Rabbi’s Corner 2

Cantor’s Notes,

President’s Message

3

Reflections,

Adult Learning

4

Lifelong Jewish Learning 5

Mini-U & School News 6

Family Shabbat Services 7

Tropichanukah! 8

What’s Happening 9

“Scene” at Sinai 10-13

Sinai Committees 14-18

My Sinai 19-20

Supporting Sinai 21-22

November Calendar 23

December Calendar 24

In the Sinai Family 25

Those We Remember 26

Contributions 27

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

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November/December 2010 • Cheshvan-Tevet 5771

In this issue

Shabbat Toldot Genesis 25:19 - 28:9 Nov 5 Tot Shabbat 5:30 pm Congregational Dinner 6 pm Family Shabbat Service 7 pm Nov 6 Torah Study 8:00 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Benjamin Cohn Bar Mitzvah 10 am Shabbat Vayetzei Genesis 28:10 - 32:3 Nov 12 Rockin’ Shabbat Service 6:15 pm Nov 13 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Shabbat Vayishlach Genesis 32:4 - 36:43 Nov 19 Alan Mendeloff Adult Bar Mitzvah & Shabbat Limud Service 6:15 pm Nov 20 Torah Study 8:00 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Amanda Jacobs Bat Mitzvah 10 am Shabbat Vayeshev Genesis 37:1 - 40:23 Nov 26 Shabbat Tikkun HaNefesh 6:15 pm Nov 27 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Shabbat Miketz Genesis 41:1 - 44:17 Dec 3 Tot Shabbat 5:30 pm Chanukah Dinner 6 pm Shabbat Chanukah Service 7 pm Dec 4 Torah Study 8 :00 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am

Shabbat Vayigash Genesis 44:18 - 47:27 Dec 10 Shabbat Service 6:15 pm Dec 11 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Shabbat Vayechi Genesis 47:28 - 50:26 Dec 17 Shabbat Limud Service 6:15 pm Dec18 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Shabbat Shemot Exodus 1:1 - 6:1 Dec 24 Shabbat Service 5 pm Dec 25 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Shabbat Vaera Exodus 6:2 - 9:35 Dec 31 Shabbat Service 5 pm Jan 1 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am

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Happy Chanukah!

Page 2 November-December 2010

The last National Jewish Population Survey presented

five classes of Jewish identity, the last of which is the "Half-

Jewish Jew." Given that approximately half of Jews who marry,

marry non Jews, it’s a category whose existence needs to be

reckoned with.

This is so especially because the number

of children under age eleven born of interfaith par-

ents exceeds the number of children born of two

Jewish parents. Given that demographic trend, the

―half Jewish Jew‖ is destined to be a fixture.

If you have any doubts, the next time you

are in the greeting card shop, check the many op-

tions for two faith families, e.g. the Christmas/

Hanukkah cards.

Another is the amount of humor reflecting

the ambiguities and ambivalence often felt by chil-

dren of interfaith couples. Like the comments of

half-Jewish/half-Irish Catholic Bill Maher who joked, "I used to

go into confession and I would bring a lawyer with me." In the

confessional I would begin by saying: 'Bless me father for I

have sinned;' and then add, 'I think you know Mr. Cohen over

here.'" Or the comment that "Jews and Catholics always make

the holidays come at the same time-Christmas and Hanukkah,

Passover and Easter, and Yom Kippur and the World Series."

But, in fact, it’s really not a laughing matter. While

some find acceptance in both faiths, others are rejected by

one or the other. Sometimes, they conclude they are ―neither.‖

On occasion, they seek out affinity groups. One such group is

called ―Parves: Adult Children of Interfaith Marriages,‖ the Yid-

dish term Parve referring to food that is neither milk nor meat,

and as such, without Kosher status.

The existence of such a group reveals the alienation

some feel. Those who feel rejected might otherwise have ac-

tively identified as Jewish. Consider the experience of former

Defense Secretary and Senator William Cohen, the son of a

Jewish baker and a non-Jewish homemaker. Young William

went to Hebrew school where he was the ―class whiz.‖ At the

age of twelve the local rabbi told William that since his mother

was a Christian, he would not be allowed to celebrate becom-

ing bar mitzvah, unless he was willing to undergo conversion.

Cohen was so hurt, that he removed the mezuzah he

had worn around his neck for years, flung it into a river, and

announced that he no longer considered himself a Jew, a vow

he has kept. When Rabbi Alexander Schindler, president of the

Union of American Hebrew Congregations in the early eighties,

proposed the principle of ―patra liniality‖, that the children of

Jewish fathers and non-Jewish mothers raised as Jews be con-

sidered Jewish, he received a postcard from then Senator

Cohen: "If you had been around 30 years ago, I might still be a

Jew."

How do we avoid such outcomes? The reform move-

ment’s stance on patraliniality is an important step but unless

Rabbi’s Corner

it is accompanied by an effort to reach out to those who

stand at our community’s periphery, it won’t mean much.

Bemoaning the rate of interfaith marriage is pointless. Gen-

tly suggesting conversion is a better approach, but not al-

ways desired or appropriate. Instead, we should seek to em-

brace such families, welcome them to the com-

munity, and give them the tools and the experi-

ences through which they can fashion a mean-

ingful Jewish family life. Which, of course, is our

congregation’s mission for all its members.

For interfaith families, or families where

the one partner has chosen Judaism later in life,

we endeavor to be as inclusive as possible. In

practice, this means a dual approach: on one

hand treating them like any other family in the

congregation, and on the other, offering them

tools and support when facing issues unique to

their situation. It means welcoming both sides of the family

at life cycle events, and including relatives to the extent they

feel comfortable.

The issue of interfaith families is nothing new. Even

in biblical times, Jews met and fell in love with non-Jews.

Take Moses, for example, who married Tzipporah, the

daughter of a Midianite priest. Even then, the non-Jews who

dwelled among us—referred to biblically as gerei toshav, or

resident aliens—were the support and help that made Jew-

ish existence possible.

Have things really changed? Consider: How often is

the non-Jewish partner the one who maintains the rhythms

of the Jewish homes? Whether lighting candles for Shabbat

or a holiday, wrapping Chanukah packages, preparing cha-

roset for a seder, planning the details of a baby naming or

bat mitzvah or driving in the carpool—it is often the non-

Jewish partner in the proverbial driver’s seat.

That so many choose to contribute to Jewish conti-

nuity is astounding and a blessing we ought not take for

granted. Even more, the gerei toshav in our midst some-

times do so at great personal sacrifice. It is clear that the

gerei toshav in our congregation and Reform congregations

everywhere have benefited immeasurably by their presence

and participation. Every Jewish family, every Jewish child, is

precious. To those gerei toshav who have made this possi-

ble, we owe the highest debt of gratitude. Let’s not take this

blessing for granted. Let’s make sure the gerei toshav in our

midst feel as welcome as they should.

As we think through how to best involve and include

such families, we invite your suggestions and help. Feel free

to contact me, Cantor Robins or Outreach Committee chair,

Rob Golub.

Rabbi David B. Cohen

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Cantor’s Notes

From the President

As the seasons change we reflect with gratitude, the

beauty and solemnity of the High Holiday services this year.

We also enjoyed the Sukkot BBQ; well attended, well planned

by the Brotherhood with amazing food by Mitbach Sinai. In

October, many congregants shared the beautiful and joyous

Shabbat auf-ruf, as we honored Cantor Robins and Zerek be-

fore their 10/10/10 marriage.

Our membership is revitalized through our

new member families and this year has been most

gratifying. We warmly welcome and celebrate our

many new members. There is a special place for

you in our diverse and inclusive Sinai family. Ours

is a special synagogue that helps you learn more

about your Jewish connection. Together we can

create the Jewish memories that sustain us, those

memories that we instill in our families as hope for

future generations.

