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This Year’s Purim Shpiel
“The Muppets Take Purim”
(aka The Gonzo Megillah)
Performed by members of
Temple Sinai
President’s
Message
From the
Bimah
From the
Educator
Our
Holidays
At the
Temple
Our
Volunteers
B’nai
Mitzvah
Acts of
Tzedakah
Wednesday, March 4, at 7:00 p.m.
ADAR/NISAN/IYAR 5775
MAR/APR. 2015
VOL.58/NO.4
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
PRESIDENT’S
Message
Friday,
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Mar. 6
Tot Shabbat
Potluck Dinner
Erev Shabbat B'Simcha Service
Saturday, Mar. 7
10:00 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service with
Eleanor Berkenblit Bat Mitzvah
By Steve Gilman
As we are currently working on the annual budget for
the coming fiscal year, I thought this would be a good
time to make some observations regarding temple
finances.
Even with the dedicated volunteers of our Finance and
Budget Committee, with extensive careers in
accounting, financial and business management,
formulating our annual budget is always a challenge.
The cost of running our synagogue is almost totally funded by congregants
like you and me, which is a fact that I’m not sure everyone totally
understands. Unlike some other synagogues, Temple Sinai still has a
mortgage (currently approximately $1,000,000) and does not have an
endowment fund. While we are always looking for opportunities to reduce
our operating costs wherever and whenever possible, the reality is that the
bulk of our expenses is fixed on such items as salaries, utilities, mortgage
and insurance.
I think the term we use to pay for the temple’s operating budget, “dues” or
“membership support”, is very misleading. Unlike the health club, country
club or yacht club, we are NOT a fee for service-based institution. While
you can calculate the cost of playing a round of golf based on your annual
golf course “dues”, how can anyone put a price on the institution that is
responsible for maintaining Judaism: the synagogue?
While changes in the way we pay for our temple may eventually have to be
made, I don’t think this will happen overnight. However, I’d like you to
personally consider two solutions to help sustain Temple Sinai now and for
future generations.
First, pay more annually if you can. If your income is “above average”,
please consider giving the temple a bit more money each year. Please think
about sponsoring an Oneg, buying a leaf on the tree of life, becoming a
sustaining member, etc.
Friday
7:30 p.m.
Mar. 13
Erev Shabbat Service
Saturday Mar. 14
10:00 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service with
Samuel Goodman Bar Mitzvah
Friday
7:30 p.m.
Mar. 20
Erev Shabbat Service
Saturday Mar. 21
10:00 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service with
Joshua Freeman Bar Mitzvah
Friday
7:30 p.m.
Mar. 27
URJ Community Shabbat
Service (Westwood)
Saturday Mar. 28
10:00 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service with
Cameron Baker Bar Mitzvah
Friday
Apr. 3
No Services/ Passover
Saturday Apr. 4
10:00 a.m. Passover Festival Service
with Kiddush Luncheon
Friday
Apr. 10
10:00 a.m. Passover Festival Service
with Kiddush Luncheon
7:30 p.m. Social Action Shabbat Service
Saturday Apr. 11
5:30 p.m. Evening Service with Kevin
& Scott Simons’ B’nai Mitzvah
Second, include Temple Sinai in your estate planning by leaving a donation
or naming the temple as a beneficiary on a life insurance policy. Certainly
please consult your financial advisor when considering this option.
Friday
7:30 p.m.
At Temple Sinai, we have always welcomed families into our community,
despite their inability to pay and will continue to do so in the future. Please
realize that our ability to “forgive” some dues because of a financial
hardship has always been dependent on additional funding to make up any
shortfalls in our operating budget. Every time we assist a temple family in
need, those dollars have to come from someplace else.
10:00 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service with
Shoshana Lowe Bat Mitzvah
6:00 p.m. Evening Service with
Nathanial Palter Bar Mitzvah
Temple Sinai has made such a positive impact on my life and I hope
together we can continue to positively impact the lives of its congregants
for years to come. Thank you for being a member of Temple Sinai.
Saturday Apr. 25
10:00 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
with Max Lempert &
Arielle Galinsky B’nai Mitzvah
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Apr. 17
Erev Shabbat Service
Saturday Apr. 18
Friday
7:30 p.m.
Apr. 24
Erev Shabbat Service
From the
BIMAH
OUR RABBI
OUR CANTOR S
By Rabbi Joseph Meszler
By Cantor Jeff Klepper
Why We Go to Washington, DC Each Year
Every year, I bring the Confirmation Class
(10th grade) to Washington, DC to participate
with over three hundred teens from
Reform synagogues in the United States in
a seminar on social justice. The seminar is
called the L’Taken (“to fix” as in tikkun
olam or “fixing the world”) Program
sponsored by the Religious Action Center of Reform
Judaism. The students learn and debate about many issues,
including hunger, homelessness, energy, and Israel. They get
to choose some areas of study among different electives.
They also learn how our political process works, and that
they have a voice in shaping the future. After learning about
these issues, the students pick topics about which they are
passionate and then lobby in their representatives’ offices.
One year, a gentleman who heard about the program asked
me why we do this as a synagogue. What does this have to
do with being Jewish? The answer is that Judaism, and
Reform Judaism in particular, has a view on these issues,
and being Jewish isn’t just about lighting candles or going to
services. If Judaism is a moral compass for us to follow,
then prayer is a prelude to action. Reform Judaism wants to
find a way to alleviate the suffering of hunger in the world
and particularly in our wealthy nation because we know the
meaning of fasting on Yom Kippur or eating matzah on
Passover. We want to protect women as equally made in the
image of God. We want to lessen gun violence in our
homes, directly related to the commandment to remove
hazards and dangerous objects where they can be misused.
And we want to advocate for Israel as our homeland and as
a Jewish and Democratic State.
As part of our trip, we visit the Holocaust Memorial
Museum. As you exit the building, there is a sign that reads,
“Never Again Begins with You.” I take that message very
personally. I hope you do as well.
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I wasn’t sure how to respond
recently when someone casually
remarked, “I hate klezmer music!” I
realize the “h-word” covers a wide
range of protests, from food (usually
vegetables) to Internet service
providers. Even Leonard Bernstein
famously composed a brilliant songcycle for children titled “I Hate Music!” (Highly
recommended.)
We know that appreciation of any serious art requires
knowledge and understanding. In high school, I often
boasted, “I hate opera,” and years later professed to
“hate” rap music, but on both counts I have come
around. In the above case it was an intelligent,
cultured, Jewish person who uttered those fightin’
words. Isn’t hating klezmer music equivalent to hating
lox and bagels?
I raise the question because our Shabbat service on
Friday March 13 will feature melodies in klezmer-style
sung by our choir, along with students and faculty of
Hebrew College, and our own Cantor Becky Khitrik
on clarinet. On Sunday, March 22nd you are in for a
special treat, as my favorite klezmer band, Klezwoods,
performs at Temple Sinai for the annual Gusman
Concert.
