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June/July 2015

Introducing: Bunzl Family Cantorial Chair Beth Schafer For the past eight years, we have enjoyed being a clergy team of three. We have complemented each other; we have cooperated with each other; we have challenged each other, and we have certainly known how to laugh with each other. Yet, as much as we have felt privileged to serve this congregation as a team of three, we have always had the sense that something – or someone – was missing. After all, there are four seasons in a year, not three. There are four primary directions on a map, not three. The Passover Seder would never be as much fun with only three cups of wine. And everyone knows that 4-Square is arguably the Pictured (from left): Rabbi Elana Perry, new Bunzl Family Cantorial best game on the playground. While all of these Chair Beth Schafer, Rabbi Ron Segal and Rabbi Brad Levenberg. are true, the real reason is more closely connected to the mystical resonance of the number four: It symbolizes building a strong foundation; it is the number of stability and completion. As a clergy team, we have been missing that fourth element, the person who will make us stronger, better, and finally complete. That is, we have been missing her until now. We could not be more excited to welcome Beth Schafer to our clergy team, and to the Sinai family, as our new Bunzl Family Cantorial Chair. Beth comes to Temple Sinai with an abundance of talent, a wealth of experience, and an infectious menschlichkeit spirit. Through her music, her energy, and her comforting presence, she has the ability to touch the hearts of many and to lift our congregation to new spiritual heights. We hope you will join us in welcoming Beth when she begins her tenure at Temple Sinai this summer. Shabbat services in July and August are a wonderful opportunity to get to know Beth and to experience for yourself just why we are so excited for her arrival! Please take advantage of at least one of these opportunities to “Share a Shabbat with Beth”: July 3, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31, Aug 7, Aug 14, Aug 28, Sept 4 **And if any songbirds are interested, Beth will also be directing the choir. Contact her directly to sign up or to just say hello: bschafer@ templesinaiatlanta.org With great optimism and joy, Rabbi Ron, Rabbi Brad, Rabbi Elana

To meet all three of Sinai’s newest staff members, Jamah Maman, Interim Director of Sinai Preschool, Molly Okun, Director of Youth Engagement, and Beth Schafer, Bunzl Family Cantorial Chair, please see pages 6 & 7. A warm Sinai welcome to all!

D’var Sinai | Sivan/Tammuz 5775

Temple Sinai President & Staff To reach President Scott Zucker, email president@ templesinaiatlanta.com. To reach staff via email, please use first initial last [email protected]. Ex: [email protected] Spiritual Leadership Rabbis Ronald M. Segal Bradley G. Levenberg Elana E. Perry Philip N. Kranz, Emeritus Bunzl Family Cantorial Chair Beth Schafer Executive Assistant to Rabbis Rachel DeLine Administrative & Programming Staff Executive Director Jack J. Feldman Facilities/Event Director Lillie Janko Director of Operations Shelly Dresdner Program Director Judy Thomas Communications Director Kathy Powell Communications Associate Erin Greer Accountant Errol Atlan Member Services Manager Simone Kallett Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Jordan Adonailo Administrative Assistant Linda Tiller Facilities Manager Andre Parker

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Education Staff

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Director of Education Marisa Kaiser Religious School Director Caren Feingold Religious School Administrative Assistant Jenny Mopper Director of Youth Engagement Molly Okun B’nei Mitzvah Coordinator Elise Halpern Librarian, PNK Learning Center Adelle Salmenson Interim Preschool Director Jamah Maman Preschool Administrative Assistant Jennifer Adams

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Accessibility Services The Accessibility Concierge is a new initiative recently initiated by the Hineni Committee to engage and serve congregants with special needs. The goal is to assist in finding the resources necessary to participate in Temple Sinai worship services and programs, as well as in the Atlanta Jewish Community. Ina Enoch, ina.enoch@gmail. com, and Jan Jay, concierge@ templesinaiatlanta.org, Hineni committee members, have volunteered to become the first congregational concierges. They know the importance of creating a warm and welcoming environment to all congregants, regardless of abilities. Temple Sinai is very fortunate to have Jan and Ina leading this initiative.

What Does It Mean to Belong?

Friday, June 5 Rock Shabbat and Camp Coleman reunion, 6:30 pm Friday, June 26 Tot Shabbat, 6:30 pm Friday, July 24 Tot Shabbat, 6:30 pm Friday, July 31 Reform Movement Shabbat Service*, 6:30 pm *Join us at Temple Sinai as the entire Atlanta Reform community gathers together for a communal Shabbat Service with Oneg to follow.

Prospective Member Brunch Sunday, August 9 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Temple Sinai If you are considering joining Temple Sinai or know someone who is looking for a synagogue home, this family-friendly brunch is perfect for you! Our clergy, lay leaders and staff will answer any questions you might have about life at Sinai, give tours of the building and provide you with information regarding membership. Please RSVP to Simone Kallett at membership@templesinaiatlanta. org by Wednesday, July 29. If you know anyone else who might be interested in attending, please call the Temple Sinai office at 404.252.3073.

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Over the last few months, as hundreds of Sinai members have participated in our Imagine Sinai strategic visioning process, one message has continued to resonate with me. Although many of our members are engaged in the life of our synagogue, whether through worship, education or social action, there are still many more who continue to struggle with the feeling of “belonging.” Certainly, belonging to a synagogue should be much more than just paying dues and coming to services during the High Holy Days. Experiencing a sense of belonging should also include an emotional connection to the sacred community that is part of that synagogue. Truly belonging to a community brings with it a feeling of inclusiveness and an understanding that there are others who will support you during a loss and celebrate with you on happy occasions. In essence, genuinely belonging to a synagogue should make one feel like you are part of a greater family. However, engendering this sense of belonging cannot just be the responsibility of our clergy, staff and lay leaders. It needs to be a priority for every Sinai member to make others feel welcome and comfortable, to help instill the genuine sense that everyone’s presence matters. The poet Maya Angelou captured this sentiment beautifully: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did; but people will never forget how you made them feel.” I want to challenge each of us to work harder to ensure that, regardless of how long one has been a member or how involved they may

