Tbs August Bulletin

Summer - August 2009

SCIENCE HAPPENINGS @ SCHECHTER! Schechter to Host ONLY Robotics and Engineering Lab in Las Vegas The Solomon Schechter Day School of Las Vegas was recently awarded a grant for $9,500 towards a $19,000 robotics and engineering component for the new science lab just opened at the Friedman Family Pavilion at Temple Beth Sholom. The grant comes from the Goldenrod Research Corporation. The Inaugural Fifth Grade Graduation Class, at their Graduation on June 8th, gifted the remaining $9,500 to Schechter so that the school will now host the only robotics and engineering lab in any school in Las Vegas! The lab will include an array of hands-on learning tools created for elementary students. Special software provides a unique opportunity to program a real-world robotic arm. Younger students use a joystick-controlled robotic arm. Both include a miniature closed-circuit television camera. The lab will also include a tabletop fluid power training system, which uses common tap water for power and is controlled by students from a personal computer. The final component will be an electronic console that suspends plastic balls on columns of air, incorporates the robotic arms in student challenges that are designed to develop teamwork and analytical skills. Automated timing and scoring create further incentives for students to participate. The lab will provide hands-on technology tools that integrate with existing coursework to reinforce over 100 concepts in many subjects, including: • Language Arts

• Library Research

• Mathematics

• Oral Presentation

• Problem-Solving

• Quantification

• Reading Skills

• Science

• Social Skills

• Technology

Rabbi’s Message Rabbi Felipe Goodman HAVE WE LEARNT ANYTHING FROM OUR OWN HISTORY AT ALL? The Shooting at The Gay and Lesbian Center in Tel Aviv… much more than just bullets! Before I begin to write the words that I really want to write, I want to take a trip down memory lane. Let me warn you though, these are not pleasant memories. I remember it as if it happened yesterday. I was a rabbinical student at The Jewish Theological Seminary. Shabbat Nov. 4, 1995 seemed to be just like any other Shabbat; it turned out to be a day that changed the fabric and soul of the Jewish People forever. I will never forget that Saturday night. I remember turning on our TV just to find out that Prime Minister Yitzchak Rabin had been assassinated. I also recall with absolute horror the first words I uttered after I heard the news. “I have this horrible feeling that it was a Jew who shot him!” When my wife heard the words come out of my mouth, she stood there in complete and absolute disbelief. After we learned what happened, we as a People also stood lonely and shaken, feeling betrayed and disgusted. That was just the beginning of something we had no idea had been set in motion. Our Sages of blessed memory warn us constantly and profoundly in their writings about what happens when we turn on each other. We know for a fact that the destruction of The Holy Temple in Jerusalem was caused by the deep divisions and hate that separated The Jewish People at the time. One needs to look no further than the writings of Josephus to understand that the hate we held for one another was very real, intense and yes, it was deadly. Very often I wonder how it is that we can’t learn from our own history. For centuries, we taught our children how to read and write even when other cultures wasted no time in what seemed to be a trivial matter. For centuries, we grappled with history knowing full well that Sinat Hinam, baseless hatred, spreads and kills more accurately than the most modern of weapons. Hate triumphs because it is championed by fanatics, it triumphs because it preys on people’s ignorance. Back in 1995, the Rabin assassination was not an isolated act, it was the result of hundreds of hateful speeches. It was the result of careless and irresponsible behavior of many. It was the result of a perverted use of our Torah to justify murder and bloodshed. It happened then and it happened this past Shabbat, again. Last Saturday night, a gunman made his way into the gay and lesbian youth center in Tel Aviv. He opened fire, killing two people and wounding many others. WHY? I think we all know the answer but refuse to understand it. Judaism is a tradition of light and life but just like any other religion, it can turn into a deadly weapon if perverted or misunderstood. It doesn’t matter who you are — liberal, conservative, orthodox, reform! It doesn’t matter what your political views are. We were tasked by God with being Or L’Goyim, a light unto the nations. Is that the way in which we are behaving? Just like Rabin’s assassination was not an isolated act that happened in a vacuum, this shooting won’t be either. One needs not to dig too deep into the recent past and listen to the speeches or read the writings of many of Israel’s leading Ultra Orthodox Rabbis. When speaking about homosexuality, they all have a common thread running through them, an unbelievable hateful and primitive understanding of homosexuality. They seem to ignore, time and time again, that all of us are created in the image of God. So what happens now? Something like this shooting is not only barbaric but has no place in an enlightened society like Israel. What happens when wolfs in sheep’s clothing use The Torah to hide their ignorance and turn it on its head to justify hate? No one knows what happens next, but I sure hope that we don’t turn the other way. It is unbelievable that having been the subject of hatred, torture and so many false and calamitous accusations through time we allow this to happen again. I hope the criminal who perpetrated this cruel act will be brought to justice and locked up in the deepest of pits that exist in the Israeli Judicial System! I hope that we understand that hateful speech in Israel needs to be stopped! I hope that all of us understand that Rabbinic Ordination is not a license to use your tongue for evil! I hope we understand that unless we STAND UP to this type of hate, it will not be stopped by anyone. I read a beautiful prayer by Bradley Burston who writes for The Haaretz newspaper. I will include it here because it is a beautiful way of understanding how we all should be feeling after this horrible tragedy. For Liz Trobishi, 17, and Nir Katz, 26, of blessed memory, and for the recovery of the 15 young people wounded late Saturday by a gunman in a Tel Aviv club for gay teens. Rabbi’s Message continues on Page 10 2

