Congregational Meeting, April 21 at 6:30 pm — announcement, page 19

April 2010/Nisan—Iyyar 5770 Number 609

Rabbi Jonathan P. Slater, Scholar-in-Residence

April 9—10, 2010
We are delighted to Jonathan is the author of Mindful Jewish Living:
welcome Rabbi Compassionate Practice. A gifted teacher, he will
Jonathan Slater to guide us in our learning at our Shabbat services on
Temple Mount Sinai Friday evening (6:15 pm) and Saturday morning
this month. Rabbi (10:30 am), at talks after Shabbat Dinner (7:30 pm)
Slater will be our and our Kiddush Luncheon (noon), and at Shabbat
teacher on Shabbat Morning Torah Study (regulars, please note the special
Shemini, April 9-10. start time of 9 am). The theme of his talks will be
Rabbi Slater is the Co “Mindful Jewish Living.”
-Program Director of Jonathan is himself a graduate of the first cohort of
the Institute for the Rabbinical Leadership Program of the IJS. He
Jewish Spirituality, received his ordination at the Jewish Theological
where he writes and Seminary of America in New York City in 1979.
teaches about Until recently, Rabbi Slater served for 19 years as
mindfulness through rabbi for Congregation Beth Ami, a Conservative
the vehicle of Hasidic congregation in Santa Rosa, California, where he
Torah commentary. In his work with the IJS he is addressed various spiritual, educational and
involved in explicating and grounding the organizational needs, including pastoral ministry,
connection between contemplative practice and healing services, and meditation services.
social justice, particularly in the realm of With the exception of Shabbat Dinner, this weekend
environmental awareness and action. is entirely free. Those who would like to attend
As a participant in the fifth cohort of the IJS’s dinner are asked to please make a reservation by
Rabbinical Leadership Program, Rabbi Bach has April 6. Adults (ages 13 and up) are $8; children 5-12
come to know and admire Jonathan, and is thrilled are $5; children through age 4 may attend at no cost.
to bring him To El Paso. His visit is in memory of
David Goodman, sponsored by Evelyn and her
family.

Editor’s Note...
As I gain more knowledge of all the wonderful programs that are happening at Temple Mount Sinai, I have the feeling that
there must be many congregants doing things that could be reported in the bulletin. My appeal goes out again for input on
any TMS programs and events that are not covered. Awareness and exposure will make all our efforts more successful. The
next person to join a group or program may only be a sentence or two away. We welcome your submissions and feedback.
Mark Schrier
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Worship Schedule
April 2-3
Chol Hamo’ed Pesach
Friday, April 2
Candlelighting, 7:08 pm
Oneg Shabbat, 5:45 pm
Family Shabbat Service, 6:15 pm
Birthdays and Anniversaries, Story
Saturday, April 3
Torah Study, 9:30 am
Shabbat Morning Service, 10:30 am
Rachelle Gomolsky, D’var Torah
Shir Chadash will Sing
April 9-10
Parashat Shmini
Friday, April 9
Candlelighting, 7:13 pm
Oneg Shabbat, 5:45 pm
Kabbalat Shabbat Service, 6:15 pm
Rabbi Jonathan Slater will teach
Dinner to follow (page 1)
Saturday, April 10
Torah Study, 9:30 am
Shabbat Morning Service, 10:30 am
Rabbi Slater will teach
Kiddush Luncheon to follow (page 1)
April 16-17
Parashat Tazria-Metzora
Friday, April 16
Candlelighting, 7:17 pm
Oneg Shabbat, 5:45 pm
Kabbalat Shabbat Service, 6:15 pm
Saturday, April 16
Torah Study, 9:30 am
Shabbat Morning Service, 10:30 am
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April 23-24
Parashat Achrei Mot—Kedoshim
Friday, April 23
Candlelighting, 7:22 pm
Oneg Shabbat, 5:45 pm
Kabbalat Shabbat Service, 6:15 pm
Honoring Blood Drive Participants (page 12)
Saturday, April 24
Torah Study, 9:30 am
Shabbat Morning Service, 10:30 am
Jordyn McCoy Bat Mitzvah
April 30-May 1
Parashat Emor
Friday, April 30
Candlelighting, 7:27 pm
Oneg Shabbat, 5:45 pm
Kabbalat Shabbat Service, 6:15 pm
Saturday, May 1
Torah Study, 9:30 am
Shabbat Morning Service, 10:30 am
May 7-8
Parashat Behar-Bechukotai
Friday, May 8
Candlelighting, 7:32 pm
Oneg Shabbat, 5:45 pm
Family Shabbat Service, 6:15 pm
Saturday, May 9
Torah Study, 9:30 am
Shabbat Morning Service, 10:30 am
Leah Pearlman Bat Mitzvah
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From the Rabbi’s Study
As we prepare to celebrate sixty-two years of
Israel’s independence later this month, it is
worth reflecting on the modern-day miracle
that is the third Jewish commonwealth. For
most of Jewish history, we were a people
without temporal, worldly power. In that
state, we developed a tremendous capacity to
exist in the here-and-now while living in the
world of our dreams: Zion. To borrow the
well-worn phrase from Israel’s national
anthem, our hope was never lost.
For sixty-two years out of the last two
millennia, we’ve found ourselves exercising
worldly power once again. A Jewish state,
with an army, a police force, a diplomatic
corps, schools and universities, and
provisions for the common good, exists! Let’s
never become jaded to this fact. Even after
sixty-two years, our shehecheyanu on Yom
Ha’atzma’ut should be as heartfelt as the one
offered in Israel’s Hall of Independence on
Iyyar 5, 5708 (May 14, 1948).
One of my great joys as a rabbi is leading
congregational trips to Israel, and a highlight
of those trips is visiting the hall, standing in
the place where the words were spoken, and
hearing a recording of Rabbi Y.L. Maimon’s
voice, cracking with emotion: “...for keeping
us alive, sustaining us, and bringing us to this
moment in time.” We’ll be there again in late
June with a group of 40, and are already
scouting the calendar for good dates in late
2011 or early 2012 for another trip.
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Even as we rejoice in the mere fact of Israel’s
existence, we reflect on the work that is still
left to be done. Last month’s visit by Rabbi
David Forman, the founder of Rabbis for
Human Rights, gave us ample opportunity
for such reflection. Rabbi Forman forcefully
reminded us that, judged against universal
standards, Israel does incredibly well in a
very tough neighborhood, and that universal
standards are the only fair standards by
which the rest of the world should judge her.
But having said that, Rabbi Forman maintains
that she owes it to herself to hold herself to a
higher standard: that of the Prophets and the
Sages whose voices we still hear: “Be holy.”
I hope that all of us will be together on April
18 as the El Paso Jewish Community (under
the auspices of our Jewish Community
Relations Council) celebrates Israel’s
independence day. More information about
the celebration can be found on page seven of
this newsletter.
As we make our way through sefirat ha’omer,
the journey from Passover to Shavuot, and
celebrate events which exist in memories over
three thousand years old, let’s not forget the
miracle that exists right before our very eyes.
B’shalom,
Rabbi Bach
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April Birthdays
April 1 April 8 April 15 April 24
Jeffery Bargemann Julian Bernat Marty Klein* Jimmy Keller
Lauren Davis Orit Eylon Lloyd Krapin *
Bobby Goldfarb April 16 Ellen Wilson
April 2 Shelly Gopin Lee Schweitzer*
Michael Goldman April 25
Rena Marcus April 9 April 17 Joanne Farley *
Adele Siegel* Stuart Shiloff Joseph Feldberg Idell Rothstein *
Linda Miner Etta Mae Scherr
April 3 April 10
Brent Harris Mike Batkin April 18 April 27
Bud Ramenofsky Erik de Vos Arlene Ellenburg
Rachel Weinstein April 11 Sydney Goltz
Sue Zaltz Edi Brannon Nancy Laster April 28
Lory Goldberg Mark Schrier Barbara Behne*
April 4
Scott Blumenfeld April 12 April 19 April 29
Martha Schlusselberg Larry Anenberg William Berry Lila Bowman
Wendy Siegel* Naomi Mercer Helen Goldberg Sue Schecter
Bob Nitzburg David Rothbardt
April 5 David Westermann* Billy Spier
Dick Fass
April 13 April 20
April 6 Michael Benjamin Elaine Krasne
Peggy Feinberg Judy Blumenfeld
Jeryl Marcus Alan Karp April 23
Oren Belkin
April 7 April 14
Erline Gordon Donna Leffman
Peggy Kovan

