A Night to Celebrate All We've Accomplished!

Recognizing the Builders of Our Community

Continuing to Build, Brick By Brick

seated on his royal throne, he shall have a copy of this Teaching written for him on a scroll by the levitical priests” (Deuteronomy 17:18). That teaching emphasizes a limitation of the King’s power. The Torah warns against the abuse of power and exposes the flaws and arrogance of corrupt leaders.

We can learn a lot about what makes a good or bad leader by reviewing the relevant Biblical and Rabbinic texts. Therefore, on Saturday evening, June 11 (7pm), we will review classic passages about the good and bad Kings and leaders as a part of our Erev Shavuot, Tikkun Leil program.

It is an ancient custom for Jews to study on the night of the Biblical Festival of Shavuot. It is called “z’man matan Torateinu, the season of our receiving the Torah.” It is a time to review selected texts and engage in lively and meaningful discussion. So come and share your thoughts.

Naturally, there will be no partisan politicking, but there will be plenty of ice cream!

Chag Shavuot Sameiach!

Rabbi Rick Rheins

Mel Brooks’ hilarious classic History of the World Part 1 includes his memorable portrayal of the swaggering and vain Louis XIV gloating, “It’s good to be the King.” With a sly smile and a wink that revealed his lust for power, possessions and, well, just pure lust, Brooks’ King was a petulant boor. Yes, it’s good to be the King. But is the King (or President) good for us?

With the nation in full swing for the upcoming elections we are preparing for the beginning of a new President and his/her administration. While the election of a new President is always a major change, it is not overly dramatic to say that this year’s election will really be---um, interesting!?

In the Talmud it is written: “As the generation, so the leader; as the leader, so the generation.” It is clearly time to reflect on the character and qualities of our potential leaders– as those qualities will speak volumes both about them and us. Fortunately, the Hebrew Bible and Rabbinic literature are filled with wise insights about the leaders. Kings and other leaders are evaluated with extraordinary candor. Some are praised for brave and thoughtful actions. Others are pilloried for their shameful misdeeds and arrogance. Indeed, studying the Torah was one of the mitzvot assigned specifically for the Kings of Israel, as it is written: “When he is

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Richard Rheins Senior Rabbi

From Rabbi Rheins

Fit to be King?

SUMMER Friday Evening SERVICES

June 3 thru September 2At Temple Sinai services begin at 6:00 PM

At Silo Park*: We will have special Services on: Friday, Erev Shabbat on: June 17, July 15,

August 12 & September 16

(Tot Shabbat at 5:15 p.m. and a Family Service at 6:00 p.m.)

*Silo Park is on Orchard between Yosemite & Dayton. There’s limited parking at the

park, but more is available on the side streets. Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy Shabbat in the beautiful park!

Men Talking Torah with Rabbi RheinsNext Session is

Wednesday, June 22, 6:00 p.m.Darcy’s Pub in the DTC

S. Ulster St. between Union and BelleviewNo RSVP Needed!

Bible, Beers & Brotherhood

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Ritual Column

Friday, June 36:00 p.m., Kabbalat Shabbat ServiceSaturday, June 49:00 a.m., Shabbat Morning Minyan10:30 a.m., B/M S. Aseoff4:30 p.m., B/M H. CantorFriday, June 106:00 p.m., Kabbalat Shabbat Service

w/Adult B’nei MitzvahSaturday, June 119:00 a.m., Shabbat Morning Minyan

EREV SHAVUOT7:00 p.m., Tikkun Leil8:30 p.m., Shavuot ServiceSunday, June 12SHAVUOT10:00 a.m., Shavuot Service w/YizkorFriday, June 175:15 p.m., Tot Shabbat at Silo Park6:00 p.m., Family Shabbat at Silo

Park6:00 p.m., Kabbalat Shabbat Service

at Temple Sinai

Saturday, June 189:00 a.m., Shabbat Morning Minyan10:30 a.m., B/M L. GalinkinThursday, June 2311:00 a.m., Healing ServiceFriday, June 246:00 p.m., Kabbalat Shabbat ServiceSaturday, June 259:00 a.m., Shabbat Morning Minyan10:30 a.m., B/M K. Blair4:30 p.m., B/M J. Spiegel

Worship Services

Why is it customary to eat dairy products on the Festival of Shavuot?

There are many different explanations for the custom of eating dairy products on Shavuot, the Festival of Weeks. In the Biblical book, The Song of Songs, we find the phrase (4:11), “Honey and milk shall be under your tongue,” which many commentators understood to be a reference to Torah study (cf. Rashi and Sforno’s commentary to this verse). Since Shavuot is the Festival that celebrates z’man matan Torateinu (the time of the giving of our Torah), it is natural to eat foods that symbolize the sweet nourishment of Torah.

Rabbi Solomon Ganzfried in his Kitzur Shulchan Arukh (103.7) records another reason for eating chalav or milk on Shavuot. He notes that in the Book of Numbers (28:26) we find the instruction:

On the day of the first fruits, when you bring an

offering of new grain to Adonai on your Festival of Weeks (minchah chadash, la-Adonai b-shavuot-tei-khem) you shall observe a sacred assembly.

The first Hebrew letters of the phrase “new grain to Adonai on your Festival of Weeks” are: mem, chet, lamed, bet, which spell m’chalav, “from milk.”

Chalav, the Hebrew word for milk, has the numerical equivalent of 40 according to the tradition of Gematria. Forty is, of course, the number of days Moses spent on Mount Sinai when he received the Torah.

While there are many different reasons for eating dairy on Shavuot, they all remind us that just as the nutritional value of milk is essential for human growth and health, so too the inspired wisdom of Torah is a vital part of our Jewish spiritual and intellectual development.

Ask Rabbi Rheins

Lunch & Learn!Thursdays, Noon to 1:00 p.m.

June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30COME TO LEARN, DISCUSS, DEBATE, AND

MEET FRIENDSJune 2: Rabbi Susan Rheins will lead a discussion of texts on Jerusalem (in honor of Yom Yerushalayim) June 9: Rabbi Rick Rheins will lead a discussion on the Biblical Festival of Shavuot: History, Laws, Customs & MidrashimJune 16: Rabbi Rick Rheins will lead a discussion on Fatherhood in Biblical and Rabbinic text: “The Do’s, the Don’ts and the Do-overs!” June 23: Rabbi Susan Rheins will lead a discussion: “Come on Baby Light My Fire” famous lights in JudaismJune 30: Rabbi Rick Rheins will lead a review of Jews who played important roles in America’s Independence.

Newcomers quickly and easily fit right in!

Healing Service: Thursday, June 23 at 11:00 a.m.

For our Healing Service, we gather together in the sacred space of the Abrahams Family Chapel for prayers, meditations, and the warm embrace of friends to renew our sense of hope, strength and healing.

The Healing Service is for those who are struggling with their health.

The Healing Service is for those struggling with sadness and grief.

The Healing Service is for caregivers who seek inspiration as they pray for the welfare of loved ones. All are welcome.

If you are unable to attend the service, just send the name(s) of the loved ones you would like mentioned during our prayers to rabrheins@sinaidenver.org. Be sure to let them know that they are in all of our thoughts and prayers.

B’vrakhah, With Blessing.

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On behalf of the entire Temple Sinai community we extend a huge thank you to Lisa Thorner, Program Director, and Evelinda Urman, event chair, for the outstanding work they contributed to our Annual Event in May. A hard working committee consisting of Jessica Adler, Grace Bach, Loretta Cawelti, Sherri Diamond, Terry Goldfarb, Vicki Goldman, Marion Goldstein, Joan Kehl, Marty Meitus, Judie Schwartz, Judy Schwartz, Andrea Tenenbaum, and Linda Weinstein deserve our thanks for contributing to this wonderfully successful event. The silent and live auction, entertainment, food, and “FUN” made the evening memorable. The evening was well thought out and spoke of good planning and a careful eye to detail. I would once again like to congratulate our honorees: Marshall Abrahams, Rob Abramson, Larry Jacobson, Michael Melun, and Nate Mendel. Our gratitude to you remains endless. Thank you to everyone in attendance for making our 2016 Annual Event a fun extravaganza. When talent and hard work meet together - the result is success!

