Sinai Newsletter March-April 2011

SINAI NEWS
Issue 4, Volume 1

A bi-monthly publication

March/April 2011 • Adar –Nisan 5771
Shabbat Schedule
April 2 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am

In this issue
Rabbi’s Corner, Reflections Cantor’s Notes, From the President Lifelong Jewish Learning What’s Happening Passover Seder Brotherhood Women of Sinai Social Action Committee What’s Greening at Sinai Israel Committee “Scene” at Sinai My Sinai Supporting Sinai March Calendar April Calendar In the Sinai Family Those We Remember Contributions 2 3 4-6 6-9 10 11 12-13 14 15 16 17 18 19-20 21 22 23 24 25

Shabbat Metzora Leviticus 14:1 - 15:33 April 8 Shabbat Service 6:15 pm April 9 Shabbat Pekudei Exodus 38:21 - 40:38 March 4 Tot Shabbat 5:30 pm 3rd Grade Shabbat Dinner 6 pm Family Shabbat Service & Siddur Ceremony 7 pm March 5 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am

Shabbat Achrei Mot Leviticus 16:1 - 18:30 April 15 Shabbat Limud 6:15 pm April 16 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Shabbat Chol haMoed Pesach Exodus 12:21 - 12:51 & Numbers 28:16 - 28:25 April 22 Shabbat Tikkun HaNefesh 6:15 pm April 23 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Shabbat Kedoshim Leviticus 19:1 - 20:27 April 29 Shabbat Service 6:15 pm April 30 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am A.J. Pangallo Bar Mitzvah 10 am

Shabbat Vayikra Leviticus 1:1 - 5:26 Marc h 11 Rockin’ Shabbat Service 6:15 pm March 12 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Shabbat Tzav Leviticus 6:1 - 8:36 March 18 MCRC Shabbat (Congregation Shalom) 7:45 pm No Services at Sinai March 19 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Shabbat Shmini Leviticus 9:1 - 11:47 March 25 Shabbat Tikkun HaNefesh 6:15 pm March 26 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Ben Friedman Bar Mitzvah 4:30 pm Shabbat Tazria Leviticus 12:1 - 13:59 April 1 Tot Shabbat 5:30 pm Family Shabbat Service 7 pm

Rabbi David B. Cohen • Cantor Rebecca Robins • Rabbi Emeritus Jay R. Brickman Director of Administration Karen Lancina • Program Coordinator Jen Friedman • Sinai News Nicole Sether Congregation Sinai • 8223 N. Port Washington Road• Fox Point, WI 53217 414.352.2970• 414.352.0944 (fax)• www.congregationsinai.org

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Rabbi’s Corner
I am sitting in Jerusalem as Egyptians riot in the streets of Cairo. A governmental overthrow in Tunisia earlier this week has led to an enthusiastic reaction in the Arab “street”, and demonstrations in a number of Arab capitals. If changes do occur, Israelis hope the future will bring stability to the region rather than more anarchy. Anticipating the riots, the Egyptian government followed what has now become as reliable script of despotic governments: they turned off access to the internet, cell phones and twitter. It’s too little too late, however. The communication revolution has opened the eyes of people who live under despotic regimes. They have CNN – they can see how people live in other, freer, countries. They can imagine a better future for themselves. Rioting in the streets may be set off by frustration, but it is fueled by the people’s vision of changes they want. It’s a recurring pattern in history: those who seek to thwart revolution do everything they could to limit their people’s exposure to the outside world. In communist Bulgaria, for example, policemen received financial incentives to supervise the behavior of the Bulgarian citizens. Candidates for jobs in the police had to waive their right to carry a passport and travel outside of Bulgaria - including to other communist countries, where they might see that things could be different. Today, in contrast, the ubiquity and accessibility of real time images and news from around the world gives revolutionary leaders ample inspiration to envision an alternate, improved, future. Yet, even before technology opened so many eyes, the story of Moses and the Exodus illustrates the critical role information has always played. Significantly, Moses does not arise from the ranks of his brother slaves. Fate has placed him in a position of privilege, living in Pharaoh’s Palace as a member of the royal family. Born into slavery, he knows its humiliations. Growing up in prosperity, he knows what the good life can be. As Noam Zion, one of my teachers at Jerusalem’s Hartman Institute, a modern orthodox think tank where I am studying this week with twenty five rabbis of different denominations, put it: “Slaves rebel against their masters not because of their urge for freedom of expression, but rather because they have discovered another possible world order in which they need not live as slaves.” They have seen the promised land; now they want it as their own. What’s true of our people’s history is true of our own personal journeys. Pesach reminds us that change is always possible, even at the most challenging times, even in the personal arena of our lives. May the coming months toward Spring (yes, it may yet arrive sometime soon!) awaken us to the possibilities of improvement in our own lives and the lives of our families. If we learn nothing else from the season’s holy days, may it be that the lives of blessing we live can and should inspire us toward positive change and personal growth and freedom. Or, in more concise terms: “Change: It’s not just for despotic regimes any more!” Rabbi David B. Cohen

Reflections
Mr. Robert Bentley, governor of Alabama, created quite a stir recently by stating that those who were not believers in Christ were not his brothers and sisters. In my judgment, protesters read his remarks incorrectly. The governor clarified his sentiments, which were expressed as a portion of a sermon in a church setting, in response to the barrage of criticism. He asserted that as governor of the state, he would treat citizens equally. As a Christian, he felt a unique bond with the faithful. Our relationships, one with the other, are not one dimensional. Because someone is my brother, it does not mean I like him. Cain, the first man on earth, killed his brother in a fit of jealous rage. My favorite plumber, an Orthodox Christian, strives constantly to get me to believe what he is convinced is the key to my salvation. We are friends, but not brothers in Christ. Rabbi David Shapiro (alav hshalom) lived in the inner city and adored the small Black children in his neighborhood. They looked upon him as some kind of saint (he was!). A central assertion of the Jewish faith is that Jews are bound one to the other in a unique covenant with God. This does not in any way suggest that we are prevented from having close personal relationship with non-Jews, nor that we should esteem and feel affection for every Jew we happen to meet. There are different qualities of relationship. At the time of marriage, one makes a commitment that the bonding with this person will be unique and exclusive and will remain so as long as “both shall live”. To the extent that one joins a fraternal order, or works for a corporation, or joins a political party, there is a special quality of binding that such membership entails. So I have no quarrel with Governor Bentley. I don’t even want him as a brother. I just expect to be granted equitable treatment under the law should I ever choose to visit or reside in the State of Alabama. Rabbi Jay R. Brickman

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Cantor’s Notes
Becoming B’nei Mitzvah at Congregation Sinai Each and every moment we celebrate a child becoming bar/bar mitzvah in our congregational family is a moment of awe and wonder. Parents reflect on their son or daughter’s childhood, grandparents on the job their own children have done taking on the role of parent. As clergy, Rabbi Cohen and I are often caught up thinking about the journey this particular child has taken to arrive at this critical moment – the moment where they very publicly take their place in our community as a Jewish adult. At Sinai, we have a long process to help our students prepare for this important moment. Beginning three calendar years before their thirteenth birthday, we assign bar or bat mitzvah dates on Shabbat morning to each child. (We are currently working on the 2014 dates!) In their fifth grade year, we meet with parents to orient them to our process. In 6th grade, together with our 6th grade Youth Education teacher, we offer three family learning programs. In them, we explore the three Jewish principles of Torah (learning), Avodah (prayer) and G’milut Chasadim (acts of loving kindness). Learning as a family is a powerful way for us to start this process. And then, eleven months before the bar/ bat mitzvah date – the real learning begins! We see preparing for this event as much more than learning to chant Torah or Haftarah. Our students, together with Rabbi Cohen, our b’nei mitzvah tutoring staff and me – Linda Ross and Marilyn Kraar - , travel on the journey of learning for these eleven months. They study their Torah portion in depth, learn to chant or read Torah without the assistance of recordings, they delve into tefillah, and prepare to not just lead the service with Hebrew proficiency, but with meaning. During these eleven months, students attend weekly meetings one-on-one with our “B’nei Mitzvah Team.” It is our honor to guide them, teach them, learn from them, and watch them grow. Throughout the time our students spend in our program, they work with our staff, their family, and their friends and classmates. Their journey is also supported by both the Sinai Brotherhood and Women of Sinai, as well as our synagogue board. We feel so privileged to share in the most significant moments of the Jewish lifecycle. Becoming bar or bat mitzvah is something that happens by age – without any pomp, circumstance or preparation. It is our great joy to make this moment meaningful and memorable for each and every member of our congregational family. Cantor Rebecca Robins

