Sinai Scroll. Shavuot Festival and Confirmation Service May 19 at 7:00 PM. Confirm Your Commitment. Issue Number 5 May 2018 Iyar-Sivan 5778

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Issue Number 5 May 2018 Iyar-Sivan 5778 Sinai Scroll Confirm Your Commitment On May 19, I will have the pleasure of joining seven wonderful young people on the bimah of Temple Sinai as they confirm

1 Issue Number 5 May 2018 Iyar-Sivan 5778 Sinai Scroll Confirm Your Commitment On May 19, I will have the pleasure of joining seven wonderful young people on the bimah of Temple Sinai as they confirm their commitment to Judaism and to living a Jewish life. The students in this year's Confirmation class Madison Berman, Victoria Berman, Chris Edmiston, Dora Elice, Caleb Gupta, Blake Land, and Chaya Pearlman have been on a lot of adventures together that have been inspiring for me and, I hope, for them, too. This year, we spent an afternoon at the State House in Providence to meet with lawmakers and statewide elected officials. We ate at a kosher restaurant in Pawtucket and learned about the laws of kashrut. We visited an orthodox synagogue and experienced a different kind of Jewish community. We traveled to Washington, D.C., to visit monuments and to reflect on what it means to be a Jew in the United States today. And we met for three half-day retreats to explore our personal connections to Judaism and to consider the Jewish future. It is a longstanding tradition in Reform congregations to celebrate the Confirmation of high school students in the spring on Shavuot. Our Confirmation service on May 19 at 7:00 PM is also the Temple's service for the evening of the festival. The connection between Shavuot and Confirmation is deeper than just the time of the year. Shavuot is the holiday that marks the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai. It is a fitting holiday for young people to stand before the congregation to confirm that they, too, are recipients of Torah, ready to accept it, interpret it, apply it to their lives, and to make it their own. So, let me invite you to come, too, to confirm your connection to Torah and the Jewish people. I guarantee that the personal statement from Madison, Victoria, Chris, Dora, Caleb, Blake and Chaya will inspire you, challenge you, and compel you to think about what it means to you to be a Jew in the twenty-first century. Join us. L'shalom, Rabbi Jeff Goldwasser Schedule PLEASE JOIN US Torah Study - Minyan Breakfast begins at 9:30 AM each Saturday Friday, May 4 6:00 pm Third and Fourth Grade Saturday, May 5 10:30 am Friday, May 11 7:30 pm Sisterhood Saturday, May 12 10:30 am Alyssa Brennan Friday, May 18 7:30 pm Israel Saturday, May 19 10:30 am Ava Gershon 7:00 pm Shavuot and Confirmation 9:30 pm Tikkun Leil Shavuot Sunday, May am Shavuot Festival with Yizkor Friday, May 25 7:30 pm Saturday, May 26 11:00 am Shavuot Festival and Confirmation May 19 at 7:00 PM 1

From the Cantor s Desk By Cantor Deborah Johnson Another year done!

It seems like I ve been here forever, and I hope it s the same for you (in a good way!).

I hope you know how special Temple Sinai is! I have not been at a warmer, more welcoming, and more musical Temple. Even when, one day, I am not on the bimah, I plan to join you in the pews.

2 From the Cantor s Desk By Cantor Deborah Johnson Another year done! Since we start our New Year in September, (September 29) and the summer is a bit lazy, I am soon to bring my second year at Temple Sinai to a close. It seems like I ve been here forever, and I hope it s the same for you (in a good way!). I love all of you, from our rabbi, to our Dottie, to our musicians, to our educators, to our b nei mitzvah kids, to our committees, to our special minyans, and to the congregants at large. I hope you know how special Temple Sinai is! I have not been at a warmer, more welcoming, and more musical Temple. Even when, one day, I am not on the bimah, I plan to join you in the pews. And by the way, I hope you can plan to join us this summer for especially casual and intimate worship services in the chapel and out in nature. What could be better?! At the same time, we are bringing our relationship with our beloved Cantor Emeritus, Remmie Brown, to something of a close. Remmie and Margie have sold their house in Pawtucket and plan to spend most of the year in Florida, where they have joined another Temple Sinai. However, we ll have one last chance to see and hear Cantor Remmie in action. On June 1, Remmie and I will present the last in the series of Remmie concerts. This one, a Broadway shabbat, will make you laugh, cry, and absolutely sing along! I guarantee you will hear at least one of your favorites! Come be a part of the choir, and let s give our Remmie a hearty sendoff. See you at services! The School Scene By Rabbi Sol Goodman and ready to learn. On The Teaching of Hebrew Once a year, my Rabbi devoted a lengthy sermon to the value of Jewish Education. As our school year draws to a close, I would like to add a few thoughts to his. First, we are indebted to our magnificent teaching staff who regularly give of their knowledge, understanding, and passion to ensure that our children have the best possible experience at our Temple School. Our mix of experience and enthusiasm, tradition and innovation, basic foundation and new technology has made our school second to none. Our children come to class at the end of long school days, always with smiles. We are so proud of them! And we are grateful to you, their parents, for doing whatever it takes to make sure that they arrive on time We teach Hebrew, not just so our kids will be able to read prayers. Students first learn to read Hebrew. Once that skill is achieved, Hebrew becomes the gateway to conversation, music, history, customs, and tradition. That is what we teach, and why we teach. All year long, Hebrew has been the key to our students understanding of their entire Jewish experience and its legacy. They have not just practiced letters and prayed in Hebrew; they have sung in Hebrew, sat, stood, jumped, run, twirled, danced, and played in Hebrew. They have eaten foods with Hebrew names and learned about Jewish heroes with Hebrew names. They have discovered how Hebrew has found its way into their technology, their lives and their history. Hebrew is not just for reading any more, it asks to suffuse our lives with its wonder and magic. So, please continue to support your child s Hebrew education. Register for next year. And take the time find to out what Hebrew learning is really all about. B Shalom Rabbi Sol Goodman 2

