Oct Bulletin

Fall 2009

Rabbi’s Message Rabbi Felipe Goodman Remembering 9/11… The Fight Goes On! Dr. Zuhdi Jasser to speak at Temple Beth Sholom on Sunday Oct. 18, 2009. I can still remember that day, I believe that most of us can remember exactly what we were doing or where we were when we heard the news. For our generation, 9/11 had a very similar effect to that of President Kennedy’s assassination on the generation of our parents and grandparents. Losing one’s innocence, understanding that the world can be a cruel desolate place devoid of morals or ethics is a horrible reality to wake up to. Yet I am amazed! As much as we say we remember what happened on Sept. 11, 2001, as much as we go through the motions of trying to understand and as much as we sometimes still break into tears, I believe most of us have truly forgotten why this happened. I refuse to admit that our country was not prepared, for how can we possibly defend and protect our country against a terrorist plot that seemed to spring to life from the pages of a Hollywood Blockbuster Movie script! Who can think of such a way to murder people in cold blood? The answer: Radical Islamist Fascists! For those of us who have been to Israel, it is not hard to understand what the threat of Radical Islam is really like. Israel is surrounded by enemies on all sides who espouse Radical, Fascist and murderous Islamic ideologies. Even those countries like Egypt and Jordan whom Israel has peace treaties with - struggle internally to contain the threat of being “eaten alive” by that ugly monster! I remember a cartoon that was published right after 9/11; it showed a calendar in Israel where all the days on it were marked as Sept. 11. Yes, Israel is prepared and always alert, not because it wants to but because it needs to! And still, sadly, as prepared as we can be, sometimes there is no way of anticipating what could happen next. When you travel through Israel, if you pay close attention, when you come upon a place where a terrorist attack once took place you can see a small plaque listing the names of our fallen brothers and sisters. Instead of making grandiose monuments and pledging over and over again not to forget, Israel actually does something about it. The most important step in doing something about terror is understanding who, what and how we are fighting. Very often I watch in disbelief how we try to apologize for the world! A few months ago, President Obama went to Cairo and delivered an embarrassing and short-sighted speech where he called on The Muslim World to join America in creating a better world. Did anyone try to remind the President that all of these “moderate Muslims” he was trying to extend his hand to were absolutely SILENT after 9/11? I vividly remember all media outlets interviewing Muslims and asking them for their thoughts right after 9/11. The majority did not condemn the hijackers and their evil plot. Most of them simply remained silent. Time and time again, the defense was used that as long as Israel existed, these things will continue to happen. Time and time again, we heard then and we hear now that Zionism is the problem – according to President Obama, Israeli “Settlements” are the problem. NO! The problem is murderers running around without restraint as we try to appease them again and again. Rabbi’s Message continues on Page 9 2

From the Cantor’s Voice Cantor Avraham Albert

SING My feet are wet, my sleeves are rolled up, and everything seems to be up and running as quick as a blink at Temple Beth Sholom. I am looking forward to meeting all of you and hearing about your connection to this wonderful shul. Please be patient with me as I slowly learn everybody’s name… You will also get to know me little by little along this journey… So many things are important to me as a cantor… Hopefully at our services you will see that the participation of the congregation is a must in my eyes. Yes, it can be hard to join in the singing when there are new melodies to get used to. Just try. Close your eyes if you have to, or use the text in our siddurim as an aid. I want you to feel comfortable in joining me. After all, the chanting of our prayers in synagogue is not a performance! Judaism is not a spectator sport – we are all part of the game. When the whole assembly adds to the conglomeration of the symphony in song, we are all back at Mount Sinai together. The music is that powerful! And my favorite moments on the bimah are when I am able to stop singing and listen to the beauty of scores of voices in unison, all around me. So, when you see me at shul, introduce yourself to me, be patient with me, and when we are davening – sing with me. Kamala, Ezra, Maiella, and Solomon join me in wishing you an inscription and seal in the Book of Life for 5770 –

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Jon Mitzmacher Director of Education

Education

Solomon Schechter Day School of Las Vegas Opens 2009-2010 The Solomon Schechter Day School of Las Vegas opened its sixth year of school on Monday, August 24, 2009! This year is special because it is both the first year the school has not added a new grade (Schechter is a K-5 elementary school) and the first year students will begin the year in the Friedman Family Pavilion. Schechter classrooms are now state-of-the-art and include SMART Board technology. Amazingly, even in these difficult economic times, Conservative Jewish Day School Education in Las Vegas – the partnership between Solomon Schechter, the Temple Beth Sholom Preschool, and the Midbar Kodesh Temple Early Childhood Center – will still continue to educate nearly 300 students this year. All three schools demonstrate that you don’t have to sacrifice a highquality Jewish and Hebrew education in order to have the highest quality secular education. With outstanding faculty, community support, and committed parents, the Solomon Schechter Day School’s vision of students who are as equally literate in Hebrew as they are in English; as facile with a siddur as they are with a microscope; as comfortable discussing American politics as they are Israeli – this vision is being realized.

