December2016 Kislev/Tevet5777

May the glow of each candle you light make your heart happy and your Chanukah bright!

nce Upon … Restaurant Temple Sinai’s A 2017 Time Annual Event Shabbat with SAVE-THE-DATE Rabbi Zwerin Day/Night at From Argentina, SAVE-THE-DATE! California Pizza Saturday, April 29 With Love Friday, December 2 Annual Event and Kitchen Saturday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m. 50th Anniversary Celebration See pg. 5 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. See pg. 5 From Rabbi Rick Rheins

Chanukah is Not in Competition with Christmas! And yet…

The following article comes Christmas. In part, this advice was a reaction to from the Dr. Jacob Rader Christian missionary activities, which attempted to Marcus z’’l, and the files of the Jacob Rader Marcus lure Jewish children to Christmas celebrations with Center of the American Jewish Archives, a branch of the promise of material rewards. Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in By the 1920s, Hanukah had become an important Cincinnati. Dr. Marcus was a beloved teacher of holiday among American Jews. Yet it would be generations of Reform Rabbis, including Susan and me. incorrect to regard this holiday as a mere imitation of He is widely considered the founding father of the Christmas with an emphasis on the exchange of academic field of American Jewish studies and his presents. Rather, American Jews use this time as a knowing insights about American Jewish life continue to celebration of family reinforcing Jewish identity in a be an inspiration. I can think of no greater Chanukah gif country whose population may be overwhelmingly than to share his words with you. Christian but in which Jews feel at home. Hanukkah, Today many American Jews celebrate Hanukkah with therefore, is a means for American Jews to feel a the same gusto as their gentile neighbors celebrate kinship with their neighbors, while simultaneously Christmas. It is a time of giving and receiving, and it asserting their Jewish distinctiveness. marks the beginning of the end of the secular year. Yet May the glow of the Chanukah lights brighten your in the traditional Jewish calendar the Festival of Lights spirit, warm your heart and remind you and your family was considered a minor holiday without rampant of the blessings of God and our Jewish heritage. commercialism and the secular connotations that come with gifts. In an Ashkenazi prayer book, printed Chanukah Sameiach! in the United States in 1848, the Hanukkah celebration was not yet a parallel to Christmas, although the practice of lighting the menorah was common. Indeed, throughout much of the nineteenth Rabbi Richard Rheins century American Jews tended to neglect the Festival of Lights a fact noted even by Christian newspapers. Yet already by the 1920s, Christians were referring to Hanukkah as the "Jewish Christmas," while Jews Welcome New Members! celebrated the holiday not only by lightning the Menorah but by giving gifts, all in the shadow of a Melanie Stein-Kantor developing consumer culture. Alison & Dave Smith Like so many aspects of Jewish religious practice, the Greyson (9) and Miles (11) transformation of Hanukkah was linked to the growth of United States Jewry within its unique environment. I n t e r e s t i n g l y, w e c a n e ve n s e e s i g n s o f Americanization in the changing eating habits of various Jewish communities. Jews traditionally eat latkes on Hanukkah. Yet, in late-nineteenth-century Bible, Beers & Vermont, Jews ate their latkes with maple syrup, while during the same era in California, a dish of potato Brotherhood pancakes was served with goat cheese! Men Talking Torah with The elevation of Hanukkah to a major holiday was the Rabbi Rheins result of Jews acculturating themselves to an America that was overwhelmingly Christian in population and Wednesday, December 14 symbols. During the renowned Pittsburgh Rabbinical 6:00 p.m. at Darcy’s Pub Conference of 1885, Kaufmann Kohler (1843-1926), Darcy’s Pub in the DTC (S. Ulster St. between Union a leader of the Reform movement, spoke of the and Belleview) No RSVP Needed! importance of dressing up Hanukah to compete with 2 The First Night of Chanukah is Ritual Column Sunday evening, December 24! The Rituals and Origin of Chanukah? Ask Rabbi Rheins Chanukah means “dedication.” About 168 BCE, Antiochus What is the correct way to spell the Festival of Lights: Epiphanes, the Greek ruler of Asia Minor, sought to Hanukkah or Chanukah? impose Greek culture and idolatry upon Jews and all the Transliteration is an imperfect science. The goal of other peoples he ruled. Though some Jews bent to his transliteration is to find the right combination of English will and assimilated fully, most of our Jewish ancestors, letters that will help the reader sound out a word from led by the Maccabees, resisted the Greek plan and another language. This is an especially daunting task revolted against Antiochus. The war lasted some three when attempting to render Hebrew in transliterated years and is considered history's first struggle for religious English. Quite frankly, English is so inconsistent that freedom. Despite overwhelming odds, the Judeans were readers have a difficult enough time trying to pronounce successful and joyously engaged in the rededication English words, let alone Hebrew words spelled with (chanukah) of their Temple on the 25th of Kislev in 165 BCE. English letters. For instance, consider the diphthong ei. In English ei sounds like “a” as in “freight.” But the same “a” The miracle of the Maccabees’ victory is commemorated sound can also be rendered using ey (they), ay (May), and annually by Jews for eight days---kindling candles, even ai (maid). So, which diphthong should we use to singing songs and exchanging gifs, offering prayers of represent the “a” sound for the vowel tzerei in Hebrew? thanksgiving and rededicating themselves to the cause of religious liberty in their Chanukah celebrations. Chanukah The late Professor Werner Weinberg of Hebrew Union originally was developed to parallel the eight day Festival College wrote extensively on the art and options of of Sukkot (which was the traditional time for dedicating transliteration. In his terrific book, How Do You Spell the Temple). Over time, the eight days of Chanukah were Chanukah? A General Purpose Romanization of Hebrew linked by a Rabbinic midrash to a miracle of sacred oil. (HUC Press, 1976), he notes that different systems of transliteration are required for the general public as Candles are added to the chanukiyah from right to lef, opposed to the needs of scholars. In scholarly journals, but are kindled from lef to right. The newest candle is lit there is a need to render specific letters and punctuation first. (On the Shabbat of Chanukah, kindle the Chanukah for each Hebrew consonant and vowel. This was lights first and then the Shabbat candles.) especially important in the day when printing presses First light the shamash, “the helper candle,” then use the were not always capable of using Hebrew letters. The shamash to light the other candles of the chanukiyah. As general public, however, requests to know how the word we light the candles we sing: sounds and is not always so demanding that the English letters are exact matches for the corresponding Hebrew Barukh atah, Adonai Eloheinu, Melekh haolam, asher consonants and/or vowels. kideshanu b'mitzvotav v'tzivanu lehadlik ner shel Okay, afer all of that, the preferred spelling is Chanukah. Chanukah. So why not Hanukkah? The technical reason for Blessed are You, Adonai our God, Sovereign of all, who preferring Chanukah is that the Hebrew chet is more hallows us with mitzvot, commanding us to kindle the accurately represented by the English ch than the letter Chanukah lights. h. Scholars sometimes render the chet with an h that has Then we say: a dot under it---but that is next to impossible to recreate Barukh atah, Adonai Eloheinu, Melekh haolam, she-asah in popular texts and, even still, most people would be nisim la-avoteinu v'imoteinu bayamim haheim baz'man baffled by the strange sight of an h with a dot under it hazeh. because it has no corresponding English usage. The double kk in Hanukkah is also unnecessary, except for Blessed are You, Adonai our God, Sovereign of all, who those who wish to note that the Hebrew letter kaf has a performed wondrous deeds for our ancestors in days of old dagesh forte. In any case, the pronunciation of the kaf in at this season. Chanukah is similar to the English “k.” For general On the very first night we also add shehecheyanu: transliteration purposes, that’s enough. Barukh atah, Adonai Eloheinu, Melekh haolam, Of course, the best way to spell Chanukah is with the חֲנֻכָה !shehecheyanu v'kiy'manu v'higianu laz'man hazeh. Hebrew letters themselves Blessed are You, Adonai our God, Sovereign of all, for Interested in learning Hebrew? Please contact me or giving us life, for sustaining us, and for enabling us to reach Rabbi Susan! this season. Chanukah Sameiach! 3 From Rabbi Susan Rheins

