Temple Sinai Kesher March/April 2020 adar/nisan/iyar 5780
May 9, 2020 temple sinai’s annual event honoring elaine and max appel 2 CONTENTS
Kesher | March/April 2020 CONTENTS 3 CONTENTS KESHER 4-5 CALENDAR
6 clergy Rabbi Rick Rheins Rabbi jordy callman
8 Music Cantorial Soloist Dan yolles
9 services Services Holidays 12 Annual Event
16 programs Programs stay connected 20 Youth religious school preschool B’nei mitzvah Youth Group
24 articles Sinai circle 25 recognition donations in memoriam Staff/board members
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Kesher | March/April 2020 4 CALENDAR MARCH 2020 | ADAR/NISAN 5780 UPCOMING EVENTS
SUNDAY | MARCH 1 THURSDAY | MARCH 12 SATURDAY | MARCH 21 9:00am Movie & Mimosas with 12:00pm Lunch and Learn Shabbat Vayak’heil-P’kudei Rabbi Callman 1:15pm Caring Committee Baking Temple Sinai Israel Adventure 9:00am Religious School 6:00pm Sinai Song Circle 8:00am PaRDeS 7:00pm Introduction to Judaism 9:00am Shabbat Morning Minyan WEDNESDAY | MARCH 4 10:30am Torah Study 1:15pm Kavod/Encore Movie FRIDAY | MARCH 13 5:15pm Teen Music Group 9:30am Preschool Shabbat Sing SUNDAY | MARCH 22 6:00pm Religious School 6:00pm Erev Shabbat Service No Religous School Temple Sinai Israel Adventure THURSDAY | MARCH 5 SATURDAY | MARCH 14 12:00pm Lunch and Learn Shabbat Ki Tisa MONDAY | MARCH 23 7:00pm Introuction to Judaism 9:00am Shabbat Morning Minyan Temple Sinai Israel Adventure 10:30am Torah Study FRIDAY | MARCH 6 TUESDAY | MARCH 24 Preschool Closed - Family/Teacher SUNDAY | MARCH 15 Temple Sinai Israel Adventure Conferences No Religious School 6:00pm Erev Shabbat Service 9:00am Jewish War Veterans WEDNESDAY | MARCH 25 10:00am Knitting for Charity No Religous School SATURDAY | MARCH 7 Temple Sinai Israel Adventure Shabbat T’tzaveh MONDAY | MARCH 16 11:00am Book Club 8:00am PaRDeS Preschool Closed - Spring Break 6:30pm Lifelong Jewish Learning 9:00am Shabbat Morning Minyan Temple Sinai Israel Adventure 10:30am Torah Study THURSDAY | MARCH 26 TUESDAY | MARCH 17 12:00pm Lunch & Learn SUNDAY | MARCH 8 Preschool Closed - Spring Break 6:00pm Brotherhood, Bibles, and 9:00am Religious School Temple Sinai Israel Adventure Beers at Darcy’s Pub 10:00am Purim Shpiel 7:00pm Introduction to Judaism 10:45am Temple Sinai Israel WEDNESDAY | MARCH 18 Adventure 2020 Orientation No Religous School FRIDAY | MARCH 27 11:00am Purim Carnival Preschool Closed - Spring Break 6:00pm Erev Shabbat Service Temple Sinai Israel Adventure with Artist-in-Residence, MONDAY | MARCH 9 10:00am Feed the Homeless Jacob “Spike” Kraus and Taanit Esther, Erev Purim Birthday Blessings 6:00pm Purim Service THURSDAY | MARCH 19 Preschool Closed - Spring Break SATURDAY | MARCH 28 TUESDAY | MARCH 10 Temple Sinai Israel Adventure Shabbat Vayikra Purim 12:00pm Lunch and Learn 9:00am Shabbat Morning Minyan 12:30pm Drop in Mah Jong 6:30pm 9Health Fair Meeting 10:30am Torah Study 7:00pm Introduction to Judaism 7:30pm Artist-in-Residence WEDNESDAY | MARCH 11 Jacob “Spike” Kraus Shusham Purim FRIDAY | MARCH 20 Concert 5:15pm Teen Music Group Preschool Closed - Spring Break 6:00pm Religious School Temple Sinai Israel Adventure SUNDAY | MARCH 29 6:30pm Lifelong Jewish Learning 6:00pm Erev Shabbat Service 9:00am Passover Workshop 9:00am Religious School 11:15am Artist-in-Residence Dates and Times are subject to change. For the most updated Jacob “Spike” Kraus calendar, please visit sinaidenver.org/calendar Family Concert
Kesher | March/April 2020 CALENDAR 5 APRIL 2020 | NISAN/IYAR 5780 UPCOMING EVENTS
WEDNESDAY | APRIL 1 SUNDAY | APRIL 12 TUESDAY | APRIL 21 5:15pm Teen Music Group Chol Hamoed Passover Yom HaShoah 6:00pm Religious School No Religious School 6:30pm Lifelong Jewish Learning WEDNESDAY | APRIL 22 MONDAY | APRIL 13 5:15pm Teen Music Group THURSDAY | APRIL 2 Chol Hamoed Passover 6:00pm Religious School 12:00pm Lunch & Learn 7:00pm Introduction to Judaism TUESDAY | APRIL 14 THURSDAY | APRIL 23 Chol Hamoed Passover 12:00pm Lunch & Learn FRIDAY | APRIL 3 12:30pm Drop in Mah Jong 6:00pm Brotherhood, Bibles, and NFTY MV Spring Chavurah 6:00pm 7th Day Pesach Beers at Darcy’s Pub 6:00pm Erev Shabbat Service Festival Service 6:30pm 9Health Fair Meeting 7:00pm Introduction to Judaism SATURDAY | APRIL 4 WEDNESDAY | APRIL 15 Shabbat Tzav Passover Yizkor FRIDAY | APRIL 24 NFTY MV Spring Chavurah No Religious School Shabbat T’kumah 8:00am PaRDeS Preschool and Office Closed 6:00pm Erev Shabbat Service with 9:00am Shabbat Morning Minyan Birthday Blessings 10:30am Torah Study THURSDAY | APRIL 16 10:30am Andrew Melun 11:00am Healing Service SATURDAY | APRIL 25 Bar Mitzvah Service 6:00pm 9Health Fair Meeting Shabbat Tazria-M’tzora 5:30pm Havdalah Program & Dinner Shabbat T’kumah FRIDAY | APRIL 17 9:00am Shabbat Morning Minyan SUNDAY | APRIL 5 9:30am Preschool Shabbat Sing 10:30am Torah Study NFTY MV Spring Chavurah 6:00pm Erev Shabbat Service 9:00am On One Foot with 6:00pm JYG/NFTY678 Shabbat SUNDAY | APRIL 26 Rabbi Callman No Religious School/No Hebrew 9:00am Religious School SATURDAY | APRIL 18 Program 9:00am Jewish War Veterans Shabbat Sh’mini 7:00am 9Health Fair 10:30am Women’s Programming 8:00am PaRDeS Speaker Yana Vishnitsky 9:00am Shabbat Morning Minyan TUESDAY | APRIL 28 10:30am Torah Study Yom HaZikaron WEDNESDAY | APRIL 8 10:30am Emerie Muhtar Erev Passover Bat Mitzvah Service WEDNESDAY | APRIL 29 No Religious School 4:30pm Pierce Levy Bar Mitzvah Yom HaAtzmaut Preschool and Office Close 12:30pm Minchah Service 11:00am Book Club 6:00pm Parent’s Night Out 5:15pm Teen Music Group THURSDAY |APRIL 9 6:00pm Religious School Passover SUNDAY | APRIL 19 Preschool and Office Closed 9:00am Religious School THURSDAY | APRIL 30 5:30pm Second Night Seder 10:00am Knitting for Charity 12:00pm Lunch & Learn 10:30am Chavurot Brunch 6:00pm Introduction to Judaism FRIDAY | APRIL 10 12:00pm Meretz & Ruach 6:00pm Sinai Song Circle Chol Hamoed Passover 6:00pm Erev Shabbat Service MONDAY | APRIL 20 9:15am Preschool PTO Meeting Call or Email Lauren Bubis at SATURDAY | APRIL 11 10:30am Yom HaShoah Service 303.759.1827 or Shabbat Chol Hamoed Passover [email protected] 9:00am Shabbat Morning Minyan if you wish to change your 10:30am Torah Study Kesher mailing preference.
