CHAI LINES

The Newsletter of the International Northeast Region

March 4, 2022 - 1 Adar II 5782

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From the Region President

Dear Friends:


Why, in the past few years, have we read a double portion Yayakhel/Pekudei but this year we separate them and read Pekudei on its own? It is because of our very complicated Jewish calendar. I heard a podcast recently with Rabbi Micah Streiffer who explained this very clearly and I wanted to share it with you.


The secular calendar is a Solar Calendar and is based on the earth’s rotation around the sun which takes 365¼ days. That is why we have a leap year and add an extra day in February every four years. The Jewish calendar is a Lunar calendar based on the cycles of the moon. Every new month is a new moon when you cannot actually see the moon, but all the Jewish festivals (Pesach, Shavuot, Sukkot) occur during a full moon because they are harvest festivals. 


The Lunar cycle is 354 days long so in theory every 354 days we would have a new Jewish year. But because the Jewish holidays are agricultural festivals, they must take place at certain times of the year. Pesach must be in the Spring; Shavuot must be in early summer and Sukkot must be in the Fall. But on a strictly 354 day-cycle, those holidays would migrate to different times of the year. Thus, it was necessary to line up the lunar months with the solar seasons so that the Jewish holidays fall during the full moon and also fall in the correct season. In order to accomplish this, the Jewish calendar consists of an elaborate nineteen-year cycle where seven times out of every nineteen years we add not a leap day but a full leap month. That practice keeps the holidays in line with the seasons in which they are meant to occur. It also means that some Jewish years have twelve months and some Jewish years have thirteen months. Therefore, there are years we condense two portions into one which is why we would read Vayakhel and Pekudei together. This year is a leap year when we read Pekudei by itself and starting Thursday, March 3rd and continuing on Friday, March 4th we have two days of Rosh Hodesh Adar II which counts as the thirteenth month.  


Pekudei is the very last parashah in the Book of Exodus (Shemot) and describes the culmination of the building of the Mishkan (Tabernacle) and the making of the priestly garments. At the end of the parashah, we are told that the place became holy. “When Moses had finished the work, the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting and the Presence of the Lord (ch’vod Hashem) filled the Tabernacle.” (Ex 40:34)


Does this mean that the Tabernacle is holy because God is present in the cloud? Is He the source of the holiness? Or could it be that God’s presence is in the space because the place is holy? That means the holiness comes from the people who worship God and keep His commandments. If it is the actions of the people that make the place holy, it means God can be found everywhere. We, the people, have to act in holy ways by filling our lives with acts of tzedakah, spiritual awareness, mitzvot and hesed (lovingkindness). It is comforting to know that holiness and God’s presence can be found not only in a particular place but wherever we perform holy actions. To again quote what we say when we end a Book of the Torah- “Hazak Hazak V’nithazek” - Be strong, be strong and let us be strengthened. Especially during these challenging times, may we all find strength in each other and in our own acts of holiness.


As mentioned above, today is Rosh Hodesh Adar II. In today’s Covid world, we often end our messages with “Stay Healthy, Stay Safe”. Today, for Adar II, and our upcoming Purim celebration, we add “Be Happy”!


Hodesh Tov and Shabbat Shalom,


Marilyn Cohen, INR President

inrpresident21@wlcj.org

 

SAVE THE DATE:

 

Our next INR region program will be on March 9, 2022 at 7:30pm. This will be an enlightening presentation, on “Jewish Gangsters in America”. See our flyer below for details and to register for the Zoom invitation.


And be sure to "Save the Date" for our Virtual Spring Conference on Sunday June 12, 2022! The Conference Committee is hard at work planning a wonderful day full of great sessions and speakers for us all.

INR Virtual Spring Conference

From our Torah Fund Vice President

Torah Fund – B’Yachad – Together



In preparing for a recent program planning meeting for our upcoming Spring Conference (Save the date: June 12th!), I was doing some research about the history of Torah Fund. Torah Fund is 80 years strong in 2022. Think about how far we have come in 80 years. Donations to Torah Fund help the students of our five Conservative/Masorti seminaries. But 80 years ago, there was only one seminary – The Jewish Theological Seminary in New York. Today we have seminaries in New York, Los Angeles, Jerusalem, Buenos Aries, and Potsdam. Think about that: We have a seminary in Germany! Seventy years after the end of the dark days of the Holocaust, Jewish students are studying in Germany and our dollars support those students. To all who donate, thank you. What a difference those Torah Fund donors have made for 80 years and for years to come.

