The Bulletin from Temple Beth Sholom, November 1999

Mark Your Calendar Temple Beth Sholom is a Conservative Congregation Affiliated with The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. Visit us on our web page: www.bethsholomlv.org. INSIDE THIS ISSUE 2-3 Message from the Rabbi 4 Hanukkah Celebrations 5 What are you doing New Year's Eve? Join the Golden Chavurah 6 Sisterhood in Action 7 Message from the President Sandy's Wish List/Footsteps 8 Committees in Action 9 News for Our Youth 10 Religious School Update 11 Notes, News, Thank You Get Connected... Visit our Website 12, 13, 18 Take a Look 14, 15, 16, 17 Contributions 19 Community Bulletin Board 20 Our Building is Taking Shape... ? H a ? M ^ M Nov. 1999 ? Cheshvan-Kislev 5760 24TH EDITION Debbie Friedman W i l l Perform The Jewish Songs You Love, A t The Orleans in Las Vegas Debbie Friedman, famous Jewish songstress, will be in Las Vegas on January 9, 2000. She and her band will perform one con-cert only at The Orleans at 2:00 p.m. Premier seating: $36 adults; $30 sen-iors; $20 children 12 and under. General admission: $18 adults; $15 sen-iors; $10 children 12 and under. The event is sponsored by Congregation Ner Tamid, Temple Beth Sholom, and The Milton I. Schwartz Hebrew Academy. To purchase tick-ets, contact the office at 804-1333- They are selling quickly. Don't miss out on the most exciting event of the new millenium. (Debbie ?Jriedman SUNDAY ?JANUARY 9 ? 2000 ' T H E ORLEANS ? 2 PM October was a great month... November and December will be even more exciting. Look inside and see why! A Petting Zoo & Pizza... Lunch with the UNLV Coach... Vital Records Research... Israel Folk Dancing... Dining with Mayor Goodman... Singing with Debbie Friedman...And the List Goes On... We hope you enjoyed the events that were held in September and October, don't miss our upcoming events. For further information.... read on.... A Message From Rabbi Felipe Goodman How Important is Thanksgiving? Ayoung Jewish boy, excited about the Christmas tree which his fam-ily was decorating, turned to his mother: "Mamma, do gentiles also have Christmas?" Our first reaction to this joke is to laugh, but once we contemplate its real and profound truth there is nothing much to laugh about. We have entered a totally new stage of our life as Jews in America, not only have we become an integral part of the ethical mix of our great nation but it is sometimes very hard for us to differentiate between who we really are as Jews and who we should be as Americans, it sometimes becomes difficult to understand that although we want to live in a society of equals as equals we have to be careful and remain differ-ent, because only by accentuating our differences will we be able to bless our land with the powerful blessing of diversity of creed, thought and actions. There is one holiday that we celebrate in this great nation which should serve not only as a model but also as an example of belief in God and unity for the sake of faith rather than unity for the sake of unification of creed. Thanksgiving represents a most unique holiday in the religious world. Other religious celebrations are limited to some faiths. There is only one holiday about which there is no difference of opinion; that holiday is Thanksgiving Day. It is a creation of the American genius?a holiday that is in every respect reli-gious and yet all religions feel no hesitancy about celebrat-ing it. There is no conflict between Thanksgiving Day and the particular doctrines of any denomination. A young couple posed an interesting question to a rabbi. They informed him that they were atheists. They are par-ents of a young child who wishes to attend a religious school. Being sincere and thoughtful people, they won-dered whether they could be injecting an element of hypocrisy into their family life. Should they expose their child to teachings with which they do not agree? The rabbi pondered their question and asked them whether they hold a Thanksgiving celebration in their home. The parents answered, "Of course we do!" He then asked them to read the Proclamation of Thanksgiving by the President of the United States. It is a most religious document. It states that the President of the United States declares this to be a day in which all Americans will pause in their activities in order to signify their gratitude to God for the blessings which He gave. The parents were asked to answer for themselves whether confirmed atheists have a right to celebrate Thanksgiving Day. Is it not hypocrisy to make a feast about something they do not believe? Is it honest to