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From Rabbi Rheins

Richard Rheins Senior Rabbi

Todah Rabah Chazzan Bryanand Melyssa Zive!

Five years ago, we brought Bryan Zive into our congregation and he soon became a dear friend and beloved teacher who has inspired, guided and nudged our music program to even greater levels. When he came to us, Bryan was a talented song leader. Over the years we have witnessed his transformation into a beloved Chazzan, a full member of our clergy. His enormous drive, coupled with his extraordinary passion and love for Judaism and the Jewish people, prompted him to continue to study and develop. All we had to do is to give him enough room and the opportunity to grow. Doing so, we are justifiably proud in knowing that we have had a hand in being a part of his blossoming into a fabulous Jewish leader. We can also take some credit in encouraging him to meet and be absolutely dazzled by the spectacularly talented, smart and beautiful Melyssa Mayer, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has been a tremendous asset in our Preschool and Religious School, helping children who need sensitive guidance. They married two years ago and we were all thrilled for them and continue to kvell as we have watched their love and joy grow!

It is an understatement to say that Chazzan Bryan Zive has profoundly influenced every aspect of our music program. He created the Teen Music Group (TMG) in which some 30 teenagers wow us with their musical talent and energy. He lifted the Junior Choir to new heights and has directly inspired almost every member to aspire to become a TMGer. Together with Linda Leonard, our remarkably wonderful Choir Director, he has transformed the Adult Choir so that it is bigger, better and has a more prominent role in our High Holy Day and Festival services than ever before. He has encouraged young song leaders to take up their guitars and become music leaders. He has tutored scores of B’nei Mitzvah students and enabled them to impress their families—and themselves!

As Chazzan Zive has helped us grow, he too has grown in love of Jewish text and wisdom. He longs to explore in depth the genius of our Jewish ancestors. He longs to become familiar and comfortable with the complexities and profundities of Rabbinic literature. He longs to fulfill his childhood dream—to become a Rabbi. How can we be other than proud? Yes, we will be sad to see Bryan leave us as he enters Rabbinical school but our sadness is limited to our loss and is tempered by our overflowing joy

for him and Melyssa. We have nurtured them and they have nurtured us. They have helped us achieve our outstanding musical programmatic aspirations and now we have helped them as they venture forth in fulfillment of their dreams and aspirations.

We will all have an opportunity to say a formal farewell to Bryan and Melyssa at a special Erev Shabbat service on Friday, June 20 (6pm) followed by a congregational dinner. I hope that you will be able to join us as we give them a very well deserved tribute.

Let me conclude by offering Bryan my own version of a blessing offered at the Reform movement’s seminary, Hebrew Union College (HUC-JIR) in Cincinnati.

May you live to see your hopes and dreams fulfilled.May your destiny bless generations to come.May you learn from generations past and inspire those yet to be.May your eyes shine with the light of holy wordsAnd your face reflect an exuberant joy of life.May your lips ever speak wisdomAnd your hands help in building justice.As you yearn to listen to the words of the Holy OneMay your love for your people temper zeal.May your heart be filled with intuitionAnd your words be filled with insight.May you be ever open to new friendsAnd may you always know that we will cherish our time together.

B’ahavah u-v’shalom, With love and peace,

Rabbi Rick Rheins

Worship Services

Tuesday, June 3Erev Shavuot7:00 p.m., Tikkun Leil Program and

ServiceWednesday, June 4Shavuot - Office Closed10:00 a.m., Shavuot Service w/YizkorFriday, June 66:00 p.m., Erev Shabbat ServiceSaturday, June 79:00 a.m., Shabbat Morning Minyan10:30 a.m., B/M H. Ferber5:00 p.m., B/M J. Aseoff

Friday, June 136:00 p.m., Erev Shabbat ServiceSaturday, June 149:00 a.m., Shabbat Morning Minyan10:30 a.m., B/M S. DunahayFriday, June 206:00 p.m.,Erev Shabbat Service and

Farewell to Chazzan Bryan ZiveSaturday, June 219:00 a.m., Shabbat Morning Minyan10:30 a.m., B/M J. Moses

Friday, June 275:00 p.m., Tot Shabbat at Silo Park6:00 p.m., Erev Shabbat Service Welcoming Cantor NesisSaturday, June 289:00 a.m., Shabbat Morning MinyanFriday, July 46:00 p.m., Kabbalat Shabbat ServiceFriday, July 116:00 p.m., Kabbalat Shabbat Service 3

Ritual Column

B’rukhah Haba’ah to Cantor Sheila Nesis

Temple Sinai is delighted to welcome Cantor Sheila Nesis to Temple Sinai as the gifted successor to our beloved Chazzan Zive. Those of you who met Cantor Nesis during her visit know that she is a supremely talented Jewish professional who brings considerable experience, charm, energy, and spirit to bless our community. She and her husband Alex Abreu will be moving to Denver in June and Cantor Nesis will be on the Temple Sinai bimah for her first Erev Shabbat service on Friday, June 27 at 6:00pm.

We look forward to welcoming her to our Temple Sinai family! B’rukhah Haba’ah Cantor Nesis, blessed are you who join us!

