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The Connection August 2018
The Sisterhood of
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he Temple, Congregation B'nai Jehudah
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Whether you love the hot summer days of August or can't wait for them to be over... we hope that you get to spend them with your family and friends. This August, we are busy planning for the return to school for children and college students, Jewish High Holidays, primary elections, and of course wonderful Sisterhood programming and events. Check out all the wonderful programming that our Board and the women on the committees have coming up.
We hope to see you soon. Have a fabulous August!
The Sisterhood Board Members
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Challahs for Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur!
Fresh Delicious Large Round Challahs
baked by Steve Ellenberg of Bagelworks
Plain and Raisin... $12.75 each
All orders must be received by Tuesday, September 4!
Help Sisterhood support our Congregation's activities...Apples & Honey, Erev Shabbat Bisseleh Nosh, Sukkot Happenings, Mitzvah Day, Student's Consecration, B'nai Mitzvah and religious school gift, Judaica Gift Shop and so much more!
Co-chairs: Shari Barr and Amy Cohn
Challah pick-up is in the front lobby of The Temple, Congregation B'nai Jehudah
Challah pickup schedule:
Rosh Hashanah: Sunday September 9 10:00am
-Noon
Yom Kippur: Tuesday September 18 10:00am-Noon
Order your Challahs through PayPal! Convenient for you!
and scroll down to the Challah Ariticle for Paypal button.
You can order more than one Challah,
simply "Continue Shopping" after each choice to add to your cart!
or
Please send your phone, email,
quantity, kind and pick-up day(s)
with check payable to:
B'nai Jehudah Sisterhood, c/o Shari Barr, 15115 West 144 Terrace, Olathe KS 66062
YOUR ORDER WILL HELP SISTERHOOD WITH MANY PROJECTS THAT SUPPORT OUR CONGREGATION. TODAH RABAH
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Building Renovation Sale!
You're getting a great deal because we don't like packing!
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sunday 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. (During Religious School)
For an appointment, to register, or for special requests or questions,
please contact:
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Exclusions: Rabbi Nemitoff's books, Kosher mezuzah scrolls, Circle of Hope
Bracelets,
Mitzvah Garden Honey, Chanukah candles.
Cannot be combined with any other discounts or promotions.
ROSH HASHANAH IS AROUND THE CORNER...
The Judaica Gift Shop has fabulous apple & honey dish sets, candlesticks, shofars and more! Come in and see our beautiful selection of gifts for all occasions.
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Join us at "the best little upscale neighborhood joint where drinks are cold and the grill is hot!
Tuesday, August 14 at 6:00
Red Door Grill in Brookside
6324 Brookside Plaza
Locally owned and operated,
serving the best local ingredients.
Menu includes sandwiches, tacos, chicken, fish,
steaks, salads, and more.
Please RSVP by
August 10
to Reva Friedman
785-766-7765 or
revacfriedman@gmail.com
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We are delighted to offer 2 Girls' Night Out in August.
GNO #2!
A unique opportunity to explore the involvement of American Jews during World War I
Thanks to the Women's Philanthropy, we are invited to its annual meeting, special reception, and tour of the renowned
National WWI Museum & Memorial's new exhibit," "For Liberty: The American Jewish Experience"
When:
Monday, August 27 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
or
816-805-9971 (phone or text),
by
August 22
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Meet in the B'nai Jehudah parking lot. Departing at
5 pm.
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NexGen Women's Group...
especially for young women ages 25-50!
You're invited to
Happy Hour at Pinstripes in Prairiefire
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
13500 Nall Avenue
Let's gather together and celebrate the end of the day and hear about our summer adventures! Enjoy half-priced select appetizers, pizzas and flatbreads, as well as drink specials starting at just $2. Or order off the regular menu.
It's a perfect way to kick off the Jewish "New Year"!
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EVERYONE is invited to join us
for great evenings at
The
Mah Jongg
Tables.
Don't know how to play... we will teach you!
Soon you will be saying
"1 bam, 2 crack, and 3 dot"!