The reality of fiscal challenges is also re-

flected in accomplishments this past year. We are working to

develop multiple avenues of fundraising at Sinai. We know

we can no longer rely on dues to provide more that 80% of our

budget. Our Sendik’s scrip program has been successful as

we educate our members just how convenient a task this can

be. If you miss purchasing on Sunday morning, please stop

into the office anytime during office hours and purchase that

important Sendik’s scrip card. Our summer dinner and

brunch parties were such fun, a great way to build community

while helping Sinai. Next year the programs have potential to

be bigger and better. Please let me know if you want to help,

if you have new creative ideas, if you love to entertain, and

generate meaningful change to our fundraising programs.

And now our Congregation has joined other Milwau-

kee synagogues and agencies to help secure the future of

Jewish life and the long-term viability of our syna-

gogue by establishing a Congregation Sinai Endow-

ment Fund within the Milwaukee Jewish Federation's

Jewish Community Foundation (JCF). The fund is re-

stricted for the use and benefit of Congregation Sinai

and gives our members and their families the oppor-

tunity to make tax-favored planned gifts to support

the programs and services we provide now and for

the future. The JCF will help Sinai develop endow-

ment opportunities tailored to the needs of individual

congregants and will work with our own Endowment

Committee, to spread the word about endowment

giving. For further information about the exciting possibilities

this effort will provide, please contact our office, who will di-

rect you to our own Bert Bilsky at the Jewish Community Foun-

dation.

I need each of you. Your continued support and com-

mitment empowers and ensures our congregation a strong

future together.

Judi Ketten

Chag urim sameach! Happy

holiday of light. As Chanukah comes

this year, we prepare by purchasing

gifts, candles, and getting down our cha-

nukiyot, chanukah menorahs. We pull

out recipes for chicken and brisket and

all kinds of latkes! We buy fresh apple-

sauce and sour cream for those yummy

fried potatoes, and we plan our celebra-

tions with family and friends.

We are told that we add one

candle each night of Chanukah to remind us of the increasing

miracle of light. By the eighth night, with nine candles ablaze

in our homes, we are well-reminded of the greatness of the

miracle.

By way of reminder, we say three blessings as we

kindle the Chanukah lights.

The first blessing is over the mitzvah of lighting the candles:

Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melech ha'olam

asher kidishanu b'mitz'votav v'tzivanu

l'had'lik neir shel Chanukah.

Blessed are you, Adonai, our God, sovereign of the universe

Who has made us holy through the commandments and com-

manded us to light the lights of Chanukah.

The second blessing helps us to recall the miracles of

Chanukah in its time - including the miracle of the oil, and the

important military victory of the Macabees:

Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melech ha'olam

she'asah nisim la'avoteinu bayamim haheim baz’man hazeh.

Blessed are you, Adonai, our God, sovereign of the universe,

Who performed miracles for our ancestors in those days at

this time.

And the third blessing, said only on the first night of

Chanukah, reminds us to thank God for bringing us to another

year of Chanukah celebrations:

Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melech ha'olam

Blessed are you, Adonai, our God, sovereign of the universe

shehecheyanu v'kiyimanu v'higi'anu laz'man hazeh.

who has kept us alive, sustained us, and enabled us to reach

this season!

Have a wonderful and joyous Chanukah - full of light!

Cantor Rebecca Robins

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Lifelong Jewish Learning

There have been many serious accidents, some of

them fatal, as a consequence of using manually-held cell

phones while driving. Those states which have

mandated stiff fines for such cell phone use,

have not observed a diminution of the practice. A

similar absence of response occurred with the

first announcements of the threat of cancer as a

consequence of smoking. The significant de-

crease in smoking through the years is the happy

result of the constant repetition of the same

warning. Changes in behavior are hard to man-

date in a free society, but the reiteration of the

same reliable message can prove effective in time.

Torah is the word of God, but a word that reflects the

God consciousness of different people at different periods of

our history. The word Mitzvah means ―commandment‖. The

word was first used at a time of monarchy. The populace was

confronted with rules promulgated by a king or aristocracy.

There was harsh and sudden punishment for disobedience.

In our far more casual society, with its strong emphasis upon

human rights, it is persuasion rather than the

threat of punishment which is the more effective

motivator.

An Orthodox Jew is subject to 613 com-

mandments. The lack of obedience results in di-

vine punishment both in this world and in the

world to come. Jewish ritual observance among

the non-Orthodox has become exceedingly sparse.

We have the lowest weekly attendance at services

of any religious denomination. People will partici-

pate in services and adopt other ritual practices only if they

can be persuaded, by repeated word and example, that such

behavior promotes a richer and more gratifying life experi-

ence.

Rabbi Jay Brickman

Reflections

Alan Mendeloff

Alan Mendeloff will celebrate an Adult Bar Mitzvah as part of a creative Friday Shabbat Ser-

vice designed by Rabbi Cohen and Cantor Robins on November 19th. Alan dealt with a form of child-

hood dyslexia that precluded Hebrew education and has truly appreciated the unique opportunity af-

forded by Sinai's Adult Education Program. Alan has been a Sinai member since 1997 and his daugh-

ter Lola became a Bat Mitzvah in 2005. He has been participating in the B'nei Mitzvah program

"through three educators and two cantors and laughs that he finally got it right!" Alan is originally from

Charleston, West Virginia. However, he notes that there are strong family resemblances to the exten-

sive Mendeloff families in Milwaukee, indicating common ancestry in the northwestern parts of Russia

where his grandfather emigrated from in 1905. He has an undergrad degree in Biology from Miami

University in Ohio and a Masters in Healthcare Administration from Ohio State. He is a Regional Vice

President with Executive Health Resources and has worked in the healthcare field throughout his 30

year career. He is a member of the Sinai Brotherhood and an avid distance runner, competing in five

half marathons and two marathons in the last five years.

Adult Bar Mitzvah

Adult Education

Asher Yatzar: Spirituality and Exercise

Dates: Tuesdays, November 2, 9, 16

Facilitator: Cantor Rebecca Robins

Register at: http://asheryatzar.eventbrite.com

Our morning liturgy teaches us, every day, that God created us with such wis-

dom and skill that our bodies are designed in perfect balance. In a time when

balance in our lives seems to evade us, how do we become God’s partners in

maintaining the perfect balance we were created with? If maintaining our bod-

ies establishes our partnership with God, then aren’t diet and exercise spiritual

acts? Join us as we explore the connection between spirituality, exercise and

nutrition. We will explore the science of exercise and our soulful connections,

as well as hear from athletes who enjoy a sense of spirituality in their practice.

Finish off this three week course with us at the gym, where we will practice

some of what we have learned.

Make Your Own Tallit: Tie Your Own Tzitzit!

Dates: Tuesdays, December 7, 14, 21

Facilitator: Marge Eiseman

Register at: http://sinaitallit.eventbrite.com

How often in life do we have the opportu-

nity to create an heirloom? There is an

idea in Judaism called "Hidur Mitzvah", the

enhancement of a mitzvah. It is a wonder-

ful thing to create a tallit for yourself or for

a loved one, to learn how to tie the tzitzit

on the corners, but to adorn it to make it

meaningful is an added bonus. Come fulfill

the mitzvah of ―Hidur Mitzvah‖!

The smell of a turkey baking in the oven is pretty

much synonymous with the watching of the Macy’s Thanks-

giving Day parade in my world. Ever since I can remember,

those were the combination of things that heralded that

Thanksgiving Day had finally arrived! For so many of us, the

late fall and winter holidays are packed with

meaningful family traditions: traditions that,

without them, the holiday would feel as if it

hardly exists.

Building traditions is an amazing ele-

ment, too, of Jewish family life. And giving

thanks is not far from Jewish tradition at all.

We offer prayers of thanksgiving to God for all

the various things God does at all times in the

hoda’ah prayer in the Amidah. Prayers like shehecheyanu

also give thanks by marking outstanding moments in time.

