The Bulletin from Temple Beth Sholom, January 2006

Beth Sholom Bulletin The Temple Monthly Newsletter Beth Sholom Bulletin Israeli Artists Exhibit at TBS Temple Beth Sholom will be the exclu-sive Nevada location for a unique art exhibition and sale highlighting over 100 different Israeli artists. This event will kick-off with a preview reception on Wednesday, January 28 at 7:30 pm in the Temple's foyer and social hall. The featured guest attending the preview reception will be Israeli artist, Major Assour, whose works will be on display. He and his father, Colonel Itzchak "Izzy" Assour have received sponsorship from the Israeli government to support Israeli artist exhibitions since 1982. The entire community is invited to attend this special preview reception. The exhibit will include Modern, Contem-porary, Impressionist and Traditional art in such medi-ums as oil, watercolor, bronze, gold, silver, textiles and clay. The exhibit will continue through Sunday, February 5. During the week of the exhibition, local art experts will be speaking on their area of interest. Guest speakers Bronze titled> "S t o l e n Moment" will include the creators of Temple Beth Sholom's stained glass windows, Rita Abbey and Riki Dubo, Libby Lump-kin of the Las Vegas Art Museum, Bruce Steivel of the Nevada Ballet Theatre and Dayvid Figler of Nevada Public Radio. Watch your mailbox for further information on exhibition programs. January 2006 Tevet/Shevat 5766 paintings Modern sculpture Contemporary jewelry Impressionist tapestries Traditional ceramics January 28 - February 5 Exhibition and Sale Schedule of Services Daily Shacharit Minyan Monday - Friday, 7:30 am Sunday & Holidays, 9:00 am Daily Maariv Minyan Monday - Thursday, 5:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Friday, 7:30 pm Shacharit Shabbat Saturday, 9:00 am Hanukkah....more than just lights; a constant reminder against assimilation, by Rabbi Felipe Goodman Hanukkah is a very interesting time; it brings with it the lights that shine in our homes and remind us of the importance of accentuating our positive differences as a people with the rest of the people in the world. Hanukkah is a loud cry against the common tendency to assimilate through time. It reminds us every year that even in our becoming more and more settled in comfort, we must never forget who we are and where we came from. Some of the Torah portions that we read during and after Hanukkah give us a window through which to study the phenomenon and danger of assimilation to other cultures. As we near the conclusion of the book of Genesis, it is important to pause and reflect on one of the most puzzling incidents in the history of the Biblical family. In the Torah portion of Vayehi, Jacob fails to recognize his grandchildren Ephraim and Menasseh. At first glance this seems to be an unimportant event but it really expresses the profound differ-ences that existed between an old shepherd and the grandchildren born unto his son who was possibly the second most powerful man in the world. Genesis 48:5-"Now, your two sons, who were born to you in the land of Egypt before I came to you in Egypt, shall be mine; Ephraim and Manasseh shall be mine no less than Reuben and Simeon." Genesis 48:8-"Noticing Joseph's sons, Israel asked, "Who are these?" Genesis 48:10-"Now Israel's eyes were dim with age; he could not see." In the first verse, Jacob speaks of his closeness to Ephraim and Manasseh, but in the second verse he is unable to recognize them. But it is not until after he does not recognize them that the Torah mentions that his eyes were weak from age. Perhaps the Torah is telling us to understand his failure to recognize Ephraim and Manasseh as not being the result of poor eyesight! The problem may not have been the way he saw; it might have been the way they looked. After all, who was standing before him? The sons of the Vizier of Egypt. They must have sported the ancient Egyptian equivalent to Hilfiger t-shirts, Nike