The Bulletin of Congregation Ner Tamid, November 2004

Congregation NerTamid Looking Towards the Future............. NOVEMBER 2004 CHESHVAN/KISLEV 5765 VOL. XVIII NO. 10 Celebratory Dinner and Roast Saturday, November 20th 2004 Rio Suites Hotel - 6:30pm For Ticket information, ads in the Tribute Book, or for Silent Auction donations contact the Temple office 733-6292. Sisterhood s Annual Chanukah Bazaar Sunday, November 7th - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Judaic Items, Unique Glassware, Pottery, FunD for Touth Raffle <Sf Much More! Brisket, Cakes Treats, Kettlecorn! Fun for the whole family! Check out Sisterhood?s Coupon Book on Sale at Bazaar! For more information, contact the temple office at 733-6292. %I would like to take this opportunity to extend a special THANK YOU to all of the membe^ of our Adult Choir and Teen Choir for an outstanding job during the High Holidays! I wanted to list everyone who participated in the Adult and Teen Choirs, but I was told I didn't have the space to do that. So, I'm sorry that I can't acknowledge every choir member individually, but you were all great. Everyone worked very hard over the summer preparing and it truly paid off. I have heard wonderful reviews of their singing and truly appreciate all of their hard work. Someone even commented that this was the best choir they had ever heard for the High Holidays. Our accompanist Lillian Kollar and Adult Choir director Jack Guinn, both worked extremely hard and I want to acknowledge their talent and dedication. A special thank you to Maxine Molinsky and Glori Rosenberger for the beautiful singing at the Healing Service and to Brad Torchin for his superb accompaniment. I would also like to thank the Teen Choir for all their hard work and beautiful services. I would like to recognize teen choir director Lori Frankl, and accompanist Jack Guinn fortheirtalentand efforts in making the family service We are so lucky to have such talented musicians and singers to help out at the many services we offer. Wishing you all a happy and healthy new year! If you are interested in joining them in performing this mitzvot, please contact Irv in the temple office. so enjoyable. Philip NOTE - SHABBATONE DATE! The Shabbatone Family Service for November will be on the THIRD Friday. This is for November only. Each of these families has made a lasting commitment to provide financial support so that anyone can be a memb! of our congregational family without regard to ability to pay. It is with great gratitude that we THANK YO U. Life Level Menorah Michael Cherry Abe Fox Eileen Kollins Elayne Si Stephen Kollins Earl Monsey Lotty A )erry Polis Keeper of the Flame Eileen A Allen Anes Beverly A Stanley Canter jane Si Jeffrey Gale Robin A Daniel Greenspun j oyce Mack Adrienne A Bob Linger Juanita A David Wasserman Mary Sue A Steven Weiss Mette A David Naness Gold Level Menorah Joyce A David Scheinman Sandy A Scott Stolberg Silver Level Menorah Sylvia A Ne.il Beller Carolyn Farkas A Jay Bloom Linda A Joel Davidson Joan A Leslie Dunn Bruce Familian Harry Sax Erika Mathers A Greg Solomon Doug Unger Stacey Yahraus Susan Fine Andrea Dresser A Barry Fisher Yvonne A Gerald Gordon Bronze Level Menorah Debra A Mitchell Cohen Jan A Doug Fleckner Sharlene Si George Flushman Sarah Goldstein Si Lisa Skurow Debra A Mel Hallerman Cynthia Jensen Debbie Si Drew Levy Bessie Si Joel Levy Luci Si Barry Lewisohn Dena Si Alan Mann J acky Si Larry Rosen Janis Si Drew Rounds Roberta Sabbath Ruth Si Andrew Urban Hyla Si Ron Worth M These families provide additional funds so those who cannot afford full dues may be active, vibrant congregants. 