Torah Portions October 2018

October 6 – 27 Tishrei 5779 Bereshit – Genesis 1:1 – 6:8

Creation of the universe. Adam & Eve.

October 13 – 4 Cheshvan 5779 Noach – Genesis 6:9 – 11:32

Noah and the flood. Birth of Abraham. Tower of Babel.

October 20 – 11 Cheshvan 5779

Lech-Lecha - Genesis 12:1 – 17:27 History of Jewish people begins.

Abraham & Sarah & the call of God To go forth to Canaan.

The journey to Canaan and adventures of the family of Abraham

. October 27th – 18 Cheshvan 5779 Vayeira – Genesis 18:1 – 22:24

Destruction of Sodom & Gemorrah. Lot’s escape. Lot’s wife turns into pillar

of salt. Birth of Isaac & God’s testing of

Abraham. Visiting the sick & hospitality to

strangers.

Candle lighting times – 18 minutes before sunset

October 5 – 5:41 p.m. October 12 – 5:32 p.m. October 19 – 5:23 p.m. October 26 – 5:16 p.m.

October 2018 - Tishrei/Cheshvan 5779 Friday Night Services

October 5, 2018 …..…...7:30 pm

October 12, 2018.…........7:30 pm

October 19, 2018..….… 7:30 pm 6:00 pm DINNER & ZIMRA

October 26, 2018...……..7:30 pm

Services in the Sanctuary

SATURDAY MORNINGS

Torah Study

Every Saturday 8:45 am Samson Social hall.

Saturday Shabbat Services

10:00 am in the Chapel

October 6, 2018

October 13, 2018

October 20, 2018

October 27, 2018

SHOFAR

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Patron Benefactor

Rachel & Sam Calvo President’s Circle Picce & Bob Glast

Leslie & Joel Hirschberg Vernon Kozlen

Mitzie & Jack Olshansky Patron

Marion & Dale Cowle Jessica & James Greene

Patron Mitzvah Ruth & Morris Beschloss

Arline Greenblatt Sharon & Rod Hill

Ann & Glynne Miller Ruth & Jerry Newman Nancy & Arthur Shorr

Marcia & Rick Stein

Single Patron

Lucia Balbini

Sandy Eichberg

Fred Fabricant

Lillian Fox

Sally Frank

Michelle Hoffman

Kathy Kapler

Gladys Layne

Reesa Manning

Bonnie Doreen Pauker

Alicia Rodriquez

Sidney Sharzer

Nancy Singer

Temple Leadership

Bob Glast President

Beatice Eslamboly Past President

Sanford Friedman 1st VP

Gordon Poster 2nd VP

Rosanne Ezer Treasurer

Terrie Turner Education Chair

Judy Monetathachi Ritual Chair

Bobbie Rosenberg Corporate Secretary

Jerry Newman Security Chair

Ann Miller Membership Chair

Micki Greenspan Ambassador

Michelle Hoffman Women of Sinai

Gary Kreger Brotherhood

Marvin Paul Social Action Chair

Lily Mazet PTO

Brian Harnik Member at Large

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Wow! Our High Holy Days were a big success. The sanctuary and social hall were filled with people for every ser-vice until we closed the doors to the so-cial hall to set up for the break the fast. We set up extra chairs in the sanctuary for Yizkor and everything filled up again. Many thanks go to Rabbi Bentley, Cantor Anatole, Music Director Wayne Abravanel, Melamedet Arava Talve, our musicians, the choir, our staff, ushers and our many volunteers and participants. There are no thanks adequate to recognize Saul & Gail Jacobs for their 26th year of service to Temple Sinai with the food drive and food delivery, I will always remember what Gail told me when I asked why they keep doing it. “BECAUSE IT’S THE RIGHT THING TO DO.” Special thanks to Brian Paoletta, Brian Harnik and Ann Loeb who did the multigenerational Kol Nidre Appeal. Now, take a deep breath because the holidays are history. We have to keep the excitement going. In October, Social Action has a special program. In November there is a David Syme piano concert. In December, there is the Klezmer performance. We have momentum. Let’s keep it going. Feel free to contact me with your suggestions. Thank you for your support. Bob Glast President

