Jewish Federation of Las Vegas community guide, circa 1993

** ** ** ** ** ****** MP ****** * * * * * * * * t - * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * J E V W S H FEDERATION OF LAS VEGAS JM. A GUIDE TO THE A JEWISH ^COMMUNITY l SHALOM!! Welcome to Las Vegas, one of the fastest growing communities in the country. More than 40,000 Jewish people consider the area served by our Federation as their home. This overwhelming growth has been especially dramatic over the past decade, creating a challenge for the organized Jewish community to develop programs and services to meet the ever changing needs of the population. The Jewish community of Las Vegas was first organized in 1948. In the 1960's when the Combined Jewish Appeal was established, Jewish organizational and communal life began to flourish. In 1979, CJA became the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas, which continues to oversee the growth and development of the Jewish community. Today, among other services, the community boasts the Jewish Family Service Agency, the Milton I. Schwartz Hebrew Academy, Temple Beth Sholom's Pre-School/Hebrew Day School, the Catholic, Jewish and Christian Student Center at UNLV and Las Vegas Hebrew High. All are supported by the Jewish Federation's Annual Campaign. Additionally, the community is home to ten (10) synagogues and more than sixty-five (65) organizations. The Jewish Federation of Las Vegas is the central coordinating body for fund raising, planning and allocations, and communal services for the Las Vegas Jewish community. The Jewish Federation strives to meet the needs of the community today and plans a dynamic and responsible Jewish future in Las Vegas. Your participation in Federation and all its activities will assure that future. We, at the Jewish Federation, hope this booklet is useful to you. It lists and briefly describes local agencies, congregations, programs and services for specific populations. We look forward to working with you to develop a dynamic Jewish community filled with opportunities to express our Jewishness. * The Jewish Federation of Las Vegas has benefited countless numbers of needy Jews - locally, in Israel and around the world - establishing Federation as a vital Jewish presence in Las Vegas. In 1992, our Dream became a Reality through the unprecedented generosity of Sharon Sigesmund and the purchase of our new home at 3909 South Maryland Parkway. Raymond and Sharon Sigesmund served in a variety of leadership roles in volunteer organizations during the past twenty years. Together, they shared a vision for a strong and vital Jewish community. Ray wanted to help strengthen Israel from within, and an endowment now benefits children in our sister city of Ashdod. Sharon witnessed the growth of the local Jewish community and nurtured her own vision which became a passion: to build a place which would become a focal point for Jewish Life in Las Vegas. On October 10,1993, The Raymond H. and Sharon E. Sigesmund Center was dedicated in honor of his memory, and in tribute to her vision. Jewish agencies and organizations now housed in our building include the Jewish Family Service Agency, the Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada and the Nate Mack Lodge B 'nai B 'rith. Others will be joining us to share our pride in the development of the Sigesmund Center as "the " central address of the Jewish community. ii TABLE OF CONTENTS Agencies 2 Local Organizations 3 Jewish Federation Programs and Services 4 Houses of Worship 8 Schools 9 Community Schools 10 Afternoon and Sunday Religious Schools 10 Programs for Young People 11 Programs for Singles 12 Resources for Senior Adults 13 Rituals 14 Goods and Services 16 Jewish Federation Local Beneficiaries and Services 17 Map l 18 SOCIALSERVICE/CULTURAL/RECREATIONALAGENCIES ?JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY Sigesmund Center 3909 South Maryland Parkway, Suite 205 Las Vegas, Nevada 89119-7520 (702) 732-0304 Fax (702) 794-2033 A multifaceted social service agency assisting in the maintenance and strengthening of Jewish family life. JFS A acts as an extended family and offers a broad range of programs including: counseling, services to seniors, single parent support programs, Jewish family life education, home sharing and housing options for seniors, emergency financial assistance, local Russian resettlement and adoption services. ?JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA Sigesmund Center 3909 South Maryland Parkway, 4th Floor Las Vegas, Nevada 89119-7520 (702) 794-0090 A community organization