sinai newsletter january-february 2011

Rabbi’s Corner 2

Cantor’s Notes, Reflections

3

Endowment Fund, Adult Learning

4

School News 5

Women of Sinai 11

Social Action Committee 12-13

Israel Committee 14

“Scene at Sinai” 15

Supporting Sinai 17-18

January Calendar 19

February Calendar 20

In the Sinai Family 21

Those We Remember 22

Contributions 23

Mini-U News 6

What’s Happening 7-9

Brotherhood 10

My Sinai 16

SINAI NEWS

Rabbi David B. Cohen • Cantor Rebecca Robins • Rabbi Emeritus Jay R. Brickman Director of Administration Karen Lancina • Program Coordinator Jen Friedman • Sinai News Nicole Sether

Congregation Sinai • 8223 N. Port Washington Road• Fox Point, WI 53217 414.352.2970• 414.352.0944 (fax)• www.congregationsinai.org

January/February 2011 • Tevet - Adar 5771

In this issue

Shabbat Bo Exodus 10:1 - 13:16 Jan 7 Tot Shabbat 5:30 pm Family Shabbat Service 7 pm

Jan 8 Torah Study 8:00 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Shabbat Beshallach Exodus 13:17 - 17:16 Jan 14 Rockin’ Shabbat Service 6:15 pm

Jan 15 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Ilana Friedman Bat Mitzvah 10 am Zachary Meyer Bar Mitzvah 4 pm Shabbat Yitro Exodus 18:1 - 20:23 Jan 21 Shabbat Limud Service 6:15 pm

Jan 22 Torah Study 8:00 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Shabbat Mishpatim Exodus 21:1 - 24:18 Jan 28 Shabbat Tikkun HaNefesh 6:15 pm

Jan 29 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am

Shabbat Terumah Exodus 25:1 - 27:19 Feb 4 Tot Shabbat 5:30 pm Congregational Dinner 6 pm Family Shabbat Service 7 pm

Feb 5 Torah Study 8 :00 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Shabbat Tetzaveh Exodus 27:20 - 30:10 Feb 11 Shabbat Service 6:15 pm

Feb 12 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Shabbat Ki Tisa Exodus 30:11 - 34:35 Feb 18 Social Action Shabbat – Focus on Literacy, guest speaker India McCanse 6:15 pm

Feb 19 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Shabbat Vayakhel Exodus 35:1 - 38:20 Feb 25 Shabbat Tikkun HaNefesh 6:15 pm

Feb 26 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am

Shabbat Schedule

A bi-monthly publication Issue 3, Volume 1

Family Tu B’Shevat (3rd-6th grades) Thursday, January 20th at 5:00 pm Adult Tu B’Shevat Seder Saturday, January 22nd at 4:00pm Tu B’Shevat (the fifteenth day of the month of Shevat) is the new-year for trees. Its roots (pardon the pun) are found in the Talmud which explains that there are four new years: Rosh HaShanah, the spiritual new year; the first of the month of Nis-san, the first month of the year; Tu B’Shevat, the new year of the trees; and a special new year for cattle and other animals. These different new years were similar to “fiscal” year, primarily intended for accounting purposes. Thus, if one made a special

Tu B’Shevat Seders for all Ages!

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January-February 2011

Rabbi’s Corner “Would he recognize his brother’s face?” Ja-cob wondered as he prepared to reunite with Esau after twen-ty years of estrangement. So much water had gone under the bridge: The initial flight from Esau’s anger at having lost both his birthright and blessing had led soon to a life of servitude to Laban, and a life of domesticity with Laban’s daughter, first Leah then Rachel. And now the moment had arrived. Esau was approaching with four hundred fighting men. Jacob had carefully arranged his flocks and herds to provide both protection and a peace offering to his brother. But would Jacob recognize him? Twen-ty years is a long time. He imagined Esau’s face contorted with anger over the sins of the past. But who knew? The eye of memory played tricks with facial features. It could not be trusted. And suddenly Esau approached, no weap-on in his hand, a growing smile on his face. It was him, thought Jacob. Different, but something in that face struck him, a note so familiar. Pleasantries were exchanged: “Are these really all your kids?” “You’ve done well for yourself with all these flocks.” Jacob insisted that Esau accept a token, a gift. “No I pray, do me this favor and accept this gift; for to see your face is like seeing the face of God, and you have received me favor-ably.” (Genesis 33:10) In that moment, Jacob understood. To see God’s face in that of his brother’s, recalled all that bound them together: their childhood, their parents, their humanity. Jacob under-stood that despite their differences, they were both created in God’s image, and thus interdependent and fundamentally re-lated. In that moment, Jacob’s enemy vanished; in his place stood a friend. The recent fires that scorched the hills south of Haifa, killing over forty people and destroying over four million trees created an interesting phenomenon. When Israel’s fire crews were overwhelmed by the ferocity of the blaze, Prime Minister Netanyahu put out the call for international aid. It came quick-ly and from some surprising corners of the world. In addition to U.S. and British aid, there were fire fighting airplanes from Jordan, Egypt, and even Turkey, with whom Israel has been struggling with a deteriorating relationship. To the surprise of many, the Palestinian fire crews that aided Israeli crews had

been furnished fire trucks more modern and effective than the Israeli equipment. In the end, a common enemy – the fire – brought neighbors together. I don’t mean to suggest that peace in the Middle-East is any closer than it was yesterday. Israel still faces

implacable foes in Islamic fundamentalist cir-cles. International criticism of Israel has been raised to the level of Olympic sport, so continu-ous and vituperative the stream of invective heaped daily on the Jewish state. Even more worrisome, the latest attempt to annihilate Israel has been cloaked in the language of democracy, cloaking a sinister intent in the language of de-cency. “After all”, Israel’s enemies now say, “why should Israel exist as a Jewish state? Why can’t Jew and Muslim live alongside one another as they do in the U.S.?”

In truth, Tel Aviv is not Toledo and Jerusalem is not Jamaica Plain. “Ayn Li Eretz Aheret” – “I have not other land”, says an Israeli song. Israel is more isolated than ever, sadly no closer to peace than it was in 1948. And yet… when the region’s inhabitants were faced by a common enemy, a forest fire that recognized no bound-aries, and didn’t discriminate between Jewish and Arab vic-tims, caring not whether a home is adorned by Mezuzah or Hamtza, they banded together in cooperation. Arab families in the villages around the Carmel mountain ranges opened their homes to Israeli families. As one Israeli put it, “they were very good neighbors.” Like Jacob, many Israelis were surprised to see Esau/Arabs in a different light. Seeing God’s face in one’s enemy, recognizing each other as God’s creatures, worthy of protection and honor, is the first step toward peace. To get there may take three generations or ten, but an acceptance of the “other” as being of equal worth and created in God’s image, is a crucial first step. Only when Arab/Muslim and Jew can see in the other the face of God, will mutual distrust and hatred be replaced by an effort to build peace for the future. And it will best happen two people at a time, face to face.