From the President
I will have a new title this summer, for the second time, MOTB. As the mother of three daughters there could be little more exciting than to have a new son, even at my age. I am already blessed with one son-in law who I adore, and now after more than five years, on August 27, David Levi will become “official” in our family. I am smiling as I see our Jessica and David experience the honor and joy of committing to a friend and soulmate for life. When you become a mother, your life revolves around holding your child tightly, but with every passing year, it is all about letting go. Yet the ultimate pleasure is to see your children experience caring and compatibility with the one they love. I wish that for each of you. At our last family wedding, in my speech to my oldest daughter, I quoted John Lennon: “Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans.” I am also empowered by these words, for time is precious. This is my segue for asking each of you to continue to support our synagogue, find time in your busy lives for that which is incredibly meaningful. Sinai is a place where community is created and strengthened. Step up to volunteering, perhaps taking a leadership role. Make a difference. Be personally involved. Would you like to be on the Board of Trustees? Would you like to chair a committee? Would you like to participate in planning one of our many fun events? Would you like to be more active with Brotherhood or Women of Sinai? You will enjoy interacting with our many dedicated congregants. Meet and greet our many exceptional new member families. Don’t wait to be asked, we need you. Sinai is a culture of sustainability, for ourselves, our families, our communities and for the wider world. We all need to draw freshly on the power of Jewish tradition, and the resources of communal Jewish life, to rethink our relationship to our synagogue that helps sustain Jewish life for all. I am already nearing the end of my second year as president. I would like to think that I am a better person for undertaking this surprisingly complicated job. I am attempting to stay on task, but challenges arise each day, on occasion even I have to re-energize. I continue to look to each of you! Sometimes I take on thankless tasks, but when I see them through to conclusion, I have a personal sense of accomplishment. I have personally learned much about my Jewish soul, an unexpected reward of the presidency. Working with our incredible clergy and staff is certainly a blessing. I attend services almost every Shabbat and I am enjoying it and more. Delegating is an art, and I am still learning to practice this. Too often I tend to lead with my heart, with an overwhelming sense of passion that might drive others crazy. Perhaps that is acceptable, as Sinai has continued to flourish and provide a rich tapestry of Jewish life for all of its members. For this, I thank each of you, for your commitment and consistent support; it ensures a strong future together. Thank you for the privilege of leadership. But know that I will be awaiting your call!! Judi Ketten

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Lifelong Jewish Learning
Adult Education

Tuesday With the Rabbis
Returns April 5th and 12th
 

We're looking for more people to join our long-running Advanced Biblical Hebrew Class. The class generally meets weekly during the school year (we take summers off) on Thursday evenings from 7:15-9:00 pm, however, we adjust the schedule to meet the class members' needs. Anyone who can read Hebrew fairly well should be able to fit right in. The goal of the class is for participants to enhance their ability to understand prayers from our services as well as Biblical passages. The class is fun, challenging and rewarding. For more information and/or sign up, please call the teacher, David Blumberg, at (414) 352-5321.

The Milwaukee Area Reform Congrega ons will again sponsor two  adult learning sessions en tled “Tuesday with the Rabbis” on   Tuesday evenings, April 5th (at Congrega on Sinai) and April 12th  (loca on to be announced) at 7:30 pm.     On April 5th, the topic will be Reform Judaism in the Twenty First  Century; on April 12th, the subject will shi  to the Rela onship   between American Jews and Israel. Rabbis Mark Berkson, David   Cohen, Dena Feingold, Joe Prass and Ron Shapiro will share their  thoughts and facilitate a conversa on with those in a endance.  Over the past years, these gatherings have been thought provoking  – do plan to join us! 

Please join us for the

School News

Annual MCRC Shabbat
Friday, March 18, 2011 7:45 p.m.
at 7630 N Santa Monica Blvd, Fox Point, WI (414) 352-9288 Featuring guest speaker United States State Department, Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Welcome Back Pancake Breakfast

Congregation Shalom

Hannah Rosenthal

Anti-Semitism: Still a Concern?
Everyone in the community is invited to attend.
MCRC (Metropolitan Council of Reform Congregations)
Beth Hillel Temple of Kenosha Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun Congregation Emanu-El of Waukesha Congregation Shalom Congregation Sinai

Ron Lee and Mark Sweet of Sinai Brotherhood flip some pancakes.

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Lifelong Jewish Learning
School News
The coming of Purim and Passover has always been an exciting time in my family’s life. Courtesy of my mom, here are a few special ideas to get ready for Purim and Pesach with your children! As we get ready for Purim, here are a couple of questions you can ask your children to bring extra joy and meaning to the holiday: ● Who do we know that might need some extra cheer to make their Purim as fun and silly as ours? (This is a great way to create small list of people to send Purim baskets to, or to call on Purim just for the joy of it!) ● Are there children who might like to be dressing up for Purim or for play that don’t have dress up clothes? Do we have any we can give them? And as we get ready for Passover, a few tasks that are perfect for young ones to do: ● Clean closets and under beds in their rooms…we don’t want any chametz lying around! ● Look through all the drawers – just in case crumbs fell out of pockets, fold clothes nice before putting them back in! ● Write or create one new thing (song, drawing, poem…!) to add to the Passover seder this year! (You can bring those to the second seder at temple this year!) Cantor Rebecca Robins

Important Dates
Thursday, March 10-Sunday, March 13 Thursday, March 17 Sunday, March 20 Sunday, April 10 Thursday, April 14 Tuesday, April 19 Thursday, April 21-Sunday, May 1 NO SCHOOL Classes Resume 3-6 Purim Spiel and Carnival - 10:00 AM School-Wide Social Action Day - 10:00 AM 6th Grade B’nei Mitzvah Family Ed - 7:00 PM 2nd Seder at Sinai! - 5:30 PM NO SCHOOL – Have a great break!

Preparing for the Bima: Prayer and the Bar/Bat Mitzvah



Thursday, April 14, 2011 7:00‐8:30 PM



B’nei Mitzvah Family Education Program #3

3rd Grade Siddur Ceremony
Join us as we present our 3rd graders with their first siddur!

Need something? Think of something? Email us!
Jeri Danz, School Administrator [email protected] Annie Golding, Youth Ed Chair [email protected] Jenni Goldbaum, Youth Ed Chair [email protected] Cantor Rebecca Robins, K-6 Education [email protected] Rabbi David Cohen, 7-10 Education [email protected]

Friday, March 4, 2011
6:00 PM Shabbat Dinner
www.marchfamilyshabbat.eventbrite.com

$10 adults/ $7 Children 12 and under

7:00 PM Family Friendly Shabbat Service & Siddur Ceremony

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Lifelong Jewish Learning
Save the Date!

School-Wide Social Action Day
Sunday, April 10, 2011
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM K-1: CHAI POINT & The Jewish Home Grade 2: Sarah Chudnow Grades 3-6: Community Advocates Family Shelter Check the Thursday folder for more information!

Community-Wide Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration
at the Jewish Community Center

Sunday, May 15, 2011
2:30 PM
Pick up your FREE T-Shirt and Walk for Israel with Sinai!