Hebrew Words of the Month: Lehitraot and Barukh Haba

There is an old joke that gentiles leave without saying goodbye and Jews say goodbye but never leave. Indeed, saying goodbye is bitter-sweet. So it is natural that the Hebrew word for goodbye, lehitraot, isn’t a true goodbye at all. Rather, it says, “Until we see each other later.” May it be that all our goodbyes are only short interludes before joyous reunions!

Saying “hello” is also an occasion for calling attention to the blessing of welcoming new and old friends. When welcoming a male we say barukh haba, “Blessed are you who have come.” When welcoming a female we say barukhah haba’ah. When welcoming a mixed group we say, brukhim habaim, “Blessed are all of you who have come.” Let us always recognize the blessings of those who enter our homes and our lives.

The Festival of SHAVUOT• Erev Shavuot is on Tuesday evening, June 3A Tikkun Leil study program and Festival service begins at 7:00 p.m. and will feature a musical program that salutes Chazzan, Bryan Zive• Morning of Shavuot is on Wednesday,

June 4 - Festival service with Yizkor at 10:00 a.m.

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

June 5, 12, 19, 26 Review and discuss ethical & moral issues in

selected Jewish texts over lunch.Make new friends.Bring your Lunch. We will serve the Text

and Topics.The emphasis is on discussion, questions

and thoughts—about the texts and other pressing issues of the day.

Newcomers quickly and easily fit right in!

Announcing the NEXT Temple Sinai Tour to Israel

March 17 - March 29, 2015Rabbis Richard and Susan Rheins recently

returned from leading another fabulous Temple Sinai tour to Israel and have already received several requests for another Israel tour in the spring of 2015. Well, it did not take much to convince them to say YES so it looks like a whole new group will have an Israel experience with blessed memories that will last a lifetime!

• Visit Tel Aviv, Caesaria, the Golan Heights, Masada, and JERUSALEM!

• Participate in a real archaeological dig at Beit Guvrin!

• Explore the Second Temple period excavations!

• Stroll along the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River!

• Enjoy a wine tasting at the Golan Heights Winery!

• Shop at Machaneh Yehudah and the Shuk!

Five-star Hotels, Gourmet Food, and Memories to Last a Lifetime!

To register for the tour, visit: www.ayelet.com/RheinsMarch2015.aspx

Questions? Contact Rabbis Rick & Susan Rheins: rheinshome@comcast.net

Next Year in Jerusalem!

Todah Rabbah…to all of the wonderful volunteers who made

the Annual Event so successful. We could not have done it without you!

to Susan Levine our extraordinary Event Chair and her Committee: Hildie Abrams; Jessica Adler, Décor Chair; Grace Bach; Beth Barnet; Robert Broude; Ruth Cohen; Shirley Beer Powell; Sherrie Diamond; Lorie Klumb, Auction Chair; Paul Levine, Event Journal Chair; Adrienne Levy; Barry Seidenstat, Visual Arts Chair; Wendy Vean; Linda Weinstein and to all those who helped set up and donated or purchased items.

to Bob Bankier for donating breakfast items for the Madrikhim breakfast celebration.

Jamie Sarche and Rachel Keller for chairing the Confirmation Pre-retreat dinner and Oneg.

to Debbie Hostetler, Shelly Cohen, Jody Frank, Lisa Humphries, Doe Wise, Lisa Kresge, Marion Galant, Marina Rolbin, Gale Chapman and Susan Welton for their continued help in the Gift Shop.

to the 2013-2014 TSYG Board for their extraordinary work this year.

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From Chazzan Zive

Visit our website at

www. sinaidenver.org.

You will be amazed at all of the helpful,

up-to-date information.

Chazzan Bryan Zive

What a journey it has been. Six years ago, I was honored to speak with Rabbi Rheins, then-Executive Director Ruth Cohen, Past President Patti Schwartzberg and Search Committee Chair Matt Gordon about the incredible opportunity to create a vibrant music program from scratch at a wonderful, warm congregation in Denver. After only a few conversations and a trip to the Mile High City, I knew that it was besheret, a match made in heaven.

In my five years of service to Temple Sinai’s congregants and the Denver Jewish community, I feel an overwhelming sense of satisfaction in the progress we have made together. We developed our Youth Choir to 25 members strong; created and sustained a Teen Music Group of 30 strong; and enhanced the sound, repertoire and numbers of our Adult Choir, all while making music an educational and spiritual staple in our community. We have showed off our congregational talent in our three Shireinu performances. I am proud of what we have accomplished and I hope you are too.

It is time for me to move on to my ultimate academic, spiritual and professional goals in the Rabbinate. You all have shaped me into the leader that I am, and for that, I will always be grateful. I am so excited to see what comes in the future, not only for us, but for you as well. I have the utmost confidence that Cantor Sheila Nesis will continue what we began five years ago and will enhance and develop our music program to even new heights. Most importantly, she’ll be a wonderful clergy partner with our Rabbis and will be there for YOU. That was always my top priority.