Rabbi David B. Cohen

donation to the first fruits of a tree in its third year, one arbi-trarily counted that trees age from Tu B’Shevat. In the middle ages, the Kabbalists (mystics) created and celebrated a Tu B’Shevat seder which described not only the cycle of nature and the variety of fruits, but also pointed to more spiritual matters such as the neo-Aristotelian levels of creation and the differences in human nature. Here at Sinai we will celebrate Tu B’Shevat in two ways. First, as we have in years past, our Youth Education pro-gram will host a ‘Family” Tu B’ Shevat seder experience, 5:00

p.m., Thursday, January 20th for 3rd-6th grade children and their families. On Saturday, January 22nd at 4:00 pm, we will hold an Adult Tu B’Shevat Seder upstairs in the Worship and Learning Center. Accompanied by a hagaddah filled with mystical texts and beautiful music, we will eat a variety of fruits and drink four cups of wine (or juice) – red for sum-mer, dark red for fall, white for winter, and pale red for spring. Our fourth year running, it promises to be engaging and enjoyable for all. Please RSVP by January 19th at: http://adulttubeshevatseder.eventbrite.com

Tu B’Shevat for all Ages! (continued)


Cantor’s Notes

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The Bible does not often repeat itself. But there is one sentence, “there is no man who doeth only good and sinneth not,” that is found in three disparate sec-tions of the Biblical narrative. (1 Kings 8, 2 Chron. 6, Eccl. 7). Stories of our founders: Abraham, Ja-cob, David, Solomon, offer vivid examples of hu-man shortcoming. Even Moses, most saintly of Biblical personalities, falters in his faith in God, and for this is denied entry to the Promised Land. Like other life species, we are created to function by instinct. To attain to civilization (i.e. the “tree of knowledge”), we must deny instinctual elements in the psyche. Sigmund Freud identified the primal urge that was subjected to denial as incest. C.G. Jung broad-ened the menu to such instinctive drives as: pride, greed,

jealousy. Although difficult to recognize within our own souls, we are acutely aware of moral shortcomings in members of

our: family, neighborhood, nation. While there exist individuals and civilizations totally corrupt, most of us represent a blending of what the rabbis identify as Yetser ha Tov (the good impulse), and Yetser ha Ra (the bad). Coming to spiritual maturity involves seeking out the good in those about us, and recog-nizing the evil (which Jung identifies as “shadow”) within ourselves. Doing effective battle with “shadow” is an element essential to the attainment of spiritual maturity.

Rabbi Jay R. Brickman

Reflections

Considering Jewish Camp When I was a kid, my mom sent my brother Jeff and me to overnight camp. The summer we were heading for 5th grade, we shipped off from Valley Stream, Long Island to Brookwood Camp in Glen Spey, New York. For three summers, as the bus winded up Snake Road, I felt excited to be heading to a place with endless cool things to do, counselors who pushed me to be the very best athlete I could

(which wasn’t much…but with a little help from Jay Fiedler – who later became the QB for the Miami Dolphins, I did OK!), and other campers that taught me how to build communi-ty. Camp was a place where we were encouraged to explore our strengths more, and challenge our weaknesses.

Many, many years later my plane landed in Dallas, Texas. A crew of giggling staff members picked me up and we drove, and drove to Greene Family Camp in Bruceville, TX. Greene is a Union for Reform Judaism camp – and it is the first place I experienced the magic of Jewish camp-ing. Sadly, not as a camper – but as a unit educator for rising 8th and 9th graders. At Jewish camp, I found a place that val-ued the things I loved about camp: encouragement, commu-nity, challenge…not just in athletics and arts and crafts, but in Jewish identity and practice. Right in the day with swim-ming, basketball and ceramics, campers learned in shiur and prayed at tefillah. Meal time, cabin time, community time, swimming time…every moment of the day was framed in a Jewish frame, and campers from all over the great state of Texas learned more about their heritage, their faith and their

Jewish selves. Ask anyone who went to Jewish camp – as a camper

or staff member about their favorite time at camp, and you’ll get a few different answers. For me, it was Shabbat! At URJ Henry S. Jacobs camp in Utica, Mississippi the campers and staff dressed in all white, and along with a beautiful Shabbat service and yummy Shabbat dinner, we sang our hearts out to Jewish camp music and Shabbat songs. Wherever you camp, your child camps, or will camp, Shabbat takes on a special sparkle.

While the snow blankets the ground, Jerry Kaye, Di-rector from Olin Sang Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI), our re-gion’s URJ camp in Oconomowoc, WI and Toni Davison, Direc-tor from JCC Camp Interlaken in Eagle River, Wisconsin came to tell us about their Jewish camps. We are so fortunate that they shared with our 3rd-6th graders all about their unique camp opportunities and programs, and Jewish life. They left us plenty of information to share. What a wonder it would be if every Jewish child had an opportunity (for even one sum-mer) to attend Jewish camp! If you’re a parent or child start-ing to plan your summer of fun, I hope you’ll consider Jewish camping – it benefits campers and staff, and our entire Jew-ish community. The ruach, energy and wisdom our camps bring to their campers infuses our communities year-round. Have questions about Jewish camp? Where to go? How to get there? Just ask! Rabbi Cohen and I are hap-py to help point you in the right direction!

With visions of summer, warmest wishes for the months ahead!

Cantor Rebecca Robins

One year ago, an expert group of congregants began meeting to form a Sinai Future Financial Think Tank. The goal was to review the overall financial picture for our congre-gation. Three subgroups began to plan: 1) to balance the cur-rent budget, 2) to retire the mortgage, and 3) to establish an endowment to secure the long-term future of our Temple. In October 2010, the Sinai Board of Trustees suc-cessfully created the Congregation Sinai Endowment Fund. Funds are now conservatively invested with the Jewish Community Foundation of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation. This fund can now grow, and in the future will help sustain the annual budget. An endowment is a prudent long-range

investment in our Congregation’s future. The new endow-ment will accept direct gifts or end-of-life bequests of any size to help assure a dependable and predictable revenue stream for the synagogue. Each of you now has an opportunity to ensure our Congregation’s bright future. Please contact the Sinai office for more information about this promising financial develop-ment. Thanks to the endowment sub-committee members for their volunteer service: Ward Ghory (Chair), Bert Bilsky, Rabbi David Cohen, Ric Friedman, Judi Ketten, Madeleine Lubar, and Lew Perlson.


Lifelong Jewish Learning

Adult Education

We're looking for more people to join our long-running Advanced Biblical Hebrew Class. The class generally meets

weekly during the school year (we take summers off) on Thursday evenings from 7:15-9:00 pm, however, we adjust the schedule to meet the class members' needs. Anyone who can

read Hebrew fairly well should be able to fit right in. The goal of the class is for participants to enhance their ability to understand prayers from our services as well as Biblical

passages. The class is fun, challenging and rewarding. For more information and/or sign up, please call the teacher,

David Blumberg, at (414) 352-5321.

