Midbar Kodesh Kol Bamidbar New Board Inaugurated Howard

Midbar Kodesh
Kol Bamidbar
TEVET/SHEVAT 5762
January 2002
Volume IX Issue 1
Come Worship with
New Board Inaugurated
Midbar Kodesh Temple recently approved
an uncontested slate for the Board of Directors. The new officers will be Dr. Howard
Baron, President; Amy Fieldman, Dr. Edward Goldman and Laurie Green, Vice
Presidents; Gail Alcalay, Treasurer; and
Janet Stein, Secretary.
The Board of Directors includes Dr. Stanley
Ames, Steven Doctors, Dr. Andrew Eisen,
Maria Hollander-Polott, Bernie Kaufman,
Neal Lewis, Alan Roselinsky, Shel Sbarra
and Randy Spoor.
Both Shel Sbarra and Randy Spoor have
served as congregational representatives,
and take the place of two past Presidents,
who stepped down from their board positions to broaden the spectrum of voting representation.
Midbar
Past Presidents Barry Fieldman and
Jerry Welt join founding President
Mark Goldstein as active, non-voting
board members. Each will take a
specific portfolio to give continuity
to the Board of Directors.
Midbar names members to the Board
as non-voting congregational representatives. Many take leadership
roles by chairing committees.
Returning representatives include
Isaac Farrell, Isabel Goldberg, and
Herb Zola.
Newly appointed representatives include Alan Sklar, Howard Perlman,
and Sara-Ann Lipson.
Howard Baron to Serve Two Year
Term as President
Howard Baron was recently elected as
President of Midbar Kodesh Temple and
will serve the congregation for a two-year
term.
"I am truly honored that the membership of
Midbar Kodesh has chosen me to lead the
congregation," he said. "It is a particularly
exciting time in the life of our Temple, as
we have plans to invigorate our youth programming, adult education, building committee, and increase our membership, which
is approaching 300 families." Howard is
the fourth President of our young congregation.
Howard is excited about the future of Midbar Kodesh Temple, and is especially
pleased to be entrusted by the congregation
with this pivotal position in shaping the
growth of the Temple over the next
few years.
He recently attended the SULAM
conference, sponsored by The
United Synagogue of Conservative
Judaism, which trains incoming
synagogue presidents in a variety of
areas involving congregational leadership. "I was inspired by SULAM
to roll up my sleeves and get to
work," he said.
Howard has lived in Henderson for 8
1/2 years. He and his wife Bonni
have been active in the Jewish community on synagogue boards and
committees, the Jewish Federation
Young Leadership program, and
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Kodesh
Temple
Shabbat
Fridays, 7:30 pm
Saturdays, 9:00 am
Morning- Minyan
Sundays, 9:30 am
Mondays &
Thursdays, 7:00 am
From the President
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From the Rabbi
3
Education
4-5
Synagogue Ness
6,8-9
Birthdays &
Anniversaries
Advertisements
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10-12
Yeladim News
13
Yahrzeits
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Tributes
14-15
Candle Lighting Times
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From the President
It seems like only a short time ago that I received a call from then-president Barry Fieldman at home one evening.
"Howard", he said, T d like you to be a congregational representative to the Board of Directors." My first inclination was to
say, "oh, no Barry, I served on a synagogue board once already, and I know what it involves. Besides, I don't have the time
what with my busy practice and so little time at home already with my family." "Don't worry," said Barry, "you won't really
have to do anything except come to the Board meetings and learn what's going on at the synagogue." "Why do I need to do
that," I said, "if I have no intention of ever being a member of the Board?" "Trust me," said Barry, "you'll come whenever
you can, and do whatever you wish."
With much hesitation, I began to attend the Board meetings, and soon I was appointed to a Rabbi search committee, headed
by Jerry Welt. It was through that process that I began to truly take some "ownership" in the synagogue, and I began to feel
a sense of commitment and passion for Midbar Kodesh that those who have served as president before me felt. I must say
that many meetings and phone conferences later, my sense of ownership, responsibility and passion for Midbar Kodesh has
only increased. While serving as a volunteer at the synagogue has at times been frustrating and tedious, it has never once
felt like a waste of time.
I am fortunate to have recently attended a conference held by United Synagogue for incoming presidents called SULAM.
SULAM refers to a ladder, which we are all attempting to climb on our "Jewish journey". Some of us are on different rungs
of the ladder than others in terms of observance of kashrut, rituals, and educational background. Each of us has an obligation as a Conservative Jew to try to climb the ladder a bit, whether it means attending an adult education class, helping in
the kitchen for Shabbat, serving on a committee, or helping build the sukkah. It is my goal as I take the honor of being
president of Midbar Kodesh Temple, to help each of us on the ladder to attain a higher rung. There are so many opportunities to choose from, but getting started is sometimes hard, and there are as many excuses not to participate as Carter's has
liver pills (what were those ever for, anyway?).