sneakers, and Calvin Klein jeans. They would have had some sort of papyrus PDA and Rabbi whatever the latest and coolest accoutrements of the young, rich and famous were. Here is this poor old shepherd waiting to bless his grandchildren, and who shows up but ancient Egypt's answer to Princes William and Harry. Could these two really be his beloved Ephraim and Manasseh? Joseph's response reassures his father: "They are my sons, whom God has given me here." And, according to a rabbinic tradition men-tioned in the midrashic commentary in Humash Etz Hayim (pg. 295, comment to v. 8), Ephraim and Manasseh themselves reassure him by chanting the Shema. On Friday nights, we bless our sons with the words, "May god make you like Ephraim and Manasseh." Ephraim and Manasseh: two brothers whose relationship is not hindered by competition and sibling rivalry; two young men who took the best that their society had to offer and integrated it into their lives, two Jewish youngsters who never lost sight of their Jewish identity and heritage. May God make us all like Ephraim and Manasseh capable of understanding our differences while still being grounded in the culture of our days. 2 Cantor Now is the time to write your letter in the sand. We have just come through the winter secular holiday season and I hope all of you have remained in tact. At this time of year, it is challenging to teach our children and remind ourselves what it means to be Jewish. We are inundated with how different from everyone else we really are. Like a letter written in the sand on the shore of the sea only to be erased as the tide rises, we are reminded of the fragility of our Jewish identity. How have we remained strong for centuries? How have we kept our traditions and what is so dear to us close to our hearts? How do we keep our identity in a sea of holiday song, cheer and festivities? Of course, I would suggest we fill our homes with Jewish music especially at this time of year. If nothing else we can control our own environment, our own homes. I believe there is an even more simple answer to all of these questions and, for that matter, most questions we have about our concern for the future of Judaism and how it reflects in our lives. Show up. It is that simple. Just come and participate. Show up for Friday night services. Show up for Saturday morning-services. Show up for Holy Day and Festival Celebrations. Just come and celebrate life through the filter of our Jewish heritage. Show up. Find the beauty in being Jewish by teaching the value of learning Hebrew and Jewish history to your children. Show up for lectures and concerts and special activities at the temple and around the community. Meet and welcome new people to our community. Put a smile on your face and be proud to write your letter in the sand, over and over again, constantly renewing your commitment to being Jewish as the tide that represents the world continuously washes away our words. This is my "new year resolution;" to constantly seek to renew and explore and challenge myself to be more proud, more truthful, more aware of who I am as a Jew and how I express myself; how I continuously write my letter in the sand. What kind of a letter would you write? I look forward to singing with you at temple. Have you ever asked yourself or been asked the question, "Are you religious?" Just recently in conversation with a friend the question was asked of me, and frankly it took some introspection for me to answer. In an effort to be sincere to my own beliefs, I evaluated my personal actions toward my personal beliefs and realized that I deeply believe in God, I honor the Shabbat, support Jewish causes, visit Eretz Israel and work for and support my synagogue. We all know it takes more than that in the standards of highly dedicated Jews to be considered as following the traditions of Conservative Judaism. The important issue for me, is that my actions toward my religion works for me, and 1 