I sincerely hope that you will all be in touch and continue the strong relationships and friendships we have created. We will have a blog that I invite you to follow. The address will be posted below.

Melyssa and I wish you nothing but the best in your spiritual journeys and lives. We thank you for the honor and privilege of being a part of your community and for helping to make Temple Sinai our home for the past five years.

L’hitraot (until we meet again),

Chazzan Bryan Zive

TheZives.blogspot.com

TEMPLE SINAI TOUR TO EASTERN EUROPE!

BERLIN, PRAGUE, WARSAW & KRAKOW

July 6 - July 19, 2015So many Temple Sinai members have been

asking about a tour of Eastern Europe. To make sure that the experience would meet our expectations, Rabbi Susan Rheins personally went on an extensive tour of Eastern Europe’s most compelling Jewish sites. Now, after consulting with experts, she and Rabbi Rick Rheins have developed what they believe will be an extraordinary experience. The itinerary will include tours of Berlin, Prague, Warsaw, and Krakow. In addition to visiting both the infamous Sachsenhausen and Auschwitz, we will also be able to witness the inspiring rebirth of the Jewish communities in areas once devastated by the Nazis.

• Engage with the Progressive Communities in Central & Eastern Europe.• Enrich your knowledge of European Jewish History.• Immerse in European Culture: Art, Food & Wine.• As a traveling community with other Temple Sinai members, experience all that Central & Eastern Europe have to offer.• Confront the horrors of the past and celebrate the re-birth of the liberal Jewish communities in Berlin, Prague, Warsaw and Krakow.

To register for the tour, visit: http://www.ayelet.com/RheinsCEJuly2015.aspxQuestions? Contact Rabbis Rick & Susan Rheins: rheinshome@comcast.net.

Sign up fliers for both this and the Israel tour are available in the Temple Sinai lobby and office and on the website. You can also contact Ayelet Tours directly at (800) 237-1517.

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From The President

Susan EpsteinPresident

Whoever said that shul business is boring was never President of Temple Sinai.

The past eleven months have flown by as the staff and Board of Trustees met its challenges and successes.

The generosity and commitment of our members resulted in meeting the 1.5 million dollar match grant from an extraordinary anonymous donor. Our talented and experienced Building Committee worked diligently to assure a June ground-breaking for our new school. Our Treasurer and Finance Committee made sure our books were in order so that we received a clean audit report from outside auditors. Our Annual Dinner Event honoring Rabbis Rick and Susan Rheins was a smashing success and a delightful evening for attendees. Religious School and Preschool taught our children well, all while instilling the love of Judaism.

Sadly, this month we will say goodbye to Dr. Steve Glickman, who has brought our Religious School to greater heights and strived to give our children a love of Jewish learning. Chazzan Bryan Zive, who brought beautiful music into our lives, will begin his course of study to become a Rabbi in July. We wish you both a successful future.

But, new faces in new places will brighten the lives of our children, congregants and staff. Shannon Morgione, the new Director of our Preschool, comes to us with many years of experience. She is a whirlwind of activity and, in two short months, has introduced many new ideas. Newly appointed Principal of our Religious School, Michelle Schwartz, who recently received a Master’s degree in Jewish Education, has great plans for next year’s Religious School classes. Lastly, Cantor Sheila Nesis, who enchanted our congregation during her visit with us in May, will bring her beautiful voice to our congregation in late June.

It has been a wonderful year and a peek into next year looks even brighter. None of this would be possible without our hardworking, dedicated staff and clergy, committed Board of Trustees and our loyal congregants. I thank you all for making Temple Sinai such a successful community, filled with promise, warmth and caring and not the least bit boring.

Susan EpsteinSusan Epstein

In MemoriamLaVerne Siebuhr, Stepmother of Janie (Jody)

Breggin BravermanNorm Polman, Father of Larry (Barb) PolmanLorraine Robbins, Aunt of Jeff (Jane) RobbinsCorrine Miller, Sister of Jody (Janie) BravermanSidney Belkov, Father of Sharon (Dan) Sloane

Sign Up to Join our Next Adult B’nei Mitzvah Class

Almost every year, a group of Temple Sinai adult members leads a Shabbat service as B’nei Mitzvah. Without fail, each experiences a profound sense of joy and pride. Likewise, all who attend these services are deeply moved and inspired. Some even step forward and inquire about the next opportunity! We would love to have another wonderful group of Temple Sinai adults for a B’nei Mitzvah class. Those who never had a Bar or Bat Mitzvah service and those who would like to relive the thrill are invited to sign up.

If you are interested in participating in this class, contact our Program Director, Lisa Thorner (303-759-1827).

B’nei Mitzvah 2015 & 2016Dates Selection Forms

NOW 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, between 50 and 60 students become B’nei Mitzvah at Temple Sinai. 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 2015 or 2016 and you do not yet have a reserved date for a service, please call Rabbi Rheins or Rabbi Gorban. We’ll answer all your questions and help you find a date that works for your family. Date selection forms also are available in the Temple Sinai office or can be mailed directly to you.

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Amy Becker Executive Director

From Amy Becker

For your patience …and caring…

and hard work…and sharing…

WE SAY THANK YOU!

