spring-summer sinai news 2011
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Congregation Sinai Milwaukee Newsletter--Spring/Summer 2011TRANSCRIPT
Rabbi’s Corner 2
Cantor’s Notes,
Reflections
3
From the President,
Lifelong Jewish Learning
4-6
What’s Happening 7-9
Brotherhood 10
Women of Sinai 11
Social Action Committee 12
Israel Committee 13
“Scene” at Sinai 14
Sinai Social Action Day 15
My Sinai 16-17
Supporting Sinai 18
May Calendar 19
June Calendar 20
July Calendar 21
August Calendar 22
In the Sinai Family 23-24
Those We Remember 25-26
Summer at Sinai 27-29
Contributions 30-31
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
Spring-Summer Edition • Nisan-Elul 5771
In this issue
A bi-monthly publication Issue 5, Volume 1
Shabbat Emor Leviticus 21:1 - 24:23 May 6 Tot Shabbat 5:30 pm Teacher Appreciation Shabbat Dinner 6 pm Teacher Appreciation Shabbat 7 pm
May 7 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Mikey Carruth Bar Mitzvah 10 am
Shabbat Behar Leviticus 25:1 - 26:2 May 13 Rockin’ Shabbat Service 6:15 pm
May 14 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Jordan Strouse Bar Mitzvah 10 am Shabbat Bechukotai Leviticus 26:3 - 27:34 May 20 Shabbat Limud (learning) 6:15 pm
May 21 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Ben Spector Bar Mitzvah 4:30 pm
Shabbat Bamidbar Numbers 1:1 - 4:20 May 27 Shabbat Tikkun HaNefesh 6:15 pm Reading Nook Dedication
May 28 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am
Shabbat Nasso Numbers 4:21 - 7:89 June 3 Shabbat Service 6:15 pm
June 4 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Erev Shavuot Exodus 19:1 - 20:23 & Numbers 28:26 - 28:31 June 7 Affirmation Service 7 pm Tikkun Leil Shavuot 9 pm
Shavuot Deuteronomy 15:19 - 16:17 & Numbers 28:26 - 28:31 June 8 Shavuot Morning Service/Yizkor 9 am
Shabbat Beha'alotcha Numbers 8:1 - 12:16 June 10 Shabbat Service 6:15 pm
June 11 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Michael Higgins Bar Mitzvah 4 pm
Shabbat Sh’lach Numbers 13:1 - 15:41 June 17 Shabbat Service 6:15 pm
June 18 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Sara Nocton Bat Mitzvah 10 am
Shabbat Korach Numbers 16:1 - 18:32 June 24 Shabbat Service 6:15 pm
June 25 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Camille Davre Bat Mitzvah 10 am
Spring Shabbat/Holiday Schedule
Tikkun Leil Shavuot The mystics of the Middle Ages started a tradition of late night study ses-
sions (tikkunim) to mark the night of certain festivals. The next on the calendar is
Tikkun Leil Shavuot, which will be held at Congregation Sinai on Tuesday night, June
7th, at 9:00 pm.
The festival of Shavuot celebrates Matan Torah, the giving of Torah at
Mount Sinai. Tikkun Leil Shavuot often focus on the topic of revelation as experi-
enced by our ancestors at that moment. This year, we will look at a series of poems
relating to revelation at Sinai. Some of the poems will be from antiquity, others from
modernity, or a feminist or Israeli perspective. Join us for a look at some fascinating
writing!
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Rabbi’s Corner
From time to time, I am asked the question: Do you
have to believe in God to be a good Jew? My answer is: yes…
and no.‖
Let’s begin with the ―no.‖ For Jews, faith is not the
litmus test for entry to the synagogue or the com-
munity, let alone to the hereafter. Redemption
hinges not on belief in a personal savior but on our
behavior, the way we treat those around us. Ulti-
mately, you don’t have to believe in God to be a
good Jew, but you do have to ―act as if you believe
in God‖, behaving in accord with the Torah’s moral
teachings.
And yet, Judaism doesn’t think faith is
unimportant. Judaism has always recognized and
encouraged a relationship with God, even as it
recognizes our right to question God’s nature and
justice. As a Jew, one can be an agnostic but not an atheist.
We are commanded to wrestle with the God question, not
deny it. Even so, perfect faith is not our goal. In this way, Ju-
daism acknowledges a key paradox: the presence of doubt is
precisely what causes faith to flourish.
Let me say that again: in Judaism’s view, faith is con-
tingent on doubt. In recent centuries, we’ve lived in an age of
certainty. Science defined truth as ―that which is observable,
verifiable and replicable.‖ Faith was a belief in those things
that couldn’t be observed, verified, or replicated. Today, as
the structures that defined ―certainty‖ are collapsing, faith is
regaining its centrality and purpose.
This isn’t a new realization. Even the events of the
Bible make clear that certainty never leads to faith. When the
Israelites experienced miracle upon miracle during the Exo-
dus, they emerged as despairing and unbelieving as they
were before. At the very moment the sea split, Midrash tells
us some questioned whether similar tunnels through the wa-
ter had opened elsewhere, and were the Egyptians, at that
very moment, crossing to attack them on the other side? In-
deed, if the ―certainty‖ of miracles personally experienced
didn’t produce faith, why would we expect the ―certainty‖ of
science to do any better?
In fact, those making a career in scientific research
often find their faith growing over the years; fully aware how
much is still unknowable, from the inner recesses of the hu-
man body to the origins of the universe, they are humbled.
What’s more, in areas that science has shed a light of under-
standing, scientists are left with a more impenetrable ques-
tion: we may have learned ―how‖ a part of the world functions
but we are still left wondering, ―why.‖ Science can address
the mechanics of things but not the question of meaning.
In addition to its inability to address questions of
meaning, a quest for certainty carries with it profound risks.
During the enlightenment, European Jews asked, "What do
we need to do to Judaism to submit it to European discourse
in order to make it palatable in the open marketplace? How
can we resolve faith and reason?‖ Ultimately,
this strategy was flawed. It assumed that others
would be convinced by ―objective‖ truth and that
we share a set of standards against which that
truth might be evaluated. Instead, it led to com-
petition to convince others that one’s truth was
correct and, ultimately, to religious violence.
Truth was severed from religion and both were
sundered from certainty. The result was twenti-
eth century violence and destruction.
Today, we live in what some call the
post-modern world; now the entire world is in
doubt, open to questions. We understand that a quest for
certainty cannot satisfy our spiritual needs. Rav Soloveitchik,
Boston’s venerated orthodox leader of the mid twentieth cen-
tury, suggested that the yearning to ―know‖ more doesn’t
always help us ―be‖ more. He describes watching the night
sky in the desert. We can respond in two ways, he offers: we
can see the sky and want to explore or we can see the sky
and simply marvel. At times, science’s ability to ―demystify‖
the world can, as through medicine, save lives. At other
times, it prevents us from standing in awe.
Remember: doubt is no enemy of faith. A faith that
lives comfortably with doubt, that can forgo certainty and
embrace a degree of mystery, is one that will be more ap-
pealing for all who seek religious meaning in their lives in
today's Jewish world.
Here is a prayer from Mishkan Tefila that reflects the
age of doubt in which we live:
AS YOU TAUGHT TORAH
to those whose names I bear,
teach me Torah, too.
Its mystery beckons,
yet I struggle with its truth.
You meant Torah for me:
did You mean the struggle for me, too?
Don't let me struggle alone;
help me
to understand,
to be wise, to listen, to know ... Lead me into the mystery.
