The Bulletin of Congregation Ner Tamid, October 2007

C ONGKEGATION NeR l AMID A Special Place lo Belong October 2007 \>ol. 21 No. 10 Tishri~Chesh\)an 5768 Lferl 2007 Mensch The Year David Dahan Celebrating the Life Of Yaffa Dahan Details on Page 10 [iabbat Afternoon Walk See Page 11 Justice Michael Cherry Guest Speaker See Page 12 Men?s Club Kickoff Breakfast See Page 18 1 Check out our NEW Website! WWW.LVNERTAMID.ORG iSlMCH AT TORAH SERVICE Friday^ctober 5 at 7:30 pm Featurfl le Shabbatones Sisterhood's Annual Hanukkah Bazaar Awesome Vendors - Great Food - Beautiful Judaica In the Gift Shop - Fund-4-Youth Raffle - NTTY Bake Sale - Noodle Kugel Contest - Fun For All! Rabbi Akselrad is Turning 50! Rabbi's 50th birthday is October 6th! His family would like to cordially invite you to share in this milestone of his life on Friday, October 5 at Shabbat services. Join family and friends in singing Happy Birthday and wish our dear Rabbi another 50 happy and healthy years.Temple President's Message Mario Letizia The time has come once again for CNT's annual Mensch of the Year! This year, we are very pleased to be able to provide a very different type of fundraising event. As many of you are aware, the event this year was set to honor a couple, Yaffa and David Dahan. With Yaffa's untimely death on July 26th, (may her name be a blessing) the event hit an understandable and necessary stop. It is with great pleasure that the Dahan family has chosen to continue the event, not only to honor David but to celebrate the amazing life of Yaffa Dahan. When we choose a Mensch (or Menschen) it is the intention to honor those who not only give to the Jewish community, but to the community at large. Truly the Dahans are worthy of this honor. David Dahan is best known for his position at Orgill/Singer, as well as his tireless efforts with the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, the Jewish Federation, and AIPAC. He has recently been named as the President of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce. Yaffa spoke five different languages - Hebrew, Yiddish, French, Arabic and English. Her educational achievements include an MBA in business management and a Ph.D. in administrative healthcare. She was a registered nurse for more than 28 years. She was a member of the Honors Society in Nursing at UNLV, and recently was honored as an outstanding alumnus. She was also involved in the Jewish Community AIPAC, the Jewish Federation and Healthcare in Nevada. CNT has always strived to provide the best in Jewish education, activity and spiritual learning through its many programs. With a new state of the art facility to support, our need for funds to continue our dream remains vital. Please join us on Saturday, November 17th at 6pm, as we honor a family to whom these things are equally important, and celebrate the life of a woman who worked tirelessly to make this community better for us all. Save The Date... CNT Annual Mensch of the Year Saturday, November 17 at 6:00 pm Honoring David Dahan Celebrating the Life of Yaffa Dahan m ** 4 For further information contact Amy Christensen at 702.210.5222 or emunahd@cox.net 2007-08 Temple Board President - Marla Letizia marla@BigT.com VP Administration - Harry harrydotcom@cox.net VP Ways & Means - David Rounds drounds@uptimelv.com VP Youth & Education - Beth Falk bethf!210@aol.com VP Ritual - Del Acosta dacosta6@cox.net VP Member Recruitment - Lisa Skurow iskurow@yahoo.com VP Member Retention - Marsha Goldberg decagon 12@aol.com VP Social Action - Cindy Jensen ckjensen@cox.net Treasurer - Gregg Solomon ghsolomon@intellectualgaming.com Corporate Secretary - Yvonne Gordon tobeach@hotmail.com Trustees Barry Lewisohn blewisohn@aol.com Debra Cohen debra.cohen@wachoviasec.com Stacey Yahraus Lewis stacey21704@aol.com Daryl Alterwitz dalterwitz@cox.net lllisa Polis illisa_h@yahoo.com Craig Kurtzman bigk23637@aol.com Mark Bromberg mrb4651@aol.com Jacky Rosen siegfried7@aol. com Amy Christensen amyc@BigT.com Laura Bailey, Sisterhood President cntsisterhood@cox.net Stu Solomon, Men's Club President stuart.solomon@cntmentsclub.org Stephanie Watman, NTTY President namtawgurl@aol.com Past Presidents Scott Stolberg Dr. Stewart Blumenfeld Drew Levy Bob Unger Jerry Gordon Cal Lewis Eileen Kollins Kenneth Schnitzer Dr. DavidWasserman JefD<ahn Dr. Steve^Mns Hon. Michael^rerry Dr. Bernard Farrow *Eugene Kirshbaum *David Goldwater *deceased 2 WWW.LVNERTAMID.ORG Remaining a Special Place to Belong - It's Up To All of Us Robbi Sanford Aksel rad hese past few weeks have seen incredible growth in the size of our Congregation. Since opening last year we have gained over 