JCC is the Day of Discovery Sunday January 16th, 2011

Hundreds of Milwaukee Jews will converge to attend scores of lectures and seminars on a wide array of topics. Rabbi Co-hen will be teaching at 11 am a course entitled: “Sex in the Texts”, an examination of what Judaism and the Talmud have to say about the way we should conduct our most intimate relationships. For more information, check the Coalition for Jewish learning web site, http://www.cjlmilwaukee.org .

Senior Havurah What is the Senior Havurah? It’s a monthly discussion group made up of seniors? What is a senior? A senior can be any-one, of any age, who values the wisdom that accrues after decades of living. If you appreciate good conversation, pep-pered with penetrating insights, the Senior Havurah is for you.

All sessions are on Tuesdays, from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm at Congregation Sinai.

January 18: We’ll discuss Naomi Levy’s latest book, “Hope Will Find You.” Levy traces the years when her youngest was diagnosed with an incurable genetic disease. Diagnosis, misdi-agnosis, coping, not coping, all of it is de-scribed with great poetry. You won’t want to miss this session.

February 22: In our February session, Rabbi Cohen will share “That’s Not What God Said: The Five Most Interesting Translation Errors in the Bible” Rabbi Cohen will lead us in a close reading of the Torah and Bible, identifying and explaining some of the five most com-mon mistranslations. How was the Torah translated over time? What decisions did translators make regarding fidelity to the original? Was the “virgin birth” really a virgin birth? What does the Bible mean by “heart and soul?”

MCRC Shabbat Save the date: March 18th, 2011

for the annual MCRC Shabbat. The speaker will be Hannah Rosenthal, special envoy and the heads of the

office to monitor and combat an ‐semi sm in the Obama Administra on.

SUNDAY MORNINGS ADULT LEARNING

We meet at 10:30 am in the Worship and Learning Center.

The New Congregation Sinai Endowment Fund

January 23: January 30: February 13:

Basic Judaism for Adults Israel: Current Events & Prospects

Basic Judaism for Adults

The Coalition for Jewish Learning “promotes and advances Jewish education in the greater Milwaukee commu-nity, provides a support system for the community's institu-tions of Jewish learning, and forges coalitions to ensure ex-c e l l e n c e i n J e w i s h e d u c a -tion.” (www.cjlmilwaukee.org) The CJL sup-ports our educational team at Sinai, as well as our school and program as a whole. The CJL also offers a program known as the Congrega-tional School Initiative (CSI). CSI supports congregational schools through teacher train-ing, director training, and community-based school resources. CSI has provided our con-gregation (as well as other congregations in Milwaukee) the opportunity to undergo a congregational school assessment. Beginning November 11th, a team of three educa-tors from Milwaukee visited Sinai for the first of four consecu-tive visits to our school. While at Sinai, they met with Rabbi Cohen, Jeri Danz, parents, students (in Kindergarten through 6th grade), our Youth Education Committee Chairpeople, An-

nie Golding and Jenni Goldbaum, and me. They visited our classrooms, and specialty subject areas, joined us for reli-gious school tefillah, explored our school and the Mini-U pro-gram.

In the new year, we will receive the information gathered during the assessment from the CSI team. Jenni, Annie and I look forward to receiving this information, sharing it with our Board and our congregation - and hopefully putting some lessons to good use. This is the beginning of an important conversation for Sinai. I hope you’ll consider joining us to be a part of this conversation. If you are interested, please be in touch! You

can reach me via email at [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for being a part of making our school a dynamic place for Sinai’s youngest members to learn and grow.

Cantor Rebecca Robins

Congregational School Initiative



Prayer and the Prayerbook: Our Sacred Liturgical Texts & How They Help Us to Pray

SUNDAY, JANUARY 9, 2011

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (following breakfast)

An essential program for 3rd grade parents in preparation for the gift of a siddur (prayerbook) to our 3rd grade students in March.

3rd-6th Grade

January 20, 2010 at 5:00 PM

Celebrate the new year for the trees with our 3rd-6th graders

Families Welcome!

Important Dates Thursday January 6 4-6 PM Classes Resume 3-6 grade!

Sunday January 9 10:00 AM Pancake Breakfast

Sunday January 9 11:00 AM 3rd Grade Parent Learning

Sunday January 16 NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

Tuesday January 20 5:00 PM Tu B’shevat Seder 3-6 Grade Families welcome!

Thursday February 3 NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

Friday February 4 6:00 PM Family Super Shabbat & Dinner

Thursday February 10 7:00 PM 6th Grade B’nei Mitzvah Family Ed

Sunday February 27 10:00 AM Yom Yisrael!

Tzedakah: My Jewish Responsibility Acts of Social Justice and the

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Process at Congregation Sinai

Thursday February 10, 2011 7:00-8:30 PM

6th Grade B’nei Mitzvah Family Education Program #2



Yom Yisrael Come celebrate Israel with us!

Join us for a day of family fun celebrating Israel!

Don’t forget to wear your blue and white! Sunday, February 27

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Sponsored by the Israel Center (Milwaukee Jewish Federation) & Congregation Sinai’s Israel Committee

Need something? Think of something? Email us! Jeri Danz, School Administrator [email protected]

Annie Golding, Youth Ed Chair [email protected]

Jenni Goldbaum, Youth Ed Chair [email protected]

Cantor Rebecca Robins, K-6 Education [email protected]

Rabbi David Cohen, 7-10 & Adult Education [email protected]

Mini-U News

Mark your Calendar

Purim Carnival 5771

March 20, 2011 10:00 AM

Parent volunteers needed!

Contact Anne Golding at [email protected]

Over the past few years, Congregation Sinai has tried to become a “green” community. We have a new multi stage boiler that uses less energy. We are switching over to energy saving light bulbs, we are using “green” cleaning products and coreless toilet paper rolls. We’ve cut down our use of paper by relying more on electronic communica-tions. We even buy less water in plastic containers, and use plastic cups made from corn that is biodegradable. We planted a garden last summer that yielded beautiful gourds, corn, and other ornaments for the Sukkah. But not everything is going swimmingly. Every Sun-day evening, as our MINI – U students share pizza between

classes, we encounter an ethical dilemma: how can we limit our prodigious use of paper plates, cups and cutlery? To seek an answer, we turned to the students themselves. After studying Jewish values relating to the envi-ronment they will seek out creative ways to reduce their “carbon footprint.” After all, if we can’t practice what we preach in the syn-agogue itself, we can’t expect to incorporate those values in our lives at home. We’ll report when they’ve reached a decision about how to move forward.

Tzedek, Tzedek Tirdof! Justice, Justice You Shall Pursue!

Our current tzedakah total (to be donated to the Jewish Community Food Pantry) is:

$280!

Keep up the good work –

Help us meet our $600 goal!