Mishkan Tefila, Page 151
-Rabbi David B. Cohen
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Faith in an Age of Doubt
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Cantor’s Notes
Some years ago, our congregation sponsored a lec-
ture series, featuring outstanding personalities on the Ameri-
can scene. One of our speakers was a publisher in the South
of a Jewish periodical with wide distribution. The
sentiments expressed in his publication, parallel-
ing my own, were somewhat left of center. He
spoke well; his presence on stage was genial and
personable. In our personal interactions, I found
this individual to be insufferable; he was irritating
and demanding. On the opposite side of the politi-
cal spectrum was the free-market exponent, Mil-
ton Friedman, distinguished professor of Econom-
ics at the University of Chicago. I had difficulty
with his point of view, but found him a warm and charming
individual. I thoroughly enjoyed our ―hamish‖ lunch at Jake’s
Deli on North Avenue. My conclusion, after contact with all
speakers, was that there was small correlation between char-
acter and political orientation. In an ancient dispute be-
tween rabbis of a more or less traditional perspective, the
debate was interrupted by a voice from heaven,
proclaiming ―both views represent the words of the
living God‖. The voice was addressing, not the politi-
cal views, but the character of the participants. The
goal of the religious life, and key to the well being of
the community, is the possession of the twin virtues,
wisdom and morality. The compromise necessitat-
ed by the conflicting views of leaders, possessing
these values, will provide a beacon of light to the
community they serve.
-Rabbi Jay R. Brickman
Reflections
Though there is snow and ice falling from the sky as I
write this, this issue of the Sinai News has me thinking about
summer. Warm days and gentle evening breezes are soon in
the future. With long lines at Kopp's, picnics at the
lake, bike weather and summer camp imminent, I
can't help but get excited for the season
ahead! Summertime arriving soon also means Sum-
mer Shabbat at Sinai, and that is most certainly
something to look forward to.
Summer services are an amazing experi-
ence - a comfortable and casual atmosphere, reun-
ions with our 'snowbirds,' our beautiful outdoor wor-
ship space, and the special delight of children
swinging on willow trees during the oneg. Sunglass-
es are a normal part of Shabbat attire in the sum-
mer, and popsicles often make an appearance at the
oneg. And of course, what could be a greater celebration of
God's rest from creation, than sitting and celebrating Shab-
bat surrounded by community and nature?
In general, summertime is the perfect time to recon-
nect ourselves to the weekly cycle of Jewish life. Late sun-
sets and relaxed work schedules make the perfect opportuni-
ty for Shabbat dinners with friends on outdoor furni-
ture, or long, lingering Shabbat picnics with family
on Saturday afternoon. Southeast Wisconsin builds
in natural Shabbat activities like long bike rides or
hikes through the Kettle-Moraine. Warm tempera-
tures means the entire car gets filled with the yum-
my scent of challah on the way home, and Shabbat
dessert is filled with the delicious flavors of summer
fruits. As summer approaches, perhaps it is worth-
while to take a moment and consider how to make
Shabbat a regular part of our schedule. I hope to
see you at Sinai this summer, celebrating Shabbat
and celebrating what will surely be a beautiful summer.
-Cantor Rebecca Robins
Shabbat in Summer
Please join us in showering our daughter, Jessica Ketten and our future son-in-law, David Levi with blessings before their marriage on Friday, May 20 at 6:15 p.m. A festive oneg will follow. -Judi & Michael Ketten
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Lifelong Jewish Learning
Adult Education
Save the Dates!
Tuesday, May 17 Tuesday, June 28
Tuesday, August 23
All Seniors Havurah meets at 1:00 p.m.
With May comes Sinai’s Annual Meeting and with it a
sense of renewal and hope for the future. You know I like to
think positive thoughts about our synagogue and the
ways each of us has been touched by Sinai. Each of
our spiritual journeys brings us to new awakenings.
Back in the day, my mother and her contem-
poraries dressed up for Shabbat and prepared for
services by matching clothing, shoes and handbags.
Nowadays, our vocabulary includes words like
―collaboration‖ and ―partnership‖, and spiritual jour-
ney.
I am excited to be sharing the next year of
leadership with Marc Kartman, our nominated co-
president. Marc’s leadership skills and his vast con-
gregational experience have benefited the board in the past
and will do so even more in the future.
I am mindful that our future is secured through the
generosity of our members. This summer we will again host a
series of community fundraising dinner parties! Last sum-
mer, the dinner parties were a fun chance to get together
and do a mitzvah for Sinai. Please come and partic-
ipate. If you’re able to host or just want to attend,
call Jen Friedman.
After a long Wisconsin winter, we anxiously
await those Friday outdoor Kabbalat Shabbat ser-
vices, out on the patio, under the warm setting sun,
feeling a sense of community with those around
us. There is incredible comfort in the beauty of the
liturgy and the inspiration from Rabbi Cohen and
Cantor Robins. Come join us for services. Together
we can continue to make Congregation Sinai the
community we want it to be.
Judi Ketten
From the President
Friday evening, May 27th, at the conclusion of Kabba-
lat Shabbat services, we will dedicate a ―reading corner‖ in
the library to Judee Ross z”l, who died tragically in July, 2005.
Judee was a supportive friend, a dedicated mother, a
gifted teacher, an animated storyteller, and a mentsch of the
highest order. At Sinai, her presence lent depth to our educa-
tional programming. At the Milwaukee Jewish Day School, her
students were inspired by Judee’s commitment to them and
her passion for literature.
Judee particularly enjoyed teaching the classics of
children’s literature. In her honor and memory, Rick Ross and
his family endowed a dedicated space in the new library for
story telling. On the eastern side of the room, there are a se-
ries of shallow stairs leading up to a reading nook. On Sunday
mornings, our librarians, Beth Kaplan and Jayne Butlein, read
Jewish stories to our youngest religious school students. A
new bookshelf, custom built by Sinai’s master woodworker,
Jim Salinsky, will house the collection, which will be available
for Hebrew teachers, parents and students. The collection
features the works of Dr. Seuss, and other classics such as
Pinocchio, Tarzan, Winnie the Pooh, and others. They are writ-
ten in elementary Hebrew, much
as the original English versions,
which is suitable for students.
We hope you’ll join us
celebrate Judee’s memory on
May 27th. In addition, take time to
explore the reading nook.
Library Reading Nook Dedication
The Basics of Judaism
What a successful learning opportunity! Thanks to all those who made the class worthwhile.
See you in the fall!
(Due to the scheduling of the Annual Meeting, the May 22nd Basics of Judaism class has been
cancelled.)
School News
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Lifelong Jewish Learning
5th Grade Prophet Presentation: Nathan Taylor, Alex Laing
and Michael Rabenn.
B’nei Mitzvah Parent Meeting
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
7:00-8:30 p.m. Worship & Learning Space
This meeting is for parents with children
celebrating B’nei Mitzvah between
August 2012 and June 2013.
Let’s Celebrate the End of the School Year!
Sunday, May 15, 2011
10:00 AM Last day of classes for 2010-2011
11:00 AM Family Picnic and Fun Bring a picnic lunch for your family and we’ll provide the yummy dessert and fun including planting the Sukkah garden!
12:00 PM T-Shirt Distribution for Israel Walk Stop in the lobby and pick up your FREE t-shirt for the community Walk For Israel later on Sunday!
2:00 PM Meet us at the JCC as we walk in support of Israel! Stay for an amazing celebration of Yom Ha’atzma’ut, Israel Independence day!
Honor our teachers at “Teacher Appreciation Shabbat Dinner”
Join us as we thank our teachers for the time and creative Judaic education they provide for our children and presentation of siddurim to the third grade class.
Friday, May 6, 2011 5:30 p.m. Tot Shabbat 6:00 p.m. Teacher Appreciation Shabbat Dinner 7:00 p.m. Family Service
Cost:$10.00 adults, $7.00 children 12 and under
Please register at: teacherappreciationshabbatdinner.eventbrite.com
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Lifelong Jewish Learning
Spring-Summer 2011
Need something?
Think of something?
Email us!
Jeri Danz, School Administrator
Jenni Goldbaum, Youth Ed Chair
Cantor Rebecca Robins, K-6 Education
Rabbi David Cohen, 7-10 Education
Sinai’s Class of 2011 Affirmation
Tuesday night, June 7th Erev Shavuot
at 7:00 pm
We congratulate the following students and their families:
Kathy McManus, daughter of MJ Whiting Milton Padway, son of Nick & Janet Padway
Alicia Rowen, daughter of Larry & Ellen Rowen Jacob Schermer, son of Brian & Deb Schermer
Bria Schlossmann, daughter of Michael & Ellen Schlossmann Mariah Schlossmann, daughter of Michael & Ellen Schlossmann
The congregation is invited to join these families at the service on
Erev Shavuot in the main sanctuary.
