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From the Region President |
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Dear Friends;
I can’t believe this is the last Chai Lines we are producing for 2021. It’s been a challenging year but full of amazing programs created by our affiliates/sisterhoods, region and Women’s League. Please do take advantage of all that is being offered in our newsletter below. Yasher Koach to you all!
I can proudly announce that our Spring Conference has been scheduled for Sunday, June 12, 2022 and will be totally virtual on Zoom. Given the uncertainty of ever-changing travel restrictions across borders and the unrelenting virus variants, we felt it was the only prudent way to go. Please save the date in your calendars.
The conference is being chaired by Carole Burke of Shaare Zedek Sisterhood in Montreal but our Conference Committee must consist of representatives from affiliates in all areas of our International Northeast Region. That means we are looking for volunteers to sit on the Conference Committee from as many affiliates as possible. If you are interested in helping Carole on the Conference Committee, please contact her at [email protected] or feel free to contact me directly.
Todah Rabah to Adele Weinstein for writing an article for this issue which focused on her father. Having known Sy Caine z”l for many years I was touched by her description of him which brought back so many wonderful memories when we sang together in the choir or davened in shul. Adele, may you and your family continue to cherish the legacy your father left you and may his memory be a blessing to you all.
As the secular New Year approaches, we can’t help but think of what this past year has meant for us. Let us not dwell on the worrisome times caused by the Corona Virus but think of all the good things that the past year has given us. What counts the most is that our families and friends have reached out and connected whether in person, by phone or virtually. We have all found ways to be linked in some way and I hope we will continue to do so no matter how long it takes to get back to that ‘normal’ time we once knew.
Wishing you all a Happy Secular New Year and Shabbat Shalom,
REGION REMINDERS:
SAVE THE DATE:
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 7:30 PM
Region Torah Fund Program
“In Search of Social Justice” with Lisa Ellison.
All affiliate/sisterhood members in our region are invited to attend this fascinating presentation on the role that Jewish women played in the world of activism in the United States and Canada. See flyer below!
Shabbat Shalom,
Marilyn Cohen, INR President
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My name is Adele Weinstein and I am the INR Program/Education Vice President, as well as the President of my affiliate, Beth Tikvah Women in Toronto Ontario.
When I was asked by our president, Marilyn Cohen, to write an article for this newsletter, I decided to write about the second yahrzeit following my Dad’s passing, and to link this with the Parsha of this week, Parsha Shemot.
My Dad, Sy Caine, was born on June 13,1932. He would have been 90 years old this coming year. My family and I are commemorating his yahrzeit by sponsoring the “Kiddush to go” at our synagogue, on Shabbat December 25, 2021.
My Dad was a soft spoken, quiet, friendly man. He was very involved in our Synagogue, singing in the choir for over 50 years, volunteering on many committees and attending Shabbat and Yom Tovim services regularly. His family meant the world to him. He always looked forward to Shabbat and holiday dinners spent with his family which included my Mom, me, my husband, my brother and sister-in-law and our two children. During the 3 years that my Dad lived in a Nursing home, his biggest joy was when his great granddaughter, Ofra, visited him. My Dad and my Mom, Fran Caine whom many of you know, would have been married 66 years this coming March.
Parsha Shemot begins with “Ve’eleh Shemot B’nei Yisrael.” “These are the names of the children of Israel who came to Egypt with Jacob...” In the Jewish tradition, there is a midrash about why we were led out of Egypt. We, the Jewish people, were led out of Egypt because we kept three things intact: our names, our clothing and our language.
I would like to write about the first part of this midrash, our names. My Dad’s Hebrew name was Yishia Reuven HaKohen.
My Dad was very proud of his name and of the fact that he was a Kohen. He took his status as a Kohen very seriously and every time our synagogue called up the Kohanim to recite the priestly blessings, my Dad was one of the first ones to go up. He would cover his head with his huge tallit and sing with his melodic voice. Even when my Dad’s Alzheimer’s progressed and he forgot many things, he still remembered these blessings and he remembered his name. When he was living in the Nursing home, our Synagogue’s Hazzan would come up to my Dad and say “Yishia Reuven HaKohen” and my Dad would smile and extend his hand for a handshake.
To quote the Hebrew poet Zelda (Zelda Schneurson Mishkovsky 1914-1984), she wrote “L’kol ish yesh shem”. Every person has a name.