First Day of First Grade

Speaking of microscopes… On the very first day of school, grades began to make use of Las Vegas’ only Robotics & Engineering Laboratory in Schechter’s state-of-the-art Science Lab. Under the dynamic leadership of new Science Teacher Rebecca Rouas, Schechter students will receive cutting edge science education. Kids came home the first day of school enthusiastic about science!

First Day of Kindergarten

Schechter Parent Organization Hosts “Welcome Back Picnic” The Schechter Parent Organization held its annual “Welcome Back Picnic” on Sunday, September 13th. The event took place in Paseos Park in Summerlin with a large crowd in attendance. The afternoon featured water play, face-painting, a bounce house and more. The Schechter Parent Organization looks forward to offering Schechter parents even more opportunities to learn, celebrate, and create community than ever before.

Schechter Holds Back to School Night

First Day of Second Grade 4

On September 15th, Schechter held its annual “Back to School” night. Parents had an opportunity in a relaxed environment to learn more about their children’s teachers, classroom routines, curriculum and special projects. It was also an opportunity for parents to volunteer for committees and to register their credit cards on escrip.com (you don’t have to be a Schechter Parent register) to make donations to Schechter. Thanks to the Parent Organization and the Schechter Committee for their help in organizing the evening.

Jennifer Zukowski Director of Early Childhood Education

Education

Preschool News

Now Enrolling The Sandra and Stanley Mallin Early Childhood Center is now taking registration for toddler classes that start in January. Part time and full time programs available for ages 18 months to 2 ½ years. NAEYC accredited preschool with caring and nurturing staff. Contact Jennifer Zukowski at (702) 804-1333 x 125 for tours. Preschoolers get a close look at a real honeycomb.

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Jennifer Weiss Religious & Youth Educator

Education TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM

It all began on August 23, when the Religious School Faculty gathered together at our Faculty Orientation to begin planning what will surely be one of the most exciting years of the Judy and Ronald Mack School of Religious Studies! Later that day a large number of new and returning families attended our annual “Back to School BBQ”. (Thanks to the Men’s Club for all their help in preparing this years bbq.) This year the new integrated curriculum that was introduced last year to our Third through Seventh Graders has been applied to our K-2nd Grade program. We look forward to matching the same level of energy and excitement in our younger grades as we do our older ones. On September 13th we welcomed back students, parents and teachers as the first day of Religious School officially began! With the help of our energetic faculty, parent volunteers and our wonderful Midrasha students, the first day of Religious School went according to plan. Students dove right into their studies in each of their classes while finding time to make decorations for Sukkot. We are looking forward to hanging these beautiful decorations around the Sukkah!!! We hope all Religious School families can join us for some special upcoming events: To celebrate Sukkot, we will be holding the third annual “Pizza in the Hut” on Wednesday, October 7th, from 5:30-6:30 PM. Come and join us as we celebrate Sukkot in the beautiful TBS sukkah, largely decorated by the students of the Religious School. You don’t want to miss it! Our annual Fall Shabbaton for Religious School students in Grades Three through Seven is coming up November 6th – th 8 . Please make sure to save the date now for our Spring Shabbaton on April 30th – May 2nd. Information regarding the Shabbatonim will be mailed directly to families and will be available in the Religious School Office. Coming this spring, we will be introducing our first ever undernighter for students in Kindergarten, First and Second Grades. Look for more information in the upcoming months.

Back to School BBQ.

First day of school - First Grade

First day of school - Kindergarten

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Youth As summer came to an end, Kadima/USY began to pick up speed! It was very exciting to see such a great turn out for our annual “You Survived Your First Day of School” kick-off event at Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt on August 24th. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet so many future Kadimaniks (4th – 6th Grade), Jr USYers (7th – 8th Grade) and Sr. USYers (9th – 12th Grade), and to see their excitement for what is in store this upcoming year. More than fifty students joined us as we rang in the new school year with fun, friends and of course frozen yogurt! For one of the final moments of summer, TBS teens journeyed once again to the happiest place on earth! Students met up with over 350 USYers from across the Far West Region at Disneyland, as they began to build friendships that will last a lifetime. TBS USY looks forward to inviting students from across our region to join us for special weekend shabbatonim throughout the upcoming year!

