Congregation Albert Sisterhood - November 2005

Sisterhood News

In this month of giving thanks, it is only fitting to thank our own community for the overwhelming response to the Hurricane Katrina effort. We held a two-week drive to collect items for Temple B'nai Israel in Baton Rouge, to accommodate the needs of more than 60 families that took refuge in their synagogue during the aftermath of the hurricane. We sent 20 boxes! We also received monetary donations from Brotherhood and many other people, including non-members, to pay for shipping expenses and donate to reconstruction efforts.

On October 18 we held our paid-up membership Fashion Show. It was lovely to see many returning and new Sisterhood members. We are still well below our goal of 50% membership: we have 689 families but only 170 members. Do the math and join; together we can accomplish so much!

Mark your calendars for the November 10 luncheon, with a program on Ansel Adams. The Biennial, an incredibly revitalizing experience, will take place in Houston from November 16-19: four days with 5,000 Reform Jews (URJ and WRJ) praying, studying and meeting together. This year, four Sisterhood members will attend. We hope you will consider coming next time; the more the merrier!

Saying thanks does not always come easily to us. Remember how much work we had to put into teaching our children those social graces? We need to express gratitude for what we have, and it feels so good to bring to our lips the appropriate b'racha! Happy Thanksgiving!

Shalom!
Marina Rabinowitz (
) and Michelle Fromm-Lewis (), co-presidents

Mark Your Calendars For The Next Three Months
Sisterhood Requests The Honor Of Your Presence


Thursday, November 10 at 11:45 am
Luncheon & program about Ansel Adams, "Artists in harmony with the Land,"
New Mexico Endowment for the Humanities

Thursday, December 8 at 11:30 am
Joint Sisterhood Luncheon at B'nai Israel for Sisterhood members

Tuesday, December 20 at 7:00 pm
Families Together! Make your own Chanukah Gifts.
Materials and Instructions provided.

Thursday, January 12, 2006 at 11:45 am
Luncheon & program with Jane Wishner,
"Reform Jews & Advocacy: The Role of the Religious Action Center"

Sunday January 22 at 1:30 pm
"Glittering, Sparkling, Gently Used Jewelry for the Gift You Always Wanted and Couldn't Afford."
Join us for dessert and coffee

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