Whether your name is a Hebrew or English name, we should all be proud of our names. My name Chana Mina bat Yishia Reuven HaKohen v’ Freida. I am proud of my name and proud to be involved in Women’s League for Conservative Judaism.
Thank you and Shabbat Shalom,
Adele Weinstein
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From our Torah Fund Vice President |
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TORAH FUND – B’YACHAD – TOGETHER
2021 is drawing to a close and 2022 is about to begin. When considering your year-end charitable donations, please consider Torah Fund.
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Of course, consult with your tax advisor about deductibility. Donations should be sent to your local Torah Fund Chair.
Our Canadian donors may send their cheques to the Jewish Theological Society, 100 Elder Street, Toronto, Ontario M3H 5G7.
Be sure to include the name of your local affiliate for proper credit.
All donations, large and small, are appreciated. Together, B’Yachad, our gifts to Torah Fund ensure the continuation of educational opportunities for our future rabbis, cantors and teachers. Thank you!
Remember to make your reservation for our region Torah Fund program: In Search of Social Justice to be held on January 12, 2022 at 7:30 pm. See the flyer elsewhere in this ChaiLines newsletter for details.
Stay safe!
Linda Boxer
INR Torah Fund Vice President
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Our Upcoming Region Programs: |
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In Search of Social Justice
Wednesday January 12, 2022 @ 7:30 PM
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PRESENTS OUR PROGRAM IN HONOR OF |
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The dedicated tzedekah of Women’s League, supporting the five Conservative/Masorti Seminaries
around the world
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Lisa Ellison (formerly Kogen), past Director of Education and Programs at Women's League for Conservative Judaism (2003-2018), will present a program on the role Jewish women played in the world of activism in the United States and Canada. The presentation will include photos and documents highlighting stories about community activists, suffragists and human rights advocates, some women whose names are familiar but many who have been only recently reclaimed by Jewish feminists and historians.
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IN SEARCH OF
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Wednesday,
January 12, 2022
7:30 pm
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Theirs are stories of inspiration and courage, women undaunted by social, cultural and religious marginalization in both the Jewish and non-Jewish worlds.
We appreciate all who have made a gift to the 2021-22 Torah Fund Campaign. For others, an $18 minimum donation is encouraged.
Please contribute through your local Torah Fund Chair.
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For your reservation and to receive Zoom link, email Adele Weinstein: [email protected]
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Beth David Women Present: |
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What: A Few Good People!
For: The INR Communications Team!
Requirements: Prior experience working with Constant Contact is a plus but not absolutely necessary if computer literate - training will be provided. Also, it would be helpful (but not absolutely necessary) if candidates have some experience writing and editing articles or reports in some capacity of work or volunteer experience.
If you are interested or know of someone who might be a good “fit”, please contact Joan Lowenstein at [email protected].
Thank You!
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Shabbat Message
We Need Tomorrow and Tomorrow Needs Us
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By Debbi Kaner Goldich, International President
“If you are not a better person tomorrow than you are today, what need have you for a tomorrow?”
-Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, 18th Century Rabbi.
As I read these words this morning in the daily issue of E-Jewish Philanthropy I immediately related them to myself. As Jews, we are taught we can become better tomorrow through our actions today. A few moments later after some self-reflection, I thought about these words in relation to Women’s League and the Pandemic situation. After the past year and all that has happened, I wonder how we enter this new secular new year and be better than we were last year.
We have accomplished a great deal this past year. Our successes have been enormous and include offering sophisticated educational opportunities for learning and engagement, rewriting of Region and Sisterhood affiliate bylaws, creating an International central calendar of activities, preparing and training two classes of consultants, translating our website into eight languages, brought back the WLCJ APP to our cellphones, joining with other organizations such as ADL, JCPA, USCJ and FJMC for programming, connecting with world communities of Jewish women like Uganda and preparing Region leadership through regular monthly trainings to name a few.
How is it that we even have a need for tomorrow after accomplishing all this? Our need for tomorrow stems from the fact that we are a Jewish women’s organization in the 21st century. It is our role to keep our ancient religion sacred and alive. As women we are responsible to maintain the family’s connection to Judaism. As an organization we are responsible to provide educational initiatives that make our movement stronger and provide women the opportunity to do that also.