teel involved with my clergy, my congregation and my beliefs. The essence of this, in my view, is it takes more than coming to services on the High Holy Days to gain that sense of being part of a congregation. You will amaze yourself as you gain a greater feeling of spirituality after a beautiful Kabbalat Shabbat with our Rabbi, Cantor and the wonderful Ruach Ensemble. Our temple programming is so inclusive; it would be difficult not to find something each week that would fulfill your own personal needs. It's unusual for Marci and me to attend a temple function and not leave without feeling spiritually uplifted. It always gives us the opportunity to leave the trials and tribulations of our lives at the door for a few hours. If you are practicing your faith in Judaism 2 or 3 days a year, why not try my way for a few weeks and see what you get out of it. I honestly believe you'll be amazed. So, I suppose the answer to the original question is yes, in my own way. This all reminds me of a routine by Jackie Mason who tells the story of a successful Jewish son who visits his mother on Sunday, decked out in a naval uniform. He says "Mama I bought a 50 foot yacht and I want to take you for a ride on Lake Michigan, I'm the captain". Mama looks him over and wisely says "By Abercrombie & Fitch you may be a captain, but by a captain?you're no captain". The important thing is it worked for him as it does for me. Try it, you'll like it. ^ Education Sandra & Stanley Mallin Early Childhood Center by Jennifer Zukowski, ECE Director Parents Night Out was a night to remember! The children came dressed in their PJ's ready for a night of fun while parents took time out for themselves. The children enjoyed watching a movie, making their very own cooking project, jump-ing in the bounce house and playing lots of games. What a great break for our loving I ma's and Abba's to know their yeladeem were in such nurturing and dependable care for the evening. Due to overwhelming response, we will schedule another Parents Night Out in the early spring! Additional Class for 2 year olds - This month we are proud to announce the opening of our new 2-3 year old class called the "Ducks." With much demand for programs for this age group, we decided to meet the needs of the community. The new class will begin January 9th and will meet Monday thru Friday, with full or half day options available. This program offers children opportunities to explore, create, play in a safe, warm and nurturing environment. We are known for offering exceptional academic programs that encompass the true essence of Jewish education, traditions, values, and experiences. To learn more about the new class contact 804-1333, extension 112. Helping Hands Mitzvot for Hanuk-kah - The children and fa milies of the Sandra and Stanley Mallin Early Childhood Education Department took part in a helping hand "mitzvot" project. Handprint wishes from children of different ages are hung in the preschool lobby. Those wanting to lend a helping hand to make a child's wish come true selected a handprint which names a toy or gift that they really hope to receive. The teachers, parents and staff of Temple Beth Sholom approached the subject of our students helping less fortunate children who were unable to get a holiday gift this Hanukkah. Stacks of gifts were delivered to Jewish Family- Services for distribution. Through a life lesson, the yeladeem will feel the joy of giving to others less fortunate. It is this cornerstone of Jewish tradi-tion that hopefully will carry out "mitzvot" for the rest of their lives. Spring Fashion Show - Save the date for April 2nd! This fund-raiser will be the event of the year! Chairperson, Jessica Pianko and her fashion show committee have begun to work on this fun and friendly version of what is sure to be the "must attend" event of the year! All children attending TBS are encouraged to participate! More information is coming soon! NAEYC - I look forward to sharing