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The ScrollJanuaryServices & FestivalsShabbat CandlelightingTimesJanuary 4 - 4:39pmJanuary 11 - 4:46pmJanuary 18 - 5:53pmJanuary 25 - 5:01pmShabbatShabbat Morning Service – 9:00amJanuary 5 - Parshat ShemotShabbat Mevarekhim HaHodeshHavdalah - 5:42pmJanuary 12 - Parshat VaeraHavdalah - 5:48pmJanuary 19 - Parshat BoHavdalah - 5:55January 26 - Parshat BeshallahShabbat ShirahTu B’ShevatHavdalah - 6:02pmMinyan ScheduleMorningsSunday – 9:00amMonday, Thursday &Rosh Chodesh – 7:15amFederal Holidays – 8:30amAfternoonsMonday – Thursday – 5:45pmFriday Kabbalat Shabbat – 5:45pmReflections fromthe PresidentCaren ZormanChai 5 - Next StepsWe’re moving on and I’m so excited! I am pleased to announcethat the Chai 5 Campaign to hire a second clergyhas received Board approval to proceed to the next step ofthe hiring process – interviewing.At the December board meeting, trustees heard an update from Co-Chair DeborahGonzalez on the status of the Campaign. The original goal of $324,000 was devisedbased on a three-year salary, inclusive of payroll taxes and other governmentobligations. As of today, the Campaign has raised approximately 80% of thegoal, with special recognition to Rowena Fahn for her gift of $80,000.There are 34 families who have pledged the “full” amount of $1,080 per year forthree years; there are 29 families who have pledged “half” of the amount for threeyears; and then there are others who have pledged one year at a time. All of theTrustees have pledged to the campaign, as well. And there are those that havesaid that you want to take a “wait and see” approach before you commit.Last year, in the hopes that we would hire someone, applications were completedfor the Cantorial Assembly as well as the Rabbinical Assembly. Given the latenessof our application (early winter is best) and our lack of sufficient funding,our efforts were for naught. Now, with increased funding, we can send a contingentto New York to interview soon-to-be graduates from the Jewish TheologicalSeminary (JTS) in February and, perhaps, another contingent to Long Beach, Californiato interview more experienced rabbis later on in the month.Once the search committee, chaired by First Vice-President Jonathan Lightman,has had a chance to review resumes and hear feedback from those who attendedthe interview sessions, candidates will be interviewed again via Skype or othermodern telecommunications mediums. After that, in the spring, candidates willbe flown out to Sacramento for a “trial run” on a Shabbat with feedback to thesearch committee. Once all of the candidates have had an opportunity to come outand experience the awe and magic of Mosaic Law, a decision will be renderedwith the new clergy starting in August – in time for the High Holydays of 5774(which is incredibly early this year – like Labor Day!).And so begins a new chapter in the history of Mosaic Law – one that will seemembership growth, piqued interest and building excitement in what the newcantor or rabbi will bring to our congregation, community and city. It’s a veryexciting time to be a part of this very special kehilla.Page 2

The ScrollFrom the Director of Educationand Youth - Orit MorgenshternReligious School Dates to Remember:December 23rd – January 6th – Winter Break (Religious School)January 9 - 3rd through 7th grade returns to RSJanuary 12th - ShabbaBoom!Januray 19th - USY Into the NightJanuary 20th - No school due to MLK WeekendJanuary 26th - Youth Activity for PerachimJanuary 27th - Youth Activity for B’nai Mazel, Machar and KadimaFor more information on Youth Group activities, contact one of the following:Perachim (Kindergarten through 2nd grade) - Yamit Shabtai: ypearlman@hotmail.com.B’nai Mazel (3rd & 4th grade) - Sharon Best: sbest@live.com.Machar (5th & 6th grade) - Monica Shapiro: shapiro2@comcast.net.Kadima (7th & 8th grade) - Dana Schneider Penn: geshergirl@gmail.com.USY (9th through 12th grade) - Alex Mazakas: alex.mazakas@gmail.com.DonationsIf you are making a