The Bulletin of Congregation Ner Tamid, June 1991

2761 Emerson Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89121 TDD T3 The Reform Synagogue of Las Vegas Ruth Fite, Executive Director Jeanne Schomaker, School Principal Terri Herman, Bulletin Editor June 1991 Sivan - Tammuz 5751 Sanford D. Akselrod, Rabbi Eileen Kollins, President Schedule of Services Friday, June 7th 8:00 p.m. Services Conducted by Rabbi Akselrad Baby Naming of Enid Johnston Oneg sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Johnston J?riday, June 14th H:00 p.m. Services Conducted by Rabbi Akselrad Bat Mitzvah?s of Harper & Idie Klamian Oneg sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Klamian Friday, June 21st 8:00 p.m. Services Conducted by Rabbi Akselrad Installation of New Board of Trustees Oneg sponsored by Sisterhood Friday, June 28th 8:00 p.m. Services Conducted by Rabbi Akselrad Oneg sponsored by Sisterhood Congregation Ner Tamid?s Annual Meeting and Bar-B-Que On June 9th come and join us for our picnic, which is open to all Temple members. There will be plenty of hot-dogs and hamburgers for everyone served by two of our most infamous chefs, Paul Cohen and Ken Schnitzer. There will be salads, chips, drinks, condiments, and plenty of fun for all. The bar-b-que, only $5 for adults & $2.50 for children 12 and under, begins at 5:00 p.m. Please mail your check to the Temple office. This annual meeting to elect our new board starts at 6:30 p.m. Proposed Slate of Officers and Trustees for 1991-1992: President..........................................................................................Cal Lewis Administrative Vice President................................................Gerald Gordon Ways and Means Vice President...................................Jay Poster Membership Vice President......................................................Dyane Kohnen Ritual Vice President....................................................................Alan Mann Education Vice President......................................Denise Schnitzer Treasurer..............................................................Sheldon Rosenberg Recording Secretary....................................................................Janis Rounds Trustee:...............................................................................Ron Worth Trustee:............................................................................................Bob Unger Trustee:...................................................................................Hortense Alper Trustee:........................................................................................Randy Spoor Come and show your support for our new board... we hope to see you there! YAHRZEITS June 7th Evelyn Axenfeld Louis Seltzer Shirley Unger Rose Gellin Jonas Ames John L. Lewis Dora Salmon Herbert Harris Roselyn Goldberg Rose Kestenbaum Herman Nass Jack B. Rivkind William Goldberg June 21st Benjamin Stern Herman E. Estrin Rebecca Alper Lou Letizia Samuel H. Mark June 28th Katie Reiser Bernard Ginsberg Minnie Ponemon Sid AbermanCongregation Ner Tamid Rabbi?s Message PRESCHOOL ON THE MOVE!!! Wilner Founda?tion Achieve?ment Award For the past two years, and especially the past few months, I along with a small group of interested congregants have forged ahead to make a Preschool a reality at our Temple. We have researched programs, we have raised money, we have held preparatory programs to generate interest, we have surveyed the congregation, and we have met with a whole host of inspectors and bureaucrats who must approve licensing for such an endeavor. Having spear headed this project I must confess that no training in rabbinical school ever prepared me for the litany of delays and issues involved in setting up a preschool! I persevered because I have felt all along that the establishment of a preschool would be the next logical step in the building of our Temple program. I am proud to announce that on May 21st, 1991 we received our final approval from the Clark County Commissioners to open up a Preschool this fall!!! Beginning this September our Temple will open up a three day a week Preschool (M-W-F) which will be open 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. This program will be geared for children 3 - 5 years of age. The monthly fee will be very competitive with existing community programs. In addition the school will be open to the community (although non-Temple members will pay a slightly higher fee). The curriculum will focus on age appropriate secular subjects for the children (i.e. learning numbers, colors, art, manners, etc.) but will definitely be a Jewish