SINAI NEWS

Issue 15, Volume 1

A bi-monthly publication

Spring-Summer 2013 Iyyar-Elul 5773

In this issue
May/June Shabbat Schedule Rabbis Corner, Reflections Cantor Search Committee, Cantors Notes Lifelong Jewish Learning Whats Happening Women at Sinai Brotherhood Israel Committee Green Team Chesed Social Action Committee Scene at Sinai Supporting Sinai Builders and Founders 2012/2013 Wine & Cheese Reception
Friday, June 21: 5:30 PM Reception, 6:00 PM 1st Outdoor Shabbat Please join us for a special reception and blessing honoring the 2012/2013 Builders and Founders. The Builders and Founders campaign is one of Sinai's most successful fundraisers. Thank you. Participants name(s) will also be printed in the Friday Shabbat pamphlet in recognition of the generous contributions, unless the request is made to the contrary.

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May-August Calendars In the Sinai Family Those We Remember Summer at Sinai Contributions

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 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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May/June Shabbat & Holiday Service Schedule

Shabbat Behar-Bechukotai Leviticus 25:1 - 27:34 May 3 Shabbat Service 6:15 pm May 4 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Henry Carruth Bar Mitzvah 10 am Shabbat Shlach Numbers 13:1 - 15:41 May 31 Shabbat Service 7 pm June 1 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Ariel Cohn Bat Mitzvah 10 am

Be part of your community by attending.

Congregation Sinais Annual Meeting

w/Board Installation

Shabbat Bamidbar Numbers 1:1 - 4:20 May 10 Shabbat Service 6:15 pm May 11 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Morgan Markenson Bat Mitzvah 10 am

Shabbat Korach Numbers 16:1 - 18:32 June 7 Shabbat Service 6:15 pm June 8 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Naomi Schwam Bat Mitzvah 10 am

Sunday, May 19th

10:00 am light breakfast 10:30 am meeting Things to be discussed State of the Congregation Financial Report 2013/2014 Budget Board Member & Volunteer Recognition

Shavuot May 14 Erev Shavuot/Affirmation Service 7 pm May 15 Shavuot Service w/ Yizkor 9:30 am

Shabbat Chukat Numbers 19:1 - 22:1 June 14 Shabbat Service 6:15 pm June 15 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Jack Styler Bar Mitzvah 10 am Daniel Levy Bar Mitzvah 4 pm

Shabbat Nasso Numbers 4:21 - 7:89 May 17 Rockin Shabbat 6:15 pm Congregational & Teacher Appreciation Dinner 7:30 pm May 18 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Aviva Silverman Bat Mitzvah 10 am

Shabbat Balak Numbers 22:2 - 25:9 June 21 First Outdoor Shabbat Service 6 pm June 22 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am

Shabbat Behaalotcha Numbers 8:1 - 12:16 May 24 Shabbat Service 6:15 pm May 25 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am

Shabbat Pinchas Numbers 25:10 - 30:1 June 28 Outdoor Shabbat Service 6 pm June 29 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am

Save the date!

Join us for a special Shabbat to show our appreciation to Marc Cohen and Betsy Feldman for sharing their gifts of music with our congregation this past year.

Friday, June 14, 2013

6:15 PM
Oneg to follow

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Rabbis Corner
Reaching Out, Reaching Up, and Reaching In for Holiness
The story is told of a middle aged Jewish woman who seeks an audience with the Enlightened Master. After a long trek through the Himalayas, she arrives at a monastery. There, she is told that the Enlightened Master lives in a cave up the mountain. She may ride an ass up the path for one day until she reaches the steps leading to the cave and spend the night in the open. At dawn, she must remove her shoes and ascend the steps barefoot. She must enter the cave on hands and knees and approach only as far as the ring of butter lamps surrounding the Enlightened Master. She may speak, but may only utter three words - no more. She climbs the mountain, ascends the steps, and approaches on hands and knees. When she reaches the lamps, she stops, raises her eyes and beholds the Enlightened Master sitting in a perfect lotus position, clad in a saffron robe, surrounded by the ethereal light from the glowing butter lamps. She says her three words: "IRVING!!!!! COME HOME!!" This shaggy llama story highlights the affinity that Jews in every age have felt with the experience of mysticismholiness-connectedness. From Leonard Cohen to Ram Dass (Richard Albert), Eastern religions have always attracted a disproportionate number of Jews as students and teachers. We may not all become Holy Men like Irving, but we are fellow seekers on the same road. Yet, in many ways the Jewish idea of Holiness is different than that found in the Eastern religions. Our holy men and women are not to be found meditating on mountaintops in solitude. Chapter 19 of Leviticus, called The Holiness Code, suggests a different model for holiness. You shall be Holy for I the Lord your God am Holy, the Torah states. That command is followed by a catalogue of ethical mitzvot: do not curse the deaf; do not place a stumbling block before the blind; take care of the stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt; and, most famously, Love your neighbor as yourself. Thus, to be Jewishly Holy doesnt mean removing ones self from society, spending day and night in contemplation and prayer. In fact, it means doing precisely the reverse. To be Jewishly Holy, we are commanded to engage society fully, in all of its messiness. We descend from the mountain and head to the marketplace and its moral challenges. With arms open wide, we sanctify our social relationships, that through them we might bring a measure of justice and peace into the world. Rabbi Levi Yitzhak of Berdichev recognized that holiness is obtained by reaching out. He taught: A person reaches in three directions: inward to ones self ; up to God; and out to others. The miracle of life is that in truly reaching in any one direction, we embrace all three. Three gestures which function as one. Reaching out to those in need through tzedakah simultaneously brings us closer to God and to our own souls. Reaching inwardly similarly reveals our souls wisdom, even as it connects us closer to the Heart of the Universe and our fellow human beings. Reaching up to God connects us with the Godlike in every living being, even within ourselves. I hope these warmer months provide you with the time and space to reach out for human connection, for holiness, and to improve the lot of those in need. Rabbi David B. Cohen

Reflections
In our two most recent prayer book revisions, the text has been changed to read for having made me a Jew. Among prayers of thanksgiving in the traditional morning service is one which thanks God for not having made me a gentile. The original reading may have been appropriate at a time when we suffered enormously at the hands of gentile neighbors. In our present felicitous circumstances, where we deal amicably with people of all faiths, the revised version of the prayer is indeed more acceptable. As civilization changes with the passing of time, it is appropriate that our liturgy change accordingly. But it should not do so too rapidly. Words which have been spoken in great reverence over centuries should not be modified nor discarded without the matter being given serious consideration. I note that our religious movement is about to publish a new prayer book for the Pilgrim Festivals. It is my hope that the modifications in traditional readings will have been done with a scalpel rather than a meat cleaver. Change is essential to the divine plan. But in examining the progress of evolution, or growth of the oak tree, we note that God prefers that change occur at a modest pace. Rabbi Jay R. Brickman

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Cantor Search Committee Update

Dear Sinai Congregants, It is with great excitement that we announce the hiring of our new cantor, Lauren Phillips. Lauren comes to us from New York and is very pleased to be moving to Milwaukee and to be joining our warm and wonderful Sinai community. We look forward to praying and singing with our new cantor as she begins her journey with our congregation in early July. We hired Lauren using a thoughtful and intentional process which included many months of investigation, discussion, contemplation and reflection. We were fortunate to have so many qualified candidates, which speaks to Cantor Phillips incredible musical skills, her ability to communicate on so many levels, her genuine love for her chosen profession, and her desire and enthusiasm for integrating herself into Sinai and our Milwaukee community. Our successful search was really a team effort. The Search Committee, which was composed of members who reflected our talented, diverse and caring congregation, acted both diligently and thoughtfully throughout the process. Rabbi Cohen spent an immense amount of time drafting our application and then processing and considering both the general and specific details of each and every candidate. Karen Lancina, our congregations Director of Administration, continually kept the committee on track with her technical and human resource proficiency. Tom St. John, our treasurer, used his expertise and wisdom in the contract negotiation. Our president, Marc Kartman, worked tirelessly from the very beginning of the search process until the final signing of the contract, and our amazing board members reviewed the committees work and decisively completed the process . We were also very fortunate to have so many generous congregants who sponsored dinners during the interview process, participated in small group gatherings with our candidates, and gave enormous amounts of time and thought that led to a wonderful outcome. We welcome Cantor Lauren Phillips into our Sinai family and look forward to her leadership and partnership in our spiritual lives. Many thanks to all who participated in the search which produced this successful outcome. Rick Meyer and Jennifer Moglowsky Cantor Search Committee Co-Chairs