donation to Mosaic Law in honor/ memory of a loved one or for a simcha, please take this opportunityto support your children or grandchildren and designate your donation to Religious School Scholarship Fund,fund number 306. Thank you in advance!From the Men’s Club - Alex ZamanskyHello from the Men’s Club!Magic Johnson was once paraphrased JFK by saying, “Ask not whatyour teammates can do for you, but what you can do for your teammates.”I can tell you, from where I sat during our annual Latke Cupon December 22nd, in spite of losing a close and heated matchup,unselfish ballplay was a consistent theme for our Mosaic Law Lions.Thank you Steve Turtletaub for your time and for coaching this squadof talented athletes. Additionally, the Men’s Club teamed up with theB’nai Israel Brotherhood and Jeff Shulman to sponsor the latke receptionthat followed. Needless to say, all 300 latkes were eaten!Look for announcements and updates for our next big event, the MLCWorld Series of Poker, on February 9th in the Social Hall. Buy-in is$20 and there will be beverages, snacks and entertainment. Did I mentionthat there is a top prize of $500? Proceeds from this event will godirectly to benefit our shul. Check out the Mosiac Law Facebook pagefor updated information as we get closer.Lastly, if you haven’t joined Men’s Club and wish to, please contactmyself or anyone on our Executive Board, as we will be happy to give you information on upcoming social events thatyou may find interesting. We are looking to add one more Executive Member at-Large so if you are interested, pleasecontact me directly at adzamansky@yahoo.com.B’Shalom.Page 3

The ScrollKOH Library and Cultural CenterAttention! We have a Fabulous Newsletter, called theKOH-NECTION, that is filled with all the action andactivities going on in the KOH Library! You don’t want tomiss the Calendar of Events, LEAP and KOH Programs,Film Reviews and MORE! We also have a KOH-NECTION- Arts and Culture Newsletter, featuring an Arts and CultureSpotlight (this issue features Arthur Freed - JewishComposer and Producer), a Book Review, and a CulinaryCorner. Be sure to read this exciting publication!Here is an idea of what is going on at the KOH Library:Art Exhibit by Richard Bernheimer - Dec 10th, 2012 toFebruary 6th, 2013. Artist reception on Sunday, January6th.Hadassah Women’s Study Group - Wednesday, January2nd & 16th.Torah Study with Ricki Lobel - Saturday, January 5th &19th.The Same but Different: Canadian Jewry Lecture byHy Kashenberg - Saturday, January 12th.Rabbi Melamed Discussion Group - Monday, January14th.KOH Fiction Book Club - Tuesday, January 15th.Closed - Monday, January 21st.CVHEN - Jewish Resistance Teacher’s Workshop -Tuesday, January 22nd.The Real Housewives of the Hebrew Bible Part II -Tuesday, January 29th.KOH Film Club - Sunday, February 3rd.Taking Control: Health Care Directives from a JewishPerspective - Tuesday, February 5th.Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Taff - Saturday, February 9th.New Art Exhibit by Sara and Cynthia Brideson - Sunday,February 10th.KOH Library and Cultural CenterAddress: 2300 Sierra Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95825Telephone: (916) 485-4143Website: kohlibrary.blogspot.comHours:Sunday, Monday, Thursday & Friday - 10am to 1pmWednesday - 1pm to 4pmClosed Tuesday, Saturday & all Jewish HolidaysFriedman CourtyardBrick UpdateFor every life there is a story... days of wonder andachievenment, and inevitably, times of sorrow. Whatbetter way to permanently mark the passages andmilestones that effect our Mosaic Law Family lives,than to have them permanently inscribed on a brickand placed in the MLC Courtyard. We are anxiousto get started with this years order of bricks. If youwould like to be included, please pick up an orderform in the office. The cost of each brick is $125.00.If you have any questions, call contact the office ortalk to Judy Persin.Page 4

