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I don't believe that an apocalypse will engulf our world before the coming of the Messiah. Yet, recently there has been a plethora of natural disasters that truly are of Biblical apocalyptic proportions. The hurricanes Katrina and Rita have devastated the Gulf Coast and have decimated whole communities in our own country. The earthquake in Pakistan, some believe, might be one of the greatest natural disasters of all time. Entire communities in that region of the world have been erased.

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These events are added to the other natural disasters of recent vintage. Just ten months ago, a tsunami devastated whole parts of Asia. Currently, mudslides in Guatemala and fires in California fuel the apocalyptic forebodings of many religious soothsayers. Medical scientists are even predicting a pandemic of an avian Au that might kill millions in the months ahead. Are these catastrophes coincidence or is God speaking to us? Is this pattern of natural catastrophic events a prelude to a "new age" of chaos and an Armageddon that will eventually beckon the Messiah?

Even though we are a rational and logical people and we know that we can ... explain all of these natural disasters in a dispassionate scientific manner, the number

of these horrific incidents in such a short space of time begs the question of whether we can actually be in an apocalyptic era. We often look at apocalyptic predictions as being more in the realm of Christianity and, most assuredly, evangelical Christianity. But, in Judaism, there is alsa an interest in the apoc­alypse. In Judaism, there is the idea of the "end of days." We believe that some dreadful events will occur before the advent of the Messiah.

In fact, a whole section of the Talmud discusses these "end of days" which is to occur before the Messiah's arrival. What is interesting though is that the rabbis of antiquity did not see nat­ural disasters as indicators of the apocalypse; they spoke of "a world turned against itself" as a surer way of sensing the impend­ing new era. The rabbis foresaw an apocalypse occurring in a world where children turn against their parents and where there is a total societal breakdown in morals and values.

The Talmud states: "It has been taught: R. Nehorai said: In the generation when

Messiah comes, young men will insult the old, and old men will stand before the young [to give them honor]; daughters will rise up against their mothers, and daughters-in-law against their mothers-in-law. The people shall be dog-faced, and a san will not be abashed in his father's presence."

It has been taught, "R. Nehemiah said: In the generation of Messiah's caming, impudence will increase, esteem be perverted, the vine yield its fruit, yet shall wine be dear, and the Kingdom will be cOAverted to heresy with none to rebuke them."

After studying this material, though, we come to the conclu-

sion that we really do not want this societal apocalypse to hap'=-­pen. What is most significant when discussing a Jewish "apoca­lypse" is that God will not initiate it; rather we will. Throughout Jewish writings, the true apocalypse will come when we are not cognizant of our own behavior, when we fall short of divine expectations of what we can potentially become as human beings.

Would Judaism see all of these natural disasters as being predictors of something more heinous than just natural occur­rences? The answer is a resaunding no. We cannot prevent nat­ural disasters, but we do have control over our own behavior. In Jewish writings, an apocalypse is the breakdown of societal mores, not hurricanes, volcanoes or earthquakes.

In the Bible, God promised Noah, after the Aood, that the world would not be destroyed again. The only way that the world could be destroyed would be by our own stupidity and insensitivity to one another.

Unless we are concerned about global warming or about our own destruction of the environment, it is not natural disasters that we should be studying as harbingers of an apocalypse. What humankind is capable of doing to itself is more frightening than what nature is able to accomplish in death and destruction.

Maybe these terrible natural disasters will force us to focus upon our own behavior when we respond to the human suffering that is left in their wake. Rather than bemoaning nature, we should seek ways of trying to improve the human condition and of making ourselves live up to the potential of our own human­ness.

PRESIDENT.S MESSAGE _ MARILYN WEINSTEIN president@harsinai.org

A happy and healthy New Year to the entire Congregation! I would first like to thank Rabbi Pollack and Cantor Wisnia for our beautiful High Holiday services. We are indeed fortunate and privileged to have the spiritual leadership that makes our services so exceptional and well-run. I would also like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the ushers, led by Dan Surkin; the choir, under Bailey Saul's direction; and the temple ·staff, including Laura Reiser, Mike and Peggy. Their contributions are invaluable to our Congregation. Lastly, I would like to thank the Cantor's grandson Avi Wisnia, Mark Sobol (our multi-talented pianist), and violinist Dina Nesterenko, for their inspiring musical offerings. I truly believe that our services are inspirational, and it is because of the com­mitment from all of those involved.

At the Kol Nidre service, I announced that we have started a new fund raising campaign to solidify our move to Har Sinai's new home in Pennington. We expect to close on the property between year end 2005 and early 2006, so the timing of this Campaign and the need for new and up-to-date pledges is NOW.

