Sinai Newsletter - May-August 2010

Rabbi’s Corner,

President’s Message

2

Cantor’s Notes 3

Lifelong Jewish Learning 4-5

What’s Happening 6-7

“Scene” at Sinai 8

Sinai Committees 9-10

Social Action 11-12

My Sinai 13-15

Supporting Sinai 16-17

Sinai Directory 18-19

May/June Calendars 20-21

In the Sinai Family 22

Those We Remember 23

My Sinai Summer 24-26

High Holy Days 27

July/August Calendars 28-29

Contributions 30-31

SINAI NEWS

Rabbi David B. Cohen • Cantor Rebecca Robins • Rabbi Emeritus Jay R. Brickman

Director of Lifelong Jewish Learning Sherry H. Blumberg, Ph.D., R.J.E.

Director of Administration Karen Lancina • Program Coordinator Jen Friedman • Sinai News Nicole Sether

Congregation Sinai • 8223 N. Port Washington Road• Fox Point, WI 53217

414.352.2970• 414.352.0944 (fax)• www.congregationsinai.org

Shabbat Behar Leviticus 25:1 - 27:34 May 7 Minyan Katan 5:30 pm K4-2nd Grade & Congregational Dinner 6 pm Family Shabbat Service 7 pm

May 8 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am

Shabbat Bamidbar Numbers 1:1 - 4:20 May 14 Shabbat Service 6:15 pm


Erev Shavuot Exodus 19:1 - 20:23 & Numbers 28:26 - 28:31 May 18 Shavuot and Affirmation Service 7 pm Study into the Night begins at 9:30 pm

May 19 Shavuot and Yizkor Service 9 am

Shabbat Nasso Numbers 4:21 - 7:89 May 21 Shabbat Service 6:15 pm Special Oneg honoring Dr. Blumberg


Shabbat Beha’alotcha Numbers 8:1 - 12:16 May 28 Music Shabbat Service 6:15 pm

Spring-Summer Edition 2010 • Iyyar-Elul 5770

In this issue


Shabbat Sh’lach Numbers 13:1 - 15:41

June 4 Family Shabbat Service 7 pm

June 5 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Rebecca Klippel Bat Mitzvah 10 am

Shabbat Korach Numbers 16:1 - 18:32 June 11 Shabbat Service 6:15 pm

June 12 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am

Shabbat Chukat Numbers 19:1 - 22:1 June 18 Shabbat Limud 6:15 pm


Shabbat Balak Numbers 22:2 - 25:9 June 25 Wine and Cheese 5:30 pm Outdoor Shabbat Service 6:00 pm


Spring Shabbat & Holiday Schedule

Shavuot Holiday Schedule

Erev Shavuot and Affirmation Come join us Tuesday, May 18, at 7:00 pm as we celebrate the holiday of Shavuot and Affirmation of our 10th grade students. The ceremony of Affirmation is a time when our oldest students in the school affirm their identities as Jews, a process that was started when they were consecrated and continued past their Bar or Bat Mitzvah. It is a group ceremony that affirms the importance of the "peoplehood of Israel." Come and celebrate with our students as they affirm their participation in both the people of Israel and our Congregation Sinai. Oneg to follow service. And then...Study into the night!

9:30 pm Chassidic Texts and Stories with Rabbi David Cohen

10:15 pm Yummy dairy snack break

10:30 pm Women's Poetry with Dr. Sherry Blumberg

Shavuot Service (with Yizkor) on Wednesday, May 19 at 9:00 am.

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Why do synagogues matter? Simply put, they provide

a place to meet three intrinsic human needs: the need to be-

long; the need to believe; and the need to become.

It’s been said we Jews are a hopelessly communal

people. We want to belong, to feel noticed and needed. Unfor-

tunately, we participate in so many communities,

we feel only an attenuated sense of allegiance to

any one group. The soccer team, the civic group,

professional associations, the boy scouts and

brownies, each of these lays partial claim to our

attention, based on a limited set of mutual inter-

ests.

We relate to each as a consumer. The

synagogue is different; it’s a community of cove-

nant. Relating to a community as a consumer is

different than relating to it as a covenantal part-

ner. Where the consumer approach to community

is transactional, the covenantal approach is relational. Where

the consumer approach is contingent, the covenantal ap-

proach is committed. Where the consumer approach is indi-

vidualistic, the covenantal approach is communal.

In contrast to the consumer approach, synagogues

are intended to be a covenantal community of caring, a place

where each person is noticed and valued, his accomplish-

ments communally celebrated, her losses collectively

mourned. Reform synagogues, in particular, present a radically

inclusive approach to community, embracing Jews irrespective

of color, sex, status as an interfaith family, age, or sexual ori-

entation. Such diversity not only strengthens our community; it

models Judaism’s most central and enduring values.

An important caveat: as every volunteer knows, the

laws of physics don’t apply, as we know them – when we get

involved in the synagogue, we often get back much more than

we give.

The synagogue is also a place to explore one’s beliefs.

As Jews, we tend to stress the importance of action over be-

lief, but it’s in a reform synagogue that you would be more

likely to encounter a conversation about one’s relationship

Rabbi’s Corner

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with God. The spiritual quest is alive and well and openly

embraced.

Today’s challenge to belief centers less on the nature of

God, and more on the truth of the Torah’s moral message. In

our multicultural society, we are taught that what’s right for

you may be right for you and wrong for me. When

subjected to the caveat of relativity, the Ten Com-

mandments can be reduced to the ten sugges-

tions.

It’s become impolitic to express the belief that

the Torah speaks clearly and universally about

what’s right and wrong. Indeed, I feel the Torah

didn’t get it right every time, e.g. the death pen-

alty for Sabbath desecrators or homosexual rela-

tions, but Jewish law provided a corrective when

science overtook ancient erroneous assumptions.

Occasional errors aside, the Torah provides a

framework for justice that is True with a capital ―T‖ and

ought not be marginalized through the lens of multicultural-

ism. To assert there is an ultimate right and wrong might not

be politically correct, but it is the irreducible essence of Pro-

phetic Judaism, and if we consider that message seriously,

we’ll be doubly motivated to act on our beliefs, to bring jus-

tice and compassion to the world.

Last, the synagogue provides not only a place to

belong and act on our beliefs – it also is a place to become.

Just as Judaism is not a static set of beliefs and behavior,

but rather is constantly evolving, each of us is somewhere

on our ―Jewish Journey.‖ No matter where you are on that

journey – even if you’re at the beginning! - the synagogue

provides a place to experiment, to learn, to reflect, explore

and discover, to be empowered, and to experience life en-

riched with a sense of meaning and a sense of purpose.

Belonging. Believing. Becoming; three intrinsic hu-

man needs, each of which can be met through involvement

in the synagogue. Think about it. The S.S. Sinai sets sail

soon and we’d love to have you aboard!

Rabbi David Cohen

WHY BELONG TO A SYNAGOGUE?

From the President

I have learned from being president of Sinai that

each day I have a lot to learn. "I've

learned that people will forget what you

have said, people wi l l forget

what you have done, but people will

never forget how you made them feel."

And that speaks to our warm and caring

congregation.

Sinai is a blessing. We need to

care for it and nurture it. We need to

experience our personal mitzvah mo-

ments by volunteering. The power of

ONE resonates for each of us. We want to have our precious

time commitments to have purpose. Let’s make that happen

by being an active participant in synagogue life. This last

month I helped with the Purim festivities. I am always grati-

fied when I see the tireless dedication of volunteers. Jill,

Bobbi, the Brotherhood, Jenni, Annie………the list is endless.

It reminds me that our synagogue is a place where commu-

nity is created and strengthened. Our volunteers come in all

shapes and sizes. Some are retired and choosing to devote

time to the synagogue, others are working and raising chil-

dren; yet all manage to find ways to give back to the commu-

Continued on page 3

In college, I drove a four-door Honda Civic. It was

black, and the New York State license plate on the back read

QTPIE24. No I’m not kidding, and yes, I am slightly embar-

rassed to admit this to you all. Nevertheless, Potsdam was

about eight hours from Long Island, and every time it came to

break, my friend Philly Greco and I would get into my Civic

(with whomever needed a ride), and Philly - always proudly in

the front seat, would announce: ―here we go Becca - its all

about makin’ time.‖ Sometimes this went to an

extreme. A voice chimed from the back seat

―hey Becca, can we stop so I can use the bath-

room?‖ ―Hold it for 20 miles,‖ Philly chimed in.

―We’ve gotta make time.‖ To this day, I cannot

get in a car for a road trip without thinking, ―OK

- we gotta make time.‖

In 2010, we often find ourselves strug-

gling to ―make time.‖ ―Take this route to Chi-

cago...we’ll make better time.‖ ―I would love to

have coffee with you! Let’s see when we can

make some time.‖ ―Yes! Let’s take our kids on

that bike ride. When can we make time?‖

For some of us, making ―Jewish time‖ is an added

challenge. Can we fit in lighting Shabbat candles this week?

What about going to temple to celebrate this holiday or that

holiday? But looking around here at Sinai, I can’t help but

see just how much time we all are making to be one dynamic

community. Whatever you like to do, wherever your passions

lie, there’s a way to get involved in your Jewish community

here at Sinai. Like to hike? Call Bobbi Rector and put some-

thing together with Sinai Outside! Theatre junkie? Sarah

Hwang can help you put an event together for Culture Con-


nection. Love to explore new recipes? Jill Weinshel can’t

wait to welcome you to Sinai Cooks to cook and chat! Ready

to start training for that 5K? Call Carrie Ellerbrock, and she

can help you set up a group here at Sinai to train with.