What’s Happening

Save the Seder Date!

Congregation Sinai and Congregation Shalom invite you to our joint Passover Second Seder

Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at Congregation Sinai

Bring your friends and family for this fun filled Seder

with something for all generations to enjoy! A delicious holiday meal! Four cups of wine tasting!

Experiential learning for the kids!

So…instead of hosting yet again, or thinking of traveling, or maybe you only participate in one Seder …think no further!

Congregation Sinai is looking forward to providing a most memorable Pesach!

Details to follow soon.

Sinai hosts KOACH January 27th, 2011 10:00 AM-1:30 PM

Helpers needed to serve lunch to our seniors. Interested in doing a mitzvah?

Contact Jen Friedman at [email protected].

Save the date!

Purim!

Adult Style March 19, 2011

Lifelong Jewish Learning Join our 4th and 2nd graders as we celebrate

Super Shabbat!

Join us football-style as we celebrate the Shabbat of Superbowl weekend!

Friday February 4, 2011

5:30 Tot Shabbat

6:00 Congregational Shabbat Dinner

7:00 Family-Friendly Shabbat Service

Wear the colors/stylings of YOUR favorite team!

Enjoy a fabulous meal perfect for the famous Superbowl weekend!

Adults: $10

Children 12 and under: $7, Children 3 and under: FREE

RSVP at: februaryfamilyshabbat5771.eventbrite.com

For children through 2nd grade, we'd love for you to start your Shabbat with us! Our Tot Shabbat is a great way to come sing and pray and get ready for Shabbat together! We'll play our instruments and march with the Torah together. Join Rabbi Cohen and Cantor Robins on the steps of the bima at 5:30 pm on January 7th and February 4th. Bring your moms, dads, grandparents and your singing voice for a great Shab-bat together! Stay for dinner, too! Join us for Shabbat dinner begin-ning at 6:00 pm on Feb. 4th - right after Tot Shabbat finishes!

Tot Shabbat!


What’s Happening

Staying Connected

Sinai Enews & Website Stay informed about all the happen-ings at Congregation Sinai! Each week you should receive a Si-nai Enews about the upcom-ing events at Sinai. Be sure to open and read your Sinai Enews. All kinds of exciting things are happening at Sinai and you won’t want to miss any of them! If you are not currently receiving the Enews, please email [email protected] or call Congregation Sinai at 414-352-2970 so we can update our distribution list. Also, visit our website at www.congregationsinai.org.

Sinai Shabbat Walks! Did you know that every Saturday after Shabbat services at Sinai there is a group that enjoys walking? If you are interested in a Shabbat Stroll for about an hour around the immediate neighborhood with Sinai friends we'd love for you to join us. For more information contact Randee Zitel-man at [email protected].

Aleph Bet Yoga

Every Tuesday with Susan Solvang 8:45 am, Worship & Learning Space Join us for a high quality, friendly, and accessible yoga class. 10 class pass is $100 or pay per class @ $11/class. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Yoga mats and props are provided. Don't miss the fun!!

The Congregation Sinai Library is filled with wonderful Jewish literature for adults and

children. And did you know that we have DVD’s for rent too? Out latest edition is the Pillar of Fire

series: A Television History of Israel’s Rebirth. Thank you to Alex and Eti Ganin for

this wonderful addition to the Sinai Library.

Come “Check It Out”

Looking for a beautiful, quiet reflective place?

Look no further! √ Check out

Sinai’s library

Join us! Community Women’s Seder

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Save the date to

celebrate!

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Brotherhood News


Sinai Committees

Upcoming Brotherhood Events Sinai Brotherhood has an interesting calendar of events planned for the 2011 year. As always these events are open to all members of Congregation Sinai and are sup-ported through donations and Brotherhood dues. •January 9th - 10:30- noon: Brotherhood coffee be-gins with a round table discussion led by chair, Jim Still-man. Discussion will focus on activities, volunteer opportuni-ties, and possible opportunities for future Brotherhood activi-ties in 2011-2012. After this brief meeting we will turn over the floor to Rabbi Jay Brickman for a hands on session on "How To Read and Write Poetry Doodles". Coffee, bagels, doughnuts, and good conversation are always a huge part of these coffees. •February 27th - 10:30-2:00pm: Hobby in the Lob-by! Join us for an opportunity to display and discuss your "collection" and/or "hobby". •March 27th - Damien Jaques, local theater critic

and columnist, asks the essential question of "Do you like Milwaukee theater"? Please join us for an update on the many changes that have taken place over the past season in Milwaukee theater! As always discussion will be a vital part of this program as we share our "thumbs up and thumbs down" views of the seasons performances. •May - Softball season begins! Games are held each Tuesday night at either 6 PM or 7 PM from May through early August. This is a part of the JCC softball league and last year 14 teams from different Jewish organizations participat-ed. There is a $20 team membership fee in addition to be-ing a member of the Brotherhood. Last season was a huge success as Congregation Sinai won their division. We need new team members and encourage you to call Marc Kartman (Team Captain) to let him know of your interest. All Brotherhood coffees begin at 10:30 am in the Worship & Learning Center. Looking forward to seeing all of you!

HOBBY IN THE LOBBY FEBRUARY 27, 2011

When: •10:30 am—12:00 pm - Kick-off event: Ellis Bromberg presenting some of his

own special "collections" and discussing the hobby of collecting stamps. •12:00 pm–2:00 pm - Congregants ages 5 to 100 are invited to reserve a table space in

the social hall, display their own collections and to talk to other interested congregants about their own personal interests.

Why? So many of us are collectors of something and yet we don't ever get a chance to share those collections with others. Rocks, match books, baseball cards, coins, stamps, etc. are just a few possibilities. Your collections don't need to be big nor do they need to be "important". The day is just an opportunity to get to know more about our congre-

gants in a more personal way. Please come to view what others have brought to share.

Food? Of course, what event at Sinai doesn’t have snacks!

Cost? $5.00

Who do I contact? Jen Friedman , in the Sinai office, will make your reservation to either display or to attend as a spectator. RSVP's are requested so that we can determine how much food to have available.

Questions? Contact Jim Stillman, Brotherhood President. 414-963-2116 (H)

Women of Sinai News


Sinai Committees

Women of Sinai is proud to welcome our members for the 2010-2011/ 5771 year!

If we haven't yet heard from you, it's not too late!

You may complete your dues payment online at

http://womenofsinai1011.eventbrite.com

Please join Cantor Robins & the Women of Sinai for

Fireside Chats at Bayshore Apartments

Bayshore Town Center

5699 N Centerpark Way

Monday January 24, 7:00 PM

http://januaryfiresidechats.eventbrite.com

"Me. Not the Mom, Not the Wife, Not the

Daughter, Just Me."

Monday February 28, 7:00 PM

http://februaryfiresidechats.eventbrite.com

"Me & Reform Judaism - How did I get here & how

do I explain it”

Please RSVP

so we

can plan!