Kesher | March/April 2020 6 CLERGY RABBI RICK RHEINS CLERGY It is all in the telling At the heart of the transition from over-coming odds, of sacrifice, of stories to tell winter to spring are two sacred picking up the pieces after a set- and lessons to teach is some- holidays that, from a certain per- back, heroic acts of will and a deter- thing that has inspired me along spective, could not be more oppo- mination to do whatever was neces- every step of my nearly 31 years site. The holiday of Purim does not sary in order to create a better life as a Rabbi (and another five years appear in the Torah and is there- for the next generation. Consider before that as a student Rabbi). I fore not considered as one of the the amazing chapters of your fam- have been privileged to hear your 613 mitzvot. Rather, its origin is ily’s personal journey. How did stories when parents and grandpar- found in the Book of Esther. The your family get to America? From ents share their precious messages celebration of Purim is one of where did they come? What were to their sons and daughters, grand- over-the-top frivolity: dressing up the circumstances of their life in the sons and granddaughters as they in costumes, putting on silly plays, “old country?” When they came to become Bar/Bat Mitzvah. I have singing goofy songs, and making America, where did they live? How been privileged to hear your stories loud noises with graggers to drawn did the earliest arrivals make a as we gathered to prepare for a out the name of the evil Haman. living? Consider the obstacles they baby naming or a wedding. And I faced: learning a new language, have been privileged to hear your Later in the spring, we cele- finding and keeping jobs, saving stories as we gathered to tearfully brate Passover with its symbol- enough to move out of the poorest recall the adventures and chapters rich seder feast initiating a 7-day of neighborhoods, overcoming of the lives of loved ones who have Festival ordained by the Torah. overt anti-Semitism and overcom- passed. Passover/Pesach is perhaps the ing the institutionalized anti-Sem- most universally observed and itism that prevented Jewish fami- At the heart of Judaism is the telling. influential of all Jewish rituals. The lies from living in certain neighbor- Every time we come together for formal observance of the seder hoods, going to certain schools and services, we tell parts of our ances- and the careful avoidance of eating finding employment at certain firms. tral story. Every time we come chametz (unleavened bread/grain together to observe the Holidays products) contrast sharply with the and Festivals, we tell parts of our carefree exuberance of Purim. And At the heart ancestral story. And every time you yet, both Purim and Passover have of Judaism open one of those old photo albums at their core the essential tradition is knowing and take that old Kiddush cup or of telling sacred and time-honored our ancestral menorah or tallit from the display stories from our ancestral history. history, distilling cabinet and allow the kids and At Purim, we read Megillat Esther the lessons, discerning the grandkids to see, touch and hear- and remember the heroic tale of an wisdom, and telling the stories --the blessed story of your family orphaned Jewish girl, Esther, who of our collective and personal is told. courageously saved the Jewish experiences to our children. people from the wrath of an anti- With spring breaking, we tell the Semite. And at Passover, we stories of Purim and Passover. With read the Haggadah (literally, “the At the heart of Judaism is knowing the first blush of blossoming new telling”), which recalls the mirac- our ancestral history, distilling the life, we dust off the bookshelves ulous acts that freed our Israelite lessons, discerning the wisdom, and bring out the heirlooms and ancestors from Egyptian slavery. and telling the stories of our collec- recall the tales of yore. Now is the tive and personal experiences to time for the telling. Both Purim and Passover model our children---so they will be able for us the importance of telling the to learn, grow, and build on what Chag Purim v’Chag Pesach tales and sharing the stories of our we have created. Sameiach! family history. Indeed, every family has a thrilling story of bravery, of That each of you has extraordinary Rick
Kesher | March/April 2020 CLERGY 7 RABBI JORDY CALLMAN CLERGY You Belong in our sacred spaces As a child, my family just short of life and help their family connect to The doors to lived at temple. I often sat at the Jewish community and ritual. our sacred adult learning table with my dad lis- spaces are tening to the rhythm of Jewish dis- In a recent study done by the Union revolving and not a one-way exit. cussion. We sat at Friday night ser- for Reform Judaism (URJ) interview- vices as a family every week, my ing alumni of URJ Youth program- • Think about sitting towards the brother and I always the first to get ming, 89% of those surveyed iden- front where it is easier for your little to the challah at the oneg. Being tified that “participation in Jewish ones to see and hear what is hap- raised with Judaism at the forefront activities makes me feel good about pening on the bimah – it can be and with my congregational com- myself.” harder for them to focus when all munity’s embrace had an immense they can see is the backs of others’ impact on me as it does for many Temple Sinai is committed to wel- heads. children. coming our families to Friday night Shabbat services; we are thinking • Quietly explain our rituals and about how we can meet the needs sing/clap when appropriate – your of our youngest congregants and children will learn by copying you! If Children are the big people who love them! As your little ones (or you!) have ques- always welcome a part of this effort, our Shabbat tions that you can’t answer, please in our sacred announcements (the handout at feel comfortable coming to one of spaces; by Friday night services) will now the rabbis as a family to seek out making them include the following language: answers. feel at home, we help them to connect to Temple Sinai, to Children are always welcome in our If there’s something we can do to God, to their Judaism and to sacred spaces; by making them feel help your family feel more welcome one another. The presence of at home, we help them to connect at Temple Sinai and especially at children is a gift to our congre- to Temple Sinai, to God, to their Shabbat, please let us know! We gation and a reminder that not Judaism and to one another. The want to hear from you and be here only are we growing, but that presence of children is a gift to our for you. Judaism’s future is in the room congregation and a reminder that not only are we growing, but that B’Shalom Judaism’s future is in the room with us right now. How we treat our chil- Jordy As more and more research is dren today affects their behavior as being done on the impact of child- Jews tomorrow – please welcome hood Jewish experiences, we are our youngest congregants and seeing that Jewish children grow to their families with a big smile and a be Jewishly engaged young adults, “Shabbat Shalom”! active on college campuses and continuing to make Jewish choices And to the parents of our young when they leave their parents children: homes. • God put the wiggle in children! In a study by Dr. Emily Teck, over Please don’t feel like you have to 90% of young families surveyed suppress it during services. felt that Shabbat experiences provide positive Jewish experi- • If your family needs to step out ences for their families, encourage and take a break, please feel free their family to participate in Jewish to do so but please also come back!
