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Rabbis Corner Cantors Notes Presidents Message 2 3-4 4
Shabbat / Holiday Schedule 5 MCRC Shabbat Adult Sinai Connections Lifelong Jewish Learning 6 7 8-12 13-14 15-17 18-19 20 21 22 23 24-25 26-27 28-29 30-31 32-33 34 35
Families
Family Purim Megillah Reading, Carnival, and Basket Silent Auction!
Purim Whats Happening Passover Women at Sinai Brotherhood, Chesed Israel Committee Green Team Social Action Committee Scene at Sinai Supporting Sinai March/April Calendars In the Sinai Family Contributions Those We Remember
Rabbi David B. Cohen Cantor Lauren Phillips Rabbi Emeritus Jay R. Brickman Director of Youth Education Barb Shimansky, MSW Director of Administration Karen Lancina Program Coordinator Jen Friedman Assistant to Rabbi and Cantor Karen Hintz School Administrator Jeri Danz Bookkeeper Ilene Wasserman Sinai News Nicole S ether 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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Rabbis Corner
Jewish tradition teaches that every person born has a purpose for his or her life. If our lives had no purpose, the tradition reasons, there would have been no reason for us to be born. Our lives become a search for and fulfillment of that purpose. It sometimes takes our entire lives to discover our purpose. Moses was eighty years of age before God sent him to Pharaoh to say, Let my People Go! Abraham was seventy-five before God asked him to leave everything that was familiar and to set off for the Promised Land. In the story of Abrahams discovering his purpose, we learn, in part, about a purpose we share as Jews: To be a blessing. As stated in Bereshit (Genesis) chapter 12, The LORD had said to Abram, Go from your country, your people and your fathers household to the land I will show you.2 I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you shall be a blessing.3 I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you. Heyeh Beracha and you shall be a blessing. From time to time not nearly often enough we are privileged to celebrate the ways members of our community have been a blessing to others. Our own Dr. Jay Larkey was awarded the Milwaukee Justice Coalitions Martin Luther King Jr. Justice Award. The coalition is composed of groups whose work focuses on poverty, homelessness, economic justice and peace. The award reads: " Milwaukee Justice Coalition's Martin Luther King, Jr. Justice Award" presented with gratitude to Dr. Jay Larkey for his service and contributions to Milwaukee's civil rights movement. Jay was deeply involved in the fight for civil rights, including the landmark legislation on voters rights in 1964 and 1965; the fair housing marches in Milwaukee; against the Vietnam war, even hosting Dr. Ben Spock when he came to town to protest. Archives of Jays papers at the UWM library contain photographs of the 1965 Milwaukee march to protest police action in Selma, Alabama, in which he participated. Jay most certainly practiced what he preached. This was never more true than in his work as a physician. To meet the medical needs of the indigent, as well as those involved in the civil rights struggle and marches, Jay created a free clinic housed at St. Boniface Parish to treat the medical needs of the marchers and protestors. Jay also volunteered in a free evening clinic for women who lacked health insurance. In addition, Jay was the unpaid medical director of Planned Parenthood for twenty years, before and after Roe v. Wade. So what does it mean to be a blessing? The Torah suggests that when God made a covenant with Abraham, God promised to be our God if we would be Gods people, and live up to the ethical and moral demands of Torah. To be a blessing to others means recognizing the divine spark in all people, being responsive to their needs, and offering extra help to those who remain powerless in our society, the widow, the poor and the orphan. Jay Larkey has earned the honorific title: Rodef Tzedek a pursuer of Justice. Torah exhorts us: Tzedek, tzedek tirdof Justice, justice, you shall pursue. Its a significant phrase. Not only is doing justice so important it merits a double mention; it is also decidedly not a passive activity, wherein we wait for problems to present themselves squarely in front of us. Instead, we are commanded to pursue justice, to actively search for ways to do justice, to seek out opportunities to correct injustice. At Sinai, we have two committees that offer ways to be a blessing to others. The first is the Chesed Committee, chaired by Amy Newman. Chesed means loving-kindness. The committee exists to bring community to those who who need it: people who have suffered illness, or the death of a loved one, or who are home bound during the winter months or all year round. They deliver homemade soup or Hamantaschen at Purim; they will even watch the home during a familys funeral, in order to deter burglaries. Cheseds work makes Sinai a caring home. In addition, our Social Action Committee focuses on issues of justice mostly outside the congregation. The environment, immigration, the prison system, poverty, hunger and homelessness, and human rights are just a sample of issues currently under discussion. The committee also addresses issues here at home, such as the environmental impact of fertilizer and weed control on our grounds as well as ways to mitigate the environmental impact of disposable plates versus energy spent washing. The Social Action Committee also works in concert with community groups like Tikkun-HaIr (synagogues helping to improve the city), Miklat (A Jewish response to immigration issues) and MICAH (Milwaukee coalition of churches working on a range of cityfocused issues). Indeed, there are multiple ways to be a blessing through the work of our Chesed and Social Action Committees. Jay Larkey may be exemplary, but in truth each of us has the capacity and obligation to try to be a blessing to others; not to merely wait for opportunities to present themselves right in front of us, but rather to seek out ways to correct the injustices of the world. As each of us does so, I know that the work of those like Jay Larkey will continue to be an inspiration to us! Rabbi David B. Cohen
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Cantors Notes
Back to Basics
Earlier this winter, I had the pleasure of going ice skating with many of Sinai's young families. It was a special treat for me, since as many of you know I had a past life as a competitive figure skater. My initial interest in skating developed quite by accident. When I was in first or second grade, I struggled to learn forward crossovers a fundamental maneuver that a skater must learn before moving on to fancier tricks like jumping or spinning. I failed the test for continuing onto the next level of skating classes, which meant that I could not be in the same group as my friends. My options were to quit, to repeat the lower level while my friends progressed upwards, or to spend the summer taking private skating lessons in order to catch up. I didn't want to give up and I certainly didn't want to be left behind, so I chose the latter. By working with the right teacher who understood my learning style, I mastered the tricky forward crossovers quickly and managed to skip the next two levels of skating. I went from being in the bottom of the pack to becoming one of the most advanced skaters in my age group. If this hadn't happened, I don't think I would have developed such a passion for skating. I