One mitzvah leads to another!

Mini-U News Mini-U Dates & Times
March 6 March 13 March 20 5:00-7:00 PM 5:00-7:00 PM 9:00AM -1:00 PM Purim Carnival! March 27 April 3 April 17 5:00-7:00 PM 5:00-7:00 PM 5:00-7:00 PM

What’s Happening
Join us for services and the celebration of Bob Eiseman's 80th Birthday. Friday, April 8, 2011 at 6:15 pm
Light supper and Oneg to follow.
No gifts please. Contributions in honor of Bob's birthday can be made to Congregation Sinai.

SAVE THE DATE! Congregation Sinai’s Annual Meeting
Sunday, May 22, 2011 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

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What’s Happening—Purim!

Congregation Sinai's 2011 Family Purim Spiel & Carnival
When: Sunday, March 20th, 2011 Where: Congregation Sinai What: Come in costumes! Come with noisemakers! Come with an appetite for food and games!
introduce them to Congregation Sinai! Spiel and Carnival 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Who: Children of all ages! Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun.

Bring your friends and

Contact Anne Golding with any questions at [email protected]. Adult / Youth Volunteer Sign Ups along with Advance Ticket Purchases through Eventbrite: Purimcarnival2011.eventbrite.com

"Esther Finally has a Bat Mitzvah!"
Join us for an adults only Purim celebration on March 19, 2011.
It is sure to be a fantastic party! 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:45 p.m. 8:15 p.m. Havdallah Drinks and Appetizers Middle Eastern Dinner Megillah Spiel Music and Entertainment - really you won't want to miss this! $25.00 per member. $18.00 per member if you bring a prospective member with you. FREE for prospective members. Please rsvp and register at www.esthersbatmitzvahonpurim.eventbrite.com or send payment attention: Jen Friedman at Congregation Sinai

RSVP by Tuesday, March 15th!

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What’s Happening
Sinai Hosts the Chaverim (Adult Special Needs) Seder Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
11:30 am-1:30 pm
Helpers needed to prepare a light seder and serve.
Interested in this important mitzvah?
Contact Jen Friedman at [email protected]

The Chaverim Adult Special needs holiday program is a program of The Harry and Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center in cooperation with the Milwaukee Jewish Federation.

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What’s Happening
Tot Shabbat!
For children through 2nd grade, we'd love for you to start your Shabbat with us! Our Tot Shabbat is a great way to come sing and pray and get ready for Shabbat together! We'll play our instruments and march with the Torah together. Join Rabbi Cohen and Cantor Robins on the steps of the bima at 5:30 p.m. on March 4th and April 1st. Bring your moms, dads, grandparents and your singing voice for a great Shabbat together!

Staff News
Meet Sinai's new Head Custodian: Larry Mesta I am originally from San Francisco, California. After serving 9 years in the US Navy as a Maintenance and Repair Mechanic, my family and I moved to Milwaukee to be closer to family. My wife, Jennifer, and I have been married for 13 years and have 2 wonderful children, Anthony (12) and Angelina (9). I love fishing with my kids, coaching little league baseball and rooting for the San Francisco 49ers and the San Francisco Giants. I don't know much about the Jewish faith but I am learning every day and am very excited to be part of the Sinai family. Everyone I have met has welcomed me with open arms. So, if you see something in the building that needs special attention or fixing, please don't hesitate to call on me.

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

Sinai Shabbat Walks!
Did you know that every Saturday after Shabbat services at Sinai there is a group that enjoys walking? If you are interested in a Shabbat Stroll for about an hour around the immediate neighborhood with Sinai friends we'd love for you to join us. For more information contact Randee Zitelman at [email protected].

Staying Connected

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Looking for a beautiful, quiet reflective place? Look no further!

Sinai Enews & Website
Stay informed about all the happenings at Congregation Sinai! Each week you should receive a Sinai Enews about the upcoming events at Sinai. Be sure to open and read your Sinai Enews. All kinds of exciting things are happening at Sinai and you won’t want to miss any of them! If you are not currently receiving the Enews, please email [email protected] or call Congregation Sinai at 414-352-2970 so we can update our distribution list. Also, visit our website at www.congregationsinai.org.

The Congregation Sinai Library is filled with wonderful Jewish literature for adults and children. Did you know that we have DVD’s for rent too?

Come “Check It Out”

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Congregation Sinai   and Congregation Shalom  
invite you to our joint 

Passover Second Seder 
Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. 
at Congregation Sinai 
8223 N Port Washington Road 

*Family‐friendly & experiential 
 

*Delicious holiday meal 
 

*Members, friends & family welcome 
 

$25 Adult (13 & up) members* 
 

$32 Adult (13 & up) non‐members* 
 

Member prices are for Congregation  Sinai and Shalom members. 
 

$12 Child (4‐12) members 
 

$18 Child (4‐12) non‐members 
 

Children 3 and under are free 

*Please bring a bottle of your favorite  kosher for Passover wine for every 2  registered adults to share. 

Second Seder Registration Form 
Tuesday, April 19, 2011 
RSVP deadline April 10—No Exceptions! 
Register and pay online by credit card at: http://passoversederatsinai.eventbrite.com  Or submit this form with check payable to Congregation Sinai by April 10. 
8223 N Port Washington Rd., Fox Point, WI 53217  (414) 352‐2970 Adults 13 & up  Members $25    # Vegetarian_____ 
 

Adults 13 & up  Non‐members $32    # Vegetarian_____ 
 

Children 4‐12  Members $12    # Vegetarian_____ 
 

Children 4‐12  Non‐members $18    # Vegetarian_____ 
 

Number of children   3 and under    _____ 

# Chicken_____ 

# Chicken_____ 

# Chicken_____ 

# Chicken_____ 

Total $ enclosed____________________________________________________________________________________________  Name(s)__________________________________________________________________________________________________  Address___________________________________________________________________________________________________  Phone number_____________________________________  Email address____________________________________________  Names of people you would like to sit with:_____________________________________________________________________  For questions contact Jen Friedman at [email protected]  or call (414) 352‐2970. 

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Sinai Committees
Brotherhood News
2011 Brotherhood Membership
*Indicated sustaining membership Thank you to all the members of Sinai Brotherhood as of February 2011. Your membership provides social and educational programming for all to enjoy and needed items for our students and facility. It’s never too late to join! To join the Brotherhood send $36.00 annual or $72.00 sustaining membership to Brotherhood @ Congregation Sinai, 8223 N. Port Washington Road, Fox Point, WI 53217.

Jim Beer * Henry Borkovitz Chuck Bram Ellis Bromberg Jim Bromley Eric Butlein Gerald Cherniack Bob Eiseman * Jerry Feldman Ted Fine Jim Flesch Ari Friedlander Ted Friedlander

Mark Glass * Joe Glassman David Goldhaber Jacob Golding Andy Gollin Jim Gollin Robert Goldstein Mike Hool Hugh Hoffman Alan Horowitz Fred Horwitz Milt Hwang Damien Jacques

Stan Jolton Marc Kartman * Steve Koppel Avi Lank Marvin Lauwasser Mike Lerner Lloyd Levin David Lowe Bob Mandel Alan Mendeloff David Meltzer Al Meyers Nick Padway

Gilbert Palay John Pereles Jim Phillips Mike Primakow * Bill Ross Gerald Salinsky Tom St. John * Arthur Saltzstein Mike Schaalman Marc Schatz Peter Schwab Mort Soifer David Spector

Peter Sprinkman Lorin Stein Jim Stillman Richard Stuckert Don Taitelman * Rich Taylor Jeff Teplin Scott Tisdel Charles Waisbren Michael Waxman Howard Weiss Bill Wiener

Upcoming Brotherhood Events Sinai Brotherhood has an interesting calendar of events planned for the 2011 year. As always these events are open to all members of Congregation Sinai and are supported through donations and Brotherhood dues. March 27th, 10:30 am - Damien Jaques, local theater critic and columnist, asks the essential question of "Do you like Milwaukee theater"? Please join us for an update on the many changes that have taken place over the past season in Milwaukee theater! As always discussion will be a vital part of this program as we share our "thumbs up and thumbs down" views of the seasons performances.

