2610 Pioneer Avenue
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001
(307) 634 - 3052
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Shabbat Services

Please join us for Shabbat services every Friday evening at 7 PM.  Shabbat Services are also held on select Saturdays at 10 AM.  Friday night and scheduled Saturday morning services are announced on our website, Facebook page, and our weekly newsletter. Our services are in person and online through Zoom.  At the conclusion of services, enjoy our Oneg Shabbat.

Shabbat Services are led by Rabbi Moshe Halfon and lay leaders.

Coming Up

Tuesday, October 15 – 6:50 to 8:30 PM – Everyone is invited to join Rabbi Halfon’s Introduction to Judaism class, “Deeper Judaism” to watch Ushpizin, the best Sukkot movie ever made.  Class meets In person and on Zoom.  Class starts at 6:50.  Zoom call starts at 6:30 PM.  Zoom info: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83666626920.  Meeting ID: 836 6662 6920

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Wednesday, October 16 – 7 PM – First night Sukkot celebration in the Sukkah.  Rabbi’s class will attend but all are welcome.  Bring light (dairy/veggie) food to share.

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Thursday, October 17 – 12 noon to 1 PM – Torah Thursday.  Led by Rabbi Halfon.

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Thursday, October 17 – 6:30 PM – Board Meeting via Zoom.

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Friday, October 18 – 7 PM – Shabbat and Sukkot service led by Rabbi Halfon inside, followed by Kiddush outside (weather permitting).  Zoom call begins at 6:30 PM. Zoom info: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84687533228. Meeting ID: 846 8753 3228

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Sunday, October 20 – 12 noon – Potluck (veggie/dairy) lunch outside for kids, families, everyone!  Come shake the lulav and socialize.

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Sunday, October 20 – 3 to 4:30 PM – Israeli Dancing.  New dancers are welcome.  This is a great time to join!

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Monday, October 21 – 5:30 PM – Bibles and Beer in person at Uncle Charlie’s and via Zoom. Jason Bloomberg is the moderator.  Please email [email protected] if you want to be added to the list of those sent the Zoom link each week.

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Tuesday, October 22 – 7 to 8:30 PM – Introduction to Judaism class, “Deeper Judaism”. In person and on Zoom.  Class begins at 7.  Zoom call starts at 6:30 PM.  Zoom info: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83666626920.  Meeting ID: 836 6662 6920

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Thursday, October 24 – 12 noon to 1 PM – Torah Thursday.  Led by Rabbi Halfon.

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Thursday, October 24 – 6 PM – Simchat Torah.  We will sing and dance with Torah scrolls.

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Friday, October 25 – 7 PM – Erev Shabbat service led by Rabbi Halfon, in person and via Zoom. We’ll open the Zoom meeting at 6:30 so people can chat. Services begin at 7:00. Zoom info: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84687533228. Meeting ID: 846 8753 3228

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Sunday, October 27 – 3 to 4:30 PM – Israeli Dancing.  New dancers are welcome.  This is a great time to join!

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Monday, October 28 – 5:30 PM – Bibles and Beer in person at Uncle Charlie’s and via Zoom. Jason Bloomberg is the moderator.  Please email [email protected] if you want to be added to the list of those sent the Zoom link each week.

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Save the Date!

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Please consider joining us for our autumn read, Jeremy Eichler’s Time’s Echo.  We will meet for discussion on Sunday, November 10th at 4:00 p.m. at Wendy Berelson’s residence, in person and via Zoom.

 

Here is what Amazon has to say:  “A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: THE NEW YORK TIMES, NPR • WINNER OF THREE NATIONAL JEWISH BOOK AWARDS • Finalist for the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction • A stirring account of how music bears witness to history and carries forward the memory of the wartime past • SUNDAY TIMES OF LONDON HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR .

With a critic’s ear, a scholar’s erudition, and a novelist’s eye for detail, Eichler shows how four towering composers—Richard Strauss, Arnold Schoenberg, Dmitri Shostakovich, and Benjamin Britten—lived through the era of the Second World War and the Holocaust and later transformed their experiences into deeply moving, transcendent works of music, scores that echo lost time. Summoning the supporting testimony of writers, poets, philosophers, musicians, and everyday citizens, Eichler reveals how the essence of an entire epoch has been inscribed in these sounds and stories. Along the way, he visits key locations central to the music’s creation, from the ruins of Coventry Cathedral to the site of the Babi Yar ravine in Kyiv.   

 

As the living memory of the Second World War fades, Time’s Echo proposes new ways of listening to history, and learning to hear between its notes the resonances of what another era has written, heard, dreamed, hoped, and mourned. A lyrical narrative full of insight and compassion, this book deepens how we think about the legacies of war, the presence of the past, and the renewed promise of art for our lives today.”

Contact Phyllis if you would like to drive over to Laramie with her.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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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 19th 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 7th 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

 

Donations to Israel

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

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From Hadassah:  If you would like to donate to Hadassah during Israel’s time of great need the link is below. Hadassah Medical Organization acted swiftly after the assault by Hamas and is treating many of the injured as well as deploying emergency measures to protect and heal the people of Israel.  https://hadassah.gospringboard.com/secure/israelatwar?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Crisis+Email+Gaza+Attack+100823&utm_id=101878&sfmc_id=60158851
 
From Rabbi Halfon: I urge you support the Sheba Medical Center’s on the ground in Israel, by donating HERE.https://give.afsmc.org/give/525518/#!/donation/checkout
 

From Temple Emanuel: JEWISHcolorado donors have stepped forward to offer a dollar-for-dollar match up to $200,000 for donations to the Israel Emergency Fund. All emergency dollars will go to support efforts on the ground in Israel, aiding victims of terror, addressing trauma issues, and assisting with emergency medical and infrastructure needs. The match was launched by Barry and Gay Curtiss-Lusher from a shelter in a Tel Aviv Hotel and JEWISHcolorado Board Chair Ben Lusher and his wife Nicole.

 

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

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