Sisterhood By Nicole Rappoport Sisterhood Sabbath will be on Friday, May 11, 2018.

Sisterhood is planning our end of year dinner for the end of May or early June. The dinner will also be our next meeting. Cucina Rusitca and Gregg s are the top contenders. Let my people go!

Marvin Wasser, Ann Messier, and Bruce Wasser at the dedication of the plaque for their parents at the April 5th Passover Festival.

Ava is a 7th grade honor student at Hope Highlands Middle School. Ava has been playing Lacrosse for four years including the Cranston Lacrosse League and Revolution Lacrosse.

3 Sisterhood By Nicole Rappoport Sisterhood Sabbath will be on Friday, May 11, Any Sisterhood members that have not signed up for a part but would like to, please contact Ellen Rappoport at ejrtad@gmail.com. Sisterhood is planning our end of year dinner for the end of May or early June. The dinner will also be our next meeting. Cucina Rusitca and Gregg s are the top contenders. Let my people go! The Temple Sinai Second Night Community Seder was delicious and fun-filled. Marvin Wasser, Ann Messier, and Bruce Wasser at the dedication of the plaque for their parents at the April 5th Passover Festival. B nei Mitzvah Ava Gershon On Saturday, May 19, 2018, Ava Gershon, daughter of Jonathan and Melissa Gershon, will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah. Ava is a 7th grade honor student at Hope Highlands Middle School. Ava has been playing Lacrosse for four years including the Cranston Lacrosse League and Revolution Lacrosse. Ava has attended Camp Tevya for the past five years. Ava enjoys spending time with her family, friends and her dog, Teddy. For her Mitzvah project, Ava has been volunteering at an Assisted Living Facility helping residents with a variety of social activities. Alyssa Brennan On Saturday, May 12, 2018, Alyssa Brennan will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah. Alyssa is the daughter of Matt and Sue Brennan of Coventry. Alyssa is a 7th grade student at Alan Shawn Feinstein Middle School (ASFMS) of Coventry where she has earned high honors. Alyssa participates in a lot of activities at ASFMS including cross-country, softball and gymnastics, where she serves as the team anchor. Alyssa also enjoys spending lots of time with her beloved dog, Ruby. 3

4 Joan Wollin, Lisa Fertiik, Maureen Krasnow, Ina Land and Dottie Swajian were all smiles on Trivia Night. Thank you for a fun night! 4