There is a place far beyond the sea where the sand is white, the house is warm, There the sun shines over the market, the street and the port. There is a place that I will not forget, that I will always carry with me. There is a place that I love.

If these lyrics sound familiar, you’re undoubtedly a fan of the classic Israeli film “Kazablan.” Set in Old Yaffo in the 1960s, Kazablan is Israel’s "West Side Story" and "Fiddler on the Roof" rolled into one. While the words actually reflect Kazablan’s pining for his home and family in Casablanca, when I hear them I think longingly of Israel. At this time of year, however, gray skies cloud Israel’s markets, streets and ports as ofen as the sun shines. The late Israeli singer/songwriter Naomi Shemer’s Sheleg Al Iri (Snow on My City) or HaIr B’afor (City in Gray) more appropriately describe Israel during autumn and winter which, like all other seasons, are perfect times to visit Israel and which is where I am as you read this message. If it rains while I’m here, all the better! Afer all, from the end of Sukkot until Pesach, we insert daily into the Amidah a petition asking God to let the wind blow and the rain fall: mashiv haru’ach u’moreed hagashem! Like much of Colorado, Israel has a semi-arid climate and is highly dependent during the spring and summer on the rain and snow that fall in autumn and winter. The kaleidoscope of wildflowers that we see when we visit Israel in the spring, the rushing rivers of the Golan on which we kayak when we visit Israel in the summer, and the luscious dates dripping with sweetness that we savor when we visit Israel in early autumn are just some of the blessings resulting from the precipitation for which we now pray. As always, it’s a dream come true to be in Israel. I’m here for too short a time to visit Rick’s and my oldest son who, for 10 months, is living in Jerusalem and working as an Israel Government Fellow (IGF) in the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs. How did he get this position, you might ask? IGF is one of Masa Israel’s 200 study, internship, and volunteer opportunities for Jewish young adults ages 18-30. Since Masa Israel’s founding in 2004 by the Prime Minister’s Office of the Government of Israel, in partnership with The Jewish Agency for Israel, over 110,000 young Jews from more than 60 countries have participated in Masa Israel programs. If you are a young adult or know a young adult who is passionate about Israel and wants the experience of a lifetime, I highly recommend considering a Masa Israel program (www.masaisrael.org). In my heart, the sun always shines in that place far beyond the sea. The sand here always is white, and the houses here always are warm. Israel is the place that I cannot forget. Israel is the place that I always carry lovingly and longingly with me.

L’hitra’ot from Jerusalem!

Susan

Our URJ region’s 4-week Jewish summer camp is GUCI and GUCI is more than just a summer camp! With all the concern about the shrinking levels of Jewish identity among young people, data has overwhelmingly demonstrated that affiliation with a synagogue and sending kids to Jewish summer camps gives parents and grandparents the best hope that the next generation will remain Jewish. Temple Sinai encourages all of our youth to attend a Jewish summer camp, and there are several that are worthy. One of the nation’s best is URJ Goldman Union Camp Institute (GUCI)! GUCI offers campers a wide variety of activity choices that allow them to exercise their bodies and minds, challenge their creativity and enhance their Jewish identities. From sports and fitness to the performing and creative arts; from nature activities to outdoor adventure programs, GUCI has something for everyone. A summer at GUCI is an unforgettable religious, cultural, recreational and social experience! GUCI is the designated camp for Temple Sinai’s URJ region. This summer, several of our young adults will be working as counselors, and Temple Sinai’s veteran campers are counting the days until GUCI 2017 begins! For more information about GUCI, contact Rabbi Susan Rheins: [email protected] or GUCI: https://guci.org/ 4 From Cantor SheilaNesis

