Shomrei Torah Sisterhood

Making Memories with Sisterhood

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We are looking forward to seeing you in November

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it's Chanukah Ho-Down time

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are you ready to? Resque Me!

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Hanukkah is coming ...sooner than you think

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Shomrei Torah Sisterhood

Around the World in 80 minutes

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November 9, 2009

November 1, 2009

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Shomrei Torah Sisterhood

The ABC's of Fun

2009-02-24T16:17:00.000-08:00

Annual Woman's Passover Seder

2009-01-22T10:07:00.001-08:00

Woman's League Shabbat

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Shomrei Torah Sisterhood

The Book Club Reads Again!

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The Sisterhood Book Club

will meet on

Monday January 19, 2009

at 8:00 p.m.

to discuss

The Zookeeper's Wife

by Diane Ackerman

Please contact Miriam Carroll

at 818-883-5571

for more information

Plan your December

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Sex and the Torah

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Join us in January

For

Sex and the Torah

Are you looking for Something to do in December?

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We are Wineing and Dinning our Paid Up Members

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And we hope that you will be with us on Wednesday November 12

Would you like to have shabbos withthe Rabbi?

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The Gift Shop is ON SALE

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Disobedience

2008-08-22T17:00:00.000-07:00

Are There Too Many Hot Peppers In Your Life

2008-08-21T17:54:00.000-07:00

Looking Good with Time to Spare! September 18

2008-08-13T10:44:00.001-07:00

Start 5769

with a new regiment

that dosn't take to much time

but will take good care of you

Your Sisterhood at Work

2008-07-28T07:48:00.000-07:00

It was a beautiful Sunday Morning as we (your 2008-2010 board) gathered at our Presidents house for a retreat to start off the next term.

We started with a delicious brunch but shortly after that we got down to business. First we did a little bit of self introduction by playing 2 truths and a lie....

so here is a little of the game for you to figure out:

who in our group if any...

Dated Jerry Mathers (Beaver Cleaver)

Is fluent in Maderin Chinese

Is there an Opera Singer, Librarian or an Olympic Swimmer in our group?

oh yes and how many nurses are there on the board?

After some very surprised ...Did you really?!? we got down to business

First we had to define who we are or maybe who we are not? so everyone answered these three little questions?

Who is sisterhood? ~ What is sisterhood? ~ Why does sisterhood exist?

The first thing we figured out is that we are not our mothers Sisterhood...

Yes, we are in the kitchen, but we are also on the Bihma

Yes, we talk about how to celebrate a holiday but we talk about how to celebrate it in the home in the synagogue and in the community.

Yes, we worry about Israel but we also do things to help the situation on a personal level and on an organizational level.

our mothers sisterhood gave us a great foundation and we are taking it to the next level and are looking forward to see where our daughters take their sisterhood when it's their turn to take the reigns.

The day ended with a little bonding building project:

we had paper, tape and straws and each teams goal was to see which group could work together to build the tallest free standing tower

August 13 Ice Cream and Bunco

2008-07-22T21:50:00.000-07:00

Getting Ready for the New Year

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It's back! the easiest way to send those you love a Greeting for Sweet New Year and you don't even have to go to the post office. Just fill out the order form and send it in before Aug 15 and everyone on your list will get your wishes for a sweet 5769.

A Season for Change

2008-06-18T15:28:00.000-07:00

In anticipation of Fridays installation we (the new board and the old board) had a transition meeting were the Current Board Member handed over their materials, explained what they are working on and any suggestions regarding how to get the job done.

Normally communications comes at the end of the meeting but since we are responsible for the blog I will talk about us first. Betsy Rosner is our V.P. Gert Klorman and Dorothy Rish are Sunshine and Phone Tree, Lynn Freeman is publicity and I am historian (what more could I ask for taking pictures and doing the blog).

The Queens of the Sisterhood Kitchen
Parvin Delshad is V.P. and Georgina Einsiedler. I know for a fact that with these ladies in charge our Oneg's will be wonderful.

We all send them from time to time and it's so easy just a phone call or a e-mail and it will still be easy but now it will be Sharlene Blau

Miriam Carroll enjoyed her role as Jewish Family Life Chair, but is ready to turn it over to Rabbi Diane Cohen's capable hands.

Torah Fund... I know that I always ask what is "Torah Fund" and after I am told it is a good thing they go on to explain that this is a major fund raising goal of sisterhood and the funds raised are used for Rabbinical and Cantorial scholarships JoAnn Leeds and Linda Pearl will make sure our Torah Fund contribution is good.