A year ago I assumed the role of President of Temple Sinai. It has been a wonderful experience. I have met and worked with so many dedicated people. Learning how the Temple functions has been a great opportunity for me. I recently attended a four-day seminar in Atlanta with 125 other Temple Presidents from around the country. I not only acquired great new leadership tools, but I met and quickly came to value a cadre of dedicated, smart and determined Jewish lay leaders who I will call on for their best thinking and support in years to come. Our connection with one another remains strong for we all share a partnership, we support one another and we continue to discuss ongoing opportunities. I am forever grateful that I was given the chance to attend this Seminar underwritten for 18 years by Honey and Rudi Scheidt.

As this year’s term ends we need to thank the following board members who are leaving as trustees. Their dedication and commitment are truly appreciated. David Freider, Amy Rittenberg, Ed Schenkein, Allan Striker and Michelle Weinraub have displayed extraordinary qualities to our Board of Trustees. We wish them much success in future Temple endeavors. Our debts of gratitude to each of them. Todah Rabah!

We welcome new leadership to the board this next term 2016-2017: Vicki Goldman, Jeff Lavenhar, Barb Lettes, Mark Meyer, Gene Rosenthall, Bruce Tully and Frank Urman. What a great contribution to serve as a member of the leadership team that helps Temple Sinai. We applaud your willingness to give your time, your talents and yourself as a board member.

The goodwill of those we serve is the foundation of our success! It is a real pleasure to continue to express my ongoing thank yous. My wish for all of you is that the upcoming summer months are filled with enjoyment, safe travels, and as always, happiness!

L’Shalom,Wendy

Chai-Lights from the President

From The President

Wendy VeanPresident

Monday, May 2nd, around 7.45 pm, we are finishing the recitation of the silent amidah, and I give him the cue: it’s time for him to play. He had a full day at school, but he looks ready; he takes this with a great deal of respect and responsibility. Out of the silence, this gorgeous melody pours out of his violin...or maybe directly from his heart: Schindler’s List theme song. It is a moving song, and he plays it exquisitely, but as I look into the congregation, that is not the only reason why they are captivated. The congregation is captivated by this young man, by his presence, by the depth in his eyes while he plays, by his level of concentration and how he’s able to be exactly there, present with heart and mind. He finishes the piece. I place my hands on his forehead, kiss him gently and say “God bless you, Teddy.”

Edward “Teddy” Meyer is 13 years old, he plays violin and is a member of TMG, our Teen Music Group. This past May, TMG was part of Temple Sinai’s Yom HaShoah evening service and program. They didn’t just participate, they absolutely made the evening; they led the Maariv service, they sang special tribute songs, Edward Meyer played violin and Sam Schenkein played guitar. I’m proud of our Teen Music Group; not only because they sound really good, and they are fun to be with! I’m proud of them because of their commitment and what they give to our community. In this day and age, our children have countless options of hobbies and after school-activities, but these kids and their parents decided to make life in community priority.

I want to express my gratitude to our TMG and Youth Choir members and their parents for giving themselves to Temple Sinai, and to my amazing choir co-leaders Dan Yolles and Megan O’Connor. It has been an amazing year, and I look forward to more friendship and songs in the year to come!

Sheila NesisCantor

From Cantor Nesis

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From Amy Becker

Amy Becker Executive Director

“Some people want it to happen,Some wish it to happen,Others make it happen.”

Michael Jordan

Our staff has the great honor of working with incredible volunteers who are dedicated and committed to Temple Sinai in various ways. We can never do enough to appreciate the long hours and tireless effort of those who are willing to share their skills.

It is difficult, but each year we select one exceptional volunteer to recognize as Temple Sinai’s Volunteer of the Year. This year we are proud to announce that Ed Schenkein has been bestowed with this honor.

Ed has served as the Treasurer of the Board of Trustees for the past four years. He has been a truly incredible and devoted volunteer, consistently since he took office. Ed has not only determination to make a difference, but he insists on nothing less than the best for our congregation. He cares passionately about our Temple and has donated countless hours of his professional services to help ensure our financial success.

Ed was also instrumental in the Building Our Future campaign. He worked with the Building Committee to analyze the budget, track expenses, ensure proper

accounting and finally help to secure funding with a financial institution. He took this responsibility very seriously and shared his knowledge and wisdom when securing our loan.

All of this and he never has complained about working too hard, too many hours or asked for anything in return.

When Ed is not working for and on behalf of our congregation, he is a CPA for SingerLewak, a top-100 accounting firm in the United States. Prior to that, Ed was partner in StarkSchenkein for over 20 years. He has countless affiliations and has worked on numerous boards. Ed has been married to Judy Bloomberg Schenkein, a Pediatrician in Castle Rock for 19 years. Together they have raised two wonderful teens, Sarah who is 18 and Sam who is 15.

We hope that you will join us as we pay tribute and share our gratitude to Ed for his hard work on Friday, June 24th at Shabbat Services.

Amy

FYI As you are aware we have the privilege of enjoying a wonderful Oneg following services on every Friday

evening. For many years we have asked our members to sponsor the Onegs and graciously they have agreed. For over 20 years, we have left the rates the same for this sponsorship. As much as we try to keep costs down, continuing with this tradition and making it enjoyable for our members has been difficult for the same fee. Beginning August 1st, the fee for sponsorship of an Oneg will be $250. All B’nei Mitzvah families will be required to provide this fee as a part of their child’s simchah.

This price includes: linens, paper goods, catering staff set-up and clean-up, herring, coffee, tea, punch and the essentials for Kiddush including grape juice and challah for everyone. Additionally, we ask every sponsor to provide up to 30 dozen sweets in the fall/winter/spring or fruit and veggies in the summer. We will also be offering to provide the sweets for you if you choose, for an additional fee.

As you are hopefully aware, sponsoring an Oneg is a wonderful tribute to someone you care about. As a parent of B’nei Mitzvah, this is a fabulous way to thank the congregation for welcoming your child to the congregation as an adult.

If you are interested in sponsoring an Oneg in honor of a loved one’s simchah, special birthday or anniversary or simply out of respect for your fellow members, please contact Diana Kaplan at diana@sinaidenver.org.

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In the Congregation

Lisa Thorner Director of

Programming and Volunteer Development

SAVE-THE-DATE!Mental Wellness Matters presents…

Anxiety: Can I Change My Mind?Monday, April 25 at 6:30 p.m.

Temple Sinai Annual Event

Thank You!SPONSORS

GoldHelene and Marshall AbrahamsJeff and Jay Cohen, GC2Paul Groves, Morgan Stanley

SilverJessica and Aron Adler, JA Special EventsMarla and Jim DinerFeldman Mortuary, Jim CohenSusan and Joe Epstein Vicki and David Goldman Roberta and Mel KleinFrank and Evelinda UrmanRabbis Susan and Rick Rheins

BronzeRob and Cindy AbramsonAll Seasons Rent-All, Judie, Roger and Matt GershawMarsha and Ted AlpertGrace Bach Jill and Stuart BombelLana and Tim BourdelaisGale and Joe ChapmanJennifer and Lane FeingoldJudy and George HuntCherryl KnottMitzi and Stephen KurtzNatalie and Jerry Lassow & FamilyBarbara and Mark LettesAnn and Fred LevitonSuzan and Allan MarkmanEstelle MeskinShirley Beer Powell and Ralph PowellBonnie and Gordan PostJane and Jeff RobbinsJudy and Ed SchenkheinLori and John SpanbauerHelena and Allan StrikerLin and Gary SunshineWendy VeanSherri and Stephen WeinsteinTerri and Gary YourtzVectra Bank

Our thanks to each and every member of our committee, especially this year’s Chair, Evelinda Urman.