Community NewsThe ScrollFriday & Saturday, January 4th & 5th - TheShabbatones, a Jewish-led A Cappella group from theUniversity of Pennsylvania, will be making their only Sacramentoappearance at MLC. Performances are scheduledfor both Friday night and Shabbat services. Friday nightShabbat dinner reservation are $10pp or $36/family.Flyers available in the foyer.Leisure LeagueSun City Harmonicoots: A Breath of Life. Lunch andOldies But Goodies, Popular, and Upbeat songs all playedon harmonicas! Lunch $5/person. Noon. Two locations:Wednesday, January 9th - Temple Or Rishon, 7755 HazelAve., Orangevale.Thursday, January 24th - Albert Einstein ResidenceCenter, 1935 Wright St., Sacramento. For more informationabout Leisure League programs, contact Federationat 916-486-0906.PJ (as in Pajamas) LibraryFriday, January 11th at 10amPJ Library Playgroup. Lookingfor a comfortable way foryou and your child to learn more about Judaism or just afun way to spend Friday mornings? Join us for stories, art,play, and snacks. 10:00-11:30am. Jewish Federation, 2014Capital Ave., Sacramento.Saturday, January 19th at 6pm - Pajama Havdalah TuB'Shevat Celebration. Join us in your pajamas to celebratenature through art, music, and stories as we createand share havdalah. Bring a snack. Hot cocoa and warmdrinks provided. 6:00-7:30pm. Congregation B'nai Israel,3600 Riverside Blvd., Sacramento.Sunday, January 27th at 10am - Nature's Critters: Letthe Animals Touch You. Educational live animal presentationdesigned to help children better understand and appreciatethe world. Meet and touch live animals and seethem through a biologist's eyes. Stories, snacks, and an artproject. Partnership program with PJ Library and ShalomSchool. $10/family with RSVP or $15 at the door.10:00am-Noon. Shalom School, 2320 Sierra Blvd., Sacramento.For more information, contact PJ Library DirectorArdyth Sokoler at pjlibrary@jewishsac.org.Sunday, January 20th at 10am - The Jewish GenealogicalSociety of Sacramento Presents: ReconstructingFamily Information From Almost Nothing. JaniceSellers will provide a case study demonstrating techniquesand sources allowing the reconstruction of seven generationsof a family. The immigrant ancestors of the familycame from Eastern Europe to rural western Pennsylvaniain the mid-1800s. Her search began with the slimmest ofPage 5information - a town name, one person's last name, a marriedwoman's first name and a third person's occupation.A key clue was a newspaper obituary. Janice Sellers is aprofessional genealogist who specializes in newspaper andJewish research. She is the editor of two genealogy journalsand a member of numerous genealogy societies,including the San Francisco Bay Area Jewish GenealogicalSociety. Janice has volunteered for 12 years at theOakland Family Search Library. All are welcome to attendthe January 20, 2013, 10 a.m. meeting at the AlbertEinstein Residence Center, 1935 Wright St., Sacramento.For more information about the Jewish GenealogicalSociety of Sacramento, visit www.jgss.org, e-mailmortrumberg1@earthlink.net.SAVE THESE DATES!Committee on Inclusion and DisabilitiesWednesday, February 6th at 7pmJewish Disability Awareness Month.Meet the Jacobson brothers as theyshare their family story. Local authorLyle Jacobson has written GoodLookin' Man Like Me: A LuminousPortrait of a Life That TranscendsConstraints about his brother, Wendell."Wendy" was born with cerebral palsy, osteomyelitis, andepilepsy. His life is a testimonial to the resilience of thehuman spirit and a call for compassion. Open to the community.7:00pm. KOH Library.Friday, March 1st - Shabbat Across America. Providehome hospitality to individuals and families affected by adisability. Additional details TBA. For more informationabout these programs, contact inclusion@jewishsac.org.Sunday, March 3rd at 2pm - Hillel atDavis and Sacramento L'Chaim toHillel! Annual Fundraiser benefiting thecollege students of Hillel at Davis andSacramento. Kosher wine and beer tasting,hors d'oeuvres, dessert, live auction, drawing, andentertaining "Grape vs. Grain Debate" with UC DavisRobert Mondavi Institute faculty. $125/person. Sponsorshipopportunities available. 2:00-5:00pm. Hillel at Davisand Sacramento, 328 A St., Davis. For more information,contact 530-756-3708 or administrator@hillelhouse.org orvisit www.hillelhouse.org(Continued on page 6)

