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Service Schedule Youth ServicesMorning Minyan
Monday - Friday 7:15 AM Sundays at 9:00 AM
Evening Minyan
Monday – Thursday
7:00 PM
Shabbat Services
Friday Evenings 6:00 PM
Saturdays at 9:30 AM
Knesset Katan
Selected Saturdays at
10:30 AM (ages 3 - 7)
Noar Program
Selected Saturdays at
10:30 AM (ages 8 – 12)
Youth & Family Shabbat
Selected Saturdays at
10:00 AM (all ages)
March 2012 Adar/Nissan 5772
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A Message from the President Myranne Janoff
A new tradition has been started at Temple Sinai. We are going to have a President's statement in the Bulletin every 3 months. I am honored to be the first (as far as I know) to begin what I hope will be an ongoing opportunity for our Presidents to connect with our membership and convey what is on our mind. So let me begin...
I have been thinking The Temple Sinai Family. Many of us use these word in describing our congregation; “members of a family”. But what does that really mean? I am a member of my nuclear family which connotes strong feelings and day-to-day commitments. I am also a member of a family of close and distant relatives, Aunts, Uncles, cousins etc. with whom I share
simchas, and other life cycle events when possible. Then there is my extended family, which consists of close friends who share holidays and dinners and brunches and movies and my confidences. My Temple Sinai family is all of you, the people with whom I can count on to share Jewish ritual, in Shul or in our homes. I try to be there for all my different family members when they need me and they do the same for me. Families members are people that we count on to “be there” for each other.
Our Temple Sinai family is counting on you, now.
It has been our tradition, our culture, to have a daily Minyan morning and evening and we have been very successful due to dedicated people who have worked tirelessly against the odds to continue this important Mitzvah for all of us. However, as I see it, our Minyan should not depend on the dedicated few. It should be a community endeavor that will take very little time and effort. In fact, it is as easy as 1,2,3.
1. Come to a morning or evening Minyan once a week or once a month.. 2. Ask your family and friends to join you at the Shul if you need to say Kaddish 3. Send an email to the office a few days before your Yahrzeit and Rabbi Fine will send an email to the Temple Family announcing your Minyan.
If you need a Minyan on a Saturday or Sunday night we will arrange someone to Daven Musaf. We are also working on other ways to make Minyans more "user friendly" so that all of us will be able to say Kaddish for our loved ones surrounded and comforted by our community.
I know that if I sent out a request for help for a Minyan today I wouldn't have 10 people! I would have 20! I know you would be there for me. I can count on it! That to me is family.
On behalf of the entire Congregation, we extend our condolences to the
following families who have recently lost a loved one:
Lainie Goodman-Okon on the loss of her father,
Albert Goodman
Susan Abelsonon the loss of her mother,
Lorraine Cutler
Michael Harsipon the loss of his mother,
Shirley Harsip
Hal Rosenthalon the loss of his sister,
Barbara “Bunny” Kaplan
We gratefully acknowledge the following contributions to the
Temple Sinai Funds:Kiddush Fund
A Speedy Recovery to:! Ruth Aronson
" by Jerry, Randy, Joshua & Allyson Kummins
In Memory of:! Albert Goodman, father of Lainie
Goodman-Okon" by Brenda & Michael
Silverman" Harriet Sant Fournier" Sandy & Ronnie Lappin" Linda & Marc Perlin" Marcia Kamin" Helaine Bershad" Bob Myra" Anne Gilman" Myranne Janoff & Bob
Gromelski" Grace Newman
! Bill Samara" by Russ & Marcy Grand
