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January/February 2011 | 25 Tevet - 24 Adar 1 5771TheA Publication of Mosaic Law CongregationThe Sacramento Jewish community celebratesJewish Disabilities Awareness Month:A Celebration of Inclusion during the month of FebruaryThe weekend of February 4th - 6th will be a time of learning, praying, andopening our eyes to the wonderful diversity within our community.Friday, February 4th7:30pm - A special Friday evening service will be conducted at CongregationB'nai Israel (3600 Riverside Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95818).Saturday, February 5th9:00am - Morning services at Mosaic Law will feature guest speakerElana Naftalin-Kelman, director of Camp Ramah in California's TikvaProgram and director of Special Education, Center for Jewish Living andLearning (CJLL), at the Jewish Federation of the East Bay.10:00am - Our own Josh Taff, who works with both children and adultswith disabilities, will conduct a special Shabbat School program for childrenin the school building.Sunday, February 6th9:00am - A morning program at Congregation Beth Shalom (4746 El Camino Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608)will include involvement in disability awareness activities for students, as well as training and a Jewish perspectiveon disabilities and inclusion for adults.2:30pm - Sunday afternoon, the film "Anita" will be shown at the Sacramento Jewish Film Festival at the CrestTheatre, followed by a panel discussion. Tickets are $10.50 general, $9 for seniors/students and are availableat http://www.sacjff.org/tickets.html. All-festival passes also available.Sunday, February 13th2:00pm - the KOH Library and Cultural Center Film Club presents "Autism: The Musical" followed by a paneldiscussion.Support for Jewish Disabilities Awareness Month is provided through the Community Development Grant Program ofthe Jewish Federation of the Sacramento Region.Services & Festivals …….2From the President ……....3From the ProgramDirector ………………….4From the EducationDirector ………………….6From the Sisterhood ….….7Bat Mitzvah……………..9Cooking with EvieLieb……………..……….10K-O-H Library & CulturalCenter News ……………14Birthdays &Anniversaries …………...20Donations ……………….222300 Sierra Boulevard | Sacramento, CA 95825 | (916) Page 488-1122 1 | Fax: (916) 488-1165 | www.mosaiclaw.org

The ScrollJanuaryServices & FestivalsShabbatCandlelightingTimesJanuary 7 - 4:42pmJanuary 14 - 4:49pmJanuary 21 - 4:57pmJanuary 28 - 5:05pmShabbatShabbat Morning Service – 9:00amJanuary 1 - Parshat VaeraHavdalah 5:40pmJanuary 8 - Parshat BoMalkah Javanifard Bat MitzvahHavdalah - 5:46pmJanuary 15 - Parshat BeshalahShabbat ShiraHavdalah - 5:53pmJanuary 22 - Parshat YitroHavdalah - 6:01pmJanuary 29 - Parshat MishpatimHavdalah - 6:09pmFebruaryServices & FestivalsShabbatCandlelightingTimesFebruary 4 - 5:13pmFebruary 11 - 5:21pmFebruary 18 - 5:28pmFebruary 25 - 5:36pmShabbatShabbat Morning Service – 9:00amFebruary 5 - Parshat TrumahRosh ChodeshHavdalah - 6:17pmFebruary 12 - Parshat TetzavehMegan Sullivan Bat MitzvahHavdalah - 6:25pmFebruary 19 - Parshat Ki TissaHavdalah - 6:33pmFebruary 26 - Parshat VayakhelHavdalah - 6:40pm10th AnnualLatke CupBasketball GameSunday, January 2nd10am in The CenterThe 10th Annual LatkeCup basketball game,with our friends at CongregationB‟nai Israel,will be held at The Centerat Twenty Three Hundred. Our teamwill again feature Omri Casspi‟sbrother, Eitan Casspi, and the strengthand conditioning coach for the SacramentoKings, Danny Shapiro.If you want more information, contactJ e f f S h u l m a n a t j e f f s h u l -man@frontiernet.net. This is a freeevent. As in the past nine years, rightafter the post-game ceremonies therewill be hot latkes served in the SocialHall along with fruit, sweets, and drinksfor everyone.As in past years, there will also be acollection site for the men‟s homelessshelter. Please bring any warm wintermen‟s clothing you do not wear anymore.Minyan ScheduleMorningsSunday – 8:30amMonday, Thursday &Rosh Chodesh – 7:15amFederal Holidays – 8:30amAfternoonsMonday – Thursday – 5:45pmFriday Kabbalat Shabbat – 5:45pmMinyan ScheduleMorningsSunday – 8:30amMonday, Thursday &Rosh Chodesh – 7:15amFederal Holidays – 8:30amAfternoonsMonday – Thursday – 5:45pmFriday Kabbalat Shabbat – 5:45pmFamily Trip to IsraelforMosaic LawCongregationLed ByRabbi Reuven TaffMonday, June 27th throughThursday, July 7th, 2011This intensive 10-day trip is forfamilies with children.More information atwww.mosaiclaw.org.Page 2