Dr. Steve Glickman came to Temple Sinai in 2006. He had been the Principal of the Denver Hebrew High at the Colorado Agency for Jewish Education, he had taught English and literature classes at the University of Colorado and Colorado Free University. His experience, both in the education field and the Jewish community, spoke for themselves, but his commitment and passion for both was inspiring.

These past eight years, Dr. Glickman has made a tremendous impact on our community; a lasting impact that will carry Temple Sinai into the future. His continuous commitment to the staff he has worked with is admirable. He has always looked for the best opportunities to support their work, challenge them to develop and appreciated their service. His love and dedication to working with children is remarkable. He always put the needs of the students first. He could find multiple answers to solve any problem. He has always been committed to aiding those who sought support and always paid attention to the individual, not

just the group. He shared his creativity, assisted those who required an extra push and always found new ways to entice and challenge our kids to be better Jewish learners.

Dr. Glick is a teacher, a leader, a writer, a father, a husband, a friend and a humorist. He has enriched the lives of those of us who had the opportunity to work with him. He has written very thoughtful and inspirational Torah interpretations and commentary on Jewish life and education. He has taught many of us how to be better Jewish parent educators and role models for our children. He has offered his sense of humor just when a smile and a laugh is needed most.

We are grateful to Dr. Glick for his years of service to our children, our school and our Temple. We are proud to share that Dr. Glickman has just accepted a position with the University of Colorado as the Program Director in the Program in Jewish Studies. We look forward to spending many more years together, with him, Laurel and Mayaan as a community. We offer our wishes for much happiness, but mostly we say THANK YOU to him: For what you have set out to do Dr. G… to inspire, teach and love our children and all of us, we will always be grateful!

A Salute to Dr. Glick

We are delighted to report that Michelle Schwartz has graciously accepted the position of Religious School Principal. Michelle has been an extraordinary educator at Temple Sinai for decades. She has worked for many years teaching various grade levels, tutoring our teens to become Bar/Bat Mitzvah, facilitated and led our Rosh Chodesh program for young girls and she developed and directed our very successful Hebrew Mitkadem program. Her work has been remarkable, and we have been so fortunate to be the recipients of Michelle’s skills and leadership.

Recently, Michelle received her Master’s Degree in Jewish Education from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. She has continued to enrich and deepen her Jewish background and educational skills through high-level and intensive programs. We have all benefited greatly and will continue to benefit from Michelle’s talent and passion for Jewish education.

Join us in wishing a Mazel Tov to Michelle for completing this prestigious program, and a thank you for sharing her skills and expertise as she begins this new role in our congregation.

In the Congregation

For additional programming information or

to RSVP, contact Lisa Thorner at 303-759-1827 or

lisa@ sinaidenver.org

Lisa Thorner Director of

Programming and Volunteer Development

SAVE THE DATECongregational Annual Meeting

and Shabbat DinnerFriday, June 20

Please join us for a special eveningat Temple Sinai

5:15 p.m. Congregational Annual Meeting6:00 p.m. Shabbat Service Board of Trustees Installation Volunteer of the Year Presentation Farewell to Chazzan Bryan and Melyssa Zive 7:00 p.m. Shabbat DinnerPlease make your reservations in advance for the dinner. It’s a time for family and friends. There will be special entertainment for the kids. Cost: $18.00 Adults; $8.00 KidsContact: Lisa Thorner at 303-759-1827 or lisa@sinaidenver.org.

Take Me Out To The Ball Game. Join us on Sunday, June 22 as we head to

Coors Field to watch the Colorado Rockies take on the Milwaukee Brewers at 2:10 p.m. Tickets are $11.00 per person (normally $35.00). We will carpool from Temple Sinai if there are enough people that are interested. For additional information, contact Lisa Thorner at 303-759-1827 or lisa@sinaidenver.org.

Temple Sinai Spirituality Retreat -- A Great Success

On May 3, thirty-five Temple members attended the second annual spirituality retreat organized by the Lay-Led Spirituality Committee. People came on their own, with spouses, with kids and even with the whole family. Some had attended last year, some for the first time, some were new members, and some long-term members. All came for a taste of “spirituality.” The day’s spirituality theme focused on healing, while the activities included a guided meditation, a community-creating Middot (Jewish values) discussion, uplifting Jewish chanting and a spiritual/healing/candle-lighting ceremony. When asked about the day, one participant said the best part was that “everyone seemed so warm and kind and thoughtful,” and the worst part was that “the day was over too soon.” Others said the day was special, meaningful, wonderful and, perhaps most important, that it built connections. The day was planned and presented by a wonderful team of Temple members. For more information, or to join the committee that is planning next year’s retreat and other events, contact Susan Bernhardt at susan@essenceayurveda.com or 303.523.5289.

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B’nei Mitzvah

Jesse AseoffJune 7

Jesse is the son of David Aseoff and Aliza Spiegel and has one sister, Samantha (11). He is a student at Campus Middle School and enjoys basketball, baseball, tennis, cooking and technology. For his Mitzvah Project, Jesse is collecting a variety of new and gently-used items for a school in Cambodia through an organization called Children’s Future International.