Kesher | March/April 2020 8 MUSIC CANTORIAL SOLOIST - DAN YOLLES MUSIC Sinai Song Circle: Beginning in in discovering or deepening their rela- S habbat April, I will be bringing a new program tionship with Jewish music, or who are Shirah: to our community that invites communal simply looking for healing through com- Even though singing, offers the opportunity to learn- munal song. “The meaning of a nigun Colorado was about music’s strong involvement in our is awakening, to awaken a sublime hit with quite traditions and spirituality, and cultivates concept, of triumph or being laid low, the snowstorm on Shabbat Shirah, healing and connectedness through and to awaken the essence of humanity we had an amazing service lead by a nigunim (wordless melody chants) and and its deep significance that cannot be small but powerful combined choir! It spiritual/liturgical music. We will begin revealed save by other means.” (Moses was amazing to hear the Youth Choir, each session singing a couple nigunim Yehiel Elimelekh of Levertov (b 1895, TMG and Adult Choir’s hard work pay then explore various influential texts Poland) Ma’amar Nigun, p. 3) Let us off so beautifully. Also experiencing that speak of music within our stories sing, let us awaken together. Rabbi Susan sing out the Shirat HaYam and traditions. We will then learn mel- from parashat B’shalach and seeing the odies based off of these texts that we Sinai Song Circle Dates: March 12th, unique way it is written in the Torah is study and wrap up with opening the April 30th, May 14th, June 11th, July one of my highlights of the year. I would floor for others to share any song or 16th, and August 13th, from 6pm to like to thank all of the choir members, melody that inspires them. The Sinai 7pm in the Abrahams Family Chapel Adult Choir Director Linda Leonard, and Song Circle will meet once a month all those who came to bring in Shabbat and is open to all people regardless of that evening! musical background who are interested
Artist spotlight - yoel sykes and nava tehila
This issue’s Jewish musical prayer communities. the wider Jewish community in enliv- artist spotlight Founded by Rabbi Ruth Gan Kagan, ening our prayer life, opening hearts highlights the the group grew out of an indepen- and bridging between our roots of talented Yoel dent liberal Jerusalem community that spiritual tradition and culture - to an Sykes and his experiments with new ideas for enliv- authentic experience in our times, amazing group ening prayer and Jewish ritual. Nava where people can come as they are,” Nava Tehila. Tehila’s musical leaders generate new is what inspires him to create music. Originally from prayer modalities, compose compel- “My dream as a musician is to use my Jerusalem, ling prayer music, and train Jewish musicality in service of community and Yoel Sykes leaders, including rabbis, cantors and of creating space for healing connec- studied students, in the art of musical and inno- tion, peace and joy to be present in our music at the Center for Eastern vative prayer leading. Nava Tehila has world. I dream further to create spiri- Music in Jerusalem and flamenco released three incredible albums that tual music that can serve not only the guitar in Seville, Spain. He is a feature songs like their ‘Ose Shalom’ Jewish community but the universal main prayer leader and composer sung in our community, ‘Halleluyah’ one as well.” in Nava Tehila, and travels to many and ‘Zamru’. Jewish communities around the Learn more about Yoel Sykes, world to lead musical prayer ser- Yoel Sykes is now living in Colorado, Nava Tehila and their music at vices, concerts and workshops. further exploring his Jewish roots as an www.navatehila.org and via stream- Aleph Rabbinical student, learning and ing services like YouTube and Spotify. Hebrew for “beautiful praise”, Nava developing the tools and inspiration he Tehila was founded in a Jerusalem can bring into his work as a leader in living room on Shabbat Shirah 2005 the Jewish community. “Seeing how and has become one of the world’s meaningful musical prayer and new most innovative and welcoming melodies can be for others and for
Kesher | March/April 2020 SERVICES 9 SERVICES SERVICES
Add Your Voice and Spiritual Joy! Healing Service: Attend the Shabbat Morning Thursday, April 16 at 11:00am Minyan (9:00-10:00am)
Every Shabbat morning (9:00-10:30am), For our Healing Service, we gather Temple Sinai offers a unique and very together for prayers, meditations, music spiritual service. It is led by a combi- and the warm embrace of friends to nation of our members and our clergy renew our sense of hope, strength and and provides an inclusive forum of tra- healing. The Healing Service is for those ditional liturgy together with contempo- who are struggling with their health. rary and personal meditations. On any given week, different congregants will The Healing Service is for those read Torah, help lead the service, offer struggling with sadness and grief. words of commentary and wisdom, and share challenging perspectives from the The Healing Service is for care givers Haftarah portion. There’s upbeat music, who seek inspiration as they pray for the warmth and inspiration as all participate welfare of loved ones. All are welcome. in the celebration of Shabbat. If you are unable to attend the Please consider making this a part of service, just send us the name(s) of your Shabbat observance. If you’d like the loved ones you would like men- to prepare a Torah reading or lead parts tioned during our prayers. And be of the service, just contact the Rabbis. sure to let them know that they are We’d love to help you add your voice in all of our thoughts and prayers. and spiritual expression to our Shabbat service! Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Memorial Service Temple Sinai, Sunday, April 19 at 10:30am
This year we will honor the darkness of evil, Temple Sinai make to the candle project will go memory of the victims of the Brotherhood is providing special 100% to the Temple Sinai Israel Shoah, the Holocaust, at a unique Holocaust Yahrzeit candles for Study Tour (IST) fund. Through service and program on Sunday, Temple Sinai families. IST, thousands of students have April 19, at 10:30am. We will visited Auschwitz and Israel in share prayers, meditations, and Our act of remembering is order to learn more deeply about presentations that recall both important because the number the tragedy of the Holocaust and the tragedy of the Holocaust, of Holocaust survivors is dimin- the ultimate victory of the Jewish pay tribute to the survivors, and ishing with each passing day. people with the birth of modern hear the testimony of a survivor. As we lose this precious link, Israel. Temple Sinai currently At this years’ service, Holocaust those who deny or minimize contributes at least $1,000 to survivors will speak and many the Holocaust gain strength. each student to help reduce the of our Religious School students Sadly, too many have little or no cost of IST for our participating will participate. Survivors of the knowledge about the Holocaust. families. Your generous contri- Holocaust and their families will They are ripe for the revision- bution will enable us to continue be invited up to light one of our ist history. to offer these scholarships memorial candles. The cost of the candles has Be sure to pick up your Yom To help each of us to express been underwritten by gener- HaShoah Holocaust Yahrzeit a memorial to the victims and ous members and businesses Candles Provided by Temple to shine a light against the so that every contribution you Sinai Brotherhood
Kesher | March/April 2020 10 HOLIDAYS HOLIDAYS SERVICES purim rd 2020 Purim Carnival The Wiza SUNDAY, MARCH 8 | 11:00AM - 1:30PM Face Painting, Carnival Food of Shushan Hamantaschen, Games, Prizes and more!
Volunteers Wanted! Help us run games, redeem prizes, sell food, and more! Contact Melissa Oxenhandler [email protected] or Dan Yolles, [email protected] to volunteer!
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Sunday, March 8: 10:00am - Purim Shpiel | 11:00am - 2:00pm - Purim Carnival Monday, March 9: 6:00-7:00pm - Traditional Purim Service We need Purim Carnival volunteers! Sign up online at bit.ly/sinai-purim Passover
Passover 2020 Schedule Getting Ready for Passover? Passover Refresher Course Tuesday evening, April 7: Friday, April 10 at 6:00pm: Sunday, March 29, 10:30am Search for chametz: ritual removal of Shabbat Passover service all leavened products from our homes Rabbi Rick and Rabbi Susan Rheins Saturday, April 11 at 10:00am: will offer a fun and hands-on seminar Wednesday morning, April 8: Shabbat morning Passover service that will help make this year’s Passover Final removal of chametz seder and experience your best one Tuesday, April 14 at 6:00pm: ever! This free course includes: Wednesday, April 8: 7th day Passover service First night Passover Seder (at home) • Tips for running a Passover seder Wednesday, April 15 at 10:00am: • A quick review of he history and Thursday, April 9 at 10:00am: Last Day of Passover service with significance of Passover 1st day Passover service Yizkor-Memorial prayers. This service • Rehearse the basic prayers and will conclude with a special Matzah blessings Thursday, April 9 at 5:30pm: Brei brunch, free for all those who • Practice favorite Passover songs 2nd night Temple Sinai Passover have registered. To register for the • Some of our favorite recipes Seder free brunch go to our Temple Sinai website: www.sinaidenver.org/form/ passover-brunch.html
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No Passover Seder To Attend? Call Us! If You Have Room For Others What is the Yizkor Service? Call Us!
The First night Passover Seder is on Yizkor is a memorial service that is held deceased loved ones are bound in the Wednesday, April 8. If you can welcome four times a year: on the last day of “Bond of Eternal Life.” These prayers a few others to your Seder, please call Passover, Shavuot, Shemini Atzeret/ are especially poignant for those who Temple Sinai Program Director Lisa Simchat Torah and on Yom Kippur. It have suffered the loss of parents, Thorner (303-759-1827). In the past, is a sacred time during which we lov- grandparents and children. several wonderful families have hosted ingly remember and honor our family other Temple Sinai members, out-of- and friends who have died. It is also a Participation in a Yizkor service is a town students, and other guests in their time of healing as we reflect on the on- time-honored way to keep alive the homes for Passover. You’ll be fulfilling a going legacy of those who nurtured us. memory of those who blessed our blessed mitzvah and making some very lives. At our Temple Sinai Yizkor ser- grateful people very happy. In the Midrash Tanchuma (edited c. 5th vices, we will read the names of our century) we already find a reference to loved ones who died during the past Our Temple Sinai Passover Seder the custom of honoring the memory 12 months. In addition, we will read will be on Thursday evening, April of those who died by pledging charity and honor the memories of those 9 at 5:30 PM. Call now for reserva- on their behalf. The tradition of recit- that have died in past years. A list tions! Our Sinai community Seder is a ing Yizkor prayers at the time of the for you to add additional names will joyous, friendly, and meaningful experi- Festivals was well established by the be provided at the time of the Yizkor ence. Through the generous gift from a time of the Middle-ages. services. Sinai family, the Seder is heavily subsi- dized to keep the costs at a minimum: The Yizkor prayers contain many beau- The Passover Yizkor Service is $45 for adults and $35 for children. tiful and meaningful prayers and med- Wednesday, April 15 at 10:00am. itations. A central part of Yizkor is the Requests by families for additional prayer that begins, “Yizkor Elohim (May cost reductions will be handled God remember),” which expresses confidentially and respectfully. the Jewish belief that the souls of our
T EMP LE SINAI PASSOVER CONGREGATIONAL SEDER 5780 T H U R S D A Y , A P R I L 9 , 2 0 2 0 | 5 : 3 0 P M
Please RSVP by April 3, 2020 to Lisa Thorner, Program Director (303) 759-1827 or [email protected] You may also RSVP on the Temple website at https://www.sinaidenver.org/form/2nd-night-seder.html
$45.00 PER ADULT | $30.00 PER CHILD
Subsidies available for those in financial need and will be handled confidentially
Kesher | March/April 2020 12 PROGRAMS ANNUAL EVENT PROGRAMS
ur Annual Event is a community-building event that brings together Temple Sinai members, staff and community supporters. In addition to the amazing hors d’oeuvres, we will have a silent and live auction, Oan open bar and entertainment. Finally, there will be many opportunities for sponsorship and/or to pay tribute to our honorees in our Event Journal.