April Anniversaries
April 1 April 8 April 22
Josh & Jenny Meyer* Steve & Ann Lauterbach* Eddie & Laurie Knipp
Tony & Julie Mullen
April 12 April 25
April 2 William & Cynthia Bass Michelle Assael & Alejo Restrepo
Fred & Ada Marcus
April 20 April 30
April 5 Mike & Debby Robalin Bob & Claire Jacobs
Jim & Carol Parker
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Hamakom Y’nachem—May God Bring Comfort...

to Evelyn & Edward Schwartz, Stuart & Shari Schwartz, and Jane & Bob Snow on the
death of their brother-in-law and uncle Aaron Cohen
to Simon & Grace Bir on the death of Simon’s brother, Morris Bir
to Jay & Marilyn Mendeloff on the death of Jay’s brother Gale Mendeloff
to Jerry & Haidi Appel on the death of Jerry’s aunt, Shirley Luger
to Phil Alpern and Lou & Laura Alpern on the death of wife and mother, Rene Alpern
to Vladik and Olga Kreinovich on the death of Vladik’s mother, Galina Kreinovich
to Taube & Ray Jenkins & Janna Wallen on the death of their mother, LoisAnn Markowitz

Mazel Tov! Congratulations...

to Allan & Amy Goldfarb on the marriage of their daughter, Judith Goldfarb, to Ryan
Jacobson on March 13, 2010. Judith’s grandparents are Mary & Jay Heins and Miriam &
Bill Goldfarb.
to Orit Eylon & Frank Pemberton on the birth of Ethan Jonathan Pemberton on March 11,
2010.
to Beth & Mark McCoy, whose daughter Jordyn will become Bat Mitzvah on April 24,
2010.

New Members
We are delighted to welcome the following people to membership at Temple Mount Sinai:
Michael Slayton
Stuart & Dannah Meyers
Do you know someone who is new to town, new to Judaism, or interested in getting in-
volved with a synagogue? Please help them to get in touch with Susan Jaffee at 532.5959
or sjaffee@templemountsinai.com.
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Upcoming Events
Mishpachot Trip to the Zoo Sunday April 11, 3-5 pm
All families with children in pre-K through 2nd grades are invited to join us at the El Paso Zoo to
visit the animals and go on a Jewish scavenger hunt. Admission is $10 for adults and $6 for
children. Please RSVP to Alanna at abach@templemountsinai.com by April 8th.

Gesher Classes, Sundays April 11 and 25, 10-11 am

All children 6 months through 4 years and their parents are invited to join us in Schwartz Hall.
See the story on page 14 for more information.

Noar Bowling at Fiesta Lanes Sunday April 25th 12-2 pm

Third, fourth and fifth graders: Join us for an afternoon of bowling. Right after religious school
we will carpool to Fiesta Lanes for lunch and bowling fun. Cost per person is $12 and includes
bowling shoes, unlimited bowling, and lunch (please be sure to bring socks).
RSVP to Alanna at abach@templemountsinai.com by April 21st. See the article on page 15 for
more information.

