The Bulletin of Congregation Ner Tamid, April 1993

Congregation Ner Tamid Tan t *9 v1 The Reform Synagogue of Las Vegas 4==^. 2761 Emerson Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89121,702/733-6292 V Sanford D. Akselrad: Rabbi Bella Feldman: Cantorial Soloist Jeanne Schomaker: Principal Julie Gruber: Preschool Director April 1993/Nisan-Iyar 5753 Cal Lewis: President Monty Willey: Interim Administrator Garianne Farrish: Bulletin Editor Arlene Chernow to Speak: on Judaism: Let's Survive and Thrive Congregation Ner Tamid, in conjunction with Jewish Family Services, will host Arlene Chernow as a speaker for the Outreach Shabbat on Friday, April 30, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. Arlene Chernow is the Regional Outreach Coordinator for the Pacific Southwest Council of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations. Ms. Chemow's responsibilities include developing programs that will meet the needs of Jews by choice, intermarried couples and the parents and children of intermarried couples. She also provides training sessions for the Times and Seasons Outreach program, produces an outreach newsletter and speaks at verious congregations throughout the region. There will be a dinner that evening, April 30th, for the outreach participants at 6:00 p.m. at $2.00 a person for anyone interested. Please call Shawna Parker at Jewish Family Service, 732-0304, or Judy at the Temple Office at 733-6292 for reservations. The service is open to the entire community and everyone is cordially invited to hear her special message. Goods and Services Auction SJhe JlCost Spectacular Scent of the tjear/// The 3rd Annual Goods and Services Auction is coming May 8th, 1993. The preview will be at 7 p.m. and the Auction begins at 8 p.m. The cost is $7.50 per person, which includes a dessert buffet. There will be door prizes, raffles, and fabulous items to bid on, from radios and televisions to airline packages and resort accommodations. Don't miss the Congregation's big spring event! R.S.V.P. to Audrey at 458-7303, Sandy at 458- 1031, or the Temple Office. Schedule of Services Conducted by Sanford D. Akselrad, Rabbi Bella Feldman, Cantorial Soloist ?Friday. April 2nd 7:30 p.m. Sisterhood Shabbat Adult Choir Participating Oneg sponsored by the Sisterhood Tuesday. April 6th 10 a.m. Passover Morning Service Friday. April 9th 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Services Oneg sponsored by the Sisterhood Monday. April 12th 10 a.m. Passover Yiskor Service Friday. April 16th 7:30 p.m. SWFTY Creative Service Oneg Sponsored by NTTY Friday. April 23rd 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Services Bat Milzvah of Andrea Eversole Oneg sponsored by the Ford Family *Friday. April 30th 6 p.m. Outreach Shabbat Dinner 7:30 p.m. Outreach Shabbat Services Arlene Chernow Guest Speaker Oneg sponsored by the Sisterhood ?Babysitting available in Rm. 5^ 2 Congregation Ner Tamid ? Temple Board Cal Lewis President Jerry Gordon V.P. Administration Jay Poster V.P. Ways & Means Dyane Kohnen V.P. Membership Alan Mann V.P. Religious Activities Denise Schnitzer V.P. Education Sheldon Rosenberg Treasurer Janis Rounds Recording Secretary Paul Cohen Trustee Lois Doctors Trustee Roger Ewan Trustee Dotty Gross Trustee Debbie Levy Trustee Jerry Polis Trustee Scott Schreiber Trustee Bob Unger Trustee Ron Worth Trustee Rita Malkin Sisterhood Steve Joseph Brotherhood Ronae Fink Golden Chai Andy Gratz NTTY Eileen Kollins Past President Kenneth Schnitzer Past President Dr. David Wasserman Past President Dr. Steve Kollins Past President Michael Cherry Past President Leo A. Wilner Advisor Rabbi Sanford Akselrad Ex Oficio President's Message Another month has flown by and I realize how close to retirement I am! The Nomination Committee has presented the slate for the next two-year term and has named Jerry Gordon to be the next president. I think he is a great choice and will be a fine leader. Elections will take place on May 23, 1993, at the annual meeting. I hope everyone attends and gives some thought to volunteering for some committee so as to be involved in our congregational life. With so much going on, there has to be something for everyone. April is a busy month-the Seder at the Desert Inn being one of the first activities. I'm looking forward to seeing you there. Our facility is the host for SWFTY's Spring Conclave. Those of you who are involved with your teens in NTTY know how exciting it is for us to host about 110 young people for this weekend. April 25th is the last lecture in the Goldberg series. Our facility is greatly used and warrants our pride in being able to provide a gathering place for the needs of the Jewish community. Rabbi's