Make a New Year’s resolution to join us. Many of your Synagogues and Sisterhood affiliates are still not doing full programming due to Covid. Take the time to join Women’s League. Read the weekly newsletter (WL Week) and look for programming that interests you. Register and attend with hundreds of women just like you from all over North America. Volunteer on the Sisterhood affiliate, Region or International level. We have many opportunities and never refuse an offer to help. Feel free to share programming ideas with me and your Region leadership.
Tomorrow, we are a better organization with you. We welcome you and need you to help make us better. We are also here to make a difference in your life. Your tomorrows will be better with us. All you have to do is show up. It is as easy as clicking the Zoom button!
Wishing you all a healthy and happy secular New Year. Stay safe.
Shabbat shalom,
Debbi
Debbi Kaner Goldich
WLCJ International President
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Women's League App is BACK! |
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We brought back the WLCJ App. You can easily connect to Women’s League anytime and anywhere – right on your smart phone or tablet! The Women’s League App makes access to Women’s League news and resouces effortless.
It's available for download on all devices (iPhone/iPad/Google Play/Android).
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World Wide Wrap - Sunday, February 13, 2022 |
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Women's League for Conservative Judaism joins the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs in promoting the mitzvah of tefillin on Sunday, February 13, 2022, for the annual World Wide Wrap.
Do you have pictures of girls and women wrapping tefillin? Can you write a few sentences (1-5 sentences) explaining your personal connection to tefillin and why the mitzvah of tefillin is important to you? Please send pictures and sentences to Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields: [email protected]
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Women's League needs your HELP! |
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We are working on the WL Calendar Diaries 5783 and wish to include all of the TF pins throughout the years. We are missing some of them and need your help. If you have any of these pins, or know of someone else that does, please contact Karen Ballena, Member Relations Manager at [email protected]. We appreciate the help!
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Women's League Website Available in All Languages |
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The Women's League website now is available in all languages.
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Project Stock the Shelves |
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Debbie Bettan
Social Justice Project Chair
Karen Block
Social Justice Co-Chair
Ardis Wexler
Social Justice Co-Chair
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Your contribution will help reduce food insecurity among our neighbors. |
Contributions recommended but not limited to:
January:
Soup & crackers
Hot or cold cereal/shelf stable milk
February:
Tuna & mayonaise
Rice & beans
March:
Pasta & sauce
April:
Hot or cold cereal/shelf stable milk
May:
Peanut butter & jelly/shelf stable milk
June:
Pancake mix & syrup/shelf stable milk
Check with your local pantry for other suggestions. They may also request items that are not able to be purchased with SNAP (formerly known as food stamps). These items include: paper towels, toilet paper, personal hygiene items, disposable diapers.
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WLCJ Open Board Meeting - Wednesday, January 19th @ 7:00 PM ET |
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You're Invited to Our
Open Board Meeting
Wednesday, January 19th @ 7 PM ET
Dvar Torah - Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin
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Part of the first class of women ordained as Conservative rabbis, Nina Beth Cardin embraced the unconventional path of a “community pulpit” by founding healing centers and creating new ways to approach miscarriage and loss. Cardin created the Jewish Women’s Resource Center in 1978 before joining the first group of women admitted to the Jewish Theological Seminary in 1984. Embracing a “broad definition” of what it meant to be a rabbi, Cardin focused her work on counseling, from advising rabbinical students at JTS to serving as founding associate director of the National Center for Jewish Healing and director of Jewish life at the JCC of Greater Baltimore. Cardin also edited Sh’ma: A Journal of Jewish Responsibility, and wrote a number of books on ritual and spirituality, including Tears of Sorrow, Seeds of Hope, which addresses issues of miscarriage and loss. She later turned to environmentalism, founding the Baltimore Jewish Environmental Network and the Baltimore Orchard Project, which grows and distributes food to the needy, and served as a consultant to COEJL, the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life.
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Women’s League for Conservative Judaism would like to take this opportunity to join in the ongoing discussions and initiatives for pluralism to express our strong support for the Kotel agreement. Our hope is to see this effort not only resumed, but fully executed in the near future. We continue to move forward in the push for providing women with a safe space to daven, and believe that egalitarianism should have a space at the Kotel.
Our hope remains that a peaceful resolution will be found, and as always, we encourage only non-violent and productive conversations and demonstrations.