Temple Mount Sinai Blood Drive 4-12 through 4-23

This blood drive will be a little different… Instead of having the bloodmobile come to the us, we are go-
ing to United Blood Services. Any time from April 12th to April 23rd blood can be donated at any UBS
location. Appointments can be made, or walk-ins are also welcome. Tell them you are with the Temple
Mount Sinai Blood Drive to insure we get credit for the donation. See the Face-to-Face story on page 12

Second Annual Jewish Women’s Retreat May 14-16, 2010

Join Temple Mt. Sinai for our second annual Jewish Women’s Retreat in the beautiful Sacramento
Mountains. Take this opportunity to remove yourself from the pressures of everyday life and
focus on friendship, Judaism, and personal growth. This is an event you won’t want to miss!
For more information or to RSVP for the retreat, please contact Alanna Bach at
abach@templemountsinai.com or 532-5959.
See the story on page 15 for more information.
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Upcoming Events
Yom Ha Atzma’ut Sunday April 18th 12:30 pm at Temple Mount Sinai

Israel’s Birthday: 62 years young. Don’t Miss The Party. This is a community wide celebration.
Everyone is welcome. Let our community come together in joy and celebration, looking to a
future of peace, people and prosperity. Since this event is hosted by Temple Mount Sinai, let’s
have a large turnout from our congregation to show support for this event.
12:30—Israeli food sampling
1:15 — Joyful program and music celebration
2:15 — Israeli film
There is no charge for this event. Coordinated by the Jewish Community Relations Council of
the Jewish Federation. For more information call the Jewish Federation at 584-4437

Congregational Meeting Wednesday April 21st

Meet at Krupp Chapel 6:30 to 7:30

The congregation will be voting on board of trustees members and changes to the bylaws.
Make your voice heard, make your vote count.
See the story on page 19 for more information.

Ongoing Events and Reminders

Religious School Cartridge Fundraiser
Thanks to all who have donated your used (empty) toners and ink cartridges. So far we have
EIGHTY toners/cartridges, this translates into $240 worth of school supply awards. This will
certainly help purchase school supply for the upcoming school year. Please bring your used
(empty ) toner and ink cartridges to Religious School or the Religious School will make
arrangements to pick up used toner and ink cartridges, to save a trip to the Temple.
Any brand and size of cartridge is accepted. Staples and Office Depot will give a $3.00 credit
for each cartridge.
For more information, contact Grace Bir at gbir@templemountsinal.com or 532-5959 ext 27.
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Religious School News

“It’s a Girl Thing” gets its own space Sandi’s Fund grow, by giving a gift to Temple in
Sandi’s memory”. We appreciate your support.
Using a donation from the Sandra Troyer Kern
Thank you.
Memorial Endowment Fund, Honey Do’s has
begun renovating a classroom to make it a special Grace Bir
and warm place for the 7th and 8th grade girls to
gather for their “It’s A Girl Thing” – Rosh
Hodesh sessions. Chalk boards and Peg boards
were removed, some closet doors were removed
and shelves added to create two book shelves, new
teal and cream color paint went on the walls, new
mini-blinds adorned with draping. Sandi’s office
furnishing have been added to keep her memory
alive.
Our goal is to have this renovation project
completed by the first week in April and are
planning a dedication ceremony in “Loving
Memory of Sandi Kern” on April 11th. You will
receive more detail regarding the ceremony via a
group e-mail.
There are truly no words to describe the sadness
we have all felt (and still do) over the death of
Sandi Kern. And now, through the creation of the
Sandra Troyer Kern Memorial Endowment Fund 4th Annual Cultural Event was a success.
via the generosity of Martin, Suzan, Mollie, and We raised the set goal of $1,000 for our special
David Kern, the “It’s A Girl Thing” – Rosh Tzedakah project “A Package From Home”. We
Hodesh program will be dedicated in Loving will adopt the Elite Combat Unit and this money
Memory of Sandi. will provide packages for the 34 soldiers in this
As David Kern mentioned in his Temple Bulletin Unit.
article, if any of you are so moved, you can help The Event started at 11:00 in Schwartz Hall, with
Grace welcoming all, briefly speaking about the
Event and “A Package From Home” Tzdakah
project and expressed thanks to all who helped. A
representative from each grade (a teacher or
students in the 1st through 6th grades) went up to
the microphone to give a brief overview of their
project. Seventh and eight grade students lead us
in “Hatikvah”, Cheyanne lead us in the “National
Anthem” via skillful karate movements.
Following the National Anthem, second grade
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students came up to the stage and beautifully
danced to the Jewish song “Mayim”.
The first grade students expressed their Jewish
identity via art projects displayed for all to enjoy.
The Third grade students with the help of their
parents and some MSTY-ites prepared Jewish
foods (family recipes) of which all in attendance
enjoyed tasting. The fourth grade students brought
to light some of our Jewish authors and displayed
some books written by these authors and displayed
poems they created. Fifth grade students learned
about and presented displays about Jewish Artists.
Included in the fifth grade displays were beautiful
puppets created by the students. The sixth grade
students highlighted in their displays, accom-
plishments of Jews in America.
From 9:30 to 12:30, David and Tina Wolfe, Scott
Feldt and Erhen Weiner were hard at work getting
the tacos crispy and ready to sell.
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The seventh and eight grade students participated
in the event by selling, tacos, salsa, desserts and
drinks, during the event. They had a great time
helping out and did an awesome job.
The response and feedback before, during, and
after the event was GREAT.
Prior to the event, on March 6th, from 2:00 to 5:30,
Shana and Carly Levin, JoAnn Farley, Sylvia
Krapin, Scott Feldt, and Grace Bir worked in the
kitchen to prepare the tacos and the salsa. Grace
Bir donated the baked goodies. Thanks to
everyone for attending and supporting our
Cultural Celebration.
A special thanks to Frank for setting up and
making everything ready for our events.
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Young Adults of Mount Sinai (YAMS)

YAMS is the newest chavurah--affinity group at
Temple! These young adults range in age from
22-39 and are passionate about their Judaism.
The group meets monthly and would love for
you to join them. Each month features Jewish
learning and community building.
to contact Danielle Scher
(dscher82@gmail.com) or Hedy Uecker
(hedviguecker@yahoo.com) and they will be
more than happy to assist you.

