November 2020
Message From Our Co-Presidents
Dearest Sisters:

As we approach November, looking back at our High Holiday season and looking ahead to Thanksgiving, I am so thankful to be a member of Sinai Temple and our amazing Sisterhood! What incredible clergy we are blessed with, and what a wonderful experience we were treated to during the holidays. As a small token of our appreciation, Lisa Pompan and Leslie Wachtel collaborated with the Sisterhood Executive Committee to deliver Shabbat baskets to our clergy and their children.

I am sure we are all thankful for our health, and many of us will continue to protect it by not having a large family meal just like we gave up for Pesach during this pandemic. To get you in the mood for an unusual Thanksgiving holiday feast, Sisterhood is presenting a cooking class on November 18 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. entitled “Everything but the Turkey,” presented by guest chef, Debbie Kornberg.

We have so many wonderful new Sisterhood programs and classes for you to take advantage of to stave off boredom and engage with your sisters, so please sign up and mark your calendars for the events that appeal to you, and JOIN US!!!

Wishing you and your families good health, happiness, and togetherness (through Zoom and FaceTime!).

Warmly,

Marcy Melton & Lina Pournazarian
Your Sisterhood Co-Presidents
Have You Joined Us Yet?

Click HERE to learn more about membership.

For more information, please contact Membership Vice-President:
Lisa Pompan: lpompan@gmail.com

Sisterhood is an affiliate of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism, the international network of Conservative Jewish women.
Sisterhood Lifecycle Events & Donations
Click HERE for a list of November 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.
Sisterhood Judaica Shop Reopens
Hanukkah is right around the corner and the Sisterhood Judaica Shop has menorahs, candles, dreidels and décor. All of the Hanukkah merchandise is on sale – up to 50% off.

During this time, we are open by limited appointment only. Please contact Lisa Pompan at 310-498-8987.

Profits from our Judaica Shop allow Sisterhood to donate funds to our schools, our temple and our community.
Sisterhood Torah Fund
Sukkot Across Sinai
We had a virtual Sukkot event with more than 25 Sisterhood members joining. The program was a way for women to celebrate Sukkot safely, during the pandemic, without having to be in a real/physical Sukkah. Rabbi Guzik led us in the prayers for shaking the Lulav and Etrog and the Shehecheyanu. Then she told us a story about the importance of having guests in our Sukkot.

Afterwards, Rabbi Guzik asked each participant to share memories of Sukkot and/or tell us who they would like invite as a guest to their sukkah. Hearing what each woman said, we learned about Sisterhood members in a meaningful way and created opportunities for ways to connect at a later date and build a stronger Sisterhood community. We concluded with a video montage created by Michelle Taus and an uplifting Sukkot video provided by Rosa Berman Ruder.
Click HERE to learn more about Organist and Choir Director Aryell Cohen.
November Board Meeting
Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 10:30 a.m.
Everyone is cordially invited to our board meeting. Our officers and board members look forward to seeing you and hearing your ideas. Click HERE to register for the meeting.
Sip and Schmooze
Thursday, November 5 at 7:00 p.m.
Join your sisters for an evening happy hour! Click HERE to register.
Rosh Hodesh Kislev
Thursday, November 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Join us as we welcome the new month of Kislev. Member Michele Gabai will present her thoughts and insights on “The Legends of the Golem.” Click HERE to register for this meeting.
Spice it Up with Sisterhood
Wednesday, November 18 at 4:30 p.m.
Join Sinai Temple Sisterhood and Chef Debbie Kornberg for a fun and interactive cooking class to prepare for Thanksgiving! Debbie will teach you how to cook "Everything But The Turkey: Thanksgiving Side Dishes" during this 1.5 hour cooking class. Register HERE. A zoom link and ingredients list will be sent in advance.
Board Meeting – Tuesday, December 1
Click HERE to register for this meeting

Sip and Schmooze – Thursday, December 3
Click HERE to register for this meeting

Rosh Hodesh Tevet – Thursday, December 10
Click HERE to register for this meeting

Torah Study: A Woman’s Perspective – Wednesday, December 16
Link to register coming soon

Watch & Kibbitz – Wednesday, December 16
Click HERE to register this meeting

Book Club – Thursday, December 31
Link to register coming soon
The Balance Class with Larry Sarokin
Every Wednesday
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Free
Open to all
Simple movements designed to grow your brain, improve your balance and strengthen your immune system. Via Zoom only. Join session HERE during meeting time weekly. 
Calligraphy Series with DeAnn Singh
Mondays, November 2 to December 7
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
$120/series
Open to all
Explore this popular and classic style of writing. Register and pay HERE. Zoom link will be sent to those who register.
Watercolor Series with Deborah Pitt
Wednesdays, November 4 to December 16 (no class November 25)
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
$120/series
Open to all
Learn fundamental watercolor painting skills in this fun and lively class! All levels welcomed. Register and pay HERE. Zoom link will be sent to those who register.
Sinai Temple Book Club
Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 12:30 p.m.
Open to all
Join us for a virtual (via Zoom) book club led by Rachel Polansky, Sinai Temple Programming Manager! We will discuss Exodus by Deborah Feldman (the sequel to Unorthodox). Click HERE to register. Be sure to get the book and start reading! 
For more information and to register for classes, please contact
Leslie Wachtel, Editor
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