July-august 2009 Sinai News

SINAI NEWS July/August 2009 • Tamuz-Elul 5769

Shabbat Schedule Shabbat Chukat-Balak Numbers 19:1-25:9 July 3 Outdoor Family Shabbat Service 6 pm July 4

Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am

Shabbat Pinchas Numbers 25:10-30:1 July 10 Outdoor Shabbat Service 6 pm July 11

Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am

Shabbat Matot-Masei Numbers 30:2-36:13 July 17 Outdoor Shabbat Service 6 pm July 18 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am

Shabbat Devarim Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22 July 24 Outdoor Shabbat Service 6 pm July 25

Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am

Shabbat Vaetchanan Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11 July 31 Outdoor Shabbat Service 6 pm August 1 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am

Shabbat Eikev Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25 August 7 Outdoor Shabbat Service 6 pm August 8 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am

Shabbat Re’eh Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17 August 14 Softball & Prospective Member Shabbat Service 6 pm Brotherhood Hotdog Dinner 7 pm August 15 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Kayla Kogod Bat Mitzvah 4:30 pm

Shabbat Shoftim Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9 August 21 Outdoor Popsicle Shabbat Service 6 pm August 22 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Elissa Koppel Bat Mitzvah 10 am

Shabbat Ki Teitzei Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19 August 28 Final Outdoor Shabbat Service 6 pm August 29 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Andrew Kaufmann Bar Mitzvah 10 am

In this issue Rabbi’s Corner

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Cantor’s Notes, Reflections

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Lifelong Jewish Learning 4 July/August Calendars

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High Holy Day Schedule

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Women of Sinai, Affirmation and President’s Message

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Personals

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Brotherhood News

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SDC Work Day

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Seniors Havurah, School News

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Annual Meeting Message 13 B’nei Mitzvahs

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Workers of the Year, What’s Greening

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Donations

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July/August Yahrzeits

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Rabbi David B. Cohen • Cantor Rebecca Robins • Rabbi Emeritus Jay R. Brickman Interim Executive Director Stacy Schwab • Director of Lifelong Jewish Learning Sherry H. Blumberg, Ph.D., R.J.E. 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

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Rabbi’s Corner “Thanks to Those who Lead” “I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree,” wrote poet Joyce Kilmer about a three hundred year old oak. I recall that stanza as I look out my office window, onto a bucolic scene of numerous shades of green. A mix of ash and willow line the creek, beyond which sits a pond surrounded by a thick carpet of reeds. Summer may be short in Wisconsin, but nature makes up for its brevity with abundant and verdant beauty. The transition from Spring to Summer brings with it a change of lay leadership at Sinai. As I write, Judi Ketten has become the president of Sinai’s board of directors. Before I welcome her, I want to offer special thanks to Marlene Lauwasser, who has served as our president the past two years. Marlene and her husband Marvin have been Sinai members for the past nine years. During that short time, she has contributed a tremendous amount. Marlene came to Sinai having been a dedicated volunteer at the Milwaukee Jewish Federation. She also has been a long time member of the staff at Cardinal Strich University. During her term as president, Marlene oversaw the transition to our expanded facility, as well as several personnel changes. In addition, Marlene focused the board on the current challenge of running the synagogue at a time when the board has had to attend to a changing – and infinitely more challenging – financial world, even as she oversaw the revitalization of our social action committee. Through it all, Marlene stood as “cheerleader-inchief,” reminding the board that while the synagogue functions in some respects as a small business, it serves a higher purpose in the lives of its members and the community. I am grateful for her time and effort, as well as her continual reminders that the synagogue’s work is “holy work.” Marlene can now enjoy the most honored (and enjoyable) title in the

A special thanks for those board members who completed their terms of service this year. Karen Berk Lancina Dick Kahn Andy Muchin Sheryl Primakow Ron Shapiro Randee Zitelman Michael Bernstein Mela Osburn

We appreciate their efforts and leadership of the congregation!

world of synagogue leadership: “immediate past president!” Judi Ketten is a long time member of the congregation and has served in a variety of capacities as a leader at Sinai, as well as in the community at large. She chaired the Israel committee, served on Sinai’s board, and was a part of the rabbinic search committee that brought me to Sinai. She continues to volunteer in a variety of ways in community Israel programs. A story I’ve told often: it was meeting Judi and her family that convinced me to come to Milwaukee. An early morning get-together with the search committee at her home was a bit frenetic; her teenage daughters’ ride hadn’t shown up and they needed to get to school. This gave me a chance to speak to them a little bit, which was fortuitous. That evening, I called Julie (pregnant with Michael and Sophie in California) and told her how much I like the community at Sinai and that “if our kids could grown up half as nice as the teenagers I had just met” we would be doing quite well. I am thrilled that Judi has taken the reigns as my partner in leading the congregation. She has inexhaustible energy, an unfailingly positive outlook, and the support of her wonderful husband, Michael – who, as far as I know, is our only congregant who is a bona fide car racer. You will find Judi open to input, questions and concerns even as she is committed to making the board, committees, and the executive committee function in transparent and responsive ways. We are blessed many times over that Judi Ketten is serving as our board’s president. I know she will help us all go, as the tradition says, “from strength to strength.” Rabbi David Cohen Sinai Families--You are Invited to...

July 12, 2009,3:00-5:00 p.m. in Sinai’s Backyard We’ll have sprinklers on the lawn and sprinkles on the ice cream. We’ll have kiddies’ pools and pools of hot fudge. Bring your swimsuit and beach ball for fun in the sun and cool summer treats. See you there--Rain or Shine!

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Cantor’s Notes

Reflections

Reflecting on One Year at Congregation Sinai ested in singing in a choir at Sinai? Let me know! Our congregation’s commitment to social action and justice has been an inspiration for me. It has been simply awesome to see our community paint, garden and play at the SDC, make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, study about social action, donate items for our monthly collections…the list goes on and on. I look forward in the years ahead to sharing these amazing moments which truly define the prophetical vision of Judaism in our sacred texts, and connect us both to one another and to our larger human family. Each week, as I finish returning phone calls, and emails and planning and preparing, I am so glad that I can welcome Shabbat in a few hours with this wonderful and vibrant congregation. Singing together, with Rabbi Cohen and Karen Horwitz, or with the band on Music Shabbat, is the most wonderful joy of any week – thank you. Thank you so much, too, to our lay leadership for your vision and your enthusiasm and your support in the work that we are doing every day. While it has truly been a wonderful year, I am already looking forward to the coming year with excitement, enthusiasm and anticipation for many more wonderful memories!

