A Genetically Connected People

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MArCH 2013 | AdAr • NISAN 5773 | VoL 73 No 6
S ERvICES & F ESTIvALS
A Genetically
Connected People
PESACH SCHEDULE page 5
presents
SHABBAT MORNING
IN THE ZIEGLER SANCTUARY
8:45 a.m.
FAMILY MINYAN &
FAMILY MINYAN Children’s Service
9:30 a.m. March 2 , 16 & 30
9:00 a.m. March 9 & 23
Harry Ostrer, M.D.
with
TORAH IN THE ROUND
9:30 a.m. March 16
TORAH AT THE TABLE
9:45 a.m. Every Shabbat
Professor of Pathology and Genetics,
Albert Einstein College of Medicine and
Director of Genetic and Genomic Testing,
Montefiore Hospital
STARS SHABBAT MORNING
10:00 a.m. March 9
Thursday, March 14, 2013
7:30pm
TOT SHABBAT
9:00 a.m. March 16
MINCHA/SHABBAT SERvICE
5:45 p.m. Every Friday Night
Kohn Chapel
Who are the Jews: a race, a people or just coreligionists? Join us for an evening of discovery with Dr. Harry Ostrer, medical geneticist
and authority on Jewish genetics, as he reveals
insights that genetics has provided about the
histories of contemporary Jewish people in a
time when assimilation is changing the face of
world Jewry. Book signing to follow.
JAMMIES ‘N’ JEANS
5:45 p.m. March 1
FRIDAY NIGHT LIvE
7:30 p.m. March 8
SHABBAT LIvE
March 9
KABBALAT SHABBAT
March 22
Sinai Temple Members: $8 / Non-Members: $16
D AILY MINYAN
Mornings
8:30 a.m. Sunday
7:30 a.m. Monday - Friday
National Holidays - 8:30 a.m.
Afternoons
5:45 p.m. Saturday - Friday
Register online at www.sinaitemple.org or contact
Rebeka Small, Program Director, at (310) 481-3243.
RSVPs appreciated and MANDATORY to park inside the building.
Friday Candle Lighting Times
March 1 – 5:32 p.m.
March 8 – 5:37 p.m.
March 15 – 6:43 p.m.
March 22 – 6:48 p.m.
March 29 – 6:54 p.m.
Saturday Havdalah Times
March 2 – 6:32 p.m.
March 9 – 6:38 p.m.
March 16 – 7:44 p.m.
March 23 – 7:49 p.m.
March 30 – 7:55 p.m.
Weekly Parashas
March 2 – Ki Tissa
March 9 – Vayakhel-P’Kudei
March 16 – Vayikra
March 23 – Tzav
March 30 – Pesach V (Ch”M)
PESACH, FREEDOM & HOME
More than any other Jewish holiday, I associate passover with images of home. we
clean out our refrigerators and prepare our kitchens. Family and friends engage in the
Seder, singing, praying and laughing--all sitting around a dining room table. we listen
to our children chant the four questions, all from the comfort of the living room.
there is something special in knowing that in hundreds of thousands of homes during
passover night, families are retelling our story—the tales of the Jewish people. Unlike so
many that have come before us, we have the luxury of sitting comfortably, remembering
that the ability to publicly ask our questions and recite our prayers is a relatively new
phenomenon. In essence, home becomes the quintessential symbol of freedom.
In 1981, a Haggadah was published in South Africa entitled, Am Yisrael Chai (the people of
Israel live.) Carole Balin, professor of Jewish history at Hebrew Union College explains
that this particular Haggadah “is a paean to the State of Israel, represented in its pages
as the embodiment of the undying spirit of the Jewish people.” with a seven branched
menorah embossed on each page, the Haggadah reminds the reader that as safe as home
may feel, it can just as easily be taken away. we end our Seder meal shouting “Next year
in Jerusalem” because by doing so, we declare that this year, next year, and long into the
future—the Jewish people will continue to tell our story. we promise to never forsake
our homeland, or the freedom that our homes represent.
No matter the Haggadah we use, it is understood. we are a people that value the asking
of questions, the sharing of memories, and the transmission of recipes, anecdotes and
traditions. on Pesach, with every word we utter, let us not take this freedom for granted.
May we remember, “there is no place like home.”
Chag Sameach ~ Have a happy, reflective passover,
Rabbi Nicole Guzik
Annual Torah Fund Luncheon
honoring the
2012-13 Ha 'Yay Olam Recipient
RABBI NICOLE GUZIK
Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 11:30 AM
Luncheon $28.00 for Sisterhood Members
& $30.00 for Nonmembers
Entertainment by
Cantor Marcus Feldman
& Joy Marcus Weiser
RSVP by March 11, to Dee Gooze
For further information call Elaine Lotwin 310-271-5554
or Rachelle Marcus 310-550-5884
JOIN RABBI GUZIK, JAN ZAKOWSKI AND MORE THAN
200 MEMBERS OF THE SINAI DELEGATION
AIPAC Policy Conference
Sunday, March 3rd – Tues, March 5th
This is the year for YOU to JOIN US!