hold an observance based on a belief in God which they reject' They felt it was not inconsistent to celebrate a holiday even though it had a deep religious element. Their reason was that it is an American holiday, and citizens show their iden-tification with their country by conforming to its folkways. It was difficult for them to see an analogy. If Thanksgiving Day can be an atheist's way of showing identification with America, why is it not possible to understand that observ-ing a Jewish holiday is a way of showing one's identifica-tion with the Jewish people? The question has often been asked: can an atheist be classified as a Jew? We do not reject a non-believer as long as he maintains a relationship with his people. There is always the possibility that his thinking may change and we never give up on the children. As long as a person does not sever the link with the community of Israel by becoming an apostate, we do not despair. This is what our Rabbis meant when they declared, "A Jew, even though he sins, is still a Jew." There is always hope that a Jew by name will return to a full acceptance of the faith of Israel. During World War I, there lived a man who by the logic of some people should have been excluded from the Jewish faith. He was born to assimilated parents who had no connection with the Jewish community. I refer to Franz Rosenzweig of Germany who grew up in an atmosphere of assimilation and apostasy. Some of his relatives and friends had converted to Christianity. He also was studying for his own conversion. He ultimately found his way back to the Jewish faith despite the fact that his parents and he himself during his adolescence had given up any semblance of loy-alty to Judaism. Rosenzweig died as a devout Jew and a teacher of our people. Thanksgiving Day demonstrates the potential of a holiday, which begins with group identifica-tion and can lead to cultural and religious affirmation. Another question arises out of Thanksgiving Day. A young man asked: What is all this fuss about Thanksgiving? Does God really need any thanks? This question can be asked not only concerning Thanksgiving but whenever we utter a prayer of gratitude. What place do prayers of thanks-giving have in the life of people? Our answer is simple. God does not need our thanks. We need them! A prayer is not a statement that should do something for God. It is directed to God in order that it should do something for us. The effective prayer does not change God, but rather the per-son who prays. What does a prayer of thanksgiving do? First, it makes us realize in a specific manner that we have something to be There is only one holiday about which there is no difference of opinion. That holiday is Thanksgiving Day. 1 2 1 2 November 1999 / Cheshvan-Kislev 5760 thankful about. Many people have lost the art of counting their blessings. They go through life with the attitude that the world, including God, is in a conspiracy to frustrate them. Whatever happens seems to make them unhappy. They can spell out in detailed fashion everything that goes wrong. A woman once expressed it in a Yiddish idiom: "With me everything goes mit dem putter arop, with the butter downward." Others speak of a jinx that foils them. They have lost the ability to recognize that anything is right. We do not advocate a Polly anna attitude towards life. It is hard to say to the person who has lost one leg that he/she is lucky he/she did not lose two. It is tragic enough to lose one. There is tragedy in the world, and people do suffer severe losses. There are many frustrations and much bitter-ness in life. But over and beyond all these, there is a residue of real happiness and the possibility of finding it. We must face the world with courage, faith and without fear. This existential bravery was the hallmark of our ancestors in all generations. There is a story of a man who once sent telegrams to twenty friends at random. Each message consisted of one word: "Congratulations", followed by his signature. After a few days, every one of the twenty people wrote back a letter of thanks, and asked how he knew that something good had happened. The sender took it for granted that if we say "congratulations" to someone, he will find something for which to be grateful. We must have open eyes to see and recognize our victories. When people assert that God does not answer prayers, they may have forgotten what God means. Harry Emerson Fosdick once said that the average person has an idea that God is a kind of a cosmic bellhop. You give God a big enough gratuity and God does whatever you ask. If you do