Under the leadership of Program Coordinator Jen

Friedman, Membership Committee chairpersons, Elyse Cohn

and Carrie Ellerbrock, a dynamic environment of diverse and

interesting opportunities is emerging at Sinai. Look right here

in this edition of the Sinai news...the ―My Sinai‖

page will direct you to countless activities, events

and opportunities that can connect you to this

kehillah kedoshah - this holy community.

At Sinai, community is our cornerstone,

and the opportunity for you to connect comes

wherever you want it to be; in song with our volun-

teer choir; in prayer at Friday night services; our

Saturday morning minyan; in learning in our Beit

Midrash on Tuesday evenings; at the theatre; in

nature; on the river; in the kitchen...you name it.

If you’re making time for it, we can help you make

that time in your Sinai community.

We look forward to seeing you around the building

and around town with your Sinai community...and we can’t

wait to hear what you’d like to see! Your passion has a place

in our community, and we can’t wait to ―make time.‖ You can

reach Carrie with your ideas at [email protected]. And

check out what’s going on around here in May, June and

through the summer - I know there’s something you just don’t

want to pass up!

Cantor Rebecca Robins

Cantor’s Notes

Congregation Sinai is on Facebook!

Become a fan and join our Congregation Sinai Facebook page. Stay connected to other Sinai members and

get up to date information on events. Find us at www.facebook.com.

From the President (continued)

nity they feel has given them personal growth and meaning.

I also helped with the Chaverim Seder. The upcoming B’nei

Mitzvah families participated by making a special dish for

this special Seder. We welcomed challenged adults into our

synagogue and we became a family. Cantor Robins led the

seder with her musical talents and her ruach (spirit). When I

looked at all of the faces around the table, I knew I was the

beneficiary; I was fortunate to be there that day and be help-

ing. I was in the right place.

Become involved. You are a proud member of a

special synagogue that helps you learn more about your

Jewish connection. Avail yourself to take advantage of what

Sinai has to offer. Join us in prayer, take a class, participate

in social action, consider a family volunteer project like the

family garden, help with a meaningful program. Make a

difference; fulfill the mitzvah of tikuun olam (repairing the

world.) You can create the Jewish memories that sustain us,

those memories that we instill in our children as hope for fu-

ture generations, and we can join together to sustain a com-

mitment to our shared future.

Personally, I always remind myself that Sinai is home

to me. I come here when I need to find peace, I come here

looking for an answer to the prayers of my heart. Together we

can all celebrate the beauty of our Jewish traditions.

Our family has shared many special simchas with our

congregation. In June my husband Michael and I are celebrat-

ing our 40th wedding anniversary. We want to celebrate once

again with our synagogue family. Please join us for an outdoor

Shabbat service and oneg on July 2nd.

Judi Ketten

mailto:[email protected]

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Primary Grades My challenge for those of you with your precious

young children is to allow them to have a childhood. Children

learn by imitation so give them Jewish actions to imitate. Al-

low them to just play, use their imaginations, and create their

own art. Encourage them to try things and answer their ques-

tions the best you can. Help them learn to set limits and to

have hope for a wonderful life. Show them that helping others

is a wonderful Jewish value. Finally, allow them to seek God in

their own way, providing for them alternatives and perhaps

reading with them Jewish tales and Jewish books.

(Visit our library if you need some!)

Teens

This is the time when young Jews must challenge

themselves and others. It is a time when they must be valued

for themselves, no matter what personality they are ―trying on‖

and becoming. Remember that our Biblical fathers, Jacob and

Joseph grew up. Help them see you continuing to learn and

doing Mitzvot. Help them to examine the values behind their

actions, and find out what they like about their friends, music,

games, sports, etc. Remind them that prayer is an option

when they despair, and that Jewish tradition can provide a

safe structure during times of stress.

Help them find ways to be Jewish while they are trying

to be like everyone else.

Adults I challenge you to learn something Jewish and new

each week if possible, or at least once a month. We all have a

lot to learn. Seek out opportunities to participate in acts of

loving kindness (chesed) and to learn. There are wonderful

Jewish teachers all over Milwaukee, you can seek out teachers

at URJ Kallot, summer programs and special events. In addi-

tion, there are many resources on-line. Remember that Hillel

said ―In a place where no one behaves like a human being,

you must strive to be human.‖ And Hillel’s rival, Shammai sug-

gested that one way to do that is ―Make Your Study of Torah a

Fixed Habit.‖

Intermediate Grades At this time of children’s lives they need to explore the

heroes, symbols, and languages of our Jewish tradition. As

they begin to recognize that they are Jews, give them Jewish

books, music, and ceremonies to learn, and to eventually lead.

Help them to cherish their diversity. Take them to services

and sing and pray with them. Ask them to read with you their

Hebrew school and Religious School texts. Discuss with them

their questions, especially the ones in which they begin to

question the Biblical accounts of the world. Remember to help

them understand that science talks about the ―how‖ of crea-

tion and Judaism the ―why‖ of creation!

Dr. Sherry H. Blumberg, Director of Lifelong Jewish Learning Sadly, this is my last article to you all. In my two years at Sinai, I have tried to live by Rabbi Chananya’s words: ―When

two people sit and words of Torah pass between them, the Divine Presence rests between them.‖ As I say farewell and thank

you, it would not be me, if I did not leave you with a challenge to go and learn more.

First my thank yous….To Rabbi Cohen, my student and friend, you model a person who con-

tinues to learn and who loves it. To Rabbi Brickman for leading a wonderful Shabbat morning experi-

ence of prayer and study. To Cantor Robins, your beautiful voice enriches the prayer experience. To

my school secretaries, Nicole, Deborah, and now Jeri Danz, thank you for making my work possible

by helping with the smooth running of the programs. To Connie, Stacy and now Jen and Karen, as

well as Karen and Ilene, thank you for a delightful working environment. To Tim and Dick for all their

work and help keeping the school and congregational programming going. To my superb school

chairpersons, Sarah Skebba, Annie Golding and Jennifer Goldbaum, and Jim Beer, my adult educa-

tion chair this past year, thank you for your energy and enthusiasm as well as your creativity and ad-

vice. To the wonderful teaching staff and the madrichim (student assistants), blessings upon you for

your work with the children and their parents. Thank you also to the parents of our children who

drive and ―schlep‖ and are concerned with creating our next generation of Jews. Thank you to the

members of the board and a wonderful group of office volunteers for your hard work and time, Thank you to those of you who

have opened your homes to David and me and shared eating and speaking together. Mostly, thank you to the children of the

school, and all of the adult learners who open their minds and hearts to learning. Judaism survives on your willingness to learn

and grow.

Two years are not enough time to make the important changes needed to make the educational experience at Sinai

one of excellence. But time and circumstances ―Shift‖ and so I am reminded of the words of Rabbi Tarfon: ―You are not re-

quired to complete the work, but neither are you at liberty to abstain from it.‖ I have worked hard for you and for Jewish educa-

tion here at Congregation Sinai in these past two years. The task is not complete. Learning needs to be unbounded, transcen-

dent, continuous, interactive and social. I pray that what has been begun does not end but only grows intense. God Bless you

all with wisdom, compassion, a sense of justice, and a thirst to keep learning.

Lifelong Jewish Learning

Adult Education-Shabbat Limud


Shabbat Dinner The K4-2nd graders will celebrate Shabbat with a special dinner and participation in the Family Service on Friday, May

7th. The dinner is at 6:00 pm and the service follows at 7:00 pm. The dinner costs $9.50 for an adult, $7.00 for a child under

12 and maximum $30.00 per family (2 adults, 2 children under 12). The teachers, Rabbi Cohen, Cantor Robins and Dr. Blum-

berg look forward to celebrating this Shabbat together. RSVP and pay at: http://k2familyshabbatdinner.eventbrite.com/

―Imas and Abbas‖ (Mothers and Fathers) Concert and Art Show Please join us as the school presents our concert and art gallery in honor of our parents on Sunday, May 9th, at 10:30

am. There will be an art display, a sale of the special bowls to fund solar ovens for Darfur, songs, dance and theater. Parents

will receive special gifts. Refreshments will be served. We are looking forward to sharing this day with you.

The Jewish Lens Milwaukee Exhibit May 11th the students of our Mini U program will have their photos displayed at an exhibit at the JCC. This event is sponsored

by the ―Jewish Lens‖ program of CJL. The event will also include photos from other Jewish teens in Milwaukee. Please see

advertisement on page 6.

Final School Awards Assembly and Picnic At 10:00 am on Sunday, May 16th awards for attendance, Tzedakah, and special recognition will be given. All parents

should plan to join their children on this last day of religious school. At 10:30 am, children will go to class for their final time

with their teachers and then at 12:15 pm we will begin the picnic. Parents should plan to attend the annual meeting at 10:30

am.

For the Picnic, please bring your main dishes and salads. The school will provide ice cream and toppings for sundaes,

and drinks. There will be time to help plant the Sukkah garden at Sinai, blow bubbles, participate in some relay events, and

say goodbye to teachers and friends.

School News

Lifelong Jewish Learning

Affirmation of Sinai’s Class of 2010 will

take place on Tuesday night, May 18th,

Erev Shavuot at 7:00 pm in the evening.

We congratulate the following students

and their families:

Hanna Holman, daughter of Jodi & Alan Holman

Caleb Hunnicutt, son of Susan & Carter Hunnicutt Jonathan Lopez, son of Sharon Madnek

Jennifer Pereles, daughter of Susan & John Pereles

Andrew Phillips, son of Nancy & Scott Phillips

Mitchell Rowen, son of Ellen & Larry Rowen

Jodi Stern, daughter of Terri & Jeffrey Stern

The congregation is invited to join these families at the service on Erev Shavuot in

the main sanctuary. A celebratory oneg will

follow the services provided by the families in their

students’ honor.