Along with their monthly events YAMS are

actively engaged with the Center Against
Family Violence. YAMS is collecting all of
YAMS (Young Adults at Mount Sinai) those little toiletries (shampoo, conditioner,
celebrated Purim in Feburary with "Tefilah and soap ,lotion) that you pick up at hotels. These
Tequila." The chavurah for young will all be donated to the Center Against
professionals ages 22-39, met at temple- Family Violence in El Paso (http://
member owned Crawdaddy's on www.cafv.org). There will be a box at Temple
Cinncinati. We were happy to have the bar for anyone who wants to make a donation.”
personally opened for us on a Sunday night so
fabulous bartender Marshall Berry could show
off his drink slinging skills and enlighten us
into the secret world of the man behind the
bar. We happily toasted the success of two of
our YAMS members who went from working
the tables to owning the whole restaurant.
The end of the night was capped off with a
great discussion with Rabbi Bach about prayer
and Jewish identity.
Our next event in April will be announced
shortly so look out on your email accounts.
Again, bring your toiletries! If you have any
questions or comments please do not hesitate
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Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ)
Temple Mount Sinai was full of excitement on the
night of February 27 with our family Purim
Party. The Beatles went to Mardi Gras, and what
a wonderful time we all had. Thank you to
MSTY volunteers for helping with the decora-
tions, children’s games, and costume contest; to
Rabbi Larry and Shir Chadash for providing a
memorable musical treat with our Beatles-
inspired Megillah; to MRJ members for serving
beverages; and to all other temple members who
helped fill the night with fun. A special thanks to
WRJ Board member Amissa Burton for chairing
this event and for leading our WRJ volunteer
cooks in preparing a delicious menu of great
New Orleans-themed foods. To all of our volun-
teers and guests, thank you for making this event
such a success and joy.
On Tuesday, April 6, WRJ will host its annual
volunteer appreciation dinner at the wonderful
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home of WRJ member Lee Schwartz at 6:30 p.m.
We will enjoy a special Mediterranean-inspired
meal, drinks and plenty of fun!
While honoring our volunteers, in the true
spirit of WRJ, we will also be collecting non-
perishable foods that night to donate to our local
food bank. Please plan to attend and bring
canned goods, boxed foods, or other food items
that you would like to donate to this good
cause. More details for this dinner will be mailed
to WRJ members soon. To attend, please contact
the coordinator of this event, WRJ Board member
Laura Brannon-Rosales, at
wrj@templemountsinai.com or Lee Schwartz at
915-526-2250. Please RSVP no later than Thurs-
day, April 1.
On Friday, April 30, WRJ will conduct a Sister-
hood Shabbat service, led by WRJ member Tina
Wolfe, one of our congregation’s shlichei kehillah
(“lay worship leaders”). The lively service will
include a variety of readings, songs, and poems
written by women and read by WRJ volun-
teers.To participate, please contact Tina through
Temple Mount Sinai at 532-5959 before April 23.
All are welcome to attend this regularly sched-
uled Friday night service, which begins at Tem-
ple Mount Sinai at 6:15 p.m.
Thank you to everyone who continues to support
Temple Mount Sinai WRJ!
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Face to Face
Do Not Stand Idly By While Your Neighbor Bleeds.. Bleed With Him!
Temple Mount Sinai Blood Drive
April 12 – 23
Temple Mount Sinai will be holding a blood drive from April 12 – 23 at United Blood Ser-
vices locations throughout El Paso. The blood drive was inspired by Rabbi Bach’s Yom Kip-
pur message about the importance of stepping up to save lives. “The blood drives comes
about due to the efforts of the Face to Face meetings and our goal is 118 donations in this
two-week period” said Mark Schrier, the leader of the monthly sessions.
We’ve scheduled a blood drive to culminate on Shabbat K’doshim, when we read in To-
rah,”Do not stand idly by while your neighbor bleeds.” Rabbi Bach notes, “This verse
serves so well as the catch-phrase for a blood drive. First, there’s the clever and cute read-
ing: ‘Don’t sit around while your neighbor gives blood, but instead give some blood right
alongside him or her.’ And much more seriously, our Tradition teaches us that we may not
remain indifferent to the life-or-death needs of others. Donating blood is one way that we
can fulfill this mitzvah.”
Everyone can participate in our drive. Here are four ways: donate blood, make a financial
contribution to sponsor a bone marrow donor, communicate with a sick friend or relative,
join our Face to Face sessions.
United Blood Services has locations at:
424 S. Mesa Hills (544-5422 for an appointment)
1338 N. Zaragoza (849 – 7389)
4758 Loma del Sol (822 – 8438)
The South Mesa Hills location is open Monday – Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thurs-
day from Noon until 7 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday form 9 a.m. to 2:00
p.m. When registering with United Blood Services, please mention that you are part of the
Temple Mount Sinai blood drive. Appointments may also be made at unitedbloodser-
vices.org.
All participants giving blood (or trying to give blood) will be honored on the bimah on
Friday night, April 23 at Temple Mount Sinai during the evening services.
Please don’t be idle while your neighbors take part in this drive; join with them!
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Jewish War Veterans

I received this letter and thought it was a worthy project and have included it in this issue… Editor
The San Antonio Jewish War Veterans Post 753 recently completed cataloguing the approximately 450
Jewish veterans buried in San Antonio cemeteries. Because there is no Jewish War Veterans Post in El
Paso, we have been asked to extend the project to your city.
If you know of a Jewish military veteran, male or female, buried in any El Paso cemetery please e-mail
as much of the following information as you know to Herschel L. Sheiness at jsheines@swbell.net or
mail it to 718 Mello Oak, San Antonio, TX. 78258.
Full Name of the deceased
Date of Birth
Date of Death
Branch of Service
Highest military rank achieved
War(s) served in
If killed in action, name of the theater
If graves are plotted, the grave’s location.
Any other information you have pertaining to military service such as decorations, the veteran’s job
was in the military, military unit, etc.
The names will be provided to the Temple, the Texas Jewish Historical Society and the National Jewish
War Veterans Cemetery committee for their historical records. In San Antonio we also place American
flags on the grave sites in the Jewish and non-sectarian cemeteries on Memorial Day as well as request
the temple and synagogues publish the names of those who were members of their respective congre-
gations in remembrance for Memorial Day. Perhaps some day there will be a Jewish War Veterans
Post in El Paso that will do the same.
If you would like any additional information or have any questions please do not hesitate to contact
me at the e-mail or regular mail address above.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me by e-mail, regular mail or by phone
(evenings (210)494-8768).
Thank you,
HERSCHEL L. SHEINESS
Chairperson, Cemetery Committee
Jewish War Veterans Post 753,
San Antonio, TX
E-mail: jsheines@swbell.net
Mail: 718 Mello Oak, San Antonio, TX 78258
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Gesher Goings‐on
cheese and macaroons, completed sand art
pictures, listened to stories, and played with our
friends. If this sounds like fun, you¹re welcome
to come join us in April.

