March 2019
Message From Our Co-Presidents
Dear Friends,

On February 1 and 2, we held our Shabbaton and spent two wonderful days together. We wish to thank Sharona Rachmani, Michele Gabai, Rabbi Nicole Guzik and Aryell Cohen for their extraordinary work to make sure the program was smooth and beautiful. We also wish to thank all of the women and girls who led prayers, taught us, helped with the luncheon, ushered and gabbai’d, as well as everyone who attended. Here are the links to the inspiring Divrei Torah by Chelsea Miller and Rosa Berman-Ruder .

We would also like you to know that Scoop has two newly permanent sections - Spotlight on Sisters and Simchas and Tzedaka - with beautiful new banners of their own.
 
Warmly,
Lisa Pompan & Leslie Wachtel
Have You Joined Us Yet?

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 read a little about 2018-19 Ha'Yay Olam Award recipient Elaine Lotwin , and HERE to read a bit about 2019 Ha'Yay Olam Award recipient Mehri Rostamian , both to be honored at the Sisterhood Torah Fund Luncheon on March 19 .

We are excited to share that Marilyn Stern will have two photos in the 2019 Annual Santa Monica College Emeritus Student Photo Exhibition. The exhibition runs from Friday, March 22-Tuesday, April 30, 2019, with viewing available between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Sisterhood Lifecycle Events & Donations
Click HERE for a list of March birthdays and anniversaries for our Sisterhood members.

Click HERE for a list of all Sisterhood tribute donations from the past month. We thank you for your support.
Sisterhood Gift Shop
Our wonderful Hy and Rose Shulman Judaica Shop generates profits that allow us to give back to our Temple, schools and community. Please see the events section below for details about our sale, beginning Friday, March 1, 2019. 
Sisterhood Camp Ramah Scholarships
Sinai Temple Sisterhood is proud to offer Camp Ramah scholarships to campers of Temple member families, including (but not limited to) students who attend Sinai Akiba Academy and Sinai Temple Religious School. Applications are available in electronic form, as well as in the SAA, STRS and Sinai Temple offices. If you are a Sinai Temple member, have a child who would like to attend Camp Ramah this summer and are in need of financial support, please contact Lili Shafai at (310) 877-2829 or [email protected] . 
Application deadline is Friday, April 12, 2019 . Application information will be kept strictly confidential. Click below for application and more details.
Gift Shop MEGA Sale
Beginning Friday, March 1, 2019
Judaica Shop Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday and Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (special hours exclusively for the sale)

Shop the Hy and Rose Shulman Judaica Shop sale for deals on our beautiful Judaica items and more. We have gifts available for every simcha and upcoming holiday. For further information, please call (310) 474-1518.
March Board Meeting
Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.
Everyone is cordially invited to our March board meeting. Our officers and board members look forward to seeing you and hearing your ideas.
Rosh Hodesh Adar II
Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
Private Residence

The Rosh Hodesh Club will celebrate the month of Adar II at a private home. The cost of the evening is $15, which includes dinner. Clara Bruno will give a presentation about Purim. All Sisterhood members are invited but reservations are necessary. Please call Edie Nitzberg at (310) 471-0886.
Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 11:30 a.m.

Join us for the annual Sinai Temple Sisterhood Torah Fund Luncheon. This year we are honoring Elaine Lotwin and Mehri Rostamian, our 2018-2019 Ha’Yay Olam Award recipients. Lunch will include musical selections by Cantor Lisa Peicott, accompanied by Aryell Cohen.

Torah Fund provides financial support to Conservative seminaries including the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies and the Jewish Theological Seminary, and scholarships to students. You can donate to Torah Fund in honor of Elaine Lotwin and Mehri Rostamian at the link below.

The cost to attend the luncheon is $40 per person, and advance reservations are required by Tuesday, March 12, 2019.
Women from Generation to Generation:
Pre-Passover Cooking Experience
Sunday, March 31, 2019 at 12:30 p.m.
Sinai Temple Religious School and Sisterhood partner for this inter-generational cooking experience with Shin Shin Hadar! Hadar will teach about Israeli delicacies to grandmothers, mothers and daughters from across our community. Light lunch will be served.

Free for Sisterhood and STARS families. Space is limited and you must RSVP by March, 17, 2019 to Sara Capland at [email protected] or (310) 481-3271.
April Board Meeting
Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.
Everyone is cordially invited to our April board meeting. Our officers and board members look forward to seeing you and hearing your ideas.
A Spoonful of Hesed
Wednesday, April 3, 2019 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] or (310) 481-3234.
Rosh Hodesh Nisan
Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
Private Residence

The Rosh Hodesh Club will celebrate the month of Nisan at a private home. The cost of the evening is $15 which includes dinner. All Sisterhood members are invited but reservations are necessary. Please call Edie Nitzberg at (310) 471-0886.
Sisterhood Volunteer Brunch
Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 11:30 a.m.
Private Residence

Have you worked in the Sisterhood kitchen or Judaica Shop, served as a Sisterhood usher on Shabbat morning, delivered food for Project Outreach, helped in Project Caring, worked on A Spoonful of Hesed, served as a Sisterhood Board member or on Sisterhood’s Executive Committee? Then you have earned a well-deserved free brunch for yourself.

Please join us Sunday, April 7, 2019 and help us honor our Hannah Lippert Service Award recipient, Judy Fisher.

You must RSVP by March 28,2019.
Project Outreach: Pesach
Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.
Sisterhood delivers food to homebound seniors, referred by Jewish Family Services. To learn more, volunteer, or make a donation to Sisterhood's Project Outreach, please contact Lisa Pompan .
May Events: Save the Dates
Board Meeting: Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.
Rosh Hodesh Iyar: Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.
Wellness Day: Wednesday, May 15, 2019

More information on these events coming soon!
The Balance Class with Larry Sarokin
Every Wednesday
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Free
Walking for vitality, rejuvenation and longevity. Free for temple members.
Chai Body Workout
Tuesdays and Thursdays
9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
$200/series
For weight loss, flexibility, strength, and fun! 
Calligraphy
Mondays, through March 18
10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
$190/series
Explore this very popular and classic style of writing.
Watercolor Journey with Timothy Kitz
Tuesdays, beginning March 5, 2019
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
$150/series
Immersive, intermediate/advanced workshop.
Torah Study: A Woman's Perspective
Tuesdays: March 12, & May 14
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
$18 per session
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. RSVP to [email protected] or online HERE .
For more information and to register for classes, please contact
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Leslie Wachtel, Editor
 Sinai Temple | 10400 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90024 | (310) 474-1518 |  [email protected]