Email address: templesinai2012@yahoo.com

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

November 2, 2018
No Service

November 9, 2018
7:00 P.M.
Service conducted by Lay Reader
Oneg to Follow

November 16, 2018
No Service

November 23, 2018
7:00 P.M.
Service conducted by Lay Reader
Oneg to Follow

November 30, 2018
No Service

December 7, 218
7:00 P.M.
Service conducted by Lay Reader
Oneg to Follo

A Tribute to Roger Ackerman

It may be a fact that Roger Ackerman was not originally from Sumter – but there is no doubt about my friend Roger’s commitment to this community, his family, his friends, and our Temple. Roger seemed focused all the time – his mind was always going, keeping many notes to follow up on. Recently there have been many articles, including one a few day ago (The Sumter Daily Item), that highlighted a life’s work of achievements. I can mention them all again but the one achievement I am most familiar with is the result of his total dedication and love for Temple Sinai.

Our Temple has a very long history. The members of our Temple over the years have contributed mightily to this community. We all know our current situation as did Roger. As a leader of our Temple Roger tried to address our membership issues but beyond that he looked at the reality of the problem and sought solutions. You may remember the letter he wrote to us all – We need to take our heads out of the sand and deal with the problems that face us – What will happen to our Cemetery and beautiful Temple, with our stain glass windows that could never be replaced, when we are all gone!!!

Those of us remaining are blessed with knowing we – with Roger’s tenacity behind us all – have been the beneficiary of his leadership. The Temple Sinai Jewish History Center is the brainchild of one man – Roger Ackerman. We have partnered with the Sumter County Museum to manage and operate the center. We are so fortunate for this arrangement. We should thank the day Roger proposed the idea to Frank Edwards of the Sumter County Museum. There are many other names at the Sumter County Museum that have played a huge part and every one of them deserve our thanks.

Now would be a wonderful time to remember Roger by pledging funds to the ongoing legacy that has been created. There are plans in the works right now to upgrade the Brody building and integrate it into the Museum. The Brody family donated this space for a Sunday School at the time, but what a wonderful way to use the space to educate ALL to the accomplishments of the Jewish people of Sumter and of course to remember the Holocaust. The Deane and Roger Ackerman Exhibition Hall WILL be done in the coming year. Thank you all!

Jay Schwartz

JHSSC MEETING AT TEMPLE SINAI /WEEKEND OF OCTOBER 20-21/2018

On October 20, 2018 the South Carolina Historical Society met in Sumter. Close to ninety visitors from all over South Carolina came to Sumter for the event. This year the event was focused on those Congregations that were facing depleting numbers and survival. Sumter SC was the chosen destination for the meeting.

The Sumter Congregation was facing declining membership and in 2006 formed a Long-Term Planning Committee. With ten years of hard work the Committee was able to put a plan in place to secure its cemetery and its Temple far into the future. The focus to keep the Temple viable was the creation of the Temple Sinai Jewish History Center. The Center provides information and beautiful displays with information about the Jewish religion, the history and accomplishments of the Jewish people in Sumter and a visual reminder of the Holocaust featuring Sumter’s survivor of the Holocaust---Abe Stern. The center is open to the public Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays with open hours posted. Furthermore, the Center offers Cultural events and educational events also open to the public.

David Sarnat of the Jewish Community Legacy Project gave the opening remarks. He described Congregations all over the country that were dealing with survival issues. The Legacy project consults with these groups to assist with their problems. The Jewish Community Legacy Project has been able to help over seventy-five of these Congregations going forward. “Speakers representing approximately six Congregations in South Carolina gave talks about the status of their Temples and the issues they were facing.

The panel discussions were preceded by a lunch hosted at the Sumter County Museum (below). The evening completed the day at Hamptons Restaurant for dinner.

Sunday Sunday the group moved on to Camden South Carolina. In Camden they toured the Temple Beth El sanctuary and cemetery. This concluded a very successful and educational and entertaining weekend.

Contributions
October 2018

Temple Sinai Jewish History Center

**In memory of Roger W. Ackerman**
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Rundbaken
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Levinson
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Simpson, III
RSM US
Mr. & Mrs. Hubert Osteen
Ms. Signe S. Gates
Mr. & Mrs. Seymour Levinson
Ms. Betsy Humphries
Dr. Mary Blanchard
Ms. Susan Marx & Mr. Brian Klepper
Mr. Ray Reich
Dr. & Mrs. R.C. Wimberly
Mr. Jay Schwartz
Ms. Eileen Chepenik
Mr. Bernard Robinson
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kadis
Dr. Harold Brody
Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Rosefield
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Stras
Mr. John Duffie
Synovus Trust Company
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Kaplan
Ms. Cathy Gardner
Dr. & Mrs. Barney Williams, Jr.

**In memory of Elizabeth Moses**
Ms. Michelle Ross
Mr. & Mrs. Eric Heiden
Dr. Harold Brody

**In memory of Abe Feldsott**
Mr. Jay Schwartz
Ms. Deane Ackerman
Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Moses
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Kaplan

News & Notes
Sisterhood News

November 5, 2018
12:30 P.M.
Sumter County Museum

Sisterhood Members – don’t forget to come to the last meeting of 2018
Bring your favorite dish to share and invite a friend, meet a new friend!
Speaker will be Ms. Maurine Dunton from the Chamber of Commerce.

McKenzie Hall

As chairman for the bulb sale committee, I would like to thank all the members over the many years who have participated whether by selling or buying the bulbs. Our last order has arrived and may be picked up for deliveries. It has been an honor to work on this project and again I thank you for your support. Clara

“To cultivate generosity directly
Is another fundamental part of living a spiritual life.
Like the training precepts and like our inner meditations,
generosity can actually be practiced.
With patience, its spirit forms our actions, and our hearts will grow stronger and lighter.
t can lead to new levels of letting go and great happiness.”
–Jack Kornfield
Inspiring Generosity – 23

GRATITUDE

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO MS. LAURA MOSES FOR THE CONTRIBUTION OF HER PICTURES FOR USE IN OUR BULLETIN.IF YOU HAVE PICTURES YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE PLEASE EMAIL THEM TO THE TEMPLE EMAIL.

CELEBRATIONS

November Anniversaries

Bennett & Marlene Denemark – November 1
Gary & Cristine Kaplan – November 23

Birthday Greetings
To

Ellen Eber – November 11
Robert Perales – November 16
Bari Perales – November 17
Molly Ross – November 20
Dr. Hannah Kirschenfeld – November 23

November 11 - Veterans Day

November 22 - Thanksgiving

Don’t forget to set your clocks back on Sunday, November 4
For Daylight Savings Time

Just a reminder – Mail to Temple Sinai or Temple Sinai Jewish Historical Center
should be addressed to the following:

P.O. Box 1673, Sumter, SC 29151