Cantors Notes
In the Book of Ruth, apt for Shavuot and the beginning of the summer season, Naomi inspires Ruth to embrace Judaism and win the heart of Boaz so that she can create a Jewish legacy of her own. Ruth 3:1 reads: down the street from Fenway), and rollerblading along the Charles River. Even though I now live a few hundred miles away, Boston forever remains in my heart. The emotions I felt after the bombings are similar to the ones that arise whenever I hear of a terrorist attack in Israel. I have always had a strong attachment to Israel. I became a Bat Mitzvah there, celebrating with my parents, brothers, and grandparents on Masada. Several years later, I traveled on Birthright and returned to live there as a first year cantorial student at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. Last summer, I served as a madricha, or counselor, on a National Federation for Temple Youth (NFTY) trip to Israel, Poland, and Prague, where I shared my love of Israel with teenagers from all over North America. Additionally, I wrote my thesis for ordination about the ways in which music played a prominent role in the early years of Zionism. As I prepare for my move to Milwaukee, where I will have the great fortune of joining your congregational family, I hope to cultivate a similar connection. Many of you have told me that you love Milwaukee because it has all of the advantages of a big city without the rush hour traffic. You fill Miller Park whether the Brewers are winning or losing although we certainly hope for a wining season this year! Im excited to rollerblade along the lake, ice skate in Red Arrow Park, and attend concerts at Summerfest.
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Shall I not seek a place for you to rest, that it may be well with you? Naomi helped Ruth in her quest to find a place to settle a home and to bring forth a new generation of Jewish leaders (Ruth is, after all, the great-grandmother of King David). It is with a similar sentiment that I am thrilled to introduce myself to you as Congregation Sinais new cantor. I hope to not only find a home in Milwaukee and with Congregation Sinai, but to develop meaningful relationships with each and every one of you. I look forward to teaching you, learning from you, and navigating the Jewish calendar with you through music, worship, and the commemoration of sacred moments. As I write this column in mid-April, the wounds from the Boston Marathon bombings are still fresh. Although Im a born and bred New Yorker (but not a Yankees fan), I spent six years living in Boston and still consider it to be amongst my many homes. I spent this time dodging traffic from the Big Dig, reveling in the 2004 Red Sox World Series victory while attending graduate school at The Boston Conservatory (just

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Lifelong Jewish Learning

Cantor Notes (continued)
For those of you who like to sing, theres a wonderful way in which we can begin to collaborate soon after I arrive in Milwaukee. The High Holidays are just around the corner, and I would love for you to join our High Holiday choir. Choir rehearsals begin on Tuesday, July 16 from 79pm and continue on Tuesday evenings for six weeks. Feel free to contact me at cantorlaurenphillips@gmail.com if you are interested or if you have any questions. I look forward to joining your community this summer and to celebrating the beginning of 5774 with song and blessing. Bshirah (in song), Cantor Lauren Phillips

Ongoing Adult Learning

Acheinu (Mens Spirituality Group ) Discuss spiritual & practical matters concerning God, work, family & more. Nosh too! Day: Sunday, May 5 Time: 8:30 - 10:00 am With:Rabbi David B. Cohen & Joe Glassman Shabbat Morning Torah Study Verse by verse, line by line, word by word... Day: Saturdays Time: 8:00 am With: Rabbi Jay Brickman & Rabbi David B. Cohen Through the Eyes of Women Womens Ways of Reading the Bible From traditional to modern including feminist readings & modern midrash Day: Fridays through May - summer session dates TBD Time: 9:45 am With: Dr. Sherry Blumberg A Modern Rabbi's Approach to the Bible Day: Wednesdays through June Time: 9:30 am With: Rabbi Jay Brickman

Lunch and Learn Fridays with Rabbi Cohen May - June 21 Every Friday at noon in the Conference Room, Rabbi Cohen takes the helm of our Torah study group that follows the weekly portion (in contrast with Saturday mornings, which each week get as far as they get, completing the full five books of Torah over seven years, approximately). Begin your Shabbat with some words of Torah!

Join us for An Introduction to Mindfulness

Why explore mindfulness? Mindfulness cultivates an awareness of what is happening in our lives right now. Some of us want to explore patience, some of us want to reconnect to our families and children, and some of us want stress reduction techniques. Stress, pain, distraction, burn-out, etc. are unavoidable or a part of the human condition. Mindfulness offers us tools to bring awareness to our stresspromoting habits so we can pause and make choices, rather than reacting to our circumstances.

Growing Minds
Susan Lubar Solvang is the Founder and President of Growing Minds, a non-profit whose mission is to improve ones social and emotional self-regulation through mindfulness strategies. She has been practicing meditation and yoga for the past 19 years and has studied with Deepak Chopra. Anna Silberg is the Director of Curriculum and Research for Growing Minds. She has a PhD in Education with a specialization in Urban Education and Curriculum and Instruction. Her path of mindfulness began as a way to bring stress reduction to herself and the teachers with whom she worked. Both Anna and Susan are certified to teach, Learn to Breathe, and Mindful Schools curricula; and Mindful Schools Professional Certification Training Program.

DATES:
Morning classes: Mondays from 10:00 am-noon June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15 & Sun, July 13: 9:00 am-1:00 pm Evening classes: Mondays from 6:00-8:00 pm June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 16, & Sun, July 14: 9:00 am-1:00 pm For more information & to sign up, call or email: Susan: (414) 949-5690 or slubarsolvang@gmail.com Anna: (414) 861-3027 or silberg23@wi.rr.com

Visit: www.GrowingMindsToday.com Cost: $145 (includes CDs) Scholarships available

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Lifelong Jewish Learning

School News
I wrote the following for the Union for Reform Judaisms blog, where it ran on February 21, 2013. It was subsequently picked up by eJewish Philanthropy, who posted it on their daily update the next day. I knew going into the Youth Engagement Conference that our Sunday morning trip to the First African Methodist Episcopal (FAME) Church would be a highlight of the weekend. Learning how another faith organization engages their youth would surely provide some insight into how we as Jewish professionals can do the same. As we walked into the service, we were struck by church members who warmly greeted us outside on the sidewalk. This seemed like a nobrainer for creating a welcoming atmosphere until I put it into context for my own congregation in Wisconsin; standing outside the building in mid-February is not really an option there. Even so, the notion of how well the FAME members welcome the stranger resonated, particularly since we often do not accomplish this commandment as well as we would like to think we do within our own congregational communities. The service itself was full of joy and spirit, and every single person in the congregation seemed to be engaged in the moment. The music was plentiful and uplifting. We were even pleasantly surprised when the pastor began his sermon and framed it in the text of Lech Lcha ! (In the English, of course; we recognized that we have a distinct advantage as visitors with regard to language over many who visit our Jewish congregations.) Following the service, we heard from a panel of FAME teens and adults who work with the teens, and they shared with us their thoughts on how they have been successful in the area of youth engagement. One teacher shared with us that his measure of engagement is whether the teens are on their phones or not during class. In fact, he identifies potential participants for his program by looking for those who are texting during a service; he invites them to a religious school class to learn about the prayers so that they can eventually return to services with a greater appreciation and understanding of what is going on and at that point, they no longer feel a need to be on their phones during a service. Instead of directing our teens to put their phones away as soon as they walk into a class or service, perhaps we should let them monitor this themselves and use it as a measure of whether they are with us or not! I think the biggest take-away from the panel was how FAME frames everything they do within the context of worship. It is not that their activities vary so significantly from ours the FAME teens also participate in religious school, youth choir, lock-ins, and community service but everything they do is seen as a form of worship. Learning in the classroom helps enhance the actual prayer experience. The things that we would call social action or tikkun olam are framed as direct service to God, and therefore a direct form of worship. Conversely, when we in the Reform Movement attempt to engage teens, we often try to steer it away from worship by saying things such as, Its a totally social event, there wont be any services or NFTY services are more fun than the ones in your congregation. While the adults at FAME try to help their teens connect more deeply to their worship experiences through everything else they do, we frequently try to diminish the presence of worship in the experiences we provide for Reform Jewish teens. While we cannot completely emulate the FAME model due to some obvious liturgical differences, I am excited to start working on how we might take this approach and adapt it to our own framework for worship. Unexpectedly, this idea converged with another experience of the Conference the Youth Engagement Labs. Prior to the Conference, I had chosen to participate in the Worship Lab. After an open-space initiation, I chose to take part in a conversation with three others regarding the role of the shliach tzibur (prayer leader) in the service. Our conversation evolved over many hours, and it extended into other thoughts about the role of leadership within a prayer service. In the end, we created a prayer experience on Monday morning in which approximately 80 NFTY teens participated, examining several different prayers in the liturgy and effectively creating a service, on the spot, for each other. It was a risk, one that was exciting and scary at the same time and it worked. We heard great feedback from the teens, and we felt good about the outcome of this experiment. As a participant in several prior URJ conferences for youth professionals, I noted that this was the very first time we had a direct role in a piece of the concurrent NFTY Convention and the experience reinforced why we do the work we do each day. And while we can argue that perhaps the majority of teens who attend NFTY Convention are already engaged with Jewish life, I look forward to the challenge of taking what I learned through this process and exploring ways to re-imagine the role of worship in engaging our youth. Barb Shimansky, MSW Director of Youth Education

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Lifelong Jewish Learning

School News
Last days for the 2012-2013 school year!
Kivun: last day is on Sunday, May 5th Mitkadem: last days are Tuesday, May 7th, Wednesday, May 8th, Thursday, May 9th Sunday School: last day is on Sunday, May 19th

Teacher Appreciation Night!

