The Bulletin of Congregation Ner Tamid, January 2009

Congregation Ner Tamid Bulletin January 2009 Vol. 23 Np. 1 Tevet/Shevat 5769 This year two very recognizable members are sharing the honor of "Congregant of the Year". It is the honor of Congregation NerTamid to recognize Dr. Louis Friedner and Mr. Sid Barasch as "Congregants of The Year" for the year 2008. Both are a familiar sight around CNT. Both honorees, Sid and Louis, come to us with long histories of dedication to their previous respective Temples, the Jewish Community, as well as secular community organizations. Dr. Louis Friedner was born in Jersey City, NJ and is the father of Ronnie Schulman and proud grandfather of three grandchildren. He was married to his first wife for 47 years until she passed away in 2003. Lou married Carolyn in 2005 and since then, they have resided in Henderson where they have been active members of Congregation Ner Tamid. Louis is an Optometrist by trade, and honorably served our country in the military. Before moving to Las Vegas, Louis was a founding member of Temple Bat Yam, in Delaware, where he authored the Temple's Constitution and By-Laws, helped officiate Shabbat services when the Rabbi was unavailable and served on the temple's ?rd of Directors. If that was not enough, when needed he mowed the lawn of the temple and repaired the Torahs. He spent countless hours volunteering for Kiwanis Club, Lions Club, The American Heart Association, as well as othei community charitable organizations. cont. page 2 Jewish Film Festival January 22 ~ 7:00 pm The South Pointe Hotel Cinemark Theater "Strangers" Each year, CNT sponsors a film at the Jewish Film Festival in Las Vegas. This year's film is "Strangers", directed by Guy Nattiv and Erez Tadmor. Tickets for this movie can be purchased at the Temple office or at the theater box office on the day of the show. Tickets are $10. For more information on this and all the other films at the fesitval, go to www.jccsn.org. Six days in the lives of Eyal, an Israeli Jjung in a kibbutz, and Rana, a ^restinian living in Paris, which starts with an accidental meeting in the Berlin Subway during the World cup finals, will change them completely. An intimate encounter of two strangers in a strange city during World Cup and the second Israel- Lebanon war. A Story that touch's the profound wounds, created by years of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, of a young generation asking to reconnect and even reconcile. Gospel Shabbat Friday, January 16 at 7:30 pm Special Music Don't Miss it!2008-09 Temple Board President-Harry Sax harrydotcom@cox.net VP Administration - Gregg Solomon ghsolomon@ghscllc.com Treasurer - Barry Lewisohn blewisohn@aol.com Corporate Secretary -Amy Matthews amyc@BigT.com VP Member Retention - Marsha Goldberg decagon i 2@aol.com VP Member Recruitment - Lisa Skurow lskurow@yahoo.com VP Ways & Means-David Rounds drounds@uptimelv.com VP Youth & Education - Jacky Rosen siegfried7@aol.com VP Ritual - Del Acosta dacosta6@cox.net VP Social Action - Cindy Jensen ckjensen@cox.net Trustees lllisa Polis illisa_h@yahoo.com Bruce Matza brucematza@innovationsinmanagement.com Beth Bowman bethbowmanlv@yahoo.com Brett Primack bcvegas@yahoo.com Pam Poster pamposter@aoi.com Sandy Stolberg sandys2@cox.net Phyllis Lewis phyllisandcal@aol.com Rick Carter recarter44@gmaii.com Michelle Blank, Sisterhood President cntsisterhood@cox.net Michael Unger, Men's Club President pmomike@aoi.com Stephanie Watman, NTTY President namtawgurl@aol.com Past Presidents Marla Letizia Scott Stolberg Dr. Stewart Blumenfeld Drew Levy Bob Unger Jerry Gordon Cal Lewis Eileen Kollins Kenneth Schnitzer Dr. David Wasserman Jeff Kahn Dr. Steve Kollins Hon. Michael Cherry Dr. Bernard Farrow *Eugene Kirshbaum *David Goldwater *deceased Congregant of Year cont. Mr. Sid Barasch was born in Brooklyn, NY and has been married to his wife, Nancy, for 45 years. Since relocating to Henderson in 2004, Sid and Nancy have been active members of Congregation Ner Tamid. Sid's community volunteerism began with honorably