be in synagogue life, everyone knows that they are a valued part of this wonderful community and feels as if they are “home” at Temple Sinai. As members of this congregational family, each of us should do our very best, at each and every moment, to help foster the kind of community to which we ourselves want to belong. This goal of strengthening the personal bonds at Sinai was, in part, the genesis of our Imagine Sinai initiative. The important work done to date has shown us a great deal about where we are strongest, but also how we must continue to engender the sense of belonging so essential to synagogue life. With deep appreciation, I want to thank Imagine Sinai chair Ted Blum and President-elect Marcia Nuffer for overseeing this critical project. I am also grateful to the entire task force which has included Rabbi Segal, Tami Schwartz, David Mann, Brad Marcus, Warren Zindler, David Rubinger, Mark Cohen, Dennis Bates, Jeanine Belsky, Lindsey Vicente and Jack Feldman. Certainly, Temple Sinai finds itself in a unique place, one centered on the foundation of a strong and engaged membership. But we still have work to do…all of us. Over the next few months we will commence the planning and implementation of the vision created by our Imagine Sinai efforts, one that has been shaped by more than 300 Sinai members. We will begin to work on many goals, but surely none is more important than our desire to strengthen the relationships between members and break down any walls which may prevent us from truly connecting to one another. As we march down this vital path together, let us do so as a truly sacred community, each with a clear goal in mind: a Temple Sinai congregational family where every member feels at home, where each of us feels like we belong.

Special Themed Shabbat Services

Worship & President’s Message

Board of Trustees Message | Scott Zucker, President

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Annual Fundraiser: A Night in Monte Carlo

A Night In Temple Sinai offers its sincerest thanks to this year’s sponsors for making the fundraiser a resounding success: Ace of Spades:

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Queen of Diamonds cont’d:

Candy and Steve Berman Viki and Paul Freeman Joy and Alan Greenberg Shirley Leaderman Melanie and Allan Nelkin Gina and Sam Shapiro Robyn and Martin Tanenbaum

Anonymous (3) Alli and Mitch Allen Susan and Jon Barry Karen and David Birnbrey Amy and Mark Bubes Debbie and David Dermer Laura and Michael Drucker Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care Sari and Olen Earl Ina and Harold Enoch Sharon and Howard Fagin Ellen and Howard Feinsand Nicole and Jack Feldman Jane and Alan Fishman Robin and Darrin Friedrich Cindy and Howard Gibbs Cindy and Jeff Hopkins Sharla and Brian Kahn Marisa and Michael Kaiser Susanne and Philip Karlick Sydney and Howard Katz Barbara Kaufman Candace and Jeff Kerker Ellen and Jack Koransky Suzanne Simkin and Howard Krinsky Debbie and Doug Kuniansky Lois Kuniansky Sheri and Steve Labovitz Carrie and Jeffrey Leavitt Rebecca and Rabbi Brad Levenberg Debbie and Edward Levin Simone and Kevin Levingston Tara and David Mann Robin and Adam Mayer Andi and Gordie Morse Karen and Andy Much Marcia and Kevin Nuffer Lori and Allan Peljovich Rabbi Elana and Craig Perry

Debbie and Richard Pinsky Barbara and Marty Pollock Dr. Paul and Lydia Rabinowitz Lynn and Lewis Redd Penina and Bruce Richards Linda and Jerry Richman Evelyn Sacks and Cary Rodin Maxine and Ron Rosen Shelly and Brian Satisky Margo and Peter Savitz Ellen and Sandy Schwartz Lisa and Daniel Seigle Marcy and Marshall Siegel Linda and Mark Silberman Johanna and David Skid Pat and Charlie Stark Arlene and David Taylor Nora and Wayne Taylor Lara and Josh Tolchin Laura and Larry Weiner Angie and Danny Wildstein Stacy and Kevin Wolff Ellyse and Warren Zindler

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King of Hearts Anonymous (2) Linda and Mark Bachmann Karen and David Balser Brooke and Randy Baras Debbie and Frank Butterfield Sharon and Michael Corenblum Susan and Bernie Eisenstein Amy and Charles Fox Gina and Peter Genz Lauren and Mitchell Gersten Judith and Robert Golomb Sylvia and Barry Hyman Jodie and Steven Jackson Nancy and Mark Kaufman David Kuniansky Debbie and David Kurzweil Ellen and Raphael Levine Rita and Bill Loventhal Judy and Arnie Rubenstein Jacquie and Harvey Sacks Lynn and Jan Saperstein Tamara and Marc Schwartz Jill and Rabbi Ron Segal Tracy and Craig Seligman Donna Weinstock Melanie and Scott Zucker

Many thanks to our Presenting Sponsor:

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Jack of Clubs Temple Sinai Preschool PTO Shelly and Andrew Dresdner Lindsey and Karlo Vicente

In-Kind Sponsors Bold American Events Classic Tents & Events EventPrints FerFer Photogrpahy The Flower Buds FranceeCraigEvents Monte Carlo Productions POP’S! Wine & Spirits The Wine Shop at Parkaire

Thank You from Our Co-Chairs

With gratitude, Shirley Leaderman and Robyn Tanenbaum

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Laughter, music, dancing, eating... more laughter, cards, dice, cameras, shopping... those are just a few of the words that describe A “Night in Monte Carlo”. The most important words: journey, home, belonging, spirituality, connection, inspiration and community were felt by those that attended the fundraiser April 25, 2015. As one walked through the doors of Temple Sinai, one felt at home (a fun, noisy and loud home but a home nonetheless!). The vibe felt good. The energy was warm, and everyone was just happy to be together. People met new friends and old friends gathered. Groups of people cheered each other on and the room felt unified. The night was not possible without the generosity of so many individuals and companies: our presenting sponsor, Fifth Third Bank, a special thank you to Shelly Dresdner, Lindsey Vicente, Matt Weiner, Kathy Powell and ALL of the Temple Sinai staff who spent so much time and energy behind the scenes, the sponsors who helped to support the evening, the guests who came out, our silent auction co-chair, Brooke French Baras, Renae Popkin who helped to organize the silent auction and the in-kind sponsors that included: Bold American Events, Classic Tents and Events, Event Prints, FerFer Photography by Chris DeLine, The Flower Buds, FranceeCraigEvents, Monte Carlo Productions, POP’S! Wine&Spirits and The Wine Shop at Parkaire. Also, thank you to our wonderful rabbis, Rabbi Levenberg, Rabbi Perry and Rabbi Segal, who kept the night on schedule and added such fun and vibrancy to the entire evening. The night was a team effort made possible because everyone had a similar goal: TEMPLE SINAI...our home, our community. The end result: we were able to raise over $166,000 because of the generosity of so many people. The money raised will go to the operating expenses for Temple Sinai. Bottom line: we are all joining the conversation and want you to join in the conversation to continue making Temple Sinai your home, your community, your place to belong. Thank you for allowing us the honor of being able to serve Temple Sinai and for having the opportunity to plan an evening that we will never forget.