Reflections from the PresidentWow, I cannot believe 2011 isHERE. I am so excited to share"Good and Welfare" with all of you,as we enter a brand new year full ofpromise.To begin with, at our Decemberboard meeting, the Board of Trusteesapproved a balanced budget for2011. I'll be honest, it is a tight one,with much of it relying on individualshonoring their commitments towardsdues, as well as active participation in other fundraisingefforts. To that extent, we are putting together a widevariety of fundraisers; something for every budget and interestarea, we hope! Keep your eye open for: Sing-A-Longmovie nights, fish dinners, an Israeli art show, another ComedyNight, and a gala honoring a significant individual connectedwith Mosaic Law (details to be announced at a laterdate). And now that the Scrip program is up and running,everyone can participate by giving their dollars to MosaicLaw instead of popular establishments like Starbucks, Peets,Home Depot, and Borders, to name a few. (Scrip gives backanywhere from 3% to 11% when you purchase a gift card fordifferent retailers). So really, there is no excuse to NOT participatein fundraising.The Center has completed its first full calendar year, and itfinished December with a flurry of activity. While the facilityis first and foremost for our congregation's use, we lookforward to being able to capitalize on rental income to eventuallyadd to the coffers so that: a) we can keep our membershipdues and fundraising needs down; and b) we can addmore programs and/or personnel to our campus.Speaking of personnel, we have been so privileged to haveRabbinic Intern Matt Shapiro on a monthly basis, thanks toseveral anonymous donors. If you haven't yet participated inone of Matt's programs, whether a learner's minyan, a Shabbatservice, Pirke Avot class, or a mitzvah project, look forthe dates he will be here and make a point of attending. Mattbrings a fresh perspective and a lot of enthusiasm to everyprogram he facilitates.We are re-establishing a Youth Commission to help build upand support all of our youth programs. We hope that byworking together we can meet the financial needs the youthprograms have (such as funding transportation to regionalevents) while increasing the visibility of the youth on ourcampus. Part of that effort includes sprucing up the youthlounge so it becomes a more comfortable meeting area forour teens, while still maintaining its multi-use purpose.The ScrollThere are monthly opportunities to work in the kitchen, eitherpreparing a meal for our kiddush lunch, or preparingdesserts for multiple weeks. Watch out for these cooking andbaking times (alternating mid-day, late afternoon, and evening),if you'd like an opportunity to meet others while cookingand learning a bit about kashrut. Free tasting available tothose who work!Kudos to the Sisterhood who have increased the operatinghours of the gift shop, thereby becoming more accessible tothe community, as well as creating an inviting space "for allof your Judaica needs." I encourage you all to stop by ratherthan purchasing anything on-line.Finally, if you read our Weekly Scroll, you would knowabout the flurry of activities that are constantly taking placeon campus. The KOH Library and Cultural Center alonehosts monthly film clubs, book clubs, artist receptions, andauthors. We sponsor bi-monthly K'ton Ton, monthly youthgroup activities, programs for seniors, family Shabbat dinners,and of course, our daily minyan. 2011 has even moreinnovative programs in store, so keep your eyes open formore information.From my family to yours, have a happy, healthy new year.B'shalom,Deborah Hoffman GonzalezPage 3

The ScrollFrom the Programs and Youth DirectorThere is a lot going on in January and February!We hope you will join us for many of thesewonderful programs.(916) 488-1122 x16 | rina@mosaiclaw.orgHow to Lead a Shiva MinyanJanuary 6th & 11th (Thursdays) at 7pm inthe Chapel. Rabbi Taff will be teachingHow to Lead a Shiva Minyan. To register,contact blue@mosaiclaw.org.Young Family Havdalah and Tu B’shvatCelebration - January 22nd, 4:30-6pmAll Families with children ages birth through 2nd gradeare invited to join us in the MLC Social Hall as RabbinicIntern Matt Shapiro leads a family program filled withsong, stories, crafts, and Havdalah. The program, in honorof the Birthday of the Trees (Tu B‟shevat), will includefruit tasting and cupcake decorating. For more information,contact Rina.A SEASON OF MUSSAR: A Program forall Seekers of Spiritual ConnectionAre you looking for a spiritual path that will guide youin a Jewish context? It may come as no surprise to knowthat it has been with us for generations. The practice isMussar, a Jewish spiritual approach to daily life. AlanM o r i n i s a n d t h e M u s s a r I n s t i t u t e(www.mussarinstitute.org) have made this ancient spiritualapproach embedded in Judaism accessible to any ofus in a modern context.Mosaic Law Congregation is pleased to sponsor A Seasonof Mussar, a program of The Mussar Institute andAlan Morinis. (Books on Mussar by Alan Morinis includeClimbing Jacob’s Latter and Everyday Holiness.)Our study group will focus on those soul traits (middot)that are the gift and also the challenge to living a spirituallife in the midst of our everyday activities. Thisvery inspiring program draws on Jewish pietistic andethical teachings to help participants develop personalpractices, refining their inner lives and acquiring practicalethical virtues.A free informational session will be held at MLC onSunday, January 9, 2011 at 10:00 AM. The programwill start on January 16, 2011 at 10:00 AM. The fee is$100 for members and $110 for non-members. The enrollmentdeadline is January 23, 2011. For more informationcall Rina Racket at 916-488-1122 or DebbieAzer Brown at 530-676-0548. To register call BarbaraBlue at 916-448-1122. Partial scholarships may beavailable.Who said Jewishboys can’t rap?Torah Hip Hop herein Sacramento?Here it comes!Rappers and educators MattBar and Ori Salzberg infecttheir students with Torah.These two Jewish educatorstake a lesson plan, spin it on its head, and bust out rap lyricsthat get kids crazy about learning. Thanks to a generous grantfrom our local Federation, we are able to bring this musicallearning experience to our community. Together with CongregationBeth Shalom, MLC will host a weekend filled with songwriting, text study, and a rap concert.The Bible Raps program tours across Jewish camps, schools,and Birthright programs. These opportunities offer studentsways to explore their Jewish identity, Torah, and Jewish culture.The curriculum, Bar believes, crosses all denominations.Our weekend program will begin on Friday, Jan. 28th, 2011,at 5:45pm.Teens grades 9-12 are invited to join Matt andRabbi Taff for the Kabbalat Shabbat service at MLC, followedby dinner at the Rabbi‟s house. CBS teens will join our teens inthis Shabbat celebration. On Saturday morning, January 29th,from 8:30-10am, adults are invited to join Matt and Ori at BethShalom for Torah Study. Saturday evening the musicians willoffer a rapping workshop to the CBS teens at CBS from 6:30-8:30pm. Our MLC teens (grades 6 on up) will participate inthis same workshop on Sunday, Jan. 30th from 1-3pm in theMLC Chapel. The big culmination for the weekend will be aconcert at CBS on Sunday, January 30th at 5pm. Teens willperform the pieces they created during their workshops. Also,Matt and Ori will share many of the Bible Rap songs they havewritten over the years. Suggested donation for the concert is $5for students and $18 per family. There will be kosher hot dogsand sodas available for sale. ALL ages are welcome to join inthis celebration of Rap, Torah, and Hip Hop music!Page 4