May - Softball season begins! Games are held each Tuesday night at either 6 PM or 7 PM from May through early August. This is a part of the JCC softball league and last year 14 teams from different Jewish organizations participated. There is a $20 team membership fee in addition to being a member of the Brotherhood. Last season was a huge success as Congregation Sinai won their division. We need new team members and encourage you to call Marc Kartman (Team Captain) to let him know of your interest. Looking forward to seeing all of you!

Join the 2010 Championship Team!

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Sinai Committees
Women of Sinai News
Take Some Time – Just for You!

Join us at the WRJ Midwest District Kallah
April 1 – 3, 2011

Date: Friday, April 1, to Saturday, April 2 (with the option of leaving on Sunday morning) Time: 4:30 pm Friday to 4:00 pm Saturday Place: Beautiful OSRUI in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin Price: $100 per person (includes all programming, lodging, and meals, and no extra charge if you choose to stay Saturday night) Cantor Robins has registration forms available. Email her by March 16th at [email protected].

Women Spirituality Food What’s it all about?
Join the women of the Midwest District at our annual spring district Kallah. We will learn and laugh, play and pray, and enjoy the spirit of friendship and the excitement of learning. Guided by Jacqueline Marcus, an award-winning, internationally recognized dietitian and nutritionist who mixes food, fitness, nutrition, and wellness into recipes of success, we will explore our spiritual connections and Jewish memories of food.

Back by Popular Request! 
  Please join us for  
 

Sisterhood High Tea, Humor, and Havdalah
  The Reform Sisterhoods in the Greater Milwaukee   Area are once again joining together for a very   special Shabbat a ernoon celebra on. 
 

Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 2:00 pm 
at Congrega on Emanu‐El B’ne Jeshurun  
2020 West Brown Deer Road 

 
We will be joined by Joanne Weintraub, noted journalist and former  TV cri c for the Milwaukee Journal.  A er our delicious “tea,” we will  watch  the  film  “Gefilte  Fish”  followed  by  a  discussion  facilitated  by  Joanne that will evoke some wonderful and humorous memories.  As  an  “extra  feature,”  WRJ  Midwest  District  President  Marla  Goldberg  will bring us gree ngs from WRJ.   The a ernoon will conclude with a  beau ful Havdalah service. 

 
There is no charge for Sisterhood Members       Guests are $10     Please RSVP by Monday, March 7, to:  Marlene Kagen at 262.512.2680 or at [email protected] 

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Sinai Committees
Women of Sinai News
2011 Women of Sinai Membership
Davida Amenta Robin Arenzon Margery Becker Barbie Blutstein Barbara Bradbury Andee Bram Jean Bromley Jayne Butlein Robin Buzzell Marcia Cherniack Elyse Cohn Judy Coran Carrie Ellerbrock Barbara Federlin Janet Fine Judy Flegel Barbara Friedlander Jean Friedlander Jen Friedman Joan Becker Friedman Renana Friedman Eti Ganin Jenni Goldbaum Gloria Golding Marilyn Goldman Ruth Goldmann Sharon K Goldstein Idy Goodman Janet Greenebaum Julie Griswold Jen Halaska Toots Hassel Robin Hoffman Jodi Holman Penny Hool Stefanie Jacob Lori Jacobson Cynthia Kartman Mari Katz Karen Lancina Dannette Lank Marlene Lauwasser Felice Leib Sheri Levin Joan Lieberman Julie Lookatch Jody Kaufman Loewenstein Madeleine K Lubar Marianne Lubar Lois Malawsky Jo Ann Mann Kate Mann Bettie Meltzer Dorothy Meyers Jennifer Moglowsky Amy Newman Janet Padway Dorothy Palay Lisa Phillips Sheryl Primakow Bobbi Rector Patricia Rieselbach Joanne Roberts Cantor Rebecca Robins Linda Ross Lori Salinsky Judy Saltzstein Sandy Saltzstein Carol Schatz Mimi Schechter Deb Schermer Stacy Schwab Laurie Segal Beth Shapiro Jill Sheer Doje Sherman Michelle Silverman Susan Solvang Jodi Sprinkmann Susan Stuckert Carmel Sweet Barbara Tabak Sheila Taitelman Laura Waisbren Lisa Waisbren Andrea Waxman MJ Whiting Suzanne Wile Susan Winter

Women of Sinai Book Club
On Tuesday, February 22 we discussed and explored “After the Auction” by Linda Frank. On April 28, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. the sisterhoods of other local Milwaukee congregations will have the opportunity to meet author Linda Frank at Congregation Shalom.

April 12 Book Club
10:15-11:30 AM Watch your Sinai Enews for information about our next book!

Women of Sinai Fireside Chats: Break Pesach with Us!
Join us for another fabulous conversation!

Monday, April 25
7:00-8:30 PM Bayshore Place

Please RSVP so we can order enough pizza & beer!
http://aprilfiresidechat.eventbrite.com

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Sinai Committees
Social Action
B’nei Mitzvah Project Opportunities: Enhancing our partnership with the SDC …now the Community Advocates Family Support Shelter B’nei Mitzvah Projects are opportunities to share your joy and blessings with those who are less fortunate. Our Sinai celebrants have decorated their tables with baskets of food, toys, sports equipment and more. Recently, Ilana Friedman prepared “Play Packs for the SDCS Shelter” for her Bat Mitzvah. As she wrote: …I became interested in the SDC Shelter through my volunteering with Congregation Sinai (where) we would create hygiene kits for the families. …I created Play Packs for the children when they arrive to help make them a little more comfortable and not so scared. These packs contain toys, coloring supplies, educational items, games, books and stuffed animals to make them feel special and welcome. Feeding the Hungry: Sinai and the Bethesda Meal Program From October 2009 - September 2010, Bethesda’s Outreach program served 33,707 meals – 4,186 to children. As Mother Liller Bates, Director of the program, recently wrote: “Your support has helped us tremendously in our endeavors to assist and provide a life line to households with emphasis on children. ….If not for the concerns and involvements of an entity such as Congregation Sinai and others, the Bethesda Outreach Program, Inc. would be limited in providing the necessary assistance and opportunity for families and children with their nutritional needs.” VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: If you are interested in helping to serve lunch once a month and/or coordinating volunteers to serve lunch once a month, please contact Idy Goodman at [email protected] HELP NEEDED: Much of the financial support comes through the Sinai Tzedakah Fund, which congregants can support when making donations to Sinai. Please consider this when making your next contribution in honor or memory of someone.

by sending cards to friends & families through Tikkun Ha-Ir of Milwaukee.

Celebrate Purim

Dona ons will purchase milk for St. Vincent  DePaul Meal Site & other hunger related   projects.  For informa on or to place your  order contact Lisa Phillips, 414‐961‐7723,  [email protected].   Or you can  send a list of names & addresses plus a  dona on of $3.00 per name to Tikkun   Ha‐Ir, P.O. Box 090287, Milwaukee, WI  53202 or online at www.thi‐milwaukee.org.   

Social Action Film Series
On January 28th, Congregation Sinai's Social Action Committee once again participated in the Milwaukee Community Baby Shower sponsored by the Social Development Commission of Greater Milwaukee in conjunction with TMJ4 and Sentry Foods. This one day annual event collects baby supplies for needy families in the community. Sinai volunteers, Edith Gilman, Lisa Phillips, Leslie Hayes, and Naomi Soifer, staffed the event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wauwatosa Sentry Food Store on 67th and State Street. It was heartwarming to see how many baby items were collected. Since this is a yearly event, some people spend months knitting, crocheting and quilting baby blankets to donate----they were lovely!