What’s more, a wellspring of klezmer-mania is about
to descend on Boston with the 2015 Boston Jewish
Music Festival (http://bostonjewishmusicfestival.org)
featuring artists-in-residence The Klezmatics, the
world’s most famous klezmer band.
I’d like to offer some thoughts (and challenge a few
myths) about a style of music that was virtually
unknown 35 years ago.
1) Klezmer is no longer “the-music-of-our-greatgrandparents”. Klezmer’s roots go back a long way,
but contemporary klez sounds nothing like the music
played at Bubbie and Zaydie’s wedding!
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From our
EDUCATOR
By Beth Fine-Nelson
As you know, March and April bring both Purim
and Passover which are two very different
Holidays, but contain the same important
message―Religious Freedom. Most families know
the background of these holidays. I wanted to
include some fun and interesting facts that you
may not know and can share this year.
OUR RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Special Programs:
Grades K-2
Sun. Mar. 8
The Art Torah Program
with Rabbi Kevin Hale
Sun. Mar. 22 Service Project (Grade 1)
Mon. Mar. 30 Passover Program
Grades 3-6
DID YOU KNOW...
...Haman was hanged on the second day of Passover? (Purim is
the anniversary of the Jews' victory celebration after their
war against their enemies, 11 months later)
...Queen Esther's Hebrew name was Hadassah? ("Esther" is Persian)
...Mordechai was the first person in history to be called a "Jew"?
(Before then, Jews were called "Hebrews" or "Israelites")
...Ahasuerus searched for four years for a queen, during which
he considered more than 1400 contestants, before choosing
Esther?
...Vashti (Ahasuerus’ first queen) was the great-granddaughter of
Nebuchadnezzar, the Babylonian emperor who destroyed
the first Holy Temple?
...There is an opinion in the Talmud that Esther was not beautiful
at all, and had a greenish complexion?
...Haman was once Mordechai's slave?
...Mordechai, who refused to bow to Haman, was a descendant
of Benjamin, the only one of Jacob's sons who didn't bow
to Haman's ancestor Esau?
...Haman's decree was never revoked? (Ahasuerus only issued a
second decree, giving the Jews the right to defend themselves)
...Mordechai was a very old man during the story of Purim?
(He was already a member of the Sanhedrin, the highest court
of Torah law in Jerusalem, 79 years before the miracle of Purim.)
...God's name is not mentioned even once in the entire Book of
Esther?
Passover is a Day of Commemoration.
 On Passover 2,000 years ago, a nation of Jews escaped Egypt
through the splitting of the Red Sea.
 On Passover 149 years ago, Abraham Lincoln was assassinated
at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C.
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Sun. Mar. 1
Wed. Mar. 4
Purim Program & Carnival
Megillah Madness &
Purim Shpiel
Sun. Mar. 8
The Art Torah Program
with Rabbi Kevin Hale
Sun. Mar. 22 Touro Trip (Grade 5)
Sun. Mar. 29 Passover Program
Sun. Apr. 12 Mitzvah Day
Wed. Apr. 15 Yom Hashoah Program
Tues. Apr. 28 Israel Day Prep (Grades 4&6)
Wed. Apr. 29 Israel Day Prep (Grades 3&5)
Grade 7
Mon-Tues. Mar. 2-3 Shaloch Manot Making
Sun. Mar. 22 Jewish Family Table
Mon-Tues. Mar. 30-31 Passover Program
Tues. Apr. 14 Yom Hashoah Speaker
Mon.-Tues. Apr. 27-28 Israel Day Prep
High School
Tues. Mar. 3 Shaloch Manot Making
Tues. Mar. 31 Passover Program
Tues. Apr. 14 Yom Hashoah Speaker
Tues. Apr.. 28 Confirmation Rehearsal
There will be No Religious School
Classes for:
Grades 4 & 6
Tues. Apr. 14 Sharon Early Release
All Grades
Sun. Apr. 19-26 Spring Vacation
Our
YOUTH & FAMILIES
Confirmation Class Goes to Washington, DC.
Students and Senator Markey
Havdalah at the Jefferson Memorial
Confirmands with the Jefferson
Memorial in the background
MISHPACHA (Family) MEET-UPS
and Jr TASTY have busy months planned for
March and April.
Nine families gathered for a Game Day at the
temple on the afternoon of Sunday, January 25.
We begin March with our annual planning and
running the Purim carnival on March 1. Both youth groups
come together to put on a fabulous day for our temple family.
We enjoyed old favorites such as Rummi-Kub and
Twister and learned some new ones, such as UggTect and Scallywags. Parents and kids joined
together on teams or competed against each other,
but everyone had a great time!
Over the weekend of March 20-22, TASTY will travel north to
participate in NFTY-NE Spring Conclavette. And on April 12,
we will join the congregation for Mitzvah Day.
On March 15, Jr TASTY will bounce the afternoon away at
Sky Zone, and on April 12 will also participate in Mitzvah Day.
It's never too late to join TASTY or Jr TASTY. For more
information, contact Illyse Habbe at illyse@msn.com
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We also collected new games for School on Wheels,
which holds game nights at the shelters during
February vacation and distributes new games to
each family. Stay tuned for details about our next event.
For more information about Mishpacha Meet-ups,
please contact Allison Schnipper at 781-784-4438,
or allisonschnipper@hotmail.com.
Mishpacha Game Day
From the
Bimah (Cont’d)
By Cantor Becky Khitrik
I am pleased to write about two upcoming
klezmer events at Temple Sinai. On Friday
evening March 13, the Temple Sinai choir
and Kol Arev, the chamber choir of Hebrew
College, will sing a special klezmer Kabbalat
Shabbat service. Kol Arev is directed by Lynn Torgove
and Amy Lieberman, both professors at the
School of Jewish Music at Hebrew College. Amy Lieberman will
guest conduct our combined choir and we will be joined by
renowned klezmer musicians Yaeko Miranda El Maleh (violin)
and Michael McLaughlin (accordion).
By Cantor Jeff Klepper (cont’d)
2) Klezmer is not, strictly speaking, “Jewish music.”
Yes, much of the klezmer repertoire is sung in
Yiddish, and some of the tunes are based on
Jewish melodies, but the music itself is not
religious, and today’s klezmer incorporates musical
traditions from a wide variety of ethnic groups.
3) Klezmer is not “folk music.” Though klezmer’s
roots are in the folk tunes of Eastern Europe,
contemporary klezmer shares more of an affinity
with jazz than anything else. And, like jazz, klezmer
On Sunday, March 22, my klezmer band the Klezwoods styles run the gamut from ballads, to bop, to neowill perform a concert as part of the Gusman Concert Series. punk and avant-garde. It’s not your greatWe are a ten piece-band with members who live in the Boston grandparents’ klezmer anymore!
area and New York City. A recent reviewer wrote, “what
they do can be wild, but it’s also lush and pensive.”
“Klezmer” is a Yiddish word comprised of two Hebrew words: “kley” and
“zemer”, meaning “vessel of song.” The genre developed in the Ashkenazi
region of Europe, where records of local bands date back to the Middle Ages.