USY Disneyday

This year, USY launched Project Isaiah – the food drive that took place between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. Last year Temple Beth Sholom donated 2,351 pounds of food to the Jewish Family Service Agency in Las Vegas. This year under Project Isaiah, USYers were very excited to donate more then 3,000 pounds of food to the JFSA. We would like to welcome all teens to join us during our weekly USY Lounge Night. Thanks to some generous contributions, we are pleased to unveil the newly remodeled USY Youth Lounge! The USY Youth Lounge features a Connelly pool table, ping pong table, dart board and TV/Wii. USY Lounge Night takes place Wednesday evenings from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM and follows the Religious School calendar. For more information about Kadima/USY or to request a membership application, please contact Alyson at ext. 124 or email [email protected].

Kadima/USY Kickoff Event

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Temple News Men’s Club

Women’s League

Jerry Springberg, President of the TBS Men’s Club endorses Men’s Wellness

A Hanukkah Happening

Two years ago, at the 2007 Federation of Jewish Men’s’ Clubs (FJMC) Convention, members of the FJMC were challenged to make a commitment to improve their health. The Challenge was made in recognition of the fact that many in our synagogue communities live unhealthy life styles which put them at risk for various types of preventable and possible life threatening illnesses. Quitting smoking, eating a healthy diet , increasing exercise, losing weight, and managing stress are all factors which will lead to a healthier lifestyle and may help prevent such conditions as diabetes, heart disease, stroke and certain types of cancer.

Women’s League of Temple Beth Sholom invites the entire community to attend a new and exciting Hanukkah event: “A Hanukkah Happening!” on Sunday, November 22 (10 AM - 3 PM) at TBS. In addition to some of the most popular vendors who have been with us before, we are adding lots of exciting new dimensions. There will be a latke fry off, big screen TV’s to enjoy the football games with friends, lots of demonstrations from various companies, food samplings and delicious food to purchase for lunch. We will have fun booths for children of all ages, wonderful raffle prizes and much more, but we are running out of space, so you’ll have to come and see for yourself! Contact Kim Memar, “A Hanukkah Happening!” Chair, for more information or how to become a sponsor or sign on as a vendor: 702-429-0888 or email [email protected].

As part of our commitment to meet this challenge, starting next month, the TBS Men’s Club will include in the Temples bimonthly newsletter a monthly health tip to help our members live healthier lifestyles. In addition to serving healthier food at our events, our Men’s Club will be developing programs designed to help achieve our goal of improving the health of our members. Starting in October, our meeting will at Brunch Sunday morning enabling many more men who were unable to attend our Thursday Evening meeting to attend and enjoy our comradeship. In addition we intend to have Programs that men will identify with such as men’s feelings about Jewishness, maintining a healthy lifestyle, and family relations.

NOW ENROLLING The Sandra and Stanly Mallin Early Childhood Center is now taking registration for toddler class that starts in January. Part time and full times programs available for ages 18 months to 2 ½ years. NAEYC accredited preschool with caring and nurturing staff. Contact Jennifer Zukowski to schedule tour.

Exciting Early Childhood Programs at Temple Beth Sholom Save the Date Preschool Fundraiser – Character Brunch, November 15th 10:00 AM (newborn-7 years) Bounce house, raffle, face painting, characters, games, food, and lots of fun. Come support the Sandra and Stanley Mallin Early Childhood Center.

Programming Shabbat & Me (Newborn-5 years) Friday mornings at 8:45 AM with Melanie Ron. Music Together (Newborn-5 years) Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday with Melanie Ron. Part time Preschool Programs (18 months-3yrs) Tuesday/Thursday 8:30-12:00.

Complimentary Programming Friday Night Kids (Newborn-5 years) Monthly, Friday evenings at 6:00 PM with Cantor Avi. Tot Shabbat (Newborn-2nd Grade) Monthly, Saturday mornings at 10:00 AM. Babysitting on Friday evenings (7:30 PM) and Shabbat mornings (9:30 AM) for children who are potty trained to age 7 *For more information regarding fees, start dates, or times please contact the Early Childhood department at 804-1333 extension #112 8