The April Gesher classes will meet on Sunday,

April 11, to celebrate Israel¹s birthday and on
Sunday, April 25 to explore ³What¹s Jewish
About Frogs and Toads².

During these classes we will learn about the

Craft Time at Gesher
Gesher (bridge in Hebrew) is a hands-on Jewish
learning program run by Temple Mt. Sinai for
children from birth through four years and their
parents. Our rich curriculum, designed by
Alanna Bach, includes playtime with thematic
toys, singing, movement, stories, craft projects,
and thematic snacks. Gesher meets at Temple
Mt. Sinai in Schwartz Hall from 10 to 11 am
approximately twice a month.
In March, Gesher met to explore the holiday of
Passover. We laughed, ate matzah with cream
beautiful colors and sites of Israel, read a couple
of books in Hebrew about frogs, create special
crafts, sing and dance, and snack on blue and
white food for the Israel class and ³frog faces² for
our frogs and toads class.
We hope your family will join us for Jewish fun
and learning. Gesher is funded in part by the
Jewish Federation of El Paso and all families are
welcome to attend. Please contact Alanna Bach at
abach@templemountsinai.com or 532-5959 for
more information.
915-532-5959
915-328-6062 (cell)

Border Interfaith
The Diocese of El Paso Justice for Immigrants together with EPISO and Border Interfaith
invite you to join them at the
Interfaith Immigration Summit
Wednesday, April 14th from 10 am to 2:00 pm
At Temple Mount Sinai
Join us for prayer and discussion on what we have learned about Immigration Reform and
how we can continue our work together.
For More Information call 276-2165, 238-3848 or 872-8422

The cause of immigration reform is a topic that affects all residents of the El Paso area. Being up
to date and having an opportunity to participate in the discussion is an important component of
social action for us all. A strong turnout of members of TMS is an important statement to the
community. Please plan to be there so our voices can be heard... Editor
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Mishpachot Goes to the Zoo — April 11, 3 pm
(photo by Elaine Prensky)
Grab your family and your hat, Mishpachot is
headed to the El Paso Zoo to check out the
Jewish Women’s Retreat
Join Temple Mt. Sinai for a Jewish Women’s
Retreat in the beautiful Sacramento Moun-
tains. Take this opportunity to remove your-
self from the pressures of everyday life in El
Paso and focus on friendship, Judaism, and
personal growth. The weekend programming
will be a mixture of prayer, adventure, and
relationship building. We will stay in hotel-
style accommodations at the Sacramento
Methodist Assembly Retreat Center.
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newest arrivals from Africa – the lions and
meerkats!
Mishpachot is Temple’s youth group for
children in preK through second grades and
their extended families.
We will meet at the front gate of the El Paso
Zoo. Zoo admission is $6 for ages 3 to 12 and
$10 for ages 13 and older. We will have a
wonderful time wandering the Zoo together
and completing a special scavenger
hunt. Please RSVP to Alanna at
abach@templemountsinai.com or 532-5959 by
April 8, for this event.
The theme for our retreat is “creating ritual in
our lives”. While we celebrate Rosh Chodesh,
the holiday of the new moon, we will explore
what it means to create lasting and meaning-
ful ritual. We will explore this topic through
discussions, study, yoga, meditation, and
physical activity.
Cantor Robbi Sherwin from Austin will be
our spiritual leader for the retreat. Cantor
Robbi will lead us in Shabbat blessings,
prayer services, and inspirational discussions.
This retreat is sponsored in part by the TMS
Women of Reform Judaism. Registration
forms for the retreat are now available. For
more information or to request a registration
form, please contact Alanna Bach at
abach@templemountsinai.com or 532-5959.
Dates: May 14-16, 2010
Location: Sacramento, New Mexico
Theme: Creating Ritual in Our Lives
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B’nai Shabbat
B’nai Shabbat - Shabbat Services for the very
youngest!
B’nai Shabbat services have become a popular
gathering place once a month for families with
young children. Each month brings joyous
Shabbat songs, playtime with friends, candle
lighting, and a special story. B’nai Shabbat is
an experiential Shabbat service conducted on
the bimah in the main sanctuary of Temple
Mount Sinai.
B’nai Shabbat participants are invited to join Please join us for the next B’nai Shabbat
the rest of the congregation at 5:45 pm for a Service on Friday, April 23rd at 5:15 pm in the
delicious oneg prepared by Simon Bir. main sanctuary of Temple Mount Sinai. To
Following the oneg, childcare will be available RSVP for the service or for more information
the children. Parents are invited to enjoy an please contact Alanna Bach at 532-5959 or
adult service beginning at 6:15 pm. abach@templemountsinai.com.

Noar News
Noar means youth in Hebrew. The Noar
group run by Temple Mt. Sinai provides
opportunities for third, fourth, and fifth
graders to enjoy social events, support their
Jewish community, and make new friends.
So far this school year, Noar students have
enjoyed a swimming party at the El Paso
Swim and Tennis Club,
hiking the trail behind
Temple, leading
Shabbat services, and
attending a UTEP
basketball game.
In April, Noar students will go bowling as a
concluding activity for the year.
Please join us on Sunday, April 25, from noon
to 2 pm for an afternoon of bowling fun! At
noon we will carpool from Temple Mt. Sinai
to Fiesta Lanes. Pick up at the end of the
event will be at Fiesta Lanes, 5859 Onix
Dirve. At the bowling alley everyone will
enjoy lunch, bowling, and games. The event
cost is $12 per student. Please RSVP to Alanna
Bach at 532-5959 or
abach@templemountsinai.com by April 22.
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Please remember to use your key tag each time

you shop for groceries at Albertsons.
All you need to do is have the card scanned when you check out. Temple will earn 1%
of your shopping total each time you scan the card. If you have a card from another
organization, you may scan more than one card and thereby benefit both organizations.

If you need an additional key tag, contact the Temple office.