During the Holocaust and post-war period, klezmer music all but died out as
musicians sought to create new forms of music and culture. However, renewed
interest in preserving an old art form surfaced in the 1970’s.
The so-called “Klezmer Revival” has been going strong ever since, with modern
bands melding ancient sounds with contemporary beats. The Klezwoods is
one such modern band, an amalgam of strings, horns, and percussion that fuses
The Klezwoods’ album
the spirit of traditional klezmer and Balkan music with modern grooves, imThe 30th Meridian
provisation, and original repertoire. We very recently recorded our third album
of entirely original compositions, and we are excited to present our new material to Temple Sinai in March.
While the synagogue may seem like an obvious venue to showcase klezmer music, the role of klezmer during worship
is less established. A few years ago, I wondered what would happen if I took the music that I loved so much and
played it during Shabbat services. A little historical investigation proved that my idea was not so meshugga. Klezmer
and Ashkenazic cantorial music share deep roots. The klezmorim of Eastern European shtetls would often adopt melodies
and melodic ornaments that they heard from their cantors. Likewise, the hazzanim were often inspired by the music
they heard played in the streets and at Jewish celebrations.
Some of the melodies that we will share with you at our special klezmer Shabbat service are crossover tunes that
were catalogued in both klezmer and cantorial anthologies. Because klezmer is music that expresses all of the emotions of human life, from the extreme to the ordinary, I believe it to be a perfect fit for enhancing our services. As
liturgist Don Saliers pointed out, “Music can invoke the Divine without mentioning God.”
In worship, we all become kley-zemer, vessels of [sacred] song. So I invite you to sing, dance and pray with us at
both events in March.
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The
SINAI FORUM
Share Your Story with Temple Sinai’s Family History Book
Have you explored your family’s roots? As our Congregation traces the journey of our Holocaust Torah from
Přeštice, Czechoslovakia, to London, and now, Sharon, many Temple Sinai members have begun to seek out
information about their own ancestors and the places and times in which they lived.
Now there is a way to make your family story part of our Congregational story, by contributing to the Temple
Sinai Family History Book.
Inspired by the research being done in connection with the ongoing Holocaust Torah Restoration Project, the Family
History Book will feature contributions from Temple members of all ages and backgrounds, and will paint a
picture of our members’ lives, today and in the past.
You don’t need to be a genealogical expert to create a meaningful Family History page for this project. Consider
using some of the ideas below for inspiration. Please create your project on an “8.5 x 11” sheet of paper and submit
it to the Temple Office as soon as possible for inclusion in the Temple book.
Your
family tree
Your family names
Photographs of your ancestors
Photographs of family heirlooms (e.g. candlesticks, menorah)
Census information for your family members
An interview with a relative (e.g. What were your original family names? Are there are any alternate
spellings? How/where did your family enter this country? Which town(s) did they come from?)
By participating in this project, your family story will help to shape our Congregational legacy for the future.
The wedding of Dorothy Turkeltaub to Harry Sokolow,
Melody Ritt’s great uncle, Charlie Spicehandler, who was
married to Fannie Turkeltaub. Charles and Fannie are in the
back row to the right of the bride.
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Our
At the
TEMPLE
HOLIDAYS
The Story of Purim in Pictures
(1) Queen Vashti refuses the Persian
King Ahasuerus’ command to attend a
banquet and is dethroned.
(2) King Ahasuerus crowns Esther
as the new queen.
(3) Mordecai uncovers a plot to kill
the king and tells Esther.
( 5) Mordecai refuses to bow down to Haman.
(6) Haman talks to the king to get
permission to kill the Jews.
(4) King Ahasuerus appoints Haman
as advisor.
(8) Esther invites the king & Haman to a banquet.
(10) Esther & Mordecai write letters
to confirm the Feast of Purim.
(7) Mordecai & the Jews mourn
the decree.
(9) Esther denounces Haman and saves her people.
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The Megillah Esther
Our
HOLIDAYS (Cont’d)
The Story of Passover in Pictures
“You shall observe the (Feast of ) Unleavened Bread, for on this very day I brought your ranks out of the land of
Egypt; you shall observe this day throughout the ages as an institution for all time.” (Exodus 12:17)
(1) The children of Israel arrive in Egypt and are
enslaved by Pharaoh.
(2) Moses is found by Pharaoh’s
daughter and a leader is born.
(3) Moses pleads with Pharaoh to let
his people go.
(4) Pharaoh refuses to free the Israelites.
(5) God brings ten plagues upon Egypt.
(6) Pharaoh’s resistance is finally broken
and the Israelites are set free.
(8) We eat unleavened bread and bitter herbs
to remind us of the exodus from Egypt.
(7) Moses leads the Israelites out
of Egypt and parts the Red sea.
Traditional seder
plate wine and matzoh
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Haggadah with
the story of
Passover
What’s Happening
Happening
What’s
AT THE
THE TEMPLE
TEMPLE
AT
From our
Educator
“A New Temple Sinai Tradition”
It’s Purim…
So, let’s Make Noise! Make a Mitzvah! and Feed the
Hungry! All the while standing on one foot!
(just kidding-kind of)
On Sunday, March 1, and Wednesday, March 4,
please bring in a box of pasta or dried beans
that you will shake and use as your
gragger (noise maker) during the Megillah reading to
drown out Haman’s name.
Following the program there will be a large drop box for
you to donate your box of pasta or dried beans which will
be given to a homeless shelter.
Holocaust Torah
Scribing Sessions with
Rabbi Kevin Hale
Sunday, March 8 & 29
Rabbi Kevin Hale will once again
come to Temple Sinai to restore our Holocaust Torah
Scroll to its rightful place in our communal life. Congregants will have the opportunity to place their family’s hands
on Rabbi Hale’s shoulder as he puts quill to parchment.
This will link you and your loved ones to the chain of
Jewish history and change your lives for generations to
come. If you wish to donate, please contact the Temple.
Introducing Monthly
Shabbat Morning Services
& Kiddush Luncheon
(Cont’d)
Many Jewish Americans were in synagogue at the
time of the assassination, both to observe Passover
and to celebrate the end of the Civil War, and the
American Jewish Historical Society notes that
synagogue bimahs "were quickly draped in black
and, instead of Passover melodies, the congregations
chanted Yom Kippur hymns."
I’ve always eaten my Passover seder with my family
and some cousins. When I was ten years old, 24
people attended our seder, and I felt sure that must
have been the biggest seder in the world. I bragged
about it to my friends for months! Well, I wasn’t
too far off, just about 975 people away.
The world’s largest Passover seder, boasting more
than 1,000 participants, is held yearly in
Kathmandu, Nepal. Why Nepal? The country is
overflowing with young Israeli travelers who have
recently finished their army service, and when it
comes time for Passover, some want to be
reminded of their mom’s chicken soup or
experience the familiar crunch of matzah. Other
attendees simply hear of this massive event and feel
compelled to travel to Nepal to experience the
holiday in such a unique way. Rabbis fly in to lead
the seder, and tens of participants show up in
advance to help prepare for the guests. Now that’s
a lot of company!