Also called birkat hazman, or the blessing of time, the shehe-

cheyanu is said each time we reach a new occasion in our

lives (like the naming of a child or the wearing of a new gar-

ment), or each time we reach a recurring yearly occasion (like

the first night of Chanukah, or upon hearing the sound of the

shofar for the first time).

How fitting, then, might it be to incorporate the she-

hecheyanu in our family’s Thanskgiving holiday

observance! Doesn’t it seem like a great time to

make a new family tradition? Perhaps, as you

sit down to your holiday meal, and each family

member recites what they are grateful for this

Thanksgiving, 2010, we might also include the

birkat hazman, blessing of time, and mark this

wonderful occasion.

Zerek and I wish you and your family a

warm and wonderful Thanksgiving, rich with traditions old

and new.

Warmly,

Cantor Rebecca Robins

School News

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Lifelong Jewish Learning

MINI U is our post b'nei mitzvah program, grades

seven through ten. The tenth grade is also called Affirmation.

Here is some information about who is teaching our youth

and what they are focusing on:

Seventh Grade Faculty:

Trudy Sirkis has been a Jewish educator for over 25 years,

teaching seventh grade most of those years. In particular,

Trudy has taught seventh grade at Sinai for about ten

years. Trudy is the mother of four children, ages 17-28 and

lives in Mequon with her husband and youngest child. She is

an academic advisor at the University of Wisconsin-

Manitowoc and during the summers, Trudy also works at

B’nai B’rith Beber Camp. At Beber Camp, she works with the

Israeli staff and Jewish leadership staff to help bring Israel

and Judaism to the campers. She was the middle school

counselor at the Milwaukee Jewish Day School for thirteen

years. Her areas of interest are American Jewish History,

Holocaust (Shoah) and Israel. She has been to Israel three

times - including three weeks this past April. Trudy is very

much looking forward to teaching seventh grade at Sinai

again this year!

Eighth and Ninth Grade Faculty:

Jennifer Saber has a masters degree in Jewish Communal

Service with a concentration in Jewish Education from the

Hornstein Program at Brandeis University. She has taught at

Sinai for five years. Jen has been trained in the use of the

―Facing History and Ourselves‖ curriculum, which she will

integrate into her teaching this year. The first semester will

focus on issues of individual and group identity. The second

semester will concentrate on a number of ethical issues in

Mini-U News

the modern world and will make use of the expertise of our

congregants as well as the wisdom of our Jewish heritage (for

example a scientist on the subject of stem cell research). Jen

has two children and is expecting a third!

Tenth Grade Faculty:

Rabbi David Cohen is the rabbi of Congregation Sinai and

considers his teaching of our tenth graders to be among his

most important functions. Rabbi Cohen holds a degree in

Education from Stanford University, as well as Rabbinic ordi-

nation and an undergraduate degree with honors from

Brandeis University in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies. The

tenth grade curriculum surveys the commonplaces of Jewish

knowledge - God, Torah and Israel - giving special attention to

the ideas of Reform Judaism and what it means to be a Jew

in the modern world. The course culminates in a service cre-

ated and conducted by the affirmation class.

Upcoming Mini-U dates in

November & December: November 7

November 14

November 21

November 28

December 5

December 12

December 19

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Lifelong Jewish Learning

November-December 2010

Important Dates

Thursday, November 11 7:00 PM B’nei Mitzvah Family Education for 6th Grade 6

th graders should not attend school from 4-6 PM

Friday, November 5 6:00 PM Family Friendly Shabbat Dinner and Service “Mitzvah Goreret Mitzvah”

Thursday, November 25 NO SCHOOL – Happy Thanksgiving!

Sunday, November 28 NO SCHOOL

Friday, December 3 6:00 PM Family Friendly Shabbat Dinner & Service Chanukah TropiCHanukah!

December 23, 26, 30 NO SCHOOL

Thursday, January 6 4:00 PM Classes resume for 3rd-6th Grade

Sunday, January 9 10:00 AM Classes resume for K-2 Grade 10:00-10:30 AM Back-to-School Breakfast 11:00 AM 3rd Grade Parent Learning

Need something? Think of something?

Email us!

Jeri Danz, School Administrator

jdanz@congregationsinai.org

Annie Golding, Youth Ed Chair

anne.golding@weardugs.com

Jenni Goldbaum, Youth Ed Chair

jennig@wi.rr.com

Cantor Rebecca Robins, K-6 Education

cantor@congregationsinai.org

Rabbi David Cohen, 7-10 & Adult Education

rabbi@congregationsinai.org

Prayer and the Prayerbook: Our Sacred Liturgical Texts

and How They Help Us to Pray

An essential program for 3

rd grade parents in

preparation for the gift of a siddur (prayerbook) to our 3

rd grade students in March.

SUNDAY JANUARY 9, 2011

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

January 20, 2010 5:00 PM

Celebrate the new year for the trees with our

3rd-6th graders

Families Welcome!

Camp’s-A-Comin’

Parents: Join us Sunday, November 21st for an

information session about Olin Sang-Ruby

Union Institute (OSRUI).

Director Jerry Kaye will be at

Sinai to talk about the

exciting opportunities for

Summer Camp!

Date change

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Bubbe’s Bits

Join our 1st & 5th Grade Religious School Classes for a Shabbat celebrating the teaching

Friday November 5, 2010 5:30 PM: Minyan Katan

Children and their families through 1st grade come welcome Shabbat in song!

6:00 PM: Congregational Potluck Shabbat Dinner

A great start to Shabbat for everyone…planned by our 1st and 5th grade classes!

Help us start Shabbat with a mitzvah! We’ll bring the main dish. You bring: A-F: Salad & One non-perishable ingredient from your salad to donate!

G-R: Side Dish & One non-perishable ingredient from your side dish to donate! S-Z: Dessert & One non-perishable ingredient from your dessert to donate!

*please bring vegetarian dishes only…thanks!

*If you are bringing peas and carrots as a side (one of Cantor Robins’ faves!), please bring a can of peas for us to donate.

RSVP online at: novemberfamilyshabbat.eventbrite.com

7:00 PM: Family-Friendly Shabbat Service

Join Rabbi Cohen and Cantor Robins for a song and story filled Shabbat service celebrating our community’s commitment to tzedakah!

Lifelong Jewish Learning

Family Shabbat Services

One Mitzvah Leads to Another (Pirkei Avot)

Traffic Patterns, Carpool Lane and Safety of those precious shayna punim!!!

I am grateful that I never learned to drive. Oy, it’s a jungle out there. I really admire those of you who

MUST schlep your children to religious school week after week after week. That’s dedication!

To make sure that our most precious ones are safe, the Sinai staff has spent HOURS (this is no exaggera-

tion….hours) trying to figure out how to keep you and your children safe when entering and exiting the

building. Look, the fire inspector has informed us that our building is just not equipped for a carpool lane.

BUT, the traffic patterns have changed to help improve safety and reduce the chaos.

Therefore,

Please follow those orange cones

Do NOT park in the fire lane (the space along the side of the building ALL the way to Port Washington Road)

If there is no place for you to wait in your car you have a few choices:

○ Park your car in the lot. Come into the building where it’s warm. It’s not so far to walk. Even in the cold.

○ Park your car in the lot and your child can walk across the crosswalk and meet you at your car.

Remember it’s for the safety of our children and future generations.

As always, this comes from a place of love,

Bubbe

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Lifelong Jewish Learning

Sinai Sizzles this Chanukah– tropical style! Wear your Hawaiian shirt if you’d like and join us for a Chanukah Dinner filled with a tropical

inspired menu with Latkes and Mitzvah Crafts.

Friday, December 3rd, 2010 5:30 PM Tot Shabbat - The perfect Chanukah service for children through first grade and their families!

6:00 PM Shabbat/Chanukah Dinner $10.00 - Adults, $7.00 - Children twelve and under. FREE for children three and under.

7:00 PM Family-Friendly Chanukah Service Special blessing for our newest member families

Bring a small gift for the children of the SDC shelter this holiday season. Children will decorate gift bags and make cards for our friends at the SDC shelter.