Jessica Adler Grace Bach

Loretta CaweltiSherri DiamondTerry GoldfarbVicki Goldman

Marion GoldsteinJoan Kehl

Marty MeitusJudie SchwartzJudy Schwartz

Andrea TenenbaumEvelinda Urman, Event Chair

Wendy VeanLinda Weinstein

The Annual Event Committee would like to thank the Temple Sinai Board of Trustees for their on-going efforts and support.

To Our DonorsAll-Seasons Rent-AllChair Covers and LinensCharles Elmer Videography Copper Cane, Scott Feerer Elite ProductionJA Special Events, Jessica AdlerLogan Liquors, Lori and John SpanbauerNeil Rosenfeld PhotographyPabst Blue Ribbon, Doug Rittenberg A Perfect Pear, Tina RamirezPure Energy EventsStatice FloralLatitude Sports Marketing and WOW Special Events, Bob Fein and Jim BerzJF Options, Becky and Barry Baxman

To Our StaffThank you to our wonderful staff who have

worked hard to make the Temple Sinai Annual Event an amazing success.

Thank you so much to the staff hubbies who were amazing at helping with our Annual Event!!!

Jeff BeckerClint Burnette

Michael KaplanMark KramerMark Meyer

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In the Congregation

I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude to members of the Jewish Interest-Free Loan Committee (JIFLCO).

At the beginning of this year, I lost my primary source of income. Shortly thereafter, one major incident after another occurred, all within a short time span. A few examples include a completely unexpected, urgent health issue, a car that needed major repairs, and other, more personal events that necessitated using all of my savings. A couple of months later, I found myself in a very scary situation: I had no money to pay my rent, health insurance premium, medications and other necessities. I am estranged from my family and honestly, I was so embarrassed about my financial predicament (I still am), I did not want my friends to know; so, I did not ask them for help.

I contacted Temple Sinai to see if they might be able to help. I spoke with Administrator Loretta Cawelti on the phone and explained my circumstances. She could not say for sure whether I would be approved for a loan by the Committee or not. Amazingly, the next day, she left a message telling me the good news that I received approval from the JIFLCO for a loan.

I was not only incredibly relieved that the committee approved a loan for me, I did not expect such an attentive, quick response - despite my immediate need for help.

A couple of days later, I met at the Temple to

sign the loan papers. I was nervous, worrying that I might be judged or somehow made to feel “less than” because of my predicament. Well, that did not happen; in fact, Loretta was completely nonjudgmental, and treated me with genuine empathy, kindness and understanding.

While it’s true that I am still treading water financially, the loan prevented me from sinking. I was able to pay rent (avoiding eviction), medications, additional car repairs, etc.

For me, the JIFLCOs generosity is not just about money. It’s the mission behind the money that is truly most important, which is a genuine concern for the person’s physical, psychological and spiritual well-being. The money, it seems to me, is a means to this end. I find this inspiring and moving. Imagine if everyone in the world was like this? What a different world we would live in!

So, I want the Committee members to know that your thoughtful support has certainly made a positive difference for me, not only in the more surface, apparent ways, but also in many intangible - hopefully long-lasting - emotional and spiritual ways.

I will be happy to repay the money, but I can’t imagine how I will be able to repay your kindness.

Most sincerely,Rachel

Interest Free Loans AvailableIf you are Jewish and in need of financial assistance, JIFLCO can truly make a difference. Funds

come from caring, generous members of our community. Loans are made for a wide variety of purposes and are treated with absolute confidentiality. For more information or for a confidential consultation, please call 303-759-0841.

Small Increase For Dues 2016-17 This year the Temple Sinai Board of Trustees and your Temple staff have work diligently to balance the

operating budget. Many members of the staffing team spent hours evaluating programs, cutting unessential items, prioritizing goals, strategizing on fundraising and setting goals for keeping costs at a minimum.

As with many businesses and organizations, the cost of living and the cost of operation go hand in hand. Everything increases from utilities, to supplies and vendor services. We also had to recognize that our hard working staff needs to feel appreciated by receiving some sort of salary increase that meets the cost of living increase.

Therefore, the Board approved a 3% increase beginning July 1, 2016. We are grateful to all of our members who accept this increase and understand that maintaining our buildings, programs, services and staff comes with a cost. Your support is always appreciated.

Volunteers of the Year

Our Youth

Religious School NewsAvoid the Summer Slide!

Our students have worked very hard this year to sharpen their Hebrew skills. Our 3rd grade classes have begun to master the letters and vowels and our 4th - 6th grade students have progressed through our self-paced Mitkadem program. There are several things you can do to help keep your kids going this summer and avoid the need to start over in the fall. Just a few minutes each week can make a HUGE difference!

• Use the many on-line tools available. We have apps for the Aleph Bet, and our Mitkadem program is all on-line for your kid’s to use. If you are interested in setting up your student with our digital programs, please contact the Religious School office.• Have your children read the kiddush and motzi during Shabbat at your home, not just sing it from memory.• Visit us for Shabbat services and have your child point along to the words in the prayers during services.• Join us for our drop-in Hebrew sessions every other week. This is a chance to come and review or keep moving ahead with the assistance of our great summer staff. We will meet on Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Watch your email for dates and RSVP information. This is a free program for all of our incoming 4th-7th grade students.

.Michelle Schwartz

Don’t forget to register for the 2016-17 school year! Once you have logged into your account on our new website, scroll down to the Religious School enrollment link. Once we have received your information and $50 deposit, we will send a confirmation email with the details to set up your payments of apply for scholarship. Please note, all scholarship applications must be received by June 15th for consideration. We are looking forward to an amazing year ahead!

Cherryl Knott’s 6th grade class talking Torah at Starbucks

Welcome to Our New Members!

Dr. Bernard Gottlieb

Jill Gottlieb

Katina Rajunov & Ben Hamilton

Joyce & Hal Taback8

Michelle Schwartz Director of

Religious School Education

Hallie Cantor, June 4

Hallie is the daughter of Joann and Andrew Cantor and the sister of Megan (15). She is a student at Campus Middle School and enjoys Tae Kwon Do, lacrosse, volleyball, skiing, photography and cooking. For her Mitzvah Project, Hallie volunteered at the Friendship Circle of Colorado, an organization that helps promote equality, confidence and

a sense of belonging by building meaningful friendships with children with special needs.

Samantha Aseoff, June 4

Samantha is the daughter of Aliza Spiegel and David Asseoff and the sister of Jesse (15). She is a student at Campus Middle School and enjoys swimming, art, rock climbing, hanging out with friends and family and playing outside. For her Mitzvah Project, Samantha is collecting new and gently used clothing for Clothes for Kids of Denver. Her

project will conclude with a walk the day after her Bat Mitvah to help raise awareness for this great organization.

Lila Galinkin, June 18

Lila is the daughter of Jeffrey and Karen Galinkin and the sister of Noah (18) and Zac z"l. She is a student at Macintosh Academy and loves skiing and creating art and is a member of Girl Scouts and Destination Imagination. Lila lives a life according to Tikukn Olam and has done no particular Mitzvah Project. Instead she regularly volunteers at various

places. Her current favorite charitable organization is Clothes to Kids.