It is said that in a messianic time, no prayers will be needed, except for the Haadah, the prayer for thanksgiving. Even in a time when there could be complete wholeness, contentment, and peace, we would still be bounded to pray in acknowledgment for that which is sacred in our lives, and say thank you. We are not there yet, but I ask you, what would you be thankful for? I would be thankful for the music. Music has an incomparable power to reach people beyond languages, cultures and continents. It can touch the hearts of thousands and move them to make a change. Sometimes a simple change, like making sure to say “I love you” to the ones you love, be kinder, perhaps even be a better listener. Other times, music has been the vehicle through which a generation’s message has been shared to bring change and awareness in the face of their reality. And this is why it’s so powerful; that’s why its message can never be destroyed. Perhaps, music is where God dwells. I personally feel its power during the High Holy Days when shared with such talent and n’shamah by our Adult Choir. I feel it when TMG leads services on a Friday evening and a congregant is moved in such a way that they rush to the bimah to congratulate our Temple’s teens. I feel it in those who also participate with their instruments during our worship services. I feel it when helping our teens to develop their passion as song leaders, and I know, you feel it too. In the next few months, I invite you to continue being a witness of the power of music in two different and very meaningful ways. On Friday evening, December 2nd, I hope to see you all as we honor Rabbi Zwerin with a service that will incorporate the best of the worship music of yesterday and today. And, on Saturday February 11th, I will welcome two of my dear colleagues from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Cantors Diego Rubinzstein and Ines Kapustiansky. They will help lead the morning minyan service, and they will perform an evening concert that will feature the best of Argentinian, both secular and Jewish, music. I promise, you have never experienced something like it yet! Babysitting will be provided so everybody can attend. Please, stay tuned for more details in the next Kesher! Music tells my personal story in ways that words can’t express, as well as the story of our community, and it projects us to understand who we are today, and all that we can be tomorrow. To borrow from ABBA, I’m thankful for the music, for the joy it brings. And to God, for giving it to me.

SHABBAT WITH RABBI ZWERIN SAVE-THE-DATE! Friday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m. FROM ARGENTINA, Coinciding with Temple Sinai’s 50th anniversary year, WITH LOVE we have the tremendous joy of celebrating the 80th Saturday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m. birthday of Rabbi Raymond Zwerin, the man who Join us for a very special concert with Argentinian founded Temple Sinai. Cantors Diego Rubinsztein and Ines Kapustiansky. Their beautiful harmonies and Latin rhythms are not Highlights of this service will be the prayers and liturgy to be missed! Cabaret-style evening with wine and from the original Union Prayer Book and the later desserts. Gates of Prayer. Music from that era will lif our spirits and rekindle the fond memories of yesteryear. Of course, we are all looking forward to hearing Rabbi Zwerin’s birthday message and inspiring thoughts.

5 December 2016 B’nei Mitzvah

Mason Berkhoff December 3 Mason is the son of Rebecca Bernstein and Bryan Berkhoff. He is a student at Campus Middle School and enjoys reading, playing video games, Pokemon tournaments and cooking. For his Mitzvah Project, Mason volunteered at the Denver Dumb Friends League as a Junior Volunteer for five months.

Rena Lilliane Zucker December 10 Rena is the daughter of Shanah and Josh Zucker and the sister of Ailiana (10) and Micah (8). She is a student at Laredo Middle School and enjoys Tae Kwan Do, hanging out with her friends, watching movies and listening to music. For the past three winters Rena has gone around shoveling driveways and collecting money for The Children's Hospital. She has sent almost $300 to the hospital. This is in addition to various other projects she has done. Just to name a few: She raised $136 to help pay for hospital bills for a sick child in her Tae Kwan Do School by selling home made cookies, and she always helps her mother with the annual drive for the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless.

Matthew Kleyman December 17 Matthew is the son of Yelena and Stan Kleyman and the brother of Monica (18) and Leo (26). He is a student at Laredo Middle School and enjoys reading, singing, traveling and spending time with friends and family. For his Mitzvah Project, Matthew performed vocal music concerts for nursing home residents at three different houses.

Does Your Child Turn 13 in 2018 or 2019? 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. The 2018 schedule is filling up and we have just started to assign the 2019 dates. If you have a child who will turn 13 (or older) in 2018 and you do not have a reserved date for a service, please call Rabbi Rick or Rabbi Susan Rheins and we’ll answer all your questions and help you find a date that works for your family. Date selection request forms also are available in the Temple Sinai office and can be mailed directly to you. Know that our clergy work personally with each student and his/her family to help create a memorable celebration that will bring a lifetime of blessings.

Healing Service LUNCH & LEARN Thursday, December 15 at 11:00 a.m. Thursdays, Noon to 1:00 p.m. For our Healing Service, we gather together in the sacred space of the Abrahams Family Chapel for prayers, December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 meditations and the warm embrace of friends to renew our COME TO LEARN, DISCUSS, DEBATE sense of hope, strength and healing. AND MEET FRIENDS The Healing Service is for those who are struggling with We’ll review ethical & moral issues in selected Jewish their health, struggling with sadness and grief, and for care- texts, discuss current hot topics and debate the givers who seek inspiration as they pray for the welfare of important issues of the day. loved ones. Bring your Lunch! We will serve the Text and Topics! All are welcome. If you are unable to attend the service, NEWCOMERS QUICKLY AND EASILY FIT RIGHT IN! just send us the name(s) of the loved ones you would like It’s a great way to learn and meet new friends! mentioned during our prayers. Be sure to let them know that they are in all of our thoughts and prayers. 6 Chai-Lights From the President

My Chanukah gif to all of you once again are eight gifs that do not cost a cent. The gif of Listening (no interrupting) The gif of Affection (lots of hugs!) The gif of Laughter (share funny stories) The gif of a Written Note (thank you notes are remembered) The gif of a Compliment (recognition makes one's day) The gif of a Favor (do something kind) The gif of Solitude (be sensitive to others) The gif of a Cheerful Disposition (say HELLO or THANK YOU!)

Once again I want to thank the many individuals who worked so hard to ensure a smooth transition during the High Holy Days and a spirited season of activities that follows and continues here at Temple Sinai. As I indicated in my High Holy Day messages, we need active participation of our congregants to keep our Temple thriving AND financial support to make it all happen. Thank you to our members who have responded. Last month I introduced our Executive Committee. This month I would like to present our Board of Trustees. We are blessed with fine, competent individuals on our Board who help to lead and guide our Temple in a positive and strong direction. The Executive Committee along with Board help to make our spiritual home better each and every day!