Yisrael Neeman spoke Friday night, April 16th at ser-

vices about his special community in Israel where religious

and secular Jews lived together, working out the issues and

problems. On Saturday, April 17th he addressed the problem

of the Hamas Covenant and demonstrated how it is con-

nected to the Moslem Brotherhood’s anti-Semitism, not to

Palestinian Nationalism. He recom-

mended that Jews needed to be ac-

quainted with the philosophic posi-

tions of Hassan AlBanna and Sayyed

Qutb, the thinkers who write that we

are in a ―struggle against the Jews‖

and that we must ―obliterate our

enemies.‖

The learning Shabbat on the third week of the month

will continue. On May 21st, Dr. Blumberg will speak about the

Women’s Torah Commentary. As a member of the editorial

committee, Dr. Blumberg participated in the inception of the

project, and now uses this commentary to teach here at Con-

gregation Sinai. Dr. Blumberg will speak during the 6:15 pm

service.

Join us on Friday, May 21st for a special Oneg in honor of

Dr. Sherry Blumberg and her contributions to Sinai.


Life is Complex - Laughter is Simple Wisdom comes in many shapes and sizes

Poetry Doodles by Jay Brickman Art and Design by JoAnna Poehlmann

A book you’ll want to give or to keep on your bedside table for the first thought to start the day or the last

thought to round it off.

Good advice comes in small doses

Contact: [email protected]

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Rabbi Brickman signs a copy of his book for David Blumberg.

Sinai WishesSinai Wishes When you wish upon a…..

Underwriting Opportunities:

High Holiday security service Upgrade of security system

Table linens Ice maker

New or nearly new:

Digital cable converter Outdoor table and chairs

Flowers for our yard & patio during the coming splendid summer days

Thank you, Jim Stillman, for the small college-sized refrigerator from our wish list. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!

….Our dreams come true

What’s Happening

(Please contact Karen Lancina at

[email protected] to discuss how you can help

make our dreams come true!)


For children through 2nd grade, we'd love for you to

start your Shabbat with us!

Our "little minyan" is a great

way to come sing and pray and get

ready for Shabbat together! We'll

play our instruments and march with

the Torah together.

Join Rabbi Cohen, Cantor

Robins and Dr. Blumberg at 5:30 pm

on May 7th on the steps of the

bima. Bring your moms, dads,

grandparents and your singing voice

for a great Shabbat together!

Stay for dinner, too! Join us for Shabbat dinner beginning at

6:00 pm - right after Minyan Katan finishes!

RSVP at: http://k2familyshabbatdinner.eventbrite.com/

Online registration is now

available at Sinai! Register for all Sinai

programs and events online through

EventBrite. By using this tool, Sinai

can be more efficient in planning and

you can pay by credit card when you

register through EventBrite. Please

call Congrega-

tion Sinai if you

have questions

about online

r e g i s t r a t i o n .

Thank you!

Online Registration Sinai Enews

Weight Watchers is Back With a New Session!

Weight Watchers introduces the new Momentum

program. It goes at the things that have always stood between you and losing weight, like hunger,

temptation or just a bad day.

New session beginning Thursday, May 20th.

13 weeks for $156.00 Easy 3-part payment option!

Contact Laura Waisbren at [email protected]

Weight watchers will be meeting in the mid–level

classrooms.

What’s Happening

Sinai Shabbat Walks! Minyan Katan!

Stay informed about all the happen-

ings at Congregation Sinai!

Each week you should receive a Si-

nai Enews about the upcom-

ing events at Sinai. Be sure

to open and read your Sinai

Enews. All kinds of exciting

things are happening at

Sinai and you won’t want to

miss any of them! If you are

not currently receiving the Enews, please

email [email protected] or call

Congregation Sinai at 414-352-2970 so we

can update our distribution list.

Staying Connected

Sinai’s

website

has a new

look!

www.congregationsinai.org

Did you know that every Saturday after Shabbat

services at Sinai there is a group that enjoys walking? If you

are interested in a Shabbat Stroll for about an hour around

the immediate neighborhood with Sinai friends we'd love for

you to join us. For more information contact Randee Zitel-

man at [email protected].

Aleph Bet Yoga

Every Tuesday with Susan Solvang 8:45 am, Social Hall Join us for a high quality, friendly, and accessible yoga class. 10 class pass is $100 or pay per class @ $11/class. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Yoga mats and props are provided. Don't miss the fun!!



“Scene” at Sinai

A costume contest, shuk, music, wine, Persian din-

ner and the Megillah. All of these contributed to the fun of the

third annual ―Café Sinai,‖ on Purim this year, Saturday eve-

ning, February 27th.

Cantor Robins, Eti Ganin and Bobbi Rector’s Megillah

reading was met with spirited responses by a crowd of 80

revelers. A shuk featured handcrafted jewelry, photography

and personalized canvas bags. And the Fundraising Commit-

tee sold Sendiks Scrips (debit) cards and Tribal Blends cof-

fees, by Alterra. Greening of Sinai demonstrated uses for my-

lar and plastics. Mitbach (Kitchen) Sinai, headed by Sinai

member Jill Weinshel, prepared a buffet dinner of grilled ka-

bobs, eggplant and other delicious dishes and desserts. Si-

nai member Bill Rickards presented a program on Persian

history, symbols and customs as they relate to Jewish prac-

tices of Purim and Pesach. Goldfish, the familiar Purim carni-

Purim at Café Sinai

val give-away, are also a symbol of Narwaz, the Persian New

Year, he said. Both fall on the astrological calendar in the

sign of Pisces (fish).

The evening ended with a DVD showing of Eurovision

1973-2004, a compilation of Israeli artists singing and danc-

ing at the European song festival.

Café Sinai offered a wonderful opportunity for our

members to gather and enjoy their community. There are

many people and committees to thank for their commitment

and dedication to making this night a great success: Eti

Ganin, Sue Kimmel, Jim Stillman, Jill Weinshel, Sue Fishbach,

Bill Rickards, Jim Salinsky, Paul Rector, Mike Weinshel, Jerry

Salinsky, Jen Friedman and the Sinai staff, Women of Sinai

and Brotherhood for donating the beverages, and Rich Taylor

for donating his photography services for the evening.

"It is so rare that we

get an opportunity to

share our goodness in

such a meaningful

way," said Cantor Re-

becca Robins on Tues-

day, March 15th. She

was speaking to volun-

teers assembled in

Congregation Sinai's

kitchen just before

they welcomed special

needs adult members

of the Harry & Rose

Samson Family Jewish

Community Center's

Chaverim program for a Passover Seder in the Social Hall.

Chaverim Seder

Assisted by Chaverim Director, Hazzan Carey Cohen,

Cantor Robins led the Seder, which featured many beautiful

stories and songs. Some 45

Chaverim members and their

caregivers were served a lunch

of gefilte fish, potato kugel,

carrot tsimmes, tuna salad,

fruit and grape juice prepared

and served by volunteer partici-

pants of Mitbach (Kitchen) Si-

nai. Three sixth-grade congre-

gants, Amanda Jacobs, Ilana

Friedman and Benji Cohn, all

students at Maple Dale School,

took some time from school to

assist with serving and making

the guests feel welcome. Jill Weinshel helps Debra Brodkin.

Photo by Andrea Waxman

B’nei Mitzvah students Amanda Jacobs, Ilana

Friedman and Benjamin Cohn help serve.

Photo by Andrea Waxman

Idy Goodman, Jody Hirsch, Chip Mann

and David Blumberg

Deb Schermer & Naomi Cobb talk to congregants about Greening

at Sinai

Larry Golding, Anne Golding and Jill

Weinshel

Women of Sinai News

Brotherhood News


Are you interested in an Artists/Artisans group?

Do you want to learn great Jewish songs on your guitar?

How about a beer brewing group?

Sinai's Membership Committee is looking for your input! We would love to put together special interest groups but need to know what you want! If you have any suggestions or want to get

involved, please email [email protected] with your ideas.

Carrie Ellerbrock & Elyse Cohn, Membership Co-Chairs

Sinai Committees

The crocuses and daffodils are up in my yard and the

birds are singing each morning. The Women of Sinai body

and soul emphasis continues. Yoga meets weekly in the Wor-

ship and Learning space with our instructor Susan Lubar-

Solvang. We have definitely benefited from the stretches,

relaxation and breathing techniques. New members

are always welcome.

580 pounds lost! Yes, the Weight Watches group

has had tremendous success. A new session will be starting

Cantor Robins Sings our National Anthem One hundred and ten Sinai fans will join Cantor Re-

becca Robins in a joyous celebration of America's pastime on

May 16th, 2010 at Miller Park as the Milwaukee Brewers

take on the Philadel-

phia Phillies (7 pm

game). It has been

rumored that Cantor

Robins has some mis-

guided sentimental at-

tachment to the team in

red but that she is also

starting to feel the good

vibes that the Brewers

bring to our fantastic city on the lake. That being said, we are

in for a great time and are encouraging all who come to

wear something that is in the category of "Brewers blue" or

some other appropriate Brewers gear in order to demonstrate

our solidarity of identity as a congregation.