Our tradition identifies Jewish uniqueness with being endowed as a people with eternal life. In the past, this continued existence was guaranteed by the hostility of our surroundings. An ancient folk tale concerned a wager between the sun and the wind as to which could compel a traveler to remove his coat. The more the wind blew, the tighter the man bound the cloak about himself. With the soft rays of sunshine, he quickly removed his cloak and left it behind. When, at the turn of the last century, Jews contemplated fleeing Eastern Europe for the U.S., their rabbis attempted to dissuade them. In the present circumstance, they risked lost of life. The tolerance of the new land was such that we would be threatened by assimilation, and lose our souls. The rabbis were partly correct. The incidence of intermarriage for liberal Jews in the U.S. exceeds 50%. The consequence is that many are lost to us. What the rabbis did not anticipate was that, in the circumstance of intermarriage, many non-Jews would decide to throw in their lot with the Jewish people. The result has been a process of pruning, in which we have lost the disinterested, but have gained new recruits with a thirst for Jewish education and Jewish participation. We are weaker in numbers as a consequence, but stronger in spirit.

Cantor Rebecca Robins

Rabbi Jay Brickman

It’s hard to believe as I sit and write this article that I have been in Milwaukee and at Sinai for an entire year. It has truly been a wonderful joy to get to know and to become a part of such a warm, creative and energetic community. I am so pleased that in a month or so, Zerek, my significant other, will be in Milwaukee, and he will have the opportunity to experience and be embraced by our community just as I have been. Since last August, we have celebrated thirty children taking their place in our community as adults together – studying, learning and teaching as they contemplated and prepared for their b’nei mitzvah. Together, we have experienced the great joys of welcoming both new couples and new children into our community, and the simple and special joy of welcoming Shabbat together each week. We have also shared moments of sadness – the painful loss of our loved ones, and the search for strength when we have watched those close to us suffer. We have talked, laughed, cried and hugged – and I am so honored you all have given me the opportunity to become a part of your lives. Our volunteer choir, Kolot Sinai, is filled with passionate and committed congregants who enhance our services on the High Holy Days and throughout the year with their beautiful and meaningful singing. Perhaps this year, you’ll consider joining! I love to see our children praying through singing every week at our Sunday morning t’fillah, and hope to gather our older children together for a youth choir in the coming year. Is your child inter-

Softball Shabbat, August 14, 2009 Please come to the outdoor service and enjoy the "sermon from the mound" and help to celebrate another season of Sinai softball. Hot dogs, chips, Cracker Jacks, soda, peanuts and beer will be served following the service! This year Cantor Robins has agreed to leave her Phillies cap at home and wear her Sinai softball cap in support of "her team". We look forward to seeing another "sell out crowd" on the beautiful Sinai patio!

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Lifelong Jewish Learning Pre-school—2nd Grade

3rd—6th Grades

In the Torah portion Balak, we have the story of a talking Several of the portions have materials that are appropriate Donkey. Children of this age love this story. The donkey, who has for this age group. One in particular is Va’etchanan because it conbeen a faithful donkey, sees danger in the road that Bilaam (the tains the Shema and V’ahavta (and You shall love.) These are rider) cannot see. So Bilaam strikes the beast three times. Finally prayers from Hebrew school. In addition, this portion in the voice of God gives the donkey a voice and gives Bilaam the Moses, repeats the Ten Commandments. Ask the children to comability to see pare the two versions and find From Dr. Sherry Blumberg… the angel with what is different. .You can ask The summer Torah portions are from the books of the children if their parents rethe sword blocking the BaMidbar (Numbers) and D’varim (Deuteronomy). They contain peat things that they feel are way. In the some of the most important lessons of the Torah yet, they are very important. Do they use the Midrash, the often the least taught in our schools and ones that are not heard same words each time? Why talking Donkey because of vacations and travel in the lazy days of summer. My might they say things differently was created article for these two months will focus on some of these lessons (hint: the child is growing up and just before in the hope that you will choose to teach them to yourselves and understands more!) Shabbat when God created the your children while you are sitting at the dinner table, or driving in Going back to the theme of love, world. how does loving God follow the the car. Children can have great The portions in BaMidbar, which means literally “in the saying of the Shema. When we fun thinking of what their own wilderness” are: Chukkat/Balak; Pinchas; and Matot/Masei. The say “I love you” to our parents, pets would say to them if they portions from D’varim are: D’varim; Va’etchanan; Ekev; Re’eh; does it mean that we will follow could. “Feed me, Walk me, Love Shoftim; and Ki Tetze. They are portions that tell the story of our what they say? Can we comme!” are examples. Have them mand love? How do the children time in the desert and of Moses’ charge to the generation of Israact out the story. It can be found show they love the parents? in the Torah Numbers 22:23-34. elites that would be allowed to enter the land. In this article I will

Teens

focus on a different Parsha for each age group, and I will write some about the one haftarah portion that is vital to all in this central part of the my message to you. During the summer we commemorate Tisha B’av on the 29th and 30th of July. The following weekend we read Va’etchanan and chant the Torah portion for Shabbat Nachamu, the Shabbat of comfort. On it we read from Isaiah Chapter 40. It begins, “Nachamu, Nachamu Ami”—comfort, comfort my people says God. In the text , verse 11 uses the image of the shepherd and says: “He gathers the lambs in His arms, and carries them in His bosom. Gently He drives the mother sheep.” While some people have difficulty with the anthropomorphic image, the metaphor is beautiful. It suggests that God so loves us that God holds us like a sheep, like a child next to her body. When we face tension and trouble it is wonderful to have the opportunity to believe that a loving God is there to give us the strength to come through the trouble, and to survive. And Jews have survived, through the destructions of the temple, the inquisitions, the expulsions and the holocaust. How much easier then, to survive through tough financial times like we face today. If we either trust in a loving God, or if we cannot believe, model ourselves upon a loving and caring God and care for each other, then we will not only survive, we will thrive. Enjoy your summer, and learn something new! Dr. Sherry H. Blumberg

For teenagers I would recommend that you concentrate on Re’eh. It has the famous statement: “See, this day I set before you blessing and curse” and then the portion goes on to describe several important ethical things that Jews should do in order to choose for blessing. In Chapter 14 we are not to “gash” ourselves” (14:1) and in Chapter 15 we should forgive people’s debt, open our hands to feed the needy, redeem the slaves, and take care of the poor. Today, there are young people who cut themselves, and even split their tongues; this is wrong according to Jewish tradition. What do your teens think about these practices. Why are they considered wrong according to our tradition? And, why is it important to take care of the poor, especially family and kin? Does choosing blessing mean that we are choosing for “life?” (Later in Deuteronomy 30 the connection between choosing life and blessing is made.) If we follow the commandments does that mean that a “good life” will be the reward? The world shows us that this may not be the case. What could this mean if we do not take it literally? Is choosing life dependent upon making good choices in our life?