did not enjoy it until it became something where I excelled. And, I would never have excelled if I had not had painstakingly reviewed the most basic and boring maneuver. I did not have raw talent as a skater, but I did have perseverance and encouragement. The same model can be applied to Jewish education, especially when it comes to learning how to read Hebrew. Although you will have those rare children with natural talent for learning languages, most of us are not born with these skills. In its beginning stages, learning Hebrew can be tedious. Sure, you can spice things up with a game here or there, but the letters aren't going to stick without repetition and patience. An ideal practice for teaching basic Hebrew is laid out in a Yiddish song by Moshe Milner, called In Cheder (In the Schoolroom). A teacher gently coaxes a small child to repeat the letters after him, telling him not to be afraid. Then he pulls out a prayer book and helps the child find the letters. He shows the child the direct applicability of the language that it unlocks the teachings of Judaism. "Torah is the best merchandise," he says. "Remember, child, a Jew must learn Torah, as our holy creator told us." This sentiment is echoed in the folk song Oyfn Pripetshik (At the Fireplace). This song was written in the late 19th century and remains a musical memory of preHolocaust Europe. The teacher in the song simultaneously acknowledges the challenges and privileges involved in starting something new: Learn, children, don't be afraid. Every beginning is hard. Lucky is the Jew who studies Torah. What more do we need? The teacher also alludes to the lasting impact of Hebrew study: When, children, you will grow older You will understand, How many tears lie in these letters And how much crying? In both cases, the key to a successful teacher/student relationship involves tremendous patience and encouragement. The letters open up doors to so much more than just Hebrew reading: they form the building blocks for Jewish living. As in the following Chasidic tale, even the letters themselves can be the gateway to prayer. On Yom Kippur, the Baal Shem Tov was praying together with his students in a small Polish village. Among the inhabitants of the village was a simple shepherd boy. He did not know how to read; indeed, he could barely read the letters of the Hebrew alphabet. As the intensity of feeling in the synagogue began to mount, he decided that he also wanted to pray. But he did not know how. He could not read the words of the prayer book or mimic the prayers of the other congregants. He opened the prayer book to the first page and began to recite the letters: alef, bet, vet - reading the entire alphabet. He then called out to God: "This is all I can do. God, You know how the prayers should be pronounced. Please, arrange the letters in the proper way." The Rabbi and the congregation heard the boys words. Suddenly a voice called out, "alef." Other voices thundered back "alef." The voice continued: "bet," and the others responded "bet." They continued to pronounce every letter in the Hebrew alphabet. They had recited their prayers. This story is a testament to the fact that even the most basic learning leads to action and the perpetuation of Jewish traditions. We must all make these connections right from the start, so that learning Hebrew never becomes a chore. This rings true especially for those of us who struggle to decipher the letters. One way to do so, is through regular attendance at Tefillah, either on Shabbat or during religious school. When the words come alive off the page, we start to see how the puzzling letters come together. Indeed, many pieces of our liturgy are about teaching and learning. In our morning service, we say the prayer Eilu Dvarim, which talks about the holiest of actions the things that are of infinite value. They include mitzvot such as honoring ones father and mother, being hospitable to guests, visiting the sick, being devoted in prayer, and making peace among people. But the most important pursuit is the study of Torah, because it encompasses all of the above. The letters are each important on their own, but when put in the right order they hold the key to integrating these many facets of Torah into our lives. This is one of the reasons why we call our prayer book a siddur, after the Hebrew root for order. The Vahavta gives us literal instructions for ways in which we can do just that impressing the words upon our
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children, reciting them at home and away, when we lie down and when we rise up. Many kids have learned the Vahavta by rote simply from hearing it chanted in services. When they get to their Bnai Mitzvah lessons, they sing the tune correctly, but often mix up the words. Some kids complain when I make them rework the prayer with the correct Hebrew. To these kids, I reiterate the basic message of the Vahavta. I explain to them that they have to get these words right so they can teach the prayer to their children and their childrens children. After all, that is precisely what the prayer is about! Incidentally, the tricks that I can still do as a skater are the ones I hated practicing as a kid: The forward crossovers, of course, but also footwork, lunges, pivots, and many others. These are the skills you need to master in order to jump higher and spin faster. Although my ability to land a Lutz or Salchow is but a distant memory, the fact that I learned the basic skills keeps me gracefully balanced on the ice to this very day. On the winter afternoon of our outing, many members of the Sinai family were taking to the ice for the very first time. They began by gripping onto the wall or a cone. As the afternoon went on, they gained the confidence to let go and skate unassisted. Occasionally, they would fall. More often than not, however, they would pick themselves right up and continue gliding on the ice. It is my hope that these children and any adults who are so inclined will have a similar experience with learning Hebrew. It wont always be easy, but the end result of being able to decipher the ancient holy words of Torah will be well worth the effort. Cantor Lauren Phillips
Presidents Message
As I write this article, it is a balmy 29 degrees outsidea heat wave of sorts, considering the harsh winter we all have suffered through. Unfortunately, it is highly likely that when this article is published a month or so from now, it still will be around 29 degrees. It is usually at around this time of the year that I seem to ask myself, why do I live here? The answer that tops the list is the community. I love this community, particularly the Sinai community. Our congregation has wonderful clergy, terrific staff, and so many dedicated and involved members, who all help make Sinai so welcoming. We are fast approaching Purim and Passover. There are two aspects of Purim at Sinai that I really enjoy: the Purim Carnival and the Purim Basket Auction. At the Purim Carnival, you can see the young kids enjoying the games and activities, and the parents bringing home the prizes that undoubtedly will last about two days before they break or are lost. [In our house, the groggers are lost amazingly fast. One night they are on the kids nightstand, and the next morning they have disappeared. One year we explained that the tooth fairy must be Jewish!] Also, there are those people who bake the cakes for the carnival. My wife looks forward to it every year. It really seems to bring out the competitive side in my wife. She closely monitors the cake table to see how quickly her cakes are snatched up compared to the others. To her credit, we have never had to bring any of her cake home. I love the Purim Basket Auction--not only because they are a wonderful fundraiser for us--but because it allows our members to show off their creative side. I encourage you all to come and check them out. Please make sure to bid generously. Dan told me that he will be donating a Summerfest gift basket this year. Make sure to look at the fine print though, because I think that the successful bidder has to help him sell merchandise at one of his companys tables for a few hours. During Passover, if you or someone you know is without a place to attend a Seder OR if you would like to host someone at your family's seder, please contact the office and let us know. If you have any questions, comments, or cake recipes that you think my wife should try, please let Dan or me know. BShalom, Dan Elias, Co-President Andrew Gollin, Co-President
