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SINAI NEWS
January/February 2010 • Tevet-Adar 5770

Shabbat & Holiday Schedule
Shabbat Vayechi
Jan 2 Feb 6 Genesis 47:28—50:26 Jan 1 Shabbat Service 6:15 pm Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Dr. James Kugel 7:30 pm

In this issue
Rabbi’s Corner, Café Sinai Cantor’s Notes, Reflections Lifelong Jewish Learning School Events, Adult Learning President’s Message, Night Hike Greening of Sinai, Brotherhood News, Women of Sinai January Calendar February Calendar Social Action, Sinai Outside My Sinai James Kugel Chesed, Purim Donations KOACH Sendik’s Scrip Program Yahrzeits
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Shabbat Mishpatim
Feb 13

Shabbat Shemot

Exodus 21:1—24:18 Feb 12 Shabbat Service 6:15 pm Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am

Exodus 1:1—6:1 Jan 8 Minyan Katan 5:30 pm Family Shabbat Service 7 pm Jan 9 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am

Shabbat Terumah

Shabbat Vaera
Jan 15 Jan 16

Exodus 25:1—27:19 Feb 19 Shabbat Learning-Immigration Program 6:15 pm Feb 20 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am

Exodus 6:2—9:35

Shabbat Service 6:15 pm Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am

Shabbat Tetzaveh
Feb 27

Shabbat Bo

Exodus 27:20—30:10 Feb 26 Shabbat Service 6:15 pm Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Ma'ariv & Megillah Reading 6:30 pm Café Sinai 7 pm

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Exodus 10:1—13:16 Jan 22 Shabbat Service 6:15 pm Jan 23 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am

Shabbat Beshalach
Jan 30

Exodus 13:17—17:16 Jan 29 Music Shabbat Service 6:15 pm Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Tu B’Shevat Seder and Havdallah 4 pm

Shabbat Yitro

Exodus 18:1—20:23 Feb 5 Minyan Katan 5:30 pm 3rd Grade & Congregational Shabbat Dinner 6 pm Family Shabbat Service 7 pm

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

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Rabbi’s Corner
The Greening of Sinai
In the months before Julie and I moved to Milwaukee, news of our imminent arrival began to spread. ―They’re from California,‖ said some. ―I hear they are vegetarian,‖ said others. Both were at best half-truths. While we moved here from California, only Julie actually grew up there; I am from New Jersey. And while we had been vegetarian in the several years prior to Michael and Sophie’s birth, their gestational need for protein brought us back to meat with a vengeance. There was some disappointment among the most environmentally committed in our community, when they discovered they we were not ideologically committed fellow travelers. Then a funny thing happened: as our children began to grow, we became more environmentally conscious and committed. We recycle. Our kids participate in twice yearly river clean-ups on the Milwaukee and Kinnickinnic Rivers. We use biodegradable soap. We drive a hybrid car. We are not alone in this transformation. Over the past two years, Congregation Sinai has become a ―green‖ community. We have a new multi stage boiler that uses less energy. We’ve switched over to energy saving light bulbs throughout the building. We’ve cut down our use of paper by relying more on electronic communications. We even buy less water in plastic containers, and less paper plates, preferring to use reusable utensils. We planted a garden last summer that yielded beautiful gourds, corn, and other ornaments for the Sukkah. These efforts are more than a fad. At its core, Judaism has always taught that we are to live in harmony with the land and with nature. The first chapter of Genesis is often translated to say that God has given us dominion over the earth; the Jewish translation stresses that we are given the responsibility to be good stewards over the land. A midrash depicts God giving Adam and Eve a tour of the garden and saying, ―this is the last world I am going to make, so take good care of it.‖ Hopefully, the world community will find common ground through efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions that threaten to accelerate global warming. Closer to home, there is so much we can do as a community and as individuals. I urge you to follow the progress of Sinai’s ―Greening Committee‖ under the leadership of Deb Schermer and to join the committee if you are ready to devote time and effort. The upcoming holiday of Tu B’Shevat is a most propitious time to think about the environment. Originally the first day of the fiscal year for trees (back when the age of a tree would define when one could eat its fruit), Tu B’Shevat was appropriated by the Kaballists – Jewish mystics – who saw a correspondence between the natural world and the spiritual realm. I’ve been participating in a multi-year program through the Institute for Jewish Spirituality along with thirtyseven other rabbis from the various movements. One practical product of this journey has been the creation of a Tu B’Shevat Seder. Modeled on the Tu B’Shevat seders pioneered by the Medieval mystics, Sinai’s Tu B’Shevat seder includes music, introspective texts, and delicious food. We are holding our third Tu B’Shevat Seder at 4:00 pm on Saturday, January 30th, in the Worship and Learning Center. Please RSVP to http://sinaitubeshevatseder.eventbrite.com Rabbi David Cohen

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Saturday, February 27, 2010
6:30 Ma'ariv and Megillah service 7:00 Dinner and music SHUK: local artisans & committee fundraisers 7:45 DVD showing Cost: $18.00

Celebrate Purim this year at Cafe Sinai @ Shushan: an evening of Persian dining & music followed by a big screen DVD of Israel at Eurovision (an anthology of Israel's live performances at the annual European song festival) 1973-2004. Come dressed in your best 70's costume, prizes will be awarded.