Hailey is the daughter of Michael and Jennifer Ferber and has one sister, Reese (9). She is a student at North Star Academy and enjoys reading, scuba diving, Tae Kwon Do and spending time with family and friends. For her Mitzvah Project, Hailey is collection donations for the Denver Humane Society.

Hailey FerberJune 7

Scott DunahayJune 14

Scott is the son of Patrick and Stacey Dunahay and has one sister, Sabrina (14). He is a student at Rocky Heights Middle School and enjoys dart warz and running in marathons. For his Mitzvah Project, Scott is raising money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Dr. Glick Says:Thank you Temple Sinai! Over the past

several weeks, I have received a tremendous amount of support regarding my tenure as the Education Director. One of the things that makes this outpouring so remarkable is that it is not all that remarkable for this community to share positive feedback. I know from my

own 15 years of working in supplementary Jewish education, as well as the experiences of my colleagues, that parents are not shy about sharing constructive criticism, but are often not nearly as expressive about positive experiences. In fact, for many years, I took silence as a professional compliment.

In my time at the helm of Temple Sinai Religious School, however, I have found that our families are even more vocal about sharing praise than critique. Our families are certainly invested in their children’s Jewish education and are therefore eager to note and correct areas of improvement. Our families also understand the value of acknowledging the hard work and success of the school. I have always heard more compliments about our teachers, administration and program than complaints. This speaks volumes about the character of our congregation.

I want to thank the entire community for the many years of professional and personal support Temple Sinai has shown me and my family. It has been quite a ride and I look forward to participating as a parent and congregant in the school’s and congregation’s continued journey into greater excellence.

Our Youth

Jakob MosesJune 21

Jakob is the son of Aubrey Moses, Lisa Moses and Rob Werking and has a brother, Sam Moses (16), a step-sister, Lexi Werking (15) and a step-brother, Joe Werking (13). He is a student at West Middle School and enjoys playing soccer, watching football (and all sports) and building computers. For his

Mitzvah Project, Jakob is raising money for “Give a Kick” - an organization that provides soccer balls to communities in need in the United States and around the world.

Marcie Natan, National President of Hadassah/the Women’s Zionist Organization visited Temple Sinai in May. We enjoyed this rare opportunity to learn about Hadassah’s impact in Israel and gain more insight into current developments at the Hadassah Medical Organization in Jerusalem.

Preschool News

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Shannon Morgione Preschool Director

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Our Youth

This time of year is bittersweet for many of us. Just like the caterpillars we’ve watched grow, build a chrysalis and emerge as beautiful butterflies, so too have our pre-kindergarten children. And now, just like our butterflies, it’s time for us to release them so they may take flight and graduate, as they move on to the next step of their educational journey…kindergarten! We will miss each and every one of their bright smiling faces, funny personalities and their gifts of unconditional love and acceptance for all. Congratulations!

We still have some room in our Summer Adventure Camp. So if your children, grandchildren or children of friends and neighbors are looking for some summer fun, please get in touch with us, as we have exciting things in store!

Fall Preschool registration is underway and we have wonderful and engaging programs for children of all ages. Our Parent-Tot classes are the perfect introduction to early childhood education and a great way to meet other parents whose children are of similar age. Our other programs for two’s, three’s and four’s are geared toward helping children master skills that will promote learning at each developmental stage. In the afternoon, we have a cultural arts program where children can explore dance, music, art and more.

We have programs to fit all schedules. Therefore, if your scheduling needs are such that you need wrap-around care (7:30 – 9:00 a.m. and/or 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.) we have that covered too! Call today to learn more or to set a time to tour our school and meet the teachers. We look forward to meeting you!

Shannon Morgione

Our Preschoolers got to watch Rabbi Druin as he repaired our Torahs!

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Carly Coons 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 Carly Coons at

carly@sinaidenver.org or

303-759-1827.

Our Youth

Youth ProgramsCarly Coons, Director of Youth Engagement

Meretz, Ruach, JYG and TSYG! It’s hard to believe that the year is over. It flew by so quickly and it was a blast. But don’t you worry,

we have great programs this summer and registration is open for the 2014-2015 school year!

Summer Time Snail MailAre you going away this summer? Maybe you’re going to summer camp or Israel? Send Carly an email or fill out our form online (found on the Youth Programs page) to let us know when and where you will be going so we can be sure you receive some old fashioned Snail Mail!

Camp VisitsAre you going to Shwayder Camp or the JCC Ranch Camp this summer? Carly will be visiting each camp every session! Let your kids know she will be there so they can get a Temple Sinai hug from her!

Summer Time ProgrammingSchool may be over for the year, but Youth Group isn’t! Check out our summer schedule. More details about programs coming soon!Sunday, June 22: Meretz & Ruach Afternoon in the ParkMonday, June 23: TSYG HikeSunday, July 6: Meretz & Ruach Afternoon in the ParkTuesday, July 22: JYG ProgramWednesday, July 23: TSYG at the Rockies

2014-2015 Meretz & Ruach RegistrationRegistration for the 2014-2015 Meretz & Ruach year is open. Please visit our Youth Programs page online to register today!