120 new members. To give you a sense of scale, when I first joined the Congregation 20 years ago, we had about 60-70 families. We have grown by nearly 25 % in one year! This type of growth is both gratifying and challenging. As I have met many of the new members their stories have touched me. Some are simply thrilled that we are close by. by our new Preschool and our new programs. Still others have shared that the friendship and involvement that they have in the Temple has literally saved their lives. In short, every single family, every single person has a unique reason for joining our Temple. It is heartwarming to see the response to our Temple and to see the surge of activity and involvement. Yet, the challenge remains-how to remain a tight-knit community? To begin with everyone must realize that if you want to remain anonymous in a community it is easy to do. What many don't realize that it is just as easy to become a vibrant part. When you come to services you become an important part of the spiritual life of the Congregation. When you sing in the choir you bring an added sense of meaning to our services. When you join a chavurah or the Chesed committee or the social action committee you make a statement that you want to know the members of the community and you want to work together towards shared goals. A few weeks ago Marla Letizia, ourTemple President implemented a new policy of name badges for our Congregation. It is a simple "opt in" system where people can sign up for a free name badge as they enter the sanctuary on Friday night. Literally hundreds of people have asked for badges and wear them each week. Amazing! But knowing each others name is only the start, albeit an important start. Through involvement in committees, services, programs, religious school and adult education and other venues within the Jemple you will continue to create a more cohesive community. With such rapid growth it would be more than ^Pasy to come from one year to the next and ask"Who are all these people? I don't know anyone!" My challenge to you is to respond,"Who are all these people, I can't wait to get to know them!" Scientists have found that one of the keys to happiness throughout life is friendship. Let us share this sense of friendship with a renewed sense of commitment towards each and our community. Then truly will this new year be one that is blessed with a Congregation ever more caring, ever more friendly, and ever stronger because of it's membership. Explore the Sites, History & Culture of Cities Important to European Jewish History With Your CNT Family SUMMER 2008 LED BY RABBI AKSELRAD Berlin, Prague & Budapest Visit the magical city of Prague, take a boat ride down the Danube and visit important Jewish sites in Germany. There will soon be an informational meeting for those interested in this exciting experience. Watch the web-site for date and time of the informational meetng this October. For more information contact Nancy Weinberger at theTemple, (702) 733-6292 ext 205. Jerusalem Synagogue in Prague October 2007 3 Just a Philip Goldstein, Cantorial Soloist I would like to take this opportunity to extend a special THANK YOU to all of the membd^^ of our Adult Choir for an outstanding job during the High Holidays! They worked very hard over the summer preparing and it truly paid off. I have heard wonderful reviews of their singing and truly appreciate all of their hard work. Someone even commented that this was the best choir they had ever heard for the High Holidays. I want to express my gratitude to our choir director John Smith for an outstanding job of preparing and conducting the choir. You have brought a renewed sense of meaning to the music and the choir responded to it. To Lillian Kollar... I've said it before and I'll say it again, you are the best accompanist I've had the pleasure of working with.Thank you so very much. A special thank you goes out to Andrew Smith for playing the Kol Nidre so dramatically for the late service. To Glori Rosenberger, Maxine Molinsky and Brad Torchin, thank you for making the healing service music so meaningful and touching. Every year, your amazing talents make it better and better. Thank you to Lori Frankl for making the Teen Choir sound so wonderful in the early services and Eddie Birch for his superb accompaniment. Also by now, you have no doubt heard the Shabbatones. Their new season began Sept.7th. What a great group of people and I feel so privileged to be singing all the wonderful music. I sound so much better because of their musical talents and I appreciate them all for their time, efforts and energy to make the Shabbatones