Grace Bach - Formerly worked in Interior Design and Antique sales. She has been a Temple Sinai member for 48 years! She has a son Cary (Tina) and a daughter Cheryl. She is blessed with six grandchildren, one great granddaughter and four step-grandchildren. Jennifer Feingold - Jennifer is a family law attorney and mediator. She is married to Lane and mother to Mira and Ben. The Feingolds have been Temple members for 10 years. Lane Feingold - Senior Account Manager for Motorola Solutions. He sells wireless voice and data solutions to Government and Public Safety Agencies in Colorado to help them become more efficient and to help make their jobs safer. He and his wife Jen have been Sinai members for 10 years. They have two children, Mira and Benjamin. Vicki Goldman - Vicki was a commercial banker for 25 years. She currently manages residential real estate. She and her husband David have two children, Corey and Marissa. Vicki has been a Temple member for 48 years! Sherri Ginsburg - Sherri is the Activities Assistant at Cherokee Trail High School in the Cherry Creek School District. She is married to Brett and has two sons, Zach and Ari. Sherri has been a Temple Sinai member for 11 years. Sandy Korn - Sandy is an Administrative Assistant for the Radiation Oncology Department at University Hospital. She and her husband Mike have three children, Ben, Sarah and Sam. They have been Temple members for 21 years. Jeff Lavenhar - Oil and Gas brokerage and investments and former Adoption Agency Administrator. Jeff is the father to Jason and Chelsea. He has been a member of Temple Sinai for 25 years. Barbara Lettes - Barb is a retired Special Education and Reading Teacher and advocated, evaluated, and provided curriculum support and instruction to students with special needs. She and her husband Mark have two children, David and Jill (Zack) and two granddaughters, Lilliana and Dara. The Lettes' have been members of Temple for 30 years. Mark Meyer - Mark is an attorney at Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP. He has a transactional law practice primarily focused on Real Estate Law, general Corporate Law and protecting and enforcing branding and trademark rights. He and his wife Jody have two children, Ted and Lucy. They have been Temple members for three years. Ralph Powell - Ralph is the Reclamation Manager with King Soopers. He is married to Shirley Beer Powell. Their children are Nicole (Hank) and Ryan and they are grandparents to three grandchildren. They have been Temple Sinai members for seven years. Shirley Beer Powell - Sisterhood President, Shirley is a former Retailer, Fundraiser and Human Resources Associate. She and her husband Ralph have two children, Nicole (Hank) and Ryan and three grandchildren. They have been members of Temple Sinai for 7 years. Gene Rosenthall - Gene is a Podiatrist and practices at Rose Medical Center. He and his wife Michelle have two daughters, Brooke and Megan. He has been a member of Temple Sinai for 37 years. Lin Sunshine - Lin is Ex Officio to the Board of Trustees as a result of her being on the North American Board of the Union for Reform Judaism. Lin is also the Executive Assistant to Clergy. She was an Executive Legal Assistant for 25 years for a large Denver law firm. She and her husband Gary (the son of long-time Temple members) have three children Elizabeth (Avi), Rebecca (Sam) and Benjamin. Lin & Gary have been members of Temple Sinai for 34 years. Bruce Tully - Bruce and his wife Kim are parents to son Noah and daughter Brynn. He is an Account Manager for a start up sofware company in LoDo. The Tullys have been members for 15 years. Jeff Weinberg - Prior to retirement, Jeff was an Information Technology Project Analyst. He and his wife Michelle have two children, Allison and Eric. They have been Temple Sinai members for 19 years. May the lights of the festival shine brightly upon all of you as we approach the end of the standard calendar year. I want to wish you and your family a Happy, Healthy New Year! Wendy 7 From Amy Becker Executive Director

It’s not an ending… It’s just the point in the story where you turn the page. To our Treasured Members, So many times when we get toward the end of a really exceptional book, we eagerly anticipate what is to come next. It’s been so good, so enjoyable, so fulfilling that we would rather it just keep on going. We flip through the pages with eagerness. Some books teach us valuable lessons along the way, some books just make us laugh and forget about life, some books remind us of what is truly important in our lives and some books just make us fall in love with all of the characters. I have come to a decision that it is time to flip the page and begin a new chapter in my story. On November 1st, I informed the Temple Sinai Board that I will be resigning from my position as the Executive Director, effective February 28, 2017. Although I enjoy and value the work that I do at Temple Sinai, it is time for me to move on and take my career in a new direction. This decision was very difficult for me given almost 23 years of employment as the Program Director, Preschool Director, Assistant Executive Director and Executive Director. Many are asking why and trying to speculate, thinking I would retire from here some day. The truth is that I would be remiss if I didn’t admit that I am looking forward to less hours and spending the next few years committed to my children and husband (Chelsea, Corey and Jeff), extended family and friends. In addition, I struggle with an auto- immune disease that is manageable, but has made it more difficult to be “on” the hours that are necessary for me to do what I do best, what I value most and what I love dearly. I am excited to spend time with friends, begin a new chapter in my life and finally walk out the door as a staff member and walk back in as a grateful and privileged member of this community. I value, adore, appreciate and have enjoyed working with so many members, lay people and staff for so many years. I feel blessed by the opportunities I was given and the knowledge that I have gained. I will move on to my next adventure reflecting on what was a most rewarding and gratifying experience. I will be guided by the lessons learned and will never let go of the many memories that fill my head and my heart. There are too many people to ever begin to thank personally. But I thank the many Presidents who believed in and supported my efforts, Loretta Cawelti and Ruth Cohen, who challenged me and opened up opportunities for me, Rabbi Zwerin who gave me the first opportunity to grow and, of course, Rabbi Rheins who demonstrated trust, support, advice, care, encouragement, friendship and an unbelievable sense of humor. As you know, I have been blessed to work with an extraordinary staffing team. We share a synergy that is rare and each person on our team brings along their amazing skills, talents, creativity and expertise. The reward for all of our members, is that this team has provided the best service to this community programmatically and spiritually. The passion and love that each person has brought, has been shared over and over again in the work accomplished every day. I am honored to have served this congregation and I look forward to the opportunity to express my gratitude to many of you between now and February 28th.