RSVP by Feb 5th: http://cafesinai.eventbrite.com/

January/February 2010

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Cantor’s Notes
Increasing our Happiness at Purim
The rabbis teach us mi shenichnas Adar, marbim b’simcha! When Adar enters, our happiness increases! The rabbis must have known there was a place in the world like Milwaukee, WI. Who doesn’t need a little extra happiness in the midst of a cold winter? Ok, ok…maybe that wasn’t exactly their plan. The story of Purim is a great one – it includes all the necessary characters to make for interesting reading (worth repeating year after year!). There is a beautiful queen, an evil villain, a simple but heroic member of the community…and there are, of course, eunuchs a-plenty! The telling of this incredible story is fun; shouting and noisemaking, costumed silliness abounding – who cannot say that every custom of Purim is linked to incredible, almost overwhelming joy and happiness? And why shouldn’t it be so? The Shabbat before Purim is known as Shabbat Zachor, the Sabbath of Remembrance. On this Shabbat we read the story of the Amelekites, the descendants of Amelek, and foes of the Jewish people. We are taught that Haman (boo and hiss here) is a descendant of these people. What Shabbat Zachor does for us as a people, in linking the story of Purim with the story of the Amelekites, is remind us that not only once, or twice, or ten times for that matter, were the Jews the target of hatred and destruction in history. Perhaps the abundance of joy we are meant to feel then, is a reminder of our freedom and our continued peoplehood. As a people, we are obligated to feel joy and also, to spread that happiness around. The tradition of mishloach manot is just that – a tradition of helping others to increase their happiness at this festive time. Under the leadership of member Mari Katz in 5770, Congregation Sinai is happy to send mishloach manot to many of our congregants who might benefit from their happiness increasing this Purim. Each year, as a congregation we deliver mishloach manot to members who have lost family in the recent past, are feeling ill or under the weather, are busy with the everyday stresses of new babies and can use some extra happiness in the winter months. We fill festively decorated bags with homemade hamentaschen, fruit and sweets – and fun Purim masks and surprises, with the hope of, through a simple gesture, helping to fulfill the teaching of our sages, mishenichnas Adar, marbim b’simcha! I sincerely hope you’ll consider helping us spread the joy this Purim. If you and your family are willing to deliver one bag, you can help make this mitzvah a reality. Please let us know by emailing me at [email protected]. We’ll email you back with all the details about when to pick up your bag to deliver it to a member of our congregation during the week of Purim. Know someone who you think can use this gift of joy? Don’t hesitate to let us know. We are so grateful to have congregants like you that make holiday time so meaningful for one another. Best wishes to you and yours for a Chag Purim Sameach – a Happy Purim! Can’t wait to see you in costume around Sinai for Purim! Cantor Rebecca Robins

Reflections
Although we are quite remote in our political ideologies, my favorite columnist, who writes for the New York Times, is David Brooks. He is bright, well learned, and argues cogently. Sarah Palin, on the other hand, despite her popularity with a certain segment of the population, is an individual with little education and modest intellectual prowess. One of the reasons our nation is in its present economic difficulty is that it has been managed by individuals with limited understanding. Not everyone agrees with the President’s political philosophy, but it is hard to argue that he is not well read and highly intelligent. A professor at Yale Law School reported that in all his years of teaching, he had never encountered a student as bright as Barak Obama. The democratic notion that VOX POPULI VOX DEI i.e. that ―the voice of the people is the voice of God‖ is not in accord with traditional Jewish belief. The expression AM HAARETS, ―people of the land‖ is not a term of respect. By the first century, there was universal education in the Jewish community. The brightest and most learned went on to become rabbis, and it was the rabbis, not the populace, that established rules for the community. Different rabbis had different political philosophies, but the fact that all were intelligent and learned enabled them to work out effective compromise positions. I would suggest that both the I.Q. results and the academic records of all political candidates be available to the public prior to elections. Rabbi Jay Brickman

Rabbi’s Bible Study
Rabbi Brickman has held a class on reading the Bible on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 since 1955. We began with the first chapter of Genesis and have just begun the Book of Nehemiah. Newcomers are welcome to join the class at this time (or any time). A reading knowledge of Hebrew is helpful but not essential.

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Lifelong Jewish Learning
Judaism’s Contributions to Civilization:
How well are we teaching these contributions to ourselves? Dr. Sherry H. Blumberg, Director of Lifelong Jewish Learning
Our Religious and Hebrew School is embarking on a process of assessment that is based upon an outstanding assessment tool developed by both Jewish and Secular Studies educators. The assessment is the beginning of a process to help our school grow in excellence as we plan for the future. As we begin this process I, the Rabbi and our professional staff, as well as our parents and teachers will have to ask and answer some very difficult questions. Looking at ourselves is never easy, especially if we are honest, but asking where we want to grow to is even more difficult. What do we mean by ―excellence‖ in our school? What are the Jewish values we want our students to know and do at the end of their time with us? And, are we really teaching these values in all the ways we can, as a congregation, school and community? Upon reflection on these questions I recalled an amazing experience from my past. In November of 1998 I was invited to speak at the International Symposium on Religious Culture and Ethics which was held in Beijing, China. During that symposium I met persons from around the world who represented most of the major Religious traditions. We each met with our counterpart in China who studied our religion at the University level and we gave and listened to a speech from each of the participants. The Chinese were trying to understand how our religious tradition developed its ethical standards and how we lived them in our daily lives. In a lecture, the task was very difficult, and very limited. Teaching Jewish ethical standards and Jewish practice for daily life and holidays is and has been my life’s work; defining what 3000 years of history has developed was very difficult in the hour of my presentation. During that hour, I defined four major contributions of Judaism to the world: a sense of purpose and hope that the world and humans are perfectible; a body of literature that explores and affirms values that lead to a reverent, just and compassionate life; a day of rest and reflection for all people regardless of their station in life; and an amazing ability to adapt and change to the modern world within the framework of those values and ethics. So, are we teaching our own children about these contributions of Judaism to the world? Does our educational system help our students to know that there is always hope because the world and human beings are able to improve and perfect this world? Will our students be conversant with and knowledgeable about the great body of Jewish literature (Torah, Talmud, Midrash, Responsa, Philosophy and Fiction) that affirms our values and challenges us to explore them more deeply? Do we help our young people to cherish the day of rest (Shabbat) that Jews introduced to the world? Finally, are our congregation and school allowing our learners to struggle with Jewish values and ethics as we adapt to the 21st century? I will say that we try to accomplish all of these. I am confident that we do numbers one and four fairly well, but we have a way to go to accomplish two and three. Some things may not be possible in the limited time that we have with the religious school, and that is why at Sinai, Jewish learning is life long. When I consider our adult educational offerings, I know that we are making a stab at number two. When we look at all of our programming, we can understand how Shabbat services, Torah study on Shabbat morning, and our Shabbat dinners are ways in which we try to reinforce number three. Join us as we begin to assess our school. What do you want from our education here at Sinai? What is critical for us to teach in our limited time in order to insure the next generation of Jews carries our tradition forward? What would you have liked to learn that your didn’t? What can you offer to teach because of how you have lived your life? We need your input, you are important to us and the process. If you would like to be part of the discussions, call and talk to me. Dr. Sherry Blumberg

Please join us to

Pray and Play

at Minyan Katan!

