THE CONNECTION
April 2021
SISTERHOOD OF
The Temple, Congregation B'nai Jehudah
A Women of Reform Judaism Organization
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As the days get longer and temperatures climb, many of us want to do more things outdoors and shake off the cobwebs (both winter and Covid-related!). While continuing to practice social distancing, Sisterhood will be embracing fresh air and fun-in-the- sun at Girls “Day” Out at the Overland Park Arboretum.
April boasts two national holidays, Earth Day on April 22, which honors the Earth and is celebrated historically with environmental protection events and rallies and Arbor Day on April 30, typically celebrated by planting trees.
It is a mitzvah to take care of our planet! This year, let's reduce waste by reusing and recycling, using metal cups instead of paper or plastic, planting trees, gardening, and driving cars that emit less pollution. Let’s pause this month and commit to caring for both ourselves and our environment.
The Earth is Ours to Enjoy!
The Sisterhood Board
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IN THIS ISSUE
Yom HaShoah and Yom Ha'Atzmaut
Social Zoom - April 24
Mitzvah Day & Lunch at Overland Park Arboretum - May 2
Shavuot Cheesecake Sale - May 16
Retirement Zoom with Rabbi Nemitoff - May 23
Fried Leadership Conference was Wonderful
Judaica Shop
Simcha Snacks
Chesed Meals
Condolences
Monthly donations to Sisterhood Funds
Make a Contribution to Sisterhood Funds
Join Sisterhood/Membership
A Lotta Stuff at Stan's
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Two important Jewish community events in April |
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Yom HaShoah Community Event
Observance of Holocaust Remembrance Day
Date: Sunday, April 11
Time: 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Presented by the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education and Jewish Experiences,
A Collaboration of Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City and The J
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Celebration of Yom Ha'Atzmaut
Israel's Independence Day
Date: Wednesday, April 14
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: 5:00 - 6:30 pm at the J, 7:00 pm Zoom
The J is having a picnic and party celebrating Israel's Independence Day.
Enjoy a Drive-through pick-up + picnic at your car catered by Steve Ellenberg
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You're invited to Sisterhood's Zoom Social
I Heard a Conversation - it went like this...
Libby, "What's going on, Ann?"
Ann, "I cannot wait for the Sisterhood Zoom Social."
Libby, "What is that?"
Ann, "It's an evening to kibbutz with our Sisterhood friends. It will be lots of fun catching up!"
Libby, "When is it?"
Ann, "Wednesday, April 21 at 7:00."
Libby, "That does sound like fun! Boy, I have some exciting news to share too! How do I sign up?"
Ann, "RSVP to Ellen Jacobs by Monday, April 19. Tell me your news?."
Libby, "You'll just have to wait. Thanks, see you there!"
You, too, can sign up to join Sisterhood for an hour of catching up with friends.
Wonder how women can kibbutz at a social?
Join us for the zoom Sisterhood Social and see how it works!
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Spring has sprung so our first
Girl’s Afternoon Outing has begun!
Attention to all Sisterhood “garden fairies;”
You’re invited to spread your wings and let the sun’s rays wrap around you at the
Overland Park Arboretum
with complimentary lunch
Sunday, May 2
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
We will meet at the park entrance.
8909 West 179 Street
Take I-69 Highway south to 179th Street exit,
turn right (west) and take a left at the entrance.
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An easy-breezy
Mitzvah Day Donation
requested for
THE COMMUNITY SERVICES LEAGUE.
We will be collecting ONE gently used clothing item, toothpaste and/or baby wipes.
Step out with free admission, into this Garden of Eden for a leisurely walk among the flower gardens and forest paths.
Plus, enjoy a boxed lunch from Panera, compliments of Sisterhood! Lunch will be at the reserved train pavilion, past the waterfalls.
Just bring your beverage and wear a hat and comfortable walking shoes.
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PLEASE CLICK BELOW TO RSVP WITH LUNCH SELECTION ON THE SIGN-UP GENIUS.
LIMITED TO 30 WOMEN!
Hurry! SIGN UP BY APRIL 26 or until event is filled.
PANERA BOXED LUNCH SELECTIONS
#1 Roasted Turkey & Avocado BLT-with chips or apple
#2 Tuna Sandwich with chips or apple
#3 Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich with chips or apple
#4 Napa Almond Chicken Salad Sandwich with chips or apple
#5 Sierra Turkey Sandwich with chips or apple
All boxed lunch’s come with a cookie!
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Sisterhood is happy to offer delicious whole 8' cheesecakes or a variety pack of 6 squares for you to purchase just in time for the festival of Shavuot which begins at sunset on Sunday, May 16. These awesome cheesecakes are baked lovingly by local Overland Park Kosher caterer,
Cathy Levin of Kosher Connection.
In addition to purchasing cheesecake for yourself, family & friends, we are offering the opportunity to donate cheesecake squares to Jewish Family Services (JFS). It's a mitzvah to help others and we'll take care of delivering them to JFS!
Do you know why it is customary to eat dairy items
like cheesecake and blintzes during Shavuot?
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Zoom with Rabbi Nemitoff to wish him well in his retirement & thank him for many years of leadership
Sunday, May 23
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Inquiring minds want to know
As part of our send-off, we’ll ask the Rabbi about his favorite moments during his tenure at Congregation B’nai Jehudah. Help us come up with fascinating questions: please send to ergjacobs@outlook.com
Feel free to share pictures too, we will put together an online album!