Rabbinic Intern Matt ShapiroThe ScrollAs many of you know, we are blessed to have Rabbinic Intern Matt Shapiro join us from Los Angeles for selectedweekends. We are grateful to those donors who have made this exciting internship possible.We would like you to put on your calendars the following dates and invite your participation in Matt‟s programs.Regular Programs led byRabbinic Intern Matt ShapiroMonthly Learner’s Minyan from 10am to 11am onShabbat: In the Chapel (note new time). We will exploredifferent prayers in the liturgy on a variety of levels, bothintellectually and practically. Matt will then deliver the sermonin the Sanctuary at 11am.Pirkei Avot Class - 45 minutes after Kiddush lunch onShabbat: Based upon the Ethical Teachings of the Rabbis ofthe Mishnah. Each month, when he is here, Matt will teach aone-hour Shabbat afternoon class in the Chapel. This studysession will touch upon ethical and moral issues which confrontall of us daily.Social Action Now! at 9:45am on Sundays: These ongoingworkshops are designed to provide opportunities for us tomake a difference in our local community. One hour of learningabout social action in the Jewish tradition and two hoursof a project we'll be committing to on a regular basis.These programs will be happening on the following dates:January 22ndFebruary 12thMarch 5thMarch 26thMay 14thSpecial Programs led byRabbinic Intern Matt ShapiroShabbat, January 22nd4:30 - 6pm: Melaveh Malka and Havdalah at the synagoguefor families with children age birth thru 2ndgrade, celebrating the birthday of trees.Shabbat, February 12th4:30 - 6pm: My Mouth is a VolcanoThis is a parent/child program on gossip and cyberbullyingfor children 3rd-7th grade, followed byHavdalah and dinner.Shabbat, March 5thMachar (5th Graders) will join Rabbinic Intern MattShapiro for Havdalah, smores and a sleepover at RabbiTaff‟s home.Shabbat, March 26th4:30pm: Congregational Havdalah Program and oneday Camp Shofar for children ages 18 months to 11.Camp Shofar will include dinner for the kids while theparents enjoy a special Adult Dinner for themselves.(TBA)AprilTuesday, June 7th9pm: Tikkun Leyl Shavuot, the all-night study sessionheld annually in the Youth Lounge.Family Shabbat Services and DinnerThis program is the second Friday of every month at 5:45pm. There are two programs geared for children from birth up to Bar/Bat Mitzvah age, as well as the regular Kabbalat Shabbat service for adults.The children‟s programs are split into two groups: birth to 2nd grade and 3rd grade and up. Rabbi Taff will alternate leadingeach service with Matt Shapiro or another lay leader.Cost for dinner is $32 per family of 2 adults and up to 3 children or $12 per adult/$6 per child individually. Contactblue@mosaiclaw.org for reservations.Family Shabbat Dates:January 14thFebruary 11thMarch 11thApril 8thMay 13thRabbinic Intern Matt Shapiro will us join on February 11th and May 13th, 2011.Page 5

The ScrollFrom the Director of EducationMARK YOUR CALENDAR!JanuaryJanuary 2nd: NO Religious School forWinter BreakJanuary 3rd: Religious School resumesJanuary 9th: Youth Activities DayJanuary 14th: Family Shabbat DinnerJanuary 15th: Sisterhood ShabbatJanuary 16th and 17th: NO ReligiousSchool for Martin Luther King, Jr. weekendJanuary 23rd: Tu B‟shvat SederJanuary 29th – Shabbat SchoolFebruaryFebruary 5th: Shabbat School – Disability AwarenessweekendFebruary 11: Family Shabbat DinnerFebruary 20th and 21st: No Religious School PresidentsWeekendFebruary 27th: Youth Activity DayTu B’Shevat SederOn Sunday, January 23rd at 11:00 am, theReligious School will be celebrating TuB‟Shevat by inviting both students andparents to participate in a Family Seder.This program is for all Kindergartenthrough 5th Grade students and their families.The seder will be led by Rabbi Taffand Rabbinic Intern Matt Shapiro. Pleasejoin us at this fun-filled Seder as we learnand celebrate together! Don‟t forget yourcameras as the students will be performing.Our thanks to Dana Kurzrock and Patrice Ratinoff for cochairing this event. If you are able to help with this event,please call Orit at 488-1122.Hamantaschen DoughSale!This year the Religious School isagain selling kosher HamantaschenDough through February25th, 2011.Don‟t have time to make Hamantaschen dough? The ReligiousSchool is selling our great tasting kosher Hamantaschendough, frozen. Defrost and it‟s ready to roll! Thedough is available for purchase in a 3lb package (makes 3-5 dozen cookies). Cost is $15 if you pre-order before February25th. It is $18 after February 25th and available on afirst-come, first-served basis.To order, send your name, quantity and payment to MLCAttn: Barbara Blue, 2300 Sierra Blvd, Sac. Ca. 95825.Cash or checks only, please.We need your help preparing this delicious hamentachendough and baking the delicious hamentachen cookies.Please contact Deanne and Trent Meyer atdmeyer@ucdavis.edu or blue@mosaiclaw.org if you canhelp.Thank you to Deanne and Trent Meyer for always goingthe extra mile and chairing this yummy fundraiser. Forquestions and orders please call the Meyers at 530-400-0865 or MLC 916-488-1122.Save the Date!March 20th is our annual Purim Auction and USY Carnival.The Education committee has been meeting regularly andworking on this yearly school fund raiser. If you wouldlike to help us in getting items donated or if you have adonation item or service, please let me know atorit@mosaiclaw.org .B‟ Shalom.Orit MorgenshternIf you are making a donation to Mosaic Law inhonor, memory, or for a simcha, please take thisopportunity to help the Education department whilesupporting your children or grandchildren and designateyour donation to Education Fundraising/programming fund number 306. Thank you inadvance!Page 6

The ScrollHadassahHonors Sacramento Jewish Women of Distinctionat Annual Fundraising LuncheonSunday, January 30th, at 10:30amThe Sacramento chapter of Hadassah ishosting its annual Women of DistinctionFundraising Luncheon on Sunday, January30th, 2011 at the Arden Hills Resort Cluband Spa located at 1220 Arden Hills Lane,Sacramento CA 95864.The event, Sacramento Hadassah‟s largestfundraiser of the year, will begin at 10:30amand brunch will be served followed by a presentation to thehonorees.The Women of Distinction Luncheon is an opportunity forHadassah to honor the fabulous women throughout theGreater Sacramento Jewish community who work tirelesslyfor their various causes and organizations. The women willbe recognized for being leaders, inspiring others, raisingfunds and generating membership, among other things.This year‟s honorees include:Barbara Ullman for Congregational Bnai IsraelMarijke Melman for Knesset IsraelRenee Schaffer for HadassahCarol Salasky for the Albert Einstein Resident CenterRenee Schoch for Congregation Beth ShalomSarah Zeff for Shalom SchoolDr. Nanette Wong, MD for the National Council of JewishWomenMarlo Dewing for AtidanuGabrielle Wolf Stahl for the Jewish Federation of the SacramentoRegionLaura Cypress for Hillel at Davis and SacramentoTerry Kaufman for TDXKent Newton for the Jewish Community Foundation of theWestGoldie Block for Mosaic Law CongregationShari Brokowsky for NextDorCheryll Goldsheid for Temple Or RishonYafa Plaut-Cappon for Chabad of Sacramento.Hadassah, the women‟s Zionist organization of America, isthe largest and oldest Jewish women‟s organization in America.It was founded in 1912 and is celebrating its 100th birthdaynext year.All Hadassah members and the public at large are welcome toattend the event and support this very worthy cause. The$100 ticket price includes brunch, the program and a contributionto Hadassah. Money raised will go to support Hadassah'smain projects which include the Hadassah Medical Organization,Hadassah College in Jerusalem as well as programsfor children at risk in Israel, youth programs for childrenand teens in the U.S, and environmental programs inpartnership with the JNF.For more information, contact Marcy Silliman atmarcy@silliman.com.If you cannot attend the event but would like to donate toHadassah, go to: http:// www.sachadassah.org for more information.Mazal Tov!Thank you from the Edelstein FamilyOur family would like to express our deep appreciation to our Mosaic Law familyfor the unbelievable support and affection we received during Ruthie's recentillness. Your prayers and good wishes greatly heartened us. Ruthie is recoveringwell. Many, many thanks.The Edelstein FamilyPage 8