serving our coun^x with his military service. By profession, Sid owned an automotive electronics business for 36 years. Prior to moving to Henderson, Sid served on the Board of Directors with his synagogue in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Achduth Vesholem. Sid held many positions at that synagogue, where he was Vice-President of Finance, Chairman of the Cemetery Committee, teacher in their religious school, helped to run the Outreach Program, as well as serving as liaison between the Board of Directors and the local Jewish Federation. Once becoming members of Congregation Ner Tamid, both Sid & Louis did what came naturally to them?they started volunteering and quickly became a "team." Oftentimes, when you see one, you see the other. Their countless volunteer hours each week include: helping set up for Shabbat services on Friday nights and Saturday mornings, organization and storage of prayer books for all our various services, adding the bookplates in our new prayer books, and many hours polishing the breastplates and crowns for the Torahs prior to High Holy Days. Each week, Louis takes home the Shabbat candlesticks to polish, updates the prayers on the inside of our prayer books, repairs the book bindings, when needed, and every Friday night he mans the hearing device table prior to Shabbat services. Both Louis & Sid are current members of the Ritual Committee and Men's Club, where they help build the Sukkah each year. Sid also chairs the Outreach Committee; and Louis is an avid holiday gift- wrapper, happily spending time at our gift-wrap booth during the December holiday season. Most importarV|^ the inspiration and dedication of both Sid and Louis, and their willingness^^ volunteer, is deeply appreciated by all the office staff. Please join us on Friday, January 23rd as we recognize and honor Louis Friedner & Sid Barasch for their many hours of volunteer work, dedication and commitment to our beautiful congregation. SAVE THE DATE! Scholar-in-Residence February 20 & 21 Featuring Lawrence Kushner Make plans to attend this very special Shabbat Service on February!Ik 20th and an spriitual program on the the 21st. The Scholar-in Residence program is made possible by the Oscar Alterwitz Fund. 2 WWW.LVNERTAMID.ORG From the Rabbi Rabbi Sanford Akselrad __ The new rM k j CA year brings with B at ;?La M it an invitation to "Hi w re-examine our lives. Though not the same as Rosh Hashanah, the secular new year still marks the passage of time and therefore causes us to reflect upon our accomplishments in years past, and hopes for the upcoming year. I think this year in particular brings with it urgency for self improvement. We are living in trying economic times, much of which is beyond our control. As such, we can find comfort and well being in focusing on the things that will improve the quality of our lives that costs little money, but does require effort and focus. How many of us take our health for granted until we receive bad ^fcws? We like to think that we are a ^Ralth conscious society but for many of us, though we are better informed, we still lack the will power to make changes in diet, exercise and lifestyle that will add to our sense of self esteem and quality of life. How many of us find ourselves ignoring our spiritual life? We talk about the importance of God and faith, but again do little about it. An occasional trip to services for a bar or bat mitzvah; dropping off kids for religious school, and High Holydays. But what do we do daily or even weekly that allows us to be thankful for the blessings in our lives or to reconnect with our faith? Little things such as Shabbat observance, taking a class at the Temple, coming to Temple as a family, or keeping a journal of spiritual ^^aments can make us more mindful ^Hour faith and lead to deeper acts of observance. Often times we think that merely belonging totheTemple or"thinking"about our Judaism now and then is enough. But it is in the "doing" that we find the transformative nature of Judaism. There are so many other things that we