I would like to relate something special that occurred after that service. A boy of about 8-1 0 years old approached Dan Surkin with a High Holiday Appeal envelope as the service was concluding. In the envelope was 50 cents, which the boy want­ed to give as his donation. When Dan told me what had occurred, it made my High Holiday experience. We don't know who this wonderful youngster is, but I would like to thank �im on behalf of the entire Congregation. This young man "got it." When you consider your pledge, think of the many gener­ations to come that are looking to you to guarantee Har Sinai's

"future. All you need is one small child to see the tangible results of why this is so important.

I am very excited about the group of new members that

TODAH RASA 2005 / 5766 Thank you for your High Holiday participation:

Torah and Haftarah Readers (Hebrew): Albert Kahn '" (reading the Maftir "Yonah"), Max Baumann, Alexandra Berman, Jenna Bluestein, Allison Brobst, Esther Bullard, Sam Chertock, Erin Dauer, Allison Deitchman, Rachael Freedman, David Goldberg, Adam Greenfield, Zachary Greenfield, Allison Haftel, Gabe Lewin, Gavin Rapport, Daniel Robinson, Michael Sherman, Alexandra Weinroth, Jourdan Wexler, Jesse Zelenko

Torah and Haftarah Blessings: Adam D'Anna, Anne and Martin Bloomenthal, Beth and Martin Deitchman, Nancy and Jeffrey Fine, Joan and George Isaacson, Karen and Laurent Levy, Jeffrey Passis, Cindy and Ron Perl, Ruthellen and Marc Rubin, Sarah Steinhouse, Barry Truchil, Cindy and Marc Weinroth, Robert Wexler, Ian Wolf

Shofar Blower. laurent Levy; Jr. Congregation: Ben

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have decided to join Har Sinai this year. We truly welcome you, and we look forward to seeing you at the New Member Dinner, hosted by the Board of Trustees, taking place on November 11 tho We have had 13 new families join in the past few months thanks to the efforts of our Membership Committee, chaired by Hope Kadesh. I am encouraged by this increase in our Congregation, and I believe it bodes very well for future increases when we move to Pennington. I hope that our new Congregants will get involved in Temple life as this is the best way I know to meet new friends and feel connected. Some of the most active people here at Har Sinai have only been mem­bers for a year or two; when it comes to making a difference at Har Sinai, participation and commitment are what count.

Our new Kehilat Shabbat format had its first service in late September. It was an outstanding service, with wonderful par­ticipation by the lead families as well as the Congregation. Jeff Fine and his Committee, with Rabbi Pollack's very valued assis­tance, and a great deal of quality prep time by Music Director Susan Sacks, did a terrific job in the planning and execution of this new format. Our next Kehilat Shabbat Service will be on November 11th, following the New Member Dinner.

Another November event I'd like to highlight is our Wine Tasting Dinner/Fund Raiser on November 12th at Tre Piani in Princeton. Spencer Christian will be hosting this educational and delicious event which promises to be a great fall evening. I also look forward to seeing you at the many exciting events that the Sisterhood, Men's Club and Renaissance are planning in the next several weeks.

As you can see, we're attempting to bring new program­ming and ideas to Har Sinai. Please check out our Web site, Ayers and mailings for updates and join us for these and future exciting occasions.

Dafilou, Scott Levine, Allison Levine Candle BIessers: Robin Pollack, Rose Movitch Rosh Hashanah Evening: Ellen Buchsbaum, Nancy Fine,

Jeffrey Fine, Mary Kirsch, Martin Kline, Marilyn Weinstein

Rosh Hashanah Day: Rita Allen, Jeff Baumann, Ursula Brooks, lew Dauer, Martin Deitchman, Edye Discount, Naomi Griffin, Chris Kemper, Eunice levy, Larry Miller, Robin Potter, Scott Potter, Lee Rosenberg, Fay Zelenko

Kol Nidre: Barry Frost, Nancy Frost, Cantor Marshall Glatzer, Laura Hofing, Allen levine, Steven Miller, Don Millner, Judy Millner, Alice Welt, Howard Welt, Marilyn Weinstein

Yom Kippur Day: Janice Blumberg, Norman Coopersmith, Roslyn Coopersmith, Jayne Davis, Beth Deitchman, Randi Flax, Jean Goldstein, Morton Goldstein, William Joseph, Janis Kind,

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Adult Education... }' SHABBAT SERVICES AT GREENWOOD HOUSE

Each Friday Morning in November at 10:30 am Join Rabbi and/or Cantor every Friday at Greenwood House for a Shabbat Service with the residents. The brief service is mean­ingful to the residents, many of whom are still members of our Congregation. They enjoy even a brief visit with other members of Har Sinai.