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

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Rabbi’s Message

Simchat Torah – A Reason for Celebration

The grand finale of the Jewish High Holy Days is the festival of Sukkot. It comes only a few days after Yom Kippur and is considered one of the most celebratory of all the Jewish holi-days. The biblical reference to this holiday commands us to be “...happy in your festival, you, your sons and daugh-ters.” (Deuteronomy 16:14) It is within this context that this eight-day long holiday begins, starting with the building of a Sukkah or temporary outside dwelling, where we enjoy festive meals with family and friends and ending with Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah, where we celebrate the completion of the Torah reading cycle by singing and dancing with the Torah scrolls around the sanctuary. This connection between the serious soul searching of Yom Kippur and the celebration of Sukkot is not accidental. After the deep introspection, repentance and personal resolutions that epitomize Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, Sukkot is the affirmation of our culture and relationship with God. By going outside and feasting under the stars, we are given a literal out-side perspective of our lives ,as we emulate our ancestors liv-ing in the Sinai desert. Furthermore, the completion of the Torah reading cycle is the ultimate affirmation that the ideals and values we continue to study, debate and internalize, never get old. In fact, they are refreshed by our individual and collective life experiences. It is here we always find relevance from generation to genera-tion. Despite our difficult history and differences, the Jewish people stay united across the four corners of the globe. That is our true celebration; united as one family, one holy nation. Shabbat Shalom, V'Chag Sameach שבת שלום וחג שמח

Rabbi Andrew Bentley

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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

As I write this glimpse into our Religious school, we have just come off our most holy of days, I was like a proud parent and so proud of our older students who par-ticipated in High Holy Day services, were Temple greeters passing out Prayer books to our congregants and guests, loaded food bags onto the food bank truck and delivered some beautiful and heartfelt speeches! They helped out with our Family services and in our children’s activities room. If they represent the future of Juda-ism, we can all breathe proud!

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”...back to school time! On Sunday, Sep-tember 23, our Religious school opened the 5779 season with a Back to School wel-come back breakfast, hosted by our wonderful PTO (parent teacher organization). Our teenage “madrichim” or teachers helpers were on hand in full spirited moods, working to help out on our first day. As we are the only Religious school in the desert that serves Pre K through High School, we are so proud of our school. If you know any Jewish families with children in these age groups, who might not know of our school where we teach Hebrew, prayers, Jewish values, history and customs, please pass on our information and have them get in touch with me. Or better, get me their contact information, and I will gladly reach out to them with all of our information. Jewish education is so important to keep our traditions passing down to the next generation.

Thank you to those in our community who have donated this year to our Education fund. Your generosity and support are so greatly appreciated. Your donations make a difference in what we can offer our students and a hearty Todah Rabah (thank you) goes out to you from our students and teachers!

As we start off our Jewish year with a clean slate, I can’t wait to share with you our school activities as the year unfolds. We are going to shine on 5779! Warmly, Leslie Pepper Director of Education

Leslie Pepper Director of Education

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Mazel Tov to Chloe Sontz who will be called to the Torah on Saturday, October 6 to become a

Bat Mitvah!!!

My name is Chloe Aurora Sontz. I am 13 yrs old and live in Rancho Mirage. I am the youngest of four children. My older brothers are Jordan, Ethan and Brandon. I am an 8th grader at Palm Desert Charter Middle School. I have been studying piano for 8 yrs. I enjoy playing volley-ball and was on the 13th Nationals team last season with Desert Valley Sports Club. I have been attending religious school since I was 5 yrs old. I wish to express my appreciation to Rabbi Bentley, Arava Talve, and all my teachers at Temple Sinai for helping me to prepare for this wonderful day. I would also like to thank all my family and friends who came from near and far for sharing this special day with me. I am grateful to my par-ents, and brothers for always supporting me in everything I do.

