Dear Members and Friends,

With Hanukka upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on this past year and the unprecedented challenges we collectively faced. During these uncertain months, the JWA continued with its mission of connecting women across our community with educational, social, and cultural events, as well charitable giving, and volunteering. We are extremely proud of our achievements and the impact we've had, and we look forward to continuing our activities and important initiatives this upcoming year.


Through our many exciting programs, whether virtual or in-person, we will continue to connect women from over 30 countries to each other and to our greater community. We will continue to partner with local organizations, to support female-led business and empower entrepreneurship and creativity. We will continue to provide outstanding cultural, social and educational events, and encourage women to network and learn from each other. As always, charitable giving and volunteering are core to our activities and we will continue to support organizations in Hong Kong and Israel, providing for those who need it most.

We hope we can count on you as a continued partner in this journey. When we work together, the sky is the limit!

We hope to see you at our next event!

We wish you and yours a happy Hannukah, filled with warmth, joy and light!

Gilat Alon Shemesh, Goldie Isselstein and the JWA Board of Directors: Candice Karpes, Claudine Fintzi, Faina Derman, Jo Ann Sernovitz, Marissa Raccah, Michal Artzi, Orly Ohayon, Sandy Murzin, Shani Brownstein, and Yael Amit.

*The JWA is an organization that is FOR and ABOUT the women in our community. We welcome anyone interested in joining any of our committees such as Social Action, Fundraising, Events and more. This is YOUR JWA so join us and participate, we would LOVE to hear from you!
November at the JWA
LUÜNA NATURALS EVENT

We had the pleasure of hosting the LUÜNA CEO & Founder Olivia Cotes-James for a fascinating lecture focusing on how to make periods better.

Olivia presented an overview of the current products on the market and how to make better product choices. We were surprised to learn that traditional pads can contain up to 90% synthetic materials and can take up to 200 years to degrade. Many products contain harmful toxins which are increasingly linked to chronic health issues.

The lecture exposed us to new and enlightening data and we were happy to hear that there is a way to improve the environment and the quality of women’s life.

The JWA is proud to host this exciting FemTec startup, focused on improving women's quality of life.
RBG 
at the Hong Kong Jewish 
Film Festival 

Once again, the JWA had a special matinée screening of the HKJFF at the Asia Society, on November 11th. We were privileged to see RBG, an inspiring biographical documentary about Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the U.S. Supreme Court Justice, who recently passed away.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg left a historic legal legacy while becoming an unexpected pop culture icon. She essentially forced the American legal system to review long accepted gender based laws and ensure equality before the law, with far reaching results. This definitive biography exposes her exceptional life and career, showing this diminutive, quiet warrior's rise to the nation's highest court. Her personal journey was largely unknown, even to some of her biggest fans - until now. RBG is a revelatory documentary exploring Ginsburg's exceptional life and career from Betsy West and Julie Cohen, and co-produced by Storyville Films and CNN Films.


For your diary - upcoming events:
5 minute desserts for shabbat

A special event at Mor's workshop at PMQ -delicious and quick desserts for shabbat.

The event that was supposed to be held on December 2, 2020 has been postponed, a new date will be announced in accordance with the guidelines of the authorities.

Stay tuned for more upcoming events of the JWA!






What we are reading this month:

HOUSE ON ENDLESS WATERS,
A Novel by Emuna Elon

Join the JWA's monthly book club for this month's and discussion of the Book 'HOUSE ON ENDLESS WATERS'.

A lyrical and exquisitely moving novel about a writer who embarks on a transformative journey in Amsterdam, where he discovers the shocking truth about his mother's wartime experience.


Join us for our next meeting is on January 7, 2021.

For more details, contact: info@jwa.org.hk
Spotlight on A Board Member...

Meet: Goldie Isselstein



Goldie is our talented Co-Chair. She is highly skilled, in daily life she is a social media manager, volunteers in the organization and mother of 2 children.

In Goldie's words: Communication and Networking are the key to a great community work. I love my work as Social Media Manager and the chance to be a part of the vibrant group of great women.
My goal is to create a better network for us women. Helping each other, standing together and empower each other. On top of that my heart was always volunteering and working with charities. For me giving back to people who are less fortunate is one of the most important things in my life.

  • What is your favorite word?
My most favourite word is LOVE. Without love we can’t live. Love for family, friends, everyone. To see the good in everyone.

  • What is your favorite weekend activity?
My favourite weekend activity is sewing. This new hobby helps me to find my inner peace by creating for example masks for others. I love to see others happy.

  • In your opinion, what is the best place to "breathe" in HK?
The best place to “breathe” in Hong Kong is by far the Kadoorie Farm. In the morning, right after opening, going around through nature and enjoying the silence and clear air is one of the best moments. 
 

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