Congregation Albert Sisterhood - December 2004

Sisterhood News

We will soon be dusting off our menorahs for Chanukah, the Festival of Lights. During this holiday we rededicate ourselves to the ideals of freedom and liberty for which the Maccabees fought. This year, as we light the eight candles, let us dedicate each flame to the highest ideals and values of the Jewish people:

• First night: We dedicate the first candle to victims of terrorism and repression around the world.
• Second night: This candle symbolizes the continuity of the Jewish people and the land of Israel.
• Third night: This candle shines for tolerance and a world in which the voice of hatred is no longer heard.
• Fourth night: We dedicate this candle to knowledge and study of our unique heritage and history.
• Fifth night: This candle calls us to Tikkun Olam - justice and social responsibility to repair our world.
• Sixth night: Light this candle in honor of our Sisters - heroines, teachers, mothers, daughters, and leaders.
• Seventh night: This candle symbolizes courage in an uncertain world—and the continued struggle for freedom.
• Eighth night: Let us see in this flame the light of our hopes and dreams, and fulfillment of our purpose.

B'shalom,

Linda Hayon and Marina Rabinowitz, co-presidents

Sisters Together The Sisterhood of Congregation Albert invites its members* to Sisters Together, a gathering of women to discover and share the Jewish Sisterhood journey, from Sarah to Miriam to Deborah to Golda to ourselves. The event, the first of its kind, will be held Saturday evening, February 5 through Sunday, February 6 at the Hyatt Tamaya, Santa Ana Pueblo. The Sisterhood encourages all members to come share chai together, 18 hours guided by binah (understanding), energized by ruach (spirit) and warmed by kavannat ha-lev (direction of the heart). Think Pajama Party with a Jewish Soul! Featured guest speaker will be Janet Gaines, Ph.D. Her talk, "Harridan or Heroine" will be presented Saturday evening following Havdalah service and dinner. Janet is a professor of Jewish literature, Bible, Women of the Bible, and Mythology at UNM. On Sunday morning, three workshops will be offered, exploring Jewish culture, music and women in politics. Sisterhood members may elect to stay overnight at Tamaya or attend select events (see below). Deadline for reservations (which are limited) is December 15, 2004. Overnight package (dinner, lodging - double occupancy, and continental breakfast and Sunday workshops) is $126.00 per person; dinner event only is $54.00, and Sunday morning breakfast and workshops is $36.00; both Saturday and Sunday events WITHOUT lodging is $90.00. Single rooms and triple occupancy are available as well. For more information, see flyer in this bulletin, or call Shawn Perry-Turner or Marina Rabinowitz. *Not a member? Join Sisterhood today, call Marina Brown.

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