The Bulletin of Congregation Ner Tamid, September 1989

Copgregatiot? Ner Tanjid Tan *i3 n9np The Reform Synagogue of Las Vegas 2761 Emerson Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89121 Rita Moses, Executive Director Sandra Cohen, School Principal Terri Herman, Bulletin Editor September 1989 Elul - Tishrei 5749-50 Sanford D. Akselrad, Rabbi Kenneth J. Schnitzer, President Schedule of High Holiday Services (Please bring your "Gates of Repentance Prayer Books?) Selichot Service Saturday, September 23rd Coffee & Discussion 11:00 p.m. Rosh Hashana Friday, September 29th Evening Service 8:00 p.m. Saturday, September 30th Morning Service 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 30th Childrens Service 1:15 p.m. (No tickets necessary for Children's Service.) Yom Kippur Sunday, October 8lh 8:00 p.m. Kol Nidre Monday, October 9th 10:00 a.m. Morning Service Monday, October 9th 1:15 p.m. Children?s Service Monday, October 9th 3:00 p.m. Afternoon Service Monday, October 9th 5:00 p.m. Yiskor and Closing Service Kiddush will follow closing services of Yom Kippur. Schedule of Services Friday, September 1st Services conducted by Rabbi Akselrad 8:00p.m. Oneg sponsored by Samual & Hortense Alper in honor of their anniversary. Friday, September 8th Services conducted by Rabbi Akselrad 8:00p.m. Julie Simon Bat Mitzvah. Oneg sponsored by Roger & Leslie Simon in honor of Julie. Friday, September 15th Services conducted by Rabbi Akselrad 8:00 p.m. Samuel Charles Akselrad Baby Naming. Oneg sponsored by Jim & Rhea Calvello in honor of Barbara Scherer?s Wedding. Friday, September 22nd Services conducted by Rabbi Akselrad 8:00 p.m. Michele Diamond Bat Mitzvah. Oneg sponsored by Mami & David Diamond in honor of Michele. l Friday, September 29th ' Erev Rosh Hashanah Services conducted by Rabbi Akselrad & Cantor Julian 8:00 p.m. Oneg sponsored by Sisterhood. Special Community Event at C.N.T. On Sunday, September 17th, at 7:30 p.m. Congregation Ner Tamid proudly hosts Lydia Kukoff, the Director of the UAHC-CCAR Commission on Reform Jewish Outreach. Lydia will address the entire Las Vegas community on issues relating to intermarriage. A dynamic speaker, her presentations have inspired thousands of families across America. In her capacity as director of Outreach, she has conducted workshops and seminars throughout North America, lecturing extensively to both lay and professional groups. Her duties include the creation, implementation and development of programming for interfaith couples, their parents and their children. Ms. Kukoff has co-authored a new introduction to Judaism curriculum which was published by the UAHC. Her book, Choosing Judaism, has appeared in the B?nai B'rith "Jewish Best Sellers" list for eight consecutive months. She contributed an essay, "Holidays as Memory Makers" in The Book of Jewish Books: Readers Guide to Judaism published by Harper and Rowe. She is the producer of the videotape "Choosing Judaism: Some Personal Perspectives" and of the films "Intermarriage: When Love Meets Tradition" and "This Great Difference: A Mother and Daughter Face Intermarriage." In 1983, Ms. Kukoff was the recipient of the first Isaac Mayer Wise Award given by the Reform Congregations of Denver for outstanding contributions to Reform Congregations of Denver for outstanding contributions to Reform Jewish life. She was the 1982 recipient of the Los Angeles Weinberg Chai Award which is awarded to the individual who has done the most to enhance the quality of Jewish life in Los Angeles. Ms. Kukoff has a B.A. in English Literature from Beaver College, Glenside, PA. and an M.A. in Judaic Studies from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Los Angeles where she was awarded the Faculty Award for Academic Achievement. Ms. Kukoff is a member of the UAHC-CCAR Commission on Education. In Los Angeles she is active in the Jewish Federation Council. Her involvements there include membership on the Council of Jewish Life, the Commission Outreach to Converts, the Commission on Adult Learning and Culture and the Commisssion on Outreach to Interfaith Couples. She is also a member of the Advisory Board of the HUC Skirball Museum in