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Message From Our Co-Presidents
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Dear Friends,
The month of November uniquely hosts the American holiday of Thanksgiving, a day to enjoy a festive meal with family and friends, and, most importantly, to give thanks for the blessings in our lives. Many Jewish holidays are, in fact, holidays of gratitude, making Thanksgiving a natural addition to the Jewish year.
Sisterhood would not be what it is today without our dedicated Members, and for that, we are so very thankful. We take joy in celebrating our Membership as we did at last month’s evening of Jewish Women’s Theater and are grateful for each and every person who joins Sisterhood, whether you are involved with our daily machinations, attend an occasional program or just want to help sustain our ongoing efforts to support our synagogue. We are thankful to you all.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Warmly,
Lisa Pompan & Leslie Wachtel
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Have You Joined Us Yet?
For more information, contact Membership Vice-Presidents:
Sisterhood is an affiliate of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism, the international network of Conservative Jewish women.
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Click
HERE
to get to know Sinai Temple Sisterhood member and leader,
Rachelle Marcus.
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Sisterhood Lifecycle Events & Donations
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Click
HERE
for a list of
November birthdays and anniversaries
for our Sisterhood members.
Click
HERE
for a list of all Sisterhood
tribute donations
from the past three months. We thank you for your support.
Sisterhood deeply mourns the loss of two incredible members of our community, and Rosa Berman Ruder has honored each of them with a poem. Click
HERE
to read the poem dedicated to
Selma Daye z'l
. Click
HERE
to read the poem dedicated to
DeeDee Quinn z'l
. May their memories be a blessing.
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Shabbat Morning Children's Books
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Sisterhood has provided books for children to borrow and enjoy on Shabbat mornings. The bookshelf is placed outside of Zeigler Sanctuary each week. In addition to Sisterhood-funded new books, we encourage everyone to donate gently used books. Jewish titles and themes are encouraged and donations may be brought to Ellen Pierson in the Temple office.
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As members of Women’s Leauge, many of us are wondering what we can do to help in the midst of such a tragedy. The Central Great Lakes region Sisterhood President has been in touch with Tree of Life congregation and with the Sisterhood Presidents at the two sisterhoods in Pittsburgh.
Here are some ideas of how to help:
-Your notes and messages sent to the congregation are always welcome. Their address is 5898 Wilkins Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217.
-Two Muslim-American education and activist groups have also organized
a fund for the Tree of Life community
, to “send a powerful message of compassion through action,” as the groups state on the fund’s website, which also cites a teaching of the Quran: “Repel evil by that which is better”(41:34).”
-Finally, you might consider donating to
a group like HIAS
, which the shooter had specifically named in
social-media posts
. HIAS was created more than 100 years ago as the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, an organization that brought Jewish refugees to the US.
For the past decade,
it has been assisting refugees of all faiths around the world.
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"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.
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Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.
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Everyone is cordially invited to our November board meeting. Our officers and board members look forward to seeing you and hearing your ideas.
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Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 6:00 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.
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Lesley Wolman: The Great Canadian Songbook
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November 14, 15 & 17, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.
November 18, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.
$35/person or $30 (when purchased as a group of 10 or more)
Lesley Wolman is a singer/actress whose latest cabaret show is "The Great Canadian Songbook." Backed by the Michael Asher Quintet, the show celebrates the music of great Canadian artists Joni Mitchell, K.D. Lang, Gordon Lightfoot, Leonard Cohen and Celine Dion, to name a few.
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Turkey Drive & Faithsgiving Community Fest
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Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 3:30 p.m.
Pico Union Project
Pico Union Project
is hosting its 5th Annual Faithsgiving Community Fest, at which turkeys, recipes and cheer will be given away. Community-wide, Sinai Temple is collecting money for turkeys for families in need. Each turkey costs $10, so we are asking for donations in $10 increments. Donations can be made online
HERE
or delivered to Rachel-Ann Levy in the temple office. There are also opportunities for parents and children to donate their time at the event on November 20. For more information about volunteer opportunities, please contact
Rabbi Guzik
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Sisterhood Hanukkah Party!
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Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at 11:30 a.m.
Sisterhood Members: $15
Not-yet Sisterhood Members: $18
We're having a Hanukkah Party!
Brunch, including latkes (of course!) will be served. Spirited entertainment provided by Aryell Cohen and the musicians of Sinai, featuring Rabbi Erez Sherman, Rabbi Sam Rotenberg, Cantor Marcus Feldman, Cantorial Intern David Childs… And special guest, Howard Lesner!
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Thursday, November 29, 2018 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
.
Sisterhood thanks the following dedicated volunteers who delivered food to homebound seniors just ahead of Rosh Hashanah:
Sara Aftergood, Janet Bina, Linda Camras, Alan Croll, Danny Croll, Sandy Croll, Alana Gold, Sheree Gould, Rabbi Nicole Guzik, Jessica Hoorizadeh, Rosalie Kornblau, Estelle Marco, Edie Nitzberg, Steve Nitzberg, Gail Nussen, Lisa Pompan & Debbie Swanson
Thank you to Sandy Croll and Estelle Marco for their longtime leadership of this wonderful project and to Rabbi Nicole Guzik for her spiritual inspiration!
Please consider joining us for our Hanukkah deliveries on Thursday, November 29. Be sure to register with Lisa!
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Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 7:30 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]
.
Spoonful of Hesed will be our December Sisterhood program, and we look forward to having many Sisterhood members participate.
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The Balance Class with Larry Sarokin
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Every Wednesday
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Free
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Walking for vitality, rejuvenation and longevity. Free for temple members.
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Watercolor Journey with Timothy Kitz
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Tuesdays, through November 27
1:30 - 4:30 .m.
$150/series
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Immersive, intermediate/advanced workshop.
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Mondays, through December 10
10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
$190/series
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Explore this very popular and classic style of writing.
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Torah Study: A Woman's Perspective
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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
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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]
or online
HERE
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For more information and to register for classes, please contact
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Please stop in if you would like to purchase some of our Hanukkah items. We have menorahs, dreidels, gelt, and lovely gift items.
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Sinai Temple | 10400 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90024 | (310) 474-1518 |
[email protected]
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