not receive what you requested, there is disappointment and resentment. When a person believes intelligently in God, he/she does not tell God what to do for him/her. He/She rather asks: What shall I do for God? Prayer is not an inventory of what we ask of God. Prayer should ask God to teach us what God wants us to do, and what God wants us to be. There is another reason for giving thanks. When a per-son learns how to express gratitude, something happens to him/her. He/She is rescued from the sin of self-centered-ness and egotism. He/She ceases to take credit and glory for every success. This world is infected with conceit. Captains of industry, the successful in all walks of life, have a tendency to believe that they achieved their status because of their own wisdom and superiority. The Bible warned against asserting: "My strength and the might of my hand earned for me this wealth." We often speak of "the self-made man." We mean a person who, by his/her own, brains, energy, ability and power, achieved success. While we may have respect for ability and intellect, it is the height of arrogance to designate oneself as self-made person. No person made himself. Behind every success there is a prov-idence, which molds lives and makes them what they are. Let us not forget that for every human being with brains, who is successful, there is another who fails. The person who thinks that he/she alone is responsible for his/her suc-cess is the true atheist, even if he/she goes to Temple. The practice of giving thanks reaches into the soul of every human being, and takes away from him/her that self-centeredness which destroys humility and modesty. When people bow their heads and admit that, if not for help beyond themselves, they would not have achieved what they are, they begin to be humble. That is why our sages ruled that every Jew should recite Psalm 145 (Ashrei) every day. "If a man recites this Psalm three times a day, he may be sure that he will go to Paradise." What is there in this Psalm that makes it so important' The Rabbis reply that there is one verse in it that affects a man's entire character: "Thou openest Thy hand and satisfiest every living thing with favor." When a person can say three times a day that he depends on God Who opens His hand and feeds him/her, that person has found the first ingredi-ent of good character. Thanksgiving has a profound message for the soul. It saves us from pessimism and from despair. It enhances the art of living, banishing bitterness and sadness and substi-tuting happiness and joy. It opens our eyes to a world of beauty and nature and the glory of the trees and stars and sky. It enables us to appreciate our children sharing in their happiness and wonder and to enjoy the love of our dear ones. It will teach us to accept success with humility and with gratitude, and will transform our lives as citizens of a great democracy, who acknowledge their daily blessings. (I tried as best as I could to use gender free language when I wrote this brief essay, I hope that this will be an enhance-ment for the reading pleasure and intellectual stimulation of our members) Harry Emerson Fosdick once said that the average person has an idea that God is a kind of a cosmic bellhop? You give God a big enough gratuity and God does whatever you ask. Temple Beth Sholom Bulletin 1 3 1 3 Family Shabbat Celebrates Hanukkah Bring Your Children to our Family Shabbat and Celebrate the First Night of Hanukkah with us. ^ ___ Join us for an evening of fun, surprises, music, stories and above all, the magic of the Festival of Lights. A catered meal will be served. Friday, December 3 ? 6:00 pm Food ? Fun ? Surprises $20 for members $25 for non-members Call 804-1333 to Reserve Your Place You are invited to a very special TBS/USY Hanukkah Treasure Hunt... Dec. 5, 9 a.m.,Temple Beth Sholom... Bring Your Friends, Your Family & Your Encyclopedia... Call 804-1333 To Reserve Your Space... Prizes... Fun... Surprises... Take The Challenge... Be There! 