Temple Sinai's 
Weekly eNews
August 19, 2014

This friendly face belongs to Marcy Walsh, 

our new Administrative Assistant to the Education Department.

if you have a photo of the week, please send it to:

 [email protected] 

 
 
Schedule of Services
Friday, August 22, 6:30pm in the Albers Chapel
Tot Shabbat Service
Friday, August 22, 7:30pm in the Albers Chapel
Erev Shabbat Service 
Saturday, August 23, 10:30am in the Sanctuary
Shabbat Morning Service 
with the Bat Mitzvah of Sophie Luskin
Tuesday, August 26, 7:30am in the Albers Chapel
Tuesday Morning Minyan
 
 
Announcing our new High Holy Day pass system!
Passes will automatically be mailed out to all renewed households by the end of August. 
For more information, please go to www.oaklandsinai.org
 
 
Sad News


 

We are sad to inform you of the death of Sylvia Morse, 

mother of Myra Feiger, on August 13, 2014.

 

May her memory be a blessing.
 
 

Mazel Tov!

It's a boy!

Aviv Natan Erez was born on August 4th

in Kfar Sava, Israel. 

Proud parents are Michele (Glick) Erez & Eyal Erez 

and big brother Liam.  

            Proud grandparents are Judy Zollman & Marty Glick

 
 
Please renew your 
Temple Sinai membership today.
 We very much appreciate your support of our vibrant congregation. 

If you have questions or would like to discuss further, 

please contact Membership Director,
Lisa Hanauer or call (510) 451-3263, ext. 302.
 
 

Grief and Growing:

A Healing Weekend for bereaved individuals and families

August 22 - 24, 2014 at Camp Newman

Please see our website for more information or see jewishhealingcenter.org

 
 

Temple Sinai Tin Pan Alley Singers

Here is the final concert in our series devoted to the songs of Irving Berlin:

Sunday, August 31, 2:00pm, Lake Park, Oakland

 If you have any questions, please contact Phil Rubin  [email protected]  or (510)547-8080.  

These concerts are sponsored by the temple's 

Committee on Culture and Community. 

 
 

Ninth Annual Temple Sinai Brotherhood 

Jack Weinstein Memorial Golf Scramble

 Sunday, September 7, Tilden Park Golf Course

 Please see flyer for registration information. Still have questions? Contact Glenn Oleon at (925) 528-9444 or

 
 
Screening of the film American Jerusalem: Jews and the Making of San Francisco

Sunday, September 7, 1:00pm at the New Parkway Theatre

Temple Sinai is proud to partner with Hebrew Free Loan in presenting this film.  Nosh and Q&A with the film's producer. Tickets $5 each. Sponsored by Hebrew Free Loan in partnership with East Bay YAD. More info at www.hflasf.org

 
 
Save the Date: WTS Opening Luncheon - 
"Jazz It Up with WTS"
Sunday, September 14  
Enjoy a lovely luncheon, meet Rabbi Regev and relax to the music of Tonic - a vocal trio who has entertained audiences at venues throughout the Bay Area. Please see flyer for registration and information.
 
 
Community Forum for Oakland Mayoral Candidates 
Thursday, September 18, 7:00-9:00pm, Temple Sinai Sanctuary
Please attend this non-partisan, public forum to be facilitated by Cy Musiker of KQED. Doors open at 6:30pm. Please see flyer for more information.
 
 
August School Supplies Drive for Sankofa Academy, partner of People of the Book Literacy Project. 
Collection bin in Temple Living Room all of August.   
Questions?  Contact Jean Stein at [email protected]

 

 
 

Honey from the Heart

Please help WTS raise funds to support various school and camp scholarships at Temple Sinai.  Send holiday greetings with a beautiful jar of honey for only $14 each including shipping. Place your orders by September 5.  To place your order, go www.honeyfromtheheart.org

 
 

Project Leaders Needed for
East Bay Tikun Olam Chessed Day 
 
Sunday, October 19, 2014 
 
Limited time commitment (estimated 5-10 hours total). See activities list here. Questions? Helen Smiler ([email protected]), Teri Bleckner ([email protected]), or Shelley Zak ([email protected])

 
 
Tutors Needed for Sankofa and Greenleaf Elementary Schools
Spend one hour a week working with students that need a "bump up" in reading skills. Short training session, finger printing and TB testing required. For more detail, contact Judy Zollman [email protected], Judy Stettner  [email protected]r Lois Clauson [email protected] 
 
 
Sankofa's After-School Program Needs Teen Volunteers! 
High school volunteers (grade 10 and above) tutoring in reading, writing, and math homework for 1-2 hours a week. Contact program coordinator Beth Hurwich [email protected] . 
 
 

Need a little help?

 Hebrew Free Loan provides interest-free loans to Jewish residents in Northern California needing assistance or pursuing life-long dreams. For more information, or to apply for a loan, visit  hflasf.org or call 415-546-9902.

 
 

Artist Spotlight: ZONA SAGE

Gallery Sinai presents the art of congregant and mixed-media artist, Zona Sage, in the Living Room Gallery. We invite you to stop by to enjoy Zona's work as you visit Temple Sinai this summer. 

 
 
Safety Reminder: 
Please do not leave any items visible in your parked car.
 
 
 
 
 
Annual Giving Campaign
Ongoing Programs

Torah Study

 Tues. Morning Minyan 

 
 
Getting Involved
 
 
For More Information

Monthly Bulletin 

 
 
2014-2015 

We Welcome You 
to Join Us!

Programs  are open to non-members.

Invite friends and neighbors to Temple Sinai programs and services.

Contact the 
 
 
 
 
Currently Collecting:
  • School supplies for Sankofa Acadamy (wooden bin located in our Living Room)
  • Secular books suitable for school-aged children (wooden bin located in our LIving Room)
  • Non-perishable food for Alameda County Food Bank (Food Bank drums located on 1st & 2nd floor)
 
 
Join us on Facebook. 'Check In' at Temple Sinai when you attend services and events. 
Tag Lisa Temple Sinai and Temple Sinai when you post photos of Temple-related events. 
It's a great way to connect with your Community!
 
 
A Word About Membership
If you are interested in learning more about the wonderful programs, classes and most of all, members, that make our congregation the warm and inclusive place that it is, please contact  Lisa Hanauer our Membership and Communications Director, at (510) 451-3263 x302.