Temple News Rabbi’s Message continued from Page 2 If we want to remember the victims of 9/11, it is important to do it by understanding that as long as we don’t face the threat of Radical Fascist Islam with open eyes and stop lying to ourselves thinking these people can be appeased – if we go through life thinking that they can understand ethics, morality and love the same way we do, then 9/11 will happen again. In trying to understand the constant threat of Radical Fascist Islam, Temple Beth Sholom is bringing to Las Vegas an extraordinary speaker. I would like you to mark your calendars with an important date. On Sunday Oct. 18, 2009 at 4:30 PM, Temple Beth Sholom will be hosting Dr. Zuhdi Jasser who is the director of The American Islamic Forum for Democracy. Dr. Jasser is perhaps one of the most outspoken critics of Radical Fascist Islam. Dr. Jasser is also a devout Muslim. He is the voice and the vision behind the documentary, The Third Jihad. I highly recommend that you watch The Third Jihad before coming to Dr. Jasser’s lecture. Our congregation has arranged for a screening of The Third Jihad on Tuesday Oct. 13, 2009, at 7 PM here at Temple Beth Sholom. Dr. Jasser’s lecture the following Sunday Oct. 18, 2009 at 4:30 PM. In closing, I would like to thank the Men’s Club of Temple Beth Sholom and the committee that oversees the Warsaw Ghetto Remembrance Garden for providing us with the necessary funds to make this program available. Every contribution made to The Warsaw Ghetto Remembrance Garden project at TBS goes to a special fund that is used to promote a better understanding of how hate and racism can be dealt with and eventually eliminated from our world.

L’DOR V’DOR Making a Difference for Seniors By Shel Kolner After the summer sabbatical, L’Dor V’Dor is starting its new year. Plans for the events that will take place in 5770 are already under way. We continue to make an impact on the seniors in the Southern Nevada Valley. We are the premiere outreach program in Southern Nevada and we do make a difference. On September 9th L’Dor V’Dor hosted over 200 seniors from local facilities and their homes. We celebrated the High Holy Days with entertainment by our students from the Stanley and Sandra Early Childhood Center and dancing by The TBS Dancers of Light. After the entertainment our guests moved into the Social Hall and enjoyed a luncheon catered by Certified Master Chef Gustav Mahler, owner of Spiedini Ristorante. Again the entire event was a hit with our guests. The L’Dor V’Dor board continually critiques our events looking for ways to improve them. As we do this, we are always appreciative of the number of people who tell us how much they enjoyed the day out and are looking forward to the next event. Even while waiting for their busses they were extolling the virtues of the day. We really do make a difference. Our guests really enjoy what we are doing for them. Volunteers are still the backbone of our organization. If you can spare a few hours every other month please call Lillian Radomsky at 942-3251 or 553-9425 (cell). If you can provide transportation for our guests, drivers are needed for this short time period. If you have the time we have the opportunity for you to do a Mitzvah. Please call Karen Berke at 341-5112 if you would like to volunteer in the social hall. You can always call Shel Kolner, the coordinator, at 228-4744 or 334-8914 (cell) for more details about any aspect of L’Dor V’Dor. Our next event is scheduled to celebrate the Sukkot. It will be on Tuesday, October 27th. We have also set the Chanukah event for Tuesday, December 15th. If you would like to enjoy our events with us, call now! We will put you on our list. It is a very satisfying few hours. If you know of any senior who is homebound and could benefit from this opportunity to socialize with other people, please call the L’Dor V’Dor coordinator, Shel Kolner (228-4744 or 334-8914), or the Temple office (804-1333 ext 100). We’ll make sure they receive invitations to the upcoming events. Again, we invite you to join the camaraderie and see how good it feels to make a difference in the life of a homebound or facility bound senior by being part of the L’Dor V’Dor Volunteer program. This truly is a Mitzvah! We want to thank all the sponsors of these events for their continued donations. We are most appreciative of them and for the support of the United Jewish Community/Jewish Federation of Las Vegas. 9

Temple News Women’s League – by Brenda Katz Summer is finally disappearing and autumn is quickly approaching. The seasons come and go, but Women’s League remains. Even as the days shorten, we can still grow ideas, allow our dreams to take root and believe in the possibilities that exist. As the New Year begins, let us plant afresh and make sure that we spiritually blossom. Each month, WL has a program planned that we hope will energize and inform you, at the same time, being fun. From an intriguing book review and panel discussion of “The Faith Club” on September 30th to an exciting Paid Up Membership Brunch with Congresswoman Shelley Berkley on October 25th, or to an innovative and unique Hanukkah Happening on November 22, we are doing it. And this is just the beginning. We are also proud to announce that OUR WL has been selected to host the next National Leadership Training Institute on January 24th-26th, bringing women from across the country, Canada and Mexico, to our synagogue. Melanie and I have been inspired by our Board’s devotion, creativity and teamwork. We are proud to represent our entire membership and look forward to the journey that awaits us. The planning has taken place, the committees are being formed and we are ready to watch the fruits of our labor prosper. How fitting it is that this year’s Torah Fund Campaign is “To plant and preserve”. All we need is your support and participation. We want you to JOIN us. Shop in our Judaica Shop. Buy tribute cards and prayer books. Attend our programs. Take this opportunity to support WL so that we may offer support to TBS. Let this season be the best. May the harvest be bountiful. L’Shanah Tovah Brenda Katz