offering Jewish cultural, educational and recreational programs for all ages. ?CATHOLIC, JEWISH AND CHRISTIAN STUDENT CENTER AT UNLV 4765 Brussels Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89119 (702) 736-0887 Established by Roman Catholics, Protestants, and Jews to create a better understanding of religious beliefs among college aged young adults. The Center is shared and managed co-operatively by the Catholic Diocese, the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas and the Protestant Campus Ministry, each supporting its own chaplin/co-ordinator and its own programs, including "Home Away From Home". *Beneficiary of the Jewish Federation/United Jewish Appeal Campaign. 2 LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS Adat Ari El Men's Club Adat Ari El Sisterhood B'nai B'rith Nate Mack Lodge B'nai B'rith Summerlin Units B'nai B'rith Women ? Las Vegas Business and Professional Chapter ? Meadows Chapter ? Summerlin Chapter B'nai B'rith Youth Organization Chabad of Southern Nevada Women's Group - N'shei Congregation Ner Tamid Brotherhood Congregation Ner Tamid Golden Chai Congregation Ner Tamid Sisterhood Congregation Shaarei Tefilla Sisterhood Hadassah ? Las Vegas Chapter ? Tikvah Chapter Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada Jewish Genealogy Society of Las Vegas Jewish War Veterans ? Charles Candell Post 711 ? Sun City Post 21 ? Murray Rosen Post 64 Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary Na'Amat Temple Beth Am Men's Club Temple Beth Am Sisterhood Temple Beth Sholom Men's Club Temple Beth Sholom Seniors Temple Beth Sholom Sisterhood Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood Women's American ORT ? Las Vegas Chapter ? Meadows Chapter Call Federation for telephone numbers (702)732-0556. 3 JEWISH FEDERATION PROGRAMS & SERVICES all located at the Sigesmund Center 3909 South Maryland Parkway, Suite 400 Las Vegas, Nevada 89119-7520 (702) 732-0556 BRANDEIS SOCIETY Comprised of members of the legal profession to provide a forum for networking while fostering a sense of common purpose and commitment. Works for the betterment of Jews everywhere and mobilizes the legal profession to serve as a resource to the community. CHAPLAINCY REFERRAL SERVICE A resource for information regarding synagogue programs and chaplaincy services. Las Vegas Rabbis serve as chaplains and conduct personal visits to Nellis Air Force Base, Hospitals, Nursing Homes, and Correctional Institutions in the community. Shabbat and Holiday Services are conducted in a number of institutions around the Las Vegas area. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Compiled and maintained by Federation to clear and coordinate meetings and events of local and national organizations. COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE Deals with a broad range of local, national and international issues affecting the rights, liberty and dignity of Jewish people all over the world. CRC formulates policy and social action to combat and prevent anti-Semitism, assists in promoting equitable treatment and improves racial and religious understanding between the groups. 4 JEWISH FEDERATION PROGRAMS & SERVICES all located at the Sigesmund Center 3909 South Maryland Parkway, Suite 400 Las Vegas, Nevada 89119-7520 (702) 732-0556 FEDERATION FOUNDATION Federation's full-service endowment program which has as its primary goal, the building of an endowment for the future financial security of our Jewish community. It offers a wide range of tax advantaged endowment options and "planned giving" services to community members. GOLDBERG JEWISH LECTURE SERIES Provides quality lectures for the community. Each features an outstanding scholar addressing a timely issue. HOLOCAUST EDUCATION Works closely with both the Clark Country School District and the University of Nevada system to teach the lessons of the Holocaust. It sponsors student/teacher conferences, provides in-service programs for educators, maintains the Sperling Holocaust Library and Resource Center, provides gifted speakers for the community-wide Yom Hashoah programs, and works diligently on legislation for Holocaust studies and funding for future activities and events. Gertrude Sperling Holocaust Library and Resource Center A lending library and resource center established to provide educational materials to be used by students, teachers, and interested persons throughout the community on the subjects of the Holocaust and prejudice. Also houses the Henry and Lillian Kronberg Media Center. HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT To broaden the base of involvement within our community, HRD provides a variety of programs and experiences that will help identify, cultivate, educate, place and retain knowledgeable individuals for leadership positions. JEWISH FEDERATION PROGRAMS & SERVICES all located at the Sigesmund Center 3909 South Maryland Parkway, Suite 400 Las Vegas, Nevada 89119-7520 (702) 732-0556 JEWISH BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DIVISION Provides forums that feature dynamic speakers on a variety of topics. Serves as a gathering for concerned Jewish business people and professionals to interact and become more informed about current events and issues of concern. JEWISH INFORMATION & REFERRAL SERVICE Provides responses to inquiries for information and referrals on agencies, organizations, institutions and community services - local, national and world-wide. JEWISH STUDENT UNION Aims to provide Jewish students attending the University of Las Vegas Nevada with the opportunity to celebrate the Jewish experience through social, religious and educational activities. MAIMONIDES SOCIETY The Health-Care Division of the Federation, meeting approximately four times each year, offers programs of interest within the field. Noted speakers are hosted and periodically, continuing education credits are available through their programs. The group provides a forum in which to interact with other members of the profession. Members make a commitment to give of themselves in areas of leadership, health-care, social action and tzedakah. 6 JEWISH FEDERATION PROGRAMS & SERVICES all located at the Sigesmund Center 3909 South Maryland Parkway, Suite 400 Las Vegas, Nevada 89119-7520 (702) 732-0556 THE JEWISH REPORTER A publication for the Federation which serves to inform the community of local, national/international, and Federation news, activities and events. WOMEN'S DIVISION A fund-raising arm of the Federation, it acts as a creative force for involving women in the Federation's Annual Campaign, Outreach, and community education programs. Through their work on behalf of the Annual Federation/U JA Campaign, women help to raise significant funds to meet human needs. W/D provides the opportunity of developing an overview, understanding and involvement of one's commitment to meet human needs through the network of local, national and international Jewish agencies serving the needs of world Jewry. YOUNG ADULT DIVISION Established to improve and expand the Federation's efforts to reach out and involve young men and women in all aspects of Jewish community life. Leadership Development Encourages and stimulates the training and development of potential leaders for the organized Jewish community. An ongoing educational program of intensive study group seminars, lectures and retreats which explore, among other topics, our Jewish community and what it is to be a Jewish Leader. 7 HOUSES OF WORSHIP ORTHODOX ?Chabad of Southern Nevada 1254 Vista Drive Las Vegas, Nevada 89102 (702) 259-0770 Rabbi Shea Harlig Congregation Or-Bamidbar (Sephardic) 2959 East Emerson Avenue Las Vegas, Nevada 89121 (702) 369-1175 Rabbi Michael Ben-Shloosh Congregation Shaarei Tefilla 1331 South Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, Nevada 89104 (702) 384-3565 Jack Super, Service Leader CONSERVATIVE ?Temple Beth Sholom 1600 East Oakey Boulevard Las Vegas, Nevada 89104 (702) 384-5070 Rabbi Earl S. Kideckel Cantor Simon Bergman Temple Emanu-EI 4925 South Torrey Pines Drive Las Vegas, NV 89118 (702) 877-0045 Cantor Morris Firestone Contact individual Congregations for detailed information on Youth Groups, Social Groups, Religious Schools, Pre-schools, Singles Groups and Adult Education Programs. REFORM ?Adat Ari El 1725 South Rainbow Boulevard Las Vegas, Nevada 89102 (702) 221-6064 Cantor Gary Golbart Bet Knesset Bamidbar Sun City Sun City Summerlin Community Center 9107 Del Webb Boulevard Las Vegas, Nevada 89134 (702) 363-1068 Carl Friedman, Service Leader Leo Wilner, Service Leader ?Congregation Ner Tamid 2761 East Emerson Avenue Las Vegas, Nevada 89121 (702) 733-6292 Rabbi Sanford D. Akselrad Bella Feldman, Cantorial Soloist ?Temple Beth Am 501 South Ninth Street Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 (702) 385-5366 Rabbi Mel Hecht Renee Campos, Cantorial Soloist Sara Green, Cantorial Soloist INDEPENDENT Valley Outreach Synagogue 2200 Robindale Road Henderson, Nevada 89014 (702) 436-4900 Rabbi Richard Schachet Cantor Kenny Ellis *Beneficiary of the Jewish Federation/United Jewish Appeal Campaign. 