Maintaining Wellness as a Care giver

“To be a caregiver is to affirm love and to affirm life. guilt, anger, fear as well as develop their own
Caregiving is not a denial of the inevitability of physical ailments while they are caring for their
death, for when that time comes, you must let go. loved one. If you find yourself in the role of
Caregiving is the recognition that in the face of vul- caregiver (or as family supporting a caregiver)
nerability and mortality, you choose to help a loved and would like to learn more about how to care
one live as fully as possible. In order to do this well, for yourself at the same time, join us for a
as a caregiver you must make the choice of life for worthwhile discussion.
yourself as well.” Excerpt from “With Sweetness
On Tuesday, April 27th at 11:00 am in the Zork
from the Rock: A Jewish Spiritual Companion for
Library, the Care Teams from Temple Mount
Caregivers” by Rabbi Stephanie Dickstein, pub-
Sinai and Congregation B’nai Zion will learn
lished by The National Center for Jewish Healing.
“The Importance of Maintaining Wellness as
In many ways the task of care giving is a cove- a Caregiver”, with Miriam Maldonado, Care-
nant between two individuals. The circum- giver Educator Coordinator from the Texas
stances are not desirable as no one desires to be Area Agency on Aging.
ill, vulnerable or dependent. One does not
For more information and to RSVP, please con-
wish for the illness of a loved one or the accom-
tact Susan Hernandez or Gloria Lopez with the
panying responsibilities. Yet, with the immense
Interfaith CarePartners Program at Jewish Fam-
physical and emotional toll for both parties, the
ily and Children’s Service, 581.3256 extension
relationship between caregiver and loved one
15.
can deepen in profound ways.
Often the caregiver, giving fully in his or her
role, forgets how valuable self-care can be.
Caregivers can experience enormous fatigue,
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Leaves and Stones on the Temple’s Tree of Life

Do you know that you can honor or remember a loved one with a leaf or a stone on the Tree of
Life? This beautiful work of art is displayed on the wall in the foyer at Temple just outside the
Sanctuary.
For a minimum donation of $300 for a leaf or $3,000 for a stone, the brass will be engraved
according to your instructions and will remain on the Tree of Life forever. Your donation
becomes part of the Foundation Trust and benefits Temple Mount Sinai in perpetuity.
For more information, contact Sally Parke at the Temple office at 532-5959.

Men of Reform Judaism (MRJ)

End of School Year Celebration on May 9th
On the 9th of May, MRJ will be grilling hamburgers and hot dogs for Temple's Religious School kids
and faculty. Anyone wishing to help, or requesting more info can contact Scott Feldt at
scott.feldt@sbcglobal.net or 915-526-8478.