4 . i,! *ifc ... ? - - ,-tc - November 1999 / Cheshvan-Kislev 5760 FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Don't Miss These Upcoming Events ? THE GOLDEN CHAVURAH INVITES YOU TO ATTEND... A PANEL DISCUSSION ON "Important Senior Issues" Health ? Religion & Senior Rights join us on Thursday, December 9th at 7 p.m. in The Hebrew Academy Participate in this very informative panel discussion led by a Rabbi, Attorney and Doctor from our Community. No Charge. Come Light the Menorah & Enjoy Coffee & Latkes after the discussion. RSVP to 804-1333 Temple Beth Sholom Bulletin 1 5 Sisterhood in Action,,. rhe month of November has arrived so quickly. Hard to believe that Hanukkah is at the beginning of next month. The October 20th program at Lil Kronberg's home was a great success. Thank you Lil for your warm hospitality. The food was delicious, and so beautifully presented. Thank you Nancy Colen for all your hard work and time in prepar-ing the flower arrangements. We appreciate your generous contributions of flowers and supplies to Sisterhood. Our first Havdalah Service was really wonderful. Amilia Lev discussed the mean-ing and history of Havdalah, including the many different rituals and symbols we use. We shared together many of our own ritu-als and customs. It was an enjoyable evening of discussion, song and delicious food. The next Havdalah program will be on December 4th. Barbara Chozahinoff has volunteered to lead our discussion about Hanukkah. We will also be having a guest guitarist from Los Angeles, leading us in Hanukkah song. Sharing Shabbat and the beginning of the new week with our Sisterhood family is something that should not be missed. We look forward to December 4. Kim Memar, our Program Vice President, has been hard at work instituting programs with varying times to accom-modate as many members as possible. Our paid up mem- MARK YOUR CALENDARS... NOVEMBER 16 Game Night NOVEMBER 21 Paid Up Membership Luncheon DECEMBER 4 Havdalah Service seeing you on bership luncheon at Priscilla Schwartzs' on Sunday after-noon, November 21 will feature great entertainment and of course, delicious food. Our Game Night on November l6th will also be at Priscilla's. Our last game night was so enjoy-able, that by special request we are presenting it again. You can bring a game and a group with you, or just play one of our games, with someone new. It is a wonderful, informal way to meet and get to know new people. Our ongoing progressive relaxation on Thursday evenings has been quite inspiring. Irv Bransky, with over 30 years experience, introduces us to powerful methods of han-dling our daily pressures. Sachi Ohia, a very talented masseuse, has volunteered to give complimentary five minute deep tis-sue massages beginning at 6:30. If you have not experienced this program yet, come try it. It really will make a difference in your life. Thank you so much Irv and Sachi, for donating your time and expert-ise. Ronni Land, one of our newest members, has volunteered to begin a sin-gles group. Her enthusiasm, creativity and expertise will sure benefit all of us. There are so many exciting things happening in Sisterhood. Please come and join us for one of our upcoming activities. Membership in Sisterhood is just $20.00 for the year, which includes a complimentary lunch-eon on November 21, and membership in Women's League. For further information, please call me, Sheryl Honig 255- 1801. GET INVOLVED.... JOIN A COMMITTEE & BE A PART OF THE TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM FAMILY. Call the Office at 804-1333 for further information & to volunteer your time & your talents! BOARD OF EDUCATION Dr. Steven Leibowitz BUDGET & FINANCE Maury Jones CHESED COMMITTEE: Rose Raphael & Faye Steinberg COLLEGE REACH OUT Rabbi Goodman FUNDRAISING Elaine Steinberg MEMBERSHIP Shelley Carroll RITUAL Rabbi Goodman SISTERHOOD Sheryl Honig YOUTH Dr. David Underwood ??:.;> ^ - m ^ i m m m m . JOIN US FOR THE DAILY MINYAN?? At The Milton I. Schwartz Hebrew Academy ? Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 7:30 a.m. Sunday at 9:00 a.m ? Rosh Hodesh at 7:15 a.m. ? Friday Services at 7:30 p.m. ? Saturday at 9:00 a.m. 1 6 1 6 November 1999 / Cheshvan-Kislev 5760 A Message From Sandy Maliin, TBS President... Idon't know about you, but I am find-ing it so hard to keep up with all the happenings at our Temple. Friday Shabbat services are the place to be. It is very rare that we miss services. It is so good to see our friends and mingle dur-ing the Oneg Shabbat. The children's monthly service has a new format, thanks to Jacob Raijman. Even the parents look forward to the First Friday of each month. Our Gala honoring Oscar and Carolyn Goodman prom-ises to be THE event of the season. Don't miss it! Our new Year's Champagne Shabbat is going to be a great way to start the New Year's activities, please join us. Another event not to be missed is the Debbie Friedman concert on January 9, at the Orleans Hotel. It is jointly spon-sored by Temple Beth Sholom, Congregation Ner Tamid and The Hebrew Academy. This will be an event that will further unite our community. Be a part of this exciting con-cert. I hope you have been checking the progress of the