can do and should do but never found the time or had the inclination. Perhaps the economic challenges that we are all facing will have the ironic impact of making us all realize what is important in our lives that we can control. Ultimately, happiness is a choice; a choice that we make every day. REMEMBER TO.... Drop off your empty computer ink cartidges to the Temple office. Thank you for your continued support of this ongoing fundraiser. Schmooze with the Rabbi Sunday, January 25 at 11:30 am Here's an opportunity to sit down and talk with the Rabbi in a casual setting. Ask the questions you always wanted to ask in Hebrew school but were afraid to. This program is FREE and open to all. HotTopics w/Rabbi Akselrad Thursday, February 5 at Noon Join Rabbi each month for the "topic du jour", from politics in the Middle East to theology, to current events and how they effect us as Jews. Bring a brown-bag lunch and join in the discussion. FREE and open to all. REMINDER! Deadline for Campership Scholarship forms is January 31. Ifyouneeda form, please contact Karen Levine, at ext 208. Time to Schedule 2010 B'nai Mitzvot! We will be scheduling Bar/Bat Mitzvot for the calendar year 2010. The initial letters with all the necessary information will be mailed toward the end of December. If you are planning or expect to have a Bar/Bat Mitzvah in 2010, and have not received your packet by the end of December, please contact Karen Levine at 733- 6292 ext 208. If you have questions, about the process of selecting dates, please email Rabbi Akselrad at rabbak@lvnertamid.org January 2009 3 Cycle of Life January B'nai Mitzvot Nicolas Socolof January 17, 2009 Proud parents are Maty & Daniel Ryan Popowcer January 24, 2009 Proud parents are Hem & Sam Gabriella Zheleznyak January 31, 2009 Proud parents are Mala & Boris Mazel Tov! Maze! Tov to Melissa and Todd Lemoine on the birth of their first child, Colton Jay, born November 11. Proud grandmother Marilyn Glovinsky; proud great-grandmother Lilyan Goldberg January is a busy month for music: On January 9th we have the Shabbatone Family service. Jared Flenley (and his crew), Sisterhood (thanks for the donations!) and Men's Club. On January 16th we have a very special service... it's a"Gospel"Shabbat that will feature our Adult Choir with drums, bass, piano and organ. It's sure to raise the roof and get you to shout "hallelujah!" On January 23rd is our New Member/ Congregant of the Year Shabbat service. On January 30th we have a Religious School Shabbat. I want to thank everyone for making the Shabbatone Concert a success. There are so many people thank individually. I don't know where to begin, so I'll start with the band. Mike Adler, Shawn Bailey, Eddie Birch, Tracie Birch, Bruce Gel lar, Jay Poster, Glori Rosenberger and Ira Spector. You are all so talented and a pleasure to work with. Thank you to everyone who participated in the Playbill/Tribute book. It was very special to me. Your kind words were most appreciated. Thank you Rabbi for your kind and funny tribute. It is a pleasure to have you as my friend, Rabbi and "partner in crime". To all of our wonderful Congregants, thank you for your support. This wouldn't be possible without you and your generosity. I look forward to 2009 that will be filled with wonderful music services. I wish everyone a Happy and Healthy Secular New Year. Mazel Tov to Sam Schaul on the birth of his granddaughter Eliza Rose Kaplan, born October 23 in Chicago. She weighed 6 pounds and 3 ozs. Proud parents are Samantha and Jeff. We mourn the passing... Pam Matzkin, beloved aunt of Rhonda Goldstein Anita Rappoport, beloved best friend of Marilyn Goldstein Adele Emmer, beloved mother-in-law of Stephen, grandmother of Eric, Marc and Rachel Thanks also to our wonderful office staff for all their efforts and especially Laura Bailey, Roberta Unger, Mary Zone, Adventures in Jewish Music Jan 27/Feb 3,10 Join Cantorial Soloist Philip Goldstein in examining Jewish music through the ages, listening to a variety of pieces, learning the history of the music and what