RSVP by Monday, November 22nd at: http://chanukah2010.eventbrite.com

And don’t forget the famous…

Design-Your-Own Chanukiyah Contest!

Bring your Chanukiyah to Sinai on Friday night, December 3rd in time for Shabbat/ Chanukah dinner at 6 PM to display in the foyer.

It must have 9 candle holders (one for each night of Chanukah and a shamash).

It must be useable in some way and made by your family (one entry per family please)!

Cool family prizes award to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place!

Good luck and be creative!

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 November 5th

and December 3rd. 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 - right after Tot Shabbat finishes!

Tot Shabbat!

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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 cbzd@yahoo.com.

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!!

Check out Sinai’s

Communication Corner

First we had the Sinai News, then the Sinai Enews, NOW the Sinai Communication Corner. Another way to

inform you about all the wonderful and exciting things that are going on at Sinai located right in our

beautiful foyer.

This new addition is the brain child of the Sinai Committee and Group Chairs and several

other caring congregants affiliated with the interior design of the building.

Many thanks to the Women of Sinai for their generosity in underwriting this project and making our

desires a reality.

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“Scene” at Sinai these Holy Days

Youth Programming - Letters to Our Soldiers

Hoping to give our kids an opportunity to feel a con-

nection to Jewish American service men and women during

this very special time of year, the High Hoy Day Youth Pro-

gramming Committee thought about creating holiday cards

and decorations to send to our troops. Through the "Jews in

Green" website, a connection was made to Captain Neil Block

at Fort Benning, and Rabbi Andrew Cohen in Kuwait. Capt.

Block requested holiday cards for his Jewish troops that are

in the process of basic training at Fort Benning and undergo-

ing a transformation from "civilian to warrior". Rabbi Andrew

Cohen was looking for Sukkah decorations for his Jewish

troops that are stationed in Kuwait to enjoy. A fantastic

group of Sinai volunteers helped guide our students to make

these incredible projects over the High Holy Days. We are

excited to continue our partnership and support of our Jewish

friends in the military with our Youth Education Program at

Sinai throughout Jewish holidays this year! Below are just a

few of the many thank you letters Sinai children received.

4 October 2010

Dear Ms. Goldbaum and Students:

Thanks so much for the very beautiful decora-

tions for our sukkah here. You have no idea

how happy I was to open the envelope and find

all those wonderful laminated pictures. I put the

word out among my friends to pass on to their

schools and synagogue youth groups that we

need these decorations. But you guys were the

only ones to respond, and I was thrilled to re-

ceive them!

Baruch HaShem (thank G-d), we were very fortu-

nate this year, and we had our sukkah up in

plenty of time. We have a squadron on base

called “Civil Engineering,” whose job it is to build

and repair things on the Air Force Base. So, for

instance, they repair roads, remodel offices, put

up fences, repair the runways, fix the rooftops,

etc. One of the Christian Chaplains asked them

if they could build a sukkah for me when I ar-

rived. I emailed them some pictures of what

one looks like, and told them about how big I

wanted it to be, and how to make it. Then right

after Rosh HaShana, I walked over to CE and

discussed with them all the details, and a few

days before Yom Kippur they came over and

built it for me. To cover the walls, we were able

to borrow white sheets from the linen service. I

got a cot from the hospital, and slept in the suk-

kah every night. During the day, it gets up to

about 100-110 degrees, but at night it drops

down to the 70s. In the morning, I wake up,

wash my hands, and say brachot, and then take

my siddur, and lulav, and pray inside the suk-

kah. And your wonderful pictures made our

sukkah even more special.

So Tizku l’mitzvot and l’shana tova!

Sincerely,

Andrew Cohen, Ch, Capt, USAF

Jewish Chaplain, 386 AEW/HC

Mitbach Sinai prepares for the Sukkot BBQ - Jill Weinshel,

Sandy Saltzstein, David Rector and Miranda Saltzstein.

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“Scene” at Sinai

On the week-

end of October 2nd-

3rd Sinai’s Israel com-

mittee sponsored a

presentation by Profes-

sor Ora Israel from

Rambam, the largest

hospital in Haifa, Is-

rael. Dr. Israel dis-

cussed the topic ―A

Step Forward in Ima-

gaing and Understand-

ing Disease - novel

technologies developed at Rambam Health Care Campus in

Haifa, Israel.

Everyone who attended was impressed by the

speaker’s presentation, personality and charm. She conveyed

just the right mix of information on Rambam and Israel in

general, as well as on the advances in medical diagnostics.

Prof. Israel’s pride in Rambam, passion for her specialty in

Nuclear Medicine, combined with a sense of humility and a

good sense of humor, made the lecture a delight to all at-

tending.

Several areas of scientific and medical activity at

Rambam are especially worth mentioning. Among them Prof.

Karl Skorecki’s groundbreaking research proving a common

ancestry between Lemba tribe in Africa and Jewish Cohanim.

This research helped in constructing a map of migration of

Ancient Jews who left Judea about 2500 years ago to Yemen,

and later on moved to East Africa. Based on this research an

article was published recently in a prestigious Human Mo-

lecular Genetics Journal. Below is the link to the article.

http://hmg.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/reprint/ddq040 The article reveals that the research identified an

area of DNA that holds a common genetic factor which in-

creases the risk of kidney disease. This discovery can be

used for future advanced pharmaceutical developments for

the treatment of these diseases.

In 2004 the first Israelis to receive a Nobel Prize in

Science were Prof. Avram Hershko and Prof. Aaron Ciechano-

ver of the Faculty of Medicine, who identified the key process

responsible for the regulated turnover and renewal of cell

proteins.

Another piece of ―trivia‖, which is ―normal‖ for an

Israeli hospital, yet is very rarely mentioned in the world

press. Rambam Health Care Campus (RHCC) is treating most

serious cases, which require special equipment and physi-

cian’s skills, from neighboring countries within 150 miles

radius, namely Cyprus, Syria, Jordan, Egypt and Lebanon.

I’d be happy to answer any questions about Prof. Israel’s

presentation and RHCC in general.

The parlor meeting at the house of Eti and Alex

Ganin on October 2nd was very

warm and informal. Sinai mem-

bers Marilyn and Rob Goldman,

Jim Beer, Alla Pinsky, Barbara

and Ariel Friedlander among oth-

ers attended. We showed a brief

film on Rambam, spoke about

our personal connection with

Rambam, but primarily mingled.

Lots of food, wine, and flowers.

Everyone had a great time!

A big thanks to all who

attended and helped in making

this event a success.

Eti Ganin

Israel Committee co-chair

News from the Israel Committee

Mitbach Sinai

Thank you for all your ―sweetness‖ for the Auf Ruf of Rebecca

and Zerek.

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“Scene” at Sinai

Ethan Hwang & Chai Point resi-

dent Sophie from the All School

Social Action Day

Sinai All-School Social Action Day at the SDC Shelter, Chai Point & Sarah Chudnow

Bella and Harrison Gollin at the Milwaukee Jewish Home and

Care Center

Sinai's 3rd-6th graders, their parents and teachers joined residents at the SDC Family Shelter on October 10th for a

Fall Activity Day. Activities included putting together felt tied blankets donated and prepared by Sinai's Brit Nashim Rosh Cho-

desh group, decorating pumpkins, creating over 50 toiletry kits for residents, decorating cookies, and playing on the play-

ground. It was a spectacular day full of fun and interaction. Thank you to all congregants for their donations and their on-

going participation in this endeavor.

Idy Goodman

Carmel Sweet and Jennifer Halaska help the children at SDC

decorate pumpkins.

Sinai teacher Aggie Goldenholz helps with cookie

decorating at SDC. Maya Goldbaum enjoys a cuddle.

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“Scene” at Sinai

Larry and Jack Glussman, and residents of SDC help

make blankets.

Fifth graders assemble hygiene kits for residents.

Jennifer Halaska making music with SDC

children. It's parachute play at SDC.