Message One of my favorite questions to ask of non-Jewish groups is, "Out of a world population of over 5 billion people, how many of them do you think are Jewish?" Invariably I receive answers ranging anywhere from 50 million to 1 billion! These large numbers suggest the high visibility of Jews in Western (and in particular American) society, and the impact that we as both a religion and as a people have made on Western civilization. Both Jews and non Jews are astonished to learn that in the entire world there are only about 14-16 million Jews! How can it be that such a small people can make such an enormous contribution to society? The answer(s) to this question extend beyond a mere column, but part of the answer must lie with the emphasis among our people upon the importance of education. The holiday of Passover is a case in point. The entire seder is designed to retell to our children the story of our persecution and our fight for freedom. We are taught about an event that took place thousands of years ago, and somehow each generation of Jews finds renewed meaning in this celebration. For we have discovered that it is a strength to know our past for our history gives us a sense of who we were, who we are, and who we will become. In answering the challenge of Passover, we are taught to be a gracious people welcoming of strangers, and sensitive to other groups that suffer discrimination and persecution. These lessons have become an intregal part of what makes Judaism special. Indeed these lessons are another reason why Jews and Judaism have made such a large impact upon Western civilization. We are not a religion that sits idly by waiting for the after life or for others to bring about change. We are taught through our holidays, and the teachings of the Torah that each one of us has the potential to change the world for the better. May this Passover season be for you and yours one filled with much joy and blessing. And may the lessons of Passover fill your household with a renewed appreciation for being Jewish. B'shalom, Sanford D. Akselrad Rabbi ^ Donations for the May 8th Goods & Services Auction are needed! , > If you can donate a product or a service on which people can bid, please call ? ^ Audrey at 458-7303, Sandy at 458-1031, or the Temple at 733-6292. We y * would REALLY APPRECIATE IT! Some suggestions: airline tickets, * ? vacation cabins, sporting goods, tickets to sporting events, TVs, stereos, ? \ computers, software, etc. ^ I need to mention the Goods and Services Auction, which is coming up on May 8, 1993. This is always a fun evening with all kinds of goods and services for every member of the family. Mark your calendars and plan on giving your support to this important fund raiser. Bring your friends, too! If you have some talent or skill you could share, please call Dyane at 870-2204 or Lois at 456-0915. The weekend of May 21-23 is Temple weekend. Friday evening is Confirmation. Saturday, Mary Fox and her able committee are planning a Square Dance. Those of us who attended the last one can tell you how much fun we had. And Sunday is the annual meeting. The year will be gone?time flies when we're having fun! Hope to see you all at some CNT event. Shalom, Cal gii --------- Bagel 'n Bake Sale Sunday, May 2nd during Sunday School Classes Help The Confirmation Class raise funds for their class gift All types of bagels (plain and with spread) and Lots of baked goods (cookies, cakes, pies) Stay and eat and schmooze while your child is learning!!!? Congregation Ner Tamid 3 * If one of your children has a Bar or Bat Mitzvah in 1994 and you did not receive a letter regarding the scheduling of the date, please call Judy in the Temple Office at 733-6292. Bat Mitzvah of Andrea Eversole My name is Andrea Eversole and I will have a Bat Mitzvah on April 23rd. I am looking forward to this opportunity and am very excited about being reunited with family and friends who will be joining me for this joyous celebration! y?u are inviiec//o lAe Sis/erAoocf SafAa/A Friday DOyA/, CTlpril2nd, ai 7:30 We will be honoring our past sisterhood presidents: Phyllis Mark Rose Dunn Sophie Pisetsky Mary Fox Hortense Alper Dyane Kohnen This is an evening for all to be in attendance to show our appreciation for a job well done. Sisterhood is always in the background doing the little things that make our Temple "Hamish." Passover Service Schedule Passover Seder: Monday, April 5th at 6 p.m. Rabbi Sanford Akselrad and Cantorial Soloist Bella Feldman will lead the traditional Seder at the Desert Inn Country Club. Passover Morning Services: Tuesday, April 6th at 10 a.m. At Congregation Ner Tamid Passover-Yiskor Services: Monday, April 12th at 10 a.m. At Congregation