Please join us for an informal, layled service followed by a light
kiddush lunch. We will meet in the library from 10:00 a.m.11:30 a.m. then have time to schmooze while enjoying a
light lunch together. There will still be our regular Torah
study led by Rabbi Meszler from 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m..
This service will be a creative alternative to our B’nai Mitzvah
services which will be running simultaneously in the
sanctuary. No need to RSVP, just come so we can
celebrate Shabbat together. Upcoming dates:
March 21, April 18, and May 16.
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Passover seder in Kathmandu, Nepal
WERE YOU THERE?
Rabbi Kevin Hale, our Torah scribe, sits on our bimah repairing our Holocaust Torah and creating
an unbreakable link from the Jewish community of Prestice, Czechoslovakia to the Jewish
community of Temple Sinai.
(Photo by Ken Berman)
Congregational menorah lighting on Hanukkah
A unique opportunity to watch as our Torah scribe repairs our
Holocaust Torah, one letter at a time. (Photo by Ken Berman)
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Our
VOLUNTEER Corner
Social Action
MainSpring Thanks
Temple Sinai serves guests of the MainSpring House in Brockton on
the second Sunday of every month. Servers & meals are always needed.
If you are able to contribute time or meals, please contact Jana Huot at
jlhuot@hotmail.com, or Judy Kaufman at jkkauf@yahoo.com, or
Tanya Hitter at taya.hitter@gmail.com.
Thank You to the Servers & Cooks for:
December
Servers:
Meryl Eisenstein
Debbie & Bill Scher
Cooks:
Amy Buckman, Megan Cohen, Meryl Eisenstein, Carl Engelbourg,
Leslie Gladstone, Joy Goldenberg, Jill Goldstein, Sharon Grady,
Nancy Hall, Tanya Hitter, Jana Huot, Judy Kaufman, Beth Kurland,
Cheryl Opper, Debby & Bill Scher, Allison Schnipper, Scott Sherman,
Lauren & Michelle Silver, & her friends & family, David Shore,
Susan Slater, Sandy Slavet, Mamie Spelfogel, Deb Stamm, Amy Steinberg,
Amy Wasserman, Claire Winthrop, and all the anonymous donors.
January
Servers:
By Claire Winthrop
Ner Shel Tzedakah
Thanks to Beth Fine-Nelson for organizing the
Penny Wars and our religious school children for
participating in them. We raised $602 for SOS
Villages in Israel. This will allow us to continue to
sponsor Sarel and give a little extra money
towards activities at his village.
Cradles to Crayons Diaper Drive
We collected two full boxes of diapers for Cradles
to Crayons in December. Thank you to Rachel Robbins
for getting the word out and Beth Fine- Nelson
for arranging to deliver them along with the
outdoor clothing donations from the school.
Please keep in mind that Cradles to Crayons
always has a list of their donation needs on their
website so if you missed this opportunity, you're
welcome to donate something listed on your own.
Knitzvah
Roxann Freedman & Family
Claire Winthrop
Cooks:
Laurie Brown, Stacey Brody, Amy Buckman, Susan Caplan, Carl Engelbourg,
Jacqueline Fleishman, Joy Goldenberg, Nancy Hall, Beth Kurland,
Christine Levine, Cheryl Opper, Laura Salomons, Debby & Bill Scher,
Allison Schnipper, Scott Sherman, David Shore, Deb Shostek,
Susan Slater, Sandy Slavet, and all the anonymous donors.
ILSE MARKS FOOD PANTRY
Sponsored by the
First United Methodist Church
Dear Temple Sinai,
Thank you for your extremely generous donation to the Ilse Marks
Food Pantry. Your wonderful contribution will assist us in filling the
shelves and feeding the people in need in our community.
It is especially heartwarming during the holiday season to have your
backing. We can't do what we do alone. With the help of our friends
and neighbors, we are making a positive difference in many lives.
Thank you again for always thinking of us. We are grateful for your
continued support.
Sincerely,
Suzanne Blacker
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Thanks to Maggie Friedman and the Knitzvah
group for knitting more baby blanket squares
on Sunday, January 25. We are still accepting
pastel 6 X 6 inch squares made out of baby yarn
through March 30. If you finish one or more,
leave them in a bag in the Social Action corner by
the school entrance
Habitat Build
We were part of another Habitat build on February 22
in Hanover. The South Area Chai Social Action
group organized it. It was great to work together
to help create a new home. Thanks to the volunteers
for their time and skills.
Mitzvah Day
Mitzvah Day is coming on Sunday, April 12. We
will be participating in a south area wide day with
the Chai group like we did last year. Planning is
now in high gear from projects in and outside the
temple.
If you can lend a hand for an hour or two or three
that morning, please contact Claire Winthrop at
cmwinthrop@comcast.net. We will also be putting
a link to off-site project sign-ups in the weekly
emails starting in March.
News of Our
CONGREGANTS
Mazel Tov
SINAI LIBRARY
Adult Book
(Recommended by Sandra Levy)
The Mapmaker’s Daughter
To Sharaden Schneider on the birth of her
granddaughter, Sybil Schneider, born December 9
to Jacob and Claire Schneider.
By Laurel Corona
A sweeping story of 1492 Spain. King
Ferdinand and Queen Isabella issue an
order expelling all Jews who refuse to
convert to Christianity. Amalia Cresques,
daughter of a Jewish mapmaker whose
services were so valuable that his faith
had been ignored, can no longer evade
the throne. She must leave her beloved atlas, her
house, her country, forever. As Amalia remembers her
past, living as a converso, hiding her faith, she must
decide whether to risk the wrath of the Inquisition or
relinquish what's left of her true life. A mesmerizing
saga about faith, family and Jewish identity.
To Lois and Arnold Wallenstein on the birth of their
grandson, Luke Henry Wallenstein, born February 9
to Adam and Alissa Wallenstein.
Condolence
To Tina Schaper, on the death of her father,
Peter Richard Schaper, who passed away December 25
Children’s Book
To Bruce Botvin, on the death of his father,
David Botvin, who passed away December 26
The Treasure
By Uri Shulevitz
To Barbara Kaplan on the death of her husband,
Rabbi Dan Kaplan, past rabbi of Temple Sinai, who
passed away January 1
Three times a voice comes to Isaac in
his dreams and tells him to go to the
capital city and look for a treasure
under the bridge by the royal palace.
Feeling a little foolish perhaps, but
determined to see for himself if the
dream is true, Isaac sets out on his long journey. What
he finds makes a surprising and heart-warming ending
to this retelling of a well-known folk tale. In a few
words, Cadelcott Medal winner Uri Shulevitz draws a
man who is innocent enough to have faith in a dream,
and wise enough to understand the greatest reward of all.