the future will bring musically. Come with an open mind to thK three-part series and we promise you will heal something you like. This class is FREE and open to all. RSVP appreciated to the Temple office. WWW.LVNERTAMID.ORG Nancy Weinberger, Executive Director all one. ..This year, more than ever, we need your help to continue to be a holy place and a vibrant community, to preserve the wonderful relationships developed and nurtured by our activities, programs and services. Last week a letter was mailed to all congregants asking for your participation in the Chai campaign. We ask those who are able to please consider becoming a Chai donor. At times like these, we must dig a little further into our hearts and wallets and give what we can. If you have misplaced your letter and wish to participate we have included a form in this month's bulletin. Please use the special contribution ^rn to lend a hand as we fulfill our TOmmitment to embrace all those who desire to be part of our community and to give their children a strong, lasting and Jewish identity, for as it is said: "All the people Israel are responsible for one another" [Shevuot 39a] Your gift will provide much needed assistance to insure every child and family who wishes to worship and partake of CNT's educational program will have the chance to do so. Thank you in advance for your thoughtfulness and generosity. A very happy and healthy secular new year to everyone. ( ; N Congregational Trip To Israel June 14-28,2009 Join Rabbi in Israel this summer! Visit such places as Tel Aviv, Haifa, Mount Carmel, explore the ruins at Beit Shean, the Jordan Valley, Jerusalem, the Ayalon Institute, Western Wall tunnels, Yad Vashem, Dead Sea mineral bath spa, and more! RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW! Itinerary details, cost and reservation details available at the Temple office. Travel provided byAyelet Tours, Ltd. __________________________________________J New Members in November: David Allen, Jill & Steven King, Melanie & Ryan Mitchell, Sharon Rosen CNT has implemented a variety of ways for you to make payments to your account and donations. Please help us, help you - (1) When submitng an on-line payment via our web site, please identify in the correct area where you would like the payment donation applied. (2) When submitting a payment via the internet/3rd party for dues, building fund, preschool tuition, etc., PLEASE identify what the payment is for so we may apply it correctly to your account. (3) If you are having a broker transfer funds for payment of your bill, please advise your broker to identify whom thefundsare coming from and where the funds are to be applied. Then, please contact Nancy Weinberger at theTemple office so we may be alerted that the transaction is taking place. (4) As always, we accept VISA, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Our accounting office would be happy to talk with you about setting up an AUTO-PAY plan to fit your needs. (5) Cash & Checks are always welcomed and encouraged (we don't pay a bank fee for this). January 2009 5 Beth Falk, R/S Principal ylelcome BacJc/ R/S RESUMES JANUARY 6- Hebrew School East, Pre-Conf 8 & 9, Gesher JANUARY 8- Hebrew School West JANUARY 11 - Sunday School, Confirmation /-----------------------------------------------\ PASSOVER CANDY AND PERSONALIZED HAGGADAHS ON SALE SOON! WATCH FOR MORE DETAILS! CNT YOUTH GROUPS IBN (Itty Bitty NTTY) is our newest addition to youth groups, for kids grades 3-5. Parent volunteers work to help plan events throughout the year. Next event is King Putt Golf, Jan 25 at 12:30 pm. For more information on joining, contact Becca Phillips, IBN Advisor, at rphillips@lvnertamid.org; co-advisor llene Scharf. Creating a Shelter of Peace A joint meditation for parents and children When did everything get so complicated? Remember how easy it used to be to fix things- a skinned knee with a Band-Aid, fear of the dark with a late-night story, a bruised elbow with a kiss. For the younger among us, remember how good it felt to know someone could make