We are pleased to announce that the Annual Event will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Temple Sinai. This is our one major fundraising event for Temple Sinai during the year. Honorees: Elaine and Max Appel Max Appel was born in Denver Max, Elaine continued her educa- 15 countries, including OxiClean. In in 1932 and grew up on the city’s tion in Boulder and later attended 2006, Church & Dwight acquired West Side. In 1950, he gradu- Arapahoe Community College Orange Glo International for $325 ated from North High School and in Littleton, where she studied million, giving them the OxiClean went on to serve in the United accounting. and Orange Glo lines of household States Navy. Max received a cleaners. Bachelor’s degree in Sociology For more than 20 years, Elaine and Journalism from the University worked in the income tax prepara- Today, Max and Elaine Appel are of Colorado Denver. tion business, managing offices for leveraging their significant experi- H&R Block and Sears Tax Service. ence in the cleaning products indus- Max and Elaine met through The accounting expertise she try to create a new all-in-one natural a friend while studying at the gained served her well when she household cleaner, Powerizer. University of Colorado in 1956 and and Max created Appel Mountain They spend time traveling the world got married soon after. Max then Inc., which later became Orange and enjoying time with their four attended Boston University’s grad- Glo International, Inc. children, eight grandchildren and uate school of public relations and one great grandchild. communications. Orange Glo International was co-founded in 1986. From early After college, Max was hired by on, Max and Elaine worked United Jewish Appeal. He trav- closely as a team. Max mixed eled throughout the Midwest fun- and sold natural cleaning prod- draising on their behalf. During the ucts and Elaine managed all 1980s, Appel was a professional other operations, including fundraiser for various organiza- filling and labeling bottles, pro- tions and charities. He led fund- cessing orders, accounting raising efforts for organizations and handling shipping. All four like the National Jewish Hospital, of Max and Elaine’s children Jewish Hospital of St. Louis, (David, Amy, Joel, and Linda) St. Jude Children’s Hospital, eventually went on to work at National Asthma Center and the Orange Glo. AMC Cancer Center, as well as several environmentally focused In 2003, Max and Elaine Appel organizations. were recognized by Fast Company Fast 50. By this time, Elaine grew up in Pueblo, gradu- Orange Glo had grown into a ating from Centennial High School $330-million company that and then attended the University offered more than 20 cleaning of Colorado. After marrying products used by consumers in
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ENTERTAINMENT foster homes and group homes positive to focus on while I until I was eighteen. was being moved from home to This year’s entertainer will home. Magic SAVED my life! be Eric Anderson, a Mentalist During this time, I was going and Illusionist out of Atlanta, through some serious personal I was able to stay out of GA. Known as The Magician challenges, however I was able trouble with a Message, Eric has to focus on something else while because I appeared on NBC, FOX, CBS I was was living in foster care would sit and CNN Television Programs. around and When I was five years someone practice the “ After experiencing a failed taught me a simple magic trick. art of magic Adoption I was placed in Shortly after that when I was for hours on California’s Child Welfare placed in foster care, The Art end.” System and I lived in numerous of Magic gave me something Tribute Journal Now is your opportunity to send special thanks to our honorees or make a tribute to our Temple!
The Tribute Journal is a showcase of the businesses, families and individuals who help to ensure the future of our congregation. This is a wonderful way to honor Max and Elaine and to show your appreciation to Temple Sinai. pay tribute to our amazing honorees. Share precious memories, make an acknowledgment to those you love or admire, place a picture or greeting to your children or grandchildren, honor a family event, congratulate friends or family for a special occasion or advertise your business!
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Use Same Ad As Last Year Kesher | March/April 2020 14 PROGRAMS auction Thank you for your donation to Temple Sinai’s Annual Event! Please complete and submit this form, along with the item(s) you are donating and any photograph, marketing materials, certificates, etc. to www.sinaidenver.org/SilentAuction or mail to 3509 South Glencoe Street, Denver, CO 80237 | ATTN: Lisa Thorner by May 1, 2020.
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TEMPLE SINAI ANNUAL EVENT Honoring Max & Elaine Appel
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2020 6:00 PM | TEMPLE SINAI
Entertainment by Eric Anderson The Magician with a Message
$125 Tickets 50/50 Raffle, Prizes, Live & Silent Auctions www.sinaidenver.org/annual-event
AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED RAFFLE TICKETS THANK YOU
We would love your help making this Raffle tickets are now available Thank you to this years year’s silent auction the best evet. for purchase. Tickets are $10 Annual Event Chair, for one ticket or 12 for $100. Kathy Zeiger! we are in need of restaurant gift cards, sporting tickets, mountain condos, The first place winner receives spa treatments, and anything else you half the money raised. Last deem fun and exciting. year’s winner won nearly $1,600.
If you have an item you would Second prize is a $540 Amazon like to donate, please fill out and gift card. send in the Auction form on the previous page, or contact Lisa Thorner at Third prize is a Fitbit Versa 2. [email protected] To purchase tickets, contact Lisa Thorner at [email protected] or 303-759-1827 or stop by the Temple Sinai Office at any time. We will also be selling tickets at many upcoming events.
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IFELONG JEWISH LEARNING
L Temple Sinai’s Lifelong Jewish Learning sessions are varied, spanning the gamut from the religious to the secular, but always featuring a Jewish aspect. The Wednesday Night Lectures are held from 6:30-8:00pm. They are free and open to the public. Refreshments are served. Lifelong Jewish Learning is now going to offer dinner prior to each program. The dinner choice will be announced a couple weeks prior to each program and will require an RSVP to LisaThorner at [email protected] or 303-759-1827.
March 11 April 1 The Jews of Russia Dinner and a Movie Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel Dr. Boris Draznin will present The Jews of Russia: A Brief History. Dr. Draznin, who is an endocrinologist at In 2008, the documentary Holyland Hardball chronicled UCHealth is also a graduate of the Vilnius Institute of Israel’s attempt to field a baseball team. By 2017, much, Experimental Medicine, Vilnius, Lithuania (1973) and and yet, little has changed as Team Israel finally qualifies the Minsk State Medical Institution, USSR (1968). for the World Baseball Classic. After years of defeat, can Team Israel rally on the international stage? March 25 Dr. Jeanne Abrams and A Legacy of Healing: Heading Home chronicles, the ups and downs, struggles Jewish Leadership in Colorado’s Health Care and hopes, as Team Israel faces its toughest challenge. The darling of Jewish film festivals last year the feel- The current exhibit at the History of Colorado Center good documentary celebrates the coming of age of Israeli (through April 19, 2020) that was curated by Dr. Jeanne baseball with a line-up including Jewish American Major Abrams from the University of Denver Libraries’ Beck League players, Ike Davis, Ryan Lavarnway, Josh Zeid Archives, tells the story of the Jewish community’s and others battling for pride of place on the Israeli team. role in the forefront of Colorado’s health care, from tuber- culosis to caring for the orphans and the elderly. Abrams As usual, we’ll take you out to the ballgame with grilled will showcase the exhibit and give us a look at her deci- hot dogs and hamburgers, chips and a drink for $7.00. sion-making choices. The popcorn is on us.
HAVURAH BRUNCH AVDALAH CRAFTS AND DINNER C SUNDAY, APRIL 19 AT 10:30AM H SATURDAY, APRIL 4 AT 5:30PM Are you looking to connect with other Temple Enjoy an evening experiencing Havdalah Sinai members and families like you? Whether through the senses of sound, sight, smell, you are a new member or have been a member and taste! Craft your own Havdalah set by for ages, joining a Chavurah can be a trans- making beeswax Havdalah candles and dec- formational experience. Socially and mean- orating spice bags. Partake in a delicious ingfully connecting with community members community dinner with friends, family and with similar interests or living close together loved ones. This event is a great way for is a key element of living a holistically healthy those of all ages to engage in the multisen- Jewish life. Find out more and meet new people sory joy that is Havdalah. Register online at: at the Chavurot Brunch! For more information, www.sinaidenver.org/form/havdalah-2020 contact Lisa Thorner at [email protected] or 303-759-1827.