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B’nei Mitzvah B’nei Mitzvah Happenings - By Adam Brustein As I write this article, summer is ending, and a new school year has begun. Already, our weekly B’nai Mitzvot is in full swing, and the High Hoy Days are right around the corner. Although many were away for much of the season, I was pleased that we were able to have a nice representation of Torah Readers from our post-B’nai Mitzvah students throughout the summer. However, I would like to comment on one of those summer Shabbatim that really stands out for me. On this particular Shabbat, we were privileged to have a post-B’nai Mitzvah student read for the congregation. This student did not travel a smooth road to becoming a B’nai Mitzvah; in fact, at one point the big day was postponed, and there were doubts as to whether it would ever take place. Yet, after the big event had passed, this student still volunteered to read from the Torah for us, and did so with great pride and poise. As it happens, on this same Shabbat, another former student attended the service. This student had been exceptional, and I was delighted to see him at Temple, not just to catch up with him, but also with the anticipation that I could recruit him to join the Teen Torah program. However, when I discussed this possibility with him, he said that he thought it was a good idea, but that he had forgotten how to read Hebrew and was too busy to re-start the process. Despite my assurances that it would not be difficult for him and that I would gladly help, it became apparent that it just was not going to happen at this particular time. I have no doubt that this student will be immensely successful in his various pursuits, but, sadly, his synagogue skills will not be sustained. I believe that this is a classic example of the importance of the Teen Torah program. Unfortunately, I can find many examples of students “falling through the cracks” in our Temple over the past eight and a half years that I have worked here, but I am hoping that this will change. Of course, there will be students who choose not to take part in the program; this is up to them. Hopefully, they will connect with Judaism in other ways, by taking advantage of different opportunities provided by the Temple and the general community. But I do encourage every student to participate, and, should they choose to do so, they will receive guidance and support throughout the preparation process, from me and/or Cantor Alpert. If you are interested in participating in this program or have other questions, please call me anytime, day or night, at 497-5267. I hope to hear from you. Shana Tova, Adam

Meet the Board of Directors Dan Miller Dan grew up in Newton, Massachusetts and with his parents and older brother attended Temple Kehillath Israel on Harvard Street in Brookline, MA, at the time, one of the preeminent Conservative synagogues in the United States. For his higher education, Dan received his B.A, from Boston University as well as a J.D. and Masters of Law in Taxation from Boston University School of Law. Following receipt of his legal degrees, Dan moved to Washington D.C. where he joined the Office of Chief Counsel of the Internal Revenue Service. While with Chief Counsel, Dan had responsibility for issuing IRS guidance with respect to corporate restructurings such as the taxation of mergers and acquisitions as well as myriad other aspects of corporate tax planning. He also served as IRS

representative to the Senate Finance Committee during this period and also helped to draft new tax laws subsequently enacted by Congress. Following his IRS career, Dan joined the the Dun & Bradstreet Corporation in New York City and remained there for almost 20 years until retirement. Dan served as Vice President Tax and Financial Planning and among other duties was in charge of the worldwide tax planning for the Dun & Bradstreet family of companies that included such well known brand names as D&B, A.C. Nielsen, R.H. Donnelley, and Moodys’s Investors Services, as well as hundreds of other smaller entities within this corporate family group. During this time, Dan was also a frequent lecturer at the NYU Law School International Tax Institute, speaking on the tax treatment of international cross border transactions. Immediately following his retirement, Dan moved to Las Vegas in March 2004, and longtime former Board member Rose Raphael introduced Dan to Rabbi Goodman. Dan was warmly welcomed by the TBS family and he joined the TBS Board of Directors in May of 2008.