Friday, May 17th
Rockin Shabbat 6:15 PM Dinner 7:30-9:00 PM
See page 9 for more details!

Mitkadem News
We have spent a year with our new Mitkadem midweek Hebrew schedule, and the feedback from students and families has been overwhelmingly positive! We will continue this structure for next year, with one minor change. Our Mitkadem days for the 2013-2014 school year will be Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday. We will no longer hold Wednesday Mitkadem classes. If you have any questions about next years Mitkadem schedule, please contact Barb at bshimansky@congregationsinai.org or Jeri at jdanz@congregationsinai.org.

2013-2014 School Registration

As we finish one school year, we are already looking ahead to another! Look for your 2013-2014 school year registration materials in the mail. Please be aware of these important dates:

School Fall Preview - Important Dates!

Sunday, September 8:
New Family Orientation at 9:30 AM. Open House for all Families from 10 AM - 12 PM - come meet your childrens' teachers and find out what they will be studying in the upcoming school year!

May 31: Early Bird Tuition deadline

(save a little on next years tuition!)

Monday, September 9; Tuesday, September 10; or Thursday, September 12:

Mitkadem Open House - come during your child's regularly assigned Mitkadem time to meet the teacher and learn about the year ahead in Hebrew!

June 1-30: Standard Tuition payment deadline July 1 or later: Late fee applied
Please get your registration materials in as early as possible so we can plan appropriately for the upcoming school year!

Sunday, September 22:

Bring Your Own Cereal Breakfast at 9:30 AM, followed by our first day of "regular" class sessions! Please note that there will be no Religious School on Sunday, September 15, and there will be no Mitkadem classes the weeks of September 16 and 23.

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Family Programming

Rockin' Shabbat and Roll into Teacher Appreciation Dinner!

Friday, May 17th
6:15 pm: Rockin' Shabbat Service 7:15 pm: Congregational Dinner
Join us for dinner as we honor and thank our teachers for their time and creative Judaic education they provide our children. Give the kids a snack before, because following services we will Roll into Dinner for a delicious meal with activities for the kids. This will allow for a leisurely dinner for all. Feel free to bring a bottle of wine to share! Cost: Adults: $10.00 Children 12 and under: $7.00 Children 3 and under: Free RSVP by Monday, May 13th http://sinaimayrockinshabbatdinner.eventbrite.com

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Family Programming

Year-End School Picnic

Sunday, May 19th 12:00 PM-1:30 PM
Celebrate the last day of Religious School with outdoor fun immediately following Religious School & the Annual Meeting. The Youth Education Committee will provide the Picnic lunch and make-your-own-sundae bar!

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

Sunday, May 5th

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 our Rabbi and Director of Youth Education
to learn all about programs at Sinai. Children head down to our religious school for a morning of story, crafts and fun learning!

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!

Know a prospective member? Have them RSVP at http://tasteofsinai2013.eventbrite.com

Questions? Email Jen Friedman: jfriedman@congregationsinai.org

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Whats Happening

Say Chai to Sundays at Sinai

Special promotion to all first time students entering Gan (K4/5) or First Grade! Come experience Congregation Sinais wonderful Youth Education Program on Sundays for your child at just $180.00 ($6.00 a session) a year.*
Congregation Sinai provides a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where our youngest members receive guidance and support from a caring team led by our Rabbi, Cantor and Director of Youth Education. Children are encouraged to build strong Jewish identities, and value the importance of vibrant Jewish families within the greater Jewish community. Our Youth Education Program focuses on Jewish traditions and ethics through instruction in Hebrew, Judaica and history. We help our children to embrace a strong respect for torah (our sacred text), avodah (prayer and our relationship with God) and gemilut hasadim (acts of loving kindness that repair our world). We teach our children Hebrew as a living language, while fostering a connection to the people, land and state of Israel.

Tell your friends!!! Interested in more information? Contact Barb Shimansky, Director of Youth Education at 414-352-2970 or email at bshimansky@congregationsinai.org. Ask about our Sharing Sinai program as well good for a one-year membership at Sinai!
*promotion good thru June 1, 2013

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?

Share what YOU love about Sinai with a friend!

We are proud to offer you the opportunity to bring your friends and families into the amazing community that is Congregation Sinai.

Know someone interested in checking us out?

Please contact our Program Coordinator, Jen Friedman at (414) 352-2970 or jfriedman@congregationsinai.org. Shell give you a token to share with your unaffiliated friends or family. Good for a one-year membership at Sinai.*

Bring your friends and family into our congregational family! Share what you love!
*Religious School fees not included

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Women at Sinai
Women of Sinai
Thank you to everyone who helped make the Women of Sinai Member Appreciation Champagne Brunch a success! Special thanks go out to our speaker, Andy Tarnoff from onmilwaukee.com, the WOS members and all of the new members who joined Women of Sinai in the weeks leading up to the brunch. We are looking forward to making this brunch an annual event for our WOS members, so if you were unable to attend this year, we hope you will join us in the future. At the brunch, we asked our membership for their input as to the types of programming they would like to see from the sisterhood in the coming year. If you have insights or ideas that you would like to share, please send them to Julie Lookatch at juliloo@sbcglobal.net or call her at (41) 379-7878.

Brit Nashim
B'rit Nashim (Covenant of Women) is a group of women congregants who meet once a month for programs of personal and Jewish content. The purpose of the group is to provide a forum to strengthen our connections to Judaism, to share common interests and to build a community of women within the larger community of Congregation Sinai. Our year was filled with many wonderful activities which we were able to share with many new members: a few highlights of the year were creating and leading Sinais Erev Sukkot service; In support of our Social Action Committee, we purchased fleece fabric and prepared it so the fifth graders and their parents could make them into blankets with residents at the Milwaukee Womens Center. Truly a collaborative effort. Each Fall, Brit Nashim welcomes new members. This is a great opportunity to get to know more women who bring wonderful new energy and input to our covenant. We invite you to join us. Watch for more details, including meeting dates. For questions or further information, please call Toby Colton at (414) 351-5205 or Joanne Roberts at (414) 351-6486.

Sinai hosts KOACH

Thursday, May 23rd
Helpers needed to serve lunch to our seniors. Interested in doing a Mitzvah?

Experience Nia
Your body & soul will thank you!
Join others who find enormous personal benefit in weekly Nia classes.

Fridays in May & June 8:30 am-9:30 am on the Social Hall Dance Floor
Four classes for $36. Questions? Contact Kate Mann at (414) 254-4141 or Katemann2606@gmail.com

Contact Jen Friedman at jfriedman@congregationsinai.org

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Brotherhood
Sinai Softball
SINAI SOFTBALL BEGINS MAY 7th! If you didn't make the Brewers traveling team, then perhaps this is your chance to make the "other" big league team in Milwaukee! Sinai Softball begins with our first game on Tuesday, May 7th and continues each Tuesday evening (either 6pm or 7pm game time) through early August. Last summer over 20 men joined the team (18 years old through..well it felt like 80 years old) for a summer of JCC softball. We play at Kletzsch Park and often draw huge crowds of 5-10 very vocal fans. A dog or two are not unlikely to run on the field to aid their master who has just pulled a hamstring rounding second base. Our goals are modest but certainly embraced by our team: play hard, don't get hurt, enjoy the game and the company of others, and certainly aim to win. This philosophy makes us a unique team since we value our "community building" as much as we value the sport. Sinai Brotherhood softball has a reputation of being competitive while being able to keep it social and focused on the most important aspect of the game; post game gettogethers! A mere $30 team fee covers your season expenses.