Friday, January 8 5:30-6:00 PM Friday, February 5 5:30-6:00 PM

Join Rabbi Cohen, Cantor Robins and Dr. Blumberg as we welcome Shabbat in story and song! Minyan Katan is a family-friendly worship experience for infants – 2nd graders.

January/February 2010

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School News
Shabbat Dinners
On February 5th, the 3rd Grade will receive their Siddurim at the Family Service at 7 PM. They will begin with a 3rd grade and Congregational dinner at the synagogue at 6 PM following the Minyan Katan at 5:30 PM. The dinner will be a chicken dinner with salad and pasta. All are invited to join us for the dinner which costs $5 for children, $7 for adults and has a family maximum of $20. On March 5th, the 4th and 5th Graders will participate in the service and will begin with a family Shabbat dinner. Please join us for this evening and the prices remain the same! You can RSVP at: http://congregationaland3rdgradedinner.eventbrite.com/

Adult Education
Sunday Morning Ethics Discussions will continue on January 24 in the Worship & Learning Space (Note the change of date from the Brochure) with a discussion of Jewish personal ethics. Participants will consider how we make ethical decisions when no one is watching, when we are thinking of our relationships with loved ones and friends and about what ethics we would write into an ethical will to give to our children and grandchildren. The discussion will take place from 10:30 – 12:00 and all are welcome. Beit HaMidrash Classes on Tuesday nights are varied and exciting. Dr. Blumberg is facilitating a class on ―Who is the Other and How Should We Treat Them?‖. Using texts (in English) from the Torah, Talmud, Midrash and Philosophy the students will develop a modern approach based upon the ancient wisdom. This class meets January 12th, 19th, and 26th at 7:30. Cantor Robins will do a very special Cantorial Recital on February 2nd called ―Jewish Poetry in Song‖. This will be followed on February 9th, 16th, and 23rd by Rabbi David Cohen’s class on Hasidic Mysticism called ―What’s Got Madonna and Demi All ―A Twitter‖? Please mark these wonderful classes on your calendars and RSVP to: http:// sinaifebruaryadultlearning.eventbrite.com/. Hebrew Classes continue with one new possibility…Yael Gal will be offering Conversation Hebrew (a continuation of her class from last year). Look at the ENews for more details.

Family Retreat News….
The family retreat has been moved from Olin Sang Ruby Union Institute Camp to become a ―Shul-in‖ at our own congregation. This will greatly reduce the costs to our families and will enable more families to participate. So come celebrate with us and explore the Real Freedom Fighters on January 15 -17. The cost will be under $200 for a family of four. We will gather at Sinai on Friday evening for a Shabbat dinner and a special program on freedom fighters at services. That night everyone will go home to sleep in their own beds. On Saturday morning, we will gather after breakfast for our exciting program of art, drama, singing, services, sports (maybe if there is snow…even sledding), discussions, food and family games. We will be together from 9:30 to after Havdalah and those who wish can ―sleep over at Sinai‖ in our sleeping bags, air mattresses and pillows. It promises to be a wonderful weekend of spiritual and intellectual growth with family and adult fun included. Look for more specific information in an email to follow.

School News
Chugim: Our 3rd-6th graders begin their elective choices of Music, Dance, Drama, Art, Tzedakah and Jewish Foods and Cooking. The Electives run for 6 weeks and then the children choose another. They will be preparing for the Mother’s Day Concert in May. Mini U: The students continue to work with their various agencies in the field. This service learning is of benefit to the students and to the agencies they serve (Jewish Museum of Milwaukee, St. Vincent de Paul food program, and Sarah Chudnow Seniors). Affirmation: Students will participate in an interfaith program on ―Love‖ at the Sikh temple on February 14th with other young people from the Islamic center, Christian and Catholic Churches, the Quakers and other religious traditions. Fourth Grade Family Education will be on February 21st from 10-12. Look for more information in the Parent’s Bulletin.

The Immigration Debate: A Jewish Response Congregation Sinai will host a Learning Shabbat session on February 19, 2010 at 6:15 PM. The program will feature a speaker from MIKLAT, Rachel Ida Buff, as well as a representative of Voces de la Frontera, a non-profit organization that seeks to educate and improve the quality of life of immigrant workers. The goal will be to explore the historical parallels between the situations of contemporary immigrants and the history of the Jewish people. We will discuss the notion of a “Jewish” response to the contemporary immigration debate, keeping in mind the teachings of the Jewish tradition (i.e. “You shall not wrong a stranger or oppress him, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.”) Finally, we will hear about the New Sanctuary Movement, a contemporary response to the immigration crisis in diverse religious communities.