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Welcome to Our Newest Staff Members Get to Know Jamah Maman, Interim Director of Temple Sinai Preschool

Background: Jamah has close to 10 years of experience in early childhood academics. A Georgia Certified Teacher for PK-5th Grade and a member of the Early Childhood Educators of Reform Judaism, she is trained in the Orton Gillingham Method, a multi-sensory method of teaching reading and phonics. Jamah received her B.S. in Sociology from North Georgia College and State University and an M.A. in Teaching Early Childhood Education (PK-5) from Brenau University. Jamah and her husband Shlome have two daughters. On her journey to Temple Sinai: Rabbi Brad married Shlome and Jamah in 2007, so when it was time to find a preschool for their oldest daughter, joining the Temple Sinai Preschool family was an “easy decision.” Jamah was a preschool parent for several years before joining the staff as a teacher. How do you define success? “A successful day at preschool is helping each child achieve personal and academic goals. At the end of the day, it is all about being able to reflect on what you have done to meet the needs of children and the fun you have had doing it.” One way in which you’d change the world, if you could? “As early childhood educators, we are helping to change the world every day by shaping our next generation. We get to be a part of so many small but incredibly significant life moments for these children. Our hope is that the education and experiences that we give our children at a young age will in turn positively impact our world.”

Get to Know Molly Okun, Director of Youth Engagement

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Background: Molly spent the past year living in San Diego, Calif., working as the Programming Associate for Camp Mountain Chai. Born and raised in Tampa, Fla., she earned a degree in Sociology from Florida State University. She says her passion for informal Jewish education began at the age of eight when she attended the URJ Camp George - her first of eight summers there. Her activities with camps continued up to and throughout her college career at FSU, where she continued to be active in NFTY as a Youth Group Advisor for Temple Israel in Tallahassee.

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What do you hope to bring to Temple Sinai to shape our future? “During a conversation with Rabbis Segal, Levenberg, and Perry, we discussed that youth group cannot be a one size fits all kind of program. One of my goals for the future of youth programming at Temple Sinai is to create a variety of programs and options for our Kindergarteners – 12th graders. I am really looking forward to the opportunity to be creative and innovative. I am excited to work with the rest of the Sinai staff to create Family Fun days, and to partner with members of our community to engage teens and youth with their family. Temple Sinai is a place that I want everyone to be able to call their home away from home.” A fun fact about you? “I can recite every line from the Harry Potter movies. If I went to Hogwarts I would be in the Hufflepuff house because I believe in their values of hard work, patience, loyalty, and fair play.” Favorite holiday? “My favorite holiday is New Year’s Eve! This holiday is about reflection, new beginnings, and having fun. I love looking back on the past year on all the adventures, new friendships, goals accomplished, and more...”

Welcome to Our Newest Staff Members, cont. Get to Know Bunzl Family Cantorial Chair Beth Schafer

Background: “I grew up in New Jersey and have been a guitar player since the age of six, beginning with classical training and moving to blues and jazz. I was a song leader at my temple while in high school and taught guitar from the age of 14. I later attended University of Miami and received a degree in Music Theory and Composition. After college I became the youngest course director at Full Sail Center for the Recording Arts teaching how to use computers in the recording studio.” On her journey to Temple Sinai: “I had been an artist-in-residence several times at Temple Sinai and also spent time with your rabbis as faculty at Camp Coleman. I can’t wait to join not only a team of colleagues whom I respect, but who I also consider my friends... I look forward to co-creating dynamic worship experiences that feature various voices and instrumentation, both large scale and intimate. I see many different age groups participating in many choirs. I hope to introduce visual tefila to both Sunday school worship and mainstream worship.” A fun fact about you? “In 2006, I won the American Idol Underground competition for faith-based music and appeared in American Idol magazine.” Favorite holiday? “I LOVE Pesach. I love seders-the storytelling, the singing, the journey. It is a universal story of redemption and freedom told in the intimate setting of the dinner table-an absolutely brilliant tradition.”

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Sisterhood/Neshamot & Brotherhood

Sisterhood - Celebrating Another Successful Year

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Temple Sinai women continued to share and grow together in 5775! Moving our monthly Rosh Chodesh programs back to Temple Sinai inspired us to learn about sacred space and to develop an evolving symbol of our spirit. Thanks to member Judie Jacobs, we have a beautiful arch, which we decorate at our monthly sessions. Some of the highlights of our Rosh Chodesh celebrations this year included: a study of the evolving role of mikvah and a trip to the Mikvah at B’nai Torah led by Rabbi Perry, of course! a women’s potluck and study session in the Sukkah a broadened understanding of Christianity and Hinduism through women speakers at our Rosh Chodesh meetings.

A special thank you to the Rosh Chodesh chairs Linda Bachmann and Andi Siegel. Other Sisterhood/ Neshamot events from this year included: • Nationally renowned Judaica appraiser from New York Jonathan Greenstein spoke and evaluated pieces members brought to the event. • Temple Sinai women created Jewish holiday and life cycle event tables for a festive gathering, featuring an over view of holidays and meal traditions. • Hands-on challah baking lesson with local baker Sara Franco in the Temple Sinai kitchen • Dessert and discussion along with Brotherhood members following the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival movie “Dough” Sisterhood/Neshamot supports a number of Temple Sinai service programs and events. This year we supported Family Promise, Social Action Sunday, Scholar in Residence, and Atlanta Jewish Coalition for Literacy. We also support Women’s Reform Judasim (WRJ) on a regional and national level. Co-chairs Susan Barry and Jane Cohen are finishing their terms of Sisterhood/ Neshamot leadership. They offer thanks to all the volunteers who helped make their term so fulfilling. It takes a village. . . See page 21 for details on our Sinai Women’s Retreat this Fall at Reynolds Plantation, Lake Oconee.