! Shirley Harsip, mother of Michael Harsip" by Alan & Sonia Kalikow
! Lorraine Cutler, mother of Susan Abelson" by Alan & Sonia Kalikow
Marking the Yahrzeit of:! Jordan Katz
" by Russ & Marcy Grand
! Harmond Harvey" by Eda Green
! Maurice David Harvey" by Eda Green
! Bernice Radzakowski" by Harold & Marilyn Epstein
! Jacob Shaffer" by Meryl Rich
! Jack Gruber" Esther Brown
Temple Sinai General Fund
Marking the Yahrzeit of:! Amelia Kravitz
" by David Kravitz
The Garden Fund
In Memory Of:! Barbara “Bunny” Kaplan, sister of
Hal Rosenthal" by Bernie & Evelyn Kummins
! Shirley Harsip, mother of Michael Harsip" by Bernie & Evelyn Kummins" Sheyda & Mark Saponar
A Speedy Recovery to:! Ruth Aronson
" by Bernie & Evelyn Kummins
Cantor's Discretionary Fund
In Memory of:! Loraine Cutler, mother of Susan
Abelson" by Elayne & Robert Weiner
Marking the Yahrzeit Of:! Samuel Carpenter
" by Ruth & Jacob Aronson! William Dreisenstock
" by Carol Brand
Ruth & Samson Leamon Fund
Marking the Yahrzeit of:! Jared Andreano
" by Emily Andreano! Ruth Leamon
" by Emily Andreano
Adult Education Fund:
In Memory of:! Albert Goodman, father of Lainie
Goodman-Okon
" by Lynne & Arthur Zolot! Lorraine Cutler, mother of Susan
Abelson" by Arlene Agree & Samuel
Zell
Marking the Yahrzeit of:! Molly Zolot
" by Lynne & Arthur Zolot! Jake Fishman
" by Lynne & Arthur Zolot
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund
Marking the Yahrzeit of:! Saul Weinstein
" by Roz Weinstein
Youth Initiative
In Memory of:! Albert Goodman, father of Lainie
Goodman-Okon" by Jim & Judy Sherman
! Shirley Harsip, mother of Michael Harsip" by Jim & Judy Sherman
Marking the Yahrzeit of:! Samuel Sherman
" by Jim & Judy Sherman
Music Fund
In Memory of:! Albert Goodman, father of Lainie
Goodman-Okon" by Barry & Mimi Follick
Etz Hayim Fund
In Memory of:! Lorraine Cutler, mother of Susan
Abelson" by the Mahjong Group
Yahrzeit Fund
Marking the Yahrzeit of:! Nathaniel Copeland
" by Paul Copeland! Beatrice Copeland
" by Paul Copeland! Naomi Budin
" by Roberta & Hal Rosenthal! Lillian Rosenthal
" by Hal Rosenthal
Share your Simchas News & Nachas
From our Members!
Toto I Don't Think We are in Tel Aviv Anymoreby Lilliyah Mikitvansky
This weekend Jacqui and I went to Jerusalem for Shabbat. We took a bus from Tel Aviv on Friday morning, making it just in time to walk around the old city before it was time for Shabbat dinner. We walked to the Kotel and through the Jewish Quarter (okay, and got lost in the Arab quarter… awkward).
Everything in Jerusalem shuts down mid-Friday afternoon for Shabbat. We took pictures and wandered around even though it was at least 20 degrees colder than Tel Aviv and raining. We had dinner at the Rosenberg’s house (a family who we were set up with) and the food was delicious. They live in the Ramat Eshkol neighborhood which is mostly American Orthodox Jews. To get there, we couldn’t exactly use our phones or call them for directions (it was already Shabbat) so we had to rely on our navigation skills (funny right?). We ended up getting a little lost and walked through the most orthodox neighborhood in Jerusalem, Mea Sharim, which can be very scary at night if you are not dressed properly or walk on the wrong side of the street. There were salads, chicken, sweet potato, challah, humus, brisket, salmon, and even a peanut butter pie for desert. We had an amazing time there. On our way back, we wandered through the Arab Quarter a little bit (oops) and it was amazing how quickly the atmosphere changes from friendly to genuinely terrifying. But we made it home okay.
The next morning we explored more and walked down to the Kotel again (it has wifi… true motivations). It was amazing to see the streets totally empty of cars and noise.