Assistant Rabbi’s Message Rabbi Adam Watstein

One of the most valuable life lessons I have learned over the past two months has been that there is no such thing as the perfect wedding. My own wedding on May 24 was moved forward three months because of a family illness, but that event only planted the seeds of this lesson in my mind. It was not until I officiated at a wedding in Newport, Rhode Island on June 14 that it became an undeniable fact that the perfect wedding doesn’t exist. This was to be one of the most well planned, extravagant affairs that I had ever attended. Every detail was accounted for and every minute planned and choreographed. Even the rain that had pummeled New England during the previous two weeks moved aside for this wedding. But when I arrived in Newport several hours before Shabbat, the bride and groom, along with their respective families, were nowhere to be found. Every hour that passed without hearing from the families was a red flag indicating that something had gone terribly wrong. At 1:30 am, the groom knocked on my door and informed me that within minutes of arriving in Newport, his grandmother, who was to be the only grandparent in attendance, slipped, fell and broke her hip. In a defeated and sorrowful tone, he explained that she was scheduled for emergency surgery the following morning. Despite their seemingly foolproof preparation, the unpredictability of life got in the way, leaving an enormous crack in what was supposed to be the image of perfection. I share this moment with you because it was one of the most challenging of my rabbinate. Helping individuals, couples, and families navigate hardship and obstacle is the task of every rabbi, but rarely are we asked to simultaneously balance the happiest of occasions with such untimely and devastating accidents. As I pondered how best to proceed with the wedding, I was reminded of the lyrics of Leonard Cohen’s song Anthem: Ring the bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering There is a crack in everything That’s how the light gets in.

To let the light in through this very noticeable crack in the wedding, I opted for a very unorthodox solution. Prior to the ceremony on Sunday, and fully dressed in tuxedos and wedding gowns, I marched the wedding party up to the second floor of Newport Hospital to sign the Ketubah with Nana (Thanks to the groom’s brother you can see this for yourselves in a two-part video on Youtube by searching the title Nana Signing the Ketubah). While the injury remained a tragic footnote to the wedding, the gloom surrounding Nana’s broken hip was softened as the couple and I stood under the Huppah together an hour later. The fact of the matter is that a perfect wedding is an inaccurate introduction to life for any couple. There are always missteps, accidents, or wrong turns. There are always unexpected blemishes in our perfect worlds. The challenge is finding a way to let the light creep through the cracks in our lives. In this case, as we signed the Ketubah in the hospital we were all reminded that what we celebrate at a wedding is not extravagance or detailed planning, but the fact that a bride and groom will never again have to face adversity or unexpected tragedy alone. The couple’s springboard into married life was a concrete example that light always seems to find its way through the cracks so long as there is someone’s hand to hold. And though this is a story about a wedding, this lesson is not reserved for husbands and wives. Whether we hold the hand of a spouse or a family member or a friend, or of an entire community, let us remember that the cracks in our lives always seem more devastating when we are alone. 3

Jon Mitzmacher Director of Education

Education

Kindergarten Chefs

Kindergarten Shark Reef

Schechter Announces New Science Teacher Schechter is proud to announce the hiring of Rebecca Rouas as its new Science Teacher. Ms. Rouas has a degree in Geology and has extensive experience teaching at science and environmental museums and institutions. Beginning next year, each grade in Schechter will receive dedicated lab time (the older the grade, the more lab time is required) with Ms. Rouas. Schechter is committed to providing high-quality, rigorous Science Education to its students and the installation of a robotics and engineering lab and the hiring of a topnotch Science Teacher will help us reach our goals.

Fouth and fifth grade classes at the County Heritage Museum

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Kindergarten Shark Reef

First Solomon Schechter graduating class

Jennifer Weiss Religious & Youth Educator

Education TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and share my excitement about my new role as Religious and Youth Educator at Temple Beth Sholom. I feel fortunate to be joining Temple Beth Sholom where there is a focus on learning and a commitment to our Jewish roots and heritage, and where our students can gain a deeper understanding of Judaism, Hebrew and Tefillah. It is my intention to carry on these important traditions and practices throughout the upcoming years. Now, some information about my educational background. I was born and raised in Bethany, Oklahoma, and graduated with a BA in Political Science and a Minor in Judaic Studies from the University of Oklahoma. Prior to attending OU, I spent a year studying in Israel on Nativ, the gap-year program offered through United Synagogue Youth. In 2005, I moved to California to attend the American Jewish University, (then University of Judaism) and received my Master’s of Education in 2007. This summer, I began meeting with the Religious School staff to learn more about the unique strengths, traditions and practices of Temple Beth Sholom. These conversations will serve as a starting point in the creation of a roadmap for the school’s future. I look forward to meeting all Religious School families in the coming months, and hope to schedule ten to fifteen minutes with each of you before the beginning of the school year. I have an open door policy and I look forward to earning your trust and respect. I will be working at Temple Beth Sholom throughout the summer. Please feel free to call or stop by for a visit. If you have not yet enrolled your child/ren or have questions regarding registration, please contact The Judy and Ronald Mack School of Religious Studies of Temple Beth Sholom at (702) 804-1333 x124. B’Shalom!

Artwork

Students in Kitah Hay with perfect attendance

Learning how to put on Tefillin

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Youth I am pleased to announce the return of Temple Beth Sholom’s Kadima and USY chapters! The 2009-2010 calendar is beginning to come together, and it is jammed packed with fun and exciting programs for our TBS youths! Why should your child join the TBS youth group? Our youth programs provide our children with

opportunities to interact with other Jewish children and teens through social, cultural, religious and educational events. The programs run through USY serve as stepping stones in creating lasting relationships with other Jewish youth and having experiences that will both strengthen their Jewish ties and encourage their active involvement in Jewish life.

UPCOMING EVENTS Mazal Tov! You survived your first day of school! Celebrate with USY and receive a FREE yogurt on Us! Who:

All future Kadimaniks and USYers

When:

Monday, August 24 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Where:

Golden Spoon: 3370 South Hualapai Way

The 2009 USY Disney Day is coming. Join us as you, (and 300 of yor closest USY friends from the West Coast) take over Disneyland. Who:

All members of Junior and Senior USY

When:

Sunday, September 6, 2009 (Depart after Havdallah on September 5 and return home.)