A A A A A A A A A A A
Call Jan Zakowski at (310) 860-8812 or email her at
jan@amcco.com if you have any questions.
Opening the Door at Sinai
passover is almost upon us; it comes “early” this year. different interpretations are attributed
to the text of the Haggadah and the rituals of observance. However, regardless of personal
traditions, we all begin the story of the Exodus by inviting all who are hungry to eat with us and
all who are poor to join with us. Later we open our door to welcome Elijah, who will precede
the coming of the Messiah. through these words and actions we maintain the tradition of
welcoming the stranger. these symbols serve as a powerful reminder of the burdens of our
former slavery and the obligations of our current freedom.
this year my nephew Zachary will celebrate passover in Madrid; joining members of a Masorti
(Conservative) congregation who have never met him. while far from home on a school trip,
Zachary can participate in a Seder due to introductions made by rabbi wolpe and rabbi tzvi
graetz (director of Masorti olami). He is the beneficiary of a tradition that his parents
(peter and Kim) follow each year as they invite “orphans” to their own Seder. peter himself
experienced this tradition during college in New orleans. Far from home and family, he was
invited to join a local family and to celebrate with them.
the tradition of welcoming guests, to our services and to our programs, is alive and well at
Sinai temple. our Membership open House last summer and our continuing community outreach are further examples of the congregation’s commitment to openness and inclusiveness.
this year, like every year, singles and families, young and old, will contact us seeking a Seder.
please “open the door” and make a seat for them at your table. they may, or may not, be physically “hungry” or financially “poor.” However, they are in need of a place to celebrate passover.
By inviting them to your table, you will continue a tradition virtually as old as our people.
please allow me to close by sharing with you the traditional holiday greeting repeated for
many years by our former ritual director, Mr. Nicholas Mermel. I wish you, and all of your
family, a zissen Pesach, a sweet passover.
with deep and abiding affection,
Eric J. Diamond
Your Children - Motivate, Discipline and Love
A Parent Workshop
one of SiHi’s extraordinary teachers, richard weintraub, will be leading a
parent workshop that you won’t want to miss! the parent workshop will
cover tips on how to motivate, discipline and be more affectionate to-
wards your children. richard will also give tips on how to help your chil-
dren find their strengths and purpose while looking at time management
Join us . . .
March 9, 2013
and personal management. Mark your calendar- March 10th at 9:30am in
Upper traub at Sinai temple.
Happy
Passover
For more information about richard’s class or any other
SiHi classes please contact Anat at:
agerber@sinaitemple.org (310) 481.3273
SInai Temple
Board of Directors
Nominations
Sinai Temple's Nominating Committee will be meeting soon to propose
the slate for the 2013-2014 Board of
Directors. If you are interested in
being considered, application forms
are available in the synagogue’s
main office. The completed forms
must be returned to the office, attention Jonathan Anschell, no later
than Tuesday, March 12, 2013.
We extend our
condolences to the
bereaved families and
record the passing of:
•••
SEYMOUR CROFT
husband of
•••
Audrey Croft
ALBERT FENSTER
grandfather of
•••
Amanda Kogan
PHYLLIS FRIEDBERG
mother of
•••
James Friedberg
ARTHUR S. GOODMAN
father of
•••
roberta goodman-rosenberg
PARvIN NEMAN
aunt of
•••
Azita Simanian
RACHEL SHADGOO
mother of
Sima Navi (z”l)
Kathy Barkhordarian
Allen Shadgoo
•••
GHODSI ASHOURI TODJARIEH
grandmother of
Elsie Lavian
Mazel Tov to: Krystal & Craig Scime, on
the birth of their daughter, Allegra
theresa; Hedy & ted orden,Margaret z”l
& James z”l Flesh and Judy & tom Flesh
and Karen & gary winnick, on the birth of
their grandson and Jacqueline & Adam
winnick, on the birth of their son, Benjamin Ethan winnick; orit & david gadish,
on the birth of their daughter, Sarah Bella.
NEED A RABBI?
we at Sinai temple can only
be a community of concern when
we know when and where we can
be of support. If you know of anyone who may benefit from a visit
or a talk with the rabbi, please call
(310)474-1518.
Shervin Behnam, President
dear Fellow Congregants:
I want to take this opportunity to highlight some of our upcoming events which
I hope will be of interest to you:
• on Sunday March 10, Sinai temple Men’s Club will honor dr. Ata and Jina
rezvanpour and dr. Andrew and Leslie wachtel at the 26th Annual Burning Bush
Award dinner. the net proceeds will benefit United Hatzalah of Israel and Sinai
temple Israel Center. United Hatzalah with its 2000 volunteers is the largest
independent, non-profit, fully volunteer Emergency Medical Services organization
in Israel. It provides the fastest and only free emergency medical first response
throughout the country. United Hatzalah's service is available to all people without regard to race, religion
or national origin. For more information, please visit www.israelrescue.org.