Come and meet new friends
and be a m
e
mber of
Wednesday Evenings 6:30 p.m.
Hosted at players' homes
August 8 & 22
September 5 & 26
To b
e added to the Mah Jongg e-mail list and for hostess locations,
please contact Lois Bernstein.
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Membership Appreciation Luncheon &
CASA Community Service Project & Speakers
Sunday, October 21,
11:30 - 1:30
B'nai Jehudah Social Hall
Complimentary Luncheon for Sisterhood members
Guests and members of the community are welcome, $15/person
Sisterhood members and guests of the community are invited to please join us for a delicious and meaningful luncheon with
Gemilut Hasadim
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"acts of loving-kindness," for the children in the CASA program, (Court Appointed Special Advocates).
Often, children who enter the court system literally flee their homes in the dead of night with nothing more than the clothes on their back. Sisterhood is going to provide b
ackpacks and have you help fill them with school supplies, for CASA children in crisis, at the luncheon!
We are asking for a suggested donation of $5, at the door, to help with the cost of the items. You are welcome to bring any extra school supplies you may have on hand, too!
Reservations for the complimentary luncheon for Sisterhood members are due by
October 16
to Doris Mendel
Guests, please mail your reservation with payment to:
B'nai Jehudah Sisterhood, 12320 Nall Ave, Overland Park, KS 66209
Presentations by
Angie Blumel, President and CEO of Jackson County CASA
Lisa Carpenter, Volunteer at Jackson County CASA
Angie Blumel, President and CEO of CASA, Jackson County.
Angie has spent her more than 20+ year career in the nonprofit field focusing on serving victims of abuse and working closely with volunteer advocates. As CEO of CASA, she is responsible for ensuring the mission of the organization, to serve as the voice in court for child victims of abuse and neglect, is carried out through the work of more than 350 dedicated CASA Volunteers, the staff and Board. Angie loves her work and believes CASA Volunteers, staff and supporters are exceptional!
Lisa Carpenter, Volunteer of CASA, Jackson County since 2014.
Lisa has worked on three cases assisting children in managing the foster care system. Lisa also assists with the older youth by hosting a Climb Night once a year and by hosting annual presentations on self-advocacy. In 2018 Lisa was the Light of Hope, Key Note speaker. Lisa will share her experience with childhood abuse and neglect. Her experiences as a child are what brought her to volunteer at CASA. Lisa enjoys the direct contact with the children and the impact she has in helping them navigate life. Lisa works at Littler Mendelson, P.C. as an Office Administrator for two locations in Kansas City.
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 Now what was I thinking?
Did I remember my membership contribution for Sisterhood?
The heart of Sisterhood lies in our community of amazing women. Sisterhood membership brings women together to enjoy a variety of activities for friendship, camaraderie, personal growth, service and learning.
It would be my pleasure to meet you and introduce you to other women.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or
need
information
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Thank you for your support!
Doris Mendel, Membership Vice President,
dm@filtro.net
or 913-206-7490.
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Annual Sisterhood/NexGen Membership $45
Please consider a special membership level to help support our efforts!
$63 Rachel $81 Miriam $99 Leah $117 Sarah
- We have members who are young and 'young at heart'.
- We have a Sisterhood group for women in their 20's - 40's, NexGen Women, with exciting programming specially tailored to their interests and planned by their group.
- Even if you are unable to be involved at this time, we need your contribution to enable Sisterhood to fulfill its mission of providing essential support to the Congregation, its youth and the community.
- Membership is open to all women.
- 10% discount in the Sisterhood Judaica Gift Shop.
FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE...
Your membership contribution can be done through Paypal on-line! Secure and easy.
or
Mail your contact information & check payable to:
B'nai Jehudah Sisterhood
c/o Doris Mendel, 6010 Parretta Drive, Kansas City, MO 64120
Please let Doris know if you are a new and/or NexGen member.