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President’s Message
working to find a new financial structure to meet the needs of their communities. Our congregation is no different. There are very special financial challenges to running a synagogue of our size. It costs over $2,500 per family to open our door to congregants. We are trying to prioritize and face those financial challenges ahead. The simple fact is that membership dues can no longer fully cover our staffing and programming needs, as well as our building. We need to explore other financial avenues. We recently convened an expert group of congregants, a ―Sinai Financial Future‖ think tank, to set goals and problem solve some of these financial challenges. This group is chaired by Madeleine Lubar and Marc Kartman. We are examining the various aspects of securing the financial well-being of Sinai. It is always inspiring to know how many wonderful families are committed and dedicated to our future. Those feelings are empowering for all of us. We all know our congregation continues to rest on a firm foundation, but it is important that current information be readily available to all our congregants. We will continue to keep you posted on developments. Our congregation has many wonderful opportunities for giving. Our children need to understand tzedakah and you can set an example. Thank you for all that you do. Thank you for saying yes, for volunteering, for giving financially and emotionally to help our congregation to be everything we want it to be. My personal feelings are that leadership can be a privilege, but it can also mean sacrifices. It can mean painful decision-making. I need each of you. Your continued support and commitment to our congregation ensures a strong future together. Judi Ketten

Synagogues are vibrant and dynamic, stimulating and renewing the Jewish spirit. The reality is that synagogues have also experienced serious issues with the current economic situation. We were all fortunate to have shared the High Holidays together, to celebrate Sukkot and recently Chanukah; I know you share my overwhelming sense that Sinai is a happy, healthy congregation on very sound footing. But as we look to the future, we are faced with unprecedented challenges. We are not alone in this struggle; non-profits and Jewish organizations globally are all

Sinai Outside: Night Hike
October 24th was a dark and brisk night. Luckily it was dry; the only break in rainstorms for days. Twenty seven brave adults and children with ―Sinai Outside‖ embarked on a sensational night-time adventure at Riveredge Nature Center, no flashlights necessary! After congregating in the beautiful lodge we moved outside for a spirited Havdalah service to end Shabbat. Then we broke into two groups, adults, and families, for a naturalist-guided hike to learn about local nocturnal life and to explore our own senses in the dark. Using our eyes, ears and senses of smell and taste we tried to identify colors, aromas, flavors, two different owl calls and constellations. It was more challenging than we thought! We listened to a real babbling brook and we even got to see the sparks we created by munching on peppermint suckers! Walking together in groups felt really safe, but we also walked by ourselves to feel how vulnerable a lone animal might feel crossing an open field. At the fire pit we heard a Native American tale, and a true scary story while toasting marshmallows and our chilled feet. It was a beautiful evening. Many thanks to Naomi Cobb for helping connect Sinai to Riveredge, and for her knowledge and expertise in leading the hike. And thanks to all our participants who continue to support Sinai Outside.

Front Row: Jason Goldbaum, Charlie Silverman, Ari Cobb, Maya Goldbaum, Jack & Zoe Styler, Eti Ganin, Row 2: Unknown, Naomi Cobb, Ari Schermer, Joey Mishlove, Alan Silverman, Andee Bram, Ala Pinsky Row 3: Jill & Mike Weinshel, Jenni Goldbaum, unknown, Audrie Berman, Barb Federlin, Judy Flegel, Gordy Goldbaum, Paige Styler, David Cobb, Craig Johnson, Bobbi Rector, Deb Schermer, Jacob Schermer, Brian Schermer, Chuck Bram, Alex Ganin.

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What’s Greening at Sinai
"There is no plant without an angel in Heaven tending it and telling it, 'Grow!'" (Genesis Rabba 10:7)
Winter has settled upon Milwaukee and much of our greenery is not so green right now. It is no accident that we celebrate the birthday of the trees, Tu B’Shevat, in the ―dead of winter.‖ Scholars believe that Tu B’Shevat was originally an agricultural festival, marking the emergence of spring in Israel, but here in the northern part of the US, we are perhaps offered this holiday as an opportunity to celebrate our gratitude and love for trees; a time to think about relating to the natural world at a time when we are unable to benefit from it in a physical manner. The holiday is celebrated by planting trees, eating fruits (that are flown in from other parts of the world), and participating in a Tu B’Shevat Seder. And since it is SO cold outside, here is a suggestion for an indoor activity that can scratch your environmental itch. Check out the Green Furniture exhibit at the Milwaukee Art Museum: ―Green Furniture Design focuses on the concept of sustainable design, which centers not only around a responsible use of materials and methods of manufacture, but also on issues of object life span, energy usage, and recycling/disposal (www.mam.org).‖ The Exhibition runs through March 14, 2010. Have an idea for a Greening project? Want to join the Sukkah garden project next year? Join the Greening of Sinai Committee by contacting Deb Schermer @ [email protected]. The Greening of Sinai Committee is charged with raising awareness of environmental issues and helping Sinai become as ―green‖ as possible. We want to hear your ideas, interests and musings. Tip of the month: Hot New Trend: the CLOTHESLINE. Wait… isn’t that really old fashioned? Did you know that the second biggest energy user in your household, after the refrigerator, is the clothes dryer? You can save a bunch of money on your energy bill and reduce your household’s carbon footprint by doing a very old fashioned thing – hang your laundry on a clothesline. More and more environmentally conscious folks are turning to this age-old method of drying their clothes. It just takes a moment to rig up a few lines in the basement, and ten minutes to hang your clothes fresh out of the washing machine. Once dry, a quick ten minutes in the dryer to soften and fluff, and you will never know the difference… except when you see your energy bill. Deb Schermer and Naomi Cobb The Greening of Sinai Committee

Brotherhood News
Hello congregants! The Brotherhood will present its third coffee of the season entitled "Finding Faith In A Troubled World". A diverse group of Sinai congregants will share their story of the various paths they have taken in their search for some form of spiritual connection. One of my favorite poems "Stopping By The Wood On A Snowy Evening", always left me with a sense of wonder of the paths I have personally chosen to follow. Do you have a similar sense of wonder? If so, you may be interested in joining us for some enlightening discussion on this topic at 10:30-noon on Sunday, January 10. Free coffee, bagels, and other snacks are provided! All congregants are welcome to participate. No RSVP needed. See you there! Jim Stillman, Brotherhood chair.