Banner Year for Brotherhood

2014-15 was a year full of great events for Brotherhood. We hope you were able to participate in some of them, but if you didn’t, here is a sample of what you missed:

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NFL Monday Night Football kick-off party at The Fred Bar Two Texas Hold’em Poker Tournaments at Hudson Grille Interesting Sunday brunches with speakers such as GA Attorney General Sam Olens and DOT experts discussing the new Braves stadium Brotherhood Bowling Night at Stars and Strikes AJFF movie, Dough, with a dessert reception at Double Zero Nepoletana Firearm safety course at the Sandy Springs Gun Range hosted by Sandy Springs Chief of Police Ken DeSimone Sinai Superbowl Party Outing to watch an Atlanta Silverbacks professional soccer game A conversation with Rabbi Ron on “Men and Spirituality” and BBQ dinner at the home of Jerry Richman NCAA Sweet Sixteen pizza and beer night at Harry’s Pizza A special event on “Adult Depression and Ending the Stigma of Mental Illness” led by an exceptionally qualified panel of doctors Another great season of Temple Sinai Men’s Softball in the Atlanta Synagogue Softball League

Co-chairs Mort Epstein and Josh Tolchin have a lot of great ideas planned for 2015-16. Please join Brotherhood for the coming year by paying the $50 Brotherhood dues listed on your summer Temple Sinai statement. If you have any ideas, suggestions or questions, please let us know at [email protected]

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Keep your eyes open for more information about our annual Brotherhood kick-off party to be held in early September.

Sinai’s ROMEO Club Tuesday, June 16

Sinai Business Alliance After Work Networking

1:00 pm 5 Seasons Brewing Company Prado Shopping Center 5600 Roswell Road Sandy Springs 404-255-5911; www.5seasonsbrewing.com

Tuesday, June 9 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Hearth on Hammond Drive in Sandy Springs

Tuesday July 21

1:00 pm The Brickery Bar & Grill 6125 Roswell Rd Sandy Springs, GA 404-843-8002; www.TheBrickery.com

We’re all about networking. Bring your business cards and get together with other Sinai professionals in a casual networking program. $15 in advance per person for each event, $20 per person at the door. Bring your friends and co-workers. Lots of fun and good food! Please RSVP online.

More fun ahead with the ROMEO Club. Join us this summer for some fun socializing and eating. RSVP to Charlie Stark at [email protected].

Adult Programs

Tuesday, July 15 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Hammocks on Roswell Road

“Crafternoon” Crafting Program Wednesday, July 29 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Bring your own crafts, and we’ll play together. Whether you knit, embroider, play with clay or jewelry, bring With the Romeo Club off and running (thanks to the your craft items! We’ll provide drinks and snacks, you efforts of Charlie Stark), we are now forming a “Juliet” just show up. If you don’t have a craft, just come to club. If you are female and retired or soon-to-be retired schmooze and share. If you are interested in attending, and are interested in getting together monthly with other please contact Judy Thomas at 404-252-3073, ext. 330. recently retired women, contact Judy Thomas at 404252-3073, ext. 330 or [email protected]. Gallery Tours Thursday, June 11 12:00 pm Mah Jongg Madness! Lunch at Superica, 99 Krog Street in the Krog Street Classes: June 2, 9, 16, 9:45 am - 11:00 am Market, followed by a 2:00 pm visit to the Whitespace First monthly gathering: June 16, 9:45 am - noon Gallery, 814 Edgewood Avenue, to view the works of Second Gathering: July 21, 9:45 am - noon Constance Thalken, Georgia State University professor.

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Tuesday, July 16 12:00 pm Lunch at Capers Restaurant and Bar, 1635 Old Highway 41 N.W., Suite 403, Kennesaw, followed by a 2:00 pm visit to the Zuckerman Museum of Art, 492 Prillaman Way, N.W., Kennesaw, to view a group show exploring art and empathy and a solo exhibit by a painter who focuses on computer gaming culture. For questions or to discuss carpolling options, contact Andy Steinman at [email protected].

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Want to learn? Join us for classes! Already play? Join us for a monthly game! We are forming Mah Jongg groups this summer, which will meet monthly on Tuesday mornings. If you don’t know how to play, come to our scheduled classes. Classes are free; you are strongly encouraged to take all three classes. We’ll have coffee and a nosh. Mah Jongg madness is coordinated by Candace Kerker and Debbie Cohen. For questions or to sign up, please contact Judy Thomas at 404.252.3073, ext. 330, or [email protected].

Adult Beginning Hebrew

Learn the Hebrew alphabet. Read prayers in Hebrew. Become a more active participant in services. Keep up with your kids and grandkids. No prior knowledge of Hebrew is necessary. This class is Hebrew 101. For more information, please contact Sharon Fagin at [email protected].

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Religious School

Youth & Education Programs

2015 - 2016

Registration is going on now. Torah Tots PreK K-6 Teen Wednesday Night Program (7th, 8th, 9th) Confirmation (10th) L’atid (11th & 12th) Please visit the Sinai web site for all registration materials. www.templesinaiatlanta.org. Questions? Contact Caren Feingold, Religious School Director, 404-252-3073, ext. 316; cfeingold@ templesinaiatlanta.org

Thank You to Our Teachers! Thank you to our amazing teachers in our Religious School, Hebrew School and Teen Education Programs: Heather Dittus, Michelle Debowsky, Shannon Lasky, Lindsay Pace, Allison Briskin, Susan Pepper, Erin Pirkle, Paige Lefont, Sheila Riegel, Kellie Scheer, Donna Jaffe, Jess Scheer, Dana Spector, Daniel Deitch, Ralph Kurland, Joey Unger, Rae Bellman, Dana Gussoff, Scott Peskin, Buttons Hunter, Melissa Jainchill, Heidi Morton, Gillian Gussack, Mollie Singer, Stephanie Scalise, Tyler Brown, Drew Cohen, Jamah Maman, Bernie Berkeley, Elana Ellman, Abe Sharony, Ronit Hassan, Bryce Farbstein, Bob Bahr, Kris Bonnejonne, Joel Deitch, Ina Enoch, Simone Kallett, Susanne Katz, Janet Lefkowitz, Suzanne Simkin, Brad Covert, Ellyse Zindler, Robyn Faintich