Hallie

Samantha

LILA

Kayla Blair, June 25

Kayla is the daughter of Debbie and Mark Blair and the sister of Jacob (11). She is a student at Sierra Middle School and enjoys cooking, drawing, writing, volunteering and reading. For her Mitzvah Project, Kayla made Boost Your Spirit bags. The bags are filled with non-perishable food items, things like tissues,

socks, and positive messages. She then distributed the bags to the homeless.

June 2016B'nei Mitzvah

Kayla Jack Spiegel, June 25

Jack is the son of Jeffrey and Ilana Spiegel and the brother of Max (17), Charlotte (15) and Ruth (9). He is a student at Campus Middle School and enjoys baseball and cooking. For his Mitzvah Project, Jack is working to raise awareness about marijuana and drug abuse and educate kids about the side effects and consequences of

marijuana and drug abuse. Jack is also donating to a local rehabilitation center.

Jack

Does Your Child Turn 13 in 2017 or 2018? Don’t Worry! B’nei Mitzvah 2017 and 2018 Date Selection Request Forms are still AVAILABLE!

It is never too late to have our children experience the life-affirming joy and pride of accomplishment by leading a service as a Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Each year, around 50 students become a Bar or Bat Mitzvah at Temple Sinai. In 2016, we have over 60 students and the 2017 and 2018 are also filling up quickly! Still, we’ll always do our best to find room for your child! Know that our clergy work personally with each student and his/her family to help create a memorable celebration that will bring a lifetime of blessings. If you have a child who will turn 13 (or older) in 2017 or 2018 and you do not yet have a reserved date for a service, please call Rabbi Rick or Rabbi Susan Rheins and they’ll answer all your questions and help you find a date that works for your family. Date selection request forms also are available in the Temple Sinai office and can be mailed directly to you.

Hallie Cantor, June 4

Hallie is the daughter of Joann and Andrew Cantor and the sister of Megan (15). She is a student at Campus Middle School and enjoys Tae Kwon Do, lacrosse, volleyball, skiing, photography and cooking. For her Mitzvah Project, Hallie volunteered at the Friendship Circle of Colorado, an organization that helps promote equality, confidence and

a sense of belonging by building meaningful friendships with children with special needs.

Samantha Aseoff, June 4

Samantha is the daughter of Aliza Spiegel and David Asseoff and the sister of Jesse (15). She is a student at Campus Middle School and enjoys swimming, art, rock climbing, hanging out with friends and family and playing outside. For her Mitzvah Project, Samantha is collecting new and gently used clothing for Clothes for Kids of Denver. Her

project will conclude with a walk the day after her Bat Mitvah to help raise awareness for this great organization.

Lila Galinkin, June 18

Lila is the daughter of Jeffrey and Karen Galinkin and the sister of Noah (18) and Zac z"l. She is a student at Macintosh Academy and loves skiing and creating art and is a member of Girl Scouts and Destination Imagination. Lila lives a life according to Tikukn Olam and has done no particular Mitzvah Project. Instead she regularly volunteers at various

places. Her current favorite charitable organization is Clothes to Kids.

Hallie

Samantha

LILA

Kayla Blair, June 25

Kayla is the daughter of Debbie and Mark Blair and the sister of Jacob (11). She is a student at Sierra Middle School and enjoys cooking, drawing, writing, volunteering and reading. For her Mitzvah Project, Kayla made Boost Your Spirit bags. The bags are filled with non-perishable food items, things like tissues,

socks, and positive messages. She then distributed the bags to the homeless.

June 2016B'nei Mitzvah

Kayla Jack Spiegel, June 25

Jack is the son of Jeffrey and Ilana Spiegel and the brother of Max (17), Charlotte (15) and Ruth (9). He is a student at Campus Middle School and enjoys baseball and cooking. For his Mitzvah Project, Jack is working to raise awareness about marijuana and drug abuse and educate kids about the side effects and consequences of

marijuana and drug abuse. Jack is also donating to a local rehabilitation center.

Jack

Does Your Child Turn 13 in 2017 or 2018? Don’t Worry! B’nei Mitzvah 2017 and 2018 Date Selection Request Forms are still AVAILABLE!

It is never too late to have our children experience the life-affirming joy and pride of accomplishment by leading a service as a Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Each year, around 50 students become a Bar or Bat Mitzvah at Temple Sinai. In 2016, we have over 60 students and the 2017 and 2018 are also filling up quickly! Still, we’ll always do our best to find room for your child! Know that our clergy work personally with each student and his/her family to help create a memorable celebration that will bring a lifetime of blessings. If you have a child who will turn 13 (or older) in 2017 or 2018 and you do not yet have a reserved date for a service, please call Rabbi Rick or Rabbi Susan Rheins and they’ll answer all your questions and help you find a date that works for your family. Date selection request forms also are available in the Temple Sinai office and can be mailed directly to you.

Preschool News

The children at Temple Sinai Preschool are continually thinking of ways to include Tikkun Olam in their classrooms. From small acts of everyday kindness to larger Mitzvah projects. Here are some of the examples of what we have done this year throughout the school!

Tikkun Olam

TikkunOlam

ThechildrenatTempleSinaiPreschoolarecontinuallythinkingofwaystoincludeTikkunOlamintheirclassrooms.FromsmallactsofeverydaykindnesstolargerMitzvahprojects.Herearesomeoftheexamplesofwhatwehavedonethisyearthroughouttheschool!

TwoyearoldsmakingBagsfortheHomeless

Two year olds making Bags for the Homeless

Two Year Olds Mitzvah Wall & Good Deed

Board!

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ldsMitzvahW

all&GoodDeedBoard!

ThreeyearoldsdonatingaquilttheymadetoNancyBenyamin,VolunteerServiceDirectoratJewishFamilyServices.

Three year olds donating a quilt they made to Nancy Benyamin, Volunteer Service Director at

Jewish Family Services.

FouryearoldsMitzvahTreeexplainingthegooddeedstheydoforeachother.

Four year olds Mitzvah Tree explaining the good deeds they do for each other.

NationalCouncilForJewishWomenCametoperformBremenTownMusicians!

National Council For Jewish Women came to perform Bremen Town Musicians!

Debbie KohnPreschool Director

Summer and Fall Registration Going

On Now!

It’s time to register for

summer and fall! There are limited

spaces for each age group so the sooner the better. Register at:

SinaiDenver.org/Preschool

Our Youth

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Julia Teitell Director of Youth

Engagement

Parent VolunteersWant to get

involved in our Youth Group community?

Want to help out with programs or behind-the-scenes

work? Contact Julia Teitell at

julia@sinaidenver.org or

303-759-1827.

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Our Youth

Youth Programs

Meretz, Ruach, JYG, TSYG & Sinai Connections! It’s hard to believe that the year is over already. It was such an incredible year! But don’t you

worry, we have amazing summer programming and outreach coming up! AND Youth Group membership for the 2016-2017 year is included in your religious school registration, so get a jumpstart on next year and register

today!

Summer Time Snail Mail Are you going away this summer? Maybe you’re going to summer camp or traveling to Israel? Send an email to Julia@sinaidenver.org or fill out our form online (found on the Youth Programs tab on the website) to let us know where and when you will be gone. You will be sure to receive some good old fashioned Snail Mail!!

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Summer Time Programming School may be over for the year, but Youth Group isn’t! Check out our Summer time schedule. More details about programs coming soon! Monday, July 18: 4th Annual TSYG Flatirons Hike Wednesday, July 20: JYG @ The Rockies Game Sunday, August 7: TSYG @ The Rockies Game Saturday, August 20: Meretz & Ruach @ the Temple Sinai Picnic

Camp Visits Are you going to Shwayder Camp or the JCC Ranch Camp this summer? I, Julia, will be visiting each camp every session! Let your kids know I will be there so they can get a Temple Sinai hello!