2 w w w .lv n e rtam id .o rg From Rabbi Akselrad P November Worseup Services Friday, November 5 6:30 pm Tot Shabbat Service 7:30 pm Shabbat Service (Sanctuary) Oneg sponsored by the Bailey Family in Honor of Shawn becoming a Bar Mitzvah and Laura's Birthday Saturday, November 6 9:00 am Bible Study, Torah & Minyan Study (Beit Tefillah) Friday, November 12 7:30 pm Shabbat Services (Sanctuary) Oneg sponsored by Sisterhood Saturday, November 13 9:00 am Bible Study, Torah & Minyan Study (Beit Tefillah) Exercising our Spiritual Muscles A one A two A three.... Oy. Tough working out after being sedentary so very long. Wish the work out were easier, quicker. Over with. But how else can one stay in shape? No, I am not talking about physical conditioning here- but rather spiritual conditioning I After the "High? of the Holydays it is easy to let ourselves return to our normal patterns of worship. For many that means coming to Temple "once in a while" or for a special event. In fact we all know that there are many who simply come to Temple "only on the High Holydays" and that is enough. Yet, following my analogy a bit further, I would suggest that just as an occasional push up or sit up doesn't make one physically fit, neither does an occasional prayer make one spiritually fit. There was a reason that the rabbis of old deemed prayer to be a fixed Mitzvah. Something that was to take place daily-in fact three times a day. It was to insure that a person's thoughts and actions were never far from God. For while a person was involved in their hectic everyday life, they would look at their watch and realize very quickly that it was time to stop what they were doing and devote time to worship. Friday, November 19 h30 pm Shabbatone Family Service (Sanctuary) Oneg sponsored by Lori and Richard Schwartz Saturday, November 20 9:00 am Bible Study, Torah & Minyan Study (Beit Tefillah) And just as one may work out alone, the benefits of community are evident. Health clubs abound not only because they have fancy equipment and classes, but because there is a feeling of mutual support and collective energy that occurs when you are together with others working towards similar goals. Likewise, when we pray, we try to pray with a community, with a minyon of Jews who like ourselves are working towards a spiritual life. Friday, November 26 7:30 pm Shabbat Service (Sanctuary) Oneg sponsored by the Fox and Maslynsky families in honor of the baby naming of Olivia Pretner Saturday, November 27 9:00 am Bible Study, Torah & Minyan Study (Beit Tefillah) No one said that it would be easy. Even for one such as myself who has devoted his life to being a rabbi, it is easy to get distracted and to lose sight of the sacred in the every day. But prayer helps center me and reminds me that there is meaning to life and that the enhancement of life's meaning is being a partner with God. Our tradition teaches us that prayer is our way of talking to God. And study is God's way of talking to us. The September 27th issue of Newsweek magazine featured a cover story about the "New Science of Mind and Body". This issue devoted itself to sharing the scientific evidence that links our emotional, mental and spiritual self to our physical self. As we move into our new Jewish year, and move towards our "secular" new year, perhaps it is time for making a resolution that really matters. To enhance our spiritual lives through prayer, study, and community participation. Rabbi Sanford Akselrad N o v e m b e r 2 0 0 4 5 B?nai Mitzvah & Youth News Second Parents' Breakfast ? Beanie Babies For Kids SUNDAY, November 7th, at the Chanukah Bazaar NTTY will be collecting New and/or gently used (clean) Beanie Babies. They will be distributed to children at UMC Hospital. There will be a collection box available at the NTTY Bake Sale table at the Chanukah Bazaar. They will also be collecting blankets for the homeless. So look for their table when you're shopping the bazaar! SUNDAY, December 12th, In the Social Hall at 9:15 am RSVP to Hillary Torchin at htorchin@aol.com The first breakfast went so well, we're doing it again! Only this time, you may actually learn some Hebrew. We will be going over the Aliyah prayers done before and after reading from the Torah. It will be Pot Luck so please bring a dish to share for 10 people. Mark your calendar - the next break?fast is scheduled for February 27th. Preschool News October means Fall - Last month the kids enjoyed their Annual