Weekly Message from the Board President

But wait, there’s more!  The High Holy Days don’t end with Yom Kippur.  Sukkot is next, and it’s coming up on Wednesday.  We’ll have a service and celebration at 7 PM in the Sukkah in the back yard of the Synagogue.  Everyone is invited, including the Rabbi’s new class. 

We’ll have a potluck in the Sukkah on Sunday (weather permitting) at noon.  We’ll shake the lulav and etrog, and share in dairy and non-meat dishes.

Speaking of the Rabbi’s class, on Tuesday, the class will be watching a movie called Ushpizin, which means Sukkah Guests in Hebrew.  Rabbi Halfon would like to invite the congregation to watch as well.  He says it’s the best Sukkot movie ever made.  Here’s a link to the IMDB page about it, including a trailer: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0426155/.  The class starts at 6:30 PM and it is in person and on Zoom.  Here’s the Zoom info: Zoom info: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83666626920.  Meeting ID: 836 6662 6920.  Rabbi Halfon also created a flyer about it – that’s below.

The See’s Candy Sale order form is live on our website.  You can place your order now and pay for and pick up your candy after Thanksgiving.  There’s a great selection (and if you need someone to help you eat the candy, we can probably round up a few dozen volunteers).

Here’s a link to the form: https://www.mtsinaicheyenne.org/sees-candy-order-form

There’s a new restaurant in town serving Indian food called the Spice Zone, and Noam Mantaka says it’s great (he should know – he’s a wonderful chef himself). He recommended we try it for the next Shalom Dinner, so let’s do that. 

Let’s meet on Wednesday, October 23, at 6:30 PM at the Spice Zone – 600 West 19^th Street (Dynasty Restaurant used to be in the building).  Here’s a link to their website:   https://spicezonewy.com/

Last week, we held a prayer vigil at the Synagogue to commemorate the anniversary of the October 7^th attack on Israel.  Dozens of people attended, and the Social Hall was lined with posters and photos of the attack and the victims.  Governor Mark Gordon was invited but was unable to attend.  He sent a letter to the Synagogue.  Here it is:

Dear Friends,

Thank you for inviting me to join you in honoring the memory of the innocent victims of the depraved and unwarranted October 7 attacks on Israel, as well as to pray for the safe release of the hostages still in captivity. While I am unable to be with you in person, I join you in spirit and in prayer for the families of the victims and all those affected by the tragic loss of more than 1,100 innocent lives on this day last year.

As we reflect on these events, we must acknowledge the profound impact the attack had on the Israeli community, American Jews, and the world at large. In the face of such adversity, the resilience demonstrated by the people of Israel has been truly remarkable. The tragic impact of these attacks and the subsequent ongoing violence has brought devastation to the women and children of Gaza. The horrors of war know no boundaries. Our hearts are broken by the suffering of the innocents.

As we honor and remember the victims of these attacks, may we carry the memory of those lost in our hearts and minds. We must continue to dedicate ourselves to creating a world where such violence must never be accepted or condoned. Let us reaffirm our commitment to peace and unity, and provide unwavering support to those affected by terrorism around the world. Let us pray for all the souls lost and affected by the senseless acts that began that horrible day one year ago, and let us pray for peace.

Sincerely,

Mark Gordon
Governor of Wyoming

You can watch the vigil on Youtube.  Please click here: https://youtu.be/j39RzZmyRqQ?si=oiLh9h8LCnL9Ol5n

It seems like the year has flown by, and we’re already planning for the annual Congregation meeting in December.  The Congregation will be electing three members of the Board of Directors. The terms of Dave Lerner, Steve Borin, and Courtney Schlisserman are expiring.  If you would like to serve on the Board, please let the office know.  The only requirement to serve on the Board is that you are a member in good standing (meaning you have paid your dues).  We’ll have more on the annual meeting as we get closer.

Here’s our Yiddish Phrase of the Week:

Dem oreman hakt men vi shpener un der raykher blozt zikh vi der samovar.
A poor man is hacked like wood chips and a rich man puffs himself up like a samovar.             

Shalom,

Dave Lerner
President
Mt. Sinai Board of Directors

Please click here to read an article about Sukkot by Rabbi Moshe Halfon.

Donations to Israel

If you would like to send money to Israel, here are some options:

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A selection of Basic Jewish Library (Books, movies and other resources), recommended by Rabbi Halfon.  Please click here.

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October Birthdays           

2             Sue Carlass

2             Hal Ginsburg

6            Judith Clark

9             Miriam Evelyn Mollman

18           David Bloch

20           Dorothy Feldman

25           Mark Elliott

23           Ilaine Brown

24           Jaimee Sodosky

25          Stephanie Ehrlich

28           Jeff Weinstein

29           Elsie Reid

31           Namaste Reid