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Shabbat Tzav Leviticus 6:1 - 8:36 March 14 Shabbat Service 6:15 pm March 15 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Erev Purim Megillah Reading 7:30 pm
Pesach April 15
Shabbat Chol Hamoed Pesach April 18 Shabbat Service 6:15 pm April 19 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am
Shabbat Shmini Leviticus 9:1 - 11:47 March 21 MCRC Shabbat Service (@ Congregation Shalom) 7:30 pm March 22 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Justin Sadoff Bar Mitzvah 10 am
Pesach (last day) April 21 Passover Morning Service w/ Yizkor 9:30 am Shabbat Kedoshim Leviticus 19:1 - 20:27 April 25 Social Action Shabbat Service 6:15 pm April 26 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am
Shabbat Tazria Leviticus 12:1 - 13:59 March 28 Rockin Shabbat 6:15 pm Congregational Dinner 7:30 pm March 29 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Morgan & Matthew Schiff Bnei Mitzvah 10 am
Shabbat Metzora Leviticus 14:1 - 15:33 April 4 Shabbat Service 6:15 pm April 5 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am
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So you are finished with the carpooling, kids are out of the housenow what? Sinai Adult Connections is where mature adults (ages 50 and over) can enjoy interesting and informative talks and entertainment, become involved in a variety of community activities, and take the opportunity to socialize at Congregation Sinai. We would love to hear your ideas for opportunities and even a name for this particular segment of our community. Contact Jen Friedman at jfriedman@congregationsinai.org to share your ideas and lend a hand!
Jonathan Freedman - Transformations of a Jewish Princess: Salom and the Remaking of the Jewish Female Body
Thursday, March 6th, 7:30 pm @ Congregation Sinai
Oscar Wilde's play Salom was written about a Jewish woman, and for the Jewish actress Sarah Bernhardt, who never played the part; the play was banned before she could appear in it. A number of Jewish women later took on the role in theatre or dance, including silent film star Alla Nazimova, Yiddish actress Bessie Thomashefsky, and even comedienne Fanny Brice. Like the Salom in the paintings that inspired Wilde, many of these figures were famed for their thinness at a time when an ampler frame was taken as a model of feminine beauty in the culture at large, and among many Jewish women in particular. Jonathan Freedman uses these representations in order to examine the emergence of a new type of Jewish female beauty, in the context of the modern world these Jews were entering into by means of their spectacular public performances.
Art & Conflict is co-sponsored by: UWMs Center for 21st Century Studies, Center for International Education, College of Lette rs & Science, History Department, Peck School of the Arts, and the UWM Libraries, as well as the Coalition for Jewish Learning, the Harry and Rose Samson Jewish Community Center, Hillel Milwaukee, Jewish Museum Milwaukee, and the Milwaukee Jewish Federation.
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Sunday, March 9
10:00 AM 11:30 AM
Two Rabbis, No Waiting: In Conversation with Rabbis Jay Brickman and David Cohen A rare opportunity to hear from two of Sinais spiritual leaders, together in conversation. Rabbi Jay Brickman was Sinais founding rabbi, arriving in 1955. Rabbi David Cohen is Sinais third rabbi, arriving in 1996. Together, they represent close to eighty years of rabbi-ing. Our rabbis will talk about the state of organized religion, Judaism in particular, Reform Judaism, specifically. It promises to be an engaging, entertaining and informative morning.
Sunday, May 4
10:00 AM 12:00 PM
And the Old Shall Dream Dreams, and the Youth Shall See Visions (Joel 3:1): Youth Engagement and the Future of our Jewish Community Join Rabbi Cohen as he interviews Andrew Keene, the President of the North American Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY). Andrew has been a part time member of Sinais staff this year, focusing on issues relating to youth engagement. The position is funded in part by the URJ as one of many innovations Rabbi Rick Jacobs, the president of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), has introduced as youth engagement has been at the center of the URJs efforts. In his role as NFY president, Andrew has spent this year traveling across the country meeting youth and adults from all across the Jewish and non-Jewish world. Hell report what hes seen and experienced, his impressions of what challenges and opportunities lie ahead, as well as an up to the minute report of how the URJ is planning to address them. You wont want to miss this morning with one of the Jewish communitys emerging leaders for the next generation.
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Any questions about Youth Education Program activities? Contact Barb: bshimansky@congregationsinai.org or Jeri: jdanz@congregationsinai.org, or call the Sinai office.
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Pesach/Spring Break
April 11th - April 20th
There will be no Sunday School, Mitkadem, or Kivun classes during this time.
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CoSY
CoSY is going to Comedy Sportz! All 8th-12th graders are invited on Saturday, March 29th. More details to come!
JuSTY
5th 7th graders: Join JuSTY on March 9th as we explore the theme of From Darkness Into Light in the Kohls Design It! Lab at Discovery World! We will meet in the youth lounge at noon to eat pizza and learn about the ways in which light is important in Judaism. We will then head to Discovery World to participate in a Lighting Laboratory. It should be an enlightening good time!
8th-12th graders!
Save the date for NFTY-Northern
Spring Kallah
April 10-13, 2014 in Minneapolis
More information coming soon!
Our last JuSTY event of the school year will be held on Sunday, April 27. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for details!
Questions about any of our youth group programming? Contact Barb: bshimansky@congregationsinai.org
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Purim
Where: Congregation Sinai What: Come in costumes! Come with noisemakers! Come
with an appetite for food and games! Silent Basket Auction with terrific items!
Who: Children of all ages! Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun. Bring your
friends and introduce them to Congregation Sinai!