Where:

Disneyland

TBS USY is proud to sponsor the 2009 High Holy Days Food Drive. Who:

All members of Junior and Senior USY

What:

Help collect and deliver groceries to the JFSA for distribution

When:

Kol Nidre and other designated dates during High Holy Days – see Jennifer Weiss

Where:

Youth Lounge

Please contact Jennifer Weiss, Religious and Youth Educator, for more information on any of these upcoming events, registration materials or questions on how to become a member of the TBS youth groups. jweiss@ bethsholomlv.org or (702) 804-1333 x122

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Jennifer Zukowski Director of Early Childhood Education

Education

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RABBI WATSTEIN TO THROW OUT FIRST PITCH Support Temple Beth Sholom and come see the Las Vegas 51’s take on the Albuquerque Isotopes, the Triple-A affiliate of the L.A. Dodgers. Be there to see the Temple name in lights, receive a free 51’s cap, and watch our very own Rabbi Watstein take the mound! Plus, autographs by Cosmo, the 51’s mascot. When: What Time: Where: Seating:

Free: Fun: Tickets:

Sunday, August 16, 2009 7:05 pm Cashman Field The Party Deck – shaded tent complete with fans, misters & cushioned seats located in left field. 51’s caps for all attendees. Autographs and photos with Cosmo, the 51’s mascot. $20 for members, $25 for non-members. Children under 3 are free.

Reservations required! Credit cards accepted by calling the Temple office at (702) 804-1333 x100.

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Temple News Men’s Club On Thursday, June 18 the Men’s Club hosted a social night open to all Temple members. Designated as “Oscar Night” in honor of featured speaker “Mayor Oscar Goodman,” approximately 65 guests took advantage of this hosted event and enjoyed a delicious Chinese Kosher Buffet. The Mayor arrived early and worked the crowd as only he can do. Armed with his “Happiest Mayor Chips” and “Sir Oscar Comic Books” he went from table to table passing them out and socializing with the guests. The Mayor then spoke for about 30 minutes, opening with some funny stories from his early days after his first election to the much more serious issues currently facing the city as a result of the economic downturn. Following his speech he entertained questions on a wide variety of topics before exiting to thunderous applause.

Mayor Oscar Goodman

Men’s Club President Jerry Springberg

Temple Beth Sholom Welcomes New Cantor Avraham Alpert After an exhaustive search, the Temple Beth Sholom Board of Directors ratified the choice of Cantor Avraham Alpert as the new Cantor of the Temple. The resumes were received from the Cantors Assembly, which is the professional organization of duly invested Cantors of the Conservative Movement. The Temple Beth Sholom search committee considered all the resumes it received and three candidates were invited to spend the weekend with the congregation. The final decision was predicated not only upon the candidate’s voice, but also their knowledge, experience, and ability to work with both children and adults. Originally from Chandler, Arizona, for the past eight years, Cantor Alpert has served Mosaic Law Congregation in Sacramento, California. He brings with him not only tremendous energy and enthusiasm, but also a profound knowledge and love of the Hebrew language, liturgy, and sacred rituals and traditions. Cantor Alpert is scheduled to take the reins at Temple Beth Sholom on August 1st. Alpert is known equally for his fervor and commitment to Judaism, traditional prayer and for his rich voice ranging from deep baritone coloraturas to seamless falsettos. Avi prefers helping others to connect with God through soulful davening over stage performance. He recorded and produced a CD in conjunction with several other cantors and synagogues. The recording, entitled, “Friday Night Live” was mailed to the entire synagogue membership as a tool toward fluency in prayer. In his time away from work, the Cantor enjoys relaxing with his wife Kamala, and their children Ezra, Maiella, and Solomon. He also enjoys biking, chess, and basketball.

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Temple News Rabbi’s Message continued from Page 2 Lord, teach me to stand naked before you And, in so doing, learn the meaning of modesty. Let me stand naked, which is to say, stripped to my humanity, And mourn these young people shot For having chosen to practice Their own humanity. Cause me, Lord, to shed this defective armor, Which we call clothing, respectability, convention, The mask which we mistake for loyalty to tribe. The mask which keeps me from seeing the face behind the mask of the tribe we have come to call enemy. At the close of this dark anniversary, this time when tradition tells us, the worst of calamities were wrought by sinat hinam, hatred unbound, hatred for its own sake, teach me what I need to know about my true enemy. Force me to see that what I am so certain that I hate, the clear, familiar targets of my fury, are already inside me. Help me heal of this contagion, this cruel disease which scars and hardens the soul, which cores and blackens and blinds the heart, this affliction which feeds on self-righteousness and the conviction that God plays favorites, that the person whose behavior and appearance, and ways of speaking and dancing and loving are foreign to me, has less right to a true self than I. Rock me awake, O Lord who invented the mosaic, the patchwork, the universe. Force me to see the miracle of every life on the threshold Of what we have come to know as Real life. Let me know that in the beginning, real life is created through ahavat hinam, love unbound, love unfiltered, love unselfish, love shorn of armor and unkindness and judgment and ancient rage. Lord, whose business it is to give life, shock us, cajole us, manipulate us, bring us to heel, force us in this terrible moment to know the enormity and the necessity of chesed, lovingkindness. Lord, whose great gift and whose most murderous creation was the human being, help us find the human in the Other, hated from habit and from afar. Help us up, the mourning, the remnant, those whom tragedy has in cruelty and in lovingkindness left alive. Teach us to honor the slain by honoring the living, their own behavior and appearance and speech, the dancing and the loving of those doing nothing more banal and nothing more extraordinary, than living a genuinely real life. This article appeared in Rabbi Goodman’s most recent blog. To read more from the Rabbi or to follow him on Twitter while he’s in Israel, go to: www.torahfromsincity.com.