Isaac's solitary journey, his arrival at the vast city, and
his discovery there are all enriched by Mr. Shulevitz's
beautifully detailed illustrations, which masterfully
capture the spirit of the original tale while keeping it
simple enough for the very youngest reader.
To David Rudnick , on the death of his grandmother,
Edith Fritz, who passed away January 3
To the family of Adele Gross, a Temple Sinai founding
member, who passed away January 3
To Liz Kirshenbaum, on the death of her father,
Edward Joseph Hotez, who passed away January 9
To Lisa Kramer, on the death of her uncle,
Edward Frank, who passed away January 19
To Elaine Reiser, on the death of her husband,
Ed Reiser, who passed away January 27
To Bob Levitan on the death of his mother,
Adeline Levitan, who passed away February 2
To Jerry Kassner, on the death of his father,
Milton Kassner, who passed away February 5
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B’NAI MITZVAH
Happenings
Eleanor Berkenblit
Joshua Harrison Freeman
Kevin Simons
Eleanor Berkenblit,
the daughter of
Howard Berkenblit
& Christina Schaper,
will be called to the
Torah as a Bat Mitzvah
on Saturday morning,
March 7, Shabbat Ki Tisa. Ellie
attends the Sage School in Foxboro,
and is currently in grade 7. Her
interests include classical ballet,
modern and contemporary dance,
theater, and cross country. To
support her strong interest in
literacy in young children, Ellie is
supporting "Books for Kids" for
her tzedakah project by building a
"Home Library" for children in local
Head Start preschools. Mazel tov to
Eleanor and her family at this
wonderful time.
Joshua Harrison Freeman,
the son of Thom Freeman Jr.
& Melissa Shapkin will be
called to the Torah as a
Bar Mitzvah, Saturday
morning, March 21,
Shabbat Vayikra. Joshua is
currently in grade 7, at the John J.
Ahern Middle School. His interests are
karate (black belt) rock climbing, and
camping. For his tzedakah project,
Joshua donated books to Reach Out
and Read at Boston Children's
Hospital. Mazel tov to Joshua and his
family on this simcha.
Kevin Simons, the
son of Steve &
Stacey Simons will
be called to the
Torah as a Bar
Mitzvah Saturday
evening, April 11,
with a Torah portion Shemini. Kevin
is currently in grade 7 and his
school activities and interests
include baseball, basketball, and
soccer. For his tzedakah project,
Kevin is cooking for MainSpring
House in Brockton, and donating
sports equipment to local
organizations. Mazel tov to Kevin
and his family on this simcha.
Samuel Ferris Goodman
Samuel Ferris Goodman,
the son of Liz &
Jim Goodman, will be
called to the Torah as a
Bar Mitzvah, on Saturday
morning, March 14,
Shabbat Vayakhel-Pekude.
Samuel attends the Sharon Middle
School and is currently in grade 7.
For his interests, Samuel likes
spending time with his family,
hanging out with friends, playing
basketball and golf, and attending
Camp Tel Noar. For his tzedakah
project, Samuel spends time with
children who participate in the
Sharon STARS basketball program.
Mazel tov to Samuel and his family
on this simcha.
Cameron Benjamin Baker
Cameron Benjamin Baker,
the son of Michael &
Deborah Baker will be
called to the Torah as a
Bar Mitzvah on Saturday
morning, March 28,
Shabbat Tzav. Cameron
attends the Sharon Middle School, and
is currently in grade 7. For his school
interests and activities, Cameron likes
basketball, football, and art. For his
tzedakah project, Cameron is making
donations to “Housing Families,” an
organization that collects and
distributes art supplies to schools.
Mazel tov to Cameron and his family
on this simcha.
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Scott Simons
Scott Simons, the
son of Steve &
Stacey Simons will
be called to the Torah
as a Bar Mitzvah
Saturday evening,
April 11, with
Shemini as his Torah
portion. Scott is currently in grade
7, and his school activities and
interests include art (clay and
drawing) cooking, and video
games. For his tzedakah project,
like his brother, Scott cooks for
MainSpring House in Brockton.
He also is donating art supplies to
local organizations. Mazel tov to
Scott and his family on this
wonderful occasion.
B’NAI MITZVAH
Happenings
(cont’d)
Shoshana Lowe
Max Lempert
Shoshana Lowe, the daughter of
Karen Bernanke & Mark Lowe will
be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah
on Saturday Morning, April 18,
Shabbat Shemini. Shoshana attends
the Sharon Middle School, and is
currently in grade 7. Shoshana plays
softball for Lady Sting and is an avid camper
at Camp Jori. For her tzedakah project, Shoshana is
collecting new and used sports equipment for children in need. Mazel tov to Shoshana and her family
at this wonderful time.
Max Lempert, the son of Stephen &
Karen Lempert will be called to the
Torah as a Bar Mitzvah, Saturday morning,
April 25, Shabbat Tazria Metzora. Max
attends the Galvin Middle School,
and is currently in grade 7. For his
school activities and interests, Max
plays the french horn, and participates in the school’s
wind ensemble. He belongs to the Rube Goldberg
Club, the Gathering Club, and is a competitive
gymnast at Broderick’s Gymnastics in Hyde Park.
For his tzedakah project, Max is collecting items for
the MSPCA Boston Adoption Center. Mazel tov to
Max and his family at this wonderful time.
Nathaniel Elliot Palter
Nathaniel Elliot Palter, the son of
Bradley & Deborah Palter will be
called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah,
Saturday evening, April 18, with his
Torah portion, Tazria-Metzora. Nate
attends the Providence Country Day
School, and is in grade 7. For his interests and activities, Nate received
his 2nd degree black belt in karate. He also loves
playing soccer & basketball, and enjoys spending
time on Martha’s Vineyard. For his tzedakah project,
Nate is going to donate a portion of his Bar Mitzvah
money and money from a 5k road race, that he is
participating in, to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.
Mazel tov to Nate and his family on this simcha.
Arielle Sara Galinsky
Arielle Sara Galinsky, the daughter
of Leonard & Robin Galinsky, will
be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah,
Saturday morning, April 25, Shabbat
Tazria Metzora. Arielle attends the
Galvin Middle School in Canton, and
is currently in grade 7. For her school
activities and interests, Arielle likes dancing, playing
softball, reading, and spending time with friends and
family. For her tzedakah project, Arielle is collecting
gently used school supplies for School on Wheels,
and participating in the Walk of Hunger raising
money to support Project Bread. She also helps at
her local library hosting children’s crafts, and reading
to young children. Mazel tov to Arielle and her
family on this wonderful occasion.
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Donations for November / December
Acts of
Dedicate a lasting memory with a bookplate
in the new Mishkan T’filah Prayerbook in
memory of a loved one; in honor of your
children, parents or a teacher; in recognition
of a friend, or as an act of tzedakah.
