August 2018
Message From Our Co-Presidents
Dear Friends,

Welcome to the 2018-2019 Sisterhood year!  We are excited to share some news for the year ahead.

*Cici Hallegua and Mersedeh Navi joined our Executive Board. Cici is Co-Dues Secretary and Mersedeh is Treasurer.

*With Rabbi Guzik’s help, we started a program for women working through life challenges. A group experiencing separation or divorce is off the ground. If you are interested in spearheading a group facing a different challenge, please let us know.

*Our Second Annual Sisterhood Gala will celebrate Women of Valor on Sunday, November 18. Our wonderful honoree is Danielle Salem-Kassin.  

Please read through this issue of Scoop to see our August programs, social action projects and more!  We hope you are having a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you soon.  

Warmly,
Lisa Pompan & Leslie Wachtel

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Our programs and social action projects inspire personal growth, Jewish involvement and a strong sense of community. We are committed to Jewish education, support of Israel and service to our community! Click HERE to learn more about membership.


For more information, contact Membership Vice-Presidents:
Monica Brik: [email protected]
Nora Chaouli Rakow: [email protected]

Sisterhood is an affiliate of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism, the international network of Conservative Jewish women.
Sisterhood Celebrations & Milestones
Click HERE for a list of August birthdays and anniversaries for our Sisterhood members.
B'nai Mitzvah Gifts
This year, every Bar/Bat Mitzvah will receive a beautiful Tzedakah Box from Sisterhood.  We hope this gift supports and encourages the charitable efforts of each of these children, as they enter adulthood in the Jewish community.
August Board Meeting
Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.
Everyone is cordially invited to our August Board Meeting. Our officers and board members look forward to seeing you and hearing your ideas for the new year.
Project Caring
Tuesday, August 7 & Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 2:30 p.m.
Brentwood Healthcare, 1321 Franklin St, Santa Monica

Join us for our upcoming Project Caring sessions at Brentwood Healthcare. We will visit patients and spread a bit of cheer.

For more information, please call Beanie Polsky at (310) 305-1912.
A Spoonful of Hesed
Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.

Do a mitzvah and lend a hand (And a ladle!). Join Social Action Committee, Sisterhood and Rabbi Nicole Guzik as we make food for those in need. Adults and children ages 10+ are encouraged to join! Learn More & RSVP.
Rosh Hodesh Elul
Thursday, August 9, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
Private Residence

Rosh Hodesh al fresco for the month of Elul is a poluck brunch. Our newest clergy member, Rabbi Sam Rotenberg, will lead the program.

For more information or reservations, call Edie Nitzberg at (310) 471-0886
Torah Fund Pin Day
Saturday, September 1, 2018
During Ziegler Sanctuary Morning Shabbat Service

"Without Torah fund, we would have fewer scholarships, facilities, Rabbis and teachers. It has been, for all of us, indispensable." - Rabbi David Wolpe

Our annual Torah Fund campaign is underway. Please help Sisterhood support the education of our rabbis and cantors. Donate at the Benefactor level or above and receive the beautiful new “ATID” pin (pictured above). Click HERE to donate and explore the flyer below to learn more about the campaign.
Project Outreach
Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
Private Residence

Sisterhood delivers food to elderly, ill and homebound people before Rosh Hashanah. We receive names of recipients from Jewish Family Service. If you are interested in joining the team, please contact  Lisa Pompan .
A Woman's Perspective with Rabbi Guzik
First Wednesday of the Month
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Will begin in the fall. Dates TBA.
A women's Torah study group. Free for temple members.
The Balance Class with Larry Sarokin
Every Wednesday
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Walking for vitality, rejuvenation and longevity. Free for temple members.
Chai Body Workout with Julie Silberstein
Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 27 - November 8 9:15 - 10:30 a.m.
$150/series
For weight loss, flexibility, strength, and fun!
Calligraphy
Mondays, October 15 - December 10
10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
$190/series
Explore this very popular and classic style.
Watercolor Journey with Timothy Kitz
Tuesdays, October 9 - November 27
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
$150/series
Immersive, intermediate/advanced workshop.
For more information and to register for classes, please contact
High Holy Day Greeting Card
Purchase a listing in the annual  Sisterhood greeting card , available to all members during High Holy Days. Click  HERE  to secure your spot on the card.
Please stop in if you would like to purchase a High Holy Day Machzor for yourself or a friend.
Leslie Wachtel, Editor
 Sinai Temple | 10400 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90024 | (310) 474-1518 |  [email protected]