Let's Chat!

Women of Sinai Book Club

Join us - on Tuesday mornings,

OR read alongside with us as we read and explore After the Auction together.

Then on April 28, 2011 the sisterhoods

of other local congregations here in Milwaukee will have the opportunity

to meet author Linda Frank at Congregation Shalom.

Tuesday, January 11

10:00-11:00 AM

Tuesday, February 8 10:00-11:00 AM

You can purchase the book at

Amazon.com!

SAVE THE DATE!

Sisterhood High Tea, Humor & Havdalah Saturday, March 12, 2011 Congregation Emau-El B’ne Jeshurun

Details to follow.

Under the Same Moon Sunday, March 6, 2011

Sinai Committees

Social Action Committee News


Congregation Sinai Joins Tikkun Ha-Ir With a mission “to encourage the Jewish community to build a more just Milwaukee though study, action and civic engagement,” Tikkun Ha-Ir of Milwaukee boasts 7 sponsor-ing organizations from across the religious spectrum, with Congregation Sinai coming on as the eighth. Membership to Tikkun Ha-Ir will enhance the oppor-tunities for Sinai and her congregants to collaborate in an increased number of social action projects, becoming more directly involved in the broader Milwaukee community. This includes the Cathedral Center Shelter, the St. Vincent DePaul meal site, the Shavuot Glean Machine, the “Surplus Garden Harvest” project, and the Teen Day of Social Action. Thank you to Craig Johnson and Lisa Phillips who will serve as Sinai’s representatives on the Tikkun Ha-Ir Board. February 18th Social Action Shabbat: Focus on Literacy Tens of thousands of adults in the Greater Milwau-kee area cannot read above the second or third grade level. The impact that has on people’s lives is staggering, hindering their ability to get jobs, and work their way out of poverty. Congregation Sinai will be privileged to hear from India McCanse, Executive Director of Literacy Services of Wisconsin, on February 18th at our annual Social Action Shabbat ser-vice. India McCanse, Executive Director of Literacy Ser-vices of Wisconsin, provides Adult Basic Education, GED preparation, and ESL services. Volunteer training is available with day-time and evening volunteer opportunities Monday through Thursday.

January 28 – Community Baby Shower – Contact Naomi Soifer at [email protected] or (414) 352-3016.

January 7 – 12:00 pm Social Action Committee meeting

February 4 – 12:00 pm Social Action Committee meeting

February 18 – Congregation Sinai Social Action Shabbat fea-turing India McCanse, Executive Director of Literacy Services of Wisconsin

April 10 – School 3rd- 6th graders Social Action day at the SDC Family Shelter

May 22 – Social Action Planting & Family Day at the SDC Family Shelter

To get involved in Social Action at Sinai, please con-tact Craig Johnson at 414-332-2552 or [email protected] or Idy Goodman at 414-351-3386 or [email protected]. If you are interested in helping to serve lunch once a month and/or coordinating volunteers to serve lunch once a month for the Bethesda Meal Program, please contact Idy Goodman at [email protected].

A Chemical Reaction: The Story of a True Green Revolution

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Your contributions make a difference:

Much of the financial support comes through the Sinai Tzedakah Fund.

Please consider this fund when making your next contribution in honor or memory of someone.

Social Action Film Series

“Fascinating. Enlightening. Frightening. A Chem-ical Reaction kept my audience rapt with attention! This film should be required viewing.”

-Greg von Hausch, Director, Fort Lauderdale

International Film Festival

Nine year old Carlos, AKA Carlitos, makes his way from South of the border to the barrio of Los Angeles in search of his mother. At turns, a tender and terrifying story of human resilience and hope.

Sinai Committees

Social Action Committee News (continued)


Congregation Sinai was among those honored at the November 9th Partners in Philanthropy luncheon held by the Greater Milwaukee Chapter of the Association of Fund-raising Professionals. Representing Congregation Sinai were: Rabbi David Cohen, President Judi Ketten, and Social Action Committee members Lisa Phillips, Lois Malawsky and Jay Larkey. Congregation Sinai members have logged countless volunteer hours at the SDC Community Shelter, painting rooms, building shelving and storage units, making crib blankets, assembling kits of personal hygiene items for residents, conducting holi-day activities, planting flower and vegetable gardens, and interacting with resident adults and children. Our efforts are credited with creating a warmer, more nurturing environ-

Interfaith Meal Program

Did you know….Congregation Sinai is a collection location for the Interfaith Meal Program run by Mother Scott. Karen Hintz, Sinai’s Executive Assistant, coordinates the food donated and the collections. Your help is a mitzvah! A big thank you to Karen and the 20 – 25 Sinai congregants who participate by bringing specific food items to Sinai every other month. Please contact Karen Hintz if you can help.

Next 2011 Program Date: Wednesday, January 19th

It's that me of year again‐‐‐Sinai's Social Ac on Commi ee is looking for volunteers to help with the

Community Baby Shower

on Friday, January 28, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sentry Food Store, 67th and State St.

Sponsored by the Social Development Commission of Greater Milwaukee in conjunc on with TMJ4 & Sentry Foods. Dona ons will be used by Healthcare for the Homeless to serve homeless families in the Milwaukee area. The main func on of the volunteers is to provide a human face to the project by handing out the flyers in the store and thanking people who donate. We need coverage

for four 2 hour shi s: 9 to 11 am, 11 am to 1 pm, 1 to 3 pm and 3 to 5 pm. To volunteer your me, please contact Naomi Soifer at

[email protected] or (414) 352‐3016

ment for the homeless families at the Center. Members of the synagogue have also volunteered for several years to assist SDC with a joint project with WTMJ TV called the Community

Baby Shower. Our Monthly Barrel Col-lections have provided much needed clothing, toiletries, school supplies and diapers. A s e x p r e s s e d b y t h e S D C : “Congregation Sinai members have made a great difference in the lives of some of our most vulnerable neighbors and through their volunteer efforts, have brightened the days of homeless families and given them hope. The So-cial Development Commission is grate-ful and appreciative of the extensive

efforts congregation members have made and is honored to be able to invite them to the Partners in Philanthropy event where they can be publicly recognized.”

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Please drop off donations in the Sinai lobby.


Sinai Committees

“Start Up Nation: How Israel Has Led “Start Up Nation: How Israel Has Led the Technology Revolution”the Technology Revolution”

●Did you know that every day the life of every American is made a little easier, safer, more efficient and healthier by the things Israelis do every day in Israel?

●Did you know that Israel has more high-tech start-ups per capita than any other nation on earth?

●Did you know that Israel, with seven million people, attracts as much venture capital as France and Germany combined?

Paz Goldschmidt, our community schlicha will share her knowledge and insights on the current state of Israeli science, technology, and agriculture.

