The Bulletin of Temple Beth Sholom, February 2004

TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Temple Beth Sholom THE BULLETIN February 2004 Shevat-Adar 5764 Vol. 4, No. 2 INSIDE THIS ISSUE MEN'S CLUB IS MADE OF MENCHEN Rabbi's Message 2 President's Message 3 Executive Director's Message 4 Alberto Mizrahi 5 Men's Club 6 Wranglers Hockey 7 Preschool News 8 Kamp KTon Ton 9 Donations 10 Preschool Enrollment 11 Gala 2004 12 Under the Dome 14 Women's League 15 Youth Happenings/ Happy Havurah 16 L'Dor V'Dor 17 Speaker/ Einstein Performance 18 Trial of Abraham 22 Calendar of Events 23 Schedule of Services 24 Temple Beth Sholom is a Conservative Congregation affiliated with The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism This past month has been an extraordinary month for Temple Beth Sholom's Men's Club and for TBS. It must be noted that, until a few years ago, there truly was no such thing as a TBS Men's Club. It was D-E-A-D. Then along came a few good men who determined that men had common interests in which their spouses generally didn't share; and that the women had an active Women's League through which they could pursue their interests. Why shouldn't the men have theirs? Traditionally, Men's Clubs have been about ball games, beer and bragging. But under the amazing leadership of Irwin Goldberg, the "Lazarus of TBS's Men's Clubs", the long dead organization has sprung back to life and become a major force in the life of TBS. This transformation is nothing short of a miracle for the men of TBS and for the Congregation as a whole. This month was very special. At the January Board meeting Irwin Goldberg, President o the Men's Club, presented a check to the Board on behalf of the Men's Club for $20,000 t be used for the reduction of the mortgage on the Temple. Elimination of our mortgagt means financial freedom for TBS, removal of a major source of pressure on the institu-tion's budget and undoubtedly, holding the line against increasing dues. The Men's Club gift recognizes the significance of this goal and has demonstrated, in a major way, its com-mitment to achieving financial independence for the shul. The dedication of stones in the Warsaw Ghetto Remembrance Garden (which the Men's Club paid for - may I remind you) made this possible. Purchasing additional stones will continue this mitzvah. Marlowe and Irwin New T B S V a n ~ at the Family Breakfast Thanks to the Men's Club Next it sponsored an incredibly successful Family Breakfast this past month. Close to 400 people came on a Sunday morning to partake of eggs, bagels, blintzes, and bakery goods (all supplied by Holey Moses). Children by the dozen got their faces painted, had balloons twisted into all kinds of shapes and received gifts on their way out. Kudos to Marlowe Mogill who organized this occasion for the Men's Club. It was a lively and fun family event that reflected the Club's love for all the Congregation. At a cost of $5 per family (irrespective of numbers) it was virtually FREE... FREE... FREE.... (Continued on Page 6) mma 2?Rabbi's Message The Hardening of Pharoh's Heart Rabbi Felipe Goodman There was a venerable old rabbi in an Eastern European town who, pressed by the many responsibilities of his position, needed someone to assist him in answering the many questions of religious practice that were brought to his attention. The congre-gation therefore designated the rabbi's son, a recognized scholar, to take on this task. The son, awed by the appointment, felt inadequate in comparison with his highly-learned father. One day, the young rabbi said to one of his friends, "If you vant to know the difference between my father and myself -- let me tell you. Recently two officers of the :ongregation asked me the following question: A Sefer Torah caught fire, but a few of the parchments were inaffected and they wanted to know what to do with the unburned portions. Not having had such a ques-ion before, I listened carefully and told them that I would look up the sources and have an answer ready for hem a day later. As