what it is today. Thank you all for your wonderful talents and I look forward to a splendid new year of music here at Congregation NerTamid. As we lookahead to the New Year, may we all live in peace, good health and happiness. I wish everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year! L'Shana Tova, Philip Beginning Torah Trope Class Thursdays, October 11- December6- 7:30-8:30 pm (No class November 22) Ever wanted to learn how to chant from the Torah? Are your skills a little rusty since you became a Bar/Bat Mitzvah? Cantorial Soloist Philip Goldstein will be teaching this class for those who want to take their Jewish knowledge to the next level. This course is free to temple members; $36 for non?temple members. You should be able to pronounce Hebrew letters and are required to purchase textbook which includes a CD for $20.95. Cantors of Tomorrow: From Broadway to Bimah Sunday, November 11 2:00 pm at CNT See Insert In October Bulletin For Tickets Call 869-2700 Sponsored by Congregation Ner Tamid, CEMA (Las Vegas Jennsh Center of Education, Media & the Arts), AJR, CA, Valley Outreach Synagogue, as well as thegenerosity of individual domrs. 4 WWW.LVNERTAMID.ORG WOW! Irv Duchowny, Executive Director ere I sit, just before our huge weekend events unfold for this weekend (Sept. 7th weekend, as we need to turn in our articles one month prior), and I am just in awe. We have 10 programs happening this weekend, starting with a Young Adult Community Shabbat reception, with Tot Shabbat immediately following, with our President's wine and cheese reception for all new members following, with Friday Night services and our first Shabbatone service of the season, followed by our Oneg, Israeli dancing and docent tours. Tomorrow, we have a Bar Mitzvah service, along with our weekly Minyon group, and then, tomorrow evening we have our Selichot program to start the High Holiday season - picnic dinner, program, and service. But wait, there's more! Sunday we have our first day of Religious School (and we opened our pre-school with 25 students last week), followed by a parent meeting, and then, our Religious School Administration and Classroom buildings Consecration service. Three days later, we have our Rosh Hashanah services (Family service and Traditional service) and then of course, Yom Kippur services. Why go into all these details with everyone? Because I would like to acknowledge those who are making this all happen, those who work "behind the scenes". While everyone knows and see Rabbi, Philip, Lillian and Cookie on Friday nights, and some see Craig and Nancy at their jobs, this article is to thank and acknowledge those you usually don't see, who make the temple hum and all events (planned and some spontaneous) happen. I would like to thank, in no particular order, Mary, Lynette, Karen, Roberta, Jared, Kathy, and Carolyn for taking care of all the inner-workings of CNT - without your dedication and efforts, time and time again, we would not be able to function as we do. I also want to acknowledge a new culture that's been developing here at CNT - and that is, of our better utilizing fnose wonderful congregants who have volunteered their time and effort. Our volunteers are a wonderful ddition to our working staff, and without our terrific volunteers doing our website development, our phone answering, our phone calls to congregants (Happy and Healthy New Year calls, please join us for... fill in the blank event, etc), our envelope stuffing, tasks that need to get accomplished but our usual staff can't handle with normal daily and weekly tasks, we would not be able to provide all the services and programs we offer to our congregants and the community at large. So, THANK YOU to so many people who make CNT truly "A Special Place To Belong". Without you and your efforts, we would not be who we are. As always, I wish everyone L'ShanaTovah, and to be continued .... Irv King David Memorial Garden Shuva Plaque Service November 2 @ 6:45 pm In the King David Memorial Garden October 2007 5 Dir. of Early Childhood Education Lonnie Kritzler ? Happy New Year! I wish for you and yours a very happy and healthy year. Preschool is movi ahead at full speed. The children are running in each morning more than ready to beg their day. They have become accustomed with the routine, are making friends, and smiling through it all. It is truly a heartwarming sight! They have experienced a lot in these few short weeks, especially with the High Holy Days occurring so close to the opening of school. Eating apples and honey was certainly one of their favorites. Then the children helped decorate the temple's sukkah. It