Ignacio Montoya – D’var Torah
Shabbat shalom. Thank you all for honoring us with your presence on this Shabbat morning as Alexa, Steve, and I stand before you after many fruitful months of study with our fearless teacher Rabbi Bair and his faithful deputy, Marilyn Roberts. The Torah portion that we chanted from this morning is Parashat Tzav, which deals […]
Financial Update #2 – New Dues Structure
As you know from the last newsletter, we have had budget deficits in each of the last three years and expect to have one again this year. In order to shore up Temple Sinai’s finances, as well as recognize our diverse congregational membership, below is the new dues structure for next year: L’Dor v’Dor Level […]
Mens Club Breakfast – May 6th 9:00 a.m.
On the one hand an inverted US yield curve is said to be problematic for our economic growth. On the other hand consumer confidence continues to rise along with greater than expected revenues/profits by the digital industry. Or is all of this a result of global quantitative easing? What to expect in the coming near […]
Financial Update – Transparency
Since I joined the Board last July as a Member-At-Large, I have heard a lot of talk about a lack of transparency in the finances of the synagogue. I was asked to step into the role of Financial Officer (CFO) in late October, and I reluctantly accepted. Although I have been on the Boards of […]
Reno Jewish Story Club Meeting
Monday, April 23, 2018, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. “A Contract With God” by Will Eisner Will Eisner was born to poor Hungarian-Romanian immigrant parents in Brooklyn, NY in 1917… just as WW I ended. He had his father’s gift for drawing and pursued this skill into his teens in Depression era 1930s at DeWitt Clinton […]
Spring Simcha 2018
It’s time to start spreading the word! The 2nd Annual Spring Simcha Fundraiser for Youth Programs is right around the corner! Saturday 4/21/2018 5-9:00 p.m. The Grove in South Reno Super Hero Theme (costumes encouraged) Silent Auction, Raffle, Dinner, Dancing and fun for the whole family! $60/person for adults (includes 5 raffle tickets and 1 […]