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Joint Program of WLCJ and WOW: Who Owns the Western Wall? - Sunday, January 30 - 12 PM ET |
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Click Here to read message from Yochi Rappeport, Executive Director of WOW
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Join Us!
Registration
Deadline:
January 24th
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Questions? Contact:
Lori Snow
WLCJ Event Chair, WLCJ WOW Liaison
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lllene Rubin
Chair, World Community Engagement
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WOW Merchandise
All prices include regular shipping (with tracking, 2-4 weeks). Express shipping costs an extra $20 per item:
Four Mothers - $250.
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Challah Cover - same design as our Garden of Eden tallit - $72
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Save the Date - Masorti Women Study, Reflect and Pray in Our Challenging Times - January/February 2022 |
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Women's League Tu B'Shevat - Thursday, January 6 @ 7:00 PM ET |
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Questions?
Contact
Rabbi Margie Cella
WLCJ Educational Programming Coordinator
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2022/5782 – January 6/4 Shevat
Discover ways to grow your own seeds of resilience and courage in this Interactive Tu B’Shevat Seder. Bring an open mind and heart.
Facilitator: Miriam Suchoff, WLCJ Consultant and Chair, WLCJ Leadership Institute
We will be eating and drinking during the seder. To enhance your participation, here is a list of items that you will need for your Tu B’Shevat seder.
- Bottle of Red & White wine or grape juice
- Wheat Crackers
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Fruits with a hard outer shell - Pomegranates, walnuts, almonds, pecans, coconut (choose at least one of the nuts)
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Fruits with an edible outside and a pit inside - Dates, Olives, Grapes, apricots, plums
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Fruits that are completely edible - Figs, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries
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Consulting Services Workshop #1:
Evolving Job Descriptions for Success -
Sunday, January 9th @ 3 PM ET
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Questions?
Contact
Renee Ravich
Consulting Services Chair, Sisterhood Support Chair
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Looking for new leadership for your Sisterhood affiliates but not sure what to do? Women’s League is offering two workshops presented by our Consulting Services team and open to all members in January and February 2022.
1st Workshop: Evolving Job Descriptions for Success -- defining and tweaking for today’s realities. It will take place on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 3:00 - 4:30 PM ET.
A Women's League training program to support all regions and Sisterhood affiliates by the Consulting Services of WLCJ.
Coming soon:
2nd Workshop: Exploring Leadership -- finding alternatives to the traditional leadership structure. It will take place on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 7:00 - 8:30 PM ET.
Separate registration is required to attend either workshop.
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Campus Antisemitism - Tuesday, January 11 @ 1:00 PM ET |
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Women's League Shabbat 2022 |
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2022/5782 – January 15/13 Shevat Parashat Beshalach
HaChanah L’Shabbat B’Yachad –
Preparation for Shabbat Together (to be
used on January 15th for WL Shabbat or
any other Friday night)
D'vrei Torah for WL Shabbat
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Personal Conversations - Thursday, January 20th @
7:30 PM ET
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Questions?
Contact
Vivian Leber
Personal Conversations Chair
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Discovering and Sharing our Genetic Information
Who isn’t curious about what our genes can tell us?
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Jews are among the best customers for direct-to-consumer genetic tests and their packaged analysis. Are they useful, or confusing?
We also have well-studied variants for certain diseases, owing to our ancestors having lived and married in tight-knit communities.
When is it advisable for us to seek medical genetic testing? What is the genetics counselor’s role? If we do find that we carry a “bad” gene, what’s next?
Should we fear the potential for discrimination against us individually and as a people from all this genomic disclosure?
From a wider lens, how do the frontiers of genetic science intersect with bioethics and Jewish standards? And might the discovery of our genetic information and lineage confound our understanding of Jewish identity?
These and other probing questions will be explored by two experts in their respective fields:
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Jews in Film - Somewhere Over The Rainbow Series - Monday, January 24th @ 3 PM
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Questions?
Lois Silverman
WLCJ Communications Chair
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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.
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WL Reads - Thursday, January 27th @ 7 PM ET |
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Questions?
Contact
Merle Carrus
WL Reads Co-Chair
or
Susan Farber
WL Reads Co-Chair
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WL Reads co-chairs Merle Carrus and Susan Farber will be interviewing Elyssa Friendland, is the author of four novels. Her latest, Last Summer at the Golden Hotel, was a Good Morning America Buzz Pick, a Book of the Month selection, and a Skimm Must Read. It is currently in its fourth printing. Friedland teaches novel writing at Yale, from which she graduated. She also has a juris doctor degree from Columbia Law School. She lives in New York City with her husband and three children. Join the author and WL Reads co-chairs this January 27th.