Brotherhood FundIn Honor of Robert Coffee

Building Our Future FundIn Honor of60th anniversary of Fred & Doris Schwartzberg Bernie & Sheila Silverman60th anniversary of Fred & Doris Schwartzberg Sid & Barbara GlassmanAmber Beren Sherri DiamondBar Mitzvah of Spencer Lewis Robert & Julie LewisBat Mitzvah of Megan Cantor Andrew & Joann CantorBobbi Kramer - Mazal Tov on the Anita Fricklas Award Jan & Linda DorfmanGrandchildren, Jacob & Ira Weiss - you are a contributor to the future education of Jewish children Elaine & Richard RicklinGrandchildren, Sarah, Joely, Harry & Leo Tenenbaum - you are a contributor to the future education of Jewish children Elaine & Richard RicklinJack & Ben Stern - May your future be as bright as the sun! Les & Betsy SternNaming of Meira Mae Goodman Donna FerrisNew Granddauther - Meira Mae Goodman Reid & Linda GoodmanRabbi Rheins 25 years on the pulpit and receiving his honorary doctorate Loretta CaweltiRabbi Rheins 25th anniversary as a Rabbi Mark & Bobbi KramerRabbi Rheins honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree Michael & Karen KaplanRabbi Rick & Rabbi Susan Rheins Ed & Hildie AbramsRabbi Rick & Rabbi Susan Rheins - Thank you for an amazing journey to Israel Dan & Susan RichRabbi Zwerin’s 50 years on the pulpit Loretta CaweltiRabbi Zwerin’s 50 years on the pulpit Andy & Sheryl GurrentzRabbi Zwerin’s 50th anniversary as a Rabbi Mark & Bobbi KramerRabbi Zwerin’s 50th anniversary as a Rabbi Gary & Liz HoskinsRabbi Zwerin’s 50th anniversary as a Rabbi Bernard & Sheila SilvermanRabbi Zwerin’s 50th anniversary as a Rabbi Lin & Gary SunshineIn Memory ofGreg Kramer Mark & Bobbi KramerStan Botkin Gary & Liz HoskinsStan Botkin Bea BotkinHelen Molin Mark & Bobbi KramerSabine Blum Daisy FlynnErnst Bride and Gertrude Bride Daisy FlynnKeith Olsson Julio & Beth Sytner-EscobarDiane Wolf Reid & Linda GoodmanDon Cawelti Loretta CaweltiIda Dinner Ed & Debbie RosenfeldMary Sunshine Koin Cathy Sunshine & Jim WilsonHyman Silverberg & Lorane Weitzman Phyllis GoodmanJerry Polokoff Fred & Lois MargolinJerry Polokoff Reid & Linda GoodmanJerry Polokoff Mike & Phyllis BabichLisl Penzias Edith HeldLisl Penzias Michael & Karen KaplanMorris Dickstein Irwin & Ina DicksteinBen & Louise Zeidman Bartie & Barb VallsFred R. & Loraine Hofeld and Rabbi John J. & Lillian Zucker, and son, Micah S. Zucker Rabbi David & Donna ZuckerPeter Guthery Lisa & Steve FriedmanPeter Guthery Loretta CaweltiPeter Guthery Edith HeldPeter Guthery Keith Powell

Peter Guthery Ruth Dykstra/Brenda PinksterPeter Guthery Gil & Jane HermannPeter Guthery Arnold & Phyllis HayutinPeter Guthery Helene HoffmanPeter Guthery Lisa, Josh & Zach ThornerPeter Guthery Buzz & Shelley KrovitzPeter Guthery Michael & Karen KaplanPeter Guthery Cynthia & Ira ShwartzPeter Guthery Fred & Lois MargolinPeter Guthery Steve & Sherri WeinsteinPeter Guthery Mark & Bobbi KramerPeter Guthery Gary & Liz HoskinsPeter Guthery Reid & Linda GoodmanPeter Guthery Mike & Phyllis BabichPeter Guthery Elizabeth & Rebecca SunshinePeter Guthery Trudy StraussPeter Guthery Ina Cherington & Phil BraunsteinPeter Guthery Rhonda & Neil LipsonRussell Volk Reid & Linda GoodmanSelma Victor Ray & Alicia SmithSelma Victor Sid & Barbara GlassmanSelma Victor Bernard & Sheila SilvermanPeter Guthery Morris & Helen GinsburgThank youfor our wonderful trip to Israel Mike & Sandy KornThinking ofMike Silverman Bernard & Sheila SilvermanSusan Levine Alan & Anita EisenbergSusan Levine Fred & Lois MargolinSponsorship of Temple Sinai Cookbook Temple Sinai SisterhoodSponsorship of Temple Sinai Cookbook Keith & Debbie NochlinIn Honor ofBuilding Our Future Nathan & Jill KarberBuilding Our Future Auden & Simone KarberBuilding Our Future Trudy StraussBuilding Our Future Beth & Julio EscobarBuilding Our Future Steve & Jane KranichBuilding Our Future Wayne & Anna SundellBuilding Our Future Philip & Amy WinterfeldBuilding Our Future Earl & Shirley KeilBuilding Our Future Donald & Janet FrankBuilding Our Future Jeffrey LavenharBuilding Our Future “The Molner Foundation James Barnard, Trustee”Building Our Future Judy UrmanBuilding Our Future Todd Levy & Julie ElkinsBuilding Our Future Rachel & Dalton BogelBuilding Our Future Reuven & Ada Geller