A celebratory oneg will follow the services provided by the families in their students’ honor.
Sing-a-long & Awards!
Join us Sunday, May 8th at 10:00 a.m. for a school-wide sing-a-long and awards assembly.
Sunday, May 8th Events
Dear Moms - ”A Day to Celebrate You!”
What could be better?
Join us after the school-wide sing-a-long and awards for a light
breakfast, mimosas and chair massages —on us!!
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What’s Happening
Sinai “Fun” Raising Parties!
Sinai congregants will be hosting a series of parties beginning in June in an effort to
support Sinai.
These parties were tremendously successful last summer. In addition to raising funds for Sinai, these gatherings were social and provided opportunities
to meet other Sinai congregants.
Parties included a Chocolate BBQ, a Klezmer Cocktail Party, a Mexican Fiesta, a Luau, a Lake
House Lunch, and a Biking Brunch!
Exciting themed parties are already in the works! There is a party opportunity for all to enjoy.
Keep a lookout for more information via eNews regarding parties and invitations.
Would you consider hosting a party? Please contact Jen Friedman at
[email protected] or 414-352-2970
“Fun” raising Party Committee: Laura Waisbren, Stacy Schwab, Idy Goodman, Robin Arenzon,
Marlene Lauwasser, Susan Stuckert, Jill Weinshel and Judi Ketten
chair-Rosalie Leib
Tot Shabbat!
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What’s Happening
Staying Connected
For children through 2nd grade, we'd love
for you to start your Shabbat with us! Our Tot Shab-
bat is a great way to come sing and pray and get
ready for Shabbat together! We'll play our instru-
ments and march with the Torah together.
Join Rabbi Cohen and Cantor Robins on the
steps of the bima at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 6th. Bring your moms, dads, grandparents and your sing-
ing voice for a great Shabbat together!
Sinai Enews & Website
Stay informed about all the happen-
ings at Congregation Sinai!
Each week you should receive a Si-
nai Enews about the upcoming events at Si-
nai. 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 Zitelman 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.
Come “Check It Out”
Looking for a beautiful, quiet reflective place?
Look no further! √ Check out
Sinai’s library
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What’s Happening
Brotherhood News
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Sinai Committees
Tuesday, May 3 at 6 pm Algonquin
Tuesday, May 10 at 6 pm Kletsch 3
Tuesday, May 10 at 7 pm Kletsch 2
Tuesday, May 17 at 7 pm Brown Deer 1
Tuesday, May 24 at 7 pm Algonquin
Tuesday, May 31 at 6 pm Algonquin
Tuesday, June 7 No games - Shavout
Tuesday, June 14 at 6 pm Kletsch 3
Tuesday, June 14 at 7 pm Kletsch 2
Tuesday, June 21 at 7 pm Kletsch 2
Tuesday, June 28 at 6 pm Kletsch 2
Tuesday, July 5 at 6 pm Kletsch 3
Tuesday, July 12 at 6 pm Brown Deer 1
Sunday, July 17 Tournament (played at Kletsch 1-4)
Tuesday, July 19 No games - Fast of Tammuz
Tuesday, July 26 at 7 pm Kletsch 2
Tuesday, August 2 at 6 pm Kletsch 2
Tuesday, August 2 at 7 pm Kletsch 3
Tuesday, August 9 No games Tisha B’Av
Tuesday, August 16 at 6 pm Algonquin
Tuesday, August 23 Rain date
Sinai Brotherhood Softball Schedule
Softball season is about to begin and we need new
team members!
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 participated.
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.
Interested?
Please email Team Captain, Marc Kartman at
Women of Sinai News
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Sinai Committees
Women of Sinai Book Club
Join us Tuesday mornings, about once every 6 weeks as we discuss great
books and enjoy the conversations and questions they inspire.
We're currently reading: The Faith Club
May 10, 2011
10:15 - 11:15 AM
For more details, upcoming books, and
upcoming meetings, please contact
Cantor Robins at:
Women of Sinai Fireside Chats
7:00-8:30 PM Bayshore Place (apartments at Bayshore Mall)
May 23
June 20
July 25
August 22
Join us for food,
conversation, laughter,
learning and fun!
Sinai Committees
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So… we will plant, AGAIN. This month we launch the
3rd annual Sinai Sukkah Garden!! We are excited to uncover
our Magen David shaped and rectangular raised beds, throw
off the winter chill, and plant. The garden
has been a tremendous success the last two
years and we have no doubt that it will be
even better this year! But we need YOUR
HELP!
Planting day this year will again be
on the final day of Religious School, which is
Sunday, May 15th @ 12:15 p.m. Come join in
the fun as we prep the beds, plant seeds and
set the tending schedule for the summer.
We will need folks to sign up for watering or
weeding or both throughout the growing sea-
son. Sign up for the week of your choice by
contacting Naomi Cobb at [email protected] or com-
ing out on May 15th to the planting day. Those who help can
nibble the harvest!
In other Greening news, we have received a wonder-
ful response to the Sinai CSA project. There still may be a
share or two left if you haven’t already signed up. For ques-
tions or to express your interest in purchasing a CSA share
from Stoney Meadow Farm, contact Deb Schermer at
[email protected] or (414) 737-1005 or register at:
http://sinaicsa5771.eventbrite.com/
In addition to these two initiatives
(the Sukkah Garden and becoming a drop
site for a local CSA) Greening of Sinai is in-
volved in a few ―taking a second look‖ pro-
jects. These will fall under a new general
policy statement for the synagogue that re-
flects our community’s commitment to envi-
ronmental consciousness in keeping with
Tikkun Olam. Stay tuned for more infor-
mation on this new initiative. As always, if
you are interested in getting involved in our
efforts, please contact Deb Schermer at
[email protected]. We are always
eager to hear your suggestions, ideas or other general green
musings.
Happy Spring!
Deb Schermer and Greening of Sinai
What’s Greening at Sinai
―It is forbidden to live in a town that does not have a green garden.‖ (Jerusalem Talmud, Kiddushim 4:12)
Social Action
Social Action Volunteer Opportunities 1. Literacy Services of Wisconsin
In February, India McCanse, Director of Literacy
Services of Wisconsin (LSW) spoke to our congregation. With
illiteracy affecting over 20% of the population in parts of
Milwaukee, YOU can really make a difference.
LSW offers three distinct programs: adult basic edu-
cation (reading and spelling), English as a Second Language
and G.E.D. preparation.
Go to the website at www.literacyservices.org to find
out how you can be trained and volunteer.
2. Glean Machine
Every year around the time of Shavuot, Tikkun Ha-Ir
collects new and gently used clothing, toys, books, games,
household items, toiletries, bed linens and towels to replen-
ish the stocks of community organizations, shelters and agen-
cies.
This year the collections will be between June 12th-
16th. Congregation Sinai will be the drop off site Sunday, June
12th. Volunteers are needed to deliver items to the Glean
Machine collection site, staff the Glean Machine drop-off in
our synagogue parking lot, and help sort the items at the end
of the week. There will be a training on May 25.
Please call Idy Goodman at (414) 351-3386if you
are interested in and able to do any of the above tasks.
3. Congregation Sinai Social Action Day.
Join us Sunday, June 5th at Community Advocates
Family Shelter. Please see page 15 for more information
about this event!
SDC
Collections Please drop off donations in the Sinai
lobby.
July/August: School Supplies
May/June: Toiletries
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Sinai Committees
Israel Committee
Former Senior Mossad officer- Moshe (“Mishka”) Ben David Best Selling Author and Ph.D. in literature
Presents:
“Israel In The Eye Of The Storm” Monday, May 9 at 7pm
Congregation Sinai
8223 N. Port Washington Road, Fox Point.
Please join us: The presentation will focus on the political and security issues in Israel, in light
of the profound political changes currently occurring in the Arab world. Mossad is the Israeli
agency responsible for overseas covert intelligence work.