Adults

I would suggest that all the portions have messages and learning for the adult. However, if I am to pick one of the summer portions, I would choose Shoftim. This is the portion that deals with judges and judging and has the famous statement “Tzedek, Tzedek Tirdof” (Justice, Justice you shall pursue) 16:20. Midrash and commentaries make much of why justice is mentioned twice. What do you think is the reason? Besides choosing judges who will decide fairly, the portion goes on to discuss the different rules and kinds of war. These are the defensive “obligatory war” and the other kind of “voluntary war.” In the world that we live in today, these kinds of wars are often mixed up, and as Jews we need to ask questions of ourselves and our country, such as: what is a “just war”, what is a “just way” to fight a war, keep prisoners, and get information from those we capture. Would Justice be served if we were to challenge ourselves to act with compassion towards our enemy?

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Aleph Bet Yoga 8:30 am Brotherhood Softball 6 pm

Rummage Sale Drop-off Aleph Bet Yoga 8:30 am Brotherhood Softball 6 pm Drumming Class 7 pm

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Finance Committee Meeting 7:30 am Aleph Bet Yoga 8:30 am Brotherhood Softball 6 pm

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Erev Tisha B’Av Community Service 7 pm (location TBA)

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Tisha B’Av CSI Meeting 9 am - 3 pm Weight Watchers 5 pm Advanced Hebrew 7:15 pm

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Rummage Sale Drop-off Weight Watchers 5 pm Advanced Hebrew 7:15 pm

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Men’s Spirituality Group 7:45 am Weight Watchers 5 pm Board Meeting 7 pm

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Weight Watchers 5 pm

Weight Watchers 5 pm Executive Committee Meeting 6:30 pm Advanced Hebrew 7:30 pm

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Lunch & Learn 12 pm Offices Closes 1 pm Outdoor Shabbat Service 6 pm

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Lunch & Learn 12 pm Offices Closes 1 pm Outdoor Shabbat Service 6 pm

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Office Closed Outdoor Family Shabbat Service 6 pm

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Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am

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Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Andrew Kaufmann Bar Mitzvah 10 am

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Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Elissa Koppel Bat Mitzvah 10 am

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Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Kayla Kogod Bat Mitzvah 4:30 pm

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Shabbat Nachamu Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am

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High Holy Day Schedule 2009 CONGREGATION SINAI HIGH HOLY DAY SCHEDULE Date

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Children’s Activities

Childcare

Friday, Sept. 18

8:00 p.m.

Erev Rosh Hashanah Service

Saturday, Sept. 19

9:30 a.m.

Morning Service

K4-6th Grade Programming

Saturday, Sept. 19

2:30 p.m.

Family Service

Family Service

Saturday, Sept. 19

3:15 p.m.

Tashlich and Oneg

Tashlich and Oneg

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Saturday, Sept. 19

4:00 p.m.

Shofar Blowing Contest (children welcome)

Shofar Blowing Contest (children welcome)

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Sunday, Sept. 20

10:30 a.m.

Second Day Service (All ages welcome)

Second Day Service & Lunch (All ages welcome)

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8:00 p.m.

Kol Nidre Service

S’LICHOT TBA ROSH HASHANAH ------

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YOM KIPPUR Sunday, Sept. 27 Monday, Sept. 28

9:30 a.m.

Morning Service

Monday, Sept. 28

12:30 p.m.

Adult Study Session

Monday, Sept. 28

2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

Family Service Afternoon Service Yizkor/Memorial Service Neilah/Concluding Service

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Family Service -----Afternoon Service Infant-12 yrs. Yizkor/Memorial Service Infant-12 yrs. Neilah/Concluding Service Infant-12 yrs. with candle lighting by children & final shofar blast. All congregants can join in with their own shofarot.

A Break-the-Fast will be sponsored by the Women of Sinai on Monday September 28, after the Yom Kippur concluding service.

Love to pray through singing? Then come sing with the High Holy Day Choir at Congregation Sinai! You can sing for all of the services the choir participates in, or just one or two. We’d love to have you! Questions? Contact Cantor Robins!

Rehearsals for 2009 Tuesday August 11 7-9 PM Sunday August 16 7-9 PM Sunday August 23 7-9 PM Sunday August 30 7-9 PM Tuesday September 8 7-9 PM Tuesday September 15 7-9 PM Tuesday September 22 7-9 PM

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From the Women of Sinai Summer is struggling to arrive, my flowers are beginning to bloom, I even planted a few tomato plants and herbs this year. Of course I am trying to stay “green”, taking a cue from our green committee, keeping my vegetables pesticide free. This all leads to a healthy life which these days at Sinai includes our weight watchers chapter and our continuing yoga sessions. Our weight watchers chapter is blessed to have Rosalie Leib as our leader. She brings a topic weekly to engage us in conversation, recipes, articles and inspirational quotes. We’ve lost over 245 pounds together and continue to cheer each other on. Consider joining us, It’s never too late. Yoga is another newer program which Women of Sinai helped to create. Susan Solvang leads us as we gently stretch our bodies and become aware of how our breath can be used to enhance our postures. Susan is a tremendous source of inspiration and we are so grateful for the time she puts into our weekly session. Consider joining yoga, It should be part of our lives at any and all stages. As I write this, I know the office staff is busy putting together the packets for the High Holy Days. The Break Fast is once again sponsored by Women of Sinai and of course there is plenty of time to think about baking a kugel, dessert or making a donation. Any and all are appreciated. For those of you new to Sinai, you are invited to join us upon conclusion of the Yom Kippur afternoon services as we break the fast as a community. The sun is out, I’m going to go out into the garden and see what’s new. Enjoy your summer adventures. Laura Waisbren

Sinai’s Affirmation Service was held on Friday, May 29th.

