This Shabbat
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Saturday,
March 13, 2010
9 am
Shabbat Services
Main Sanctuary
9 am Beit Midrash Minyan
Mirkin Chapel
10:30 am Torah N' Tefillah
11 am Family Learner's Minyan
5:30 pm Nursery School Parent's Night Out
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| Yahrzeits |
27 Adar to 4 Nisan
(March 13 to March 19)
The following names will be read during services this Shabbat in observance of their Yahrzeits in the coming week:
| Joseph Aver, |
| Irving Brodsky, |
| J. Lester Cowans, |
| Leonard Greenfield, |
| Sara Hammer, |
| Brent Hershman, |
| Henry Iny, |
| Aaron Katzman, |
| Esther Kaufman, |
| Celia Lipkowitz, |
| Harold |
| Meyberg, |
| Henry |
| Minkowski, |
| Sally Minkowski, |
| Joseph Schechter, |
| Gitl Sheftl Serebrysky, |
| Philip |
| Tobin, |
| Harry Wittman |
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Contact Us
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Questions? Ready to RSVP? Click here to email the office.
Or, call us at 408-264-8542
Office Hours:
Mon - 12 pm to 4 pm
Tues - 9 am to 4 pm
Wed - 9 am to 4 pm
Thurs - 9 am to 4 pm
Fri - 9 am to 2 pm
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This Week at Sinai (March 9 - March 16)
*TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE EARLY BIRD SPECIAL... PLEASE RSVP ON TUESDAY FOR THIS FRIDAY NIGHT SHABBAT FAMILY DINNER*... JOIN US...CALL THE SINAI OFFICE OR SIGN UP ONLINE.
*DONATE BLOOD THIS SUNDAY MORNING! THE STANFORD BLOOD CENTER'S BLOODMOBILE IS COMING TO SINAI.
Religious School: Tuesday, March 9, 4:15 pm.
Silicon Valley Beit Midrash: Thursday, March 11, 9 am in the Mirkin Chapel.
Hebrew High Class in Partnership with Beth David: Thursday, March 11, 7 pm at Congregation Beth David.
*Kaballat Shabbat and Shabbat Dinner: Friday,
March 12. Join us at 6 pm as we welcome Shabbat together as a
community. Following services, enjoy the experience of a Persian
Shabbat dinner featuring savory traditional Persian dishes: salmon with
Persian spices, beans and mushroom stew, eggplant and yellow split pea
stew, white rice, green rice with dill and lima beans, two kinds of
salads, fruit, and dessert. Challah and wine. Backgammon sets will be
on hand.
Regular Price after March 9: $24 (age 13 and up) and $10 aper child age 5-12 (free for children under age 5. $65 max per family.
If you need financial assistance, please contact Joelle Pluemer at 408-264-8542.
Torah N' Tefillah: Saturday, March 13, 10:30 am - 12 pm
in
Religious School Classroom 2. At Sinai's TNT, students in grades 3-7
from both the Sinai Religious School and the Jewish day schools get the
opportunity to put their learning into practice by leading parts of the
service, learning new melodies, and exploring Shabbat teachings and
stories.
Family Learner's Minyan: Saturday, March 13, 11 am - 12 pm in Religious School classroom 3 for grades K-2.
Nursery School Parent's Night Out:
Saturday, March 13, 5:30 pm at Sinai. Snacks, fun activities,
Havdallah, story time and movies for children ages 2-12. Wear your PJ
and bring a sleeping bag. Teachers will watch the kids while parents go
out. This is a fundraiser for a new composting bin and garden supplies
for the Nursery School. $25 per child, 18 for each additional child.
Sinai Blood Drive:
Sunday, March 14, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at Sinai. About every two
seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Donate blood to the Stanford
Blood Bank and make a difference in someone's life. STOP BY SINAI TO
DONATE BLOOD. PERFORM A MITZAH! YOU DO NOT NEED AN APPOINTMENT.
Religious School: Sunday, March 14, 9 am.
Sunday Minyan: Sunday, March 14, 9 am in the Mirkin Chapel.
Rappin' with the Rabbi: Sunday, March 14, 10 am in the Sanctuary. Join Rabbi Berkenwald for a casual discussion on a relevant Jewish topic.
Davening Master Class - Hallel: Sunday, March 14, 10:30 am after Rappin' with the Rabbi in the Sanctuary. Rabbi Berkenwald will lead a series of workshops on davenning and the siddur. The first, in anticipation of Pesach, will be on Hallel. Especially designed for those who already know how to lead services and serve as Shaliach Tzibbor.
Jewish Girl Scout Troop Meeting: Sunday, March 14, 1 pm in the Social Hall. Problem solving games.
Religious School: Tuesday, March 16, 4:15 pm.
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Next Week at Sinai (March 17 - March 23)
Silicon Valley Beit Midrash: Thursday, March 18, 9 am in the Mirkin Chapel.