they were about to leave, my father unexpectedly came into the room and I indicated o the officers that they should tell him their problem. When they told him that a Sefer Torah was destroyed >y fire, he fainted before he could even hear the question. That is the difference between my father and nyself," said the young rabbi. >iow, how did the two rabbis, both learned and pious, differ in their reaction to the burned Torah scroll? The -oung rabbi was dealing with a legalism, a question of law; the father could not be so detached; he was leart-stricken by the bad news. The young rabbi remained aloof; his father felt that his heart was being torn isunder, or, as the Yiddish expression goes, "Es hot bie im gerisn dos harts." "he story, I believe, helps us to understand the thrust of the opening statement of Parashat Bo. "Then God iaid to Moses, 'Go to Pharaoh. For I have hardened his heart and the heart of his courtiers...." What did his hardening of the heart mean? Insensitivity, aloofness. Just as the rabbi's son could face the burning of ?Torah scroll with cool detachment, so could Pharaoh witness the suffering and the cry of the Israelites, ind yet his heart showed no signs of compassion. He remained adamant in his refusal to let the Israelites save until forced to the wall by ten consecutive plagues. \ midrashic passage tackles the problem of how Pharaoh's heart could have been hardened by God, thus lepriving him of his free will to choose between good and evil. "There comes a stage where, if man still re-uses to listen to warning, then God locks his heart up from the possibility of repenting. This was the case vith Pharaoh. God warned him five times and he paid no attention." The rabbinic lesson was clear: a heart hat repeatedly fails to see suffering and react compassionately builds up a hard, rocky surface which nakes it immune to moral tremors. (Here some examples may be given. The Russian attitude toward Jew-sh emigration could serve as a fitting illustration of hearts which have hardened.) Contrary to Pharaoh's rocky heart, we Jews have spoken of a "Jewish heart," referring to all those qualities vhich should distinguish our people: mercy, kindness, compassion. In the words of the Talmud: Kol ham-irahem al habriot she-hu mizratan shel Avraham Avinu. Still, let us not take these Jewish qualities for granted. They must be nurtured and cultivated. The possibility )f human hearts becoming stony is always there. But the practice of mercy, sympathy and compassion will ilways lead us to become hartzige yidin - Jews with "a heart of flesh." (Eze. 11:19) President's Message?3 Bob By Jeff Zucker As many of you may already know, Bob Mirisch's term as Temple Executive Director will end this June. It is hard to believe that two years will have passed. Many of the things that Bob has accomplished during this period were subtle or behind the scenes so that not many people may be aware of them. One of the first of them showed up almost immediately. On Saturday mornings, when someone asks for a Mesheberach prayer to be said for someone who is sick, they are given a card to mail to the ailing person so that they know someone is thinking of them. Now we may take this for granted, but two years ago no one had ever thought of it. It may not seem like such a big deal, but I can assure you that, to the sick, knowing that someone cares is a very big deal in-deed. It may seem like years ago, but the Iraq war and resulting heightened security threat were less than a year ago. It is fortunate for Temple Beth Sholom that before the crisis Bob had already established good relations and lines of communication with the various governmental agencies involved in security. Those relationships and information allowed us, and, if necessary, will allow us in the future, to focus our secu-rity efforts where they will do the most good, as well as to get the maximum possible assistance in those efforts. Another area I would like to mention pertains to the long range future of our Temple. There is a natural tendency to