If you are interested in joining us for some summer fun, please contact Marc Kartman for more information at mgkartman@ra.rockwell.com. Jim Stillman Brotherhood President jstillman963@msn.com

Save the dates!

Sukkot BBQ
Friday, September 20th, 6:15 PM

Sukkah building
Sunday, September 15th, 9 AM - noon Grab your power drill and help build the best Sukkah in the north shore! Free bagels/coffee and plenty of "male bonding" to keep you entertained.

Join us for

Softball Shabbat and BBQ!

Friday, August 23rd
6:00 PM
Morene Dunn, The Last Best Friends of the Jews speaking on April 21, 2013.

For more details see page 29!

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Sinai Committees
Israel Committee
Sinai Families travel to Israel
It was the brain-child of Israel Committee Chair Eti Ganin to showcase Israel for Sinai members and Religious School Families in celebration of Israel's 65th year of independence on Sunday, April 14th. Understanding the importance of representing Israel as the Jewish homeland for immigrants from all over the world, Eti and Barb Shimansky created a morning filled with amazing historical facts and cultural experiences related to music, art, technology, cuisine, tourism, and ecology. The day began with families locating on a world map the countries from whence their relatives emigrated. They then boarded a 'plane' to Israel on the Sinai/El Al Airlines. Flight attendant, Rabbi Cohen, taught a few songs and important Hebrew words like yes/no (cain/lo) sun/rain (shemesh/geshem), and the Israeli flag colors of blue/white (kachol/lavan). Our teens acted as tour guides for each of the tour groups, traveling through eight Israeli cities. Each city (Eilat and S'derot in the south; Tel Aviv/Yafo, Modi'in, Jerusalem in central Israel; Haifa, Nahariya and Tzfat in the north) held a special significance and had an interactive activity associated with each. Most impressive was the Tel Aviv museum area with costumes from Moroccan and Tunisian refugees, fantastic posters on the current welfare of many Soviet dissidents, history of the Russian pogroms and aliyah, Kibbutz K'far Blum then and now, and an incredible timeline of the history of Modern Israel to name a few. Also represented was our sister Congregation, Emet veShalom (EVS), in Nahariya, who sent delicious recipes baked by Mitbach Sinai. A discussion with parents was held on the current state of EVS and the Reform Movement in Israel and the funding ARZA provides to it. The 'tourists' had opportunities to watch a video of Golda Meir on a visit to Milwaukee, make hummus, create jewelry, design a commemorative flag for Israel@65, learn about JNF and the underground playground it funded in S'derot to keep kids safe during rocket attacks from Gaza, record family videos that will be shared with Emet veShalom, and explore Israeli puzzles/games/books for kids. There are so many people to thank for their efforts in making the day a success: Eti Ganin, Yuliya Fishman, Avner Porat, Judy Flegel, Jennifer Moglowsky, Paul, Bobbi and David Rector, and of course the entire Sinai teaching, administrative and professional staff, with special thanks to Jill Weinshel for all the baking and Jeri Danz for all of her logistical assistance. Additional thanks to all of the Sinai Madrichim who helped as excellent tour guides and assistants with stations: Michael Cohen, Joey Flegel-Mishlove, Ilana Friedman, Maya Goldbaum, Aaron Holman, Maayan Kahn -Oren, Micayla Lubka, Josh Lookatch, Noah Lookatch, and Alicia Rowen.

Children and families create a commemorative flag in honor of Israels 65th birthday!

Teacher Marilyn Kraar introduces foods native to Israel.

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Sinai Committees
The Green Team
It is forbidden to live in a town that does not have a green garden . (Jerusalem Talmud, Kiddushim 4:12)
Come join in the creation of our 5th Annual Sinai Sukkah Garden!!! We are excited to prepare our planting areas, including our stellar Magen David shaped raised bed. The garden has been a tremendous success the last four years and we have no doubt that it will be even better this year! But we need YOUR HELP! This is a great tikun olam project for youth and families. Planting day this year will be on the final day of Religious School and following the Annual Picnic, which is Sunday, May 19th @ noon. Come join in the fun, bring work gloves, shovels and energy as we prep the beds, plant seeds and set the tending schedule for the summer. We need congregants to sign up for one week of watering and weeding throughout the growing season. No experience needed. A Green Team Garden Maven will teach you all you need to know! To select the week of your choice, or get more information about our planting day and what to bring, contact Naomi Cobb at Coyote.Naomi@gmail.com, or (414) 9643230. In other Greening news, the Stoney Meadow Farm CSA is returning to Sinai for a third season. If you have not signed up yet for your share, there is still time. Go to the farms website: www.stoneymeadowfarmcsa.com or contact Andrea Levsen by email: andilevsen@hotmail.com to sign up. Weekly or biweekly pick-up at Sinai will remain on Fridays from 4:00 6:00 PM starting the week of July 5 and continu-

ing for either a 16-week season, or a new extended season option of 18 weeks. If you have any questions about Stoney Meadow Farm, or the CSA program, please go to the farms website (above) or contact Deb Schermer at deb.schermer@gmail.com. Happy Spring from The Green Team! Deb Schermer & Naomi Cobb The Green Team

Electronics Recycling Day!

Sunday, June 9, 2013
8:00 am 2:00 pm
Sinai Parking Lot
Spring Cleaning? Need a place to bring your electronics for recycling? Bring the following items to Sinai on June 9th All types of electronic systems, components, and parts including: Computer Equipment Office Equipment Personal Electronics Communications Equipment CRTs (cathode-ray tube) not accepted Questions? Call the Sinai Office at (414) 352-2970. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Congregation Sinai.

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Sinai Committees
Chesed
Seniors Should Practice Summer Safety, Too! The lazy days of summer mean exactly that to most of us - longer days filled with sunshine, fun-filled vacations and laughter. After all, what is not to enjoy? Something about the sun shining in your upturned face makes your days feel a bit lighter. It is during this time the sun and heat can be dangerous especially for the elderly. The main dangers during this otherwise sunny season that effect the elderly more so than most adults are sunburn, dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Consider these tips for seniors safely enjoying the summer sun: Stay out of the sun if possible. Always wear sunscreen, sunglasses, and lightweight, roomy clothing that covers arms and legs when outside. Drink plenty of water daily and avoid alcoholic or caffeinated beverages, as they can contribute to dehydration. When planning an outing, consider taking a travel pack that contains a few snacks, water or sports drinks. Keep the air conditioner at a setting that provides cool air and proper ventilation, even if that means wearing a sweater inside. Do not sit in an enclosed car unless it is running with the air on. If unable to comfortably cool the home during daylight hours, visit other air-conditioned places. Museums, the library or even a movie theatre are good choices. Bathe or shower in cool water. Keep a few moist washcloths in a plastic bag in the refrigerator and treat yourself to a quick sponge bath in between activities to refresh yourself. Hire someone to do yard work such as mowing, weeding and other strenuous activities that may lead to heat complications. Check on elderly friends daily, especially during the hottest months when effects of heat can become extreme. Safe, summer fun can be exactly that in the life of a senior. Minimal adjustments of daily habits can be made to ensure the welfare of family and friends of all ages. Be aware of your surroundings, plan wisely to avoid ill effects of heat, and pay attention to signs of trouble. Doing so will hopefully avert potential disaster, leaving all to enjoy a safe and happy summer season! The following congregants are willing to visit with you privately if you have a question or concern related to aging. Andee Bram, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) andeebram@wi.rr.com, 414-351-6189 Marc Cayle, Owner of Comfort Keepers marccayle@comfortkeepers.com, 262-376-7510 Barbara Friedlander, Geriatric Social Worker, bfriedlander@wi.rr.com, 262-238-8590 John Pereles (Jewish Cemeteries) jrpereles@gmail.com, 414-332-3464 Bobbie Unger Rector,PT (Physical Therapist) burpt@wi.rr.com, 414-540-0284 Sally Moskol (Activity Coordinator, Chai Point) skmoskol@gmail.com, 414-228-6371

Sponsor an Oneg, Bima Flowers or Summer Wine & Cheese

If you are looking for a wonderful way to honor or remember someone, or recognize a special occasion, you can do so by: sponsoring the flowers on the Bima an Oneg Shabbat after a Friday night service in May/June a Wine & Cheese in July/August Congregation Sinai typically provides these items for Friday evenings when there is no Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Simply let us know that you would like to sponsor and we will do the rest. All sponsorships will be acknowledged in the Sinai Shabbat Pamphlet and the Sinai News. We will also send a note of congratulations or thanks to the honorees. The cost of sponsoring patio flowers or a Wine & Cheese is $60.00 and an Oneg Shabbat is $260.00. Please email Jen Friedman at jfriedman@congregationsinai.org or call (414) 352-2970.