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Honoring Our Madrichim

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We are so honored to have our teens serving as role models in our religious school: Rebecca Aman, Micah Behrman, Jan Berland, Logan Botnick, Audrey Cunninghis, Madison Cunninghis, Jonah Epstein, Drew Evans, Brett Feldman, Hannah Feldman, Kevin Feldman, Molly Fortnow, Jordy Frankel, Stephen Goldstein, Leah Greenberg, Rebecca Greenberg, Jessica Hartz, Hailey Kessler, Sophia Jaye, Jacob Marks, Ethan Menaker, Lauren Milstein, Rachel Morochnik, Alex Moses, Sam Moss, Rachel Much, Matthew Rankin, Madison Rudin, Naomi Sachs, Anna Laura Scheer, Abby Schwartz, Adam Segal, Emily Smith, Sarah Tolchin, Zach Tolchin, Lexie Wolff

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Mazel Tov to our Graduates!

Join us for our monthly family-friendly service designed for children 0-5 years old. Top right: Our two pre-K classes, the Shining Stars and the Super Stars. Below right: Our TK class, the Hooting Owls.

Mazel Tov to our Pre-K Graduates Brady Baron Juliet Biggar Caleb Blank Izzy Eisenmen Carly Goldstein Jackson Griset Penelope Guest Alyssa Herzkowitz Madeline Hoff Makenzie Hoff

Benjamin Kaiser Ella Maman Hudson Nelson Sophia Nowak Owen Peretz Jackson Perkel Lilah Perry Hayden Printz Jacob Royal Nate Richmond

Sydney Serotta Brandon Shmalo Lindsay Socoloff Lalya Szikman Mitzi Thaler Ella Winters Seth Yehudai Lara Zuckerman

Pre-K students will be attending the following schools in the Fall: Davis Academy, Dunwoody Elementary, The Epstein School, Heards Ferry Elementary, Mt. Bethel Elementary, Pace Academy, Sope Creek Elementary, Spalding Drive Charter Elementary, Temple Sinai TK, Vanderlyn Elementary, Warren T. Jackson Elementary

Mazel Tov to our Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Graduates Riley Bodner Liam Dardik Riley Dutta Evan Levenberg Estelle Levitt

Simon Mielnikowski Jagger Sheffield Emily Shmalo Jacob Viente Ben Weiner

Our TK students will be attending the following schools in the Fall: Davis Academy (2), The Epstein School (2), Heards Ferry Elementary (2), Mt. Bethel Elementary (1), and Pace Academy (3)

year for children 12 months through Kindergarten.

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For more information or to schedule a private tour, please contact Interim Director Jamah Maman at 404.255.6200. Registration forms are available on our website, www.templesinaiatlanta.org.

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Temple Sinai 2015 Summer Camp Ages 18 months to 5 years old

Come for 1 week or stay for all 8...The choice is yours!! June 8 - July 31 Themes for Each Week

Week 1 - The Great Camp Out; Week 2 - Once Upon a Time; Week 3 - Wild Wild West; Week 4 - Party in the USA; Week 5 - Rainforest Adventure; Week 6 - Music Makers; Week 7 - Olympics; Week 8 - Under the Big Top Activities include: Picnics, Special Events, Arts & Crafts, Sprinklers, Wading Pools, Music, Playball, Dance, Gardening, Soccer, Golf and FUN!!

Summer Camp registration forms are available online at www.templesinaiatlanta.org.

Early Childhood Education & Temple Sinai Preschool

Friday June 26 and Friday July 24 6:30 pm

For more information please contact the Preschool at 404.255.6200.

Preschool registration is now open for the 2015/16 school

June 2015 | Sivan/Tammuz 5775 Sunday

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9:45 am - Mah Jongg beginner class

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6:00 pm - Israel Bonds dinner honoring Ina & Harold Enoch

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5:30 pm - Sinai Business Alliance (away)

7 am - Traditional Service

5:45 pm - Kabbalat Panim/Oneg

9 am - Torah Study

6:30 pm - Camp Coleman reunion and Rock Shabbat Service

10 am - Shabbat Service and Adult B’nei Mitzvah

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12 noon - Gallery Tour (away)

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5:45 pm - Kabbalat Panim

9 am - Torah Study 10 am - Shabbat Service

Sinai Israel Trip June 7 - 16

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Addison Benio, daughter of Jill and Brian Benio Addy has been donating her time helping out at Trinity Rescue. Their mission is if they can save one horse from abuse, neglect, or abandonment and place them in a loving home, then all of the hard work is worth it. This facility survives on volunteer efforts. She donates her time as a volunteer for something she is so passionate about horses. She donates her time cleaning stalls, filling water buckets, dumping manure, mending fences and of course loving on these beautiful animals that are either hoping for adoption or simply living out the rest of their lives.

Matthew Feldman, son of Nicole and Jack Feldman Matthew volunteered at Temple Sinai’s Social Action Sunday events throughout the past year. He helped set up for the event, participated in the activity, and helped clean up afterwards. Matthew is planning a ‘Toy Drive’, where he’ll collect gently used toys from friends, neighbors and family members, which will be donated to Ronald MacDonald House in Atlanta.

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Ari Isenberg is the son of Leslie and Doug Isenberg Ari has produced a magic benefit show – the “Magical Mystery Mitzvah” – for the day after his bar mitzvah, at the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, to benefit two organizations: The Blonder Department for Special Needs at the Marcus Jewish Community Center and Hocus Focus. In addition to his performance at the show, three of the world’s greatest magicians, Joshua Jay (World Magic Seminar Champion), Ken Scott (Atlanta Magician of the Year) and Kevin Spencer (International Magician of the Year) will perform. Ari’s magic show sold out with 250 tickets and raised about $6,000 – 100 percent of which will go to the Blonder Department and Hocus Focus.