Mishka was a community Shaliach in Milwaukee during the years 1977-1980. In 1980 he and his
wife Shoshana returned to Jerusalem were Mishka earned his Ph.D. in literature (Hebrew University of
Jerusalem) Soon after, he published his first three books. In 1987 he joined the Mossad, and in a
relatively short time rose to a top level position. In the year 2000 he retired from the Mossad and
went back to full-time writing. Since then he has written about 10 novels and collections of short
stories with various themes: psychological, war, politics, and suspense. His books have been very
well received, and popular in Israel. From 2005-2007, Mishka was the principal for The Israel Arts and
Science Academy, a high-school for gifted children in Jerusalem. During the last several years he
has participated in many radio and TV shows in Israel to discuss various aspect of the Israeli-
Palestinian-Arab conflict. Mishka and Shoshana have three adult children and two grandchildren,
all living in Israel.
Brought to you by: The Israel Center-Milwaukee Jewish Federation
One cold Sunday in February – Feb. 27 – Sinai held
Yom Yisrael (Israel Day), which warmed my heart, and the
hearts of many religious school kids. They learned some-
thing about Israel, and what it means to live there.
Paz Goldschmidt (Israeli emissary at MJF, and a
Sinai member) and Cantor Robins planned all the activities.
Almost 100 kids of different ages (K-6) participated. The
activities were dedicated to what is familiar to every Israeli:
cutting Israeli salad, doing puzzles, playing trivia, and mak-
ing arts and crafts. The most engaging activity was a make
believe IDF (Israeli Defense Force) ―recruiting‖ process – a
simulation of what takes place in the life of every 16 year old
Israeli before entering the army.
Paz took the children on a tour and played games
on a floor map of Israel. They learned about Naharia (where
our sister congregation, Emet veShalom is located) and other
places in Israel. They saw how tiny Israel is, and what coun-
tries Israel borders. They solved quiz questions, highlighting
Israeli history, geography, its accomplishments, and inven-
tions. They shared their own experiences visiting Israel, or
planning to do so with other kids.
At the end of the day the art room was filled with
pretty paper hamsas made by each student, and every kid
got a snack of Israeli candy, creating a sensation of warmth
and special sweetness, so fitting for Yom Yisrael.
On behalf of the Sinai Israel Committee, thank you to
all who made this special day happen.
Eti Ganin
Israel Committee Co-chair
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“Scene at Sinai”
Making Israeli salad on Israel Day.
Volunteers for the Chaverim Seder: Joanne Roberts,
Robin Arenzon, Doje Sherman, and Edith Gillman
Students enjoy Israel Day with Community Shlicha Paz
Goldschmidt on a giant map of Israel!
Scene it at Sinai?
Don’t forget to bring your camera to the next
Sinai event and share your photos! Send to:
Joanne Roberts serving at the Chaverim Seder.
David, Paul and Bobbi Rector enjoy the joint Congregation
Sinai and Shalom Second Seder.
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Bring your family! Join residents and staff of the Family Shelter to:
● Plant the vegetable garden ● Plant large flower pots decorating the entrance ● Paint a new staff meeting room ● Prepare toiletry care kits
How Can You Help?
Attend & provide toiletries and/or a flat of flowers or vegetable seedlings
Or Donate: Place sun and shade-loving plants or vegetable seedlings in the
wagon in the Sinai foyer beginning June 1st. Place toiletries in the SDC bin. Cash for purchase of toiletries and plants can be sent to
Congregation Sinai C/O Social Action Committee.
*Sinai is collecting items to fill toiletry kits for newcomers to the SDC Family Shelter. Please bring the following items to the collection barrel in the entrance to Sinai by June 3: wash
cloths, combs, hair picks, hair brushes, bars of soap, razors, toothbrushes, regular sized tooth-paste, shampoo & conditioner, deodorant, lotions. WE NEED A LOT!!!!
RSVP to Idy Goodman to attend and/or arrange donations at (414) 351-3386 or
[email protected] by June 1st. Please bring your own shovels, spades and work
gloves (clearly labeled with your name)
Join us for Congregation Sinai's Gardening & Painting Day!
June 5, 2011 from 10 am - Noon
at Community Advocates Family Shelter (formerly SDC)
3025 W. Mitchell Street, Milwaukee
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Culture Connection
My Sinai
Hamakon Y’Nachem—May God Comfort
Susan Higgins-Larkey, Eliana Larkey, Maggie Higgins and Michael
Higgins on the death of their husband and father, Dr. Hirsh Larkey.
Dr. Jay Larkey and Lois Malawsky on the death of their son,
Dr. Hirsh Larkey.
Judith Saltzstein and Sandy Saltzstein on the death of their husband
and father, Arthur Saltzstein.
Cantor Rebecca Robins and Zerek Schwartz on the death of
Janice Higgins.
Lauri Roth and Brandon and Eric Roth on the death of their father and
grandfather, Morris Fredlich.
Condolences to: Mazel Tov to:
Idy Goodman on her position on the JFNA’s National
Women’s Philanthropy Board.
Paz and Amir Goldschmidt on the birth of
their son, Yoav.
Joan Lubar and John Crouch on their recent
marriage.
Do you have a Mazel Tov to share?
Email Jen Friedman:
Michael, Gillian & Roger Gosman
Welcome to:
Based on the stories of Sholom Aleichem, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is a timeless classic, featuring songs like "Matchmaker, Matchmaker," "If I Were A Rich Man" and "Sunrise, Sunset." No other musical has so magically woven music, dance, poignancy
and laughter into such an electrifying and unforgettable experience.
The Sinai Culture Connection has secured great seats at great prices--
Orchestra seating, regularly $71, is only $50
Front loge, regularly $61, is $30
Back loge, regularly $41, is $20.
Use the link below to order your tickets. They will be mailed to you directly. (You will need to create an account. Group code is sinai.)
www.marcuscenter.org/mcaccess
Order early for best seats! Based on the response we may host dinner at Sinai at 5:30 for those attending. Please also register on Eventbrite at http://fiddlerontheroofcultureconnection.eventbrite.com so we know you are attending.
Any questions? Please contact Jen Friedman at 414-352-2970 or [email protected]
Come celebrate "Tradition!" with Sinai's Culture Connection at
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF!
The Tony® Award winning musical that has captured the hearts of people all over the world embarks on its North American Tour and will
make a stop at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts this June.
Wednesday evening, June 15, at 7:30 p.m. This is an event for adults and young people alike.
Page 17 Spring-Summer 2011
My Sinai
What is it that YOU love about Sinai?
Warm, inclusive & musical worship?
Engaging, interesting and challenging learning?
Nights at the theatre, the ballpark or on the hiking trail with
your Sinai community?
Share what YOU love about Sinai with a friend!
We are proud to offer you the opportunity to bring your friends and families into
the amazing community that is Congregation Sinai.
Know someone interested in checking us out?
Please contact our Program Coordinator, Jen Friedman at (414) 352-2970 or
[email protected] She’ll give you a token to share with your currently unaffiliated friends or family good
for their one-year membership at Sinai.*
Bring your friends and family into our congregational family!
Share what you love!
*Religious School fees not included
Page 18 Spring-Summer 2011
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, May 15 (last day of Religious School)
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.
...Our dreams come true
Sinai WishesSinai Wishes
When you wish upon a...
Please contact Karen Lancina:
[email protected] to discuss how you can help make our
dreams come true!
Underwriting Opportunities: Carpet cleaner HEPA Vacuum Cleaner
Open during office hours
or email
Susan Solvang:
for special orders.
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 Fri-
day night service. 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 to recognize your
occasion. All sponsorships will be acknowledged in the Sinai
Sponsor an Oneg ….A Lovely Way to Say It
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.
Email Jen Friedman at [email protected] or
call (414) 352-2970.
Available Dates for Sponsorships:
June 3
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
August 5, 12, 19, 26
Did you know Sinai carries beautiful Judaic jewelry? It’s the perfect gift!
Come SHOP at the Sinai Gift Shop!
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In the Sinai Family
B’nei Mitzvah Bios
Michael Dolan Higgins Michael Dolan Higgins will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on June 11, 2011. Michael is
the son of Susan Higgins-Larkey and the late John Higgins, and the stepson of the late Hirsh Larkey.
Michael’s grandparents are Jay Larkey, Lois Malawsky and Richard Nellen.
