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Your Central Great Lakes Region Board of Directors
wishes you and your loved ones a joyous Thanksgiving!
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November 23, 2022 ~ 30 Cheshvan 5783 | |
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Dear Central Great Lakes,
With Gratitude – Hakarat Ha-tov
Tomorrow we celebrate Thanksgiving ~
A beautiful moment that we’re privileged to enjoy along our ever-complicated journey — A beautiful invitation…
… to focus on gratitude, referred to by many as our
“thanksgiving prayer”
… to reflect on G-d, our eternal resource, from whom we
draw strength today and every day
… to summon – as frenetically busy or blissfully peaceful
Thanksgiving can be in our homes – with what is
described as a Divine light – a metaphor for Divine energy-- and recognize the
wonder of all that is this day
… to realize the joy of every kindness we receive
… to remember with gratefulness our friends and the joy they add to our lives
… to take time to listen to that inner voice that quietly whispers and gently reminds us
of all we are blessed with and quietly reminds us to give thanks.
Tomorrow we celebrate Thanksgiving ~
My heart is filled with gratitude that my life is blessed with you, my Central Great
Lakes Sisters, as we walk together with purpose to serve our Jewish Community, to
sustain Judaism for the generations that will follow us, and to make our lives a
blessing.
Inspired by Alden Solovy’s prayers, I share my Thanksgiving wishes for you ~
May this moment be for gladness.
May this moment be for gratitude for family and friends.
May this moment be for quiet joy.
May this moment be for a blessing.
Wishing you every happiness this Thanksgiving and Shabbat Shalom,.
Pam
Pam Schlosberg
CGLR President
847.433.7546 (h); 847.691.8991 (c)
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CGLR Joint Program with
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El (NSSBE),
Highland Park, Illinois
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Our Support and Prayers Continue for Ukraine | |
The Ukraine War Continues -
The Suffering Continues--
Masorti Olami Support Continues --
Our CGLR Advocacy and Support Continues
We can extend our sense of renewed hope and send our light forward by a donation via The Schechter Institutes, Inc. www.schechter.edu/donate or
via Masorti Olami: Support Our Work (masortiolami.org)
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The Affiliate Sisterhood of
Ezra-Habonim, The Niles Township Jewish Congregation,
Skokie, IL (EHNTJC)
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Target Gift Cards or Monetary Donations due by November 28 | |
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The Affiliate Sisterhood of
Ezra-Habonim, The Niles Township Jewish Congregation,
Skokie, IL (EHNTJC)
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The Affiliate Sisterhood of
Ezra-Habonim, The Niles Township Jewish Congregation,
Skokie, IL (EHNTJC)
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Chanukah Happening Mail-in Payments due by November 28 | |
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Congregation B'nai Jeshurun
Affiliate/ Sisterhood, Pepper Pike, Ohio
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Sisterhood Paid Up Appreciation Brunch
December 4, 2022 @ 11:15 am EST
From Brunch to Broadway
Featuring: Cantors Alyssa Rosenbaum and Kathryn Wolfe Sebo
This event is free for Sisterhood members who have paid $36 for the 2022-2023 year.
You must REGISTER ONLINE by Nov. 30.
Enjoy a delicious brunch prepared by Chef Paul Fierman and crew. Afterwards, we will enjoy a musical program featuring many of your favorite Broadway musical and contemporary hits performed by Cantors Alyssa Rosenbaum and
Kathryn Wolfe Sebo.
If you have not joined yet for 2022/2023 and would like to be a part of a wonderful group that offers a wide variety of programs, contact ILEEN TEPPER or (216) 245-6113 or MARCY WEINSTEIN or (440) 729-8881, our Sisterhood Membership VPs.
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Sisterhood Shabbat - December 17
Our Sisterhood Shabbat will take place on Saturday December 17. This is an opportunity to recognize all of our Sisterhood members and our many accomplishments. The Sisterhood will also lead the Shabbat morning service. If you are interested in leading a part of the service or reading Torah, please contact SUE NASH.