JYG (6th-8th) Leadership Opportunities

Next year, we will be starting a JYG Leadership Committee! If your teen is interested in taking a leadership role (planning events, getting people involved, learning new leadership skills, etc…) in the Fall or Spring of next year, please send Julia an email with your child’s name and grade!

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Meretz, Ruach, JYG, TSYG & Sinai Connections! It’s hard to believe that the year is over already. It was such an incredible year! But don’t you

worry, we have amazing summer programming and outreach coming up! AND Youth Group membership for the 2016-2017 year is included in your religious school registration, so get a jumpstart on next year and register

today!

Summer Time Snail Mail Are you going away this summer? Maybe you’re going to summer camp or traveling to Israel? Send an email to Julia@sinaidenver.org or fill out our form online (found on the Youth Programs tab on the website) to let us know where and when you will be gone. You will be sure to receive some good old fashioned Snail Mail!!

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Summer Time Programming School may be over for the year, but Youth Group isn’t! Check out our Summer time schedule. More details about programs coming soon! Monday, July 18: 4th Annual TSYG Flatirons Hike Wednesday, July 20: JYG @ The Rockies Game Sunday, August 7: TSYG @ The Rockies Game Saturday, August 20: Meretz & Ruach @ the Temple Sinai Picnic

Camp Visits Are you going to Shwayder Camp or the JCC Ranch Camp this summer? I, Julia, will be visiting each camp every session! Let your kids know I will be there so they can get a Temple Sinai hello!

JYG (6th-8th) Leadership Opportunities

Next year, we will be starting a JYG Leadership Committee! If your teen is interested in taking a leadership role (planning events, getting people involved, learning new leadership skills, etc…) in the Fall or Spring of next year, please send Julia an email with your child’s name and grade!

TSYG2016-2017ExecutiveBoard

Meretz, Ruach, JYG, TSYG & Sinai Connections! It’s hard to believe that the year is over already. It was such an incredible year! But don’t you

worry, we have amazing summer programming and outreach coming up! AND Youth Group membership for the 2016-2017 year is included in your religious school registration, so get a jumpstart on next year and register

today!

Summer Time Snail Mail Are you going away this summer? Maybe you’re going to summer camp or traveling to Israel? Send an email to Julia@sinaidenver.org or fill out our form online (found on the Youth Programs tab on the website) to let us know where and when you will be gone. You will be sure to receive some good old fashioned Snail Mail!!

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Summer Time Programming School may be over for the year, but Youth Group isn’t! Check out our Summer time schedule. More details about programs coming soon! Monday, July 18: 4th Annual TSYG Flatirons Hike Wednesday, July 20: JYG @ The Rockies Game Sunday, August 7: TSYG @ The Rockies Game Saturday, August 20: Meretz & Ruach @ the Temple Sinai Picnic

Camp Visits Are you going to Shwayder Camp or the JCC Ranch Camp this summer? I, Julia, will be visiting each camp every session! Let your kids know I will be there so they can get a Temple Sinai hello!

JYG (6th-8th) Leadership Opportunities

Next year, we will be starting a JYG Leadership Committee! If your teen is interested in taking a leadership role (planning events, getting people involved, learning new leadership skills, etc…) in the Fall or Spring of next year, please send Julia an email with your child’s name and grade!

TSYG2016-2017ExecutiveBoard

Meretz, Ruach, JYG, TSYG & Sinai Connections! It’s hard to believe that the year is over already. It was such an incredible year! But don’t you

worry, we have amazing summer programming and outreach coming up! AND Youth Group membership for the 2016-2017 year is included in your religious school registration, so get a jumpstart on next year and register

today!

Summer Time Snail Mail Are you going away this summer? Maybe you’re going to summer camp or traveling to Israel? Send an email to Julia@sinaidenver.org or fill out our form online (found on the Youth Programs tab on the website) to let us know where and when you will be gone. You will be sure to receive some good old fashioned Snail Mail!!

e

Summer Time Programming School may be over for the year, but Youth Group isn’t! Check out our Summer time schedule. More details about programs coming soon! Monday, July 18: 4th Annual TSYG Flatirons Hike Wednesday, July 20: JYG @ The Rockies Game Sunday, August 7: TSYG @ The Rockies Game Saturday, August 20: Meretz & Ruach @ the Temple Sinai Picnic

Camp Visits Are you going to Shwayder Camp or the JCC Ranch Camp this summer? I, Julia, will be visiting each camp every session! Let your kids know I will be there so they can get a Temple Sinai hello!

JYG (6th-8th) Leadership Opportunities

Next year, we will be starting a JYG Leadership Committee! If your teen is interested in taking a leadership role (planning events, getting people involved, learning new leadership skills, etc…) in the Fall or Spring of next year, please send Julia an email with your child’s name and grade!

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We Gratefully Acknowledge

Your Generous Contributions

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Contributions

Donationscan be made

online at website: www.SinaiDenver.org

Adelstein Cultural Arts FundIn Memory ofIda Kaitz Cohen Art & Marilyn Wolfson

Brotherhood FundIn Memory ofShirley Rich Dennis & Paula King

Building Maintenance FundIn Memory ofMorris Dickstein Irwin & Ina Dickstein

Building Our Future Fund Adrienne Levy Randall & Lisa Shafer Stacy Pocrass & Terri Tilliss

In Honor ofStan & Paula Ullman on Kelly’s Marriage Betty KarshRob Abramson and his dedication to Temple Sinai Carol SingerMarshall Abrahams, 2016 Annual Event Honoree Gordan & Bonnie PostRob Abramson, 2016 Annual Event Honoree Gordan & Bonnie PostLarry Jacobson, 2016 Annual Event Honoree Gordan & Bonnie PostMichael Melun, 2016 Annual Event Honoree Gordan & Bonnie PostNate Mendel, 2016 Annual Event Honoree Gordan & Bonnie PostMarshall & Helene Abrahams Matthew & Marie GordonBirth of Addison Spanbauer Michael & Diana KaplanCorey & Chelsea Becker becoming B’nei Mitzvah Michael & Karen KaplanMarshall Abrahams, 2016 Annual Event Honoree Michael & Karen KaplanRob Abramson, 2016 Annual Event Honoree Michael & Karen KaplanLarry Jacobson, 2016 Annual Event Honoree Michael & Karen KaplanMichael Melun, 2016 Annual Event Honoree Michael & Karen KaplanNate Mendel, 2016 Annual Event Honoree Michael & Karen KaplanIn Memory ofJoyce Sunshine Allan & Suzan MarkmanClaire Klein Allan & Suzan MarkmanMorris Wolfson Art & Marilyn WolfsonStan Botkin Beatrice BotkinDavid Siegelbaum & Abraham Botkin Beatrice BotkinJay Stillman Ben & Robyn FriedmanClaire Klein Bradley & Debbie UnkelessJoyce Sunshine Connell & Laurie SaltzmanMax Reissner & Hans Reissner Dr. Marc & Susan ReissnerJoyce Sunshine Dr. Sid & Barbara GlassmanJoyce Sunshine Ed & Marilyn PepperLinda Dworkin Gene & Bunny ColeJohn Hope Sr. Gene & Bunny ColeMorris Aven Ira & Cynthia ShwartzHilda Tanger Ira & Cynthia ShwartzGertrude Kraut Ira & Cynthia ShwartzShirley Rich Jerry & Carole RichRuth Sitzmann Jerry & Karen BorowickLinda Dworkin Marc & Laurie SorkinSharon Robertson Michael & Diana KaplanJoyce Sunshine Michael & Diana KaplanJay Stillman Michael & Diana KaplanElaine Long Michael & Karen KaplanJay Stillman Michael & Karen KaplanJoyce Sunshine Michael & Karen KaplanDonald Leonard Michael & Karen Kaplan

