Masks and Social Distancing are Required While You are in the Synagogue.

Weekly Message from the Board President

Sukkot is coming this Friday and we have some special things planned.  But before we get to that, one of the key parts of the holiday is building a Sukkah.  Work on that has already begun.  Tikvah had the best line about the construction of the Sukkah.

“Everyone welcome to come help. You know even putting one screw in means you get the credit as if you built the entire structure. Good deal!!”

We couldn’t agree more!  Our Sukkot services will be combined with Shabbat.  We’ll start the service in the Sukkah at 5:30 PM on Friday, and then continue with a different version of Shabbat.  It will be combined with a meal in the Sukkah, weather permitting.  If the weather isn’t good (and this is Wyoming, so who knows) we’ll move the meal inside.  So the regular Shabbat service will be different because of the meal.

Everything will be on Zoom, but you are also welcome to attend in person.  The Zoom meeting will begin at 5 PM.  Here’s the info for it:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83627327018.  Meeting ID: 836 2732 7018.  The service will begin at 5:30 on both Zoom and in person.

The Mt. Sinai Board of Directors has decided to continue to require masks and social distancing while you are in the Synagogue.  However, no one will be turned away.  You are welcome to come to the Synagogue to worship.  Masks will be available if you want to wear one.

You may see some changes when you walk in the door to the Synagogue.  The Board has decided to get rid of some of the furniture in the lobby and use the space for books or other purposes.  We’re looking into finding new homes for the couches.  If you would like them, please contact the Synagogue office.

An unveiling for Dennis Smith will be held on Sunday September 26th at 11 AM. Jeff Weinstein will be conducting the service. A small reception will be held at The Rib and Chop House.  If you plan on attending, please RSVP to: [email protected]

Unveilings have also been scheduled for Helen Zigmond and Lea Gancz.  They will take place on Sunday, October 24.  We’ll have more information about them when we get closer.

We haven’t had a music video in a while.  Ome Eckhart found one that she thought we might enjoy.  It’s called Minyan Man, and its by the Maccabeats.

The Endowment Fund is raising money in September for a chair in the large sanctuary honoring the late Harriet Gardner, beloved wife of Morris Gardner.  Here’s excerpts from a previous High Holy Day Journal about her.

“Harriet Gardner lived a life full of Mitzvot….  She inspired and lifted up everyone around with her genuine interest in all around her.  She warmly welcomed strangers, family, and friends alike to her home and heart…. Harriet was a valued member of the Chevra Kadisha, served as Sisterhood President, ran the gift shop and helped with the Sunday School.”

A chair with a plaque bearing Harriet’s name is $500 but an anonymous donor has offered to cover half the cost under certain conditions.  If you’d like to donate, please use our website or contact the Synagogue office.

Here’s our Yiddish Phrase of the Week:

A nar ken amol zogen a klug vort.
Even a fool can sometimes say something smart.

Shalom,

Dave Lerner
President
Mt. Sinai Board of Directors

Community Partner with Family Promise of Cheyenne

September Birthdays

3              Cathy Berdan

5              Liz Wolf

9              Pewaubek Reid

10           Shira Michael

10           Craig Michael

11           Michael Sherman

12          Lou Brownstein

13           Navit Reid

16          Laurie Richmond

19           Rich Nolan

24          Claudio Feler