sinai newsletter - jan-feb10

8/14/2019 Sinai Newsletter - Jan-Feb10

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Rabbis Corner,

Caf Sinai

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Cantors Notes,

Reflections

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Lifelong Jewish Learning 4

School Events,Adult Learning

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Presidents Message,Night Hike

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Greening of Sinai,Brotherhood News,

Women of Sinai

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January Calendar 8

February Calendar 9

Social Action,Sinai Outside

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My Sinai 11

James Kugel 12

Chesed, Purim 13

Donations 14

KOACH 15

Sendiks Scrip Program 16

Yahrzeits 17

Shabbat & Holiday Schedule

SINAI NEWS

Rabbi David B. Cohen Cantor Rebecca Robins Rabbi Emeritus Jay R. BrickmanDirector of Lifelong Jewish Learning Sherry H. Blumberg, Ph.D., R.J.E.

Director of Administration Karen Lancina Program Coordinator Jen Friedman Sinai News Nicole SetherCongregation Sinai 8223 N. Port Washington Road Fox Point, WI 53217

414.352.2970 414.352.0944 (fax) www.congregationsinai.org

Shabbat VayechiGenesis 47:2850:26Jan 1 Shabbat Service 6:15 pm

Jan 2 Torah Study 8 amMorning Minyan 9:30 am

Shabbat ShemotExodus 1:1

6:1

Jan 8 Minyan Katan 5:30 pmFamily Shabbat Service 7 pm


Shabbat VaeraExodus 6:29:35

Jan 15 Shabbat Service 6:15 pm


Shabbat BoExodus 10:113:16Jan 22 Shabbat Service 6:15 pm


Shabbat BeshalachExodus 13:1717:16Jan 29 Music Shabbat Service 6:15 pm

Jan 30 Torah Study 8 amMorning Minyan 9:30 amTu BShevat Seder and

Havdallah 4 pm

Shabbat YitroExodus 18:120:23Feb 5 Minyan Katan 5:30 pm

3rd Grade & CongregationalShabbat Dinner 6 pmFamily Shabbat Service 7 pm

January/February 2010 Tevet-Adar 5770

In this issue

Feb 6 Torah Study 8 amMorning Minyan 9:30 amDr. James Kugel 7:30 pm

Shabbat MishpatimExodus 21:124:18Feb 12 Shabbat Service 6:15 pm

Feb 13 Torah Study 8 amMorning Minyan 9:30 am

Shabbat TerumahExodus 25:127:19Feb 19 Shabbat Learning-Immigration

Program 6:15 pm

Feb 20 Torah Study 8 amMorning Minyan 9:30 am

Shabbat TetzavehExodus 27:2030:10Feb 26 Shabbat Service 6:15 pm

Feb 27 Torah Study 8 amMorning Minyan 9:30 amMa'ariv & Megillah Reading 6:30 pmCaf Sinai 7 pm


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In the months before Julie and I moved to Milwaukee,

news of our imminent arrival began to spread. Theyre from

California, said some. I hear they are vegetarian, said oth-

ers.Both were at best half-truths. While we moved here

from California, only Julie actually grew up there; Iam from New Jersey. And while we had beenvegetarian in the several years prior to Michaeland Sophies birth, their gestational need for pro-

tein brought us back to meat with a vengeance.There was some disappointment among

the most environmentally committed in our com-munity, when they discovered they we were notideologically committed fellow travelers.

Then a funny thing happened: as ourchildren began to grow, we became more environ-

mentally conscious and committed. We recycle.Our kids participate in twice yearly river clean-upson the Milwaukee and Kinnickinnic Rivers. We use biodegrad-able soap. We drive a hybrid car.

We are not alone in this transformation. Over the pasttwo years, Congregation Sinai has become a green commu-

nity. We have a new multi stage boiler that uses less energy.Weve switched over to energy saving light bulbs throughout

the building. Weve cut down our use of paper by relying more

on electronic communications. We even buy less water in plas-

tic containers, and less paper plates, preferring to use reus-able utensils. We planted a garden last summer that yieldedbeautiful gourds, corn, and other ornaments for the Sukkah.

These efforts are more than a fad. At its core, Judaism

has always taught that we are to live in harmony with the landand with nature. The first chapter of Genesis is often trans-lated to say that God has given us dominion over the earth;the Jewish translation stresses that we are given the responsi-

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bility to be good stewards over the land. A midrash depictsGod giving Adam and Eve a tour of the garden and saying,this is the last world I am going to make, so take good care

of it.Hopefully, the world community will find common

ground through efforts to curb greenhouse gasemissions that threaten to accelerate globalwarming. Closer to home, there is so much wecan do as a community and as individuals. I urgeyou to follow the progress of Sinais Greening

Committee under the leadership of Deb Scher-

mer and to join the committee if you are ready todevote time and effort.

The upcoming holiday of Tu BShevat is a

most propitious time to think about the environ-ment. Originally the first day of the fiscal year for

trees (back when the age of a tree would definewhen one could eat its fruit), Tu BShevat wasappropriated by the Kaballists Jewish mystics who saw acorrespondence between the natural world and the spiritualrealm.

Ive been participating in a multi-year programthrough the Institute for Jewish Spirituality along with thirty-seven other rabbis from the various movements. One practi-cal product of this journey has been the creation of a TuBShevat Seder. Modeled on the Tu BShevat seders pio-

neered by the Medieval mystics, Sinais Tu BShevat seder

includes music, introspective texts, and delicious food. Weare holding our third Tu BShevat Seder at 4:00 pm on Sat-

urday, January 30th, in the Worship and Learning Center.

Please RSVP to http://sinaitubeshevatseder.eventbrite.comRabbi David Cohen

The Greening of Sinai

Saturday, February 27, 2010

6:30 Ma'ariv and Megillah service7:00 Dinner and music

SHUK: local artisans &

committee fundraisers

7:45 DVD showing

Cost: $18.00

Celebrate Purim this year at

Cafe Sinai @ Shushan: an evening of

Persian dining & music followed by a big screen DVD

of Israel at Eurovision (an anthology of

Israel's live performances at the annual

European song festival) 1973-2004.