Chazzan Zive Discretionary FundIn Memory ofPeter Guthery Linda Leonard & Jonathan Singer

Eber Cultural Arts FundIn Memory ofPeter Guthery Judie & Roger Gershaw

General FundIn Memory ofNat Schneider Frank & Dena SchneiderEsther Shapiro Janet & Don FrankBernice Schmerman Frank & Dena SchneiderMilton Rich Dan & Susan RichSam D. Cohn Ira & Claudia CohnJerry Polokoff Lenore DechtmanSelma Victor Brian & Linda KeyserLeslie Stone Baron Wayne Sevritbeloved brother, Dennis Kroner Susan & Richard FrankIn Honor ofTemple Sinai Rachel & Vitaliy Katsenelson

Joseph H. Sigman Youth Scholarship FundIn Honor ofBirth of Marion Goldstein’s newest grandchild Don & Beth NelowetEngagement of Josh Samet to Paula Mermelstein Don & Beth Nelowet

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Joseph H. Sigman Youth Scholarship FundIn Memory ofPeter Guthery Robyn Sigman NaimanTy Nelowet Don & Beth Nelowet Thinking ofBrenda Sheldon Don & Beth Nelowet

Julius & Helen Ring Israel Teen Scholarship FundIn Honor of60th anniversary of Fred & Doris Schwartzberg Lin & Gary SunshineAaron Bregman’s 90th Birthday Bernie & Sharon WitkinBirth of Tracey Kraus’ new grandbaby Lin & Gary SunshineEngagement of Hannah Gordon to Mark Girard Lin & Gary SunshineEngagement of Marni Shwartz to Nathan Krob Lin & Gary SunshinePatti & Dick Strouse hosting a wonderful seder Lin & Gary SunshineRabbi Rheins’ 25 years as a Rabbi Lin & Gary SunshineRabbi Zwerin’s 50 years as a Rabbi Lin & Gary SunshineIn Memory ofBabe (Shirlee) Ginsberg Lin & Gary SunshineRose Greenberg Lin & Gary SunshineIda Silberman Susan & David SilbermanSheldon Ginsberg Lin & Gary SunshineDonna Rosen Rich & Cindy CoonsJerry Ginsberg Lin & Gary SunshineBessie Dvosin Marc & Laurie SorkinKathrene Cohen Lin & Gary SunshineHoward Mueller Rich & Cindy CoonsJerry Polokoff Lin & Gary SunshineKatherine Harrison Lin & Gary SunshineLea Lewis Rich & Cindy CoonsShirley Ginsberg Lin & Gary SunshineNorm Polman Lin & Gary SunshinePeter Guthery Dr. Mel & Roberta KleinPeter Guthery Lin & Gary SunshineRussell Volk Rich & Cindy CoonsSelma Victor Lin & Gary SunshineSidney Belkov Lin & Gary SunshineThinking ofCindy & Larry Mogolov Lin & Gary SunshineDarren Boivin Lin & Gary SunshineJill Friedman Fixler Lin & Gary SunshineKatja Gehr Lin & Gary SunshineRabbi Joe Goldman Lin & Gary SunshineSusan Levine Lin & Gary SunshineSusan Levine Beth & Fred Barnet

Marilyn Tobin Memorial Flower FundIn Memory ofFrances Gotlieb Jerry & Dorothy Gotlieb

Max Fogel Children & Adults Library FundIn Memory ofIda Ginsburg Loren GinsburgSteve Diamond Debra WebsterRose Leventhal Dr. Richard C Leventhal

Mitzvah Project FundIn Memory ofMollie Maller Lois & Randy ArlenGrandma/Great-Grandma, Helen Cushman Scott, Diane Cushman, Zach & Ashley Neal

Music FundIn Memory ofHerman Hoffman & H. Sidney Klein Gary & Barbara HoffmanChelsea Ann Bischoff Buddy & Sandra Palent SaperPeter Guthery Cindy & Ron ButtsPeter Guthery Osi & Selma SladekPeter Guthery Gerald & Natalie Lassow

Prayer Book FundIn Memory ofEsther Nahmouli The Shaner FamilySandra G. Heyman Dr. Marc & Susan Reissner

Contributions

Rabbi Gorban Discretionary FundIn Honor ofRabbi Keren Gorban Jan FisherIn Memory ofRonnie Dee Nadler Rich & Doreen Nadler