Michael is finishing the 7th grade at Shorewood Intermediate School. He enjoys playing the guitar
with the Shorewood Intermediate School Jazz Ensemble, as well as playing soccer. Michael is an active
Boy Scout, and he will be starting work on his Eagle project in the near future.
Michael and his family would like to offer special thanks to Cantor Rebecca Robins and Rabbi
David Cohen for their kind and generous support in helping Michael prepare for this special day.
Benjamin Eliot Spector Benjamin Eliot Spector celebrates becoming a Bar Mitzvah on May 21, 2011. Ben is the son of Tracey
and David Spector, brother of Emily, and grandson of Phyllis and the late Sidney Spector, Robert and Annie Ber-
mel and Fredrick Kohloff.
Ben is a 7th grader at Glen Hills Middle School. His interests include baseball, swimming, golf, volley-
ball and basketball. He also enjoys spending time with this friends and family. For his Mitzvah project, Ben is
collecting worn, athletic shoes. The Reuse-a-Shoe program recycles the rubber soles and the recycled materials
are then used as part of athletic surfaces, such as a court, track, field or playground.
Ben is very excited about his Bar Mitzvah and its religious significance. He and his family thank Rabbi
Cohen, Cantor Robins, Linda Ross and the Sinai office for the support and guidance.
Jordan Pereles Strouse Jordan Strouse will become a Bar Mitzvah on May 14, 2011. Jordan is the son of Jean Pereles-Strouse and Martin Strouse
and brother of Aaron, grandson of Ann Pereles and the late Robert Pereles. Jordan is a 7th grader at Glen Hills Middle School. He
enjoys several sports including baseball, basketball, volleyball and tennis. He also enjoys traveling and spending time with his
friends and family.
Jordan’s Torah portion, B’har discusses taking care of the earth and community. His mitzvah project supports the idea of
taking care of the world. Jordan’s idea was to provide a backpack filled with supplies to a 4th grade class at Brian Piccolo School for
the start of the 2011 school year. This school is in the inner city of Chicago. To raise money to buy these supplies, Jordan held a
carwash on Labor Day Weekend at Speedway. A lot of his friends and family were there to help out and wash cars.
Jordan is very excited about his Bar Mitzvah and the religious significance. He and his family thank Rabbi Cohen, Cantor
Robins and Marilyn Kraar for their assistance and guidance preparing him for this special day.
Mikey Carruth Mikey Carruth of Bayside will celebrate becoming a Bar Mitzvah on May 7, 2011 at Congregation
Sinai. He is the son of Nancy and Joseph Carruth and is a 7th grader at Bayside Middle School. Mikey loves
baseball, soccer, skiing, and spending time with family and friends.
In commemoration of his Bar Mitzvah, Mikey is helping out at local food kitchens and donating funds
to the Miracle League of Milwaukee, an organization dedicated to providing a baseball experience to the phys-
ically and mentally disabled.
Mikey is very proud to become a Bar Mitzvah and looks forward to ―doing more for his Jewish Com-
munity.‖ Mikey and his family wish to thank Rabbi Cohen, Cantor Robins, and Linda Ross for their generous
guidance and support in getting Mikey ready for his big day.
Jordan Zall Jordan Zall became a Bar Mitzvah on April 4, 2011 in Jerusalem, Israel. Jordan is the son of Diane
and Eric Zall, the brother of Emily, Molly, and Lily, grandson of Fran and Ronald Meyers and Barbara and Ger-
ald Zall. Jordan enjoys many sports and hobbies including soccer, hockey, baseball, skateboarding, wake-
boarding, snow and water skiing and camp. He also enjoys activities with family such as hiking, biking, camp-
ing and just being together.
On his recent trip to Israel, Jordan and his family planted trees for Jordan’s mitzvah project. The trees
represented his roots in Israel and were planted in memory of friends and family lovingly remembered.
Jordan and his parents would like to deeply thank Rabbi David Cohen and Cantor Rebecca Robins for
helping him and his family prepare for this spiritual experience. Jordan and his family would also like to thank Rabbi Nir Barkin for
officiating in Israel.
Sara Nocton Sara Nocton will celebrate becoming a Bat Mitzvah on June 18, 2011. She is the daughter of Ellen
Danto-Nocton and Jay Nocton, and the sister of Jeffrey Nocton.
Sara is a 7th grade student at Bayside Middle School. She loves playing the flute and is part of the
middle school band. Sara enjoys spending hours on her computer, texting friends and listening to music. She
has always loved to read and will be collecting books to donate to needy children for her mitzvah project.
Sara and her family would like to thank Rabbi Cohen, Cantor Robins and Linda Ross for all of their
help and support in preparing for this momentous occasion.
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In the Sinai Family
B’nei Mitzvah Bios
Ari Schermer Ari Schermer will become a Bar Mitzvah on August 27, 2011. He is the son of Brian and Deborah
and younger brother of Jacob. This summer, Ari will have completed seventh grade at Shorewood Intermedi-
ate School. He is a competitive gymnast and plays the violin. In addition, Ari enjoys skateboarding, skiing
and hiking. He loves the outdoors and is concerned about environmental issues of today, such as effects of
pesticides in our food.
For his Torah portion, Ari will be reading a section that lists the dietary laws we follow for kashrut. To
connect this topic of food with his interest in Tikkun Olam, his mitzvah project is to volunteer at Growing Pow-
er, an urban Community Food Center in Milwaukee that grows organic vegetables, herbs, fish, poultry, even
bees, for the purpose of making healthy food choices available to people in all communities.
Ari is looking forward to becoming a Bar Mitzvah and sharing his special day with family and friends.
He and his parents thank Cantor Robins, Rabbi Cohen and Linda Ross for their guidance and assistance in helping him prepare for
this day.
August Wettstein Gus Wettstein will become a Bar Mitzvah on August 20, 2011. Gus is the son of Carrie and John
Wettstein, and the brother of Lily Wettstein.
Gus will be an 8th grader at Shorewood Intermediate School in the fall. He is an avid snowboarder,
skateboarder, runner, and a Packers fan.
Working with Rabbi Cohen, Cantor Robins and Linda Ross make this important experience even
more special. Gus and his family extend their gratitude to these dedicated and talented leaders of the B'nei
Mitzvah program for their guidance and support.
Camille Davre Camille Davre will become a Bat Mitzvah on June 25th. She is excited to celebrate this day with
family and friends from here, France, and across the country. Cami is the daughter of Angela and Jerome,
sister of Benjamin, granddaughter of Barry Zuckerman, Carol and Michael Tarnoff, Monique and Roger Da-
vre, and great-granddaughter of Roddy Samuels. Cami's Torah portion is Korach from the book of Numbers.
Camille is a 6th grader at Whitefish Bay Middle School. Although Cami enjoys school, her favorite
subject is Physical Education. She also loves playing soccer and running. She is a talented singer and will
be sharing her voice at several nursing homes for her Mitzvah project.
While Cami is anxious about her Bat Mitzvah as it quickly approaches, she is also very excited to
have her family and friends share this special occasion with her. She and her family appreciate all the ef-
forts by the Sinai community, especially the help she has received from Rabbi David Cohen, Cantor Rebecca Robins, and Linda
Ross. Their support and guidance have been invaluable in reaching this special milestone in life.