LUNCH AND LEARN

In November, EVERY Tuesday at 12 noon This year, the group and Rabbi Pollack are studying one of the greatest and most controversial works of literature, the Biblical book, The Song of Songs. Known in Hebrew as Shir HaShirim, it is a biblical collection of erotic love poetry, a dialogue between two lovers. It was seen by the Rabbis, however, as a metaphor for the greatest love story of all, that between God and the peo­ple Israel. There is lively discussion as we plumb the depths of this masterpiece. Bring your own lunch; we provide the dessert.

MYSTERIES OF RELIGION THROUGH JEWISH EYES

Saturdays, beginning November 12th, from 9:15 to 10:15 am Continuing his very popular "Mysteries" series, this fall, Rabbi Pollack will be discussing one of the greatest and most controver­sial theologians of all time ... Moses Maimonides of the 12th Century. Maimonides' viewpoint on Judaism has perplexed genera­tions of scholars and students. Rabbi Pollack will bring the latest information on his works and have the participants draw their own conclusions.

November 12: Was Maimonides a closet mystic? November 19: Did Maimonides believe that God wrote the Bible? December 3: Was Maimonides the true Jewish Aristotle? December 10: Was Maimonides a closet atheist? December 17: Why was Maimonides so influential to Christian and Islamic theologians?

NEW MEMBER KEHILAT SHABBAT SERVICE

Friday, November 11th, at 8:00 pm

Following on the heels of the 1·" very successful, "Year of Shabbat" Kehilat Service, which was held in late September, will q,e the November 11th New Member Kehilat Shabbat Service. The Service will be led by Rabbi Pollack, Music Director Susan Sacks, and sponsoring members, Carol and Marvin Bluestein, Sharon Gertzman and David Dafilou, Jill and Ariel Schwartz, and Janis Kind. The goal of the Kehilat Shabbat experience is to increase the spirituality and meaning of Shabbat through greater involve­ment and participation by the congregation. In a more relaxed atmosphere and style, contemporary Jewish music is mixed in

with the traditional favorites. During the service, this year's new member families will be introduced and welcomed to our com­munity.

Saturday, November 12 at 6:30 pm

A WINE TASTING DINNER PARTY

Hosted by S PENCER CHRISTIAN

Tre Piani Restaurant, Forrestal Village, Route #1, Princeton

We are looking forward to seeing YOU on November 12th at our Wine Tasting and Dinner with our host for the evening, Spencer Christian. The

evening will begin with a cocktail hour at 6:30, which will be followed by dinner at 7:30. The meal will include a salad course, a choice of three entrees and, of course, dessert. Spencer is going to entertain us with his knowledge of wines and which wines to pair with any course. He is cur­rently the host of "Spencer Christian's Wine Cellar" which allows him to

share the passion he has for wine. Please join us for an entertaining and lighthearted look into the world of wine tasting. Seating is limited; please call the Temple office at 609-392-7143, or chairperson Edye Discount, at 215-493-9855, to check on space availability.

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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL REPORT Magda Reyes, Director of Education �

We have been talking about God. Always tricky, especially with younger kids who are such concrete thinkers, the subject naturally comes up more often with the onset of the more spiritually based Jewish holidays in the fall. Both in school and at home, we as par­ents and teachers, have to deal with the dilemma of explaining the concept of God to a fourth grader. Questions such as, where is God?, what does He/She look like?, is God a he or a she? or where does He keep "the good book" for Rosh Hashanah? are sometimes difficult to answer on a level that a younger child will understand.

All through my teaching years, I liked to use stories as a teaching tool. Whether to illustrate a point, introduce a subject or start a dis­cussion, reading aloud to a group of children seems to bring home the point. During our group get-togethers in midweek school at Har Sinai, the fourth, fifth and sixth graders have listened to many different stories about Jewish holidays and Jewish experiences. (Ask them about the midrash or story about the fish that couldn't find water!) Recently, Jake, my nine-year-old son, asked if God was ever alive. My husband, stuck for an answer and not wanting to stifle his emerging interest in such matters by giving the stan­dard: "Ask your mother!" went to a book for help. When Your Jewish Child Asks Why, by Kerry M. Olitzky et al. provided an age-appropriate answer that satisfied Jake's curiosity for the moment.

There are many such resources. During Jewish Book Month in November, all children in the Religious School have the opportu­nity to visit the Jewish Book Fair and pick out books that interest

• them, answer questions or inspire them to look further. They will also learn about the writing and editing process from Robin Levinson, a published writer, whose new series, The Gali Girls, is coming out in November. Parents are especially welcome to come in and peruse the collection. Whether as a Chanukah gift or to update your library, there are books with Jewish content for every age and interest. Proceeds from the Jewish Fair also help to under­write Religious Scool programming during the year.