focus only on day-to-day problems, but it is also necessary to step back and look at where we are going in the long term and find the best methods to get there. While I must admit that it has not been easy for Bob to get me to do so - some people think that the initial "P" of my middle name stands for procrastinator ? we are moving forward both with specific programs as well as general planning which will hopefully further assure our ability to continue all that we are now doing, and much more. Space does not let me continue, but as my last point, I would like to mention Bob's efforts on behalf of organ donation. Temple Beth Sholom has participated in the last two National Organ Donor Shabbats and hopefully, as a result of Bob's efforts, many of us who otherwise might not have done so are partici-pating in this important mitzvah. Over the past two years Bob has shown a passion and concern for this Temple. I look forward to Bob and Judy continuing as active members of this congregation for a long time to come. February 2004 4?Executive Director's Message/ Nomination notice TBS LEADERSHIP EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY Robert Mirisch It's all around us. On TV, in the press. On everybody's tongue. 2004 is a national election year, and it makes us aware that leadership is our responsibility. On this page you will find the By-Laws man-dated call for election of the TBS Board. Anyone can be considered by the Nominating Committee to fill a Board vacancy. All it takes is letting the Committee know you are interested and submitting a resume to them by February 20. While a slate of people will be nominated by the Nominating Com-mittee (as our By-Laws stipulate), an alternative method is also provided, one where you or some-one you trust to have the best interests of TBS at heart, can be proposed for a Board position. After the slate has been proposed, anyone not on it who still wants to run can petition to be included on the ballot. All that it takes is asking to be included, and having your petition endorsed by 10 TBS members in good standing. Then get people to come to the Annual Meeting and vote. Becoming active in the operation of the synagogue is the way to make it run the way you want it to. Inaction on your part means that you are willing to accept another's vision of your temple. Leadership doesn't strictly mean the Board. It means par-ticipation at all levels. Volunteering for work on Committees, be it Membership, Social Action, Bikur Cholim, Ritual or any of the other committees, is how a person gets involved and becomes knowledgeable about the shul. Talk doesn't make it happen. Work does. New ideas, different perspectives on old ideas, new energy is what you have to contribute to making TBS a stronger, even more vibrant, community of fellow Jews. Plenty of opportunities exist to become a more active member. Men's Club and Women's League are also ways of shaping the destiny of TBS. Both are vital and active auxiliaries that are creating the leaders of the future. Don't wait for someone to ask you. Leadership means taking the initiative. If you do need someone to ask you, consider this that invitation. Now is a good time to give some thought to this process. The recently completed Iowa Caucasus' provides a model for grass roots leadership. Sit with your fellow members and consider what leadership in TBS means and what it means to your families. Consider how you might make the temple be an institution that better meets your spiritual, educational, social needs. If you think you can make a difference, go for it. Now is the time. If you have any questions about the process, call Audrey Merkin, who, as Secretary of the Board, is established in the By-Laws as the Chair of the Nominating Committee. She can be reached at 341-8623 or through the Temple Office. Send resumes to the Nominating Committee to the Office or fax it to 804-1370. To paraphrase what we used to write in typing class: "Now is the time for all good Jews to come to the aid of the shul." Nominations Being