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L’DOR V’DOR Making a Difference for Seniors By Shel Kolner L’Dor V’Dor has finished its year and is already making plans for the events that will take place in 5770. 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 June 2, L’Dor V’Dor hosted 175 seniors from local facilities and their homes. We celebrated Shavuot with musical entertainment by our students from the Solomon Schechter Day School and musical selections by the Senior Choir from Bet Knesset Bamidbar of Sun City Summerlin. After the entertainment our guests moved into the Social Hall and enjoyed a luncheon catered by Gustav Mahler. The entire event was a great hit with our guests. These 175 guests brought our total past the 2200 mark for the past 13 events. I am continually amazed at 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 buses they were extolling the virtues of the day. We really do make a difference. Volunteers are still the backbone of our organization. If you can spare a few hours every other month please call Lillian Radomsky at (702) 942-3251to provide transportation for our guests, or Karen Berke at (702) 341-5112 if you would like to volunteer in the social hall. Our next event, scheduled to celebrate the High Holy Days, will be Wednesday, September 9. If you would like to enjoy our events with us call and we will put you on our list. The Board of L’Dor V’Dor meets between events to critique the previous event, plan the next one and set the dates for the rest of the year. Our next events are: Date: Celebrating: September 9, 2009 High Holy Days October 27, 2009 Sukkot December 15, 2009 Chanukah 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 at (702) 228-4744. We’ll make sure they receive invitations to the upcoming events. We want to thank all the sponsors of these events for their continued donations. We are particularly appreciative of the support of the United Jewish Community/Jewish Federation of Las Vegas for their ongoing assistance. From the Board of L’Dor V’Dor and all its volunteers we wish you L’Shana Tova – a sweet and blessed 5770.

Temple News Women’s League – by Melanie Greenberg Women’s League had a busy summer planning for a new year. A number of Board members met each week throughout June to devise a strategic plan for the coming year and into the future. This plan will be presented to the full Board for a vote at our August meeting. Many hours of thought and passion went into the plan. Participants tried to take into consideration what was important to Women’s League members and ways to attract new members. We are all very excited about the calendar and hope everyone will take part in implementing it as well as participating in the programs. A common suggestion was to make our programs fun. When a program was suggested, I looked at the faces around the table and, if they didn’t light up, it didn’t make the cut! Another thing we tried to be aware of is the economy. We understand that many members are experiencing financial difficulties, so we tried to plan a variety of events that would not break the piggy bank! It was a wonderful experience for all who participated. We really learned a lot about each other and grew even closer through the process. Personally, I am so proud to be part of such an intelligent, caring and kind group of women. I really look forward to a successful year. As of July 1, I am officially Co-President of Women’s League with Brenda Katz. We are very excited about all the possibilities for the future and for the opportunity to get more women involved, as well as increase our membership. Brenda and I have worked together before and not only enjoy working together, but also have a mutual respect for each other. We bring complementary abilities to the table, which is a benefit to everyone. We will do our very best to serve Women’s League with dignity and respect for our membership, our Board and our synagogue. We invite all women who are members of TBS to join WL this year. We are an important component of the Temple and are here to support our synagogue and its membership. New members will receive a fabulous book, The Faith Club, free of charge. This book will be the topic of discussion for our September program. Dues are $36 and our paid up membership event is in October with special guest, Congresswoman Shelley Berkley. Brenda, Jerry, Gene and I join in wishing you and your families L’Shanah Tova.

B’nei Mitzvah B’nei Mitzvah Happenings - By Adam Brustein As I write this article, we have just completed two months of B’nei Mitzvot. Our students all performed extremely well on their big day; some even read multiple aliyot from their Torah portion. As proud as I am of their accomplishments, in this article, I want to focus on another aspect of the B’nei Mitzvot ceremony. As many of you know, each student that becomes a B’nei Mitzvah is presented with a Yad (Torah pointer) prior to their being called up to the Torah for the first time. When making this presentation, the Rabbi instructs the students that he is not giving them a trophy for display in their rooms; instead, he is providing them with a tool for use at future Shabbat and Festival services when reading from the Torah. Finally, we are seeing the Rabbi’s words realized. At nearly every Shabbat service during the past two months, post-B’nei Mitzvah students at our Temple have returned to the Bima to read from the Torah. We are fortunate indeed. I also want to express my personal appreciation of the outstanding efforts that our young adults have been putting forth to make this vision become a reality. Not only are they excelling on the day of their reading, but they are working diligently with me in the preparation stage to ensure that their performance will be one in which they, their family and the entire congregation can take pride. I would be remiss if I did not also thank the many congregants who either have written to me or spoken to me personally to express their strong support of this effort. As an educator, I value the trust and confidence placed in me by parents and students, and I promise that I will continue to work as hard as I can to earn it. To that end, and to try and make our overall B’nei Mitzvah program as good as it can possibly be, I encourage you to contact me with any comments or suggestions. If I can help you in any way, please call me anytime at (702) 497-5267. Again, thank you so much. B’Shalom Adam 11

B’nei Mitzvah Shaina Tarter was called to the Torah June 13 LAS VEGAS, NV – Parents Carey and Lou Tarter and older brother David and sister Stacey were proud to announce the Bat Mitzvah of Shaina Tarter on Saturday, June 13th. Shaina currently attends 7th grade at the Adelson School. In addition to her studies, she participates in the Outdoor Club, the Swim Team, and plays piano. In her spare time, Shaina enjoys camping, hiking, and sleepaway camp JCA Shalom. She is also hoping to visit Israel again soon. For her Mitzvah project, Shaina made friendship bracelets for children sick in the hospital. She has also participated in feeding the homeless at a shelter.

Sarah Danielle Karasik to be called to the Torah August 15 LAS VEGAS, NV – Debbie and Joel Karasik are proud to announce the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Sarah Danielle Karasik, at Temple Beth Sholom on Saturday, August 15th. Sarah currently attends 7th grade at the Sig Rogich Middle School where she has been acknowledged for her perfect attendance and her participation in the choir for three years. She is also the recipient of the “Great American Challenge” award and has been recognized by Senator Harry Reid for two years of participation in the Community Service Club. In addition to her studies, Sarah is an avid reader and soccer player, a counselor-in-training at Camp K’ton Ton at Temple Beth Sholom, a Girl Scout, and an animal lover having rescued and cared for her two dogs including her newest, a Chow named “Nala.” For her Mitzvah project, she has raised money for the Lied Animal Foundation, collected clothing 12

for “Positively Kids,” and volunteered at homeless shelters. Currently, Sarah is collecting school supplies for Vail Pittman Elementary School. Special guests expected to attend include family members from North Carolina, Virginia, Colorado, and California.