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B’nei Mitzvah Abraham Yoshua Goodman to be called to the Torah October 17. Temple Beth Sholom is pleased to announce the Bar Mitzvah of Abraham Yoshua Goodman on Saturday October 17, Parashat Bereshit. Yoshua’s hobbies include, working with glass, ceramics, and computers, and playing with his X-Box and his dog Pancho. He just graduated from Religious School and enjoyed working in the kids2kids program. Yoshua is looking forward to celebrating his Bar Mitzvah in Jerusalem at the Conservative Kotel in August with his family. Yoshua, his parents, Rabbi Felipe and Liz, along with his sisters Daniela and Arielle are excited about receiving all their special guests from Mexico City, Israel, Colombia, Switzerland, Cancun, New York, California, Florida and New Orleans. These guests will include his greatgrandmother, grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins and many family friends. Yoshua’s parents are proud of all his hard work and accomplishments.

Brittany Reese Shervan called to the Torah on October 24. Parents Drew & Rhea Shervan are pleased to announce the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter Brittany Reese Shervan at Temple Beth Sholom on Saturday, October 24th at 9:00 a.m. B r i t t a n y currently attends 8th Grade at the Adelson Educational Campus where she participates in volleyball and fencing. Outside of her studies, Brittany enjoys music and computers. For her Mitzvah Project, Brittany has participated in numerous charitable efforts aimed at helping those in need. Special guests scheduled to attend include her grandfather Raymond Schiff of Baltimore, Aunt Henrietta Schiff, also of Baltimore, Uncle Sam Schiff of California and the Friedman family of Boca Raton, Florida. Also expected are family friends Morty & Stella Cohen of New York City, Victor & Arlene Kasner of Delray Beach, Florida, and Jeff & Joan Cantwell of Houston, Texas.

Shane Alexander Cashin to be called to the Torah on November 7th. Parents Wendy and Andrew Cashin and sisters Brooke and Grace are proud to announce the Bar Mitzvah of Shane Alexander Cashin on Saturday, November 7th. Shane currently attends 8th Grade at Hyde Park Academy of Math and Science. He is a member of National Junior Honor Society. In addition to his studies, Shane plays club soccer, has participated in two Triathlons, plays piano, is President of Junior U.S.Y and was a member of The Temple Beth Sholom Junior Ruach Ensemble. For his Mitzvah Project, Shane helped collect groceries for the JFSA for distribution to the needy throughout Las Vegas. 12

Tributes RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

Cindy & Douglas Bushnell Gerald Hirsch Ellen Reinglass & Morris Schaner In Honor of: Belinda & Andrew Donner’s son Jake Ingrande becoming a Bar Mitzvah Judy & Ron Mack Rabbi & Liz Goodman’s son Abraham Yoshua becoming a Bar Mitzvah Anita Lewy Ronnie & Neil Schwartz Rabbi & Liz Goodman’s Anniversary Ellen Scully Charlotte & Sam Showel’s 60th Wedding Anniversary Dan Miller Phil Miller Faye & Dr. Leon Steinberg’s Anniversary Elaine & Irv Steinberg An Aliyah: Samuel R. Rosen My grandson’s Aliyah Irving Herman Thank you: Rabbi Goodman for all you do Bill & Laurie Barron & Family Roberta & Larry Brown & Family Rabbi Goodman for the most inspiring High Holy Days services Anita Lewy Speedy Recovery: Daniella Brill Sara & Tedd Rosenstein In Memory of: Ida Groman Eunice Galsky Philip Rosenberg Morris Golden Yiskor: Maxine Bendelac

In Honor of: Cantor Avraham Alpert & Family a warm welcome Anita Lewy Thank you: Cantor Alpert, for beautifully enhancing our Shabbat services D.J. Sinai, for beautifully enhancing our Shabbat services Lillian Radomsky

ASSIST. RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

In Honor of: Sarah Danielle Karasik’s Bat Mitzvah Debbie & Joel Karasik Misheberach: Maxine Bendelac In Memory of: Carrie Pollock’s mother Paula, Alyssa & Evan Krentzel Dr. Sidney Shindell Paula, Alyssa & Evan Krentzel Estelle & Martin Weiss

SANDRA & STANLEY MALLIN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER In Honor of: Andrea & Jack Behrens’ daughter Emma’s first Birthday Evelyn Brunner & Steven Taylor L’Shana Tovah: Sandy & Stan Mallin Bonnie Berkowitz Speedy Recovery: Stan Mallin Dan Miller Phil Miller

SANDRA & STANLEY MALLIN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER SCHOLARSHIP FUND The Bobcats Class of 2009 In Memory of: Harry Gilbert Mona & Charles Silverman Bernice May Sidney May Amy May Iris Pianko Ann & Richard Blut Anita Lewy Marci & Rob Murdock Mona & Charles Silverman Dana Sefman Marci & Rob Murdock