Ner Tamid THE TEMPLE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED TUESDAY, APRIL 6TH AND MONDAY, APRIL 12TH. Votfi Hashoah to be Held April 18th This year, Yom Hashoah community service is being held at Temple Beth Sholom. On Sunday, April 18th, at 7:30 p.m., rabbis and cantors from all over the Las Vegas area will participate in a commemorative Holocaust Remembrance service. Two outstanding guest speakers will join us on this day. The main speaker featured is Major General Sidney Shachnow. Bom in Lithuania on November 23, 1934, General Shachnow was imprisoned for three and one half years during World War II, until liberated by the Soviet Army. He emigrated to the United States in 1950, graduated from the University of Nebraska, earned a master of science degree from Shippensburg State College, attended various military programs, and was fcontinued from the first page) awarded many decorations such as the Distinguished Service Medal, the Silver Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Defense Superior Service Medal, the legion of Merit, the Bronze Star with two Oak Leaf Clusters and V device, the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, and many more. The second speaker will be Reverend Dr. John T. Pawlikowski, Professor of Social Ethics at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, Illinois. First appointed by President Carter to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council in April of 1980, Rev. Pawlikowski is a member of the Advisory Committee on Catholic- Jewish Relations, a member of the Advisory Committees of the International Council of Christians and Jews, and is the 1986 recipient of "The Righteous Among the Nations Award" from the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Detroit and the 1989 Raoul Wallenberg Humanitarian Award for Distinguished Contributions to Religion. Rev. Pawlikowski is the author of ten books, including The Holocaust: Ideology._____Bureaucracy,_____and Genocide, and Antisemitism in the Contemporary World.^ 4 Congregation Ner Tamid ? Last Lecture in Goldberg Series: April 25th "Congress and Israel After the Election" Prof. Steve Spiegel 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aprril 25, 1993 Congregation Ner Tamid The Dr. Harry L. Goldberg Jewish Lecture Series of the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas proudly announces the final lecture in this season's schedule. On Sunday evening, April 25th, 1993, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Congregation Ner Tamid, our Guest Speaker will be Professor Steve Spiegel. His topic will be: "Congress and Israel After the Election." Professor Spiegel teaches Political Science at UCLA and is author of "The Other Arab-Israeli Conflict: Making Americas's Middle East Policy, from Truman to Reagan." He is frequently consulted by the media to discuss current world events, especially as they relate to U.S. policy in the Middle East. Due to the generosity of our sponsors, this series is free of charge and open to the public. For additional information, call: Beverly Eisen, Community Relations Director at the Jewish Federation Office, 732-0556. Cantor's Comer Purim Family Services proved to be a wonderful experience for everyone who attended. We had an incredible turnout and I have heard nothing but good about the new material introduced this year. There has been a revolution in Jewish music and I am just beginning to explore all there is to offer. Our third grader's performed a new piece of Purim music, "Cowboy Purim," written by Doug Cotier. They all looked so cute in their western wear and had a great time! At the end of the February I had the wonderful opportunity of attending my second Mid-Winter Conference of the American Conference of Cantors and Guild of Temple Musicians. This year's Conference was held in Scottsdale, Arizona and some of what you heard at the Purim service, I brought back from my peers. I can't tell you how thrilling it is to be with 40 other Cantors singing after every meal, on the buses, at midnight in meeting rooms, and basically whenever the chance arises. Everyone was so helpful and willing to share ideas about their B'nai Mitzvah programs, musical events, curriculum and most anything I asked about. This type of education isn't easily found and I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to attend this Conference! This month Lori and I will be working on Passover music with the Religious School. Remember: NO JUNIOR CHOIR UNTIL APRIL 25. Rabbi and I will also be leading a Tot Shabbat service on March 27. These services are a perfect introduction to the holidays for the little ones. Looking forward to seeing you at our Passover