preschool. The children will learn melodies for Jewish holidays, and receive a basic introduction to the customs and meanings of the Holidays and what it means to be Jewish. On a personal level I look forward to seeing the children on Shabbat with a special story because I know that children ?s images of a Rabbi and what a Temple is are formed very early on. We will seek to create the most vibrant, creative and special Preschool in the city!!! Towards this end I am proud to announce that our religious President's Message The Wilner Foundation grants are made to recognize, distinguish, honor, and reward outstanding Jew?ish youth for their religious commit?ment and their social action aimed at enhancing the community in which they live. The grant is considered an Achievement Award. The award is given to financially assist the recipient youth to partici?pate in activities such as summer camp, day camp, enrichment classes or seminars, travel to a Kinnus, travel to Israel with an organized pilgrim?age, or scholarly projects. The award amount is given in the name of the recipient directly to the organization or school providing the activity for which the grant is made. Contact the Temple office for ap?plications at 733-6292. (cont. on page 3) New Members Jacqueline Fleetwood Dr. & Mrs. Alan Boruszak Mr. & Mrs. Seymour Motin Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Rodgers As I write my final President?s Message, many thoughts go through my mind. The past eighteen months have held a variety of experiences, challenges, and occasional disappointments. Ner Tamid has continued to grow in strength and numbers, as our religious, educational, and social activities gain in breath and depth. The Rabbi, as well as all of our office and school staff, show a diligence and dedication far beyond their job descriptions and salaries. The Board of Directors has been hardworking and supportive. Many of our members have worked on various events in a variety of capacities. The number of hours volunteered in service to our synagogue is impossible to calculate. But, each and every one of your efforts have been appreciated, even if they have not been publicly recognized. Thank you to the congregation for the opportunity to serve you to the best of my ability. Thank you also to my children for their patience through each meeting, phone call, Temple function, and crisis. As in all things, my presidency has been a joint effort, worth the time and sacrifice. My hope is that we continue to be a congregational family, caring about each other and striving to practice our Judaism and tikun olam, the improvement of the world. As the wise Talmudic scholar, Bob Hope, once said, ?Thanks for the memories! Shalom, Eileen President Page 2 B'not Mitzvah My name is HARPER KLAMIAN, and on Friday, June 14th, I will become a Bat Mitzvah. I am currently a 7th grader at Woodbury Jr. High. My favorite subject is Math. My major interests are sewing and designing. I hope to be a fashion designer one day. I am also very concerned about protecting the animals of our planet... we should all work together to help our needy friends. My name is IDIE KLAMIAN, and on Friday, June 14th, I will become a Bat Mitzvah. I am currently a 6th grader at Quannah McCall. My favorite subjects are Math and Music. I am in the Chorus, and I enjoy singing. One of my major concerns is the environment. We must all start today to save our planet. Goods & Service Auction A Major Success On Saturday evening, May 11th, over 250 members and non-members attended the Temple?s first ?Goods & Services Auction?. Beginning with a fabulous desert buffet, everyone circled the room placing their bids on the silent auction items. At around 8:00 p.m. Bob Deiro, of Deiro & Associates, took the auction block. With his able assistance this was one of our most successful fund raising events. Some of the marvelous items donated and auctioned were: trips to Cancun, Jamaica and Hawaii; a reserved parking space at Temple; a day on Lake Mead complete with lunch; a gourmet dinner for 8, including wine and flowers, served in your home; and golf for four at Los Prados Country Club. This was a fun evening for everyone. In fact comments of ?this was great? and ?I can?t wait to do this again next year? re?sounded throughout the hall. And just to accommodate our enthusiastic supporters, mark your calendar NOW for next year?s 2ND ANNUAL GOODS & SERVICES AUCTION on May 9th, 1992. Special Thanks... to all who made the Goods & Service Auction a huge success! The donations of time, work, goods, and services are all much appreciated. Thanks to your efforts, many were able to enjoy the evening, not to mention the