Los Angeles and served as Membership Chairperson of the Coalition on Alternatives in Jewish Education in 1979 and 1980. Lydia Kukoff s presentation is sponsored by Congregation Ner Tamid and is open to the entire community at no charge.NerTamid It?s A Boy! Rabbi Sanford & Joni Akselrad proudly announce the birth of their son Samuel Charles bom July 31st 1989. The Rabbi and Joni cordially invite the Congregation to a special naming ceremony at Friday evening service on September 15th at 8:00 PM. Yahrzeits September 1st Rose Gutman Morris Waters Anne Wasserman Delores Draun Louis Schwartz September 8th John Azaria Abraham Gellin Alan Joseph Martin Anna Levoff Gabriel Stein September 15th Miriam Siegel Rose Bader David Glickman Heldegard Walrauch September 22nd Soloman Figelski Janet Abrams Sam Zimmerman September 29th Sarah May Blanche Berg Meiner Herman Sternberg New Members - August 1989 Eva Bortman Sylvia Bilofsky Nikos Gousdovos / Elayne Latter Hy & Jeanette Schwartz Joe & Sondra Schwartz Susan Shliskey The "Gates of Repentance"""| High Holiday Prayer Books * ORDER FORM Every Member Should Purchase Their Own Prayer Books Name:__________ Address:________ City/State/Zip:__ Phone:__________ Number of copies:. Price per prayer book is $16.00. Please Enclose Names if you wish the book to be inscribed. My check for: $_______is enclosed. Please mail to: Congregation Ner Tamid 2761 Emerson Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89121 I______________________________I High Holiday Flowers It has been a tradition at Congrega?tion Ner Tamid for members wishing to honor or memorialize their loved ones to do so by a gift of flowers to grace the pulpit during the High Holidays. Providing flow?ers is a lovely way to remember and honor, as well as to beautify the Temple during the Holidays. By calling the Temple office, 733- 6292, you may make arrangements to be a donor for the Holiday services. Selichot Services Our choir has been rehearsing diligently this summer to insure that our High Holiday services are especially meaningful. The High Holiday choir will lead the Congregation in song for Selichot services as well. Our Selichot program will begin at 11:00 p.m. Saturday, September 23rd. As part of our Selichot observance, Rabbi Akselrad will conduct a discussion on issues related to the High Holidays entitled, "The Measure of our Strength". Please Note! Reciprocity Available For High Holy Day Seating For Temple members who may be traveling during the High Holy Days, there is a provision under the auspices of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations and World Union for Progressive Judaism for worship in Temples throughout the country and abroad. There are courtesy request forms available for this purpose. To obtain these request forms, call the Temple office. It is suggested that if any of ou^^ members will be expecting out-of-tov,^^ visitors who will wish to worship with us during the High Holy Days, that they ask their guests to make arrangements with their respective Temples for the courtesy request seating form to be sent to us. 2 Ner Tamid B'NAI MITZVAH Michele Diamond Hi! My name is Michele Diamond. I am in the 8th grade, and I am also a member of theNational Jr. Honor Society. My hobbies are dancing, arts and crafts, shopping, and many more. My Bat Mitzvah is September 22, 1989, and I hope to see everyone from the Congregation there. Julie Laura Simon MynameisJulieLauraSimon. My Bat Mitzvah will take place on September 8th and I will be thirteen on September 28th. I atttend the Meadows School and am part of The National Junior Honor Society. Art, swimming, and eating are among my favorite activities. This past year I particularly enjoyed participating on the Channel 8 "For Kid's Sake" news team. I am twinning with Bella Lurie of e Soviet Union and it is my hope she may one day be able to visit Las Vegas and see where her symbolic Bat Matzvah took place. This is an exciting time in my life and I hope that the Congregation will share this important occasion with me. Important Dates Congregation Ner Tamid is pleased to announce an Adult Education Program for the fall/winter season of 1989-1990. Hold