SINAI NEWS

January/February 2010 • Tevet-Adar 5770

Shabbat & Holiday Schedule In this issue

Rabbi’s Corner, 2
Shabbat Vayechi Feb 6 Torah Study 8 am
Genesis 47:28—50:26 Morning Minyan 9:30 am Café Sinai
Jan 1 Shabbat Service 6:15 pm Dr. James Kugel 7:30 pm 3
Cantor’s Notes,
Jan 2 Torah Study 8 am Shabbat Mishpatim Reflections
Morning Minyan 9:30 am Exodus 21:1—24:18
Feb 12 Shabbat Service 6:15 pm Lifelong Jewish Learning 4
Shabbat Shemot
Exodus 1:1—6:1 Feb 13 Torah Study 8 am
Morning Minyan 9:30 am School Events, 5
Jan 8 Minyan Katan 5:30 pm
Family Shabbat Service 7 pm Adult Learning
Shabbat Terumah
Jan 9 Torah Study 8 am Exodus 25:1—27:19 President’s Message, 6
Morning Minyan 9:30 am Feb 19 Shabbat Learning-Immigration Night Hike
Program 6:15 pm
Shabbat Vaera Greening of Sinai, 7
Exodus 6:2—9:35 Feb 20 Torah Study 8 am
Jan 15 Shabbat Service 6:15 pm Morning Minyan 9:30 am Brotherhood News,
Women of Sinai
Jan 16 Torah Study 8 am Shabbat Tetzaveh
Morning Minyan 9:30 am Exodus 27:20—30:10 8
Feb 26 Shabbat Service 6:15 pm
January Calendar
Shabbat Bo
Feb 27 Torah Study 8 am February Calendar 9
Exodus 10:1—13:16
Morning Minyan 9:30 am
Jan 22 Shabbat Service 6:15 pm
Ma'ariv & Megillah Reading 6:30 pm Social Action, 10
Jan 23 Torah Study 8 am Café Sinai 7 pm
Morning Minyan 9:30 am Sinai Outside
Shabbat Beshalach My Sinai 11
Exodus 13:17—17:16
Jan 29 Music Shabbat Service 6:15 pm James Kugel 12
Jan 30 Torah Study 8 am
Morning Minyan 9:30 am Chesed, Purim 13
Tu B’Shevat Seder and
Havdallah 4 pm Donations 14
Shabbat Yitro
Exodus 18:1—20:23 KOACH 15
Feb 5 Minyan Katan 5:30 pm
3rd Grade & Congregational Sendik’s Scrip Program 16
Shabbat Dinner 6 pm
Family Shabbat Service 7 pm
Yahrzeits 17

Rabbi David B. Cohen • Cantor Rebecca Robins • Rabbi Emeritus Jay R. Brickman
Director of Lifelong Jewish Learning Sherry H. Blumberg, Ph.D., R.J.E.
Director of Administration Karen Lancina • Program Coordinator Jen Friedman • Sinai News Nicole Sether
Congregation Sinai • 8223 N. Port Washington Road• Fox Point, WI 53217
414.352.2970• 414.352.0944 (fax)• www.congregationsinai.org
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Rabbi’s Corner
The Greening of Sinai
In the months before Julie and I moved to Milwaukee,
news of our imminent arrival began to spread. ―They’re from
California,‖ said some. ―I hear they are vegetarian,‖ said oth-
ers.
Both were at best half-truths. While we moved here
from California, only Julie actually grew up there; I
am from New Jersey. And while we had been
vegetarian in the several years prior to Michael
and Sophie’s birth, their gestational need for pro-
tein brought us back to meat with a vengeance.
There was some disappointment among
the most environmentally committed in our com-
munity, when they discovered they we were not
ideologically committed fellow travelers.
Then a funny thing happened: as our
children began to grow, we became more environ-
mentally conscious and committed. We recycle.
Our kids participate in twice yearly river clean-ups
on the Milwaukee and Kinnickinnic Rivers. We use biodegrad-
able soap. We drive a hybrid car.
We are not alone in this transformation. Over the past
two years, Congregation Sinai has become a ―green‖ commu-
nity. We have a new multi stage boiler that uses less energy.
We’ve switched over to energy saving light bulbs throughout
the building. We’ve cut down our use of paper by relying more
on electronic communications. We even buy less water in plas-
tic containers, and less paper plates, preferring to use reus-
able utensils. We planted a garden last summer that yielded
beautiful gourds, corn, and other ornaments for the Sukkah.
These efforts are more than a fad. At its core, Judaism
has always taught that we are to live in harmony with the land
and with nature. The first chapter of Genesis is often trans-
lated to say that God has given us dominion over the earth;
the Jewish translation stresses that we are given the responsi-