The game will be preceded by a tailgate party in the

parking lot NORTH OF THE EXPRESSWAY (enter off

Bluemound Rd.). Please arrive early since that parking lot

tends to fill up quickly. The tailgate (look for our collection of

helium balloons) will last from 5:30-6:30 pm and grilled bur-

gers, hot dogs, soda, juice, beer, side dishes, will be pro-

vided. Each person who attends will get a complimentary

bag of peanuts/cracker jack provided by the Sinai Brother-

hood.

Tickets should be picked up at the Sinai office begin-

ning Friday, May 1st. Rain or shine, win, lose, or extra in-

nings, we should all have a great time cheering on our Cantor

and our favorite team! The Brotherhood is thrilled at the

great turnout and is looking forward to sharing this family

event with all. By the way, please bring a camera, we need

some new pictures on the Sinai website. Play Ball!

on May 20th, let me know if you are inter-

ested in joining this healthy life style. We

will be able to get E-tools as well at that

time. So, come join our very friendly group

of weight reducers! You can contact me

at [email protected]

Laura

Enjoy the spring!


Israel Committee

SDC May/June

Collections

Vegetable Plants, Seeds & Dirt

Disposable Diapers

(size 3-6)


Shalom Chaverim!!

The leadership and members of Emet VeShalom

hope you and your community have a Hag Pesach Sameach!

During Passover we will hold services and a festive congrega-

tional Seder on the second night; many in the congregation

enjoy participating in the second Seder for the sense of spirit

and community feeling.

The community of Emet VeShalom has been

busy! We are happy to share some highlights of our year with

you…

Purim is celebrated with Great Merriment

We celebrated Purim with great merriment. After

Havdalah, the reading of the Megilat Esther was followed by a

children’s costume parade, klezmer music, a light supper of

pita, hummus and hamantaschen, and continued dancing

into the night. Everyone enjoyed participating in this event

with the wonderful sense of spirit and community that perme-

ates all our Shabbat services and holiday celebrations. We

also took part in the annual Ad Lo Ya Da municipal parade

through the center of Nahariya with other groups and schools

from the area and shared in the joyful carnival like atmos-

phere that surrounds Israel during Purim.

While the Rabbi is Away Youth Lead Services!

Congregants enjoyed the services led by our youth

during Rabbi Horowitz’s vacation in Argentina. They joined in

the prayers and singing with their usual spirit and afterwards

expressed great pride in the young congregants who con-

ducted the services so ably.

English Speaker’s Club Continues!

Emet VeShalom English Speakers’ Club features

speakers on topics affecting Israel and Judaism. This is the

only forum providing the opportunity for English speakers in

the area to gather and hear interesting and relevant discus-

sions. All in attendance were stimulated by the recent lecture

by Manny Socolovsky [Major Reserves] on The Information

War. A native of Pennsylvania, Manny Socolovsky has lived in

Israel since 1980 on Shavei Zion (2 kilometers south of Na-

hariya) since 1987. He was an Infantry officer, a former com-

pany commander, and he has served as an army spokesper-

son since 2003. Manny spoke about how he explains the

official IDF perspective on the Second Lebanon War to jour-

nalists, politicians and other visiting delegations.

Emet VeShalom Youth to attend Israel Reform Movement's

Youth Group (―Noar Telem‖) Weekend Conference in the De-

sert!

Members of our youth are looking forward to attend-

ing an outing in the desert during Pesach vacation with other

Noar Telem youth from around the country. It is an important

opportunity for our future leaders to meet and share experi-

ences as they build the Reform community in Israel.

Friendship from Abroad is Meaningful to Emet VeShalom!

Members of Emet VeShalom had the pleasure of

hosting Rabbi Stanley Miles of Temple Shalom in Louisville,

Kentucky, Rabbi Aryeh Azriel of Temple Israel in Omaha, Ne-

braska, Rabbi Leah Herz of Temple Israel in Canton, Ohio and

Temple Israel President John Spera during their recent trip to

Israel.

We are grateful to our friends abroad for their contin-

ued friendship and support; we enjoy participating in projects

with them which bring our community and theirs closer to-

gether by exchanging ideas about Israel, Progressive Judaism

and our heritage.

We invite you and your congregation to learn with us

and be part of our overseas family; your membership will help

ensure the future of our egalitarian congregation which offers

northern Israel a place to express Jewish religious and spiri-

tual identity in an open environment. Both women and men,

daughters and sons, have a place to celebrate life cycle

events on an equal basis and share in a complete and equal

religious life.

We are grateful that our community, the only Reform

congregation in Nahariya, is flourishing and going from

strength to strength. We extend an invitation to you to visit us

when you are in Israel. Celebrate Shabbat and holidays with

us! Visits to our community and contact and support from our

friends abroad are very meaningful to us at Emet VeShalom.

On behalf of the leadership and congregation of Kehillat

Emet VeShalom, we wish you a Chag Sameach!

To become an Overseas Member or to renew your

Membership, contact Sharon Mann at [email protected]

or use the link to Kehillat B’Yachad to make a tax deductible

donation: http://www.kbyonline.org/emet_vshalom

Rabbi Israel Horowitz Sharon Mann

For Kehillat Emet VeShalom Nahariya Israel

Tel/Fax: 972-4-9927293

Email: [email protected]

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Fan; http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?

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What’s Greening at Sinai

Sinai Social Action

So…we need

to plant one. This

month we launch the

Sinai Sukkah Garden

again!!! We are ex-

cited to uncover our

Magen David shaped

and rectangular

raised beds, throw off

the winter chill, and plant. The garden was a tremendous

success last year and we have no doubt that it will be even

better this year! But we need YOUR HELP!

Planting day is Sunday, May 16th at 12:15 pm, fol-

lowing the Sinai Annual Meeting and final day of Religious

“It is forbidden to live in a town that does not have a green garden.” (Jerusalem Talmud, Kiddushim 4:12)

School. Come join in the fun as we prep the beds, plant

seeds and set the tending schedule for the summer. We

need folks to sign up for watering or weeding or both through-

out the growing season. Sign up for the week of your choice

by contacting Naomi Cobb at [email protected] or com-

ing out on May 16th to the planting day. Those who help can

nibble the harvest!

If you have any questions, suggestions, or ideas

about our Sukkah Garden, or other thoughts about Greening

of Sinai activities, please contact Deb Schermer at

[email protected].

Happy Spring!

Greening of Sinai

On Friday, February 19th, Congregation Sinai hosted

representatives from ―Miklat!‖ and the New Sanctuary Move-

ment for a discussion of Jewish perspectives on the contem-

porary immigration debate.

As Rabbi David Cohen noted in introducing the pro-

gram, no fewer than thirty-six times the Torah exhorts Jews to

―remember the heart of the stranger, for you were strangers

in the land of Egypt.‖ The Rabbi further noted that given the

history of the Diaspora, ―an empathic response to immigra-

tion and immigrants is encoded in our DNA.‖

Professor Rachel Ida Buff, a history professor at Uni-

versity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, discussed efforts of ―Miklat!‖

to educate and promote discussion of immigration issues

within the Milwaukee Jewish Community. ―Miklat!‖ is a local

organization that seeks to create a Jewish response to the

current ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) policies

and the effect of deportations on individuals, families and

communities. Buff noted that for many Jewish Americans

immigration is an issue that is relevant to the experience of

their own families in this county. She also applauded the

work of Voces do la Frontera, a local organization working on

immigration issues.

The speakers addressed the current concerns of the

families of undocumented workers who face stepped-up de-

Sinai Hosts Miklat!

tection and enforcement efforts by ICE in the post September

11 world. Of particular concern is the effect on the families

of workers facing deportation when the children are U.S. Citi-

zens and have been raised exclusively in this country. Other

challenges for current policy include the problem faced by

young people who have been raised in this country, achieved

success and distinction in school, but face a troubled future

because of their undocumented legal status.

Many Sinai members in attendance drew parallels to

the experience of their own families in immigrating to the

United States and the sometimes-hostile reception that Jews

have felt as ―strangers‖ in various countries throughout his-

tory. The group also discussed recent legislative efforts to

address the problems, including the ―Comprehensive Immi-

gration Reform for America’s Security and Prosperity Act of

2009,‖ which would both strengthen border security and re-

form some of the harshest aspects of current U.S. immigra-

tion policy.

The Social Action Committee continues to discuss

and promote ways for the Congregation to be involved in this

important social issue. To get involved or contribute to the

debate, contact Social Action Committee co-chairs Idy Good-

man: [email protected] and Craig Johnson: johnson-

[email protected].


Sinai’s Social Action 2010 Projects Need Helping Hands! Congregation Sinai will once again be collaborating all year with the SDC Family Support Center, at 3025 W. Mitchell Street. The Family Support

Center Emergency Shelter provides shelter for homeless families as well as tools needed for families to regain an independent life-style. The shel-ter offers immediate relief by providing bedding, food and clothing and also long-term relief by providing case-management, employee counseling,

parenting skills, supportive services to restore family stability, and assistance in obtaining adequate and affordable permanent housing. You can help throughout the year! Volunteers are needed to run workshops in: Financial Literacy, Self-Esteem Building, Parenting, Nutrition,

Sewing, Knitting, Jewelry Making, and Cooking. Volunteers are also needed for: Homework help, Reading to children and Tax tutoring. Contact Idy Goodman at [email protected] or (414) 351-3386 to learn more or to sign up.




June 13, 2010 from 10 am - Noon

SDC Family Support Center Emergency Shelter 3025 W. Mitchell Street, Milwaukee

Bring your family! Join residents and staff of the SDC Family Shelter to:

• Join children's fun specialist, Jill McGuire, in a variety of activities (Games: jump rope, chalk drawing, relay races, hula hooping...)