Women of Sinai News
Thanks to all of you who have continued to support the Women of Sinai. Your dues allow the Women of Sinai to give additional sustenance to the synagogue in the form of gifts to our students, gifts to the building, onegs and more. Special thanks to Rosalie Leib who continues to lead the Weight Watchers group with thoughtful discussion topics to keep us encouraged and on track. Many thanks for all the group’s support as we muddle through this weight loss challenge together. And finally, thank you to Susan Lubar Solvang who leads us in our yoga practice each week. We breathe deeply and stretch deeply at each session. We’re always amazed at what our bodies can do. Thanks, again, to all who sent in their dues. If you haven’t sent in your dues already and need an additional envelope, I will gladly send one to you. Laura Waisbren

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Through the Eyes of Women 9:30 am Lunch & Learn 12 pm Social Action Meeting 12 pm Minyan Katan 5:30 pm Family Shabbat Service 7 pm

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3-6th Grade Classes 4 pm Ritual Committee Meeting 7 pm Adult Hebrew 7:15 pm

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

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Family Retreat Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am

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Family Retreat Day of Discovery Chug Ivrit 9:30 am K4-6th Grade Classes 10 am

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Weight Watchers 5:45 pm Rabbi Brickman’s Class 6:30 pm Beit Midrash 7:30 pm Conversational Hebrew 7:30 pm

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Brotherhood Spirituality Group 7:45 am 3-6th Grade Classes 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 Service 6:15 pm

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Chug Ivrit 9:30 am K4-6th Grade Classes 10 am Affirmation 11 am Mini-U 5 pm

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Seniors Havurah 1 pm Weight Watchers 5:45 pm Rabbi Brickman’s Class 6:30 pm Beit Midrash 7:30 pm Conversational Hebrew 7:30

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Bible Study 9:30 am Mah Jongg 7 pm

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Jewish Communal Professionals Breakfast 7:30 am KOACH event 10 am 3-6th Grade Classes 4 pm Adult Hebrew 7:15 pm

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

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Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Tu B’Shevat Seder & Havdallah 4 pm

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Weight Watchers 5:45 pm Rabbi Brickman’s Class 6:30 pm Beit Midrash 7:30 pm Conversational Hebrew 7:30 pm Bible Study 9:30 am 3-5th Grade Classes 4 pm 6th Grade B’nei Mitzvah Family Education 7 pm Adult Hebrew 7:15 pm

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

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Chug Ivrit 9:30 am K4-6th Grade Classes 10 am 4th Grade Family Ed 10 am Affirmation 11 am Mini-U 5 pm

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Seniors Havurah 1 pm Weight Watchers 5:45 pm Rabbi Brickman’s Class 6:30 pm Beit Midrash 7:30 pm Conversational Hebrew 7:30 pm

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Bible Study 9:30 am Mah Jongg 7 pm

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Independent Business Professionals Breakfast 7:30 am 3-6th Grade Classes 4 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

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Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Ma'ariv & Megillah Reading 6:30 pm Café Sinai 7 pm

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Chug Ivrit 9:30 am Purim Carnival 10 am Purim Service 10:30 am Affirmation 11 am Mini-U 5 pm

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Social Action
Thank you, thank you, thank you!! Thank you all for all your donations to our overflowing monthly collection barrels. And thank you for turning out in droves to the Social Action days at the Shelter! The families at the SDC (Social Development Center) Family Shelter have been benefiting from all the diapers, sheets, winter clothing and toiletries that you have so generously provided. The women at the shelter are thrilled with the donations of yarn and needles and the volunteers who meet with them to teach them how to knit. (Please note, January’s donations are toiletries as well as the on-going need for disposable diapers. February’s donations are disposable diapers! ) Congregation Sinai is continuing into the second year of partnership with the SDC Family Shelter and it has been a joyful relationship for all. The Social Action Committee at Sinai meets monthly to discuss both on-going and prospective activities: SDC Family Center involvement, recycling & sustainability in the Synagogue, the Sukkah garden, meal programs at Bethesda Church, developing panel/lecture programs on pressing topics of the day, how Jewish values, teachings and ethics do and should inform our activities, and more. JOIN US!! Become a part of the committee. Let us know what you are interested in and would like Sinai to do. Consider donating to the Tzedakah Fund to further our activities the next time you have a simcha or a sorrow. Contact co-chairs: Tom St. John at [email protected] or Idy Goodman at [email protected].

Community Baby Shower
Congregation Sinai, with the SDC Family Support Shelter, is participating in Milwaukee's Community Baby Shower, sponsored by WTMJ 4 and Sentry Foods on Friday, January 15, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Social Action Committee is looking for volunteers for 1-2 hour shifts to collect donations of diapers, baby food and formula at the Sentry Food grocery store on State Street, Wauwatosa. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Naomi Soifer at [email protected] or (414)342-3016.

Sinai Outside Event
On Saturday, January 23th Sinai Outside will sponsor a night-time snow-shoe outing at Riveredge Nature Center. Imagine…snowshoeing under the clear, crisp winter night sky with the moonlight reflecting off of the snow. Enjoy the beauty of a nighttime snowshoe hike. Discover the creatures active after dark and explore the night sky. All ages (suggested over 6 years) will enjoy this adventure. Riveredge will provide the snowshoes (or use your own). Dress for the weather and wear insulated boots. If there is not enough snow for snowshoeing, we will still go out and hike. There will be a campfire and hot drinks will be served afterward. Please RSVP to group leader, Bobbi Rector at: [email protected] by January 15th.