Gifts & ContributionsIsadore Babich, William Herman & Diane Wolf Michael & Phyllis BabichJoyce Sunshine Michael & Phyllis BabichLinda Dworkin Michael & Phyllis BabichJoyce Sunshine Neil & Sandra CulbertsonLeonard Silverberg Phyllis GoodmanJoyce Sunshine Stephen & Sherri WeinsteinThinking ofDiane Samet Sid & Barbara Glassman

Cantor Nesis Discretionary FundIn Honor ofBirth of Solomon Remi Abreu Dr. Javier & Karin FischerSarah Kerstein becoming a Bat Mitzvah Joshua & Lauren KersteinIn Memory ofMirta Kraves Nesis Dr. Javier & Karin FischerDonald Leonard Fred & Beth BarnetJoyce Sunshine Gary & Lin SunshineJay Stillman Sandy & Steve Berkowitz Suzan & Allan Markman

Cohen Family B’nei Mitzvah Chumash FundIn Memory ofIrwin Suson & William Suson Barbara SusonTed Epstein Richard & Barbara FinkeGeorge Finke Richard & Barbara Finke

Doron Abosch Memorial FundIn Memory ofJoyce Sunshine Lawrence & Beverly Sunshine

Encore FundIn Memory ofJoyce Sunshine Milton & Linda BrandweinGerti Bride Tracey Kraus

General FundIn Honor ofJean Guthery Jan Fisher & Maury KroopnickEd & Marilyn Pepper Sheldon & Elaine HayutinIn Memory ofBen Zeidman Barbara & Bartie VallsJennie Goldstein Bradley & Debbie UnkelessLinda Dworkin Bruce KantorJay Stillman Carolyn SteeleShirley Kaminsky David (Duke) & Sandy KaminskyLinda Dworkin Dr. & Mrs. Dennis BattockRae Kurtzman George & Florence SteinbergRose Willard Gerre ShenkinJoyce Sunshine Jan Fisher & Maury KroopnickLinda Dworkin Joseph & Carolyn BorusJoyce Sunshine Joseph & Janie BravermanCorrine Miller Joseph & Janie BravermanDavid Braverman Joseph & Janie BravermanJoyce Sunshine Joshua & Betsy EpelJoyce Sunshine Ken & Barbara LaffJoyce Sunshine Sam & Carol JonasChelsea Ann Bischoff Sandra PalentDr. John & Genise Singer Susan & Larry SiegelThinking ofDiane Samet Israel ChavurahArlen Ambrose Israel Chavurah

Ida & Max Fogel Youth & Adult Library FundIn Memory ofStephen Diamond Debra WebsterBernard Diamond Debra WebsterRose Leventhal Dr. Richard LeventhalRuth Hirsch Richard & Anita Fricklas

Ilene Shiroff Memorial FundIn Memory ofJoyce Sunshine Wendy VeanShirley Vean Wendy Vean

Jewish Education FundIn Honor ofOsi Sladek Judy Schwartz & Anita Fricklas

If you have been to Temple recently, you probably noticed the massive amount of fencing all along Hampden and the west side of the parking lot. This feels like a huge milestone--there's no going back now! The contract with JHL Construction and the loan documents have all been signed and permits are in the works. The construction trailer was delivered and they will now start prepping the area.

We will be posting pictures and updates regularly on our Facebook page as the project progresses. If you "Like" us, you will get the most up-to-date information.

Go to: https://www.facebook.com/SinaiDenver or use this QR code:

Please note that access to Temple from Hampden will be closed for the duration of the project. Please enter from Glencoe Street.

We would NOT have reached this time if we did not have such a generous, supportive congregation. On behalf of the Board, the BOF Committee and the Staff, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Contributions Contributions

We Gratefully Acknowledge

Your Generous Contributions

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Donationscan be made

online at website: www.SinaiDenver.org

In Memory ofHelen Brodkin Paula Schneiderman & Steve ClarkEsther Nahmouli The Shaner FamilyThinking ofKaren Kaplan Richard & Anita FricklasMel Klein Richard & Anita Fricklas

Joseph H. Sigman Youth Scholarship FundIn Memory ofGordon Balter Carole & Jim Faulkner Barbara & Chuck HerringHilda Ross Michael & Patti RossTeddy Epstein Norman & Brenda Sheldon

Julius & Helen Ring Israel Teen Scholarship Fund Mike & Julie Chapman In Honor ofGary Kramer’s appointment as Judge to Colorado’s 18th Judicial District Dr. Jean GutheryMarshall Abrahams, 2016 Annual Event Honoree Gary & Lin SunshineRob Abramson, 2016 Annual Event Honoree Gary & Lin SunshineLarry Jacobson, 2016 Annual Event Honoree Gary & Lin SunshineMichael Melun, 2016 Annual Event Honoree Gary & Lin SunshineNate Mendel, 2016 Annual Event Honoree Gary & Lin SunshineTodd Hennessy, 2016 Anita Fricklas Award Winner Gary & Lin SunshineEd Schenkein, 2016 Volunteer of the Year Gary & Lin SunshineDorothy Howard on her retirement Gary & Lin SunshineMarriage of Ariella Epel to Jeremy Tabick Gary & Lin SunshineJulia Yeckes on passing the Colorado Bar Exam Gary & Lin SunshineEngagement of Danielle Tandler to Josh Thurm Jon & Susan TandlerJonathan Sagel becoming a Bar Mitzvah Mike & Julie ChapmanEngagement of Rebecca Sunshine & Sam DeWitt Gary & Lin SunshineEngagement of Rachel Brandon & Joe Mandi Gary & Lin SunshineThe Temple Sinai 9Health Fair Leadership Team Gary & Lin SunshineEngagement of Rebecca Sunshine & Sam DeWitt The Briss Foley FamilyIn Memory ofIda Silberman David & Susan SilbermanJoyce Sunshine Debra & Joseph StasioEster Levy Dr. Javier & Karin FischerJoyce Sunshine Dr. Jean GutheryDonald Leonard Dr. Jean GutheryElli Breggin Dr. Jean GutheryMuriel Rabstein Dr. Melvyn & Roberta KleinLinda Dworkin Dr. Melvyn & Roberta KleinDonald Leonard Dr. Melvyn & Roberta KleinJoyce Sunshine Dr. Melvyn & Roberta KleinClaire Klein Dr. Melvyn & Roberta KleinJoyce Sunshine Edward & Debby RosenfeldLinda Dworkin Edward & Debby RosenfeldShirley Ginsberg Gary & Lin SunshineElli Breggin Gary & Lin SunshineClaire Klein Gary & Lin SunshineSid Davidson Gary & Lin SunshineBernie Karshmer Gary & Lin SunshineJay Stillman Gary & Lin SunshineElaine Long Gary & Lin SunshineDonald Leonard Gary & Lin SunshineVivian Stappler Gary & Lin SunshineJoyce Sunshine Gary & Lin SunshineRose Greenberg Gary & Lin SunshineShirlee (Babe) Ginsberg Gary & Lin SunshineLinda Dworkin Helene HoffmanJoyce Sunshine Jack & Lisa RouffJoyce Sunshine Jon & Susan Tandler