Zoom link will be sent upon registering.
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Mishpachah: The Modern Jewish Family - Monday, January 31st @ 7:30 PM ET |
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Questions?
Contact
Fran Hildebrandt
Mishpachah Chair
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Mishpachah: The Modern Jewish Family
Monday, January 31 @ 7:30 PM ET
Can We Talk?
Developing Communication Skills to Use During Difficult Times
It's my partner’s birthday. How do I discuss a celebration with my family? There’s my older daughter who has two unvaccinated preschool children that she worries about; my vaccinated son who is a nurse and could still be exposed to Covid at work; my younger daughter who works in a place where no one wears a mask, and their vaccination status is unknown; and my sister-in-law who is still deciding whether to get vaccinated and wears a mask indoors but not outdoors. How can I make this work?
This is just one example of situations facing families today that creates conflict.
What can we do to restore and rebuild communication within our families? When disagreements exist, how do we create safe environments that empower us to navigate our differences? How do we enable our divided family members to talk to each other? How do we create bridges and tear down barriers?
Please join us and psychologist Dr. Alison Block of Health Psychology Center who will discuss communication problems/issues and the conflict resolution strategies we can apply when our family members disagree with each other.
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submitted by
Rabbi Margie Cella
WLCJ Educator
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Parashat Shemot - Isaiah 27:6-28:13; 29:22-23 (Ashkenazic); Jeremiah 1:1-2:3 (Sephardic)
December 25, 2021
Parashat Shemot Exodus 1:1-6:1
Haftarah Isaiah 27:6-28:13, 29:22-23 (Ashkenazim)
Jeremiah 1:1-2:3 (Sephardim)
This week’s parashah begins the second book of the Torah, which tells the story of the Exodus from Egypt. It begins by naming all those who came to Egypt with Jacob; once there, their numbers increased so greatly that “the land was filled with them.” A new pharaoh, fearing their growing numbers, launches an effort to oppress and enslave them. He decrees that all male Israelite babies are to be drowned in the Nile. One woman defies this decree, hides her baby for 3 months, then places him in a basket in the Nile; he is rescued by the pharaoh’s daughter, who raises him as her own. This baby is Moses, the future redeemer of the nation.
After slaying an Egyptian taskmaster for beating an Israelite slave, the adult Moses escapes to the desert, where he encounters the seven daughters of Jethro, priest of Midian. One of them, Tzipporah, becomes his wife. When tending the sheep, he encounters a burning bush, from which God speaks to him, commissioning him to go back to Egypt and lead the people to freedom, despite Moses’ many protestations that he is not the right person to do so. When Moses and his brother Aaron tell Pharaoh to let the Israelites go free, he becomes angry, decreeing that they will no longer be given straw to make the bricks, though their quota will remain unchanged.
In the haftarah, Isaiah foretells a future return – a new exodus—of the people of Israel from Egypt and Assyria. Moses asked Pharaoh to allow the nation to worship Hashem in the desert; Isaiah prophesied that they would serve God on the holy mountain in Jerusalem.
These two texts are connected b’yachad through several words that appear in both. Ha-baim describes those who came to Egypt (Exodus 1:1) and those who will come to the land in the future (Isaiah 27:1). God’s awesome signs will be performed bekirbo, in the midst of, the Egyptians (Exodus 3:20), Isaiah foretells that Jacob’s descendants will realize the wonders that God has done in his midst—using the same word. Egypt was filled with (va-timalei,) the Israelites (Exodus 1:8), while the land in the future will be filled with (u-malu,) fruit.
The Torah reading ends on an ominous note; the haftarah promises a hopeful future for Jacob’s descendants.
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Want to sing, teach, help with technology, and more during Daily Psalm Study, and Kaddish? |
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Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
12 PM Noon ET; 11 AM CT; 9 AM PT;
10 AM MT
Join Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 630 830 287
Password: 875936
Dial by your location:
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York);
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose);
+1 647 558 0588 (Canada);
+972 55 330 1762 (Israel); or
find your local number:
On Fridays, Dec. 24 and Dec. 31
No Makom B'Yachad.