Every time I walk into the synagogue, I learn something new about someone in the congregation who has a special talent or
flair for something that I never knew they had. As I get to know all of you, I am hoping to capitalize on each of your
strengths, so that we may put them to good use in our congregation. Please make sure you let me or one of our board members or committee chair people know what you'd like to do to lend a hand, so that we can continue to be a congregation of
people who pitch in and help each other, in good times, as well as in times of trouble.
May my term as President of Midbar Kodesh Temple bring honor to those who have served as President before me, and
may we continue to enjoy the fruits of our labors together for many seasons to come.
B'virkat Shalom
Howard Baron
M i d i txai r K o d e s h T e r n itp i l e
Green Vailey Ranch
1940 Paseo Verde Park wa y
Henderson, NV
89012
Phone 4 5 4 - 4 8 4 8
Fax
454-4847
Email
midbarkodesht@aol.com
Rabbi Jeremy Wiederhorn
JSo\ Jgnmidbar
Cantor Robert D Fisher
Administrative Director
j a c q u i Stiegiitz
Religious Scnool Director
Mira SioDody
USY Co-Directors
Rina Roselinsky
r/arci Riceberg
Yeladim Preschool Director
Karen Marano
PresiCent Howard Baron
www.midbarkodesh.org
Editor Ellen Barre Spiegel
Contributing Editor Marcy Welt
Published Monthly
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From the Rabbi
Beginning the year with Mitzvot
Fourteen months ago, I dedicated my bulletin article to educating our congregation about the importance of building a
Hevra Kadisha, a Jewish burial society. I explained that one of the greatest mitzvot we can perform is kevod hamet, honoring the dead. This is considered a hesed shel emet, an eternal act of kindness.
Looking back, more than a year later, I am pleased to say that we have a well-functioning Conservative Hevra Kadisha in
Las Vegas. Volunteers from Beth Sholom and Midbar Kodesh have joined hands to serve this important function in our
community. Unfortunately, we have had several occasions to call them into service.
Traditionally, the Hevra Kadisha is comprised of anonymous, volunteer, Jewish laypeople who have been trained in the
Jewish laws of burial. Since they are anonymous, members of the Hevra Kadisha do not expect any special recognition
for the work that they do for our community. It is the purest of mitzvot which often brings a tremendous spiritual lift to
the lives of those who participate.
With the establishment of King David, Las Vegas' first Jewish Memorial Chapel and Cemetery, the demand for a Hevra
Kadisha has exceeded all of our expectations. In fact, requests for our Hevra Kadisha have come from members of many
other synagogues as well as the unaffiliated. As a result, we are stretching the number of volunteers quite thin in order to
meet the needs of the community.
So again, I am turning to you for help. If you are interested in learning more about volunteering for the Hevra Kadisha, or
any other mitzvah opportunities in the community, please speak with me privately. I cannot think of a more beautiful way
to begin the year 2002.
Rabbi Jeremy Wiederhom
New President
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Women's American ORT. Their children Alayna
and Zoe attend the Midbar Kodesh Religious
School.
Howard Baron is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in
private practice in Las Vegas.
Hanukkah Dinner a Success
The Midbar Kodesh family was presented with a very special treat on December 15 by the TOCLV (The Oldest Chavurah in Las Vegas) Chavurah. TOCLV
hosted a congregational Chanukah dinner that was attended by 100-*-! The
Midbar Congregational family gathered to share Minha and Maariv services.
All in attendance joined together to light the Chanukah candles for the seventh
night followed by Havdalah.
Dinner was prepared and served by the TOCLV members. The evening was
complete with a lovely meal, games, songs, and prizes. A special thank you to
the TOCLV members for all their hard work and generosity: Myra and Isaac
Farrell, Linda Vinik, Audrey and David Funk, Karen and Marc Simon,
Matt and Susan Shlisky, Phyllis Harris and Gary Segal, and Laurie
and Steven Green.
The Lewis Family Gift Shop
Is Open In the Main Rotunda
Tuesdays & Thursdays 4 to 6 pm
Sundays 9:30 to 11:30 am
During Religious
School Hours
• By appointment
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Religious School Director Mira Slobody
Welcome back and Happy 2002!
It is my hope that you had a wonderful and relaxing vacation. Now that it's school time again, we have
some exciting things to look forward to.