Seder! Shalom, Bella Oneg Shabbat to Honor Graduating Seniors On May 7th there will be an Oneg Shabbat to honor all seniors who are graduating high school. Families who would like to share in this "Simcha" are invited to join those who are sponsoring the Oneg. Please call Judy at 733-6292. il.iMiuuiiinumMiiii,nn.ui.i.?,iii??...i..?iiiinuMiiumanmnmr fi Israel Independence Day: May 2nd Israel Independence Day, a community?wide inter-faith celebration of Israel's 45th year of independence will be held from 11 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 2nd, in the Grand Ballroom of the Sands Hotel and Casino. This annual celebration is sponsored by the Council of Jewish Organizations of the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas to demonstrate solidarity with Israel. There will be entertainment, traditional Jewish and Israeli foods, Israeli folk dancing and booths with displays and cultural items for sale. Todah Rabah Thank you to Terri and Jay Herman for their donation of an Okidata Microline 182 computer printer. Thank you very much to Julie Gruber and the Pre-School for their generous contribution to the Temple. We are most appreciative of their support. Thank you to Donna Nier for her donation of file cabinets. Thank you so much to Dyane Kohnen and the Membership Committee for the fabulous job they did in organizing the New Member Dinner. Thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Philpot for the two Apple I1E computers for the Pre-School. Thank you very much to Hazel and Ken Herman for the additional desk/table for the Library.The Easiest Way to Support Our Congregation We Now Deliver!!! On the east side, call Phyllis Lewis, 458-8119 On the west side, call Helen Zliser, 254-6678 SCRIP is a painless way to buy your groceries and support the Congregation at the same time! DO YOU EAT? DO YOU BUY YOUR FOOD AT THE GROCERY STORE? If so, please consider picking up SCRIP at the Temple on a regular basis. Just use your food money to buy SCRIP. Where do you buy SCRIP? At the Temple Office Monday through Friday, 9-4, On Sundays between 9 and 12:15, and Sisterhood, Brotherhood, Golden Chai and Board of Trustee Meetings. If you buy your food at: VON'S SMITH'S LUCKY'S or ALBERTSON'S YOU are a perfect match for SCRIP! c^ r If you wish to receive SCRIP through the mail, please enclose your check with this order form. Thank you. You do not need to use this coupon to buy SCRIP. This is just for your convenience. Congregation Ner Tamid SCRIP Program, 2761 Emerson Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89121 Name Address City___ Store Denomination TOTAL Zip Phone Date Ordered^ Date Needed Amount Received Signature_______ Lucky Q5s ? 10s Ql20s Vons ? 5s ? 10s Q20s Smiths ? 5s ? 10s ? 20s Albrtsn ? 5s ? 10s Q20s* 6 Congregation Ner Tamid ? Religious School News NO SCHOOL APRIL 1ST THROUGH APRIL 11TH Our Purim Carnival has come and gone. It was our best ever. We raised over $3,000.00. That figure was due to all the wonderful people who helped before, during, and after. I cannot thank all of you enough. A special thank you to Vicki Malone, Harriet Smylie, Susan Saskin, and Stacey Yahraus, who helped secure and schlepp all the game prizes. The next event on our Religious School Calendar was the Model Seder. We had three separate seders that paired students from the upper grades with those from the lower grades. It was very rewarding to see the interaction between the students. Thank you, Gayle Husney, for coordinating this. A1 Benedict and Leo A. Wilner, executives of the Wilner Foundation, have announced that the 1993 Foundation Award Applications are now available to all Jewish students. Since its inception four years ago, the Wilner Foundation has awarded over $16,000 to 47 outstanding Jewish students in Nevada. Six awards were granted in 1989, seven in 1990, twelve in 1991 and 22 in 1992. The number of applicants continues to increase with each passing year, much to the delight of the Foundation's Board, who are more than pleased with the quality of scholarship and Jewish life-styles of all the applicants. To be eligible for award consideration, applicants must qualify by meeting the following criteria: They must be of the Jewish faith, be residents of the state of Nevada, be under 18 years of age, have a REMEMBER! There is no Religious school April 1st through April 11th. Religious School resumes on these dates: Tues. April 13 Thurs. April 15 Sun. April 18 Our next Family Service is May 14th. Please mark your calendars now! This service will honor our Religious School Staff. Shalom, Jeanne Phone number for the Religious School can now be used any time, not just after hours: 369-8633 scholastic GPA of B+ or better, be/have