new synagogue. It is so exciting. The entire footprint of the building is done and you can now see for yourself our won-derful new home. We are planning to have some important events marking the progress of the construction, so stay tuned. I can't tell you how gratifying it is to be part of the won-derful spirit brought to our congregation by Rabbi Goodman, Philip Goldstein, Jacob Raijman and the entire synagogue staff. Temple Betli SholomThanksTTie Patrons I OP T k is Yea P. Your Genepositij Has Helped Defray the Costs of OUP Bullet in Marcia & Lawrence Bergenfield Shirley & Sidney Chaplin June & Bert Colodny Suzanne & Dr. Allen Feld Lillian & Henry Kronberg Debbie & Harold Lederer Hylda & Murray Leitner Dr. Doris & Bill Soroky Elaine & Irv Steinberg Faye & Dr. Leon Steinberg If you would like to become a Patron, the Cost is $100 per year. Please call Louise at the Temple Office, 804-1333 and let her know that you would also like to provide financial assistance this year. Be One of the First To Step Foot into Our New Building.... Sharon Sigesmund, a member of Temple Beth Sholom and an Honorary Member of the Board of Directors has graciously offered $25,000 to be the first person to walk into our new building together with Rabbi Felipe Goodman. She challenges you to beat her offer (this is Las Vegas, after all....). This is a great honor and a once-in-a-lifetim? oppor-tunity to make history. In addition to being one of the first people to enter our new Temple, we are also seeking someone to have the honor of affixing the Mezzuzah on our new Synagogue. Call the office, 804-1333, to make your donation and be a part of a very momentous occasion in Jewish Las Vegas. Sandy's Wish List A big thank you to Mr. and Mrs. David Schiffman for reading my "Wish List" and answering by donating computer equipment to our Temple. A big thank you also to Mr. and Mrs. Morton Galane for purchasing a new typewriter for the office. As our thoughts turn to the Thanksgiving and Hanukkah holidays, consider a gift for our Temple. Right now we could use a van. If you are no longer carpooling and are "downsiz-ing" why not donate your van to the Temple. Or if you and several of your Temple friends would like to pool your funds and purchase a van for the Temple's use we would much appreciate the thought. Remember, not only will you be doing a Mitzvah for the Synagogue, you too can benefit by taking a tax write-off for the items you donate. Thank you for all your kindness. Temple Beth Sholom Bulletin 1 7 1 7 Temple Beth Sholom Committees in Action, Dear Friends: I am writing to you as Chairman of the Board of Education of Temple Beth Sholom Religious School as well as a parent of three of its students. The Board of Directors of Temple Beth Sholom has been committed to improving the quality of our Hebrew education as we feel this is the heart of our temple. We have made great strides and this year hired Jacob Raijman as our director. He is fantastic and has implemented wonderful educational and fun programs for our children and adults. It has become immediately apparent that there is insufficient funding for these great programs. I have researched the sit-uation with other temple schools and have found that our tuition is much lower than the average. Also, as you know if you have your children enrolled in any private school, the tuition of the school rarely covers the operating costs. Most private schools are dependent on contributions to function. For this reason, an education fund has been created. This money will be earmarked solely for the operation of the reli-gious school. This is a wonderful opportunity for grandparents as well as parents and concerned congregants to participate. I am proud to say that my in-laws, Caroline and Dr. Arnold Cooperman, were so impressed that such a program was avail-able for their grandchildren that they added to the generous contribution of the Judy and Ronald Mack Foundation.. Thank you for your concern for our children and your anticipated support. Sincerely, Steven Leibowitz, M.D., Religious School Director The Membership Committee If you are interested in being part of the Temple Beth Sholom Membership Committee, this is your opportunity to join. Call Shelley Carroll, the new membership chairman at 243-2888 to offer your assistance and suggestions. Meetings are held Monday night at 7:30 pm. Our Temple is growing rapidly and we want to make sure that we pro-vide for the needs of all of our members, both new and old, youngsters and seniors. Please consider joining this impor-tant committee. The Chesed Committee Temple Beth Sholom