Come dressed in your best 70's costume,

prizes will be awarded.

RSVP by Feb 5th: http://cafesinai.eventbrite.com/
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The rabbis teach us mi shen-ichnas Adar, marbim bsimcha! WhenAdar enters, our happiness increases!The rabbis must have known there wasa place in the world like Milwaukee, WI.Who doesnt need a little extra happi-

ness in the midst of a cold winter? Ok,

okmaybe that wasnt ex-

actly their plan.The story of Purim

is a great one it includesall the necessary charac-ters to make for interestingreading (worth repeatingyear after year!). There is abeautiful queen, an evil

villain, a simple but heroicmember of the commu-

nityand there are, of

course, eunuchs a-plenty!The telling of this incredi-ble story is fun; shouting and noise-making, costumed silliness aboundingwho cannot say that every custom ofPurim is linked to incredible, almostoverwhelming joy and happiness? Andwhy shouldnt it be so?

The Shabbat before Purim isknown as Shabbat Zachor, the Sabbath

of Remembrance. On this Shabbat weread the story of the Amelekites, thedescendants of Amelek, and foes of theJewish people. We are taught that Ha-man (boo and hiss here) is a descen-dant of these people. What ShabbatZachordoes for us as a people, in link-ing the story of Purim with the story of the Amelekites, is remind us that notonly once, or twice, or ten times for thatmatter, were the Jews the target of ha-tred and destruction in history. Perhaps the abundance of joy we are meant tofeel then, is a reminder of our freedom

and our continued peoplehood.As a people, we are obligated

to feel joy and also, to spread that hap-piness around. The tradition of mish-loach manot is just that a tradition of

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helping others to increase their happi-ness at this festive time. Under the lead-ership of member Mari Katz in 5770,Congregation Sinai is happy to sendmishloach manot to many of our congre-gants who might benefit from their happi-ness increasing this Purim. Each year,

as a congregation we delivermishloach manot to mem-bers who have lost family in the recent past, are feelingill or under the weather, arebusy with the everydaystresses of new babies andcan use some extra happi-ness in the winter months.

We fill festively decoratedbags with homemadehamentaschen, fruit andsweets and fun Purimmasks and surprises, with

the hope of, through a simple gesture,helping to fulfill the teaching of oursages, mishenichnas Adar, marbimbsimcha!

I sincerely hope youll consider

helping us spread the joy this Purim. Ifyou and your family are willing to deliverone bag, you can help make this mitzvah

a reality. Please let us know by emailingme at [email protected] email you back with all the details

about when to pick up your bag to deliverit to a member of our congregation dur-ing the week of Purim. Know someonewho you think can use this gift of joy?Dont hesitate to let us know. We are so

grateful to have congregants like youthat make holiday time so meaningful forone another.

Best wishes to you and yours for a ChagPurim Sameach a Happy Purim! Cant

wait to see you in costume around Sinaifor Purim!

Cantor Rebecca Robins

Cantors Notes

Increasing our Happiness at PurimAlthough we are quite re-

mote in our political ideologies, myfavorite columnist, who writes for theNew York Times, is David Brooks. He

is bright, well learned, and arguescogently. Sarah Palin, on the otherhand, despite her popularity with acertain segment of the population, isan individualwith little edu-cation andmodest intel-lectual prow-ess. One of

the reasonsour nation isin its present

economic dif-ficulty is thatit has been managed by individualswith limited understanding. Not eve-ryone agrees with the Presidents

political philosophy, but it is hard toargue that he is not well read andhighly intelligent. A professor at YaleLaw School reported that in all hisyears of teaching, he had never en-countered a student as bright as Ba-rak Obama.

The democratic notion thatVOX POPULI VOX DEI i.e. that the

voice of the people is the voice ofGod is not in accord with traditional

Jewish belief. The expression AMHAARETS, people of the land is not

a term of respect. By the first cen-tury, there was universal education in the Jewish community. The brightestand most learned went on to becomerabbis, and it was the rabbis, not thepopulace, that established rules for

the community. Different rabbis haddifferent political philosophies, but

the fact that all were intelligent and

learned enabled them to work outeffective compromise positions.

I would suggest that both theI.Q. results and the academic recordsof all political candidates be available

to the public prior to elections.

Rabbi Jay Brickman

Reflections

Rabbis Bible StudyRabbi Brickman has held a class on reading the Bible on Wednesday mornings at 9:30since 1955. We began with the first chapter of Genesis and have just begun the Bookof Nehemiah. Newcomers are welcome to join the class at this time (or any time). A

reading knowledge of Hebrew is helpful but not essential.
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Lifelong Jewish Learning

Judaisms Contributions to Civilization:How well are we teaching these contributions to ourselves?Dr. Sherry H. Blumberg, Director of Lifelong Jewish Learning

Join Rabbi Cohen, Cantor Robins and Dr. Blumberg as wewelcome Shabbat in story and song!

Minyan Katan is a family-friendlyworship experience for infants 2nd graders.

Our Religious and Hebrew School is embarking on aprocess of assessment that is based upon an outstandingassessment tool developed by both Jewish and Secular Stud-ies educators. The assessment is the beginning of a process to help our school grow in excellence as we plan for the future. As we begin this process I, the Rabbi and our profes-

sional staff, as well as our parentsand teachers will have to ask andanswer some very difficult ques-tions. Looking at ourselves is nevereasy, especially if we are honest,

but asking where we want to grow to is even more difficult. What dowe mean by excellence in our

school? What are the Jewish val-ues we want our students to knowand do at the end of their time withus? And, are we really teachingthese values in all the ways we can,

as a congregation, school and community?Upon reflection on these questions I recalled an

amazing experience from my past. In November of 1998 Iwas invited to speak at the International Symposium on Reli-gious Culture and Ethics which was held in Beijing, China.During that symposium I met persons from around the worldwho represented most of the major Religious traditions. Weeach met with our counterpart in China who studied our relig-ion at the University level and we gave and listened to aspeech from each of the participants. The Chinese were try-ing to understand how our religious tradition developed itsethical standards and how we lived them in our daily lives. Ina lecture, the task was very difficult, and very limited. Teach-ing Jewish ethical standards and Jewish practice for daily lifeand holidays is and has been my lifes work; defining what

3000 years of history has developed was very difficult in thehour of my presentation.