been a bar/bat mitzvah or now attending Hebrew School, and be registered for participation in any activities sponsored by any Jewish camp or organization. Many prior- year applicants were awarded grants for trips to Israel. Award recipients cannot be relatives of any Foundation Board Members. Winners are chosen by a selection committee. Applications are available at all Synagogue offices or Youth Organization offices. They must be returned to the Foundation no later than May 3, 1993. Winners will be notified by June 1, 1993. Coup ?ulig iVidet Office,: UAHC Camp Swig 703 Market St., Suite 1300 San Francisco, CA 94103 415-392-7080 Do you want to make a difference? Congregation Ner Tamid is now accepting applications for Religious and Hebrew School Teachers for the fall. If interested, please contact Rabbi Akselrad at Preschool News Shalom! March was a great month for the Preschool. The Parents met with the Rabbi and Bella for a get-to-know-each-other meeting. On April 2nd, the kids sang some songs for the parents and we had a special Shabbat with Bella. It was really fun! We are going to have a Summer School Program. It will be from July 7th through August 13th. The hours are not decided as of yet. It will either be 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., or 9:30 a.m. th 12:30 p.m. if you have a 3 to 5 year-old and are interested, please call me ASAP. We are looking for a third teacher for fall. This teacher will teach the oldest class. If you know of someone or if you are interested, please call and we will get together. Until next month!!! Have a Happy Passover! Wilner Foundation 1993 Award Applications JAow Ready Julie? Congregation Ner Tamid 7 ^ Purim Carnival Once again, a very special thank you to all of our Purim Carnival Contributors: Marc Vogel Hot dogs Shirley Bossak Boombox & Sega Genesis Pam Katz Mink teddy bears and gift baskets Jo Sirota Hamantaschen (Bagel Oasis) Randy Spoor Hand held video games Haskell Robins Super Nintendo & games and Vegas Chips Joyce Scheinman Prizes (Smokies) Bob Rakita Gift Certificates (Camp Beverly Hills) Roberta Price Donut Holes (Dunkin' Donuts) Michael Feldman World's Largest Hamantaschen (Rancho Bakery) Marty Kravitz Tons of ice Robin Greenspun Books Marty Wolf Use of your Spinner Alan Kemer Baskin Robins Ice Cream* 8 Congregation Ner Tamid ? Youth Groups vriv CONCLAVE IS HERE!! WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! Spring Conclave (April 15 through 18) is upon us and we need the help of the entire congregation to make this a memorable weekend for all SWFTYites. If you can house some of our out-of-town guests, please call Bella at the Temple Office. We also need the help of any adults who would be willing to live out their fantasy of being a card dealer for an evening. The Social for this event is VEGAS NIGHT, and we need volunteers to deal our cards?no experience necessary. Vegas Night will be held April 17 at 8:30 p.m. If you are willing and able, please call Bella at the Temple Office. Happy birthday to our Conclave Chairperson, Judy Kollins. She will be 17 during Conclave. Brian Spoor will be of driving age (yikes!!!) on April 19, so stay off the sidewalks. NTTY has been busy with various events. We had an excellent program about Holocaust Revisionists that got the participants aware and motivated. We also had the privilege of listening to Alicia Appleman- Jurman speak about her experiences surviving in Nazi-occupied Poland. Following the speaker, NTTY hosted a wrap-up session and Ice Cream Social for the other youth groups in our town. Alicia stayed and chatted with us at the Social. On a lighter note: NTTY did a great job of decorating for the Religious School Purim Carnival. Nice streamers, gentlemen!!! and . . . NTTY goes Hollywood?we travelled the streets of Vegas and videotaped our members in our town to be played as part of our Conclave Welcome. We would like you to be a part of the fun and excitement that is NTTY. If you are in grades 9 through 12 and would like more information, please call: Andy Gratz (President) 898-3593 Sindy Steinberg (Advisor) 458-9242 or Bella at the Temple Office. Shalom, Sindy TNT At our March 16th meeting, plans were finalized for our April sleepover. This event will be held on Friday, April 23rd, at the Temple, beginning with Shabbat services. We will also hold our elections for the 1994 Board. All Positions will be available. Those of you interested in running for an office, be prepared to tell your fellow members why they should vote for you! This will be an evening full of friendship, fun, and food! The event will end on Saturday, April 24th, at 9:00 a.m. Be sure to bring your sleeping bag and any overnight items you