 

None of us can foresee the future. From our history, we know that our donations have made a difference for the education of rabbis, cantors, educators and scholars. To ensure that support continues, will you consider joining the Torah Fund Legacy Society? Learn more here:

Torah Fund Legacy Society - Jewish Theological Seminary (jtsa.edu)

 

There are multiple ways to give: Paper cards and E-Cards are available on the Torah Fund website. Online donations and payment by checks/cheques are always appreciated. Some like to use paper. Some like to use electrons. Whichever you prefer, we always say thank you!

 

In the US: To donate to Torah Fund: Donate to Torah Fund (jtsa.edu)

In the US, send an e-card: https://torahfundecards.jtsa.edu/

In Canada: https://torahfundecards.jtsa.edu/canadian/

and after you purchase a card for $5, you may make additional donations.

 

Questions? Problems? Contact me:

Linda Boxer

INR Torah Fund VP

INRTorahFund@gmail.com

From our Israel Affairs Committee

Regarding:

Our Two Special Relationship Masorti Congregations in Israel


We recently heard from our Twinned Kehillot (Congregations) in Israel and would like to share some of their news with everyone.

 

Kehilat Hakerem in Karmiel

Marion Jester reported: We are beginning our spring semester with three courses, one in English and two in Hebrew. Our female student Rabbi has thus far only been able to join us for a Zoom Havdalah, but we are hopeful that she will be able to join us very soon for Shabbat services in person. We continue to hold our daily minyan with the Masorti congregation in Beersheva, and our weekly Talmud class with a Conservative congregation in Pittsburgh.

 

Kehilat Netzach Israel in Ashkelon

Lorna Szefler reported: We are in the midst of renovating two rooms after the preschool classes moved into their new facilities. Friday February 25, we held a musical Kabbalat Shabbat followed by an Oneg Shabbat where we honored five of our own young people who will soon be entering the army - one of them being our Rabbi Gustavo Surazski’s daughter. We recently elected a new Board - the new Chair person is Marcelo Bordman and Terri Davis is the vice chairperson and in charge of Tikkun Olam.

 

Respectively submitted, 

 

Marion Mayman

marionmayman@rogers.com

Ruth Shapiro 

ruthsha@gmail.com

INR Israel Affairs Co-Chairs 

Our Upcoming Region Programs:

Region Program March 9, 2022 @ 7:30 PM

presents

HELENE HERMAN on:

But They Were Good to Their Mothers:

Jewish Gangsters in America

Wednesday March 9, 2022 @ 7:30 PM

This lecture addresses a seldom-covered aspect of the darker side of the immigrant experience, delving into the rise and fall of Jewish gangsters who dominated crime from the 1920’s until the end of WW2. Beyond exploring famous crime figures (e.g., Bugsy Siegel, Meyer Lansky) and organizations (e.g., Murder Inc., The Brownsville Boys), we will learn about some lesser known but quite fascinating characters.

email Adele Weinstein @ adelew@rogers.com by 12 PM on 3/9/2022 to register

Helene Herman recently retired as President of a 400+ member lifelong learning club. She is a lecturer for adult learning programs at multiple universities on a variety of historical and cultural topics. Helene has over 30 years of executive experience in global marketing, and holds a B.A. in Anthropology from NYU. She is the Sisterhood President at Temple Beth Torah Sha’aray Tzedek in Tamarac, Florida.


Helene generously offers her lectures to affiliates of Women’s League for no fee. All she asks in exchange is that we make donations to Torah Fund, the dedicated philanthropy of Women's League for Conservative Judaism. INR, as a region, will be making a donation in Helene's name. If you wish to voluntarily contribute as well: In the US, you can donate online here. In Canada please mail donations to: Jewish Theological Society, 100 Elder Street, Toronto, Ontario M3H 5G7. Be sure to include the name of your local affiliate for proper credit.

Our programs are a benefit of your membership in your local affiliated Sisterhood/Women's Group 

or as an Individual Member of Women's League for Conservative Judaism


Beth David Women

Beth Tikvah Women

Register

Help Wanted:

What: A Few Good People!


For: The INR Communications Team!


RequirementsPrior experience working with Constant Contact is not absolutely necessary but is a plus - training will be provided.


If you are interested or know of someone who might be a good “fit”, please contact Joan Lowenstein at jmglowepp2021@gmail.com.


Thank You!