good it did for the Temple. Thanks Again!!! Rabbi?s Message (cont. from page 2) School Principal, Jeannie Schoemaker?s position has been expanded. Among Jeannie?s many talents she is also a licensed Preschool Director and will oversee our Preschool as well. What is left to be done?... A great deal! We need your help. If you have been saving those toys and games in anticipation of the opening of our school, NOW is the time to clean out those closets. We can not promise that every item donated will find a place in the school, but we promise that those not used will be given to good homes and needy children. In addition, opening the school will be very expensive. If you have not donated to the Preschool fund, please do so now. If you have already given, consider giving again. Your support is needed now. We have already begun lining up staff for the fall, however if you are interested in teaching in our school, please let Jeannie know. We will not know how many Teachers to hire until we can get a better handle on our enrollment. Which leads me to my final point... Send your children to our school!!! Our program will be a success only if you support it. I can promise you a safe and loving environment for your children. And you will be able to take pride in starting something wonderfully new for our Temple. Many have worked hard to bring us to this point. I look forward to the fulfillment of a special dream this fall: the sound of little children with words of Torah on their lips. Please help make this dream a reality. B?shalom, Sanford D. Akselrad Rabbi Congregation Ner Tamid High Holiday Choir Now Forming The year has just flown by and before you know it, the High Holidays will be upon us! Our choir which graces our pulpit throughout the year will be beginning rehearsals for the High Holidays starting this June. If you would like to be a part of our High Holiday Choir here is your chance! Rehearsals are on Monday nights from 7-9 p.m.. For more information call Shirley or Art Gellin at 457-6320. We will see you in the choir! High Holiday Jr. Choir Now Forming For more information, call the Temple Office Page 3 Congregation Ner Tamid THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU To James & Vivian Ullman for the lithograph do?nated in memory of Dr. David Simon. To Mr. & Mrs. Steve Weissman for the Ency?clopedias for the Library. To Mrs. Mollie Silverman for the books for our library. To Dr. & Mrs. William Bossak for the couches for the NTTY lounge. To Michael Minden for the boxes for Tot Shabbat. To Michael Feldman of Rancho Bakery for keeping the office fed. To Mr. & Mrs. Cal Lewis for having the ceiling fixed in the sanctuary. To Mr. & Mrs Steve Gratz for the kitchen items. To Pearl Cohen for the donation of an organ for our school. To Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Mandel for the books and tallis. To The Weissman Family for the Omni Directional Microphone for the Choir. NEED TO GET INTO THE TEMPLE?N In case of an emergency, call our custodian, Richard, at 434-8547. (r - ^ Introduction to Judaism to start June 9th Rabbi Akselrad will once again be offering his popular ?Introduction to Judaism Course?. The class will be offered every Sunday morning from 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. beginning June 9th and running for 10 weeks. Anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of the Jewish religion should take this class. Rabbi Akselrad will cover customs and traditions revolving around Jewish Holidays and Jewish lifecycles. This course is open to the entire community and costs $25 for members ($35 non-members) whether an individual or a couple. In addition students are expected to purchase appropriate textbooks for use during the class. Class registration is open now. Please call Sheryl at the Temple Office (733-6292) to register. Space is limited to 30 students. ^ =?: ??? J (? ? ^ The Nathan Adelson Hospice announces its first afternoon training course for volunteers. Volunteers pro?viding emotional support to terminally ill patients and their families are greatly needed during daytime hours. For further information, or to arrange an interview, contact Gary Garcia at 733-0320. ^ ........- - fr \ Rabbi Akselrad would like to be helpful to you and your family whenever pos?sible, particularly by visiting Temple members and their families when they are in the hospital, or nursing homes. The Temple office tries to maintain a current list of those who are hospitalized, so please call the Temple of?fice to let us know when you are going into the hospital. Office # 733-6292. ^..........