Saturday, February 27, 2010 Persian dining & music followed by a big screen DVD
6:30 Ma'ariv and Megillah service
7:00 Dinner and music
SHUK: local artisans &
committee fundraisers
7:45 DVD showing
Cost: $18.00
RSVP by Feb 5th: http://cafesinai.eventbrite.com/
January/February 2010
bility to be good stewards over the land. A midrash depicts
God giving Adam and Eve a tour of the garden and saying,
―this is the last world I am going to make, so take good care
of it.‖
Hopefully, the world community will find common
ground through efforts to curb greenhouse gas
emissions that threaten to accelerate global
warming. Closer to home, there is so much we
can do as a community and as individuals. I urge
you to follow the progress of Sinai’s ―Greening
Committee‖ under the leadership of Deb Scher-
mer and to join the committee if you are ready to
devote time and effort.
The upcoming holiday of Tu B’Shevat is a
most propitious time to think about the environ-
ment. Originally the first day of the fiscal year for
trees (back when the age of a tree would define
when one could eat its fruit), Tu B’Shevat was
appropriated by the Kaballists – Jewish mystics – who saw a
correspondence between the natural world and the spiritual
realm.
I’ve been participating in a multi-year program
through the Institute for Jewish Spirituality along with thirty-
seven other rabbis from the various movements. One practi-
cal product of this journey has been the creation of a Tu
B’Shevat Seder. Modeled on the Tu B’Shevat seders pio-
neered by the Medieval mystics, Sinai’s Tu B’Shevat seder
includes music, introspective texts, and delicious food. We
are holding our third Tu B’Shevat Seder at 4:00 pm on Sat-
urday, January 30th, in the Worship and Learning Center.
Please RSVP to http://sinaitubeshevatseder.eventbrite.com
Rabbi David Cohen
Celebrate Purim this year at
Cafe Sinai @ Shushan: an evening of
of Israel at Eurovision (an anthology of
Israel's live performances at the annual
European song festival) 1973-2004.
Come dressed in your best 70's costume,
prizes will be awarded.
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Cantor’s Notes
Increasing our Happiness at Purim
The rabbis teach us mi shen-
ichnas Adar, marbim b’simcha! When
Adar enters, our happiness increases!
The rabbis must have known there was
a place in the world like Milwaukee, WI.
Who doesn’t need a little extra happi-
ness in the midst of a cold winter? Ok,
ok…maybe that wasn’t ex-
actly their plan.
The story of Purim
is a great one – it includes
all the necessary charac-
ters to make for interesting
reading (worth repeating
year after year!). There is a
beautiful queen, an evil
villain, a simple but heroic
member of the commu-
nity…and there are, of
course, eunuchs a-plenty!
The telling of this incredi-
ble story is fun; shouting and noise-
making, costumed silliness abounding –
who cannot say that every custom of
Purim is linked to incredible, almost
overwhelming joy and happiness? And
why shouldn’t it be so?
The Shabbat before Purim is
known as Shabbat Zachor, the Sabbath
of Remembrance. On this Shabbat we
read the story of the Amelekites, the
descendants of Amelek, and foes of the
Jewish people. We are taught that Ha-
man (boo and hiss here) is a descen-
dant of these people. What Shabbat
Zachor does for us as a people, in link-
ing the story of Purim with the story of
the Amelekites, is remind us that not
only once, or twice, or ten times for that
matter, were the Jews the target of ha-
tred and destruction in history. Perhaps
the abundance of joy we are meant to
feel then, is a reminder of our freedom
and our continued peoplehood.
As a people, we are obligated
to feel joy and also, to spread that hap-
piness around. The tradition of mish-
loach manot is just that – a tradition of
Rabbi’s Bible Study
Rabbi Brickman has held a class on reading the Bible on Wednesday mornings at 9:30
since 1955. We began with the first chapter of Genesis and have just begun the Book
of Nehemiah. Newcomers are welcome to join the class at this time (or any time). A
reading knowledge of Hebrew is helpful but not essential.
helping others to increase their happi-
ness at this festive time. Under the lead-
ership of member Mari Katz in 5770,
Congregation Sinai is happy to send
mishloach manot to many of our congre-
gants who might benefit from their happi-
ness increasing this Purim. Each year,
as a congregation we deliver
mishloach manot to mem-
bers who have lost family in
the recent past, are feeling
ill or under the weather, are
busy with the everyday
stresses of new babies and
can use some extra happi-
ness in the winter months.
We fill festively decorated
bags with homemade
hamentaschen, fruit and
sweets – and fun Purim
masks and surprises, with
the hope of, through a simple gesture,
helping to fulfill the teaching of our
sages, mishenichnas Adar, marbim
b’simcha!
I sincerely hope you’ll consider
helping us spread the joy this Purim. If
you and your family are willing to deliver
one bag, you can help make this mitzvah
a reality. Please let us know by emailing
me at cantor@congregationsinai.org.
We’ll email you back with all the details
about when to pick up your bag to deliver
it to a member of our congregation dur-
ing the week of Purim. Know someone
who you think can use this gift of joy?
Don’t hesitate to let us know. We are so
grateful to have congregants like you
that make holiday time so meaningful for
one another.
Best wishes to you and yours for a Chag
Purim Sameach – a Happy Purim! Can’t
wait to see you in costume around Sinai
for Purim!
Cantor Rebecca Robins
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Reflections
Although we are quite re-
mote in our political ideologies, my
favorite columnist, who writes for the
New York Times, is David Brooks. He
is bright, well learned, and argues
cogently. Sarah Palin, on the other
hand, despite her popularity with a
certain segment of the population, is
an individual
with little edu-
cation and
modest intel-
lectual prow-
ess. One of
the reasons
our nation is
in its present
economic dif-
ficulty is that
it has been managed by individuals
with limited understanding. Not eve-
ryone agrees with the President’s
political philosophy, but it is hard to
argue that he is not well read and
highly intelligent. A professor at Yale
Law School reported that in all his
years of teaching, he had never en-
countered a student as bright as Ba-
rak Obama.
The democratic notion that
VOX POPULI VOX DEI i.e. that ―the
voice of the people is the voice of
God‖ is not in accord with traditional
Jewish belief. The expression AM
HAARETS, ―people of the land‖ is not
a term of respect. By the first cen-
tury, there was universal education in
the Jewish community. The brightest
and most learned went on to become
rabbis, and it was the rabbis, not the
populace, that established rules for
the community. Different rabbis had
different political philosophies, but
the fact that all were intelligent and
learned enabled them to work out
effective compromise positions.
I would suggest that both the
I.Q. results and the academic records
of all political candidates be available
to the public prior to elections.
Rabbi Jay Brickman
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Lifelong Jewish Learning
Judaism’s Contributions to Civilization:
How well are we teaching these contributions to ourselves?
Dr. Sherry H. Blumberg, Director of Lifelong Jewish Learning
Our Religious and Hebrew School is embarking on a
process of assessment that is based upon an outstanding
assessment tool developed by both Jewish and Secular Stud-
ies educators. The assessment is the beginning of a process
to help our school grow in excellence as we plan for the fu-
ture. As we begin this process I, the Rabbi and our profes-
sional staff, as well as our parents
and teachers will have to ask and
answer some very difficult ques-
tions. Looking at ourselves is never
easy, especially if we are honest,
but asking where we want to grow
to is even more difficult. What do
we mean by ―excellence‖ in our
school? What are the Jewish val-
ues we want our students to know
and do at the end of their time with
us? And, are we really teaching
these values in all the ways we can,
as a congregation, school and community?
Upon reflection on these questions I recalled an
amazing experience from my past. In November of 1998 I
was invited to speak at the International Symposium on Reli-
gious Culture and Ethics which was held in Beijing, China.
During that symposium I met persons from around the world
who represented most of the major Religious traditions. We
each met with our counterpart in China who studied our relig-
ion at the University level and we gave and listened to a
speech from each of the participants. The Chinese were try-
ing to understand how our religious tradition developed its
ethical standards and how we lived them in our daily lives. In
a lecture, the task was very difficult, and very limited. Teach-
ing Jewish ethical standards and Jewish practice for daily life
and holidays is and has been my life’s work; defining what
3000 years of history has developed was very difficult in the
hour of my presentation.
During that hour, I defined four major contributions
of Judaism to the world: a sense of purpose and hope that
the world and humans are perfectible; a body of literature
Please join us to Pray and Play
Friday, January 8
5:30-6:00 PM
Friday, February 5
5:30-6:00 PM
January/February 2010
that explores and affirms values that lead to a reverent, just
and compassionate life; a day of rest and reflection for all
people regardless of their station in life; and an amazing abil-
ity to adapt and change to the modern world within the
framework of those values and ethics.
So, are we teaching our own children about these
contributions of Judaism to the world? Does our educational
system help our students to know that there is always hope
because the world and human beings are able to improve
and perfect this world? Will our students be conversant with
and knowledgeable about the great body of Jewish literature
(Torah, Talmud, Midrash, Responsa, Philosophy and Fiction)
that affirms our values and challenges us to explore them
more deeply? Do we help our young people to cherish the
day of rest (Shabbat) that Jews introduced to the world? Fi-
nally, are our congregation and school allowing our learners
to struggle with Jewish values and ethics as we adapt to the
21st century?
I will say that we try to accomplish all of these. I am
confident that we do numbers one and four fairly well, but we
have a way to go to accomplish two and three. Some things
may not be possible in the limited time that we have with the
religious school, and that is why at Sinai, Jewish learning is
life long. When I consider our adult educational offerings, I
know that we are making a stab at number two. When we
look at all of our programming, we can understand how Shab-
bat services, Torah study on Shabbat morning, and our Shab-
bat dinners are ways in which we try to reinforce number
three.
Join us as we begin to assess our school. What do
you want from our education here at Sinai? What is critical
for us to teach in our limited time in order to insure the next
generation of Jews carries our tradition forward? What would
you have liked to learn that your didn’t? What can you offer
to teach because of how you have lived your life? We need
your input, you are important to us and the process. If you
would like to be part of the discussions, call and talk to me.
Dr. Sherry Blumberg
at Minyan Katan!
Join Rabbi Cohen, Cantor Robins and Dr. Blumberg as we
welcome Shabbat in story and song!
Minyan Katan is a family-friendly
worship experience for infants – 2nd graders.
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School News Adult Education