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We're starting off the year with a bang! We're going back to luncheons which most members thoroughly enjoyed in the past. Our first luncheon is on Tuesday, October 16 at noon and will include a presentation by our President (that's me) titled "What Happens When Harry Dies?" which focuses on living through the trauma of a death and how to prepare ourselves for flying solo. See the flyer on page 17 of this Shofar. Please join us --- registration is only $25, note the deadline is October 9. Please contact Sandie Eichberg at sgeichberg@msn.com after the deadline for late reservations. We want to be sure to have enough food for all! In November, our monthly study group based on "Pirkei Imahot: The Wis-dom of Mothers, The Voices of Women" will commence. Each month from November to April, we will present a 90-minute seminar twice --- on Tues-days mid-day and on Wednesdays evenings. Please see the flyer on page 9 of this Shofar. We hope you'll sign up and join us. One of our super-fun activities each year is gift wrapping at Barnes and Noble. We have 7 dates this year (December 2, 4, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 24). Please contact Sharyn McKee at sharynmck@aol.com to sign up. This is a great fundraising activity for Women of Sinai every year. We all love gift cards to restaurants and local stores, and we all probably have some we're not using. Please consider donating them to Women of Sinai. We'll use them as raffle items to raise funds for our quarterly dona-tion to the Rabbi Avi Levine Religious School. Contact Sharyn McKee. Thanks to all who have paid dues to Women of Sinai this year. Remember that dues also go towards our donation commitment to the religious school.

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Gail Jacobs YOM KIPPUR FOOD DRIVE

OUR ROBUST ADULT EDUCATION OFFERING

Women of Sinai present: PIRKEI IMAHOT: The Wisdom of Mothers, TheVoices of Women Rabbi Bentley: 10 Paths to God Rabbi Bentley: Lunch and 21st Century Judaism Adult Bnai Mitzvah preparation Dr. Nesa Bland: Ethical Wills Rabbi Bentley: Torah Study Arava Talve: Introduction to Judaism Adult Beginning Hebrew

A ton of food ! For 26 years Temple Sinai has generously donated non-perishable food items to FIND; the Coachella Valley’s response to HUNGER. Thank you all for stepping up to the plate and donating 2,145 pounds of food. Because of donors like you FIND hopes to stay on track to deliver 10+million pounds of food to over 85,000 people monthly.

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Tuesdays 11:30—1:00 Beginning November 6 First Tuesday of the month Wednesdays 6:00 –7:30 Beginning November 7 Fisrt Wednesday of the month Please join WOMEN OF SINAI for:

Pirkei Imahot: “The Wisdom of Mothers, The voices of Women”.

The voices of our too long - silenced female ancestors. Discussions will be held in the Sinai Social Hall on the first Tuesday afternoon and first Wednesday evening each month and will be led by Arava Talve and Nesa Bland. The gatherings will focus on the questions surrounding our lives as women, women’s voices through the ages, and the perspectives we offer each other and the world today. Come and join the conversation and, in the process, help create our own written “herstory”. The women were at Sinai, too! Give voice to our ancient mothers and ourselves...It’s time! The world stands on three things: Torah, the service of G-D, and deeds of kindness. “In her study with Lois Shenker of Pirkei Avot 1:2 Rabbi Eve Posner responded to the passage with this thought: “The world rests on the shoulders of women who have been the source of strength, spirit and protection of our rituals and their homes.” $36.00 for members. $72.00 for non-members. Copies of Pirkei Imahot are available in Sinai Gift Shop.

Tuesday at @2:00 pm Begins October 16

$36—members 72—non-members

INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM This class is for anyone seeking to understand and engage in dia-logue about the books of Judaism, its values, celebrations and spirituality. We will also explore a modern take on Jewish life where you will add your voice, questions, discover multiple per-spectives and find what could be meaningful to you in your de-sire to know more. Contact Arava Talve atalve@templesinaipd.org to sign up

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Tuesdays, 1:15—2:45

Ten Paths to God Taught by Rabbi Bentley

Who am I? Why am I here? How then shall I live? Three Funda-mental questions every reflective human being will ask at some point in life. Rabbi Jonathan Sacks has prepared a ten - part se-

ries to guide Jews toward meaningful answers to these questions.

