton Agron In memory of Irving Iskowitz In memory of Norton Agron In memory of Norton Agron In memory of Albert Kingsley In memory of Isidore Kissinger In memory of a beloved husband and father, Dr. Norton Agron Klau, Irwin & Sue In memory of Malvina Lebovic Klau, Irwin & Sue In memory of Norman Lipson's beloved mother Betty Lipson Klein, Norman & Alice In memory of Norton Agron Koreman, Neil & Dorothy In memory of Benjamin Goldstein Laskey, Joel In memory of Augusta K. Laskey Lazar, Deborah In memory of Sylvia Lazar Leebow, Richard & Shelley In memory of Norton Agron Littman, Ruth In memory of Benjamin B. Littman Meiselman, Dr. & Mrs. Barry In memory of Norton Agron Mendelssohn, Martin & Lynn In memory of Seymour Mendelssohn Miller, Gayle E. In memory of Sylvia Wolf Mintz, Joel & Rochelson, Meri-Jane In memory of all our grandmothers Mintz, Joel & Rochelson, Meri-Jane In memory of Malvina Lebovic Glickman, Mr. & Mrs. Morris In memory of Rose Alcon Pearl, Frank & Suzanne In memory of Yetta Feinberg Raffel, Gloria In memory of Forrest Raffel Raffel, Gloria In memory of Frida Kahn Rosenberg, Arlene In memory of Norton Agron Roskin, Howard & Ingrid In memory of Norton Agron Sandberg, Joel & Adele In memory of Peter Tabb Schanerman, Richard & Bari In memory of Wesley Jones Schwartz, Lillian In memory of Kate Schwartz Shalev, Lior & Susan In memory of Malvina Lebovic Shalev, Lior & Susan In memory of Norton Agron Shalev, Lior & Susan In memory of Susana Landman Shenker, Charles & Ferris In memory of Norton Agron Sussman, Jonathan & Marjorie In memory of Norton Agron Swift, Murray & Judith In memory of Evelyn Weber Swift, Murray & Judith In memory of Max Swift Swift, Murray & Judith In memory of Norton Agron Weiner, Cheryl General donation Weinstein, Steven & Rochelle In memory of Madeline Fischer Weinthal, Louise In memory of Joseph A. Weinthal Yeslow, Renee In memory of Harry Altholz The Mishkan T'filah Prayer Book Fund Bloom, Bonnie In memory of Malvina Lebovic Bloom, Bonnie Wishing Dixie Lampert a complete healing

Bloom, Bonnie Wishing Merritt Halem a complete healing Bloom, Bonnie Wishing Nancy Simon a complete healing Goodman, Don & Sandy In memory of Malvina Lebovic Zahradnicek, Olga In memory of Malvina Lebovic The Programming Fund Moss, Gerard & Carol Ann Family Service Donation The Religious School Fund Moss, Gerard & Carol Ann In memory of Norton Agron Moss, Gerard & Carol Ann Wishing Eliot Citron a speedy recovery Moss, Gerard & Carol Ann Wishing Lenny Bendell a speedy recovery The Sisterhood Collegiate Fund Faro, Nelson & Rhonda General donation Feldman, Paul & Beverly General donation Gordon, Helayne General donation Hirsch, Henry & Stephanie General donation Hirsch, Henry & Stephanie General donation for Sisterhood College Fund Ladis, Marilyn In support of the Sisterhood College Fund Lampert, Sara (Dixie) College Fund Wassermann, Barton & Lyanne L. General donation The Sisterhood Fund Gordon, Helayne General donation Gordon, Marion Get well wishes for Dixie Lampert Klau, Irwin & Sue College Fund Klau, Irwin & Sue General donation Lampert, Sara (Dixie) General donation Lampert, Sara (Dixie) General donation Mendelssohn, Martin & Lynn Get well wishes for Dixie Lampert Roskin, Howard & Ingrid In honor of Audrey Aronchick's birthday To sponsor the Oneg and Kiddush Bloom, Bonnie In honor of Gary Frank's 65th Birthday Bloom, Bonnie In memory of Bernice Bloom Bloom, Ron & Shoshanah In honor of the anniversary of the B'not Miztvah class Bloom, Ron & Shoshanah In memory of Bernice Bloom Bloom, Ron & Shoshanah In memory of Reba Rutstein Epstein, Lawrence & Carole In honor of their anniversary Fintz, Marcos & Esther In honor of their anniversary Glickman, David & Rose Ellen In honor of their anniversary Greenwald, Sheryl In memory of Sam Berman Landau, David In memory of Flois Landau Metzger, Alan & Nancy In honor of their anniversary Raffel, Leroy & Shirley In honor of their anniversary

Torah To Go Program - Host a Torah in your home!

Have you ever wished you could learn more about the Torah in a smaller, more personal setting than weekly services or classes?

Do you have a child with a Bar or Bat Mitzvah coming up and would like to learn more about their Torah portion?

Would you like to re-connect with the Torah portion from YOUR Bar or Bat Mitzvah, and share it with your family?

Is there a particular Jewish holiday that you enjoy or a special Shabbat that would be made that much more meaningful by including the Torah in your celebration?

For all of these occasions and more you can host our Torah to Go for a week in your home! A great experience for adults and children; families and singles!

Contact Rabbi Litwak at Rabbi.Litwak@tsnd.org to request a week!

Permanent Dedication Opportunities Did you have a new simchah in your family?

Do you want to honor someone?

Temple Sinai has numerous opportunities for you to leave a permanent memory of a special occasion in the form of the following:

• Dedicate a pew seat in the Feinbloom Sanctuary - $600 • Dedicate a Brick Paver - $180 / $360 • Leaf on the Tree of Life - $1800 • Permanent Memorial Plaque in the Feinbloom Sanctuary - $600 • Chumash Dedication - $100 • Mishkan T’filah Dedication - $50 Please contact Susan Warech or Suzanne Summers at the Temple office and they will assist you in placing the order for your permanent dedication.

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