Food, Inc.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 7:00 p.m.
A discussion will follow including ideas about local action that can be taken to address issues raised in the film.
The film Food, Inc., lifts the veil on our nation's food industry, exposing the highly mechanized underbelly that has been hidden from the American consumer with the consent of our government's regulatory agencies. This film raises troubling questions about the effect of putting profits ahead of consumer health, worker safety and the environment.

March: Baby Supplies & SDCions Disposable Diapers (sizes 3-6) t llec April: Toiletries Co

Please drop off donations in the Sinai lobby.

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Sinai Committees
What’s Greening at Sinai
Stoney Meadow Farm CSA Comes to Sinai!
“The earth brought forth vegetation, plants yielding seed according to their own kinds, and trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.” - Genesis 1:9 Last summer, I wrote an article for the Sinai News about the benefits of eating locally grown foods (July/August 2010 Sinai News.) That article led to a discussion of how to make locally grown foods more readily available to our synagogue community. And that discussion has led to this very exciting announcement: This summer, Congregation Sinai will be a drop site for CSA STONEY MEADOW FARM making farm fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs readily available to the Sinai community! Here is a description of the farm and the CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) share they offer from their website: “Stoney Meadow Farm is a small, family farm located near Cascade, Wisconsin on approximately 6 acres. We are dedicated to environmental stewardship by working in harmony with the land to grow fresh, healthy fruits and vegetables. The farm offers a 16-week CSA subscription from the beginning of July through October. At Stoney Meadow Farm, we strive to provide the best possible growing circumstances: quality organic seed, excellent soil health, companion planting and old-fashioned, time tested ways of farming to produce the most healthy and safe fruits and vegetables for you and your family. As a member of Stoney Meadow Farm, you will receive a wonderful variety of more than 65 vegetables, fruits and herbs. Each of them carefully and passionately grown. Each week, within hours of the crops being picked, they will make their way into your kitchen. Each week's share will yield plenty of the staple produce items, and occasionally some unique items, too. We are happy to substitute for certain items if you don't like them, just notify us when you sign up.” Why should you purchase a share? Eating farmfresh, locally grown food is good for you, it is good for our community, and it is good for the earth! Issues surrounding ethical eating or “Food Justice” are becoming more and more in the forefront of Jewish consciousness, especially within the Reform Movement. To read more about what is happening nationally in this arena, visit the Hazon website (hazon.org) or the URJ’s site: Green Table, Just Table (urj.org/life/food). Congregation Sinai is joining the Jewish effort to make healthy and sustainable food choices by offering local CSA shares to it’s congregants. Please consider joining this really wonderful opportunity. There are three share purchase options for the growing season: a weekly full share for $450, a weekly half share for $225, or an everyother-week full share for $225. As an extra bonus, all congregants who participate will receive a beautiful Sinai canvas bag in which to put their farm-fresh, organic veggies. On March 29th, the Social Action Committee is showing the Documentary “Food Inc.” as part of the 2011 Social Action Film Series. We are pleased to host one of the owners/farmers of Stoney Meadow Farm, Andrea or Steve Levsen for the viewing of the film, followed by a short presentation about Stoney Meadow Farm and how a CSA works. For more information about Stoney Meadow Farm, visit their website at http://www.stoneymeadowfarmcsa.com. For questions or to express your interest in purchasing a share, contact Deb Schermer at [email protected] or (414) 737-1005. In other Greening news, efforts are underway to look more closely at Sinai’s recycling and waste production habits. And please look out for information on how you can join in with the 3rd annual Sukkah Garden Project later this spring and summer. Greening of Sinai is charged with raising awareness of environmental issues and helping Sinai to be as “green” as possible. We want to hear your ideas, interests and musings. Looking forward to the spring thaw, Deb Schermer Greening of Sinai

Yes, I want to purchase a CSA share through Congregation Sinai (from Stoney Meadow Farm)
Register through eventbrite @ sinaicsa5771.eventbrite.com

Name:_______________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________

Home phone:_________________________ Cell phone:________________________ Email address:______________________ Check one of the following 3 options:

□ I am purchasing a full share for $450 for the 16-week growing season □ I am purchasing a half share for $225 for the 16-week growing season □ I am purchasing a full every-other-week share for $225 for 8 of the 16-week growing season
*Payment is due with this form. Make checks payable to Congregation Sinai. Orders accepted until 4/29/11 at the Sinai office. For questions contact Deb Schermer at [email protected]

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Sinai Committees
Israel Committee
A brief summary of our January event On Sunday, January 30, the Israel Committee hosted a presentation by Milwaukee Jewish Federation Israeli Emissary (Schlicha) Paz Goldshmidt about the advancements in Israeli science, technology, and agriculture. We learned many exciting facts about Israel and her contributions to the world of medicine, computers, environment, and business and why Israel has been so successful in producing start-up companies. You can find a flier with many trivia facts in a condensed form at the Sinai office. If you are interested in learning more about new inventions, new Israeli companies being traded on NASDAQ and NYSE, or just some cool places to visit in Israel, do not hesitate to ask Eti Ganin ([email protected]), or Bobbi Rector ([email protected]). Israel Committee Chair Eti Ganin

Greetings from our sister congretation in Israel, Kehillat Emet veShalom, Nahariya
On behalf of the leadership and congregation of Kehillat Emet veShalom, Nahariya we wish you all at Congregation Sinai a Shavua Tov (Good Week). The leadership and members of Emet VeShalom, appreciate all you do at Sinai to promote awareness of Israel and Reform Judaism in Israel. I see you have a lecture/discussion today about Israel and I hope that it goes well. Also, I understand you have an 'Israel Day' in February and I hope that goes well also. Let me know if there is anything we can do. Certainly we look forward to seeing your holiday and Purim pictures and we will share ours as well. We have not yet begun to plan our Purim activities but I am sure they will be festive and well attended as usual. Please visit our website at http://evsnewsletter.googlepages.com/home to see all the happenings here. We greatly enjoy visiting yours and learning about Congregation Sinai!

Pillar of Fire - New DVD Documentary at Sinai Library
The incredible story of Israel's rebirth - this landmark series is the masterpiece of Israeli documentaries and the crowning achievement of Israeli television. (in English) This seven part documentary series portrays: - The Jewish people's return to the promised land. - The Jewish-Arab struggle for Palestine. - Persecution of Jews in Europe. - The war of independence. - The creation of the state of Israel. Pillar of Fire relates the drama of the Jewish people's return to Zion and the establishment of the state of Israel. It is an extensive documentary production that features rare documentary footage collected from more than 30 archives and private collections throughout the world, as well as many eye-witness interviews. This documentary series also portrays the Jewish-Arab struggle for Palestine, persecution of Jews in Europe, the war of 1948 and David Ben-Gurion's declaration of independence. This DVD documentary has been donated to Sinai Library by Eti and Alex Ganin. You can check it out at anytime. Contact our librarians Beth Kaplan or Jayne Butlein.

Outreach Committee
All are invited to discuss interfaith issues and share experiences and ideas for keeping Sinai open and inclusive.

Join us Thursday, March 31 at 6:30 p.m.
in the Sinai Conference Room

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“Scene at Sinai”

On January 22nd Sinai members and Rabbi Cohen gathered in the Worship and Learning Center for a Tu B’Shevat Seder. All enjoyed beautiful music, mystical texts, and delicious fruits and wines to celebrate the first fruits of Israel. Thank you Jill Weinshel and Ramona Tenorio for creating this beautiful experience.

Rabbi Cohen, Cantor Robins and Wendy Cohen performing at the Debbie Friedman Community Sing- along on February 9, 2011.

Scene it at Sinai? Don’t forget to bring your camera to the next Sinai event and share your photos! Send to: [email protected]

About 30 people attended the Brotherhood-sponsored Sinai Super Bowl party. The evening was just like the game,......happy, sad, elated, and full of emotion! Everyone had a great time and the Brotherhood got a standing ovation at the end. Of course at that point they would have applauded almost anything!