Joseph Henry and Rebecca Samantha Prager to be called to the Torah on August 29 LAS VEGAS, NV – Temple Beth Sholom is pleased to announce the B’nei Mitzvah of Joseph Henry Prager and Rebecca Samantha Prager on August 29th. Joseph and Rebecca are the children of Lisa Prager and the late Dr. Harris “Robert” Prager. Joseph is currently in 8th grade at the Hyde Park Academy of Math and Science. Rebecca is currently attending the Advanced Technologies Academy Magnet school with her goal to play track and volleyball at Palo Verde High School; Both are Math and Science Honors students. Rebecca is also a National Junior Honor Society member and has received straight A’s all throughout middle school. In his spare time, Joseph enjoys playing the bass guitar and swimming, while Rebecca pursues photography, swimming, babysitting and spending time with friends. Special guests expected to attend include Grandma Ellen Whitemore of Las Vegas, and Grandparents Joan and Len Prager from Port Jervis, New York. Other family members who will attend hail from Chicago, Florida, NY, Maine, Wisconsin, and Illinois. Out of town friends expected are from Arizona, Mississippi, California, Michigan, Illinois, and Texas.

Thomas Mark Issacs to be called to the Torah September 12 LAS VEGAS, NV – Donna and Gavin Issacs are proud to announce the Bar Mitzvah of their son Thomas Mark Issacs on September 12th at Temple Beth Sholom. Thomas currently attends 8th grade at the Meadows School. In his spare time, he enjoys soccer, tennis and golf. His Mitzvah project will be to volunteer at an assisted living center. Special guests expected to attend are Grandparents and family from Vancouver, Canada, Grandmother, Uncle and Aunt from Sydney, Australia, Uncle, Aunt and Cousins from Melbourne, Australia, Uncle, Aunt, and Cousins from New York, and friends from North America, Australia and New Zealand.

ART CLASS FOR SENIORS Charles Schussler became a recipient of the Guggenheim Award at the age of 9 years old, and connued his studies in the medium of charcoal and pastels for a few years. A graduate of the Fashion Instute of Technology, he worked with designers Givenchy, Pio De Silva and Calvin Klein on the producon of children’s sportswear. Aer teaching adult art classes in New York City, he moved to Arizona where he taught at Phoenix, Glendale and Rio Salado Colleges. In 1999, Charles moved to Las Vegas and subsequently taught privately as well as at CCSN and the Summerlin Council.

CLASS SCHEDULE DAYS & TIMES: WEDNESDAYS – 1:00 – 4:00 PM DATES: 12 WEEKS FROM SEPT. 23 – DEC. 16* (*NO CLASS NOVEMBER 25/Thanksgiving) TUITION: TBS MEMBER - $120 ($10 SESSION) NON-MEMBERS - $180 ($18 SESSION) Prior to classes, there will be an orientaon lecture on September 16th introducing the medium of charcoals with its different shades of black; pastels, together with perspecve and line. Charles will show a few of his drawings and explain the various supplies needed. Please return the registraon form to the office by September 4th. Class size is limited.

Name: _______________________________ TBS Member: Yes / No Address: ____________________________________________________________ Tel: ___________________________ Email: ________________________________

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Meet the Board of Directors Jeremy Bach Jeremy Bach was born in Los Angeles and raised in Hillsborough, California. After receiving his Bachelor Degree from the University of California, Berkeley, he moved to Hawaii where he helped his father open and operate three restaurants. In 2001, after having returned to California to study, Jeremy received his MBA from the USC Marshall School of Business in Finance and Marketing and moved to Las Vegas to work for MGM MIRAGE. Jeremy has since served in numerous capacities and currently holds the position of Vice President of Finance and Strategic Sourcing, MGM MIRAGE Corporate Operations. Jeremy and his wife, Georgina, have three young daughters, Sara, Julia, and Naomi. Jeremy became a Bar Mitzvah at his Northern California shul, Temple Beth El, where he is proud of his Jewish education and his youth involvement while helping lead the Temple Beth El basketball program to three consecutive Northern California Jewish Basketball League championships. Jeremy, Georgina, and their family have been members of Temple Beth Sholom since arriving in Las Vegas in 2001.

Harvey Gitel

Leonard Eckhaus Born in the Bronx, New York, Leonard, his wife Linda and their two daughters moved to California in 1971 where they became members of Temple Beth Sholom in Santa Ana. While in California they were very active in Jewish Marriage Encounter, serving on the Board of Directors of Jewish Marriage Encounter of Southern California. Leonard later served as President of the International Congress of Jewish Marriage Encounter. The Eckhause family joined Temple Beth Sholom in 2000 when they moved to Las Vegas. Leonard is the Founder and past President of AFCOM, the leading association in the world for data center managers. He has been instrumental in raising the computer industry’s awareness of data center management’s critical role in the overall success of the company, and to raising the level of technical knowledge, management skills and professionalism within the computer industry. He is also Founder and past Chairman of the Data Center Institute, a council of leading computer industry vendors and data center managers working together to examine, research and develop positions on industry trends relative to data center and e-business issues. For seven years Leonard served on the Curriculum Advisory Board at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. He has spoken at various industry conventions, authored numerous articles on the computer industry and has been quoted frequently in such publications as Computerworld, Information Week, Datamation, The New York Times, U.S. News & World Report, The Washington Post, The Wall St. Journal and many more.