Isabelle Cate Skid, daughter of Johanna and David Skid Isabelle designed and created over 300 unique Rainbow Loom bracelets for foster care children placed by the Juvenile Court in the legal custody of the Fulton County Department of Family and Children Services. Isabelle presented the bracelets to the court and was honored by Chief Presiding Judge Bradley J. Boyd. Isabelle used donated materials collected from local businesses and through personal donations.

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Claire Schoenfeld, daughter of Rebecca and David Schoenfeld Inspired by her love of theatre and children, Claire designed her community service project involving the local elementary after school program, PALS (Positive Academic Learning Stars). Claire submitted her proposal to school administrators, detailing how to incorporate theatre arts into assisting reading fluency and vocabulary and as a tool to build self-confidence. She created teaching plans utilizing several mini plays and directed the students in learning scripts, ultimately presenting the plays to a large audience. She worked with the children two afternoons a week. Claire also continues to volunteer at the local animal shelter and enjoys participating in Temple Sinai Social Action Sundays.

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Contributions | April 2015

Arlene & Bruce Turry Programming Endowment Fund in honor of Cora Benamy’s Bat Mitzvah David & Marie Turry’s Anniversary Elaine Turry’s Birthday Marie Turry’s Birthday Paul & Andrea Turry’s Anniversary in memory of Helen Kern Jean Turry Roni Sakonas Jeff Levenberg praying for Refuah Sh’laymah for Bruce Turry Bunzl Family Cantorial Chair Fund in memory of Jeff Levenberg Cantor Sid Gottler Music Endowment Fund in memory of Jeff Levenberg Chesed Fund in honor of Ina & Harold Enoch in memory of Jeff Levenberg

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Cultural Arts Special Fund in memory of Owen Halpern Early Childhood Fund in memory of Doreen Steg Finn Dana Ms. Ann Holtz’s Mother Ellyse & Warren Zindler Technology Fund in appreciation of Linda & Ron Wand Lindsey Vicente Warren & Ellyse Zindler in memory of Alice Simensky Jeff Levenberg Jennie Leff

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praying for Refuah Sh’laymah for Andre Parker Michael Blonder

praying for Refuah Sh’laymah for Lynne Halpern Nancy Harris

Family Promise Fund in memory of Jeff Levenberg Jerry Zuckman

Kranz Institute for Jewish Learning Endowment Fund in honor of Harvey Merlin’s 84th Birthday Rabbi Kranz’s continuing interfaith leadership

Fred Ellman Culinary Enrichment Fund in memory of Caroln Shustick Zweig Harold Ellman Irwin Greenbaum General Endowment Fund in honor of Shirley Leaderman & Gary Bernes in memory of Craig Movsovitz Dorothy Hytowitz Jimmy Glenn’s Sister George Robbins Enrichment Endowment Fund in memory of Jeff Levenberg Gerzon Parzen Holocaust Endowment Fund in memory of Carolyn Zweig Goldie V. Morris Music Enrichment Endowment Fund in memory of Dorothy Hytowitz Eve Hilsen Jeff Levenberg Sylvia Fagin Kesher Special Fund in honor of The birthdays of David & Debbie Dermer Ilse Reiner’s 85th Birthday in memory of Bernice Fitterman Frank Robinson Jeff Levenberg Jimmy Glenn’s Sister Marion Eisenstein Philip Hilsen Susan Levitt

Kranz Institute for Jewish Learning Endowment Fund in memory of Dorothy Hytowitz Eva Hilsen Jeff Levenberg Michael Alembik Memorial Endowment Fund in memory of Finn Dana Izzy Skibell Jeff Levenberg Murial Torch Eichel Education Endowment Fund in memory of Dorothy Hytowitz Jeff Levenberg Operating Enhancement Special Fund in honor of Jackson Cohen’s Bar Mitzvah Matthew Hersh Feldman’s Bar Mitzvah in memory of Alan Venzer Anna Knopf Leonard Ross Anne Frolman Irene Kanarish Jay Weinstein Jeff Levenberg Joseph Lutin Morris Krinsky Rosalie Oxman praying for Refuah Sh’laymah for Andre Parker Philanthropic/Social Action Special Fund in memory of Jeff Levenberg Susan Feinberg

PNK Learning Center Special Fund in memory of Clifford C. Abrams Eve Hilsen Hortense Bernstein praying for Refuah Sh’laymah for Jay Levy Sarah Hytowitz Prayer Book Special Fund in memory of Lily Wener Preschool Fund in memory of Jeff Levenberg Sarah Gordon Victoria Schauer Rabbi Levenberg Discretionary Fund in honor of Adam Tropauer’s Bar Mitzvah The Conversion of Hana & Bobby Weber The Marriage of Scott Goldman & Mandy Baer in memory of Bella Gordon Deborah Kitay Elsie Turner Herbert Michael Zoghby Jeff Levenberg Helen Rolnick Sarah Schneider to thank Rabbi Brad Levenberg Rabbi Richard Lehrman Memorial Endowment Fund in memory of Henry Michalove Larry Frankle Mike Levitt Rabbi Ron Segal Endowment Fund in memory of Monte Lubel Rabbi Segal Discretionary Fund in appreciation of Rabbi Ron Segal

Richman Spiritual Relationship Fund in memory of Jeff Levenberg Mart Chalet

in memory of Bob Klineman Fay Ellis George Lieppe Irving Kolker Joe Sandler Leonard Ross Lily Wener Magdalena M. Moser Paula Boze Robert Leibowitz Sonya Alterman

Robert S. Janko Children’s Enrichment Fund in honor of Betty Golden’s 89th Birthday

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Rose & Marvin Sugarman Library Endowment Fund in memory of Finn Dana Second Helpings Special Fund in honor of Paul Freeman’s Birthday The Engagement of Shirley Leaderman & Gary Bernes

in memory of David Israel Finn Dana Jeff Levenberg Mark Leopold The Mother of Marty Marlowe Theodore Arno