January/February Bat Mitzvah’sThe ScrollHi, my name is Malkah Javanifard and I will be a Bat Mitzvah on January 8th, 2011.My Torah portion is “Bo” and I look forward to sharing this day with all of my familyand friends. I went to Shalom School from pre-school through sixth grade and Iloved being part of that community. I now attend Arden Middle School. I have twosisters and a very cute dog. For my mitzvah project, I have been baking dog biscuitsfor the Sacramento Dog Shelter. My hobbies include cake decorating, baking, tennisand spending time with my friends.My name is Megan Sullivan. My Bat Mitzvah is on February 12, 2011.My Bat Mitzvah project is to collect cans and bottles to raise money tobuy necessary supplies for the Placer County SPCA. I attend school atAntelope Crossing Middle School where I am involved in many activitiessuch as yearbook, drama, book club, the California Junior ScholarshipFederation and the school band where I play the drums. I also enjoyplaying softball and I am looking forward to the new season startingsoon. In my spare time, of which I have very little, I like to spend timewith my friends and my family, including our two dogs, Tanner andIzzy.Jewish Genealogical Society of SacramentoSunday, January 16, 2011, 10amImmigration and Naturalization RecordsThe Immigration and Naturalization Service, or INS, nolonger exists. What does this mean for genealogy research?Lynn Brown will discuss how to determine whenyour ancestor immigrated, what records are available andhow to locate them. Learn what has replaced the INS andhow this can affect and improve your efforts to uncoveralien, naturalization and related records.Lynn has been a family historian for more than 35 yearsand has an extensive background in both computer andgenealogy research. Currently she is a volunteer with theSacramento Regional Family History Center and has recentlyretired from teaching genealogy research skills inseveral local school districts. Lynn has lectured throughoutthe Central Valley and owns a genealogical counselingbusiness called “Family-Quest.Com.”Sunday, February 20, 2011,10amOne-Step Web Pages: APotpourri of GenealogicalSearch ToolsSteve Morse is the internationallyrecognized genealogistwho‟s developed the majorone-step finding aid for use of the Ellis Island database. Hesubsequently expanded it to help search the 1930 census.Today Steve‟s efforts include about 200 web-based tools in16 different categories, from genealogy searches to astronomicalcalculations to last-minute bidding on eBay. Hispresentation will describe the range of tools available tohelp in genealogical research and more.Both meetings will be held at 10 a.m. at the Albert EinsteinResidence Center, 1935 Wright Street, Sacramento. Formore information about the Jewish Genealogical Society ofSacramento, visit http://www.jgss.org/, e-mail the JGSS atjgs_sacramento@yahoo.com.Page 9

The ScrollCooking with Evie LiebCOMFORT FOOD FOR WINTER AND TU B’SHEVATThis year, Tu b‟Shevat, the New Year for Trees, will be celebrated starting on the evening ofJanuary 19th until evening on the 20th. Traditional foods for Tu b'Shevat are the "seven species"mentioned in Deuteronomy as blessings of the land of Israel: wheat, barley, grapes, figs, pomegranates,olives and dates, so I am offering two recipes featuring some of these items. As we arenow in a winter mode for our menus, a recipe for a homey noodle and cabbage dish with a HungarianJewish pedigree is also here for you to enjoy.Israeli Couscous with RoastedCauliflower and Pine NutsI adapted this colorful dish from a recipe by Julie LeClerc in a 2005 article in the New Zealand Herald(thanks to the wonders of the Internet!). For a TuB‟Shevat meal it provides appropriate wheat(couscous), olive (oil) and grapes (currants). In addition,the pine nuts are another nod to tree products.Serves 61 small cauliflower – (or 2 packages of flowerets fromT.J.‟s)3 TBSP olive oil1 medium onion, peeled and chopped3 cloves garlic, sliced very thin1 tsp turmeric1 ½ C Israeli couscous2 ½ C chicken or vegetable broth + more if neededsea salt and freshly ground black pepper½ C toasted pine nuts¼ C currants (tiny dried Corinth grapes)½ C chopped fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley2. While cauliflower roasts, heat remaining 1 TBSPolive oil in a 3-quart saucepan. Add the onion and cookover moderate heat for 5 to 10 minutes until softenedbut not colored very much. Add the garlic after 5 minutes.When onion is soft, quickly mix in the turmericand Israeli couscous and cook for 1 minute, stirringconstantly to prevent sticking.3. Add stock and bring to the boil. Turn down the heatand simmer, partially covered, for 8-10 minutes, stirringoccasionally until couscous is tender and all theliquid has been absorbed. If necessary add more stockto complete the cooking of the pasta and keep the mixturemoist. Season with salt and pepper to taste.4. Gently mix in the roasted cauliflower, pine nuts, currantsand coriander or parsley and serve.1. Preheat oven to 400˚ (convection OK). Cut cauliflowerinto small even-sized florets. In a large bowldrizzle the cauliflower with 2 TBSP of the olive oil andtoss to coat evenly. Transfer to a foil-lined rimmedbaking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes (about 15 or so forconvection) or until the florets are tender-crisp andgolden brown, stirring and turning occasionally foreven cooking. A little extra browning on surface is attractiveand adds flavor. Remove to cool.(Continued on page 11)Page 10