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I look forward to seeing you at the Book Fair. You never know when your Jewish child will ask a question about God that will stump you.

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL CALENDAR November 2005

Sunday, November 6 - Jewish Book Fair - Author Robin Levinson visits all

grades - 7th grade Mitzvah Shopping Day

(proceeds to benefit Jewish fami­lies of the Gulf Coast)

- Hebrew High salute to Veteran's Day, speaker -Major Matthew Weingast, USAR

Sunday, November 13 - Jewish Book Fair

Friday, November 18

Sunday, November 20

Sunday, November 27

- Preschool, 10-11 :30am - 7th grade rehearsal, late session

only

- 7th grade Shabbat service, 7:30pm, students come at 7pm

- Jewish Book Fair, last day - Aleph-Bet class and 2nd grade

Family PACT program, at 11am

- Thanksgiving, No School

Thank you for your High Holiday participation: (continued from page 2)

Charlotte Levin, Herb Levin, Phyllis Malinger, John Millner, Rose Movitch, Jeffrey Passis, Ariel Schwartz, Jill Schwartz, Brian Shaffer, Jill Shaffer, Lisette Siegel , Jeremy Steinhouse , Josh Steinhouse , Graham Tebb , Barry Truchil

Junior Congregation Services: Led by Music Director Susan Sacks and Greg Rapport , as well as soloist Bailey Saul. .. and students Jenna Bluestein, Matt Katz, Emily Kimmelman, Max Rigie , Abby Schwartz, Ari Tebb , Jacob VanDenburgh.

Ushers (Dan Surkin, Chair): Ursula Brooks , Ellen Buchsbaum, Lew Dauer, Edye Discount , Stuart Discount, Martin

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Deitchman, Hope Kadesh, Chris Kemper, Robin Kemper, Nancy La Posta , Solomon Lehrhaupt , Debra Mannella, Audrey Mars, David Sherman, Jennifer Sherman, Robin Potter, Stephen Ringel , Lisette Siegel, Amy Vandenburgh, Marilyn Weinstein, Wendy Weiss, and Jane Zamost.

Choir (Bailey Saul, Director and Mark Sobol, Organist): Ilene Pearl Bannwart, Carl Bannwart , Hank Bernstein, Janine Caraza, Harold Davis, Margaret Evans, Renee Hepburn, Kristi Chazan, Judy Lehrhaupt, Laurent Levy, Judy Millner, Don Millner, Mark Millner, Jeanne Nahan, Max Orland , Andrew Siegel , Karin Surkin, Gail Szenes, Marilyn Weinstein.

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Li�r.ry New. Rita Allen, Librarian (rltaallen@sbcglobal.net)

At the High Holiday Services, President Marilyn Weinstein announced that our goal is to relocate the school and offices to our new site by the fall of 2006. This, I am pleased to say, includes the library. Which means that there is a great deal of work that has to be done: The contents of this library will need to be packed up, transported, and then unpacked and placed in whatever shelves and book­cases have been transferred to the new site. For this I will be in great need of assistance. Anyone who is willing to give a hand - prefer­ably two - next spring and summer, please, please contact me. My phone is 215-295-0115, and my email address is ritaallen @ sbc�lobal.net.

We also, as I believe I have mentioned, have many books that have been discarded from the library collection for which happy homes, either personal or institutional, are needed. Some of these books will be on the bookcase directly to the right repeat to the right of the library door. If they interest you, please take them. There will be a sign. And, if you are so moved, contributions to the library may be left in my mailbox in the front office. Thanks to everybody.

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Men's Club held a very successful Poker Tc:unament in October. The winner, Mike Schwartz, was determined on the last hand. Mike pulled an astounding recovery. Halfway through the night, he was down to one chip and came back to win for the evening. He split the pool...han to the Rabbi's Fund, haH to the Cantor's Fund, scoring points with both cler­gymen.

We are holding another Dinner and Poker Tournament on Tuesday, November 15, at 7:00 pm, at the Temple to give the guys who have regular commitments on other week-nights a chance to join the action. Same deal as before, $20 gets you dinner, snacks, beer and a night of poker with the guys. The winner chooses the Har Sinai Fund of his choice to receive all receipts, after expenses, for the night.

If you don't play poker, don't despair. We had some novice players doing pretty well against the pros. Cheat sheets are on the table and coaches are always available for some free advice. Poker isn't rocket science and a good poker face can outwit years of poker experience. We played Texas Hold 'em, Five Card Stud, Criss Cross and one brave table played some Seven Card No Peek. You really need to corne if you don't know what these games are.