Susan & Jay Levitt Outreach Endowment Fund in memory of Susan Levitt

praying for Refuah Sh’laymah for Lynne Halpern Sophia & Irving Hite Kesher Endowment Fund in honor of Enid Kam’s Birthday in memory of Jeff Levenberg Stanley & Shirley Cohen Bldg & Grounds Endowment Fund in memory of Jeff Levenberg praying for Refuah Sh’laymah for Ivan Bock Nancy Harris

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Contributions | April 2015

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Philip N. Kranz Learning Center

Learning Center News Each year the Temple Sinai Sunday School students from kindergarten through third grade are invited to participate in the Reading Program at the Rabbi Philip N. Kranz Learning Center. Participating students must read four books found in the library and fill out a form reviewing the book. This year we are proud to announce that 46 students successfully completed the Mitzvah Mania Reading Program! They were honored with a special pizza party Sunday, April 26 (pictured below). Congratulations to these terrific readers! Lila Baron Richard Lurey Rebecca Stifel Abby Blate Noa Maman Tyler Strauss Rachel Branum Ella Marks Abi Streger Nathan Cheplak Lily Medintz Evie Stern Seth Eisenstein Hannah Much Maya Stern Sophie Flynn Jo Pearlstein Eli Suddeth Ethan Greenfield Adelyn Plaisance Lila Suddeth Jake Greenfield Sophia Rose Ella Sugarman Alexandra Harris Lexi Rothman Jordan Ulin Oren Horak Ari Royal Addison Voynich Olivia Jones Rachel Sailor Cate Wasserman Jaclyn Kabakoff Michael Seigle Jack Wasserman Lacey Kass Ava Silver Ella Weiner Joshua Loventhal Jacob Simpson Katherine Wetstone Ellie Siskin Olivia Siskin Anna Young Carly Solow Thank you to Mary Baron who served as Library Chair during the 2014/2015 school year, Susan Golden and Bobbi Gross, library volunteers as well as our Sunday madrich, Stephen Goldstein. Your commitment to the Learning Center is invaluable. If you are planning to do any travel this summer, you might want to stop in at the Learning Center to check out the books geared toward the Jewish traveler. There are a number of books that contain valuable information about Jewish sites around the world. If you are doing a road trip, we have a few audio books as well.

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Summer hours start in June: Tuesday 10:00am – 5:00pm Wednesday 10:00am – 3:30pm Thursday 10:00am – 5:00pm Friday 9:30am – 12:30pm

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The Learning Center will be only be open on request during the month of July. Enjoy the summer! Keep reading!

Happy Birthday to the following Birthday Book Program honorees: Evan Levenberg, Jordan Koransky, Reid Koransky, Noa Maman, Ella Maman, Marin Lily Mitchell, Jordan Palgon Library Guild

Thank you to the following members for renewing their membership to the Library Guild:

Joy Greenberg, Barbara Krinsky, Ron & Maxine Rosen, David & Arlene Taylor, Larry Weiner, Larry & Danyse Weinberg, Reene Weinstein For more information about the Learning Center and its programs, please call Librarian Adelle Salmenson at 404.252.3073 ext. 320.

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How many times have you sat in a room where someone asked the question, “Any volunteers?” At work, in a committee meeting, at school or even among friends and family we’re often asked to take on a task we’re not obligated to do.

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Note: We always collect soda/beer can tops to benefit the Ronald McDonald House and hearing aids and eyeglasses to benefit the Lion’s Club of Georgia. Temple Sinai and our volunteers, along with the 12 other Family Promise North Fulton/Dekalb congregations, support homeless and low-income families in their journey toward financial stability and a better life. You may remember Arthur; he has been the only dad that has come through our doors… Arthur is a single father of a 10-year-old son. He had been without employment for a couple of months and was staying in an extended stay hotel. He did not have a car and he had run out of money. Arthur interviewed and was accepted into the Family Promise of North Fulton/ DeKalb program. Once he and his son entered into the program, he took advantage of all of the services that were offered. He met with our job coach, Gerald Aldridge, to get started on his job search where he received assistance with his resume and interviewing skills.

He and his son are among our recent successful graduates. Arthur secured employment and an apartment in Philadelphia. He and his son moved there so he can start his new job. Arthur wrote, “I just wanted to thank Family Promise from the bottom of my heart for all you have done for my son and I. It has been hard this past year with being a single parent and not working, but being in the program has made me realize that it can be done.” We are so happy for them and we wish them both the greatest of success!

According to the volunteer organization Points of Light, there are more than 140 million volunteers in the world. If they became a nation (Voluneeristan?) it would be the 9th largest country in the world! U.S. volunteers provide more than 8 billion hours of service each year with an estimated value of about $170 billion. That’s a lot of hands in the air. This summer we encourage you to consider becoming a Second Helpings Volunteer. You’ll spend about 90 minutes a month rescuing good, nutritious food and delivering it to those in need. The more volunteers we have, the more food we can rescue. But what’s in it for you? Myron Smith, a passionate and devoted Second Helpings volunteer puts it like this, “For me, volunteering is about making connections, building relationships, making the impossible possible. It’s about dreaming, then seeing those dreams turn into realities.” Myron says Second Helpings has opened his eyes to the challenges of the food insecure in our community. And it’s been a source of relationships with other people who care about hunger. Want to know more? Contact Program Coordinator Julie Elster at volunteer@ secondhelpings.info. See how good it feels to put your hand in the air.

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He said that he really appreciated the job coaching and that it was one of the major assets of our program that helped him to be able to find employment. He also appreciated and utilized other services like weekly intensive case management, the networking opportunities at the various congregations, transportation assistance to and from school and job interviews, MARTA passes, and the budgeting counseling he received. He felt the volunteers at the congregations were helpful to his son with his homework, and they were encouraging with him about different job opportunities. He succeeded in our Family Promise program because he took advantage of the services that we offer.

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Social Action

Throughout June and July, Temple Sinai will collect food items to benefit the Community Assistance Center in Sandy Springs. In August, we will collect school supplies for the center.