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CGLR is Hosting Convention 2023! | |
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Now is the TIme to Think About
Your Jewels in the Crown
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Jewels in the Crown is an opportunity for your Sisterhood to be honored for exceptional programming and participation.
See below for information and application.
Application and supporting materials must be submitted to Women’s League by
March 2, 2023.
For more information email: jewel@wlcj.org
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Next Full Issue of The Wave
is December 9.
Copy due by 1pm CT Wednesday,
December 7.
Articles and Photos Welcomed!
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Chazak v’Ematz, Be Strong and Courageous!
Giving Tuesday is Tuesday, November 29. Consider making a donation to the Creating New Spaces Campaign, which is ongoing until we reach our goal of $200,000. https://inspired.jtsa.edu/torahfund
Think about making a commitment to Torah Fund via the Legacy Society. You do not need to pay anything now! You can either leave a part of your estate to Torah Fund in your will or make Torah Fund a beneficiary in your life insurance policy. For more information, click on this link: Torah Fund Legacy Society - Jewish Theological Seminary (jtsa.edu).
Torah Fund strongly encourages online giving, as you'll receive your tax receipt immediately. U.S. donors making online contributions through 11:59 p.m. on December 31 will receive a 2022 tax receipt. U.S. online donors should use this link: https://inspired.jtsa.edu/give/314821/#!/donation/checkout
Torah Fund urges U.S. residents making donations by check to get their checks to the Torah Fund office by December 1, to allow sufficient time for processing. Although you can still write checks through December 31, there may be a delay in processing your receipt.
Save the date for our next Torah Fund Stands with Israel virtual event, which will take place on Monday evening, January 30, 2023, at 8:00 p.m.
Lastly, as you plan your Torah Fund events, please remember that Andrea Heiger and I would love to attend, either in person or via Zoom, so be sure to invite us!
Be Strong!
Shabbat Shalom,
Rebecca Goldwasser
CGLR Vice President of Torah Fund
rebeccatorahfund@gmail.com
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Torah Fund supports programs and scholarships for the five Conservatives/Masorti global institutes
of higher education.
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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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Yom Huledet Sameach
(Happy Birthday) to
Debbie Lempert, December 2
WLCJ Makom B"Yachad Chair
Mi Sheberach for
Susan Steinberg,
Southern Region President
Ruth Harris
InterContinental Region President
Rhonda Cohn
Past President of CGLR
Robin Lash
CGLR Program Vice President
We wish them Refuah Shlemah - A complete and speedy recovery
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Baruch Dayan HaEmet
With sadness we advise you of the passing of
Mildred W. Pollock z"l. Mildred was a Past President of the
former Central New Jersey Branch.
Funeral services were held at Temple Emanu-El of Westfield, NJ.
Messages of condolence may be sent to her family
c/o 32 Columbine Road Milton, MA 02186.
We extend our condolences to her family and pray that they will be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
May Mildred's memory be for a blessing.
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With sadness we advise you of the passing of
Natalie Rapoport, z"l. Natalie was a Past President of the
former Connecticut Valley Branch.
Messages of condolence to Natalie's family may be sent to her daughter, Cheryl Rapoport Kramer at 2880 Jasper Lane Easton, MD 21601 or cherylfree49@gmail.com.
We extend our condolences to the Rapoport family and pray that they will be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
May Natalie's memory be for a blessing.