Shabbat Dinners Sunday Morning Ethics Dis-
On February 5th, the 3rd Grade will receive their Siddurim at the Family Ser- cussions will continue on January 24
vice at 7 PM. They will begin with a 3rd grade and Congregational dinner at the syna- in the Worship & Learning Space
gogue at 6 PM following the Minyan Katan at 5:30 PM. The dinner will be a chicken (Note the change of date from the
dinner with salad and pasta. All are invited to join us for the dinner which costs $5 for Brochure) with a discussion of Jew-
children, $7 for adults and has a family maximum of $20. ish personal ethics. Participants will
On March 5th, the 4th and 5th Graders will participate in the service and will consider how we make ethical deci-
begin with a family Shabbat dinner. Please join us for this evening and the prices re- sions when no one is watching, when
main the same! we are thinking of our relationships
You can RSVP at: http://congregationaland3rdgradedinner.eventbrite.com/ with loved ones and friends and
about what ethics we would write
Family Retreat News…. into an ethical will to give to our chil-
The family retreat has been moved from Olin Sang Ruby Union Institute Camp dren and grandchildren. The discus-
to become a ―Shul-in‖ at our own congregation. This will greatly reduce the costs to sion will take place from 10:30 –
our families and will enable more families to partici- 12:00 and all are welcome.
pate. So come celebrate with us and explore the
Beit HaMidrash Classes on
Real Freedom Fighters on January 15 -17. The cost
Tuesday nights are varied and excit-
will be under $200 for a family of four.
ing. Dr. Blumberg is facilitating a
We will gather at Sinai on Friday evening for
class on ―Who is the Other and How
a Shabbat dinner and a special program on freedom
Should We Treat Them?‖. Using
fighters at services. That night everyone will go
texts (in English) from the Torah,
home to sleep in their own beds. On Saturday morn-
Talmud, Midrash and Philosophy the
ing, we will gather after breakfast for our exciting program of art, drama, singing, ser-
students will develop a modern ap-
vices, sports (maybe if there is snow…even sledding), discussions, food and family
proach based upon the ancient wis-
games. We will be together from 9:30 to after Havdalah and those who wish can
dom. This class meets January
―sleep over at Sinai‖ in our sleeping bags, air mattresses and pillows. It promises to
12th, 19th, and 26th at 7:30.
be a wonderful weekend of spiritual and intellectual growth with family and adult fun
Cantor Robins will do a very
included.
special Cantorial Recital on February
Look for more specific information in an email to follow.
2nd called ―Jewish Poetry in Song‖.
School News This will be followed on February 9th,
Chugim: Our 3rd-6th graders begin their elective choices of Music, Dance, 16th, and 23rd by Rabbi David
Drama, Art, Tzedakah and Jewish Foods and Cooking. The Electives run for 6 weeks Cohen’s class on Hasidic Mysticism
and then the children choose another. They will be preparing for the Mother’s Day called ―What’s Got Madonna and
Concert in May. Demi All ―A Twitter‖? Please mark
Mini U: The students continue to work with their various agencies in the these wonderful classes on your cal-
field. This service learning is of benefit to the students and to the agencies they serve endars and RSVP to: http://
(Jewish Museum of Milwaukee, St. Vincent de Paul food program, and Sarah Chudnow sinaifebruaryadultlearn-
Seniors). ing.eventbrite.com/.
Affirmation: Students will participate in an interfaith program on ―Love‖ at Hebrew Classes continue
the Sikh temple on February 14th with other young people from the Islamic center, with one new possibility…Yael Gal
Christian and Catholic Churches, the Quakers and other religious traditions. will be offering Conversation Hebrew
Fourth Grade Family Education will be on February 21st from 10-12. Look for (a continuation of her class from last
more information in the Parent’s Bulletin. year). Look at the ENews for more
details.

The Immigration Debate: A Jewish Response

Congregation Sinai will host a Learning Shabbat session on February 19, 2010 at 6:15 PM. The program will feature a speaker from MIKLAT,
Rachel Ida Buff, as well as a representative of Voces de la Frontera, a non-profit organization that seeks to educate and improve the quality
of life of immigrant workers.
The goal will be to explore the historical parallels between the situations of contemporary immigrants and the history of the Jewish people.
We will discuss the notion of a “Jewish” response to the contemporary immigration debate, keeping in mind the teachings of the Jewish tra-
dition (i.e. “You shall not wrong a stranger or oppress him, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.”) Finally, we will hear about the New
Sanctuary Movement, a contemporary response to the immigration crisis in diverse religious communities.
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Synagogues are vibrant and
dynamic, stimulating and renewing the
Jewish spirit. The reality is that syna-
gogues have also experienced serious
issues with the current economic situa-
tion. We were all fortunate to have
shared the High Holidays together, to
celebrate Sukkot and recently Chanu-
kah; I know you share my overwhelming
sense that Sinai is a happy, healthy con-
gregation on very sound footing. But as
we look to the future, we are faced with
unprecedented challenges. We are not
alone in this struggle; non-profits and
Jewish organizations globally are all
President’s Message
working to find a new financial structure
to meet the needs of their communities.
Our congregation is no different.
There are very special financial
challenges to running a synagogue of
our size. It costs over $2,500 per family
to open our door to congregants. We
are trying to prioritize and face those
financial challenges ahead. The simple
fact is that membership dues can no
longer fully cover our staffing and pro-
gramming needs, as well as our build-
ing. We need to explore other financial
avenues.
We recently convened an ex-
pert group of congregants, a ―Sinai Fi-
nancial Future‖ think tank, to set goals
and problem solve some of these finan-
cial challenges. This group is chaired by
Madeleine Lubar and Marc Kartman.
We are examining the various aspects
of securing the financial well-being of
Sinai. It is always inspiring to know how
many wonderful families are committed
and dedicated to our future. Those feel-
ings are empowering for all of us.
We all know our congregation
continues to rest on a firm foundation,
but it is important that current informa-
tion be readily available to all our con-
gregants. We will continue to keep
you posted on developments.
Our congregation has many
wonderful opportunities for giving. Our
children need to understand tzedakah
and you can set an example. Thank
you for all that you do. Thank you for
saying yes, for volunteering, for giving
financially and emotionally to help our
congregation to be everything we want
it to be.
My personal feelings are that
leadership can be a privilege, but it
can also mean sacrifices. It can mean
painful decision-making. I need each
of you. Your continued support and
commitment to our congregation en-
sures a strong future together.
Judi Ketten