Back row: Rabbi David Cohen, Dick Kaeppel, Isaac Flegel-Mishlove, Jordan Schwam Middle row: Aaron Strouse, Joshua Bernstein, Jeff Nocton Front row: Justin Shor, Hannah Fergel, Emily Spector, Cantor Rebecca Robins

A message from Sinai’s new president, Judi Ketten I am honored to have been elected as the new President of the Board of Trustees of Congregation Sinai. My husband Michael and I have been members for more than 25 years. Our three daughters were each named at Sinai, each became a Bat Mitzvah at Sinai, and at age 45 their mother also became a Bat Mitzvah at Sinai. We have always enjoyed being part of this vibrant, warm and caring house of worship. We have found a home with all of you at OUR synagogue. Sinai is small enough to care, but large enough for this synagogue to extend its warm embrace to each of you. We are blessed to have wonderful congregants who are securing the future of Sinai by their acts of kindness, time and financial support. I want to thank Past President Marlene Lauwasser for the endless hours she spent making Sinai a better place. Her dedication and commitment were gifts to us all. Marlene continues to be a personal inspiration to me. My vision is for each of you to be a personal emissary for our Sinai. New membership is always critical and we need to continually increase our membership, and as always, welcome all new members with our hearts into our spiritual community. It is important for each of us to share our unique Sinai story throughout the community. In addition, another essential goal is to focus on membership retention. We each have many expecta-

tions of our synagogue and its role in our lives. I try to remember that this is a two-way relationship between synagogue and congregant. We value each and every member in our Sinai family. Please understand the importance of being engaged, whether you are volunteering time or you are taking advantage of the multitude of opportunities that Sinai offers. Another goal is to improve our communication. Thus, we will strive to increase our publicity for all programming, improve our website, and continue to build on the rapport between congregants and our amazing staff at Sinai. I am looking forward to working with a dedicated Board of Trustees and I am thanking them in advance for sharing their precious time and talents with Sinai. I would like to once again thank each of you, our congregants, for believing in the mission of our wonderful synagogue. Please know that I always want to hear your thoughts. With your help I will do everything I can to fulfill your expectations of this office. B’Shalom, Judi Ketten

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Personals We have been so fortunate to have the Rakefet and Ariel Ginsberg family in the Milwaukee community for the past three years. Rakefet has been our community shilicha and we have been honored to have them as a part of our Sinai family. We will miss them and we say l”hitraot.

Mazel Tov to: Sheri and Lloyd Levin on their 45th wedding anniversary Jeanne Neevel and Marvin Wiener on their 30th wedding anniversary

Outdoor services will continue through August 28, 2009 all at 6 p.m. Special Shabbat Services

Family Shabbat Service July 3rd Family Shabbat Service August 7th Softball & Prospective Member Shabbat Service August 14th (followed by the brotherhood Hot Dog Dinner)

Outdoor Popsicle Shabbat Service August 21st Last Outdoor Service August 28th

Break-the-fast! The Women of Sinai invite you to break-the-fast at the conclusion of Yom Kippur services on Monday, September 28, 2009.

Shanah Tovah

We look forward to breaking the fast with you!

Cooks and bakers please show off your kugel and baking skills! If you are able to help us by cooking a kugel or baking a dessert, please contact Laura Waisbren at (414) 352-4213 by Monday, September 14. If you are unable to cook, monetary donations are greatly appreciated. Make checks payable to Women of Sinai. Drop off at the synagogue office or mail to: Laura Waisbren 8172 N. Gray Log Lane Fox Point, WI 53217

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Brotherhood News What a Fine Year it Was As our 2008-2009 fiscal year comes to an end, I have some time to reflect on the past year and wish to express my deepest gratitude to the 70+ families and men who have generously supported the Brotherhood programming this season. Although our membership was down somewhat it is hoped that support for our programming will bounce back for 2009-2010. A brief of the Brotherhood activities for 2008-2009: August 15, 2008 Our year always begins with a joyous celebration of the completion of the softball season. Hot dogs, peanuts, cracker jack, soda, and some Miller beer are served at the oneg. A “sermon on the mound” was given by Andy Muchin and Cantor Robins led us all in a chorus of “Take me out to the ballgame”. August 24 The Brotherhood provided financial underwriting for the Rick Recht concert at Sinai. September 7 Brotherhood members greeted the incoming school families with coffee and doughnuts. October 12 Sukkah construction and the Sukkot BBQ. Brotherhood is joined by the Israel committee and the new members committee to celebrate the holiday. October 26 The Brotherhood Sunday morning coffee series began. Andy Muchin led off the series with a presentation on Hassidic Rap and contemporary Jewish music. November 16 Brian Stark probed the depths of the economic recession. December 7 Sinai journeyed to the Milwaukee Jewish Museum to commemorate the service of Milwaukee Jews during the second world war. January 10 The Brotherhood joined with the Israel committee to cosponsor the enormously popular “Café Sinai”. February 15 Scott Tisdel and Stefanie Jacob dazzled the audience with their music and talk-back. March 7 The Purim Spiel and carnival were supported by the Brotherhood. Each year the Brotherhood provides “prizes” for the carnival. April 26 The Brotherhood tool drive provided necessary new and gen-

tly used tools for the Congregation Sinai maintenance staff. Additional tools collected were donated to the Milwaukee Guest House. May 5 Softball begins! The Brotherhood sponsors the annual rite of spring! Ongoing annual events also include the Men’s spirituality group which meets every third Thursday of the month, the woodworking guild hosted by Jim Salinsky, and also the donation of “Gates of Repentance” to each B’nei Mitzvah. Brotherhood is chaired by Jim Stillman. Dues are $36 per year.

2008-2009 Brotherhood Albert Adelman Steven Barkan Jim Beer Morty Blutstein Ted Bradbury Ellis Bromberg Jim Bromley Eric Butlein Gerald Cherniack Mitch Colton Bob Eiseman Ted Fine Ariel Friedlander Ted Friedlander Mike Friedman Joe Glassman Jacob Golding Robert Goldstein Manny Hassel Hugh Hoffman Mike Hool Al Horowitz Scott Horowitz Damien Jaques Craig Johnson Stan Jolton Marc Kartman Rich Kimmel Steve Koppel Avi Lank Jay Larkey Marvin Lauwasser Mike Lerner Lloyd Levin Doug Levy Darrin Lile Paul Loewenstein

Ted Lookatch Robert C. Mandel Steve Marshall Paul Meissner David Meltzer Alan Mendeloff Al Meyers Andy Muchin Nick Padway Gil Palay John Pereles Mike Primakow Paul Rector Allen Rieselbach Bill Ross Robert Roth Gerald Salinsky Mike Schaalman Marc Schatz Charlie Schudson Peter Schwab Ron Shapiro David Sherman Gary Skinner Mort Soifer Tom St. John Jim Stillman Martin Strouse Richard Stuckert Donald Taitelman Rich Taylor Scott Tisdel Charles Waisbren Mike Waxman Mike Weinshel Bill Wiener

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Planting Day at the SDC Family Shelter a HUGE success!!! With over 35 Sinai congregants, and 100s of plants, we planted: 4 beautiful planters for in front of the building, an abundantly full vegetable garden, the entire West side of the building, the North street side, and a whole new area by the West fence area. It looks amazing!

THANK YOU to all who came; all who made phone calls; tilled the vegetable garden; contributed flowers, vegetables, dirt , outdoor toys and cash. Thank you for making this glorious day happen!