During that hour, I defined four major contributionsof Judaism to the world: a sense of purpose and hope that

the world and humans are perfectible; a body of literature

that explores and affirms values that lead to a reverent, justand compassionate life; a day of rest and reflection for allpeople regardless of their station in life; and an amazing abil-ity to adapt and change to the modern world within theframework of those values and ethics.

So, are we teaching our own children about thesecontributions of Judaism to the world? Does our educationalsystem help our students to know that there is always hopebecause the world and human beings are able to improveand perfect this world? Will our students be conversant withand knowledgeable about the great body of Jewish literature

(Torah, Talmud, Midrash, Responsa, Philosophy and Fiction) that affirms our values and challenges us to explore themmore deeply? Do we help our young people to cherish theday of rest (Shabbat) that Jews introduced to the world? Fi-nally, are our congregation and school allowing our learnersto struggle with Jewish values and ethics as we adapt to the21st century?

I will say that we try to accomplish all of these. I amconfident that we do numbers one and four fairly well, but wehave a way to go to accomplish two and three. Some thingsmay not be possible in the limited time that we have with thereligious school, and that is why at Sinai, Jewish learning islife long. When I consider our adult educational offerings, Iknow that we are making a stab at number two. When welook at all of our programming, we can understand how Shab-bat services, Torah study on Shabbat morning, and our Shab-bat dinners are ways in which we try to reinforce numberthree.

Join us as we begin to assess our school. What doyou want from our education here at Sinai? What is criticalfor us to teach in our limited time in order to insure the nextgeneration of Jews carries our tradition forward? What wouldyou have liked to learn that your didnt? What can you offer

to teach because of how you have lived your life? We needyour input, you are important to us and the process. If youwould like to be part of the discussions, call and talk to me.

Dr. Sherry Blumberg

Please join us to Pray and Playat Minyan Katan!

Friday, January 85:30-6:00 PM

Friday, February 55:30-6:00 PM


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Adult Education

Sunday Morning Ethics Dis-cussions will continue on January 24in the Worship & Learning Space(Note the change of date from theBrochure) with a discussion of Jew-ish personal ethics. Participants willconsider how we make ethical deci-sions when no one is watching, whenwe are thinking of our relationshipswith loved ones and friends andabout what ethics we would writeinto an ethical will to give to our chil-dren and grandchildren. The discus-sion will take place from 10:30 12:00 and all are welcome.

Beit HaMidrash Classes onTuesday nights are varied and excit-ing. Dr. Blumberg is facilitating aclass on Who is the Other and HowShould We Treat Them?. Using texts (in English) from the TorahTalmud, Midrash and Philosophy thestudents will develop a modern ap-proach based upon the ancient wis-dom. This class meets January12th, 19th, and 26th at 7:30.

Cantor Robins will do a veryspecial Cantorial Recital on February2nd called Jewish Poetry in Song.This will be followed on February 9th,16th, and 23rd by Rabbi David

Cohens class on Hasidic Mysticismcalled Whats Got Madonna andDemi All A Twitter? Please markthese wonderful classes on your cal-endars and RSVP to: http://s i n a i f e b r u a r y a d u l t l e a r n -ing.eventbrite.com/.

Hebrew Classes continuewith one new possibilityYael Galwill be offering Conversation Hebrew(a continuation of her class from lastyear). Look at the ENews for moredetails.

Shabbat DinnersOn February 5th, the 3rd Grade will receive their Siddurim at the Family Ser-

vice at 7 PM. They will begin with a 3rd grade and Congregational dinner at the syna-gogue at 6 PM following the Minyan Katan at 5:30 PM. The dinner will be a chicken

dinner with salad and pasta. All are invited to join us for the dinner which costs $5 forchildren, $7 for adults and has a family maximum of $20.On March 5th, the 4th and 5th Graders will participate in the service and will

begin with a family Shabbat dinner. Please join us for this evening and the prices re-main the same!

You can RSVP at: http://congregationaland3rdgradedinner.eventbrite.com/

Family Retreat News.The family retreat has been moved from Olin Sang Ruby Union Institute Camp

to become a Shul-in at our own congregation. This will greatly reduce the costs toour families and will enable more families to partici-pate. So come celebrate with us and explore theReal Freedom Fighters on January 15 -17. The costwill be under $200 for a family of four.

We will gather at Sinai on Friday evening fora Shabbat dinner and a special program on freedomfighters at services. That night everyone will gohome to sleep in their own beds. On Saturday morn-

ing, we will gather after breakfast for our exciting program of art, drama, singing, ser-vices, sports (maybe if there is snoweven sledding), discussions, food and family

games. We will be together from 9:30 to after Havdalah and those who wish cansleep over at Sinai in our sleeping bags, air mattresses and pillows. It promises to

be a wonderful weekend of spiritual and intellectual growth with family and adult funincluded.Look for more specific information in an email to follow.

School NewsChugim: Our 3rd-6th graders begin their elective choices of Music, Dance,Drama, Art, Tzedakah and Jewish Foods and Cooking. The Electives run for 6 weeks

and then the children choose another. They will be preparing for the Mothers DayConcert in May.Mini U: The students continue to work with their various agencies in thefield. This service learning is of benefit to the students and to the agencies they serve(Jewish Museum of Milwaukee, St. Vincent de Paul food program, and Sarah ChudnowSeniors).Affirmation: Students will participate in an interfaith program on Love at the Sikh temple on February 14th with other young people from the Islamic center,Christian and Catholic Churches, the Quakers and other religious traditions.Fourth Grade Family Education will be on February 21st from 10-12. Look formore information in the Parents Bulletin.