Sinai Outside: Night Hike

October 24th was a dark and brisk night. Luckily
it was dry; the only break in rainstorms for days.
Twenty seven brave adults and children with
―Sinai Outside‖ embarked on a sensational night-time
adventure at Riveredge Nature Center, no flashlights
necessary! After congregating in the beautiful lodge we
moved outside for a spirited Havdalah service to end
Shabbat. Then we broke into two groups, adults, and
families, for a naturalist-guided hike to learn about local
nocturnal life and to explore our own senses in the dark.
Using our eyes, ears and senses of smell and taste we
tried to identify colors, aromas, flavors, two different owl
calls and constellations. It was more challenging than we
thought! We listened to a real babbling brook and we
even got to see the sparks we created by munching on
peppermint suckers! Walking together in groups felt
really safe, but we also walked by ourselves to feel how
vulnerable a lone animal might feel crossing an open
field. At the fire pit we heard a Native American tale, and
Front Row: Jason Goldbaum, Charlie Silverman, Ari Cobb, Maya Gold-
a true scary story while toasting marshmallows and our
baum, Jack & Zoe Styler, Eti Ganin, Row 2: Unknown, Naomi Cobb, Ari
chilled feet. It was a beautiful evening. Schermer, Joey Mishlove, Alan Silverman, Andee Bram, Ala Pinsky
Many thanks to Naomi Cobb for helping connect Row 3: Jill & Mike Weinshel, Jenni Goldbaum, unknown, Audrie Berman,
Sinai to Riveredge, and for her knowledge and expertise Barb Federlin, Judy Flegel, Gordy Goldbaum, Paige Styler, David Cobb,
in leading the hike. And thanks to all our participants Craig Johnson, Bobbi Rector, Deb Schermer, Jacob Schermer, Brian
who continue to support Sinai Outside. Schermer, Chuck Bram, Alex Ganin.
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What’s Greening at Sinai
"There is no plant without an angel in Heaven tending it and telling it, 'Grow!'" (Genesis Rabba 10:7)
Winter has settled upon Milwaukee and much of our
greenery is not so green right now. It is no accident that we
celebrate the birthday of the trees, Tu B’Shevat, in the ―dead
of winter.‖ Scholars believe that Tu B’Shevat was originally
an agricultural festival, marking the emergence of spring in
Israel, but here in the northern part of the US, we are perhaps
offered this holiday as an opportunity to celebrate our grati-
tude and love for trees; a time to think about relating to the
natural world at a time when we are unable to benefit from it
in a physical manner. The holiday is celebrated by planting
trees, eating fruits (that are flown in from other parts of the
world), and participating in a Tu B’Shevat Seder.
And since it is SO cold outside, here is a suggestion
for an indoor activity that can scratch your environmental
itch. Check out the Green Furniture exhibit at the Milwaukee
Art Museum: ―Green Furniture Design focuses on the concept
of sustainable design, which centers not only around a re-
sponsible use of materials and methods of manufacture, but
also on issues of object life span, energy usage, and recy-
cling/disposal (www.mam.org).‖ The Exhibition runs through
March 14, 2010.
Have an idea for a Greening project? Want to join the
Brotherhood News
Hello congregants! The Brotherhood will present
its third coffee of the season entitled
"Finding Faith In A Troubled World". A
diverse group of Sinai congregants will
share their story of the various paths
they have taken in their search for some
form of spiritual connection. One of my
favorite poems "Stopping By The Wood
On A Snowy Evening", always left me
Women of Sinai News
Thanks to all of you who have continued to support
the Women of Sinai. Your dues allow the Women of Sinai to
give additional sustenance to the synagogue in the form of
gifts to our students, gifts to the building, onegs and more.
Special thanks to Rosalie Leib who continues to lead
the Weight Watchers group with thoughtful discussion topics
to keep us encouraged and on track.
Many thanks for all the group’s support as we mud-
dle through this weight loss challenge together.
And finally, thank you to Susan Lubar Solvang who
leads us in our yoga practice each week. We breathe deeply
January/February 2010
Sukkah garden project next year? Join the Greening of Sinai
Committee by contacting Deb Schermer @
deb.schermer@gmail.com. The Greening of Sinai Committee
is charged with raising awareness of environmental issues
and helping Sinai become as ―green‖ as possible. We want
to hear your ideas, interests and musings.
Tip of the month: Hot New Trend: the CLOTHESLINE.
Wait… isn’t that really old fashioned? Did you know that the
second biggest energy user in your household, after the re-
frigerator, is the clothes dryer? You can save a bunch of
money on your energy bill and reduce your household’s car-
bon footprint by doing a very old fashioned thing – hang
your laundry on a clothesline. More and more environmen-
tally conscious folks are turning to this age-old method of
drying their clothes. It just takes a moment to rig up a few
lines in the basement, and ten minutes to hang your clothes
fresh out of the washing machine. Once dry, a quick ten
minutes in the dryer to soften and fluff, and you will never
know the difference… except when you see your energy bill.
Deb Schermer and Naomi Cobb
The Greening of Sinai Committee
with a sense of wonder of the paths I have personally chosen
to follow. Do you have a similar sense of wonder? If so, you
may be interested in joining us for some enlightening discus-
sion on this topic at 10:30-noon on Sunday, January 10. Free
coffee, bagels, and other snacks are provided! All congre-
gants are welcome to participate. No RSVP needed. See you
there!
Jim Stillman, Brotherhood chair.
and stretch deeply at each session.
We’re always amazed at what our
bodies can do.
Thanks, again, to all who sent
in their dues. If you haven’t sent in
your dues already and need an addi-
tional envelope, I will gladly send one
to you.
Laura Waisbren
 January 2010
S U N M O N T U E W E D T H U F R I S A T

1 2
New Year’s Day Torah Study 8 am
Office Closed Morning Minyan 9:30 am
Shabbat Service 6:15 pm

3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Chug Ivrit 9:30 am Weight Watchers 5:45 pm Bible Study 9:30 am 3-6th Grade Classes 4 pm Through the Eyes of Torah Study 8 am
K4-6th Grade Classes 10 am Conversational Hebrew 7:30 Executive Committee Women 9:30 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am
pm Meeting 7 pm Lunch & Learn 12 pm
Adult Hebrew 7:15 pm Social Action Meeting 12 pm
Minyan Katan 5:30 pm
Family Shabbat Service 7 pm