the highpoints of my trip to Washing-ton D.C. where I attended the annual NAEYC conference. (National Asso-ciation for the Education of Young Children). Happy New Year to all! L A S V E G A S Solomon Schechter Day School Jonathan Mitzmacher, Head of School On the last day of November, SSDS-LV joined with Temple Beth Sholom's Kindergarten class for a special program promoting reading. Students were paired up and took turns reading their favorite books to each other. It was a wonderful after-noon and hopefully will be the first of many exciting programs the SSDS-LV will have with its partner schools. Enrollment is expected to close at fifteen for each of its three grades. Besides welcoming a new class of students, limited spaces will be avail-able for next year's Second and Third Grades. Please call the Schechter office if you are interested and would like to take a tour. December was a short, but action-packed month. Students had the opportunity to offer a Hanukkah performance on Tuesday, December Education January 2006 Tevet/Shevat 5766 13th as part of Temple Beth Sholom's "E dor V'dor" program which brings homebound seniors from all over Las Vegas to Temple Beth Sholom for lunch and entertainment. Students also performed at Temple Beth Sholom's Hanukkah Festival on Wednesday, December 14th. Finally, on Thursday, December 15th, students had an opportunity to perform for parents and friends. The school will mark Martin Luther King's birthday with a special program on Thursday, January 12th. In addition, the Solomon Schechter Day School of Las Vegas (SSDS-LV) will be offering two Open Houses in January: Sunday, January 8th at 12:00 pm and Monday, January 9th at 7:00 pm. Don't miss this chance to see our school, meet our teachers, and experi-ence a taste of our unique educational approach. As part of its commitment to small class sizes, enrollment is expected to close at fifteen for each of its three grades. Besides welcoming a new class of students, limited spaces will be available for next year's Second and Third Grades. Please call the Schechter office if you are interested and would like to take a tour. Religious School by Jon Mitzmacher, Director of Education December was also a jam-packed month for the religious school and filled with exciting events. Our Kitah Vav (Sixth Grade) helped lead Shabbat morning services on Decem-ber 3rd. Kitah Hay (Fifth Grade) followed by leading Friday night services on December 9th. Both grades performed wonderfully and our thanks go out to our Tefiilah Teacher (Fran Bromley-Norwood) and our Hebrew Teachers (Limor Blockman & Roni Stone) for all their hard work in preparation. During the course of the year, all our religious school grades will take a turn in leading services. Please don't miss these special opportunities to watch our children show off what they have learned to shed a little naches! December closed with the Hanukkah Flashlight Mystery Program. Our students had a great time as we celebrated the coming of Hanukkah with an exciting and creative holiday review. January brings a return to normalcy, but more importandy, Parent-Teacher Conferences on the 18th and 22nd. Parents will be receiving their confer-ence slots and are strongly urged to take this opportunity to meet with their children's teachers. Parents will be receiving report cards at the confer-ences and we look forward to everyone's participation. Communi-cation with parents is at the founda-tion of our school's plans for contin-ued success. Midrasha December brought to a close the first, and very successful, trimester of Midrasha, our educational program for post b'nai mitzvah students. In January, students will have an opportunity to choose their electives for the Winter Trimester. New classes will be formed and this makes it an ideal time for new students to sign up! We encourage you to join us, and help show that at Temple Beth Sholom, Jewish education doesn't stop at B'nai Mitzvah. Contact the Religious School Office for more information. Thank you to all who su Also, special tl ted the religious school by purchasing Hanukkah cards, s to everyone who sent cards to IsraeE soldiers. Coming in Januaiy... the Barton's Passover Sale! All proceeds will support the Jucfy & Ronald Mack School of Religious Studies. Thank you in advance for your support. 