The ScrollCommunity (Continued from page 5)Thursday - Sunday, March7th-10th - Jewish Film Festival -The Federation is partnering withthe Crest Theatre to bring you the2013 Jewish Film Festival! Shortfilms include The Wine Bar,Flawed, and Don't Tell Santa You'reJewish. Feature films include DeafJam, The Matchmaker, Portrait ofWally, and Hava Nagila. 1013 K St., Sacramento. Ticketsavailable at tickets.com (search by movie title). Stay tunedfor details!Friday, June 7, 2013 - Kiddush Cup Golf Tournamentat Teal Bend Golf Club, benefitting Mosaic Law. Callingall duffers! Come out and play with your golfing buddiesand support the shul. Not a golfer? Consider being a sponsor- many opportunities available. For additional information,contact Dan Ott @ daniel.ott@comcast.net or AlexZamansky @ adzamansky@yahoo.com.Join Rabbi Taff and Mosaic Law Families for a June16th (2013) departure to Israel. This nine night/ten daytrip will include a number of new adventures. Pick up aflyer with details in the foyer.MISC.Join a Havurah at Mosaic Law! A Havurah a social atmospherewhere members can broaden their knowledge ofJudaism and form personal friendships within the congregation.How to join? Complete a registration form, availablein the foyer or contact Janice Linver at (510) 381-8476.KOH Launches “Friends of the Library” - An invitationis extended to all lovers of books and culture to join us inbringing the lecturers, art exhibits, and quality programmingto our community. When you become a participant,you will be entitled to early entrance to book sales, an invitationto our annual Friends event, a free book bag withlogo, and a wealth of satisfaction. Opportunities for volunteerismexist, if you desire, but is not mandatory. The costis $18 annually (or $118 for a lifetime). Julie Lavine,Friends Chairperson, (916) 485-7406. Email:lavinekat@hotmail.com. Library contact information:library@kohlcc.org or (916) 485-4143.5th Annual Eleanor J. Marks Holocaust Essay ContestOpen to students grades 6 through 12 enrolled in a Jewishreligious educational program within the Greater SacramentoRegion. Deadline for submission is March 1st, 2013.The theme is: Unsung Heroes of the Holocaust 1939-1945.Essay length is 750 to 1250 words for grades 6 through 8,and 2000 to 3000 for grades 9 through 12. Prizes awardedin 6 categories. For submission guidelines, pick up a flyerin the foyer or email dov52@rcip.com.Mosaic Law Counseling CenterThere is a saying in our Talmud: “Who shares in the community’stroubles will also share in its consolation”(Ta’anit 11a).Our synagogue offers short-term counseling with a volunteerprofessional licensed therapist. Rande Zaretsky, alicensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), has offeredher services to the members of our congregation.Counseling is a process of confidential discussions with atrained licensed therapist. With the support of an objectivetherapist you can identify and develop alternative copingskills. Appointments are open to children, teens, adultsand couples of all ages. Rande will have private officehours on Tuesdays, hours to be arranged. Alternative arrangementsmay also be available.Page 6A fee to the synagogue of $36 is to be paid at each session.No one will be turned away because of inability toafford the fee, but everyone will be expected to pay something.To schedule a confidential appointment, please call (916)488-1166 and upon hearing the recording, immediatelyenter extension 25 to leave a message. Be sure to speakclearly and slowly, leaving your name and phone number.Rande will be checking for messages twice each day andwill return calls within 24 hours, Mondays through Thursdays.Should you have any questions about this program, pleasecontact Rabbi Taff. Strict confidentiality will be maintained.