SOLOMON SCHECHTER DAY SCHOOL In Honor of: Merle & Mike Mitzmacher’s 40th Anniversary Eileen & Eliah Atlas Florence Frost Evelyn & Leon Goldberg Jackie & Howard Kramer Faye & Dr. Leon Steinberg’s Anniversary Jaimee, Jon, Eliana & Maytal Mitzmacher

In Memory of: Neil Eskenazi Renee & Joe Premack

SIDNEY CHAPLIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR SSDS-LV In Honor of: Faye & Dr. Leon Steinberg’s Anniversary Shirley Chaplin L’Shana Tovah: Shirley Chaplin Bonnie Berkowitz Tina & Craig Hamilton In Memory of: Gertrude Eisenbruck Mona & Charles Silverman Marcy & Jack Simon

JUDY & RONALD MACK SCHOOL OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES In Honor of: Mayor Oscar Goodman’s 70th Birthday Esther Frankenstein L’Shana Tovah: Judy & Ron Mack Bonnie Berkowitz

USY/YOUTH FUND In Honor of: Abraham Yoshua Goodman becoming a Bar Mitzvah Andrea & Jack Behrens

AUDREY MERKIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND Thank you: Audrey Merkin Scholarship Committee Rebekah Mastel In Memory of: Philip Rosenberg Ruth Goldfarb Bonnie C. Novak Lil Glicken

HEATHER SAXE SCHOLARSHIP FUND Speedy Recovery: Judy Stein Andrea, Richard, Drake & Scarlett Gordon In Memory of: Robert Katz Felice & Joshua Saxe & Family Marcy, Steve, Ryan, Brandon & Carly Saxe

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Tributes LAWRENCE A. SCULLY LIBRARY FUND In Honor of: Dr. & Mrs. Herb Lippitz’ marriage Ellen Scully An Aliyah: Sam Showel

L’DOR V’DOR Gloria Bransky Wendy & Michael Passer Dolores & Howard Wolfe In Honor of: Rob Festenstein, a warm welcome Anita Lewy Ruth Goldfarb & the High Holy Days Honors Committee Anita Lewy Jackie & Shel Kolner’s granddaughter’s birth Sally & Dick Eskenazi Kim & Fred Memar’s Anniversary Esther Frankenstein Charlotte & Sam Showel’s 60th Anniversary Jackie & Howard Kramer Faye & Dr. Leon Steinberg’s Anniversary Esther Frankenstein Sheryl Honig An Aliyah: Anita Lewy Dan Miller Thank you: Cher Bransky Esther Frankenstein To our friends for being so caring during my recent illness Jay Gershman Speedy Recovery: Steve Cohen Barbara & Bernie Fruchter Corinne Fields Adele Baratz Jay Gershman Barbara & Bernie Fruchter Betty Schwartz Esther Frankenstein Norma Wilensky Esther Frankenstein In Memory of: Gloria Bransky’s brother Esther Frankenstein Jules Sanders Adele Baratz Rose Zwiren Bernardine Zaben

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WARSAW GHETTO REMEMBRANCE GARDEN L’Shana Tovah: Lillian & Henry Kronberg Bonnie Berkowitz In Memory of: Allen Brewster Mona & Charles Silverman

GENERAL FUND Phyllis Fishman Touchstone Men’s Group In Honor of: Debbie & Joel Karasik’s daughter Sarah becoming a Bat Mitzvah Gayle & Howard Rosenberg An Aliyah: Michael Weinberg Speedy Recovery: Jay Gershman Sally & Dick Eskenazi In Memory of: Harry Asher Dr. Sheldon Schore Elvan Spilka Nancy Hexter & Robert Solomon

YAHRZEIT FUND In Memory of: Sam Aisuss Charlotte & Sam Showel Klara Alter Yolanda Phelps Frieda Applebaum Bobbee Finkel Simon Aprill Dr. Albert & Eunice Merkin Warren Barripp Donna & Gavin Isaacs Minnie Berenkrantz Hilda Stein Joel Scott Berger Natalie & Art Berger Sam Best Mona & Charles Silverman Myrna Bilak Marcel Bilak Abraham Blatt Shirley Chaplin Adeline Block Shirley Chaplin Hadji (Avram) Borukh Susan Molasky Sara Brock Lucia & Israel Feit Gertrude Drapkin Ciullo The Klein’s Esther Mantel Cohen Sharon & Robert Wiviott