Men, mark you calendar and clear off your other obligations for Tuesday, November 15, 7:00 pm. No need to eat first; din­ner is provided. Ladies, kick your man out of the house for the night and have a quiet evening or hire a sitter (all you pre­empty nesters) and set the town on fire with some friends.

Here's your chance to meet the guys behind the faces you've been seeing at services for years.

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HAR SINAI THANKS Linda Bolder and Ina Katz, co-presidents, and Committee, Beth Deitchman, Hope Kadesh, Mary Kirsch, Phyllis Malinger (and her sister Joan), Abby Robinson, and Jill Shaffer, for another successful Sisterhood Dinner and Bingo Night on October 27t1i• Lots of of fun was had by all thanks especially to the donations of gift prizes from: Three's Company (Jewelry), A La Mode Clothing, Blush Skin and Hair Care, Avril Lambersky(Linda Bolder's sister) -Avon Representative, Sheraton Bucks County, Sesame Place, Shop Rite, Venezia Pizza, Oxford Oaks Cleaners, PNC Bank, Sovereign Bank, Carlucci's Restaurant, Tiffany Nails, Ye Old Yardley ROrist, Hair Cuttery (Oxford Oaks), Norman's Cards, Mil-Lees Luv Inn, Innovations IV, Moishe & Itzy's, Wachovia Bank, Ron Ponsock Landscaping, Starbucks (Oxford Oaks), Sweethart's Ice Cream & Yogurt, Bucks County Dentistry (Hoppenwasser & Faust), Fun Matters, Har Sinai Sisterhood.

Jean and Mort Goldstein, for doing their usual top-notch job of chairing the Renaissance Club's Opening Brunch on October 2nd • • • aS always, the food was wonderful and entertainer Shirley Shrager, doing a humorous one woman version of the Broadway musical "Showboat," was greatly enjoyed.

McCaffrey's Supermarkets, for again donating 400 paper bags for the Annual High Holiday Food Drive ... and most of all, to all of you who returned them filled with kosher food for JFCS's Kosher Kitchen, and non-kosher food for Crisis Ministry.

Jayne Davis, for Sisterhood, for arranging for and facilitating "Mr. Applehead," the creative apple snack fest which traditional­ly follows the afternoon Family Service on Rosh Hashanah, October 4th.

Linda Bolder, for coordinating and serving the delicious Sisterhood-sponsored "Sundaes In The Sukkah" served as part of the special Oneg fare following the Sukkot Family Service on October 21 st.

Maggie Mandell, Sisterhood's Hospitality Chair, for coordinating all the special Onegs and receptions during the High Holidays.

Sisterhood, for donating the materials for our beautiful

TEMPLE CEMETERY AND MEMORIAL PLAQUES

Sanctuary Sukkah, Ilene Pearl Bannwart, for coordinating the purchase and delivery of the materials, and Mike Rein, for the especially beautiful job he did this year decorating the Sukkah; it truly celebrated the fall harvest season.

The Men's Club's Seth Aronson, Marvin Bluestein, Lew Dauer, Larry Miller, and Ariel Schwartz, for putting together the Sukkah frames for the outside Sukkah.

Joel Orland, for once again coordinating the High Holiday ceme­tery services at the Greenwood and Ewing Cemeteries on October 2nd•

Dan Surkin, for chairing the corps de ushers for all the many High Holiday Services.

Everyone who attended the Simchat Torah/Shemini Atzeret Consecration Klezmer Service on October 24th and had such a great time danCing around the Sanctuary with our Torah scrolls to the wonderful klezmer performed by organist Mark Sobel's group "Klez With Class" ... and congratulations to our Consecrants and· their parents

Ariel Schwartz, who did the research on and purchase of the Temple's new in-house digital camera.

Rose Movitch, for coordinating Renaissance's October 19th foray into Jewish Harlem. Though the day was long and packed with stops, the trip proved to be as fascinating as had been prom­ised.

Jeanne Nahan, Jr. HSTY Advisor, for running the "Get Lost In the Maze" adventure at the Howell Living History Farm for a good turnout of 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders on October 2nd•

Meg and Rob Levy, for bravely opening their home to HSTYites on October 21st for their "Shabbat Movie Night" event.

Seth Aronson, Marc Greenfield and Lew Dauer, for planning din­ner and setting up our October Poker Tournament on the 20th. Congratulations to the big winner, Mike Schwartz.