• Decorate cookies

• Plant the vegetable garden

• Plant large flower pots

• Prepare toiletry case kits*

How Can You Help?

Attend & provide toiletries and/or a flat of flowers or vegetable seedlings

Or Donate: Place sun and shade-loving plants or vegetable seedlings in the

wagon in the Sinai foyer beginning June 1st. Place toiletries in the SDC bin. Cash for purchase of toiletries and plants can be sent to

Congregation Sinai C/O Social Action Committee.

*Sinai is collecting items to fill toiletry kits for newcomers to the SDC Family Shelter. Please bring the following items to the collection barrel in the entrance to Sinai by June 11: wash

cloths, combs, hair picks, hair brushes, bars of soap, razors, toothbrushes, regular sized tooth-paste, shampoo & conditioner, deodorant, lotions. WE NEED A LOT!!!!

RSVP to Idy Goodman to attend and/or arrange donations at (414) 351-3386 or

[email protected] by June 9th. Please bring your own shovels, spades and work

gloves (clearly labeled with your name)

June 13, 2010 from 10 am - Noon

SDC Family Support Center Emergency Shelter 3025 W. Mitchell Street, Milwaukee

What is it that YOU love about Sinai?

Warm, inclusive & musical worship?

Engaging, interesting and challenging learning?

Nights at the theatre, the ballpark or on the hiking trail with your

Sinai community?

Share what YOU love about Sinai with a friend!

Beginning June 1, 2010, we are proud to offer you the opportunity to bring your friends and families into

the amazing community that is Congregation Sinai.

Know someone interested in checking us out?

Please contact our Program Coordinator, Jen Friedman at (414) 352-2970 or

[email protected] She’ll give you a token to share with your currently unaffiliated friends or family good

for their one-year membership at Sinai.*

Bring your friends and family

into our congregational family!

Share what you love!

*Religious School fees not included

JAZZ IN THE PARK

Thursday, June 24th, 6-9 pm

Please join Congrega-

tion Sinai's Culture Club for Jazz

in the Park, Thursday, June

24th. We are looking forward to

enjoying with you Milwaukee's

favorite summer outdoor music

series, featuring diverse enter-

tainment from the region and

across the nation. Concerts take

place downtown, in Cathedral

Square Park.

Bring blankets and a dish to share (more info on this

later). Children are welcome, but not required!

Please look at the enews and Eventbrite for our

meeting spot.

RSVP at: http://cultureconnectionjazzinthepark.eventbrite.com

Robin Arenzon and Lori Salinsky


Culture Connection

SAVE THE DATE !

My Sinai

“Parents… Dinner!”

Two special Mitbach Sinai events in honor of

Mother’s Day, Shavuot and

Father’s Day.

Monday, May 17th at 6:00 PM

Moms and kids come together to

prepare and indulge in a delicious

Shavuot dairy meal. Please bring

$10 to help share expenses.

Monday, June 21st at 6:00 PM

It’s Dad’s turn! Dad, bring your

kids and we’ll make a special summer dinner

together. Please bring $10 to help share

expenses.

Please RSVP to Jill Weinshel at

[email protected]

Sinai Outside—Paddling

Our first paddling adventure will be on Sunday, May

23rd (weather permitting), beginning at 12:30 pm. We have

some Sinai folks who have expressed interest in pad-

dling.....but we would like more.

We will be canoeing and kayaking

on the Milwaukee River. We may

see giant blue heron, osprey, wild

turkeys, various ducks, and the

non-elusive Canada goose. The

exact location depends on water

levels, and whether participants

have any prior paddling experi-

ence. Please contact: Jan Letven

at [email protected] or 414-540-9755, by May 13th, so

that we can know how many canoes, paddles, and lifejackets

will be needed.

Our second outing will be at night, under the full

moon, on June 26th (weather permitting) in downtown Mil-

waukee. Milwaukee by water, with the twinkling bridge lights,

and the glow of the full moon, is quite amazing. Please con-

tact: Jan Letven at [email protected] or 414-540-9755 for

more information.

July 11th, 2010 Lake hike and picnic at Seven Bridges,

South Milwaukee. For more information contact: Bobbi Rector at

[email protected].

https://mail.congregationsinai.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://cultureconnectionjazzinthepark.eventbrite.com/


Annual Meeting of Congregation Sinai

April 15, 2010

Dear Congregants,

It is my pleasure to invite you to attend the Annual Meeting of Congregation

Sinai on Sunday, May 16th at 10:30 a.m. in the Worship and Learning space.

The Annual Meeting is an opportunity for you to come and learn more about

the ―state of the congregation‖. I will share my perspective for this past year;

new trustees will be elected from the slate of nominees prepared by the

nominating committee; and the 2010-2011 budget will be presented for your

approval. Your comments and participation are welcomed and encouraged!

I have come to the second year of my two year term as President and I thank

you for allowing me the honor of serving Congregation Sinai. It truly is an

honor and a privilege to be a part of this caring, warm and giving community.

We always appreciate your loyalty and commitment. May we share another

successful year growing and learning together and shaping the vibrant future

of our congregation.

B’Shalom,

Judi Ketten

President

My Sinai

Annual Meeting Agenda

Sunday, May 16, 2010

10:30 AM

1. Welcome

2. D’var Torah

3. Approval of Minutes from the 2009

Annual Meeting

4. President’s Congregational Address

5. Financial Report

6. Presentation of Budget

7. Recognition of Outgoing Board Members

8. Nominating Committee Presentation of

Slate of Trustees

9. Announcement of Volunteer of the Year

10. Good and Welfare

Sinai “Fun” Raising Dinner Parties!

Sinai Congregants will be hosting a series of dinner parties between June 12th and July 25th in an effort to support Sinai. Already we have some exciting themed parties with dynamic hosts! Different party opportunities will be available for all to enjoy.

$100.00 per person for adults only party

$50.00 per person per adult for family party

Interested in hosting a dinner party or attending? Please contact Jen Friedman at [email protected]

or 414-352-2970



Supporting Sinai

Shop in Style ...With this Beautiful, Eco-Friendly Canvas

Sinai bag

Made from 100% recycled cotton Bags are large with longer,

comfortable straps $10 per bag

Proceeds to benefit Sinai's Tzedakah fund

Please contact Deb Schermer (414) 332-2374 or [email protected] to

purchase. Also available in the Sinai office.

*Coupon can be downloaded from the Sinai website

Let Us Eat Bagels! Beginning June 6th and on the first Sunday of each month

thereafter, you and your family can enjoy bagels and 15% of all sales will be given

back to Sinai. Please cut out the attached coupon, shop at the Bruegger’s in

Audubon Court (the corner of Brown Deer and Port Washington Road) and enjoy!

Don’t forget to bring this coupon!!!!!

*Coupon can be downloaded from Sinai’s website.


Supporting Sinai

Support Sinai While Shopping at SENDIKS!

Now you can purchase your Scrip card at times that are convenient for YOU!

Options for Ordering!

1. Buy in person and receive your card the same day Stop in the Sinai office during office hours (9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Thurs., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fri. )

OR Buy your card on the Sundays listed below and receive the card the same day

Special Sunday order and delivery date is May 16th and will reconvene in the Fall.

2. Order by mail (Please make your check payable to Congregation Sinai & write “Attn: Scrips”on the envelope)

All orders MUST include your name, address, phone number as well as the denomination of Scrips you want ($50, $100, etc.)

Enclose a check for your full payment. Your Scrip card will be available in the Sinai office during office hours.

Questions? Contact: Lori Salinsky: [email protected], Sue Fishbach: [email protected] or call Cara Seppi-Bern (262) 236-0263

What is Scrip? Scrip means “substitute money”. Through Sendiks Food Market Scrip program 5% of what you pay for your Scrip card is donated to Sinai .

Scrip cards can be used at any Balestreri owned Sendiks: Elm Grove, Franklin, Germantown, Grafton, Greenfield, Mequon, Wauwatosa and Whitefish Bay

If you are looking for a

wonderful way to honor or remem-

ber someone, or recognize a spe-

cial occasion, you can do so by

sponsoring an Oneg Shabbat after

a Friday service or the Bimah flow-

ers for the week for all congre-

gants to enjoy. Congregation Sinai

typically provides these items for Friday evenings when there

is no Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Simply let us know that you would

like to sponsor and we will create a beautiful dessert table or

order a lovely floral arrangement for the Bimah to recognize

your occasion. All sponsorships will be acknowledged in the

Sinai Shabbat Pamphlet and the Sinai News. We will also

send a note of congratulations or thanks to the honor-

Sponsor an Oneg or Bimah Flowers….A Lovely Way to Say It

ees. The cost of sponsoring an Oneg Shabbat is

$260.00. The cost of sponsoring Bimah Flowers is $60.00.

Email Jen Friedman at [email protected] or

call (414) 352-2970.

Available Dates for

Sponsorships:

May 7, May 14,

May 28, June 25, July 9,

July 16, July 23, July 30,

August 6, August 20, and

August 27

Looking for the perfect graduation or b’nei mitzvah gift?

For beautiful Judaica Open during office hours

Or email Susan Solvang: [email protected] for special orders.



Supporting Sinai

Whether your business is large or small…. Know of someone’s business that can benefit from advertising?

See next page for size options and costs for each. AND…as an added benefit, your ad can now be in COLOR.!!!!!

For more information, please contact Rachel Eixenberger, [email protected]

We’re investigating the addition of email addresses to our annual directory. Please update our

database with your household information so that when this information is printed it will be correct. If you prefer not to have your email address printed in the Sinai Directory, please indicate as such. Complete and return this document to Congregation Sinai; note “Sinai Directory Updates” on the

envelope.

