2610 Pioneer Avenue
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001
(307) 634 - 3052
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Photos Courtesy of Louis Davidson, Synagogues360.org
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
Thursday, September 12 – 12 noon to 1 PM – Torah Thursday. Led by Rabbi Halfon. Feel free to bring your lunch and your questions.
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Friday, September 13 – 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, September 15 – 3 PM – Haddasah Wine and Chocolate Event, Carol Fischer/Steve Borin’s home.
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Sunday, September 15 – 3 to 4:30 PM – Israeli Dancing cancelled.
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Monday, September 16 – 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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Thursday, September 19 – 12 noon to 1 PM – Torah Thursday. Led by Rabbi Halfon. Feel free to bring your lunch and your questions.
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Friday, September 20 – 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, September 22 – 3 to 4:30 PM – Israeli Dancing. New dancers are welcome. This is a great time to join!
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Monday, September 23 – 5:30 PM – Bibles and Beer cancelled so folks can attend the United Against Hate event.
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Take part in United Against Hate Week events September 21-27, 2024.
Monday, 9/23/24 – 6 to 8 PM – Discussion on hate crimes, incidents, and discrimination, followed by a film screening of Repairing the World: Stories from the Tree of Life, a documentary on the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history and a community’s united response.
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Thursday, 9/26/24 – 6 to 8 PM – Discussion on hate crimes, incidents, and discrimination, and the economic effects of hate crimes, including both tangible and intangible costs.
Both events take place in the Cottonwood Room at the Laramie County Public Library. Doors open at 5:30 PM.
Weekly Message from the Board President
Is there such a thing as too much chocolate? We know you can have too much wine… a look at the fashion industry will tell you that. You get to test the theories yourself, along with a big helping of hors d’oeuvres, at Steve Borin and Carol Fischer’s house this coming Sunday.
They are hosting a fundraiser, not for the Synagogue, but for Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem. The hospital has been serving patients since 1934. It’s mission is to extend a “hand to all, without regard for race, religion or ethnic origin.”
The fundraiser starts at 3 PM this Sunday, at 2941 Thomas Road in Cheyenne. The cost is $25, and there will also be Israeli wine available for purchase. Please bring cash or checks… they can’t take credit or debit cards.
Some of the folks in our congregation got a surprising email last week. A hacker impersonated Rabbi Halfon and sent out emails. The hacker actually created an email address that used the Rabbi’s name. However, the address is not one the Rabbi uses, and the emails did not come from him. As far as we know, no one got scammed or taken in by the hacker. The word to the wise is always check to see where an email is coming from. If it’s from an address you don’t recognize, or one that sounds just a little bit off… then it’s probably not legit. When in doubt, delete the email. If it was from someone important, they will reach out again, and maybe by phone or other means.
Rabbi Halfon is announcing plans for his new class for the fall. It’s going to be another Intro to Judaism course, but the focus will be on “Deeper Judaism.” Rabbi Halfon says the class is “For ANYONE interested in studying Jewish religion, culture and history, such as interfaith couples, in-laws of Jews, those raising Jewish children, individuals considering conversion, and seekers of any faith or background. ALL are welcome.”
“Topics include:
- Rituals and concepts for Shabbat and holidays, with songs and customs
- Jewish history 1200 BCE – present (with videos in class or on-line)
- Holidays, Kosher laws, home rituals, lifecycle (birth thru death)
- Antisemitism, Israel, Holocaust, contemporary issues
- Ethics, values, theology, languages, “folkways”
The class begins September 24, and will be in person and on Zoom, It will take place Tuesday nights from 7 to 8:30 PM and will run until March 4, 2025. The cost is $400 for non-members, and $200 for members and people who have taken the class before.
Here’s our Yiddish Phrase of the Week:
Vilst raykh vern? Zay zibn yor a khazer.
Want to get rich? Spend seven years as a pig.
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 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.
September Birthdays
3 Cathy Berdan
5 Liz Wolf
9 Pewaubek Reid
10 Noah Make
10 Shira Michael
10 Craig Michael
11 Michael Sherman
12 Lou Brownstein
13 Navit Reid
16 Laurie Richmond
16 Dan Shadakofsky
20 David Lucero
19 Rich Nolan
24 Claudio Feler