School News

The Immigration Debate: A Jewish Response

Congregation Sinai will host a Learning Shabbat session on February 19, 2010 at 6:15 PM. The program will feature a speaker from MIKLAT,

Rachel Ida Buff, as well as a representative of Voces de la Frontera, a non-profit organization that seeks to educate and improve the quality

of life of immigrant workers.

The goal will be to explore the historical parallels between the situations of contemporary immigrants and the history of the Jewish people.We will discuss the notion of a Jewish response to the contemporary immigration debate, keeping in mind the teachings of the Jewish tra-dition (i.e. You shall not wrong a stranger or oppress him, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.) Finally, we will hear about the New

Sanctuary Movement, a contemporary response to the immigration crisis in diverse religious communities.


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Presidents Message

Synagogues are vibrant anddynamic, stimulating and renewing theJewish spirit. The reality is that syna-gogues have also experienced seriousissues with the current economic situa- tion. We were all fortunate to haveshared the High Holidays together, tocelebrate Sukkot and recently Chanu-kah; I know you share my overwhelmingsense that Sinai is a happy, healthy con-gregation on very sound footing. But aswe look to the future, we are faced withunprecedented challenges. We are notalone in this struggle; non-profits andJewish organizations globally are all

working to find a new financial structureto meet the needs of their communities.Our congregation is no different.

There are very special financial

challenges to running a synagogue ofour size. It costs over $2,500 per family to open our door to congregants. Weare trying to prioritize and face thosefinancial challenges ahead. The simplefact is that membership dues can nolonger fully cover our staffing and pro-gramming needs, as well as our build-ing. We need to explore other financialavenues.

We recently convened an ex-pert group of congregants, a Sinai Fi-

nancial Future think tank, to set goals

and problem solve some of these finan-cial challenges. This group is chaired byMadeleine Lubar and Marc Kartman.We are examining the various aspectsof securing the financial well-being ofSinai. It is always inspiring to know howmany wonderful families are committedand dedicated to our future. Those feel-ings are empowering for all of us.

We all know our congregationcontinues to rest on a firm foundation,but it is important that current informa-tion be readily available to all our con-

gregants. We will continue to keepyou posted on developments.

Our congregation has manywonderful opportunities for giving. Ourchildren need to understand tzedakahand you can set an example. Thankyou for all that you do. Thank you forsaying yes, for volunteering, for givingfinancially and emotionally to help ourcongregation to be everything we wantit to be.

My personal feelings are thatleadership can be a privilege, but itcan also mean sacrifices. It can meanpainful decision-making. I need eachof you. Your continued support andcommitment to our congregation en-sures a strong future together.

Judi Ketten

Sinai Outside: Night Hike

October 24th

was a dark and brisk night. Luckilyit was dry; the only break in rainstorms for days.Twenty seven brave adults and children with

Sinai Outside embarked on a sensational night -timeadventure at Riveredge Nature Center, no flashlightsnecessary! After congregating in the beautiful lodge wemoved outside for a spirited Havdalah service to endShabbat. Then we broke into two groups, adults, andfamilies, for a naturalist-guided hike to learn about localnocturnal life and to explore our own senses in the dark.Using our eyes, ears and senses of smell and taste we

tried to identify colors, aromas, flavors, two different owlcalls and constellations. It was more challenging than we

thought! We listened to a real babbling brook and weeven got to see the sparks we created by munching onpeppermint suckers! Walking together in groups feltreally safe, but we also walked by ourselves to feel howvulnerable a lone animal might feel crossing an openfield. At the fire pit we heard a Native American tale, anda true scary story while toasting marshmallows and ourchilled feet. It was a beautiful evening.

Many thanks to Naomi Cobb for helping connectSinai to Riveredge, and for her knowledge and expertisein leading the hike. And thanks to all our participantswho continue to support Sinai Outside.

Front Row: Jason Goldbaum, Charlie Silverman, Ari Cobb, Maya Gold-baum, Jack & Zoe Styler, Eti Ganin, Row 2: Unknown, Naomi Cobb, AriSchermer, Joey Mishlove, Alan Silverman, Andee Bram, Ala PinskyRow 3: Jill & Mike Weinshel, Jenni Goldbaum, unknown, Audrie Berman,Barb Federlin, Judy Flegel, Gordy Goldbaum, Paige Styler, David Cobb,Craig Johnson, Bobbi Rector, Deb Schermer, Jacob Schermer, BrianSchermer, Chuck Bram, Alex Ganin.


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Thanks to all of you who have continued to supportthe Women of Sinai. Your dues allow the Women of Sinai togive additional sustenance to the synagogue in the form ofgifts to our students, gifts to the building, onegs and more.

Special thanks to Rosalie Leib who continues to leadthe Weight Watchers group with thoughtful discussion topicsto keep us encouraged and on track.

Many thanks for all the groups support as we mud-

dle through this weight loss challenge together.And finally, thank you to Susan Lubar Solvang who

leads us in our yoga practice each week. We breathe deeply

Women of Sinai News

Brotherhood News

and stretch deeply at each session.Were always amazed at what our

bodies can do.Thanks, again, to all who sent

in their dues. If you havent sent inyour dues already and need an additional envelope, I will gladly send oneto you.

Laura Waisbren

Hello congregants! The Brotherhood will present

its third coffee of the season entitled"Finding Faith In A Troubled World". Adiverse group of Sinai congregants willshare their story of the various pathsthey have taken in their search for someform of spiritual connection. One of myfavorite poems "Stopping By The WoodOn A Snowy Evening", always left me

Winter has settled upon Milwaukee and much of ourgreenery is not so green right now. It is no accident that we

celebrate the birthday of the trees, Tu BShevat, in the deadof winter. Scholars believe that Tu BShevat was originally

an agricultural festival, marking the emergence of spring inIsrael, but here in the northern part of the US, we are perhapsoffered this holiday as an opportunity to celebrate our grati-tude and love for trees; a time to think about relating to thenatural world at a time when we are unable to benefit from itin a physical manner. The holiday is celebrated by planting trees, eating fruits (that are flown in from other parts of the

world), and participating in a Tu BShevat Seder.