• Men’s Club Shabbat will be on March 30th. the Shabbat services will be entirely coordinated and conducted
by the Men’s Club members.
• on April 2, the Men’s Club will participate in preparing the Yom Hashoah Yellow Candles to be distributed
to the entire congregation. If you would like to help or receive these candles, please contact us
at mensclub@sinaitemple.org.
I want to thank our January guest speaker Mayor Jimmy delshad who spoke to us about a series of leadership
positions at Sinai temple that culminated in a highly successful presidency. From there, he entered the world
of politics and became the first Iranian-American mayor of Beverly Hills.
I also want to thank and send my sincere appreciation to our February guest speaker dr. david Leviadin who
spoke to us about the dynamics of power and Intimacy.
we welcome new members and encourage you to join Sinai temple Men’s Club. You can view our list
of activities or become a member by visiting our website at www.sinaitemple.org/mensclub.
MEN’S CLUB BURNING BUSH
AWARD DINNER
Shervin Behnam,
president
March 10, 2013
Honoring
Dr. Ata & Jina Rezvanpour
and
Dr. Andrew & Leslie Wachtel
For more information please contact:
mensclub@sinaitemple.org
right to left: Dr. Ata Rezvanpour, Jina Rezvanpour, Leslie Wachtel and Dr. Andrew Wachtel.
Coffee & Commentary
perek Yomi - A Chapter of Bible
Join us Sundays 9:30 - 11 a.m.
Blumenthal Library/Lainer Learning Center
Sinai temple
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Schedule of Services
Monday, March 25th
7:30 a.m. Siyum B’Chorot
Fast of the Firstborn
and Minyan
in Ziegler Sanctuary
Monday, March 25th
ErEV pesach
5:45 p.m. Evening Service
in Kohn Chapel
FIRST SEDER
Tuesday, March 26th
1st day pesach
8:45 a.m. Morning Service
9:30 a.m. Family Minyan
5:45 p.m. Evening Service
Second Night
COMMUNITY & ATID SEDERS
Wednesday, March 27th
2nd day pesach
8:45 a.m. Morning Service
5:45 p.m. Evening Service
Sunday, March 31st
Erev 7th day pesach
5:45 p.m. Evening Service
Monday, April 1st
7th day pesach
8:45 a.m. Morning Service
5:45 p.m. Evening Service
Tuesday, April 2nd
8th day pesach
8:45 a.m. Morning Service
YIZKOR SERVICE
5:45 p.m. Evening Service
8:11 p.m. Yom tov ends
A Definition and
Call to Action
the plight of poor Jews is on the increase in our community and, with it, their inability to purchase even
the barest necessities to enjoy a happy passover
Seder. the perception that all Jews are well-to-do
marginalizes those who, though silent, are poverty-ridden in our midst.
Maot Chittim is the traditional form of charitable giving prior to passover to assist
those in need. the splendor of our own Sedarim is shared through this “money for
wheat” called for by tradition. we ask you to share a little of that which you will
celebrate, as in the words of the Haggadah, you give the Lachma Anya the “bread
of poverty – matzah,” to all who would come and seek food. A check made out to
Sinai temple marked Maot Chittim Fund will reach the right people.
Mechirat Chametz is the act of “selling” all that is leaven and still remaining in your
household, by means of a legal fiction. Instead of receiving funds for your “sale,”
you instead pay someone to take it off your hands, thereby giving you the ability
to claim that for passover, you own no chametz at all.
the funds that you donate go fully to the Maot Chittim Fund
as well, thus enabling you to fulfill the full mitzvah of cleansing your home for passover, and at the same time help other
Jews to have a joyous holiday. Mr. ralph resnick, ritual director at the temple, will help you sign the “contract” for “sale” of your chametz, and
your contribution, also made out to Sinai temple, will be greatly appreciated. there
will also be a “contract” available in the temple main office.
Sinai Temple Schools
PASSOvER BREAK SCHEDULES
Sinai Akiba Academy
Sinai Temple Religious School
Last day of class Friday, March 22nd
returning wednesday, April 3rd
Last day of class wednesday, March 20th
returning wednesday, April 3rd
SInai Temple PreSchool
The Douglas Family Early Childhood Center
Last day of class Friday, March 22nd
returning wednesday, April 3rd
Yom HaShoah
Sunday, April 7, 2013
honoring the memory of the six million Jewish victims
of the Nazis during world war II.
Yellow 24 hour remembrance Candles are complimentary,
courtesy of the Sinai temple Men’s Club,
available outside Ziegler Sanctuary on
Shabbat April 6th after services.
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A GUIDE FOR PESACH
This guide was prepared for the Rabbinical Committee on Jewish Law and Standards by Rabbi
Mayer Rabinowitz. It was accepted by the Committee on December 12, 1984. The last paragraph of
the introduction, as well as Part “A” under “Permitted Foods,” have been amended to reflect most recent
decisions of the Committee affecting the status of peanuts, peanut oil and certain cheeses.