10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Chug Ivrit 9:30 am Brit Nashim 7 pm Weight Watchers 5:45 pm Bible Study 9:30 am 3-6th Grade Classes 4 pm Family Retreat Family Retreat
K4-6th Grade Classes 10 am Committee Chair Beit Midrash 7:30 pm Ritual Committee Meeting 7 pm Through the Eyes of Torah Study 8 am
Brotherhood Coffee 10:30 am Orientation 7 pm Conversational Hebrew 7:30 Adult Hebrew 7:15 pm Women 9:30 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am
Affirmation 11 am pm Lunch & Learn 12 pm
Mini-U 5 pm Shabbat Service 6:15 pm

17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Family Retreat Martin Luther King, Jr Day Weight Watchers 5:45 pm Bible Study 9:30 am Brotherhood Spirituality Through the Eyes of Torah Study 8 am
Day of Discovery Office Closed Rabbi Brickman’s Group 7:45 am Women 9:30 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am
Chug Ivrit 9:30 am Mitbach Sinai 6 pm Class 6:30 pm 3-6th Grade Classes 4 pm Lunch & Learn 12 pm
K4-6th Grade Classes 10 am Beit Midrash 7:30 pm Board Meeting 7 pm Shabbat Service 6:15 pm
Conversational Hebrew 7:30 Adult Hebrew 7:15 pm
pm

24 25 26
Chug Ivrit 9:30 am Seniors Havurah 1 pm
K4-6th Grade Classes 10 am Weight Watchers 5:45 pm
Affirmation 11 am Rabbi Brickman’s
Mini-U 5 pm Class 6:30 pm
Beit Midrash 7:30 pm
Conversational Hebrew 7:30
27 28 29 30
Bible Study 9:30 am Jewish Communal Professionals Through the Eyes of Torah Study 8 am
Mah Jongg 7 pm Breakfast 7:30 am Women 9:30 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am
KOACH event 10 am Lunch & Learn 12 pm Tu B’Shevat Seder &
3-6th Grade Classes 4 pm Music Shabbat Havdallah 4 pm
Adult Hebrew 7:15 pm Service 6:15 pm

31
Chug Ivrit 9:30 am
K4-6th Grade Classes 10 am
Affirmation 11 am
Mini-U 5 pm

S U N M O N
7 8
Chug Ivrit 9:30 am
K4-6th Grade Classes 10 am
Brotherhood Coffee 10:30 am
Affirmation 11 am
Mini-U 5 pm
14
No School Mitbach Sinai 6 pm
21
Chug Ivrit 9:30 am
K4-6th Grade Classes 10 am
4th Grade Family Ed 10 am
Affirmation 11 am
Mini-U 5 pm
28
Chug Ivrit 9:30 am
Purim Carnival 10 am
Purim Service 10:30 am
Affirmation 11 am
Mini-U 5 pm
February 2010
T U E W E D T H U F R I S A T
1 2 3 4 5 6
Weight Watchers 5:45 pm Bible Study 9:30 am 3-6th Grade Classes 4 pm Through the Eyes of Torah Study 8 am
Rabbi Brickman’s Executive Committee Women 9:30 am Brit Nashim Retreat 8 am
Class 6:30 pm Meeting 7 pm Lunch & Learn 12 pm Morning Minyan 9:30 am
Beit Midrash 7:30 pm Adult Hebrew 7:15 pm Social Action Meeting 12 pm James Kugel 7:30 pm
Conversational Hebrew 7:30 pm Minyan Katan 5:30 pm
3rd Grade and Congregational
Dinner 6 pm
Family Shabbat Service 7 pm
9 10 11 12 13
Weight Watchers 5:45 pm Bible Study 9:30 am 3-5th Grade Classes 4 pm Through the Eyes of Torah Study 8 am
Rabbi Brickman’s 6th Grade B’nei Mitzvah Family Women 9:30 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am
Class 6:30 pm Education 7 pm Lunch & Learn 12 pm
Beit Midrash 7:30 pm Adult Hebrew 7:15 pm Shabbat Service 6:15 pm
Conversational Hebrew 7:30 pm
15 16 17 18 19 20
Weight Watchers 5:45 pm Bible Study 9:30 am Brotherhood Spirituality Through the Eyes of Torah Study 8 am
Rabbi Brickman’s Group 7:45 am Women 9:30 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am
Class 6:30 pm 3-6th Grade Classes 4 pm Lunch & Learn 12 pm
Beit Midrash 7:30 pm Board Meeting 7 pm Shabbat Service & Immigration
Conversational Hebrew 7:30 pm Adult Hebrew 7:15 pm Program 6:15 pm
22 23 24 25 26 27
Seniors Havurah 1 pm Bible Study 9:30 am Independent Business Through the Eyes of Torah Study 8 am
Weight Watchers 5:45 pm Mah Jongg 7 pm Professionals Women 9:30 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am
Rabbi Brickman’s Breakfast 7:30 am Lunch & Learn 12 pm Ma'ariv & Megillah
Class 6:30 pm 3-6th Grade Classes 4 pm Shabbat Service 6:15 pm Reading 6:30 pm
Beit Midrash 7:30 pm Adult Hebrew 7:15 pm Café Sinai 7 pm
Conversational Hebrew 7:30 pm
Page 10 January/February 2010

Social Action
Thank you, thank you, thank you!! Thank you all for
all your donations to our overflowing monthly collection bar-
rels. And thank you for turning out in droves to the Social
Action days at the Shelter! The families at the SDC (Social
Development Center) Family Shelter have been benefiting
from all the diapers, sheets, winter clothing and toiletries that
you have so generously provided.
The women at the shelter are thrilled with the dona-
tions of yarn and needles and the volunteers who meet with
them to teach them how to knit. (Please note, January’s do-
nations are toiletries as well as the on-going need for dispos-
able diapers. February’s donations are disposable diapers! )
Congregation Sinai is continuing into the second year
of partnership with the SDC Family Shelter and it has been a
joyful relationship for all.
The Social Action Committee at Sinai meets
monthly to discuss both on-going and prospective activities:
SDC Family Center involvement, recycling & sustainability in
the Synagogue, the Sukkah garden, meal programs at Be-
thesda Church, developing panel/lecture programs on
pressing topics of the day, how Jewish values, teachings and
ethics do and should inform our activities, and more.
JOIN US!! Become a part of the committee. Let us
know what you are interested in and would like Sinai to do.
Consider donating to the Tzedakah Fund to further our ac-
tivities the next time you have a simcha or a sorrow.
Contact co-chairs: Tom St. John at tsj@ffsj.com or Idy Good-
man at igoodman2@mac.com.

Community Baby Shower

Congregation Sinai, with the SDC Family Support Shelter, is participating in Milwau-
kee's Community Baby Shower, sponsored by WTMJ 4 and Sentry Foods on Friday,
January 15, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Social Action Committee is looking for vol-
unteers for 1-2 hour shifts to collect donations of diapers, baby food and formula at
the Sentry Food grocery store on State Street, Wauwatosa. If you would like to volun-
teer, please contact Naomi Soifer at naimort@sbcglobal.net or (414)342-3016.

