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T e m p l e S i n a i
VOL. 20, NO. 5 NISAN/IYAR 5771 MAY 2011
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Fri, May 6 5:30pm - Folk Service Sat, May 7 10am - Bar Mitvah Matt Needleman
Fri, May 13 7:30pm - Evening ServiceSat, May 14 10am - Teacher Appreciation
Shabbat Fri, May 20 7:30pm - Evening Service Fri, May 27 7:30pm - Evening Service
Upcoming Onegs S E R V I C E T I M E S
The monthly newsletter of Temple Sinai Reform Congregation
500 Swift St. • S. Burlington, VT 05403802/862-5125 • Fax: 802/652-1073
The copy and advertising deadline is the 5th of each month prior to the
Shofar issue date.
Send submissions and inquiries to Craig Hammond, Temple Sinai
Administrator, via e-mail to [email protected], or call 802/862-5125.
A N N O U N C E M E N T S
May 6
Heather & Mark Needleman
May 13Barbara & Craig Hammond
May 20
Harriet & Marcel Grunvald
May 27Aimee & Jeff Loiter
Hosting an oneg is easy and fun! Please contact Linda Retchin 985.2327
http://templesinaionegs.wikispaces.com/ or visit the Temple Website
www.templesinaivt.org
CongratulationsMatt Needleman
on becoming Bat Mitzvah
Craig HammondOn Completing his MBA
Please join Craig & his family at the May 13th Oneg
Sisterhood Cooking ClassMay 12th
Teacher Appreciation ShabbatMay 14th
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C O N T E N T S
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R A B B I G L A Z I E R
Shalom Friends,
Benjamin Weisbein grew up in Temple Sinai. Here he attended religious school, celebrated his bar mitzvah, participated in confirmation classes and was confirmed. Benjamin was bright, energetic and loved. He had traveled to Israel and was immensely proud of his Jewish identity. Tragically Benjamin died in a car accident in August of 1992 at the age of seventeen. Shortly after Benjamin’s death his parents Joel and Nancy Hart wanted to do something significant to honor his memory. After meeting with them it was decided to establish a scholarship program to help high school youth travel to Israel. For the past nineteen years The Benjamin Weisbein Fund has enabled countless Temple youth to experience the wonder and beauty of Israel.
This year three of our youth, Amy Rixon, Paige Wolinksy and Elana Valastro, will be visiting Israel with the assistance of the Weisbein Fund. Their experiences will forever change their lives and strengthen their Jewish identities. Upon returning to the States they will be sharing their experiences during Sabbath worship and in the religious school.
I truthfully cannot imagine a more fitting and beautiful way to remember Benjamin than through this wonderful program. The Harts have blessed us with their kindness and in so doing have kept the memory of their wonderful son alive.
In Peace, Rabbi James S. Glazier
by Rabbi Glazier
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EVA WIENER
I was born in Berlin, Germany and at 10 months of age,
in May 1939, my parents took me to board the luxury
liner, St. Louis. The ship, departing from Hamburg
for Havana, Cuba, with 937 Jewish refugees, would be
bringing us closer to our ultimate destination, the United
States. While the ship was at sea, the landing permits
issued us by Cuban officials were declared invalid. The
passengers were not allowed to enter either Cuba or
the United States and the ship was returned to Europe.
After four weeks aboard the St. Louis, only Great
Britain, Belgium, France and the Netherlands agreed
to accept passengers. My parents and I were fortunate
to be assigned to England, where we lived until our
emigration to the United States in May 1946. Most of
the passengers who were assigned to the other countries
did not survive the war.
The story of the St. Louis is one from which we must
learn an important lesson. The anti-semitism that
permeated so many countries of the free world, such
as the United States and Canada, fostered the plight of
this ship. The world was prepared to turn a deaf ear
and lock its doors against these desperate and innocent
people who were being shunned simply because they
were Jews.
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Aleinu Series: Voyage of the Damned When: June 4th 6:30 pmWhere: Natalie & Mitch Fleischman 61 Pinnacle Drive So. Burlington VT 05403 598-1488On May 13, 1939 the luxury liner St. Louis sailed from Hamburg, one of the last ships to leave Nazi Germany before WWII erupted. Aboard were 937 Jews-some had already been in concentration camps-who believed they had bought visas to enter Cuba and avoid Nazi persecution due to Anti-Semitism. The voyage of the damned had begun and a terrible political struggle ensued with the Nazi Government trying to show the world that no country would take a ship to shore of Jewish passengers. Join us when Eva Wiener, the youngest passenger to board the St. Louis, and a cousin of Natalie and Mitch Fleischman, relates the story of her family’s journey from Berlin, to Cuba, to London and finally the United States. As the evening concludes we will watch the movie “ The Voyage of the
Damned” staring Faye Dunaway, Max von Sydow, James Mason, Orsen Wells, Julie Harris and Lee Grant.
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Pot Luck Dinner
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by Judy Alexander director of
congregational education
E D U C A T I O N
Shalom Chaveirim:
This May marks Israel’s 63rd Birthday. As in past years, our Jewish Community gathers together with a joint Yom Haatzmaut/Israel Independence Day celebration. Each year Temple Sinai’s and Ohavi Zedek Synagogue’s schools come together with activities for children & adults.
This year is no different. On May 11th, from 4:00-5:30 all the children will have activities at OZ. At 5:30 everyone comes together for a community sing. While the bulk of the activities are geared toward the children, we can always use adults to help supervise the activities. You needn’t RSVP if you plan to come to hang out and sing. We’d love to have you and we hope you and your family are able to join us for this joyous community celebration.
I also would like to tell you about other events coming up this month & next.