Join us!! Saturday, January 23, 7-8:30pm Fee: Adult $7, 12 & under $5. Member: Adult $5, 12 & under $4

Personals
Mazel Tov to: Rachel and Chad Eixenberger on the birth of their daughter, Sabrina Ellen Ron & Beth Shapiro on the birth of their grandson, Jack Michael Condolences to: Hope Melamed Winter and Susan Freeman on the death of their husband and father, Elmer Winter

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My Sinai
"Al HaBoker" - Morning Call
Days fly by and we rarely get a chance to stop for a moment of reflection and camaraderie. Join us at Sinai as we host a number of early morning - before work - breakfasts called "Al HaBoker" (Morning Call). From 7:30 am until 8:45 am we'll share bagels and coffee, and conversation with other Sinai folk who share your area of interests and professional work. Rabbi Cohen and Cantor Robins will be on hand to take part! Jan. 28—Jewish Communal Professionals Feb. 25—Independent Business Professionals March 25—Medical and Healing Professionals

Introducing Sinai's Culture Connection
Get connected with Milwaukee's arts and culture scene--and with fellow congregants--with Sinai's new group, the Culture Connection! SAVE THE DATE for our first event: Saturday, January 23rd, an evening at Milwaukee Rep to see Almost, Maine. The New York Times called this play a "whimsical approach to the joys and perils of romance." On a cold, clear, winter night, the northern lights hover over the remote town of Almost, Maine. All is not quite what it seems as the town’s residents find Carrie Ellerbrock themselves falling in and out of love in hilariously unexpected, and often unusual ways. This enchanting midwinter night’s dream touches audiences with laughter, heartbreak and hope. Grab a date, grab a friend and join us for a fun night at the Elyse Cohn Stiemke Theater! Tickets are $25--RSVP by January 8th: http://sinaicultureconnectionmaine.eventbrite.com

SINAI COOKS!
Come join Mitbach (Kitchen) Sinai for culinary yum and fun! January 18th at 6 p.m.- Learn the meaningful art of Challah baking with Sinai Cooks! Join us for an evening of friends, wine and braiding. You'll make Challah to take home for Shabbat and for the Sinai community, as well. Please RSVP by Friday, January 15th to Jill Weinshel at [email protected] so we can prepare enough dough. Please bring $5.00 to contribute. Join us on February 15th at 6 p.m. Watch for additional opportunities as Sinai Cooks prepares a Persian-Jewish feast for Purim and Cafe Sinai celebrations on Saturday, February 27th. RSVP by Friday, February 12th to Jill Weinshel at [email protected].

Baruchim Habaim
Welcome New Members!
Mike & Lynn Falender Lisa Farber Elizabeth Goldberg Paz & Amir Goldschmidt Andrew & Patricia Gollin Sarah & Milton Hwang Pip & David Lowe Heidi & Michael Maistelman Ellen & Larry Rowen Trip & Susan Stern Al & Peggy Yee

Do we have any Harley riders in our congregation who want to take a weekend ride with other members? Do you like to brew your own beer? Does game night at Sinai pique your interest?
Sinai's Membership Committee is looking for your input! We would love to put together special interest groups but need to know what you want! If you have any suggestions or want to get involved, please email [email protected] with your ideas.
Carrie Ellerbrock & Elyse Cohn, Membership Co-Chairs

Congregation Sinai and The Wisconsin Society of Jewish Learning invite you to a special lecture by

James L. Kugel "Ways of Reading the Bible"
Saturday evening February 6, 2010 7:30 pm, Worship and Learning Center
Dr. Kugel who is teaching at Bar Ilan University in Ramat Gan Israel is the author of several books including The Bible as It Was (1977), The Idea of Biblical Poetry (1981, 1998), In Potiphar's House: the Interpretive Life of Biblical Texts (1990), Great Poems ofthe Bible(1999) and How to Read the Bible: A Guide to Scripture, Then and Now(2007). Dr. Kugel held several prestigious chairs in Hebrew Literature at Yale and Harvard Universities before moving to Bar Ilan.

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Online Registration
Online registration is now available at Sinai! Register for Sinai programs and events online through EventBrite. By using this tool, Sinai can be more efficient in planning. Please be sure to use this new tool, it’s quick and easy! Special note, we are currently not accepting payment for programs through EventBrite, but it is in the works. As a result, you will notice that all programs are indicated to be ―free‖ when registering. For correct cost information, please refer to the EventBrite ―event details‖ for costs or program information or the Sinai News, website or weekly Sinai ENews. Thank you!

Help Us With Chesed!
Chesed means loving-kindness, a quality we try to exhibit in our personal interactions. Sinai's Chesed committee needs your help as we reach out to members of our congregation. Purim is the time to send ―Mishloach Manot‖, or gift baskets, containing nuts, hamantaschen, etc. In the past, we sent such packages to our college students. In addition, we distribute Mishloach Manot to congregants who have experienced a loss during the past year, or who are elderly or disabled and unable to get out during the cold winter months. This year, we need your help. We have created a Mishloach Manot fund. If you can support the costs of postage and supplies, we would be grateful! Further, if you would be interested in helping make and bake Hamantaschen, please let Karen Hintz know (she’s in the Sinai office – 414-3522970). Details about when we’ll be baking will be shared through the weekly Sinai enews, which comes by email (if you aren’t currently getting the enews, let us know and we’ll add your email address to the list!). If you are a parent of a college age student, please let us know their current address so we can send a package. Our update postcard got very little response. Due to the cost, we can only send packages to college addresses we know to be current. Please contact Jeri Danz at Sinai with the current address (414-352-2970).

It’s a Purim Extravaganza!
Purim Carnival: February 28, 2010 - 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Family Service begins at 10:00 AM Come dressed as your favorite Purim character!