Sinai Outside Event

On Saturday, January 23th Sinai Outside will sponsor and hike. There will be a campfire and hot drinks will be
a night-time snow-shoe outing at Riveredge Nature Center. served afterward. Please RSVP to group leader, Bobbi Rec-
Imagine…snowshoeing under the clear, crisp winter tor at: burpt@wi.rr.com by January 15th.
night sky with the moonlight reflecting off of the snow. Enjoy
the beauty of a nighttime snowshoe hike. Discover the crea-
tures active after dark and explore the night sky. All ages
Join us!!
(suggested over 6 years) will enjoy this adventure. Saturday, January 23, 7-8:30pm
Riveredge will provide the snowshoes (or use your Fee: Adult $7, 12 & under $5.
own). Dress for the weather and wear insulated boots. If Member: Adult $5, 12 & under $4
there is not enough snow for snowshoeing, we will still go out

Personals
Mazel Tov to: Condolences to:
Rachel and Chad Eixenberger on the birth of their daughter, Hope Melamed Winter and Susan Freeman on the death of
Sabrina Ellen their husband and father, Elmer Winter

Ron & Beth Shapiro on the birth of their grandson,

Jack Michael
Page 11 January/February 2010

"Al HaBoker" - Morning Call
Days fly by and we rarely get a chance to
stop for a moment of reflection and camara-
derie. Join us at Sinai as we host a number
of early morning - before work - breakfasts
called "Al HaBoker" (Morning Call). From
7:30 am until 8:45 am we'll share bagels
and coffee, and conversation with other Si-
nai folk who share your area of interests
and professional work.
Rabbi Cohen and Cantor Robins will be on
hand to take part!
Jan. 28—Jewish Communal Professionals
Feb. 25—Independent Business
Professionals
March 25—Medical and Healing
Professionals
My Sinai
Introducing Sinai's Culture Connection
Get connected with Milwaukee's arts and culture scene--and with fel-
low congregants--with Sinai's new group, the Culture Con-
nection! SAVE THE DATE for our first event: Saturday, Janu-
ary 23rd, an evening at Milwaukee Rep to see Almost,
Maine. The New York Times called this play a "whimsical
approach to the joys and perils of
romance."
On a cold, clear, winter night, the north-
ern lights hover over the remote town of
Almost, Maine. All is not quite what it
seems as the town’s residents find
Carrie Ellerbrock themselves falling in and out of love in
hilariously unexpected, and often un-
usual ways. This enchanting midwinter night’s dream
touches audiences with laughter, heartbreak and hope.
Grab a date, grab a friend and join us for a fun night at the Elyse Cohn
Stiemke Theater! Tickets are $25--RSVP by January 8th:
http://sinaicultureconnectionmaine.eventbrite.com

SINAI COOKS!
Come join Mitbach (Kitchen) Sinai for
culinary yum and fun!
January 18th at 6 p.m.- Learn the meaning-
ful art of Challah baking with Sinai Cooks!
Join us for an evening of friends, wine and
braiding. You'll make Challah to take home
for Shabbat and for the Sinai community, as
well.
Please RSVP by Friday, January 15th to Jill
Weinshel at jillgw2@hotmail.com so we
can prepare enough dough. Please bring
$5.00 to contribute.
Join us on February 15th at 6 p.m. Watch
for additional opportunities as Sinai Cooks
prepares a Persian-Jewish feast for Purim
and Cafe Sinai celebrations on Saturday,
February 27th. RSVP by Friday, February
12th to Jill Weinshel at Do we have any Harley riders in our congregation
jillgw2@hotmail.com.
who want to take a weekend ride with other
members? Do you like to brew your own beer?
Baruchim Habaim Does game night at Sinai pique your interest?
Welcome New Members!
Mike & Lynn Falender Sinai's Membership Committee is looking for your input!
Lisa Farber We would love to put together special
Elizabeth Goldberg
Paz & Amir Goldschmidt interest groups but need to know
Andrew & Patricia Gollin what you want! If you have any sug-
Sarah & Milton Hwang gestions or want to get involved,
Pip & David Lowe please email sellerbrock@wi.rr.com
Heidi & Michael Maistelman
Ellen & Larry Rowen with your ideas.
Trip & Susan Stern
Carrie Ellerbrock & Elyse Cohn, Membership Co-Chairs
Al & Peggy Yee
Congregation Sinai and The Wisconsin Society of
Jewish Learning invite you to a special lecture by

James L. Kugel

"Ways of Reading the Bible"

Saturday evening
February 6, 2010
7:30 pm, Worship and Learning Center

Dr. Kugel who is teaching at Bar Ilan University in Ramat Gan Israel is the
author of several books including The Bible as It Was (1977), The Idea of
Biblical Poetry (1981, 1998), In Potiphar's House: the Interpretive Life of
Biblical Texts (1990), Great Poems ofthe Bible(1999) and How to Read the
Bible: A Guide to Scripture, Then and Now(2007). Dr. Kugel held several
prestigious chairs in Hebrew Literature at Yale and Harvard Universities
before moving to Bar Ilan.
Page 13 January/February 2010

Online Registration Help Us With Chesed!

Online registration is now available
at Sinai! Register for Sinai programs and
events online through EventBrite. By using
this tool, Sinai can be more efficient in plan-
ning. Please be sure to use this new tool,
it’s quick and easy! Special note, we are
currently not accept-
ing payment for pro-
grams through Event-
Brite, but it is in the
works. As a result,
you will notice that all
programs are indi-
cated to be ―free‖
when registering. For
correct cost informa-
tion, please refer to the EventBrite ―event
details‖ for costs or program information or
the Sinai News, website or weekly Sinai
ENews. Thank you!
Chesed means loving-kindness, a quality we try to exhibit in our per-
sonal interactions. Sinai's Chesed committee needs your help as we reach out
to members of our congregation. Purim is the time to send ―Mishloach Manot‖,
or gift baskets, containing nuts, hamantaschen, etc. In the past, we sent such
packages to our college students. In addition, we distribute Mishloach Manot
to congregants who have experienced a loss during the past year, or who are
elderly or disabled and unable to get out during the cold winter months.
This year, we need your help. We have created a Mishloach Manot
fund. If you can support the costs of postage and supplies, we would be grate-
ful! Further, if you would be interested in helping make and bake Haman-
taschen, please let Karen Hintz know (she’s in the Sinai office – 414-352-
2970). Details about when we’ll be baking will be shared through the weekly
Sinai enews, which comes by email (if you aren’t currently getting the enews,
let us know and we’ll add your email address to the list!).
If you are a parent of a college age student, please let us know their
current address so we can send a package. Our update postcard got very little
response. Due to the cost, we can only send packages to college addresses
we know to be current. Please contact Jeri Danz at Sinai with the current ad-
dress (414-352-2970).

It’s a Purim Extravaganza!

Purim Carnival: February 28, 2010 - 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Family Service begins at 10:00 AM
Come dressed as your favorite Purim character!