Each of our classes will be leading a Friday evening Shabbat service. We also hope to have our 6th
grade participate in Saturday morning services, with the possibility of the other grades following in their
footsteps. We will continue with our music program one Sunday a month. This has been a wonderful
addition to our program.
Tu B'Shevat (The Jewish New Year for the trees) comes at the end of this month. So, as you can see, we
will be busy. Our students are eager to learn and our teachers are committed to motivating our students
to their greatest possible level.
We now have a specialist on staff— to continue to help the students improve their Hebrew reading
skills and enhance our curriculum. We strive to provide the BEST religious school program we can,
and, as always, the support of our parents is appreciated.
The religious school thanks all those who participated in our cookie dough fund-raiser.
TodahRabah,
Mira
Students Design Special Mitzvah Projects
Michael Fieldman, who became a Midbar Bar Mitzvah last February, completed his Mitzvah Project at Thanksgiving
time. He had set aside a portion of his Bar Mitzvah Gift monies and allocated them to purchasing Thanksgiving Food
baskets for those in need. Together with his mother Amy Fieldman and Sue Goldman, Michael delivered 19 baskets,
complete with Turkey and trimmings to families in Las Vegas.
First graders Joshua Cane and Jordan Doctors just completed their Birthday Mitzvah projects. Josh and his mother
Susan Cane visited residents of a senior citizen home in November, reading to them and sharing stories. Jordan collected
the pink tops from Yoplait Yogurt, sending them in to be counted as part of the Susan Koman Breast Cancer Project. In
addition, the First Graders in Miss Abbie's class will each take a Birthday Tzedakah project.
Box Tops for Education
Midbar Kodesh Temple Religious School is a
registered participant with Box Tops for Education. The
Religious School will receive $.10 for every General Mills
"Box Top' we turn in. These special tops can be found
on such products as Big G Cereal, Yoplait Yogurt multipacks, and Betty Crocker products.
This may not sound like much money, but it can really
add up quickly, so be sure to save your box tops and
bring them into the synagogue!!!
In making this part of the curriculum, Miss Abbie's First
Graders learn early about Tikkun Olam, Building a Better
World.
Midbar encourages all students to participate in a Mitzvah
Project.
If your family has a special idea and needs help from Midbar families, please contact the synagogue, or Tiffany Doctors, Social Action/Tikkun Olam Co-Chair, so we may help
you put this in motion. Tiffany may be reached at
382-2030 (day)
Ttffany@crockettandmyers.com (Email)
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USY News
Welcome back to everyone! We cannot wait to start
off the new year with a bang. You all should have
received your calendars for the months ahead. Here is |
a little preview for what January has to offer:
January 12th—Li mo Scavenger Night
January 13th—Katan Mystery Day
January 23 rd—Senior USY Night
January 27th—USY Mitzvah Project
Kadima Mystery Day
We can't wait to see you there! If you are not a
member of Kadima or USY, you can pick up an
application at the synagogue.
The Youth Commission will
meet at the Synagogue on
January 9, 2002 at 7 pm
USYours,
Marci and Rina
UNITED SYNAGOGUE YOUTH'S
ANNUAL
MMQ SCAVENGER. H U N T & PINNER
IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER.
THIS EVENT IS TAKING PLACE
SATURDAY, JANUARY 12. 2002
THE COST IS $20.00
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
MICHAEL NAFT ~ 898-5226 ~
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THURSDAY FOR THOUGHT
Thursday, January 3rd
12:00 pm—1:00 pm
Mini Course U3
Jewish Parenting in the
21st Century
Parents face many challenges in our modem
world. Come explore how Judaism cannot only
help answer some ofour most difficult questions, but also give our children a sense of purpose and self-worth.
Sundays, January 13th and 27th
10:15 am- 11:30 am
If you are interested you must call
the office to RSVP.
Cost: No feefor members
$18.00 non-members
Who is Looking at Your Genes?
What genetic tests do you or yourfamilyreally need? Who gets the results?
Employers, insurance companies, agencies...? How accurate are these tests?
Join us for the second of three symposia focused on Bio-Medical Ethics.*
Guest Panelists:
Michael Levin, M.D. - Medical Geneticist
Stan Kersen, M.D. - Associate Dean for Academic Affairs,
University of Nevada School of Medicine
Andrew M. Eisen, M.D. - Director, Pediatric Residency
Program, University of'Nevada School of Medicine
WHEN:
Thursday .January 3 , 7pm - 8:30pm
WHERE:
Midbar Kodesh Temple
Please contact Jacqui Stieglitz at 454-4848 to register or for more information.
