Congregation Albert Sisterhood - December 2005

Sisterhood News

We hope that you have taken time to Count Your Blessings. There are so many people who are not as fortunate as we are. When we disburse the money we collect in our fundraisers we are rededicating ourselves to those in need, and recommitting ourselves to our Mitzvah projects.

December 25 is the first night of Chanukah and we already gearing up for the holiday. I grew up lighting the chanukiah, playing dreidel, eating latkes and sufganiyot…but receiving only one bag of gelt to get me through the week! Presents were never a part of this, let alone eight days of them! But in keeping up with the times, Sisterhood is sponsoring a great family activity on December 20 from 6 to 9 pm, just after schools close for winter break. We will have several tables for various crafts and creative activities, and the best part is that the children can make presents to take home.

Try something new! Since Chanukah is a time of miracles, dedicate its lights to people who have added light to your life. Dedicate each night to a different person or group: spouse, children, siblings, parents. Take time to tell them, write your thoughts down and send them to each person. You will make this Chanukah so much more meaningful.

Happy Chanukah!

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

Sweets In Your Future

Make your PURIM celebration a bit sweeter this year. It is a custom to send sweet gifts from one family to another at Purim. Sisterhood is pleased to offer you and yours an opportunity to fulfill the mitzvah of Mishloach Manot.

Read your January bulletin for details to order.

 

December Events

Thursday, December 8, 12 noon
Annual Joint Sisterhood Luncheon

This year we will meet at B'nai Israel.
Although we are their guests, please call Arlene Paglia to make reservations right away.

Tuesday, December 20, from 6 to 9 pm
Family Chanukah Preparations,
Gift-Making, Crafts

Spend a couple of stress free hours letting us inspire you with easy to make gifts for which we will provide the supplies. Enjoy the camaraderie and go home well on the way to checking off your gift list needs.

Call Arlene so that we can have enough supplies for everyone.

Save The Dates

Thursday, January 12, 11:45 am
Jane Wishner:
"Reform Jews and Advocacy:
The Role of The Religious Action Center"

Sunday, January 22, 1:30 pm, dessert & coffee
"Glittering, Sparkling, Gently Used Jewelry for The Gift You Always Wanted and Couldn't Afford"
Start cleaning out your jewelry boxes. Items that have fallen out of favor with you, or that you never even wore, may be just what someone else adores. Don't be shy about bringing your potential treasures to share with us!

Saturday, February 4 through Sunday, February 5
••• Sisters Together •••
Join us for the Second annual gathering of women to discover and share the Jewish Sisterhood journey at
Hyatt Tamaya, Santa Ana Pueblo,
beginning Saturday afternoon and continuing until Sunday afternoon.

The program features

• Havdalah service and dinner,
with guest speaker Janet Gaines, Ph.D.
Topic: A Defense of Jezebel

• Sunday, until 3:30 pm: Morning Services, two workshops and a presentation by Women of Reform Judaism guest, Fredi Bleeker, of Houston, Texas.

Enjoy the fellowship, experience your sisterhood, and enhance our community. Please join us!
View the flyer for registration details.

For more information call Marina Rabinowitz, Linda Hayon, Michele Fromm-Lewis, or Shawn Perry-Turner.

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