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OVIE AND MIMOSAS - LIVE AND BECOME RTIST-IN-RESIDENCE WEEKEND WITH SUNDAY, MARCH 1 AT 9:00AM JACOB “SPIKE” KRAUS M AMARCH 27-29, 2020 Join Rabbi Jordy Callman for a morning movie and brief discussion. We’ll watch Live and In late March, we will bring Jacob “Spike” Kraus Become, an Israeli film that chronicles the life to Temple Sinai as our Artist-in-Residence. of a young Ethiopian boy who is brought to Jacob serves as the Artist in Residence of Israel during the transports in the early 1990s. Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, MI. He has The movie explores Jewish identity in a deep been song leading for over a decade at syna- and thoughtful way. Sign up to bring breakfast gogues, day schools, and summer camps. dish to share and we’ll provide mimosas and coffee! Erev Shabbat Service Friday, March 27 at 6:00PM NCORE AND KAVOD ON THE ROAD Join us for a musical Friday evening service ESTHER AND THE KING led by our clergy team and visiting Artist-in- EWEDNEDAY, MARCH 4 Residence, Jacob “Spike” Kraus.
On Wednesday, March 4, Temple Sinai and Havdalah & Concert: Spitituality of Secular Music Kavod on the Road will co-sponsor the showing Saturday, March 28 at 7:30PM of Esther and the King. The classic Purim story Spirituality of Secular Music is about finding Judaism in follows King Ahasuerus (Richard Egan), as he the world around us, specifically in the music we hear is for a new queen. Simon (Rik Battaglia), an everyday. ally of the king, is set to marry Esther (Joan Collins) but she is taken away as a possible Family Concert mate for Ahasuerus. Simon is initially furious, Sunday, March 29 at 11:15AM but soon discovers that all Jewish people are An interactive morning of singing and dancing for our threatened by the machinations of the villain- young families! At the concert, Spike will bring the ous official, Haman (Sergio Fantoni). If Esther students up on stage to perform with him. can make it to the throne without Haman’s inter- vening, the Jews will have royal protection. SPONSORSHIPS FOR ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE Popcorn and light refreshments will be served. RSVP by March 2 to Gabriel at 720-382-7842, Gold Sponsors: $500 [email protected] o r KavodSeniorLife.org/signup. Access to all performances for eight people, Saturday evening pre-concert reception, ROP IN MAH JONGG reserved seating, name in program. TUESDAY, MARCH 10 AND APRIL 14 D12:30PM Silver Sponsors: $250
Temple Sinai is hosting drop-in Mah Jongg the Access to all performances for six people, second Tuesday of each month. All levels are Saturday evening pre-concert reception, welcome. Questions, contact Nancy Eisenberg reserved seating, name in program. at [email protected] or 561-866-3104 Bronze Sponsors: $180
OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION or Access to all performances for four people, questions about any of our fundraisers Saturday evening pre-concert reception, name For programs, please contact Lisa Thorner at in program. 303-759-1827 or [email protected] sinaidenver.org/form/artist-in-residence
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OMEN’S PROGRAMMING BRUNCH AND HE NEW PASSOVER HAGGADAH IS LECTURE WITH AVAILABLE WYANA VISHNITSKY, FORMER PRESIDENT AND TIncludes illustrations from acclaimed CEO OF JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE artist Todd Siler SUNDAY, APRIL 5 AT 10:30AM You shall tell your child on that day saying, ‘It Join us for lunch and a lecture with Yana Vihnitsky. This is because of this that Adonai did for me, when is the story of a remarkable woman who has lived two I left Egypt.’ very distinct lives. The first was in Soviet Russia, where she was persecuted as a Jew and lived on the fringe Over the past six years, Temple Sinai has used of society with only limited opportunities. Through sheer The New Haggadah, Celebrating Freedom that determination, she learned English and became a patent was written by Rabbis Rick and Susan Rheins. attorney and mechanical engineer. But she wanted more The new text and the phenomenal artwork by for herself and her young son and knew that she had to Temple Sinai member Todd Siler, an inter- flee her native land to get it. nationally acclaimed artist, was so popular that many have wanted to acquire copies for Her second life came when she emigrated to the United their own families and friends. After refining States in 1978 to start anew. She arrived with her son in the text, layout and printing, we are proud to her arms and $150 in her purse. She gave up her career, announce that copies of The New Haggadah her family, and her very identity for the opportunity of a are now available for purchase. better life. It’s an opportunity she embraced with her entire being. She pursued an education and became an accom- For those who want to know “mah nishtanah-- plished psychotherapist and went on to become the presi- -what’s different about this Haggadah?” dent and CEO of Jewish Family Service of Colorado—the very agency that resettled her as a refugee. Know that The New Haggadah is designed for modern families. Traditional liturgy predomi- We will serve brunch and you will have the opportunity nates, but greater emphasis has been given to purchase Yana’s book: Yana! : A Story of Courage, to the original story in the Torah. Some of the Resilience, Survival, and Success. No cost to attend. Medieval passages have been pared away in Please RSVP to Lisa Thorner at [email protected]. order to focus on the essential message in the Torah of freedom, courage and hope. HEALTH FAIR SAVE THE DATE! Since Moses is central to the Torah’s Passover 9SUNDAY, APRIL 26 AT 7:00AM story, his presence is also felt in this Haggadah. In addition, the women who played heroic roles, We are looking for volunteers to make this year’s Fair Miriam, Shifrah and Puah, are also highlighted bigger and even better. Last year, we served over 600 in The New Haggadah. people in the community. To volunteer, please regis- ter at www.9healthvolunteer.org Please contact Terri The creations of the great artist, Todd Siler, Tilliss at [email protected] or Lisa Thorner at adorn the pages of this The New Haggadah. [email protected] or 303-759-1827 for additional They complement the text with captivat- information. ing images that promote personal introspec- tion and summon group dialogue in the retell- ing of our story of the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt. (Check out more on Todd on his website: http://www.toddsilerart.com/bio.html)
To purchase copies of The New Haggadah, go to: https://www.sinaidenver.org/form/hagaddah
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ICK? STRUGGLING? WANT A CALL OR A EWISH WAR VETERANS S MEETING? INFORM THE RABBIS! J SUNDAY, MARCH 15 AT 9:00AM SUNDAY, APRIL 5 AT 9:00AM Adding to the agony and frustration of dealing with illness or struggling with a difficult time is the nagging thought that March: Join Rabbi Sandra Cohen in examining the role that you are forgotten and that no one cares. Temple Sinai most the Jewish community can play in welcoming those with certainly cares about every one of our members. Rabbi Rick mental illness -- and their families -- into our lives, our syna- Rheins and Rabbi Jordy Callman will be quick to make a call gogues, our organizations. Mental illness is more pervasive or visit to any of our members and loved ones. In addition, than we may realize, because stigma prevents many from we have a group of volunteers on our Caring Committee talking about our own experiences. Rabbi Cohen will teach who will do their best to respond with cards, calls and offers us how basic Jewish mitzvot/commandments can help us of assistance. reach out to those in pain and create caring communities for all of us. Partners and friends welcome. So please call or write to our Rabbis and let them know that you’d like their help and attention. Confidential April: DNA testing and family history TV programs like Who messages can be made directly to our Rabbis at: Do You Think You Are fuel the surging popularity of geneal- [email protected], [email protected] ogy as a hobby for all ages. Join us for “A Taste of Jewish Genealogy: Introducing the Jewish Genealogy Society of Colorado” to be inspired why you too might catch the bug to chart a family tree or document family stories.Facilitated by EMPLE SINAI AT MT. NEBO MEMORIAL PARK Ellen Kowitt, a past president of the JGSCO and an active vol- unteer on JewishGen.org projects, you’ll walk away with next TTemple Sinai has a section of burial plots withing Mt. steps on how to get started! Partners and friends welcome. Nebo Memorial Park (located at 13th Avenue, just west For more information, please call Ruth (303)-955-6974. of Peoria) that are available for purchase by Temple Sinai members and their immediate loved ones. Plots UNCH & LEARN can be purchased for $1,500 per plot and can be paid L THURSDAYS, 12:00-1:00pm in full at the time of purchase or paid out over a year’s MARCH 5, 12, 19, 26 time with a $100 deposit and $60 finance fee per plot. APRIL 2, 16, 23, 30 (We will not have class on April 9, 1st Day of Passover) If you are interested in purchasing burial plots in the Temple Sinai section at Mt. Nebo Come to learn, discuss, debate, and meet friends. We’ll Memorial Park, please contact Lauren Bubis at review ethical & moral issues in selected Jewish texts, discuss 303-759-1827 or [email protected]. hot current topics, and debate the important issues of the day. Bring your Lunch! We will serve the Text and Topics! Newcomers quickly and easily fit right in! Bring your lunch and join in the discussion! IBLE, BEERS & BROTHERHOOD It’s a great way to learn and meet new friends - and it’s all B MEN TALKING TORAH WITH RABBI RHEINS FREE! Thursday, March 26 at 6:00pm Tuesday, April 21 at 6:00pm EWISH INTEREST FREE LOANS If you are in need of financial help At Darcy’s Bistro & Pub, 4955 S. Ulter Street (DTC) Denver. J Each month around 20 men of all ages gather to study Torah If you are Jewish, live in Colorado, and need financial with Rabbi Rick Rheins and engage in a lively discussion. assistance we can hopefully make a difference in your life. The Torah talk expands to include both classic commentaries In 1998 the Jewish Interest Free Loan of Colorado became and candid consideration of modern concerns. There is no the newest of over 50 such organizations. We are pleased cost to join us; each pays only for what he eats and drinks. to serve the needs of our people state-wide. For additional And yes, several of us drink water, soda or tea instead of information please contact JIFLCO at 303-759-1827 or leave beer and wine! a message at 303-369-5714
Kesher | March/April 2020 20 YOUTH RELIGIOUS SCHOOL YOUTH Purim is the most festive of Jewish community; saving lives; celebrat- For more informa- holidays, a time of prizes, noise- ing our deliverance and caring for tion on Purim and makers, costumes and treats. The the needy. ideas on how to Festival of Purim commemorates a enhance your celebration, please see major victory over oppression and is If your family hasn’t joined us to the Jewish Home page on our website recounted in the Megillah, or scroll, of celebrate Purim in the past – this www.SinaiDenver.org/JewishHome. the story of Esther. Purim takes place is the year! It’s such a wonderful, on the 14th and 15th days of Adar, kid-friendly holiday with costumes, Happy Purim!! the 12th month of the Jewish calen- singing, making noise – and cele- dar. This year (2020) Purim begins at brating!! The fun begins on Sunday Ron Leff,RJE sundown on Monday, March 9. morning with special programming Director of Education in the Religious School and a Purim The story of Purim teaches many Shpiel at 10:00 a.m. This is followed different lessons: Standing up for by the TSYG Purim Carnival! See one’s rights; remaining committed to page 10 for more information on our the Jewish people; Supporting the Purim celebrations! Shaloch Manot for Purim Shaloch Manot (sending gifts) is a simple mitzvah. It is just a matter of giving a gift of two or more kinds of food to the small circle of people you feel are important in your family’s life. What to put inside? Just about anything—fruit, one or more baked goods (such as hamantaschen), a few hard candies, coins and small bottles of wine or grape juice.