From Women's League:

Check out our Calendar 

on the website for upcoming programs:

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An Update And Prayer For Peace In Ukraine

Masorti Olami and The Schechter Institutes are in close contact with our communities across Ukraine, and while there is extreme uncertainty and panic right now, we are sharing with you, our friends and supporters around the world, what we know about the current situation on the ground.


The present situation in Ukraine is extremely challenging with mass panic and residents fleeing towards the west of the country, away from lines of contact, causing blocked roads and traffic jams. Cash machines across the country have run out of cash, and gas stations are out of gas.

 

Kharkiv, a city in northeastern Ukraine, is only 100km from the border with Russia, and has been hit the hardest so far, experiencing explosions in the early hours of this morning. Entrances and exits to the city, as well as schools have already been closed, and the Russian army is getting closer. We are trying to get all of our communities in Ukraine to our western-most community in Chernivtsi, as it is the safest option right now, where Rabbi Reuven and Lena Stamov, our shlichim in Ukraine are currently with their family. This means organizing immediate transport, and reserving accommodation for refugees fleeing from other cities. In the meantime, we are also arranging for 150 packages with cookies, chocolate and juice, to be brought to the children, to try and lift their spirits in this challenging time. 

 

(Pictured above: NOAM Family Camp in the Carpathian Mountains)

To view the prayer service that took place on February 24th on Facebook, go to:

https://fb.watch/bsXFCY6NCw/

In the US donate via The Schechter Institutes, Inc. www.schechter.edu/donate

or via Masorti Olami:  Support Our Work (masortiolami.org)


Israeli donations via the Schechter Institute: www.schechter.ac.il

Shabbat Message


By Debbi Kaner Goldich,

International President


A Small Jewish World

Last week I had the honor of attending the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations’ (COP) 47th leadership mission in Israel. Rabbi Ellen Wolintz-Fields, WLCJ Executive Director and I were part of a delegation that represented 53 organizations with a single purpose of engaging with Israel. During the five days we met President Herzog, the Prime Minister, foreign ministers, members of the Cabinet, Ambassadors from other countries, the new US ambassador to Israel and other members of this government’s diverse coalition.

 

On the fourth day we visited the Gaza border and the new IDF’s Homefront Command headquarters. While waiting in line to use the ladies’ room the young woman soldier behind me noticed my tag. Sophia proudly told me that she was also Conservative and had about a year left on her tour of duty. We talked further and she told me she was from New Rochelle, New York and her family belonged to Beth EL Synagogue. Of course I asked if her mother belonged to the Sisterhood and she told me her mother had belonged for a long time. I quickly used my phone to look up her mom in the database and Jayne’s name was there as a longtime member of Sisterhood and Women’s League. At the end of the visit, Rabbi Ellen and I took a picture with Sophia to send to her mom so Jayne could see Sophia was well and safe. I also wanted to tell Jayne how impressive this young lone soldier was and that it was my privilege to meet her.

When I returned to the database, Jayne’s email was not in her page and neither was her cellphone number. I could not email or text the picture so I wrote to a friend who belongs to that synagogue sisterhood. My friend, Judi wrote to the sisterhood president who wrote back to me with Jayne’s email. Finally, I could send the beautiful picture of Sophia to Jayne. Jayne wrote to me to thank me and I subscribed Jayne to all the Women’s League emails with her email address so she could receive this message and all the rest that come out.

 

If you receive this message you are subscribed but if you know someone who does not receive our messages, please reply with that woman’s name and email and we will subscribe her. Our information connects our members with valuable programming on the International level and the Conservative Jewish world. The world may be large but our Women’s League for Conservative Judaism world is small enough that Jewish mothers can share our children’s pictures from thousands of miles away.

 

Thank you to Sophia and Jayne Peister for giving me permission to share the story and the picture.

 

Shabbat shalom,

Debbi

 

Debbi Kaner Goldich

WLCJ International President

dgoldich@wlcj.org

WL Reads - Sunday, March 13th @ 2 PM ET

Questions?

Contact

WL Reads Co-Chairs

Merle Carrus

merlesoffice@gmail.com

or Susan Farber

farberschevrah@gmail.com

Please join us Sunday on March 13th at 2:00 PM ET for our WL Reads Program.

 

WL Reads co-chairs Merle Carrus and Susan Farber will be interviewing Julie Zuckerman, author of The Book of Jeremiah

Register

Seaboard Region Education Day - Open to All Members - Sunday, March 20th @ 1 PM ET

Click on the flyer above for more information and register, or go to: 

https://www.olamtikvah.org/event/seaboard-education-day.html

Jews in Film - Somewhere Over The Rainbow Series 3 -

Monday, March 21st @ 3 PM ET

Questions?