is a family. We share our sorrows and our joys. We want to know when special attention is needed by our members. Please call the office and keep us informed. We regularly pay visits to those in the hospital. These vis-its do as much for the patient as it does for those who visit! Each patient receives a Shabbat bag. If you would like to serve on this committee, please call Rose Raphael, 897-9804, or Faye Steinberg, 228-7033. NEVADA CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES SPECIALISTS IN COMPREHENSIVE CARDIOVASCULAR CARE MARTIN D. SCHAFTER, MD, FACC, FACP BERGE J. DADOURIAN, MD, FACC SEAN S. AMEL1, MD, FACC FOAD MOAZEZ, MD, FACC SAMUEL E. GREEN, MD, FACC JEFFREY B. GITLIN, MD PATRICK C HSU, MD 3121 S. Maryland Pkwy. Suite 512 Las Vegas. NV 89109 (702) 796-7150 3150 N. Tenaya Way Suite 460 Las Vegas, NV 89128 (702) 233-1000 www.nevadacardiology.com 1 8 November 1999 / Cheshvan-Kislev 5760 U.S.Y* & KADIMA Attention parents of teenagers! If you have a son or daughter who is in the 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade, we invite their participation in our USY Jewish Youth Programs. One of our very unique on-going programs is "Talmud & Friends." Believe it or not, this program encourages your son or daughter to watch television! From 7 pm. to 8:30 pm every second Thursday of the month we meet with Rabbi Goodman. He leads a lively discussion connecting Talmudic values to that evening's "Friends" tv episode. Our youth programs are varied and dynamic. They pro-vide an opportunity to socialize with other Jewish teens. To learn about our other innovative youth-oriented pro-grams, contact Jacob Raijman in the Temple office or drop in on a meeting. We look forward to including your teen in our upcom-ing programs. Planning a Bar or Bat Mitzvah? BAR A N D BAT M I T Z V A H DATES F O R T H E Y E A R S 2 0 0 0 A N D 2 0 0 1 ARE FILLING UP FAST! I F Y O U R C H I L D FALLS I N T O T H I S CATEGORY, P L E A S E MAKE AN A P P O I N T M E N T W I T H RABBI G O O D M A N S O W E CAN S C H E D U L E T H I S M I L E S T O N E IN Y O U R C H I L D ' S LIFE! J GAP. 20'something Jewish Graduate Students & Professionals now have a place to meet, party and network... at any G.A.P. event! Add yourself to the G.A.P. listserv with hundreds of other friends for weekly event updates OR get a newsletter of future events by calling 66I-4GAP or e-mail lvgap@aol.com witb your name, address and phone number. New Friends Will Quickly Follow! Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life at UNLV ATTENTION JEWISH COLLEGE STUDENTS: ? Meet new friends and old ? Network ? Attend great events ? Socialize ? Explore your heritage Hillel is in the Interfaith Student Center 4765 Brussels Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119 To receive a monthly newsletter and weekly e-mails: Phone: 736-0887 or E-mail: hillel@nevada.edu and leave your name, address, phone and e-mail. C O L L E G E ? We are eager to keep your children connected "Jewishly" during their college years. Rabbi Goodman periodically sends care packages, food, birthday cards and e-mails to our college students. To ensure that your child stays "connected" please fill out this form and return it to: Temple Beth Sholom - College Residence Form ? P.O.Box 36837 ? Las Vegas, NV 89133-6837 Student's Name College/University Address Dorm/Apt City/State/Zip School e-mail Student's e-mail Tel ?Freshman ?Sophomore ?Junior ?Senior ?Graduate School Anticipated Graduation Date Temple Beth Sholom Bulletin 1 9 News For Our Youth*.. Religious School Education Update..*. LaShon HaRa... The Evil Tongue... Spreading Gossip Astory was told about a disciple of Socrates who ran to tell Socrates that people were spreading gossip about him. Before letting the disciple speak, Socrates stopped him. "Wait! Have you crossed the Three Walls?" The disciple did not understand, so Socrates explained. TRUTH is the first wall. Before you pass on gossip make sure that the facts are accu-rate, that you are telling the truth. GOODNESS is the second wall. Is the gossip good news? If not, why spread bad news. NECESSITY is the third wall. Is it necessary that you tell me this gossip? If it is not true, not good, and not necessary... then let's bury it in forgetfulness. This is how and Goodness of Judaism. After thinking a moment the disciple decid-ed that the gossip did not meet the criteria to pass the Three Walls. Well, then, Socrates said, "If it is not true, not good, and not necessary... then let's bury it in forgetful-ness. For those who like a tidy ending to a story, the moral here is quite simple. The