Families gathered at Sinai for a Super Shabbat! Everyone wore their Green and Gold and enjoyed traditional Super Bowl treats – chili, subs, pizza, chips and salsa – the works!

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March-April 2011

My Sinai
s!!  Join u

A Taste of Sinai 
Bring Friends to See Sinai in Action! 
Come experience our religious school and sample the life of our congregation. 
 

Sunday, April 17, 2011, 10:00 AM ‐ 12:00 PM 
10:00 AM: Join us for a song‐filled dynamic worship service 
 

 
 

10:30 AM: Family Worship Service 

10:30‐11:15 AM: Parents meet with our Rabbi and Cantor to learn all about programs   
at Sinai.  Children head down to our religious school for a morning of story, craft and    fun learning!      11:15‐12:00 PM: Meet our members, exciting committees and many social groups  with a variety of interests and schmooze over coffee and nosh!     
 
 

 

RSVP at tasteofsinai2011.eventbrite.com 
Questions? Email Jen Friedman: [email protected] 

Tween Tribe

Are you interested in social events for children age 4-7th grade? We want to hear from you! Please take a quick survey at www.congregationsinai.org

Culture Connection
Join Culture Connection for:

The Lion in Winter
at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
Saturday, April 16th at 8:00 pm
We’ll likely plan dinner before. ●●●
Henry II has banished his wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine, locked her in the castle tower and taken a nubile French mistress. All hell breaks loose when Eleanor is temporarily freed for the holidays and all three of their sons vie to inherit the throne. James Goldman's classic black comedy serves up a tasty slice of British history. THE LION IN WINTER will be a collaborative effort with Marquette University's Theatre Department, using three student actors and faculty designers. Tickets: $30. RSVP by April 1st. http://lioninwintercultureconnection.eventbrite.com
By James Goldman Cabot Theatre Directed by C. Michael Wright Featuring: Tracy Michelle Arnold, Lenny Banovez, Alexandra Bonesho, J. Patrick Cahill, Brian Mani, Joe Picchetti & Marcus Truschinski

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March-April 2011

Supporting Sinai

Tribal Blends Coffee 
Thank you parents for suppor ng Sinai’s School! 
 

Sinai Wishes
When you wish upon a...
Dryer Carpet cleaner Portable room dividers

The school’s Tribal Blends Coffee sale has raised over $1,000 since   September!!  There will be two addi onal drives this year, and sales are open to the  en re congrega on.  
 

Underwriting Opportunities:

Tribal Blends Coffee Schedule:  

Order Deadline: Sunday, March 6th, pick up Sunday, March 20th.   Order Deadline: Sunday, April 3rd, pick up Sunday, April 17th.   
 

...Our dreams come true
Please contact Karen Lancina: [email protected] to discuss how you can help make our dreams come true!

The coffee is really good, and the cause is even be er. Look for forms in the lobby or  download from our website or weekly e‐news blast. Or, contact Bobbi Rector at  [email protected] or 414‐540‐0284 for informa on. 

Bubbe’s Bits
Dear friends and loved ones, I find, at the coldest time of the year, when weather forces us to stay inside for warmth that I think of all those things that I am grateful for....  I am grateful for my condo in Boca to keep me warm during the coldest time of the year. Oy, I hope that my Sinai family has fared well through the snow storms and terrible cold. I am grateful to rise in the morning and sleep at night. I am grateful that the sun rises in the east and sets in the west. I am grateful for the moon and the stars. I am grateful for the food we eat and the air we breathe. I am grateful for my health. I am grateful for my Morrie (may he rest in peace) and for the 50 wonderful years we shared together. I am grateful for my family (and even my son-in-law, Jeffrey, because he makes my daughter happy and gave me grandchildren).    I am grateful for my friends, who stand by me in good times and in bad. I am grateful for my Sinai family, who allow me to find inspiration, insight and peace through community and spirit. I am grateful for the freedoms we have (particularly the one that allows me to travel between Milwaukee and Boca). But seriously, without our brave Moses, where would we be?

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I hope you, too, take a few minutes each day thanking God for all the wonderful and important things in life. Take a deep cleansing breath, look around, look into your heart...even in the coldest, darkest days of the year...and...never forget how blessed we are for all we have (and not dwell on what we have not). A happy Passover to all of you and may next year be in Jerusalem! From a place of love (my warm, sunny condo in Boca). Bubbe

Sponsor an Oneg or Bimah Flowers….A Lovely Way to Say It
If you are looking for a wonderful way to honor or remember someone, or recognize a special occasion, you can do so by sponsoring an Oneg Shabbat after a Friday night service or the Bimah flowers for the week for all congregants to enjoy. Congregation Sinai typically provides these items for Friday evenings when there is no Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Simply let us know that you would like to sponsor and we will create a beautiful dessert table or order a lovely floral arrangement for the Bimah to recognize your occasion. All sponsorships will be acknowledged in the Sinai Shabbat Pamphlet and the Sinai News. We will also send a note of congratulations or thanks to the honorees. The cost of sponsoring an Oneg Shabbat is $260.00. The cost of sponsoring Bimah Flowers is $60.00. Email Jen Friedman at [email protected] or call (414) 352-2970.

Available Dates for Sponsorships: March 4, 11 and April 1, 15, 22

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Supporting Sinai

Support Sinai While Shopping at SENDIKS! 
Now you can purchase your Scrip card at times that are convenient for YOU!
Buy in person and receive your card the same day
Stop in the Sinai office during office hours (9 am-5 pm Mon-Thurs., 9 am-3 pm Fri. ) OR Buy your card on the following Sundays and receive the card the same day:

March 6 March 20 April 3 April 17

What is Scrip?
Scrip means “substitute money”. Through Sendiks Food Market Scrip program 5% of what you pay for your Scrip card is donated to Sinai .
Scrip cards can be used at any Balestreri owned Sendiks: Elm Grove, Franklin, Germantown, Grafton, Greenfield, Mequon, Wauwatosa and Whitefish Bay.

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

Come SHOP at the Sinai Gift Shop!
Is your home ready for Passover?
Consider these items from our Gift Shop.

Support Sinai every time you use your Pick ‘n Save/Copps Advantage Plus card!
Sinai will receive 2% of your total grocery bill, every time you shop & use your Advantage Card, through the “We Care” program.

Here’s how……. Simply stop at the service desk at any Pick ‘n Save or Copps in the Milwaukee area and tell them you want to tie your Advantage Plus Card to Sinai’s Advantage

Open during office hours or email Susan Solvang: [email protected] for special orders.

Care Charity Code.

Sinai’s code is 127300
Or, if you don’t have an Advantage Plus Card, fill out the form at your favorite Pick ‘n Save or Copps.