WHEN: Sunday, January 30, 2011 @ 10:30 am

WHERE: Congregation Sinai, Worship and Learning Center

For information contact: Eti Ganin: 414-964-2727 or [email protected]

Israel Committee


“Scene at Sinai” Thank you Tropichanukkah co-chairs, Robin Aren-zon and Jill Weinshel. Thank you also to the teams of cooks and helpers who made our TropiChanukah a delicious evening to remember for over 160 peo-ple! Your efforts made a joyous celebration possi-ble and honored our new members.

Team Latke: Jill Weinshel, Madelaine Yafet, Linda Ross, Marilyn Kraar, Anne, Sam and Gina Golding, Jennifer Moglowski, Marleen Pugach, and Paul Rec-tor for scrubbing, grating, squeezing and frying (and frying, and frying, and frying).

Team Tropical: Jill Weinshel, Jennifer Moglowski, Bobbi Rector, Renana Friedman, and Sandy Saltz-stein for slicing, chopping, sautéing, and stirring.

Team Caribbean: Robin Arenzon and Jen Kolsky for providing a tropical get-away! You could feel the humidity the moment you walked in! We would also like to thank Associated Bag for their gracious donation of 50 gift bags that our kids decorated and filled with gifts brought for children at the SDC shelter.

Congratulations to Hannah and the Golub Family—1st place winners of the 2010 Make Your Own Channukiyah Contest with Tropical Mer-norah!

Naomi Arenzon, Benji Cohn and Katie Griswold make cards for the children at SDC Shelter.

Gifts for SDC children. Ari Halaska, Sophie Cohen and Jacob Cohen decorate gift bags and wrap gifts for children at SDC.

2nd place - Rector Family for Musical Menorah 2nd place - Friedman family for I SPY

LEGO Menorah 3rd place - Arenzon family for Blooming Menorah

Rosalie Leib, Sara Bayer, Andee Bram, Bobbi Rector and Laura Waisbren at the culminating class of “Spirituality and Exercise” led by Cantor Rebecca Robins.


Culture Connection

My Sinai

Be a part of Milwaukee’s best cultural offerings with Sinai friends through Sinai Culture Connection! We have a few events already planned for the coming year—and we are always

looking for more ideas. Mark your calendars and join the Culture Connection for some great theater:

Told through the eyes of 17-year-old Ernestine, CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY is a memory play about an African-American family from the Deep South that has moved to bustling Brooklyn in 1950. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage, CRUMBS is a lyrical, funny and compassionate gem that charms the heart with its delightful, unforgettable characters and its message of tolerance and love. Renaissance Theaterworks proudly announces CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY as the first selection in our new DIVERSITY Series! Grab a date, grab a friend and join us for an exhilarating night at the Broadway Theatre Center in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward. Tickets are $28 (please make checks payable to Congregation Sinai.)

NEXT EVENT! Renaissance Theaterworks Saturday, January 29, 2011 *RSVP by January 8, 2011

Save the Date!

Join Culture Connection for:

The Lion in Winter at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre

Saturday April 16th By James Goldman Cabot Theatre Directed by C. Michael Wright

Henry II has banished his wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine, locked her in the castle tower and taken a nubile French mistress. All

hell breaks loose when Eleanor is temporarily freed for the holidays and all three of their sons vie to inherit the throne. James Goldman's classic black comedy serves

up a tasty slice of British history. THE LION IN WINTER will be a collaborative effort with Marquette University's

Theatre Department, using three student actors and faculty designers. Details to follow!

Featuring: Tracy Michelle Arnold, Lenny Banovez, Alexandra Bonesho, J. Patrick Cahill, Brian Mani, Joe Picchetti & Marcus Truschinski

Or register at http://cultureconnectioncrumbsfrom.eventbrite.com

Sinai WishesSinai Wishes

When you wish upon a...

...Our dreams come true

Please contact Karen Lancina: [email protected]

to discuss how you can help make our dreams come true!

Underwriting Opportunities: Table linens Ice maker Dryer Carpet cleaner Outdoor sound system Portable room dividers


Supporting Sinai

Bubbe’s Bits I’m going to let you in on a little secret. You may not have guessed based on how I look, but I am part of that group of VERY insightful, thoughtful and generous 1st generation founders of Congregation Si-nai. What a place! What a community! Oy, what an enormous responsibility! We always knew that with-out having an extra pushke beyond dues for staff, programs, and infrastructure, Sinai wouldn’t have a future. Believe me, in our day we worked to ensure the future!

There were days when Morrie and I (may he rest in peace) struggled to find a few extra pennies to help continue Sinai’s future. But we knew that without that pushke, our children, grandchildren and great grandchildren wouldn’t be as fortunate as we have been through the years. I kvel every time I see those young faces (I think it’s our 5th generation). We need to continue this tradition of giving so our children will have!

Now, if you haven’t done so already, please consider contributing to the Builders and Founders Campaign. Our future de-pends on it - you know this.

And, of course, we’ll celebrate and honor you at our Builders and Founders Oneg on February 25th following services. Mark your calendars.

As always, this comes from a place of love, Bubbe

Tribal Blends Coffee Tribal Blends Coffee brought to you by Alterra Coffee Roasters is available by

filling out an order form at Sinai on January 9

or by emailing Bobbi Rector at [email protected].

Pick up is January 23.

Regular, French Roast, or Decaf varieties. Whole bean or ground $10.00/lb.

Cocoa: $6.00/12 oz tin.

Orders must be placed complete with Payment.

Please support this initiative to support our Religious School.

Sinai receives 40% profit on all sales.

If you are looking for a wonderful way to honor or remember someone, or recog-nize a special occasion, you can do so by sponsoring an Oneg Shabbat after a Friday night service or the Bimah flow-ers for the week for all congregants to enjoy. Congregation Sinai typically pro-vides these items for Friday evenings

when there is no Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Simply let us know that you would like to sponsor and we will create a beautiful des-sert table or order a lovely floral arrangement for the Bimah to recognize your occasion. All sponsorships will be acknowl-

Sponsor an Oneg or Bimah Flowers….A Lovely Way to Say It edged in the Sinai Shabbat Pamphlet and the Sinai News. We will also send a note of congratulations or thanks to the honorees. The cost of sponsoring an Oneg Shabbat is $260.00. The cost of sponsoring Bimah Flowers is $60.00.

Email Jen Friedman at [email protected] or call (414) 352-2970.

Available Dates for Sponsorships:

January 7 and 28

February 4, 18, and 25


Supporting Sinai

Support Sinai While Shopping at SENDIKS!

Now you can purchase your Scrip card at times that are convenient for YOU!

Buy in person and receive your card the same day

Stop in the Sinai office during office hours (9 am-5 pm Mon-Thurs., 9 am-3 pm Fri. ) OR Buy your card on the following Sundays and receive the card the same day:

January 9th and 23rd

February 13th and 27th

Questions? Contact: Lori Salinsky: [email protected], or call Cara Seppi-Bern (262) 236-0263

What is Scrip? Scrip means “substitute money”. Through Sendiks Food Market Scrip program 5% of what you pay for your Scrip card is donated to Sinai .