TZEDAKAH
Amy Gardner Youth Fund
Cantor Music Fund (cont’d)
William & Enid Ellis
An act of tzedakah
Ed & Amy Weinberg
In appreciation of Cantor Klepper for Ben Weinberg's
Bar Mitzvah preparation
Beautification Fund
Bob & Helen Alkon
In memory of Charles Karas
Steve & Ellen Gilman
In memory of Estelle Frelich Cohen
Harvey & Karen Gordon
In memory of Shirley Wiseman, beloved mother &
grandmother
Gary & Ronna Orleck
In memory of Thereza Zeman, mother of
Sam & Miri Zeman
Sharaden Schneider
In honor of the birth of my sixth grandchild,
Sybil Schneider
Capital Reserve Fund
Steve & Ellen Gilman
In memory of Arthur Steinberg, beloved father and
grandfather of Carol Steinberg, Peter Yaffe & Family
Sandra Levy
Get well to Teana Gilinson
In memory of Rose Levy, mother-in-law of Sandra Levy
Spencer & Debra Simons
In memory of Saul & Harriet Kaplan, Donna Barrack,
Charles & Minnie Simons, Robert & Sharon Simons,
Rose & Harry Nager
Charles Wilson Disability Access Fund
Jim & Claire Castleman
In honor of the beautiful music during the
High Holy Days
Anne Chapman
In memory of Carol Elledge
In memory of Barbara Shapkin, mother of
Melissa Shapkin
In memory of Charles Karas, beloved husband of
Rose Karas
Neil & Diane Rosen
In memory of Charles Karas
Jeff & Ellen Shapiro
In memory of Charles Karas, beloved husband of
Rose Karas
In memory of Harriet Bashein, mother of Jon Bashein
Leslie Friedman
In memory of Abraham & Minerva Friedman
Mort & Sandy Hoffman
Wishing Janice Newman get well completely and quickly
Mazel Tov to Sharon Keimach and Wayne Miller on the
birth of their granddaughter, Ruby
Mazel Tov to Janice and Bob Newman on their
50th wedding anniversary
Beverly Johnson
In memory of my parents, Ella & Joseph Goldman
George & Christine Markley
In honor of the birth of Abigail, great granddaughter
of Audrey Wilson
Marty & Marcia Richards
In honor of Audrey Wilson's great granddaughter
Audrey Wilson
In memory of Charlie Karas, husband of Rose Karas
Cantor Music Fund
Donations & Memorial
Cantor Morris Gordon Fund
River Bay Club
In appreciation of Cantor Klepper
Lori Geisinger
In appreciation of Cantor Klepper for his assistance
with Jake's Bar Mitzvah preparations.
Joy Goldenberg
In memory of Harriet Bashein, mother of Jon Bashein
Rose Karas
In appreciation of Cantor Klepper
Sandra Levy
In memory of Charles Karas, husband of Rose Karas
Jim & Claire Castleman
In memory of my mother, Ann K. Castleman
In memory of my father, L. Leo Kalish
Sherman Eisenthal
An act of tzedakah
Ken & Marcia Greenberg
In memory of Teddy Slavsky, father of Sigmund Slavsky
To thank Ken Brody for a lovely evening at the symphony
Edward & Kathy Hershfield
In honor of Andrew London's graduation from Harvard
Law School and admission to the Massachusetts Bar.
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Hesed Fund (cont’d)
Donations & Memorial (cont’d)
Leo & Claire Kadet
In memory of Hessa B. Kadet
In memory of Barbara Shapkin, mother of
Melissa Shapkin
In memory of Sylvia Kadet
In memory of Susan Eisenthal
Wayne Miller & Sharyn Keimach
In honor of Stanley Becker's 85th birthday
In memory of Gerry Friedman
In memory of Charlie Karas
Sandra Levy
In memory of my father, Joseph Holt
Marty & Marcia Richards
In memory of Susan Eisenthal, wife of Sherman Eisenthal
Neil & Diane Rosen
In memory of Charlotte Zides Olken, beloved mother
of Cindi Crutchfield
Ernie & Leslee Rotman
In memory of Shirley Brill, beloved mother of
Leslee Rotman
Michael & Lesley Shain
In memory of Susan Eisenthal
Stuart & Harriet Sherman
In memory of Charles Karas
Rose Karas
An act of tzedakah
Jeff & Deeana Klepper
An act of tzedakah
Joe & Judy Ludwig
In memory of Nathan Flaxman, father of Judy Ludwig
& Toby Kaplowitz, sister of Judy Ludwig & Donna Green
Stan & Sally Miller
In memory of Helen Davis
Janis Monat
An act of tzedakah
Alan & Susan Morris
To thank Rabbi Meszler for a beautiful wedding
ceremony for Lori & Jared
Rob & Lori Shone
In appreciation of Rabbi Meszler
Education Fund
Jon & Gail Bashein
In honor of Jake Geisinger becoming a Bar Mitzvah
In memory of Susan Eisenthal
Howard & Amy Savitt
In memory of Carl G. Caplan, father of Peter Caplan
Alan & Maxine Weinstein
In honor of Mike Gutman and family
Holocaust Memorial Fund
Flower Fund
Phyllis Gracer & Lawrence Gracer
In memory of Franklin Gracer
Nathan Workman & Phyllis Opper
In memory of my brother, Sumner Robinson
Jeff & Ellen Shapiro
In memory of Barbara Kuchens Shapkin, mother of
Melissa Shapkin
Gary & Judy Weintraub
In memory of Helen, sister of Margaret Davidi
Allan & Nancy Salzman
In memory of Denise Stein's grandmother
Hesed Fund
Paul & Ellie Chella
In honor of the birth of Sharyn Keimach &
Wayne Miller's granddaughter
In memory of Charlie Karas, beloved husband, father,
and grandfather
Barry & Lisa Fireman
In honor of the birth of Ruby Victoria Keimach
In memory of Sue Eisenthal
In memory of Charlotte Olken
Steve & Ellen Gilman
In memory of Charles Karas
In memory of Nathaniel (Nate) M. Shone
In memory of Thereza Zeman & Mordechai Zeman
In memory of Barbara Shapkin
In memory of Charlotte Zides Olken
In memory of Susan Eisenthal
Joy Goldenberg
In memory of Charles Karas, husband of Rose Karas
Shelley Kahalas
In appreciation of the Hesed Committee and the Temple Sinai
community for their support during my recuperation
Landscape Fund
Sharaden Schneider
In memory of M. Dennis Schneider, husband of
Sharaden Schneider
In memory of Susan Eisenthal
Library Book Inscription
Larry & Tracey Abrams
In memory of Ellen Abrams
Rose Karas
In honor of Leo Kadet
Maintenance Fund
Harvey & Karen Gordon
In memory of Annie Gordon, beloved grandmother &
mother
Marty & Marcia Richards
In memory of Charles Karas
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Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund (cont’d)
Memorial Plaques
Robert & Rhonda Pais
In memory of Ethel Pais
Stuart & Wendy Raifman
To thank Rabbi Meszler
Jay & Melody Ritt
In memory of Susan Eisenthal, beloved wife of
Sherman Eisenthal
Jim Lerner & Pat Rocha
In memory of Jane Lerner
Len & Nancy Sacon
In memory of Nathan Sacon & Franklin Witherel