And while we are talking about money.... there are those who get keep track of it ... it use to be Esther Feingold and now it will be Janis Shein.

and we couldn't do it with out our Membership Committee of Maeva Carter and Joanne Block and Joyce Sacharatoff is our Parliamentarian.

The Torch is Passed to a New Board

2008-05-07T21:50:00.000-07:00

We have a new President

Pam Belinfante

and Board of Directors

for the 2008-2010 term.

The instillation will be Friday Evening June 13

Our Donor event will be Sunday June 1st

at the Ronald Regan Library

invitations are in the mail.

Come and find out more

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The New Moon is Coming

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And as sisters we will join together with Rabbi Lynne Kern and Cindy Paley to celebrate it's arrival.

Please join Shomrei Torah Sisterhood as we celebrate Rosh Hodesh on Wednesday November 7, 2008.

Everyone is invited the event is free for paid up Sisterhood member but RSVPs are important please use the attached form to let us know who is coming.

It's a Private Event...

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But your invited

It's Botique Time

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Shomrei Torah Sisterhood

We Need Your Toiletries

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Sisterhood Members

Please bring to the next program meeting the toiletries you collected (shampoo, conditioner, lotion, shower caps) you collected at hotels on your summer vacation.

These will be donated to the needy.

Thank you.

JoAnn Leeds

It's Ice Cream Time

2007-08-07T10:07:00.000-07:00

It's time to Stut Your Stuff

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It That time again

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It Was Shabbat ... No pictures

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But what a wonderful Shabbat it was...

Woman's League Shabbat

It was very nice to see so many women, some new faces and some regulars participating. On Friday Night with a special tribute to Joel Shickman who was missed from the Bima, but his teaching paid off and the women did a wonderful job.

Saturday morning was equally as good with a special note to the Rabbi... we came in on time.

Next year will be the weekend of March 7th and 8th check your schedule and contact Miriam Carrol to pick the part that you want.

Ruth's Garden

2007-02-09T17:08:00.000-08:00

It was a wonderful evening as

Eva Etzioni-Halevy

spoke to us about the The Book of Ruth

itself and how it inspired her to write her second book

"The Garden of Ruth".

And after the lecture we she stayed around to sign copies of her book.

The Garden of Ruth

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Join us on Thursday February 8, 2007

as we welcome

Eva Etzioni-Halevy

Author of

"The Garden of Ruth"

Women On the Bima...right where we belong

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Shomrei Torah Sisterhood

Making Herlooms and Memories

2006-12-11T06:03:00.000-08:00

What house this time of year isn't full of chanukiah's?

Well for many of us there is now one more....

A big Thank You to Sue Hoffman who lead us in an evening of Fun, Friendship and Creativity.

As we made our own chanukiah's.

We also had a chance to make some wonderful memories.

With some great Mother Daughter

or Daughter Mother moments.

It's Hanukah Shopping Time

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at the Sisterhood Gift Shop

Make a Hanukiah and Make a Memorie

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Shomrei Torah Sisterhood

What's Your Sign?

2006-11-03T20:27:00.000-08:00

My Sign Is.......

It was a great event dinner by Majestic, Education by Jeannie and camaraderie by Sisterhood... and here are the pictures to prove it...

But it wouldn't be a Sisterhood event if we didn't acknowledge the good things that were going on in our lives like Riki Golbergs Birthday .

It's Time to Retreat

2006-11-03T19:50:00.000-08:00

Watch Your Mail

Make Your Plans

It's Retreat Time

Happy Jewish Mothers Day

2006-11-02T10:31:00.000-08:00

That's right we have our own Mothers Day

So to all you Mothers, Grand Mothers,

Great Grand Mothers and Mothers yet to be...

Happy Mothers Day

We Welcomed Cheshvan

2006-10-31T06:23:00.000-08:00

It was an amazing evening

filled with learning and song

women of all ages

from many diffrent synagogues

coming together to create

a place of warmth and welcome to all.

We started in darkness and moved to light.

Rabbi Lynn Kern of Beth Haverim explained the customs behind Rosh Chodesh and why this holiday was given to the women.

The beautiful voice and melody's of Cindy Paley and the rhythmic drums of Joy Krauthammer.

Women coming together creating a true sisterhood of support and celebration that can be passed from generation to generation. The feeling spoken of that evening is what will make sure that Conservative Judaism will continue on.

Hey Esther.... I see you

Did you know?

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The 11th of the Hebrew month of Cheshvan (November 2nd), the day of passing of our matriarch Rachel, has been declared the "International Day of Unity for Jewish Women," or, in its colloquial usage: Jewish Mother's Day.