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Social Action Committee
Fall Preview
As this Newsletter goes to print, our very active Social Action Committee is planning 2013-2014 Social Action activities: films, Shabbat speakers and programs, volunteer opportunities, increased greening at Sinai... We have an amazing committee whose members have various passions: Environment, Immigration, Prison Reform, Food Justice, Shelter, and more. Many thanks to: Craig Johnson and Idy Goodman, cochairs; Rabbi David Cohen, Staff and fully engaged participants; Davida Amenta, Rachel Ida Buff, Naomi Cobb, Edith Gilman, Mari Katz, Jay Larkey, Lucia Lozano, Lois Malawsky, Rachel Nadel, Deb Schermer, Diane Slomowitz, Naomi Soifer. What are YOU interested in? Do you have suggestions for Social Action programs or films? Would you like to join our committee? Please contact Craig Johnson at cjohnson@unionyeslaw.com or Idy Goodman at igoodman2@mac.com, or any of our committee members with your thoughts.

Advocacy Day at the Capitol: Great Showing from Congregation Sinai

On March 14th, over 900 People of Faith United for Justice convened in Madison, marched to the Capitol, and met with their Wisconsin Representatives and Senators. Participants learned more about and advocated for the 11X15 prison reform campaign, public transit issues, and health policies affecting families. Participants representing the Milwaukee Jewish Community and particularly Congregation Sinai were Elana Kahn-Oren, Jeanne Jacobs, Lois Malawsky, Donna Neubauer, Naomi Soifer, Andrea Waxman, and Idy Goodman.

Milwaukee Womens Center Collections

Diapers up to size 3 & Toiletries including: Hair Brushes * Bars of Soap * Razors * Regular sized Tooth Brushes * Tooth Paste * Shampoo * Conditioner * Deodorant * Body Lotion * Wash Cloths * Bath Towels

Sinai to March for Immigration on May Day!

Attend the May 1st May Day March for Immigration Reform. The march starts at noon at the offices of Voces de la Frontera, 1027 S. 5th Street (south of National). All Sinai members and friends are invited to participate and meet @ Alterra Fifth Ward Foundry (170 S. 1st St) at 10:30 AM or find our banner (MIKLAT! in both English and Hebrew).

May-August:

Please drop off donations in the Sinai foyer.

Your contributions make a difference: Much of the financial support comes through the

Sinai Tzedakah Fund.

Please consider this Fund when making your next contribution in honor or memory of someone.

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Social Action Committee
Tikkun Ha-Ir Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Tikkun Ha-Ir (THI) will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Tuesday, May 21st at Congregation Emanu-El Bne Jeshurun from 7 9:30 p.m. John Gurda will speak on Are We In This Together?, a historical perspective of social justice in Milwaukee. Tikkun Ha-Ir will also honor its founders: Rabbi Marc Berkson of Congregation Emanu-El Bne Jeshurun, Rabbi David Fine, former Rabbi of Lake Park Synagogue, Andrea Hoffman, Former Executive Director of Hillel Milwaukee and Dr. Lew Friedland, THIs first president. Marge Eiseman and Lil Rev will perform Jewish social justice classics as well as an original song about Tikkun Ha-Ir composed by Marge. The evening will include a dessert reception and a silent auction. The minimum donation is $36. Donations over $108 will include admission as well. RSVP to Tikkun Ha-Ir, P.O. Box 090287, Milwaukee WI 53209 or online at www.thi-milwaukee.org.

Glean Machine
Tikkun Ha-Irs Glean Machine, a spring and summer supply drive returns to local synagogue locations on May 29th through June 5th. The Glean Machine collects spring and summer clothing, household items, toiletries, books, toys, art supplies & nonperishable food. The project is one of the few Milwaukee area drives to replenish these items for clients after the winter months. Over 15 local shelters and organizations serving families receive the supplies. The schedule will be posted at www.thi-milwaukee.org. For information or to volunteer contact Cindy Cooper at 414-3546380 or Judy Baruch at 414-247-3750.

Glean Machine at Sinai

Thursday, May 30th 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Check out Sinais library

We have some new, interesting books that you might want to check out. Unorthodox by Deborah Feldman is her startling (to me) memoir of her life within the Satmar sect of Hasidic Judaism. She eventually left her family and these traditions behind to attend college and raise her son outside of this community. Revenge: A Story of Hope, by Laura Blumenthal (322.42 Blu) was written after her father was shot in Jerusalem by the PLO and survived. The book discusses the desire for revenge by interviewing people who have survived horrific events. She explores the dynamic of hate. A fun read is Goldberg Variations by Susan Isaacs. (I have liked all of her books) This one is about three grandchildren poised to take over their grandmothers very lucrative business. If you enjoy historical fiction, try A Thread of Grace by Mary Doria Russell. I have read other books by Russell and was interested to read a bio that she wrote about Judaism, because she converted. She tells the stories of several characters trying to survive in Italy during World War II. My brother-in-law and his family actually lived in Italy during this period. His story and others can be read in It Happened in Italy, if you prefer to read history. A reminder, David Liss writes very interesting historical fiction. Happy Reading! -Jayne Butlein

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Scene at Sinai

Did you win a cake at the Purim Carnival Cake Walk? Enjoying the Purim Carnival!

Rabbi Cohen, Bobbi Rector and Ethan Shimansky The Purim Parade!

The Heibs and the Schefermans enjoy Shabbat ShaPizza! Benji Lookatch and Jill Weinshel proudly hold the Sinai banner at the Walk for Israel.

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In the Sinai Family

Mazel Tov to:
Rabbi David Cohen on receiving his Doctor of Divinity from HUC Michael Cohen on his newly elected position of Regional President of NFTY To Kate and Chip Mann on the birth of their granddaughter, Ariana Leah Mann Linda and Bill Ross on the marriage of their son, Evan To Lauri & Rob Roth on the marriage of their son, Brandon to Amanda Rauschkolb Jill and David Sheer on the birth of their grandson, Jack Train Our Congregation Sinai Affirmation Class: Eli Cohen Jacob Cohen Mayan Essak Joey Flegel-Mishlove Noah Lookatch Maayan Oren

Condolences to:
Hamakon YNachemMay God Comfort

Ronald, Alexander, Daniel, David, Ann, Susan and Elizabeth Jacobs on the death of their mother and grandmother, Rachael.

Life Cycle Events

If you learn of any events - births, engagements, marriages, ordinations - that should be included in our In the Sinai Family page, please notify the congregation office at khintz@congregationsinai.org or by telephone (414) 352-2970. When there is a death in our immediate family, please notify the synagogue office, even if the funeral is out of town. The clergy and the Sinai community would like the opportunity to express sympathy for your loss.

Supporting Sinai

Shop

& Support Sinai!

Support Sinai whenever you shop on-line at amazon.com. Go to the Sinai homepage: www.congregationsinai.org. Click on the amazon.com banner. Youll be linked directly to amazon.com. By using the website link, your purchase will support Congregation Sinai. Bubbe says: Its a winwin!
Gift Shop

Support Sinai While Shopping at SENDIKS!

Purchase your Scrip card at times that are convenient! Sundays, May 5 and May 19 & Scrip cards can ALWAYS be purchased during regular Sinai office hours.
What is Scrip? Scrip means substitute money. Through Sendiks Food Market Scrip program 5% of what you pay for your Scrip card is donated to Sinai.

Shaina Shops!
Such gorgeous 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

Questions? Contact: Leigh Maxon: lmaxon@wi.rr.com

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Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Naomi Schwam Bat Mitzvah 10 am

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Bnei Mitzvah Bios
Ethan Ellerbrock
Ethan Ellerbrock became a Bar Mitzvah on April 13, 2013. Ethan is the son of Carrie and Scott Ellerbrock, brother of Jordan. He is a 7th grader at Lake Shore Middle School and lives for soccer, basketball, Camp Interlaken, spending time with friends and anything else sports related. Ethan was excited about his Bar Mitzvah and its religious significance. He and his family would like to extend a very special thank you to Rabbi Cohen and Bobbi Rector for their guidance preparing him for his special day. They would also like to thank Marc Cohen and Karen Horwitz for the beautiful accompaniment.