These Dates: "Meal & Spiel" led by Rabbi Akselrad... October 14th, November 11th, December at 10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. "Jewish Cooking"led by Shirley Bossak... Tuesday, October 24th 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. "Jewish Art Projects you can do with your Children" taughtby Sandy Cohen... Sunday, October 22nd at 9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. "A Look at Major Jewish Holidays" taught by Eileen Kollins... Dates to be announced. "Judaism Confronts Contemporary Issues" led by Rabbi Akselrad... January 25th, February 22nd, March 22nd, 1990. Exploring Judaism through art... November 14 and November 21, at 7:00pm. Israeli Dance... January 16, 1990, 7:00pm.(Both done by Judy Scott-Parry. More information to follow in the October Bulletin. Anne Frank Exhibit Through the generosity of the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas, First Interstate Bank, and The Nevada Humanities Committee, our community will be hosting the "Anne Frank in the World 1929-1945" exhibit. This exhibit has drawn national acclaim and poinantly depicts the life of Anne Frank and the turmoil that she and her family faced during the Holocast. This exhibit is an inspiring one and should be seen by the entire community. The exhibit will be on display at the Marjorie B arick Nevada Museum of Natural History on the UNLV campus September 10th thru October 8th, Monday thru Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. & Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Mazel Tov! To Rabbi Sanford and Joni Akselrad on the birth of their son, Samuel Charles. Born July 31st at 8:00 p.m. weigh?ing 7 lbs. 2 oz. On September 15th there will be a special naming ceremony at Friday night services for Samuel Cvngregafton 9{er T*adtdfCordia^$^nzhtes you ?To Our ?c____ X n______r m SjrZXrr ___? ddut ChiCdret Children "SecondTlnnuaf/Trwfcflhe rf ast? ..fills Tlcr?k Be jefewed) ?y T (PCease maid to: fcffecl^ehcfysed) T:./'* ^ v.v.,? ??Congregation Tamid ) '^^dmmsonSdmue ? ^ ^ No: Children ?-rdz v ?. cr>.* :? ??. i-.c< >. ^ ....... wsm 3 NerTamid Religious School News Dear Religious School Parents: Welcome back to a very exciting school year. We are looking forward to a year of intensive religious study, spiced with theatrics, signing, dancing, crafts, and a "gourmet" cookingprogram. We have many new textbooks, filmstrips and videos. Several new teachers are on our staff. A library is being planned. We have scheduled several field trips, and have spectacular new puppet stage! Our Opening Day Schedule Is: Sunday, September 10th 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Hebrew (4th Grade & Up) 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon Religious School (K - 7th Grade) I also wish to extend a personal invitation to all of our parents to attend our first annual Parents Night, Monday, September 18th at 7:30 p.m. At this time, we will meet with our friends and be introduced to the new parents joining our school. I am especially happy to be able to introduce Marilyn Glovinsky, Chairman of our School Board Committee, and Jeanne Schomaker, Room Parents Coordinator, who will be organizing our Room Parent and Shabbat Dinner Program. I will try to answer questions and am eager to hear your ideas and suggestions. Please mark your calendars and join us on this important evening. Leave your children home and YOU come to school! Sandy Cohen Religious School Principal Attention Hebrew School Parents Hebrew School for Bet and Gimmel (2nd & 3rd years of hebrew) will be on Sundays at 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and on Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Not on Tuesday as previously published.) Does This Ring A Bell? Rabbi Howard Kosovske Tree of Life Congregation Columbia, SC Our Congregation Ner Tamid Membership Committee begins its work convinced that every adult Jew should belong to a temple. Theworkofourcommitteeisto deliver that message, along with the fact that our own congregation is open to everyone. To bring that message to the two thirds of the Jewish community who are not now affiliated, our committee asks that every^^ member