MSTY News
In this past month of March, MSTY enjoyed havdallah/ movie night at the home of Erin and Andrew
Schoenfeld. Havdallah was celebrated outside in the backyard followed by the movie, Whip It.
Mini-MSTY participated in a fabulous hike with the junior youth group in Las Cruces and enjoyed
their 4th annual Chocolate Seder at the home of Cyd and Tommy Goldfarb. We would like to thank
those who have helped out and those who have opened their homes to us.
April 8th thru 11th, MSTY will join the rest of NFTY-SW at Spring Kallah in Phoenix, AZ.
March 2010/Adar-Nisan 5770 Page 19
Congregational Meeting
Congregational Meeting Wednesday April 21 Officers by serving as President-Elect and
Meet at Krupp Chapel 6:30 to 7:30 President.
The congregation will be electing Officers and
Trustees, and voting on proposed changes to
the bylaws. In accordance with the bylaws, the
detailed changes are available at the Temple
Mount Sinai office. Below is a summary of the
proposed changes.
NOTICE OF PROPOSED BYLAWS
CHANGES
At the upcoming Annual Meeting of the
Congregation the Bylaws Committee will be
presenting two proposed Bylaws changes for
approval by the Congregation. The proposed
changes are as follows:
A proposed amendment to Section 3.2 will
create terms of service for Officers of the
Congregation. The Bylaws already have terms
of service for Trustees, but currently have no
term limits for Officers. This change is being
proposed to harmonize the Bylaws provisions
concerning Trustees with those concerning
Officers. Officers other than the President and
President-Elect (who serve two year terms),
serve one year terms. Under the proposal, the
Secretary may serve no more than two years
(two terms) as Secretary and Vice Presidents
may serve no more than four years (four terms)
in those positions. After the expiration of these
term limits, Officers can no longer serve as
such, until one year has elapsed after which
they can become Officers again if otherwise
permitted by the Bylaws. Alternatively, Officers
who have served out their maximum terms as
Secretary and Vice President may remain as
Messages from the Mountain
A proposed amendment to Section 4.1.1 will
allow the Presidents of the Women of Reform
Judaism (WRJ), Men of Reform Judaism (MRJ)
and Senior Youth Group (MSTY), (all of whom
serve as voting members of the Temple Board
under the Bylaws) to designate another officer
of their organizations to serve on the Temple
Board, in the place of the President of these
groups, for a term of at least one full year.
Currently, the Bylaws provide that the
Presidents of WRJ, MRJ, and MSTY serve on
the Temple Board. The purpose of this
proposed change is to allow the Presidents of
WRJ, MRJ and MSTY, at their discretion, to
appoint some other officer from their
organizations to represent their organization by
serving a term on the Temple Board. This
practice contributes to the development of
leadership at Temple by involving more people
in leadership roles. Alternatively, however, the
Presidents of WRJ, MRJ and MSTY may
continue to serve on the Board themselves if
they determine, in their discretion, to do so.
In addition to the foregoing proposed changes,
the Bylaws Committee also plans to update the
Table of Contents of the Bylaws with new page
numbers and new headings as appropriate to
reflect the Bylaws changes approved at the last
Annual Meeting and those which may be
approved at the upcoming Annual Meeting.
Any questions about these proposed Bylaws
changes should be directed to David Leffman,
the head of the Bylaws Committee.
Messages from the Mountain
Tributes for January 30, 2010 to March 5, 2010
Alfred Blumenthal Video
History Fund
in memory of Herbert
Schwartz by Bettye
Kohlhagen
Campership Fund
In memory of Albert Feinberg
by Joyce Jaffee
in honor of Helaine Bach's Bat
Mitzvah by Bruce & Erline
Gordon, Bettye Kohlhagen,
Lillian Silberman, Joyce Jaffee Ethel Oppenheimer Flower
in honor of Sam Ellowitz's
Special Birthday by Jay &
Mary Heins
Caring Community Fund
in honor of Harry Swiff's
Special Birthday by Keith &
Becky Myers
in memory of Murray Karp by
Donna Munch
speedy recovery to Sister
Blumenthal by Bill & Anne
Spier
Cemetery Fund
in honor of Jane Rosen's
Special Birthday by Jay &
Marilyn Mendeloff
in memory of Geri Given by
Barbara Behne
in memory of Robert Given
by Barbara Behne
Page 20 April 2010/Nisan—Iyyar 5770
Floyd Fierman Religious in memory of Sandi Kern &
School Fund: Ruth Kern by David Kern
in honor of Helaine Bach’s Bat in memory of Terry Goldfarb
Mitzvah by Stuart & Frances Walker by Bob & Shirley
Kahn Goldfarb
in memory of Nathan
Kahn Endowment For Youth Goldman by Estelle Goldman
Fund in memory of Miriam Bir by
in honor of Helaine Bach's Bat Simon & Grace Bir
Mitzvah by Sandi & Mike in memory of Maria
Carpenter Rodriguez by Gloria Crohn
Friedman/Bloom/Rothstein
Fund Outdoor Chapel
in memory of Aaron Heller by in memory of Albert Feinberg
Fifi Heller-Kaim & Boris Kaim by Phil & Ann Rothstein
in memory of Elizabeth Clark
Rosenthal by Lee Rosenthal &
General Donations Fund
Jorge Ibarra
in appreciation of Ellen
in memory of Ethel Goodman & Rabbi Larry Bach
Oppenheimer by Betty by Werner Spier
Morgan
in appreciation of Temple
in memory of Ethel Mount Sinai by Mike
Oppenheimer by Jeanne Pariente, Douglas Waters
Moye
in honor of Anne Spier's
in memory of Herbert Given Special Birthday by Bill &
by Marty & Bonnie Colton Marcia Dahlberg
in memory of Lee Mason by in honor of Barbara &
Jim & Carol Parker Gershon Ettinger's Special
in memory of Lena Rosenberg Anniversary by Bill & Miriam
by Steve Rosenberg Goldfarb, Edward & Evelyn
in memory of Lillian Schwartz
Lakehomer by Arthur & in honor of Edward Feldt's
Rhoberta Leeser Bar Mitzvah by Jerry, Julie,
in memory of Rose Greenberg Josh, Rachel Kallman
& Gussie Kligman by Sid &
Fay Kligman
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in honor of Helaine Bach's Bat in memory of Terry Liebman in honor of Anne Spier's
Mitzvah by Jerry, Julie, Josh, by Stuart & Shari Schwartz, Special Birthday by Dick &
Rachel Kallman, Anne Mark & Dori Fenenbock, Jean Scherotter
Hollander, Mildred Marcus Lillian Silberman in memory of Terry Liebman
in memory of Albert Feinberg speedy recovery to Helene by Bruce & Erline Gordon
by Irene Oppenheimer, Irma Solomon by Mimi Lait
Oppenheim,Ann Marks, speedy recovery to Geoffrey Lauterbach Youth &
Norma Levenson, Hy & Keidan by Sara Mansfield Campership Fund
Marilyn Silverstein, Gershon
& Barbara Ettinger, Stuart & in honor of Judy & Ron
Shari Schwartz, Bill & Marcia Isadore Kahn Memorial Blumenfeld's Special
Dahlberg, Charlotte & Bud Fund Anniversary by Jay & Marilyn
Ramenofsky in memory of Ben Gitterman Mendeloff
in memory of Albert Mathias by Stuart & Frances Kahn
by Sister Blumenthal MAZON Donation
in memory of Cheryl Spier by Jon Heller High Holiday in memory of Terry Liebman
Irene Oppenheimer Fund by Edward & Evelyn
in memory of David in honor of Boris Kaim’s Schwartz
Goodman by Mimi Lait Board Certification by Fifi
in memory of Herbert Heller-Kaim Rabbi Bach's Discretionary
Schwartz by Barbara Berliner, in memory of Grazia Baram Fund
Richard Feuille by Fifi Heller-Kaim & Boris in appreciation of Rabbi Larry
in memory of Lena Levitt & Kaim Bach by Bettye Kohlhagen,
Sidney Axelrod by Neal in memory of Aaron Heller by Joanne Kasten
Axelrod Fifi Heller-Kaim & Boris Kaim in honor of Helaine Bach's Bat
in memory of Lena Rosenberg Mitzvah by Sara Mansfield,
by Steve Rosenberg Krasne Discretionary Fund Robert & Leslie Beckoff,
in memory of Maurice Marty & Jody Klein, Lola
in memory of Anna E.
Schwartz by Sister May, Sheldon Poretsky &
Rosenberg by Ruth Braun
Blumenthal Sylvia Delgado, Ann Glen
in memory of Murray H. Karp
in memory of Murray H. Karp by Marty & Bonnie Colton in honor of Jane Rosen's
by Bob & Sara Shiloff Special Birthday by Terren &
in memory of Terry Leibman Maria Klein, Tibor & Ann
in memory of Nathan by Ruth Braun Schaechner, Alan & Mimi
Goldman by Merton & Laura Pittle, Robert & Leslie Beckoff
Goldman
Landscape Special Projects in honor of Sue & Frank
in memory of Sadye Finer by Fund Kamoroff’s Special
Norma Levenson Anniversary by Bob & Jane
in appreciation of Temple
Mount Sinai by Bill & Marcia Rosen
Dahlberg
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Tributes for January 30, 2010 to March 5, 2010