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Suggested donation for the entire series:
$18 perfamilyfor MKT f]CC members;
$36 for non-members
*CME credit available
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Use eScrip and Support the Temple
On a monthly basis, Vons gives us:
Fran Goldberg is happy to report the
following proceeds from eScrip:
June
July
August
September
October
November
$202.22
$217.08
(No report available)
$208.02
$159.41
$354.54
There are currently 25 participants in
the program.
The Temple needs YOUR support
2% if we spend up to $200
3% if we spend $200-$300, and
4% if we spend over $400
Chevron gas donates 2% of the money
you charge for gas on your Chevron
card.
Contact Fran Goldberg to enroll in the
eScrip program or if you have any
questions about eScrip. She's
available in the evening at 458-5174 or
at nj21vl977@hotmail.com
©Scrip
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Changes at Kol Bamidbar
Steve Greer Steps Down as Editor
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Set weekly updates on all
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Send an e-mail to
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A special thank you to Steve for his hard
work and dedication in bringing our
monthly bulletin to the congregation. Though he steps down from this
monthly task, he and Terri will continue to
be active members of Midbar Kodesh
Temple.
A new member, Ellen Barre Spiegel, assumes the job as the Editor of Kol Bamidbar. She and her husband Bill joined Midbar last March soon after they moved here
from Santa Monica, California.
Many of us met them at our Academy
Awards Party. At that time, she mentioned
that she would love to become an active
of the congregation. Ellen is a memA special thank you to Steve for part
ber of the Malka Schwartz Chavurah and
his hard work & dedication attends morning minyan several times a
month
Ellen owns a consulting firm that specialSteve and his bride, Tern Baskin Greer, are izes in strategic planning and marketing,
regular Friday night attendees, and belong to and we're glad that she's using her talents
the Shabbatnik Chavurah. Terri served as to help Midbar.
Membership Chairperson, when she sat on
Midbar's Board of Directors.
Marcy Welt has graciously agreed to continue her writing for Kol Bamidbar and has
Steve and Terri were recently married at
Midbar, becoming thefirstcouple to be mar- been named Contributing Editor.
ried in the new building.
Steve Greer, who served as Editor of Kol
Bamidbar for 16 months, stepped down from
that position in order to spend more time developing his business.
Steve also brought "Midbar At The Movies"
to our congregation, making tickets available
to premiere showings. "Midbar At The Movies" has had quite a following. Steve has
made theticketsavailable to Midbar membersfreeof charge and has asked that a donation be made to the synagogue.
Moviegoers have been generous and have
made this a successful fundraiser and well as
a monthly, sometimes bi-monthly, fun-raiser.
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New Committees Formed
There are many standing committees functioning at Midbar Kodesh Temple and at
one count we had over 75 volunteers busy
every day of die week, trying to accomplish the many tasks that it takes to run a
synagogue.
Before taking office, Howard Baron reviewed the work being done, re-established
some priorities and made adjustments and
changes to some committees.
In speaking to those who would become
his Board he found that some talents have
been yet untapped. To give continuity to
the large job of Membership, he left Laurie
Green to chair that position
Neil Lewis will continue to serve as Financial Officer. Past President Barry
Fieldman will still head Fundraisng.
Howard then assigned Adult Education to
Stan Ames; Religious Education to Sara
Ann Lipson; Facilities to Andy Eisen; Ritual to Mark Goldstein; Budget to Alan
Roselinsky; Youth Commission to Randy
and Ilene Spoor and Kitchen to Amy
Fieldman, Janet Stein and Karen
Simon. Others on the Board await their
assignments.
Members of the congregation are encouraged to join a committee or head up a special project that needs to be accomplished.
Wendy Roselinsky Steps Down As Youth
Commissioner
Wendy Roselinsky, congregational representative, will step down from that position
after serving Midbar Kodesh as Youth Commission chairperson for more than three
years. Wendy was recently named Principal
of William R. Lummis Elementary School
after being the Principal at Bracken Elementary School for several years.
Wendy brought a strong Judaic background
to the Youth Commission as well as past
experience as a USY Director. She has had
a long association with United Synagogue
A special Thank You
goes to Wendy for her
work and. dedication
to the youth of our
synagogue
Nancy Gerson To Continue as
Gift Shop Co-Chair
A thank you goes to Nancy Gerson, who served as a congregational representative to Midbar Kodesh Temple for the past
year. Nancy co-chairs the Lewis Family Gift Shop with
Pauline Greenfield. Both will continue to keep the gift shop
stocked with beautiful gift items and share the time in keeping
the gift shop open.