The Torah prohibits the ownership of
chametz (leaven) during Pesach. Therefore,
we arrange for the sale of the chametz to
a non-Jew. The transfer, mekhirat
chametz, is accomplished by appointing
an agent to handle the sale (Ralph Resnick
at Sinai Temple). It is a valid and legal
transfer of ownership. At the end of the
holiday, the agent arranges for the reversion
of ownership of the now-permitted
chametz. If ownership was not transferred
before the holiday, the use of this
chametz is prohibited after the holiday as
well (chametz she-avar alav ha-Pesach).
Since the Torah
prohibits the eating of
chametz during Pesach,
and since many common
foods contain some
admixture of chametz,
during Pesach guidance
is necessary when
shopping and preparing
for Pesach.
During the eight days of Pesach, chametz
cannot lose its identity in an admixture.
Therefore, the minutest amount of chametz
renders the whole admixture chametz and
its use on Pesach is prohibited. However,
during the rest of the year, chametz follows the normal rules of admixture, i.e. it
loses its identity in an admixture of one
part chametz and sixty parts of nonchametz (batel be-shishim). This affords
us the opportunity to differentiate between
foods purchased before and during Pesach.
What follows is a general guideline. However,
your rabbi should be consulted when any
doubt arises. Kosher le-Pesach labels
that do not bear the name of a rabbi or
one of the recognized symbols of rabbinic
supervision, or which are not integral to
the package, should not be used without
consulting your rabbi.
Prohibited foods include the following:
leavened bread, cakes, biscuits, crackers,
cereal, coffee containing cereal derivatives,
wheat, barley, oats, spelt, rye, and all liquids
containing ingredients or flavors made
from grain alcohol.
Most Ashkenazic authorities have added
the following foods (kitniyot) to the above
list: rice, corn millet, legumes (beans and
peas; however string beans are permitted).
The Committee on Jewish Law and Standards has ruled unanimously that peanuts
and peanut oil are permissible, as peanuts
are not actually legumes. Some Ashkenazic
authorities permit, while others forbid, the
use of legumes in a form other than their
natural state, for example: corn sweeteners,
corn oil and soy oil. Sephardic authorities
permit the use of all of the above. Consult
your rabbi for guidance in the use of
these products.
Detergents
If permitted during the year,
powdered andliquid detergents do not require a kosher
le-Pesach label.
Medicines
Since chametz binders are used in many
pills, the following guidelines
should be followed: If the
medicine is required for life
sustaining therapy, it may be
used on Pesach. If it is not for
life sustaining therapy, some authorities
permit, while others prohibit their use.
Consult your rabbi. In all cases, capsules
are preferable.
Permitted Foods
The following foods require no kosher lePesach label if purchased prior to
Pesach: unopened packages
or containers of natural coffee
without cereal additives (however, be aware that coffees
produced by General Foods
are not kosher for Passover
unless marked KP); sugar,
pure tea, salt (not iodized), pepper, natural
spices, frozen fruit juices with no additives,
frozen (uncooked) vegetables (for legumes
see above), milk, butter, cottage cheese,
cream cheese, ripened cheeses such as
cheddar (hard), Muenster (semisoft) and
Camembert (soft), and baking soda.
The following foods require no kosher lePesach label if purchased before or during
Pesach: fresh fruits and vegetables (for
legumes see above), eggs,
fresh fish and fresh meat.
The following foods require
kosher le-Pesach label if purchased before or during Pesach: all baked
products (matzah , cakes, matzah flour,
farfel, matzah meal, and any
products containing matzah)
canned or bottled fruit
juices (these juices are
often clarified with kitniot
which are not listed among
the ingredients. However, if
one knows there are no such agents, the
juice may be purchased prior to Pesach
without a kosher le-Pesach label), canned
tuna (since tuna, even when packed in
water, has often been processed in vegetable broth and/or hydrolyzed protein.
However, if it is known that the tuna is
packed exclusively in water, without any additional ingredients or additives, it may
be purchased without a kosher le-Pesach
label), wine, vinegar, liquor, oils, dried
fruits, candy, chocolate flavored milk, ice
cream, yogurt soda and frozen uncooked
vegetables.
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A GUIDE FOR PESACH
The following processed foods (canned,
bottled or frozen), require a
kosher le-Pesach if purchased
during Pesach : milk, butter,
juices, vegetables, fruits, milk
products, spices, coffee, tea
and fish, as well as all foods
listed in the previous section.
Kashering of Utensils
The process of kashering utensils depends on how the utensils are used. According to halakhah , leaven can be
purged from a utensil by the same
process in which it was absorbed in the
utensil (ke-vol’o kakh pol’-to). Therefore,
utensils used in cooking are kashered by
boiling, those used in broiling are kashered by fire and heat, and those used
only for cold food are kashered by rinsing.
Earthenware (china, pottery, etc.): May
not be kashered . However,
fine translucent chinaware
which has not been used for
over a year may be used if
scoured and cleaned in hot
water.