Pancake Pajama Day. November - The kids will talk about our countries Veteran's and other heroes. Thanksgiving celebration -The kids will dress up as Pilgrims and Indians, travel on the Mayflower, and enjoy a feast. December - Preparing for Chanukah and learning about this joyous holiday. TOT SHABBAT IS BACK! Join us for our next service November 5th at 6:30 pm. The theme will be Shabbat. We start in the Beit Tefillah and then have craft and a snack in room 12. Everyone is welcome, ages 2-6. For more information, contact Jana Pleggenkuhle at 733-7252 (evenings). NTTY NEWS! Attention all 9th - 12th Graders! Looking for an awesome teen experience? NTTY (Ner Tamid Temple Youth) is for you! November 7 - Chanukah Bazaar/Bake Sale Table November 14 - Program @ CNT November 19 - Dinner Out & Shabbatones @ CNT December 4 - Hanukkah Party December 12 - NTTY Social Action "Senior Prom'' If you would like to attend an event, or have questions, contact Yvonne Weiss at 304-0605 or love2teach44@aol.com or NTTY President Jen Zuckerman at jenlynn121@aol.com. TNT - Rock Climbing SUNDAY, November 21,1:00 - 3:00 pm Information? Contact Ron Fleekop at rfleekop@hotmail.com Mark your calendars! Pizza and climbing at Nevada Climbing Center, 3065 E. Patrick Lane. Watch your mail for more information. Post B'nai Mitzvah SUNDAYS, During Religious School Information? Contact Ron Fleekop at rfleekop@hotmail.com The theme for this class is Comparative Religion. In October, we went to St. Viator's Catholic Church for services. The kids were able to ask the priests questions and compare differences and similarities. November will be covering Middle Eastern Religion. A New Face at Religious School Aliza Willner \s very excited about teaching fourth grade at CNT. Although new to Las Vegas, she is no stranger to working within the Jewish Community. She currently works at Hillel at UNLV doing student programming and engagement, taught kindergarten at a Reform synagogue, was active in the campus Hillel and Reform community, and interned for the Jewish Federation^ Greater Washington. Aliza also spent many summJB as a camper and staff member at the URJ camp in Wisconsin. Aliza is looking forward to working with the fourth grade students and their families this coming year. w w w .lv n c rtam id .o rg Adult Learning Committees & Auxiliaries w Adult Learning FIRST MONDAYS RSVP to Temple Office 733-6292 "FIRST MONDAYS? continues Nov 1 and Dec 6. These classes cover almost every aspect of Jewish life and learning - Jewish Mysticism 8 Astrology, Many Faces of Anti-Semitism, and Jewish thought 8 History. There is no charge for these classes, but pre-registration is required. Sisterhood Coupon Books on Sale SUNDAY, November 7th @ Chanukah Bazaar. Information? Contact Sheryl Chenin-Webb scheninwebb@cox.net Check out Sisterhood's NEW Coupon Book at the Bazaar, only $5! Get $1 -off a Brisket Sandwich & Two-for-One Kettlecorn at the Bazaar with a coupon! Please don't forget Rabbi's Annual Book Review Luncheon and Men's Club discount coupon as well! PLUS lots of local stores and shops! Great Gift Ideas! OUTREACH MONDAY, November 29th 7:00 - 8:00 pm RSVP to Office ?December Dilemma? What does an inter-faith family or ^ouple celebrate in December? Khanukah or Christmas? To Tree or not to Tree? Is there such a thing as a Chanukah Bush? Please join us for a lively discussion on the topic of celebrating the holidays as an inter-faith family or couple. We will have a panel discussion with Nadine Cracraft, a clinical pyscologist, as our facilitator. Committees/Auxiliaries Annual Health Fair SUNDAY, February 13th Sponsored by Men?s Club For details contact Fred Toffel, MD 736-2021 or email ftoffel@pol.net This year's Health Fair will be held at the Galleria Mall, with health related exhibits and ketures throughout the mall. We lire still looking for exhibitors in health related field. Please contact Fred Toffel for details. Men's Club Breakfast SUNDAY, November 21st, 9:30 AM In the Social Hall Speaker- Special Agent from FBI will be discussing Terrorism