Henry Carruth
Henry is a 7th grader at Bayside Middle School. He is the youngest of the four Carruth children (Maggie, Millie, and Mikey) who have all celebrated their Bnei Mitzvot at Congregation Sinai. Henry enjoys hanging out with his friends, playing sports (volleyball, tennis, soccer, baseball, golf, and skiing) and spending time with his family. Henry has a love for music and plays the piano and listens to his iPod. When Henry grows up he wants to be a comedian or a musician. Henrys Mitzvah Project involves raising money for the Lilly Sarah Grace Fund , a fund for supporting arts programs in schools, particularly in underfunded public elementary schools. He has worked hard to prepare for his Bar Mitzvah and is looking forward to sharing his big day with his friends and family. Henry and his family thank Rabbi Cohen and Linda Ross for all of their help in getting ready.

Morgan Markenson
Morgan Markenson is excited to celebrate becoming a Bat Mitzvah on May 11, 2013. Morgan is the daughter of Jim and Nanci Markenson. She is a 7th grader at Bayside Middle School who enjoys playing soccer and tennis and hanging out with friends. She also loves spending the summer with her camp friends at Birch Trail Camp and traveling with her family. Morgan loves taking care of her dog Lucy and for her Mitzvah Project she volunteered at the Ozaukee Humane Society. Morgan also enjoys the time she spends with the kids in the JCC Special Stars program. Morgan and her parents would like to thank Linda Ross and Rabbi Cohen for preparing her for her special day!!

Aviva Silverman
Aviva will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah on May 18, 2013 with family and friends from around the country. Aviva is the daughter of Alan and Michelle Silverman, sister of Charlie and granddaughter of Paula and Jerry Kaye of Wilmette Il and Syma and Irwin Silverman of Boynton Beach, FL. Aviva is a 7th grade student at MJDS. She enjoys competitive swimming, water and snow skiing and going to camp at OSRUI! Camp OSRUI is so important to Aviva that she wanted to make sure other children could have this experience. Aviva raised $1800 for the OSRUI campership fund along with a camp friend as their Mitzvah Project. Aviva is excited to reach this significant Jewish milestone. She and her parents thank Rabbi Cohen, Linda Ross, and her saba, Jerry Kaye, for their help in preparation for her Bat Mitzvah.

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Bnei Mitzvah Bios
Ariel Katharine Cohn
Ariel Katharine Cohn will become a Bat Mitzvah on June 1, 2013. She is the daughter of Elyse and B.J. Cohn and the sister of Benjamin Cohn. Ariels grandparents are Maxine and Ronnie Cohn and Shari and Allan Luck. Her Torah portion is Shlach Lecha. Ariel is a seventh grader at Maple Dale School. She plays the flute and dances with the Milwaukee Ballet School, where she has had the opportunity to dance in four Nutcrackers, Dracula and La Bohme with Milwaukee Ballet Company. For her Mitzvah Project, Ariel is collecting travel-size items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash and deodorant), as well as lip balm, playing cards and blank journals, for Ronald McDonald House Charities hospitality bags. Ronald McDonald House Charities is dedicated to easing the burden of families whose lives have been disrupted as a result of their child's illness or injury, providing them a home away from home. Ariel also spent time last summer volunteering as a camp assistant for Danceworks. Ariel is participating in the Remember Us Project, in which she shares her day with Masha Koval, a girl who perished in the Holocaust and did not have the opportunity to become a Bat Mitzvah. Ariel would like to give special thanks to Rabbi Cohen and to Linda Ross, her tutor, for helping her with this special experience. She would also like to thank her family for helping her through the process of becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

Naomi Schwam
Naomi Schwam is excited to become a Bat Mitzvah on June 8, 2013. She is a 7th grader at Lake Shore Middle School, the sister of Jordan, 20, the daughter of Candace Burrows and Brian and Sheri Schwam, Delray Beach, Florida, the granddaughter of Sandy and Dave Burrows, Green Bay, and Bobbie and Harold Schwam, Thiensville, and the great-granddaughter of Sylvia Glazer, Green Bay. Naomi loves to play softball and spend time with her friends. Her Mitzvah Project was to gather books to donate to the Next Door Foundation. Naomi has worked very hard for this day and is looking forward to celebrating with her friends and family. She and her mom would like to give a special thanks to Bobbi Rector, her amazing tutor, and to Rabbi Cohen, for his support and guidance.

Jack Styler
Jack Styler will become a Bar Mitzvah on June 15, 2013. Jack is the son of Paige Styler and Craig Johnson and brother of Zoe, grandson of Pat and Robert Johnson and Sharon Styler and Don Styler. Jack is in 7th grade at Whitefish Bay Middle School. He enjoys several sports including tennis, baseball and cross country. He also enjoys reading, traveling and spending time with his friends and family. Jack is very excited about his Bar Mitzvah and the religious significance. He and his family thank Rabbi Cohen, Linda Ross and Jeri Danz for their assistance and guidance preparing him for this special day.

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Bnei Mitzvah Bios
Daniel S. Levy
Danny Levy, 7th grader at Lake Shore Middle School in Mequon, will celebrate becoming a Bar Mitzvah on June 15th. He is the son of Diana and Brian Levy, brother to Ethan, and grandson of Linda and Bob Levenson of Ocala, FL, Jim and Jane Levy of Chicago, IL, and Lila and Ken Schablowsky of Galena, IL. Danny is looking forward to friends and family coming together for his special day. Danny enjoys skiing and playing tennis, but his passion is musicparticularly piano. He also enjoys family trips, being with friends, and spending part of his summer at NorthStar Camp for Boys in Hayward, WI. Because of his love for music, his Mitzvah Project is to raise money for the Civic Music Association of Milwaukee. Since 1918, CMA has nurtured and developed the musical life in our community. Their mission is to provide music education and performance opportunities to young musicians who may otherwise not get the opportunity for private lessons because of their financial situation. CMA serves students in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, Washington, and Ozaukee counties through private lessons scholarship program, by providing performance opportunities and by conferring various awards. Danny and his parents would like to thank Linda Ross, Rabbi Cohen and the Sinai office for their help in the preparation for this day.

Those We Remember
May Yarhzeits
May 3, 2013 Miriam Baum David Becker Florence Boorstein Helen Butlein Max Feuer Stanley Glen David Graves Dr. Benno Gruenberg Regina Jacob Norman Jaques Edward J. Kelly, Sr. Ben Kolbur Faye Kolbur Edward Levy Efim Medvedovsky Marilyn Meissner Edwin Meltzer Lester J. Meyer Betty Miller Edith Steuer Pearl Stolzer Everlean Wiggins Shirley Wile May 10, 2013 Lorraine Fishbein Mollie Friedland Tillie Goldstein Robert Hersch Beatrice Rabinovitz Kapper Hinda Larkey Ruth Mayer Paul F. Meissner Bessie Kaplan Mendelson Ann Recht Ann Barbara Rice Nina Rotman Charles Schapiro Gertrude Schulner Rose Taitelman Barbara Zeligs May 17, 2013 Gerald Flegel Erwin Grossmann Sylvia Jacobs Eva Jolton Louis Kahn Jack Kohlenberg Mathilda Luff Gladys Nemson Frances Pories Paul Pugach Bess Rosenberg Manny Rotter Abe Sevak Corrine Smith Ann Stein Maurice Stemerman Howard Tenin Leo Wexler Sara Yerkhimovich May 24, 2013 Rae Baily Dr. Irvin M. Becker Susann Colton William Friedman Maurice Kimmel R. Todd Lappin Joseph Lieberman Siegfried Lowin Leah Mlavsky Edward Portnoff Rachel Porter Harriet Propper Arthur Ross Kathryn Ross Samuel E. Schechter Max Schulner Erno Weisz Etalka Weisz Izsador Weisz Joey Weisz Jupi Weisz Linka Weisz Mimmi Weisz May 31, 2013 Dr. Maurice J. Ansfield Goldye Anoff Borkovitz Robert Brill Fanny Frank Jenny Friedlander Arthur Goldstein Sara Goldstein Shana Barucha Feldman Hersch Martin Jacobs Tillie Jacobs Bessie Kohlenberg Sabilia Bibbye Lieberman Milton Peterman Edith Sarah Schermer John K. Roberts Ronald Rosen