We had Shabbat lunch with a family in Jerusalem who we were also set up with. They had a daughter our age and some younger children, including an 8 year old diva named Shayna. I truly felt like I was home with this adorable little girl (who seriously could be my sister Sofia’s twin) playing games with us and changing her outfits every 10 minutes. She led us around the Old City where we visited a shul that just reopened 2 years ago after being torn down twice, first by the Turks and second during the Independence War in 1948. It was absolutely stunning inside and I wish I could have taken pictures (#Shabbatproblems).
For Shabbat lunch we had more fish, chicken, schnitzel, rice, vegetable chilli, salads, challah, humus, and some chocolate rugallahs for desert. We seriously felt Orthodox for a weekend with our skirts down to the floor and the liberation (or separation anxiety) from our phones but it was a good experience. It was so nice to see all of these families sit down without the distraction of phones, tvs, or anything but each other’s conversations.
After lunch, we went back to the Kotel, which is a sight to see right before havdallah. There are so many Jews praying at the wall right as the sun is setting and then you can hear the Muslims call to prayer come on the loudspeakers. It was very metaphorical for the conflict itself, which each side trying to drown out the other. After havdallah, we got back on the bus to Tel Aviv where it is significantly warmer with better paved streets and that was the end of our first weekend adventure.
Happy Anniversary!Ben & Marjorie WittnerAlan & Sheila Simons
! Send in your stories about good news and good deeds and see it featured in our next Bulletin! All submissions can be sent to [email protected]
Happy Birthday!Michael Dale
Jonathan MulsmanDeborah Titelbaum
Janet FaganMerle HymanDmitri Menn
Rebecca RosenJune Davis
Michelle HastyCarole Skowronski
Scott Solomon
Joel HamlinJane MikityanskyHarriet WallenCindy Jacobs
Miriam AronsonTheodore Swerdlick
Ann NechtemEileen Feldbau
Joan MillerMurray Davis
Barbara Rosenstroch
Jessica ChmaraSteven Resnick
Lynne ZolotEric YanofskyRuth CooperEllen Lodgen
Mark PearlsteinSusan StibelAlvin RosenBarry Follick
Jordan Tarbox
Mazel Tov!To Rabbi Aaron
& Emily Fine on the birth of their beautiful baby boy!
Calendar Chailights
Tot Shabbat at the JCC!This Friday, March 2nd 5:00 PM
Hebrew Connection Continues!Saturdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 9:30 AMJoin for another session of "Hebrew Connection" led by Nancy Sorkin and learn or improve your Hebrew reading skills!
Youth & Family Shabbat ServiceSaturday, March 3rd 10:00 AMParticipate in another Youth and Family Shabbat for some fun Mishpacha (family) moments! Interested in a part? For more information, contact Cantor Aronson at [email protected].
L'Shaper: Teen Action CoreMonday, March 5th 6:15 PML'shaper, is a Hebrew word meaning "to improve." This new service learning program for teens provides hands-on service work along with discussions inspired by contemporary issues and Jewish values relating to social and economic justice.
Sisterhood Kosher Chinese DinnerTuesday, March 6th 7:30 PMJoin the Sinai Sisterhood for a Kosher Chinese Dinner catered from Taam China in Brookline! Please make checks payable to Temple Sinai Sisterhood as your reservation; $25/Adult.
Purim Celebration & "The Whole Megillah!"Wednesday, March 7th 6:15 PMDrink, dance, dinner & dress up! Join us for The Whole Megillah and Costume Contest, with a pizza dinner, live DJ and more!
Passover ExpoSunday, March 11th 12:00 PM(Learn to make gefilte fish, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM)Explore the North Shore's Annual Passover Expo at Temple Sinai, featuring fun and creative workshops for children and adults; arts & crafts, wine tastings, cooking demos, seders and more! Also enjoy Israeli dancing and live klezmer music!
Temple Sinai goes to Brandeis!Sunday, March 18th 10:45 AMCome and enjoy a fun day trip to Brandeis University! Lunch & Lecture with Professor Steve Whitfield along with private & self-guided tours of the Rose Art Museum! $18/adult; RSVP to the Temple Sinai Office by Monday, March 12th. Carpools are available upon request.