Sought for Board of Directors A Nominating Committee has been appointed to nominate candidates for Directors, to be voted on at the general membership meeting this May. If any members wish to be considered to be nominated as a Di-rector, he or she must notify the Nominating Committee prior to February 20th. Members may contact the Nominating Committee by sending a letter to the Temple office or email to info@bethsholomlv.org to the attention of "Chair, Nominating Committee." To be nominated, a person must have been a member in good standing since July, unrelated to any appointed Director and not a member of the board of any other synagogue in Clark County. He or she will also have to give the Nominating Committee a short re-sume of their qualifications. The Nominating Committee will submit its nominees to the board in March. Individuals not nominated may seek nomination by petition, provided that their petition is signed by 10 members in good standing and is submitted within two weeks after notification that they were not among the individuals designated by the Nominating Committee. Mizrahi to sing for TBS?5 TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM BRINGS "JEWISH PAVAROTTI" TO LV Shirim Chayim Concert Series Features Tenor Alberto Mizrahi. Temple Beth Sholom is proud to present Hazzan Alberto Mizrahi, Tenor, and Cantor Daniel Friedman of Temple Beth Sholom, accompanied by pianist Tova Morcos-Kliger in concert. The performance, Mizrahi's first in Las Vegas, will take place Sunday March 28,2004 at 3:00 PM at the Orleans Showroom. Affectionately known as "The Jewish Pavarotti," Greek born tenor Alberto Mizrahi is recognized as one of the world's leading interpreters of Jewish music, and has thrilled audiences worldwide in recitals, symphony concerts and opera. He has sung with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, the Jerusalem Symphony and the Washington Choral Arts Society. Mizrahi was also featured in major concerts at New York's Avery Fisher and Carnegie Halls, London's Queen Elizabeth Hall and Heychal Hatarbut in Tel Aviv. Mizrahi is Hazzan of the historic Anshe Emet Synagogue, Chicago, serves on the faculty of the H.L. Miller Cantorial School in New York, is a member of the Executive Council of the Cantor's Assembly, on the Board of the Zamir Choral Foundation, and is the artistic director of Chicago's Spertus Institute concert series. Alberto Mizrahi, and our talented Cantor Daniel Friedman, will take the stage, accompanied by the gifted pianist Tova Morcos-Kliger in the first concert in the Shirim Chayim (Songs of Life) concert series. Tickets range from $100 to $18, and are available by calling (702) 804-1333, ext 127. The Orleans Showroom is located at 4500 W. Tropicana Avenue. TEMPLE BETHSHOLOM IS PROUD T O PRESENT Hazzan Alberto Mizrahi The Jewis&h Pavarotti Cantor Daniel Friedman In Concert Sunday, March 28, 2004 Orleans Showroom 3:00 p m For ticket information Please call 804-1333 ext 127 February 2004 6?Page 1 continued/February Men's Club Schedule (Continued from Page 1) And then, as if either of the above events wouldn't have been enough ("Dayenu"), Irwin advised us that the Men's Club has acquired a van for the synagogue. Our last van, gained through the generosity of Bob Fischer and Ethan Allen, alas puffed its final exhaust some months ago. TBS needed a workhorse vehicle for the many daily chores our Maintenance staff takes care of. It has been a struggle without having one. Thanks must go to the people at Bill Heard Chevrolet for all they did in making this possible. They are truly friends of TBS. The "old gray mare" will be donated to the Jewish Family Services Agency for it to sell, as part of its car recovery program. A word about Irwin. Our rules concerning who is eligible to be a Hero of Volunteerism preclude naming him, because he is a member of the Temple's Board. But Irwin had the heart and the soul to see the need for the Men's Club and to organize his friends (and everyone is his friend) to make it a reality. When asked if TBS could