ELIGIOUS SCHOOL PURIM CELEBRATION
R We’re having a Family Day in celebration of Purim! Join us on Sunday, March 8, 9:00 a.m. for Learning Stations in the Learning Center followed by the Purim Shpiel in the Zwerin Sanctuary at 10:00 a.m. We have fun activi- ties planned for all – and the Wizard of Shushan Purim PURIM Shpiel promises to be great! Be sure to join us! CELEBRATION AMILY CONCERT F 9:00 - 10:00 AM SHUSHAN STREET FAIR Enjoy arts & crafts projects, mishloach manot, and games in We’re so excited to welcome Jacob “Spike” Religious School class rooms.
Kraus to Temple Sinai as our Artist-in- 10:00 - 11:00 AM PURIM SHPIEL Residence the weekend of March 27-29. There Watch The Wizard of Shushan.
will be a Family Concert for Religious School 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM PURIM CARNIVAL Have fun with face painting, food, families on Sunday, March 29. All students will games, prizes, and more! participate at 11:15 a.m. – parents are invited
to join us. Spike will be teaching songs to the Parents, grandparents, and children are all Religious School classes so they can partici- welcome to spend the day and celebrate with us! pate in the concert! SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2020 AT TEMPLE SINAI
Kesher | March/April 2020 YOUTH 21 PRESCHOOL YOUTH Temple Sinai Preschool fosters a 180 gifts for local families in need and experience. sense of connectedness among all each gift was wrapped with love by members of the school and syna- the children attending our preschool- We are excited to gogue community. -using wrapping paper they made continue creating these connections themselves. within our community. Let us know if Keeping this mission in mind, we you would like to join in the upcoming have engaged every member of our We reimagined our Special Person’s fun as we celebrate Purim, Passover, preschool community including our Day around Tu B’Shvat and invited and Shabbat. Leadership Team, staff, PTO and chil- everyone special to the children. The dren this winter season. children spent weeks preparing col- Sheila Purdin laborative tree-themed art with our Director of Early Childhood Education Our Chanukah video series, featuring Art Specialist Shelly Mozes in the Rabbi Jordy, Rabbi Rheins, Temple Windows of the World Art Studio. This Sinai children and staff, highlighting art was used to decorate the Haag songs, games and traditions was a Family Community Room (MPR). big hit. Each video received over two Together with the over two hundred hundred views on social media. special guests in attendance, we planted parsley, participated in a Tu Our holiday mitzvah project benefit- B’Shvat Seder, made bird feeders, ing Safehouse Denver yielded over and enjoyed an immersive classroom
2020-2021 Preschool Registration Now Open at www.sinaidenver.org/preschool
Kesher | March/April 2020 22 YOUTH PRESCHOOL YOUTH The Ida & Max Fogel Windows of the World Art Studio
Temple Sinai’s Ida & Max Fogel Windows of the World Art Studio creates an environment for each student to find their own way, cultivate their creativ- ity, and imagine new realities. Inspired by Ida and Max Fogel’s shared vision of quality education, the Windows of the World Art Studio opens new doors of exploration and development for students of all ages.
The new Art Studio was introduced in 2019 and marked the completion of the first phase of converting our existing Youth and Adult library space within our Learning Center into a multi-faceted learning environment. In this space, our Temple Sinai Preschool students enjoy the benefits of exploring the world through art. The second phase, a mixed-use children’s library, technology lab and maker space will begin at the completion of phase one.
To contribute to the matching fund and to help make the second phase of this project a reality, please consider contributing to the Ida & Max Fogel Windows of the World Fund. https://www.sinaidenver.org/payment.php B’NEI MITZVAH YOUTH ANDREW MELUN - APRIL 4TH, 2020 Andrew is the son of Marne and Michael Melun, and the brother of Joel (16). He attends Campus Middle School and enjoys airplanes, drones, and lego robotics, and is involved in Boy Scouts, Destination Imagination, wrestling, and basketball.
For his Mitzvah Project, Andrew will be collecting items for the Weinberg Food Pantry.
PIERCE LEVY - APRIL 18, 2020 Pierce is the son of Todd Levy and Julie Elkins, and the brother of Analise (16). He attends Campus Middle School and enjoys hockey, baseball, basketball, lacrosse, football, snowboarding, mountain biking, and drums.
For his Mitzvah Project, Pierce will be collecting sporting goods and donating them to underprivileged kids.
DATES ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR B’NEI MITZVAH IN 2020 AND 2021
It is never too late to have our children experience the life-affirming joy and pride of accomplishment by leading a service as a Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Each year around 60 students become Bar or Bat Mitzvah at Temple Sinai. If you have a child who will turn 13 (or older) in 2020 or 2021 and you do not yet have a reserved date for a service, please call Rabbi Rick Rheins or Rabbi Jordy Callman and we’ll answer your questions and help you find a date. Date selection request forms also are available in the Temple Sinaioffice. Our clergy work personally with each student and their family to help create a memorable celebration that will bring a lifetime of blessings.
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ERETZ ARENTS NIGHT OUT KINDERGARTEN - 2ND GRADE SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 6:00-9:00PM MMARCH 8, 11:00AM-1:30PM P APRIL 19, 12-1:30PM Drop off your kiddos and enjoy a parents night out! The TSYG teens will treat the kids to a UACH night of movies, games, and fun. 3RD - 5TH GRADE RMARCH 8, 11:00AM-1:30PM APRIL 19, 12-1:30PM Temple Sinai Youth Group March 8: Purim Carnival PARENTS Spend the afternoon at the Temple Sinai Purim NIGHT Carnival! Face Painting, Carnival Food, Hamantaschen, OUT Games, Prizes and more!
April 19: Challah Baking with Rabbi Jordy A night of movies, games, and fun! April 18, 2020, 6:00-9:00pm
Join us for our final Meretz & Ruach event of the school PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] WITH ANY QUESTIONS! year - a fun afternoon of baking with Rabbi Jordy!