Brotherhood BreakfastSunday, March 25th 9:30 AMJoin our Brotherhood for a delicious breakfast with guest speaker, Frank Novak! Learn all there is to know about the 'Then & Now' of classic cars and antique automobiles! $10/person, $30/family; RSVP to the Temple Sinai Office (781) 631-2763 by March 19th.
Save the Date!Bedichat ChametzThursday, April 5th
Burning of ChametzFriday, April 6th
Tallit Workshop for WomenSundays, April 22nd & 29th
Interested in learning how to make your own Tallit? You wont want to miss this upcoming workshop to see what's involved in creating a unique and distinctive design of your very own!
Kiddush in Honor of Bernie & Evelyn KumminsSaturday, May 5th
Sisterhood Donor DinnerTuesday, May 15th
Adult Education Committee Larry LodgenJoin us for a wonderful day at Brandeis on March 18th. It's not too late to RSVP! We have arranged for a lecture/luncheon with nationally known Professor Steve Whitfield who will be discussing with us the Early Days of Brandeis.
Our next stop on campus will be to the newly renovated Rose Art Museum for a private tour led by Brandeis students.
We leave Temple Sinai at 10:45am, and will return around 3:00pm. There is limited space for this wonderful trip so sign up early through the Temple Office. The cost is $18 per person. Carpools will be arranged from Temple Sinai, but if we get 25+ participants, for an additional $10 per person we will hire a bus.
If you have questions please contact the Temple Office at 781-631-2763 or Larry Lodgen, Adult Education Chairperson at [email protected].
Shop with Scrip! And Help Support Our Shul!
Contact the Temple Sinai Officefor a list of retailers, gift cards and
certificates you can purchase.
Orders are placed every Monday afternoon and arrive the same week!
Sinai Sisterhood Judy LockeSisterhood Kosher Chinese DinnerTuesday, March 6th 7:30 PM
Join the Sinai Sisterhood for a Kosher Chinese Dinner catered from Taam China in Brookline! Please make checks payable to Temple Sinai Sisterhood as your reservation; $25/Adult.
Passover ExpoSunday, March 11th 12:00 PM
(Learn to make gefilte fish at 9:30 AM)Explore the North Shore's Annual Passover Expo at Temple Sinai, featuring fun and creative workshops for children and adults; arts & crafts, wine tastings, cooking demos, seders and more! Also enjoy Israeli dancing and live klezmer music!
Sisterhood ShabbatMarch 17th, 2012The Temple Sinai Sisterhood will be leading the Shabbat service and preparing a delicious Kiddush! Want to participate in the service or help to prepare the Kiddush? Please contact [email protected].
Looking for the perfect gift? Don't forget to shop at the...
The Sisterhood Gift Shop is located in the Temple Sinai Office and open from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Mon-Friday.
Sinai Brotherhood Alan Barnett
The Brotherhood is off to a great year! Join us on Sunday, March 25, 2012 for a delicious Brotherhood Breakfast with Frank Novak who will be speaking on the topic of classic and antique cars!
Volunteers are still needed for this event. Thanks again to Julian Rich for setting this event in motion.
Also in the planning stages is a family bowling league! Thanks to Steve Seller for his efforts in getting this off the ground. In the initial planning stages is a trail climb and BBQ in New Hampshire.
Keep an eye out for details on upcoming events! Our next meeting will be on March 8th, 2012, 7:30 PM.
Alan L. BarnettBrotherhood President
Social Action Caren Lawee & Alison Brookes
Dear Temple Sinai Family: Let all those who are hungry, let them come and eat. -Passover Haggadah
It is our pleasure to announce that our Family has grown. Family Table, a part of Jewish Family and Children’s Service will be sharing our space. Temple Sinai has allocated the first two rooms when entering the synagogue from the side door to Family Table for their monthly food distribution for families in need on the North Shore. We look forward to welcoming Family Table in September just in time for the High Holidays.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Tamar Moskowitz at (781)693-5593 or [email protected]. Thank you.