8 SCHOOLS *CHABAD JUDAIC LEARNING CENTER 259-0770 A licensed pre-school/pre-K/Kindergarten Day Care offering a comprehensive program of child development. Children learn social and moral values, behavior, Judaic as well as secular studies, including Hebrew and English alphabets, Holidays, and more. Sports, movies, trips, music, and additional areas of study are programmed. The Center is open to Jewish children who are physically able to participate in a pre-school program. ?CONGREGATION NER TAMID PRE-SCHOOL 733-6292 A pre-school encouraging children to develop their own self image in an active learning setting. Offers quality education in an atmosphere of security and love, motivating through play. Social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and religious activities implemented through planned events and spontaneous expression. ?MILTON I. SCHWARTZ HEBREW ACADEMY 255 4500 An accredited college preparatory community day school committed to educational excellence. Co-educational, non-profit and non-parochial, accepting eligible students of all ethnic backgrounds, color and nationality. Comprehensive curriculum includes: Reading, English, History, Judaic Studies, Mathematics, Science, Computers, Hebrew, Spanish, French, Japanese, Physical Education, Health, Music, Choir, Fine Arts and Drama. I *TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM 382-3116 I PRE-SCHOOL/HEBREW DAY SCHOOL A private Jewish school established to provide excellent academic programs in Jewish and General studies for students in Kindergarten through third grade. Bi-lingual curriculum presents a philosophy of life embodied in Conservative Judaism and stresses social action and responsibility. Comprehensive curriculum includes Spanish, Music, Computer Literacy, and Physical Education. Jewish dietary laws are observed. *Beneficiary of the Jewish Federation/United Jewish Appeal Campaign. 9 COMMUNITY SCHOOLS *LAS VEGAS HEBREW HIGH 732 0556 A community-wide weekly high school, sponsored by the Jewish Federation and local synagogues, to provide teenagers with continuing Jewish education in a stimulating atmosphere. LVHH also plans retreats, social events, and guest speakers with input from a Student Planning Board. AFTERNOON AND SUNDAY RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS * AD AT ARI EL RELIGIOUS SCHOOL 221 6064 Classes are held on Sundays and offer education from pre-school to confirmation, ages 3-16 with Adult Education Classes available to post-confirmation students. *CHABAD OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 259 0770 RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Classes for ages 4-13, afternoons and Sundays. CONGREGATION OR-BAMIDBAR 369 1175 Conducts Talmud Torah classes for ages 7-13, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. CONGREGATION SHAAREITEFILLA 384 3565 Sunday Religious School for children ages 5-13. *NATE MACK RELIGIOUS SCHOOL 384 5070 OF TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Classes on Tuesdays and Sundays for grades 2-6; Tuesdays only for grade 7; Sundays only for grades K-l. ?TEMPLE BETH AM RELIGIOUS SCHOOL 385 5366 Offers classes for pre-schoolers (age 3 by August 30) through confirmation. B'nai Mitzvah students attend religious school and study privately with the Rabbi. Contact synagogues for information on adult education programs. *Beneficiary of the Jewish Federation/United Jewish Appeal Campaign. 10 PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE ADAT ARI EL YOUTH GROUP 221-6064 *B'NAI B'RITH YOUTH ORGANIZATION 435-6378 (BBYO) - grades 8-12 CAMP GAN ISRAEL 259-0770 Chabad of Southern Nevada CONGREGATION NER TAMID 733-6292 ITTY BTTY NTTY - grades 2-3 MTTY - grades 4-5 TNT - grades 6-8 NTTY - grades 9-12 * JEWISH STUDENT UNION 736-0887 University of Nevada Las Vegas LAS VEGAS MACCABI CLUB 796-7000 TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM 384-5070 Kadima - grades 4-6 Kibbutz Shalom - ages 6-13 Mommy/Daddy and Me - 12-30 months United Synagogue Youth (USY) - Junior, grades 7-8 - Senior, grades 9-12 YOUNG JUDAEA 436-4900 Grades 3-12, Valley Outreach Synagogue Contact synagogues for information on additional programs for young people. *Beneficiary of the Jewish Federation/United Jewish Appeal Campaign. 11 PROGRAMS FOR SINGLES AD AT ARI EL YOUNG ADULTS 221 -6064 1725 South Rainbow Boulevard Las Vegas, Nevada 89102 JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER 794 0090 OF SOUTHERN NEVADA SINGLES Sigesmund Center 3909 South Maryland Parkway, 4th Floor Las Vegas, Nevada 89119-7520 LAS VEGAS JEWISH SINGLES 597 2605 40+ VEGAS JEWELS 256-5368 30'ish to 50'ish Contact synagogues for information on additional programs for singles. 