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(Birth - 3)
We value every member at Congregation Sinai even our youngest! Our preschool age program (birth-3) is called Itsy Bitsy Sinai. It includes Sunday morning fun with the rabbi and the cantor. Activities will include: Songs Stories Instruments Craft & holiday projects We want to make coming to synagogue something that our youngest children look forward to a place of joy and laughter and fun. We strive to help parents connect to others with similar aged children, to develop bonds that will enable them to share their Jewish journeys together.
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Whats Happening
s! u n i Jo !
A Taste of Sinai
Bring Friends to See Sinai in Action!
Sunday, April 27th 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
9:30 AM: Join us for a song-filled dynamic worship service 10:00-11:00 AM: Parents meet with Rabbi Cohen, Cantor Phillips and Director
of Youth Education, Barb Shimansky to learn all about programs at Sinai. Children head down to our religious school for a morning of story, craft and fun learning!
Come experience our religious school and sample the life of our congregation.
11:00-12:00 PM: Meet our members, exciting committees and many social
groups with a variety of interests and schmooze over coffee and nosh!
Sharing Sinai
What is it that YOU love about Sinai?
Warm, inclusive & musical worship? Engaging, interesting and challenging learning? Nights at the theatre, the ballpark or on the hiking trail with your Sinai community?
Bring your friends and family into our congregational family! Share what you love!
*Religious School fees not included
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Cost: Adults: $10.00, Children 12 and under: $7.00, Children 3 and under: Free
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Next meetings:
Wednesday, March 12: 10:00 -11:30 am followed by lunch at Maxfields Wednesday, April 9: 10:00 -11:30 am followed by lunch at Maxfields
To sign up for a meeting contact Jen Friedman at jfriedman@congregationsinai.org or call 352-2970.
Chaverim Purim
March 4, 2014 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Join us in preparing and serving a light meal to the members of Chaverim, The Adult Special Needs Holiday Program. Congregation Sinai always looks forward to hosting Chaverim. Interested in this important mitzvah? Contact Jen Friedman at jfriedman@congregationsinai.org. 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. Volunteers Needed!
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sonal experience is a motivation to examine the current international situation and wrestle with cases of injustice, oppression, and modern-day slavery. Thus, Passover provides us an opportunity to raise awareness of contemporary examples of slavery and oppression throughout the world, such as such as human trafficking, the sex trade, and even domestic violence, which traps victims within their homes, limiting their freedom as surely as if they were enslaved. ****** You can incorporate social action themes into your Passover observance in the following ways: Update Your Seder Plate with Fair Trade Chocolate or Cocoa Beans: The fair trade movement promotes economic partnerships based on equality, justice and sustainable environmental practices. We have a role in the process by making consumer choices that promote economic fairness for those who produce our products around the globe. Fair Trade certified chocolate and cocoa beans are grown under standards that prohibit the use of forced labor. They can be included on the seder plate to remind us that although we escaped from slavery in Egypt, forced labor is still very much an issue today. ***** Recite a New 10 Plagues As we recite the 10 plagues God sent upon Egypt, we pour out 10 drops of wine, lessening our joy in memory of these hardships upon the Egyptian people. What plagues still afflict us today?
assover is founded on the theme of social justice. Reading the Jewish story of redemption compels us to eradicate injustice in the world today, particularly those relating to hunger, homelessness, oppression, and redemption.
HUNGER: In the Babylonian Talmud, we are taught: Even the poorest person in Israel may not eat until he reclines, and they must not give him less than four cups of wine. This is a reminder that it is imperative to take care of everyone in the community, even the poorest person. The requirement that even poor Jews be provided with ample wine and presumably with all of the holidays ritual foods and practices leads to the expectation that Jews should help the poor and the hungry not just during Passover but throughout the year.
HOMELESSNESS: Passover also serves as a painful reminder that the Jewish people were seen as strangers in the land of Egypt and spent 40 long years of wandering in the wilderness without a home. These elements of the Passover story remind us of current issues of immigration and refugee concerns, and the memory of being displaced instills in us a desire to eradicate homelessness in the modern era.
OPPRESSION AND SLAVERY: At Passover, we read: This year we are slaves. Next year, may we all be free. Jews are commanded to be directly present in the Passover story, remembering what it was like for the Children of Israel to be slaves in the land of Egypt. This per-
Pick Your Definition Of Slavery/Freedom: 1) No man can put a chain about the ankle of his fellow man without at last finding the other end fastened about his own neck. (Frederick Douglas, former slave, Washington, DC, 1883) 2) We have confused the free with the free and easy. (Adlai Stevenson, Presidential contender, 1956) 3) It is often safer to be in chains than to be free. (Franz Kafka, The Trial, Prague, 1925) 4) To be liberated, that is easy. To be a free person, that is very hard. (Andre Gide, French author, 20th cent.) 5) Liberty means responsibility. That is why most men dread it. (George Bernard Shaw, Irish playwright, 20th cent.) 6) None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free. (Goethe, German poet, Faustus, 19th cent.) 7) No human being is free who is not master of himself. (Epicetitus, Greek philosopher, Rome, 1st cent.)