Carnival
Bakery Needed! Volunteers Needed!
Home baked or Store bought Volunteers make the carnival run.
For the Purim Carnival Cake Walk Opportunities include:
Drop off by 10:00 AM *Help on the committee *Ticket sales
All proceeds benefit *Purchasing, preparing or selling food *Balloon animals
the religious school *Face painting *Help with carnival games
Please bring in disposable *Set-up & Take-down
containers

≈ To help with bakery or to volunteer your time for the carnival

please contact: Anne Golding, 262-820-0429 or
anne.golding@weardugs.com
Page 14
Donations received as of December 7.
Andy Brickman Museum Fund
In appreciation
Edith Gilman
In honor of Rabbi Brickman’s 85th
birthday
Rosalee and Herb Bratt
Judy and Jerry Salinsky
Dorothy Schmidt
Barbara Eiseman Memorial Fund for
Spiritual Growth
In memory of Allan Bein
Dorothy Bein Arenzon
In honor of the marriage of Donna
Glassman and James Moeckler
Gloria Krasno
Adult Programming and Education
Endowment Fund
In appreciation
Edith Gilman
Miriam Miringoff Kitchen Fund
Wishes for a speedy recovery to Seema
Gorens
In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Miller’s father
In memory of Elmer Winter
Judi and Michael Ketten
Tzedakah Fund
In honor of Ruth Goldmann’s birthday
Lois and Ken Schmidt
In memory of Fanny Goodman
Idy and Bill Goodman and
Family
In memory of Helen Kimmel
Sue and Joel Kimmel
Ronna and Richard Kimmel
In memory of William Padway
Laurie and Dean Segal
In memory of Rita Teplin
Jeff Teplin and Susan Engler
family
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
In appreciation
Bobbi and Larry Polacheck
Donations
In appreciation for baby naming
Schulhof Family
In memory of Hannah Auerbach and
Milton Auerbach
Shirley Horowitz
In memory of Allan Berger
Jamie, Scott, Zach and Jordan
Berger
In honor of the marriage of William
Feldman and Meredith Pereira
Jill Feldman
In memory of Marvin Fishman
Bettie and Dave Meltzer
Janet, Nick, Sarah, Ethan,
Jonathan, Milton Padway
Jill and David Sheer
In memory of Theodore Friedlander, Sr.
Ted Friedlander
In memory of Mary Ghory
Ward Ghory
In honor of Edith Gilman
Sara and Michael Gilman
In honor of Ruth Goldmann’s birthday
Margie and Irv Becker
In memory of Bernard Horowitz
Dr. S.F. Horowitz
In memory of Dorothy Lubotsky
Barbara Shafton and Family
In honor of Bettie and Dave Meltzer’s
60th anniversary
Margie and Irv Becker
Toots and Mannie Hassel
In memory of Beatrice Muchin
Jen and Ari Friedman
In memory of William Padway
Vicky, Callie, Justin and Jared
Padway
Janet, Nick, Sarah, Ethan,
Jonathan, Milton Padway
In memory of Judith Pence
Joan and Pat Kerns
January/February 2010
In memory of Jim Phillips’ father and
mother
Janet, Nick, Sarah, Ethan,
Jonathan, Milton Padway
In memory of Dorothy Polacheck
Toots and Mannie Hassel
In memory of Alfred Shovers
Laurie, Harvey, Cere, Anna
and Maddie Shovers
Cantor’s Discretionary Fund
In appreciation
Melinda and Jeff Robins
In memory of Alfred Shovers
Laurie, Harvey, Cere, Anna
and Maddie Shovers
Passport to Israel Fund
In memory of Marvin Fishman
Barbara and Ariel
Friedlander
In memory of Nancy Hindin
Bill Wiener
In memory of Miriam Hool
Michael Hool
In memory of Arthur A Levin
In memory of Elayne Staller
Lloyd and Sheri Levin
Contributions made to the Temple
In memory of Saul Arbit
Naomi Arbit and Family
In memory of Marvin Fishman
Goodman-Bensman Funeral
Home
Marianne and Sheldon
Lubar, Fund of the Lubar
Family Foundation
In memory of Harold Frolkis
Debra Alpert-Frolkis
In honor of Ruth Goldmann’s
birthday
In honor of Bettie and David Meltzer
Polly B. Siegel
In memory of Patti Levy’s mother
Caren and Daniel Goldberg
and family
Linda J. Gorens-Levey and
Michael Levey
Page 15
In memory of Dorothy Polacheck
In memory of Elmer Winter
Caroline and Bill Schulhof
In honor of Dorothy Schmidt’s 80th
birthday
Eve and Bob Eiseman
In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Stone’s 50th anniversary
Dr. and Mrs. Ken Phillips
In memory of Elmer Winter
Goodman-Bensman Funeral
Home
Landscape Fund
In memory of Mary Flesch
Ellen and Jim Flesch
In honor of Ruth Goldmann’s birthday
Mitzi Holman
In memory of Nancy Hindin
Betsy Kerns
In memory of Herbert Kahn
Richard Kahn
In memory of Judi Kahn
Barbara and Jerry Dave
Richard Kahn
In memory of Donald Mandel
Judy and Jerry Salinsky
Jacob M. Fine and Family Library Fund
In memory of Donald Mandel
Dorothy Schmidt
In memory of Oscar Meyer
Ilse Brauer
In memory of Joann Weber
Jayne and Eric Butlein
KOACH at Congregation Sinai
“What are the secrets to happiness?”
Rabbi David Begoun discusses a
perspective on happiness.
Donations, continued
Floral and Oneg Fund
In memory of Dorothy Brickman
J R Brickman
In memory of Bertha Feld and Fred
Feld
Marian Teplin
In honor of Ruth Goldmann’s birthday
In memory of Donald Mandel
In memory of Mrs. Anita Mark
In honor of Mr. and Mrs. David
Meltzer’s 60th anniversary
In honor of Bunny Winter’s 80th
birthday
Muriel C. Silbar, M.D.
In memory of Howard Gordon and
Martin Siegel
Judy Gordon
In memory of Ian Ikenn and Laurie
Ikenn
Janet and Ted Fine
In memory of Edwin Ostermann
Linda, Joanne, Ellen and
Nancy Ostermann
In memory of Harry Schwartz
Stacy and Peter Schwab
In memory of Cecilia Warschauer
J R Brickman
In memory of Willie Weiss
Jean Friedlander
Chesed (Caring) Fund
In memory of Ruth Diamond Goldmann
Joni Ansfield and family
In memory of Laurence Luff
Dorothy and Al Meyers
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Lunch and/or program cost is $8.00 per
person. Reservation deadline MONDAY, Jan.
25th. Call Diane Sobel 414 967-8258.
January/February 2010
In memory of Arnold Miller
Shari Cayle and family
In memory of Howard Seesel, Jr.
Shelly and Dick Seesel and
family
In memory of Elmer Winter
Dorothy and Al Meyers
Music Fund
In appreciation
Fanny and Roger Katz
In honor of Shirley Aaron’s special
birthday
Idy Goodman
In memory of Joanne Misaqi
Alan Mendeloff
In memory of Lillian Peck
Emmett Peck
In memory of Lillian Schwartz
Stacy and Peter Schwab
Future Fund
In memory of Marvin Fishman
Judy and Jerry Salinsky
In honor of Ruth Goldmann’s 80th
birthday
In honor of Bettie and David Meltzer’s
60th anniversary
Ann Pereles
Janet Greenebaum Scholarship Fund
In memory of Margaret Juda
Janet Greenebaum
21st Century Endowment Fund
In memory of Patti Levy’s mother
Jill and David Sheer
In memory of William Padway
Helen Padway
Lunch is at noon
 Support Sinai
While you shop!
New Scrip Program at Sendik’s Donates Funds to Congregation Sinai
What is Scrip?
Scrip means “substitute money”. Nowadays, you buy a debit card
good at a participating retailer. Through Sendik’s Food Market Scrip
program 5% of what you pay for your Scrip card is donated to Sinai.
Scrip cards can be used at any Balestreri owned Sendiks:
Elm Grove, Franklin, Germantown, Grafton, Greenfield, Mequon, Wauwatosa and Whitefish Bay

How does it work?