things better? For the parents among us, remember how good it feltto beableto makethings better? It's not so easy anymore. Everywhere we turn something in our lives seems to need fixing. Whenever we solve one problem another one seems to pop in its stead. Everything is complicated and the Band- Aid just doesn't work anymore. As we grow older, problems cannot simply be kissed away. But the power of tackling them together, the power of the hand that peels the band-aid and gently fastens it across a bleeding gash - that power is everlasting. We pray asking God to spread over us a shelter of peace, remembering the shelter of the ongoing love between parents and children, knowing, that when we are troubled , afraid or in pain, that shelter of love is always there even when we cannot see it or feel it. Whatever else happens in our lives, when we have that, we are blessed. Gary & Lynn Kantor 1st Annual Preschoo I Gala Little Hands. Big Hearts. SAVE THE PATE! Saturday, May 9, 2009 TNT (Teens of NerTamid) is the youth activity group for students in grades 6, 7 and 8. Next event is Lounge Day, Jan 11 at 12:30 pm. For information on our next event, contact Pam Poster, TNT Advisor, at TNTatCNT@aol.com. NTTY (Ner Tamid Temple Youth) is CNT's youth group for teens grades 9- 12, that involves our high school ages youth with their peers on a local and regional basis. Next event is Dinner @ Elephant Bar & Shabbat Services, Jan 16. For information, contact Jolie Brislin, NTTY Advisor, at joliebrislin@yahoo.com. Youth Havdallah, Pizza & Game Night Saturday, January 10 ~ 6:00 - 8:00 pm Open to all children, Grades 3-12; join us for a havdalah service prepared by our R/S Principal and songleaders,just for our kids! Following the service, we will move into the social hall for pizza and games so bring your favorite board games and/or card games to share. Cost for this event is $5 eac child. RSVP by January 5 to Laura Bailey at 63 2250, ext. 255 or lbailey@lvnertamid.org. Please include your child's name and grade. % 6 WWW.LVNERTAMID.ORG NEW STAY & PLAY GROUP 10:00 -11:00 am Thursdays, January 8 - February 26 Tuesdays, January 16 to February 27 Similar to a Mommy & Me, Stay and Play is an introductory experience for children 18-28 months old. Children will learn to play cooperatively and independently, all with a parent or caretaker to guide them. The tone is relaxed, and children experience the positive feeling of success. Each class offers a balance of structured and unstructured play as children encounter all the elements of a traditional preschool day routine and curriculum: art, language, music, movement and dramatic play, Jewish holidays and Jewish culture. Classes are led by Lonnie Kritzler, ECE Director, and Nicole Fletcher, one of our teachers. Cost for the program is $70 per session. Space is limited so sign up today! RSVP to Lonnie Kritzler at 632-2250 ext 211 or you can email her at lkritzler@lvnertamid.org. Preschool Registration Summer 2009 Fall 2009-2010 Early Registration Now Open To Temple Members And Current Preschool Families Through January 31, 2009. Summer Registration Fee - $100 Fall Registration Fee - $200 Space is limited; first-come, first-serve basis. Your payment guarantees your child's space. Open Registration Begins February 1, 2009. To register your child, or to schedule a tour, please contact Lonnie Kritzler, Director, at 632-2250 or email her at lkritzler@lvnertamid.org. Tot Shabbat Friday, February 6 6:30-7:15 PM Join us for a Tu B'shevat Tot Shabbat, beginning with a service at 6:30 pm, followed by a craft and snack. This program is open to all children ages 2 -5 yrs. old and their parents. Note: Parents Must Stay With Child. Led by Rabbi Akselrad, Lonnie Kritzler & Ellen Cropp. PJ HAVDALLAH Saturday, January 10 6:00 - 7:00 pm racilitated by Preschool Director Lonnie Kritzler; open to children ages 3 yrs. old to Grade 2 and their parents. You're all invited to come as a family and celebrate havdallah IN YOUR PJS! Come and learn about the havdallah ceremony, followed by a craft where you'll make your