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Those We Remember
June Yarhzeits
June 7, 2013 Edith Bilsky Fran Morris Boxer Louis Cohen James Davis Murray Glass Sol Gollin Louis Greenebaum, Sr. Sam Kaufman Edward Loewenthal Samuel Royter Joseph Sadowsky Sophie Smuckler Jack Stark June 14, 2013 Beverly Bender Sadye Brown Solomon Brown Robert Eiseman David Fishkin Frieda Friedman Myron Fromstein Max Gendelman Helen Goldberg Bessie Hiken Robert Hindin Beatrice Hoffman David Lipshultz Edward Litwack Yeva Pinsky Sylvia Sawin Dick Schulhof Dr. Sidney J. Silbar Evelyn Silverstein Abe Simon Harry Soifer Theodore (Ted) Stroiman Dr. Eugene Jack Usow Earl Zechman June 21, 2013 Daniel B. Albert Ardell Eisenberg Avram Gelbart Jeffrey Hayes Izzie King Herman Larkey Judith Peck Robert Pereles Irving Sanderson Esther Tarnof Doris Tishberg Nathan Weinberg Ben J. Wiener Morton Wolfe Min Ziskind June 28, 2013 Dr. Theodore Cayle Murray Denemark Rose Fishkin Morty Greenspan Helen Grossmann Grace Gruenberg Dr. Raymond Henkin Milton Hoffman Selma Joy Kay Jaqueline Kestin William Kopans Bessie Mendelsohn William E. Miller Dr. Harold Ottenstein Lisa Phillips Morris Rabinovitz Elza Roth Flora Rotman Sam Sevak Ruth Schmidt Leo Shafton Joseph Sherman Marvin Tarnof

July Yarhzeits
July 5, 2013 Sheldon Baily Jeanette Barnow Murray Bein Anne Berger Nellie Cherniack Frances Fershtman Marc Andrew Flesch Eugene (Gene) Frank Allen Goldmann David Holman Gerald Kahn Jack D. Levin Seymour Meltzer Miriam Miringoff Ida Montag Selma Cherniack Nasberg Andrew Jackson Roach Nathan Schapiro Harry Scklore Arthur Stone Ida Zechman July 12, 2013 Bunny Abelson Henrietta Aronow Nat Goldsmith Ellis Hassel Ben Klein Norman E. Lank William Luff Robert W. Mann Mamie Muchin Laura Peterson Irwin Porter Ervin Teplin Kate E. Wiener July 19, 2013 Esther Bankier Clarice Chard Mae Fine Michael E. Freeman Theodore Friedlander Helen Goldstein Harold Horowitz Molly Komisar Lillian Koven Joseph Lauwasser Willard Bud Pollak Robert Rice Judee Ross Ruth Levin Saltzberg Steven Stone Sam Rosenbloom William Werbel Lillian Wiener May Winter July 26, 2013 Joel Bilsky Harry Boorstein Elaine K. Doyle Ben Feld Susan Folz Simon Gelbart Molly Halper Leon Hirsh Edward Kapper Freda Levine Katherine Gollin Miller Sylvia Razeper Mintz Nancie Stern Peterman Max Recht Jay Schmidt Ruth Simon Howard B. Tepps I. Mark Zeligs

August Yarhzeits
August 2, 2013 Samuel Bender Ida Heifetz Berman Gregory M. Cheplin Dan Fried Myne Minnie Hootkin Doris Korsois John Mann Melvin Orenstein Ruth Pereles Ben Peterman Edna Polacheck Slava Porat Jacob Schapiro Rena Schechter Howard Silver William Stern August 9, 2013 Sally Bodanskya Eva Eisenberg Dorf Bertha Falk Bill Goldberger James Jay Katz Neel Wehe Laing Harry Meissner Isabelle Polacheck Ari Porat Rachel Presley Leonard Roth Lucia K. Schaub Molly Scklore Robin Temkin Ethel Veit Arthur Zechman August 16, 2013 Ceil Baum Agatha Calisch Lawrence Chudnow Laurence Eiseman John Feldman Gerald Goldbaum Eleanor Goldberg Peter Goldberg Marie Mickey Green Margaret Kaufmann William Kaufmann Louis Lebow Larry D. Lieberman Joseph Lubar Abraham Melamed David Orenstein Ruth F. Orenstein Molly Schwartz Janet Shlimovitz Edna Sigal Raymond Stall Hyman Stern Sam Winick August 23, 2013 Helen Blesser Bernard Borkovitz Jack Brandes William C. Heller, Jr. Murray Herman Rose Hoffman Jay Lieberman Fanny Mossman Ronald Padway Ben Stein Sylvia Stern Louis Temkin Yetta Usow Leo Weiss August 30, 2013 Sheldon Frank Dr. Mary Zeldes Friedman Ruth Gelbart Esther Gliber Robert Glick Sherwin J. Kadner Ann Simon

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Summer at Sinai!
Check out all our Summer Happenings Here!

Bubbes Top Ten

Bubbes Top Ten Reasons to Stay Connected to Sinai in the Summer 10. Because who can take the shvitzing heat in Florida. Welcome back to all you snowbirds! 9. Everyone should come and see the beautiful Sukkah Garden it will remind you to decorate the Sukkah a mitzvah of course! 8. Have you ever come Saturday morning for a little Torah? Well you should! Then, enjoy a Shabbat walk with others. Believe me, exercise (of the mind and body) is a must! 7. Letters from Bubbe and Zayde to our kinderlach away at camp are nice but letters from the Rabbi what could be better! 6. Dying to do a Mitzvah? (Not really dying of course...God forbid...poo, poo) Sinai always needs a little something, maybe you water the garden, set up some outdoor Shabbat chairs, bring the staff a nosh. Give the office a call! 5. That Sinai Brotherhood so young, handsome and athletic God forbid they should be hurt at any of those Sinai softball games. You should see them play so exciting! And then you should come and hear the Sermon on the Mound at Softball Shabbat on August 23rd so inspirational...and hilarious! 4. Theres nothing better then the smell of hot dogs while you pray! Ill be praying for relish and Alka Seltzer on August 23rd at the Softball Shabbat and BBQ! And there will be smores too! 3. Wine and cheese, every Friday @ 5:30 PM beginning June 21st is there anything else? Yes Shabbat Services! 2. Oh that Rabbi strumming his guitar and our voices soaring in the great outdoors its heavenly I tell you! I know because my Morrie can hear us! 1. Because community is everything and we should thank God for moments to celebrate and pray together. Please note: For up to the moment events & activities Stayed tuned at www.congregationsinai.org

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Summer at Sinai
July/August Shabbat & Holiday Service Schedule
Shabbat Matot Numbers 30:2 - 36:13 July 5 Outdoor Shabbat Service 6 pm July 6 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Shabbat Shoftim Deuteronomy 16:18 - 21:9 August 9 Outdoor Shabbat Service 6 pm August 10 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Shabbat Ki Teitzei Deuteronomy 21:10 - 25:19 August 16 Outdoor Shabbat Service 6 pm August 17 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Zach Newman Bar Mitzvah 9:30 am Shabbat Ki Tavo Deuteronomy 26:1 - 29:8 August 23 Outdoor Shabbat Service 6 pm August 24 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am August 26 Michael Rabenn Bar Mitzvah 10 am Shabbat Nitzavim-Vayeilech Deuteronomy 29:9 - 31:30 August 30 Last Outdoor Shabbat Service 6 pm August 31 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Selichot Dessert Reception 8:30 pm Selichot Study Session 9 pm Selichot Service 10 pm

Shabbat Devarim Deuteronomy 1:1 - 3:22 July 12 Outdoor Shabbat Service 6 pm July 13 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am

Shabbat Vaetchanan Deuteronomy 3:23 - 7:11 July 19 Outdoor Shabbat Service 6 pm July 20 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am

Shabbat Eikev Deuteronomy 7:12 - 11:25 July 26 Outdoor Shabbat Service 6 pm July 27 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am

Shabbat Reeh Deuteronomy 11:26 - 16:17 August 2 Outdoor Shabbat Shabbat 6 pm August 3 Torah Study 8 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am

Join us for the first Outdoor Shabbat of the season! Friday, June 21st

Wine, Cheese & Shabbat

Start your Shabbat with relaxation and schmooze. Join us every Friday beginning June 21st at 5:30 pm for wine and cheese before outdoor Shabbat services.