Your hairdresser?

Your auto mechanic?

Your lawn care service?

Your pet sitter?

Your cleaning service?

Name 1

_____________________ ___________________________ First Last __________________________________________________ Address _______________________ _________________________ Home Phone Cell Phone __________________________________________________ Email Address

□ Please do not print my email address

Name 2

_____________________ ___________________________ First Last __________________________________________________ Address _______________________ _________________________ Home Phone Cell Phone __________________________________________________ Email Address

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In the Sinai Family

B’nei Mitzvah Bios

Becca Stillman, daughter of Jim and Nancy Stillman has been

chosen as recipient of the Sanford J. Ettinger Award for Aca-

demic Excellence, for 2009-2010.

Tim Tyler, Sinai’s head custodian for his award at the Red

Shawl Gala in recognition for his work in the American Indian

community.

Ted and Barbara Bradbury, on the birth of their

granddaughter.

Rebecca Katz, on her position as Legislative Assistant for the

Religious Action Center (the lobbying and social action arm of

the Union of Reform Judaism.

Hamakon Y’Nachem—May God Comfort

Andrew (Shannon Corallo) Komisar, on the death of his

father, Bernard E. Komisar

Diane (Eric) Zall, on the death of her grandmother, Esther

Schwade

Jan Rosenberg (Marty Barnes), on the death of her father,

Harold Rife

Dannette (Avi) Lank, on the death of her mother, Virginia

Leona Hill

Mazel Tov! Condolences to:

Jack Rhead Jack Rhead celebrated becoming a Bar Mitzvah on May 1, 2010. Jack is the son of Pamela

Finberg and Bill Rhead, the brother of Paul and Evan, and the loving grandson of Dorothy Jones and

Ernest Finberg, and Marie and the late Roger MacPherson.

Jack is a 7th grader at Pilgrim Park Middle School. He enjoys French and video production and

is a keen participant in the Sunset Playhouse Theater acting and Improv classes. He enjoys boogie

boarding in the ocean when visiting family in Sydney.

Jack and his family would like to thank Rabbi Cohen and Cantor Robins for helping him pre-

pare for this very special day.

Rebecca Klippel Rebecca (Becca) Klippel celebrates becoming a Bat Mitzvah on June, 5, 2010. Becca is

the daughter of Allison and Brad Klippel, Granddaughter of Barbara Wiener, William Wiener and the

late Nancy Hindin, and Shirley Klippel. Becca is the sister of Lauren Klippel and niece of Wendy and

Mark Sommer.

Becca is a 7th grader at Glen Hills Middle School and enjoys music, softball, volleyball and

of course, fashion. Becca and her family would like to extend a huge thank you to Rabbi Cohen,

Cantor Robins, and Marilyn Kaar for all their hard work and dedication.

Welcome to new members

Susan, Peter, Liam, Ethan, Dylan and Sean Gray

Marcie Cornfield, Joshua, Amelia and Jacob Stubbins

Alex Elias Alexander John Maurice Elias will celebrate becoming a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, August 14,

2010. Alex is the son of Lisa and Dan Elias, brother of Max and Lulu, grandson of Hank Schaub, and

Jennie and Paul Elias.

Alex will be an 8th grader at Whitefish Bay Middle School in the fall. Alex enjoys playing base-

ball, soccer, and snowboarding with family and friends. Alex also loves swimming and tubing with his

cousins at his family’s cottage on Cedar Lake. For his mitzvah project, Alex has chosen to collect gently

used soccer shoes, equipment and cash donations for underprivileged children in Jamaica.

Alex’s maternal grandmother, Lucia Schaub, will be greatly missed at this wonderful family

celebration. She loved Alex very much and took great pride in his many accomplishments.

Alex and his parents would like to thank Rabbi Cohen, Cantor Robins and Linda Ross for their

support and guidance.

May 7, 2010

Miriam Baum

David Becker

Florence Boorstein

Dr. Benno Gruenberg

Robert Hersch

Beatrice Rabinovitz Kapper

Toby Karp

Hinda Larkey

Ruth Mayer

Marilyn Meissner

Bessie Kaplan Mendelson

Lester J. Meyer

Nina Rotman

Rose Taitelman

Shirley Wile

May 14, 2010

Mollie Friedland

Erwin Grossmann

Louis Kahn

Mathilda Luff

Frances Pories

Paul Pugach

Ann Recht

Ann Barbara Rice

Bess Rosenberg

Charles Schapiro

Gertrude Schulner

Corrine Smith

Maurice Stemerman

May 21, 2010

Rae Baily

Susann Colton

Gerald Flegel

William Friedman

Wolfe Gershan

Sylvia Jacobs

Jack Kohlenberg

Joseph Lieberman

Siegfried Lowin

Leah Mlavsky

Rachel Porter

Harriet Propper

Arthur Ross

Manny Rotter

Abe Sevak

Ann Stein

Leah Stein

Gene L. Suvalsky

Sidney Weinberg

Erno Weisz

Etalka Weisz

Izsador Weisz

Joey Weisz

Jupi Weisz

Linka Weisz

Mimmi Weisz

Sara Yerukhimovich

May 28, 2010

Dr. Maurice J. Ansfield

Sabilia Bibbye Lieberman

Robert Brill

Deborah Schwartz Fields

Fanny Frank

Sara Goldstein

Tillie Jacobs

Maurice Kimmel

Bessie Kohlenberg

Edward Portnoff

Samuel E. Schechter

Max Schulner

Benjamin Semon

Hattie Semon

June Yarhzeits

June 4, 2010

Goldye Anoff Borkovitz

Edith Bilsky

Fran Morris Boxer

Hans Nathan Brauer

Martha Brauer

Louis Cohen

Barbara Eiseman

Sam Gassman

Murray Glass

Arthur Goldstein

Sol Gollin

Martin Jacobs

Sam Kaufman

Edward Loewenthal

Milton Peterman

Edith Sarah Schermer

June 11, 2010

Sadye Brown

Solomon Brown

David Fishkin

Frieda Friedman

Myron Fromstein

Helen Goldberg

Louis Greenebaum Sr.

Bessie Hiken

Robert Hindin

Beatrice Hoffman

Joseph Sadowsky

Evelyn Silverstein

Abe Simon

Sophie Smuckler

Harry Soifer

Jack Stark

June 18, 2010

Daniel B. Albert

Beverly Bender

Izzie King

Lore Levy

David Lipschultz

Robert Pereles

Yeva Pinsky

Else May Rubinstein

Lenore Sachs

Dick Schulhof

Dr. Sidney J. Silbar

Doris Tishberg

Dr. Eugene Jack Usow

Ben J. Wiener

Morton Wolfe

Earl Zechman

June 25, 2010

Dr. Theodore Cayle

Murray Denemark

Ardell Eisenberg

Rose Fishkin

Avram Gelbart

Helen Grossmann

Grace Gruenberg

Dr. Raymond Henkin

Ellen Hunnicutt

Herman Larkey

Bessie Mendelsohn

William E. Miller

Judith Peck

Morris Rabinovitz

Elza Roth

Irving Sanderson

Ruth Schmidt

Sam Sevak

Nathan Weinberg

Min Ziskind

May Yarhzeits

Those We Remember


Life Cycle Events

If you learn of any events - births, engagements, mar-

riages, ordinations - that should be included in our ―In the

Sinai Family‖ page, please notify the congregation office at

[email protected] or by telephone (414)352-

2970.

When there is a death in our immediate family,

please notify the synagogue office, even if the funeral is out

of town. The clergy and the Sinai community would like the

opportunity to express sympathy for your loss.



Check out all our Summer Happenings Here!

Please note: There will be no July/August edition of the Sinai News.

Stayed tuned at www.congregationsinai.org

Top Ten List to Check Out Sinai in the Summer

Welcome back the snowbirds from warmer winter places. Sunday bagels for a great reason: The first Sunday of the month, a percentage of your breakfast supports Sinai. Watching our garden grow – its fruits to decorate our sukkah come fall. Having a great time at the “Fun”raising dinner party you and your friends signed up for. Letters to your kids at camp from Rabbi Cohen and Cantor Robins (don’t forget to send us their address!). Melting popsicle dripping down your arm at the ever-popular Popsicle Shabbat. Our amazing softball team and their famous Softball Shabbat, complete with the “Sermon on the Mound.” Picnic Shabbat dinners on our beautiful lawn before or after services. Rabbi Cohen rockin’ Shabbat on the guitar and Cantor Robins singing Shabbat in! A huge community celebrating together, praying together, remembering together, and enjoying Wisconsin’s perfect summer.

Can’t wait to see you around!

Summer Shabbat Service Schedule

*All services will be held outdoors. In the event of inclement weather services will

be held in the sanctuary.

Come Join Us as We Kickoff Our

First Outdoor Service!

Friday, June 25, 2010

Please join us for wine, cheese & schmooze at

5:30 PM

Services at 6:00 PM

Families welcome!

Summer at Sinai!