Metal (wholly made of
metal): Utensils used in fire
(spit, broiler) must first be
thoroughly scrubbed and
cleansed and then made as hot as possible. Those used for cooking or eating
(silverware, pots) must be thoroughly
scrubbed and cleaned and completely
immersed in boiling water. Pots should
have water boiled in them which will
overflow the rim. The utensils should not
be used for a period of at least 24 hours
between the cleaning and the immersion
in boiling water. Metal baking utensils
cannot be kashered.
Ovens and Ranges: Every part that
comes in contact with food must
be thoroughly scrubbed and
cleaned. Then, oven and range
should be heated as hot as possible for a half hour. If there is a
broil setting, use it. Self-cleaning
ovens should be scrubbed and cleaned and
then put through the self-cleaning cycle.
Continuous cleaning ovens must be kashered in the same manner as regular
ovens.
Microwave Ovens which do not cook the
food by means of heat should
be cleaned, and then a cup
of water should be placed
inside. Then the oven should
be turned on until the water boils and
there is steam. A microwave oven that
has a browning element cannot be kashered for Pesach.
Glassware: Authorities disagree as to the
method for kashering drinking
utensils. One opinion requires
soaking in water for three
days, changing the water every
24 hours. The other opinion
requires only a thorough scrubbing
before Pesach , or putting them through
a dishwasher.
The Siyum B’chorot
is the
special occasion on the eve of
Pesach when all firstborn males
express gratitude that they (via
their b’chor ancestors on the eve
of the Exodus from Egypt) were
spared during the tenth plague.
The tradition for the b’chor to
fast on that day is overridden by
the fact that a tome of the
Dishwasher: After not using the machine
for a period of 24 hours, a full
cycle with detergent should be
run.
Electrical Appliances: If the parts that
come into contact with chametz
are removable, they can be
kashered in the appropriate way
(if metal, follow the rule for
metal utensils). If the parts are
not removable, the appliance cannot be
kashered (all exposed parts should be
thoroughly cleaned).
Tables, Closets & Counters: If used with
chametz, they should be
thoroughly cleaned and
covered, and then they
may be used.
Kitchen Sink: A metal sink can be kashered by thoroughly cleaning
and then pouring boiling
water over it. A porcelain
sink should be cleaned and
a sink rack used. If, however, dishes are to be soaked in a porcelain sink, a dish basin must be used.
Chametz & Non-Passover Utensils:
Non-Passover dishes, pots
and chametz whose ownership had been transferred,
should be separated, locked
up or covered, and marked in
order to prevent accidental
use.
Talmud is completed that very
morning, giving rise to the need
to celebration - - a “siyum” - which will take place following
the morning service. All firstborn
males are cordially invited
to attend this unusual and
happy event.
Passover 2013
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 6:00 p.m.
Join our Clergy for a traditional Pesach Seder
filled with mazah, music and midrash!
SINAI TEMPLE MEMBERS
Adult $50 Children (under 12) $30
NON-MEMBERS
Adult $60 Children (under 12) $35
Children under 3 - no charge
with reservation
RESERvATIONS WITH
FULL PAYMENT ONLY.
RESERvATIONS DEADLINE
12 noon, Thursday, March 21, 2013
NO PHONE RESERvATIONS
ACCEPTED.
RESERvATION FORMS AvAILABLE IN THE SINAI TEMPLE
MAIN OFFICE, KOSHER GOURMET LA OFFICE OR
ONLINE AT WWW.SINAITEMPLE.ORG
For questions, please call: Kosher Gourmet LA
at (310) 481-3263, Nina: (949) 633-3628,
Ruth: (310) 702-4588 or email at
Passover@sinaitemple.org
TAKE
OUT
MENU
Hello All!
It’s Holiday time!
Please place orders as soon as possible. LAST DAY
FOR ORDERS FOR PASSOvER IS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20,
2013. Any changes and/or additions after that date will
incur $1.00 extra per person for each item ordered.
Orders for Passover to be PICKED UP BEFORE NOON
ON MONDAY, MARCH 25, from Kosher Gourmet Caterers LA at Sinai Temple, 10400 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024.
Chag Sameach - Nina and Ruth
ORDER FORMS AvAILABLE IN THE SINAI TEMPLE MAIN
OFFICE, KOSHER GOURMET LA OFFICE OR ONLINE AT
WWW.SINAITEMPlE.ORg
Kosher Gourmet LA, Sinai Temple, 10400 Wilshire Blvd., LA, CA 90024
For questions, please call Kosher Gourmet LA (310) 481-3263
or email fe.koshergourmetla@sinaitemple.org or call
Nina (949) 633-3628 or email nvarkel@gmail.com
An extraordinary day where SiHi teens and
Holocaust Survivors united...