Sid Davidson Jon & Susan TandlerJohn Hope Sr. Jon & Susan TandlerBernard Silverman Les & Sherrie DavidsonJoyce Sunshine Les & Sherrie DavidsonJoyce Sunshine Matthew & Marie GordonJoyce Sunshine Mike & Julie ChapmanDonald Leonard Peter & Gabriella GottliebJoyce Sunshine Ralph & Susan BarocasJoyce Sunshine The Briss Foley FamilyThinking ofDiane Samet Fred & Beth BarnetBob Rottman Gary & Lin SunshineJo Sperling Gary & Lin SunshineDiane Samet Gary & Lin SunshineBernie Witkin Gary & Lin SunshineLiz Hoskins Gary & Lin SunshineMarc Sorkin Gary & Lin SunshineZander Babich Gary & Lin SunshineJan Yeckes Gary & Lin SunshineBrotherhood Memorial Candle Donation Dr. Edward & Debra RosenfeldBrotherhood Memorial Candle Donation Dr. Jean GutheryBrotherhood Memorial Candle Donation Eileen ParkerBrotherhood Memorial Candle Donation Jan & Linda DorfmanBrotherhood Memorial Candle Donation Osi & Selma SladekBrotherhood Memorial Candle Donation Rabbi Raymond & Rikki ZwerinBrotherhood Memorial Candle Donation Ray & Alicia Smith

Lifelong Jewish LearningSponsorship ofThe Liberators-Why We Fought Ed & Marilyn Pepper

Lew Rosenberg Camp FundIn Memory ofShirley Rich The Gurman Family

Marilyn Tobin Memorial Flower FundIn Honor ofBirth of Solomon Remi Abreu Marshall & Carol TobinIn Memory ofFrances Gotlieb Jerry & Dorothy GotliebMelvin Gotlieb Jerry & Dorothy GotliebMirta Kraves Nesis Marshall & Carol TobinLinda Dworkin Marshall & Carol TobinJay Stillman Marshall & Carol TobinJoyce Sunshine Marshall & Carol TobinThinking ofMartin (Duffy) Hatch Marshall & Carol Tobin

Milestones Fund Gary & Lin Sunshine

Mitzvah Project FundIn Memory ofJoyce Sunshine Linda & Jim CherneyErna Werthaiser Martin & Ellen WerthaiserLinda Dworkin Michael & Geegee BrunschwigBetty Steinberg Michael & Geegee Brunschwig

Music FundIn Memory ofDonald Leonard Cantor Sheila Nesis & Alex AbreuJoyce Sunshine Cantor Sheila Nesis & Alex AbreuH. Sidney Klein & Herman Hoffman Dr. Gary & Barbara HoffmanDonald Leonard Matthew & Marie GordonDonald Leonard Lois Grayck

Prayer Book FundIn Memory ofNeil Heselson Joan & Bennie Bub

Preschool Underwriting Fund In Memory ofBill Branowitzer Herb & Elaine HoffmanSharon Robertson Kenneth & Linda Heller

Rabbi Richard Rheins Discretionary Fund Barbara Suson Marshall & Carol Tobin Mindy D’Angelo Richard & Ellene AustinIn Honor ofKate Lurie becoming at Bat Mitzvah Arlene LurieEd & Marilyn Pepper Bartie & Barbara VallsMarriage of Ariella Epel to Jeremy Tabick David & Helene LawfulSarah Kerstein becoming a Bat Mitzvah Dr. Stanley & Susan KersteinBrit milah of Liam Pozner Jason & Dr. Sarah GropeSarah Kerstein becoming a Bat Mitzvah Joshua & Lauren KersteinNaming of Noah Weinstein Michael & Sara WeinsteinNaming of Parker Chotin Ross & Karyn ChotinlIn Memory ofLinda Dworkin Allyson WiselJoyce Sunshine Bud SunshineDonald Leonard Andy & Cindi PolletJoyce Sunshine Andy & Cindi PolletJoyce Sunshine Audrey (Sis) Ross-AhrendtMorey Idelberg Audrey Ross AhrendtJay Stillman Bartie & Barbara VallsGordon Balter Ben & Alix RizzutoMarcia Moretsky Col. Howard MoretskyRichard Crager David & Shelley HillerHyman Heller Dr. Joel & Elaine GoldsteinJoyce Sunshine Fred & Beth BarnetDaisy Flynn George & Judy HuntJoyce Sunshine George & Judy HuntLillian & Maurice Bershof Joan & Larry RubensteinLinda Dworkin Marshall & Helene AbrahamsJoyce Sunshine Marshall & Helene AbrahamsSharon Robertson Max & Elizabeth StichSanford Eckstein Nanette EcksteinAnna Goodman Phyllis GoodmanHyman Silverberg Phyllis GoodmanLinda Dworkin Richard & Elaine RicklinJoyce Sunshine Rod & Dolly CorlinJay Stillman Sandy & Steve Berkowitz Suzan & Allan MarkmanThank youRabbi Richard Rheins Michael & Diana KaplanThinking ofZander Babich Hedy Monheit

Rabbi Susan Rheins Discretionary FundIn Honor ofTorah Study Group Barbara LettesOur Mussar Group Barbara LettesOur Mussar Group Betsy EpelOur Mussar Group Bobbi KramerWomen’s Torah Study Group Dr. Javier & Karin FischerSarah Kerstein becoming a Bat Mitzvah Joshua & Lauren KersteinTorah Study Group Lin SunshineTorah Study Group Michelle ReiffTorah Study Group Sandra KornTorah Study Group Wende YellinOur Mussar Group Wendy VeanIn Memory ofJoyce Sunshine Andrew & Evelyn SnyderEsther Lichtman Fred & Beth BarnetLinda Dworkin Fred & Beth BarnetJoyce Sunshine Gary & Lin SunshineLaura Ann Lassow Gerald & Natalie LassowSadie Kamin Raymond & Alicia Smith

Rabbi Zwerin Discretionary FundIn Memory ofJoyce Sunshine David & Shelley HillerLarry Romans Debra RomansLinda Dworkin Jackie & Harvey BolshounMuriel Arck & Irv Kaye Linda ArckLinda Dworkin Stordahl Capital Management

Religious School FundIn Honor ofSarah Kerstein becoming a Bat Mitzvah Dr. Stanley & Susan KersteinIn Memory ofDonald Leonard Audrey Friedman MarcusJoyce Sunshine Audrey Friedman MarcusSamuel “Semmy” Marcus Audrey Friedman MarcusHarold Markman Jim & Marla Diner

Robin’s World Playground FundIn Honor ofRabbi Raymond Zwerin Judy Schwartz & Anita FricklasIn Memory ofJoyce Sunshine Clint & Debbie Burnette

Sisterhood FundIn Memory ofLinda Dworkin Jeff & Amy JohnsonNorma Kitchin Steve & Nancy Letman

Substance Abuse Awareness & Prevention FundIn Memory ofRonald Forlina Andrea ForlinaDoyle Martin Rosalie Martin

Temple’s ChoiceIn Memory of George Winters & Sheila Winters Rick & Judy KleinerLinda Dworkin Art & Terry HellerVera Sovel Flaxman Art & Terry HellerJoyce Sunshine Donald Leibowitz & Karen BrodskyHelen Levy Irwin & Rita LevyMarlene & Norman Polman Lawrence & Barbara PolmanJoyce Sunshine Marc & Laurie SorkinJoyce Sunshine Rachel Brandon & Joe MandiDonald Leonard Rod & Dolly CorlinEstelle Schatz William & Sandra Shefrin

We Care/Social Action FundIn Memory of Mollie Maller Randy & Lois Arlen

In MemoriamGeorge F. Twohig, Stepfather of Raina RothbaumShirley Rich, Mother of Jerry (Carole) Rich, Grandmother of Amanda Rich & Cady (Jody) RissmillerRuth Hirsch, Mother of Ellen (Marty) Seldin, Grandmother of Bobbee (Adam) Griff & Phyli (Dave) ForsbergBuzzy Brandeis, Cousin of Marilyn Jordan and Kelly (Tim) Jordan-DillTed Epstein, Brother of Ron (Sara Jane) Epstein, Brother in Law of Norman (Brenda) Sheldon

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Back by Popular DemandTemple Sinai is pairing with Waterway Carwash for the

month of June. Purchase a full-service Waterway car wash for $16.00 (regular price) and $8.00 goes back to Temple Sinai. The certificate is good for any Waterway Carwash in Colorado. Contact the main office at (303) 759-1827 or lisa@sinaidenver.org to purchase your car wash or for additional information.