They are looking for volunteers to help staff the shop, which is
open during Religious School hours, Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 4 pm to 6 pm and Sundays from 9:30 am til 11:30 am
Steven Doctors has been working with
Larry Wiederhom to establish a Men's
Club and they need help. Several women
have been talking about putting together a
Sisterhood. Both projects involve great
commitment and self-starting leadership.
Contact a chairperson or the synagogue at
454-4848 if you have interest in a specific
committee or project
Learn
Israeli
Dancing!
Classes with
Amnort
Eilat every
Tuesday
night in the
Sanctuary from 7:30-9-30
pm. Admission $5. Wear
comfortable shoes!
Youth and the Pacific Southwest Region of
United Synagogue. Midbar Kodesh Temple
will always remember the very successful
regional Kadima Kinnus that she brought to
our synagogue when we pitched our first
tent in the Catcus Garden parking lot to accommodate over 100 4th through 6th graders. The memorable "snow day" was part of
that weekend's experience. Wendy's daughter. Rina Roselinsky Sterling, will continue
as Co-Director of Midbar's youth programming.
Chavurot News
Fran Marco has changed her email address. If you're in a
Chavurah or are interested in joining a new one, please contact Fran using her new email address:
marcol@earthIiok.net
Chavurot are great ways to have fun and get to know others
in the Midbar family. New Chavurot are forming now (see
"Synagogue News" on next page).
Additionally, we're looking for a volunteer to organize the
"Mavens" Group, for members 55+ years young . Call the
office if you wish to volunteer.
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"Estate" Art Auction
and Sale
Wondering what to do with the
works of art that do not fit into
your new home? Midbar Kodesh
Temple has just the answer! Donate your famous and not so famous art collection to the synagogue so that Midbar can list
them for sale at the Sunday evening, February 10 "Estate" Art
Auction and Sale. Check with
your CPA to see what tax advantage this might mean to you and
call Midbar Kodesh Temple to
arrange for a pickup or drop off
of your donation.
The February 10th "Estate" Art
Auction and Sale was postponed
from December, so mark your
calendars with the new date.
Mark Your Calendars...
• Religious Education
committee meeting on
Tuesday, January 8th at
7:00 pm.
• Youth Commission
meeting on Wednesday,
January 9th at 7:00 pm.
• Board of Directors
meeting on Monday,
January 14th, at 8:00 pm.
Synagogue News
Congratulations to Laurie Green and
Fran Marco who organized a very successful Havurah Fair and New Member
Open house last month and are in the
process of beginning new Havurot.
Please contact Fran Marco
(Marco1@ear1hlink.net) if you would like
to join any of the following Havorot
Singles - Seniors; Singles - Mid-Lifers;
Singles - Young Adults; Empty Nesters;
Bridge Club; Theater Buffs; Families with
Teenage Children; Families with Young
Children; Challah Baking; Dinner Club;
Sports Buffs.
Additionally, there seems to be some
interest in beginning a Sisterhood.
Please contact the Midbar office (4544848 or MIDBARKODESHT@aol.com) if
you are interested in seeing this happen.
Larry Wiederhom has already hosted an
introductory meeting to establish a Men's
Club. If you are interested please email
him at: FrandnelarTy@earthlink.net or
call 361-7793.
Office Volunteer
MIDBARKODESHT@aol.com
Jacqui Stieglitz 454-4848
Gift Shop volunteer
MIDBARKODESHT@aol.com
Jacqui Stieglitz 454-4848
Pauline Greenfield PG2111@webtv.net
Nancy Gerson NSchmertzl
Get Well wishes go to Ardie Block who is
recovering from back surgery; & to Bob
Alpert, also recouping after surgery.
Condolences to Robin Klein and Family
on the loss of their mother and grandmother Vivian Markowitz; to Gary and
Blanche Rever on the loss of their son,
Brian to cancer To The Cane Family on
the loss of Michael's mother, Lee Mekelburg.
Please contact the following if you are
interested in any of the following committees or volunteer opportunities.
Membership Committee
Idgreen20@prismcc. com
Laurie Green 458-1101
Youth Commission
rs2394@aol.com
Randy & lleen Spoor 614-6864
JAidbar needs a sofa/^
.f you have a sofa that
you can
donate, PLEASE call
the office.
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Spotlight: Called to Dut}'
A new feature of Kol Bamidbar is
called "Spotlight." Each month, we
will honor one or more congregants
who are doing something special.
Our first spotlight honors Jonathan
Stone, and Robert Frazier, military
reservists who begin active duty this
month.
The December 28 Shabbat services
recognized Jonathon and Robert and
our Midbar members who are or have
served in the military defending our
country.
Please join the congregation in praying for their safe return.