Shabbat Pinchas Numbers 25:10 - 30:1 July 2 Outdoor Shabbat Service 6 pm

July 3 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am

Shabbat Matot Numbers 30:2 - 36:13 July 9 Outdoor Shabbat Service 6 pm


Shabbat Devarim Deuteronomy 1:1 - 3:22 July 16 Outdoor Shabbat Service 6 pm


Shabbat Vaetchanan Deuteronomy 3:23 - 7:11 July 23 Picnic Potluck 5:15 pm Outdoor Popsicle Shabbat Service 6 pm


Shabbat Eikev Deuteronomy 7:12 - 11:25 July 30 Outdoor Shabbat Service 6 pm


Shabbat Re’eh Deuteronomy 11:26 - 16:17 August 6 Outdoor Shabbat Service 6 pm

August 7 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am

Shabbat Shoftim Deuteronomy 16:18 - 21:9 August 13 Outdoor Shabbat Service 6 pm

August 14 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Alex Elias Bar Mitzvah 10 am

Shabbat Ki Teitzei Deuteronomy 21:10 - 25:19 August 20 Outdoor Shabbat Service 6 pm


Shabbat Ki Tavo Deuteronomy 26:1 - 29:8 August 27 Outdoor Softball Shabbat Service 6 pm


10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1.

http://www.jtsa.edu/PreBuilt/ParashahArchives/jpstext/pinhas.shtml

http://www.jtsa.edu/PreBuilt/ParashahArchives/jpstext/mattot.shtml

http://www.jtsa.edu/PreBuilt/ParashahArchives/jpstext/devarim.shtml

http://www.jtsa.edu/PreBuilt/ParashahArchives/jpstext/vaethannan.shtml

http://www.jtsa.edu/PreBuilt/ParashahArchives/jpstext/ekev.shtml

http://www.jtsa.edu/PreBuilt/ParashahArchives/jpstext/reih.shtml

http://www.jtsa.edu/PreBuilt/ParashahArchives/jpstext/shoftim.shtml

http://www.jtsa.edu/PreBuilt/ParashahArchives/jpstext/kitetzei.shtml

http://www.jtsa.edu/PreBuilt/ParashahArchives/jpstext/kitavo.shtml


Sinai softball begins May 4th and will continue with games through

the first week in August. This year there is a league tournament Sunday, July

18th at Kletzsch Park that will run from morning through early evening. Hot

dogs, soda, etc. will be sold by the Milwaukee Maccabi Youth Delegation as a

fundraiser for their trip to the games in Richmond, Virginia.

The team is looking for some under 50 men who are interested in

helping transition from the "old" group to a new, younger, group that will con-

tinue Sinai's winning ways for the next 5-10 years and beyond. Cost to join

includes being a currently paid up member of the Brotherhood ($36 annual

dues) and to also pay a $25 assessment for the league play. This translates

to about $2 per game and is a real entertainment value! (We always are en-

tertained by the quality of our play!) There are 14 Temple affiliated teams

that play in this league and it is a modestly competitive

league. The emphasis is usually more on having fun

rather than winning.

If you are interested in joining the team for the

summer of 2010 please contact Marc Kartman ASAP at

[email protected]. Bring a friend, bring your

A game, (or actually your B-Z game will do.)

We look forward to seeing you on the Diamond!

Brotherhood Softball

My Sinai Summer

* Coats, Dresses

* Children's Clothing

* Men's Clothing

* Sweaters

* Designer Items

* Jewelry

* Fur Coats

* Purses

* Luggage

* Bicycles

* Children's Riding Toys

* TVs, VCRs, DVD players

* Small Appliances

* Furniture

* Bedding Items

* Sports Equipment

* Kitchen Supplies

* Shoes in good condition

(No Lingerie, Mattresses, Car Seats,

Cribs or Playpens with slats)

Sunday, July 25, 2010 Rummage Sale: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

BAG Sale: 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Drop off items in good condition and on hangers Sunday, July 18 to

Thursday, July 22.

If you have any big items and need a pick-up, please contact Jennifer

Moglowsky at 414-352-4311 or [email protected].

Volunteers Needed to Help Sort During the Week & on Sale Day:

Please contact Jennifer Moglowsky or Cara Seppi-Bern at 262-236-0263 or

[email protected].

2010 Schedule

May 4 at 6 PM: Brown Deer 1

May 11 at 6 PM: Brown Deer 1

May 25 at 6 PM: Algonquin

June 1 at 7 PM: Brown Deer 1

June 8 at 7 PM: Brown Deer 1

June 15 at 6 PM: Kletzsch 2



June 29 at 6 PM: Algonquin

July 6 at 7 PM: Kletzsch 2

July 13 at 7 PM: Kletzsch 2

July 18: Tournament games

July 27 at 6 PM: Algonquin

August 3 at 6 PM: Algonquin

August 17: Post season match up


My Sinai Summer

Here is some food for thought as we bask in the

warm summer months in Milwaukee – eat locally grown

food! The benefits are numerous, and it is easy to do

here in Milwaukee, as farmers markets and community

farms surround us. Locally grown food travels a shorter

distance, so it reaches your kitchen as a much fresher

and better tasting product. And since there is less travel

time, there is less pollution produced. Small, local farms

are less likely to use hormones and more likely to raise

grass fed or free-range animals. Organically grown vege-

tables keep you and your family free of questionable

chemicals. Eating local means more for the local econ-

omy. Did you know that a dollar spent locally generates

twice as much income for the local economy? When

businesses are not owned locally, money leaves the com-

munity at every transaction. And keeping family farms

alive keeps rural landscape alive, supporting less sprawl.

Consider the ―dirty dozen.‖ According to the Envi-

ronmental Working Group (EWG), consumers can reduce

their pesticide exposure by 80% by avoiding the most

contaminated fruits and vegetables, which are: spinach,

potatoes, celery, bell peppers, strawberries, raspberries,

pears, peaches, nectarines, grapes, cherries, and apples.

The EWG has written a Shoppers Guide that includes this

list as well as the ―Clean 15,‖ a list of conventionally

grown produce items that have the lightest pesticide

load. The Shopper’s Guide can be downloaded free at

www.foodnews.org. It is also available as an iPhone ap-

plication.

There are nearly 20 farmers markets in Milwau-

kee County that operate through the summer and fall

What’s Greening at Sinai?

Shipping is a terrible thing to do to vegetables. They probably get jet-lagged, just like people.

~Elizabeth Berry

months. To find one near you, go to http://

www.jsonline.com/features/food/43343697.html. Also,

consider purchasing a share in a CSA (Community Sup-

ported Agriculture) farm. There are 14 Milwaukee-area CSA

farms. Most take share reservations for the next growing

season, which runs June through early November, in the

fall. There are several outstanding restaurants in Milwau-

kee that serve locally grown produce. Check out Roots on

Hubbard Street, or Café Manna in Brookfield (3815 N.

Brookfield Ave,), which is the only restaurant in the state of

Wisconsin that is certified by the Green Restaurant Associa-

tion.

Deb Schermer

Greening of Sinai

Kids at camp?

Send us their address and Rabbi Cohen and

Reply to : [email protected]

Cantor Robins will be in touch!

http://www.ewg.org/newsrelease/EWG-New-Pesticide-Shoppers-Guide

http://www.ewg.org/newsrelease/EWG-New-Pesticide-Shoppers-Guide

http://www.foodnews.org/

http://www.jsonline.com/features/food/43343697.html

http://www.jsonline.com/features/food/43343697.html


High Holidays on the Horizon

Tuesday August 3 Tuesday August 10 Tuesday August 17 Tuesday August 24

How can you beat summer in Wisconsin? Very little

humidity, very blue skies, and everyone is outside enjoying

everything southeast Wisconsin has to offer! And inside, our

staff begins preparing for fall - for the High Holy Days.

As President, I love seeing our entire congregation,

their friends and extended families come together to cele-

brate and reflect as we welcome a new year. Like you, I

await Rabbi Cohen’s wisdom, and the melodious sounds of

Cantor Robins, the choir and our musicians with a sense of

joy, anticipation and excitement for what will be in the year

to come. I look forward to greeting friends - new and old - as

we enjoy one another’s company in our beautiful sanctuary,

and pray and learn together at this holy time.

This year, I am especially excited to wish you and

your family Shanah Tovah at a new Family service. Erev

Rosh Hashanah, at 5:45 pm, we will gather as families with

children in third thru sixth grade to welcome the new year in

story and song with RabbiCohen and Cantor Robins. This fam-

ily-friendly worship opportunity will enable you to worship as a

family, head home for dinner, and join us again in the morning

while adults pray in the sanctuary, and your children learn and

pray in our school. Along with all of our other dynamic and

creative prayer and learning experiences during the holy days,

this family experience is sure to be a warm and wonderful way

to start 5771.

Michael and I wish you and your family the sweetest

of new years - Shanah Tovah u’metukah.

Judi Ketten

President

From the President

Holiday Date (Day of Week) Time of Service

Erev Rosh Hashanah September 8, 2010 (Wednesday) 5:45 PM Family (Grades 3-6)

8:00 PM Adult

Rosh Hashanah I September 9, 2010 (Thursday) 9:30 AM Adult

2:30 PM Young Family (Pre-school-2nd grade)

3:00 PM Tashlich & Shofar Blow

Rosh Hashanah II September 10, 2010 (Friday) 10:30 AM Family & Lunch

Shabbat Shuvah September 10, 2010 (Friday) 6:15 PM

Kol Nidrei September 17, 2010 (Friday) 8:00 PM Adult

Yom Kippur Day September 18, 2010 (Saturday) 9:30 AM Adult

12:30 PM Adult study

2:00 PM Young Family (Grades K-2)

3:00 PM Afternoon Healing

4:30 PM Yizkor

5:30 PM N'ilah (Family)

Break Fast (Sponsored by Women of Sinai)

High Holiday Service Schedule: High Holy Days 5771

Spend your High Holy Day prayer raising your voice in song! Join our High Holy Day choir at Sinai. Rehearsals are:

Interested? Contact Cantor Robins for more information. [email protected]

Tuesday August 31 Tuesday September 7 Tuesday September 14

(all 7-9 PM)

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Donations received as of April 13.