Robin Buzzell helps the children dance.

Sinai All-School Social Action Day at the SDC Shelter!

Brotherhood News

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Sinai Committees

Upcoming Brotherhood Events

Sinai Brotherhood has an interesting calendar of

events planned for the 2010-2011 year. As always these

events are open to all members of Congregation Sinai and

are supported through donations and brotherhood dues.

•November 7th - First coffee of the fall/winter sea-

son. Rabbi David Begoun will lead us in a discussion of the

afterlife and the perspectives offered through Kabbalah in

the Worship and Learning Space. Free coffee, bagels, and

various other treats will be offered to those attending.

•December 12th - Dave Meltzer looks back at "Sinai-

now and then". Join Dave as he chronicles the history of

Sinai from its inspired beginnings to the present day. This is

a MUST especially for those who want to better understand

the "sacred past" of Sinai which is our spiritual home.

•January 9th – Join us for ―Looking at Brotherhood –

2011‖ followed by Rabbi Jay Brickman for a hands on ses-

sion on ―How To Read and Write Poetry Doodles.‖

•February 27th - Hobby In The Lobby! Ellis Brom-

berg shares his power point presentation of stamps and Ju-

daica and kicks off the congregation-wide Hobby Festival at

Sinai. Stamps tell an amazing story of the history of Judaism

around the world!

•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 partici-

pated. There is a $20 team membership fee in addition to

being 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. Looking

forward to seeing all of you!

SAVE THE DATE: FEBRUARY 27, 2011

EVENT: HOBBY IN THE LOBBY

What? Sinai Brotherhood is sponsoring a "Hobby Festival" at Congregation Sinai! •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 –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? Jim Stillman has been personally inspired by the "science fairs" at MJDS. 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 congregants in a more personal way. If you don't want to dis-play your hobby 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

Ritual Committee

―Eshet chayil mi yimtza - A woman of valor, who can

find? Her domestic skills are unmatched, her worth is invalu-

able, and her beauty immeasurable (Proverbs, Mishlei).‖

How do we define ourselves as Jewish women? How do we

celebrate our Jewish womanhood? We laugh together and

learn together. We cry together, bake together, sing to-

gether and celebrate together. We are friends, family, col-

leagues and neighbors. We are the Women of Sinai (WOS)

and we are a sisterhood.

Women of Sinai is a valued and essential organiza-

tion in our community. Under the leadership of Laura Wais-

bren, Women of Sinai has led the charge in helping us to

become a healthier congregation; bringing Weight Watchers

and yoga into the building. WOS is a funding body; providing

our synagogue with regular and necessary contributions to

the b’nei mitzvah program, our religious school, community

events for seniors, and congregation-wide programming.

Without the generosity of Women of Sinai, and your mem-

bership, our congregation would not be able to offer the

same level of programming to our members.

This summer, a group of women - mothers, grand-

mothers, great-grandmothers, single and married, working

and retired - got together over some wine and chocolate and

discussed what Jewish women want and need in their busy

lives. Based on this conversation, I am excited to lead an ex-

pansion of Women of Sinai’s role in our congregation and I

hope you’ll join me in these new and unique opportunities:

• Mother’s Meeting group - discussing and dealing with the

challenges and humor of raising Jewish children in 2010

• Women’s Book Club - reading interesting and relevant works

of fiction and non-fiction and enjoying the company and wis-

dom of other women at Sinai

• Caberet Evening: ―Songs of the Female Condition,‖ a sam-

pling of Broadway’s greatest (and most humorous!) expres-

sions of the female character.

Whether you first experienced sisterhood through

your group of best friends in high school, your college sorority

or study group, your monthly lunch bunch, or children’s play-

group - you know how powerful it can be. I hope you’ll sin-

cerely consider becoming a member of Women of Sinai this

year, 2010-2011/ 5771. Membership is $36.00, or you can

be honored as a Woman of Valor at $72.00. Your member-

ship contribution will enable Women of Sinai to support Sinai

and create new opportunities for women to join together.

In sisterhood,

Cantor Rebecca Robins

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Sinai Committees

All good things must come to an end. When one

door closes, another opens. These saying have been float-

ing in my mind for the past few weeks. I am writing to let you

know I will be stepping down from the leadership position of

the Women of Sinai (WOS). As a former social worker, I

have enjoyed my tenure at the helm of this group organizing

programs, fundraising, communicating and getting to know

so many of you.

Our congregation is blessed with talented, warm

and generous women of all ages. During these past 12

years we the Women of Sinai, have helped to lead our con-

gregation into the 21st century. We have demonstrated the

power a group of women can have to change and support a

community. Together we have shared our knowledge, cele-

brated simchas, and supported each other and the congre-

gation in times of happiness and loss.

Your participation both through volunteering and fi-

nancially have provided numerous opportunities for all of us to

experience speakers, programs, help our children celebrate

religious milestones and have added to the beauty of our

synagogue.

Whether we identify ourselves as the Women of Sinai

or Sisterhood, the mission remains the same: to provide an

opportunity for women of all ages who enjoy working together

to enhance and enrich their lives, and to help nurture the spiri-

tual needs of our synagogue.

It is my hope that a new group of women will want to

become involved in this committee and new leadership will

emerge.

Thank you for the joy,

Laura Waisbren

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

So how does one light the Hanukkah candles? From

right to left? Left to right? The answer tells us something

about the nature of Jewish tradition. Two thousand years ago,

there was a debate as to whether the First night should have

one candle or eight. Those who thought the numbers should

diminish over the week were following a pattern set out for

the sacrifices during Sukkot. Others argued that in the dead

of winter we should be increasing light, not diminishing it,

night after night. As a compromise, both views were repre-

sented: the candles are lighted in as-

cending order, but the last night is

lighted first. So, one lines up the first

candle on the right, the second to its,

left. When one lights the candles, one

lights the last night first, in essence

lighting from left to right. In this way,

the virtue of compromise is built right

into the ritual itself.

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Sinai Committees

Mah Jongg Friend’zy Community Wide Mah Jongg Event and Raffle

Sunday December 12, 2010 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM

Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun 2020 W. Brown Deer Road Serlow Hall - Cost $15

~ Join us for an afternoon of social play and sisterhood ~ Co-Sponsored by the Sisterhoods of

Beth El Ner Tamid Synagogue, Congregation Beth Israel, Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun, Congregation Shalom, Congregation Sinai, Temple Menorah,

Congregation Emanu-El of Waukesha and KOACH

Non-perishable food donation for the Jewish Community Food Pantry will be collected. Proceeds of this event will benefit KOACH- an education and social program for adults.

Please bring your Mah Jongg sets. Direct any questions to one of our sponsors

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Send your reservation and $15 payment made out to Mah Jongg Friend’zy by December 6th to:

Mah Jongg Friend’zy CEEBJ, 2020 W. Brown Deer Rd.

Milwaukee WI, 53217 Name- ______________________________________________________________________ Phone-______________________________________________________________________ Address/ZIP_________________________________________________________________ Please make a table for me. I am a ____Beginner _____Intermediate _____Fast player

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Sinai Committees

Social Action Committee

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The Social Action Committee needs YOU! We have

many projects in the works (see flyer insert) and they can't

happen without YOUR HELP! Make this year the year that

you GET INVOLVED! Here is what you you can do:

• Attend a Social Action Committee meeting - we meet on

Fridays at noon. Dates for upcoming meeting: 11/12, 12/10,

1/7.

• Contribute to the COLLECTION BARREL in the front foyer

for the SDC Family Shelter. See flyer insert for list of items

by month.

• Join our Religious School for the SDC Shelter work days in

the fall and spring. Look for information in the Sinai eNews.

• Volunteer to tend the Sukkah garden for a week during the

summer.

• Do a mitzvah! Social Action Committee projects offer excel-

lent community service opportunities for your bar/bat mitz-

vah child’s MITZVAH PROJECT.