Order your Scrip card in person, by dropping off or mailing a check to Congregation Sinai (write “Attn
Scrips” on the envelope). You can pick up your cards according to the schedule below. For further details,
contact Lori, Sue or Cara at the numbers below or visit www.congregationsinai.org/support-sinai.

Who can I contact to learn more about Sendik’s Scrip program?

Email Lori Salinsky: lsalinsky@att.net or
Sue Fishbach: sfishbach32@yahoo.com
Or call Cara Seppi-Bern (262) 236-0263

What are the ordering options, deadlines and delivery dates?

Option #1 Order in person on the listed Sundays from 9:30 am -10:30 am
(please make your checks payable to Congregation Sinai)

Sunday, January 10 Sunday, February 7

Pick up cards ordered by 12/20 Pick up cards ordered by 1/24
Order cards for 1/24 Order cards for 2/21
Sunday, January 24 Sunday, February 21
Pick up cards ordered by 1/10 Pick up cards ordered by 2/7
Order cards for 2/7

Option #2 Order by mail or drop off in the Sinai office during office hours
All orders MUST include your name, address, phone number as well as
the denomination of Scrips you want
January/February 2010 Page 17

January Yarhzeits
January 1, 2010 Ida Cohen Bremer Audrey Ross Blair “Bud” Temkin
Avrum Adadi Dave Cremer Ralph Sherman Merle Werner
Max Adler Linda Dinkes Anne Tobias Ida Winick
Jack Barnow Florence Eiseman Jay Werber Nanette Winter
Stuart Berman Minna Regina Feld
Sylvia Berman Richard Hecht January 22, 2010 January 29, 2010
Leo Diamond Nancy Kaplan Mildred Belzer Margaret Adelstein
Manley Frisch Frances J. Lipschultz Maureen Burke Rae Blutstein
Ruth Gordon Alma Meissner Sonia M. Dulka Lawrence Brill
Julie Hirsh Dorothy Shensa Miller Marjorie Elkind Anna Chutkow
Barney Hool David Miringoff Samuel Fensin Estelle Feldman
Anna Hurvitz Jacob Stein Gloria Fishkin Dodie Freschl
Eva Kaplan Milton Strauss Phillip Goldberg Dorothy Heilbronner
Max Laserson Perry Urich Pam J. Green Rose Henkin
Clara Lebow Bertha Whiteman Dorothy Hindin Yetta Herman
Charlotte Lerner Janice Weiss Kahn Walter Hoar
Ilene Gordon Linetsky January 15, 2010 Sidney Kantor Manford Holman
Manuel Price James Bern Rosemary Kealy David Jacobs
Allen S. Rieselbach Nancy Frank Goldie Miller Rony Klein
Roberta Rosenberg Sam Gordon Lee Mishlove Saul Aaron Levine
Roman Ross Joseph G. Kahn Gerald Muchin Margery Melcher
Bernard Schlossmann Bruce Klein Albert Razeper Benjamin “Baki” Muchin
Elizabeth Weber Dorothy Laserson Reuben Reuter William Orenstein
Lilian Oddy Rebecca Schwartz Elliot Shafton
January 8, 2010 Jean Polacheck Vita Serak Jeanne Stark
Rifka Charney Roger V. Resek Milton Smuckler Alvin Stein
Helen Cobb Abraham Rice Marcus Taitelman Harry Stein

February Yarhzeits
February 5, 2010 David Snider February 19, 2010 February 26, 2010
Helen Bram Theodore Stern David Brickman Harry Blesser
Hannah Ripps Cheplin Anita Strain Alex Cooper Milton H. Doyle
Louis Chutkow Jack Strain Sylvia Fishbach Lester Fergal
Joseph Grotta Richard Werner Belle Fried Karen Lynn Flesch
Harry Herman Albert Whiteman Dr. Leon Gilman Leo Hiken
Joseph Kaplan Gary Winter Harry Hecht Jean Hoar
Robert Kartman Frank Ikenn Charles Lubotsky
Fred Landis February 12, 2010 David Levy Alta Merkel
Dr. Werner Loewenstein Clarence J. Becker Dr. Hazel Loewenstein John Miles
Gladys Meissner Ben Berger Clarissa Lore Beatrice Padway
Sidney Mendelsohn Bessie Frisch Rose May Bertha Peterman
Allan R. Polacheck Harry Hurvitz Edward Mishelow Margaret Schlossmann
Theodore Pories Sarah Ikenn John Nellen Lillian Stone
Renee Rieselbach Phillip Hazel Mishelow Clarence Schmidt Mathilde Zieglschmid
Harlow Sanderson Marcia Segal Michael Schwartz
Robert L. Semon Josephine Usow Tessie Stemerman
Joseph Shaiken Jack Winter Sr. Abram Warschauer
Max Shapiro Ruth Zeligs
William Sidon
 Congregation Sinai
8223 N. Port Washington Road, Fox Point, WI 53217
Member of the Union for Reform Judaism
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED

Board of Trustees, 2009-2010

Judi Ketten President
Marc Kartman Vice President
John Mann Vice President
Nick Padway Vice President
David Cobb Treasurer
Sandy Saltzstein Secretary
Marlene Lauwasser Past President
Patti Levy Past President
Jim Salinsky Past President
Susan Fishbach Fundraising
Jenni Goldbaum Youth Education
Idy Goodman Social Action
Hugh Hoffman Finance
Ruth Lebed Rofes Outreach
Steve Moglowsky Finance
Bobbi Rector Israel
Tom St John Social Action
Beth Shapiro Communications
Susan Solvang Gift Shop
Jim Stillman Brotherhood
Mark Sweet Young Families
Laura Waisbren Women of Sinai Congregation

Stay informed
about all the happenings at Congregation Sinai!
~
Each week you should receive a Sinai Enews about the upcoming events at
Sinai. Be sure to open and read your Sinai Enews. All kinds of exciting
things are happening at Sinai and you won’t want to miss any of them! If
you are not currently receiving your Enews, please email
office@congregationsinai.org or call Congregation Sinai at 414-352-2970
so we can update our distribution list.