January 27, 2013 marked International Holocaust remembrance
day and also the 4th Annual Holocaust Survivor Brunch L’dor V’dor where SiHi
teens had the opportunity to meet and embrace
their Jewish history by hearing the personal stories
of these incredible people. over 200 attendees enjoyed a beautiful meal together while listening to
Hebrew and Yiddish songs and being greeted and
honored by our Clergy, SiHi staff and teens. “with
each generation, as survivors are fewer, the imperative of memory grows. this
L’dor V’dor brunch, which
each year has moved both the
survivors and the teens who
are fortunate enough to hear
their stories, is one more assurance that the witnesses will
be heard, and the painful, vital
lessons transmitted to another
generation.”- rabbi wolpe
For more information about SiHi
classes and programs please
contact Anat gerber at:
(310) 481.3273
agerber@sinaitemple.org
We had a real
good time...
Photo © Jono David, HaChayim HaYehudim Jewish Photo Library
Mazel Tov
to our
B’nai Mitzvah
DOR CHADASH
SPRING FAMILY SHABBAT DINNER
Friday, March 1, 2013 at 5:45 p.m.
Join the dor Chadash community for our annual Spring family Shabbat dinner!
You don’t want to miss this fun-filled evening of prayer, food, crafts and
community bonding for all ages! Adults: $20 Children ages 2 and up: $5
register online at www.sinaitemple.org or contact the program dept.
at (310) 481-3243 / programs@sinaitemple.org
TOT SHABBAT
Brought to you by dor Chadash, the “Next Generation” at Sinai temple
Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. in Kohn Chapel
Join dor Chadash as we celebrate Shabbat each month with uplifting spirituality, community bonding, and meaningful memories for you and your
little ones…with Sinai temple’s own rabbi Nicole guzik, rabbi Jason
Fruithandler and dale Schatz!
dor Chadash is a great way to make a large synagogue feel like a small community. we welcome all
families with young children, so come introduce yourself at one of our upcoming events!
For more information, please email
dchadash@gmail.com or call (310) 481-3296.
SiNet (Sinai Networking Group)
March 2013 Event
Friday, March 8 7:30 a.m. in gold Hall
Legal issues in 2013 that can affect your business.
Michael J. Bordy - Attorney
*In a successful year, over 30 referrals totaling nearly $2 million in business
were exchanged among SiNet members. Everyone will have the opportunity to
introduce themselves and speak briefly about their business. Bring your business
cards. $5 entry includes light breakfast/appetizers. Join us on Linkedin.
www.linkedin.com under search type in SiNet. If you are expanding your business,
post Job opportunities on the Linkedin site "Jobs Discussion".
CHAI SOCIETY
Shabbat Shalom Meet and greet: March 9 & 23
Monthly general Meeting – 7:30 p.m. on March 19
Dinners – Plays – Celebrations – Winery Trips
Call Elaine Lotwin at (310) 271-5554.or eal1160@aol.com
Rachelle Marcus and Richard Greenberg, Co-Chairs
Free of Charge
THURSDAY MORNING TORAH with Rabbi Jason Fruithandler
Spend an hour every thursday morning deepening your understanding
of Judaism and our sacred text. Learn along with us as we go through
the torah together; no previous knowledge or Hebrew is required.
Please note that once Rabbi David Wolpe begins his sabbatical the class will
continue and be led by Rabbi Jason Fruithandler!
Thursday mornings, 8:15 a.m.
March 7, 14, 21, 28*
there is no charge for this class.
Contact: rebeka Small, program director, (310) 481-3243, or
rsmall@sinaitemple.org
*All dates subject to change or cancellation.
JUDAISM BY CHOICE
Shabbat Morning Service 9:30 a.m. April 27
Shabbat dinner 5:30 p.m. March 8 - Followed by FNL
All these events are open to Jews and non-Jews who would like to
learn more about the rituals of the Shabbat dinner and the Shabbat
Morning Service. participants will come away feeling more confident
and knowledgeable. Call rabbi Neal weinberg at (310) 772-0626 or email
rabbinweinberg@yahoo.com
AtId offers a variety of events and activities for young Jewish adults in their 20s & 30s. For a full
list of event details or to register for upcoming programs, please go to: www.AtidLA.com.
Atid’s 7th Annual 2nd Night of Passover Seder
March 8, 2013 7:30 p.m.
Join rabbi david wolpe, Craig taubman and the FNL Band for our
monthly musical Shabbat Service at Sinai temple. Following
services, everyone is invited to a congregational Kiddush for
cookies and challah and young professionals (ages 21-39) are invited
to mix and mingle at the Atid parlor (Id’s required).
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Atid Outdoors
Sunday, March 10, 2013 10:00 a.m.
Join Atid for an outdoor activity hiking in Los Angeles. Location tBd.
please check www.AtidLA.com for details. Event is free.
RAvAKIM EvENTS
(40 & 50s Singles Group)
Join us at the next Ted and Hedy Orden & Family’s
FRIDAY NIGHT LIvE on Friday, March 8.
Following the 7:30 p.m. service, the entire community
ages 40 and up are invited to our
Congregational Kiddush to mingle.