was an awesome experience watching them show off to their families their beautiful creations as they came to school every morning. To top it off, they marched through the temple offices singing and waving their flags for Simchat Torah. Needless to say, the preschool staff and I are kvelling and thankful for being part of this amazing program. For more information on our preschool, you can contact me at 632-2250 ext 215. MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Holiday Education for Parents Lonnie Kritzler will be offering a 3-session series focusing on fun and creative ways to celebrate Jewish holidays in your home. Classes are appropriate for Jewish/Non-Jewish parents & grandparents and will focus on practical and innovative ways to do"hands-on"Judaism and create meaningful Jewish memories for even the littlest Jews! Don't Miss It! Thursday, November 15- Chanukah Thursday, January 10- Shabbat Thursday, April 3 - Passover Noah Shabbat Friday, October 12 Petting Zoo! 6:00 pm Family Service Led By Rabbi, Cookie & Craig At 6:30 pm For All Children 2 & Up! Wear Your Favorite Animal Costume! (Adults Too!) YOUTH GROUPS NTTY- Oct 14 12:30 pm Day at the Park Oct 25-28 CNT hosts NFTY Leadership Training Institute Oct 31 5:00 pm NTTY Trick-or-Treating for canned goods IBN- Oct 14 1:00 pm ITTY BTTY NTTY Ice Skating TNT- Oct 21 1:00 pm TNT Mini Golf/Grand Prix For additional information on our Youth Programs please see the Templr| website or contact one of our youth! advisors. 6 WWW.LVNERTAMID.ORG Lauren Henry October 6, 2007 Hi, I am Lauren Henry and I am an 8th grade Honor student at the Meadows School. I enjoy playing soccer & tennis, waterskiing, snow-skiing, running track, singing and hanging out with my friends. My Mitzvah Project was volunteering at the Special Olympics 2007 Summer Games at UNLV and making a donation to Shalva, a center for mentally and physically challenged children in Israel. I look forward to becoming a Jewish woman and sharing this day with my friends and family. Megan Levy October 13, 2007 Hi, my name is Megan Levy and I am in the 8th grade at Bob Miller MS. I enjoy dancing, hanging out with my friends and shopping! For my Mitzvah project I am volunteering at Dewey Animal Shelter and donating supplies. I look forward to celebrating this day with my friends and ^family. Becky Mann October 20, 2007 My name is Becky Mann and I am in 7th grade at Greenspun MS, where I am on the girls basketball team and sing in the concert choir. I also enjoy playing guitar and swimming. I have been a member of CNT since I was born and I look forward to celebrating this special day with my friends and family. Daphne Levy October 27, 2007 My name is Daphne Levy and I am in 8th grade at Schofield MS. I am looking forward to atending Silverdo HS when I graduate. My mitzvah ?pject is to help with Family Promise. y Bat Mitzvah is very important to me and I invite you to celebrate with me. I am very excited and will remember this special day forever. Director of Lifelong Learning Craig Rosen October brings with it wonderful opportunities to celebrate. We officially welcome our new students to the congregation in a ceremony known as Consecration. On Friday night October 5th, beginning at 7:30 pm we will unroll theTorah and dance and sing along for Simchat Torah. Our Kindergarten students will each receive a welcome certificate, a blessing, and a mini-Torah to carry with them on their Jewish Journey. Don't miss Noah Shabbat on Friday night October 12 beginning at 6:00 pm. The evening will include a special Noah's Ark petting zoo and at 6:30 a family service led by Rabbi Akselrad, Cookie and Craig Rosen. Come dressed in your favorite animal costume (adults too)! Join in the FUN! Our family Education programs also kick off this month as we welcome families to join us on various Sunday's throughout the year. This month our 5th grade and 2nd grade families have an opportunity to learn together. Please check the Family Education schedule on the Temple website for dates for our other family ed days throughout the year. A New Phone Number For Our Schools! With the move into our new school building, we've added a new phone number to reach us. To reach me at our School Department, please call 632-2250, ext 211. RELIGIOUS SCHOOL DATES TO REMEMBER (a printable R/S Calendar is available on the Website) Oct 4 No Religious School-Yizkor Oct 5 7:30 pm Simchat Torah & Consecration - K-2 Oct 7 9:15 am 5th Gr Family Ed Day - Birth Oct 12 6:00 pm Noah Shabbat Oct 14 9:15 am 2nd Gr Family Ed Day - Jewish Values Nov 3 9:00 am 7th Gr Family Ed Day-Shabbat&Torah Nov 4 Daylight Savings Time (fall