Back Row: Elana-Kahn Oren, Idy Goodman, Ma'ayan Oren, Ronen Oren, Mary Kaufmann, Drew Kaufmann, Renee Destrampe, Brian Borkin, Amy Flanders (SDC Manager), Craig Johnson, Lois Malawsky, Lori Jacobson, Jeanne Jacobs, Naomi Soifer, Deb Alpert Folkis, Jay Larkey, Mort Soifer, Cynthia Johnson (Activities Coordinator SDC) & 2 residents Middle Row: Lia Oren, Gordy Goldbaum, Jenni Goldbaum, Alan Silverman, Michelle Silverman, Ari Borkin, Noah Borkin, Michael Higgens, Jack Styler, Paige Styler Front Row: Charlie Silverman, Jayson Goldbaum, Aviva Silverman, Maya Godbaum, Zoe Styler, 2 residents Missing: Sherry Blumberg, Rachel Eixenberger, Barb Federlin

Craig Johnson, Paige, Jack, Zoe Styler beautifying the flagpole and fence area.

The Goldbaums and Silvermans planting the North side.

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Seniors Havurah Join us on Tuesday, August 25th at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm as Rabbi Cohen leads a discussion about Geraldine Brook’s novel, “People of the Book.” A Pulitzer Prize winning author, Brooks has written about a real topic – the Sarajevo Haggadah – and has written a spellbinding mystery about its origins in fifteenth century Spain and the subsequent journey throughout Europe and the Mediterranean world where the Haggadah was saved again and

again by people of many different faiths. History provides the most recent documented examples of how the Haggadah’s was protected during World War Two and during the hostilities in Sarajevo during the nineteen nineties. Brook’s informed imagination sketches out the Haggadah’s travels during earlier centuries. Don’t miss what will undoubtedly be a “good read” and an informative and enjoyable conversation.

School News Registration News Over 2/3 of our students have registered and we are hiring teachers and ordering supplies. If you have not registered for the Sinai religious and Hebrew school, please do so immediately. When we order books and materials, we want to pay only one cost for shipping and handling. Late registrations cost us money and we will assess a late fee. K4 News Calling all children who will be 4 years old by December. We want you in our K4 class. This wonderful class, taught by Lisa Vondra, learns about our synagogue, holidays and symbols, music and movement and art. In addition, the students will be consecrated at Simchat Torah (with their own little To-

rah, a wonderful book, honey and a beautiful certificate. We already have two students enrolled, please come join them. Hebrew Review Days Special Hebrew review days will begin in late July and August. If you are interested please contact Dr. Blumberg. These days will be filled with interesting activities to keep the students current on their Hebrew. Look for the parent’s bulletin for more information. Congregational School Initiative The CSI, Congregational School Initiative, will hold two meetings on Sundays August 23rd and 30th to begin visioning for the religious and Hebrew programs here at Sinai. Contact Dr. Blumberg for more information.

Adult Education Opportunities

Sinai Outside Hike

During the summer months you can continue to learn with us on Friday afternoons at Lunch and Learn, and at the Torah study class on Shabbat mornings. These are on-going programs that explore the Torah portions in different ways. In addition, mark your calendars for the following: At the Jewish Museum of Milwaukee, Dr. Sherry Blumberg will do a book review of Rebecca Goldstein’s Betraying Spinoza. The review will take place from 1:00 - 2:15 p.m. on Monday, July 27th. Call the Museum for further details and to reserve a spot. Cantor Rebecca Robins will be doing a workshop on the melodies of the High Holy Days on Tuesday, August 25th at 7:30 p.m. There will be two other high holy day preparation workshops on the two Tuesdays that follow in September. Sinai’s newest adult education course is Drumming! Do you like to listen to music? Have you ever wanted to play music? Have you ever wanted to play drums? If you answered “yes” then sign up! Drumming will meet Tuesdays: July 7th, July 21st, August 4th and August 18th at 7:30 p.m. This class will be taught by Mitch Shiner. The cost of this course is $18.00 per session. Please contact Mitch at (414) 460-7906 if you are interested.

On May 12th Sinai Outside sponsored its first event; a lovely hike along the Ice Age Trail in Monches where 35 of our congregants enjoyed wildflowers, birdwatching, playing near the stream, and getting to know each other. The Sinai enews will post upcoming events.

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Marlene Lauwasser’s Annual Meeting Message Two years ago in spring of 2007 when Rabbi Cohen asked me to have coffee at Starbucks, little did I know that he would be asking me to consider becoming President of Sinai. I was honored and humbled and remembered that I had been told it was a mitzvah to serve the synagogue as president. Now I can say in spite of the ups and downs overall that is very true. But it does remind me of the story I heard about Senator Joseph Lieberman when he was running for President of the United States. He was away from home a great deal including Shabbat. As he always did on the road he went to Shabbat Services with his family. After services one Shabbat, while standing with the synagogue president at the Kiddush, he was asked if maybe he had to be meshuggah , just a little bit crazy, to run for President. Senator Lieberman responded, you don’t have to be crazy to run for President of the United States, but you absolutely have to be crazy to be a shul president. As I reflect on the past two years I would tell Senator Lieberman that serving Congregation Sinai as President was a mitzvah and anyone who holds the office is fortunate because of the people that come into your life. My life has been enriched because of the many wonderful friends I have made along the way. I have learned and grown immeasurably from this experience. I have had challenges that required patience and creativity. I have had successes and failures. But throughout the two years, I have never felt that I was in it alone. I always felt that my fellow volunteers had the same ultimate focus and purpose, to build a community, to create a haven in a difficult world and to do that with the best of intentions and for this I am grateful. Allow me to give you a summary of the accomplishments this past year. We started the year with the hiring of two new professional staff members who have added so much to the Sinai family. Cantor Rebecca Robins and Dr. Sherry Blumberg, Director of Lifelong Learning. After an extensive search Sinai was blessed to have women of this caliber serve our congregation. The summer included a successful rummage sale followed by an online auction which included countless hours on the part of many of our congregants. A special thank you to Margie Arena, Patti Levy and Stacy Schwab and Laura Waisbren for their dedication and hard work. August came and Sinai sponsored the Rick Recht concert which brought young and old to Sinai to listen to the known and familiar songs spearheaded by Jill Weinshel and the membership committee and Jim Stillman and the Brotherhood. High Holiday services were a huge success with the melodic sounds of Cantor Robins and the presence of our beloved Rabbi David Cohen. We also went back to the original configuration which allowed our beautiful bimah to shine. Musical Shabbats filled the sanctuary with the sounds of joy throughout the year and we are once again a singing congregation. The Tu B Shvat Seder was a huge success along with Hanukah and Purim celebrations. Friday night Shabbat dinners took place honoring various grade levels. Israel at 60 activities included the coffee house, Israeli food and the concert on a mega screen planned by Bobbi Rector. Scholars in residence this year included well known scholar Danny Siegel. The committees worked in harmony with each other developing new ideas, new initiatives and included more volunteers in the process. Special recognition goes to the Social Action Committee for dedicating their efforts to the Social Development Commission’s Family Resource Center collecting items throughout the year, and participating in many community wide events. Special thanks to Idy Goodman and Tom St. John for truly bringing social