And since it is SO cold outside, here is a suggestionfor an indoor activity that can scratch your environmentalitch. Check out the Green Furniture exhibit at the MilwaukeeArt Museum: Green Furniture Design focuses on the concept

of sustainable design, which centers not only around a re-sponsible use of materials and methods of manufacture, butalso on issues of object life span, energy usage, and recy-cling/disposal (www.mam.org). The Exhibition runs throughMarch 14, 2010.

Have an idea for a Greening project? Want to join the

Sukkah garden project next year? Join the Greening of SinaiCommittee by contacting Deb Schermer @

[email protected]. The Greening of SinaiCommitteeis charged with raising awareness of environmental issuesand helping Sinai become as green as possible. We want

to hear your ideas, interests and musings.Tip of the month: Hot New Trend: the CLOTHESLINE.

Wait isnt that really old fashioned? Did you know that the

second biggest energy user in your household, after the re-frigerator, is the clothes dryer? You can save a bunch ofmoney on your energy bill and reduce your households car-

bon footprint by doing a very old fashioned thing hangyour laundry on a clothesline. More and more environmentally conscious folks are turning to this age-old method ofdrying their clothes. It just takes a moment to rig up a fewlines in the basement, and ten minutes to hang your clothesfresh out of the washing machine. Once dry, a quick tenminutes in the dryer to soften and fluff, and you will neverknow the difference except when you see your energy bill.

Deb Schermer and Naomi CobbThe Greening of Sinai Committee

"There is no plant without an angel in Heaven tending it and telling it, 'Grow!'" (Genesis Rabba 10:7)

Whats Greening at Sinai

with a sense of wonder of the paths I have personally chosen

to follow. Do you have a similar sense of wonder? If so, youmay be interested in joining us for some enlightening discus-sion on this topic at 10:30-noon on Sunday, January 10. Freecoffee, bagels, and other snacks are provided! All congre-gants are welcome to participate. No RSVP needed. See youthere!

Jim Stillman, Brotherhood chair.
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rdMeeting7pm

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TorahStudy8am

MorningMinyan9:30am

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MorningMinyan9:30am

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Havdallah4pm

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February2010


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Mazel Tov to:Rachel and Chad Eixenberger on the birth of their daughter,

Sabrina Ellen

Ron & Beth Shapiro on the birth of their grandson,Jack Michael


Social Action

Sinai Outside Event

On Saturday, January 23th Sinai Outside will sponsora night-time snow-shoe outing at Riveredge Nature Center.

Imaginesnowshoeing under the clear, crisp winter

night sky with the moonlight reflecting off of the snow. Enjoythe beauty of a nighttime snowshoe hike. Discover the crea- tures active after dark and explore the night sky. All ages(suggested over 6 years) will enjoy this adventure.

Riveredge will provide the snowshoes (or use yourown). Dress for the weather and wear insulated boots. Ifthere is not enough snow for snowshoeing, we will still go out

Personals

and hike. There will be a campfire and hot drinks will beserved afterward. Please RSVP to group leader, Bobbi Rec-tor at: [email protected] by January 15th.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!! Thank you all forall your donations to our overflowing monthly collection bar-rels. And thank you for turning out in droves to the SocialAction days at the Shelter! The families at the SDC (Social

Development Center) Family Shelter have been benefitingfrom all the diapers, sheets, winter clothing and toiletries thatyou have so generously provided.

The women at the shelter are thrilled with the dona-tions of yarn and needles and the volunteers who meet withthem to teach them how to knit. (Please note, Januarys do-nations are toiletries as well as the on-going need for dispos-able diapers. Februarys donations are disposable diapers! )

Congregation Sinai is continuing into the second yearof partnership with the SDC Family Shelter and it has been a

joyful relationship for all.The Social Action Committee at Sinai meets

monthly to discuss both on-going and prospective activities:SDC Family Center involvement, recycling & sustainability in

the Synagogue, the Sukkah garden, meal programs at Be- thesda Church, developing panel/lecture programs opressing topics of the day, how Jewish values, teachings andethics do and should inform our activities, and more.

JOIN US!! Become a part of the committee. Let usknow what you are interested in and would like Sinai to do.Consider donating to the Tzedakah Fund to further our activities the next time you have a simcha or a sorrowContact co-chairs: Tom St. John at [email protected] or Idy Good-man at [email protected].

Community Baby Shower

Condolences to:Hope Melamed Winter and Susan Freeman on the death of

their husband and father, Elmer Winter

Join us!!Saturday, January 23, 7-8:30pmFee: Adult $7, 12 & under $5.Member: Adult $5, 12 & under $4

Congregation Sinai, with the SDC Family Support Shelter, is participating in Milwau-

kee's Community Baby Shower, sponsored by WTMJ 4 and Sentry Foods on Friday,

January 15, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Social Action Committee is looking for vol-

unteers for 1-2 hour shifts to collect donations of diapers, baby food and formula at

the Sentry Food grocery store on State Street, Wauwatosa. If you would like to volun-

teer, please contact Naomi Soifer at [email protected] or (414)342-3016.
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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SINAI COOKS!Come join Mitbach (Kitchen) Sinai for

culinary yum and fun!

January 18th at 6 p.m.- Learn the meaning-ful art of Challah baking with Sinai Cooks!Join us for an evening of friends, wine and

braiding. You'll make Challah to take homefor Shabbat and for the Sinai community, as

well.Please RSVP by Friday, January 15th to JillWeinshel at [email protected] so wecan prepare enough dough. Please bring

$5.00 to contribute.Join us on February 15th at 6 p.m. Watchfor additional opportunities as Sinai Cooksprepares a Persian-Jewish feast for Purimand Cafe Sinai celebrations on Saturday,February 27th. RSVP by Friday, February

12th to Jill Weinshel [email protected].


