Message From Our President
Dearest Sisters:
I hope everyone has recovered from a busy Pesach, cleaning, cooking, gathering, and cleaning again…
I am so excited that we will soon be gathering IN PERSON for a momentous occasion – our annual Torah Fund Luncheon! Since this is the first time since 2020 that we will be coming together for this event, we have an extra special Ha’Yay Olam recipient – our beloved Rabbi David Wolpe! It is my sincere hope that we fill up Barad Hall on Tuesday, May 24 at 11:30 a.m. for several reasons:
1. To honor Rabbi Wolpe for his many years of support for our Sisterhood and for Torah Fund
2. Because it is the 80th Anniversary of Torah Fund
3. Because with your generous support, we can reach our Torah Fund goal for 2021-22.
4. Because I am the VP of Torah Fund for the Pacific Southwest Region of Women’s League and I want our Sisterhood to be the shining example of Torah Fund fundraising that it always has been in the past.
Please join us on May 24!
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Annual Sisterhood Torah Fund Luncheon Honoring Rabbi Wolpe |
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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
Sisterhood is pleased to announce that Rabbi Wolpe is the 2022 Ha'Yay Olam Honoree!
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At the Sinai Temple Sisterhood Annual Torah Fund Luncheon, Sisterhood will be honoring Rabbi David Wolpe with the Ha’Yay Olam Award for his service to the Sisterhood, Sinai Temple and the Jewish community. The luncheon will take place on May 24, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. in Barad Hall and Pilot Plaza at Sinai Temple. The registration deadline is Tuesday, May 17. All donations made in honor of Rabbi Wolpe will be given to the Torah Fund Campaign, run under the auspices of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism. The Torah Fund provides financial support to our five Conservative Jewish seminaries and scholarships to their students.
Please honor Rabbi Wolpe by making a donation and help educate the rabbis, cantors, and Jewish educators of tomorrow. Please note that by making a donation, you are NOT registering for the luncheon. You must separately purchase a luncheon ticket. WLCJ will issue tax receipts to
all donors.
Please bring a book to be donated to Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles in Rabbi Wolpe’s honor.
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Gala Honoring Jamie & Joel Berman |
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Sinai Temple is thrilled to announce the long-awaited return of our annual Gala! Please join the congregation for a fun evening to support Sinai Temple and honor Jamie and Joel Berman, two of Sinai Temple’s most dedicated leaders.
Sunday, June 12
Barad Hall*, Sinai Temple
5:30 pm International cuisine and dancing
7:00 pm Program
*Pilot Plaza will be available for outdoor dining
Sponsorships Available
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In Memoriam
Brina Rosenbaum, z"l
1942-2022
Sisterhood mourns the passing of Brina Rosenbaum, past Sisterhood President, past Temple President, and recipient of the Ha'Yay Olam and Burning Bush awards. Brina's husband Phil Rosenbaum, z"l, was past Men's Club President. We send condolences to her daughters Sharon Berman and Deborah Rosenbaum Smith and their families.
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Women Making a Difference at Sinai |
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"Women Making a Difference at Sinai” is an opportunity to highlight exceptional Jewish women and their valuable work on behalf of the Sinai Temple community and beyond. |
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INTRODUCING SANDY CROLL,
CO-CHAIR, PROJECT OUTREACH
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Sandy says she was given a gift of stationery with her name on it. Instead of a last name, it said, “Sandy, Always Smiling”.
She loves that she is thought of in that way because she is really a very happy person. And why not?
She has been married to sensational Alan for 58 years. She has three wonderful sons, two terrific daughters-in-law, and the four best grandchildren (two girls—5 and 15 and two boys–7 and 17). Everyone is in good health and self-sufficient.
When the pandemic began, Sandy had a BIG tent erected in her yard with lights, heaters, and four six-foot tables set in a square (socially distanced, of course). The family came over every Sunday for dinner. And, they still do. COVID couldn’t “rain on her parade”.
If the truth be known Sandy does have a favorite child: Her PERFECT, MOST BEAUTIFUL, GENTLE LABRADODLE named Mumford, after Mumford High in Detroit where she met Alan.
She calls herself “a street walker.” Sandy and Mumford can often be seen strolling the streets of Beverly Hills enjoying our beautiful weather. Mumford is a conversation piece, so Sandy gets to meet and greet on these walks (and, of course, is always smiling).
One other new thing since COVID began that has kept Sandy smiling is Audible. Every spare minute (doing dishes, laundry, or sometimes walking) Sandy is listening to books. “It’s like someone is always with me telling me a story.” Her favorite genre is historical fiction.