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Har Sinai has a most beautiful Memorial Park in Ewing Cemetery. It is a dignified and serene resting place for our members and their

loved ones. The thoughtful purchase of a suitable family plot years before any actual need arises, is an important obligation for all fam­

ilies. If your family does not yet have this protection, Joel Orland, Chairperson, will be happy to discuss the purchase of a suitable fam­

ily plot, companion or single grave. Call him at 609-883-1400.

The Temple also has provisions for the memorial of a loved one through acquiring a bronze plaque to be affixed to the Memorial Tablets

in the Sanctuary. This establishes a perpetual Yahrzeit for your loved ones and preserves their memory. Please call the Temple office

at 609-392-7143 for further information.

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HAPPY NOVEMBER BIRTIIDAYS 11 - Jordan Bronstein 15 - Sarah Dauer 20 - Chelsea Barich 26 - Ean Dauer 27 - Marissa Perl 30 - Benjamin Marrow

Alex Bauman

SPECIAL NOVEMBER BIRTIIDA YS 3 - Jean Arnold 4 - Betty Greenberg 5 - Sylvia Aronis 6 - Ira Keats

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High Holiday Flowers OCTOBER

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From Mrs. Frederick Morgan In memory of her parents Rosalie and David Deitz and her brother, Mark Deitz

Yom Kippur

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

May we extend our deepest sympathy in remembering

Irvin Millner

Husband of Charlotte Millner Father of Dr. Donald Millner

Arnel Stark

Husband of Natalie Stark

Eleanor Weinroth

Mother of Marc Weinroth

9 - Rita Allen Nancy and Kyle Barich, residents of

Pennington, and their children, Griffin, in Edith Pal sky

2"d Grade, Chelsea, a Kindergartner, and Mother of Dr. Glenn Palsley

17 - Theodore Vine Kira, 3 years old.

SIGNIFICANT NOVEMBER ANNIvERsARIES 3 - Gloria & Theodore Vine

15 - Janet & Hennan Chermak 26 - Edith & Arnold Gordon 30 - Fay & Jeffrey Zelenko

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Lisa Wolff and Paul Kinney, who live in Pennington, and their children, Zachary, in 200 Grade, and Ryan, 5 years old.

Eliot and Lloyd K1atzkin, residents of Yardley.

Additional Oneg Shabbat Donors Janice and Barry Blumberg, Ruth and Marvin Chamlin, Lila and Morton Rosenthal, and TIene and Aaron Weinstein

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Janet Rosenzweig-Smith, who lives in Ewing, and son, Zachary, who is 22 years old, returning to Har Sinai membership.

Lisa and Ned Weintraub, who live in Pennington, and children, Michael, in 200 Grade, and Sophie, in Kindergarten

JUDAICA SHOP

Abbie Katz, Randi Flax, and Marilyn

Weinstein, Proprietors

New Managers Wanted!!!

We are looking for new managers for the Gift Shop as of September 2006. You will be working with Randi, Marilyn, and Abbie during the next year to learn the ropes. Abbie will still be involved, but we are all looking to move on to other tasks at Har Sinai.

Operating the shop is a lot of fun and very reward­ing at the same time. See how it feels to run your own retail outlet while raising money for the Temple. Call Abbie for details at 215-860-7488.

Also, call Abbie to help with the Judaica Shop during the coming Chanukah season. We'll be open on Sundays (December 4, 11, and 18) dur­ing Religious School hours. This is a fun job for sure and help is very much needed during this time.

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Mazel Tov to •••

Donna and Stephan Goldstein, on the September 28th birth of their grandson, Caleb Feldman. Caleb is the son of Dr. Melissa Goldstein and Daniel Feldman.

Adele Kazin Spiro, on the weddings of her children: Her daughter, Elise, was married to Michael Thome on September 17th• Her son, David, was married to Ri -. Alam on September 23rd.

Pulpit Flowers OCTOBER

Har Sinai thanks our Sisterhood for all of the bimah flowers for Shabbat Services in October.

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In Honor of our Daughter Alexandra Lindsay Weinroth

Becoming a Bat Mitzvah October 1, 2005

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November

November 9: ''How To Look Fabulous" with Dr. Robert Skalicky, D.O. (Bucks County Plastic Surgery) who will speak at Har Sinai about Plastic Surgery options and skin care. The event is free of charge but seating is limited and BY RESERVATION ONLY . . . 7:30 pm.

November 20: Rabbi's Book Club. Rabbi will review The

December

Macy's Gift Cards Fundraiser: Discount Macy's Gift Cards on Sale throughout the month.

Judaica Shop: Will be open throughout the month so you can purchase Chanukah Gifts.