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The Scroll1 Mehrnaz HalimiWaks1 Caitlin Temple1 Julia Dimant2 Robert Zeff2 Mark Bellamy2 Avi Taff3 Debbie Winter3 Leah Gumpert4 Marlene Ratner5 CharlesGoldmark5 Sofia Komsky5 Stav Alon5 Rena Cleaner6 Morgan Spiller6 Remi Golden7 Laura Schaffer7 Margee Churchonde Garcon8 Sidney Yassinger8 Hannah Edber9 Charlotte Ballard9 Maya Ballis9 Alex Rogawski9 Hannah Finkel10 Deborah Gonzalez10 Erich Olson10 Jacob Dosick11 Fredi Jakob11 Karen Neuwald12 Michael Caplan12 Tatyana Rozenberg12 Taliah Berger12 Andres Schloss12 Harold Rosenblume12 Lisa Brent13 Mark Friedman13 Jennifer Sullivan14 Alla Gamarnik15 Sheila Lipshutz15 Randy Pollack15 Janis Lightman15 Fred HoweJanuary Birthdays15 Judah Grossman15 Samuel Cohen16 Evie Lieb16 Steven Lewis16 David Vierra16 Miriam Cochran16 Daniella Spector17 Walter Francis17 Kyle Jones18 Barbara Greenspan18 Miriam Brabec19 Dianne Cohn19 Orna Harel19 Ilisa Weinberg19 Aaron Prohofsky20 Shirley Fahn20 Jonathan Gilbert21 Mark Shannon21 Kenneth Fahn22 Susan Kuttner22 David Fahn22 Ardyth Sokoler22 Arielle Berger22 Adam Foster23 Yvette Fishbein23 Vicki Wheelock24 Art Zimmerman24 Deborah Heymann24 Shira Bogin24 Benjamin Salman24 Miriam Gilbert24 Ariel Block24 Hadar Leibushor25 Lou Weintraub25 Tamara Davidoff25 Ricardo Brasch25 Wade Beardsley25 Natalie Blackman24 Isaac Shapiro29 Sharon Anapolsky27 Raul Gandelman27 Joseph Green27 Ethan Levy27 Malkah Javanifard27 Abigail Milstein28 Phillip Nails28 Hannah Olson28 Eden Karavani29 Cleire Mozes29 Mark Cohn29 Caitlyn Shannon30 Milly Hayward30 Toni Rosenberg20 Aaron Grijnsztein31 Diane Greenberg31 Carolyn Green31 Jean-Pierre Rushing31 Jonathan Breslau31 Philip Wolinsky31 Or-tal ShtulvargJanuaryAnniversaries2 Bernie & Molly Goldberg3 Ashley & Sheila Lipshutz3 Baryohay & TamaraDavidoff3 Joseph & Diane Samuel4 Jahanshie & GayleJavanifard5 Ralph & Irene Green10 Harry & Carol Loew12 Harvey & Scarlet Edber14 Philip & Karen Levy14 Walter & Phyllis Francis15 David & Sheli Varshawski16 Louis & DeborahGonzalez17 Boris & TatyanaRozenberg20 Frank & Ruby Persin20 Mason & Marlo Dewing26 Allen & Diane GreenbergPage 8

Building MaintenanceFundIn memory of MortFriedmanRichard & NancyBernheimerIn memory of MortFriedmanCarl & LesleySteinErnest & Sylvia FahnIsrael Scholarship FundIn memory of TrudyOlshane, beloved Mom &Bubbe to Gail, Murray,Michael & MorganGail & MurrayHabermanIn memory of ReneeHaberman Rotter - belovedMom & OmiMurray HabermanIn memory of MortFriedmanMarian, Ezilda &Craig SamovilleIn memory of TrudyOlshane, beloved Mom &BubbeGail, Murray and MichaelHaberman & MorganAlbaneseIn memory of MortFriedmanMurray HabermanIn memory of HarrietPicker (Chanah bat Shmuelv’Rachel)Sheryl GutmannIn memory of Morton FriedmanClaire MerksamerGeneral Synagogue FundIn memory of MortFriedmanBeryl MichaelsGenerous Gifts From Thoughtful PeopleDonations Made Between November 21 - December 21In memory of David Navi’sbrotherIn memory of RandyPollack’s motherSpeedy recovery to MehrnazWaks, refuah shlemaJulie LavineIn appreciation of MLC.Thank you for supportingour