Sandy and Alan have been members of Sinai for almost half a century. Sandy served on the Sinai Temple Board of Directors for 21 years. During that time, she chaired the Art Committee and the Ushering Committee and was Co-Chair of the Board of Governors. She was honored with The Men’s Club Burning Bush Award and Sisterhood’s Ha’Yay Olam Award.
Her favorite activity at Sinai is for our Sisterhood. Sandy, for at least 30 years, has been chair of our Project Outreach Committee. She buys, packages, and with our members and friends, delivers food, toiletries, and household items to twenty-four people in need. (The people are selected by Jewish Family Service.) This service is done three times each year prior to the High Holidays, Chanukah, and Passover.
And, of course Sandy does it with a smile!
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Sisterhood Lifecycle Events & Donations |
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Click HERE for a list of May and June 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.
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Sinai Temple Sisterhood is proud to partner with Jewish Family Service LA to purchase items from their Amazon Wishlist to support women who are struggling with domestic abuse and living in their residential facilities.
Please check out this Amazon Wishlist to purchase items that will go directly to JFS Hope residents.
Below, please find two testimonials from clients served at JFS Hope:
I came to Hope South after a 25-year marriage with five of my children. I was in group counseling first but decided that I really needed shelter and left my relationship. The voice on the crisis line made me realize that not only would the shelter be safe, but it also would be able to offer us much more, including a small kosher kitchen and any foods that we might need. They were very understanding and so empathetic. As an Orthodox Jewish family, it was especially heartwarming to see how hard everyone worked to make sure we had all our religious needs met since we had to spend Passover in the shelter. Thank you so much for making our Passover away from home so nice!! We’ll never forget it! Thank you for all the wonderful educational groups, counseling, and motivational talks you provided whenever I needed them. Thank you for the evenings of fun for the children. Just thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything. We’ll miss you.
Hello Staff,
I hope you are all well. I’m reaching out to say hello, and to thank the JFS Hope staff for all that you do. You have motivated me in the shelter and your efforts have not gone unnoticed. My life literally changed when I arrived at your door, and I want to thank you all for helping me reclaim myself. I learned how to maintain my safety and for my children, too, and never again will I allow anyone to hurt me. You have taught me well.
Thank you,
JG
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Sisterhood Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.
Zoom
Click HERE to join during the meeting time.
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Sisterhood Sip N Schmooze
Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
Zoom
Click HERE to join during the meeting time.
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Book Club: The Middlesteins
Wednesday, May 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Zoom
Led by Rachel Polansky, the book club meets every month via Zoom and is free of charge. This month, we will discuss The Middlesteins by Jami Attenberg.
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Rosh Hodesh Sivan
Thursday, June 2
Private Home on Motor Avenue
The Club is trying its very best to make the last get-together of the year a really special one. We will meet to celebrate Rosh Hodesh Sivan on Thursday evening, June 2 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in person at a private home. All attendees should be vaccinated and boosted. The cost is $18 and includes dinner. If the weather cooperates, we will eat outdoors.
For our program, we will have Maggie Anton speaking about her new book The Choice: A Novel of Love, Faith, and the Talmud. If the publisher has the book ready, it will be for sale at the meeting. You may remember Maggie Anton best for her award-winning trilogy, Rashi’s Daughters.
All Sisterhood members are welcome, but reservations are a must and should be made no later than May 30. To make a reservation or get more information, call Edie Nitzberg at 310-738-4894.
For those of you who may still be uncomfortable meeting in person, our zoom guru, Judy Fisher, will set up the hybrid part of our get-together, which is the program. Click HERE to join.
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A Woman's Perspective with Rabbi Guzik
All classes from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Zoom
May 19
June 30
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Sisterhood Board Meeting
Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.
Zoom
Click HERE to join during the meeting time.
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Sisterhood Sip N Schmooze
Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
Zoom
Click HERE to join during the meeting time.
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The Balance Class with Larry Sarokin |
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Wednesdays from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Free
Open to all
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Simple movements designed to grow your brain, improve your balance and strengthen your immune system. Via Zoom only. Join the session HERE during meeting time weekly.
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Calligraphy Series with DeAnn Singh |
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The new session is nine Mondays, April 25 to June 27. No class Monday, May 30 (Memorial Day). Pen Point is Brush Calligraphy. Cost is $180. For more information, please contact Rebeka Small.
Click HERE to read a profile on DeAnn from Shoutout LA!
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For more information and to register for classes, please contact
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