Andy Brickman Museum Fund

For Rabbi Brickman’s speedy recovery

Peggy Goodman

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur

Schmidman

Dorothy Schmidt

Adult Programming and Education

Endowment Fund

In appreciation for Dr. Sherry Blumberg

Paula Fine

In honor of Eva and Stan Jolten’s grand-

son’s bar mitzvah

Edith Gilman

Miriam Miringoff Kitchen Fund

In memory of Shirley Aaron

In honor of the engagement of Cantor

Robins and Zerek Schwartz

Judi and Michael Ketten

In memory of Ann Matsoff

In memory of Bobbe Petasnick

In memory of Esther Schwade


In honor of Sheryl and Mike Primakow’s

new grandson

In memory of Sally Waters


Tzedakah Fund

In memory Lillian Allschwang

Elyse and BJ Cohn and family

Shari and Allen Luck

In honor of Eli and Jacob Cohen’s

b’nei mitzvah

Elyse and BJ Cohn and family

In memory of Leona Virginia Hill

Joan and Mike Friedman

In memory of Hinda Larkey

Jay Larkey

In memory of Sadie Weiner

Naomi and Mort Soifer

Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund

In appreciation

Anonymous

Jessica and Ethan Lasser

Elana Kahn-Oren and

Ronen Oren

In memory of Esther Ansfield

James J. Ansfield

Contributions


In memory of Ben Berger

Sanford, Daniel and Lauren

Berger

In memory of Nanette Berlin

Barbara Shafton

In honor of Eli and Jacob Cohen’s b’nei

mitzvah

Margie and Irv Becker

Bernstein Family

Jean and Jim Bromley

Joan and Michael Friedman

Lita and Mitchell Fromstein

Francine Glusman

Nancy Gorens-Edelman

Toots Hassel

Allison Klippel

Sharon Madnek

Rachel Mishlove

Bettie and Dave Meltzer

Nancy Ostermann

Pat and Allen Rieselbach

Sheila and Morrie Rudberg

Dorothy Schmidt

Lois and Ken Schmidt

Caroline and Bill Schulhof

Jill and David Sheer

Doje Sherman

Jan and Jack Shlimovitz

Lauren, Elliott and Muriel Silbar

Sheila and Don Taitelman

Leslie and Barry Usow

Ilene, Jeff and Seth Wasserman

William Wiener

Sue and Neal Zechman

In memory of Adolph Emerman

In memory of Mollie Fromstein

Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell

Fromstein

In memory of Morris Friedman

Joan and Mike Friedman

In honor of Edith Gilman’s 80th birthday

Bob and Edith Schuerstein

In memory of Jean Hoar

Dr. and Mrs. S. F. Horwitz

In memory of Milton Kerns

Joan and Henry Kerns

In memory of Charles Lubotsky

Barbara Shafton and family

In honor of Gail and Arthur Meissner’s

60th anniversay

Bettie and Dave Meltzer

In memory of John Miles

Paul Meissner

In memory of Harold Primakow

Francine Glusman

In memory of Raymond Rattner

The Rattner Family

Beth and Gary Rattner

In memory of Harold Rife

Jan Rosenberg

In memory of Margaret Schlossmann

Bob Schlossmann

In honor of Barbara Shafton’s 80th

birthday

Bede Segal

Cantor’s Discretionary Fund

In appreciation

Jessica and Ethan Lasser

In memory of Ann Hassel

Toots Hassel

In honor of Jacob Lappin’s bar

mitzvah

In honor of Noah Lookatch’s bar

mitzvah

Linda and Bill Ross


Jan Rosenberg

In honor of Cantor Robins’ engage-

ment

Sheri and Lloyd Levin

Dorothy Schmidt

Passport to Israel Fund

In memory of Efrat, Naomi, Ya’ari

Gamliel-Atinsky and Esther Gamliel


In memory of Benjamin Adelman

Albert Adelman

In memory of Katherine Fagan

Bernice Fagan

In memory of Charles Hinterberg

Jill Gershan

In memory of Arthur Tiber

Joyce and Charles Tiber

In memory of Rosalyn Zaret

Sheri and Lloyd Levin

Contributions made to the Temple


In memory of Beverly Stix

Sheryl and Mike Primakow


Contributions

In memory of Regina Adelman

Albert Adelman


mitzvah

James Peterman

Bobbie and Larry Polacheck

Lisa and Ben Waisbren

In memory of A. Leon Fishbach

In memory of Sylvia Fishbach

In memory of Pearl Stolzer

Susan and Nathan Fishbach

In memory of Mannie Hassel

Sharon and Melvin Bernstein

Bobbie and Larry Polacheck

In honor of Noah Lookatch’s bar

mitzvah

Carole and Howard Pollack

In memory of Milton Padway

The Padway Family

In honor of Jack Rhead’s bar mitzvah

Pauline Zarne

In honor of Bobbie Shafton’s birthday

Bunny and Chuck Winter

In honor of Anita Stone’s birthday

Julie and Sherwin Peltin

Landscape Fund

In memory of Eileen Bernstein

Michael Bernstein

In memory of Ellen Friedlander

Jean and Ted Friedlander

In memory of Manford Holman

Phyllis Holman

In memory of Morris Mendeloff, Jr

Alan Mendeloff

In memory of Anna Rosenblum

Caroline and Bill Schulhof and

family

In memory of Harold Segal

Beatrice Segal and family

Laurie and Dean Segal

In memory of Harvey Simon

Beatrice Segal and family

Jacob M. Fine and Family Library Fund

In honor of Jacob and Eli Cohen’s b’nei

mitzvah

In memory of Monroe Zarne

Pauline Zarne

In memory of Anne Goldstein and

Dorothy Goldberg

Betsy, Peter, Jessica and

Shelly Goldberg

In memory of Ansel Schmidt

Lori and Marc Jacobson

Floral and Oneg Fund

In memory of Andy Brickman and

Harriet Sederbaum

Rabbi Jay Brickman and Mrs.

Rita Brickman

In memory of Robert Hersch

Ida Pumpian

In memory of Anita Horwitz

Ann and Fred Horwitz

In memory of Gertrude Levin

Deborah and Jim Gollin and

family

In memory of Sylvia C. Levine

Joan C. Levine

In memory of Ruth Rich

Joyce and Charles Tiber

In memory of Lois Schatz

In memory of Sidney Schatz

Carol and Marc Schatz

In memory of Leslie Unger

The Rector Family

In memory of Shirley Wile

Naomi Arbit and family

Chesed (Caring) Fund

In memory of Hyman Madnek

Sharon and Ruth Madnek

In memory of Max Meyerowitz

In memory of David Meyers

Dorothy and Al Meyers

In memory of Ansel Schmidt

Dorothy Schmidt

Music Fund


Eileen and Glen Graves

Sharon and Robert Sanderson

In memory of Ruth Babbitz

In memory of Sandy Schmidt’s mother

Marlene and Marv Lauwasser

In memory of Ida Beckerman

Laura Waisbren

In memory of Leonard Bernstein

Michael Bernstein

In memory of Leona Virginia Hill

In memory of Mollie Razeper


Doje Sherman

In memory of Eugene Horenstein

The Rattner Family

In memory of Helen Koppel

Steve Koppel

In memory of Anna Lauwasser

Marv Lauwasser

In honor of Marlene Lauwasser

Nancy Gorens-Edelman

Future Fund

In memory of Brian Adair

Madeleine Kelly Lubar

In memory of Eunice Kartman

Cynthia and Marc Kartman

Barbara Eiseman Memorial Fund for

Spiritual Growth


Gloria Krasno


mitzvah

Shirley Denemark


Jan Rosenberg

Janet Greenebaum Scholarship Fund

In memory of Sarah Bender

In memory of Freda Bratt

Rosalee and Herb Bratt


mitzvah

In memory of Max Feuer

In memory of Katherine Loewenthal

Janet and Donald Greenebaum

Lieberman Memorial Arts Fund

In memory of Sheba Jacobson

Judy and Art Saltzstein

In memory of Ben Kolbur

In memory of Faye Kolbur

Ruth Goldmann and

Joan Lieberman

In memory of Ronald Oxman

Arlene and Marty Zuckerman

Prayer Book Fund

In memory of Mildred Albert

Molly Schapiro

Congregation Sinai 8223 N. Port Washington Road, Fox Point, WI 53217

Member of the Union for Reform Judaism

Board of Trustees, 2009-2010 Judi Ketten President Marc Kartman Vice President John Mann Vice President Nick Padway Vice President David Cobb Treasurer Sandy Saltzstein Secretary Marlene Lauwasser Past President Patti Levy Past President Jim Salinsky Past President Susan Fishbach Fundraising Jenni Goldbaum Youth Education Idy Goodman Social Action Hugh Hoffman Finance Craig Johnson Social Action Ruth Lebed Rofes Outreach Steve Moglowsky Finance Bobbi Rector Israel Tom St John Finance Beth Shapiro Communications Susan Solvang Gift Shop Jim Stillman Brotherhood Mark Sweet Young Families Laura Waisbren Women of Sinai Congregation Jill Weinshel Celebrations

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Note: Suggested minimum donations is $5.00.

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□Cantor’s Discretionary Fund

□Chesed (Caring) Fund

□Floral & Oneg Fund

□Future Fund

□Jacob M. Fine & Family Library Fund

□Janet Greenebaum Scholarship Fund

□Landscape Fund

□Lieberman Memorial Arts Fund

□Miriam Miringoff Kitchen Fund □Music Fund

□Passport to Israel Fund

□Prayer Book Fund

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□Temple Fund

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