Lois Silverman

WLCJ Communications Chair

lsilverman@wlcj.org

Register for Session 3

Jews in Film, a Women's League education program; Somewhere over the Rainbow – The Jewish Connection to Movie Musicals of the 1930s.

 

Join Lois Silverman as she presents how Jews and their music have influenced American music and especially American musical theater. This truly American art form attracted the talents of the greatest songwriters of the pre-rock era who between them wrote the musical and lyrics for practically all the great musicals of the ’30s and ’40s.

Pre-Passover Program - Thursday, March 24th @ 8:30 PM ET

Questions? Contact

Rabbi Margie Cella

WLCJ Educator

mcella@wlcj.org

Getting Our Heads [Back] Into the Seder:

A Pre-Passover Program



When Purim passes, we throw ourselves into cleaning, shopping, and cooking. Let’s take some time to plan for the main event, exploring together ways in which we can enhance our seders.

 

This program is lead by Rabbi Margie Cella, WLCJ Educator.

Register

Social Media Workshop - Sunday, March 27th @ 3 PM ET

Contact

Lois Silverman

Communications Co-Chair

lsilverman@wlcj.org


Want to know more about how to set up a Facebook account for your Sisterhood or Region? Do you need a Sisterhood or Region Facebook page? We will walk you through the steps and also give you some tips and tricks to make your account and page safe and successful.

Register

Sustainability: Today, Tomorrow, and L'Dor V'Dor -

Tuesday, March 29th @ 7:30 PM ET

TUESDAY,

MARCH 29TH

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM 

KICKOFF EVENT

 

 

Questions?

Contact

 

 

Corinne Hammerschlag

Environment Co-Chair

corinneh@rogers.com


or

 

Lymor Wasserman

Environment Co-Chair

mrswass@gmail.com

Register

Programming Idea of the Week

Submitted by

Grace Schessler, WL Programming Chair 

gschessler@wlcj.org

The Weizmann House, A Virtual Tour


The Weizmann House was the home of the first President of Israel, Chaim Weizmann, and first First Lady, Dr. Vera Weizmann. The house sits atop a hill on 11 acres of sculpted land in Rehovot and is now part of the Weizmann Institute of Science. The house was designed by Jewish-German architect, Erich Mendelsohn, and is recognized as a masterpiece. 

 

To continue reading, click here.

Women's League Archives

Cory Schneider

Archives Chair and Consultant

cschneider@wlcj.org

Tel. 717-574-1807

Women’s League Archives: Join Us in Our Quest!

Exciting things are happening with our Women’s League archives. The Board of Women’s League voted to permanently loan our archives to the Jewish Theological Seminary. This is fabulous since it will insure our historical items will be stored and catalogued properly and will be more accessible to our members as well as the public.

 

During the next few months, we will be transferring all of our archival material (and there is a lot) to JTS. And you can help! We want to make sure we have everything needed from Women’s League international, our branches and regions to tell our story. Do you have hidden away somewhere meeting minutes, branch/region directories, brochures, newsletters, event information, memorabilia, creative handcrafts? Photographs?

 

We are asking you to search through your files, albums and boxes of materials and gather them together. Please label the pictures with a date, what event, who the people are, and where are they. Please label other items with their story (if not told in the item). Then send it on to Rabbi Ellen Wolintz-Fields at 627 Bowne Road, Ocean Township, NJ 07712. For questions, contact Cory Schneider.

 

Thanks in advance for your help!

 

Also, watch for information on three new How to Live Forever zoom presentations: Collecting and Organizing Your Sisterhood Archives, Collecting and Organizing Your Region Archives, and Writing Your Organization’s Story.

Women's League Resolution 2022

Download Resolutions (PDF)

Upon reading the Women's Health Resolution, please cast your VOTE. To vote, click on the button below and it'll take you to a doodle website. 

All you need to input is your name and email to cast your vote.

Vote

Karen Cuker

Public Policy & Resolutions Co-Chair

cukers@verizon.net

 

Marlene Oslick

Public Policy & Resolutions Co-Chair

mtocpa@aol.com


To the Membership of WLCJ,

 

PLEASE VOTE!