(Continued from page 10)The ScrollFigs with Ricotta, Pistachiosand HoneyHere‟s a simple-to make snack, or perhaps a sweetbreakfast item or a light dessert. It is from THE FOODYOU CRAVE by Ellie Krieger. Figs star here andremind us of the seven species of Israel that we eat forTu b‟Shevat. I‟ve changed it a little.4 servings¼ C roasted unsalted shelled pistachios8 dried figs (try to find ones that aren‟t too dry andmaybe use a couple of varieties for color)¼ C part-skim or whole milk ricotta cheese or mild softgoat cheese1 TBSP honeySalt to tasteChop the pistachios coarsely. Cut the figs in half fromtop to bottom and place halves on a serving dish. Makean indentation on the cut sides of the figs and fill with ½tsp of the cheese. Sprinkle with the chopped nuts, drizzlewith honey and add a sprinkle of salt to each half.You can prepare these several hours ahead and store in acovered container in the refrigerator. Be sure to havepaper napkins handy, as the honey is a little sticky!Hungarian Braised Green Cabbagewith NoodlesKáposztás TesztaHere‟s a nice comfort-food treat for winter, courtesy ofRabbi Gil Marks in his wonderful book The Encyclopediaof Jewish Food. It‟s said to be the unquestionablefavorite way for Hungarians to serve this braisedvegetable. I can attest to the fact that leftovers are deliciousreheated, so consider making the whole recipe top r o v i d e f o r m o r e t h a n o n e m e a l .6 to 8 servings2 lb green or savoy cabbage, cored and shreddedcoarsely1 tsp salt¼ C butter, schmaltz or vegetable oil1 large yellow onion, chopped1 C water or broth, or ½ C light dry white wine + ½ CwaterSalt and freshly ground black pepper to taste1 lb cooked wide noodles (I use ones labeled extra-wide,which aren‟t all that wide)1. Place cabbage in a large bowl and sprinkle with thesalt. Let stand one hour, then pour off any accumulatedliquid and squeeze out what remains in the cabbage.2. While cabbage sits, heat the chosen fat in a large potor skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion until softand translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. (I think a little browningadds flavor.) Add the cabbage. If using a skilletwith insufficient capacity for all the cabbage at once,add in batches as it wilts and reduces in volume. Cookuntil all the cabbage has wilted slightly, about 3 minutes.3. Add water, broth or wine/water combination to keepcabbage from sticking to the pan. Season with salt andpepper. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to mediumlowand simmer until tender but with a little remainingcrunch, about 10 to 20 minutes. If cabbage mixture isoverly soupy, raise heat and cook briefly to reduce theliquid, but do keep it moist.4. Add the cooked noodles and heat through, about 5minutes. Serve warm. Leftovers, with or without noodles,will keep in the refrigerator for up to three daysand can be reheated.Note: This recipe, with the addition of a sprinkling ofpoppy seeds on top, is a traditional Hungarian JewishPurim dish.Page 11

The ScrollDo you go to Starbucks? Or Peet’s? Do you like to Read?Do you go to the Movies or out to Dinner? Do you Bathe?If you do any of these things, we have a wonderful way you can continue to feed your habit (and smell good) while helpingMosaic Law!Our Scrip Program enables you to buy gift cards to any of the places listed below and MLC gets a percentage of theprice of your purchase. How great is that?! This is an awesome way to get gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, Bar/BatMitzvahs, or just treat yourself! You do it anyway, why not this way?This is an ongoing program, so you can participate at any time!There are two ways to purchase Scrip: Complete the form below, bring it into the MLC office along with payment,and receive your scrip on the spot. Or you can Complete the order form below and mail it along with a check payable toMLC and you will be contacted when the order is filled. Cash or check only, no credit cards or billing. The form is alsoavailable for download at www.mosaiclaw.org.Name:Check #:Cash Amt:Customer #:Order Date:Product Amount %earnedTotalProduct Amount %earnedTotalAMC Theatres $25 7%Great Clips $25 8%Applebee‟s $25 8%iTunes $15 5%Baja Fresh $25 7%Jamba Juice $10 7%Barnes & Noble $10 9%Jo-Ann Fabrics $20 6%Barnes & Noble $20 9%Olive Garden $25 9%Baskin Robbins $2 9%Panera Bread $10 9%Bath & Body Works $10 13%Panera Bread $25 9%Bath & Body Works $25 13%Payless Shoes $20 13%Bed, Bath & Beyond $25 7%Big 5 Sporting Goods $25 8%Borders $10 9%Borders $25 9%Buca Di Beppo $25 8%Carl‟s Jr. $10 5%Cheesecake Factory $25 5%Chilli‟s Grill & Bar $25 9%Chipotle Mexican Grill $10 10%Cold Stone Creamery $10 8%Peet‟s Coffee & Tea $20 8%Pinkberry (Yogurt) $10 5%Quiznos $10 10%Red Lobster $25 9%Ruth‟s Chris Steakhouse $50 10%See‟s Candies $16.10 23%Staples $25 5%Starbucks $10 7%Starbucks $25 7%Supercuts $25 8%United Artists Theatres $25 8%TotalPage 12

The ScrollSave the Date!Wednesday, January 19th (during Religious School),Rabbi Joe, the Executive Director of Camp Ramah, willbe here to do a presentation about Camp Ramah. Newfor summer of 2011 - Online Registration!He will cover what Camp Ramah has to offer, whichincludes musical theater, hiking, sports, swimming, arts& crafts, ropes course, drama, cooking, Israeli danceand, of course, T'fillot.Camp Ramah is for children grades 3 - 12 and is a wonderfulway to establish and reinforce lifelong friendshipswith other Jewish kids.So please join us on Wednesday, January 19th. The precisetime is yet to be determined, but we will let youknow as soon as we do!Mosaic Law Counseling CenterThere is a saying in our Talmud: “Who shares in thecommunity‟s troubles will also share in its consolation”(Ta’anit 11a).Our synagogue offers short-term counseling with avolunteer professional licensed therapist. RandeZaretsky, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist(MFT) has offered her services as a volunteer to themembers of our congregation.Counseling is a process of confidential discussionswith a trained licensed therapist. With the supportof an objective therapist you can identify and developalternative coping skills. Appointments areopen to children, teens, adults and couples of allages. The therapist will have private office hours onTuesdays, hours to be arranged. Alternative arrangementsmay also be available.A fee to the synagogue of $36 is to be paid at eachsession. No one will be turned away because of inabilityto afford the fee, but everyone will be expectedto pay something.To schedule a confidential appointment, please call(916) 488-1166 and when you get the recording,immediately push extension 25 to leave a messagefor the therapist. Be sure to speak clearly andslowly, leaving your name and phone number.The therapist will be checking for messages twiceeach day and will return calls within 24 hours, Mondaysthru Thursdays.Should you have any questions about this program,feel free to contact Rina Racket, Program Directoror Rabbi Reuven Taff. Strict confidentiality will bemaintained.Page 13