need. Don't miss out on the fun and don't forget to RSVP to someone on the phone committee by Wednesday, April 21st: James Karlin at 454-2552, Robyn Schwartz at 253-0066, or Matthew Unger at 454-9331. Any adult interested in being a chaperone, please leave a message at the office for us. We also finalized our plans for our Installlation Ceremony. Our ceremony and refreshments are scheduled for Saturday, May 15th at 6:30 p.m. at the Temple. Family and friends are encouraged to join us. After the meeting, several members stayed to listen to Guest Speaker Alicia Appleman-Jurman tell her incredible story as a Holocaust survivor. It was a very interesting evening enjoyed by all and we greatly appreciated her sharing her story with us. Happy Passover to everyone! Debbie Karasik Sheryl Chenin-Webb Attention all Jewish Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Boy Scouts! The Boulder Dam Area Council, Jewish Committees' first annual Kinus is on Friday, April 16, 1993, to Sunday, April 18, 1993. Late registration will be accepted until 4/7/93, $30.00 per person. Applications are available at the Scout Service Center located at 1135 University Road. For more information, please contact Sherri Schiff at 364-9565 or Avi Klein at 648-0698. MIY Convention 1993 In February, the North American Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY) held a convention in Newark, New Jersey. Judy Kollins, the Vice President of NTTY, and I represented Ner Tamid at this gathering of 600 Jewish teens. The convention included many amazing events. Meeting Jews from Mississippi to Argentina and listening to fantastic speakers such as the head of the UAHC and the president of the National Federation of Sisterhoods made the convention unbelievable. The highlight of the convention for me was having dinner at Ellis Island. Feeling the pain and excitement of our ancestors made me and many of my new friends very emotional. I would like to send a heartfelt thank you to Ner Tamid's Sisterhood and Brotherhood, the Youth Activities Committee, and the Rabbi for their support and commitment to NTTY and all its endeavors. B'Shalom Andrew C. Gratz NTTY President? Congregation Ner Tamid 9 ? The Second Annual Spring Fling Putting Tournament Sponsored by the Brotherhood will be held on Saturday Night, May 1st, 1993, at Angel Park Golf Course. Starting time: 7:30 p.m. Cost per person: $25.00 This covers the fee for the putting greens, Santa Fe Chicken Griller (barbecue) dinner, T-Shirt, and Trophies. Couples encouraged to participate. Sorry, adults only. Send in your check now to the Temple in care of the Brotherhood to insure your participation. Golden Chai President's Message "He did Wonders for us in the land of Egypt; Miracles and Marvels in the Land of the Pharaoh. "He led His people out of Slavery; forever to serve Him in freedom." Calendar for April: April 1st And so we celebrate April 5th Passover this year, 5753, FREE, with our Covenant with "G-D" forever! to serve Him with Love and Awe. The Golden Chai Seniors wish you and yours a Happy Pesach. May your table be Golden and Spicey, with the sweetness of Life and the scent of Joy. Social Action Committee 12 p.m. Brunch 1 p.m. Program "Sasha and Ned" Temple Passover Seder Services, 5:30 p.m. Seder, 6:30 p.m. Shalom, Ronae Fink President Golden Chai Brotherhood News On February 20th, the Brotherhood had a very enjoyable evening at the Thomas and Mack Center attending a UNLV Basketball game. The game was more enjoyable for the over 50 people who attended as UNLV won the game. We hope to make this an annual affair. Half-Price Entertainment Books are still available. They are good until May 31, 1993. They cost $19.95. Call the Temple to order. You have received your "Yellow Candle" by now. Please light it on Saturday Evening, April 17th, in memory of the Holocaust. Your donation for the candle will be used in repairing the Temple's Torahs. Next Brotherhood meeting is Thursday, April 8th, 7 p.m. at the Temple. The Social Action Committee continues to be active in pursuing new projects. During the month of March, several committee members led by David Stahl participated in a Model Seder with an adult education class of the University United Methodist Church. All of those in attendance were introduced to the concept of a Passover Seder, read through the Haggadah, and tasted many of the symbolic foods prepared by committee members. It was an excellent learning experience for all of those who attended. During March, we also made a large donation of food, diapers, and clothing to the Weekend Emergency Assistance Project. They were very appreciative. Several congregants also donated books and these will be distributed to an appropriate