L’shalom, Temple Sinai Book Club One Wednesday a month at 11:00 a.m.

December 28: The Ice Cream Queen Of Orchard Street Amy by Susan Gillman will replace New York Yiddish Theater. January 25: All Who Go Do Not Return by Shulem Deen (M, 2015, 288 pages) 8 In the Congregation Lisa Thorner Director of Programming and Member Engagement

Deli Man Documentary Film December 14 at 6:15 p.m. at Temple Sinai Erik Greenberg Anjou’s documentary Deli Man profiles Friday Lunch Club at Dazzle Jazz! third-generation delicatessen man Ziggy Gruber, the owner and proprietor of the top-rated Kenny & Ziggy’s Friday, December 9 at 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in Houston. The filmmakers explore how the traditional Encore members will look to start their weekend early foods he serves, such as blintzes and corned-beef with lunch, accompanied by live jazz music at Dazzle sandwiches, help keep Jewish heritage alive and well. Jazz (930 Lincoln St.) on Friday, December 9. Come The film will be shown at the Temple Sinai from enjoy jazz, food and friends. It is FREE, and the only 6:15 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (note the earlier start time). cost is your lunch. In keeping with the movie, the Bagel Deli will provide ______boxed dinners for $10.00 per person. The optional dinner will be provided at 5:30 p.m. If you would like to Restaurant Night at California order dinner, contact Lisa Thorner. Reservations are limited. Must RSVP to Lisa Thorner Pizza Kitchen at [email protected] or 303-759-1827. Tuesday, December 13 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. New Member Dinner Please join us for lunch or dinner from 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 Save-the-Date! p.m. at California Pizza Kitchen, 8343 Park Meadows Friday, January 20 Center Drive in Park Meadows.. For each dine-in or 5:45 p.m. Service - 6:30 Dinner carry-out purchase, CPK will donate 20% of the total sales back to Temple Sinai. Contact Lisa Thorner at As a new member of Temple Sinai during 2016, we want [email protected] to pick up your flyer. to make sure that you know about the wonderful programs that Temple Sinai offers. One important event for all new members is our annual MENTAL WELLNESS MATTERS New Member Dinner. There will be a special service at Going To Extremes: A Discussion 5:45 p.m., honoring all of you, followed by dinner and special programming. Please mark your calendars and About Children and Bipolar Disorder plan to bring your families. During the dinner, there will December 7 at 6:30 p.m. be supervised activities for children of all ages. What Bipolar Disorder looks like in children. Dinner is free of charge to new members and will give What life is like for parents of a bipolar child. you an opportunity to meet members of the Board of What getting a diagnosis means and how it feels. Trustees, Temple staff and other members of Temple How having a bipolar child effects all your relationships. Sinai – both old and new. Please watch for your Join us for an informative and interactive conversation invitation to this fun-filled evening. with Cindy Singer and Sheryl Gurrentz (authors of the For additional information, contact Lisa Thorner, national award-winning book, If Your Child Is Bipolar) Program Director at 303-759-1827. who will share their own personal stories. Bring your questions, worries and experiences to share and discuss. If you are a parent of a bipolar child or someone who loves Mazel Tov! one, you will leave this program knowing that you are not to Diana & Michael Kaplan on the birth of their alone and that there are ways to make life easier and granddaughter, Ance Olga Kaplan born 11/14/16. better for you and your child. 9

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It will be a truly magical, unforgettable evening as we Primary Donor: celebrate Temple Sinai’s first 50 years. Contact Person: HONOREES: We are proud and excited to be honoring Temple Email Address: Sinai’s First Families: RABBI RAYMOND & RIKKI ZWERIN Address: HOWARD & DONNA LUTZ CHUCK SHOM City: SilentABE WAGNER Auction Form State / Zip: We would love to have your help as we prepare for an evening unlike anythingApril 29,we have2017 had at before6:30 .p Contact.m. Phone: Lisa Thorner at lisa@sinaidenverat Temple.org orSinai 303-759-1827. Cell: This is our one major fundraising event for Temple Fax: Sinai during the year. In addition to dinner, we will have a fabulous silentTemple auctionHonoring: Sinai's with many Founding wonderful Donor Item(s): items, delicious food, an openMembers bar and lots of fun.

Rabbi Raymond and Rikki Zwerin, SILENT AUCTIONHoward: & Donna Lutz, Chuck Shom & Abe Retail Value: There is nothing like a Temple Sinai auction! The Wagner items are exciting and unique! There is sure to be a thrilling competition of bids for many of our items. Valid Date(s): Some of the items include: gif cards to restaurants Restricted Date(s): and spas, signed sports memorabilia, trips, an assortment of specializedThank you for your dona-on to Temple baskets, sports tickets, photography packagesSinai's Annual Event. Please complete and , hotel stays and much more. Description of item(s) including website link. Email digital photos, if applicable: There will be closesubmit this form, along with the item(s) to 200 items. Please use the enclosedyou are dona-ng and any photographs, silent auction form on this page and submitmarke-ng materials, cer-ficates, etc. to any items you would like to donate. If you have a donationthe address below or online at: , please contact Lisa Thorner in the Temple office www.sinaidenver.org/SilentAuc4on at [email protected].