My Sinai

"Al HaBoker" - Morning CallDays fly by and we rarely get a chance to

stop for a moment of reflection and camara-derie. Join us at Sinai as we host a numberof early morning - before work - breakfastscalled "Al HaBoker" (Morning Call). From7:30 am until 8:45 am we'll share bagels

and coffee, and conversation with other Si-nai folk who share your area of interests

and professional work.Rabbi Cohen and Cantor Robins will be on

hand to take part!

Jan. 28Jewish Communal ProfessionalsFeb. 25Independent Business

ProfessionalsMarch 25Medical and Healing

Professionals

Baruchim HabaimWelcome New Members!

Mike & Lynn FalenderLisa Farber

Elizabeth GoldbergPaz & Amir GoldschmidtAndrew & Patricia GollinSarah & Milton Hwang

Pip & David LoweHeidi & Michael Maistelman

Ellen & Larry RowenTrip & Susan Stern

Al & Peggy Yee

Do we have any Harley riders in our congregationwho want to take a weekend ride with othermembers? Do you like to brew your own beer?Does game night at Sinai pique your interest?

Sinai's Membership Committee is looking for your input!

We would love to put together specialinterest groups but need to know

what you want! If you have any sug-gestions or want to get involved,

please email [email protected] your ideas.

Carrie Ellerbrock & Elyse Cohn, Membership Co-Chairs

Introducing Sinai's Culture ConnectionGet connected with Milwaukee's arts and culture scene--and with fel-

low congregants--with Sinai's new group, the Culture Con-nection! SAVE THE DATE for our first event: Saturday, Janu-

ary 23rd, an evening at Milwaukee Rep to see Almost,Maine. The New York Times called this play a "whimsical

approach to the joys and perils ofromance."

On a cold, clear, winter night, the north-ern lights hover over the remote town of

Almost, Maine. All is not quite what itseems as the towns residents find

themselves falling in and out of love inhilariously unexpected, and often un-

usual ways. This enchanting midwinter nights dream

touches audiences with laughter, heartbreak and hope.Grab a date, grab a friend and join us for a fun night at the

Stiemke Theater! Tickets are $25--RSVP by January 8th:http://sinaicultureconnectionmaine.eventbrite.com Elyse Cohn

Carrie Ellerbrock
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://mail.congregationsinai.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://sinaicultureconnectionmaine.eventbrite.comhttps://mail.congregationsinai.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://sinaicultureconnectionmaine.eventbrite.comhttps://mail.congregationsinai.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://sinaicultureconnectionmaine.eventbrite.commailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Congregation Sinai and The Wisconsin Society ofJewish Learning invite you to a special lecture by

James L. Kugel

"Ways of Reading the Bible"

Saturday evening

February 6, 20107:30 pm, Worship and Learning Center

Dr. Kugel who is teaching at Bar Ilan University in Ramat Gan Israel is theauthor of several books including The Bible as It Was (1977), The Idea of

Biblical Poetry (1981, 1998), In Potiphar's House: the Interpretive Life ofBiblical Texts (1990), Great Poems ofthe Bible(1999) and How to Read the

Bible: A Guide to Scripture, Then and Now(2007). Dr. Kugel held several

prestigious chairs in Hebrew Literature at Yale and Harvard Universitiesbefore moving to Bar Ilan.


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Online registration is now availableat Sinai! Register for Sinai programs andevents online through EventBrite. By usingthis tool, Sinai can be more efficient in plan-

ning. Please be sure to use this new tool,its quick and easy! Special note, we are

currently not accept-ing payment for pro-grams through Event-Brite, but it is in theworks. As a result,you will notice that allprograms are indi-cated to be free

when registering. Forcorrect cost informa-

tion, please refer to the EventBrite event

details for costs or program information or the Sinai News, website or weekly SinaiENews. Thank you!


Help Us With Chesed!

Chesed means loving-kindness, a quality we try to exhibit in our per-sonal interactions. Sinai's Chesed committee needs your help as we reach outto members of our congregation. Purim is the time to send Mishloach Manot,

or gift baskets, containing nuts, hamantaschen, etc. In the past, we sent such

packages to our college students. In addition, we distribute Mishloach Manotto congregants who have experienced a loss during the past year, or who areelderly or disabled and unable to get out during the cold winter months.

This year, we need your help. We have created a Mishloach Manotfund. If you can support the costs of postage and supplies, we would be grate-ful! Further, if you would be interested in helping make and bake Haman- taschen, please let Karen Hintz know (shes in the Sinai office 414-352-2970). Details about when well be baking will be shared through the weekly

Sinai enews, which comes by email (if you arent currently getting the enews,

let us know and well add your email address to the list!).If you are a parent of a college age student, please let us know their

current address so we can send a package. Our update postcard got very littleresponse. Due to the cost, we can only send packages to college addresses

we know to be current. Please contact Jeri Danz at Sinai with the current ad-dress (414-352-2970).

Online Registration

Purim Carnival: February 28, 2010 - 10:30 AM-12:30 PM

Family Service begins at 10:00 AM

Come dressed as your favorite Purim character!

To help with bakery or to volunteer your time for the carnival

please contact: Anne Golding, 262-820-0429 or

[email protected]

Its aPurim Extravaganza!

Bakery Needed!Home baked or Store bought

For the Purim Carnival Cake Walk

Drop off by 10:00 AMAll proceeds benefit

the religious schoolPlease bring in disposable

containers

Carnival

Volunteers Needed!Volunteers make the carnival run.