Scrip cards can be used at any Balestreri owned Sendiks: Elm Grove, Franklin, Germantown, Grafton, Greenfield, Mequon, Wauwatosa and Whitefish Bay.

Did you know there are beautiful Seder plates available in our gift shop?

Perfect Bar/Bat Mitzvah gifts too!

Support Sinai every time you use your Pick ‘n Save/Copps Advantage Plus card!

Sinai will receive 2% of your total grocery bill, every time you shop & use your Advantage Card,

through the “We Care” program.

Here’s how……. Simply stop at the service desk at any Pick ‘n Save or Copps in the Mil-waukee area and tell them you want to tie

your Advantage Plus Card to Sinai’s Advantage Care Charity Code.

Sinai’s code is 127300 Or, if you don’t have an Advantage Plus Card, fill out the

form at your favorite Pick ‘n Save or Copps.

Open during office hours or email Susan Solvang:

[email protected] for special orders.

Come SHOP at the Sinai Gift Shop!

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In the Sinai Family

B’nei Mitzvah Bios

Hamakon Y’Nachem— May God Comfort

Rick Meyer and family on the pass-ing of Rick’s mother,

Edith Meyer.

Michelle Lewis and family on the passing of Michelle’s mother, Made-

lain Julius.

Jerry and Marsha Cherniack, Michael and Sheryl Primakow on the

death of Aaron Cherniack.

Condolences to:

Ilana Mae Friedman

Ilana Mae Friedman will celebrate becoming a Bat Mitzvah on January 15, 2011 when she will read the Torah portion “B’Shalach” from the book of Exodus. Ilana is the daughter of Jennifer and Ari Friedman and sister of Seth and Bennett Friedman. She is the granddaughter of Elaine and Arthur Friedman, Bonnie Yales-Gibson and Ray Gibson, and the late Rabbi Cary David Yales, of blessed memory. A 7th grader at Maple Dale School, Ilana enjoys playing soccer, basketball, and is looking forward to beginning volleyball. She plays saxophone in the school band and the electric guitar in the Jazz band. Ilana is passionate about music and art and she loves to read. She holds a special place in her heart for summers spent at Camp Interlaken – her home away from home. Ilana takes tremendous pride in her friendships and her very close family relationships. For her Mitzvah Project, Ilana created Play Packs complete with toys, books and education-al items for the children at the Social Development Center (SDC) Shelter in Milwaukee. Ilana became interested in the SDC Shelter through her volunteering with Congregation Sinai. She wanted to find a way to help the children feel happy and more comfortable when they arrive. Ilana is very proud to become a Bat Mitzvah and reach this significant milestone. Tremendous thanks to Rabbi Cohen, Cantor Robins, and Linda Ross for helping her prepare for this special occasion and creating a warm and exciting Jewish envi-ronment in which to learn. She appreciates the support and guidance she receives and looks forward to continuing her Jewish journey at Congregation Sinai.

Welcome New Members

Zachary Meyer

Zachary Meyer will become a bar mitzvah on January 15, 2011. Zach is the son of Gail Hoff-man and Rick Meyer, and brother of Mara and Jamie Simon-Meyer. Zachary is the grandson of Thelma and Hermes Hoffman and the late Edith and Lester Meyer. Zachary is a 7th grader who attends the Milwaukee Jewish Day School. Zach interests are var-ied. He especially enjoys sports and is a music enthusiast who plays drums and piano. Hockey is Zach’s favorite sport, although he also plays tennis, soccer, and baseball. Often times, Zach can be found at the synagogue’s Rockin’ Shabbat accompanying the “house band” on African drums. Zach takes great satisfaction in helping the elderly, and looks forward to his time volunteering at the Agape Center. Because of Zach’s love of hockey, as part of his bar mitzvah project he is helping to raise money for the Wisconsin Warriors. The Wisconsin Warriors are a sled hockey team that ena-bles children with disabilities to play hockey. Zach and his family would like to thank Rabbi Cohen, Cantor Robins and Linda Ross for their guidance and assistance in preparing him for this special day.

Jennifer, Scott, Jordan and Hannah Kolsky

Eric, Kathy, Lily, Luke & Karly Konik

Martin, Pamela & Lauren Stein

Welcome!

Mazel Tov to: David and Nicole Hirsh on the naming

of their daughter, Ava.

Jodi Kaufmann Loewenstein, recipient of the Kipnis-Wilson Friedland

Award at the International Lion of Judah Conference. The award

recognizes women who have set high standards for philanthropy and

volunteerism in their communities.

David and Pip Lowe on the marriage of Zachary Lowe to Kristi Fuksa.

Those We Remember


Life Cycle Events

January 7, 2011 Shirley Aaron Avrum Adadi Stuart Berman Helen Cobb Ida Cohen Bremer Dave Cremer Linda Dinkes Florence Eiseman Minna Regina Feld Philip Goldberg Sam Gordon Richard Hecht Nancy Kaplan Frances J. Lipshultz Alma Meissner Dorothy Shensa Miller David Miringoff Albert Razeper Roman Ross Saul Siegel Jacob Stein

Perry Urich Bertha Whiteman

January 14, 2011 Betsy Bell James Bern Marjorie Elkind Nancy Frank Stuart Hecht Joseph G. Kahn Bruce Klein Dorothy Laserson Max Luck Jean Polacheck Roger V. Resek Abraham Rice Audrey Ross Vita Serak Milton Strauss Anne Tobias Jay Werber

January 21, 2011 Mildred Belzer Alice Coplin Sonia M. Dulka Samuel Fensin Gloria Fishkin Pam J. Green Rosemary Kealy Lee Mishlove Gerald Muchin Lillian Oddy Reuben Reuter Rebecca Schwartz Ralph Sherman Milton Smuckler Blair “Bud” Temkin Merle Werner Ida Winick Nannette Winter

January 28, 2011 Margaret Adelstein Rae Blutstein

Anna Chutkow Dodie Freschl Dorothy Heilbronner Rose Henkin Yetta Herman Dorothy Hindin Walter Hoar Manford Holman David Jacobs Janice Weiss Kahn Sidney Kantor Rony Klein Saul Aaron Levine Benjamin “Baki” Muchin William Orenstein Harlow Sanderson Jeanne Stark Alvin Stein Harry Stein Theodore Stern Marcus Taitelman

February 4, 2011 Ben Berger Helen Bram Lawrence Brill Hannah Ripps Cheplin Louis Chutkow Estelle Feldman Joseph Grotta Harry Herman Joseph Kaplan Robert N. Kartman Gladys Meissner Margery Melcher Sidney Mendelsohn Allan R. Polacheck Theodore Pories Renee Rieselbach Phillip Nathan Schwartz

Elliot Shafton Joseph Shaiken Max Shapiro William Sidon Anita Strain Jack Strain Richard Werner Albert Whiteman Gary Winter