Reload, Reload, Reload!!!

Please reload your Kings Soopers cards if you already own one. If not, purchase a King Soopers gift card from the Temple Sinai office and a percentage of it goes back to the Temple! Once you purchase your card, you can reload it at any time at any King Soopers and 5% will go back to Temple Sinai. Interested? Contact Lisa Thorner at lisa@sinaidenver.org.

2 - Thursday Lunch & Learn 12:00p AA/Al-Anon Meetings 7:00p3 - Friday Congregational Annual Meeting 5:00p Kabbalat Shabbat Service w/ Board Installation 6:00p4 - Saturday PaRDeS 8:00a Shabbat Morning Minyan 9:00a Bat Mitzvah S. Aseoff 10:30a Bat Mitzvah H. Cantor 4:30p5 - Sunday Yom Yerushalayim Adult B'nei Mitzvah Class 10:45a9- Thursday Lunch & Learn 12:00p AA/Al-Anon Meetings 7:00p10 - Friday Kabbalat Shabbat Service w/Adult B'nei Mitzvah 6:00p11 - Saturday Shabbat Morning Minyan 9:00a Tikkun Leil 7:00p Shavuot Service 8:30p12 - Sunday Shavuot/Yizkor Shavuot Service w/Yizkor 10:00a16- Thursday Lunch & Learn 12:00p AA/Al-Anon Meetings7:00p17 - Friday Tot Shabbat at Silo Park 5:15p Family Shabbat at Silo Park 6:00p Kabbalat Shabbat Service at Temple Sinai 6:00p18 - Saturday PaRDeS 8:00a Shabbat Morning Minyan 9:00a Bat Mitzvah L. Galinkin 10:30a22 - Wednesday Book Group 11:00a Bible Beers & Brotherhood 6:00p23- Thursday Healing Service 11:00a Lunch & Learn 12:00p AA/Al-Anon Meetings 7:00p24 - Friday Kabbalat Shabbat Service 6:00p w/Volunteer of the Year Presentation25 - Saturday Shabbat Morning Minyan 9:00a Bat Mitzvah K. Blair 10:30a Bar Mitzvah J. Spiegel 4:30p30- Thursday Lunch & Learn 12:00p AA/Al-Anon Meetings 7:00p

2 - Thursday Lunch & Learn 12:00p AA/Al-Anon Meetings 7:00p3 - Friday Congregational Annual Meeting 5:00p Kabbalat Shabbat Service w/ Board Installation 6:00p4 - Saturday PaRDeS 8:00a Shabbat Morning Minyan 9:00a Bat Mitzvah S. Aseoff 10:30a Bat Mitzvah H. Cantor 4:30p5 - Sunday Yom Yerushalayim Adult B'nei Mitzvah Class 10:45a9- Thursday Lunch & Learn 12:00p AA/Al-Anon Meetings 7:00p10 - Friday Kabbalat Shabbat Service w/Adult B'nei Mitzvah 6:00p11 - Saturday Shabbat Morning Minyan 9:00a Tikkun Leil 7:00p Shavuot Service 8:30p12 - Sunday Shavuot/Yizkor Shavuot Service w/Yizkor 10:00a16- Thursday Lunch & Learn 12:00p AA/Al-Anon Meetings7:00p17 - Friday Tot Shabbat at Silo Park 5:15p Family Shabbat at Silo Park 6:00p Kabbalat Shabbat Service at Temple Sinai 6:00p18 - Saturday PaRDeS 8:00a Shabbat Morning Minyan 9:00a Bat Mitzvah L. Galinkin 10:30a22 - Wednesday Book Group 11:00a Bible Beers & Brotherhood 6:00p23- Thursday Healing Service 11:00a Lunch & Learn 12:00p AA/Al-Anon Meetings 7:00p24 - Friday Kabbalat Shabbat Service 6:00p w/Volunteer of the Year Presentation25 - Saturday Shabbat Morning Minyan 9:00a Bat Mitzvah K. Blair 10:30a Bar Mitzvah J. Spiegel 4:30p30- Thursday Lunch & Learn 12:00p AA/Al-Anon Meetings 7:00p

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Richard S. Rheins, Senior Rabbi Rabbi Susan Miller Rheins Raymond A. Zwerin, Rabbi Emeritus Sheila Nesis, CantorAmy Becker, Executive Director Lisa Thorner, Director of Programming and Member Engagement Cindy Abramson, Communications Director Jody Meyer, Operations Coordinator Frances Pearson, CPA, Controller Debbie Burnette, Bookkeeper Diana Kaplan, Administrative Assistant Lin Sunshine, Executive Assistant to Clergy Michelle Schwartz, MARE, Director of Religious School EducationShauna Diner, Religious School Assistant Julia Teitell, Director of Youth EngagementDebbie Kohn, Preschool Director Marissa Vaughn, Assistant Preschool Director

Board of TrusteesWendy Vean, President Susan Epstein, Past PresidentLarry Jacobson, Vice PresidentKaren Kaplan, SecretaryGordan Post, Vice PresidentEd Schenkein, TreasurerMichelle Weinraub, Vice President

Trustees:Grace Bach, Jennifer Feingold, Lane Feingold, David Frieder, Sherri Ginsburg, Sandy Korn, Ralph Powell, Allan Striker, Jeff Weinberg, Joshua Zucker

ex officio, Lin SunshineShirley Beer Powell, Sisterhood PresidentEmma Hope, TSYG President

Staff & Board Mazal Tov…to Madeline Miller, Carly Harris and Lila Galinkin

who won the state Destination Imagination competition and went to the global meet in Tennessee.

to Jacob Schwartzberg who has been selected as the winner of the Better 2 Write contest and is eligible for a scholarship towards a Jewish summer overnight camp program or a study program in Israel.

to Naomi Gold who received the prestigious B. William Van Loo Memorial Award in Theater and Design Technology for technical excellence. She also received an award for Outstanding Junior in Design Technology. She will be a senior at the U. of Northern Colorado and is doing a summer internship at Disney World in Florida. Naomi is the granddaughter of Dr. Robert and Marsha Gold.

to Aliza Gold who graduated in three years from the University of Colorado with Distinction. She will be making Aliyah this summer and joining the Israel Defense Force. Aliza is the granddaughter of Dr. Robert and Marsha Gold.

to Jennifer Ross for receiving her Doctor of Veterinarian Medicine from Colorado State University. Jennifer is now a practicing veterinarian in Portland, Oregon.

to the Adult Choir under the direction of Linda Leonard for enhancing our worship service during the Yizkor for Passover service.

to Jordan Shaner who received a Master of Sacred Music degree from Hebrew Union College- Jewish Institute of Religion, NY. Jordan is son of Hanna & Mark Shaner.

to Edward Meyer who was the 1st place 9th grade winner in this year’s ADL-Governor’s Holocaust Memorial Essay contest. Edward is the son of Jody and Mark Meyer.

Set your legacy in stone and show your pride in our amazing community by purchasing a personalized, engraved brick that will be beautifully displayed outside our main building, seen for years to come. The inscriptions you choose can be as simple as your name(s) or it can commemorate a life-cycle event, honor the memory of a loved one, honor parents, friends, a special birthday or anniversary–whatever is meaningful to you. We want to give every member an opportunity to be a part of this special project that will be a permanent testament of our commitment to the future of Temple Sinai and the Jewish people.

Bricks can be purchased online at www.SinaiDenver.org.