Opportunities include:

*Help on the committee *Ticket sales*Purchasing, preparing or selling food *Balloon animals

*Face painting *Help with carnival games

*Set-up & Take-down


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Donations

Donations received as of December 7.Andy Brickman Museum FundIn appreciation

Edith Gilman

In honor of Rabbi Brickmans 85th

birthday

Rosalee and Herb BrattJudy and Jerry SalinskyDorothy Schmidt

Barbara Eiseman Memorial Fund forSpiritual GrowthIn memory of Allan Bein

Dorothy Bein Arenzon

In honor of the marriage of Donna

Glassman and James Moeckler

Gloria Krasno

Adult Programming and EducationEndowment FundIn appreciation

Edith Gilman

Miriam Miringoff Kitchen FundWishes for a speedy recovery to Seema

Gorens

In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Richard

Millers father

In memory of Elmer Winter

Judi and Michael Ketten

Tzedakah FundIn honor of Ruth Goldmanns birthday

Lois and Ken Schmidt

In memory of Fanny Goodman

Idy and Bill Goodman andFamily

In memory of Helen Kimmel

Sue and Joel KimmelRonna and Richard Kimmel

In memory of William PadwayLaurie and Dean Segal

In memory of Rita Teplin

Jeff Teplin and Susan Englerfamily

Rabbis Discretionary FundIn appreciation

Bobbi and Larry Polacheck

In appreciation for baby naming

Schulhof Family

In memory of Hannah Auerbach and

Milton AuerbachShirley Horowitz

In memory of Allan Berger

Jamie, Scott, Zach and JordanBerger

In honor of the marriage of William

Feldman and Meredith Pereira

Jill Feldman

In memory of Marvin Fishman

Bettie and Dave MeltzerJanet, Nick, Sarah, Ethan,

Jonathan, Milton PadwayJill and David Sheer

In memory of Theodore Friedlander, Sr.

Ted Friedlander

In memory of Mary Ghory

Ward Ghory

In honor of Edith Gilman

Sara and Michael Gilman

In honor of Ruth Goldmanns birthday

Margie and Irv Becker

In memory of Bernard Horowitz

Dr. S.F. Horowitz

In memory of Dorothy Lubotsky

Barbara Shafton and Family

In honor of Bettie and Dave Meltzers

60th anniversary

Margie and Irv BeckerToots and Mannie Hassel

In memory of Beatrice Muchin

Jen and Ari Friedman

In memory of William Padway

Vicky, Callie, Justin and JaredPadwayJanet, Nick, Sarah, Ethan,Jonathan, Milton Padway

In memory of Judith Pence

Joan and Pat Kerns

In memory of Jim Phillips father and

motherJanet, Nick, Sarah, Ethan,Jonathan, Milton Padway

In memory of Dorothy Polacheck

Toots and Mannie Hassel

In memory of Alfred Shovers

Laurie, Harvey, Cere, Annaand Maddie Shovers

Cantors Discretionary FundIn appreciation

Melinda and Jeff Robins

In memory of Alfred Shovers

Laurie, Harvey, Cere, Annaand Maddie Shovers

Passport to Israel FundIn memory of Marvin Fishman

Barbara and ArielFriedlander

In memory of Nancy Hindin

Bill Wiener

In memory of Miriam Hool

Michael Hool

In memory of Arthur A Levin

In memory of Elayne Staller

Lloyd and Sheri Levin

Contributions made to the TempleIn memory of Saul Arbit

Naomi Arbit and Family

In memory of Marvin Fishman

Goodman-Bensman Funeral

Home

Marianne and SheldonLubar, Fund of the LubarFamily Foundation

In memory of Harold Frolkis

Debra Alpert-Frolkis

In honor of Ruth Goldmanns

birthday

In honor of Bettie and David Meltzer

Polly B. Siegel

In memory of Patti Levys mother

Caren and Daniel Goldbergand familyLinda J. Gorens-Levey andMichael Levey



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Donations, continued

In memory of Dorothy Polacheck


Caroline and Bill Schulhof

In honor of Dorothy Schmidts 80th

birthday

Eve and Bob Eiseman

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Robert

Stones 50th anniversary

Dr. and Mrs. Ken Phillips


Goodman-Bensman FuneralHome

Landscape FundIn memory of Mary Flesch

Ellen and Jim Flesch


Mitzi Holman

In memory of Nancy Hindin

Betsy Kerns

In memory of Herbert Kahn

Richard Kahn

In memory of Judi Kahn

Barbara and Jerry DaveRichard Kahn

In memory of Donald Mandel

Judy and Jerry Salinsky

Jacob M. Fine and Family Library FundIn memory of Donald Mandel

Dorothy Schmidt

In memory of Oscar Meyer

Ilse Brauer

In memory of Joann Weber

Jayne and Eric Butlein

In memory of Arnold Miller

Shari Cayle and family

In memory of Howard Seesel, Jr.

Shelly and Dick Seesel andfamily


Dorothy and Al Meyers

Music FundIn appreciation

Fanny and Roger Katz

In honor of Shirley Aarons special

birthday

Idy Goodman

In memory of Joanne Misaqi

Alan Mendeloff

In memory of Lillian Peck

Emmett Peck

In memory of Lillian Schwartz

Stacy and Peter Schwab

Future FundIn memory of Marvin Fishman

Judy and Jerry Salinsky

In honor of Ruth Goldmanns 80th

birthday

In honor of Bettie and David Meltzers

60th anniversary

Ann Pereles

Janet Greenebaum Scholarship FundIn memory of Margaret Juda

Janet Greenebaum

21st Century Endowment FundIn memory of Patti Levys mother

Jill and David Sheer

In memory of William Padway

Helen Padway

Floral and Oneg FundIn memory of Dorothy Brickman

J R Brickman

In memory of Bertha Feld and FredFeld

Marian Teplin


In memory of Donald Mandel

In memory of Mrs. Anita Mark

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. David

Meltzers 60th anniversary

In honor of Bunny Winters 80th

birthday

Muriel C. Silbar, M.D.

In memory of Howard Gordon and

Martin SiegelJudy Gordon

In memory of Ian Ikenn and Laurie

Ikenn

Janet and Ted Fine

In memory of Edwin Ostermann

Linda, Joanne, Ellen andNancy Ostermann

In memory of Harry Schwartz

Stacy and Peter Schwab

In memory of Cecilia Warschauer

J R Brickman

In memory of Willie Weiss

Jean Friedlander

Chesed (Caring) FundIn memory of Ruth Diamond Goldmann

Joni Ansfield and family

In memory of Laurence Luff

Dorothy and Al Meyers

KOACH at Congregation SinaiThursday, January 28, 2010

Lunch is at noonLunch and/or program cost is $8.00 per

person. Reservation deadline MONDAY, Jan.25th. Call Diane Sobel 414 967-8258.