clone his heart and give the clones to every-body, in his usual humble way, he said he doubted at his age it would be much use to anyone. Wrong, Irwin, there does not beat a healthier heart than yours. It is filled with love and compassion and dedication. The Men's Club is made of Menchen. Every man who is a member of the Club may be justifiably proud of its place at TBS. Every man who is a member of TBS and not a member of the Men's Club, should show his support for this vital and vibrant group. There is no reason that, for a mere $36, every man doesn't join the group. Let's see a sea of Red Yarmulkas by the next Men's Club Shabbat (March 20). Join and get the Yarmulka for FREE... FREE ... FREE. Women's League will be covered in a future issue. TBS MEN'S CLUB FEBRUARY SCHEDULE SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1 - World Wide Wrap - No, this isn't something to eat!! It's your chance to come to Sunday morning minyan on February 1 at 9 AM and put tefillin on along with Men's Clubs across the world. You don't know how!! - no problem!! It will be a double mitzvah - one for the person teaching you and the other for you to lay tefillin. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 - Meeting - On Wednesday, February 18, we'll have our regular Men's Club meeting with a light dinner at 6:30 PM and a special speaker at 7 PM. He is Scott Langsner, Vice-President & Chief Financial Officer of the developer and advertising agency of our new Vegas Monorail system. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22 - Raffle Drawing - Finally, we have very few fund raising activities so previously you were mailed raffle tickets. These are sponsored by the "Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs." They cost $1 each and our Men's Club gets back 50% of the amount sold. Last year one of our members won a cash prize. Please try and sell, or buy them. Just drop off the money to Carol at the TBS office. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 29 - Hockey Game - On Sunday, February 29, we are sponsoring a group event for everyone at TBS to attend a professional hockey game at the Orleans Arena. The game is at 5 PM and tickets are only $12.60 for adults, and $7.35 for children. Call Carol at the office for reservations. The earlier you call, the closer you'll be. MID-MARCH - SOFTBALL TEAM - Start of the Men's Club sponsored softball team. There will be approximately 14 games, one per week and all in the local area. Logo caps and Sport shirts will be provided by the Men's Club. All we need are enthusiastic and slightly talented softball players. We hope to improve from last year's record 2 and 12. If in-terested, please contact Jeff Michaelman 341-7827 or call the office. B'Shalom, Howard X Kramer, M.D. Financial Secretary Wranglers Hockey?7 TBS MEN S CLUB SPORTS NIGHT For ALL TBS members and their children Las Vegas Wranglers Hockey@ Orleans Arena Sunday, February 29th at 5:05p.m. Las Vegas Wranglers vs. Fresno Falcons Adult Mardi Gras Seating - $12.60* (normally $15.75) Youth (12 + under) Mardi Gras Seating - $7.35* (normally $10.50) Note: Includes a 2 for 1 Coupon for Orleans Bullet Mardi Gras Seating- Seven rows up from the glass in sections 101, 102,105-115, and 118. Group Name is announced and Photo will appear on Video Screen during the game Plus, all registered members of your group have a chance to win a Complimentary- Wranglers Practice Jersev! Call Carol at TBS office(804-1333) to reserve the seats. Pavment MUST be received bv Febroarv 15!! February 2004 8- Preschool News The children at the Early Childhood Center are busy learning, growing, and having fun. The new year brings new beginnings and more fun in store for all. We are looking forward to our Tu B'Shevat ac-tivities such as the study of plants, harvest, and a special Shabbat seder filled with harvest figs, prunes, and seeds. We are also collecting Tzedakah and donations from our families for trees in Israel to re-member the Maini family. Michele Maini was a preschooler at our center for