Harvey Gitel, Treasurer, has been a member of Temple Beth Sholom for over 11 years. He has served on the Ritual, Finance, and High Holy Day Honors Committees. He has been active in the Chevra Kadisha, morning minyan, adult education programs and Men’s Club, where he served as President and represented the Men’s Club on the Board of Directors. Harvey also served on the initial advisory board for the Solomon Schechter Day School. Harvey retired as a partner and National Director of Forecasting Services from the international accounting firm of Ernst & Young, LLP. He spent 29 years in financial and consulting services with non-profit, for-profit healthcare and elder care providers and suppliers, associations, and varied businesses seeking financing. Upon his retirement 11 years ago he moved to Las Vegas from Cleveland. Harvey was born and raised in St. Louis where he received his BSBA and MBA from Washington University. During his working years he lived in Chicago, Cleveland and Los Angeles and his immediate family lives in Israel resulting in numerous trips to the Holy Land. Rather than a golf course, Harvey can generally be found relaxing at a poker table at the Bellagio or Wynn. 14

Meet the Board of Directors Ed Kainen Ed Kainen, First Vice President, is a family law attorney and a shareholder in the Las Vegas law firm of Ecker & Kainen, Chartered. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, a Nevada Board Certified Specialist in Family Law, and is the Chair of the Nevada Board of Certified Family Law Specialists. Ed has achieved

the highest rating available by the prestigious MartindaleHubbell Law Directory and is one of only three Southern Nevada Family Lawyers listed in the Best Lawyers in America. He has repeatedly been named a “Nevada Super Lawyer” and one of the “Top 25” lawyers in the State of Nevada by Las Vegas Life Magazine. At Temple Beth Sholom, Ed is presently the First Vice President and member of the Executive Committee, having recently served as Secretary. For many years he has been involved with and he serves on the Board of the Solomon Schechter Day School where he has been involved for many years. Ed has also been involved on a number of special projects in the past and was Co-Chair of the Membership Committee.

Ellis Landau Ellis Landau, retired Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Boyd Gaming Corporation, a position he held since he joined the company in 1990, continues his involvement in the gaming industry through his January 2007 appointment to the Board of Directors of Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. While at Boyd, he negotiated, structured, and managed major acquisition, development, and financial transactions that played a significant role in taking Boyd from a small private company to a large and successful public company with properties nationwide. Ellis dealt with a wide range of issues, from helping to direct the company’s strategic direction to day-to-day financial matters. He was responsible for many of the company’s strategic initiatives, from initiating an acquisition or development opportunity through negotiating and closing the transaction. He arranged all of the company’s debt and equity transactions, and was the company’s face and choice to Wall Street and the financial community. The company’s accounting and tax functions reported to him and he oversaw both internal and external financial reporting and filings. He also oversaw related financial matters such as 401 (k) and insurance. Ellis also served on the company’s seven-member Management Committee and attended and participated in all Board and Committee meetings including

the Audit and Compensation Committees. Prior to Boyd Gaming Corporation, Ellis worked for Ramanda Inc., later known as Aztar Corporation for 19 years, as well as U-Haul International in Phoenix and the Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C. Ellis was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He received his Bachelor of Arts in economics from Brandeis University in 1965 and his M.B.A. in finance from Columbia University Business School in 1967. He served in the United States Army Reserve from 1967-1973. Ellis settled in Phoenix, Arizona in 1969 where he raised two children, Rachel and David. There, he met and married Yvette Ehr Cohen, a successful attorney working for the law firm of Snell & Wilmer. Ellis came to Las Vegas in 1990 to become Chief Financial Office for Boyd Gaming and Yvette became General Counsel for Mandalay Resort Group. Ellis has sought to be helpful to important causes and institutions in his community. He is currently President of Temple Beth Sholom, having recently served as Treasurer, and was honored as the Temple’s Man of the Year 2006. He is Chair of the Board of the Anti-Defamation League Nevada Chapter and a sponsor of its No Place for Hate program. Other areas of support include his alma mater, Brandeis University, and the United Way of Southern Nevada. Today, Yvette is a principal in W.A. Richardson Builders, LLC; Rachel lives in Washington, D.C. with her husband Joe Ersek, son Benjamin and twin daughters Evie and Grace; and David resides in Los Angeles.

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Meet the Board of Directors Blanche Meisel Blanche Meisel is a Las Vegas resident for ten years. Blanche held leadership roles in the Conservative Movement on the local, regional and national scene for the past 40 years including Past International Vice President of Women’s League and President of the Northern New Jersey Region. Currently on the Board of Temple Beth Sholom and co-chair of its Programming committee, Blanche also serves on the Board of Women’s League, the JTS Rabbinical School, the Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem, Torah Fund Cabinet (JTS) and the Las Vegas Art Museum. Blanche received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois College of Agriculture and has been married to her husband Phil for 59 years. They have four sons, four daughters-in-law and ten grandchildren.

Moms Supporting Moms and Daddies, too! A support and information group for parents of children ages K to college. Thursday, September 10th at 9:30 am. Contact Jacquie Frye at (702) 242-9979 for reservations.

Security Officer Assists Metro On June 1, 2009, TBS Security Officer Nick Gomez was stationed at the front gate and observed a suitcase being thrown over the back wall of the house directly across from the Temple. A suspicious looking car passed by a few times, slowing down, but the driver did not get out of the car to retrieve the suitcase. When Officer Gomez tried to retrieve the license plate of the vehicle, the driver accelerated and sped towards Town Center.

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Joel Mann Joel Mann, a native of Southern California, graduated from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo in 1997, with a Bachelor’s in Political Science and two minors in Economics and Graphic Communications. After graduation, he moved to Washington D.C. to work for United States Senator Dianne Feinstein. He then went to work for the National Jewish Democratic Council as the Deputy Political Director and Deputy Political Action Committee Director. It was in Washington D.C. that Joel met his wife, Sari Greenberg and, after getting engaged, moved to Las Vegas in 1999. Joel graduated from the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV in 2002 and worked for the Clark County District Attorney’s office before entering private practice. In 2006, he opened the Law Office of Joel M. Mann, where he practices criminal defense law. He is a graduate of the Las Vegas Leadership Academy and serves as President for the Nevada Attorneys for Criminal Defense. Joel has been involved in the Jewish community throughout his life, as a leader in AZA, a founder and President of Hillel at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, as well as a board member of ADL in Las Vegas. He is a graduate of the Jewish Federation’s Young Leadership program. Joel and Sari have three children, Eli, Shira, and baby Seth. He has enjoyed celebrating many simchas at Temple Beth Sholom including his wedding, his son’s bris, and his daughter’s naming. He looks forward to many more and to continue serving on the Board of Directors.