What are the secrets to happiness?Rabbi David Begoun discusses a

perspective on happiness.


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Support Sinai

While you shop!

New Scrip Program at Sendiks Donates Funds to Congregation Sinai

What is Scrip?Scrip means substitute money. Nowadays, you buy a debit card

good at a participating retailer. Through Sendiks Food Market Scripprogram 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

How does it work?Order your Scrip card in person, by dropping off or mailing a check to Congregation Sinai (write Attn

Scrips on the envelope). You can pick up your cards according to the schedule below. For further details,contact Lori, Sue or Cara at the numbers below or visit www.congregationsinai.org/support-sinai.

Who can I contact to learn more about Sendiks Scrip program?

Email Lori Salinsky: [email protected] or

Sue Fishbach: [email protected]

Or call Cara Seppi-Bern (262) 236-0263

What are the ordering options, deadlines and delivery dates?

Option #1 Order in person on the listed Sundays from 9:30 am -10:30 am(please make your checks payable to Congregation Sinai)

Sunday, January 10Pick up cards ordered by 12/20

Order cards for 1/24Sunday, January 24Pick up cards ordered by 1/10

Order cards for 2/7

Sunday, February 7Pick up cards ordered by 1/24

Order cards for 2/21Sunday, February 21Pick up cards ordered by 2/7

Option #2 Order by mail or drop off in the Sinai office during office hoursAll orders MUST include your name, address, phone number as well as

the denomination of Scrips you want
https://mail.congregationsinai.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.congregationsinai.org/support-sinaihttps://mail.congregationsinai.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.congregationsinai.org/support-sinai


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Page 17January/February 2010

January 1, 2010

Avrum AdadiMax Adler

Jack BarnowStuart BermanSylvia BermanLeo DiamondManley FrischRuth Gordon

Julie HirshBarney HoolAnna HurvitzEva KaplanMax Laserson

Clara LebowCharlotte Lerner

Ilene Gordon LinetskyManuel PriceAllen S. Rieselbach

Roberta RosenbergRoman RossBernard Schlossmann

Elizabeth Weber

January 8, 2010

Rifka CharneyHelen Cobb

Ida Cohen BremerDave CremerLinda Dinkes

Florence EisemanMinna Regina FeldRichard HechtNancy KaplanFrances J. LipschultzAlma Meissner

Dorothy Shensa MillerDavid MiringoffJacob SteinMilton StraussPerry Urich

Bertha Whiteman

January 15, 2010James BernNancy Frank

Sam GordonJoseph G. KahnBruce Klein

Dorothy LasersonLilian OddyJean PolacheckRoger V. ResekAbraham Rice

Audrey RossRalph ShermanAnne Tobias

Jay Werber

January 22, 2010

Mildred BelzerMaureen BurkeSonia M. Dulka

Marjorie ElkindSamuel FensinGloria FishkinPhillip GoldbergPam J. Green

Dorothy HindinJanice Weiss Kahn

Sidney KantorRosemary KealyGoldie Miller

Lee MishloveGerald MuchinAlbert Razeper

Reuben ReuterRebecca SchwartzVita SerakMilton SmucklerMarcus Taitelman

Blair Bud TemkinMerle WernerIda Winick

Nanette Winter

January 29, 2010

Margaret AdelsteinRae BlutsteinLawrence Brill

Anna ChutkowEstelle FeldmanDodie FreschlDorothy HeilbronnerRose Henkin

Yetta HermanWalter Hoar

Manford HolmanDavid JacobsRony Klein

Saul Aaron LevineMargery MelcherBenjamin Baki Muchin

William OrensteinElliot ShaftonJeanne StarkAlvin SteinHarry Stein

February Yarhzeits

February 5, 2010

Helen BramHannah Ripps CheplinLouis ChutkowJoseph GrottaHarry HermanJoseph KaplanRobert KartmanFred Landis

Dr. Werner LoewensteinGladys MeissnerSidney MendelsohnAllan R. PolacheckTheodore Pories

Renee Rieselbach PhillipHarlow SandersonRobert L. Semon

Joseph ShaikenMax ShapiroWilliam Sidon

David SniderTheodore SternAnita StrainJack StrainRichard WernerAlbert WhitemanGary Winter

February 12, 2010

Clarence J. BeckerBen BergerBessie FrischHarry HurvitzSarah Ikenn

Hazel MishelowMarcia SegalJosephine Usow

Jack Winter Sr.Ruth Zeligs

February 19, 2010

David BrickmanAlex CooperSylvia FishbachBelle FriedDr. Leon GilmanHarry HechtFrank IkennDavid Levy

Dr. Hazel LoewensteinClarissa LoreRose MayEdward MishelowJohn Nellen

Clarence SchmidtMichael SchwartzTessie Stemerman

Abram Warschauer

February 26, 2010

Harry BlesserMilton H. DoyleLester FergalKaren Lynn FleschLeo HikenJean HoarCharles LubotskyAlta Merkel

John MilesBeatrice PadwayBertha PetermanMargaret SchlossmannLillian Stone

Mathilde Zieglschmid

January Yarhzeits


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Congregation Sinai8223 N. Port Washington Road, Fox Point, WI 53217Member of the Union for Reform Judaism

Board of Trustees, 2009-2010Judi Ketten PresidentMarc Kartman Vice PresidentJohn Mann Vice PresidentNick PadwayVice PresidentDavid Cobb TreasurerSandy Saltzstein SecretaryMarlene Lauwasser Past PresidentPatti LevyPast PresidentJim SalinskyPast PresidentSusan Fishbach Fundraising

Jenni Goldbaum YouthEducationIdy Goodman Social ActionHugh Hoffman FinanceRuth Lebed Rofes OutreachSteve MoglowskyFinanceBobbi Rector IsraelTom St John Social ActionBeth Shapiro CommunicationsSusan Solvang Gift ShopJim Stillman BrotherhoodMark Sweet Young FamiliesLaura Waisbren Women of Sinai Congregation

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