Those We Remember
Page 25 Spring-Summer 2011
Life Cycle Events
May 6, 2011
Miriam Baum
David Becker
Helen Butlein
Dr. Benno Gruenberg
Beatrice Rabinovitz Kapper
Hinda Larkey
Edward Levy
Ruth Mayer
Marilyn Meissner
Lester J. Meyer
Pearl Stolzer
Shirley Wile
May 13, 2011
Mollie Friedland
Itzhak Friedlander
Erwin Grossmann
Robert Hersch
Louis Kahn
Paul F. Meissner
Bessie Kaplan Mendelson
Frances Pories
Paul Pugach
Ann Barbara Rice
Bess Rosenberg
Nina Rotman
Corrine Smith
Leonard Stein
Maurice Stemerman
Rose Taitelman
May 20, 2011
Rae Baily
Susann Colton
Gerald Flegel
William Friedman
Wolfe Gershan
Sylvia Jacobs
Eva Jolton
Jack Kohlenberg
R. Todd Lappin
Siegfried Lowin
Mathilda Luff
Hyman Wolfe Madnek
Leah Mlavsky
Gladys Nemson
Rachel Porter
Harriet Propper
Arthur Ross
Abe Sevak
Ann Stein
Erno Weisz
Etalka Weisz
Izsador Weisz
Joey Weisz
Jupi Weisz
Linka Weisz
Mimmi Weisz
Sara Yerukhimovich
May 27, 2011
Dr. Maurice J. Ansfield
Dr. Irvin M. Becker
Sabilia Bibbye Lieberman
Florence Boorstein
Deborah Schwartz Fields
Fanny Frank
Sara Goldstein
Tillie Jacobs
Lee Kass
Maurice Kimmel
Bessie Kohlenberg
Joseph Lieberman
Edward Portnoff
Samuel E. Schecter
June 3, 2011
Goldye Anoff Borkovitz
Edith Bilsky
Fran Morris Boxer
Hans Nathan Brauer
Martha Brauer
Robert Brill
Arthur Goldstein
Sol Gollin
Martin Jacobs
Sam Kaufman
Edward Loewenthal
Marvin Mandel
Milton Peterman
Ann Recht
Charles Schapiro
Edith Sarah Schermer
Gertrude Schulner
June 10, 2011
Sadye Brown
Solomon Brown
Louis Cohen
Barbara Eiseman
Frieda Friedman
Myron Fromstein
Murray Glass
Louis Greenebaum Sr.
Bessie Hiken
Robert Hindin
Beatrice Hoffman
Manny Rotter
Joseph Sadowsky
Abe Simon
Sophie Smuckler
Harry Soifer
Jack Stark
Gene L. Suvalsky
June 17, 2011
Daniel B. Albert
David Fishkin
Helen Goldberg
Izzie King
David Lipshultz
Robert Pereles
Else May Rubinstein
Dick Schulhof
Max Schulner
Dr. Sidney J. Silbar
Evelyn Silverstein
Doris Tishberg
Dr. Eugene Jack Usow
Ben J. Wiener
Morton Wolfe
Earl Zechman
June 24, 2011
Dr. Theodore Cayle
Murray Denemark
Ardell Eisenberg
Rose Fishkin
Avram Gelbart
Grace Gruenberg
Dr. Raymond Henkin
Herman Larkey
William E. Miller
Dr. Harold Ottenstein
Judith Peck
Morris Rabinovitz
Elza Roth
Irving Sanderson
Sam Sevak
Nathan Weinberg
Min Ziskind
May Yarhzeits
June 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.
Those We Remember
Page 26 Spring-Summer 2011
July 1, 2011
Sheldon Baily
Mae Bogost Brickman
Marc Andrew Flesch
Eugene (Gene) Frank
Helen Grossmann
Selma Joy Kay
Jack D. Levin
Seymour Meltzer
Bessie Mendelsohn
Lilli Meyer
Ida Montag
Marian Newald
Eric Rofes
Louise Rofes
Flora Rotman
Ruth Schmidt
Leo Shafton
Ida Zechman
July 8, 2011
Henrietta Aronow
Jeanette Barnow
Beverly Bender
Norman Brickman
Nellie Cherniack
Selma Chernaick Nasberg
Frances Fershtman
Allen Goldmann
David Holman
Robert W. Mann
Miriam Miringoff
Mamie Muchin
Laura Peterson
Yeva Pinsky
Andrew Jackson Roach
Harry Scklore
Arthur Stone
Ervin Teplin
Kate E. Wiener
July 15, 2011
Bunny Abelson
Michael E. Freeman
Helen Goldstein
Ellis Hassel
Harold Horowitz
Ben King
Molly Komisar
Lillian Koven
William Luff
Esther Mandel
Irwin Porter
Judee Ross
William Werbel
July 22, 2011
Edith Margoles Adelman
Clarice Chard
Rose Engel
Mae Fine
Simon Gelbart
Morty Greenspan
Molly Halper
Leon Hirsh
Ruth Levin Saltzberg
Freda Levine
Katherine Gollin Miller
Willard ―Bud‖ Pollak
Robert Rice
Sam Rosenbloom
Jay Schmidt
Joseph Sherman
Steven Stone
Arnold Strickon
Lillian Wiener
May Winter
I. Mark Zeligs
July 29, 2011
Murray Bein
Anne Berger
Joel Bilsky
Harry Boorstein
Gregory M. Cheplin
Elaine K. Doyle
Ben Feld
Susan Folz
Dan Fried
Myne ―Minnie‖ Hootkin
John Mann
Sylvia Razeper Mintz
Ben Peterman
Nancie Stern Peterman
Nathan Schapiro
Rena Schechter
Ruth Simon
Howard B. Tepps
August 5, 2011
Samuel Chase
Eva Eisenberg Dorf
Nat Goldsmith
Sarah Goodman
Harry Meissner
Ruth Pereles
Edna Polacheck
Ari Porat
Slava Porat
Rachel Presley
Lorraine Rosen
Leonard Roth
Lucia K. Schaub
Molly Scklore
Howard Silver
William Stern
Robin Temkin
Ethel Veit
August 12, 2011
Ceil Baum
Sally Bodanskya
Lawrence Chudnow
Bertha Falk
Barbara Fox
Gerald Goldbaum
Bill Goldberger
Marie (Mickey) Green
Margaret Kaufmann
William Kaufmann
Neel Wehe Laing
Joseph Lauwasser
Abraham Melamed
Isabelle Polacheck
Janet Shlimovitz
Albert Willis
Sam Winick
Arthur Zechman
August 19, 2011
Jack Brandes
Agatha Calisch
Elsie Chase
Laurence Eiseman
John Feldman
Faye Gershon
Eleanor Goldberg
Murray Herman
Louis Lebow
Jay Lieberman
Larry D. Lieberman
Joseph Lubar
Fanny Mossman
David Orenstein
Ruth F. Orenstein
Max Recht
Marvin Resnick
Harry Rubinstein
Molly Schwartz
Edna Sigal
Hyman Stern
Louis Temkin
Yetta Usow
August 26, 2011
Helen Blesser
Bernard Borkovitz
Richard Cook
Sheldon Frank
Esther Gilber
Robert Glick
Ida Heifetz Berman
William C. Heller Jr.
Rose Hoffman
Sherwin J. Kader
Roland Meissner
Melvin Orenstein
Ronald Padway
Jacob Schapiro
Ben Stein
Sylvia Stern
Leo Weiss
July Yarhzeits
August Yarhzeits
Bubbe’s Top Ten
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Check out all our Summer Happenings Here!
Summer at Sinai!
Bubbe’s Top Ten Reasons to Check out Sinai in the Summer
Because who can take the shvitzing heat in Florida. Welcome back all you snowbirds! Everyone should come and see the beautiful Sukkah Garden – it will remind you to decorate the Sukkah – a mitzvah of course! Those fabulous fun raising parties – every member of Sinai should attend! It takes all of us to sustain our future – Grandpa Moshe did it for me – now it’s our turn. Letters from Bubbe and Zayde to our kinderlach away at camp are nice – but letters from the Rabbi and Cantor – what could be better! Bring the mishpacha and celebrate America’s Birthday! Friday, July 1st – a little nosh, some games, and of course we’ll pray to thank God for our country and our freedom! That Sinai Brotherhood – so young, handsome and athletic – God forbid they should be hurt at any of those Sinai softball games. You should see them play – so exciting! And then you should come and hear the “Sermon on the Mound” at Softball Shabbat on August 19th – so inspirational...and hilarious! Have you ever come Saturday morning for a little Torah? Well you should! Then enjoy a Shabbat walk with others. Believe me, exercise (of the mind and body) is a must! Wine and cheese, Friday, August 5th – is there anything else? Yes – Shabbat Services! Oh that Rabbi strumming his guitar and the Cantor’s voice soaring in the great outdoors – it’s heavenly I tell you! I know because my Morrie can hear them! Because community is everything and we should thank God for moments to celebrate and pray together.