 

The Resolutions and Public Policy Committee has approved the following Women’s Health Resolution (2022). This resolution passed the WLCJ Executive Committee and was offered to our membership for comment in WL Week. The Resolutions Committee, which drafted this resolution, reviewed all the member comments and made some changes and clarifications which the committee deemed appropriate and which enhanced the spirit of the resolution. 

 

Now we are asking the 40,000 members of WLCJ to vote yes or no on this resolution. If passed, this resolution becomes an official position of Women’s League and a part of our historical archive. 

 

Further, our hope is that our Sisterhoods will develop programming and projects inspired by this resolution.

 

Please take a moment to read the WLCJ Women’s Health Resolution (2022) and VOTE.

 

Thank you,

Marlene Oslick and Karen Cuker,

Public Policy & Resolutions Co-Chairs


* Deadline extended to March 4th to Vote *

Jewels in the Crown Returns to Convention 2023

Jewels in the Crown is an opportunity for your Sisterhood to be honored for exceptional programming and participation. See below for information and application.

 

For more information: jewel@wlcj.org

Download the Application

Weekly Words of Torah

submitted by

Rabbi Margie Cella

WLCJ Educator

mcella@wlcj.org

Parashat Pekudei Exodus 38:21-40:38

Haftarah: Ashkenazim: 1 Kings 7:51-8:21

Sephardim: 1 Kings 7:40-50 - March 5, 2022

 

In this last parashah of the book of Shemot (Exodus) we find a full inventory of the materials Bezalel used to make the mishkan (tabernacle), its furnishings, and the priestly garments for Aaron and his sons. After doing everything that God had commanded, he brought the finished component(s) to Moses, whom God instructed to erect the tabernacle and anoint Aaron and his sons for the priesthood. After he did so, a cloud rested on the tent by day and fire at night, only moving from that spot when the people had to move to a new location.

 

The events described in the haftarah occurred in approximately 952 BCE, when Solomon finished the work on the Temple, and held a dedication celebration on the holiday of Sukkot, beginning by bringing in all the treasure King David had collected for its functioning. While he himself led the community in offering innumerable animal sacrifices, the elders of the nation, at his command, brought up the ark, containing only the two tablets Moses had received at Sinai, and placed it in the Holy of Holies.

 

Next the tabernacle and all its vessels were transferred to their new, permanent home. Thus, Jerusalem became the religious center of the nation of Israel. The connection between the parashah and the haftarah is obvious. The centerpiece of both structures is the ark and its precious contents (Exodus 40:20, 1 Kings 8:9). God’s presence is manifested in both structures by the presence of a cloud (Exodus 40:34-35, 1 Kings 8:10-11). The dedication of the mishkan culminates with Moses blessing the assembled nation (Exodus 39:43); similarly, Solomon also blessed the people at the dedication of the Temple (1 Kings 8:14). The absorption of the ark and, indeed, the entire tabernacle into the structure of the Temple signaled a continuity of worship to the people of Israel: what had served a nomadic people traveling in the desert became the foundation of the permanent structure serving a people settled in the land.

 

Unfortunately, we know today that Solomon’s Temple, as well as the Second Temple did not withstand the test of time. The sacred ark has been lost to history. Today each of us is called to make a place for the presence of the Shekhinah (feminine divine presence of God) within our soul.

Makom B'Yachad

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The Rabbinical Assembly - Preorder

Coming soon from the Rabbinical Assembly: A new edition of Megillat Esther! Newly translated and interpreted for the 21st century, this Hebrew-English edition draws on traditional sources, contemporary scholarship, and deep insights from Conservative rabbis to bring the megillah to life.

Preorder

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Megillat Esther: The Book of Esther features:


The Hebrew text of the megillah. An expanded narrative translation (by Rabbi Martin S. Cohen) that evokes the playfulness and allusiveness of the megillah.


A second, contextual translation (by Rabbi Pamela Barmash) that draws on contemporary scholarship in Biblical Hebrew to capture the literary style and linguistic connotations of the Hebrew text. Thoughtful essays on each chapter of the megillah that unfold its literary and religious meanings. Insightful comments on selected verses by a diverse group of Conservative rabbis, including Rachel Ain, Jacob Blumenthal, Neil F. Blumofe, Analia Bortz, Susan Leider, Zachary Silver, Amy S. Wallk, and Yonatan M. Warren.

 

Blessings to be recited before and after the public reading of the megillah on Purim, as well as the accompanying evening (Arvit) service from Siddur Lev Shalem.