Bakery Needed!
Home baked or Store bought For the Purim Carnival Cake Walk Drop off by 10:00 AM All proceeds benefit the religious school Please bring in disposable containers

Carnival Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers make the carnival run. Opportunities include: *Help on the committee *Ticket sales *Purchasing, preparing or selling food *Balloon animals *Face painting *Help with carnival games *Set-up & Take-down

≈ To help with bakery or to volunteer your time for the carnival please contact: Anne Golding, 262-820-0429 or [email protected]

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Donations
Donations received as of December 7. Andy Brickman Museum Fund In appreciation Edith Gilman In honor of Rabbi Brickman’s 85th birthday Rosalee and Herb Bratt Judy and Jerry Salinsky Dorothy Schmidt Barbara Eiseman Memorial Fund for Spiritual Growth In memory of Allan Bein Dorothy Bein Arenzon In honor of the marriage of Donna Glassman and James Moeckler Gloria Krasno Adult Programming and Education Endowment Fund In appreciation Edith Gilman Miriam Miringoff Kitchen Fund Wishes for a speedy recovery to Seema Gorens In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Miller’s father In memory of Elmer Winter Judi and Michael Ketten Tzedakah Fund In honor of Ruth Goldmann’s birthday Lois and Ken Schmidt In memory of Fanny Goodman Idy and Bill Goodman and Family In memory of Helen Kimmel Sue and Joel Kimmel Ronna and Richard Kimmel In memory of William Padway Laurie and Dean Segal In memory of Rita Teplin Jeff Teplin and Susan Engler family Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation Bobbi and Larry Polacheck In appreciation for baby naming Schulhof Family In memory of Hannah Auerbach and Milton Auerbach Shirley Horowitz In memory of Allan Berger Jamie, Scott, Zach and Jordan Berger In honor of the marriage of William Feldman and Meredith Pereira Jill Feldman In memory of Marvin Fishman Bettie and Dave Meltzer Janet, Nick, Sarah, Ethan, Jonathan, Milton Padway Jill and David Sheer In memory of Theodore Friedlander, Sr. Ted Friedlander In memory of Mary Ghory Ward Ghory In honor of Edith Gilman Sara and Michael Gilman In honor of Ruth Goldmann’s birthday Margie and Irv Becker In memory of Bernard Horowitz Dr. S.F. Horowitz In memory of Dorothy Lubotsky Barbara Shafton and Family In honor of Bettie and Dave Meltzer’s 60th anniversary Margie and Irv Becker Toots and Mannie Hassel In memory of Beatrice Muchin Jen and Ari Friedman In memory of William Padway Vicky, Callie, Justin and Jared Padway Janet, Nick, Sarah, Ethan, Jonathan, Milton Padway In memory of Judith Pence Joan and Pat Kerns In memory of Jim Phillips’ father and mother Janet, Nick, Sarah, Ethan, Jonathan, Milton Padway In memory of Dorothy Polacheck Toots and Mannie Hassel In memory of Alfred Shovers Laurie, Harvey, Cere, Anna and Maddie Shovers Cantor’s Discretionary Fund In appreciation Melinda and Jeff Robins In memory of Alfred Shovers Laurie, Harvey, Cere, Anna and Maddie Shovers Passport to Israel Fund In memory of Marvin Fishman Barbara and Ariel Friedlander In memory of Nancy Hindin Bill Wiener In memory of Miriam Hool Michael Hool In memory of Arthur A Levin In memory of Elayne Staller Lloyd and Sheri Levin Contributions made to the Temple In memory of Saul Arbit Naomi Arbit and Family In memory of Marvin Fishman Goodman-Bensman Funeral Home Marianne and Sheldon Lubar, Fund of the Lubar Family Foundation In memory of Harold Frolkis Debra Alpert-Frolkis In honor of Ruth Goldmann’s birthday In honor of Bettie and David Meltzer Polly B. Siegel In memory of Patti Levy’s mother Caren and Daniel Goldberg and family Linda J. Gorens-Levey and Michael Levey

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Donations, continued
In memory of Dorothy Polacheck In memory of Elmer Winter Caroline and Bill Schulhof In honor of Dorothy Schmidt’s 80th birthday Eve and Bob Eiseman In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stone’s 50th anniversary Dr. and Mrs. Ken Phillips In memory of Elmer Winter Goodman-Bensman Funeral Home Landscape Fund In memory of Mary Flesch Ellen and Jim Flesch In honor of Ruth Goldmann’s birthday Mitzi Holman In memory of Nancy Hindin Betsy Kerns In memory of Herbert Kahn Richard Kahn In memory of Judi Kahn Barbara and Jerry Dave Richard Kahn In memory of Donald Mandel Judy and Jerry Salinsky Jacob M. Fine and Family Library Fund In memory of Donald Mandel Dorothy Schmidt In memory of Oscar Meyer Ilse Brauer In memory of Joann Weber Jayne and Eric Butlein Floral and Oneg Fund In memory of Dorothy Brickman J R Brickman In memory of Bertha Feld and Fred Feld Marian Teplin In honor of Ruth Goldmann’s birthday In memory of Donald Mandel In memory of Mrs. Anita Mark In honor of Mr. and Mrs. David Meltzer’s 60th anniversary In honor of Bunny Winter’s 80th birthday Muriel C. Silbar, M.D. In memory of Howard Gordon and Martin Siegel Judy Gordon In memory of Ian Ikenn and Laurie Ikenn Janet and Ted Fine In memory of Edwin Ostermann Linda, Joanne, Ellen and Nancy Ostermann In memory of Harry Schwartz Stacy and Peter Schwab In memory of Cecilia Warschauer J R Brickman In memory of Willie Weiss Jean Friedlander Chesed (Caring) Fund In memory of Ruth Diamond Goldmann Joni Ansfield and family In memory of Laurence Luff Dorothy and Al Meyers In memory of Arnold Miller Shari Cayle and family In memory of Howard Seesel, Jr. Shelly and Dick Seesel and family In memory of Elmer Winter Dorothy and Al Meyers Music Fund In appreciation Fanny and Roger Katz In honor of Shirley Aaron’s special birthday Idy Goodman In memory of Joanne Misaqi Alan Mendeloff In memory of Lillian Peck Emmett Peck In memory of Lillian Schwartz Stacy and Peter Schwab Future Fund In memory of Marvin Fishman Judy and Jerry Salinsky In honor of Ruth Goldmann’s 80th birthday In honor of Bettie and David Meltzer’s 60th anniversary Ann Pereles Janet Greenebaum Scholarship Fund In memory of Margaret Juda Janet Greenebaum 21st Century Endowment Fund In memory of Patti Levy’s mother Jill and David Sheer In memory of William Padway Helen Padway

KOACH at Congregation Sinai
“What are the secrets to happiness?”
Rabbi David Begoun discusses a perspective on happiness.