February 11, 2011 Clarence J. Becker Bessie Frisch Harry Hurvitz Sarah Ikenn Fred Landis Dr. Werner Loewenstein Hazel Mishelow David Snider

Josephine Usow Jack Winter Sr. Ruth Zeligs

February 18, 2011 David Brickman Alex Cooper Sylvia Fishbach Belle Fried Dr. Leon Gilman Harry Hecht Frank Ikenn David Levy Dr. Hazel Loewenstein Clarissa Lore Rose May Edward Mishelow John Nellen Margaret Schlossmann

Clarence Schmidt Marcia Segal Tessie Stemerman Abram Warschauer

February 25, 2011 Beatrice Chudnow Milton H. Doyle Karen Lynn Flesch Leo Hiken Jean Hoar Charles Lubotsky Alta Merkel John Miles Beatrice Padway Bertha Peterman Harvey Simon Lillian Stone Mathilde Zieglschmid

January Yarhzeits

February Yarhzeits

If you learn of any events - births, engagements, mar-riages, ordinations - that should be included in our “In the Sinai Family” page, please notify the congregation office at [email protected] or by telephone (414) 352-2970.

When there is a death in our immediate family, please notify the synagogue office, even if the funeral is out of town. The clergy and the Sinai community would like the opportunity to express sympathy for your loss.

Donations received after October 10 Andy Brickman Museum Fund In memory of Alan Bromley Jean & Jim Bromley Adult Programming and Education Endowment Fund In honor of Eve & Bob Eiseman’s 18th wedding anniversary Judy & Jerry Salinsky

In memory of Bessie Weiss Merle Lawasser Miriam Miringoff Kitchen Fund In memory of Edith Meyer Judi & Michael Ketten

In memory of Harry Schwartz In memory of Lillian Schwartz Stacy & Peter Schwab Tzedakah Fund In memory of Harry Luck Shari & Dr. Allan Luck

In memory of Oscar Meyer Ilse Brauer Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation Mari Katz & Bill Kravit

With deep gratitude Elyse, BJ, Benji & Ariel Cohn

In memory of Milton & Hannah Auerbach Shirley & Alan Horowitz

In memory of Allan Berger Jamie, Scott, Zach & Jordan Berger

In honor of Benjamin Cohn’s Bar Mitzvah Leslie & Barry Usow

In memory of Florence Frank Jeffrey Frank & family

In memory of Bernard Horwitz Ann & Fred Horwitz

In honor of Elyce Lernor’s special birthday Marilyn & Paul Goldstein

In memory of Dorothy Lubotsky Barbara Shafton & family

In memory of Edith Meyer Janet & Nick Padway

For Barbara Shafton’s speedy recovery Bede Segal Samara & Ari Shapiro Rebecca & Seth Wahlberg

In memory of Willie Weiss Jean Friedlander Cantor’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation The Lancina & Berk Families

Contributions


With deep gratitude Elyse, BJ, Benji & Ariel Cohn

In memory of Zelda Margolin & Anna Sherman Doje Sherman

In memory of William Padway Janet & Nick Padway

In Memory of Frances Robins Elyse & BJ Cohn

In honor of the marriage of Rebecca Robins and Zerek Schwartz Margie Becker Rosalee & Herbert Bratt Toots Hassel Joan & Pat Kerns Sheri & Lloyd Levin Shari & Allan Luck Dorothy & Al Meyers Phyllis & Alan Romm Judy & Jerry Salinsky Caroline & Bill Schulhof Laurie & Dean Segal Jill & David Sheer Doje Sherman

In memory of Rita Teplin Susan Engler & Jeffrey Teplin Passport to Israel Fund In memory of Nancy Hindin Bill Wiener

In memory of Miriam Hool Michael Hool

In memory of Arthur Levin In memory of Elayne Staller Sheri & Lloyd Levin Contributions made to the Temple In memory of Donna Cooper’s mother In honor of Eve & Bob Eiseman’s special anniversary Judi & Michael Ketten

In honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Dr. and Mrs. Alan Luck’s grandson, Benjamin Cohn Sandy & Bob Meldman

For Bobbie Shafton’s speedy recovery Bunny & Chuck Winter Landscape Fund In memory of Herbert Kahn Richard Kahn Jacob M. Fine and Family Library Fund-Book Shelf Purchase In memory of Joann Weber Jayne & Eric Butlein Floral and Oneg Fund In memory of Saul Arbit Naomi Arbit & family

In memory of Dorothy Brickman & Irene Warschauer Rabbi Jay Brickman

In memory of Lee Cherniack Gerry Cherniack

In memory of Mollie Lipshultz George Lipshultz

In memory of Edwin Ostermann Nancy Ostermann Ellen Ostermann Linda Jorve

In memory of Dorothy Pollak Judy & Jerry Salinsky

In memory of Cecelia Warschauer Rabbi Jay Brickman Chesed (Caring) Fund In memory of Marcia Hurwitz’s brother Shirley Denemark

In memory of Howard Seesel, Jr. Shelly & Dick Seesel & family Music Fund In honor of Benjamin Cohn’s Bar Mitzvah Marv and Marlene Lauwasser

In memory of Elizabeth Lamb Marla Pugach & Bill Rickards

In memory of Joanne Misaqi Alan Mendeloff

In memory of Lillian Peck Emmett Peck

In honor of the marriage of Rebecca Robins and Zerek Schwartz Naomi & Mort Soifer

In honor of Linda Ross Elyse, BJ, Benji & Ariel Cohn Future Fund In memory of Bertha Goldberg & Melvin Goldberg JoAnn G Mann Janet Greenebaum Scholarship Fund In honor of Janet Greenebaum’s 80th birthday Mary Ann Greenebaum Dorothy Schmidt Robert Grant Marks Youth Fund In memory of William Padway Helen Padway 21st Century Endowment Fund In memory of Mitzi Wiviott Muriel Silbar Correction: The contribution listed in the November/December issue was in memory of Ishmael Bratt, from Rosalee & Herb Bratt.

Congregation Sinai 8223 N. Port Washington Road, Fox Point, WI 53217

Member of the Union for Reform Judaism

Board of Trustees, 2010-2011 Judi Ketten President Marc Kartman Vice President John Mann Vice President Nick Padway Vice President David Cobb Treasurer Sandy Saltzstein Secretary Marlene Lauwasser Past President Patti Levy Past President Jim Salinsky Past President Dan Elias Membership Jenni Goldbaum Youth Education Andy Gollin Brotherhood Rob Golub Outreach Idy Goodman Social Action Toots Hassel Hugh Hoffman Finance Craig Johnson Social Action Ruth Lebed Rofes Steve Moglowsky Finance Bobbi Rector Fundraising Tom St John Finance Beth Shapiro Communications Susan Solvang Gift Shop Jim Stillman Brotherhood Mark Sweet Young Families Jill Weinshel Celebrations

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