TRIBUTE/ADVERTISEMENTPlease send materials to: JOURNAL: Help us celebrate Temple Sinai Temple Sinai and pay tribute to our amazing honorees. Share preciousAEn: Lisa Thorner memories, make an Please submit this form by acknowledgment to those3509 South Glencoe Street you love or admire, place a picture or greeting to your childrenDenver, CO 80237 in Preschool or April 22 Religious School or advertise your business. To Please retain a copy of this document for tax purposes. participate in the Event Journal, please contact Lisa 501 (c)(3) tax identification - 84-6050187 Thorner at [email protected]. For additional information, please contact Lisa Thorner Contact Information: at 303-759-1827 or [email protected]. EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 303-759-1827; FAX: 303-759-2519 Cost: $150.00 per person www.sinaidenver.org 10 Rabbi Richard Rheins Discretionary Fund Jessica Strouse on CU Richard & Karen Yolles MBA Graduation Richard & Patricia Strouse In Honor of In Memory of Lin & Gary Sunshine Richard & Patricia Strouse Abraham Lassow Gerald & Natalie Lassow AJ (Aaron) Schiff becoming Sylvia Oster The Dell'Acqua Family a Bar Mitzvah Todd & Robyn Schiff Fern Primack Mike & Cyd Rodriguez In Memory of Fannie Smith Ray & Alicia Smith Hilda Newirth Gerald & Natalie Lassow Religious School Fund Samuel Cramer Vicki Cramer Esther Wurmbrand Rocco & Judith Dodson In Memory of Marc Wurmbrand Rocco & Judith Dodson Rhoda Goodgold Dr. Starr & Meryl Leva Ada Dodson Rocco & Judith Dodson Robin’s World Playground Fund Mollie Goodman Libby Marcus In Honor of Debra Kleinman Craig Kleinman Lisa Guthery Hoffman receiving Angela Wolf Diane Pincus & Tomas Berl her MSW from Smith College Rose Zeidman Bart & Barbara Valls School for Social Work Howard & Donna Lutz Maxine Cohen Stephen & Mitzi Kurtz Simon Strouse Richard & Patricia Strouse Substance Abuse Awareness & Prevention Fund Josef Krakowski Judee Rosenthal In Honor of Josef Krakowski Don & Mimi Krakowski Evelyn Mandelbaum Phyllis Goodman Rosalyn Leva's dedication Robert Lassow Gerald & Natalie Lassow and perserverance! Dr. Starr & Meryl Leva Bernie Munishor Audrey Ahrendt Daniel Leva Dr. Starr & Meryl Leva Teacher Education Fund Thank You In Memory of Rabbi Richard Rheins Chavurah Shalom Sam Cramer Steven & Kathi Cramer Rabbi Richard Rheins, Danny Cramer Steven & Kathi Cramer Rabbi Raymond Zwerin & Dr. Sarah Grope Beatrice Botkin Temple’s Choice Thinking of In Memory of Lauren Silva Phyllis Goodman Ben Reiff Gary & Michelle Reiff Samuel Parris Louis & Andrea Rosenthall Rabbi Susan Rheins Discretionary Fund Louis & Lillian Goldman Paul J & Kristine Rae Goldman In Honor of Rosy Ayres becoming We Care Social Action Fund a Bat Mitzvah Ali & Ted Ayres In Memory of Julia Yeckes Richard & Patricia Strouse Marcia Montgomery Dr. Starr & Meryl Leva I. Bernard Munishor Gary & Shelly Dragul +PJO
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King Soopers Cards Reload, Reload, Reload!!! Please reload your Kings Soopers cards if you already own one. If not, purchase a King Soopers gift card from the Temple Sinai Office and a percentage of it goes back to the Temple! Once you purchase your card, you can reload it at any time, at any King Soopers, and 5% will go back to Temple Sinai. Interested? Contact Lisa Thorner at [email protected].

For moreFor more information, information, contact contact RabbiRabbi Susan Susan Rheins Rheins at at [email protected]@sinaidenver.org or or Temple Sinai has installed the second phase of bricks outside303-759-1827 our303-759-1827 main door. This is a continuous project that will take place until the outside area is filled. If you would like to purchase a brick, go to: sinaidenver.org/brick-by-brick. or call the Temple Offi®ce ®to obtain a form. We would like to order our next shipment by the end of December.

Todah Rabbah! to the participants and helpers who made this year's Pink Shabbat so meaningful: Sharon Sagel, Julie Chapman, Paula Workman, Rich Workman, Lisa Humphries, Liz Hoskins & Grace Bach. to Bernie Rogoff and the many members of the Jewish War Veterans who brought inspiration and honor to our Temple Sinai Veterans Day Shabbat service. to Larry Siegel for his fabulous presentation of "Striking Liquid Gold: Colorado Jews in the Oil Industry" at Lunch & Learn. to Art Diamond for sharing his inspiring story at Lunch & Learn of his time with General Rose during WWII.

11 Parent Volunteers Wanted Want to get involved in our Youth Group community? Want to help out with Youth Group News programs or behind the scenes work? Contact Julia Teitell at [email protected] or 303-759-1827. Julia Teitell Director of Youth Engagement

PIZZA IN THE LOUNGE Wednesday, December 14 4th-12th graders, come hang out, eat dinner, catch up with friends and TSYG (9th-12th Grade) play in the Youth Lounge from TSYG’s Goes to Zoo Lights! 5:15-6:00 p.m. The cost is only $5! Saturday, December 10 Buy a Pizza Punch Card at Join TSYG for a bright evening at the www.sinaidenver.org/pizza and get Denver Zoo! one night FREE!

Regional Events NFTY-MV Winter Chavurah January 13-16 PARENT VOLUNTEERS Join us for extra long, extra fun Winter Chavurah in St. Want to get involved in our Youth Group Louis, Missouri! Check your emails for more information! community? Want to help out with programs or behind the scenes work? Contact Julia Teitell at [email protected] or 303-759-1827. JYG (6th-8th Grade) JYG Goes to Zoo Lights! Sunday, December 4 Join JYG for a bright evening at the Denver Zoo!