• Contact committee co-chairs Idy Goodman

( i g o o d m a n 2 @ m a c . c o m ) o r C r a i g J o h n s o n

(johnsonstyler@sbcglobal.net) to find out how YOU can repair

the world!

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 par-

ticipate by bringing specific food items to

Sinai every other month. Please contact

Karen Hintz if you can help.

Next 2010 Program Date:

November 17.

CALLLING ALL KNITTERS!

The Social Action Committee is looking for volunteers to

teach knitting to the residents of the SDC shelter. Our experiences last

year were very positive, both for the residents and congregant

participants. If interested, please email Diane Slomowitz at

dslomowitz@foslaw.com, and

place “knitting” in the subject box.

September 14, 2010

Dear Rabbi David Cohen:

We invite you or a member of Congregation Sinai to be our guest for luncheon on Tuesday, November 9, when the Greater

Milwaukee Chapter of AFP will host its annual Partners in Philanthropy Luncheon at the Frontier Airlines Center. AFP, Associa-

tion of Fundraising Professionals is a national membership organization dedicated to the advancement of philanthropy and

volunteerism. The organization offers training and career development to its members.

The luncheon is part of AFP's nationwide effort to recognize the volunteers and donors who help nonprofit organizations

achieve their missions. As a member of our Milwaukee chapter, three of us at SDC, Social Development Commission are each

entitled to name two "Partners in Philanthropy".

I have selected Congregation Sinai as one of our Partners for all the magnificent volunteer work the Congregation members

have done at our SDC emergency family shelter called the Family Support Center. First led by Congregation Sinai member Lisa

Phillips then by Idy Goodman, members of your Temple have been very supportive in helping to create a warmer, more nurtur-

ing and functional environment for our low income homeless families.

As one of SDC’s valued Partners, Congregation Sinai will be acknowledged at the luncheon on Tuesday, November 9; your

name will be printed in the day-of-event program booklet and in a congratulatory ad in the BizTimes the week of the luncheon.

Please save the date and I will follow-up with either you or Karen Hintz to confirm your availability to join us for lunch. Again,

we thank the members of Congregation Sinai for volunteering their time, talents and enthusiasm to make our shelter a nicer

home.

Mazel Tov!

Sincerely,

Angela Topetzes Strelka

Director of Community Relations, Social Development Commission

Congregation Sinai receives "Partner in Philanthropy" award by the SDC/Social Development Commission!

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Sinai Committees

What’s Greening at Sinai

What’s greening at Sinai? For the second year in a

row, our six-sided Sukkah Garden achieved its goal of beauti-

fying Sinai’s Sukkah. Our harvest that adorned the Sukkah

this year included very tall Sorghum stalks, gourds, zinnias,

nasturtium, and basil. All the decorations were made by Si-

nai’s children during the youth program on Yom Kippur. Un-

der the creative and skillful direction of Naomi Cobb, the chil-

dren made beautiful beaded hangers for the gourds, leaf and

plant rubbings, bundles of flowers, and a tablecloth deco-

rated with leaf and flower stamps. All decorations were hung

in the Sukkah the following day after the Sinai’s Brotherhood

erected the Sukkah structure. Several families came to as-

sist in the fun. A heartfelt thank you to Naomi Cobb for mak-

ing this wonderful project a reality for our congregation. We

look forward to sharing this process together as a community

next spring.

Do you have an idea for a Greening project or work-

shop? We want to hear your ideas! If you want to join the

Sukkah garden project next year, or be a part of the Greening

of Sinai, please contact Deb Schermer at

deb.schermer@gmail.com. The Greening of Sinai is charged

with raising awareness of environmental issues and helping

Sinai to be as ―green‖ as possible. We want to hear your

ideas, interests and musings.

Deb Schermer

Greening of Sinai

You're Invited To Join B’rit Nashim!

B’rit Nashim means ―Covenant of Women‖.

We are a group of women who meet one evening each month

for programs of Jewish and personal content. We also have

an annual Shabbat retreat. Our group, which started about

15 years ago, was designed to be a forum for women to

gather, to share common interests, and to build a community

of women within the larger community of Congregation Sinai.

We have, in fact, formed close personal bonds

and grown into a true "covenant" of women who support each

other in all areas of our lives. The only requirements to join

B’rit Nashim are that you are a woman, a member of Congre-

gation Sinai, and that you are looking for a group of women

who are committed to each other. There is no cost to be a

member except for any expenses that might incur from the

projects we undertake.

Our members take turns leading or planning our

meetings; sharing our diverse talents, interests, ideas

and experiences with one another. Sinai clergy, as well as

outside presenters, also enrich our meetings. Some exam-

ples of our past activities include sessions on: Jewish artists

Brit Nashim

& writers, ecology and its relationship to Judaism, cooking,

book discussions, crafts, and an annual "Mitzvah" activity.

One highlight is our annual winter Shabbat retreat. This is a

time to get away from our daily routines to rejoice together.

We always plan meaningful

and enjoyable activities;

however, we find that it is

really not the activity we

are doing, but rather that

we are together that mat-

ters. For most importantly,

we have become friends.

Each fall, B’rit

Nashim is open to new members. We find that this is a great

opportunity to get to know additional women, who bring won-

derful new energy and input to our "covenant." We invite

you to join at our final open meeting on Monday, November

8th at Congregation Sinai at 7:15 pm. For further informa-

tion, please call Toby Colton at 351-5205 or Joanne Roberts

at 351-6486.

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Calling all Sinai Tween Families!

Let's Rollerskate!

Come join Tween Tribe for our second event at

Ozaukee Skateland on

Saturday, November 20th, 6:30—9:00 pm

Price is $10.00 per person and includes skates,

pizza and soda. Roller blades can be rented for an

extra $1.00.

My Sinai

The Membership Committee is looking for families interested in serving as Mentor Families to our new

members. The commitment is small--but the impact is enormous! Help us make our new Sinai families feel

welcome. Bring your new family a gift from the temple, attend two Sinai events with them (such as Shabbat

services, holiday celebrations or an affinity group event) and let them know that they can call you with questions

about our synagogue.

We will try to match families up based on children's ages and/or mutual interests. Fulfilling this mitzvah is a

wonderful way to start the New Year!

If you are interested in becoming a Mentor Family, please contact Elyse Cohn at ecohn@wi.rr.com

or 414-247-1201.

Tween Tribe is for families

with children between 4-7th

grade. We hope you can make

it! Details to follow as we get

closer.

To register log onto eventbrite at:

http://tweentriberollerskating.eventbrite.com

For the past two years, a group of eight Sinai men have gathered twice a month to play bridge. The degree of bridge knowledge varies from members with 40 years’ ex-perience (and many ACBL Masters points), to beginners and all levels in between. The games are very friendly and filled with sterling play and “teachable moments”. As every-one’s lives are busy, we generally only get 4 or 5 players at

one time, so we can only play one table. We meet at the members’ homes on a rotating basis. How-ever, we would like to expand our meetings to a two table game and possibly (or not) start playing a two table duplicate format. Are you in-terested in joining us? If so, please contact Ted Fine (tfine@wi.rr.com or 414-807-5105).

Tween Tribe

Mitbach Sinai (Sinai Cooks!) Men’s Bridge Club

Mentor Families Wanted

Sinai Cooks for TropiCHanukah!

Join for us as we prepare for our Chanukah! We need

help making latkes and creating a tropical inspired Cha-

nukah dinner. Look to the enews for cooking dates and

times.

Save the Date: Sinai "Souper Bowl" Feburary 13th 11:30 am—1:00 pm

Enter your favorite soup for tasting in our Social Hall and

bring a quart to freeze for when we need to offer a little

healing for someone in the Sinai community. This will be

a warm, delicious event! Details to follow.

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Culture Connection

My Sinai

SDC

November

Collection

Winter clothing, coats, gloves,

and hats

Disposable Diapers (sizes 3-6)

&

Join Sinai Outside for a

Horse Drawn Sleigh Ride!