action to the forefront for this year. The Greening of Sinai committee is collecting books for the Next Door Foundation and is also participating in the Sukah project in our very own garden. The young families committee hosted play groups, outings at the JCC Family Park and Havdalah Services headed up by Sandy Saltzstein. And the list goes on. It is a common truth that the leaders of organizations can hardly ever predict what issues will arise during their tenure and I would be remiss to not include some of the challenges we faced. Our Executive Director resigned six months ago and we were truly blessed to have Stacy Schwab serve as Interim Director and words don’t adequately express my gratitude. We are in the process of conducting a search and are exploring different configurations to this pivotal position. The big elephant in this room is obviously the economic downturn which has virtually affected the entire world and our world at Sinai. Chip Mann will discuss the budget and deficit and what steps we have taken to insure a balanced budget for the coming year. The Board worked hard and long and had to make some difficult decisions and I want to thank everyone for their patience and the many hours that were spent in putting this budget together. Temple finances can be challenging, for we rely solely on dues and contributions to meet our budget. In a year of severe recession when temples are closing their doors we are able to go forward but were forced to ask for a special surcharge to help balance our budget. We also had to make a very painful decision in asking our clergy and educator to take a 10% cut in their package for the coming year. Their support, generosity of spirit and faith in us was heartwarming and we are eternally grateful. I would like to recognize Mike Bernstein for filling in as treasurer for part of the year and then to Chip Mann, Peter and Stacy Schwab for working endlessly on the budget. For those who have served with me on the board for the past two years, I have a special place in my heart. I was lucky to have come into the position at a time when the board’s culture was one of teamwork and respect. We have a Board of Trustees who model our temple and its values, learning, loving, leading and who work together with respect and caring to serve the best interests of the congregation. To my executive committee who as an entity and individually has given the best of themselves to Sinai. Marc Kartman, Chip Mann, Mike Bernstein, and Mela Osburn, I thank you for allowing me the honor of working together and for your support, friendship and guidance this past year. Special thanks and admiration to Chip for filling in as treasurer and for going the extra mile in all that he does. My companions along the way have been many. I have had the pleasure of working closely with Rabbi Cohen, meeting each week drinking Starbucks, guiding, counseling, and sharing our love of this Congregation. He has been a partner with me and others in this Holy work. David, Cantor Robins along with Sherry Blumberg more than anyone else are responsible for the great love and connection that you feel when you walk into Sinai. Working with them is like being a part of an orchestra, with each providing the music of a unique talent, together creating a sound that one alone cannot. It has been my honor working side by side and being able to call you my friends. You are the special gifts I have received by being President and I thank you. Continued on page 14

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Marlene Lauwasser’s Annual Meeting Message continued And thank you to all of the volunteers, committee chairs, and to our congregants for supporting this synagogue in huge ways, not only with your financial gifts but by being involved. When I talk about commitment, my mind turns to the many volunteers who have chaired events and filled in when needed, assisted in our school activities, holiday celebrations and are there when called upon. There were more mitzvahs that were accomplished than I can fit into one speech. So, I will just say to everyone who has helped this past year: Thank You. To the Past Presidents who have served as mentors to me, Sheryl Primakow, Jim Salinsky, Chip Mann, and Patti Levy. You were right when you told me that serving the congregation was one of the most challenging and one of the most rewarding experiences of your lives. Challenging it was, but having you there to guide and mentor me were gifts: I thank you. I entered my term as President of Congregation Sinai with a call for wonder, the kind of wonder that arises from surprise and

gratitude. As I quote, Abraham Joshua Heschel who said: “I did not ask for success, I asked for wonder. And you gave it to me”. This has been true for me. I asked for wonder and being more involved in this Holy work has given me so much more. Grant us the wisdom to build on past achievements, the humility to learn from past mistakes, the courage to think new thoughts and to consider new ideas. May we listen to each other with respect, judge each other with charity, and may we share another year growing and learning together. I know you are in good hands with Judi Ketten as your new President and I wish her the same joy that I have received and I want her to know it is a mitzvah, and we are here for her as she embarks on this journey as we move forward together from strength to strength. I thank them and wish them the same blessings and gifts that they have given to Sinai.

B’nei Mitzvah Kayla Rose Kogod Kayla Rose Kogod will become a Bat Mitzvah on August 15, 2009. Kayla is the daughter of Barbara Kogod and the late Ira Kogod. She is the middle child between her two brothers, Ryan and Jacob. Kayla moved to Wisconsin 2 years ago from Maryland where she was born. She will be a 7th grader in the fall at Asa Clark Middle School in Pewaukee. Kayla is a very fun, sweet girl who loves to sing and listen to music and have sleepovers. Kayla loves cheerleading and has been doing it for 4 years now. She also joined a softball team this summer and really enjoys it. Kayla also has a passion and love for animals. She is volunteering her time working for a pet store in Hales Corners. She helps leash train all the puppies by walking them and loves to socialize and play with them. Kayla is planning on donating some of her Bat Mitzvah money to an animal organization of her choice. She is looking forward to her big day and can't wait to visit with her family and friends.

Elissa Hannah Koppel Elissa Koppel will become a Bat Mitzvah on August 22, 2009. Elissa is the daughter of Steve and Wendy Koppel and granddaughter of Barbara Shafton (and the late Elliot) and Erwin Koppel (and the late Helen). Elissa is a sixth grader at Milwaukee Jewish Day School. She enjoys playing piano in her school’s orchestra and has had the opportunity to perform for numerous community wide Jewish events. Elissa also participates in numerous sports activities including soccer, volleyball and track. Becoming a Bat Mitzvah is very significant to Elissa and she considers this to be an important step in maintaining her strong sense of Judaism which has been developed through attending Jewish schools (CLLLC and MJDS) and also Jewish camps (Camp Gan Israel and Interlacken). Elissa and her parents would like to thank Rabbi Cohen, Cantor Robins, and Linda Ross for their guidance as she prepares for this special day.