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Annual Brotherhood FISHING DERBY ..
for Girls and Boys
Sunday August 19th 12:00-2:30
North end of Leawood Lake
about 114th and Tomahawk Creek Parkway.
hot dogs/drinks fishing prizes
Brotherhood
continues their tradition and strengthens their La Dor Va Dor relationships with Family, B'nai Jehudah and Judaism.
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Day of DISCOVERY
Explore the Joy of
Jewish Learning in Kansas City
Sunday, August, 26 8:45-3:15
Jewish Community Campus
5801 W. 115th Overland Park
Choose from a wide range of topics and presenters
Rabbi Beryl Padorr will speak on "Wise Aging"
Contact the Rabbinical Association of Greater KC for more information.
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Our Condolences to...
Barbara O'Connor on the passing of her father in law,
Maurice V. O'Connor, on June 8.
Ellen Jacobs on the passing of her sister in law,
Linda Diane Jacobs, on June 18.
Janet Baker on the passing of her brother,
Leonard Davis, on,June, 25.
Sheryl Porter on the passing of her father,
Harry Kreiter, on July 25.
(We apologize for any omissions or errors.
Please let us know!)
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Sponsoring a Bisseleh Nosh on Shabbat for a special occasion
is a great way to make someone feel really special!
Celebrate a special simcha...Birthday, Anniversary, Birth of a baby, Baby naming, Marriage, Graduation and more!
Sponsor in Honor or in Memory of special people in your life.
Sponsor it with your family, friends, havurah or committee.
Bisseleh Nosh is at 5:30 pm, prior to Erev Shabbat Services, which gives everyone an opportunity to come together in the lobby for a small "nosh" and Kiddush to begin the joyful celebration of Shabbat.
Regular Nosh $200 Hot Bisseleh Nosh $275
Reserve your date now, the year is filling quickly!
To reserve a date and for more information, please contact Jean Osbourn at B'nai Jehudah,
913-663-4050.
Sponsorships are listed in the Shabbat program.
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Sisterhood is making it easier for you to donate to one of our funds.
We now have a new form for your convenience!
Please click on link for form and instructions
TRIBUTE FUND
Used for the general expenses and support of Congregation B'nai Jehudah.
CHARLENE GELB MEMORIAL ONEG SHABBAT ENDOWMENT FUND
Used for Bisseleh Nosh prior to Shabbat services on Friday evening.
HELEN S. GREEN MEMORIAL PULPIT FLOWER FUND
Used for Bimah flowers and landscaping.
RUTH KAROL LEADERSHIP TRAINING FUND
Used to help send Sisterhood leaders to attend WRJ conferences
and
training programs
regionally and internationally.
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 CLEAN UP YOUR HOME FOR OUR CAUSE
Thanks to our Sisterhood member, Lori Siegel, the owner of the resale shop "A Lotta Stuff at Stan's". In addition to helping clean out and remove usable items from homes, at no charge, she will give a percentage of the earnings as a donation to our Sisterhood, if the donor requests that she do so.
Please call
Lori's cell, 816-668-3960,
to arrange a pick-up and
remember to mention Sisterhood!
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Officers
President: Robin Prosini
V.
P. Communications: Lois Bernstein
V.P. Membership: Doris Mendel
Co-V.P. Programming: Reva Friedman & Nancy Fox
Treasurer: Barbie Rogoff
Judaica Shop Treasurer: Sue Berne
Recording Secretary: Shari Barr
Immediate Past President: Jody Cosner
Board Members
Phyllis Blander,
Amy Cohn
, Leigh Dorman, Hilary Fried, Louise Gruenebaum, Helen Hardgree,
Jill Jacob
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Ellen Jacobs
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Susie Kirschbaum
, Deb Klein,
Audrey Kunin
, Lana Ravis,
Rosanne Rosen
, Marcia Soltz,
Sharon Soltz
, Carol Schwartz, Kathe Stekoll, Rita Sudhalter, and
Darlene Wolf
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Contact Information
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Please contact Sisterhood President, Robin Prosini with any questions, suggestions or concerns. Thank you.
rprosini@hotmail.com 267-241-1608
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