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Please note: There will be no July/August edition of the Sinai News. Stayed tuned at www.congregationsinai.org
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Summer Shabbat Service Schedule
Shabbat Chukat Numbers 19:1 - 22:1 July 1 Tot Shabbat 5:30 pm Happy Birthday America Outdoor Shabbat 6 pm
July 2 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am
Shabbat Balak Numbers 22:2 - 25:9 July 8 Outdoor Shabbat Service 6 pm
July 9 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am
Shabbat Pinchas Numbers 25:10 - 30:1 July 15 Outdoor Shabbat Service 6 pm
July 16 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am
Shabbat Matot Numbers 30:2 - 32:42 July 22 Outdoor Shabbat Service 6 pm
July 23 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am
Shabbat Masei Numbers 33:1 - 36:13 July 29 Outdoor Shabbat Service 6 pm
July 30 Torah Study 8 am
Morning Minyan 9:30 am Shabbat Devarim Deuteronomy 1:1 - 3:22 August 5 Tot Shabbat 5:30 pm Outdoor Wine & Cheese Shabbat 6 pm
August 6 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am
Shabbat Vaetchanan Deuteronomy 3:23 - 7:11 August 12 Outdoor Shabbat Service 6 pm
August 13 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Sydney Stelzer Bat Mitzvah 10 am
Shabbat Eikev Deuteronomy 7:12 - 11:25 August 19 Outdoor Softball Shabbat Service 6 pm BBQ to follow
August 20 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am August Wettstein Bar Mitzvah 10 am
Shabbat Re’eh Deuteronomy 11:26 - 16:17 August 26 Outdoor Shabbat Service 6 pm
August 27 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Ari Schermer Bar Mitzvah 9 am
Wine & Cheese Shabbat!
Friday, August 5, 2011 Join us for wine and cheese before services beginning at 5:15 pm.
Know anyone interested in Sinai?
Bring them along for a meet and greet and outdoor services at 6:00 pm.
Happy Birthday
America Shabbat!
Friday, July 1, 2011
Bring the family and a
picnic and join us for
outdoor fun and lawn
games at 5:00 pm.
Share this experience with
families interested in
Sinai!
Outdoor services will be
at 6:00 p.m. followed by a
4th of July themed Oneg!
Summer at Sinai
Softball Shabbat & BBQ Friday, August 19th
Once again Sinai Brotherhood will bring the "joys and the tears of Mudville" home to Congregation Sinai as we share worship, ball-park style food, and of course the "Sermon from the Mound"! If you have never experienced the pure joy of this event you must mark it down as a MUST do for your summer worship schedule! Cantor Robins will lead us in a resounding chorus of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame", the "National Anthem", and of course some heartfelt homage to our dedicated Sinai softball team! Rabbi Cohen will throw out the celebratory "first pitch" (in this case a verbal pitch) on Friday, August 19th at 6pm. Join us! BBQ to follow!
Help us plan for appropriate amounts of food by letting us know you will be attending. This event is free but we hope you will register at: http://sinaisoftballshabbat.eventbrite.com
Summer at Sinai
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Mark your calendars now!
1st Day of Sunday Religious School Sunday, September 18, 2011 (K-6th grades)
1st Day of Thursday Religious School Thursday, September 22, 2011 (3rd-6th grades)
S’lichot Saturday, September 24, 2011
Rosh Hashanah (Erev) Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Friday, September 30, 2011
Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre) Friday, October 7, 2011
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Sukkot (Erev) Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Simchat Torah (Erev) Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Important Fall Dates
August 16 August 23 August 30 September 6
Spend your High Holy Day raising your voice in song!
Join our High Holy Day choir at Sinai. Rehearsals are:
Interested? Contact Cantor Robins for more information: [email protected]
September 13 September 20 September 27 October 4
Kids at camp?
Email us their address so Rabbi Cohen & Cantor Robins can be in touch!
Reply to : [email protected]
S’more
Shabbat! Friday, Sept. 2, 2011 6:00 p.m.
Bring the family and make a s’more with
the Rabbi - following services!
All rehearsals are Tuesday from 7-9 PM in the Sanctuary.
Donations received from 1/29/11 to 3/31/11
Adult Programming and Education
Endowment Fund
In memory of Joe Jubar
Dean & Laurie Segal
In memory of Arthur Saltzstein
Marv & Marlene Lauwasser
In memory of Sidney Schatz
Marc & Carol Schatz
In memory of Joe Weiss and Francine Adolph
Merle Wasserman
Andy Brickman Museum Fund
In memory of Janice Kahn
Howard & Harriet Weiss
In memory of Donald Musickant
Herbert & Rosalie Bratt
Joseph Hahn
Francis Kaczeka
Al & Dorothy Meyers
Phil Musickant & Stephanie Astrin
Rodney & Christine Upton
Miriam Miringoff Kitchen Fund
In honor of Bob Eiseman’s 80th birthday
Michael & Judi Ketten
In memory of Joe Lubar
Judi & Michael Ketten
Tzedakah Fund
In memory of Lillian Allschwang
BJ & Elyse Cohn & family
Allan & Shari Luck
For Bethesda Meal Program
Anonymous
In memory of Jay Goodman
Bill & Idy Goodman & family
In memory of Werner Loewenstein
Paul Loewenstein &
Jodi Kaufman Loewenstein
In memory of Joe Lubar
Michael & Joan Friedman
Bill & Idy Goodman
Glenn & Eileen Graves
Alan & Shari Luck
In memory of Tessie Luck
BJ & Elyse Cohn & family
Allan & Shari Luck
In memory of Clarence Schmidt
Ken & Lois Schmidt
In memory of Sadie Weiner
Morton & Naomi Soifer
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
In appreciation
Rick Meyer & Gail Hoffman
Family of Louis Stein
In memory of Benjamin Adelman
Albert Adelman
In memory of Esther Ansfield
James J. Ansfield
In memory of Nanette Berlin
In memory of Helen Koppel
In memory of Harold Segal
Barbara Shafton
In memory of A. Leon Fishbach
In memory of Sylvia Fishbach
In memory of Pearl Stolzer
Nathan & Susan Fishbach & family
Contributions
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In memory of Ellen Friedlander
Theodore & Jean Friedlander
In memory of Eugene Horenstein
Rattner family
In memory of Joe Lubar
Marian Brill
Stuart & Bobbe Fine
Jeffrey Frank
Jim & Deborah Gollin
Alan & Jodi Holman
Allen & Patricia Rieselbach
Jim & Lori Salinsky
Robert & Esther Sametz
Barbara Shafton
Richard Taylor & Kim Temkin-Taylor
In memory of Charles Lubotsky
Barbara Shafton
In memory of Raymond Rattner
Gary & Beth Rattner
Rattner family
In memory of Charles Rotman
Don & Sheila Taitelman
In memory of Harold Segal
Bede Segal & family
In memory of Anne Shapiro
Ronald & Beth Shapiro
Cantor’s Discretionary Fund
In appreciation
Rick Meyer & Gail Hoffman
In memory of Brain Adair
David, Madeleine, Hannah &
Patrick Lubar
In memory of Theodore Pories
Bill & Linda Ross
Passport to Israel Fund
In memory of Joe Lubar
Naomi Arbit
In memory of Rachel Marks’ father
In memory of Sherwood Temkin
Lloyd & Sheri Levin
In memory of Michael Resnick
Naomi Arbit
Contributions made to the Temple
In memory of Bea Chudnow
Richard Chudnow
In honor of Bob Eiseman’s 80th birthday
Margie Becker
Herbert & Rosalie Bratt
Joan & Michael Friedman
Leonard & Diana Goldstein
In memory of Joe Lubar
Jeffery & Mary Albercht
Daniel & Amy Argall
D. Ariens
Robert & Barbara Aronson
Mark & Debbie Attanasio
Stan & Amy Baratz
Margie Becker
Ann Berkman
William & Julia Berry
Joel & Gerry Biller
Morty & Barbie Blutstein
Stuart & Lotta Brafman
Herb & Rosalee Bratt
M.R. Breslauer
Mark & Cheryl Brickman
Burkwald & Associates
Eric & Jayne Butlein
Donald & Barbara Buzard
Jim & Bobbi Caraway
Steve & Jane Chernof
Chuck & Geri Clausen
Cogdell Spencer Erdman
Bruce & Lisa Cohen
Randall & Kathleen Crocker
Jim & Penny Deshur
Development Corp for Israel
Eldene Doyle
Marshall & Yvonne Dunkleman
Maureen Eichenbaum
Bob & Eve Eiseman
Russ & Merzy Eisenberg
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Elden
Suzy Ettinger
James & Pat Ericson
Katherine Falk
Larry & Jill Field
William Fitzpatrick
Jim & Ellen Flesch
Florentine Opera Company, Inc.