Drew Kaufmann Drew Kaufmann will become a Bar Mitzvah On August 29th, 2009. Drew is the son of Mary and Jamie Kaufmann and brother of Cameron, grandson of Morrie and Anne Chernis and the late Margaret and William Kaufmann. Drew will be an 8th grader at Bayside Middle School in the fall. He enjoys several sports including baseball, basketball, snow boarding and scuba diving. He also enjoys traveling and spending time with his friends and family. Drew is very excited about his Bar Mitzvah and the religious significance. He and his family thank Rabbi Cohen, Cantor Robins and Linda Ross for their assistance and guidance preparing him for this special day.

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“Workers of the Year” It gives me great pleasure to congratulate the workers (plural) of the year. Sinai is blessed to have three individuals who went above and beyond the call at a time when their time and talents were sorely needed. Chip Mann and Stacy and Peter Schwab have demonstrated the qualities of leadership, dedication and passion for Sinai devoting tireless hours to insuring that the budget, finances of the Synagogue and any and all other jobs that were needed this past year got accomplished. “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way” (John C. Maxwell). This quote speaks to the qualities that these individuals possess. They worked tirelessly behind the scenes putting in many hours, attending many, many meetings for the good of our congregation. Chip has served Sinai as President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and chair of numerous committees. He was instrumental in the beautiful addition that was added several years ago and has been a member of Sinai since inception. Words can’t describe how grateful we all are for his continuing leadership and support. Stacy Schwab stepped in as Interim Executive Director

for the past 7 months and has put in twice the amount of time that was required. Stacy has served as a VP of Sinai, has worked for many years on the rummage sale and other fundraising activities, served on the board, worked tirelessly on education initiatives and the list goes on. We thank Stacy from the bottom of our hearts for working on Sinai’s behalf and for always giving 150%. Peter Schwab has served on the finance committee for many years and has been the voice of reason and support in so many different areas. We have called upon Peter to guide us, council us and lead us in difficult times. He works quietly behind the scenes and is one of those rare individuals who we can lean on always finding time to assist, train and mentor. A huge thank you for honoring us with your intellect and kind heart. It was my pleasure to present this award to these three individuals at the Annual Meeting. Yasher Koach to Chip, Stacy and Peter and on behalf of the Congregation, I thank you and wish you the same blessings and gifts that you have given to Sinai. Marlene Lauwasser

What’s Greening at Sinai? The Talmud explains: While the sage, Choni, was walking along a road, he saw a man planting a carob tree. Choni asked him: "How long will it take for this tree to bear fruit?" "Seventy years," replied the man. Choni then asked: "Are you so healthy a man that you expect to live that length of time and eat its fruit?" The man answered: "I found a fruitful world because my ancestors planted it for me. Likewise, I am planting for my children." Spring has been busy for the Greening of Sinai Committee. On May 17, the day of the Sinai school picnic, we built two planting beds (one in the shape of a Magen David, the second a rectangle) behind the synagogue and filled them with soil. We also dug and planted a “sunflower spiral.” We met again on the morning of May 31 to plant. As you read this, beans, gourds, tomatoes, corn, marigolds, zinnias, sunflowers (among others) are busily growing. A hearty thanks to all who helped out, especially the children. They hauled a lot of dirt! Also, a special thank you to David Cobb, Brian Schermer, and Craig Johnson for the design and construction of our beautiful Magen David planting bed! We have many families signed up to tend the garden, each for one week during the summer. There are still a few weeks available, so if you would like to be a garden maven for a week (you can eat whatever is ready for picking during your week,) contact Naomi Cobb by phone: (414) 964-3230 or email: [email protected]. We look forward to decorating our Sukkah next fall with the fruits of our labor: dried corn, gourds, flowers, even corn stalks for the “sechach” or roof covering. We now have a compost bin at Sinai! It is the large, round, black bin sitting on the gravel. Please feel free to use it to dispose of PLANT matter – yard waste, fruit and vegetable scraps, etc. You can also put in coffee grounds and egg shells. We hope our composting efforts will provide a source of fertilizer for next year’s garden. Other Greening of Sinai Committee projects include increased recycling efforts, garbage reduction, and creation of a Greening Guide for life cycle celebrations. If you are interested in participating in these projects, or have ideas for other greening

projects, come join our committee. Contact Deb Schermer at [email protected] to express your interest. Green Tip of the Month: How many of us enjoy, and sometimes depend upon, that morning cup of java in its various forms?: latte, americana, espresso, tall double-shot halfcaf skinny no whip mocha… Many species of birds also depend upon coffee, though not for drinking. Did you know that birds count on friendly shelter to provide respite and food during their long migratory journeys. Baltimore Orioles, RubyHummingbirds, Scarlet Tanagers, and the Cerulean Warblers, among many others, depend upon South American forest cover in areas that are also ideal for coffee farms. Shade grown coffee farms preserve and protect the complex forest cover that attract beautiful songbirds and other wildlife. Why is this so important? Our ecology is delicate and cannot be replaced. When species become threatened with extinction, like the Cerulean Warbler (80% extinct), we lose a beautiful songbird, but also our deep connections among birds, people and our habitat. As we plant for our children, dor v’dor, we must find ways to preserve the blessings of the earth. For more information about where to buy shade grown coffee and to learn more that you can do to preserve shade coffee birds, v i s i t : h t t p : / / s h a d e c o f f e e . o r g / s ha d e c o ff e e / B ir d s / ShadeCoffeeBirdAtlas.aspx. And… don’t forget to compost those coffee grounds! Karen Schudson, Deb Schermer, and the Greening of Sinai Committee

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Donations Donations received as of June 5. Adult Programming & Education Endowment Fund In memory of Arthur Ross Judith Ross In memory of Gertrude Schulner Bob Schlossmann

In memory of Ann Recht Sheila Rudberg Cantor's Discretionary Fund In memory of Leah Stein The Stein Family In memory of Morton Wolfe Rona and Gary Wolfe

Floral and Oneg Fund In memory of Robert Brill Marian Brill In memory of Vera Karon In honor of Muriel Silbar’s birthday Deedee and Leonard Goldstein

Janet Greenebaum Scholarship Fund In memory of Daniel Albert Hana Albert

Passport To Israel Fund In memory of Theodore Cayle Linda and Marc Cayle

In memory of John Bradbury Theodore Bradbury

Chesed (Caring) Fund In memory of Fran Boxer and Harry Samson Vicki and Allen Samson