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The Secret In Suffering If your own suffering does not serve to unite you with the suffering of others, if your own imprisonment does not join you with others in prison, if you, in your smallness, remain alone, then your pain will have been for naught. [...] I have walked that long road to freedom. I have tried not to falter. I have made missteps along the way. But I have discovered the secret that after climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb. I can rest only a moment, for with freedom comes responsibilities, and I dare not linger, for my long walk is not yet ended. Nelson Mandela
Basic to human existence is a sense of indebtedness of indebtedness to society, of indebtedness to God. What is emerging in our age is a strange inversion. Modern people believe that the world is indebted to them; that society is charged with duties toward them. Their standard preoccupation is: What will I get out of life? Suppressed is the question: What will life what will society get out of me? Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
of justice. Let us be dissatisfied until those who live on the outskirts of hope are brought into the metropolis of daily security. Let us be dissatisfied until slums are cast into the junk heaps of history, and every family will live in a decent, sanitary home. Let us be dissatisfied until the dark yesterdays of segregated schools will be transformed into bright tomorrows of quality integrated education. Let us be dissatisfied until integration is not seen as a problem but as an opportunity to participate in the beauty of diversity. Let us be dissatisfied until men and women will be judged on the basis of the content of their character, not on the basis of the color of their skin. Let us be dissatisfied until from every city hall, justice will roll down like waters, and righteousness like a mighty stream. Let us be dissatisfied until that day when nobody will shout, White Power! when nobody will shout, Black Power! but everybody will talk about Gods power and human power. Martin Luther King, Jr
Yugoslavia to Sarajevo Part one. In 1944, Yugoslavia was under the control of the Nazis. The Muslim Lehebra family lived on the same street as the Nazi headquarters and four houses away from the Kabilios. The Kabilio family consisted of a mother, a father, and a three year-old daughter named Tova. When the Nazis arrived, the Lehebras hid the Kabilios in their attic, brought them food every day, and saved their lives. After the war, the Kabilios moved to Isra-
el. To express their gratitude, they registered the Lehebras with Yad Vashem in the garden set aside for the Righteous Gentiles. The Lehebras were inscribed there, one of the few Moslem families to be so honored. Part two. In 1992, the city of Sarajevo came under attack. Machine gun fire rattled through its streets every day. Buses carrying children were shelled. A burial taking place in a cemetery was interrupted by gunfire. Tova Kabilio, age three in 1944 and now in her early fifties, couldnt rest knowing the family that had once saved her life was in grave danger. She went to the Israeli authorities and told them her story. On July 11, 1992, an El Al plane landed in Sarajevo. Israeli agents found the Lehebras and brought them back to Jerusalem. Today, they live in Rechavia, in the house of Tova Kabilio. If you live long enough, you see everything. Rabbi Jerry Fisher (in letter to Dear Abby, 1998, adapted) ***** Before Singing Dayeinu, add this reading with its hope and vision and courage! We still have a long, long way to go before we reach the promised land of freedom. Yes, we have left the dusty soils of Egypt, and we have crossed a Red Sea that had for years been hardened by a long and piercing winter of massive resistance, but before we reach the majestic shores of the promised land, there will still be gigantic mountains of opposition ahead and prodigious hilltops of injustice Let us be dissatisfied until the tragic walls that separate the outer city of wealth and comfort from the inner city of poverty and despair shall be crushed by the battering rams of the forces
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Women at Sinai
Women of Sinai
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our program "Lashon Harah in the Information Age" on January 19. The lively discussion amongst our delightfully intergenerational group gave us all a lot to think about the next time we are sharing online.
If you have not sent in your membership dues for Women of Sinai yet, it's not too late to be invited to the Membership Appreciation Brunch on March 30. Women of Sinai Membership is $36 per year, and our Women of Valor level starts at $72.
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Brotherhood
Saturday night, February 1st, Marvin Berkowitz entertained a mixed Sinai audience of over 60 people! Most of those present commented that it was "long over due" for a purely social, fun, Saturday evening event, and that it was great to just get together and enjoy the evening! Sunday morning, Professor Berkowitz shifted gears and delivered an amazingly focused explanation of the work that he has been doing over the past 20 years. Marvin discussed five basic areas of importance for effective teaching and also five essential areas for effective parenting. Of the more than 30 congregants that attended the Sunday morning presentation many were teachers, and others were young parents and still others were grandparents. The audience was so enthusiastic about these essential points that after the presentation many stayed to discuss and share personal questions and concerns. The fact that Professor Berkowitz sold all of the books that he had displayed in the back of the room is a testament to the value of his presentation. We were fortunate to have our former congregant share his knowledge and expertise. We hope to continue our dialogue with him in future years. Thanks to all who attended! Brotherhood looks forward to future "social events"! Jim Stillman Brotherhood president Mike Weinshel Brotherhood vice-president
Brotherhood Coffee
Spiritual Nature of Man
Chesed
Did you know Chesed: Delivers soup to congregants who are ill or have suffered a loss? Offers to watch a house when a family is attending a funeral for a congregant? Offers rides to services and programs for congregants in need? Connects with congregants through letters and phone calls? We are able to do these through email lists. When we are notified of a congregant in need of soup, a house watch, or a ride, we email a group of volunteers on our lists. The volunteers let us know if they can help. No phone calls, no commitment. Please consider adding your email to our list. New for 2014: Chesed Visits We would like to begin connecting with some of our less mobile congregants through friendly visits. Our goal is to make first visits around Purim. We will call the congregant in advance, set up a date that is convenient, bring our delightful Mishloach Manot packages, and stay for a brief visit. Interested in helping? Please consider adding your email to our list of Chesed initiatives by contacting Amy Newman at amynewman1@live.com
Brotherhood Coffee with Marvin Berkowitz
When you are in the hospital our Rabbi & Cantor want to visit but
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) stand between you and your rabbi and cantor. ONLY a personal communication from you or a family member will allow us to know that you are in the hospital. Its heartbreaking to learn that you were in the hospital without the opportunity to call or visit you. Please contact Rabbi Cohens and Cantor Phillips assistant, Karen Hintz at 414-352-2970 or email her at khintz@congregationsinai.org, to tell us when you or a loved one is in the hospital. Its a mitzvah to see you and share prayers for your health and well-being. Thank you.