Special thanks to Shel Sbarra for suggesting the Spotlight feature. Please
contact Marcy Welt to nominate congregants who are doing out-of-theordinary things.
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V"' ... And take a look at the hallway by the classrooms. The children have been very excited to create our "Mishpacha
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o put a candle up and say the blassings each new day of the holiday. We are looking forward to that experience with the
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five week session and then has the other four mornings free to do whatever she desires.
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January 1 - Tevet 17
January 2 - Tevet 18
January 3 - Tevet 19
January 5 - Tevet 21
January 6 - Tevet 22
Mr. Larry Gerson
Mr. Isidore Scher
Mrs. Pearl Bregman
Mr. George Cohen
Mr. Lawrence Lou Goddes
Mrs. Ruth Asen
Kaminsky-Dember
Mr. William Sucher
January 14 - Shevat 1
January 16 - Shevat 3
January 23 January 24 January 27 January 28 January 30 -
Father, Rhonda Kaminsky
Brother, Freda Goldstein
Father, Caryl Kahn
Grandmother, Mr. Jeffrey Bordelove
Father, Sheila Harding
Father, Ben Mebr
Mother, Raymond Myers
Mother, Marc Pomerantz
Father, Estelle Myers
Father, Min Jarslow
Mrs. Minna Rubin
Mr. David Borochoff
Mr. Louis Mehr
Mrs. Lene Myers
Mrs. Marine Pomerantz
Mr. Morris Myers
Mr. Lsidor Nagel
Shevat 10
Shevat 11
Shevat 14
Shevat IS
Shevat 17
The 24-Hour Yahrzeit candle is lit the evening
before the Yahrzeit date. We encourage you to
recite Kaddish during our Sunday. Monday or
Thursday morningrninyanor on the Shabbat
immediately preceding the date.
Please call the office 454-4848
immediately if there is an error in the
Yahrzeit date or ifyou need to add names
ofadditional loved ones.
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Husband, Nancy Gerson
Father, Harvey Scher
Friend, Barbara Bregman
Father, Audrey Cohen
Grandfather, Joel Ostrovsky
Grandfather, Cara Klausner
Mother, Julie Goldstein
Brother, Anne Frank
Grandfather, Howard Perlman
Sister, Gay Goldstein
Mother, Louis Kaminsky
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Fattier of Maria and David Kahaa.
A speedy recovery, from
Marcy and Jerry Weft
Midbar Kodesh Temple from
Daniel Vertes, The -GO Strange
Family, Nathan Sobol
Chuck Levin, A donation in your
honor, from Denbe and Vance Gianz
RobbleScavcr, Mazel Tov on your
recent Bar Mitzvah, from
Gail Atcalay, Mark Goldstein, Rena,
AHx,SUvi and Ruben
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SYNAGOGUE GENERAL FUND
In memory of:
Roberta Segal, from The Well Family, The
Doctors Family, Carmela Mandlcr, Steve
and Maria Polott,
Adcie R. Shuiman, and
Rona and David Mcndelson.
Leona Saks, from Marcy and Jerry Welt
Fritz Mintz from Marcy and Jerry Welt
Lillian Sills from Barbara and Bernie
Kaufman, Marcy and Jerry Welt,
TifTany and Steven Doctors
Roberta Sega} from
Barbara and Bcmic Kaufman
Sydney Brown from Susan Meyer
Helen Torem from
Marcy and Jerry Welt, Corey and Tamuna
Welt and Famitv
SYNAGOGUE GENERAL FUND
In memory of (continued)
Ettie Spector from The Welt/Doctors
Families, Gail Alcalav and
Mark Goldstein
YAHRZEIT
Julie Alpcrt by MiUie and Bob Alpcrt
Aaron Holand by Millie and Bob Alpert
Ruth Deutsch by
Freda and Ira Goldstein
Isador Lowenstcin by
Matjoric and Dick Lowe
Larry Litvvin by Maijorie and Dick Lowe
Sondra Kudler by Donald C. Kudler
Evelyn Ames by Stan and Georgia Ames
RABBI DISCRETIONERY FUND
In honor of
Rabbi Jeremy Wiederhorn, Thank you for
everything, from
The Transport Workers
Union of America
EDUCATION FUND
In honor of
Marcy and Jerry Welt, Mazel Tov on the
birth of your new grandson
Alexander Jacob Welt, from
Karen & Marc Simon and Family
EDUCATION FUND
In memory of
Ettie Spector from
Karen and Marc Simon
CHUMASH/SIDDUR FUND
In memory of
Howard Feinstcin from Charles Levin
NEW CHUMASH FUND
In honor of
Rabbi Jeremy Wiederhorn from
Georgia and Stan Ames
Jewish Community Day School from
Georgia and Stan Ames
Georgia Ames on her Birthday from
Stan Ames
Our Children Josh, Brad, and Greg from
Karen and Marc Simon
Michael and Eric Stein from
Emil A. Stein, MLD.Ltd.