own spice box! Then stay for hot cocoa & cookies. Cost for this event is one (1) NEW stuffed animal per family, to be donated to a shelter. Please RSVP by January 5 to Lonnie at 632-2250 ext 211 or lkritzler@lvnertamid.org. Bubbe Sitter's Club January 11, 2009 10:00 am -11:00 am It's a wonderful way for bubbe's and zaydes to have special bonding time with their grandchildren, ages birth to 3 yrs. old. Older siblings are welcome. Spend an hour together singing, telling stories, playing, and of course, kvelling! Class is free and open to all. For more information, contact Lori Frankl at 263- 9118 or email her at curlytemple@aol.com. January 2009 7 Chinese Shabbat Dinner Friday, January 30 at 6:15 pm Celebrate the beginning of Shabbat as a community, with your Temple family. Join us for a Kosher-style Chinese dinner before services. ADULT CNT MEMBERS - $20 ADULT NON-MEMBERS - $25 CHILDREN AGES 4-12-$15 UNDER4 ARE FREE RSVP to Roberta Unger at 733-6292 ext 202. Payment guarantees your reservaiton. Women's Philanthropy - Mitzvah Toiletry Drive Donations are being collected of unopened travel-size toiletries or newly purchased items. There will be a box in the Temple office foyer for all donations. Items collected will benefit organizations throughout the community such as Catholic Charities, Family Promise, Jewish Family Service Agency, Shade Tree, Las Vegas Senior Lifeline and many others. For more information, call 732-0556. Sponsored by the Women's Philanthropy and the United Jewish Comminity. Love the Stranger Thursdays, 7:00 pm January 8 & 15 The Torah is very specific: we are commanded in Deut. 10:19 to the stranger, because you we^T strangers in the land of Egypt". Join Rabbi Adar each month for an exploration of various kinds of strangers. This class is free and open to all. RSVP to the Temple office appreciated but not required. More Than "Half-Torah" With Rabbi Adar Fridays, January 9 & 16 at Noon Enliven the weekly readings by learning the weekly Haftorah reading with Rabbi Adar. Together, you will look at the texts in English, learn stories and midrash connected to the texts and explore the fascinating worlds of the prophetic books. Bring a brown-bag lunch and get an introduction to these great voices, this class is free and open to all. RSVP to the Temple office appreciated b? not required. * Why Not Sponsor or Co-Sjronsor An Oney? All it takes is one call! Celebrate a special Simcha - Anniversary, Birthday, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Wedding, Just Because - by sponsoring a Friday night Oneg. For information, contact Roberta Unger at 733-6292 ext 202. TRAN SIT (ION) II Ballet Dancing on the Edge of a Dream February 1 at 1:00 pm Ballet Mink Colbert presents TRANSIT(ION) II, the continuing stoiy of the Jewish immigrants in New York?s lower east side and the art they contributed to American culture hi the first decades of the 20th century. The early years hi the life of ?Sweatshop Cinderella,? author Anzia Yezierska, are traced ?from Hester Street to Hollywood,? with choreography to the music of Gershwin, Copland and more. Tickets are $5 in advance; $10 at the door. Available in die Temple office. Choreography by Margot Mink Colbert with Narrator Indranee Clarke Dancers Sophie DeVore,Theresa Duhon, Dolly Kelepecz, Tamar Lohrenz, Billy Blanken and Margot Mink. For more information on Ballet Minlc Colbert go to balIetmhikcolbert.com or minlcmhtearthlink.net. 8 WWW.LVNERTAMID.ORG Biblical Archaeology & History of the Bible Monday, January 26 at 7:00 pm Led by Stewart Blumenfeld, he about his experience and t|s studied biblical show you the process of field chaeology for more than 35 archaeology in Israel and years. Last summer he spent some recent imortant finds, two weeks on a dig south of ^ Class is FREE and open to all. Jerusalem, helping to uncover ~^ RSVP appreciated to the the strategic citadel and the Assyrians. Temple office. Using photos he took, he will talk Introduction to Conversational Hebrew/Zionism @ 60 Wednesdays, 6:30 pm ~ Nov 5 - May 27 (Four 6-Week Sessions) Facilitated