- ? ? - J (f --------------------^ "Hillel Guide to Jewish Life on Campus" This resource book is now available for anyone who would like to refer to it. Con?tact the Temple Office at 733-6292. vs - D Cc \ A BIG Thank You to ROSE DUNN who has been so pa?tient and so helpful every month for the last five years by helping to compile all of the newsletters Yahrzeit lists. She is going to be leav?ing us to go on 'sabbatical'. We hope she enjoys what?ever she may do. She will be missed around here. ^ - ?-- - .... J) (? ...... ^ WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP? The Shade Tree, an over?night shelter for homeless women and women with children in Las Vegas is looking for volunteers to work one day per month (3 hour shift). If you are interested, please contact Teresa Canfora at 361-4184 or Kim Perron at 791-7616. ^ -------------- -I) Page 4 Congregation Ner Tamid >? a EXPERIENCE ALASKA 0$ PRINCESS CRUISES Preferred Timl Service* LEO A. WILNER 4 INVITES YOU TO JOIN HIM ON THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME! The Star Princess will set sail through the Inside Passage of Alaska for 7 days / 7 nights, departing AUGUST 24, 1991. Step aboard this deluxe cruise ship bound for Alaska and enter a world unlike anything you've ever experienced before. The Star Princess includes Glacier Bay Cruising Dreams, excitement and fond memories come alive on the STAR PRINCESS. ACT NOW! CALL: Deposits received by May 20th will entitle you to $50.00 shipboard credit PREFERRED TRAVEL SERVICES per cabin. 4071 Industrial Road Cabins starting @ $1925 PP DPL Las Vegas, Nevada 89103 Phone: (702)733-0707 (includes cruise / air / port tax & cancellation insurance.) Ask for Elaine or Leo. fr RESERVE YOUR ADVENTURE NOW! AND JOIN US FOR A PRE-CRUISE PARTY! fr rJ At most Friday night services, congre?gants can participate in a special way by accept?ing honors such as: lighting the Shabbat candles, dressing and undressing the Torah or saying the blessing be?fore and after the Torah reading. The Temple gives any of these honors to synagogue members who enjoy participating in the Shabbat service in this special way. If any congregant wishes to have such honors, please call the Temple office at 733-6292 so we can schedule your hon?ors on a convenient day for you. fr. TEMPLE WISH LIST 1. Books for our Library. 2. Incidental kitchen items or $100. 3. Floor scrubber or $150. 4. Commercial stove with grill top. 5. Fire-proof Filing Cabinets. 6. Vacuum Cleaner. 7. Dot Matrix Printer. r> Y\ S SCRIP C CAN R RAISE I INCOME P PAINLESSLY DELIVERY AVAILABLE. PURCHASE SCRIP DAILY AND FRIDAY NIGHT AFTER SERVICES IN THE TEMPLE OFFICE 733-6292 WE NOW HAVE AVAILABLE: SMITH?S, VON?S, a ALBERTSONS! V fr rJ NE\N IN TOWN ???? Our Membership Committee would happy to hear from anyone wishing informa?tion on our Temple. Any members who know new people in town or anyone who would like information on our Temple to please feel free to call anyone on our Membership Committee Mary Fox.........................................................................456-4452 Jack Nitzkin....................................................................435-1932 Rita Moses-Malkin.........................................................451-9412 Dyane Kohnen.................................................................870-2204 Sheldon Rosenberg.........................................................870-8105 Janis Rounds...................................................................896-0013 Barbara Rosen.................................................................454-5060 Paae 5Congregation Ner Tamid (?- ............................................... ANNIVERSARIES Jed & Eli Baron Michael & Rachael Cherry Stanley & Jessica Dreyfuss Harvey & Linda Eisner Michael & Carol Epstein Jack & Wanda Erickson Peter & Linda Fishman Harold & Susan Gerecht Alfred & Arlyne Gerstler Harold & Naomi Goldsmith David & Dotty Gross Steven & Debra Kaner George & Fran Lipshaw Gerald & Lillian Mandel Edward & Rona Mintz Seymour & Judith Motin Jack & Judith Mutnick Harold & Carol Naiman Jack & Madelyn Nitzkin Scott & Barbara Ober Lloyd & Martha Reiser Michael & Sonja Saltman Jerry & Liza Samoiloff Larry & Stephanie Schwartz Gilbert & Natalie Shaw Ron & Sue Slocum Ben & Beth Sprague John & Freda Vinnik ^ ? =J fr Remember A Loved One Ti With High Holidays quickly approaching it is traditional to honor our loved ones by placing a plaque on the Temple?s Memorial Candle. Since our space is becoming very limited and it takes 6 - 9 weeks to receive the plaque after it is ordered, we suggest that you consider this remembrance now. This is an ever?lasting tribute to our dearly departed. Please contact Ruth at the Temple office, 733- 6292, for further information. V- .........