5 Education Beth Sholom Bulletin USY On December 7th a group of teens (9th- 12 th graders) had "S'more" fun with USY at their monthly lounge night. They all had the opportunity to make and eat delicious s'mores, hang out with their friends, do homework, and plan future events. A great time was had by all who attended. On December 11 th, the IJSYers came together to celebrate Hanukkah and share their favorite family traditions with everyone. They had fun playing games (of course spinning the dreidel), lighting the menorah, singing Hanukkah songs, winning prizes, and eating latkes, donuts, and much, much more! Being surrounded by friends was definitely a fabulous way to celebrate Hanukkah! USY Order a TBS USY T-Shirt for only $ 18 & support your local USY chapter! Sizes available: S, M,L,XL Color: Charcoal w/ white print Contact Lauren Frydman at counselkids8@yahoo.com 6 Adult Education by Jon Mitzmacher, Director of Education All previously scheduled Adult Education courses are either ongoing or have ended. We recog-nize, however, that there may be many of you still interested in taking courses. In light of this, please let us know if you are interested in addi-tional Adult Education offerings. We would be happy - thrilled! - to arrange lor additional courses if there is interest. Furthermore, we are asking for volunteers to form a small advisory group to help direct our Adult Education program. If you are interested in getting involved with Adult Education, please contact Jon Mitzmacher for more information. Yoga With A J e w i s h Twist An opportunity to enrich your body and soul, this relaxing yoga class is suitable for all experience levels. Bring comfortable clothes and a yoga mat as we practice the basic yoga tech-niques and incorporate bits of Jewish meditation. Offering eight classes beginning Monday, January 9. $ 180 for non-members and a suggested donation of $90 for members. TBS Cares If you or a member you know is in the hospital, please call Carol in the Clergy office to let her know. (804-1333 ext. 104) A member of our Chesed Committee will be notified to arrange a visit. S'nai IVIitzvah Tori Rose Monkarsh will be called to Torah on January 7, 2006 for her Bat Mitzvah. Tori is the oldest of four children and she likes spending time with her family. She is interested in snow skiing and tennis as well as being with her friends. Tori has become an active member of the congregation and is looking forward to becoming a Jewish adult. Parents: Heelies Banned To help protect our members and our facility, the Board of Directors voted at the November Board meeting to ban the use of heelies (shoes with wheels in the heels) in the building. Parents, please ask your children to leave them at home when coming to the Temple. Fire and Home Safety Thursday, Jan. 12 at 10 am Please join us for this special program where a Fire Safety Officer will provide you with useful, life-saving information. Learn how to avoid many common safety mistakes and better protect yourself, your family and your home. Friends and family are invited; light refreshments will be served. RSVP to 804-1333, ext. 100 prior to January 10. Programs January 2006 Tevet/Shevat 5766 Welcome New Members Ronen and Susan Rahaman Warren Kaplan Todd and Heather Schwartz TBS Sponsors Opening Night of Jewish Film Temple Beth Sholom will once again sponsor the opening night of the Las Vegas Celebration of Jewish Film. $10 tickets are now on sale at the temple for Campfire, which will be shown on Thursday, January 12 at 7:00 pm at the Suncoast Theatre. Nominations Now Being Accepted For Board Positions The Nominating Committee