Help us plan upcoming events! Join us at our next Ravakim
Committee Meeting on tuesday, March 19, 7:30 p.m. located
at temple Beth Am
--ravakim is a community-wide singles group for ages 40-59. to
receive information about
upcoming events, email Ravakim4050s@gmail.com.
March Calendar
8th: Shabbas Shennanigans – Join us in March for a special
Shabbas Shennanigans as we invite several community youth
groups to join us! the ted & Hedy orden Friday Night Live
followed by a teen oneg / lounge night in the youth lounge!
9th: USY Prom – Join all your USY friends from around
Southern California at the 2nd annual USY prom, this year
hosted at VBS synagogue.
14th: Elite Speakers Series: Harry Ostrer, M.D. – Learn about
what makes the Jewish people genetically connected!
16th: Laser Tag – Have some fun, shoot some lasers, and most
likely get a score lower than Matt’s!
22-24th: SATO Kinnus – Spend a weekend with Far west USY
and learn how you can help fix the world!
31st: volunteer Event – Come volunteer with us! Specific
project / location to be announced!
March 26, 2013 7:30 p.m.
with special guests AJwS and Moishe House
Early Bird- Before midnight March 12th $39 (Atid/Sinai Members receive $5 discount). regular - between March 12th and
March 20th (at noon) $44 for all
Event always sells out so please RSVP early
to reserve your spot!
Looking to get involved/volunteer? there are opportunities through AtId to share
your talents and passions. please call the AtId office at (310) 481-3244 if you would
like more information or email info@ATIDLA.com.
Follow us on Facebook to stay up to date with our upcoming activities at
https://www.facebook.com/AtidLA
Have a suggestion?
We want to know!
Send your suggestion to our electronic “SUGGESTION BOx”
at suggestion@sinaitemple.org. we greatly value your suggestions and appreciate your willingness to help us improve. Your submission will be forwarded
to our Executive director, Mr. Howard Lesner, and to the president of the
congregation, Mr. Eric diamond, for action.
SISTE RH O OD
J UD AIC A SH OP
Are you ready for Passover?
we have........ Seder plates,
Matzah Covers, Candlesticks
New this year - beautiful passover
themed paper goods!
Come in and see!!! Also - we have
beautiful hostess gifts!
Hours: Mon. – thurs. 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Friday 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (closed Saturdays & holidays)
OR call for private appointment!
Frances Katz, Manager (310) 481-3290
Sunday appointments only, call Lorraine Joffe (310) 890-4802
SINAI TEMPLE SISTERHOOD CAMP RAMAH SCHOLARSHIPS
Sinai temple Sisterhood is once again offering scholarship funds to students
from Sinai Akiba Academy and Sinai temple religious School.
Applications can be picked up at the SAA
office, religious School office or from the
Sinai temple Sisterhood.
If you have a child who wants to go to camp this summer
and needs financial help.
please contact: Marcie Berga 310-475-6401
or mberga@sinaiakiba.org
danielle Kassin 310-481-3271 or dkassin@sinaitemple.org
Lili Shafai 310-454-9927 or lshafai@gmail.com
Due: Friday April 12th, 2013
All information will be confidential.
RABBI DAvID WOLPE'S
DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN APPRECIATION OF:
rabbi wolpe by Iraj & rosa Safai; and the
dedication of a headstone in loving memory of
Simon david by Leo & ruth david.
IN MEMORY OF:
Ethel Vinick’s yahrzeit by Valerie Sklut; Sidney
russak’s yahrzeit by Allen russak; Armin
Berger’s yahrzeit by Eva Berger; Elias djanogly’s
yahrzeit by Eva Berger; and Kathy Nancy
gendel’s yahrzeit by Esther g. gendel.
IN HONOR OF:
our wedding by Candis Melamed & Benjamin
Emanuel; rabbi wolpe by peyman parhami; and
Leila Mahboubi’s bat mitzvah by dora & Nader
Mossanen.
RABBI NICOLE GUZIK’S
DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN HONOR OF:
the engagement of our son Joshua to gillian
Loevner by Sharone & david Lich.
IN MEMORY OF:
Mohtaram Soroudi by Elizabeth & Michael
Soroudi.
IN APPRECIATION OF:
rabbi guzik making Jordan’s bar mitzvah so
warm, personal & meaningful by talia & Jamie
resin.
RABBI EMERITUS ZvI DERSHOWITZ’S
DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN APPRECIATION OF:
rabbi dershowitz’s support and comfort as we
mourned the loss of Fred Adler by ted & Hedy
orden and family.
CANTOR EMERITUS JOSEPH GOLE’S
DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
My beloved father Hyman tanenbaum by
Marilyn tanenbaum Sonners.
RITUAL DIRECTOR RALPH RESNICK’S
DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN APPRECIATION OF:
ralph resnick by Moshe Sassover, Sandra B.
Fine, and Laurie Levenson.