Fran Franklin
Friebert, Finertry & St. John, S.C.
Friedlander & Co., Inc.
Burton & Anne Friedman
Rick & Lili Friedman
Lynett Glenn
Gloria Goldenberg
Jeffrey & Susan Goldenberg
Leonard & Deedee Goldstein
Christopher Goller
Jay & Terry Goodman
Seema Gorens
Thomas Goris Jr.
Gloria Gottlieb
Marty & Beverly Greenberg
Jerry & Kathleen Grundhofer
Gary & Judy Guten
Richard Hack
Brian Happ
Robert Jr. & Stacey Hauck
Michael & Judith Havice
Kurt & Margaret Helin
Philip & Elizabeth Hendrickson
Harold & Sharon Hiken
Elaine Holman
Jeanne Jacobs
Stanley Jolten
Marlene Kagen
Judith Keyes
Max & Lilian Kleiman
Gene & Stephanie Klurfeld
Bill & Becky Komisar
John Kopmeier
Joyce Kuehl
Lake Express
Marv & Marlene Lauwasser
Lloyd & Sheri Levin
Leonard & Carol Lewensohn
Bill & Debbie Lewin
Shelby Lozoff
Alfred Lubar
David, Sara, Benjamin &
Rebecca Lubar
Elliot Lubar
Robert, Janice & Elle Lubar
Bob & Nancy Mandel
David & Melina Marcus
Andy & Jill Marcus
Steve & Janice Marcus
Greg & Linda Marcus
In memory of Joe Lubar (continued)
Marquette Cap Partners, Inc.
William McIntosh
Robert Meldman
Sunny Mendeloff
Rick Meyer & Gail Hoffman
Donna Miller
Greg & Julie Miller
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
Susan Minahan
Lawrence & Judith Moon
David & Sally Moskol
Laurence & Barbara Newman
Albert Nicholas
Optique Captial Management & Staff
Helen Padway
Gil & Dottie Palay
Bruce & Jeanette Peckerman
Dave & Mindy Pelisek
Harry & Marilyn Pelz
William & Janice Pennington
Wendell Perkins
J. Lewis & Beverly Perlson
Jim & Lisa Phillips
E.J. & JoAnn Plesko
Andrew Pokrass & Ellen Wagner
Roger & Roey Pokrass
Jerry & Jill Polacheck
Gary & Ildiko Poliner
David & Marcie Prokupek
Rick & Gail Rakita
Thomas & Lisa Read
Toby Recht
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren SC
RFP Commercial Inc.
John & Marina Rosenberg
Rob & Lauri Roth
Betty Rupple
Leonard Rush & Ann Johnson
Jerry & Judy Salinsky
Schenck SC
Gerry & Art Schmidman
Rick Schmidt & Staff of CG Schmidt
Michael & Jeanne Schmitz
Katherine Schuett
Amy Schultz
June Schuppel
Richard & Michele Seesel
Sheldon & Beverly Segal
Sensient Technologies Foundation
Doje Sherman
Siegel-Gallagher Management Co.
Philip Smith
Gerald & Louise Stein
Marc & Eva Stern
Linda Stone
Audrey Strnad
Jesse & Kelly Strojinc
Richard & Susan Stuckert
Roger & Karen Sundell
Minnette Teich
L. William & Nicole Teweles
Stuart & Ann Tisdale
John Thomson
John & Nane Thomson
Jim & Julie Tynion
David & Julia Uihlein
Barry & Leslie Usow
Charles & Laura Waisbren
Bill & Deborah Walker
Jeff, Ilene & Seth Wasserman
Charles & Shirley Weisenthal
David & Cindy Werner
Contributions
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Mark & Nancy Weiner
Margo Winter
Sandra Zetley
In memory of Sherwood Tempkin
Marian Brill
Jay & Terry Goodman
In memory of Martin Zuckerman’s brother
Gerry & Marcia Cherniack
Landscape Fund
In memory of Joe Lubar
Richard Kahn & Sue Freeman
In memory of Anna Rosenbloom
William & Caroline Schulhof & family
In memory of Harold Segal
Dean & Laurie Segal
Floral and Oneg Fund
In memory of Andy Brickman
In memory of Harriet Sederbaum
Rabbi Jay R. Brickman
In memory of Gregory Cheplin
In memory of Sidney Silbar
In memory of Ben Feld
Dr. Muriel Silbar
In memory of Karen Flesch
Jim & Ellen Flesch
In memory of Sylvia C. Levine
Joan C. Levine
In memory of Rose May
Helen Padway
In memory of David Meyers & Max Meyerowitz
Al & Dorothy Meyers
In memory of Milton Padway
Rena Padway
In memory of Lois Schatz
Marc & Carol Schatz
In memory of Lee Waxman
Waxman family
Chesed (Caring) Fund
In memory of Ben Alberts &
Esther Alberts Goldberg
John & Bunny Fried
In memory of Sarah Bender & Freda Bratt
Herbert & Rosalie Bratt
In honor of Bob Eiseman’s 80th birthday
Al & Dorothy Meyers
In memory of Hazel Loewenstein
Paul Loewenstein &
Jody Kaufman Loewenstein
In memory of Joe Lubar
John & Bunny Fried
In memory of Issac Mlavsky
Zorian & Alla Pinsky
In memory of Anne Shapiro
Donna Resek
In memory of Harvey Simon
Bede Segal & family
In memory of Lillian Stone
Scott, Nancy, Andrew &
Stephanie Phillips
Bob & Anita Stone
In memory of Monroe Zarne
Pauline Zarne
Barbara Eiseman Memorial Fund for
Spiritual Growth
In honor of Bob Eiseman’s 80th birthday
Ruth Goldmann
Music Fund
In memory of Aaron Cherniack
Francis, Susan, & Steven Yorio
In memory of Hutchins Kealy Sr.
Kealy family
In memory of Helen Koppel
Steve & Wendy Koppel
In memory of Gertrude Levin
Jim & Deborah Gollin
Janet Greenebaum Scholarship Fund
In memory of Joe Lubar
Christopher & Elizabeth Lee
In memory of the son of Gloria Schwartz
Hana Albert
Jacob M. Fine & Family Library Fund
In memory of Dorothy Goldberg
In memory of Anne Goldstein
Peter, Betsy, Jessica &
Shelly Goldberg
In memory of Jean Hoar
In memory of Walter Hoar
Fred & Ann Horwitz
In memory of Milton Padway
Helen Padway
In honor of Ella Rose, 1st grandchild of Michael
& Joan Friedman
James & Judy Silbermann
In memory of Ansel Schmidt
Marc & Lori Jacobson
Dorothy Schmidt
Robert Grant Marks Youth Fund
In memory of Joe Lubar
Gerald & Brynn Bloch
In memory of Ruth Zeligs
Peter, Betsy, Jessica &
Shelly Goldberg
Future Fund
In memory of Joe Lubar
Polly Siegel
Lieberman Memorial Arts Fund
In memory of Sherwood Temkin
Ruth Goldmann
Prayer Book Fund
In memory of Elizabeth Ebert
Barbara Bradbury
In memory of Albert May
Helen Padway
In memory of Margaret Schlossmann
Bob Schlossmann
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In an effort to streamline
processes and reduce mailing costs, those
making donations will receive recognition for
their generosity in the Sinai News. Those
honored or the family of someone remembered
will receive notice in the mail from Congregation
Sinai.
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 Mark Sweet Young Families Jill Weinshel Celebrations
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Note: Suggested minimum donations is $10.00.
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□Chesed (Caring) Fund
□Floral & Oneg Fund
□Jacob M. Fine & Family Library Fund
□Landscape Fund
□Lieberman Memorial Arts Fund □Miriam Miringoff Kitchen Fund □Music Fund
□Passport to Israel Fund
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