several years. Our Kindergarteners enjoyed their field trip to Aesop's Fables and had many opportunities to share their stories about what they learned. Their Pre-K buddies are anxious to hear all about their trip. They are getting busy preparing for Kindergarten. Our 2 and 3 year olds are working towards their social and academic goals for the year. We are studying letters, their sounds, and beginning writing skills. The children are enjoying all of the center based activities that we have here at TBS. We are planning our enrollment for the 2004-2005 school year. February will be an important time to consider programming at the Early Childhood Center. We are currently touring families to show the classrooms and meet the teachers in the preschool. Come by the preschool or call us at 804-1333 to schedule a tour, and see why TBS is setting the standard for excellence. We believe that Children who learn as Jews....Live as Jews. Mark your calendars for these very important Enrollment dates: February 23-24 Enrollment for currently enrolled families February 25 Enrollment for Temple Members February 26 Enrollment open to the community Camp?9 Temple Beth Sholom's Early Childhood Center Temple Beth Sholom Presents: KAMP K' TON TON Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 June 21? July 2 July 5-July 16 July 19-July 30 August 2-August 13 Bonus Week: August 16-20 SIGN UP FOR 1 OR MORE SESSION TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS! *****AII Classes are Supervised by TBS Preschool teachers and trained counselors!***** Lots of Special Visitors Field Trips and Swimming Special Shabbat Lunches Parties Creative Arts/Music and Dance Classes Low camper/counselor ratios Kosher Lunches and Snacks Bounce Houses Sports Programs Undernighters Cook Outs Water Days Judaica Arts and Crafts Face Painters Cooking Classes Karate Classes Ponies Mini Minyan with our Cantor A Summertime filled with fun for children ages 2-6! Registration begins March 22 for our currently enrolled families March 29 for the community For more information, call the preschool at 804-1333 EXT. 112 February 2004 10?Tributes, donations & from the heart PRESCHOOL EDUCATION FUND In Honor of: Phyllis & Ira Wechsler's grandson Marsha & Steven Cohen In Memory of: Toby Handelman Dr. Robert & Debbie Strimling RABBI'S DISCRETIONARY FUND Thanks: Dr. Stanley Abramow Sheldon Balick Hazel & Harold Handelman Peretz Husanu Elaine & Howard Jacobs Mel Manishen Richard Soulam In Honor of: Matthew's Bris Michael & Becky Solomon An Aliyah Sally Eskenazi Sam Showel In Memory of: John Burrus Neal Klegerman Max Phillips Arthur & Natalie Berger CANTOR'S DISCRETIONARY FUND Martin Stone In Honor of: Cantor & Kevyn's Marriage Marsha & Steve Cohen YAHRZEIT/MEMORIAL FUND In Memory of: Bernard Bajardi Frederick H. Victorson Fannie Berger Natalie & Art Berger Rivka Blatt Shirley & Sidney Chaplin Howard Bleecker The Bleecker Family Meyer Block Shirley & Sidney Chaplin Lee Breitbord Arlene Blut Rose Caplan Howard Caplan Rae Chaplin Shirley & Sidney Chaplin Benjamin Dvorak Sam Dvorak Andrea Franchi Barbara Molasky Charles Fritz Paulette Schiffman Samuel Frush Sam Dvorak Sylvia Gersten Gerry Fischer Fannie Gertz Morris Gertz Lena Goldstein Mort Goldstein James Goodman Denise Stamm Hermenia Gottlieb Sheldon Gottlieb Frances Katherine Grippo Roslyn Smolen James Grippo Natalie & Art Berger Roslyn Smolen Frances Jones Harvey Esther Frankenstein Roslyn Hulnick Marilyn Hulnick Barkan Steven Hulsh Elaine & Sheldon Sternberg Arthur Jaeger Jacque Jaeger Dr. Joseph Jones Esther Frankenstein Miriam Rachel Kirchgaessner Sandy & Bert Reiner Doris Kirk Harry Kirk Herbert Kirk Sam Kirk Albert Koulange Ethel Koulange Leib Krumkop Arieh Krumkop May Kulwin Albert Kulwin Thike Levine Esther Frankenstein Morry S. Levy Louise & Stuart Kloner Glenn Lockwood Sandra Lockwood Bess Mallin Sandra & Stan Mallin Lee Sol Mintz Dr. Alan & Gloria Mintz Rose Molasky Susan & Irwin Molasky Harry Raphael Rose Raphael Lillian Rosenberg Philip Rosenberg Betty Rosencrantz Lynn & Arne