Leadership Opportunities! We had our very first JYG Leadership Team meeting in November, and it was a great success! If your teen is interested in taking a leadership role (planning events, getting people involved, learning new leadership skills, etc…) in the Fall or Spring, please join us for any of our future meetings! January 22- 12:00-1:30 p.m. February 26- 12:00-1:30 p.m. April 26- 5:00-6:00 p.m. Samantha Aseoff, 8th Grade

Ruach (3rd-5th Grade) JYG Leadership Team Member Krav Maga Hi I'm Samantha Aseoff. I am in 8th grade and I Sunday, December 4 am part of the JYG Leadership team. I am super Join Ruach for a fun and active day excited to be a part of this new program, which learning Krav Maga! allows kids who aren't old enough to be a part of TSYG (high school youth group) to have a voice in the planning of activities. There will be three Meretz (K-2nd Grade) more meetings during this school year, so don't Krav Maga miss out on this amazing opportunity! The only requirements are you must be in 6th-8th grade Sunday, December 4 and have a desire to have fun! I look forward to Join Ruach for a fun and active seeing you all there! day learning Krav Maga!

12 Donations & Tributes Encore Fund Alan C. Jacobson Memorial Fund In Honor of Ray & Alicia Smith's In Memory of 50th Anniversary Milt & Linda Brandwein Louis Levy Lawrence Jacobson In Memory of Bernard Witkin Lawrence Jacobson Isadore & Celia Sorkin Dr. Marc & Laurie Sorkin Alan Farber Memorial Camp Scholarship Fund General Fund In Memory of Michael A. Tralla Freda Waldman Lori & John Spanbauer Ivy Miller Freda Waldman Stan Farber In Honor of Building Our Future Larry Siegel's 80th Birthday Alan & Gloria Kris Annette Finesilver Larry Siegel’s 80th Birthday Morris & Helen Ginsburg In Honor of In Memory of Ray & Alicia Smith's 50th Ida Letman Steve & Nancy Letman Anniversary Dr. Sid & Barbara Glassman Bernard Witkin Sam & Carol Jonas Ray & Alicia Smith's 50th Angie Wolf Marti & Jeff Grazi Anniversary Loretta Cawelti Ida & Max Fogel Children & Adult Library Fund Naomi Wisott's Birthday Alan & Anita Eisenberg Marriage of Rob Glucksman Ladeen & James Plus and Crista Cohen Dr. Marc & Susan Reissner In Memory of In Memory of David Naiman Milt & Linda Brandwein Ruben "Papu" Benrubi Dr. Alan, Esther & Sadie Gurman Ilene Shiroff Memorial Fund Dr. Irving Wolinsky Dr. Alan, Esther & Sadie Gurman In Honor of Bernard Witkin David & Vicki Goldman Ray & Alicia Smith's Sara Winters Judy & Rick Kleiner 50th Anniversary Wendy Vean Libby Lader Vicki Cramer Johanna Silver publishing Jay Steiner Sally & Peter Nadel "The Bold Dry Garden" Dorothy Rosenblatt Bernie Witkin Loretta Cawelti David Naiman Art & Marilyn Wolfson In Memory of Morton Solomon Lorraine Solomon David Naiman Dorothy Rosenblatt Dr. Gary Milzer Steve & Sherri Weinstein David Naiman Wendy Vean Thinking of Jewish Education Fund Diane Heller Vicki Cramer In Honor of Debra Frank Dr. Sid & Barbara Glassman Naomi Wisott’s Birthday Carole & Bob Adelstein Cantor Nesis Discretionary Fund In Memory of In Honor of Bernard Witkin The Wolf-Spector Family Rich Gabriel Linda Leonard & Dr. Jon Singer Julius & Helen Ring Israel Teen Scholarship Fund Robyn Gold Linda Leonard & Dr. Jon Singer Ethan Lazarus Linda Leonard & Dr. Jon Singer Daniel Lampe Edward Meyer Linda Leonard & Dr. Jon Singer In Honor of Ossie Sladek Linda Leonard & Dr. Jon Singer Larry Siegel's Special Birthday Dr. Melvyn & Roberta Klein JoAnn Gudvangen Brown Linda Leonard & Dr. Jon Singer Ray & Alicia Smith's Cantor Sheila Nesis Linda Leonard & Dr. Jon Singer 50th Anniversary Dr. Melvyn & Roberta Klein Temple Sinai Adult Choir Linda Leonard & Dr. Jon Singer Larry Siegel's Special Birthday Estelle Meskin & Lew Sapiro Ray & Alicia Smith's Cemetery Beautiful Fund 50th Anniversary Gary & Lin Sunshine Thinking of Larry Siegel's 80th Birthday Gary & Lin Sunshine Larry Laycob The Laycob Family Gabrielle Burnette becoming a Bat Mitzvah Gary & Lin Sunshine In Memory of Rob & Cindy Abramson Gary & Lin Sunshine Nathan Rosenthal The Laycob Family Rabbis Rick & Susan Rheins Gary & Lin Sunshine Bernie Karshmer Carol Laycob Liz Sunshine & Avi Knoll's Fred Engel Carol Laycob Anniversary Gary & Lin Sunshine Angela Wolf Carol Laycob Ray & Alicia Smith's Dr. Gary Milzer Carol Laycob 50th Anniversary Dr. Jean Guthery Rabbi Ray Zwerin on his Cohen Family B’nei Mitzvah Chumash Fund 80th Birthday Barry & Diane Samet Thinking of In Memory of Diane Heller Richard & Barbara Finke Robert Feinstein Bill & Ann Levis Helene Abrahams Richard & Barbara Finke Dr. Gary Milzer Dr. Jean Guthery Dr. Gary Milzer Dr. Melvyn & Roberta Klein Doron Abosch Memorial Fund Susan Meskin Estelle Meskin In Memory of Julius Ring Estelle Meskin Doron Abosch David & Irene Abosch Mort Leiser Estelle Meskin & Lew Sapiro Doron Abosch Sam