-More Details to Follow -
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"Live on the Bright Side of Life"
Isaiah 61
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The WRJ Fried Conference was virtual this year
- Sisterhood subsidized members’ conference fees
- A GREAT TIME was had by all who attended the conference last month!
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A few tidbits of feedback on the Fried Conference from our Sisters:
- “This year’s Fried Conference was particularly poignant and focused on timely topics: social responsibility, gender and reproductive violence, labor issues impacting women.“
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“There was something for everyone! Virtual exercise class and “Color your World Mussar!”
- “I have never attended anything like this before (my only conferences have been professional where women are in the minority).”
- “The entire weekend was a blur of amazing speakers and thought-provoking discussions and educational lectures.”
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“The installation and the Shabbat service were inspiring because speakers from ALL OVER were able to engage. I loved the use of the choir.”
Want to learn more about Women of Reform Judaism and our Sisterhood?
Think you might want to attend next year?
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Check our website for all your Bar/Bat Mitzvah needs!
If you order on-line, curbside pick-up hours are:
Tuesdays & Thursdays
11:00 - 2:00
Appointments are available.
Please contact Marcia or Pam,
they are happy to assist in any way possible.
Sisterhood members also receive 10% off their online purchases. Use passcode TENOFF.
Excludes: Sisterhood cookbooks, Mitzvah Garden honey, kosher scrolls, haggadahs, and greeting cards.
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Simcha Snacks is awesome... members love getting their special treats!
Simcha Snacks provides a simple 'touch' to isolated members - a surprise homemade goodie left on their doorstep! Be a part of this meaningful mitzvah. Bakers create amazing goodies to share and drivers show u p on Friday mornings to our building to deliver these snacks to five families.
Great way to spend an hour either in your kitchen, at your convenience, or delivering Simcha Snacks (or both!) Learn more and sign up for a time through May, using this Sign-Up button.
Project of Sisterhood and Brotherhood.
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Chesed Meals: Help a Friend
It's a new day! And there is a new way to serve our B'nai Jehudah Community: Chesed Meals! TTCBJ is being VERY proactive to help our community in time of need and in time of celebration with a delivery of a simple meal. Please consider being 'on call' with some of your friends in case we are needed. Meals can be prepped, purchased, or picked up at the Temple. Delivery is all non-contact.
Project of Sisterhood, Brotherhood & B'nai Jehudah Reaching In Committee.
Details on Sign-up below. Thank you.
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Jody Cosner on the passing of her father,
Jerry L. Cosner, on March 11, 2021
Barbara Cosner on the passing of her husband,
Jerry L. Cosner, on March 11, 2021
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We apologize for any errors or omissions.
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TODAH RABAH FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS
Sisterhood will acknowledge donations monthly in The Connection.
Please consider contributing to our funds throughout the year.
Information about our funds and a contribution link can be found below this listing.
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IN MEMORY OF CONTRIBUTION:
Donation by Judy Winas in Memory of Jerry Cosner to the Sisterhood Tribute Fund.
Donation by Judy Winas in Memory of Dorothy Rudnick to the Sisterhood Tribute Fund.
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IN HONOR OF CONTRIBUTION:
No contributions this month.
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CONTRIBUTIONS TO A SISTERHOOD FUND
Make a contribution in honor/recognition or in memory of a loved one, friend, or group of people.
Sisterhood will send a note letting them know of your donation.
TRIBUTE FUND: For general support of Sisterhood, our Congregation, its youth and our community.
CHARLENE GELB MEMORIAL ONEG SHABBAT FUND: For Erev Shabbat Bisseleh Nosh prior to services.
HELEN S. GREEN MEMORIAL PULPIT FLOWER FUND: For seasonal flowers and landscaping for the building and Bimah flowers.
RUTH KAROL LEADERSHIP TRAINING FUND: For leadership development & WRJ conferences for Board members.
Contributions can be made by credit card or by check.
Clicking below allows you to access the form and chose your preference.
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This year become a Sisterhood member! We have some wonderful virtual programming planned and welcome your ideas, too! Reach out to either Marilyn or Kristi if you are new to our community and would like to meet some amazing women.
Thanks for helping Sisterhood support
our Congregation and it's youth!
Membership Vice Presidents
Marilyn Cohen
Kristi Kanerek
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2020-2021 Annual Contribution: $45
Rachel: $63 // Miriam: $81
Leah: $99 // Sarah: $117
Click on button below to visit our website and for membership payment by charge or check.
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MOVING? CLEANING UP?
HELP SUPPORT SISTERHOOD, TOO!
You will get a tax donation form and Sisterhood gets a percentage of the earnings thanks to our Sisterhood member, Lori Siegel, the owner of the resale shop "A Lotta Stuff at Stan's".
Items should be in the garage boxed and ready to go. If necessary she can help clean out and remove usable items from your home for a reasonable charge. Lori can use almost any item as long as it is not ripped, stained, broken, and still has some usefulness.
Covid safety guidelines are followed. Please mention Sisterhood!
To arrange a pick-up, please call Lori's cell, 816-668-3960, or
A Lotta Stuff at Stan's 913-299-2939
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