in Las Vegas. Bagels and lox will be served. Free to members, all others - $5 donation. Mitzvah Menorah - Volunteers Needed SUNDAY, December 5th Contact Gloria Fenster 656-5055 or Email her - glofenster@yahoo.com After collecting all of the wonderful gifts for the Mitzvah Menorah children, we need to get them sorted and ready for delivery. If you would like to help, please contact Gloria. For more information on any of these events, contact the temple office at 733-6292. Mitzvah Menorah Project The Social Action Committee is again sponsoring the Mitzvah Menorah Project for needy Jewish children. At the Chanukah Bazaar on Sunday, November 7th, look for our booth with the huge Menorah hung with nametags of children. The tags will note if the request is from a boy or girl, the age, size, interests and one special gift the child really wants. The idea is for you to select a child and purchase Chanukah gifts forthat child. If you have your own children, this is an excellent way to teach the meaning of tzedakah or giving to those less fortunate than yourselves. Every year, several Chavurot either adopt a specific child or donate cash to help with shortfalls in the project. Once you choose a child, you will receive instructions on what to do next. You bring the wrapped gifts to the Temple by a specific date. Jewish Family Services then picks up the gifts and delivers them to the selected families before Chanukah. Inside each family bag is also a Menorah, candles, prayers, chocolate gelt and assorted Chanukah treats for the family. If you know of any Jewish families who could be helped by this project, please call Iris or Mitch at Jewish Family Services - 732-0304. All information will be held in strictest confidence by JFS. If you would like to help with the committee, please contact me either by e-mail at glofenster@yahoo.com or at 656- 5055. Shalom, Gloria Fenster Mitzvah Menorah Chairperson Social Action Committee N o v e m b e r 2 0 0 + 5 Your Executive Director Helping Those Who Need Assistance All members of all temples pay dues (or, Annual Commitments, as it's sometimes called). There are various structures in place (a per cent age of annual income per family, a "fair share" dues structure, or set, published financial dues, which is the way that CNT determines dues). Different temples have different structures, based on several factors (culture of the temple, history, etc). Of course, all temples have members who have various levels of income, and we are no different. We have been blessed with some congregants who are our "Menorah Level Donors", who annually contribute more than is published, and for these wonderful people, we sayTHANKYOU! Wealso have "Sustaining Members", who are our seniors who voluntarily contribute more than their "Senior Dues" structure that is in place. To you as well, we say THANK YOU. We also have a certain number of families who, due to various situations that are confidential, cannot afford to pay full dues, and of course, we accommodate everyone who wishes to be a member of CNT. (Those Menorah Level Donors and Sustaining Members help us to make this happen, and still have a balanced budget). This coming year, our temple will be instituting a new policy that the board of trustees has passed. For all families who have been requesting (and receiving) any form of financial relief, we will be mailing out a confidential form for them to fill out. Once this comes back to my office, it will be reviewed. It is our intention to treat each congregant, family, and situation with dignity, respect, and confidentiality. Therefore, any information, as in the past, will be treated confidentially so we can help those families who need assistance. We are a warm, caring and open Reform temple and want to make sure that we are doing our best to be fair to our congregants and the temple alike. Thank you for your understanding, and if you are currently receiving financial consideration, please fill out the form and return it to the office at your earliest convenience. As usual, if you would