by Lauren Eisenberg; this class will introduce students to the basic Hebrew language. An ability to read the Aleph-Bet is an advantage, but not required. Emphasis will be placed the skills of listening and speaking in order to practice everyday Hebrew speech. As a special guest speaker, Dr. Danny Eisenberg will join us on occasion and examine Israeli politics ^order to better understand Israel's Wrrent events. The use of the term "Zionism" symbolizes both a place and an idea. Since it's inception as a Jewish State, Israel has undergone an amazing number of transformations, constantly redefining itself yet simultaneously remaining true to it's heritage. Cost for the class is $36 per session/per person; plus cost of books. Pre-registration & payment required prior to first class. V \ X \ "a Tai Chi for the Jewish Soul Sundays, During Religious School 9:30 - 10:30 am on the Kantor Patio Facilitated by Sheryl Chenin-Webb; now is the time to awaken the connection we have between mind, body and spirit. Through the gentle movements ofTai Chi you can increase physical fitness, lower blood pressure, reduce stress related illness, increase flexibility, reduce pain and inflammation associated with arthritis ?nd connect to Judaism on a new Pl'el. Classes are FREE and open to everyone - men and women - during Religious School. Previous experience not required; great for beginners. 55+ Senior Social Group Oil Painting Lessons Wednesday, February 11 10:30 am in Social Hall Love Art but never tried painting? You have a one time opportunity to "Paint with Rita" and take homeyourfinished oil painting!! Rita Malkin will supply paint and brushes and the free lesson. Your only cost is $3.50 for the canvas, which we will need to order in advance. We will brown bag it for lunch. RSVP a MUST to Joyce at 733- 6292 ext.253 or e-mail seniors@lvnertamid.org. Class limited to first nine seniors. Please RSVP to Joyce 733-6292 ext.253 or e-mail jherlands@lvnertamid.org. Sunday Afternoon at the Movies February 8-"The Aryan Couple" 2:00 pm in the Social Hall In our next film, "The Aryan Couple", you'll meet a WWII German/Jewish industrialist who in order to ensure his family's safe passage out of Germany, is forced to hand over his business to the Nazis. A truly touching drama. Rated PG- 13. Join us for a relaxing afternoon at the movies, including popcorn and lemonade, followed by a group discussion of the movie. The movies are FREE and open to all adults. Women's Spirituality Group January 9 ~ 6:30 pm Facilitated by Laura Grau & Rabbi Ruth Adar; this program focuses on exploring women's spirituality and Jewish values through a variety of techniques, helping each participant discover new things about themselves and their possibilities. Open your mind to new Jewish experiences with this dynamic group and then stay for a wonderful Shabbat service! This program is FREE and open to all women. Sponsored by Sisterhood. 55+ Senior Social Group Wednesday, January 14 1:00 pm in Social Hall The 55+Senior Social group will have a Movie Trivia with prizes, facilitated by Bernie Matusow, followed by the hilarious movie comedy "Victor Victoria" starring Julie Andrews. If you are not a movie goer, there will also be table games to be played in another room. Please RSVP to Joyce 733-6292 ext.253 or e-mail jherlands@lvnertamid.org. January 2009 9 ? ? JANUARY 2009 FREE Notary Service To Temple Members And Their Families! At the Temple office; by appointment only. Please contact Carolyn Friednerat 457-7091 for an appointment today! Donation to Temple's Operating Fund welcomed. AARPTax Help for Our Seniors Feb 9 thru April AARP will be here to assist our Temple seniors and answer their tax questions. By appointment only. Please contact Roberta Unger in the Temple office to schedule your appointment with an AARP tax professional. Sun Mon ?? Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 NEW YEAR?S DAY Shabbat Service Adult Ed 9:00 am - f NO SCHOOL 7:30 pm Shabbat Morning Service 10:00 am Torah Study 11:15 am OFFICE CLOSED 4 NO R/S 5 AA Noon 6 GA 12:30 pm R/S East 4:30 pm Pre-Conf. 8 & 9, 7 o Stay & Play 10:00 am R/S West 4:30 pm JACS 6:00 pm Men's Club Board Meeting 6:30 pm 9 More Than ?Half Torah? Noon Women?s Spirituality 10 Adult Ed 9:00 am Shabbat Morning Service 10:00 am Torah Study 11:15 am Gesher 6:30 pm Sisterhood Board Group 6:30 pm PJ Havdallah 6pm Adult Choir 7:00 pm Meeting 7:00 pm Shabbatone Family All Youth Havdallah, Love the Stranger 7pm Pizza & Games 6pm 11 12 ? !3< t 14 15 16 17 R/S 9:15 am 6th Grade Family Ed AA Noon GA 12:30 pm 55+ Senior?s Movie & Stay & Play 10:00 am More Than ?Half Torah? Noon Adult Ed 9:00 am Tai Chi 9:30 am Second Monday?s R/S East 4:30 pm Table Games 1:30 pm Jewish Vet?s 1:00 pm NTTY Dinner at Shabbat Morning R/S Parent's Meeting 9:30 am Bubbe Sitter?s 10:00 am 7:00 pm Pre-Conf. 8 & 9 6:30 pm R/S West 4:30 pm JACS 6:00 pm Elephant Bar 5:30 pm Gospel Shabbat Service 7:30 pm Service 10:00 am Torah Study 11:15 am TNT Lounge Day 12:30 pm Adult Choir 7:00 pm Love the Stranger 7pm BM Socolof 10:00 am 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 NO R/S MLK Day GA 12:30 pm Stay & Play 10:00 am Congregant of Year Adult Ed 9:00 am Men?s Club Bowling R/S East 4:30 pni R/S West 4:30 pm and New Members Shabbat Morning 9:30 am Pre-Conf. 8 & 9, J JACS 6:00 pm Shabbat Service 7:30 pm Service 10:00 am OFFICE CLOSED Gesher 6:30 pm Jewish Film Festival Torah Study 11:15 am Adult Choir 7:00 pm 7:00 pm BMPopowcer 10:00 am 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 GA 12:30 pm R/S 9:15 am AA Noon R/S East 4:30 pm 55+ Senior?s Yiddish & Stay & Play 10:00 am Chinese Shabbat Dinner Adult Ed 9:00 am Tai Chi 9:30 am Biblical Archeology Pre-Conf. 8 & 9 Table Games 1:30 pm R/S West 4:30 pm 6:15 pm Shabbat Morning Schmooze w/Rabbi 11:30 am 7:00 pm 6:30? { JACS 6:00 pm R/S Shabbat Service Service 10:00 am IBN Lounge Day 12:30 pm Adventures m J ewi sh 7:30 pm Torah Study 11:15 am Music 7:00 pm BM Zheleznyak 10:00 am# Yafirzeits # Annie Brown Peter Chomko Joseph David Cohen Sidney Cohen Fred Ehrlich Arthur Feldman Ami Frank Thomas Frankl Sondra Friedner Morris Goldstein Morton Green Rosa Barbara Greenberg Morris Hirsch Shaun Jensen Hany Kolber Ruth Lehrner Bessie Newman Jack Paiewsky Sam Popowcer Susie Press Marga Roberg Beatrice Rogers Esther Rosen Meyer Sachs Sidney Safiman Lawrence Savage Nathan Schampe Pliilip Serling Ceal Shapiro Raymond Spector Stephen Stein Henry Sundilson Joe Trapp Anna Weinberg David Wigderson JANUARY 9 Martha Ballin-Kahn Rebecca Becker Lawrence Beer Seymour Blumenthal Jessie Marie Bornstein Sidney Brandt Elizabeth Buffman Benjamin Cohen Samuel Cohn Murray Deutscher Osias Diwald amt. pa/je 13 Singles Corner Games, Dessert & Wine Night for Singles in their 30's - 50's Sunday, Jan 11th ~ 5:00pm at CNT Join us for a fun night of Games, Yummy Desserts, Wine, Schmoozing, Dessa^ Contest and Prizes!!! To enter the contest, please bring your favorite dess<H along with the recipe and your favorite game to play. Cost is $5 if you bring a dessert for the contest; $10 without. Please RSVP by January 9 to Becca at rphillips@lvnertamid.org. Sponsored by CNT, JCC & Temple Sinai. Dining Out Night for Singles in their 40's - 50's Tuesday, Jan. 13th ~ 7:00pm at Mark Rich's New York Pizza & Pasta, 11710 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89135 Please join us for a dining out night. Cost is $10 for CNT, JCC and Temple Sinai members; $13 for non-members. Price includes all you can eat cheese or vegetarian pizza with unlimited non-alcoholic beverages. Everything else is ala carte. Please RSVP by January 7 to Becca at rphillips@lvnertamid.org. Hurry as space is limited! Sponsored by CNT, JCC & Temple Sinai. Community Happy Hour for Singles in their 20's - 30's Tuesday, Jan. 27th ~ 7:00pm at Rouge insideThe MGM Grand Hotel Please join us for Lively Community Happy Hour. Enjoy 2 for 1 drink specials while mingling with other Jewish singles your age. Please RSVP by January 26 to Becca at rphillips@lvnertamid.org. Sponsored by CNT, JCC & Temple Sinai. UNLV Rebels Basketball Tuesday, Feb. 3rd ~ 7:30pm