Scott & Mamie Spelfogel
In memory of Liz Rubin
In memory of Carl Caplan
Laurence Tamkin
An act of tzedakah
Carolyn Weil
In memory of the yahrzeit of my parents, Hyman &
Marion Kantar
Ed & Amy Weinberg
In appreciation of Rabbi Meszler for Ben's
Bar Mitzvah preparation
Marge Zeman
In memory of Esther Pomerantz
Cindi Crutchfield
Jay & Melody Ritt
Oneg Shabbat Fund
Scott & Susan Adler
In memory of Charlotte Zides Olken
Barry & Jeanette Fritz
In honor of Jake becoming a Bar Mitzvah
Lori Geisinger
In honor of Jake Geisinger becoming a Bar Mitzvah
Elliot Schneider & Candace Gordon
In honor of Michelle Silver becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Joe & Judy Ludwig
An act of tzedakah
Stuart & Wendy Raifman
An act of tzedakah
Neil & Diane Rosen
An act of tzedakah
Scott & Cheryl Rubinstein
In honor of Danny becoming a Bar Mitzvah
Ed & Amy Weinberg
In honor of Ben becoming a Bar Mitzvah
Prayerbook Inscribed
Leo & Claire Kadet
In memory of Charles Karas
Rachel Gusman Music Fund
Jack Gusman
In memory of Rachel Gusman
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
Jon & Gail Bashein
In memory of Charlie Karas
Paula Bress
In honor of Claire and Leo Kadet on the occasion of
their 40th wedding anniversary
Michael & Kit Cope
In appreciation of Rabbi Meszler for all he has done
for the Temple
Craig Edwards
An act of tzedakah
Sherman Eisenthal
An act of tzedakah
Lori Geisinger
In appreciation of Rabbi Meszler for his patience,
humor & assistance with Jake's Bar Mitzvah
preparations, & for leading wonderful Shabbat services
Leslie Goldberg
In appreciation of Rabbi Meszler performing a
beautiful & joyous baby naming ceremony for my
granddaughter
Rose Karas
In appreciation of Rabbi Joseph Meszler
Daniel & Janice Levenson
In appreciation of Shabbat Torah Study
Lillian Levine
In memory of my husband, Melvin J. Levine
Religious School Fund
Linda Diskin
In memory of the parents & grandparents of the
Zeman family
Steve & Amy Wasserman
In memory of Mordechai Zeman & Thereza Zeman,
mother-in law & father-in-law of Miri Zeman
Social Action Fund
Jim & Claire Castleman
In memory of my mother, Lee W. Kalish
Marty & Marcia Richards
In honor of Daniel Rubinstein becoming a Bar Mitzvah
Harvey & Elaine Rudnick
Speedy recovery to Rhonda Tippett
Torah Fund
Lori Geisinger
In appreciation of Sara Zwicker for her wonderful
tutoring of Jake in preparation for his Bar Mitzvah
Joy Goldenberg
In memory of Susan Eisenthal, wife of Sherman Eisenthal
Shelley Kahalas
In memory of Susan Eisenthal
Ruth Rubino
Wishing Shelley Kahalas a speedy recovery
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Tzedakah Round-Up
Anne Chapman
Myron & Laura Dickerman
Neil & Diane Rosen
Rich & Susan Slater
Audrey Wilson
Vera Marshall Lecture Fund
Benjamin & Linda Cooley
In memory of Susan Eisenthal, our sincere
sympathy to Sherman and his family
Donations to the Torah Scroll
Restoration Project (Sept.-Dec.’14)
Leslie Alger
Jon & Marilyn Aliber
Bob & Helen Alkon
Jonathan & Penny Altman
Bill & Ellen Apfel
Ben & Marlene Arnold
Moore Arnold & Jill Goldberg Arnold
In honor of Brendan Arnold's Bar Mitzvah
David Barron & Sheryl Horowitz Barron
Eitan & Vered Becker
Marty & Rosette Becker
Rusty Callaway & Sandy Biber
David & Linda Blocker
David & Janet Bloom
Honoring the memory of the Murawiec and
Zysman family members who perished in the
Holocaust. In loving tribute to our parents,
grandparents and great grandparents, Nathan
and Rose (Zyzman) Murra, who survived the
Holocaust. May their memory be a blessing.
Stephen & Ellen Blum
David & Marlene Bohn
Marc & Phyllis Breslof
Don Brichta & Dana Bottorff
Gordon & Elisa Buchsbaum
James & Ellen Burbano
Jim & Claire Castleman
Anne Chapman
Bob & Leene Chavez
Paul & Ellie Chella
Allen & Mary Cohen
Harris Cohen
Benjamin & Linda Cooley
Louis Cotton
Harold & Carol Dickerman, Ira & Cindi Dickerman,
& Adam & Sara Kaplan
In honor of our parents,
Myron & Laura Dickerman
Myron & Laura Dickerman
Carl & Shari Engelbourg
Charles & Carol Fayerweather
David & Jacqueline Fleishman
Rick & Ellen Freeman
Barry & Jeanette Fritz
Burt & Dianne Gesserman
Teana Gilinson
Steve & Ellen Gilman
Herb Glickman & Sheila Pallay
Leslie Goldberg
Joy Goldenberg
Mike & Donna Goldstein
Sherwin & Lois Goodblatt
Eric & Candy Gould
Leonard Gosule
Sol & Donna Green
Henry & Dawn Greenberg
Ken & Marcia Greenberg
Dan & Sue Greenfield
Elliot & Barbara Grupp
Mort & Sandy Hoffman
Stan & Bev Jacobs
Stu Jacoby &
Margery Cohen‑Jacoby
Monte & Lisa Jaffe
Leo & Claire Kadet
Brett & Shari Kalmowitz
Adam & Sara Kaplan
Wayne Miller &
Sharyn Keimach
Nadine Vantine‑Kelley
Warren & Liz Kirshenbaum
Jeff & Deeana Klepper
Ruth Klepper
In honor of Cantor Jeff Klepper
Carroll Klock
Jonathan & Ellen Korb
Simon & Bernice Korowitz
In honor of Ben Weinberg
becoming a Bar Mitzvah
Russell & Roz Kraiterman
Bryce & Eileen Kramer
Alan & Beth Kurland
David & Beth Levine
Jon & Marni Levitt
Bob & Shari Levitan
Sandra Levy
Steve & Paula London
Joe & Judy Ludwig
Jerry & Mamie Marcus
Joseph Meszler & Julie Zupan
Alan & Susan Morris
Bob & Janice Newman
Bradley & Debbie Palter
James & Elise Popkin
David & Elissa Pototsky
Stuart & Wendy Raifman
Marty & Marcia Richards
Jay & Melody Ritt
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Neil & Diane Rosen
Rich & JoEllen Ross
Ernie & Leslee Rotman
Larry Rubin
Marvin & Wendy Rudolph
Marc Russman &
Elyse Levin-Russman
Len & Nancy Sacon
Steve & Michelle Savrann
Dov & Deborah Schlein
Jeffrey & Janice Schlossberg
Jeff & Allison Schnipper
Ted & Cheryl Schnitzer
David & Susan Segaloff
Michael & Lesley Shain
In appreciation of the Saturday
morning Torah class
Jeff & Ellen Shapiro
David & Jennifer Silbert
Sisterhood Temple Sinai
Rich & Susan Slater
Joe Strazzulla & Sandy Slavet
Bob & Doreen Soffer
In honor of Stan Jacobs for taking
part in our simcha
Scott & Mamie Spelfogel
Claire Cohen‑Stelzer
Bob Stepansky & Joyce Rubino
In memory of my father, William
Stepansky, and in memory of my
cousin, Ruth Manison Grossman
whose parents sponsored my
grandparents, my father and my
aunt Edith to come to this country.