Link will be open to socialize
(in observance of the end of the year holidays)
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The Rabbinical Assembly - Preorder |
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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. |
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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 Esther: The 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+
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Responding to the Story Worth questions has been an amazing journey filled with forgotten recollections and wonderful memories. This really is a wonderful gift from us to our children and future generations. Through our books they will learn so much more about who we are and from where they came. We are so happy to be doing this. I just wish it would have been available for my parents.
-Cory Schneider
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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Women's League for Conservative Judaism gets a donation by using the link.
StoryWorth.com is a wonderful way to enjoy memories and reflections and share them with future generations.
By signing up for one year of storytelling, you or a loved one (if you give a gift subscription) will receive a weekly question meant to stir up long-buried memories or unearth perspectives previously unknown. At the end of the year, the stories are collected into one hardcover book, complete with photos and captions (that can be included with the stories).
- Questions (that may be customized) are sent by email each week.
- The order of the stories can be changed
- Pictures and captions may be included
- Customized full-color hardcover designs are available
- Choose between black and white or color.
- Multiple copies for other family members can be ordered
- Each story as it is written may be sent via email to whoever you would like.
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Toby Maser
PrezNet Moderator
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Join the WL PrezNet
The WL PrezNet is an online group where we share ideas, exchange opinions, and discuss “out of the box” innovations. You can only belong to this group if you are currently a Sisterhood President. This ensures that you have the freedom to express yourself without the fear of 'outsiders' hearing you. To join this list, please send me an e-mail. Once verified by checking your current Sisterhood membership list and profile, I will add you to our list.
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Upcoming Sisterhood Calendar Events & WL Groups to Join |
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Rosh Chodesh Healing Circle
Tuesday, Jan 4 - 6:30 PM ET
Email Sue for Zoom:
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9th Annual Open a Book...
Open Your Mind for 2020-21.
NOW until April 2022
Admission is $18 per author
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Finding North is a month of inspiration, reflection and self-discovery in Haifa for people 55+.
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#GivingTuesday Tribute Video
As a THANK YOU we promised to share a tribute video of all donors to #GivingTuesday.
Look for your name in the video.
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Want to join WLCJNet?
Contact Sherry Lynn Rubin,
Sisterhood Net Chair
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American Mothers of Olim GoogleGroup |
Contact Ellie Kremer,
the WLCJ Israel Committee Chair by text or email:
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Previous WLCJ Programming |
Weren't able to join us? Visit our Youtube Channel for more videos. View our past recordings.ning!"
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Tell us about YOUR Sisterhood
event coming up!
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News from Seminaries WLCJ Supports |
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Striving for the Unattainable; Library Book Talks; JTS in Israel; and More |
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Winter Classes Are Now Open, Bat Sheva Marcus Returns, An American Shtetl + More |
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Schechter's Fall 2021 - Winter 2022 Hybrid and Zoom Courses
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New Digital Torah Fund eCards Available NOW:
Send a greeting with ecards and support Torah Fund! Make your gift more meaningful by using our ecards for every occasion!
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Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards: Applications due Soon |
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Help spread the word about this opportunity to honor 15 outstanding Jewish teen leaders with a $36,000 award for their efforts towards repairing our world. Nominate or encourage a teen in your community to apply!
The application is live and due on or before Friday, January 7, 2022:
The nomination form is also live and should be submitted on or before Thursday, December 23:
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Recruiting Jewish Athletes to Play Wheelchair Basketball |
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Seeking Jewish Para-Athletes Join the USA Delegation
Israel, July 5-26, 2022*
Paralympic Swimming
Wheelchair Basketball
Wheelchair Table Tennis
Wheelchair Tennis
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Valley Beit Midrash - December 2021/January 2022 |
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Requiring Brit Mikvah for female trans converts?
Thursday, January 20, 2022
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm MST
Non-member: $18
Presented by
Rabbi Adina Lewittes
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Presented by
Lauren Cohen Fisher
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From Flood to Rainbow
Friday, January 31, 2022
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm MST
Non-member: $18
Presented by Rabbi Avi Strausberg
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How to Answer a Fool
February 3, 2022
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm MST
Non-member: $18
Presented by Professor Christine Hayes
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The Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center - July 11-17, 2022 |
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FJC 50th Anniversary Mission to Israel
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:
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INR of Women's League for Conservative Judaism |
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