who has an acquaintance witi^P someone who is unaffiliated bring tham to the Temple and get them interested in belonging to our congregation. Our Membership Chairperson this year is Noreen Sternberg. We hope all of you will cooperate to make this a successful year for our membership drive. Open House Congregation Ner Tamid cordially invites you to an Open House Thursday, September 7th at 7:00 p.m. or Friday, September 15th following services (which begin at 8:00 p.m.). Come meet the Rabbi, President, School Principal, Brotherhood, Sisterhood, Ner Tamid Temple YoujJ(^ (NTTY), Golden Chai, Teens of Ner TamJ^^ (TNT), and learn more about our family oriented Congregation. Refreshments will be served. R.S.V.P. 733-6292. 4 .................... ? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ner Tamid organizations Sisterhood News As we become one with the 90's, we have many wonderful plans ahead for you. We are starting off the season with a Paid-Up Membership Dinner to be followed by a Dessert Party honoring Joni and Rabbi Akselrad on the birth of their new little son, Samuel Charles. We are looking forward to a productive and happy new year. Shalom, Hortense Alper President Ladies...Mark Your Calendars: Thursday, September 14th, 7:30 p.m. at the Temple. Our First Annual Paid-Up Membership Dinner. Also, we are trying to do a directory, so please mail those forms to Jeanne Schomaker today! Craft Club The Craft Club is starting up again. We meet every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. and we make items to be sold at the Boulevard Mall. We need new members, so if you are interested please come September 12th to our temple at 10:00 a.m. and bring your lunch and get ready for a fun time. NTTY News As the school year begins, so does another year of NTTY, the youth group of Ner Tamid. Our menbers are in grades nine through twelve. NTTY is a part of the Southwest Federation of Temple Youth (SWFTY), and this region also includes groups form Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. We travel during the year to meet with the rest of our region for conclaves. NTTY meets on Sunday nights at 7 p.m. at Ner Tamid. If you are interested in joining NTTY, or if your have any questions, feel free to call Shira Lewis, NTTY president, at 451-0866. We are looking forward to greeting returning members and meeting new members. From Sophie?s Kitchen Attention Congregants! It is an honor to do oneg's for birthdays, Bar/Bat Mitzvah and all special occations. We would be happy to hear from you when you have a simcha to celebrate. Perhaps you would like to share an oneg with a friend, call Sophie at 362-6588 or the Temple office. I would like to thank all of the wonderful people who have contributed to the onegs. New Editor Terri Herman is the new monthly bulletin editor. Terri has a background as a graphic artist and draftperson and is producing the bulletin on a desktop publishing computer. All articles and other submittals are due by the 15th of the month in the temple office or may be phoned in to the editor at 458-1331. We want the bulletin to be as accurate and complete as possible, and would like to have your input. Brotherhood News: Gentlemen.. .Needed: Volunteers to form a new Boy Scout Troup. Contact Jay Poster at 733-6292. Golden Chai News Dear Seniors! It's that time again, to write an article for the bulletin.lt always seems as though I have just written the article, and before I know it, I am at it again, but I really enjoy doing it. I am so happy to say that our membership is growing by leaps and bounds, and I am proud to be a part of it. Just a reminder again, folks, that September 14th is our annual picnic. I promised you a good time, good food and excellent weather. Please bring along a chair for comfort. On September 21 st, our Rabbi will speak on the history and background of Reform Judaism. There will be a question and answer period. Don't miss it! On Friday, October 6th, Golden Chai will sponsor an Oneg Shabbot. On Thursday, October 19th, our guest speaker will be Steven Long. His topic will be Fire Survival. Thank You! Dorothy Herman PresidentNerTamid ?