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Sinai Committees
Israel Committee
This is the third of four articles highlighting the URJ affiliate organizations supporting Israel's transformation into a democratic and pluralistic society: In the United States, ARZA, the Reform Israel Fund, and in Israel, IMPJ, the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism. WHAT? you say! Isn't Israel a Democracy? The answer is 'yes' and 'no'. True, Israel has a parliamentary government elected by its citizens. But to be democratic, all members of society must have equal rights. This is why ARZA and IMPJ are exerting pressure on the Israeli court system to ensure that Reform Jews and all women have the religious freedom to grow and flourish in a Jewish state that should not be monopolized by Orthodox law. Here are some of the issues which ARZA supports financially and ideologically through IMPJ and its legal arm, the Israel Religious Action Center (IRAC). 1. After a decade of legal battles, and over 18 months since the Supreme Court ruling, the Israel Government has paid salaries of Reform Rabbis in four Regional Councils. In 2015 this will increase to 6 rabbis all over Israel. This accomplishment is incredibly long overdue, as Orthodox rabbis' salaries historically have been fully subsidized. Finally, doors are opening for continued growth of non-Orthodox Jewish life in Israel. We look forward to a time when all 35 Reform congregations will be able to afford a Rabbi to guide their religious and spiritual practices. 2. Another issue to which ARZA and IMPJ are committed, is seeing the end of gender inequality across many spheres of Israeli life. Natan Sharansky, the Chairman of the Jewish Agency has derived a plan to allow for continuous egalitarian prayer at Robinson's Arch. After 25 years of restricted monthly Rosh Chodesh services at this site adjacent to the Kotel, Women of the Wall will finally be able to raise their voices in prayer at any time. Currently women are still prohibited from wearing tallitot, holding a Torah or singing/ dancing while at the Kotel. At the General Assembly of the Jewish Federation of North Americas, even Prime Minister Benjamin Natanyahu stated the The Kotel is in Israel, but the Kotel belongs to all the Jewish People. Change is slow and difficult, but becoming a reality! 3. The work that IMPJ is doing in support of separation of religion and state is demonstrated in a push for civil marriage, for changes in conversion and divorce law, and for change in Kashrut certification and privatization of its supervision. IMPJ continues to demonstrate that there is more than one way to be Jewish. With their presence in the news, and growing numbers of congregations around the country, Israelis are finally learning about and gravitating toward the possibilities liberal Judaism offers. With vigilance and great effort, steady strides have been made over many years towards achieving a democratic, inclusive and pluralistic society in our Jewish Homeland. We should feel proud to be a part of this evolution. The excitement of change is palpable! As Reform Jews we are a part of the history still being made in Israel. There are so many more important issues being addressed by these organizations. Please contact me if you have any questions. To learn more, or to contribute go to: www.ARZA.org where you can become a member. Bobbi Rector Israel Committee
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The Green Team
CORRECTION: In the November issue last fall, I incorrectly reported that Stoney Meadow Farm was planning to discontinue Sinai as a CSA pick-up site. In a recent communication from Andrea Levsen, she not only stated her intention to continue Sinai as a pick-up site, but also expressed interest in coordinating with other area synagogues. From Andrea: This year again we will be at Congregation Sinai on Fridays from 4-6 pm. The season begins the week of July 7th and continues for 16 weeks. Along with your share, all returning members receive a complimentary extended season share as well. We do have a limited amount of egg shares this year. The chickens have been raised organically, are extremely healthy and lay brown eggs. We are offering egg shares (1 dozen per week for 16 weeks--$3.13 a dozen) for the season for $50. We only have 6 shares available, so if you were interested please let us know ASAP. If you are interested in registering for the 2014 season, the registration form can be found on our website at stoneymeadowfarmcsa.com on the 2014 subscriptions page. Also, for your convenience, there is a PayPal option located at the bottom of that same page. We are proud that Congregation Sinai is making a healthy and sustainable food choice readily available to our congregants. Eating farm-fresh, locally grown, organic food is good for you, it is good for our community, it is good for the earth. If you have never tried a CSA before, please consider purchasing a share and trying it out this summer. The Levsens are as flexible and accommodating as can be, so dont be shy about expressing schedule concerns and your vegetable likes and dislikes to them. They will do their best to make accommodations when needed. Looking forward to the spring thaw, The Green Team Deb Schermer & Naomi Cobb
The 6th Annual Sukkah Garden Project PLANTING DAY will be on Sunday May 18th at 12:00 PM.
This is the last day of Religious School, which is followed by the Year-End Picnic and the garden project launch. Look for the weeding/watering sign-up coming soon. For more information about our Sukkah Garden Project, contact Naomi Cobb at Coyote.Naomi@gmail.com
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Social Action Committee
Immigration Events
New Sanctuary Movement Prayer Vigil
Tuesday, March 4th at 7:00 PM.
On Tuesday, March 4th, Congregation Sinai will become the first Jewish house of worship in Milwaukee to host a New Sanctuary Deportation Vigil. This monthly event brings individuals facing deportation for friends or family members together with supporters from communities of faith. Join us for a brief service, led by Rabbi Cohen. The service will begin at 7:00 pm and will be followed by an oneg. Children are welcome. Sponsored by MIKLAT a member of the New Sanctuary Movement
Social Action Shabbat: The Need For Justice in the Modern World
Friday, April 25, 2014 at 6:15 PM
Featuring Reverend Willie Brisco
Reverend Brisco, known as "a man of action and good deeds," was elected president of the Milwaukee Innercity Congregations Allied for Hope (MICAH), in 2010. MICAH is a multi-racial, interfaith organization committed to addressing justice issues that have an impact on the community and on the members of MICAH congregations. MICAH's concerns include: Immigration, Prison and Sentencing Reform, Education, Poverty & Economics, the Rehabilitation of Inner City Homes. MICAHs goal is to empower people to act together in pursuit of justice, and to organize so that people of many traditions can come together to speak with one voice for justice. Congregation Sinai has been a member of MICAH since 2011
Here is the reality we are facing. There are HUNDREDS of young people per night in Milwaukee without a home to go to. The Pathfinders Drop-In Center does not provide housing, but clean showers, free clothing, and most importantly mentors and counselors to welcome them, to give them hope and guidance, to restore their humanity because someone cares. Tuesday dinners are provided IF volunteers bring it, staff tries to pull together meals on other nights based on leftovers or donated food. So for these young people, a family-style dinner is a beautiful thing. We can do this! The Sinai Social Action Committee adopted the agency Pathfinders this year as the focus of our resources and efforts. In January, we provided our first meal to the Drop-In Center, just north of Capital on Holton Street. This is a commitment we would like to keep on a regular basis. Four of us, Idy and Bill Goodman, Craig Johnson and I brought food to Pathfinders, and stayed to serve the meal and eat with the young people at the Drop-In Center that night. It was a very easy and rewarding evening and I want to invite all of you to consider taking a turn. Here's how it went: we contacted each other to divide our assignments for cooking, keeping in mind we are feeding teenagers. Lasagna, kugel, salad, fruit juice and cookies was a perfectly popular meal. We met at Pathfinders at about 5 PM and were greeted by a most helpful and appreciative staff that led us to a clean and cheery kitchen to warm the food. In a room next door, we set up the buffet to welcome our guests. A lively and most appreciative group of young people came to the table to eat, and we had plenty of leftovers for a meal the next day. Contact the Social Action Committee to participate in a dinner serving team. If you find one other family to join you, we will have a team for that night, the committee will lead you through the process. If you cannot help serve, but can cook, that helps too. In addition, the barrel in our foyer is for Pathfinders. Much needed items are new underwear, women sizes 6-8 and men's large and extra large boxer shorts. Winter wear (gently used) is always welcome as is business casual clothes for job interviews. I hope we hear from you. For more information and to help contact me at rachelida15@gmail.com. -Rachel Buff, Social Action Committee
Our entry hall barrel will now be holding items collected for Pathfinders.