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Congregant Ordained Temple Sinai is proud to announce the rabbinic ordination of Rabbi Alexis Pinsky, daughter of Dr. Richard and Debbie Pinsky. Alexis grew up at Temple Sinai and brings a deep commitment to synagogue life, having watched her parents’ involvement over the years. Debbie is a past president of Temple Sinai and now serves on the national Board of the Union for Reform Judaism. During her years at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC), Alexis served as a student rabbi for Beth Sholom Temple in Fredericksberg, Va., and as a rabbinic intern for two years at Temple Emanu-El of the city of New York. Alexis earned her undergraduate degree in Jewish Studies from Tulane University and is thrilled to return to New Orleans this summer for her first position as Assistant Rabbi of Congregation Gates of Prayer in Metairie, La. Mazel tov to Alexis and to the entire Pinsky family!

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L’dor V’dor: Finding Support to Create the Next Generation August 30, 7:00 pm Temple Sinai Are you or someone you know facing challenges with creating a family? Please join WISH for its inaugural community-wide event. Light refreshments will be served (dietary laws will be observed). At this special event, a panel of fertility and legal experts will share important information and resources, and will be available to answer questions from attendees. Presenters include: • Dr. Daniel Shapiro of Reproductive Biology Associates, an expert in reproductive endocrinology and infertility • Attorney Lynn Holland Goldman of Claiborne, Fox & Bradley, LLC, who specializes in adoption and surrogacy • Dr. Angela Arnold, Atlanta psychiatrist who specializes in infertility issues, post-partum depression, and psychopharmacology of mood disorders in women. Nobody should have to face infertility challenges alone. Please RSVP online or by calling the Temple Sinai office at 404-252-3073. All are welcome. Come WISH with us! For more information about WISH or this event, please email [email protected].

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Meditation and Movement Wednesday, July 22 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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Mitzvah Cook Off Wednesday, July 8 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Calling all retirees - Please join us in a mitzvah cook off as we benefit The Community Assistance Center in Sandy Springs. Your Journey. Your Retreat. The Ritz-Carlton Lodge We’ll make one-pot chicken dinners for indigent families. For Lake Oconee Nourish Yourself. questions or to RSVP, please contact Judy Thomas, jthomas@ Prices: Sisterhood members are $325 single room/$215 templesinaiatlanta.org double room; Non-members are $375 single room/$275 New Ownership at Crest Lawn Memorial Park double room. Prices will increase on September 1. Blake and Jennifer Blomquist purchased Crest Lawn Memorial Park and are soliciting congregants for their business. Start making your plans to join us. Registration is available now at templesinaiatlanta.org. The appearance of Temple Sinai’s exclusive area has improved, and other improvements are to come. The cost to Space is limited. Temple Sinai members for grave sites is $2995. The Please email [email protected] or Blomquists are on site available to meet with you and [email protected] if you have any questions. swer any questions or concerns. (404) 355-3380. Temple Sinai Women’s Retreat October 18-19

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Imagine Sinai

Over the past five months, over 500 members of the Temple Sinai community have contributed to the Imagine Sinai strategic visioning process – sharing thoughts on the synagogue today, the vision for the future, and ideas on how to get there. As a result of this broad-based input, five vision themes have emerged describing who we collectively want to be as a community in 2025. These themes, presented at the annual meeting and shown below, will drive our strategy and priorities over the coming years. The Imagine Sinai Task Force, once again in partnership with clergy, staff, and numerous congregants, is now working to prioritize the myriad strategy ideas that have been suggested over the past few months. The goal is to identify the highest impact actions that will move us toward our vision in the next 3-5 years. You can expect to see tangible examples of these changes announced in the coming months, as well as continued opportunities for involvement. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to Imagine Sinai to date, and to all of you who will contribute in the future. Together, we are creating the future of our congregation.

Temple Sinai Vision In 2025, Temple Sinai: • Is a congregational family where we all feel known and valued. We are an inclusive community that nurtures meaningful relationships, personal friendships and a deep sense of connection in all areas of synagogue life.

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• Provides diverse pathways to deepen Jewish spiritual experience. Through inspiring worship and music, and an environment rich with intentional sacred moments, we find personal meaning and ongoing opportunities to explore our faith.

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• Creates learning experiences that inspire a love of Jewish life. Our exciting and innovative learning experiences connect kids, teens, families, and members of all ages to each other, to Temple Sinai, and to the greater community, and enable them to live as confident Jews in the 21st century. • Attracts and engages a vibrant community of adults and families in their 20s and 30s. Younger members find a place for themselves within the Temple Sinai community, and are engaged in shaping every aspect of congregational life. • Is an integral and relevant part of our lives, both within and beyond the walls of the synagogue. Our innovative approaches enable us to connect personally and spiritually, wherever we are and whenever we need.

Above: Retirees Tour Kennesaw State University Right: Friendly faces at the 50s & 60s Jazz Night Below: What a beautiful and FUN day at our first Sinai Family Fun Fest. Close to 200 people came out to enjoy the beautiful day, food from the grill, and a Havdalah service by Rabbi Perry.

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Temple Sinai June/July Worship Schedule Friday, June 5 6:30 pm Camp Coleman/Rock Shabbat Service  Saturday, June 6 10:00 am Shabbat Service & B'nei Mitzvah of the Adult B'nei Mitzvah Class 

Saturday, July 4 10:00 am Shabbat Service 

Friday, June 12 6:30 pm Shabbat Service 

Friday, July 10 6:30 pm Shabbat Service  Saturday, July 11 10:00 am Shabbat Service 

Saturday, June 13 10:00 am Shabbat Service 

Friday, July 17 6:30 pm

Friday, June 19 6:30 pm Shabbat Service  Saturday, June 20 10:00 am Shabbat Service 

Saturday, July 18 10:00 am Shabbat Service 

Friday, June 26 6:30 pm Shabbat Service  Tot Shabbat Saturday, June 27 10:00 am Shabbat Service  Friday, July 3 6:30 pm

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Friday, July 24 6:30 pm Shabbat Service  Tot Shabbat Saturday, July 25 10:00 am Shabbat Service  Friday, July 31 6:30 pm Reform Movement Shabbat Service  Can’t make it to synagogue? Look for the  icon indicating that the service will be streamed live. Visit www.templesinaiatlanta.org to watch!