Director of Security Daniel Sinai contacted the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department to report the suspicious activity. When they arrived, the Metro officers investigated and confirmed that someone had attempted to burglarize the house from which the suitcase was thrown. Due to the quick response of Officer Gomez, the perpetrators were unable to take anything of value. Temple Beth Sholom continues to be dedicated to providing security for our building and safety for our members. Due to his observance at the front gate, Officer Gomez was also able to prevent what could have been a large theft from a neighboring house.

Tributes RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND Mina Rosen Linda & Herb White In Honor of: Steve Cohen’s Birthday Evelyn & Leon Goldstein An Aliyah: Eva & Ben Kilimik Sam Showel Eleanor Wilchins Thank you: Rabbi Goodman Esther Frankenstein Jacquie & Marc Frye Honorine & Hank Gordon Sara & Michael Krelstein In Memory of: Chic Hecht Gail Hecht Fannie (Peppy) Silverstein Joan Silverstein Elvan Spilka Dee & Fred Berkley Louisa & Louis Levin Blanche & Phil Meisel Mickey Stern Yiskor: Harvey Gitel

ASSIST. RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND Mazal Tov: Rabbi Adam & Angie Watstein on your marriage Esther Frankenstein Jacquie & Marc Frye Anita Lewy Priscilla & Abe Hodes Rochelle & Arnold Schneider Ellen Scully Joan Silverstein PhD Thank you: Rabbi Watstein Jacquie & Marc Frye

FRIEDMAN MULTI-GENERATIONAL PAVILION In Honor of: Dr. David Steinberg, for your leadership as President this past year Bruce Kesselman

SANDRA & STANLEY MALLIN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Speedy Recovery: Stanley Mallin Anita Lewy In Memory of: Allen Brewster Arlene & Jerry Blut Gertrude Eisenbruck Arlene & Jerry Blut Harry Gilbert Arlene & Jerry Blut Elvan Spilka Bonnie Berkowitz Marci & Rob Mudock

SANDRA & STANLEY MALLIN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Sandra & Stanley Mallin’s Anniversary Esther Frankenstein Blanche & Phil Meisel on grandson Daniel Meisel becoming a Bar Mitzvah Shirley Chaplin In Memory of: Gertrude Eisenbruckv Sandra & Stanley Mallin Harry Gilbert Esther Frankenstein Dorothy & Marshal M. Reisman Foundation

SOLOMON SCHECHTER DAY SCHOOL In Honor of: Merle & Michael Mitzmacher’s 40th Wedding Anniversary Mimi Katz Jeralyn & Michael Sarnoff Thank you: Joshua Goodman Ruth Goldfarb

SIDNEY CHAPLIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR SSDS-LV In Honor of: Charlotte & Sam Showel’s 60th Wedding Anniversary Sheryl Honig Paul Schmier In Memory of: Gertrude Eisenbruck Judy Applebaum Susan & Hillel Aronson Bonnie Berkowitz Ruth Brewster Sheryl & Jaclyn Honig Lillian & Henry Kronberg Renee Landesberg Anita Lewy Cecilia Ostrow Ellen Ploesch Elaine & Irving Steinberg

JUDY & RONALD MACK SCHOOL OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES John Sherwin Endowment In Honor of: Beverly Chervitz’ Birthday Helen & Bob Feldman’s Anniversary Esther Frankenstein Jacquie & Marc Frye on son Joey becoming a Bar Mitzvah Lillian Radomsky Sara & Michael Ganton on daughter Samantha becoming a Bat Mitzvah Lillian Radomsky 17

Tributes Carolyn & Oscar Goodman’s Anniversary Liz Goodman’s Birthday Fran Levien’s Birthday Rabbi Yocheved Mintz’ Birthday Margret Ofek’s Birthday Cheryl & Carl Ross’ Anniversary Marci Seltzer’s Birthday Teri Thienhaus’ Birthday Esther Frankenstein Wiley Family on daughters Erica & Jillian becoming B’not Mitzvah Lillian Radomsky Misheberach: Judy & Ron Mack

HEATHER SAXE SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: Sylvia Bobroff Marcy & Steve Saxe & Family Stuart Powell Felice & Joshua Saxe & Family Heather Saxe Felice, Joshua, Sarah, Heather & Courtney Saxe

LAWRENCE A. SCULLY LIBRARY FUND In Honor of: Ellen Scully on the birth of great granddaughter Lindsey Stein Robin & Robert Stein on the birth of daughter Lindsey Stein Ethel Mittenthal In Memory of: Barry Lederer Debbie Lederer

L’DOR V’DOR Bet Knesset Bamidbar Choir Happy Chavurah Gilbert LeVine Jacqueline Rogers Thursday Bridge Group

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In Honor of: Adele Baratz’ Birthday Esther Frankenstein Dawn & Eddie Gershman’s 12th Wedding Anniversary Sheila & Jay Gershman Priscilla Hodes’ Birthday Dorothy Klegerman’s Birthday Charlotte Kuklin’s Birthday Dorothy & Marshall Lasky’s Anniversary Marci & Ed Seltzer’s Anniversary Esther Frankenstein Mel Wolzinger’s Birthday Melissa & Mitch Ogron In Memory of: Charlotte Berkowitz Esther Frankenstein Florence Frost Flora & Stuart Berkowitz Allen Brewster Flora & Stuart Mason Harry Gilbert Amy May & Family D’Vorre Ober Arlene & Gary Avakian Elvan Spilka Yvette & Ellis Landau Edward Tannenbaum Arlene & Gary Avakian Abraham Zwiren Bernardine Zaben