-- -----------------J) (r?.................................. ^ Remember... that Services in July & August will be at 7:00 p.m.H! Reserve this date... Senrices at The Spring Mountain Ranch this year will be CABARET on Au- ^ gust 9th! ^ [There are some members of our Congregation who are ill. We hope they will all get well soon! Milton Wasserman Tiny Kaplan Bernard Nathanson Vernon Miller V---- ^ You and Your Family are cordially invited to attend the ANNUAL COMMUNITY BOARD MEETING Of the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12th, 1991 Congregation Ner Tamid 2761 Emerson Avenue Special Guest Speaker: Chad Finkelstein Topic: ?The Impact of our Changing Political World: It?s Effect on Israel and our Jewish Community Dessert Reception Following Meeting non-solicitation event. ^.....................? ...........................^ Sponsor an Oneg Shabbat Do you have a special occasion you wish to celebrate by sharing it with others, i.e.: birthday, anniversary, etc.? You can sponsor a Friday night Oneg Shabbat. What a nice way to honor your loved ones. You can also donate one or two cakes for any oneg. Donor credit is given in the amount of $5 per cake. This credit goes toward your 'Donor Luncheon' hosted every year by Sisterhood. Please bring your cake or cakes to the Temple office and leave your name so you can be credited for your donation. Also, put your name, occasion, and the date you wish the cake to be served onto your cake box. Please call Alma Bernay, Oneg Shabbat Chairman at 645-4124 for further information and thank you for your participation and cooperation. > Page 6 Congregation Ner Tamid Volunteers for % Israel! A unique program founded in 1982 during the Lebanon crisis when the man?power shortage in Israel was acute. VFI provides an opportunity to relieve the pressures, work side by side with Israelis while studying the nation and its history. Over 26,000 volunteers from 20 nations have participated, many returning sev?eral times. You must be between 18 & 70 years of age and be in good health. The time commitment is 23 days, 5 1/2 days a week. It is helpful, but not necessary, to know Hebrew. Costs vary with seasonal changes and run between $700 - $1,000 including room and Kosher meals. Please call for further details: Los Angeles (213)470-1316 Orange County (714) 956-7547 New York (212) 643-4848 Synagogue # Management The Hebrew Union College in Los Ange?les, who specializes in training for Syna?gogue professionals (Rabbis, Cantors, Educators, & Directors), now teaches Synagogue Management. For anyone interested in such a career, or in some special training, please contact the Rabbi or Julie Siepler at the College: (213) 749- 3424. Jewish Chautauqua Society Awards Campus Impact Grants to Eleven Hillels Eleven grants to individual Hillels across the country are the immediate re?sult of newly formed partnership between the Jewish Chautauqua Society (JCS) and the B?nai B?rith Hillel Foundations. This joint venture between the two groups, entitled the Campus Impact Program, is designed to promote interfaith and intergroup understanding on college campuses beyond the classroom setting. "An Adventure of the Spirit" Commission on Religious Living 1991 Kallah?? A five day gathering of Reform Jews to explore religious living options is scheduled for July 17th-21st on the cam?pus of Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. This third annual Kallah is sponsored by the Joint Commission on Religious Living of Reform Judaism. Par?ticipants will learn, search, and share as they encounter tradition through primary Jewish texts. The daily schedule includes study in one of the following; Bible, Tal?mud, Midrash, Jewish Thought, Mysti?cism, and Liturgy. The program is designed for all lay?persons interested in Jewish learning, regardless of level of education or experi?ence. The registration fee includes 4 nights lodging in air conditioned dorms with semi-private bath, meals Wednesday, dinner through Sunday breakfast, study materials, all classes, workshops, and evening entertainment. For more information contact Rabbi Sanford Seltzer, Commission on Religious Living, 1330 Beacon Street - Suite 355, Brookline, MA 02146... or call (617) 277- 1655. Holocaust Museum Needs Your Help To help prevent us from forgetting the tragedy of the Holocaust, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, under construction in Washington and to be opened in the spring of 1993, is amassing artifacts and oral histories. The museum seeks original materi?als forewarning of the Nazi reign of terror and documenting the crimes against hu?manity, recording