 

By bringing multiple voices and interpretations to the Book of Esther, Megillat Esther reflects the rich diversity of people and approaches that characterizes Conservative Judaism. This innovative book will yield fresh insights and enhance your experience of Purim year after year.

 

Preview chapter 1 of the megillah here.

 

Megillat EstherThe Book of Esther, edited by Martin S. Cohen. List price $15.00, discounted price of $10.00 for RA/CA/USCJ or bulk orders of 50+

 

Now available for preorders here. Books will ship in February 2022. Purim is March 17-18.

Ongoing WLCJ Happenings

The cost for the weekly questions email and hard-cover book is currently $99. For more information and to receive a $10 discount click below:

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Cory Schneider

Archives Chair & Consultant

Past International President

Administrator, Torah Fund Legacy Society

cschneider@wlcj.org




Stock the Shelves

Shout out to Temple Aaron in Saint Paul, MN

Your contribution will help reduce food insecurity among our neighbors. Check with your local pantry for other suggestions.

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Debbie Bettan

Social Justice Project Chair

dbettan@wlcj.org

Karen Block

Social Justice Co-Chair

kblock@wlcj.org

Ardis Wexler

Social Justice Co-Chair

judgeardis@aol.com

WLCJ App

We brought back the WLCJ App.

It's available for download on all devices (iPhone/iPad/Google Play/Android).



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The Women's League website now is available in all languages.

 

Visit our website: 

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Upcoming Sisterhood Calendar Events & WL Groups to Join

Florida Region

Rosh Chodesh Healing Circle

Thursday, Mar 3 - 6:30 PM ET

Email Sue for Zoom: 

suegboca@gmail.com

Download Flyer

Seaboard Region

Stories of a

White House Butler

Wednesday, Mar 9-7PM ET

Guest: Alan Devalerio

Join on Zoom

Meeting ID: 875-7409-2306

 

Questions? Contact Myra Wittik

myraw1940@gmail.com


Mid-Atlantic Region

9th Annual Open a Book...

Open Your Mind for 2020-21.

NOW until April 2022

 

Admission is $18 per author

Download Flyer

Tell us about YOUR Sisterhood 

event coming up!


WLCJ Net

Want to join WLCJNet?

Contact Sherry Lynn Rubin,

Sisterhood Net Chair

slrubin@wlcj.org

Email Sherry Lynn

American Mothers of Olim GoogleGroup

Contact Ellie Kremer,

the WLCJ Israel Committee Chair by text or email: 

ellieventnor@gmail.com

Email Ellie

PrezNet

Join the WL PrezNet

Toby Maser

PrezNet Moderator

tmaser@wlcj.org

Email Toby

Previous WLCJ Programming

Weren't able to join us? Visit our Youtube Channel for more videos. View our past recordings.

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News from Seminaries WLCJ Supports

Israel and "The New Jew"; Our Opening Season; Online Courses, and More

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The Book of Esther, Tour Morocco and More

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Schechter's Winter 2022 Hybrid and Zoom Courses

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The Workshop: Artist Salon at JTS


Monday, March 7, 2022 • 7:00 PM ET

Join the inaugural fellows of The Workshop for an evening of art and culture as they present works-in-progress that interrogate, dissect, provoke, subvert, and play with the many angles of memory and Jewish collective identity. Read more →

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Additional Opportunities

50th Anniversary Mission to Israel

The Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center - July 11-17, 2022

This coming July, Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center welcomes you back to an open and thriving post-pandemic Israel for an educational, inspiring, and unforgettable week-long mission where we will put our Jewish identities FRONT AND CENTER. For Itinerary and Registration: https://fuchsbergcenter.org/IsraelMission/


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Valley Beit Midrash - February through March 2022

The Significance of the Mitzvot of Purim in our lives today

Thursday, March 10

9:00 am - 10:00 am MST

Non-member: $18

Member: FREE

Presented by

Rabbanit Sharona Halickman

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A Virtual Tour of the First Jewish Community in North America!

Thursday, March 24

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PDT

Non-member: $18

Member: FREE

Presented by

Janet R. Kirchheimer

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Suffering Servants! How to Deal with the Missionary at the Door

Thursday, April 7

11:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT

Non-member: $18

Member: FREE

Presented by Rabba Dr Lindsey Taylor-Guthartz

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Devorah the Prophet: A Model of Leadership Irrespective of Gender

Thursday, May 5

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PDT

Non-member: $18

Member: FREE  

Presented by Rabbi Dina Najman

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More events, go to: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/upcoming-events/

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