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Weekly Newsletter of Temple Sinai
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October 1, 2015
18 Tishri 5776
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Worship Times
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Torah Portion
Shabbat Hol Homoed
Friday, Oct. 9, 2015
7:30pm Shabbat Service
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We are excited to announce that we are now able to accept American Express (AMEX) as a form of payment.
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Rabbi's Messages from
High Holy Days 5776
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Visit the
Rabbi's Blog to read the messages that he delivered on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur 5776.
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BLOGS
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James Glazier
Joel Goldberg Education: Judy Alexander |
Please let us know if you are ill, hospitalized, or planning to be hospitalized. Also let us know if you know of someone who is shut in, hospitalized, or in need of visitation. Please call the Temple office or e-mail the Rabbi.
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Words cannot express the thanks that we would like to extend to all those who helped make the High Holy Days of 5776 a successful and meaningful season. Please know that you are all greatly appreciated. Please
click here for a detailed list of those without whom's help, this would not have been possible.
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New Adult Study Class | Begins Oct. 1
Come with us as we join Joshua as he leads the children of Israel to the Promised Land.
Class will be held on Thursdays at 1:00 pm.
Bring your lunch and spend an hour with us reading the Prophets together.
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Hebrew Reading for Adults | Begins Oct. 22
Have you always wanted to learn to read Hebrew but you don't know an Alef from a Bet...not to worry, this class is for you.
Learn to read Hebrew in only 8 weeks!
Classes meet on Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:30 pm at Temple Sinai. Classes are free and open to all.
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Simchat Torah~
Sh'mini Atzeret~Consecration
Come celebrate the Festival of the Torah and welcome our newest students in the Religious School. Refreshments will be served after of holiday service and consecration.
Services will be Sunday, October 4 at 7:00 pm.
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October 5, 2015
All Temple Offices will be closed on Monday, October 5 in observance of Simchat Torah.
Offices will re-open on Tueday, October 6 for normal business hours.
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Scholar in Residence | Oct. 9-10
Friday, Oct 9th
After 7:30 pm worship, Rabbi Deb
bie Prinz will speak on"Jews on the
Chocolate Trail--Connections between Jews and
Chocolate."
** The Oneg will be a Chocolate Delight! **
Saturday, October 10th
At 7:30 pm, Rabbi Debbie Prinz will discuss Jewish values and chocolate.
*Chocolate tasting following the discussion
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 Upcoming Onegs
October 2 | Hicken, Prue, & Collins Families
Welcoming Fall!
October 9 | Chocolate Oneg
For the welcoming of our Scholar in Residence
October 16 | Grocki & Marko Families
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COMMUNITY EVENTS / INFORMATION TO SHARE
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UVM Challah for Hunger
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UVM Challah for Hunger will be selling challah again during Religious School. The cost is $5 per challah, with the proceeds going to Mazon and Hunger Free Vermont.
Challah will be sold on the afternoons of October 22, November 19, and December 10 from 4-5 pm. You may pre-order your challah by emailing [email protected] the Tuesday before the sale (Oct 20, Nov 17, and Dec 8)
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Limited challahs will be available for those who do not pre-order***
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A Successful Hike!
We had a successful hike on September 26, as we raised money for Hunger Free Vermont. Shown are (Left to right) Rabbi Glazier, Karen Cote, Cris Cote, and Gordon Jacobs. Not pictured are Patty and Steve Greenfield.
A big thanks to those who donated money and anyone who was there that I did not mention. Thanks for participating in this Mitzvah!
--Karen Cote
Social Action Chair
P.S. Please contact
Karen if there is a project you are interested in pursuing.
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Youth Group Events
Check out the events that you can participate in through Young Judaea by clicking
here.
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Jewish Used Book Sale at OZ
Let's recycle & share our books! Drop books off (in advance), then buy some you'd like to read on Sunday, Oct. 25th for just $1 or $2.
Help make it happen by dropping off Jewish-related books you no longer need or want at OZ (a sign be will inside the parking lot entrance). If possible, drop them off during Hebrew school hours between Sept. 27th and Oct. 21st -- that is, on Sundays between 9:30am and 11:30am or Wednesdays between 4pm and 6pm.
Books should be in good condition and on any Jewish-related topic: religion, culture, history, ethics. We also encourage the donation of children's books and fiction on Jewish themes (up to you to determine if it's a Jewish theme!).
The book sale will take place at OZ between 11am and 3pm on Sunday, October 25th.
MARK IT ON YOUR CALENDAR, and stop by then to take home some books for Fall & Winter reading!
Questions or need to drop books off some other time? Contact Wayne Senville at
[email protected] or 802-338-7282.