The opening unit focuses on the concept of Identity. As Jews, we are born into a family and a people who have a history. Who

are we? To which story do we belong?

The next three units look at the three great pillars of Jewish life: Prayer, Study and Mitzvot.

The curriculum then moves to the three great attributes:

Tzedakah, Chessed, and Faith.

The last pieces reach to the three great expressions of Jewish life. Israel, Kiddush Hashem and finally Responsibility

We have to make Judaism more compelling for the next genera-tion, intellectually, ethically and spiritually. Our values, heritage and way of life can provide a sustainable framework for all Jews

today as we navigate the many challenges faced in the 21st Century.

ADULT EDUCATION

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Wednesday 1:00 (beginners) $180.00 2:00 (2nd year students) Adult B’nai Mitzvah It is never too late to learn Hebrew and be called to the Torah as a Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Join other adults in the Sinai chapel to explore Judaism and study To-rah in a meaningful pursuit under the guidance of Melamedet, Arava Talve.

Highlights of Study Sharpen Hebrew reading skills-Build a Milon (Dictionary) - Learn about Jewish texts and commentary, prayer study, and finding your way through Mish-kan T’filla-Parashat HaShavuah (weekly Torah study)-Torah and Haftarah trope-Group and individual work on Torah and Haftarah portion/verses-Chevruta(group) and individual study of Alyiot-Shabbat service leadership-Creating D’var Torah (commentary on prayer, Torah and anything Jewish)

Wednesdays,12:00—1:00

Lunch and 21st Century Judaism: Discourse on the Issues of our Time

Join Rabbi Bentley (and bring your lunch) for a

casual gathering to engage in conversations ranging from ethics, politics, social justice and Israel, using our

Jewish values as our lens.

Friday, February 1,8,15,22 10:00 to 11:15 Ethical Wills Mini Series based on the book “So your values live on” All are welcome to participate in this four—part mini-series. Documenting values is a long standing Jewish tradition. We will be exploring creative and traditional ways to express our “character beliefs” to others, including to generations that follow us. The group will focus on creating modern Ethical Wills that reflect the values you hold dear, with an easy, step -by -step process including:

Reflections Journaling Meanings Memories

Storytelling While not a legal document, Jewish tradition, since the days of Jacob, Leah and Rachel, respected and encouraged the use of putting into words those values clos-est to one’s heart for future generations

This series will be facilitated by Dr. Nesa Bland $20.00 materials fee $18.00 per session

ADULT EDUCATION CONTINUED

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DON’T MISS THIS FABULOUS OPPORTUNITY

TO HEAR DAVID SYME ON HIS ONLY

UNITED STATES TOUR!

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SPECIAL, SPECIAL, SPECIAL.................. Hear ye! Hear ye! Mark your calendars for a very special event to take place on Sunday evening, December 9, right here in our Temple. We will be entertained by the Isle of Klezbos.............a Klezmer troupe from New York. This will be one event you won't want to miss!!! Come prepared to smile, to sing along, to just have an enjoyable evening of music and fun. And in addition to the great entertainment, we will also have the drawing that evening for our big 50-50 Opportunity Drawing, a major fundraising activity to benefit our Temple. You have already received a book of tickets to buy or sell and more ticket books are available in the Temple office for you. See the flyer on page 16 of this Shofar...........and be sure to mark your calendar and participate in the 50-50 and the fabulous show! Reservations can be made by sending in the registration information at the bottom of the flyer or by calling the Temple office. Children between the ages of 10 and 18 are free when accompanied by an adult. It will be a great evening! Non-members are welcome to come too, so tell your friends..................pass the word around town!