12 RESOURCES FOR SENIOR ADULTS BETH SHOLOM SENIORS 384 5070 Temple Beth Sholom 1600 East Oakey Boulevard Las Vegas, Nevada 89104 GOLDEN CHAI 733 6292 Congregation Ner Tamid 2761 East Emerson Avenue Las Vegas, Nevada 89121 ?*JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY 732 0304 Sigesmund Center 3909 South Maryland Parkway, Suite 205 Las Vegas, Nevada 89119-7520 DELMAR GARDENS 3616111 Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 100 Delmar Gardens Drive Henderson, Nevada 89014 MONTARA MEADOWS 435-3150 Retirement Community 3150 East Tropicana Avenue Las Vegas, Nevada 89121 ?Contact the Jewish Family Service Agency for additional services, ie, Alzheimer Support, Hospice Facilities, Senior Day Care, Counseling. *Beneficiary of the Jewish Federation/United Jewish Appeal Campaign. 13 RITUALS MIKVAH *CHABAD OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 259-0770 1254 Vista Drive Las Vegas, Nevada 89102 CONGREGATION SHAAREITEFILLA 384-3565 1331 South Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, Nevada 89104 MOHEL RABBI MICHAEL BEN-SHLOOSH 369-1175 Orthodox-Sephardic Congregation Or-Bamidbar 2959 East Emerson Avenue Las Vegas, Nevada 89121 DR. LEROY BERNSTEIN 796-7000 Conservative Certified by the Rabbinic Council of Los Angeles 2121 East Flamingo Road, Suite 100 Las Vegas, Nevada 89119 *Beneficiary of the Jewish Federation/United Jewish Appeal Campaign. 14 RITUALS CEMETERIES WITH DEDICATED JEWISH SECTIONS PALM VALLEY VIEW 361 4045 7600 South Eastern Avenue Las Vegas, Nevada 89123 WOODLAWN CEMETERY 229 6246 1500 Las Vegas Boulevard North Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 FUNERAL CHAPELS BUNKER MORTUARY 925 Las Vegas Boulevard North Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 BUNKER MORTUARY 7251 West Lone Mountain Road Las Vegas, Nevada 89129 DAVIS FUNERAL HOME 6200 South Eastern Avenue Las Vegas, Nevada 89119 385-1441 645-1174 736-6200 PALM MORTUARY - DOWNTOWN 382 0060 1325 North Main Street Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 PALM MORTUARY - VALLEY VIEW 361 4045 7600 South Eastern Avenue Las Vegas, Nevada 89123 GOODS AND SERVICES KOSHER FOODS & CATERING KOSHER KORNER 870-2745 Fantastic Indoor Swap Meet, Booth 1-20 1717 South Decatur Las Vegas, Nevada 89102 JERUSALEM KOSHER DELI & RESTAURANT 735 2878 1305 Vegas Valley Drive, Suite C Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 SANDS HOTEL & CASINO 733 5000 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 ?TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM 384 5070 1600 East Oakey Boulevard Las Vegas, Nevada 89104 ENGLISH-JEWISH NEWSPAPERS THE JEWISH REPORTER 732-0556 Sigesmund Center 3909 South Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, Nevada 89119-7520 THE ISRAELITE 876 1255 P.O. Box 14096 Las Vegas, Nevada 89114 *Beneficiary of the Jewish Federation/United Jewish Appeal Campaign. 16 JEWISH FEDERATION OF LAS VEGAS LOCAL BENEFICIARIES AND SERVICES Adat Ari El B'nai B'rith Youth Organization Brandeis Society Catholic, Jewish and Christian Student Center at UNLV Chabad of Southern Nevada Chaplaincy Referral Service Community Calendar Community Relations Committee Congregation Ner Tamid Federation Foundation Goldberg Jewish Lecture Series Holocaust Resource Library and Media Center Human Resource Development Israel Independence Day Celebration Jewish Business and Professional Division Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada Jewish Family Service Agency Jewish Information and Referral Service Jewish Reporter Jewish Student Union Jewish War Veterans Post #711 Las Vegas Hebrew High Leadership Development Local Russian Resettlement Maimonides Society Milton I. Schwartz Hebrew Academy Temple Beth Am Temple Beth Sholom Warner Library Women's Division Yom Hashoah Holocaust Memorial Service Young Adult Division Published November 1993 LEGEND ^THE SIGESMUND CENTER JEWISH FEDERATION OF LAS VEGAS Jewish Family Service Agency Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada B'nai B'rith Nate Mack Lodge 1. Adat Ari El 2. Bet Knesset Bamidbar Sun City 3. Chabad of Southern Nevada 4. Congregation Ner Tamid 5. Congregation Or-Bamidbar 6. Congregation Shaarei Tefilla 7. Temple Beth Am 8. Temple Beth Sholom 9. Temple Emanu-El 10. Valley Outreach Synagogue 11. Catholic, Jewish & Christian Student Center 12. Milton I. Schwartz Hebrew Academy 18 JEWISH FEDERATION OF LAS VEGAS SIGESMUND CENTER 3909 South Maryland Parkway, Suite 400 Las Vegas, Nevada 89119-7520 Telephone: (702) 732-0556 FAX: (702) 732-3228