March 2011
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Finance Committee Meeting 7:30 am Yoga 8:45 am Rabbi Brickman’s UWM class 6:30 pm

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Through the Eyes of Women 9:30 am Lunch & Learn 12 pm Tot Shabbat 5:30 pm 3rd Grade Shabbat Dinner 6 pm Family Shabbat Service w/ Siddur Ceremony 7 pm

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Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am

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Religious School 10 am Social Action Film Series 10:30 am Meet the Treasurer 10:30 am Mini-U 5 pm Scrip Sunday Tribal Blends Coffee Order Deadline No Religious School Executive Committee Meeting 7 pm Adult Hebrew 7:15 pm

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Men’s Spirituality Group 7:45 am Yoga 8:45 am Bible Study 9:30 am

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Through the Eyes of Women 9:30 am Lunch & Learn 12 pm Rockin’ Shabbat Service 6:15 pm

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Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Sisterhood High Tea (@ CEEBJ) 2:00 pm

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No Religious School Adult Learning: Basic Judaism 10:30 am Mini-U 5 pm

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Yoga 8:45 am Bible Study 9:30 am

Brit Nashim 7:15 pm

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Religious School 4 pm Adult Hebrew 7:15 pm

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Through the Eyes of Women 9:30 am Lunch & Learn 12 pm MCRC Shabbat Service (@ Shalom) 7:45 pm No service @ Sinai

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Erev Purim Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Adult Purim Event 6:15 pm

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Purim Purim Spiel & Carnival 10 am Mini-U 9 am –1 pm Scrip Sunday Tribal Blends Coffee Pick Up Yoga 8:45 am Seniors Havurah 1 pm

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Bible Study 9:30 am

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Religious School 4 pm Board Meeting 7 pm Adult Hebrew 7:15 pm

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Through the Eyes of Women 9:30 am Lunch & Learn 12 pm Shabbat Tikkun HaNefesh Service 6:15 pm

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Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Ben Friedman Bar Mitzvah 4:30 pm

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Religious School 10 am Brotherhood Coffee 10:30 am Mini-U 5 pm

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Bible Study 9:30 am

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Religious School 4 pm Outreach Committee Meeting 6:30 pm Community Women’s Seder (@ JCC) 6:45 pm Adult Hebrew 7:15 pm

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April 2011
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Through the Eyes of Women 9:30 am Lunch & Learn 12 pm Tot Shabbat 5:30 pm Family Shabbat Service 7 pm

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Finance Committee Meeting 7:30 am Yoga 8:45 am Chaverim Seder 11:30 am Tuesday with the Rabbis @ Sinai 7:30 pm Bible Study 9:30 am

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Through the Eyes of Women 9:30 am Lunch & Learn 12 pm Shabbat Service 6:15 pm Oneg sponsored by Bob & Eve Eiseman

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Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am

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Religious School: School Wide Social Action Day 10 am No Mini-U 2nd Seder Registration Deadline

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Men’s Spirituality Group 7:45 am Yoga 8:45 am WOS Book Club 10:15 am Tuesday with the Rabbis (location TBA) 7:30 pm Bible Study 9:30 am

Brit Nashim 7:15 pm

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Religious School 4 pm B’nei Mitzvah Family Education #3 7 pm Adult Hebrew 7:15 pm

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Through the Eyes of Women 9:30 am Lunch & Learn 12 pm Shabbat Limud 6:15 pm

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Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Culture Connection 8 pm

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Religious School 10 am Taste of Sinai 10 am Mini-U 5 pm Scrip Sunday Tribal Blends Coffee Pick Up Passover Yoga 8:45 am Second Seder (@ Sinai) 5:30 pm

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Erev Passover

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Passover Bible Study 9:30 am

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Passover No Religious School Board Meeting 7 pm Adult Hebrew 7:15 pm

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Passover Through the Eyes of Women 9:30 am Lunch & Learn 12 pm Shabbat Tikkun HaNefesh Service 6:15 pm

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Passover Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am

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Passover No Religious School Mini-U 5 pm

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Passover ends WOS Fireside Chat @ Bayshore Place 7 pm

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Yoga 8:45 am Seniors Havurah 1 pm

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Bible Study 9:30 am

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No Religious School WOS Book Club @ Cong. Shalom 1 pm Adult Hebrew 7:15 pm

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Through the Eyes of Women 9:30 am Lunch & Learn 12 pm Shabbat Service 6:15 pm CSA order deadline

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Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am A.J. Pangallo Bar Mitzvah 10 am

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In the Sinai Family
B’nei Mitzvah Bios
Ben Friedman
Benjamin Nathaniel Friedman will become a Bar Mitzvah on March 26, 2011 when he reads the Torah portion “Tazria” from the book of Leviticus. Ben is the son of Renana and Tom Friedman. He is the grandson of Charlotte and Sterling Friedman and Michele and Paul Vishny. Ben is a 6th grader at Maple Dale Middle School. He enjoys playing soccer, football, and basketball. He also enjoys music and playing the bass and bass guitar in both Orchestra and Jazz band. Ben has also been a counselor-in-training at Camp Shalom in Kansas and has enjoyed his experiences working with younger kids. Ben believes that reading is very important and that every child should have the chance to do so. He will be donating books to the Next Door Foundation in Milwaukee, WI. To donate to the Next Door Foundation a drop box will be available in the Sinai foyer from March 1-March 25, 2011. Ben is very proud to become a Bar Mitzvah this spring. He and his family give big thanks to Rabbi Cohen, Cantor Robins and Linda Ross for their comforting guidance and assistance in preparing him for this significant milestone.

A.J. Pangallo
A.J. Pangallo of Mequon will celebrate becoming a Bar Mitzvah on April 30, 2011 at Congregation Sinai. He is the son of Nancy Gollin of Whitefish Bay and David Pangallo of Milwaukee, and the grandson of Deborah & Jim Gollin of Mequon. A.J. is a student at MJDS. A.J. has been volunteering at Sarah Chudnow for his Mitzvah project by helping the residents with exercising and playing Bingo. In his spare time he loves movies, dancing, playing basketball, golf and tennis. A.J. and his family wish to thank Rabbi Cohen, Cantor Robins and Marilyn Kraar for their generous guidance and support. A very special thank you also goes to Tzipi Altman-Shafer for her extra help in preparing for this day.

Mazel Tov to:
Jill & Mike Weinshel on the birth of their son, Eli. Idy and Bill Goodman on the engagement of their daughter, Molly.

Condolences to:
Hamakon Y’Nachem— May God Comfort
Rena Porat on the death of her mother, Ruth Yotter Thomas. Jill and David Sheer on the death of their sister-in-law, Pamela Sheer.

Do you have a Mazel Tov to share? Email Jen Friedman: [email protected]

The friends and family of Louis Stein. Libby Temkin and Kim Temkin-Taylor on the death of their husband and father, Sherwin Temkin. Madeleine and David Lubar and the entire Lubar family on the death of, Joe Lubar.

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March-April 2011

Those We Remember
March Yarhzeits
March 4, 2011 Mary L. Adelman Ida Beckerman Harry Blesser Natalie Bodanskaya Arnold Borkin Dr. Harry Cheplin Rose F. Feld Ellen Friedlander Norma Hecht Milton Kerns Harold Primakow Raymond Rattner Sadie L. Weiner March 11, 2011 Lawrence Bodner Gertrude S. Cohen Sally Blocker Cremer Alice Ruth Culp Max Engel Dr. Harold Friedman Samuel Jacobs Sue Komisar Del F. Krom Ruth Rich Anna Rosenbloom Edward B. Sametz Sy Taylor Dr. Jack J. Teplin Arthur Tiber Rabbi Elliiot Waldman Sigmund Winter Monroe Zarne March 18, 2011 Ben Alberts Esther Ansfield George Coplin Lise Lotte Freeman Leon Glassman Dorothy Goldberg Anne Goldstein Leona Virginia Hill Marion Jaques Kenny Kahn Helen Koppel Ben Lerner Roland Meissner Charlotte Orren Harlod Rife Warren Shrensker Florence Watkins Morris Wiviott Nate Ziskind March 25, 2011 Benjamin Adelman Lillian Allschwang Libby Becker Andy Brickman Robert Eisenberg A. Leon Fishbach Harry Friedman Irwin Ira Glick Catherine Goodman Robert Green Muriel Greenebaum Lucille Grotta Sheba Jacobson Jerome Kerns Barbara Jean Leib Laura Levy Albert May Sara B. Plotkin Minnie Rabinovitz Charles Rotman Esther Schwade Harriet Sederbaum Harold Segal Abraham Usow Arvin Weinstein