of Temple Beth Sholom is currently accepting nominations for Board positions to begin in July 2006. According to Temple bylaws, all candidates for the Board of Directors must be General Members in good standing; General Members from at least the beginning of the fiscal year in which the election occurs; unrelated to a current Director, present at the Annual Meeting or, prior to said meeting, must have served the Secretary of the Board with written acceptance of the nomination; not a member of the board of another synagogue in Clark County, Nevada; and have submitted to the Nominating Committee a short resume of their qualifi-cations. All nominations will be reviewed by the Nominat-ing Committee, who will present a list of nominations to the Board of Director at the March Board meeting. The proposed slate will be mailed to the membership and mem-bership will vote on the proposed slate at the Annual Meet-ing in May. Nominations should be submitted to: Nominating Committee, Temple Beth Sholom, 10700 Havenwood Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89135 prior to February 1, 2006. Women's League by Margret Ofek What's happening ... you ask? Women's League has been very busy. In September we prepared and served breakfast to over 100 Holocaust Survivors with the help of U.S.Y., who did a "bang up" job! On December 4, we held our annual Hanukkah Bazaar headed by Pat Kane and Jackie Turshinsky. I hope you all bought your Hanukkah presents - one stop shopping! On December 14, we spon-sored and served the latkes for the Temple's 2nd Annual Hanukkah Party. The kids performed and made us all very proud! On December 21, Jean Arin wrote and choreo-graphed our own "Hanukkah Bash" luncheon, which was a very special event. At that event we collected gifts for the children at Jewish Family Services. For January 18, we are in the stages of planning a fun crafts and game afternoon with tea, coffee and pastries. Another very important event for Women's League will be on January 20 and 21, when we will celebrate "Women's League Shabbat." Jackie Kramer and Lois Joseph are busy arranging this occasion. Until next time I wish all of you a Chag Sameach - Happy Hanukkah! SAVE DARFUR EVENT Thursday, January 19 at 7 pm UNLV Humanities Building Guest Speaker: Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas For further info, call 804-1333. 7 Beth Sholom Bulletin 8 JANUARY TEVET SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 1 H 0Mf f iincye anc l9o saemd 3 4 15 Min. w/ : i | Rambam 8 am Midrasha 6:30 pm OQ w Parashat Ha'Shavua 11 am J M Bereavement Group 10 am 11 1 ;15 Min. w/ Rambam 8 am Solomon Schechter Open House at noon Fire Safety Program 10 am Solomon Schechter Open House 7 pm Midrasha 6:30 pm J ^ S s "Campfire" 7pm t S u n c o a s t Theatre Yoga Class 7 pm 15 ^ f l Parashat ?if Ha'Shavua 11 am Bereavement M Group 10 am 18 Women's League Meeting 10 am ^ f l 15 Min. w/ Rambam 8 am Yoga Class 7 pm Men's Club Meeting 6:30 pm Midrasha 6:30 pm Save Darfur Event 7 pm UNLV Humanities Bldg. 22 Parashat Ha'Shavua 11 am ? Bereavement ? Group 10 am 25 15 Min. w/ Rambam 8 am Used Book Sale 10 am B Board Retreat Yoga Class 7 pm 29 Parashat . J"- -Ha'Shavua 11 am i H Bereavement % Group 10 am Z m Israeli Artists Show ? Art Speakers: Rita W Abbey & Riki Dubo o V 10 am MIsraeli Artists Show ^ Bruce Steivel of the W Nev Ballet Theatre 7 pm W Yoga Class 7 pm m Israeli Artists Show M Israeli Artists Show ? Libby Lumpkin of LV V Art Museum 6:30 pm M Israeli Artists Show f f Calendar January 2006 Tevet/Shevat 5766 DAY SCHOOL L A S VEGAS of Jewish Film Schechter Day School Open House Sunday, January 8 at 12 pm Monday, January 9 at 7 pm Jewish Film Festival - Las Vegas TBS Sponsor of Opening Night Thursday, January 12 at 7 pm Suncoast Theatre - the film, "Camp f/re" (Festival continues through January 16) TBS Used Book Sale Enhance your Jewish library! Novels, Non-Fiction, Hebrew, Yiddish Bargains Galore! (books from 50 cents