Please donate!
New underwear (womens size 6-8 and mens large and x-large boxers) gently used business casual clothes and winter outer wear
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Would you like to make a difference in someones life? Do you want to make a difference to a family who is in need?
You can...how? Become an active participant in our interfaith meal program at the Mother Scott Youth Fellowship Center. The Mother Scott Youth Fellowship Center provides hot meal programs as well as an emergency food pantry and nutrition for babies. They also provide a bread ministry (bread is put out daily for people to take), clothing bank, and programs for children. What can you do? Your commitment to this interfaith meal program would be to donate a specific food item every other month and drop it off at Congregation Sinai during the week we are assigned . Thats it, we make the delivery to the Mother Scott Center. In January with the help of Kate Mann, we delivered our gifts of food and other items. My heart sang with joy when I saw how much food was gifted by all of you. The grateful faces of the clients will be a memory which I will carry until I die. It made me so proud to be part of this interfaith meal program. Please take advantage of this opportunity to make a difference. Join many of your friends at Sinai and other families in the Milwaukee community who are already active members of our program. Please contact me at Red1Neubs@sbcglobal.net or (414) 354-5961 so I can send you the 2014 schedule and you can be part of our wonderful charitable undertaking. Donna Neubauer Social Action Committee Member
Sinai Dates:
Tuesday, March 25 Wednesday, April 30 Thursday, May 29
Please contact Idy Goodman to volunteer or ask questions at: igoodman2@mac.com or 414-351-3386.
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Scene at Sinai
Kivun Channukah
Dan & Alex Elias mix pancake batter at the Back to School Pancake Breakfast
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Supporting Sinai
Bubbe says
Support Sinai
Gift Shop
Shaina Shops!
Such gorgeous seder plates, mezuzahs, Bnei Mitzvah gifts, Kiddush cups and jewelry! Im telling you there is no better place to shop for that perfect piece of Judaica (as if you would go anywhere else knowing your purchase is a mitzvah at Congregation Sinai)! Come by and see what my Shaina has done! Oh, and if you know any nice boysmy Shaina is quite the catch! -Your Bubbe
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Supporting Sinai
By using the website link, your purchase will support Congregation Sinai.
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Condolences to:
Hamakon YNachemMay God Comfort Family of Jean Friedlander Family of Lita Fromstein Ari, Jen, Ilana, Seth and Bennett Friedman on the death of their father and grandfather, Arthur Friedman Dr. Richard, Michelle, Charles, & Joey Lewis on the death of Richards father, Michael Lewis. Sheila Taitelman on the death of her husband, Donald Taitelman
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Contributions
Donations received from 12/1/13 1/24/14
Andy Brickman Museum Fund In Memory of Morton Armour In Memory of Zelda Armour In Memory of Norman Jaeger Joanne & Norman Armour Tzedakah Fund In Memory of Arthur Friedman In Memory of Arthur Roth Ilene & Jeff Wasserman In Memory of Arthur Roth Richard & Susan Stuckert In Memory of Esther Soifer Naomi & Mort Soifer In Memory of Sybil Weinstein David & Naomi Cobb Rabbis Discretionary Fund With Gratitude & Appreciation to Rabbi David Cohen Judith Ross & Ronald Sinclair Roberta Steiner In Memory of Aaron C. Cherniack Gerry Cherniack & Family In Memory of David E. Davidoff, MD Donna Davidoff In Memory of Ann Eckman Ellen & Fred Eckman In Memory of Toni Ettenheim In Memory of Joan Prince Jenny Ettenheim In Memory of Nancy Frank Jeff Frank & Family In Memory of Arthur Friedman Dan Schnoll In Memory of Manley Frisch In Memory of Bertha Whiteman Rochelle & Paul Whiteman In Honor of Edith Gilman Sara & Michael Gilman In Memory of Dorothy Heilbronner Margery Becker In Memory of David Jacobs Terry, Diana, Amanda, Danielle, & David Jacobs In Memory of Phyllis Jagiello Diana & Terry Jacobs & Family In Memory of Judith Kerns Pence Pat & Joan Kerns In Memory of Werner Loewenstein Paul & Jody Loewenstein In Memory of Max Luck Shari & Dr. Allan Luck
In Memory of Manuel Padway Helen Padway In Memory of David Paset In Memory of Sandy Paset Scheferman Family In Memory of Roger Resek In Memory of Roberta Rosenberg Beth & Ron Shapiro In Memory of Arthur Roth Laura & Charles Waisbren In Memory of Elliot Shafton Barbara Shafton In Memory of Max Shapiro Ron & Beth Shapiro In Appreciation to Rabbi Cohen for Autumn Stelzers Bat Mitzvah Brenda & Marc Stelzer Cantors Discretionary Fund In Appreciation Roberta Steiner In Honor of Cantor Phillips Installation Hannah Deutsch In Memory of Dodie Freschl Larry & Gloria Freschl In Memory of Nancy Hindin In Honor of Cantor Phillips Installation Bill Wiener In Memory of Roman Ross Linda & Bill Ross Floral and Oneg Fund In Memory of David Brickman In Memory of Abram Warschauer Rabbi Jay & Rita Brickman In Memory of Harry Cheplin & Rose Feld Dr. Muriel Silbar In Memory of Janice Weiss Kahn Howard & Harriet Weiss Chesed (Caring) Fund In Memory of Arthur Friedman Joan & Mike Friedman In Memory of Phil Merker Mike & Joan Friedman In Memory of Saul Siegel Barbara Bradbury In Memory of Richard Theodore Werner Ann Abele In Memory of Ida Winick Bob & Anita Stone Scott, Nancy, Andrew, & Stephanie Phillips
Ketten/ Miringoff Simcha (Celebrations) Fund In Memory of Joe Himes In Memory of Jean Nemschoff In Memory of Arthur Roth In Memory of Edythe Schneider Judi & Michael Ketten Music Fund In Memory of Marjorie Elkind Bede Segal In Honor of Cantor Phillips Installation In Memory of Arthur Roth Marlene & Marv Lauwasser Jacob M. Fine & Family Library & Technology Fund In Memory of Arthur Friedman Eric & Jayne Butlein Janet Greenebaum Scholarship Fund In Memory of Nathan Schwartz Theodore & Barbara Bradbury Landscape Fund In Memory of Lawrence Ball In Memory of Herbert Kahn In Memory of Judi Kahn Dick Kahn & Sue Freeman In Memory of Dorothy Heilbronner Mike & Joan Friedman In Memory of Bernard Schlossmann Robert Scchlossmann Congregation Sinai Operating Fund In Memory of Jack Barnow In Memory of Benjamin Fagan Bernice Fagan In Memory of Arthur Friedman Tedd & Julie Lookatch Happy Chanukah to Edith Gilman Dr. & Mrs. Daniel Gilman & Family In Memory of Arthur Roth Scott Arbit Robert Grant Marks Youth Fund In Memory of Ruth Zeligs Betsy, Jessica, & Shelly Goldberg Prayer Book Fund In Memory of Rose Ottenstein Jim & Deborah Gollin
Those making donations will receive recognition for their generosity in the Sinai News. Those honored or the family of someone remembered will receive notice in the mail from Congregation Sinai.