5 Rabbi's Discretionary Fund Barbara & Nathan Shapiro, In memory of Laura Buckler, mother Judy Cohen, In honor of Rabbi Jeff. Did you know that Temple Sinai has its own "Magician? You would know if you shared in our seder that Rabbi made "magical". Better join us in 2019! Marilyn & Leonard Nalibow, In memory of Ida Nalibow Capital Improvement Fund Lloyd & Linda Malin, In memory of William Lewis Phyllis B. Solod, In appreciation of your thoughtfulness & kindness to Andrew Gilstein Deborah Pass, In memory of Howard J. Pass, father, yahrzeit Phyllis B. Solod, In honor of your caring & thankfulness to Mr. & Mrs. Kip Abelson Phyllis B. Solod, In memory of Peter Steven Pressman Andrew Brem, In memory of Jacob Brem, MD Ellie & Marvin Wasser, In memory of Andrew Shapiro, son of Audrey Shapiro Beverly & Peter Rosedale, In memory of Andrew Shapiro Ruth Siperstein & Family, In memory of Israel Siperstein Horovitz/Wexler Minyan Breakfast Fund Helen Abrams, In honor of Phyllis Solod's birthday Sherry Feldman, In honor of Joan Goralnik's special birthday Helen Abrams, In honor of Joan Goralnik's special birthday Joan Gray, In memory of Rose Grabowsky Stanley Horovitz & Family, In memory of Sarah Blau Stanley Horovitz & Family, In memory of Barbara D'Ambra Billie & Charles Fischer, In memory of Andrew Shapiro Billie & Charles Fischer, Speedy recovery to Leah Roiff Robert & Beverly Goldblatt, In memory of Andrew Shapiro Robert & Beverly Goldblatt, In memory of Sandra Yuffee Robert & Beverly Goldblatt, In memory of Henry Goldblatt, yahrzeit Robert & Beverly Goldblatt, In memory of Ann Martha Strashnick, yahrzeit Saul A. Fern, In honor of Donald Wexler's 90th birthday Herbert & Deborah Katz, In loving memory of Beatrice Klemer Katz, mother, yahrzeit Cantor Remmie J. Brown Fund Arlene Kalin & Family, In memory of Leo Kalin Susan & Irv Vederman, In memory of Andrew Shapiro, loving son of Audrey Shapiro Susan & Irv Vederman, Wishing Leah Roiff a speedy recovery Music Fund Phyllis B. Solod, In honor of George Cohen's 85th birthday Abigail McLean, In memory of David Latner, beloved stepfather, yahrzeit Scott & Mitzvah Williams, to Cantor Deborah & Raymond Buttero, Thank you for your music Ann Messier, In memory of Evelyn Wasser, mother Ann Messier, In memory of Buzia Wasser, grandmother Irene & Curt Abbott, In memory of Eileen Gilbert, Irene's grandmother Judy & George Cohen, Did you know that Temple Sinai has its own personal wizard? Well! You know now. The "wizard of seders", Thank you, Dottie! DONATIONS 5 (music fund continued) Judy & George Cohen, to Sherry Feldman, In honor of your son, Ethan's graduation from the North Providence Fire Academy Judy & George Cohen, In honor of Sandy Maldavir, sending healing vibes! Judy & George Cohen, In honor of the engagement of Lara & Pery Helene Klein, In memory of my "BLoved Sisters" Leonard Edenbaum & Gertrude Stein Nelson, yahrzeit Helen Abrams, In memory of Andrew Shapiro President's Fund Lorraine & Irving Waldman, In memory of William Lewis Joel & Deborah Gerstenblatt, In memory of James & Beatrice Gerstenblatt Susan & Irv Vederman, to Joel Gerstenblatt, Thank you for going over and above Religious School Fund Ellen & Barry Rappoport, In memory of Jane St. Angelo Helene & Joel Chase, In memory of Maria Luisa Rodrigues Phyllis B. Solod, In honor of Temple Sinai's Confirmation Class of 2018 Phyllis B. Solod, to Susan B. Edmiston, In honor of your son, Chris' confirmation Phyllis B. Solod, to Lois Cohen, In honor of your grandson Gabe's confirmation Sue & Howard Meyerson, In memory of Andrew Shapiro Shapiro/Goldstein Beautification Fund Suellen, Sam & Seth Shapiro, In memory of William Goldstein Norman Brill Ritual Fund George Feldman, In memory of George Diamond George Feldman, In memory of Philip Feldman General Fund Ellen & Kirk Jordan, In memory of Arlene Guttman Jane & Howard Breslau, In memory of William Lewis Mrs. & Mrs. Steven Adler & Family, In memory of Bonnie Sweberg Saul A. Fern, In memory of Andrew Shapiro Robin & Ben Sciarcon, In memory of Eugene Silverman, yahrzeit Howard J. Krasnow Handicapped Accessibility Fund Maureen Krasnow, In memory of Estelle Winograd Anita & Don Kaufman, In memory of Irma Beranbaum Anita & Don Kaufman, In memory of Estelle Winograd Torah Fund Jean Siegel, In memory of Harry Siegel, beloved brother-in-law Jean Siegel, In memory of Estelle Fradin, dear friend Jean Siegel, In memory of Irma Beranbaum Jean Siegel, In memory of Fannie Shore Jean Siegel, In memory of Dr. Perry & Sharon Garber Lisa & David Malin, In memory of Frieda & Myer Malin, beloved parents of David Endowment Fund Helene & Joel Chase, In memory of Judge William Clifton Lloyd & Linda Malin, In memory of Frieda & Myer Malin Helene & Joel Chase, In memory of Robert J. Johnson, Jr. Joel & Deborah Gerstenblatt, In memory of Milton & Dorothy Forman