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Planning the Celebration!
In June, 2016, Temple Sinai will have much to celebrate ~ our Golden Jubilee Anniversary as a Reform Temple in the state of Vermont!
Please start gathering photos, stories, histories, and other memorabilia submit them to the Temple Office. We have some exciting events in the works, so don't miss out on the fun!
Look for events that will begin soon!
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Old Newspapers Needed
Do you have a pile of newspapers that you have been meaning to recycle, but just haven't gotten around to it. Please bring them to the Temple!
We have a landscaping project that needs your old newspapers. Please place them in the coatroom near the front entryway. Thank you for your assistance with this project!
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Leadership Programs (click below for more info)
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Winter Trips to Israel
The Taglit-Birthright Israel gift is perhaps our single best opportunity to engage the next generation of Jewish young adults with their Jewish identity and foster a connection to Israel and the Jewish community worldwide. URJ Kesher is the only Reform Birthright Israel provider and we are committed to taking nearly 2,000 young adults per year on an inspirational journey to Israel, but we have an opportunity to grow and you can help us.
Birthright Israel registration for Winter trips (December to March) opens September 8th
, right before Rosh Hashanah and the High Holiday season. Please take advantage of the ability to offer the gift of Birthright Israel with URJ Kesher.
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ive Streaming Available for Worship
Can't attend services at synagogue? Missing a special event? If you'd like to view worship services on the internet please contact the office each Friday by noon to get access information. Sorry, streaming is available for members only.
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Price Chopper Tools for Schools
Did you know that you can support Temple Sinai's Religious School just by enrolling your Price Chopper AdvantEdge Card in their Tools for Schools program?
With the Tools for Schools program, you can earn points to help our school get needed equipment such as school supplies, musical instruments, and playground equipment - FREE! The school earns 1 point for every $$$ you spend and earns double points for every $$$ spent on PriceChopper and Central Market brands.
To participate, all you need to do is stop by the Customer Service desk, or go to
PriceChopper.com, click on the "Savings" tab, and at the bottom choose "Sign-up" under Helpful Links to enroll your card (have your AdvantEdge card number handy). You can search for Temple Sinai Religious School, or just enter our school code 39618. Best of all, it's FREE.
You are already spending money for groceries, make your money count for more than just food. Help Temple Sinai Religious School by enrolling TODAY!
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annaford Card Fundraiser
Hannaford Cards are Available for SALE in the Temple Office!
Take advantage of this EASY and Convenient Fundraising effort!
50 FAMILES SPENDING $200 per MONTH for a YEAR
EARNS TEMPLE $6,000!!!!
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Shop With Scrip at Your Favorite Merchants
What is Scrip?
Scrip is a way to fundraise for Temple Sinai while you shop. Instead of using your credit card to pay for groceries, gas, clothing, restaurants, pharmacy and household items, you simply use gift cards purchased through Scrip, and the retailers donate a percentage of the sale to Temple. Check out the ShopWithScrip.com website to see all the participating retailers.
What retailers actually donate a significant percentage of the sale to Temple?
Many of the retailers donate between 2 and 7% , but some are "high rollers" and donate as much as 25% of the sale (Fannie May Chocolates!). You can check out these "high rollers" by going to the ShopWithScrip.com website, click on "shop" in the upper right corner, then click on "rebate %" on the left hand side, and finally click on ">9%" also on the left hand side. Some of the "High Rollers" in our area include:
- LL Bean and Lands End 16%
- Gap, Athleta, Old Navy, and Banana Republic 14%
- J Crew, Talbots, and Bath and Body Works 13%
- Uno Chicago Grill 12%
- Under Armour and Chili's Bar and Grille 11%
- Macy's, Eddie Bauer, and Chipotle 10%
- Olive Garden and Panera Bread 9%
Gift Cards Are a Great Idea for Mother's Day, Birthdays, Benai Mitzvot, and Graduation! Signing up for Scrip is easy, and then you can get a lot of the gift cards electronically. But if you don't want to sign up, or you want the actual plastic gift cards, just let me know what you would like to order. Thanks so much for your interest!
To order, email Barbara Burroughs or give her a call at 802-985-9329.
Only a 15 cent service fee to you, and Temple makes anywhere from 2% - 19% on your purchase. Easiest fundraiser ever (next to Hannaford). Do your part--sign up for Scrip today!
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Amazon Smile-a FREE way to support Temple Sinai
- Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice.
- AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service.
- Support Temple Sinai by starting your shopping at smile.amazon.com and choose Temple Sinai in South Burlington, VT as your charitable organization.
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Temple Sinai
500 Swift Street,South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 862-5125
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 am to 4 pm
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