UNIOR YOUTH GROUP (JYG) 6TH-8TH GRADE EMPLE SINAI YOUTH GROUP (TSYG) JMARCH 8, 11:00AM-1:30PM 8TH-12TH GRADE APRIL 17 T March 10: Lounge Night March 8: Purim Carnival Come hang out with all your TSYG friends for Spend the afternoon at the Temple Sinai Purim Carnival! lounge night! A fun night of games, food, and Face Painting, Carnival Food, Hamantaschen, Games, friends. Prizes and more!
April 17: JYG678 Campfire Shabbat FTY MISSOURI VALLEY SPRING CHAVURAH Join middle schoolers from all over the Denver, NAPRIL 3-5 IN OVERLAND PARK, KS Boulder area for a Campfire Shabbat at Temple Sinai. We’ll bring in Shabbat together under Come join teens from around the NFTY Missouri Valley the stars and enjoy some s’mores by the fire! Region for a weekend of incredible programs, Shabbat, dancing, singing and lots of fun! Spring Chavurah is one of NFTY-MV’s largest and most eventful weekend of the year, as we work together to elect next year’s Regional Board and say goodbye to the MV senior class. Join us or more information and for the last regional event of the school year by event registration links, check out our registering for this fun-filled weekend! Fwebsite at: www.sinaidenver.org/youthgroup or contact Melissa Oxenhandler at 303-759-1827 or For more information and to register, go to [email protected] missourivalley.nfty.org/get-involved/events
Kesher | March/April 2020 24 PROGRAMS SINAI CIRCLE: DO THE SHOEMAKER’S KIDS HAVE SHOES? ARTICLES Lawyers chat among themselves has no meaning for me now.” Or: us is an integral part of the incompara- about many topics, such as: “Say, Joe, “Look, my spouse and I do have wills. ble march of Judaism for four millennia. is your own estate plan up-to-date?” But to engage an attorney to make We can BOTH provide for our loved Often, the embarrassed response is: changes [e.g., adding a provision for ones AND preserve our faith for all “Thanks for the reminder. I just haven’t Temple Sinai] means more expense. future generations. No one cares to got around to it.” The cliche is that the We’re too busy to focus on any changes consider that he/she is not immortal. shoemaker’s kids don’t have shoes. now. We’ll take care of it later.” It’s time “to get real.” Please create or modify your plan to protect your family Biting wit abounds: “You can’t take What does Temple Sinai mean to and to include Temple Sinai, too. Call it with you.” Or: “Nobody gets out you? Why are you a member here? It Lauren at our office (303-759-1827) to of here alive.” Everyone should shouldn’t matter whether your Temple obtain a simple form that, in essence, be able to focus, even briefly, on Sinai connection is our pre-school; or says that you’ll provide for Temple Sinai the fact that life-spans are random. is the logical venue for your child’s bar/ in your estate plan within a reasonable bat mitzvah; or is your opportunity to “be time. No funds or confidential informa- Our Temple Sinai endowment commit- Jewish” only on the High Holidays. What tion will be solicited. tee, too often, hears: “I really have so every Temple member should consider little to dispose of, so ‘estate planning’ – sooner than later – is that each of Steve Susman, chair, Temple Sinai Endowment Committee
Current Sinai Circle Members: Estate of Edith & Arnold Held Michelle & Brian Schwartz Anonymous (4) Estate of Alan Jacobson Judith (z’l) & Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz Helene & Marshall Abrahams Carol & Sam Jonas Doris & Fred Schwartzberg Ruth Lurie Ambrose (z’l) & Arlen Ambrose Gale & Ron Kahn Patti & John Schwartzberg Rachel & Dr. Michael Anger Karen & Michael (z’l) Kaplan Fern Seltzer Julie Arenson Lela & Eugene Kay Byron Shafer Ellene & Richard Austin Rachel & Dan Keller Gerre & Arthur (z’l) Shenkin Grace & Barry (z’l) Bach Roberta & Dr. Mel Klein Chuck Shom Loretta & Don (z’l) Cawelti Tracey Kraus Susan & Larry Siegel Ruth & Jack Cohen Natalie & Jerry Lassow Sheila & Dr. Bernard (z’l) Silverman Estate of Richard Eber Susan & Paul Levine Estate of Elaine & Bill Singer Leslie & Robert Eber Ann & Fred Leviton Alicia & Ray Smith Estate of Carolyn Eisen Estate of Edna Licht Lori & John Spanbauer Anita & Alan Eisenberg Estate of Elaine Long Elaine & Red (z’l) Spanier Susan & Joe Epstein Donna & Howard Lutz Frances & Steve Susman Estate of Virginia Farber Lois & Dr. Fred Margolin Susan & Jon Tandler Annette & Hon. Sherman G. (z’l) Finesilver Suzan & Allan Markman Andrea & David Tenenbaum Marshall Fogel Jane & Michael McMillan Lisa Thorner David Fradkin Barbara & Lee Mendel Kyle & Stephen Tick Anita & Richard (z”l) Fricklas Nancy Nowak Carol & Marshall Tobin Lisa & Steve Friedman Eileen and Roy (z’l) Parker Bruce Tully Loren Ginsburg Andrea Pollack Carol Ungar Barbara & Dr. Sidney (z’l) Glassman Ralph & Shirley Beer Powell Evelinda & Frank Urman Barbara & Scott Goettelman Susan & Dr. Marc Reissner Wendy Vean Marlene Goettelman Rabbis Susan & Richard Rheins Michelle & Mitchell Weinraub Vicki & David Goldman Jane & Jeff Robbins Sherri & Stephen Weinstein Lynda Goldstein Estate of Harold D. Rosenblatt Glory & David Weisberg Marion Goldstein Debby & Dr. Ed Rosenfeld Naomi & Dick Wisott Estate of Richard Goldstein Audrey and Harvey (z’l) Rothenberg Sharon & Bernard (z’l) Witkin Sheryl Goodman Ted Ruskin Terri & Gary Yourtz Marie & Matthew Gordon Diane & Barry Samet Rabbi Raymond & Rikki Zwerin Dr. Jean & Peter (z’l) Guthery Dr. Judy Bloomberg & Ed Schenkein
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DONATIONS DONATIONS PROCESSED DECEMBER 1. 2019 - JANUARY 31, 2020 RECOGNITION
Adelstein Cutural Arts Fund In honor of: In honor of: In loving memory of: Jerry Lassow’s 80th Birthday Jerry Lassow’s 80th Birthday Doug Erickson Wendy Vean Arnold & Eileen Lash Gary & Barbara Hoffman Barbara Lettes Raymond & Alicia Smith In honor of: Wendy Vean Dan Yolles being chosen as VIP by Jerry’s 80th Birthday IJN Allan & Suzan Markman Jewish Education Fund Barry & Diane Samet In loving memory of: Alan Farber Memorial Camp Meyer Shaner Lew Rosenberg Camp Fund Scholarship Fund Mark & Hanna Shaner In loving memory of: In loving memory of: In honor of: Earl Keil Joy Lending Jerry Lassow’s 80th Birthday Manny Dworkin and Family John & Lori Spanbauer Jan & Linda Dorfman Linda Hafft, Bud Poll, Claire Poll, In honor of: Ginni Freedberg and Hap Poll Rhoda Kaplan’s Special Birthday Marilyn Jordan John & Lori Spanbauer Julius & Helen Ring Israel Teen Scholarship Fund Marilyn Tobin Memorial Flower Alan Jacobson Memorial Fund In loving memory of: Fund In loving memory of: Ruth Lurie Ambrose, In loving memory of: Louis Levy Rosa Victora Vides de Avelinda, Ruth Lurie Ambrose, Lawrence & Jacquie Jacobson Irma Dotson, Doug Erickson, David Markowitz, Bud Sunshine, and Dorothy Fried, Joy Lending, and Sharon Zuckerman Building Maintenance Fund Barry Robbins Marshall & Carol Tobin In loving memory of: Jean Guthery Esther Lesser Arthur Chapman Ruth Lurie Ambrose, Diana Cassels, Mort Lesser David & Vicki Goldman Marilyn Eber, Lisa Klumb, Marshall & Carol Tobin Anna Wolfson Lynne Ochman, Molly Shenitzer, and In honor of: Art & Marilyn Wolfson Ezra Stotland The Speedy Recovery of David Barry & Diane Samet Dansky Cemetery Beautiful Fund Shirley Witkin Brown Marshall & Carol Tobin In loving memory of: Sharon Witkin Jerry Lassow’s 80th Birthday Sol Stahl Ruth Fliegelman Marshall & Carol Tobin Sherwin & Alice Littman Martin & Ellen Fliegelman Morrie Gordon, Shirley Gordon, and Mitzvah Project Fund Haag Family Assistance Fund Fan Levy In honor of: Donor: David & Susan Silberman Ashton Cohen Becoming a Bar Allen Vean Jerry Lande Mitzvah Edward & Debby Rosenfeld Adam & Mindy Cohen Ida & Max Fogel Windows of the Bertie Libman, Ada Wolf, World Fund Charlotte Wolf, and Homer Wolf Osi and Selma Sladek Cultural In loving memory of: Marilyn Jordan Arts/Music Fund Max Fogel Harvey Milzer, Isaac Milzer, and In honor of: Marshall Fogel and Family Manya Milzer Rose Trachtenberg’s 90th Birthday Eugene & Lela Kay Cynthia & Andrew Pollet Ilene Shiroff Memorial Fund Helen Roth In loving memory of: Justin & Sharon Roth Irma Dotson Lillian Tanger Stacy Pocrass & Terri Tilliss Richard & Janelle Mock Marion Wakefield Dana & Pamela Wakefield