The ScrollKashenberg-Ostrow-HaywardLibraryAnd Cultural CenterThe KOH Library and Cultural Center is open to everyonein the greater Sacramento area. It was established to providea vast array of Jewish cultural programming in additionto a growing catalog of books and movies for loan.We are self supporting and always looking for financialsponsorship and volunteers in order to continue growingand meeting the needs and interests of the community.Here are a few of the upcoming events hosted by the KOHLibrary:The First Annual Sacramento Jewish Chess TournamentFinal Four and Championship - Matches to beheld in the KOH Library and Cultural Center. All levelsof play are encouraged to participate. The ChampionshipMatch will be held March 6, 2011. Sign-ups are NOW, soplease contact Hillel Damron at shalomhd@comcast.net.If you like to play games, the KOH Library is a great placeto hang out. We have Scrabble, Cribbage, Cards, MahJongg sets, Jigsaw Puzzles, Chess, and Backgammonavailable for use in the library. We currently have a MahJongg game on Monday afternoons and a Canasta game onWednesday afternoons. We now have a chess set availablefor use in the library.KOH Blog – The KOH Library & Cultural Center has itsown blog at www.kohlibrary.blogspot.com. Comments arealways welcome.Winter Library HoursSunday - 10 a.m. - noonMonday - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Wednesday - 7-9 p.m. (during Yachad)Thursday - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Friday - 10 a.m. -1 p.m.We will be closed when there is no religious schooland for all Jewish and secular holidays.Phone:(916) 485-4143Address:2300 Sierra BoulevardSacramento, CA 95825New Arrivals:Red Hook Road by Ayelet Waldman; The Cookbook Collectorby Allegra Goodman; Palestine Betrayed by EfraimKarsh; Refugees and Reforms: Turkey's Journey by ArnoldReisman; Super Sad True Love Story by GaryShteyngart; Foreign Bodies by Cynthia Ozick; Comedy ina Minor Key by Hans Keilson; The Prime Ministers: AnIntimate Narrative of Israeli Leadership by Yehuda Avner;When They Come For Us We'll Be Gone: The Epic Struggleto Save Soviet Jewry by Gal Beckerman; Running theBooks: The Adventures of an Accidental Prison Librarianby Avi Steinberg; Letters by Saul Bellows.KOH Library and Cultural CenterArtist SeriesThe KOH Library and Cultural Center is proud to announce that we will have the great privilege to view the art of acclaimedartist Barbara Mendes and hear her talk on Sunday, January 9, 2011. Her exhibit will be open through February25, 2011. but you will not want to miss the opportunity to hear this woman, who is as vibrant as her paintings, speak ather opening about her life journey, philosophy about art and the path of „Teshuva‟ that led her return to her heritage andfaith. The center piece of this art exhibit will be the six foot by sixteen foot „Vayikra Mural‟ which is a vibrant visualnarrative depicting each of the 27 chapters (859 verses) of Leviticus. This piece alone took over three years to complete.Barbara Mendes has become known internationally for her epic paintings – large canvases filled with hierarchal, narrativeimagery and brilliant colors; woven into intricate compositions.Barbara Mendes will also speak about her familial ties to Dona Gracia Mendes who was the fifteenth century heroine ofthe Sephardic Anusim and is universally venerated for her strength and courage. Like her ancestor, Barbara Mendes believesin the courage of one‟s convictions. She has devoted her life and art to the study, practice and celebration of TorahJudaism. To quote Ms. Mendes, “Torah is meant to be a light to the nations; these paintings are attempts to reveal in thatlight.”Please mark your calendars and join us in the KOH Library and Cultural Center on Sunday, January 9, 2011 beginningat 4:00pm. To learn more about Barbara Mendes go to www.BarbaraMendes.org.Page 14

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It‟s not your grandmother‟s Hadassah…Atidainu Open HouseWhen? Sunday, January 23rd between 3:00 and 5:00p.m.Where? A Private home in Arden ParkWhy? We need your input!Come enjoy an afternoon of good food, drink and conversationalong with the opportunity to let us know howAtidainu can meet your needs and serve your interests.Come for as little or as long as you can! And pleasebring a friend! Open to members and non-membersalike. RSVP: moteckhes@aol.com or 916-515-8488.What is Atidainu?Atidainu means "our future" and is an exciting subgroupof the Sacramento Chapter. We are women in our20s, 30s, and 40s, single and married, combining a familyfocus with the educational and social benefits ofbelonging to Hadassah. We plan events throughout theyear and have a thriving book club and moms' group.The ScrollKosher Mexican Restaurant NightSunday, February 6th at 5pm at KITC, 1165 Morse Ave.We‟ll make your winter brighter so you can help us makesomeone else smile.A portion of the net proceeds will be donated to ChaiLifeline, a Jewish organization (www.chailifeline.org) inhonor of a Chai Lifeline family in Sacramento. ChaiLifeline is a non-profit organization that is dedicated tohelping children with cancer and other serious illnessesand their families. Chai Lifeline maintains an innovativenetwork of free services to help alleviate the many psychosocial,emotional, practical and financial burdens associatedwith serious illness. Money will also go towardsKI‟s teen youth group, Sacramento NCSY.Order forms can be obtained in the MLC Sanctuaryfoyer. Or contact Julia Bailey for more information at(916) 572-9249 or email JuliaBailey@gmail.com.Page 17

The ScrollSend a Message of Support to GiladShalitGilad Shalit has been held captive by Hamas for four longyears. For more than 1,500 days he has been denied visitsby the Red Cross and cut off from all contact with his family.Tell Gilad he is not alone as he marked his 24th birthdayon August 28th and his fifth Rosh Hashanah in captivity.Mail Gilad a personal card to one of the following addresses.The Conference of Presidents will deliver yourmessage to the International Committee of the Red Crossand demand that Hamas allow the ICRC to visit and deliverthe messages to Gilad in accordance with international humanitarianlaw.In North America: Gilad Shalit, c/o Conference of Presidents,633 Third Avenue, 21st Floor, New York, NY10017.In Israel: Gilad Shalit, By Magen David Adom, PO Box101101, Tel Aviv, 61950.Mosaic LawCongregationBoard of TrusteesFor 2010-2011Executive BoardPresident - Deborah GonzalezFirst Vice Pres - Arlen OpperSecond Vice Pres - Caren ZormanBruce AnapolskyBaryohay DavidoffHilda HarouniSteve LebovitzJonathan LightmanLarry MozesDaniel OttRandy PollackTreasurer - David LongSecretary - Pia SpectorImmediate Past President -Michael OpperBoard of TrusteesMoshe Rosenberg, PhDLarry SaltzmanGerald Schwarz, MDRob SpectorLynn TempleArt TernerKarl Zeff, MDCarol Loew - Sisterhood PresidentErich Olson - Men‟s Club PresidentPast PresidentsAlan Brodovsky Mitchell OstwaldMark CohnArlene PearlAlan Edelstein Steven Polansky, MDMorton Ehrlich, MD Sid RosenbergMorton Friedman Elliott PearlKenneth Goore Marc SussmanFrank Gumpert Robert Zeff, MDMarvin Kamras, MDSteven MopsickCharles NadlerPage 18