back) October 2007 7 Message From Program Director Nancy Weinberger A Happy & Healthy New Year to all of you. The past few months have been ver^ busy for all of us as you will see by the immense offering of upcoming^ classes, programs, events, study opportunities and more! As a team, we strive to create an environment for the membership and the community that will be inviting and welcoming, both spiritually and socially. Our membership has grown substantially since moving into our new facility. If you have not been contacted by myself or one of our membership volunteers and you wish to get involved in Temple life, please call me anytime to set up an appointment. We will sit down and discuss what WE can do to create a meaningful Jewish journey into Temple life for you and your family. As the Program Director, I am here to serve the congregation and look forward to meeting each and everyone of you in this New Year! Explore CNT's Art & Architecture Sunday, November 4 at 9:30 am A-O CNT's new facility offers a tremendous opportunity for Jewish learning. This fall, ^ Rabbinic Intern Cookie Olshein will offera FREE guided study of ourfacility, learning about the Jewish texts that inspired the beautiful art and architecture where we worship. Since we will be exploring both the inside and outside of our facility by foot, please wear comfortable walking shoes. Our study will begin in the Reception of the Gordon Administratior Building. RSVP is appreciated by the Thursday before... but if you forget, just come. Thank You To Our Office Volunteers: Shirley Kouffman Becca Phillips Bernie Deutscher Charlene Naft Patti Myers Lorelei Wojnicz Ann Sandell Alec Sonenthal YOU Can Make A Difference Volunteer Opportunities Do you have a special skill? Do you have some extra time on you schedule? Put your life experience to work with CNT. Whether you like ongoing committee work, prefer to work on short projects or in the office, we have a place for you! Dcffl WISH Chavurot l\ow Forming! It's never too late to join in the meaningful experience of being part of a Chavurah. Each Chavurah is a group of Temple members who come together to enjoy Jewish life with their friends and family, enhancing their shared Jewish experience. Get your application now and find out how you can become part of a Temple Chavurah! If you've already filled out an application, someone will be contacting you soon in invite you to your first meeting! Call Nancy Weinberger Program Director 733-6292 x205 nweinberger@lvnertamid.org Registration forms available at www.lvnertamid.orf^ Questions? Contact Nancy Weinberger Program Director, ext 205 nweinberger@lvnertamid.org 8 WWW.LVNERTAMID.ORG Saturday, October 6-1:00-2:30 pm Join us for an afternoon study group, designed for those who cannot attend classes during the week or in the ^/enings. Special guest speaker Certified Hospice and Palliative Licensed Nurse Terri Gurevich from Nathan Pdelson Hospice. This program is co-sponsored by the Chesed Committee. All necessary handouts will be provided for each session. This course is free and open to everyone. Please RSVP to temple office by October 1 so we are prepared. This year, the first hour will focus on different aspects and time periods of Jewish history. Led by Fred Peters, the first session will be Adam and Eve, Noah and the Tower of Babel. The second hour, led byAI Esbin, will be a continuation of The Educated Jew, discussing great Jewish figures, theology and philosophy. This course is Cookie Olshein, have your questions answered on service choreography and melodies while celebrating Seniors: Afternoon at the Jewish Movies Sunday, October 14 - 2:00-5:00 pm Just for Seniors, the first movie in this series is Solomon & Gaenor, an Oscar nominated film about star crossed lovers caught in the cultural crossfire of 1911 Wales. CNT will have popcorn and lemonade so please RSVP by October 8. Free and open to all seniors in the community. Book Review w/Rabbinic Intern Cookie Olshein Saturday, November 3 - 2:00-3:30 pm The first book she will be reviewing is Dancing Arabs by Sayed Kashua, first-time Palestinian-lsraeli author. It's a semi-autobiographical novel, providing an easy to understand window into the life of a non-Jew in the land of Israel. This is free and open to the public. RSVP to temple office so we can expect you. Second Mondays Are BACK! Monday, October 8 - 7:00-9:00 pm FREE and open to everyone. Please RSVP to temple office so we are prepared. Adult Beginning Hebrew Shabbat Morning Learner's Service Saturday, October 13 - 10:00-11:15 pm Designed to explain the 'how' and 'why' of what Jews do in a spiritual environment. Led