Thursday, January 28, 2010
Lunch is at noon Lunch and/or program cost is $8.00 per person. Reservation deadline MONDAY, Jan. 25th. Call Diane Sobel 414 967-8258.

Support Sinai While you shop!
New Scrip Program at Sendik’s Donates Funds to Congregation Sinai
What is Scrip? Scrip means “substitute money”. Nowadays, you buy a debit card good at a participating retailer. Through Sendik’s 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

How does it work? Order your Scrip card in person, by dropping off or mailing a check to Congregation Sinai (write “Attn Scrips” on the envelope). You can pick up your cards according to the schedule below. For further details, contact Lori, Sue or Cara at the numbers below or visit www.congregationsinai.org/support-sinai. Who can I contact to learn more about Sendik’s Scrip program? Email Lori Salinsky: [email protected] or

Sue Fishbach: [email protected] Or call Cara Seppi-Bern (262) 236-0263
What are the ordering options, deadlines and delivery dates? Option #1 Order in person on the listed Sundays from 9:30 am -10:30 am
(please make your checks payable to Congregation Sinai)

Sunday, January 10
Pick up cards ordered by 12/20 Order cards for 1/24

Sunday, February 7
Pick up cards ordered by 1/24 Order cards for 2/21

Sunday, January 24
Pick up cards ordered by 1/10 Order cards for 2/7

Sunday, February 21
Pick up cards ordered by 2/7

Option #2

Order by mail or drop off in the Sinai office during office hours
All orders MUST include your name, address, phone number as well as the denomination of Scrips you want

January/February 2010

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January Yarhzeits
January 1, 2010 Avrum Adadi Max Adler Jack Barnow Stuart Berman Sylvia Berman Leo Diamond Manley Frisch Ruth Gordon Julie Hirsh Barney Hool Anna Hurvitz Eva Kaplan Max Laserson Clara Lebow Charlotte Lerner Ilene Gordon Linetsky Manuel Price Allen S. Rieselbach Roberta Rosenberg Roman Ross Bernard Schlossmann Elizabeth Weber January 8, 2010 Rifka Charney Helen Cobb Ida Cohen Bremer Dave Cremer Linda Dinkes Florence Eiseman Minna Regina Feld Richard Hecht Nancy Kaplan Frances J. Lipschultz Alma Meissner Dorothy Shensa Miller David Miringoff Jacob Stein Milton Strauss Perry Urich Bertha Whiteman January 15, 2010 James Bern Nancy Frank Sam Gordon Joseph G. Kahn Bruce Klein Dorothy Laserson Lilian Oddy Jean Polacheck Roger V. Resek Abraham Rice Audrey Ross Ralph Sherman Anne Tobias Jay Werber January 22, 2010 Mildred Belzer Maureen Burke Sonia M. Dulka Marjorie Elkind Samuel Fensin Gloria Fishkin Phillip Goldberg Pam J. Green Dorothy Hindin Janice Weiss Kahn Sidney Kantor Rosemary Kealy Goldie Miller Lee Mishlove Gerald Muchin Albert Razeper Reuben Reuter Rebecca Schwartz Vita Serak Milton Smuckler Marcus Taitelman Blair “Bud” Temkin Merle Werner Ida Winick Nanette Winter January 29, 2010 Margaret Adelstein Rae Blutstein Lawrence Brill Anna Chutkow Estelle Feldman Dodie Freschl Dorothy Heilbronner Rose Henkin Yetta Herman Walter Hoar Manford Holman David Jacobs Rony Klein Saul Aaron Levine Margery Melcher Benjamin “Baki” Muchin William Orenstein Elliot Shafton Jeanne Stark Alvin Stein Harry Stein

February Yarhzeits
February 5, 2010 Helen Bram Hannah Ripps Cheplin Louis Chutkow Joseph Grotta Harry Herman Joseph Kaplan Robert Kartman Fred Landis Dr. Werner Loewenstein Gladys Meissner Sidney Mendelsohn Allan R. Polacheck Theodore Pories Renee Rieselbach Phillip Harlow Sanderson Robert L. Semon Joseph Shaiken Max Shapiro William Sidon David Snider Theodore Stern Anita Strain Jack Strain Richard Werner Albert Whiteman Gary Winter February 12, 2010 Clarence J. Becker Ben Berger Bessie Frisch Harry Hurvitz Sarah Ikenn Hazel Mishelow Marcia Segal Josephine Usow Jack Winter Sr. Ruth Zeligs February 19, 2010 David Brickman Alex Cooper Sylvia Fishbach Belle Fried Dr. Leon Gilman Harry Hecht Frank Ikenn David Levy Dr. Hazel Loewenstein Clarissa Lore Rose May Edward Mishelow John Nellen Clarence Schmidt Michael Schwartz Tessie Stemerman Abram Warschauer February 26, 2010 Harry Blesser Milton H. Doyle Lester Fergal Karen Lynn Flesch Leo Hiken Jean Hoar Charles Lubotsky Alta Merkel John Miles Beatrice Padway Bertha Peterman Margaret Schlossmann Lillian Stone Mathilde Zieglschmid

Congregation Sinai
8223 N. Port Washington Road, Fox Point, WI 53217
Member of the Union for Reform Judaism
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Board of Trustees, 2009-2010

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

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