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October 2009 Sunday

Monday

Tishri / Cheshvan 5770

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 1

Friday 7:30 PM Erev Shabbat/Erev Sukkot

Saturday 2

3

9:00 AM Shabbat Services first day of Sukkot

6:06 pm

13 Tishri

4 9:00 AM Second Day for Sukkot

5 Belly Dancing 6:30 PM

6 Bereavement Group 10:30 AM

7

8

Pizza in the Hut 5:00 - 6:00 PM

14 Tishri 6:15 PM Friday Nite Kids

9

15 Tishri 9:00 AM Shabbat Services

10

Rick Recht Concert 6:45 PM with Ruach Ensemble 6:45 PM Shemini Azeret/Simchat Torah Services

7:30 PM Shabbat Services

Sushi & Sake in the Sukkah at 8:00 PM

5:56 pm

16 Tishri

11

9:00 AM Sukkot Services

17 Tishri

12 Belly Dancing 6:30 PM

18 Tishri

13

Bereavement Group 10:30 AM

19 Tishri

14

20 Tishri

15

21 Tishri 7:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat

16

Ruach Ensemble

The Third Jihad 7:00 PM

22 Tishri 9:00 AM Shabbat Services

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9:00 AM Yoshua Goodman Bar Mitzvah

5:46 pm

23 Tishri

18 9:00 AM Minyan Dr. M. Zuhdi Jasser 4:30 PM

24 Tishri

25 Tishri

19 Belly Dancing 6:30 PM

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26 Tishri

21

27 Tishri

22

Bereavement Group 10:30 AM

28 Tishri 7:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat

23

29 Tishri 9:00 AM Shabbat Services

24

9:00 AM Brittany Shervan Bat Mitzvah

5:37 pm

30 Tishri

25

WL Champagne Brunch with Congresswoman Berkley JCC Event with Mich Albon

7 Cheshvan 18

1 Cheshvan

2 Cheshvan

3 Cheshvan

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28

26 Belly Dancing 6:30 PM

10:30 AM L’Dor V’Dor Bereavement Group 10:30 AM

8 Cheshvan 9 Cheshvan

4 Cheshvan

29 March of Living Parents Mtg.

5 Cheshvan 6 Cheshvan 7:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat

30

9:00 AM Shabbat Services

31

5:29 pm

10 Cheshvan 11 Cheshvan 12 Cheshvan 13 Cheshvan

November 2009 Sunday

Monday 1

2

9:00 AM Minyan

8:00 PM TBS EC Belly Dancing 6:30 PM

Cheshvan / Kislev 5770

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 3

4

Bereavement Group 10:30 AM

5

7:00 SSDS Board

Friday 7:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat

Saturday 6

Religious School Shabbaton

9:00 AM Shabbat Services 9:00 AM Shane Cashan Bar Mitzvah Religious School Shabbaton

7

4:22 pm

14 Cheshvan 15 Cheshvan 16 Cheshvan 17Cheshvan

8

9

9:00 AM Minyan

6:00 PM TBS BD

Religious School Shabbaton

Belly Dancing 6:30 PM

10

11

Bereavement Group 10:30 AM

18 Cheshvan

12

19 Cheshvan 20 Cheshva 6:15 PM Friday Nite Kids

13

9:00 AM Shabbat Services

14

Tot Shabbat at 6:30 PM 7:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat

Preschool Fundraiser 11:00 AM 2:00 PM

Kattan Shabbat 10:00 AM

4:16 pm

21 Cheshvan 22 Cheshvan 23 Cheshvan 24 Cheshvan 25 Cheshvan

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9:00 AM Minyan Family Fun Bingo 11 am - 4 PM

16 Belly Dancing 6:30 PM

17

Bereavement Group 10:30 AM

7:00 PM WL Game Night

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19

26 Cheshvan 27 Cheshva 7:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat

20

9:00 AM Shabbat Services

21

4:12 pm

28 Cheshvan 29 Cheshvan 30 Cheshvan

22 9:00 AM Minyan

23 Belly Dancing 6:30 PM

Hanukkah Happening 7:00 AM 4:00 PM

1 Kislev

24

2 Kislev

25

Bereavement Group 10:30 AM

26 Thanksgiving Office Closed

3 Kislev 7:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat

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4 Kislev 9:00 AM Shabbat Services

28

Office Closed

4:09 pm

5 Kislev

6 Kislev

29 9:00 AM Minyan

12 Kislev

7 Kislev

8 Kislev

9 Kislev

10 Kislev

11 Kislev

30 Belly Dancing 6:30 PM

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