Sunday, January 9th at 2:00 p.m. at Arbor Winds

Contact Bobbi Rector burpt@wi.rr.com

Sinai Outside Welcome to our New Members

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 com-

passionate gem that charms the heart with its delightful, unforgettable char-

acters 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

$28.00 (please make checks payable to Congregation Sinai.) or register at

RSVP at http://cultureconnectioncrumbsfrom.eventbrite.com

NEXT EVENT! Renaissance Theaterworks Saturday, January 29th, 2010

Jason, Andi & Alexis Abraham

Davida Amenta & David, Noe & Daniel Goldhaber

Robin, Ira, Arielle & Ross Bordow

Brian Cayle

Donna Davidoff & Michael Hansen

David & Nicole Hirsch

Debbie & Paul Katzman

Deidre Prosen, Michael Oldani, Leo & Mathilde Prosen-Oldani

Andrew, Velia & Mara Tarnoff

Esther Tarnof

Scott & Peggy Sampson

Pam, Mike, Rachael & Samuel Scheferman

Andrew, Jill, Ethan & Avery Schlesinger

Pam, Martin & Lauren Stein

Steven & Rae Sweet

Faye van der Fluit

Deborah Wilk & Steve, Jacob & Simon Burnham

Let Us Eat Let Us Eat Let Us Eat Bagels! Bagels! Bagels!

On the first Sunday of each month, you and your family can enjoy bagels (from the Bruegger’s in

Audubon Court) and 15% of all sales will be given back to Sinai! To insure Sinai gets credit for your

purchase you must bring a coupon. Coupons are available on the Sinai website and in

the Sinai office.

Sinai WishesSinai Wishes

When you wish upon a...

...Our dreams come true

Please contact Karen Lancina: klancina@congregationsinai.org

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

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

If you are looking for a wonderful

way to honor or remember some-

one, or recognize a special occa-

sion, you can do so by sponsoring

an Oneg Shabbat after a Friday

night service or the Bimah flowers

for the week for all congregants to

enjoy. Congregation Sinai typically

provides 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 dessert table or order

a lovely floral arrangement for the Bimah to recognize your

occasion. All sponsorships will be acknowledged in the Sinai

Shabbat Pamphlet and the Sinai News. We will also send a

Sponsor an Oneg or Bimah Flowers….A Lovely Way to Say It

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 jfriedman@congregationsinai.org or

call (414) 352-2970.

Available Dates for

Sponsorships:

November 12, 26

December 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Page 21 November-December 2010

Supporting Sinai

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

filling out an order form at Sinai on November 7th & December 5th

or by emailing Bobbi Rector burpt@wi.rr.com.

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 by Nov. 21st. Pick up will be

Sunday, Dec. 5th.

Please support this initiative to support our Religious School.

Sinai receives 40% profit on all sales.

Page 22 November-December 2010

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:

Sunday, November 7

Sunday, November 21 (Sunday before Thanksgiving)

Sunday, December 5 (Chanukah)

Sunday, December 19 (Sunday before Winter Break)

or order by mail

Questions? Contact: Lori Salinsky: lsalinsky@att.net, 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 talli-

tot and kippot available for custom

design? How about a Kiddush cup or

candlesticks?

Perfect Bar/Bat Mitzvah gifts!

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:

slubarsolvang@gmail.com

for special orders.

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Page 25 November-December 2010

In the Sinai Family

B’nei Mitzvah Bios

Elana Kahn-Oren for completing the Lakefront Marathon in

Milwaukee, WI on Sunday, October 3, 2010

Moshe Katz for completing almost 120 miles of the Ironman

competition on September 12, 2010.

Pam Scheferman for passing her Tae Kwon Do Black Belt test.

Cantor Rebecca Robins & Zerek Schwartz on their

recent marriage - October 10, 2010.

Mari Katz & William Kravit on their recent marriage - October 23, 2010.

Hamakon Y’Nachem—

May God Comfort

David (Sally) Moskol and Janet (Michael)

Minkin on the death of their mother, Sara

Moskol.

Mazel Tov! Condolences to:

Benjamin Ethan Cohn

Benjamin Cohn will become a Bar Mitzvah on November 6, 2010. He is the son of BJ and

Elyse Cohn and brother of Ariel Cohn. He is also the proud grandson of Maxine and Ronnie Cohn

and Shari and Allan Luck. His Torah Portion is Toldot.

A seventh grader at Maple Dale Middle School, Benji enjoys acting and improvisation. He

is on First Stage’s improv team, Organized Chaos, and he will perform in The Hundred Dresses at

First Stage in the spring.

For his Mitzvah Project, Benji is dog sitting in the North Shore, with the money he earns

going to the Wisconsin Humane Society. He feels strongly about abused and neglected animals,

and this will help give them the proper care that they need.

Benji would like to thank Rabbi Cohen, Linda Ross and Cantor Robins for all of the help

that they have given him in his studies. He would also like to thank his supportive parents, sister,

grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Amanda Kaylee Jacobs

Amanda Kaylee Jacobs celebrates becoming a Bat Mitzvah on November 20th, 2010.

Amanda is the daughter of Diane and Terry Jacobs, older sister of twins David and Danielle,

and granddaughter of Pearl Jacobs and the late David L. Jacobs of Coconut Creek, Florida and

Phyllis Jagiello and the late George Jagiello of Des Moines, Iowa.

Amanda is a 7th grader at Maple Dale School who is active in sports, academic clubs

and school theater productions. She also enjoys comedy, movies, travel and spending time

with friends and family.

As the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, Amanda’s Bat Mitzvah holds a special

meaning for her as she carries on a Jewish tradition for her family in the blessed memory of

those who could not be here to share in this simcha.

We would like to express our thanks to Rabbi Cohen, Cantor Robins, and Linda Ross

for helping Amanda prepare for her Bat Mitzvah and to her Hebrew School teachers for the

outstanding Jewish education she has received.

Daniel Natan Zvi

Daniel Natan Zvi will become a Bar Mitzvah on Dec 27, 2010 in Israel. He is the son of Julie and

Yoni Zvi and the brother to Gilad and Ela. Daniel is a football player for the Cardinal Football team and loves

all kinds of sports including, hockey, skateboarding and baseball. Daniel is a 7th grader @ MJDS and is very

enthusiastic about his upcoming event.

Those We Remember

Page 26 November-December 2010

Life Cycle Events

November 5, 2010

Alan Bromley

William Cobb

Bernice Cohen

Dr. Bernard Horwitz

Margaret ―Peggy‖ Juda

Dorothy Lubotsky

Herbert Polacheck

Alice Quateman

Samuel D. Saffro

Ann Shafton

Anna Sherman

November 12, 2010

Saul Arbit

Margaret Beer

Milton Bordow

Lee Cherniack

Ateret Cohn

Sarah Fleder

Mary Ghory

Bertha Goldberger

Melvin Goldberger

Bertheld Hefter

Jean Heilbronner

John J. Higgins

Joseph Hoffman

Miriam Hool

Arthur Koven

Norman Leib

Marilyn L. Look

Harry Luck

Zelda Margolin

Oscar S. Meyer

Harold Nemson

Elizabeth Newald

Lillian Peck

Kenneth Ross

Betty Schapiro

Beverly Stix

Richard Teweles

Michael Weinberg

November 19, 2010

Louis Eisenberg

Shirley Glick

Bessie Greenfield

Nancy Hindin

Carol Ikenn

Mildred Levy

Mollie Lipshultz

Peter Pumpian

Abraham Schwedelson

Howard James Seesel, Jr.