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Osi and Selma Sladek Cultural Rabbi Richard Rheins Marilyn Nadel, Leonard Nadel, and Arts/Music Fund Continued Discretionary Fund Nancy Steiner In loving memory of: Donors: Peter & Sally Nadel Dorothy Weinberg Butler Barbara Glassman Marguerite Rashti Loretta Cawelti and Family In loving memory of: Margaret & Robert Rashti Carol Davis, Harriet Marcus Davis, Jack Barash Barry Robbins and Morris Davis Gregg & Karen Engel Robert & Sondra Broude Kim Nevins Joan Beck and Joseph Rubenstein Sam Ross Yvette Kaplan and Ilene Swiderski Laurence & Joan Rubenstein Michael Ross & Family Mary Bleecher Phyllis Botoff and Morton Schoenfeld Jerry Simon & Lena, Joe, and Carol Melnick Gary & Nancy Eisenberg Sam Susman Richard & Elaine Ricklin Jeanne Cohan Michael & Geegee Brunschwig Joseph & Clara Rosen Mark & Carrie Goldman Dena Stoole and Sam Stoole Oscar & Selma Sladek Rose & Lee Dorfman Hyla Sloane Jan & Linda Dorfman Bernard Waller Prayer Book Fund Irma Dotson Raymond & Alicia Smith In loving memory of: Miriam & James Barnard Irv Zeller Frances Garber Richard Dreiseszun Karen & Clifford Zeller Emanuel Garber Marshall & Helene Abrahams In honor of: Linda Dworkin Marlene Goettelman’s Speedy Preschool Underwriting Fund Jay Dworkin Recovery In loving memory of: Douglas Erickson Michael & Geegee Brunschwig Estelle Baron, Buzzy Brandeis, and Fern Erickson Jerry Lassow’s 80th birthday Altha Cohn Frederick Howard Fogel, Stephen & Lisa Friedman Marilyn Jordan Joy Lending, and Michael & Kathy Grazi Cantor Herbert Nadler Rusty Gerson Weinstein Hebrew Naming’s for Madeleine and Richard & Doreen Nadler Gerald & Natalie Lassow Kennedy Haupert Dora Ginsberg, Jerry Ginsberg, Fred & Lois Margolin Rabbi Jordy Callman Morris Ginsberg, Shirley Ginsberg, Baby Naming of Discretionary Fund Aaron Gottlieb, Lillian Gottlieb, and Leonora Shirley Vean In loving memory of: Elizabeth Siekmeier Eileen Naiman Mary Dietch William & Linda Ginsberg Wendy Vean Adrienne Levy Rabbi Joseph Goldman Baby Naming’s for Aron and Dr. Daniel H. Present Richard & Patricia Strouse Sloan Shapiro Stephanie & Michael Podolak Margaret Goldstein Alan & Marla Shapiro Barry Robbins Joel & Elaine Goldstein Hebrew Naming’s for Charlie and Kenneth Baum Abraham Goodman, Earl Marcus, Devon Stern Jeffrey & Jane Robbins and Miriam Meiches Valerie & Scott Stern Sharon Smith-Allen Libby Marcus Raymond & Alicia Smith Hanns Herzberg Rabbi Zwerin Discretionary Fund In honor of: Javier & Karin Fischer Donors: Rabbi Jordy Callman Gloria Kris and Martha Kris Fern Seltzer & Andrew Heymsfield The Jewish Community at Alan Kris In loving memory of: Brookdale Tamarac Square Leonard Kurtz Ruth Lurie Ambrose Jerry Lassow’s 80th Birthday Stephen & Mitzi Kurtz Jack & Lisa Rouff Doris Robbins Jerry Lande Rose & Lee Dorfman Hal & Joyce Taback Jay Dworkin Jan & Linda Dorfman Jan Yeckes Richard & Barbara Finke Lillian Ginsburg & Dr. Nathan Richard & Patricia Strouse Arthur & Terry Heller Ginsburg Bernard & Shana Katz Thomas & Marlene Ruha
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Dave Markowitz The Naming of Barry Robbins Gary & Stefanie Neumann Leonora Shirley Vean Stacy Pocrass & Terri Tilliss Sam Snyder Grace Bach David & Marilyn Flemming Substance Abuse Awareness & Max Yarnell Robin’s World Playground Fund Prevention Fund Philip & Barbara Yarnell Donors: In loving memory of: In honor of: Rabbi Raymond & Rikki Zwerin Hugh Martin The Birthdays of Jerry Lassow, Fred In loving memory of: Rosalie Martin Schwartzberg, and Rabbi Raymond Warren Boivin Barbara Rosenholtz Zwerin Anita Fricklas Richard & Elaine Ricklin Fred & Doris Schwartzberg Ed & Marilyn Pepper Benajmin, Herman and Shirley We Care/Social Action Fund Religious School Fund Rosenson, In loving memory of: In loving memory of: David & Bettie Rosenson Ruth Lurie Ambrose Irma Dotson and Barry Robbins Barbara Glassman Jan Fisher & Maury Kroopnick Security Fund Lillian and Samuel Schwartz Bernard Raphan Donors: Daniel & Calista Schwartz Lois Sitrin Grayck Sharon & Lee Keene In honor of: Buzzy Borges, Jim Jordan, Earl Joel & Frieda Levine Jerry Lassow’s 80th Birthday Libman, and June Rose Marilyn & Ed Pepper Ruth & Jack Cohen Marilyn Jordan Michael & Maria Rothschild In honor of: Daniel & Calista Schwartz Women’s Programming Fund The Wedding of Rabbi Jordy and Sharon Witkin In loving memory of: Matthew Callman Elaine Yaffe Trude Spiegler Grace Bach In loving memory of: David & Joyce Spiegler Jerry Lassow’s 80th Birthday Dan Cooper Grace Bach Richard & Patricia Strouse Youth Fund Barbara & Stan Sachs Jerry Lande In loving memory of: Natalie Lassow Gene & Bunny Cole Dorothy Parris Grace Bach Louis & Andrea Rosenthall IN MEMORIAM RECOGNITION Ruth Lurie Ambrose, wife of Arlen Dorothy Anne Fried, sister-in-law of David Markowitz, husband of the late Ambrose, mother of David Link, Lisa Howard (Donna) Lutz Janet Markowitz, father of Andrew (Lyle) Jones, and Andrea (Michael) (Rachel) Markowitz and Jason Banks, stepmother of Jody Ambrose Rusty Gerson, sister of Bernie (Jean Markowitz, grandfather of Jacob, Aria, and Dave (Roxane) Ambrose Greenberg) Rogoff, aunt of Michele Jane, and Jack Markowitz (Randy) Brooks, great-aunt of Jordan Warren A. Boivin, father of Darren and Jeffrey Barry Robbins, brother Jeff (Jane) (Dina) Boivin, grandfather of Ethan Robbins and Noah, in-law of Rabbi Raymond Carol Grope, mother of Dr. Jason (Dr. & Rikki Zwerin Sarah) Grope, grandmother of Avidan, Leonard “Len” Irwin Schiff, father Aaron, and Zev of Todd (Robyn) Schiff and Gregg Arthur D. Chapman, father of Mike (Stephanie) Schiff, grandfather of (Julie) Chapman, grandfather of Joshua Earl Keil, husband of Shirley Keil, father Aaron, Gavin, Alec and Kaia and Zachary Chapman of Judith (Charles) Nikkel & Lorie (Dean) Lagatski, grandfather of Jonathan, Irma Dotson, sister of Dorothy (Sam) William, Rebecca (Eliott) & Emily Howard Joy Lending, mother of Jill (Jim) Stone Marilyn Eber, mother of Sam Eber, sister of Debra Herz, grandmother of Jordyn & Derek Eber
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