source, either in Israel or in this country. Thank you to all of you who participated. There are several other future programs under discussion as well, including a special Shabbat for Aids Awareness, offering assistance to Jews in prison in the State of Nevada, and encouraging our B'nai Mitzvah students and their parents to incorporate a social action project within the context of their special simcha. We are hoping to have voter registration at next year's congregational sukkah as well. If you have any ideas for Social Action programs or are interested in joining our committee, please leave your name at the office or call me. Thanks, Eileen Kollins Sisterhood We had a very successful bingo night last month. Almost everyone went home with a prize. Remember, Thursday, April 8th, is the Sisterhood Board meeting at 10 a.m. We welcome you to join us if you wish to be on the Board this coming year. April 29th, we are having a lunch and nomination of officers. At this time, nominations will be taken from the floor. I want to wish all a very sweet Passover (a zisen Pesach). Rita Moses-Malkin? 1 0 Congregation Ner Tamid ? Congregation cNen. eJamid FINAL SLATE OF OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES The Nominating Committee chaired by Eileen Kollins is pleased to announce the following slate of officers and trustees for July 1, 1993 - June 30, 1995. They will be voted into office at the Annual Meeting on Sunday, May 23, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. Gerald Gordon Alan Mann Denise Schnitzer Lois Doctors Stephen Joseph Steven Weissman Dyane Kohnen Jack Nitzkin Nadine Cracraft David Gross Stacey Yahraus President Vice President-Administration Vice President-Education Vice President-Membership Vice President-Ways and Means Vice President-Ritual Secretary Treasurer Trustee Trustee Trustee We wish everyone the best of luck in their new positions. We look forward to your participation at the Annual Meeting. Gerda Klein to SpeaU at Israel Bonds meeting May 1G Ner Tamid to Host the NCCJ Panel Discussion on Racism On May 2nd, our Temple will host the second panel discussion in the fourth annual series of interreligious panel discussions sponsored by the National Conference of Christians and Jews,Clark County Chapter. The NCCJ Interreligious Committee has selected topics submitted by its members and the community that focus on NCCJ's theme: "Learning to Live Together, the Unfinished Task." Please join us from 7 to 9 p.m. to explore how the teachings and beliefs of the world's great religions move their followers to act in response to the challenge of racism in our daily lives. Guest speakers will be Rabbi Sanford Akselrad; Mr. Mark Spencer, Church of Latter Day Saints Seminary Principal; Imam Mujahid Ramadan of the Islam Masjid As-Sabur; Dr. Bhagwan Singh, Professor of Philosophy at UNLV; and Mrs Carolyn Hensley, Secretary, Baha'is of Las Vegas. For more information, or to reserve a seat at the free program, please contact the National Conference of Christians and Jews, Clark County Chapter, at 369-0488. Notice Anybody Interested in Torah Study with the Rabbi on Thursday mornings at 10: a.m., call Rabbi Akselrad at 733-6292 or Katherine Scott at 564-0903 for more information. Gerda Weissman Klein, distinguished author, historian, and lecturer will be our guest speaker at the second annual meeting of Congregation Ner Tamid and State of Israel Bonds on Sunday, May 16th, at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Dena and Alan Mann. Mrs. Kelin, who was bom in Bielitz, Poland, was one of 200 survivors of 4000 women inmates of her camp in Silesia who were driven 1000 miles eastward toward Czechoslovakia by the Gestapo mid winter of 1945 as the Nazi empire began to crumble before the advancing Allied forces. Her first book, All But Mv Life, based on her experiences in Nazi- occupied Europe, has been heralded as one of the great human documents to come out of World War II. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for this very important and inspirational evening. For more information or reservations, please call Judy at the Temple Office or the Israel Bonds Office at 1-800- 229-4324. State of Israel Bonds is an international securities organization offering interest-bearing instruments issue by the government of Israel. Since its inception in 1951, Israel Bonds has mobilized approximately $12 billion in investment capital for the development of every aspect of Israel's economy, including agriculture, commerce and industry. Now, with hundreds of thousands of Jews arriving from the former Soviet Union, Israel Bonds proceeds are being utilized to provide jobs and homes for these, Ethiopian, and other immigra