Rosencrantz Molly Rosengarten Nancy & Albert Rosten Norman Samoiloff Marcy & Jerry Samoiloff Jacob Schmier Paul Schmier Max Schwartzer Sylvia & Howard Schwartzer Sam Serether Gerry Toscher Leonard Shafer Evelyn Shafer Esther Rachel Shaikin Elliot Shaikin Sherwin Shayne Sheila & Burt Galper Irving Shulman Debbie Lederer Martin Silkes Hyman Silkes Benjamin M. Simon Connie Pectol Leo Siskin Laura, Stan & Max Shuster Barney Sotnick Carol Sotnick Harold Stern Dr. Albert & Nancy Rosten Adele Hazan Stuart Lovee Arum Edward Victorson Roxanne Trudy Victorson Frederick H. Victorson John Wolff Rosa Wolff Viktor Wolpert Evelyn & Leon Goldstein Philip Zelkowitz Barbara & Jeff Richardson GENERAL FUND Enid & Harvey Goldstein Barbara & Matthew Kelly Carol & Wilfred Kolko Refuah Shlemah for Jerry Appenzeller Dr. Alan & Gloria Mintz In Memory of: Marv Alpert Paul Schmier Ethel Drobnis Irene & Michael Friedman Donna Gross Rose Raphael Helen Lepofsky Judy Bateman Max Phillips Natalie & Art Berger Libby Raynes Bonnie, Wayne & Macy Palbaum HEATHER SAXE SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Matthew Solomon's Bris Dr. Joshua & Felice Saxe & Family In Memory of: David Best Lawrence Saxe Dr. Joshua & Felice Saxe & Family Dr. Steven & Marcy Saxe & Family Ken Gore Dr. Joshua & Felice Saxe & Family Helen Lepofsky Dr Joshua & Felice Saxe & Family Dr. Michael & llanit Saxe & Family WARSAW REMEMBRANCE GARDEN GET WELL: Jerry Appenzeller Susan & Hillel Aronson Evelyn & Leon Goldstein Lillian & Henry Kronberg Ruth Brewster Lillian & Henry Kronberg Phil Meisel Susan & Hillel Aronson Shirley & Sidney Chaplin Lillian & Henry Kronberg In Honor of: Judy & David Applebaum Edythe & Irwin Goldberg Shirley & Sidney Chaplin Donations/Preschool?11 Edythe & Irwin Goldberg Dr. Leon Steinberg's Birthday Susan & Hillel Aronson L'DOR V'DOR Yvette & Ellis Landau Laurie Morrison Rose Volpiansky Judith Weber TBS Men's Club In Honor of: Dick Eskenazi's Birthday Ruth Goldfarb Zena & Bennett Fishbain's Anniversary Marsha & Steve Cohen Arnold Schneider's Birthday Ruth Goldfarb Jackie & Ron Turshinsky Marsha & Steve Cohen Speedy Recovery?Phil Meisel Ruth Goldfarb In Memory of: Max Phillips Ruth Goldfarb THE MAINI FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: The Maini Family Pasqual Arcuri The Cashman Family Lorraine & Gene Dunford Hill A. Feinberg Thiba Hecker Joy Holland City of Las Vegas Fin. & Bus. Dept. Jill Melone Marjorie Mickens The Mirman Family Teresa Mojado Deborah K. Phillips Diane Prater David Roark Roni & Randy Tarr & Family Posie & Dave Thomas Paul Waldman Faye & Martin Zabarsky TORAT HAYIM In Memory of: Ethel Drobnis Bobbi & Hesh Altman T h e J a m i t y o f T o b y J-CandeCman a c k n o w C e d g e s w i t h - c * g r a t i t u d e aCCtfie k i n d e x p r e s s i o n s o f s y m p a t h y a t this* d i f f i c u C t t i m e . <F Thanks to everyone for being so kind to ) Louise and I w during my surgery ) 0 Jerry JApjpenzeCCer Give your child all the pieces of the puzzle! iwputers L?w Tttchex/ Student Spanish, Hebrew Music, Sdfnrc, J Cooking, Temple Beth Sholom Sandra and Stanley Malik's Early ChildhMd Center Ktsker Lunches ENROLLING: February 25-24 existing families February 25 temple members February 26 community Setting the Standard. tate if the , art facility Camp and Holiday February 2004 12?Gala Gaughan Gala Garners Gelt Over 500 guests filled the Suncoast Ball Room to honor Coast Chairman, Michael Gaughan at Temple Beth Sholom's 2004 Gala on January 11. The number of people attending was a record for the TBS event and required moving the affair from the synagogue, where it has been held in the past, to the hotel. The live auction sold a Medi-terranean cruise on the newest Crystal Harmony liner, two Australian/New Zealand vacations and two mechanized Seguay scooters (one of which Rabbi Goodman was demonstrating throughout the evening). The silent auction fea-tured hundreds of gift items from sports memorabilia to shows and restaurants, to fabulous jewelry, to luxury glam-our items, to clothing, and art