^enetal ffu/irl September Tributes Harvey & Linda Eisner Congratulations and best wishes for a long & happy life together. From Edith & Harold Glasser Don & Lit Eisner Congratulations on Harvey & Linda's marriage. From Edith & Harold Glasser Mrs. Jennie Left For a quick recovery. Get well Soon. From Helen Mendelson Pat Gruber Wishing you a speedy recovery. From Stephen Kollens M.D. Sgttrwu/ ffiuul Rabbi & Mrs. S.D.Akselrad In honor of Samuel Charles. From Noreen, Gary, & Adam Sternberg (Stow &u/id Rabbi & Mrs. S.D.Akselrad In honor of your new son Samuel Charles. From Sam & Horstense Alper Gates of Repentance Prayer Book Fund Donated By Mr. & Mrs. Monroe Gelt Donated By Mrs. Daniel Silverman Donated By Maxine, Steve, & Andy Gratz In Honor of Rita Moses- for all her help. Donated By Maxine, Steve, & Andy Gratz In Honor of Sophie Pisetsky- for all her help. Donated By Phillip P. Wilensky In Honor of Beloved Son Frank Aved Wilensky Donated By Norma J. Wilensky In Honor of Beloved Son Frank Aved Wilensky Donated By Terri Wilensky-Ginzer In Honor of Beloved Brother Frank Aved Wilensky Donated By Robert S. Ginzer In Honor of Frank Aved Wilensky Donated By A1 Rostov In Honor of Meyer Miller Mrs. Barbara Greenspan & Family One Tree in Memory of Hank Greenspun From Claire Reis Benezra Mrs. Barbara Greenspun & Family One Tree in Memory of Hank Greenspun From A. J. Williams Mrs. Barbara Greenspun & F'amily One Tree in Memory of Hank Greenspun From KDWN Radio Mrs. Henry Fleischmann One Tree in Memory of Henry Hager From Lorraine Hager Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Heifer Congratulations to: Mommy, Daddy & Elyssa From Aunt Harriet & Uncle Rudy Elman Mrs. Sylvia Schwartz In Loving Memory of your Brother Sam From Helen Mendelson Sisteiiioocl Tributes Shliskey Family In Memory of Mat's Father From the Shoemaker Family :ptesnber :rsaries Malcolm & Lois Doctors 2nd David & Judy Leyr 8th Jerry & Mary Fox 16th Richard & Barbara Rosen 17th Charles & Ellerie Cleveland 20th Sandy & Cindy Milmeistcr 21 st Harry & Betty Schloss 21 st Harry & Midge Reubinson 24th Barry & Phyllis Fredkin 27th Steve & Rhonda Glyman 28th Jill Ewan 1st Elaine Galatz 1st Sidney Goldberg 1st Jason Goldberg 1st Elliot Milmeister 1st Debra Schreck 1st Stacey Silverstein 1st Alfred Nostor 2nd Christine Bader 3rd MayRaichelle 3rd Jessica Dreyfuss 4th Lara Galatz .4 th Jacqueline Goldberg 4th Dewid Levey 5th Mark Russell f 5th Shirley Bossak 7th Beverly Levine 7 th Drew Nounds 7th Douglas Chenin 8th Katie Feldman %, 8th Pamela Daitch 9th Constance Feinstein 10 th Joshua Fink 10th Scott Gordon 11th Michael Giodano 12th Barbara Bemay 13th Randall Newark 13th Stephen Dunn 14th Mary Levey 14th Marjoree Miller 14th Nathaniel Raichelle 15th Sharon Azaria 16 th Marcia Goldman 16 th Judith Miller 17 th Elleree Cleveland 20th Jeri Ponzio 20th Michael Ponzio 20th Morris Raynes 20th Foster Kamer 21st Joel Mishalow 21st Charles Weiner 21st Ryan Prctner 22nd Robin Brodsky 23rd Jordon Godorov 24th Melvin Krauss 24th Lindsey Bemey 25th Seth Goldberg s 26th Neal Lewis 26 th Lee Mattson 26th Hyla Worth 26th Jennifer Gross: 27th Joshua Schrech 27th Clarice Goldberg 28th Julie Simon 28th Rose Klein 29th Harriet Elman 30th Randy Goldhammer 30th Belated August Birthday Sophie Pisetsky August 29th 6 mid on an Exciting Family Cruise aboard the j : I / '" <a aSe Seas' SSSS/KAl CRUISES ?fv,rc . 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Education Debra Schreck Secretary Gerald Gordon Treasurer Joan Dunn Trustee Sandy Ewan Trustee Maxine Gratz Trustee Rona Mendelson Trustee Sheryl Kogan Trustee Ira Levine Trustee Cal Lewis Trustee Dyane Kohnen Trustee Fran Sanoff Trustee Hortense Alper Sisterhood Darin Tiep Brotherhood Dorothy Herman Golden Chai Shira Lewis NTTY President Dr. David Wasserman Past President Dr. Steve Kollins Past President Michael Cherry Past President Leo A. Wilner Advisor Art Gellin Publicity CctTgregatiop Ner Taitjid ran u n9np ________The Reform Synagogue ol L,t Vu?* Affiliated with the Union of American Hebrew Congregation 2761 Emerson Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89121 733-6292 Non Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Las Vegas, Nevada Permit No. 682 8