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Women's League Happenings | |
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November 26, 2022
Parashat Toldot
Submitted by Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields, WLCJ Executive Director,
ewolintz-fields@wlcj.org
Parents playing favorites is something that many try to avoid, but sometimes does happen. Sometimes one child is more similar to a parent, and that can either cause a greater affinity one to the other, or they may be so similar, that they irritate each other, and cause more tension. In this week’s Torah reading, Parashat Toldot we see the negative consequences of Rebecca and Isaac playing favorites to their children Jacob and Esau. Perhaps Esau’s being a hunter, and perhaps brazen mannerism made Rebecca think too much of her brother Laban, and perhaps since Jacob was more a timid character, who liked to see by the tent, was too similar to Isaac himself. And thus, we see that the parents favored the child who was less like their own sibling and their own personality. Who do you see yourself drawn to – people you are similar to a family member, or someone not like you or another member of your family? Let’s all keep an open mind when entering into friendships and relationships, and as you do it remember – Chazak v’Ematz – Be Strong and Courageous!
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#GivingTuesday - Tuesday, November 29 | |
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All of the #GivingTuesday Campaign will go to the
“MASORTI WOMEN’S DAYS OF STUDY"
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#GIVINGTUESDAY
Facebook Fundraiser
Help us spread the word in social media! Please click on the button below to share our WLCJ Giving Tuesday Facebook Fundraiser. Together we are louder and heard even further if you help us share our fundraiser page. Let’s exceed what we raised last year on Facebook!
Click on the button Give on Facebook
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Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
12 PM ET; 11 AM CT; 9 AM PT; 10 AM MT
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/630830287
Meeting ID: 630 830 287
Password: 875936
Special Program during Makom B'Yachad:
Hanukkah, Friday, December 23, 2022
Want to sing, teach, help with technology, and more during Daily Psalm Study, and Kaddish? Sign up below.Sign
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Sichot Beyn Achayot: MiDor L'Dor / Conversations between Sisters Series -
Sunday, December 11 @ 12:00 PM ET
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Sunday, 11.20.22 at 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM ET
Workshop 2 - MiDor L’Dor: Taking th 100-Year Journey from Bat Mitzvah to Egalitarianism. How did the first bat Mitzvah lead to expanded roles for Jewish women, both in the synagogue and the community?
Speakers:
Prof. Alice Shalvi, Founder of Women's Rights Movement in Israel and Israel Prize recipient for her contribution to education
Chancellor Shuly Rubin Schwartz, JTS Chancellor and Irving Lehrman Research Professor of American Jewish History
Saralee Schrell-Fox, Educator and Chazzanit, Jerusalem
Rabbi Dikla Druckman-Sherear, Fuchsberg Jewish Center, Jerusalem
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Stock the Shelves - Now, More Than Ever | |
Project Stock the Shelves
There are many among us who continue to be food insecure. If you’ve been shopping recently, you can’t help but notice how much the cost of food has gone up.
Please reach out and help if you can.
Your contribution, no matter how many items, will help reduce food insecurity among our neighbors and be a blessing to an individual or a family
So, please consider contributing a Kosher item to your pantry collection this month.
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2022 - 2023 SAVE THE DATES | |
Key to Calendar:
CGLR Events
WLCJ Events
Affiliate Events
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Tuesday, November 29 - ALL DAY- #WLCJ Giving Tuesday
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Wednesday, December 7 @ 7:00PM CST / 8:00 PM EST Membership Matters/ Take Two Workshop
Sunday, December 11 @ 11:00 AM CST / 12:00 PM EST - Sichot Beyn Achayot: Midor L'Dor - Workshop 3
Wednesday, December 14 @ 8:00 PM CST / 9:00 PM EST Women in the Chanukah Story, Rabbi Marianne Novak, presenter
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Sunday, January 8, 2023 @ 12:00N CST / 1:00 PM EST- WL Reads interviews Lori Banov Kaufman, author of the book, Rebel Daughter.
Monday January 30, 2023 @ 8:00 PM EST- Torah Fund Stands with Israel, Zoom
Thursday, April 27, 2023 @ 6:00 PM CST / 7:00 PM EST- WL Reads interviews Alyson Richmond and Shaunna Edwards, co-authors of the book, The Thread Collectors.
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