In memory of Robert Hindin, Ben Wiener and Kate Wiener William Wiener

In memory of David Fishkin In memory of Rose Fishkin Pauline Zarne

In memory of Gene Suvalsky Julie Zvi

In memory of Eugene Usow Julie and Michael Sadoff and Family

In memory of Edward Loewenthal Janet Greenebaum Barbara Eiseman Memorial Fund for Spiritual Growth In memory of Barbara Eiseman In memory of Else Rubenstein Robert Eiseman In memory of Bessie and Jack Kohlenberg Dorothy Bein-Arenzon Miriam Miringoff Kitchen Fund In honor of Danny Coran’s Bar Mitzvah Judi and Michael Ketten In honor of Marlene Lauwasser with Gratitude and Inspiration Judi Ketten Tzedakah Fund In memory of Harry Soifer Naomi and Mort Soifer Rabbi's Discretionary Fund In honor of Irv Becker Bettie and Dave Meltzer In memory of Edith Bilsky Marlene and Bert Bilsky In memory of Louis Cohen Beverly Rattner In memory of Myron Fromstein Lita and Mitchell Fromstein In memory of Helen Grossman Beth and Ron Shapiro In memory of Sam Kaufman Barbara Shafton In memory of Paul Pugach Karen Levy and Peter Lee

Contributions made to the Temple In memory of Sayde Brown, Solomon Brown and Dave Lipshultz George Lipshultz

Music Fund In memory of Murray Glass Mark Glass

In memory of Bea Chudnow Richard Chudnow

In memory of Paul Pugach Lori and Marc Jacobson

In honor of Edith Gilman for Mother’s Day Dan and Jeanie Gilman and Family

In honor of Mrs. Muriel Silbar’s birthday Selma Gorens

For Jim Gollin’s speedy recovery Helaine and Bob Langelor In honor of Judi Ketten’s presidency Marlene and Marv Lauwasser In memory of Manny Rotter and Max Schulner Bob Schlossmann Landscape Fund In memory of Martha Brauer and Hans Nathan Brauer Ilse R. Brauer

The Social Action Donation for July/August is…

Backpacks & Back to School Supplies

In memory Bernice Rosenbaum Jim Rosenbaum Jacob M. Fine and Family Library Fund In memory of Sam Gassman, Ben Semon and Hattie Semon Jeanine and Edward Semon For Jim Gollin’s speedy recovery In honor of Jordan Salinsky’s Bat Mitzvah In memory of Earl Zechman Sue and Neal Zechman

Please drop off donations in the collection bin in Sinai’s foyer. Items will be donated to the SDC Family Shelter

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July Yarhzeits July 3, 2009 Sheldon Baily Jeanette Barnow Mae Bogost Brickman Marc Andrew Flesch Eugene (Gene) Frank Jack D. Levin Seymour Meltzer Lilli Meyer Miriam Miringoff Ida Montag Marian Newald Louise Rofes Harry Scklore Leo Shafton Ida Zechman July 10, 2009 Henrietta Aronow Norman Brickman Nellie Cherniack Selma Cherniack Nasberg Frances Fershtman Allen Goldmann Morty Greenspan

William Luff Robert W. Mann Mamie Muchin Laura Peterson Irwin Porter Arthur Stone Kate E. Wiener Jack R. Winter

Joseph Sherman William Werbel

July 17, 2009 Bunny Abelson Murray Bein Anne Berger Mae Fine Michael E. Freeman Helen Goldstein Ellis Hassel Harold Horowitz Ben Klein Molly Komisar Lillian Koven Ruth Levin Saltzberg Sam Rosenbloom Judee Ross Nathan Schapiro

July 24, 2009 Edith Margoles Adelman Joel Bilsky Clarice Chard Rose Engel Simon Gelbart Nat Goldsmith Sarah Goodman Molly Halper Leon Hirsh Freda Levine Katherine Gollin Miller Willard “Bud” Pollak Robert Rice Lorraine Rosen Jay Schmidt Ruth Simon Steve Stone Arnold Strickon Howard B. Tepps Lillian Wiener May Winter

I. Mark Zeligs July 31, 2009 Harry Boorstein Samuel Chase Gregory M. Cheplin Larry Chudnow Ben Feld Susan Folz Dan Fried Myne “Minnie” Hooten Joseph Lauwasser John Mann Sylvia Razeper Mintz Ruth Pereles Ben Peterman Nancie Stern Peterman Edna Polacheck Rena Schechter Howard M. Schudson Billy Weinberg

August Yarhzeits August 7, 2009 Sally Bodanskya Eva Eisenberg Dorf Barbara Fox Susan Gassman Neel Wehe Laing Harry Meissner Isabelle Polacheck Ari Porat Slava Porat Rachel Presley Max Recht Leonard Roth Lucia K. Schaub Molly Scklore Howard Silver Willaim Stern Robin Temkin Ethel Veit Albert Willis Arthur Zechman

August 14, 2009 Ceil Baum Myron Blumberg Elsie Chase Lawrence Chudnow Laurence Eiseman Bertha Falk Harley Fleishman Joseph Fleishman Gerald Goldbaum Bill Goldberger Francine Goldfarb Marie (Mickey) Green Margaret Kaufmann William Kaufmann Louis Lebow Larry D. Lieberman Abraham Melamed Ruth Anne Semon Stein Janet Shlimovitz Edna Sigal Hyman Stern

Sam Winick August 21, 2009 Samuel Bender Bernard Borkovitz Rose Bradbury Jack Brandes Agatha Calisch John Feldman Faye Gershon Eleanor Goldberg Ida Heifetz Berman Murray Herman James Jay Katz Jay Lieberman Joseph Lubar Roland Meissner Fanny Mossman David Orenstein Melvin Orenstein Ruth F. Orenstein Ronald Padway

Gatzel Rondel Harry Rubenstein Molly Schwartz Ben Stein Sylvia Stern Louis Temkin Yetta Usow August 28, 2009 Helen Blesser Richard Cook Sheldon Frank Esther Gliber Robert Glick William C. Heller, Jr. Rose Hoffman Sherwin J. Kader Melvin Kramer Leo Weiss Muriel Winter

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 Marvin Fishman Security Jenni Goldbaum Youth Education Idy Goodman Social Action Hugh Hoffman Finance Ruth Lebed Rofes Outreach Steve Moglowsky Finance Bobbi Rector Israel Tom St John Social Action Beth Shapiro Communications Susan Solvang Outreach Jim Stillman Brotherhood Mark Sweet Young Families Laura Waisbren Women of Sinai Congregation Jill Weinshel Membership Engagement

Save the date & your extra stuff! Start saving your electronics, bikes and home goods for Sinai's Annual Rummage Sale.

Sunday, July 26, 2009 9:00 am—12:00 pm

Bag Sale: 12:30 –2:30 pm

Drop off items in good condition and on hangers Monday, July 20 - Thursday, July 23 For more information or to volunteer to help with the sale contact Jennifer Moglowsky at [email protected].