May 14th is Teacher Appreciation Shabbat. We have a wonderful staff of dedicated, hard-working teachers. This year we are holding a special Shabbat morning service & luncheon to honor them. Most of our staff are Temple members who’ve been with us for years and a couple are young adults just venturing out in life who bring a wonderful energy to our community. Our students are helping to lead the service and read the Torah.
Please join us in supporting our wonderful students and teachers.
For those with children in the school, May 18th & 19th are our last days of school. We’ve had a wonderful year and value each student and family. I hope you and your child will give us feedback. Please watch your email for information about Early Bird Registration for next year.
And just because the school year is ending that doesn’t mean our activities end.
On June 7th we have three High School students being confirmed. These youngsters have gone through our Religious School and continued in our Chai School studying towards Confirmation. Not sure what that means? Come join us and find out. The Confirmation ceremony takes place during Shavuot services at 7:30 p.m. and is followed by an oneg. Our three Confirmands are: Brian Charash, Jenny Rehkugler and Charlie Sheppard.
June 29th – They’re back! The Israel Scout Friendship Caravan returns to town with another rousing show. These 16 year-old good-will ambassadors travel around North America spreading song, dance and good cheer. As in years past, I will need families to host a scout for one night. If you’ve never done it before, you’re in for a treat. If you’ve done it before, you know how exciting it is for your child to make that connection to Israeli teens. Priority is given to families with children.
Wishing you a wonderful aviv/spring,
Judy Alexander
Director of Congregational Education
They’re Back!
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Y O U N G J U D A E A
Youth ActivitiesYOUTH ACTIVITIES
YOUNG JUDAEACheck out our website: http://sites.google.com/site/youngjudaeavermont/
Ofarim (3rd – 5th graders) and Tsofim (6th-7th graders)
On May 15, from 2:00-4:00 we will meet near the beach (by the grills at the entrance, opposite the beach) at Oakledge Park for a scavenger hunt. Bring sunscreen, your thinking cap, and a sense of adventure for our final event of Charles’ Young Judaea career! Hope to see you there! Please RSVP by May 7th to Charles [email protected] or 401-744-3408
Bogrim (8th-12th graders) April 10 – Our Chocolate seder was so much fun (and very chocolate-y). We had a nice walk for Kids4Peace, a camp that brings together Jews, Muslims and Christians from Israel and Vermont and raised over $1000 for the camp. Thanks so much to everyone who helped.
May 22 – 1-4 pm Lag Ba’Omer festivities and beach games, and elect next year’s maz (these are like no elections you’ve seen before). This event is tentatively at Lake Iroquois in Hinesburg. Stay tuned to our website, the weekly email and look for a flier for details.
As always, your thoughts, questions and assistance are welcome. You can also RSVP for any events to the people below. Contact:Fran Pomerantz [email protected] 434-3443 (Bogrim advisor)Miriam Sturgis [email protected] 879-0463 (Bogrim advisor)Charles Winkleman [email protected] 401-744-3408 (Ofarim advisor)
PART TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY. FLEXIBLE HOURS. YOUTH GROUP ADVISORYoung Judaea is looking for a leader for the 2nd-4th grade age group and another for the 5th-7th grade age group.The advisors are responsible for
planning, publicizing (flier and phone calls) and leading an event every 1-2 months. Applicants should be independent, self-motivated workers who enjoy working with kids. Comfort with Judaism is a plus, but there is a lot of support available if you are not knowledgeable. Good compensation.
For more information please contact Miriam Sturgis [email protected] or Fran Pomerantz
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TEMPLE SINAI OFFICERS
PresidentHoward Kalfus ................................864.5869
First Vice President Tim Cope ..........................................985-2344
Finance/Legal VP Robert Issenberg ..............................985-4157
Education VPJennifer Prue ....................................482-5129
Marketing/Communications VPRachel Ring ......................................399-2790
Fund raising VPOpen ................................................555-555 Treasurer Joel Goldberg ...................................985-9329
Recording Secretary Cathy Diamond ...............................878-1989
Immediate Past President Steve Greenfield ..............................879-3132
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Doug Marden ................................. 862-6511David Collins ...................................879-2793Dave Chafetz ....................................859-0422Aimee Loiter ....................................985-1534
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Education Jennifer Prue ....................................482-5129
Haveirim
Tim Cope ..........................................985-2344
HouseAlex Rose ..........................................658-6733 Len Rubin......................... ................658.5155
Membership/OutreachPatty Greenfield ...............................879-3132 Sherri Duff ........................................864-1546
Oneg CoordinatorLinda Retchin ...................................985-2327 Suzanne Grocki ...............................862-5978
PersonnelGinny Greenblott .............................863-3738
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Religious School CommitteeLinda Greenblatt..............................660-9466
Shofar EditorCraig Hammond............................. 862-5125
SisterhoodAudrey Chafetz ................................859-0422
Social Action (Co-chairs)Gayle Belin .......................................658-5017 Sue Gower ........................................865-5920Ted Herstand....................................862-5254
Spiritual (Co-chairs)Jeff Loiter ..........................................985-1534 Jeff Solomon .....................................985-2327
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Tzedakah David Chafetz ..................................859-0422
URJ LiaisonJudy Rosenstreich ............................864-8171
Vision Sinai (Co-chairs)Tim Cope ..........................................985-2344
TEMPLE SINAI STAFFRabbi
James Scott Glazier [email protected]
Cantorial Soloist......................... Mark Leopold
Choir Director ...........................Bruce Chalmer
Keyboardists.............................Wendy Valastro, Meg Cosaboom,
Craig Hilliard Director of Congregational Education
Judy Alexander ................................862-5125directorjudy@templesinaivt.org
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