responses, portraying armed and spiritual resistance and rescue, and life after the Holocaust. Needed are materials such as docu?ments, letters, diaries, photographs and other artifacts whether created in camps, ghettos, or in hiding and elsewhere. To donate materials or to determine the Museum?s possible interest, contact may be made directly to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, 20000 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036, (202) 822-6464. BIRTHDAYS Jamie Allazetta Jerome Bader Arthur Berger Kathleen Berger Louis Bradfield Michael Cummins Renee Diamond Michael Dias Steven Doctors Bruce Einhorn Susan Einhorn Scott Ewan William Feldman Ami Flushman Sharon Gerecht Rhonda Glyman Zachary Goldberg Johnathan Goldsmith Sara Gordon Milton Grant Patti Grobstein Dorothy Herman Emma Hogan Shirley Jackson Debra Kaner Evan Kaner Joyce Karchem Jeffrey Katz Debra Katz Jennifer Katz Jeffrey Kern Michael Kessler Roslynn Lerner Howard Lerner Tom Letizia Reeva Lieberman Fran Lipshaw Harold Miller Cheryl Miller Vernon Miller Justin Mishalow June Newmark Barbara Nitzkin Joan Poster Claire Prezant Glenn Raynes Morris Raynes Sylvia Rosen Larry Rosen Herb Sachs David Saltman Marcy (Liza) Samoiloff Kathleen Schaefer Betty Schloss Phyllis Schuster Larry Schwartz Idalyn Scott Sy Silverman Randy Spoor Ileen Spoor David Stahl Dennis Stein Betsi Steinberg Douglas Unger Andrew Urban Lillian Wallace John Wanderer Eric Weissman Sylvia Wexler oops... forgot Joseph Chenin in May! Page 7 Congregation Ner Tamid (? Religious School Report Card Some of the special activities the students were involved with this year include: ? The Youth Services for High Holidays, led by Alan Hirsh, in which the Jr. Choir sang. ? Consecration of the 1st (and new 2nd) graders along with Simchat Torah. ? For Succot, besides decorating the Succah, the students collected canned food which were then donated to J.F.S. ? Writing letters to soldiers in the Middle East. ? Writing letters to O.R.T. students in Israel. ? The Jr. Choir sang at a Retirement Home during Hanukkah. ? Had a Religious School Game Booth at the Hanukkah Bazaar. ? Various Shabbat Dinners and Services with participation from grades K-7. ? Participation in a Model Seder led by Lewis Etcoff. ? The Purim Carnival this year was so successful, we made over $2,000.00 for the Reli?gious School. ? Planted two trees for Tu B?shvat in front of the Temple. ? Held our first successful fire drill this year. ? Received lots of new equip?ment for our classrooms, including: bulletin boards, window coverings, teachers desks, and student chairs and desks. ? Started our Sunday Mommy, Daddy, and Me. ^---- D (? ^ Religious School Aides Interested in being an aide in the religious school? If you meet the following criteria, please con?tact Jeanne Schomaker at the Temple. 1. Must have a B average or above in school. 2. Must have completed the 8th grade in Religious School. 3. Must currently be involved in our Temple youth program. 4. Must either be currently enrolled in, or have completed our confirmation program. Applications will be accepted until July 1st. V? ------- J) \ I ! ! ATTENTION ! ! ! Las Vegas? Congregation Ner Tamid Preschool. Remember the 7th grade will be meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. starting in September. i------- J) fr Can you host a Jewish exchange student? Please call Mrs. Winfrey at 645-8638. J Opens September 1991. Do not miss the opportunity... Enroll now in this brand new and exciting program. Open to the entire community. ages; 3 to 5 years old days: monday, Wednesday, and friday time: 10:00 a.m, 'til 2:00 p.m. Contact the Temple office at (702)733-6292 I I I REGISTER NOW I ! I ^ - I) (?? ^ Religious School Wish List 1. Printer - compatible to Apple II series. 2. Toys for Preschool 3. Library Books 4. T.V. & VCR 5. Art Supplies 6. Five more classrooms need mini-blinds. 7. Refrigerator for Preschool. V- -J Page 8 Congregation Ner Tamid Tell & Kvell Congratulations to Aaron Kenneth Cohen, an 8th grader at Woodbury Jr. High School, for the ?SERVICE ABOVE SELF AWARD? he received in recognition of outstanding service and dedication to the Community of Las Vegas. Congratulations to Stephanie Dana Cohen, an Accounting Major Jr. at U.S.C., for being inducted into Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society based upon her academics within the School of Accounting. Congratulations to Justin Finkelstein, Melissa Kaufman, & Larry Schnitzer for being accepted into the National Honor Society at Chaparral High School. Congratulations to Katie Feldman and Allison Schnitzer for being accepted into the National Jr. Honor Society