September/October 2018
Message From Our Co-Presidents
Dear Friends,

To celebrate our members, Sisterhood is sponsoring a night of theater at Sinai Temple. On Wednesday, October 10 , we will present Sacred Resistance , a one-woman production of Jewish Women’s Theater.  Sacred Resistance just received an Ovation Award and has been extended twice due to box office success. Please join us and bring your family and friends. More information can be found below.

May 5779 be a year of good health and happiness for you and your loved ones.

Warmly,
Lisa Pompan & Leslie Wachtel

Have You Joined Us Yet?
Add your voice and connect with other women. Sisterhood is for every age group.

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.
Meet Our Members
Click HERE to get to know Sinai Temple Sisterhood member and leader, Deborah Eisen Weinstein , in this lovely biography by longtime member Miriam Wagman.
Sisterhood Celebrations & Milestones
Click HERE for a list of September and October birthdays and anniversaries for our Sisterhood members.
New Mezuzah
We hope you will take a look at the new mezuzah on the door to the Zeigler Sanctuary. It is mounted lower on the door frame, to provide an easy reach for children and people in wheelchairs. The mezuzah was blessed by Rabbi Nicole Guzik and is a gift from Sisterhood to our Sinai Temple community.
Torah Fund
"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 Caring
Tuesdays, September 25, October 9 & October 23, 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.
The Women's League for Conservative Judaism PSW Region Presents:
Frances Kuris Sukkah Event
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.
AJU Campus, 15600 Mulholland Dr, Los Angeles

Join us for a Sukkot celebration featuring "Our Bright Future," the joy of song, presented by two Sinai Temple rabbis, Rabbi Erez Sherman and Rabbi Sam Rotenberg. Sinai Temple Cantorial Intern David Childs will sing the national anthems and Rabbinic Intern Alex Rosenbaum will lead us in the lulav and etrog blessings.
October Board Meeting
Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.
Everyone is cordially invited to our October Board Meeting. Our officers and board members look forward to seeing you and hearing your ideas.
Jewish Women's Theatre Presents: Sacred Resistance
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m. Reception w/ Light Refreshments; 7:30 p.m. Performance
Sisterhood Members: No Charge
Non-Sisterhood Members: $18

JWT presents  Sacred Resistance , a funny, thought-provoking show about one woman's journey to do good in the world. Written and performed by Vicki Juditz and directed by Susan Morgenstern, this is a show to remember! Advanced registration appreciated and required to park in underground lot. While this is Sisterhood’s annual Membership event, all are welcomed to attend- both men and women.
Rosh Hodesh Heshvan
Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.
Private Residence

The cost of the evening is $15, which includes dinner.

For more information or reservations, please call Edie Nitzberg at (310) 471-0886.
2019 March of the Living Mission Information Session
Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.

Sisterhood is honored to present powerful March of the Living group trips, which expose travelers to impactful remnants of the Holocaust. The 2019 Lainer School trip will be held April 29-May 6 , led by Rabbi Nicole Guzik, and is open to the entire Sinai community. We invite you to join us for this info session to learn more.
A Spoonful of Hesed
Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.

Do a mitzvah and lend a hand (And a ladle!). Join Sisterhood, Social Action Committee and Rabbi Nicole Guzik as we make food for those in need. Adults and children ages 10+ are encouraged to join! RSVP to [email protected] .
2018 Abner & Roslyn Goldstine
Scholar-In-Residence Lecture Series
Weekend of October 19-21, 2018

This year's Abner & Roslyn Goldstine Scholar-In-Residence is Erwin Chemerinsky, lawyer, scholar and current Dean of Berkeley Law. Lecture topics include Free Speech on Campus, Religious Freedom and the Supreme Court, and We the People: A Progressive Reading of the Constitution for the 21st Century. Sign-up for one session, a few or all via the button below.
The Balance Class with Larry Sarokin
Every Wednesday, Beginning September 26
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Free
Walking for vitality, rejuvenation and longevity. Free for temple members.
Chai Body Workout with Julie Silberstein
Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 27 - November 8 No class October 2
9:15 - 10:30 a.m.
$150/series
For weight loss, flexibility, strength, and fun!
Watercolor Journey with Timothy Kitz
Tuesdays, October 9 - November 27
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
$150/series
Immersive, intermediate/advanced workshop.
Calligraphy
Mondays, October 15 - December 10
10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
$190/series
Explore this very popular and classic style of writing.
Torah Study: A Woman's Perspective
Tuesdays, Nov. 13, Jan. 15, March 12, & May 14
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
$18 per session or $65 for full series
Price includes lunch
Join women of all ages for a Torah study group, led by Rabbi Nicole Guzik . Explore historical and contemporary commentaries, and how the Torah applies to our lives as women. First session starts November 13! RSVP to [email protected] .
For more information and to register for classes, please contact
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]