tongue is like a tiny flame that can ignite a forest. Let us think before we talk. Perhaps say to yourself, before repeating gossip, is it true, is it good, is it necessary to repeat' we should educate our children, that Truth are basic tenets in the education principles Jacob Raijman, Education Director IN SEARCH OF.... Temple Beth Sholom is looking for a Pre-School Director. This person will be in charge of programs for children 2 to 4 years of age. If you, or someone you know, has a background in education and Judaica, loves children, and is looking for a career in a grow-ing community, please contact Louise, 804-1333. TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM RELIGIOUS SCHOOL SCHEDULE SUNDAYS: GRADES: Pre K-l, 2-3, 4-5, 6-7 TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: GRADES: 2-3, 4-5, 6-7 meet Tues. & Thurs. OCTOBER 10, 17, 24, 31 NOVEMBER 7, 14, 21 DECEMBER 5, 12 OCTOBER 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 NOVEMBER 2, 4, 9, 16, 18, 23, 30 DECEMBER 2, 7, 9, 14, 16 1 0 November 1999 / Cheshvan-Kislev 5760 Notes & News Can You Spare Some Time? The JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY needs volunteers to help the elderly. If you can spare some time, please volunteer to: ? Be a Friendly Visitor, or ? Provide Transportation or Shopping Assistance, or ? Be a Phone Friend and Provide Telephone Reassurance Call Lorraine Rubenstein, Volunteer Coordinator, at 732- 0304 and share some time with others. The Jewish Genealogy Society The Jewish Genealogy Society of Southern Nevada will be meeting to discuss Vital Records Research. This hands-on study of vital records, including birth certificates, mar-riage records as well as death records, will be the subject at a meeting on November 21st. Join us at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara, at 1:00 p.m. For information, please call 363-8230 (days) or 871-9773 (after 6 pm). We Want to Share Your Joys! msnamwHMTOMeM^^ We want to celebrate with you. Please consider sponsor-ing an Oneg Shabbat or Kiddush to commemorate a won-derful event in your life! We Want to Share Your Sorrows, Also... Temple Beth Sholom is a family. Inform us of your joy-ous events and those moments when we can offer conso-lation and provide assistance. Call the office at 804-1333 and keep us informed. T o our Loving Family at Beth Sholom, L Please know that Bill and I are ever grateful to all who have taken the time to let us know how much you care about us during Bills recent set - back. In recognition of the wonderful words and thoughts published in the Bulletin , we are doubl ing our contribution so that we may contin-ue to read about the happenings at Beth Sholom. Doris and Bill Sorky Need A Ride to Get to Shul? Transportation from the East side of town is available each Saturday morning at 8:15 a.m. from the Griffith Methodist Church parking lot, 1705 East Oakey Boulevard, to the Milton I. Schwartz Hebrew Academy. A Big Thank You.... Todah Rabah to Bonnie Rogers and Hylda Leitner for volunteering their time and efforts in the office. Get ConnectedIII On our website you will find all the information you need about our Temple, including lifecycle events, membership, Jewish Holy Days, etc. The website also includes a section of books recom-mended by Rabbi Goodman, as well as some of his recent sermons. If you want to know about activities or programming in our Hebrew School, you can also access this information online. In addition, we will soon be adding a list of the most useful and interesting Jewish links on the internet. We have also entered into a spe-cial partnership with AMAZON.COM, the largest bookstore in the world. AMAZON.COM can be reached through the internet. They have one of the most wonderful selections of books for sale, including a truly superb Judaica section. We have a link to AMAZON.COM on our website. Everytime you enter AMAZON.COM and purchase a book by linking through them to our website, a small percentage will be donated to Temple Beth Sholom. If you have ever bought a book from AMAZON.COM or are planning to buy one in the future, please try to enter their store through the multiple links P provided on our website. Our internet presence 'is rapidly growing and constantly changing, so please visit us online as often as possible. Temple Beth Sholom Bulletin 1 1 A Lively Tot Shabbat Noah's Ark I Made j _A Stop at J temple %eth Sholom! While the Adults Read about Noah, the Tots of Temple Beth Sholom Met the Animals Themselves at This I Year's First Family Shabbat J Friday Nights* Pizza*< A Petting Zoo^who wouldn't be smili