items. Charles Silverman presided as emcee for the event. Debbie Reynolds told a few choice jokes and Rep. Shelley Berk ley honored the Guest of Honor with a Congressional commendation. The evening was Chaired by Sandy Mallin. t f ?t> Jackie Gaughan, Debbie Reynolds, Michael Gaughan Emily Goodman, Nikki Fox, Jody Moran, Jennifer Lessnick Above Standing: David Alexander, Tony Carter, Charleen Carter, Irwin Kishner, Cass Colbourne Sitting: Joanna Kishner; Shelley Berkley; Larry Lehmer Michael Gaughan , Rabbi Felipe Goodman Rob Murdock, Marci Murdock Gala?13 Left: Phyllis McGuire Rob Murdock Marci Murdock, Jeff Zucker Debbie Reynoldsl J A i ? ? Scooter madness on the left TBS finds Pot 'o Gold with Gaughan Gala - . i Right: Honoree Michael Gaughan accepts gift wearing his Suncoast Yarmulka Sandy White, Sandy Mallin, Bonnie Berkowitz Ron Tushinsky, Bennett Fishbain, Howard Caplan, Zena Fishbain February 2004 14?Under the Dome Dana Allison Amster, daughter of Danny and Gail Amster, and sister of Max was called to the Torah as a Bat 'Mitzvah on Saturday, December 27, 2003 at Temple Beth Sholom. Dana is the granddaughter of Carmen and Ivan Coll of Durban, South Africa and Arthur Amster of Cranbury, New Jersey. Her Torah portion was Vayigash. Dana attends Becker Middle School as a seventh grade student where she is in accelerated classes. She plays the viola in the school orchestra, loves horse back riding and art. | Lukas ("Luke") Thien-haus, son of Dr. and Mrs. Ole Thienhaus, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitz- | vah at Temple Beth Sholom on February 28, 2004. Luke is in the 8th grade at the Mead-ows School. His extracurricular interests include Tae Kwon Do (Luke is a first-degree black belt), making films with his digital movie camera, computer games and hiking with his parents. Luke lives in Summerlin with his mom and dad, his three cats, two tortoises and two Betta fish. V V ; < A , / A . OBITUARY On January 17 Temple Beth Sholom lost Max Phillips, a member since 1997. Max was 87 years old. Max was the husband of Lily and the Father of Pamela Phillips- Oland. Max was a musician and served in the Royal Air Force during World War II. He was laid to rest at Palm Mortuary on January 20. Ethel Koulange, also a TBS member, was his sister-in-law. May his memory be a blessing. TBS SPORTS ALERT Announcing the formation of the Temple Beth Sholom Men's Club Sponsored Softball team. If Interested in some exercise, getting out of the house and having some fun sign up. You don't have to be Barry Bonds or A-Rod to join, but if you are even better. The games will start this spring. If interested please contact Jeff Michelman 218-1300. What TBS member has been frequently seen on the tube recently waving a wad of winnings and yellin' "Yooo, baaaby"? Mazal Tov To Melissa & Mark Hyfler On the birth of their son Zachary William MEGILLA READINGS Saturday evening, March 6, Traditional Reading 6:30 PM Saturday evening, March 6, Family Reading 7:00 PM Sunday Morning, March 7, 9 AM "Under the Dome" is an ongoing column of general information. Read "Under the Dome" to find out the latest tidbits about people and events at Temple Beth Sholom. Women's League?15 WOMEN'S LEAGUE OF TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM .DUES STATEMENT 2003 - 2004 We have just completed a successful and exciting year of growth, diversity, and personal enrichment. The Women's League of Temple Beth Sholom now invites you to renew your membership or to join us now as a new member. We welcome your participation in all our varied programs and activities. Please fill out this form and return it with your dues check. Temple Beth Sholom Members: $36.00 - Non Temple Members: $50.00 Please remit your payment to: Women's League of Temple Beth Sholom 10700 Havenwood Lane Las Vegas, NV 8913 5 NAME: .ADDRESS: : CITY: HOME TELEPHONE #: WORK #: .FAX #: E-MAIL: CELL: BIRTHDAY: WEDDING ANNIVERSARY: YEARS IN LAS VEGAS: FORMER HOME TOWN: MEMBERSHIP IN OTHER JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS? LIST YOUR HOB