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ARAVA TALVE MELAMEDET

Rabbi Tarfon and the elders were once reclining in the upper story of Nithza's house in Lydda, when this question was raised before them: Is study greater, or practice? Rabbi Tarfon answered saying: Practice is greater. Rabbi Akiva answered saying: Study is greater, for it leads to practice. Then they all answered and said: Study is greater because it leads to action" (Babylonian Talmud: Tractate Kiddushin 40b). I have had the privilege over the past 25 years to be a guide to Torah for students of every age. In fact, my youngest student, at heart, was 92 when he was called to Torah for the first time as a Bar Mitzvah. Jewish learning is a life long pursuit and Temple Sinai has made this a priority with a plethora of classes on the slate for this new year. My 2nd year adult Bnot Mitzvah stu-dents will continue their climb up the mountain as they prepare for their collective service in December of 2019. A new Adult Bnai Mitzvah class begins in October for anyone ready to experience the rit-ual for the first time or who has a desire to re-experience it as an adult. Beginning in No-vember, Dr. Nesa Bland and I - in partnership with the women of Sinai - will be facilitat-ing “Pirkei Avot: The Voices of Women” a gathering based on the new book, Pirkei Imahot (available in the gift shop) that focuses on adding our voices as women today to the wis-dom of our ancestors. Nesa will also be teaching a mini-series, on Fridays in February on Ethical Wills. Nesa will guide you through the process of creating your own ethical will using personal reflec-tions, memory and meaning. This fall, Rabbi Bentley will be teaching several classes including weekly Torah study and Lunch and 21stJudaism Wednesdays at noon. He’ll also start a new class, “Ten Paths to God,” which is based on a curriculum by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks. “I’m excited about bring-ing the teachings of one of my teachers to Temple Sinai,” Rabbi Bentley says. “I know this will be an amazing experience that stimulates important discussions on our lives as Jews on every level.” In addition, we will offer Introduction to Judaism and Beginning Hebrew that will be of-fered at times TBD – times that participants will help decide before classes begin. Please pick up a calendar of classes in the Temple office for a full list of offerings or check the website www.templesinaipd.org. Please call the temple office at 760-568-9699 to get your name on one or every class list as that greatly helps with planning! For more infor-mation on any of the above, email Aravatalve17@gmail.com

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Toni Robinson

Temple Manager

With my first High Holy Days at Temple Sinai behind me I would be re-miss if I did not thank all those volunteers who made it possible. Micki Green-span, Terri Turner, & Nancy Singer were instrumental in getting mailings out, an-swering the phone, taking ticket orders, working as ushers and greeters during the holidays and anything else that came up. Thank you ladies. Last, but not least, Thank You to Rosanne Ezer and Sanford Friedman for providing the beau-tiful flowers that graced our Bimah during High Holy Days. I have recently learned that we have 2 passive fundraising opportunities here at Temple Sinai. If you shop at Ralph’s and have a Ralph’s savings card , you can register to have a small percentage of what you already spend be sent to Temple Sinai every quarter. If you have not already done so, stop by the cus-tomer service desk next time you are in Ralph’s and have them add the temple to your card. Amazon has a similar opportunity at smile.amazon.com. Log on and designate Temple Sinai as your charity of choice, and we will get a quarterly check from Amazon. Once you set either or both of these up, you never have to think about it again; it just happens. It just like magic. If you have a submission for the November Shofar, I need to have it no later than October 15th.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. trobinson@templesinaipd.org

MATH GOT YOU DOWN? Tutoring services available from retired &

active engineers, scientists and educators as a community service of

Temple Sinai Brotherhood. Open to all. No Charge. Wednesdays 3-5 starting 10/7/18 CALL 760 568 9699 TO SCHEDULE AN

APPOINTMENT

TEMPLE CHOIR—Temple Sinai is considering starting a choir to enhance our Friday night Shabbat experience.

If you are interested contact Jerry Hipps .(jerry.hipps@gmail.com)

USE YOUR SMART PHONE !! Temple Sinai will pair you with a temple teen teacher that will patiently teach you how to improve your smart phone skills.

Call Bobbi Rosenberg for details: 760 345 6277

OLLI—Wednesday, November 14 6:30-8:30 WHY ISRAEL MATTERS

CSUSB Palm Desert Campus Dr. Arlette Poland

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Abe and Erma Brochner Jewish Community Center

TEMPLE SINAI INVITES YOU TO A FUN-FILLED EVENING OF HAPPY MUSIC THAT WILL PUT A

BIG SMILE ON YOUR FACE & GET YOUR TOES TAPPING! YOU’LL WANT TO GET UP AND DANCE IN THE AISLE!