Rabbi Rheins Discretionary FundIn Honor ofRabbi Rick & Rabbi Susan Rheins Sandy & Steve BerkowitzRabbi Rick & Rabbi Susan Rheins Pam SolomonBar Mitzvah of Spencer Lewis Robert & Julie LewisIn Memory ofKeith Olsson Julio & Beth Sytner-EscobarRichard Goldstein Joel & Elaine GoldsteinFred Barnet Fred & Beth BarnetMorris Aven Cynthia & Ira ShwartzLillian & Maurice Bershof Joan & Larry RubensteinHelen Levy Rita & Irv LevyPeter Guthery Dick & Naomi WisottPeter Guthery William & Linda GinsbergSid Belkov John & Lori Spanbauer

Rabbi Zwerin Discretionary FundIn Memory ofLarry Romans Debra RomansDoyle Martin Rosalie Martin

Religious School FundIn Memory ofMarlene Polman Larry & Barb Polman

Robin’s World Playground FundBrenda & Norm Sheldon

Sisterhood FundIn Memory ofNorma Kitchin Steve & Nancy Letman

Substance Abuse Awareness & Prevention FundIn Memory ofRonald Forlina Andrea Forlina

We Care/Social Action FundIn Memory ofEugene Roth Justin & Sharon Roth

Mazal Tov…to Peter Taenzer who is the 11th grade

Overland High School recipient of the University of Rochester’s Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award in recognition of his outstanding commitment to understanding and addressing difficult social issues.

to Amber Beren for graduating with Honors with a degree in Psychology and minors in both Business and Sociology.

to David & Christine Epstein on birth of their son Atticus Leopold.

to Rebecca Sunshine who received her MBA from the Leeds School of Business. Rebecca is the daughter of Gary & Lin Sunshine.

to Helene Hoffman on birth of new granddaughter Sloane Alexandra Silverman.

to David Coons for being nominated and selected to receive the Katherine J. Lamont Scholarship at CU Boulder.

Esther Nahmouli The Shaner FamilySandra G. Heyman Dr. Marc & Susan Reissner

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdaySunday

4 � Shavuot

Office Closed � 10:00am Shavuot Service

w/Yizkor

5 � 12:00pm Lunch & Learn � 6:00pm Bibles, Beers &

Brotherhood

6 � 6:00pm Erev Shabbat

Service

7 � 8:00am PaRDeS � 9:00am Shabbat Morning

Minyan � 10:30am B/M Ferber � 5:00pm B/M Aseoff

8 � 9:00am Jewish War

Veterans � 10:00am Knitting for

Charity

9 10 11 12 � 12:00pm Lunch & Learn � 6:00pm Cocktails &

Commentaries

13 � 6:00pm Erev Shabbat

Service

14 � 9:00am Shabbat

Morning Minyan � 10:30am B/M S. Dunahay

15 16 � 6:30am Executive

Committee Meeting

17 18 19 � 12:00pm Lunch & Learn � 7:30am Board Meeting

20 � 5:15am Congregational

Annual Meeting

� 6:00pm Erev Shabbat Service and Farwell to Chazzan Bryan Zive

� 7:00pm Shabbat Dinner

21 � 8:00am PaRDeS � 9:00am Shabbat Morning

Minyan � 10:30am B/M J. Moses

22 � 1:00pm Meretz/Rauch

Afternoon in the Park

� 2:10pm Encore at Rockies Baseball Game

23 � 10:00am TSYG Hike

24 25 26 � 12:00pm Lunch & Learn

27 � 5:00pm Tot Shabbat at

Silo Park � 6:00pm Erev Shabbat

Service

28 � 9:00am Shabbat Morning

Minyan

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1 � 9:30am Sisterhood

Annual Meeting and Brunch

2 3 � Erev Shavuot � 7:00pm Tikkun Leil

Programs & Service

June � Religious School � Programming � Meeting

� Service � Youth � Holiday

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Richard S. Rheins, Senior Rabbi Keren Gorban, Assistant Rabbi Raymond A. Zwerin, Rabbi Emeritus Bryan Zive, ChazzanAmy Becker, Executive Director Lisa Thorner, Director of Programming and Volunteer Development Cindy Abramson, Communications Director Diana Kaplan, Administrative Assistant Lin Sunshine, Executive Assistant to Clergy Debbie Kohn, Assistant to the Executive DirectorSteven Glickman, Director of Education Michelle Schwartz, Religious School Principal Carly Coons, Director of Youth EngagementJenni Sutton, Director of Finance Kelly Nicholas, BookkeeperShannon Morgione, Preschool Director Marissa Vaughn, Preschool Office Manager

Board of TrusteesSusan Epstein, President David Goldman, Vice President Karen Kaplan, Vice President Michelle Weinraub, Vice President Sheryl Gurrentz, Vice President Ed Schenkein, Treasurer Wendy Vean, Secretary Neil Culbertson, Past President

Trustees:Grace Bach, Susan Bernhardt, Lane Feingold, Debbie Kohn, Gordan Post, Amy Rittenberg, Jeff Robbins, Allan Striker, Matt Vean, Cliff Yeckes; ex-officio, Lin SunshinePaul Levine, Brotherhood PresidentDawn Spector and Robyn Fleischman, Sisterhood Co-PresidentsEmily Kohn and Shelby Ginsburg, TSYG Co-Presidents

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