April Yarhzeits
April 1, 2011 Freda Bratt Milton B. Ettenheim Jr. James Melvin Feld Jay Steven Goodman Abbie Herrmann Matty S. Katz Hutchins Kealy Sr. Benjamin Lipshultz Fred Mayer Issac Mlavsky Ralph K. Rosenbaum Rose Sadowsky Sidney Schatz Anne Shapiro Walter C. Stuckert April 8, 2011 Jerome Abelson Avraham Cohen Hyman Friedman Morris Friedman Esther Goldberg Ann Hassel Anita Horwitz Nathan Kahn Bernard E. Komisar Gertrude M. Levin Tessie Luck Vera Margoles David Meyers Milton Padway Clara Goldberg Schiffer Ansel H. Schmidt Jewel Scklore Barry Stark April 15, 2011 Brian James Adair Sarah Bender Nanette Berlin Morris Fine Charles Hinterberg Eugene Horenstein Alfred Jacobs Dorothy Miller Lerner Sylvia Levine Irving Lore Anna Meltzer Max Meyerowitz Milton Peck Hattie Rosenthal Lois Schatz Leslie H. Unger Lee Waxman Rosa Young April 22, 2011 Adolph Emerman Katherine Fagan David Fishman Mollie Fromstein Irene Frances Lebed William Levin Katherine Loewenthal Max Margoles Ethel Marshall Bertram Miller Esther Orenstein James I. Schulhof Pearl Schulhof Ruth Stillman Rosalyn Levin Zaret April 29, 2011 Regina Adelman Leland Baum Max Feuer Sam Frank Stanley Glen Solomon Heifetz Abraham Jacobs Eunice Kartman Edward J. Kelly Sr. Ben Kolbur Faye Kolbur Anna Lauwasser Efim Medvedovsky Edwin Meltzer Morris Mendeloff Jr. Betty Miller Mel Newald Edwarde Perlson Mollie Razeper Evelyn Schwartz Edith Steuer

Life Cycle Events
If you learn of any events - births, engagements, marriages, ordinations - that should be included in our “In the Sinai Family” page, please notify the congregation office at [email protected] or by telephone (414) 3522970. When there is a death in our immediate family, please notify the synagogue office, even if the funeral is out of town. The clergy and the Sinai community would like the opportunity to express sympathy for your loss.

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Contributions
Donations received from 11/29/10 - 1/28/11 Adult Programming and Education Endowment Fund In honor of Dr. Sherry Blumberg Paula Fine Miriam Miringoff Kitchen Fund In memory of Abe Berkovits In memory of Pearl Berkowitz In memory of Aaron Cherniack In honor of the marriage of Bill & Mari Kravit For Marlene Lauwasser’s speedy recovery In memory of Ellie Lurie In memory of Lou Sugarman In memory of Helene Weil In memory of Mitzi Wiviott Judi & Michael Ketten In honor of Ruth Goldmann’s grandson In honor of Jill & Mike Wienshel’s son Dorothy Schmidt Tzedakah Fund In memory of Aaron Cherniack Idy & Bill Goodman Shari & Allan Luck Dan Schnoll Barbara & Jerry Volk In memory of Florence Eiseman Eiseman family In memory of Werner Loewenstein Jody & Paul Loewenstein In memory of Max Luck Shari & Allan Luck In memory of Edith Meyer Idy & Bill Goodman In memory of Esther Soifer Naomi & Mort Soifer Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation Alan Mendeloff Arthur Wasserman In memory of Jack Barnow In memory of Benjamin Fagan Bernice Fagan & family In memory of Ben Berger Sanford, Lauren & Daniel Berger In memory of Aaron Cherniack In memory of Ruth Hilrich’s husband Sheila & Morrie Rudberg In memory of Ida Cohen Bremer Beth & Gary Rattner In memory of David Davidoff Donna Davidoff & Michael Hansen In memory of David Jacobs Diane & Terry Jacobs & family In memory of Nancy Kaplan Schermer family In memory of Charlotte Lerner Wendy & Michael Lerner In memory of Lee Mishlove Rachel Mishlove In memory of Roger V. Resek Donna Resek Beth & Ron Shapiro In honor of the marriage of Cantor Robins & Zerek Schwartz Susan & Buddy Schwartz In memory of Roberta Rosenberg Beth & Ron Shapiro In memory of Elliott Shafton Barbara Shafton & Andrea, Wendy & Clay In memory of Max Shapiro Donna Resek Beth & Ron Shapiro In memory of Marcus Taitelman Sheila & Don Taitelman Cantor’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation Alan Mendeloff In memory of Helen Cobb David Cobb In memory of Phillip Goldberg E. Goldberg In memory of Theodore Pories Linda & Bill Ross In memory of Alvin Stein In memory of Jacob Stein Louis H Stein & family Passport to Israel Fund In memory of Aaron Cherniack Barbara & Ariel Friedlander Marlene Kagen & Howard Karas In memory of Dorothy Hindin Bill Wiener Contributions made to the Temple In memory of Aaron Cherniack Saundra Baron Ben & Arline Berlin Marlene Kagen & Howard Karas Myrna & David Leven Mrs. Joan Mandel Marks, Leshin, & Mavermann Families Sarah, Ron & Rebecca Marth MGS Mfg Group, INC. Terry Schnoll David Spahn Suki & Chuck Weisenthal Bernalee & Charles Winter In memory of Linda Dinkes Jamie Berger In honor of Ilana Friedman’s Bat Mitzvah Marlene & Marv Lauwasser Glenna and Joe Shutkin In memory of Norman Leib Felice & Bob Leib In memory of Edith Meyer Caren & Dan Goldberg In memory of Adam Sobel In memory of Helaine Weil Caroline & Bill Schulhof In honor of Eli Weinshel Elyse, BJ, Benji, & Ariel Cohn Landscape Fund In memory of Dorothy Heilbronner Joan & Michael Friedman Correction: We apologize for omitting donations in memory of Dr. John Silbar, Anita Silbar and Hannah Cheplin made by Dr. Muriel Silbar. In memory of Manford Holman Susan Hunnicutt In memory of Judi Kahn Richard Kahn Floral and Oneg Fund In memory of David Brickman In memory of Abram Warschauer Rabbi Jay R Brickman In memory of Harry Cheplin In memory of Rose Feld Dr. Muriel Silbar In memory of Frances J. Lipshultz George Lipshultz In memory of Manuel Padway Rena Padway & family In memory of Judith Pence Joan & Pat Kerns In memory of Theodore Pories Ruth Stroiman Chesed (Caring) Fund In memory of Margaret Adelstein Laurie & Rob Roth In honor of Rosalie & Herb Bratt’s new granddaughter Dorothy Schmidt In memory of Ruth Diamond Goldmann Joni & Jim Ansfield & family In memory of Arnold Miller Shari Cayle In memory of Ida Winick Nancy, Scott, Andrew & Stephanie Phillips Anita & Bob Stone Barbara Eiseman Memorial Fund for Spiritual Growth In memory of Allan Bein Dorothy Bein Arenzon Music Fund In memory of Aaron Cherniack Marlene & Marv Lauwasser Sharon & Bob Sanderson Doje Sherman In memory of Sonia Dulka Stacy & Peter Schwab In memory of Ida Cohen Bremer Rattner family In memory of Saul Siegel Barbara Bradbury Janet Greenebaum Scholarship Fund In memory of Sandy Paset Scheferman family Prayer Book Fund In memory of William Orenstein Marlene & Bert Bilsky

Congregation Sinai

8223 N. Port Washington Road, Fox Point, WI 53217
Member of the Union for Reform Judaism
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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 Dan Elias Membership Jenni Goldbaum Youth Education Andy Gollin Brotherhood Rob Golub Outreach Idy Goodman Social Action Toots Hassel Hugh Hoffman Finance Craig Johnson Social Action Ruth Lebed Rofes Steve Moglowsky Finance Bobbi Rector Fundraising Tom St John Finance Beth Shapiro Communications Susan Solvang Gift Shop Mark Sweet Young Families Jill Weinshel Celebrations

Board of Trustees, 2010-2011

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