first book & being sowelcoming to us from thestartSara & CynthiaBridesonIn memory of Roxanne Pollack& Mort FriedmanKaren NeuwaldIn memory of MortFriedmanRobert P. FeyerIn memory of Mort Friedmanwith great appreciationfor his tireless support ofMLC, the Sacramento &greater Jewish communityBonnie KaplanIn memory of MortFriedmanGil & Rose LesterLester ConsultingGroupIn memory of MortFriedmanLinda & SidYassingerIn memory of MortFriedman. Marcy, ourcondolences on the loss ofyour beloved Mort.Sharyn & LloydRichIn memory of RandyPollack’s mom - may hermemory be for a blessing.In memory of Sara Darf,Moti’s dear mother, may hermemory be for a blessingIn memory of Mort Friedman- may his memory bePage 9for a blessingwith love, Janis &Jonathan LightmanRena MizrahiIn appreciation of theopportunity to share 7th dayof Hanukkah with MLCCharles & RhondaEsgroIn memory of Morton L.FriedmanHarvey & LeahLammingIn memory of David Navi’sbrotherJoyce BergerIn memory of Morton FriedmanColleen PaccaIn appreciation of manythought provoking sermonsand the delightful congregationBess-CarolinaDolmoIn memory of MortFriedmanAaron Alter &Mary LalakeaKesher Scholarship FindIn memory of RandyPollack’s dear mother - mayher memory be for a blessingIn memory of MortFriedman - may his memorybe for a blessingShira & DonGilbertIn memory of ByronWinnickRoz & LouWeintraubKOH Library & CulturalCenterIn appreciation of thethought provoking sermons& delightful congregationBess-Caroline DolmoThe ScrollIn memory of SaraKuperstein - belovedmother & bubbeJerry, Leslie &Ro’e KupersteinMishebayrach FundIn memory of Jeffrey Fried,beloved brother & uncleJerry, Leslie &Ro’e KupersteinMort & Marcy FriedmanScholar-inResidenceIn memory of dear MortFriedmanSoni & Ron MeyerIn memory of MortFriedman - He definedMenschJudy KahlerIn memory of MortFriedman, may yourmemories be a blessing atthis timeSue MatlofIn memory of MortFriedman, with loveThe FeinsteinFamily - Steve,Linda, Sara,Matthew, Carli &MelissaIn memory of your dear husband,Mort FriedmanGay & Paul TannerMurray BachmanMinyan FundIn memory of BenYassinger - in memory ofyour dear father, may hismemory be for a blessingIn memory of Shirley Vinein memory of your dearmother, may her memory befor a blessingIrit & Jeff Winston(Continued on page 10)

The ScrollDonations(Continued from page 9)In memory of David Navi’sbrother, EliahuBetsy & MikeSingerIn memory of BenYassingerIn memory of David Navi’sbrother, EliahuCharlotte Ballard& Robert ZeffSpeedy recovery to Rita Abbott.Refuah Shlema!Bernie & MollyGoldbergIn memory of Leah Fried,beloved mother & grandmotherJerry, Leslie &Ro’e KupersteinOtherDonation - Carol LoewGayle FishkinIn honor of Donovon HorstBar MitzvahDaniel GumpertIn memory of Ruth Gutman(Esther bat Moshe v’Gittel)Sidney GutmanPast President’s YouthFundIn memory of MortFriedmanSybil & FrediJakob & familyIn memory of MortFriedmanSpeedy recovery to LarryAnapolskyIn honor of ArtZimmerman’s retirementKaren & StevePolansky FamilyIn memory of Shirley VineAlan & DanaEdelsteinIn memory of Eliahu NaveJudy Persin &FamilyIn memory of Mayor