Bernyce and Carl Cohn from
Emil A. Stein, M-D.Ltd.
Sara GrafTs Bat Mitzvah from
Emil A. Stein, M-D.Ltd.
Our Grandson, Alexander Jacob Welt, from
Marcj- and Jerry Welt
Our Grandson, Jordan Aaron Doctors from
Marcy and Jerry Welt
Our Grandaughter, Elizabeth Pearl Doctors
from Marcy and Jerry Welt
Our Children. Steven and Tiffany
Doctors, Tamuna and Cory Welt from
Marty and Jerry Welt
Our Great Grandmother
Regina Silverstein from
Danielle and Henry Perlman
Our Grandparents
Florence and David Perlman from
Danielle and Henry Perlman
Phyllis Kaminsky from
Rhonda and Lou Kaminsky
Phyllis Sucher from
Rhonda and Lou Kaminsky
Sam Kaminsky from
Rhonda and Lou Kaminskv
faxtituuisd,
NEW CHUMASH FUND
In memory of
Jean and Jonas Ames from
Georgia and Stan Ames
Arnold Weiner from
Georgia and Stan Ames
Jacob Kolin from Linda and Alan Sklar
Hcncic Kolin from Linda and Alan Sklar
Samuel Catalan from
Linda and Alan Sklar
Samuel Sklar from
Linda and Alan Sklar
Lily Sklar from Linda and Alan Sklar
Our Great Grandfather
Gordon Silverstein from
Danielle and Henry Perlman
Our Great Grandparents
Henry and Pauline Perlman from
Danielle and Henry Perlman
Our Uncle Larry Patterman from
Danielle and Henry Perlman
Samson Stein from
Janet and Emil A. Stein, M-D.Ltd.
Our Granddaughter
Jessica Ann Doctors from
Marcy and Jerry Welt
Barbara Handmaker Kaminsky Dcmbcr
from
Rhonda and Lou Kaminsky
William Sucher from
Rhonda and Lou Kaminsky
YOUTH FUND
In honor of
Marcy and Jerry Welt,
Mazel Tov on the birth of your new grandson,
Alexander Jacob Welt, from
Cheryl and Mark Wcisherg
DEBRA BLOCK ADLER
MEMORIAL FUND
In memory of
Janice Zirin bv Beveriv and Ardie Block
SfiaGOat CandCe
lifting
Shabbat January, 4th/5th
Shabbat January 18th/19th
Candle Lighting
4:21 pm
Shabbat Ends 5:22 pm
Candle Lighting
4:34 pm
Shabbat Ends 5:34 pm
Parashat Bo
Parashat Shmot
Shabbat Januaiy 1 lth/12th
Shabbat Januaiy 25th/26th
Parashat B'Shallach
Parashat Va'era
Candle Lighting
4:42 pm
Shabbat Ends 5:41 pm
Candle Lighting
4:27 pm
Shabbat Ends 5:28 pm
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JANUARY 2002 - TEVET/SHEVAT 5762
Mon
Tue
1
Wed
6
MINYAN
9:30 AM
7
MINYAN
7:00 AM
RELIGIOUS ED
MEETING @ 7:00 PM
ADULT EDUCATION
13
MINYAN
9:30 AM
MINI COURSE #3
@ 10:15 AM-11:30 AM
20
MINYAN
9:30 AM
14
MINYAN
7:00 AM
ISRAELI DANCING
@ 7:30 PM.
15
ADULT EDUCATION
MINYAN
7:00 AM
22
4
MINYAN
FAMILY SHABBAT
7:00 AM
7:30 PM
THURSDAY FOR
THOUGHT @ NOON
BIO-MEDICAL ETHICS
SEMINAR #2 @ 7:00 PM C/L 4:21 PM
5
9
10
11
12
C/L 4:27 PM
USY SCAVANGER HUNT
7:00 -9:30 PM
28
MINYAN
7:00 AM
TU B'SHEVAT
ADULT EDUCATION
YOUTH COMM.