WARSAW MEMORIAL FUND In Memory of: Mollie Glicken Lil Glicken

MOLLIE WEISS MEMORIAL FUND In Memory of: Freha Chozahinoff Yoska Chozahinoff Kalman Marmor Michael Marmor Shulamit Chozahinoff Mavashov Mollie G. Weiss

Sara Young Barbara & Igal Chozahinoff

GENERAL FUND Lee & Pamela Rothman Seth Schorr Jennifer & Ivan Sher Marcy & Jack Simon In Honor of: Charlotte & Sam Showel’s 60th Wedding Anniversary Hylda & Murray Leitner Speedy Recovery: Mona Silverman Ruth Brewster In Memory of: Charlotte Berkowitz Hazel & Harold Handelman Denise Rosenbaum Rabbi Hershel Brooks

CHEVRA KADISHA FUND In Memory of: Helene Sussman Esther Frankenstein Lillian & Mike Radomsky

YAHRZEIT FUND In Memory of: Irving M. Aisuss Charlotte & Sam Showel Kevin Bartnof Morley Bartnof Ruth Bartnof Ann Best Mona & Charles Silverman Nathan Bloomberg Edith & Allan Bloomberg Becky Blum Sylvia Schwartzer Frances Blut Arlene & Jerry Blut Dr. George Bolatin Florence Bolatin Lorraine Chaia Borukh Susan Molasky Morris Chaplin Pincus Chaplin Shirley Chaplin

Tributes Jerry Cohen Philip Cohen Sam J. Cohen Sharon & Bob Wiviott Robert Demby Dorothy Demby-Lasky & Family Jacob Dondis Rosi Dondis Harriet R. Grunberg Fran Levien Bernard Edison Merle & Michael Mitzmacher Dorothy Entratter Michele Wolkoff Sara Feit Lucia & Israel Feit Julius Finkst Anita Lewy Samuel Flur Corinne Fields Hilda Freeman Ruth Brewster Maurice H. Friedman Norisse Friedman Eva Fuhrman Melita Fuhrman Vickter Maurice Garber Susan & Alan Garber Betty Gelman Debbie & Richie Gelman Ken Glicken Lil Glicken William Goldberg Mimi Katz & Family David Gordon Lillian Gordon Laura, Stan, Max & Camryn Shuster Rose Gordon Pat & Don Gordon Helen Green Allyce & Stanley Schwartzbart Hank Greenspun Barbara Greenspun

Joseph Hewel Ackerman Family Warren Isaacs Donna & Gavin Isaacs Eugene M. Joseph Martha Joseph Lois & Bruce Joseph Tillie Kay Mimi Katz & Family Monica Kay Kay Family Beatrice Klein The Kleins Rev. Joseph Klein Morris Golden Harold Kleinman Michael Kleinman Suzanne Kleinman Kathleen Chilton Yochai Joe Knaani Laraine Knaani-Yamaguchi Ruben Kramer Edie Radomsky Floyd Kuklin Charlotte Kuklin Allan S. Lazarus Howard D. Goldman Fannie Levien Leonard Levien Louis Levien Harriet R. Grunberg Frances Levien Jacob Lipsky Dr. Doris Soroky-Aarenau Kate Lewy Anita Lewy Annie Loban David Loban Lucille Mack Anonymous Harry S. Markowitz Sydelle & Joel Markowitz Elias Messinger Dee & Fred Glick Edward A. Miller Dan Miller

Sam Minsberg Lil Glicken Dr. Alan Mintz Rabbi Yocheved Mintz Bella Oberne Lou Oberne Hylda Leitner Feiga Yetta Offerman Rose Raphael Evelyn Ortenberg Priscilla Schwartz-Hodes Josephine Peikin David Peikin Boris Premack Renee & Joe Premack Allen Rabin Lottie Rabin Barbara & Bernard Fruchter Leon Radomsky Edie Radomsky Betty H. Resnik Emil Resnik Harriett Resnik Linda Resnik Hershel Resnik Leslie Ritchie Barbara Greenspun Jordan Rosenthal Linda & Leonard Eckhaus Rebecca Salton Adele Baratz Jay Sarno Heidi & David Straus Sam Schulman Debbie Lederer Sadie Schumann Carol Siskind Evelyn Schussler Charles Schussler Eddie Schwartz Betty Schwartz Miriam Schwartz Renee & Joe Premack Fay Schwartzer Sylvia Schwartzer

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Olla Mishelow Stern Dr. Albert & Nancy Rosten Morris Sutton Lynn & Arne Rosencrantz Priva Szrut Judy & Ron Mack Harry Trost Naomi Trost Deirdre & Barry Blumberg Benjamin Venger Norman Venger Sally Rita Venger Sam Veytsman Faina Veytsman Thelma Wechsler Phyllis & Ira Wechsler Ewald Weinberg Lois & Michael Weinberg

Betty Wexler Natalie & Artie Berger Dr. Lawrence J. Wilchins Eleanor Wilchins Phillip P. Wilensky Norma J. Wilensky Terri Wilensky-Genzer & Robert S. Genzer Mollie Winer Leo Winer Abraham Winner Dorothy Demby-Lasky Eva Nelson Wiviott Sharon & Bob Wiviott Rita Zakar Ronnie & Neil Schwartz Reuben Zucker Carol & Jeff Zucker JERRY SPRINGBERG

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The Board of Directors 2009-2010 Officers President First Vice President Second Vice President Treasurer Secretary Immediate Past President President Emerita

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Directors Jeremy Bach Joel Mann Leonard Eckhaus Blanche Meisel Abbie Friedman Dan Miller Mitchell Ogron Dr. Steve Saxe Dr. Adam Schwartz Honorary Board Member Women’s League Men’s Club

Sharon Sigesmund Pierce Brenda Katz/Melanie Greenberg Jerry Springberg