by Rabbinic Intern Shabbat. Free and open to the entire community. You never know what you might learn! October 2007 9 2007MENSCH OF THE TEAR DAVID DAHAN Celebrating the Life of Taffa Dahan Saturday, November 17, 2007 This year?s Mensch of the Tear, David Dahan, offers these words to friends and congregants - Dear Friends and Congregants, I am honored to have been chosen as your Mensch of the Tear and that my wonderful wife, Taffa, will be honored as well. Much of my accomplishments over the years are due to the encouragement and support of my life partner Taffa. She too was involved in so many ways, touching the lives of others through her work as a mother, nurse, author and her latest venture as head of the Mt. Charleston Hotel. She wanted to turn this hotel into a special place of a healing as well as recreation. It is with great sadness that Taffa passed away on July 26th. Tet, she knew about the honor and was looking forward to it so much. Rabbi Akselrad and the congregation have done so much for the community, having been at the forefront of inter-faith work and creating a wonderful new preschool, religious school and synagogue campus in Henderson. This is especially significant to me at this time as the incoming President of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce. CNT has become a beacon of sacred principles that I think we all can share, just as I have shared a strong friendship with Rabbi Akselrad and the congregation. With the passing of Taffa, this connection has become even stronger. I hope that you will join me in supporting this major fundraiser, which provides a significant portion of the Temple?s annual budget. Monies raised allow the congregation to continue its programs for seniors, teens and holyday observance. The Temple has also agreed to donate a portion of the event proceeds to the UNLV Nursing Foundation, created in Taffa?s honor. I truly hope that you will celebrate this special event in my life, one that honors the values near to me and my beloved Taffa. Sincerely, David Dahan WWW.LVNERTAMID.ORG Y.A.C. Young Adult Community Open to Singles or Couples Everyone Ages 21-45! For information, contact Brett Primack at 858-4051 or visit the CNT website at www.lvnertamid.org ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS ARE HERE! $20 You Had Me At Shalom Singles OVER 45 Study Group Saturday, October 13 - 8:00-9:00 pm This 'Saturday night alternative' is sure to offer an interesting opportunity to explore the topic of Kosher Sex. Join us for Havdallah, Kosher wine, cheese and tasty desserts with your peers. This event is free and open to everyone over 45. We ask that all participants be respectful of the age limitation for this event, so all participants feel comfortable. You must RSVP to temple office so we are prepared. You Had Me At Shalom Pick One Up Before Friday Night Services Or During Religious School. Available On the Men's Club Website www.cntmensclub.org Also See Mary in the Temple Office. Save Thousands On Food, Entertainment, Travel And More! Singles UNDER 45 Study Group Saturday, November 3 - 8:00-9:00 pm This 'Saturday night alternative' is sure to offer an interesting opportunity to explore the topic of Kosher Sex. Join us for Havdallah, Kosher wine, cheese and tasty desserts with your peers. This event is free and open to everyone ages 22-44. We ask that all participants be respectful of the age limitation for this event, so all participants feel comfortable. You must RSVP to temple office so we are prepared. Shabbat Afternoon Walk Study Jewish Environmentalism Saturday, October 20 - 3:00-5:00 pm Join Rabbinic Intern Cookie Olshein for a beautiful two-mile walk at the 2,900 acre Wetlands Park Nature Preserve, with plenty of rest stops along the way to discuss Judaism's deep connection with the concept of environmental justice. kThe Preserve is located at the east end ofTropicana, just north of the Silver "Bowl. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring plenty of water. Must RSVP to Nancy Weinberger at ext. 205 by OCTOBER 17 so you know the starting location. October 2007 11 TDor V?Dor From Generation To Generation CNT?S PERPETUAL FUND Remember Us In Tour Estate Planning The very future of the Jewish people depends on die strength, vitality and relevance of our synagogues. As we have been for more than 30 years, so shall we continue to be die heartl and soul of our community for years to come. / | I ? ajn. J ^ W- Continue your support of die values and causes that CNT represents. Create a lasting tribute',to honor family, friends and loved ones. For more information on continuing your legacy, contact Irv