like to speak directly to me, I am always here for you. As an alternative, you may also request to speak with Debbie Levy, ourtemple Treasurer, who will work in conjunction with me, when requested, on any financial relief arrangements made. Thank you again, and of course, to be continued.... Irv Temple Board % Scott Stolberg, President scott_stolberg@yahoo.com Marla Letizia, VP Administration mletizia@aol.com Mike Unger, VP Ways & Means pmomike@aol.com Hillary Torchin, VP Education and Youth htorchin@aol.com Maxine Molinsky, VP Ritual mmolinsky@theriviera.com David Shapin, VP Membership Recruitment david@vegasvoiceover.com Andrea Harris, VP Membership Retention candiandi@cox.net David Stahl, VP Social Action destahl@cox.net Debbie Levy, Treasurer dlevy1107@aol.com Yvonne Gordon, Corporate Secretary tobeach@hotmaii.com Nanette Spector, Trustee iranan@aol.com Jordie Primack, Trustee closings3@yahoo.com Stacey Yahraus, Trustee ^ stacey21704@aol.com Fern Percheski, Trustee fernp2003@cox.net Debra Cohen, TrusteeffE deb1mitch@aol.com Bernie Matusow, Trustee globern@lvcm.com Beth Bromberg, Trustee fystee2@aol.com Beth Falk, Trustee bethf1210@aol.com Cindy Jensen, Trustee ckjensen@cox.net Sheryl Chenin-Webb, Sisterhood President scheninwebb@cox.net Dr. Fred Toffel, Men's Club President ftoffel@pol.net Jen Zuckerman, NTTY President jenlynn121@aol.com In case you missed it, here is the latest rendering of our New Campus! Larger views can be seen in the foyer. I 6 w w w .lv n e rtam id ?o rg President?s Message Once again our board of trustees is in the midst of putting together a budget for the 2005 fiscal year. As in years past, balancing the budget is no easy task. Like all not-for-profit agencies we always seem to have more needs than money to fund them. There are certain things that make it harder to balance our budget and there are some things that make it easier. So I would like to take you briefly through the process so you too can know what makes up our spending plan. First some facts the URJ provides us with financial information about all of the member congregations. These studies tell us for example that most congrega?tions our size receive between two thirds and three quarters of their total revenue from dues. For the last ten years we have always received just less than half of our revenue from dues. Although none of us like the increases they are needed just to keep up with inflation. Our congregation has a culture, where those that can make up the difference. For that we are very fortunate. Speaking of those that can give more the same study said most congregations get 10 to 12 percent of their revenue from fund-raising. We receive almost 25% of our revenue from fund-raising. Our annual Kol Nidre appeal makes up the bulk of that along with our Mensch of the Year dinner. The rest of the revenue comes from fees that we pay for specific events and programs a kind of pay as you go system. On the other side of the ledger we seem to be much more typical. Over 50 percent of our expenses are for salaries and benefits. We have a responsibility to pay our staff a livable wage. We have what I believe to be the best staff, our clergy, executive director, program director and education directors are second to none. They could not do what they do without a support staff that never quits or gives up. Most of the rest of our expenses are things we have little or no control over: utilities, insurance, supplies, and building maintenance and repair. This last item has been the most unpredictable. For several years we had a run of good luck and we spent less than we had budgeted but as our building ages we are now spending everything we budgeted and then some. Although we are moving in about two years we must maintain our building so it is attractive to potential buyers. Only about 10 % of the budget expenses are what I would characterize as discretionary. So next month when your bills for 2005 arrive, remember that the board of trustees takes its fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities very seriously. We continue to make membership available to anyone who wants to join with out regard to his or her ability to pay. We constantly look for ways to save on expenses so we can do some of the other worthy things that have been proposed. The board and I also want to thank all of those who can and do give so much financially so that we are able to balance our spending plan. I would also like to thank our treasurer Debbie Levy and her committee for the hard work and dedication for drafting a spending plan that is realistic and sensible. B' Shalom Scott Stolberg N o v e m b e r 2 0 0 + 7 Special Announcements November Birthdays 11/2 Mr. Barney Ales Mrs. Michelle Benedict Mr. Rand Capp Mr. David Shapiro 11/3 Joshua Capp Danny Michelin Mr. Steven Weiss 11/4 Alana Adler Mrs. Margret Colen Ms. Hilary Crowley Mrs. Bernice Eisenberg Mrs. Suzanne Goldstein Amya Werner 11/5 Mr. Harry Alter Michelle Chenin Hannah Lapidus Dr. Barry Markman Miss Brittany Markman Jacob Strong 11/6 Mr. Keith Alterman Mrs. Natalie Berger Ms. Katherine Selinsky 11/7 Mrs. Debbie Levy Hava Schwartz 11/8 Jerome Doctors David Goodheart Quinton Hosey Mr. Joel Karasik Joshua Knox Billy Mahon Mr. Timothy McCright Miranda Rosen Kaitlin Shapin Mrs. Gail Skolnik 11/9 Mrs. Nancy Barasch Mrs. Jennifer Cohen Jordan Hardaway Idie Klamian 11/10 Mr. Howard Altshuler Mrs. Susan Charon Jacob Friedlander Matthew Mishalow 11/11 Ms. Ann Brandt Joshua Cane Mr. Alistair Crighton Mrs. Jackie McRitchie Amber Ostrow Jennifer Rapoport Mrs. Sue Slocum Joshua Wikler 11/12 Mr. Randy Farrow Ms. Judith Klein Patrick Scheible Mrs. Paula Watson Mrs. Shirley Weiner Ms. Rona Zerlin 11/13 Gabriel Milano 11/14 Jessica Bulavsky Mrs. Debra Cohen Dr. Mark Drucker Jordan Kabins Joshua Kabins Mr. Arthur Kunis Mrs. Shari Wachs 11/15 Mr. Ruben Goldstein Dina Wallin 11/16 Ms. Leslie Jensen Ms. Judi Morris Mrs Sylvia Oreskes Mrs. Antoinette Osgood Mrs. Glori Rosenberger Mrs. Ruth Urban 11/17 Mrs. Jacqueline Chenin 11/18 Mr. Arthur Cohen Mrs. Rose Dunn Mrs. Debra Kaner Mr. Gerald Marks 11/19 Mrs. Linda Borenstein Ranen Lardent Mrs. Audrey Mishalow 11/20 Bradley Alhadeff Mrs. Sharlene Engel Jacob Epstein Kimberly Karp Harmony Letizia Mr. Earl Monsey 11/21 Mrs. Linda Eisner Mrs. Margaret Parnas Mr. Robert Rakita Mrs. Adele Rothman 11/22 Mrs. Marlene Birch Mrs. Rita Goldstein Mr. Fredric Lehr Mrs. Bessie Levy Mr. Sidney Marco Ms. Jamie Nordella 11/23 Matthew Bailin Mr. Harvey Sanoff Mr. Jonathan Sparer Sarah Stevens 11/24 Dr. Joel Charon Mrs. Pat Gorman Noah Morris Mr. Matthew Shulman Mr. Mino Vaturi Evan Walsh 11/25 Lanie Cohen Mrs. Lori Pelham Mrs. Pearl Rouzaud Mrs. Lisa Tenner Mr. Walter Tuzinski 11/26 Mrs. Ruth Granich Shannon Luzaich 11/27 Jonathan Cohen Steven Daitch Evan Ferris Mrs. Herta Steiner 11/28 Matthew del Valle Mr. Gary Goodheart Mr. Stephen Greenberg Mr. Kenneth Herman Jennifer Zuckerman 11/29 Alexis Beresid Mr James Cassatta Mr. Solomon Kamm Mrs. Brenda Paul Mrs. Fay Schoenfeld Mrs. Virginia Winning 11/30 Matthew Cadish Dillon Chenin Jason Glyma Mrs. Celia Skoboloff Mrs. Adrienne Unger 8 w w w .lv n e rta m id .o rg I want to personally thank all the guys (and gals) who helped out with High Holyday ushering and building (S' taking down the Sukkah. You continue to do great things for our Temple. Fred Toffel, MD MEN?S CLUB PRESIDENT Anniversaries ii/i Mr. &? Mrs. Joe Freiburyer Mr. &( Mrs. Stephen Greenberg 11/3 Mr. Mrs. Leonard Speklor 11/* Mr. &( Mrs. Stuart Ingerman 11/5 Mr. Sf Mrs. Robert Polasty 11/9 Mr. Sf Mrs. Sandy Hayman Mr. David Mizrahi &r Ms. Linda Alierwitz 11/11 Mr. Sf Mrs. Rand Capp Mr. &t Mrs. Herb Tobman 11/15 Mr. &' Mrs. Robb Worth 11/16 Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Sasso Mr. y Mrs. Michael Un?er 11/17 Mr. Sf Mrs. Philip Goldstein 11/18 Dr. &' Mrs. Stanley Canter Dr. Sf Mrs. Allan Stahl 11/21 Mr. Mrs. David Nathan Mr. &( Mrs. Geoffrey Schafler Mr. & Mrs. James Scholes Jud?e Gilbert Mrs. Edythe Yarchever 11/22 Mr. Sf Mrs. David Becker Mr. Sf Mrs. Marc Rubenstein 11/2* Mr. Sf Mrs. Norman Katz 11/25 Mr. &( Mrs. Stephen