at Woodbury Jr. High School. (c ----------------------- Sisterhood?s Elected Board President...........Rita Moses-Malkin Ways & Means.......Maxine Gratz & Marcy Samoiloff Membership Sandy Ewan & Audrey Mishalow Corresponding Secretary ....Frances Klamian Programming .. Phyllis Mark & Gail Godorov Treasurer............Marlene Sherman Recording Secretary....Helen Zliser N-T-T-Y N-E-WS Congratulation new NTTY of?ficials! On May 5th, NTTY held elections for the 1991-1992 year: President...........Stefanie Bernay Vice-Pres........Melissa Kaufman Treasurer......Justin Finkelstein Secretary.................Sara Gordon Editor..............Aleza Goldsmith The officers were installed at our annual ?Installation Party? on May 28th, which was held at the home of our new President, Ste?fanie Bernay. Also, congratulations to the new Sisterhood and Temple Boards... Good luck to all of the officers! NTTYTy yours, Melissa Kaufman ^ - -..- ? JJ (? ? ' ? ' ~ ^ Golden Chai At our first meeting in May we enjoyed hearing a talk by Riva Schwartz of Weight-Watchers. There was a great deal of audi?ence participation which was re?warded by numerous door prizes contributed by Riva. We sincerely appreciate her generosity. At this writing we are look?ing forward to a visit from Las Vegas columnist Joe Behar, pia?nist Pauline Livenstein (101 years young), and a discussion about resolving disputes given by me?diator Charlotte Kiffer. We are indeed fortunate to have access to the talents of so many wonderful Las Vegans who donate their time and energy to entertain and/or educate us. At the May meeting of the Temple Board, a donation of five- hundred dollars was made to Congregation Ner Tamid by Golden Chai. It gave us a feeling of great pride to be able to share in the support of the Temple be?cause of the efforts of our seniors. Our membership continues to grow at each meeting. Atten?dance remains high, which lets us know that the members enjoy coming. Our special groups: the Yiddish class, the Support Group for Widowed, and the Crafts Group are also doing well. We also have an increasing number of card games. In addition, we are planning more outings and trips. We hope all of the Temple seniors will join us in our exciting activi?ties. Shalom, Helen Zliser Golden Chai President ^ ---------J) Pape 9Congregation Ner Tamid DONATIONS General Fund From Arlene & Bruce Loring to Harriet Elman, in memory of Rudolph Elman. From Joe & Sondra Schwartz in honor of their wedding anniversary. From Eileen Kollins to Malcolm Doc?tors, wishing a very happy & healthy birthday. From Charles & Donna Thomas & son Sam, enjoyed Friday night ser?vices. From Abraham M. Rudnick to Thelma & Jack Karo, happy 50th wed?ding anniversary. From Eileen Kollins & children to Alan & Dena Mann, Mazel Tov on your new home, many happy years ahead. From Hilda Daitch to Ida Aberman, a happy and healthy birthday, many many more. From Helen Mendelson to Mr. & Mrs. Geo Zack, here?s to a long, healthy, & happy life together. Mazel Tov! From Eileen, Lisa, & Judy Kollins to Bernice May, in honor of grand?child Sydney Anne May. From Eileen Kollins to Eleanor Bossak, in memory of brother Irv?ing Cohen. From Simon Chenin to Mr. & Mrs. Herb Tobman, in memory of Alan Tobman. From Thelma & Jack Karo, in memory of Mollie Rudnick Brownstone. Tree Certificate From Bernice & Charles Etcoff to Ms. Stephanie Anchor, in honor of her Bat Mitzvah. From Jeanne Landsberg to Jennie Leff, in memory of beloved, hus?band William Leff. From Milton Wasserman to Dr. Jo?seph Quagliana, in loving memory of mother, Josephine. From Hyla & Ron Worth to Mr. & Mrs. Ira Martel, in memory of David Saffati. Library Fund From Dr. & Mrs. Samuel Lehrman, in memory of Rudolph Elman. From Gil & Natalie Shaw to Malcolm Doctors, wishing a happy birth?day, and many many more. From Rona Mendelson to Selma Katz, happy & healthy birthday and many many more. Rabbi?s Discretionary Fund From Mom, Dad & Kaelah Silverstein to Bradley, happy 12th birthday, with love. From Marian Benisch, in memory of Mortimer Benisch. M.B. Dalitz Religious School Fund From M. B. Dalitz Foundation admin?istered by David Goldwater Ltd. to Mr. & Mrs. Herb Tobman & family, in memory of Alan Tobman. Preschool Fund From Cal & Phyllis Lewis. From Roger & Sandy Ewan to David & Dotty Gross, Good Luck in your new business. From Ken & Linda Schnitzer for Frieda Zabinofsky?s unveiling. Religious School Fund From Dr. Stephen Chenin & Family, with love, to the 1991 Confirma?tion Class, Mazel Tov! From Mom, Dad, Danny, & Doug to David Chenin, Mazel Tov on your confirmation. We?re very proud of you! Sisterhood Tributes From Helen & Bill Zliser to Bernice May,