MEETING @ 7:00 PM
16
MINYAN
7:00 AM
MEN'S CLUB
MEETING @ 7:00 PM
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23
24
29
USY/MA'AYAN
6-8:00 PM
BIRTHDAY/
ANNIVERSARY
SHABBAT @ 7:30 PM
MINYAN
7:00 AM
18
19
SHABBAT SERVICES
7:30 PM
MINYAN
7:00 AM
C/L 4:34 PM
25
26
SHABBAT SERVICES
7:30 PM
ISRAELI DANCING
@ 7:30PM
OFFICE CLOSED
MARTIN L-KJNG DAY
27 MINYAN 9:00 AM
WORLD WIDE WRAP
@ 9:00 AM
MINI COURSE #3
@ 10:15 AM-11:30 AM
NITZANIM 11:30 AM
USY/MA'AYAN
6-8:00 PM
Sat
3
ISRAELI DANCING
@ 7:30 PM
BOARD MEETING
@ 8:00 PM
21
USY/MA'AYAN
6-8:00 PM
Fri
2
OFFICE CLOSED
NEW YEAR'S DAY!
8
USY/MA'AYAN
6-8:00 PM
Thu
C/L 4:42 PM
30
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SHABBAT
SERVICES
9:00 AM
SHABBAT
SERVICES
9:00 AM
SHABBAT GAN
SHABBAT
SERVICES
9:00 AM
SHABBAT
SERVICES
9:00 AM
SHABBAT GAN
MINYAN
7:00 AM
ISRAELI DANCING
@ 7:30 PM.
C/L INDICATES CANDLE LIGHTING
W r a p sumcl R o l l
5oin us for the
World Wide Wrap
Sunday, Sanuary 27 th
9:00 am
Have you always wanted to know how to wrap
tefillin but were afraid to ask?
On Sunday, January 27th, Jews around the
world will be celebrating the mitzvah of tefillin
in their morning minyanim. Come celebrate
with Midbar Kodesh . There will be extra sets
and personal trainers to help you through the
process. All men and women post Bar/Bat
Mitzvah age are welcome.
After minyan please join us for bagels (and more).
Nitzanim Presents
Purim Mishloach Manot
Help support Micfbar Kodesh's early childhood
group, and take the time to let friends and family
know you are thinking about them.
Partake in the wonderful Purim mitzvah of
showering those you love with delicious holiday
goody bags.
We'll prepare, bake and bag. You pick-up and
deliver with a hug.
Please fill out the attached order form and return it to the
synagogue office by SundayFebruary 10th. Bags will be
available for pick-up at the Purim Carnival on Sunday,
Name:
Phone Number:
Number of Bags:
E-mail:
($10.00 each)
Enclosed is a check for the amount of $_
Please charge my Master/Visa card for the amount of $.
Card #
Exp. Date _
Midbar Kodesh Temple's Religious School
Is proud to sponsor
THE EIGHTH ANNUAL FUNDRAISER FOR
PASSOVER!
It's that time of year again. The children of Midbar Kodesh will be conducting their 8th annual Passover Candy sale during the month of January. They will be selling BARTONS KOSHER for
PASSOVER confections. Every package has the "LP seal of Kashruth.
Please help support all of the youth programs we have at our temple by buying
Bartons candy!
Please complete the order form and mail it back with the correct dollar amount. Your check
must accompany your order. You may make checks payable to MIDBAR KODESH
TEMPLE.
OTY ITEM
A. Parve Bar (2.5 oz) Parve
B. Chocolate Covered Macaroons (8 oz) Parve
C Chocolate Covered Marshmallows (7 oz) Parve
D Chocolate Macaroons (10 oz) Parve
E Vanilla Macaroons (10 oz) Parve
F Fruit Drops (8 oz) Parve
G Fruit Slices (12 oz) Parve
H Dark Chocolate Matzo (10 oz) Parve
I. Passover Assortment (6 oz) Parve
J. Seder Mints (6 oz) Parve
K. Raspberry Chocolate Jellies (9 oz) Parve
L Almond Bark (5 oz) Parve
M. Banana Nut Cake (12 oz) Parve
N. Almond Butter Crunch (5.5 oz) Dairy
O Almond Kisses (10 oz) Dairy Tin
P. Cashew Butter Crunch (6 oz) Dairy
Q. Chocolate Caramel Daisies (6 oz) Dairy
R. Milk Chocolate Matzo (10 oz) Dairy
S Ma Nishtana Bag (6 oz) Dairy
T Lollycones (2.5 oz) Dairy
U. Caramel Nut Clusters (5.5 oz) Dairy
V. Milk Bar (2 5 oz) Dairy
Name:
PRICE
$2.25
8.50
8 50
6 50
6.50
6.25
12.00
12.50
11.50
TOTAL
10.00
9.00
8.50
6.00
10.00
14.50
8.00
10.00
12.50
7.50
5.00
10.00
2.25
Grand Total
Telephone #:
All orders must be received by January 31, 2002
For more information, please call the temple 454-4848.