December 16: Chanukah Family Dinner and Shabbat

January

January 18 - "How To Event" at the Temple at 7:30. January 27 and 28: First Annual Women's Retreat: Join

us for a Shabbat (Friday Evening to Saturday Night) Retreat at the Doral Forrestal Hotel Conference Center and Spa. We will be bringing a group of women together to connect and discuss women's issues, Jewish issues, celebrate Shabbat and relax. An invitation to Sisterhood members has already been mailed. A flyer outlining all the ideas will follow in November. We have already begun to collect deposits. Don't miss this great event!

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Sunday, November 6 3:30 to 6:00 pm

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Newtown, PA Chairs: Jean and Mort Goldstein

Sunday, December .. DIxIElAND JAZZ NIGHT

6:00 pm: Hoagie Dinner 7:00 pm: Concert by Art Frank and "The

Ambassadors of Dixieland" Chair: Roberta Frank

April TRAIN TRIP TO lHE CAMDEN AQuARIUM

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BY TERRANCE McNAlly

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OCTOBER 2005 DONATIONS

TEMPLEFUND In Memory Of: Dr. Sherman Gould: Ann Blume, Nora Erlichman, Dr. Gilbert Gold, Judy & Dr. Donald Millner, Joan Sibner, Dorothy Zorn Irvin Millner: Nancy & Barry Frost Edith Palsky: Nancy & Barry Frost Ben Schulick: Hon. Bernard & Barbara I. Goldberg Irvin Shatz: Ruth & Marvin Chamlin Eleanor Weinroth: Ruthie, Barry, Alexa & Josh Edelman, Anna Rabinowitz, In Honor Of: Saul Feinberg's Speedy Recovery: Bemice Kline, Gloria Levy The Engagement of Ellen & Peter Maranca's Daughter: Ruthie, Barry, Alexa & Josh Edelman Michael Streger's Su. Birthday: Barbara Gelber

MEMORIAL FUND Chester Cohen: Evelyn Cohen Dr. Sherman Gould: Beatrice Freedman, Betty Greenberg, Ruth Kunes, Leonore Levine, Ruth & Allen M. H. Levine, Selma Siskowitz Joseph Handis: Norma & Fred Byer Kathryn Horowitz: Ann & Nick Persechetti . I

Harold Karlin: Nancy & John Healey Irma Labbok: Jean Arnold Rose Lehman, My Beloved Mother: Fay Kaplan

. Louis Lehman, My Beloved Brother: Fay Kaplan Irvin Millner: Ellen Barish, Borden Perlman Ins. Agency, Ruth & Marvin Chamlin, Maxene & Saul Feinberg, Peggy & Milton Feinstein, Frances Flacks, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gross,

Gloria Levy, Sally & Milton Palat, Harriet Gould, Ricky Shechtel Family, Patient Representative Dept. of Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Chaplaincy, Patient Information and Patient Recreation Depts. Of Sloan­Kettering Cancer Center Arnel Stark: Dorothy Glogoff, Harriet Gould, Elaine & Dr. Mathew Lapin, Doris Silverstein, W. Bryce Thompson, N. Eleanor Weinroth: Toni Ferrare, Judy & Donald Millner, Frank & Linda Petrino, Elva Schwartz, Lucy & Jack Ryan, Elinor Weinroth, Susan & Kevin White

RABBI'S FUND In Memory Of: .

. Abram Blume: Ann Blume Fay Blume: Ann Blume Sylvia Greenwald: Gail Greenwald Lindo Edith Palsky: Jane & Martin Millner Leon Bernhard Rosenblatt: Jane & Martin Millner, Eleanor Rosenblatt & Family Marian Stark: Natalie Stark Rae Wiener: Natalie Stark In Honor Of: Carl Bannwart Becoming a Bar Mitzvah: TIene Pearl & Carl Bannwart Donna &. Steve Goldstein's new Grandson: Jane & Martin Millner Michael Griffin's Engagement to Courtney Zilai: Jane & Martin Millner Our Grandson, Maddox Gabriel Millan's Baby Naming: Bill & Judy Haliday Ali Weinroth Becoming a Bat Mitzvah: Cindy & Marc Weinroth

CANTOR'S FUND In Memory Of: John Wilner: Lois & Dr. Gerald Sternberg In Honor Of: Appreciation of Cantor: Michael & Gale Simon Carl Bannwart Becoming a Bar Mitzvah: TIene Pearl & Carl Bannwart Dr. Lindsey Sternberg Maggi's Graduation from Medical School: Lois & Dr. Gerald Sternberg Ali Weinroth Becoming a Bat Mitzvah: Cindy & Marc Weinroth

SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE FUND In Honor Of: Sarah Buder, Granddaughter of Alyne Buder, Becoming a Bat Mitzvah: Jean & Morton Goldstein Saul Feinberg's Speedy Recovery: Jean & Morton Goldstein