EliahuNaviLinda & SidYassingerIn memory of Shirley VineCharlotte Ballard& Robert ZeffIn memory of MortFriedmanBetsy & MikeSingerRabbi’s Mitzvah FundIn appreciation of thealiyah he receivedAndrew MartinIn memory of Rabbi’sfather & my mother’spassingLester Adelman &Anna JoyIn memory of RandyPollack’s mother; MortFriedman - a dear friend;Rabbi’s special words atHanukkahSam & SharonAnapolskyIn appreciation of thealiyah given to my father,Andrew MartinPeggi Martin &Walter SchmelterIn memory of Sandy Fahn’sgrandfatherIn memory of MortFriedman and Roxanne PollackMichael & LouiseCaplanIn memory of RandyPollack’s motherJoyce Berger &familyIn memory of BenYassingerSacramento CityCollege, NursingFacultyIn memory of ShalomCohen, her brother, ofblessed memoryYeakute Cohen(Townsend)In memory of Shirley VineIn memory of BenYassingerRoz & LouWeintraubIn memory of Sara &Shlomo DarfMoti & Corey DarfIn appreciation of your officiatingat the funeral of ourfather Ben Yassinger and theeulogy that captured his essenceSid YassingerIn appreciation of RabbiTaffSarah RosenthalIn appreciation of Rabbi’sinspirational visit during myrecent surgeryLeslie FinkeIn appreciation of heraliyahJoyce BergerRichard JanisYahrzeitIn memory of Eliezer Bank(Elizer Dov)Dr. J & Mrs. E.IgraIn memory of AdaBelskyiaElla ShargIn memory of MartinKludjian, her fatherMarily BensonIn memory of Ann Eskoff(Chana bat Shlmo v’Lona),my beloved motherSharon SaltzmanIn memory of Ira Karsh, hisfatherAndrew KarshIn memory of SollyNeuwaldKaren NeuwaldIn memory of PrevaBerkowitz, his motherAl BerkowitzIn blessed memory of BenYassinger, beloved father ofSid Yassinger, DaleCohen & WilliamYassingerWilliam YassingerIn memory of SarahZuckerman, my motherArnold ZuckermanIn memory of Eva Weber(Chava bat Shmuelv’Zipporah), my motherRuth SaundersIn memory of ShirleySilver, my motherJoan KlaferIn memory of Leo Goldman(Raben ben Joseph), myfatherLydia InghramPage 10

The ScrollKiddush Sponsors, Hosts andCo-Sponsors for November 24 - December 24AnonymousEd & Rita Abbott in honor of Ed’s 80th birthdayDavid Rosenheimer & Elena Gelfand in honor of their 15th anniversaryBruce & Ricki Barnett in memory of Bruce’s father, Hyman BarnettJanet & Harvey HaymoreMark Urban & Terri Friedman in honor of their anniversaryMargaret McClaskey & Gordon Zerkel in honor of their 10th anniversaryIvona Smith in honor of her mother, Teresa Bilyk’s birthdayGayle & Ed Fishkin in honor of Gayle’s birthdayJerry Schwarz & Vicki Wheelock in honor of their 30th anniversaryBarry & Judy Weiner in honor of their anniversarySoni & Ron Meyer in honor of their 45th anniversaryBea Kandra in honor of her birthdayBarbara Dubnick in honor of Davina Dubnick’s birthdayRuth & David O’Riva in honor their son’s weddingMichael & Milly Hayward in honor of their significant anniversaryLouis & Deborah Gonzalez in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their son,ZacharyArthur & Julie Terner in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter,ElanaJim & Judy Lawson in honor of Judy’s birthdayAndrew & Tamsen D’Souza in honor of Tamsen’s