Joseph Mr. &' Mrs. Peter Reveen Mr. &( Mrs. George Swezey 11/26 Dr. &' Mrs. George Flushman 11/27 Mr. &' Mrs. Michael McDermott Mr. Mrs. F.dyar Peresman 11/28 Mr. Mrs. Joseph Ness Dr. Mrs. Irwin Simon 11/29 Mr. &? Mrs. Steve Gratz Mr. &( Mrs. Daniel Greenspun 11/30 Mr. Mark Davis &1 Mrs. Gillian Wells itSpecial Announcements QnMEMORIAM: Sol Halpert, beloved father of Susan Rodin, beloved father-in-law of Michael Deborah Blinder, beloved niece of Alan Popowcer, beloved cousin of Josh, Zach and Jessica Popowcer and beloved niece of Toni Popowcer Leon Friedman, beloved husband of Norma, beloved brother of Deanne Stralser, beloved brother of Jerry, beloved father of Brad and Jodi, beloved uncle of Darryl, Larry, Linda and Aimee Alterwitz and Lisa Katz Sharon Dockswell, beloved sister-in-law of Scott and Patricia Jockswell TELL & KVELL 11/5 5am Rronstein Mollie l/tlon Minnie RIeekop ~Rhelma Goldstein Radye Goodman M- M- ? Mike ? Gord on Ramuel Greenspun Retty M'll er Greenstein Abraham Grossman Abraham Meit Myron K_ushner Robert Latter Juliet Mark M'lton Markowitz Martin M ichael William M?ses Anna R aiewsky Annette Rolasky Jessie Ritchie IJector Rantiago Rara C- Rchuman Gl aire ^irnon Marilyn Waller L dwinWeinberg 5'dney Vuman Mazel Tov to Sarah Milano, daughter of Michael Milano and Carol Milano has won a scholarship from Southwest Gas Corporation. Sarah graduated Coronado HS with High Honors. Mazel Tov to Marilyn & Dave Cohen are delighted to announce the birth of their 25th grandchild. Shayna Leba weighed 5-lbs 10 ozs, was 19" long, and is the 5th child for proud parents Marla & Albert Cohen of Denver, Colorado. Mazel Tov to Susan & Michael Rodin on the birth of Mia Kendall, their new granddaughter. Mia was torn September 27th, weighed 6-lbs Pnd 18-3/4" long. Proud parents are Alisa & Adam. 1 1/1 2 Marry Rl oom Rarnett Roard ReymourRrooks Roz G aan LI izabe tb Goben Lena G?ben Ch arline G??per 5ara Rosenblit Rretman Rohia L isner |da Rreidman Wing Goldstein Lewis Jaffe 5eymour /apian Rert Rollins Max Rollins Myron R ushner Marks L evins L stber Levy Jerome Levey Vahrzeits 11/12 cont. fjarry Ruwisch Rose Luwiscb Renjamin Mattes Rfola M'lliken William M oses Ray Rosin R velyn Ruggiero Wilbert 5eb wartz June Wallin Rugene Watson Ress Weinberg 1 l/i 9 Jeanette Reer Ren Rerman Rebecca Rest |rvin gRIack John Rrimball rrederick Garlton Jeanette Gbaddick Recca G?ben Lena R. Roben Am?ld Rdland Adele Rpstein 5arab Reinstein Murray Rreeman Louis Gelberg A nna G?Uberg Jean Granicb Jack R). Israel Riel en Jaffe Louis Rlene Ronnie Layfer LiH ian Reboff Abrabam Levine fjarry Levy A nne Light Lance Maxim R arnas fjerbert Romerantz Rertba Rockoff Mollie Rosenthal Al ex Ruiz Raniel Ranoff Julius Rkoli Martin Russon T~erri ~Robman 1 1/2 6 Arnold Rennett Rearl Rennett Rreida Rrotbman Philip Rrown Ress Rutwinick Ranora Cha ron Ravid G?oper Rruce Marshall Runn Melvin Rliasberg 5yl via Rliasberg Rjazel R wan Richard R wan Louis Reid man Ridney Gates Abraham Goldberg Rleanor G?l dberg Rorothy Goldman Jennie Goldstein Miriam Gordon Gharlotte Rjalpert Goldie Rjenkin Rhilip fjerman Rose R ern Remice Rlafter Leonard Lazarus Gharles Maurer Rjelen Mendelson Alan Meyers Jack M'ch aels Gecelia Mitchel |da Molinsky Gilberte Ricavet Leonard Rank ow Gl oria Rchwartz Rose Rhapin Rreida Rh aw Murray Rhaw Rearl Rtenzel Rertba R. Rt one Vetta We iner Jessie Wert N o v e m b e r ZOOT 9 Ongoing Monthly Programs Community/ Self-Help JACS TUESDAYS, 7:00 pm, Room 6 Are You A Jewish Alcoholic Or Chemically Dependent Person? Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent, and Significant Others, is a self-help/support group. Tell someone you love. UNLV Home-Away-From- Home Program Participants are out-of-town and international students attending UNLV next fall. HAFH friends get together with their students throughout the year. There is no financial obligation. If you would like to "adopt a student" please call Program Coordinator, Sharlene Flushman at 794-2888. New Alzheimer's Support Group WEDNESDAY, November 17th, 6:30 pm, Library This support group is open to caregivers, family, and friends of loved ones suffering from dementia related to Alzheimer's disease. For more information please call 617-6430. Alcoholics Anonymous THURSDAYS, 7-9:00 pm, Social Hall Now meeting at CNT weekly. For more information, contact the temple office at 733-6292. Do you have a family member or friend who is hospitalized? Rabbi Akselrad would like to help you and your family by visiting Temple members and friends of our congregation who have been hospitalized. Due to confidentially laws, there is no notification from the hospitals. Please contact Karen at the temple office at 733- 6292 when a family member or friend is hospitalized. Committees/Auxillaries IHN NOVEMBER 7-14th - Hosting Families To Volunteer: Bette Stahl 735-8104 or exteacher@cox.net / Jennifer Cohen 896-4973 or jcohen1156@msn.com Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) is a community wide program. Homeless families come to our synagogue each evening for a week, enjoy a hot meal, sleep in one of the classrooms, and then return to a day house each morning. Volunteers are needed to spend one night with them and bring hot meals to the temple. This is truly a great Mitzvah. ROSH CHODESH November 18th, 6:30 pm, Rm 12 Every month the women of CNT gather to celebrate Rosh Chodesh, the beginning of the new Hebrew month. The evening blends learning, spirituality and sharing. Presentation topics and speakers vary monthly. FIRST TUESDAYS ? W/RABBI TUESDAYS at Noon The first Tuesday of each month at Noon. Bring your lunch and join Rabbi foran open discussion on Midrash. Volunteer - Take a Class! # Inkjet Cartridges For Th' Preschool The preschool is collecting empty inkjet cartridges, laser cartridges, and used cell phones from your home or office. Drop them off at the temple office anytime. We recycle them and earn free stuff and CASH! Questions, contact the temple office 733-6292. NEW GIFT SHOP HOURS! THURSDAY FRIDAY SUNDAY 11:00 AM?2:00 PM 6:30 PM?7:15 PM 9:00 AM?12:30 PM Cash & Checks only For all other days, or to volunte^^ contact Bessie Levy at 413-5171 or Phyllis Mark @ 369-3536.NOVEMBER 2004 A Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 First Mondays Class 7:00 - 7:50 pm 8:00 - 8:50 pm First Tuesday w/Rabbi Noon JACS 7:00 pm R/S East 4:30-6 pm Rabbi's JCC Book Review Noon AA Meeting 7:00 pm R/S West 4:30-6 pm Tot Shabbat 6:30pm 7 8 9 io Veteran's Day *| *| 12 13 R/S 9:15-12:15 R/S ID & Finger?printing Confirmation Class 12:30pm Chanukah Bazaar 11am - 2pm JACS 7:00 pm R/S East 4:30-6 pm AA Meeting 6:30 pm NO R/S West AA Meeting 7:00 pm Office Closed 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 NO R/S NO Confirmation JACS 7:00 pm Men's Club Board Meeting 6:30 pm R/S East 4:30-6 pm Alzheimer's Support Group 6:30 pm Rosh Chodesh 6:30pm AA Meeting 6:30 pm R/S West 4:30-6 pm Sisterhood Board Meeting 7:30 pm Shabbatones 7:30 Mensch Dinner @ Rio Hotel 6:30pm 21 A 9:15-12:15 Class 12:30pm Men's Club Breakfast 8:30 am 22 23 JACS 7:00 pm R/S East 4:30-6 pm 24 25 Thanksgiving Day No R/S West No AA Meeting 26 27 Office Closed Office Closed 28 29 30 NO R/S NO Confirmation Social Action Committee 7:00pm Outreach - December Dilemma 7:00 pm JACS 7:00 pm R/S East 4:30-6 pm Upcoming December Events December 7 - First Night of Chanukah December 10 - Chanukah Family Dinner 6:00 pm Deadline for December Bulletin is November 1st December 12 - R/S Parents' Breakfast December 19-January 2 - R/S Winter Break Weekday Classes Resume January 4 Sunday Classes Resume January 9 Articles received after the 5th, may not be accepted. Send articles to cntbulletin@cox.net N o v em b e r ZOO-4- i l Temple Tributes AMYMSPECTOR MEMORIAL TRUST FUND Linsey & Ross Friedman To honor my great niece Grace Ryan 8c great nephew Ethan Jake From: Annette Friedman Susan Rodin Condolences on the loss of your father From: Loretta & Vic Hollander Drew Rounds Happy 60th Birthday We wish you many , many more. From: Nan & Ira Spector with love BUILDING FUND Sylvia Doctors & Family In loving memory of U