6 YAHRZEITS May *Simon Aron 1 *Alvin Biener Kathryn Oblachinski Byrnes *Alan Goldstein 2 *Norman M. Kahn *Frimette Roberts *Scott Wang *Jonathan Gotlib 3 *Marion Miller *Phyllis Sigal *Eleanor Rottenberg 4 *Julius Krasner 5 Rose G. Levitt 6 *Fannie Silverman Martha Brem 7 Pauline Jacob Liss 9 Leonard Port Gertrude Wexler Joseph Levy 10 *Dr. Maurice Siegel Wayne Webb *Peter Yosinoff *Irwin Golick 11 *Sheldon Pomerantz *James Wainger Rhoda Brenner 12 *Eliot Portman 13 *Fannie Black 14 Harry Fertik 15 *Bessie Miller Sidney Rubenstein 16 *Kenneth L. Swartz Dorothy Brauner 17 *Melvin Goldstein *Seymour K. Haiken *David Horowitz *Richard Strauss *Junius Babe Gertz 19 *Rebecca Levin *Albert Babe Mills *Rose Silverman *Rose Dwares 20 *Sophie Green Cecelia Hyman 21 *Richard Klein *Harry Saltzman *Matthew Bloom 22 *Joseph Postar 23 *Sayde Sherman *Edward Marks 24 Dorothy Gittleman 25 Joseph Schlapp *Anna Newman 26 *Ruth Simons Rose Benharris 27 *Benjamin Feinstein Helen Gama *Audrey Horovitz *Milton M. Warren *Michael Hecht 28 John Phillip Leach *Ella Abrams 29 *Max Belsky *Miriam Bosler *Wini Galkin *Barney Miller Yahrzeit s are held during Sabbath services on Friday evening and Saturday morning at 10:45 am. * indicates Hebrew date For both Hebrew and English dates, Yahrzeit begins the preceding evening with lighting of the candles at sundown. Get Well Wishes Harold Gadon Judy Goodman Bernice Sklar Losses to the Temple Sinai Family Andrew Shapiro - Son of Audrey Shapiro Peter Steven Pressman - Brother of Mitchell Pressman Paul Stephen Cohen - Father of Sharon Garber Irma Silverman - Mother of Robin Sciarcon Mazel Tov to: Ellen & Paul Knasin on their daughter Alison's acceptance to the University of Pennsylvania PhD program in chemistry Sara & Joshua Toso on the birth of their daughter, Hannah, and to Jacob & Elyse Goldenberg on the birth of their granddaughter Susan Oclassen & Steve Krasner on the birth of their granddaughter, Aria Esther Lefkowitz May 11 June 1 July 23 Nov 3 Save the date! Sisterhood on Broadway with Cantor Remmie Temple Sinai Golf Tournament Temple Sinai 60th Birthday 6

MINYAN BREAKFAST AND TORAH STUDY EVERY Iyar-Sivan 5778 SATURDAY MORNING AT 9:30 AM May 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 10:00 AM Adult Ed: What is a Rabbi?

7 MINYAN BREAKFAST AND TORAH STUDY EVERY Iyar-Sivan 5778 SATURDAY MORNING AT 9:30 AM May 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday :00 AM Adult Ed: What is a Rabbi? 6:00 PM Third and Fourth Grade 10:30 AM :00 AM Adult Ed: What is a Rabbi? 7:30 PM Sisterhood 10:30 AM Alyssa Brennan :00 PM Board Meeting 7:30 PM Israel 10:30 AM Ava Gershon 7:00 PM Shavuot and Confirmation 9:30 PM Tikkun Leil Shavuot :00 AM Shavuot Festival with Yizkor 7:30 PM 11:00 AM June 1 June 2 10:00 AM Sandwiches at Sinai 7:00 PM Cantorial on Broadway 10:30 AM Maya Messina 7

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8 Non-Profit Org. 30 Hagen Avenue Cranston, RI (401) U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No Providence RI DATED MATERIAL GUESS WHO S TURNING 60? A TIME TO CELEBRATE! IT S OUR TEMPLE SINAI.. SO PLEASE, SAVE THE DATE!! Mark your calendars: November 3, 2018! Plans are underway for our gala event on November 3, 2018, to celebrate Temple Sinai's 60th anniversary. What a milestone for our special community! It will be held at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick. There will be good food, dancing to the Nightlife Orchestra and friends, new and old. Make sure you mark your calendars. 8

Sinai Scroll. Issue Number 3 March 2018 Adar-Nisan Building a Community. Temple Sinai s First Trivia Night is April 7! See page 3 for details...

Sinai Scroll. Issue Number 3 March 2018 Adar-Nisan Building a Community. Temple Sinai s First Trivia Night is April 7! See page 3 for details... Issue Number 3 March 2018 Adar-Nisan 5778 Sinai Scroll Building a Community How do you create a community? Most people would answer by saying something like, "You find a group of friends who have something