to $2) Sunday, January 22 9am -1 pm All sales benefit the Scully Library at TBS Israeli Artists Exhibition & Sale Saturday, Jan 28 at 7:30 pm Preview Reception Sun, Jan 29: 9 a m - 3 pm Mon-Thurs, Jan 30-Feb 2:11 am - 8 pm Fri, Feb 3: 8:30 am - 1 pm Sat, Feb 4: 7-10 pm Sun, Feb 5: 9 a m - 3 pm Can you name the event, year, and TBS faces? The most accurate response submitted to the office receives recognition in February's issue. December's winner for naming the most faces was Lily Phillips! Last month's photo was the 1964 Sisterhood Luncheon at the Sands. Lily was in that photo, 4th from the left in the back row. 10 List reflects tributes prior to December 15th. Tributes RABBI'S DISCRETIONARY FUND Thank you: Sincere & Heartfelt Service Judy & Jeffrey Lowenhar Speedy Recovery: Audrey Abramow Dee i f f Hal Ober Sidney Chaplin Dee i f f Hal Ober Mishebeirach: Bernice Kadin Marian Hay In Memory of: Toby Handeiman Hazel i f f Harold Handeiman CANTOR'S DISCRETIONARY FUND In Honor of: Cantor & Mrs. Friedman for being Special Friends to Dana & Brooke Ronnye i f f Bill Grueber Thank you: Mike Adams Maariv Service Holly Jacobs BUILDING FUND In Honor of An Aliyah: David Loban Eleanor Wilchins JUDY & RONALD MACK SCHOOL OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES In Honor of: Debbie Lederer's Birthday Marci i f f Ed Seltzer Judy Mack's Birthday Lilian Glicken Elaine i f f Irving Steinberg Ron Mack's Birthday Elaine i f f Irving Steinberg Speedy Recovery: Sidney Chapin Marci & Ed Seltzer SANDRA & STANLEY MALLIN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER In Honor of: Shirley Chaplin's Birthday Lilian Glicken Jessica & Josh Pianko's Baby Naming of Charlotte Esther Pasmowitz i f f Cooper Families Thinking of you: Karen Schore Jill, Adam, Rory, Mander & Sumy Carmer Speedy Recovery: Albert Barsky Jill, Adam, Roty, Samy & Mander Carmer Sidney Chaplin Lilian Glicken Kathy i f f Moe Menasche in Memory of: Ruth Feurstein Mona i f f Charles Silverman SOLOMON SCHECHTER DAY SCHOOL In Memory of: Rae Oberman Jacqueline i f f Marc Frye GENERAL FUND Pauline Collins & M.M Collins Paula i f f Brad Smuckler In Honor of: Rabbi Hershel Brooks' Birthday Laura Sussman i f f Wendy Kraft Edye Goldberg Marcy i f f Jack Simon Speedy Recovery: Sidney Chaplin Laura Sussman i f f Wendy Kraft In Memory of: Edward Schwartz Rose Sugerman YAHRZEIT/MEMORIAL FUND In Memory of: Arthur Ackerman Ackerman Family Jack Alter Debora i f f Mark Barney Anna Aprill Eunice i f f Albert Merkin i f f Family Esther Bard Dorothy Klegerman David Benisty Zohra Benisty Miriam Sharp Max Berenkrantz Hilda Stein Gabriel Bergman Bess Bergman Abraham Blum Sylvia iff Howard Schwartzer John W. Burrus Toby M. Butrus Anne Cohen Lily Phillips Yetti Denker Sheila Stewart Lillian Federoff Elsa & Allen Chiss James Feld Suzanne i f f Alan Feld Chesna Fisher Nita iff Harry Shuster i f f Family Steven Bennett Foundos Eve Harris i f f Daughters Louise Frush S. Dvorak Ralph Gabay Sandra iff Stanley Mallin Israel Gertler Lillian iff Henry Kronberg Chaia Goldstein Evelyn i f f Leon Goldstein Abraham Gottlieb Sheldon Gottlieb David A. Greenfield June Colodny Sarah Harris Eve Harris Florence Brown Herman Rose Raphael William Hessing Esther Hessing Michael Jay Hessing George Hill Lee i f f Ed Devore Aaron Hodes Abe Hodes Gloria Kahn Kim, Fred, Alex i f f Sarah Memar Melvin Kahn Priscilla Schwartz-Hodes Sidney Klein Klein Family David Kornfeld Edith & Allan Bloomberg Estelle Kulwin Albert A. Kulwin Seymour Kulwin Albert A Kulwin Ruth Kunin Ishiy Shoshana i f f Ariana Kunin Isadore Jack Lasky Marshall Lasky 11 Tributes List reflects tributes made prior to December 15th. Milton Levy Carol & Joel Lubritz Eddie Moss Kaz Moss Pratt Dave Oberne Hylda Leitner Jessie Ritchie Barbara Greenspun Anne Robinson Marcy & Jerry Samoiloff Mollie Rosenthal Florence Bolalin Julius Shaikin Elliot Shaikin Etta Silverman Mona & Charles Silverman Harry Singer Michael Singer Family Jacob Soldovnick Albert