Caren Newman LaweeDeborah Shelkan RemisMyranne Janoff
To learn more about the Jewish Family Table and how to help, please visit http://www.jfcsboston.org and search for 'Family Table'
Youth & Teens Evelyn Rothbard AttentionHigh School Students
Want to make a difference? Need community service hours? Building your college resumé?
Join L'ShaperMonday, March 5th
and learn how!
Visit www.nsteeninitiative.org to register or for information.
L’shaper is a new service learning program for Jewish teens on the North Shore. L’shaper is a Hebrew word meaning “to improve.” The program combines hands-on service work with discussion inspired by contemporary issues and core Jewish values relating to social and economic justice.
Teens will facilitate academic enrichment activities for 1st thru 5th grade students at the Ford School in Lynn (i.e. playing board games that help with math, vocabulary and strategy skills, and helping with creative projects). Prior to heading out to do their community service, each week, volunteer teens will have dinner together and engage in discussion led by Rabbi Fine, Adam Smith and other educators. (Dinner will be provided by Temple Sinai and NSTI, and Transportation is provided by JCCNS.)
WHEN:Monday nights from 6:15 – 8:15 PM.Session 1: 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 Session 2: 3/26, 4/2, 4/9Session 3: 5/7, 5/14, 5/21
Knesset Katan Lauren Goldman
Shalom Chaverim!
Knesset Katan has been learning wonderful new things on Shabbat mornings. During our first session, we read “Shabbos is Coming! We’re Lost in the Zoo!” This is an adorable story that follows the journey of Sarah and Moishe who become lost in the zoo and with the help of the animals manage to find their way home just in time for Shabbat! We created our own Shabbat tables complete with animal stickers!
During our last session, we learned about Tu B’Shevat and the Shevat Haminim, (the seven species). A poster filled with pictures from my trips to Israel helped the children to gain a better understanding of what grows in Israel…today and in biblical times. We designed our own almond tree pictures complete with real almonds in the shell and flower and sunshine stickers.
Also during February, our participants enjoyed a lovely Havdalah evening where they learned about Havdalah creating their own besamim boxes filled with cinnamon and cloves and their own Kiddush cups. They all went home with Havdalah kits complete with a special prayer booklet and Havdalah candle.
We look forward to spending more time together celebrating Shabbat, learning about Jewish values and exploring our heritage and customs. Don’t forget….Purim is just around the corner…please join us on Saturday March 3rd when we celebrate Purim and make some awesome groggers with recycled materials!
B’shalom,Lauren Goldman
1 Community RoadMarblehead, MA 01945
Contact UsOffice: (781) 631-2763 Fax: (781) 631-2244
Aaron Fine, Rabbi x 203David Aronson, Cantor x 202Susan Weiner, Executive Director x 201Joshua Winn, Communications x 200David Mark, Bookkeeping x 302Bob Myra, Facilities Manager x 300
Board of Directors
President: Myranne JanoffVice Presidents: Rosalie Miller, Merle Hyman,
Evelyn Kummins, Marjorie WittnerTreasurer: Bruce HaskinFinancial Secretary: Russell GrandRecording Secretary: Barbara Rosenstroch1st Term Board Members: Merle Hyman, Peter Short,
Larry Lodgen, Scott Solomon2nd Term Board Members: Debbie Titelbaum, Nancy Hamlin,
Jane Mikityansky, Michael Lawee
Committee Chairs
Sisterhood: Judy LockeBrotherhood: Alan BarnettHebrew School: Judy ShermanCemetery: Ellen LodgenFacility: Bernie KumminsRitual: Michael LaweeMembership: Michael DaleFinance: Ben LockeSocial Action: Caryn Lawee
Alison Brookes
Office Hours: Monday – Friday9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Temple Sinai | 1 Community Road | Marblehead, MA 01945 | 781-631-2763 | www.templesinaiweb.org