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The ScrollBirthday Wishes for January1 Beverly Konkoff1 Caitlin Temple1 Mehrnaz Waks2 Mark Bellamy2 Robert Zeff3 Leah Gumpert3 Avi Taff3 Debbie Winter4 Alice Polakoff4 Marlene Ratner5 Stav Alon5 Rena Cleaner5 Chuck Goldmark5 Sofia Komsky7 Margee Gardon7 Hannah Green7 Michael Lafferty8 Hannah Edber8 Sid Yassinger9 Charlotte Ballard9 Hannah Finkel10 Jacob Dosick10 Deborah Gonzalez10 Erich Olson11 Fredi Jakob11 Karen Neuwald12 Taliah Berger12 Michael Caplan12 Harold Rosenblume12 Tatyana Rozenberg13 Mark Friedman13 Jennifer Sullivan14 Alla Gamarnik15 Samuel Cohen15 Judah Grossman15 Fred Howe15 Janis Lightman15 Sheila Lipshutz15 Randy Pollack16 Miriam Cochran16 Steven Lewis16 Evelyn Lieb16 Daniella Spector17 Walter Francis17 Sam Len18 Miriam Brabec18 Barbara Greenspan19 Dianne Cohn19 Eugene Elzufon19 Orna Harel19 Aaron Prohofsky19 Ilisa Weinberg20 Shirley Fahn20 Jonathan Gilbert21 Ken Fahn21 Mark Shannon22 Arielle Berger22 Gabriel Breglia22 Joseph Erle22 David Fahn22 Adam Foster22 Susan Kuttner22 Ardyth Sokoler23 Yvette Fishbein23 Vicki Wheelock24 Ariel Block24 Miriam Gilbert24 Deborah Heymann24 Benjamin Salman24 Art Zimmerman25 Wade Beardsley25 Natalie Blackman25 Tamara Davidoff25 Lou Weintraub26 Sharon Anapolsky27 Raul Gandelman27 Joseph Green27 Malkah Javanifard27 Ethan Levy27 Alissa Merksamer27 Abigail Milstein28 Ezra Erle28 Eden Karavani28 Phil Nails28 Hannah Olson29 Mark Cohn29 Claire Mozes29 Caitlyn Shannon30 Aaron Grijnsztein30 Milly Hayward30 Toni Rosenberg30 Jennifer Rubin31 Jonathan Breslau31 Carolyn Green31 Diane Greenberg31 Jean-Pierre Rushing31 Ortal Shtulvarg31 Philip WolinskyJanuaryAnniversaries2 Bernie & Molly Goldberg3 Baryohay & Tamara Davidoff3 Ashley & Sheila Lipshutz3 Joe & Diane Samuel4 Johnny & Gayle Javanifard5 Ralph & Irene Green10 Harry & Carol Loew12 Scott & Valerie DePeel12 Harvey & Scarlet Edber14 Walter & Phyllis Francis15 David & Sheli Varshawsky16 Louis & Deborah Gonzalez16 Tammy & Michael Rochman17 Boris & Tatyana Rozenberg20 Mason & Marlo Dewing20 Frank & Ruby Persin20 Leonard & Betty Stecher26 Allen & Diane GreenbergPage 20

The ScrollBirthday Wishes for February1 Natanya Green1 Hilary Ross1 Kenneth Sokoler2 Gerson Stauber2 Jill Stecher4 Morgan Phoenix4 Seth Reiser5 Alan Edelstein5 Erica Gutmann5 Beverly Karfiol5 Joshua Naftulin7 Justin Davidoff7 Elena Friedman-Weiss7 Daniel Gumpert7 Gayle Merksamer7 Oded Morgenshtern7 Sheila Swift8 Harvey Edber8 Phyllis Kaufman8 Andrea Rosenblume8 Gay Tanner9 Evelyn Gurev9 Larry Long9 Einat Vechter10 Jacqueline Anapolsky10 Jordan Anapolsky10 Justin Berg10 Marie Levander10 Rande Zaretsky11 Shirley Cohodes11 Jacob Green11 Jerry Merksamer11 Shahar Shenhar11 Shana Urban12 Rita Abbott13 Edmond Yaghoubian13 Donald Zimmerman14 Bruce Blackman14 Lisa Gray14 Eddy Joelson15 Barri Freeman15 David Navi15 Alice Polan15 Megan Sullivan16 Joan Epstein17 Rosalie Mazur17 Ron Meyer17 Sarah Ostwald18 Karun Grossman18 Lisa Loventhal-Stanton18 Joshua Villanueva19 Valerie Daru19 Richard Goore19 Suzie Lauer19 Madeline Rubenstein19 Max Weinstein20 Emma Asch20 Jordan Brown20 Janet Ehrlich20 Sara Harbarger20 Benjamin Harouni20 Anna Joy22 Marlo Dewing22 Philip Stanger23 Andrew D'Souza23 Irv Frumberg23 Liz Igra23 Craig Samoville23 Melinda Yaffee24 Ethan Brown24 Delilah Dewing24 Nathan Fine25 Carmel Alon25 David Arenson25 Natasha Hausmann25 Brian Naftulin26 Greyson Horst26 Toviah Pollack26 Loreen Vaknin26 David Varshawsky26 Jeff Winston27 Bill Blank27 Charles Nadler27 Alyson Opper27 Mark Tannenbaum27 Jacob Weinberg28 Joe Kerub29 Evan Grijnsztein29 Heidi GrijnszteinFebruaryAnniversaries3 Fredi & Sybil Jakob9 Mike & Elisa Levy14 Tim Taylor & Kerry Wittlake-Taylor15 Joe & Elayne Metzger15 Arlen & K.C. Opper19 Murray & Andrea Cleaner20 Harlan Goodson & VallaHoffman20 Phillip Rosenberg & DeborahHeymann21 Shmuel & Sima Toledano23 Roy & Jennifer Rubin26 Harry & Julie Lavine27 Andrew & Tamsen D'SouzaPage 21