Duchowny at iAuchowny@lvnertamid.org "or Scott Stolberg at Scottjtolherg@yahoo.com. You may also contact the Temple office. Mazel Tov to Dana Pretner Andrew who has been honored by With It, the organization dedicated to the support and development of female industries, with a Future Leader Award. Pretner Andrew was selected from a pool of nominees based on her business philosophy, significant contributions to the industry, recommendations and published materials. Dana is vice president, marketing and public relations for World Market Center in Las Vegas. A hearty Mazel Tov to Debbie & Mel Hallerman on the birth of their great nephew Cooper Harrison Powell. Cooper was born on August 22 and weighed 8 pounds, 20 inches long. Proud parents are Kristen and Joe. Major business & life cycle news is printed in the monthly bulletin when submitted by congregants and when space allows. A View from on Chai: A Jewish Justice?s View on Nevada Supreme Court Shabbat Services ~ Friday, November 2 % Nevada Supreme Court Justice Michael Cherry ustice Michael A. Cherry will be our guest at Shabbat services to offer his view on the working?s of the Nevada Supreme Court. He has been an attorney in Nevada since 1970 and was elected to the Nevada Supreme Court in 2006, making him one of its two newest members (other is Justice Nancy Saitta) with his term ending in 2013. Justice Cherry earned his bachelor?s degree from the University of Missouri in 1966 and a juris doctorate degree from Washington University School of Law in 1969. A native of St. Louis, he is the father of two and grandfather of two. While he has had a long career in private practice, he always seemed to have involved himself in public service within the legal community. He began his career as a Deputy Clark County Public Defender before becoming a partner in the law firms of Manos & Cherry and later Cherry, Bailus & Kelesis. In 1981 Justice Cherry was named as Special Master of die MGM Grand Hotel Fire Litigation and in 1983 he assumed the duties of Special Master of the Las Vegas Hilton Fire Litigation. As Special Master, Judge Cherry served as liaison between plaintiffs? attorneys, defense attorneys and the court during these multi-million dollar cases. His work as Special Master gained him nationwide recognition and the procedures he established are now a part of most mass disaster litigation. Justice Cherry served as an Alternate Municipal Judge for the cities of Las Vegas and Henderson, as well as Justice of the Peace Pro Tern and Small Claims Referee for Clark County, hi 1994 he became an instructor for the University of Phoenix, teaching business law and history. Then in 1997 Justice Cherry was named to lead the newly created Clai^j, County Special Public Defender?s Office to handle major homicide cases and conflict cases from the County Public Defender?s office. He led a staff of six attorneys and served in that capacity until being elected to Department 17 of the Eighth Judicial District Court in November 1998. 12 WWW.LVNERTAMID.ORG October 2007 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday w 1 2 3 4 5 6 Hot Topics w/Rabbi R/S East 4:30 pm Gamblers Anon Yiskor 10:00 am Simchat Torah Adult Ed 9 am Noon Gesher 6:15 pm 10:00 am NO R/S WEST Shabbat Service w/ Shabbat Morning Conversion Pre-Confirmation Shabbatones 7:30 pm Service 10 am Torah Study 11:15 am 7:30pm 6:15 pm Oneg Sponsored by Henry Family &CNT Lauren Henry Bat Temple Board Mitzvah 10am Office Closed 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 R/S 9:15 am Conversion R/S East 4:30 pm Gamblers Anon AA 9:30 am Noah Shabbat Adult Ed 9 am 5th Gr. Family Ed 6:30 pm Pre-Confirmation 10:00 am R/S West 4:30 pm 6:00pm Shabbat Morning Day 9:15 am Second Mondays 6:15 pm JACS 6 pm Shabbat Service Learner's Service Men's Club Kickoff 7:00 pm Alzheimers Group Torah Trope Torah Study 11:15 am Breakfast w/ Sisterhood Board 6:30 pm 7:30pm Oneg Sponsored by Speaker 9:30 am Meeting 7:00 pm Temple Board Levy Family Megan Levy Bat Jr. Choir 12:20 pm 1 st & 2nd Year Meeting 7:15pm Office Closed Mitzvah 10 am Adult B/M 7:30pm Maintenance Day 14 75 16 17 18 19 20 R/S 9:15 am Conversion R/S East 4:30 pm Gamblers Anon AA 9:30 am Women's Adult Ed 9 am ftnd Gr. Family Ed 6:30pm Gesher 6:15 pm 10:00 am R/S West 4:30 pm Spirituality Group Shabbat Morning ? Day 9:15 am 1 st & 2nd Year Pre-Confirmation JACS 6 pm 6:30pm Service 10 am Jr. Choir 12:20 pm Adult B/M 7:30pm 6:15 pm Torah Trope Shabbat Service Torah Study 11:15 am NTTY Day at Park Men's Club Board 7:30pm 7:30 pm Becky Mann Bat 12:45 pm Meeting 6:30pm Mitzvah 10 am Senior's Movie Oneg Sponsored by 2:00 pm Mann Family & Hall