birthdayMazel Tov!Minna Erle and Allen Erle announce the birth of a grandson, Adam Jordan,born to Ezra and Danielle Erle.Condolences for November 24 - December 24Bryan Stanton and Lisa Loventhal-Stanton on the loss of Brian’s dearmother, Patricia Stanton, of blessed memory.David Navi on the loss of his dear brother, Eliahu Navi of blessed memory.Moti Darf on the loss of his dear mother, Sara Darf, of blessed memory.Francie Teitelbaum on the loss of her dear mother, Irma Freedman, ofblessed memory.Chuck Adelman on the loss of his dear mother, Anita Thurman Adelman,of blessed memoryRandy Pollack on the loss of his dear mother, Roxanne Kowalsky Pollack,of blessed memoryMarcy Friedman on the loss of her dear husband, and our dear member,Mort Friedman, of blessed memoryRick and Laura Weisberg on the loss of Rick’s dear mother and our dearmember, Dorothy Weisberg, of blessed memory.Ben Schuster, Lisa Schuster & Tillie Schiff on the loss of Bens’ dearwife, Lisa’s dear mother, Tillie’s dear sister and our dear member, HarrietSchuster.Mosaic Law CongregationBoard of Trustees 2012-2013Executive BoardPresident - Caren ZormanFirst Vice Pres - Jonathan LightmanSecond Vice Pres - Dan OttTreasurer - David LongSecretary - Erich OlsonImmediate Past President -Deborah GonzalezBoard of TrusteesScott CartwrightMark CohnTamsen D’SouzaBurt GinsburgMichelle MasonerLarry MozesArlene PearlRandy PollackDavid RosenheimerTodd SperberVickie Wheelock, MDKarl Zeff, MDSisterhood President - Carol LoewMen’s Club President - AlexZamanskyPast PresidentsAlan BrodovskyMark CohnAlan EdelsteinMorton Ehrlich, MDKenneth GooreFrank GumpertMarvin Kamras, MDSteven MopsickCharles NadlerMichael OpperMitchell OstwaldArlene PearlElliott PearlSteven Polansky, MDSid RosenbergMarc SussmanRobert Zeff, MDPage 11

Published monthly by:Mosaic Law Congregation2300 Sierra BoulevardSacramento, CA 95825A member congregation of UnitedSynagogue of Conservative JudaismScroll DeadlineDeadline for submissions to The Scroll isthe 15th of the month prior to publication.Please send your article to:laurawendel@comcast.net andblue@mosaiclaw.org.Submissions received after the deadline willbe held until the next Scroll is published.Mosaic Law CongregationThe ScrollRabbiReuven Taff……………………....ext 13email: rabbi@mosaiclaw.orgCantor EmeritusGeorge Waldemail: elge@earthlink.netRabbi’s SecretaryMary Blumenstein………………..ext 19email: mary@mosaiclaw.orgEducation & Youth DirectorOrit Morgenshtern………………..ext 17email: orit@mosaiclaw.orgEducation & Youth Assistant;Weekly/Monthly Scroll DesignerBarbara Blue……………………..ext 18email: blue@mosaiclaw.orgAccountantLisa Wade………………………..ext 16email: lwade@mosaiclaw.orgPresidentCaren Zormanemail: president@mosaiclaw.orgMen’s Club PresidentAlex Zamanskyemail: mensclub@mosaiclaw.orgWomen’s Network PresidentCarol Loewemail: mlcwlsac@aol.comThe Scroll EditorLaura Wendel, Editoremail: laurawendel@comcast.netOffice Hours: Mon-Thu: 9am - 5pm Fri: 9am - 4pm Sun: 9am - 1pm (during the Religious School year only)Telephone: (916) 488-1122 Fax: (916) 488-1165 Website: www.mosaiclaw.orgPage 12