IN MEMORY OF:
My mother Leanne gitell by deborah gitell;
Anne Stengel by Fran & Arnie Stengel; dr.
daniel Levenson by Laurie Levenson; Minnie
Beugen by rachelle Marcus; Martin gosky by
Marvin & Shirley Selter; my father gene
Bloom by rachael Sonntag-Bloom; Bernard
weintraub by Eleanor weintraub; Ayoub
daneshgar by Shaun daneshgar; Magda
Breuer by Lea & Alex Loewinger.
GENERAL FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Annie Karen goldman by Meralee goldman;
my mother Eleanor Sklar’s yahrzeit by Barbara
rickles; Masha Marshall’s yahrzeit by dr.
raphael & Jacqueline Nach; diana Nabati’s
yahrzeit by Fred Nabati; Jacob N. Bernstein’s
yahrzeit by Carole greenberg; the passing of Ken
Nussen’s mother Madeleine Nussen by pamela
& Jeffrey platt and Cyril & risa drabinsky and
family.
BOARD OF GOvERNORS FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
donita riley’s mother by donald and tommie
Shulman.
ISRAEL CENTER FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Joseph A. Farkas’s yahrzeit by rose Farkas &
Viorica F. winterman.
LIBRARY FUND
IN HONOR OF:
Bette & Jerry Nagin’s 50th wedding Anniversary
and Jerry Nagin’s 80th birthday by roz & Abner
goldstine.
IN MEMORY OF:
donita riley’s mother by Jeanne gaffney;
Louis and rita Kornblau’s yahrzeits by rosalie
Kornblau; Madeleine Nussen by Lisa & Steve
pompan; ruth Burke by Fran & Arnold Stengel;
and Lillian Zimbalist by Sonia & Bentley Morriss.
THE JAMES AND MARGARET FLESH
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
IN MEMORY OF
the passing of Arthur S. goodman, Seymour
Croft, ghodsi Ashouri todjarieh, rachel Shadgoo, parvin Neman, Albert Fenster, Idessa
riley, rosemary Barratt Choyce, Madeleine
Nussen, Samuel rahbar, M.d., diane
Neubauer’s brother and Helen Elghanayan by
tom & Judy Flesh; and diane Neubauer’s
brother and Madeleine Nussen by Judy & Jerry
rosenberg and family.
IN HONOR OF:
Mazal tov to Jacqueline & Adam winnick on the
birth of their son Benjamin Ethan winnick;
Krystal & Craig Scime on the birth of their
daughter Allegra theresa; and Anjele & Eddie
Harouni on the birth of their daughter by tom &
Judy Flesh.
YOUTH DEPARTMENT FUND
IN APPRECIATION OF:
the teen Center’s AIpAC trip by golda & Martin
Mendelsohn.
ADULT EDUCATION FUND:
IN MEMORY OF:
Madeleine Nussen by Ilene & Howard Emmer.
FAMILY MINYAN FUND
IN HONOR OF:
purim at the (dana & Evan) Schlessingers by
Sandi Schlesinger.
IN MEMORY OF:
Israel (waldek) rosenwald’s and my father
Arthur goodman’s yahrzeits by gita rosenwald;
Arthur goodman by Karen Samuels; and Faye &
Albert rosen by donna & Harvey rosen.
BIKKUR CHOLIM FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
our beloved father Louis Z. weiss by Myles &
Francine Kahan weiss and family.
CHEvRA KADISHA FUND
IN APPRECIATION ON:
Jerry wohlberg and the Chevra Kadisha committee for their work by rabbi Cheryl peretz.
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUNDS HANNAH
LIPPERT GENERAL FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Sara Lackow by phyllis Y. Sokol
MEMORIAL FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Evelyne Smason by rita Blumental; Clara Katz &
Sewek Finkelstein by Lea Finkelstein.
RITUAL OBSERvANCE
IN MEMORY OF:
Mamie Cohen by william Cohen.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIvE FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Max Kuperstein’s yahrzeit by paul & Colette
Kuperstein.
SPECIAL NEEDS RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
AND B’NAI MITZvAH FUND
IN MEMORY OF
rabbi Melvin goldstine and my beloved mother
Anna rabiner’s yahrzeits by Bella r. goldstine;
my father Alfred Mendel’s yahrzeit by Elaine Holiday.
SINAI SPEAKS
Monthly Newsletter published by Sinai temple
10400 wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-474-1518 ~ fax 310-474-6801
www.sinaitemple.org
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Affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
rabbi david wolpe
rabbi Nicole guzik
rabbi Jason Fruithandler
rabbi Emeritus Zvi dershowitz
Cantor Marcus Feldman
Cantor Emeritus Joseph gole
ralph resnick, ritual director
Eric J. diamond, president
Howard Lesner, Executive director
Sarah Shulkind, Ed. d
Head of School, Sinai Akiba Academy
rabbi Laurence Scheindlin
Headmaster Emeritus, SInai Akiba Academy
danielle Salem-Kassin,
religious School director
tracy Schatz, director,
douglas Family preschool
Len Lawrence, general Manager,
Mount Sinai Memorial parks and Mortuaries
Aryell Cohen, organist & Choir director
penny dain, public relations Manager, Editor
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