Alfred Shovers

Edward Stillman

Cecilia Warschauer

Joann Weber

November 26, 2010

Loretta Cohn

Helen Cook

Bertha Feld

Helen Fisher

Harry Hillman

Herbert Kahn

Joshua Kestelman

Meyer Lebed

Samuel Lipshultz

Arnold Miller

Albert Ostermann

William A. Padway

Kisa Peskina

Dorothy Pollak

Harry Schwartz

Elayne Staller

Rita Teplin

Bessie Weiss

Willie Weiss

Richard Werner

Ardis J. Zarem

December 3, 2010

John Beer

Allan Berger

Dorothy Brickman

Ann Derengowski

Joseph Falk

Fred Feld

Michael Fleysh

Theodore Friedlander, Sr.

Phyllis Lasser

Arthur Levin

Janette Manheim

Joanne Mendeloff Misaqi

Mark Roth

Lillian Schwartz

Nathan Shlimovitz

Dr. John David Silbar

Irene Warschauer

December 10, 2010

Sidney Atinsky

Allan Bein

Jack Blutstein

David Cooper

Ruth Diamond Goldmann

Florence Frank

Fannie Gershan

Duane Hill

Lena Brown Jacobs

Judi Kahn

Laurence Luff

Mae Miles

Beatrice Muchin

Edwin ―Ted‖ Ostermann

Lew Sangor

Alan Shor

Anders Solvang

Sadie Stern

December 17, 2010

Aaron Bram

Rose Cooper

Dr. David E. Davidoff

Toni Ettenheim

Jack Freeman

Arthur Goldstein

Pauline Goldstein

Ian Ikenn

Laurie Ikenn

Barbara Kantor Kaplan

Stanley M. Ottenstein

Zelma Ottenstein

Alfred Padway

Judith Kerns Pence

Joan Prince

William Rofes

Ethel Sedlet

Dr. Alex Sigal

Anita Feld Silbar

Bess Urich

Ann Urkofsky

Delbert Wile

December 24, 2010

Lawrence Ball

Bee Brill

Rifka Charney

Benjamin Fagan

Harry Feldman

Ruth Gordon

Emanuel ―Mannie‖ Hassel

Bessie Kahn

Manuel Padway

Sandy Paset

Bernard Schlossmann

Esther Soifer

Rabbi Cary David Yales

December 31, 2010

Max Adler

Jack Barnow

Sylvia Berman

Charley Coplin

Leo Diamond

Manley Frisch

Julie Hirsh

Barney Hool

Anna Hurvitz

Eva Kaplan

Anne Klein

Max Laserson

Clara Lebow

Charlotte Lerner

Manuel Price

Allen S. Rieselbach

Roberta Rosenberg

Elizabeth Weber

November Yarhzeits

December 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

khintz@congregationsinai.org 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 between August 1—October 9

Andy Brickman Museum Fund

In honor of Margot and Joel Kimmel’s 50th

anniversary

Carol and Leonard Lewensohn

Adult Programming and Education

Endowment Fund

In memory of Joseph Edward Ghory

Ward Ghory

Miriam Miringoff Kitchen Fund

In honor of Nan Ciralsky’s birthday

In memory of the mother of Dr. & Mrs. Dresdale

In honor of the anniversary of Dr. and Mrs.

Werner Richheimer

Judi and Michael Ketten

Judi & Michael Ketten 40th Anniversary Fund

Eileen and Glenn Graves

Carol and Werner Richheimer

Tzedakah Fund

In memory of Kenneth Allschwang

Shari and Allan Luck

In memory of Harry Brauer

Ilse Brauer

In memory of Max Fershtman

Naomi and Mort Soifer

In memory of Fanny Goodman

Idy and Bill Goodman and family

In memory of Esther Larkey

Jay Larkey

In memory of Edward Rosenberg

Marcia Cherniack

Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund

In appreciation

Estate of Marvin Mandel

Vicki and Allen Samson

In memory of Marvin Fishman

In memory of Mary Fishman

The Fishman family

In memory of Joan Frazer

The Frazer-Schapiro family

In memory of Warren Lederman

In memory of Thomas E. Hassel

In memory of Beverly Manburg-Hassel

In honor of Dr. Jerry Zussman’s 95th birthday

Toots Hassel

In memory of Rose Hoffman

In memory of Beryl Levine

Edith Gilman

In memory of Sara Kaplan

The Schermer family

In memory of Gertrude Kerns

Henry Kerns

In memory of Lottie Lubar

Marianne and Sheldon Lubar

Esther and Robert Sametz

In memory of Charlotte Rabenn

Andi and Tom Rabenn

Contributions

Page 27 November-December 2010

In honor of the marriage of Meredith Reece and

Michael Cassidy

Phyllis and Alan Romm

In memory of Jonathan David Resek and Michael

Shapiro

Donna Resek

Beth and Rob Shapiro

For Allan Samson’s speedy recovery

Ilene, Jeff and Seth Wasserman

In memory of Sara Shafton

Barbara Shafton

In memory of Jeffrey C. Siegel

Joan Lubar and Isaac and Charlotte

Siegel

Cantor’s Discretionary Fund

In memory of Rose Adler

Elyce and Richard Lernor

In memory of Sherry Blumberg’s mother

In honor of Kevin Blutstein’s bar mitzvah

In memory of Andrea Waxman’s father

Linda and Bill Ross

In memory of David Colburn

In honor of Cantor Robins marriage

Stephen Colburn and Marlee Sabo

In memory of Louise Friedlander

Theodore Friedlander

In memory of David Holman

Alan, Jodi, Hanna and Aaron Holman

In memory of Louis Kaufman

Paul Loewenstein and Jodi Kaufman

Loewenstein

In memory of Jim Muchin

Toots Hassel

In memory of Cantor Robin’s grandmother

Linda and Bill Ross

In memory of Sandra Rotter

Bob Schlossmann

Passport to Israel Fund

In memory

Mari Katz

In memory of Jack Fagan

Bernice Fagan and family

In memory of Sherwin Kader

Rona and Gary Wolfe

Contributions made to the Temple

In memory of Sherry Blumberg’s mother,

Toby Bosnos

Connie Schwartz

In memory of William Dinkes

Jamie Berger

In honor of Sue and Joel Kimmel’s 50th

anniversary

Elyce and Dick Lernor

In memory of John Mann

Jo Ann Mann

In memory of Marvin Resnick

Andrea and Bob Mandel and family

Landscape Fund

In memory of Mary Flesch

Jim Flesch

In memory of Maureen Kahn

Richard Kahn

Jacob M. Fine and Family Library Fund

In memory of Sam Butlein

Jayne and Eric Butlein

Floral and Oneg Fund

For Rabbi Brickman’s speedy recovery

Carolyn and Morton Newald

In memory of Dr. Abram Levine

Joan C. Levine

In memory of Leah Mandel

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mandel

In memory of Florence Waxman

Andrea, Naomi and Michael Waxman

Chesed (Caring) Fund

In memory of Sam Bender

In memory of Charlotte Schwartz

Rosalee and Herb Bratt

In memory of Andrew Cherniack

Marcia and Gerry Cherniack

In memory of Carl Diamond

Joni and Jim Ansfield

In memory of Ishmael Grant

Rosalee Bratt

In honor of the marriage of Rebecca Robins and

Zerek Schwartz

Joan and Mike Friedman

In memory of Richard Saltzstein

Judith and Arthur Saltzstein

Music Fund

In memory of Edith Bromberg

Ellis, Mel and Kyra Bromberg

In memory of Albert Cherniack

Gerry Cherniack

In memory of Joseph Hoffman

Edith Gilman

In memory of Ida Rugowitz

Harriet Weiss

Future Fund

In memory of Kenneth Allschwang

Elyse and BJ Cohn and family

In memory of Helen Kimmel

Sue and Joel Kimmel

Ronna and Richard Kimmel

In memory of Jeffrey C. Siegel

Madeleine, David, Joe, Hannah and

Patrick Lubar

Janet Greenebaum Scholarship Fund

In memory of Robert Fishkin

Pauline Zarne

Robert Grant Marks Youth Fund

In memory of Jerome Marks

In memory of Robert Grant Marks

Brynn and Jerry Bloch

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

Member of the Union for Reform Judaism

Board of Trustees, 2009-2010 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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