in memory of Albert Feinberg Special Oneg or Kiddush
by Bob & Jane Rosen, Robert Fund Youth Fund
& Leslie Beckoff in honor of Helaine Bach's in honor of Helaine Bach's
in memory of Florence A. Bat Mitzvah by Michael & Bat Mitzvah by Jim & Liz
Jacob by Marty & Jody Klein Marlene Bach Levy, Eleanor Goodman
in memory of Herbert in memory of Fred Davidoff
Schwartz by Bob & Jane by Joyce Davidoff & Bert
Rosen Davidoff
in memory of Isadore Kahn in honor of Dan & Leba
by Bill & Miriam Goldfarb Hirsch’s 20th Wedding
in memory of Ivan Miller by Anniversary
Bettye Kohlhagen in memory of Sandi Kern &
in memory of Michael Knipp Ruth Kern by David Kern &
& Louis Leeds by Sydney Molie Kern
Goltz speedy recovery to Mimi Lait
in memory of Murray Karp by Jerry & Julie Kallman
by Robert & Leslie Beckoff
in memory of Terry Liebman Syd Dictor Memorial Fund
by Molly Rosen in honor of Helaine Bach's
in memory of Vivian Jacob Bat Mitzvah by Rona Dictor
Levinson by Marty & Jody in memory of Albert Feinberg
Klein by Rona Dictor
in memory of Simon Kahn by in memory of Bing Borschow
Miriam & Bill Goldfarb by Rona Dictor
speedy recovery to Mimi Lait speedy recovery to Ellen
by Bettye Kohlhagen Shaikun by Rona Dictor
speedy recovery to Myer speedy recovery to Larry
Lipson by Bob & Jane Rosen Gladstone by Rona Dictor

Sandi Kern Fund WRJ

in memory of Sandi Kern by in honor of Amy Weiss'
Suzan Kern marriage to Scott Levingston
by Manny & Betty
SKIP Schydlower
in honor of Helaine Bach's
Bat Mitzvah by Donna
Munch, Loree Furman
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Yahrzeits for April

April 2-3, 2010 April 9-10, 2010 April 16-17, 2010 April 23-24, 2010 April 30-May 1
Dorothy Blumkin Francis Barjansky Israel Becker Hal Anenberg Anne Barnett
Harry Brettler Max Borschow David Bleiberg Jill Benjamin Arthur Blaugrund
Jacob Calisher Frances Catalano Mary Broghamer Glen Chicofsky Hildigard Dalkhe
James Daross Sandy Cherno Barbara Cole Estela Modiano de Silvia Drexler
James Cole Azicri
Grace Fagelman Amelia Delgado Dolores Duran
Linda Falcon Laura Cole Florence De Renzis
Mary Finger Dorothy Eagle
Sylvia Friedman Lawrence Cole Sara Ettinger
Sandy Feldblum Marc Frank
Rebecca Feldberg Lynnette Forbes
Jimmy Given Milton S. Goldman Pyrle Fridner
Sarah Gerofsky Estelle Jacobs
Irving Herman Buena Gonzalez Sam Glazer
Robert Hughes Stanley Jaffe
Richard Jacobs Consuelo Hughes William Halkin
Josefina Kaim Madeline Kahn
Morton Jaffe Evelyn Jaffee Dr. Harold Harris
Adele Kohlman Samuel Kovan
Lillian Lazovick Abraham Karsch Jules Jaffe
Itia Kozakish Frederick Kranzthor
Evelyn Leff Erna Krakauer Richard Jaffee
Rose Leeser
Harold Mann Jeanette Lait Flossye Kranzthor Charlotte Kenyon
Lillian Lipson
Charlotte Mehl Jean Loew Leonard Kratzer Selma Kreitman
Carl Rosenbaum
Larry Metcalf Ann Reinhardt David Leeser George Lakehomer
Max Rosenberg
Lawrence Meyer Laura Rosenberg Gloria Levy Norman Lakehomer
Joseph Rosenwasser
Sadie Miller Florence Rothbardt Ethel Litt Paul May
Raymond Siegel
Alice Purvin Matilda Shanblum Jerrold Marcus George Michael, Sr.
Rose Weiss
Lawrence Reedman Libby Starekow Mamie Marcus Charlie Press
Fanny Rosenwasser David Terk Fannie Medoff Robert Rosenberg
Greta Roth Herbert Pittle Charles Sandler
Abe Scherotter Rose Potashkin Ernestine Schoor
Jack Schwartz Jack Press Hedwig Schwartz
Ben Shanblum Lloyd Purvin Sarah Silberman
Marian Warsowe Agnes Schaechner Dorothy Stern
Anne Ovsay Weiss Aaron Segal
Molly Willner Rosalie Silberg
Dorothy Wolfson Arnie Washer
Heidi Weiss
Janet Weiss
Marcus Wildstein
Melvyn Witkoff
Zelda Zenizper
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Mailing Address

Staff
Rabbi ........................................................................ Larry Bach
Rabbi Emeritus ........................................................ Ken Weiss Temple Mount Sinai is the Reform Jewish
Administrator......................................................... Sally Parke
Administrative Assistant ............................. Buddy Schwartz congregation serving El Paso, Texas.
Religious School Director .........................................Grace Bir
Outreach Director ................................................. Susan Jaffee We are a congregation of supportive,
Family Educator................................................... Alanna Bach
Youth Advisor........................................................ Stacy Berry caring and diverse people with a rich
Bulletin Editor .................................................. ...Mark Schrier
Building Manager ....................................... Frank Hernandez
history.
House Keeping............................................... Ramona Pinales
Accompanist..................................................... Linda McClain Temple is a place for prayer, ritual,
Officers
spirituality, education, wholeness and
David Kern ................................................................ President healing, social action and celebration.
Shari Schwartz ................................................ President-Elect
Marian Daross ................................................... Vice President Join us as we explore, through these
Greta Duran ....................................................... Vice President
Ellen Goodman ................................................. Vice President elements of sacred living, the richness of
Jon Sonnen ......................................................... Vice President
Tommy Goldfarb .............................................. Vice President Jewish faith and tradition.
Stephanie Calvo ......................................................... Secretary
Marcia Dahlberg ........................... Immediate Past President
Coming in May: Please join us on
Trustees
Rick Amstater, Olivia Chavez, Joyce Davidoff,
Tuesday and Wednesday, May 18 and
Scott Feldt, Lori Gaman, Susie Goldman, 19, as we celebrate the Festival of
Jack Heydemann, David Leffman,
Shavuot. Our celebration continues
David Mansfield, Hal Marcus, David Novick
Debby Robalin, Phil Rothstein with CONFIRMATION on Friday
evening, May 21. Details in the May
issue of “Messages from the Mountain.”