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Summer at Sinai
Spend your High Holy Days raising your voice in song!
Join our High Holy Day choir at Sinai! Rehearsals are tentatively scheduled for:
July 16 July 23 July 30 August 6 Interested?
Contact Jan Rosenberg at jan.rosenberg@gmail.com or 414-581-4061

Softball Shabbat, BBQ & Smores!

Friday, August 23rd
Sinai Brotherhood will sponsor our Annual Softball Shabbat. Kosher hot dogs and other appropriate "ballparkstyle food" will be served directly following Shabbat Services and the awesome annual "sermon from the mound"! Stay late, nosh, and enjoy Congregation Sinai's absolutely beautiful back yard! The Sinai softball team will all be there to sign autographs! Don't miss it.

August 13 August 20 August 27 September 10

All rehearsals are from 7-9 PM in the Sanctuary.

See you on August 23rd! RSVP at

http://smoresoftballshabbatandbbq2013.eventbrite.com

by Monday, August 19th.

High Holy Day Preview

Mark your calendars now!
Slichot Rosh Hashanah (Erev) Saturday, August 31 2013 Wednesday, September 4, 2013 Thursday, September 5, 2013 Friday, September 6, 2013 (Kol Nidre) (Erev) (Erev) Friday, September 13, 2013 Saturday, September 14, 2013 Wednesday, September 18, 2013 Thursday, September 19, 2013 Wednesday, September 25, 2013 Thursday, September 26, 2013

Yom Kippur Sukkot Simchat Torah

Contributions
Donations received from 1/31/13-4/4/13 Adult Programming & Education Fund In memory of Francine Adolph Merle Wasserman In memory of Morris Borenstein Rachel Hafemann In memory of Warren Goldstein Donna & Bob Neubauer In honor of the marriage of Judith Ross to Ron Sinclair Eileen Sperl & Joseph Glassman In memory of Dr. Bud Waisbren Idy & Bill Goodman Tzedakah Fund In memory of Lillian Allschwang Elyse & BJ Cohn & family Shari & Allan Luck In memory of Irving H. Armour In memory of Lorraine Hersch Armour Susan Armour Seidman In honor of Seth Friedmans Bar Mitzvah Mike & Joan Friedman Marlene & Marv Lauwasser In honor of Idy Goodman-Thanks for being a wonderful friend In honor of Brian Jacobsons Marriage In honor of Birth of John & Kate Manns Granddaughter, Ariana Leah Mann Marv & Marlene Lauwasser In memory of Hirsh Jonathan Larkey Jay Larkey In memory of Tessie Luck Dr. Allan & Shari Luck In memory of Isaac Mlavsky Alla & Zorian Pinsky In memory of David Paset In memory of Sybil Weinstein Idy & Bill Goodman In memory of Albert Razeper In memory of Ralph Sherman Doje Sherman In honor of Brandon & Amanda Roths marriage Friedel & Erv Pierson In memory of Clarence Schmidt Ken & Lois Schmidt In memory of Dr. Bud Waisbren, Sr. Wendy & Brian Sobelman

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Contributions
In memory of Sadie Weiner Naomi & Mort Soifer In memory of Arvin Weinstein Naomi & David Cobb Rabbis Discretionary Fund In appreciation Rob & Lauri Roth In memory of Esther Ansfield James & Joni Ansfield In memory of Ben Berger Sanford, Daniel, & Lauren Berger In honor of Barbie Blutsteins Toots Hassel 75th Birthday In memory of Margaret Schlossmann Robert & Dolores Schlossmann In memory of Lee Waxman Andrea, Naomi, & Michael Waxmam Chesed (Caring) Fund In memory of Emily Borenstein Rachel Hafemann In memory of Max Meyerowitz In memory of David Meyers Al & Dorothy Meyers Congregation Sinai Endowment In memory of Marvin Garfinkel Evelyn Garfinkel In memory of Sheba Jacobson In memory of Arthur Saltzstein In memory of Richard Schott Judith Saltzstein Music Fund In gratitude for help during Bills surgery Bill Rickards & Marleen Pugach In memory of Helen Koppel Steven & Wendy Koppel In memory of Raymond Rattner Beverly Rattner In memory of Sybil Weinstein Peter & Stacy Schwab Passport to Israel Fund In memory of Rosalyn Levin Zaret Sheri & Lloyd Levin In memory of Tessie Luck Elyse & BJ Cohn & family Barbara Eiseman Memorial Fund for Spiritual Growth In memory of Frank Bernstein Simon Arenzon & Dorothy Bein-Arenzon Jacob M. Fine & Family Library & Technology Fund In memory of Sarah Bender In memory of Freda Bratt Rosalie & Herb Bratt In memory of Bernice Greenspan Jayne & Eric Butlein In memory of Rose May Helen Padway In memory of Ansel H. Schmidt Lori & Marc Jacobson & Family Dorothy Schmidt Robert Grant Marks Youth Fund In memory of Dorothy Goldberg In memory of Anne Goldstein Betsy, Jessica, & Shelly Goldberg Janet Greenebaum Scholarship Fund In memory of Donald Greenebaum In memory of Muriel Greenebaum Janet Greenebaum In memory of Milton Padway Helen Padway In memory of Barbara Zelonky Hana Albert Landscape Fund In memory of Ida Beckerman Laura & Charles Waisbren In memory of Janet Fishman In memory of Karen Flesch Jim & Ellen Flesch In memory of Karen Flesch Shellie Blumenfield In memory of Harold Rife Jan Rosenberg In memory of Anna Rosenbloom Caroline & Bill Schulhof & Family In memory of Dr. Bud Waisbren Peter & Stacy Schwab Rebecca Robins Youth Engagement Scholarship Fund In honor of Seth Friedmans Bar Mitzvah Mike & Pam Scheferman In memory of Phyllis Jagiello Mike & Pam Scheferman In honor of Lauren Steins Bat Mitzvah Zachary Yopps Congregation Sinai Fund In honor of Zach Bergers Bar Mitzvah Dan & Lisa Elias In memory of Janet Fishman Nina & Richard Edelman In honor of Edith Gilmans Birthday Dr. Daniel & Jeanie Gilman & Family In memory of Geraldine Grossman Michael, Barbie, Terry, & Dena Grossman In memory of Burton Waisbren Nina & Richard Edelman Julius & Phyllis Rubin In memory of Sybil Weinstein BJ, Elyse, Benji, & Ariel Cohn Lieberman Memorial Arts Fund In memory of Janet Fishman Idy & Bill Goodman Prayer Book Fund In memory of Mollie Cutler Carolyn Cutler Tzeel, Albert Tzeel, & Family In memory of Gertrude M. Levin Deborah, Jim & AJ Gollin

In memory of Morris Friedman Mike & Joan Friedman In memory of Jean Hoar In memory of Anita Horwitz Ann & Fred Horwitz In memory of Milton Kerns Henry & Joan Kerns In memory of Ben Lerner Michael & Wendy Lerner In memory of Charles Lubotsky Barbara Shafton & Family In memory of Marie MacPherson Pamela Finberg & William Rhead In memory of Milton Padway Nick & Janet Padway & Family In memory of Roman Ross Linda & Bill Ross In memory of Harold Segal Laurie & Dean Segal In memory of Anne Shapiro Donna Resek Beth & Ron Shapiro In memory of Harvey Simon Beatrice Segal & Family In memory of Minna Wurzburg Mary Wurzburg Floral and Oneg Fund In memory of Andy Brickman In memory of Harriet Sederbaum Rabbi Jay & Rita Brickman In memory of Hannah Cheplin In memory of Gregory Cheplin In memory of Ben Feld In memory of Sidney Silbar Muriel Silbar In memory of Kenny Kahn Howard & Harriet Weiss In memory of Sylvia C. Levine Joan C. Levine In memory of David Paset In memory of Burton Waisbren In memory of Sybil Weinstein Bobbi & Paul Rector

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Board of Trustees, 2012-2013

Marc Kartman, President Craig Johnson, Vice President Andy Gollin, Vice President Tom St. John, Treasurer Sandy Saltzstein, Secretary Judi Ketten, Past President Marlene Lauwasser, Past President Patti Levy, Past President Davida Amenta, Social Action Rachel Buff Mitch Colton, Brotherhood Dan Elias, Membership Judy Flegel, Youth Education Larry Glusman Idy Goodman, Social Action Toots Hassel Hugh Hoffman, Finance Julie Lookatch, Women of Sinai Amy Newman, Chesed Nick Padway Jimmy Schulhof, Building & Grounds Mark Sweet Jill Weinshel, Celebrations

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