Weekly Message from our Board President

They’re here!  The new Jewish calendars are available at the Synagogue.  They are donated to us by the Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral home on Russell Avenue in Cheyenne.  The calendars are beautiful, with stunning photos for each month of the year.  They include all of the Jewish holidays (Purim begins on March 22, for example).  We are grateful to Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby for having the calendars made for us.

The calendars are free and available for pickup at the Synagogue.  Get one when you come for services.

We should also say thank you to the volunteers who put together our beautiful Sukkah last week.  A special shoutout to Aviv and Talia Mantaka and their friends, who put up lots of decorations.  Rabbi Delcau led a service in the Sukkah, and then we sat down for a delicious meal.  Rabbi Halfon came to enjoy the fun.

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October 7, the anniversary of the attack on Israel by Hamas in 2023, is coming up.  We’re planning to commemorate the attack by showing a movie called, “OCTOBER 7: Bearing Witness to the Massacre.”  We will also read the names of those who were killed and recite Kaddish in their memory.  There will also be discussion.  Noam Mantaka, who is Israeli and operates “The Taste of Tel Aviv” food truck, will provide a light meal.  The event begins at 5 PM on Wednesday, October 7 at the Synagogue and is free.  See the flyer below for more information.

The movie is available on Prime video.  Here is a trailer for it:

We are starting a new program at Mt. Sinai, called the Rebbetzin’s Table.  Our Rebbetzin, Kelly Delcau, suggested the idea and will be leading the program.  Here’s a description she prepared for the Board of Directors to review (the Board enthusiastically approved the proposal):

Each month, women of the congregation will gather for a relaxed hour built around three elements:

• Torah: A short, accessible text study tied to that month’s portion, presented in an inviting, discussion-friendly style — no prior learning assumed.
• Tea (and table): Light refreshments — tea service and simple snacks — served in a warm, informal setting that lowers the barrier to attending and encourages people to linger and talk.
• Table: Structured time for conversation and connection, so the gathering builds relationships as much as it builds learning — not just a class, but a table people want to return to.

Each session is paired with a companion book — announced in advance so anyone who wants to read ahead can, though reading ahead is never required to participate.

The first session will be Tuesday, October 13 at 7 PM at the Synagogue. 

Also coming up, a new Jewish History class.  That one will be Thursday, October 15, also at 7 PM.  We’ll have more information on the class when we get closer.

This weekend is Simchat Torah and Shemini Atzeret.  Rabbi Delcau will lead Shemini Atzeret services as part of Shabbat Friday night and Saturday morning.  Simchat Torah begins Saturday night.  Rabbi Delcau will begin things with Havdalah for Shabbat at 7 PM followed by Simchat Torah.  It’s time to dance with the Torah!

Here’s our Yiddish Phrase of the Week:

Vos iz dem indik far a khilek tsi men koylet im af purim tsu der sude oder af peysekh tsum seyder?
What difference does it make to the turkey whether it’s slaughtered for the Purim feast or the Passover seder?

Dave Lerner
President
Mt. Sinai Board of Directors

Community Partner with Family Promise of Cheyenne

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