Hebrew High Class in Partnership with Beth David: Thursday, March 18, 7 pm at Congregation Beth David.
New Frontier Regional Kadima Kinnus at Sacramento:
Friday thru Sunday, March 19 -21. Join other Kadimaniks from across the
region at a Shabbaton where you will be hosted in a local home for
Shabbat!
Torah for Tots: Saturday, March 20, 11 am - 12 pm in the Social Hall. For kids ages 0-5.
Shabbat Kiddush Luncheon:
Saturday, March 20, following Shabbat services. We invite you and your
families to a Shabbat Kiddush Luncheon hosted and sponsored by members
of Sisterhood in honor of Susan Silver. All are welcome. Please join
us!
Religious School: Sunday, March 21, 9 am.
6th Grade B'Nei Mitzvah Inauguration Preparation: Sunday, March 21, 9 am.
Sunday Minyan: Sunday, March 21, 9 am in the Mirkin Chapel.
Religious School: Tuesday, March 23, 4:15 pm.
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| Passover Notes
Sell your Chametz (leavened products). Forms available in the office or on the website.
Passover guide: A complete Rabbinical Assembly Pesach Guide is available in the office or you can download it from the Sinai website.
Office Closed: March 30, March 31, April 5, and April 6 in observance of Passover.
Passover Services at Sinai
Erev Passover:
Monday, March 29, 7 - 8:30 am : Siyym Bechorim - morning service and
study session, followed by refreshments. We will also observe Break the
Siyyum Bechorim - Breaking the First Borns' Fast.
Erev Passover: Monday, March 29, 8:30 - 10:00 am; Burn your Chametz in the Sinai Parking lot.
1st Day: Tuesday, March 30 at 9 am
2nd Day: Wednesday, March 31 at 9 am
4th Day : Friday, April 2 at 6:00 pm- Kabbalat Shabbat followed by Passover dinner
5th Day:
Shabbat, April 3 at 9 am
6th Day: Sunday Minyan, April 4 at 9 am
7th Day: Monday, April 5 at 9 am
8th Day: Tuesday, April 6 at 9 am (includes Yizkor Memorial Service)
Project NOAH:
Donate Kosher-for-Passover food items for distribution by Jewish Family
Services of Silicon Valley. Contributions of the following Kosher for
Passover items would be greatly appreciated: Gefilte fish, horseradish,
jam, candies, honey, latke mix, potato starch, grape juice, matzoh ball
soup in a jar, matzoh, macaroons, cookies, matzoh meal, cake meal, and
tea. A food barrel is in the Sinai foyer through March 25th.
Kashering of Sinai kitchen:
Wednesday, March 24 from 9 am -2 pm. Volunteers needed for 2 hours
shift to assist Rabbi Berkenwald with the task of kashering the
kitchen for Passover. Please call the office if you are able to help.
Second Night Community Passover Seder: Tuesday, March 30 at 8:00 pm. Led by Rabbi Josh Berkenwald. Join us to re-experience the exodus from Egypt with a participatory, and interactive program and a delicious catered, kosher-for-Passover meal. It's
a great way to have a delightful Passover celebration without a lot of
fuss. Bring your out-of-town family! Help us welcome community members
who may be far from home for the holiday! Subsidized Cost: $38 for
adults, $20 for children 6 to 12, Free for children 5 and under. Please call the Sinai office at 408-264-8542 or visit the Sinai website www.sinai-sj.org for online registration. Open to all. If you need financial assistance, please contact Joelle Pluemer at 408-264-8542.
5th Night Passover Shabbat Dinner:
You will be tired of cooking Passover food by then! Come to Shabbat and
Passover dinner on Friday, April 2 following 6:00 pm services.
Regular price for Dinner: RSVP after
March 29: $24.00 per adult (age 13 and up) and $10.00 per child age
5-12 (free for children under age 5). $65 maximum per family.
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Buy Israeli Products: During the month of March, there is a major campaign urging shoppers to boycott Israeli products.
Please
support Israel's economy and patronize your local stores who carry
Israeli products. Brands to look for: Adin, Kedem, Wissotzky, Gilboa,
Osem, Springm Kliyat Yossi, Mitts Mediterranean Smoothies, Shamir,
Beigel & Beigel, Prigat, Matzot Aviv, Machabim, Achva, Dorot,
Manamim, Telma, Tnuva, Angel Bakeries, Elite Foods, Carmit Candy, Hod
Hefer, Pastures of Eden, and Gefen. Local and major stores carrying
Israeli products are Crossroads World Market (Palo Alto), M & M
Market (Cupertino), Safeway, Trader Joe's, Mollie Stone's, and
Andronico's.
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Congregation Sinai
San Jose's Conservative Synagogue
Join our warm, welcoming, multi-generational community for:
- Meaningful spiritual and educational growth
- Participatory services
- Community involvement
- Social opportunities and events for all ages
- Preschool and Religious School
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