PRA YERBOOK FUND (­In Memory Of: Dr. Sherman Gould: Hon. Bernard & Barbara Goldberg Nathan Go�ovitch: Saul Gourovitch Sylvia Greenwald: Joan Lear & Gail Lindo Rose Moses: Joan Lear & Gail Lindo Arnel Stark: Rita Kravitz Leah Troll: Barry & Marlene Troll

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FUND: In Memory Of: Irvin Millner: Helen Beily, Jean & Morton Goldstein, Hope & Stuart Kadesh, Janis Kind, Nancy & Vince LaPosta, Jennifer & John Millner, Marilyn & Joel Orland, Marilyn Weinstein & Steven ,Ringel Dr. Sherman Gould: Marsha & Richard Rothstein

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OCTOBER 2005 DONATIONS Amel Stark: Jean & Morton Goldstein

Eleanor Eisen Weinroth: Beth & Ward Bauman, Robert Burke­Maguire-Burke Agency, Jennifer & John Millner In Honor Of: Ali Deitchman Bcoming a Bat Mitzvah: Judy & Dr. Donald Millner Michael Girffin's Engagement to Cortney Zilai: Marilyn Weinstein & Stephen Ringel Jason Mazur Becoming a Grandfather: Hope & Stuart Kadesh

MUSIC FUND In Memory Of: Molly Albert: Rita Allen Sam Albert: Rita Allen Honey Sara Frank: Dr. Arthur & Roberta Frank Dr. Sherman Gould: Bernice Kline Irvin Millner: Dr. Arthur & Roberta

,Frank, Elaine & Dr. Mathew Lapin .Leon Bernhard Rosenblatt: Roberta & Dr. Arthur Frank Amel Stark: Roberta & Dr. Arthur Frank In Honor Of: Cheryl Haberman's Engagement to Alan Summer: Roberta & Dr. Arthur Frank

LffiRARY FUND I In Memory Of: Dr. Sherman Gould:-Rita Allen

. ROBERT H. BLOOM SCHOLARSlllP FUND In Memory Of: . Mariam Bernstein, My Beloved Mother: Karen Friedland Dr. Sherman Gould: Deborah Bard, Laura and Jim Reiser Irvin Millner: Naomi & Phillip Griffin, Laura and Jim Reiser

In Honor Of: My Grandson, Robert Michael Griffin Becoming Engaged to Courtney Zilai: Deborah Bard The Marriage of Karen Reiser to Bryan Sober: Deborah Bard

BAR SINAI ENDOWMENT FUND In Memory Of: Dr. Sherman Gould: Alice & Howard Welt Robert Hofing: Sidney & Laura Hoting Natalie Lenzner: Alice & Howard Welt Irvin Millner: Alice & Howard Welt Arnel Stark: Charlotte & Herb Levin In Honor Of: Mervin Platt's Special Birthday: Laura & Sidney Hoting

STEPHANIE MANN MEMORIAL FUND In Memory Of: Fred Friedman, Our Dear Cousin: Judy & Lowell Mann Dr. Sherman Gould: Marilyn & Harold Zeltt Stephanie Mann's Birthdate: Lynn & Keith Pilot Irvin Millner: Marilyn & Harold Zeltt Arnel Stark: Maxene & Saul Feinberg, In Honor Of: Stanley & Olene Gale's 60tll Wedding Anniversary: Judy & Lowell Mann Birth of Caleb Feldman, Grandson of Donna & Stephan Goldstein: Judy & Lowell Mann Michael Griffm's Engagement to Courtney Zilai: Marilyn & Harold Zeltt

TRANSPORTATION FUND In Memory Of:

Irma Labbok: Dr. Miriam Labbok, Dorothy Labbok

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL PROGRAM FUND In Memory Of: Irvin Millner: Lisa & Simon Kimmelman, Magda & Angelo Reyes In Honor Of: JaPlie MillIer's Engagement to Howard Sachs: Lisa & Simon Kimmelman Karen Reiser's Marriage to Bryan Sober: Lisa & Simon Kimmebnan

ADULT PROGRAM & LEARNING FUND In Honor Of: Saul Feinberg's Speedy Recovery: Dorothy Glogoff Daisy Garfunkel's Special Birt�day: Dorothy Glogoff

SOCIAL ACTION FUND In Memory Of: Dr. Sherman Gould: Eunice Levie, Rose Movitch ,-Irvin Millner: Anne & Martin Bloomenthal, Rose Movitch Edith Palsky: Rose Movitch Arnel Stark: Rose Movitch In Honor Of: My High Holiday A1lyah: Barry Truchil & Bernadette West

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