The ScrollGenerous Gifts From Thoughtful PeopleDonations Made Between November 16 through December 15613 - Education FundraiserIn memory of Izzy SmithSharon & Sam AnapolskyGeneral Synagogue FundMazel Tov! Dorothy WeisbergSandy & Lloyd ShafferIn honor of Dorothy Weisberg on herspecial birthdayRoslyn & Bob DinsfriendIn honor of Dorothy Weisberg‟s 85thbirthdayShirley CohodesIn appreciation of his AliyahJudith & Andrew MartinRalph GolbergIn memory of Izzy SmithIn memory of Morissa Anapolsky,beloved wife of Warren AnapolskyShirley CohodesIn appreciation of the very specialAliyah they receivedSharyn & Lloyd RichKOH LibrarySpeedy recovery to Ron TochtermanSharyn & Lloyd RichMazon Food ClosetIn memory of Leah Fried, belovedmother & grandmotherKuperstein FamilyMishebayrach FundIn memory of Jeffrey Fried, belovedbrother & uncleKuperstein FamilyMurray Bachman MinyanFundIn memory of Sara Kuperstein,beloved mother & grandmotherKuperstein FamilyPast President’s YouthFundIn honor of Dorothy Weisberg ontheir 85th birthdayThe Gutmann FamilyIn memory of Harriet Picker, hermotherSheryl GutmannIn memory of Leo Fahn, beloved husband,father & grandfatherCorinne & Jon MerksamerRabbi’s Discretionary FundIn memory of Dan Cox, beloved husbandof her niece, VickiShirley CohodesIn appreciation of her AliyahJoyce BergerIn memory of Izzy SmithDorothy Weisberg & FamilyIn honor of Mervin Fahn‟s specialbirthdayLouise & Michael CaplanIn appreciation of Rabbi TaffHolly & Michael FahnVicki Wheelock & GeraldSchwarzYahrzeitIn memory of Ada Belskaya, hermotherElla ShargIn memory of Ralph BorisIn memory of Sol Boris, Loretta‟sbrotherIn memory of Dora Boris, Loretta‟smotherIn memory of Helene Yassinger, theirdaughterLoretta & Ben YassingerIn memory of Jerry Manson, her fatherTeresa GreenIn memory of Lazar Bank, his grandfatherJacob IgraIn memory of Lee Snitman, her sisterin-lawLilyan EdelsteinIn memory of Norman Ginsburg, herfatherJudy WeinerIn memory of Sarah Zuckerman, hismotherArnold ZuckermanIn memory of Shirley Silver, Joan‟smotherJoan & Ron KlaferIn memory of Solly Neuwald, hergrandfatherKaren NeuwaldPage 22

Kiddush Sponsors, Hosts and Co-Sponsors forNovember 21 - December 25Marlene & Mel Chernev in honor of Mel‟s birthdayTerri Friedman & Mark Urban in honor of their anniversary.Judi & Steve Turtletaub in honor of their 25th anniversaryAnonymousLarry & DeeDee Mozes in honor of the birth of their new grandson, Dylan Dominic MozesElena Gelfand & David Rosenheimer in honor of their anniversaryPaul & Gay Tanner in honor of their anniversaryTerry Kaufman & Gary Weinberg in honor of Terry's birthdayJulie & Harry Lavine in honor of Harry's birthdayGay & Paul Tanner in honor of their anniversaryMargret & Joe Cohan in honor of their anniversaryMilly & Michael Hayward in honor of their 69th anniversaryJudy & Jim Lawson in honor of Judy's birthdaySheri & Karl Zeff in honor of Sheri & Mickey's birthdaySoni & Ron Meyer in honor of their 43 anniversaryBarbara Dubnick in honor of her dear sister Davina on her birthdayRick & Laura Weisberg in honor of Dorothy‟s birthdayGail & Martin Rubin in honor of the Yahrzeit of Alan Budin, father of GailRita & Irv Frumberg in honor of their 56th anniversaryIsraela & Leon Green in honor of their granddaughter, Hannah Green, on her Bat Mitzvah.Ed Fishkin in honor of his wife Gayle on her special birthdayThe ScrollCondolences for November 21 - December 25Dianne & Mark Cohn on the loss of their dear cousin, Mandi Antonivich of blessed memoryShirley Cohodes on the loss of her dear nephew, Dan Cox of blessed memoryGay & Paul Tanner on the loss of their dear cousin, Gabor Szekeres of blessed memoryLarry & Kathy Anapolsky on the sudden loss of their dear sister-in-law, Morissa Anapolsky of blessed memoryJudy Prohofsky on the loss of her dear grandmother, of blessed memoryMichael Cohen on the loss of his dear wife, Phillis Cohen of blessed memory. Phillis was a past Executive Director of theJewish Federation of SacramentoPage 23

Published monthly by:Mosaic Law Congregation2300 Sierra BoulevardSacramento, CA 95825A member congregation of UnitedSynagogue of Conservative JudaismScroll DeadlineThere is a 350 word limit on articlessubmitted for The Scroll. Deadline forall issues is the 15th of the month priorto publication date. Please send yourarticle to laurawendel@comcast.netand blue@mosaiclaw.org.Submissions received after the deadlinewill be held until the next scroll ispublished.Mosaic Law CongregationThe ScrollRabbiReuven Taff……………………....ext 13email: rabbi@mosaiclaw.orgCantor EmeritusGeorge Waldemail: elge@earthlink.netRabbi’s SecretaryMary Blumenstein……………….....ext 19email: mary@mosaiclaw.orgAdministration/FacilitiesDirectorBarbara Gibson…………………..ext 20email: barbara@mosaiclaw.orgEducation DirectorOrit Morgenshtern………………..ext 17email: orit@mosaiclaw.orgProgram DirectorRina Racket……………………....ext 16email: rina@mosaiclaw.orgEducation/ProgramAdministrative Assistant;Weekly/Monthly ScrollBarbara Blue……………………..ext 18email: blue@mosaiclaw.orgAccountantLisa Wade………………………...ext 12email: lwade@mosaiclaw.orgPresidentDeborah Gonzalezemail: president@mosaiclaw.orgMen’s Club PresidentErich Olsonemail: mensclub@mosaiclaw.orgSisterhood 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 General Mailbox: Ext. 10Page 24