KLEZMER CONCERT FEATURING NEW YORK-BASED “ISLE OF KLEZBOS”

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2018

RECEPTION 6:15 PM SHOW 7:00 PM

TEMPLE SINAI, 73251 HOVLEY LANE WEST, PALM DESERT PHONE (760) 568-9699

GENERAL SECTION $40 IN ADVANCE, $50 AT THE DOOR

(10% DISCOUNT FOR GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE, PAID TOGETHER) Children between 10 and 18 accompanied by an adult free

RESERVED/PREFERRED SECTION $75 (includes CD & 1 drink ticket)

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE: GOLD $1,000 8 RESERVED SEATS SILVER $500 4 RESERVED SEATS

BRONZE $250 2 RESERVED SEATS

RSVP BY DECEMBER 1, 2018 Name(s): __________________________________________________________ Email: ___________________________________Phone:____________________ No. of General Seats__________@ $40 = $______________ No. of Reserved Seats _________@ $75 = $________________ Check # ________________ or Credit Card Type (Master or Visa)_____________ CC # ______________________________ Exp____________3 Digit Code_______

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OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS

OCTOBER 1 Paula Allan OCTOBER 2 Brian Gottlieb Dorothy Steinman OCTOBER 3 Leonard Danon Linda Dyer Igal Shidlovsky Meta Trigiano OCTOBER 5 Jerry Errico Arnold Leon OCTOBER 6 William Sachs Sue Sherman OCTOBER 8 Elaine Eldred OCTOBER 9 Brian Harnik OCTOBER 10 Gary Cherlin OCTOBER 11 Jan Harnik Estelle Lieb OCTOBER 12 Richard Sirinsky OCTOBER 13 Ruth Beschloss Mallory Freedman

OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES

Leon & Rancy Feldman October 2 Dan & Shari Rosen October 3 Otis & Frances Norman October 4 Marshall & Sarah Berger October 10 Bruce & Bernice Flamenbaum October 11 Eric & Daniella Cowle October 12 Stephen & Joan Grossman October 12 Beryl & Veronica Sandor October 16

OCTOBER 14 Nancy Shorr

OCTOBER 15

Francene Danon Barbara Platt

OCTOBER 17

Lynn Zaifert

OCTOBER 18 Terrie Turner

OCTOBER 19

Saul Jacobs

OCTOBER 20 Robert Feinberg David Zeligson

OCTOBER 21 Gladys Layne

OCTOBER 24 Jerome Hipps

OCTOBER 26 Stanley Jacobs

Kathy Kapler Phyliss Rudolph

OCTOBER 27

Jeffrey blitz

OCTOBER 28 Rachel Donner-Canchola

OCTOBER 30 Marcia Becker

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The 2018/2019 season is upon us and your Brotherhood is rearing to go

This is just a taste of what we have in store

OCTOBER 11, 2018

November 8, 2018

December 13, 2018

January 10 , 2019

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GIFTS & CONTRIBUTIONS ~ September 2018

YAHRZEIT Vic Caudill By: Marlene & Ron Caudill Frances Katz By: Marlene & Ron Caudill Kate Silberman By: Louis & Gerrie Silberman Family Trust Mollye Glast By: Picce & Robert Glast Sam Letwin By Picce & Robert Glast Irving Hirschfeld By: Adrienne & Howard Hirschfeld Rachel Mizrahy Zac By: Itamar Jones Zac Chaim Zac By: Itamar Jones Zac Barry Jacknow By: Lisa M & Bret F Jacknow Minnie Miller By: Susan & Michael Miller Irving Moss By: Annette L. Novak Ruth Poster By: Gordon L. Poster

FOOD BANK By: Itamar Zac Dorothy Sachs By: Ellen & William Sachs Michael Mottino By: Alissa Marshall

GENERAL FUND IN HONOR OF

BIRTHDAY Irving Sachs By: Marion Hochstadter Bob Glast By: Robert Chernett JoAnn Kocen By: Alan Goldstein & Mary Levine Carole & Jerry Kocen

RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

By: Fran Lubens Idele Deutsch By: Lynn Hannan Sol Gordon & Harry Fiden By: Ruth Fiden Larry Wagman By: Lynn Hannan Robert Weisneberg By: Nicole Torres Samuel Anzel By: Stephanie & Marvin Anzel

TZEDAKA

By: Judith & Julian Stahl

ANNIVERSARY Dr & Mrs. Marty Cotler By: Teddy Cotler

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Jackie Leany—Tikva Pre School Director Hirschberg Family Education Center What a wonderful beginning of the school year. The children were greeted enthusiastically by their teachers and so excited to explore their new activity centers both inside and outside. They were espe-cially excited about our new play area. It is so beautiful and a wonderful place to paint, create music, use manipulatives, and do yoga. The most exciting part of our new area is our Arroyo. The children are helping to build it by filling it with rocks they purchased ($5.00 for a bucket or $15 for a wheelbarrow). These rocks have been used for math, science, oral language, critical thinking, collaboration, and art. They were even used for our Jewish Curriculum when they painted “kindness rocks”. The children are enjoying many of the activity centers throughout the play yard, but this new area is a fantastic gathering place.

The Knapp family donated the labor to build our new play area Although we have daily opportunities to learn about Jewish values, culture, traditions, and holidays, the children have a special Jewish Curriculum where Ms. Dina shares with them unique experiences. This month, we have celebrated Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot. We look forward to our weekly Shabbat with Rabbi Bentley and Zayde Saul, as well as our fantastic weekly music class with Mr. David.

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WHAT: TIKVAH FUNDRAISING EVENT * A family fun pizza night

WHEN: OCTOBER 24 5:30-7:30

WHERE: TIKVAH PLAY YARD

We will be asking for help with gathering auction items and selling tickets. We will be having a gourd picking activity. This year there will be 3 ultimate prizes. Four (4) lucky families will win a certificate for $500 off their tuition. Be looking for further information. FUNDS RAISED WILL GO TOWARDS ENHANCING OUR OUTDOOR PRO-

GRAM AND GARDEN. “Interacting with natural vegetation helps children connect with the won-ders of nature, learn about natural systems and seasons and develop keen observation skills. When they are able to plant, care for and harvest a gar-den they learn a sense of responsibility and often develop increased appre-ciation for eating fresh produce they have grown.” You do not have to be a Tikvah family to join in the fun. Every-

one is invited. IF YOU HAVE A BUSINESS AND WOULD LIKE TO DONATE A PRIZE TO OUR FUNDRAISER, PLEASE LET MS. JACKIE KNOW AT jleany@templesiniapd.org. Each donation will be recognized on our Tikvah Website and Facebook Page.

Be sure to view us on our Tikvah Facebook page so you can keep up with the amazing things we are doing.

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Brotherhood’sZimraShabbatDinner–ASalutetoCalifornia

MENU Salad Bar

Tossed Greens, Tomatoes, Corn, Croutons, Cucumbers, Bermuda Onions, Pickles, 1000 Island Dressing

1885 – Beet Salad with Vegetables 1910 – Watercress & Apple Salad

BuffetSelection:

1888 – Albondigas (Spanish Meatballs) 1903 – Baked Salmon – Spanish

1881 – Chicken Gumbo 1914 – Tagliarini Pasta Des Beaux Arts

1910 Viennese Carrots 1883 Mashed Potatoes and Turnips

Challah and Margarine On Each Table Wine, Chardonnay and Merlot, Included

_______Adult(s) $30 Members/$35Nonmembers $________ _______Children (8-12) $14 Members/$19 Nonmembers $________ _______Children (under 8) $10 Members/$14 Nonmembers $________ TOTAL: $________ Name:________________________________________________________Phone:___________________ Check#_________ Credit Card:________________________________________ Exp. Date:________ Billing Zip Code:__________ CSV:____________ Telephone:________________________________ SEATING REQUEST:_____________________________________________________________________________

October 19, 2018 AT 6:00 PM

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