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Those We Remember
March Yarhzeits
March 7, 2014 Natalie Bodanskaya Arnold Borkin Dr. Harry A. Cheplin Gertrude S. Cohen Alice Ruth Culp Ellen Friedlander Geraldine Grossman Susan Hassel Milton Kerns Del F. Krom Raymond Rattner Ruth Rich Zona Stall Roger B. Stein Sy Taylor Dr. Jack J. Teplin Rabbi Elliiot Waldman Sigmund Winter Monroe Zarne March 14, 2014 Ben Alberts Dr. Harold Friedman Marvin Garfinkel Leona Virginia Hill Samuel Jacobs Anna Rosenbloom Edward B. Sametz Arthur Tiber Morris Wiviott Nate Ziskind March 21, 2014 Francine Adolph Esther Ansfield Libby Becker George Coplin Lise Lotte Freeman Leon Glassman Irwin Ira Glick Dorothy Goldberg Anne Goldstein Muriel Greenebaum Kenny Kahn Jerome Kerns Helen Koppel Ben Lerner Charlotte Orren Sara B. Plotkin Harold Rife Charles Rotman Harriet Sederbaum Harold Segal Warren Shrensker Florence Watkins Arvin Weinstein March 28, 2014 Lillian Allschwang Freda Bratt Andy Brickman Dorothy Domer Robert Eisenberg Milton B. Ettenheim, Jr. A. Leon Fishbach Richard Schott Folz Harry Friedman Robert Green Donald S. Greenebaum Lucille Grotta Rachael Jacobs Sheba Jacobson Matty S. Katz Barbara Jean Leib Laura Levy Albert May Minnie Rabinovitz Rose Sadowsky Arthur Saltzstein Walter C. Stuckert Abraham Usow
April Yarhzeits
April 4, 2014 Jerome Abelson Jack Barco William Baumgarten James Melvin Feld Morris Friedman Jay Steven Goodman Ann Hassel Anita Horwitz Nathan Kahn Hutchins Kealy Sr. Elaine Wexler Kopans Dr. Hirsh Jonathan Larkey Benjamin Lipshultz Tessie Luck Fred Mayer David Meyers Issac Mlavsky Robert E. Mueller Rena L. Padway Sidney Schatz Clara Goldberg Schiffer Ansel H. Schmidt Anne Shapiro Barry Stark April 11, 2014 Sarah Bender Nanette Berlin Emily Borenstein Morris Fine Hyman Friedman Esther Alberts Goldberg Eugene Horenstein Alfred Jacobs Justin JJ Jacob Kohen Minnie Hersch Kopelberg Neal Lebow Dorothy Miller Lerner Gertrude M. Levin Irving Lore Milton Padway Hattie Rosenthal Jewel Scklore Lee Waxman April 18, 2014 Brian James Adair Mollie Fromstein Margaret Kramer Sylvia Levine Marie MacPherson Ethel Marshall Anna Meltzer Max Meyerowitz Ruth Neubauer Milton Peck Lois Schatz Leslie H. Unger Rosalyn Levin Zaret April 25, 2014 Leland Baum Adolph Emerman Katherine Fagan David Fishman Morris Fredlich Solomon Heifetz Eunice Kartman Anna Lauwasser Katherine Loewenthal Morris Mendeloff, Jr. Bertram Miller Fred Neubauer Esther Orenstein Edwarde Perlson Mollie Razeper Arthur Schmidman Thomas A. Schmidman James I. Schulhof Pearl Schulhof Evelyn Schwartz Ruth Stillman
Congregation Sinai
8223 N. Port Washington Road, Fox Point, WI 53217
Member of the Union for Reform Judaism
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The form below may be used when submitting your donation. Those remembered will be promptly informed of your thoughtfulness. Please return form to the Sinai office. Please make checks payable to Congregation Sinai.
Note: Suggested minimum donations is $10.00.
Adult Programming & Education Fund Andy Brickman Museum Fund Barbara Eiseman Memorial Fund for Spiritual Growth Cantors Discretionary Fund Chesed (Caring) Fund Congregation Sinai Endowment (@ the Jewish Community Foundation) Congregation Sinai Operating Fund Floral & Oneg Fund Jacob M. Fine & Family Library & Technology Fund Janet Greenebaum Scholarship Fund Landscape Fund
Lieberman Memorial Arts Fund Ketten/Miringoff Simcha (Celebrations) Fund Music Fund Passport to Israel Fund Prayerbook Fund Rabbis Discretionary Fund Robert Grant Marks Youth Fund Tzedakah Fund Youth Engagement Scholarship Fund Youth Education Scholarship Fund Other_________________