A. Kulwin Anna Stendig Faye & Dr. Leon Steinberg Ann Victorson Fred Victorson Myrna Walzer D 'Votre & Hal Ober Nathan Weitzman Ethel Koulange Lily Phillips Nathan Wexler Daniel Wexler Julia Winner Dorothy Demby-Lasky Erika Wolpert Evelyn iff Leon Goldstein L'DOR V'DOR Harvey Gitel Atria Seville Terrace Shirley Barondess Fanny Boshes Bea Brody Jennie Golub Natalie Harris Adline iff Louis Klionsky Jacqueline iff Shel Kolner Peppi iff Irving Lamm Faye iff Marvin Levin Emma McFeaters Sandra May Herez iff Simon Perkozvitz Pearl Sanders William Sands 12 Miriam Shientag Beatrice Siefman Carol Solomon Celia Yalovoiec In Honor of: Gloria Bransky's Birthday /ru Bransky A. Cohn's 65th Birthday Caryl Berg June Colodny's Birthday Gloria iff Irv Bransky Sally & Dick Eskenazi's Anniversary Gloria iff Irv Bransky Cindy Fox's Birthday Gloria iff Irv Bransky Ruth Goldfarb's Birthday Sally iff Dick Eskenazi Irwin Goldberg's Birthday Lilian Glicken Lois Joseph's Birthday Alicia Rothschild Shirley & Aaron Stolberg's 55th Wedding Anniversary Barbara iff Phineas Ric.hman Margie & Joe Wrobel's Anniversary Gloria iff Irv Bransky Temple Family & Friends wishes for Joy & Health in 2006 Gloria iff Irv Bransky Thank You: Volunteer Food Servers Gloria Bransky Temple Family & Friends for your donations Gloria & Irv Bransky Speedy Recovery: Steven Hoffman Gloria & Irv Bransky In Memory of: Robert Gary Evelyn & Lean Goldstein George Walker Ruth Goldfarb WARSAW REMEMBRANCE GARDEN In Honor of: Susan & Hillel Aronson's Anniversary Shirley & Sidney Chaplin Shirley Chaplin's Birthday Elaine & Irving Steinberg Irwin Goldberg's Birthday Elaine iff Irving Steinberg Judy Mack's Birthday Shirley & Sidney Chaplin Ron Mack's Birthday Shirley iff Sidney Chaplin Irving Steinberg Shirley Sidney Chaplin Speedy Recovery: Sidney Chaplin Elaine iff Irving Steinberg In Memory of: Leo Perla Ella & Andy Perla LAWRENCE A. SCULLY LIBRARY FUND In Honor of: Lillian Bruski & Stan Farber's Anniversary Esther Frankenstein Ester Frankenstein Ellen Scully Ruth Goldfarb's Birthday Esther Frankenstein Debbie Lederer's Birthday Esther Frankenstein Blanche & Phil Meisel's Anniversary Esther Frankenstein Ellen Scully's Birthday Esther Frankenstein liana & David Shapiro's Anniversary Esther Frankenstein MAINI SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: Maini Family Roni iff Randy Tan* & Family FRAMING STUDIO BEAUTIFUL, SURPRISING, IMAGINATIVE FRAMING FOR 25 YEARS Carved, Hand-drawn, and Custom-Designed Mats We Specialize in Framing NEEDLEWORK and JUPAICA 2550 S. Rainbow Blvd. (Behind 7-11 at W. Sahara Ave.) 227-0966 13 New Lower pricing now in effect! Contact Master Photographer Ira Ellis Ira Ellis - irae@cashmanpro.com Cell#: 702.210.2574 3595 S. Highland Dr. #3 Las Vegas, Nevada 89103 Office: 702-365-6660 Fax: 702-248-0175 PROFESSIONAL w w w . c a s h m a n p r o . c om A L a s V e g a s t r a d i t i o n s i n c e 1 9 6 7 m Clergy & Staff Rabbi Felipe Goodman rabbi@bethsholomlv.org ext. 104 Cantor Daniel Eli Friedman cantor@bethsholomlv.org ext. 104 Executive Director Laura Sussman lsussman@bedisholomlv.org ext. 133 Director of Education Jon Mitzmacher jmitzmacher@bethsholomlv.org ext. 115 Director of Early Childhood Education Jennifer Zukowski jzukowski@bethsholomlv.org ext. 113 Comptroller Emilie Love elove@bethsholomlv.org ext. 101 Program/Information Tech Coordinator Julie Fox jfox@bethsholomlv.org ext. 103 Receptionist Myrna Hills mhills@bethsholomlv.org ext. 100 Clergy Asst. & Catering Coordinator Carol Jeffries cj effries @ beths holomlv. org ext. 104 Beth Sholom Bulletin The Board January 2006 Tevet/Shevat 5766 - / . '.?? p. ? ' Officers President First Vice President Second Vice President Secretary Treasurer At Large Member Immediate Past President President Emeritus Edward Seltzer Robert Fischer Priscilla Schwartz-Hodes Audrey Merkin David Stone Dr. David Steinberg Jeffrey Zucker Sandra Mallin Directors Audrey Abramow Blanche Meisel Irwin Goldberg Joel Goot