Mike & Vivian Sternweiler
Mark & Michelle Szlajen
Rick & Beth Trilling
Jon & Leah Wasserman
Jay & Linda Webber
Steven & Julie Weil
Ed & Amy Weinberg
Alan & Maxine Weinstein
Venki Garani &
Cheryl Weinstein
Audrey Wilson
David & Claire Winthrop
Peter & Nancy Young
Rolland & Faith Zeleny
Oneg Shabbat Hosts
Once or twice each year we ask you to bring a dessert to the temple for the Friday night Oneg Shabbat. It should be large
enough to serve 12 people and does not need to be kosher. Please drop it off in the temple kitchen any day of the week, but
before Friday at noon. If you are unable to drop off a dessert on your assigned week, please make a donation to the Oneg fund,
or bring your dessert contribution the next week. Thank you for your help.
Mar. 6
Erev Shabbat B’Simcha
Carl & Shari Engelbourg
Peter & Susanne Evans
Samuel & Sandra Faber
Charles & Carol Fayerweather
Jeff & Lisa Fein
Steve & Lori Ferris
Steve & Helene Figman
Barry & Lisa Fireman
Bruce & Karen Fishman
Joel & Sue Fishman
David & Jacqueline Fleishman
David & Jill Fogel
Jeffrey & Ellen Frank
Brian & Roxann Freedman
Larry & Lori Freedman
Rick & Ellen Freeman
Thom Freeman Jr. &
Melissa Shapkin
Dennis & Maggie Friedman
Steven & Tracy Friedman
Barry & Jeanette Fritz
Ed & Carolyn Furlong
Apr. 3
Erev Shabbat B’Simcha
No Services
Erev Pesach
Mar. 20
Erev Shabbat
Mar. 13
Erev Shabbat
Leonard & Robin Galinsky
Venki Garani &
Cheryl Weinstein
Richard & Harriet Gardner
Enid Garf
Jason & Stacey Gay
Lori Geisinger
Burt & Dianne Gesserman
Teana Gilinson
Steve & Ellen Gilman
Carl & Leslie Gladstone
Herbert Glickman &
Sheila Pallay
David & Rachel Goldberg
Jill Goldberg & Elaine Trudell
Leslie Goldberg
Steven & Linda Goldberg
Moore Arnold &
Jill Goldberg Arnold
Joy Goldenberg
Howie & Marci Goldowsky
Robert & Jill Goldstein
Mike & Donna Goldstein
Ron Goldstein
Mark & Lauren Goloboy
Andy Goloboy &
Joan Abrams
Jason & Jackie Goloboy
Sherwin & Lois Goodblatt
Larry & Jill Goodman
Jim & Liz Goodman
William & Irna Goodman
Peter & Jill Gordon
Harvey & Karen Gordon
Leonard Gosule
Irina & Ryan Gott
Josh & Sharon Grady
Stephen & Andrea Gray
Sol & Donna Green
Ken & Marcia Greenberg
Henry & Dawn Greenberg
Bruce & Beth Goldman
Bruce & Pam Goldman
Apr. 10
Erev Shabbat
Apr. 17
Erev Shabbat
Steve Greenberg
Dan & Sue Greenfield
Mark & Alison Grossman
Ruth Grossman
Elliot & Barbara Grupp
Larry & Janet Gulko
Glenn & Marisa Gutmacher
Stephen & Illyse Habbe
Bill & Nancy Hall
Charles & Jeri Heinberg
Ileen Heller
Warren & Virginia Hershman
Laura Hess
Abe & Margie Hirsch
Randy & Tracey Hirschorn
Jon & Tanya Hitter
Ronni Hochman
Bruce & Joan Hoffman
Eric & Carrie Hoffman
Mort & Sandy Hoffman
Steve & Donna Holzinger
James & Jody Horvitz
Jon & Lori Hulak
John & Jana Huot
Paul & Debbie Izzo
Stan & Bev Jacobs
Jeff & Nikki Jacobson
Stu Jacoby & Margery CohenJacoby
Monte & Lisa Jaffe
Jack & Rhonda Jansky
Larry & Lauren Jonas
Sara Joseph
Leo & Claire Kadet
Georgette Kafka
Shelley Kahalas
Jessica Kahan
Brett & Shari Kalmowitz
Barry & Ruth Kane
Dave Kantor &
Laura Salomons
Adam & Sara Kaplan
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Mar. 27
Erev Shabbat
URJ South Shore
Community Shabbat
Service (Westwood)
Apr. 24
Erev Shabbat
Rose Karas
Louis & Carolyn Karten
Jerry & Linda Kassner
Norman & Susan Kaufman
Adam & Judy Kaufman
Jason & Linda Kaufman
Gerald & Michele Kaye
Wayne Miller &
Sharyn Keimach
Norman & Franka Kelson
Warren & Liz Kirshenbaum
Norman & Nancy Klayman
Jon & Sue Klein
Gary Kleinman & Betsy
Rosenfeld
Andy & Sara Kofman
Amnon & Robyn Koren
Russell & Roz Kraiterman
Mike & Lisa Kramer
Bryce & Eileen Kramer
Alan & Beth Kurland
Michael & Anne Labbe
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March / April 2015
Temple Sinai of Sharon
25 Canton St.
Sharon, MA. 02067
781-784-6081
www.temple-sinai.com
Affiliated with the Union
for Reform Judaism and
the Synagogue Council
of Massachusetts
Rabbi
President
Cantor
Vice-Presidents
Joseph Meszler
Jeff Klepper
Assistant Cantor
Rebecca Khitrik
Director of Education
Beth Fine-Nelson
Executive Director
Marlene Arnold
Youth Advisor
Illyse Habbe
Office & School Staff
Janet Stokes
Raisa Levine
Sherill Oglia
Kim Soper
Brianna Arnold
Steve Gilman
Brad Palter
Rob Ross
Sandy Slavet
Treasurer
Elliot Grupp
Financial Secretary
Monte Jaffe
Recording Secretary
Glenn Gutmacher
Shofar Editor
Joy Goldenberg
ADAR/NISAN/IYAR 5775
Shabbat Candle Lighting Times
for March/April
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