Schweitzer Angela Wolf Estelle Meskin & Lew Sapiro William "Bill" Boxer Carolyn Eisen Dr. Robert Aronson Estelle Meskin & Lew Sapiro Eugene Zimmerman Carolyn Eisen Bernard Witkin Anita Fricklas Bernard Witkin Stephen & Maxine Miller Bernard Witkin Michael & Julie Chapman 13 Bernard T. Witkin Harvey S. Bodker In Memory of Bernard Witkin Dr. Sid & Barbara Glassman Sol Gordon Adrienne Levy and David Levy Bernard Witkin Laurin & Mindy Quiat Dr. Gary Milzer Karen & Alan Stein & Family Bernard Witkin Rob & Cindy Abramson Dorothy Shafer Byron & Evelyn Shafer Bernard Witkin Rob & Jamie Blume Bert Meer Gary & Shelly Dragul Bernard Witkin Carin Wagner Dr. Robert Haas Lois Haas Bernard Witkin Ruth Epstein Jess Kortz Mark & Pearle Rae Levy Bernard Witkin Paul & Iris Tandler Don Sloane The Sloanes Bernard Witkin Dr. Melvyn & Roberta Klein Jill Zeidman Glass Bart & Barb Valls Jerome Gotlieb Dr. Melvyn & Roberta Klein Bernie Witkin Carolyn Eisen Ella & Bernard Brunschwig, Thomas J. Kennedy Dr. Mark & Diane Kennedy Lena & Joe Susman and Lilyan Coffee Weiss Paul & Lynn Coffee Sam Susman Michael & Geegee Brunschwig Bernie Witkin Dr. Fred & Lois Margolin Rabbi Susan Rheins Discretionary Fund Victor Ginsberg Gary & Lin Sunshine In Honor of Bernie Witkin Gary & Lin Sunshine Rabbis Rick & Susan Rheins Dee & Ben Trasen Bernie Witkin Allan & Sherry Tenenbaum Ray & Alicia Smith's Bernie Witkin Joanie & Wyatt McCallie 50th Anniversary Paul & Barbara Fruitman Bernie Witkin Dr. Jean Guthery Women's Torah Study Group Rosalie Martin Bernie Witkin Morton & Joyce Frank In Memory of Bernie Witkin Lynne & Andy Greene Melvin King Dennis & Paula King Bernie Witkin Fran & Phil Yeddes Arnold Weil Kenneth & Barbara Weil Laff Ben Samit Dr. Jean Guthery Bernard Witkin Dr. Joseph & Debra Stasio Bernie Witkin Sherwin & Alice Littman Thomas J. Kennedy Dr. Mark & Diane Kennedy Richard Fricklas Barry & Diane Samet Bernie Witkin Don & Ginni Freedberg Bernie Witkin Barry & Diane Samet Angie Wolf Barry & Diane Samet Rabbi Zwerin Discretionary Fund Anita Sidler Barry & Diane Samet In honor of Bernie Witkin Dr. Arnold & Bonnie Silverman Naomi Wisott’s Birthday Bruce & Nora Schrutt Thinking of Rabbi Zwerin’s 80th birthday Morris & Helen Ginsburg Helene Abrahams Gary & Lin Sunshine Rabbi Zwerin’s 80th birthday Dr. Edward & Debra Rosenfeld Jon Tandler Gary & Lin Sunshine In Memory of Susan Kerstein Barry & Diane Samet Bernie Witkin Roger & Judie Gershaw Marshall Tobin Barry & Diane Samet Richard Fricklas Ron & Gale Kahn Morris Arck Linda Arck Marilyn Tobin Memorial Flower Fund Lillian Yarnell Philip & Barbara Yarnell In Honor of Bernard Witkin Bruce & Nora Schrutt, Ray & Alicia Smith's Joey & Zoe Gentry and 50th Anniversary Marshall & Carol Tobin Max & Jennifer Schrutt In Memory of Lou Gotlieb Jerome & Dorothy Gotlieb Robin’s World Playground Fund Bernard Witkin Marshall & Carol Tobin In Memory of Harry Tobin & Ben Lesser Marshall & Carol Tobin Mary Aronson Eileen Parker Marilyn Tobin Marshall & Carol Tobin Father of Adele (Dee Dee) Temple’s Choice Lesser Marshall & Carol Tobin In Memory of Angela Wolf Morris & Helen Ginsburg Albert Taback Hal & Joyce Taback Helen Dansky Marshall & Carol Tobin Yocheved Howard Sandy & Duke Kaminsky Sue Wolf Marshall & Carol Tobin Aaron Golub Eleanor Golub Thinking of Linda Brandwein Carolyn Eisen We Care Social Action Fund Allan Markman Marshall & Carol Tobin In Honor of Joe Sanders Marshall & Carol Tobin Libby Bortz & Mike Altenberg Birthdays Lee & Barbara Mendel Music Fund In Memory of In Memory of Benjamin Diamond Linda & Alan Weinstein John & Mary Van Risseghem Arthur & Mary Bleecher Richard Fricklas Lee & Barbara Mendel Bernie Witkin Lee & Barbara Mendel Prayer Book Fund Angie Wolf Lee & Barbara Mendel In Memory of Libby Sadwith Lee & Barbara Mendel Fancheon Wolf Richard & Patricia Strouse Bernie Witkin Libby Marcus Steven Shaner Mark & Hanna Shaner Preschool Underwriting Fund Temple Sinai Sisterhood In Memoriam Rabbi Richard Rheins Discretionary Fund Rosalie Shapiro, Mother of Daniel (Michelle Kalin) In Honor of Shapiro, Grandmother of Haley & Ryan Shapiro Sharon & Jim Newman Pat & Marvin Dworkin Ray & Alicia Smith's Frieda Funt, Mother of Sandra Parnes, Grandmother of 50th Anniversary Paul & Susan Levine Noah Parnes, Joshua & Mikelle Parnes, Great- Naomi Wisott's Birthday Paul & Susan Levine Grandmother of Avi & Tovah Parnes Brit Milah of Oscar Kelly Jason & Dr. Sarah Grope Dorothy Kent’s Birthday Lynn Rubenstein Morey Stein, Nephew of Renee Karpel Rabbis Rick & Susan Rheins Dee & Ben Trasen Rabbi Rick Rheins Morris & Helen Ginsburg Todd Koppel, Cousin of Larry (Barb) Polman 14 4:30p 4:30p 9:00a 9:00a 8:00a 9:00a 9:00a 5:00p 6:00p 8:00a 9:00a 10:30a 10:30a 10:30a 10:00a 10:30a 10:30a 10:30a

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