Join Sisterhood on October 25 to find out more about

the month of Cheshvan

and Rosh Chodesh

and remember to wish all the Jewish Mothers you know

Happy Jewish Mothers Day

It's Hannukah Shopping Time

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Shomrei Torah Sisterhood

That's Entertainment

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Entertainment Books That is...

Nov 1, 2006 Paid-Up Membership Event

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JOIN US FOR AN EVENING UNDER YOUR STARS

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Join us as we

Welcome in the Month of

CHESHVAN

Rosh Hodesh is a woman’s celebration of the NEW MOON.

Come celebrate with us
and leave with a stronger connection to your own heart and soul.

Leading our Rosh Hodesh Service will be

Rabbi Lynne Kern

Rabbi Lynne Kern is a native of California (the San Fernando Valley, to be specific). She's a graduate of the Ziegler School at the University of Judaism and is currently affiliated with Temple Beth Haverim in Agoura Hills. Rabbi Kern has distinguished herself as a poet, writer, teacher and news journalist for which she received a Pulitzer Prize. Her women’s Torah study sessions are filled with a strong emphasis on the role women played in our history

In addition to all of her academic and creative talents, she is also a wife and the mother of three.

Rosh Hodesh with Rabbi Kern is both a spiritual and renewing experience. Together we will celebrate the NEW MOON of CHESHVAN with songs, poetry, sharing, and prayer. It’s uplifting, joyful and inspiring.

Come for the camaraderie,
leave with a renewed connection to your own heart and soul.

Special guest:

Cindy Paley,
musical educator, performer and recording artist.

Cindy has distinguished herself as the Music Educator at Valley Beth Shalom in Encino since 1977. Her numerous musical compositions, songs and CDs have become an inspirational part of the lives of many. Cindy has become involved in creative prayer services for women and adds an amazing dimension to our Rosh Hodesh Service.

October Postcard

2006-09-27T20:00:00.000-07:00

Check the Mail

and Mark Your Calanders

L'Shana Tova

2006-09-21T09:28:00.000-07:00

As 5767 Approaches....

Next week we Jews will begin our 5767th year on this earth! Who would have believed this possible? If anyone had told Abraham that his people would be around this long he probably would have been astounded.

Imagine, we did this without beheading anyone on TV, without a single suicide bomber, without kidnapping and murdering school children, without slaughtering Olympic athletes, and without flying airplanes into skyscrapers.

We lasted this long despite 400 years as slaves in Egypt, 40 years of wandering in the desert, the mighty Roman army who nailed us to ten thousand crosses; despite the best efforts of fervent Crusaders, the Spanish Inquisition, Hitler's third Reich, Stalin's gulags, Arab wars of annihilation and 100 years of hateful terrorism, hundreds of hate-filled UN resolutions!

How did we Jews do it? We survived by concentrating our efforts on education, love of family, faith, hard work, helping one another and a passionate dedication to life no matter what evil befell us!

We hung in there in hope the rest of the world would one day overcome it's hatreds, jealousies, violence and join us in a life of cooperation and mutual respect.

We're not there yet, but we're still hopeful. And when so many of us enter our places of worship next weekend, this is what we'll pray for with all the strength in our hearts.

Best wishes for a New Year filled with health, happiness, laughter, success, joy, and kindness and may this coming year bring peace and security to Israel and to the Jewish communities in the Diaspora.

5767 and counting!

What's going on in our Gift Shop

2006-09-17T22:35:00.000-07:00

Millions of Wonderful Things

You should stop by and check it out

to see what Susan has found.

I can tell you from first hand experience it is all wonderful!

Check back for the times that the gift shop is open or else call Susan E. if you need to make special arrangements.

A Supercrop is creeping up on us

2006-09-15T09:58:00.000-07:00

to print this flyer click here

Belly Dancing and Martinis

2006-09-09T12:49:00.000-07:00

Now is that a combination or what?

A great evening was had by all those who danced and those who watched. I didn't keep track of who was sampling the martinis, but they were good also.

A special thank you to Parvin Delshad for providing our instructor.

Now, I will tell you that some of us were a little more experienced than others

(that would be Judy)

but we still had a great time.

We even had a mystery dancer...I know who she is do you?

As someone who tried to do the dancing (of course after a martini) It wasn't that difficult ... it was the connecting of the top half of my body to the bottom half that was the challenge. However as you can see some of us were able to do it just fine. Click here or here or here for a little video of the lesson. (just remember the videographer is an amateur)

If you attended the event we would love to hear from you and if you took pictures I would love to have them so we can add them to the blog, please send them to shomreitorahsisterhood@yahoo.com .

It's Time to Show our Stuff

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It is that time again ... when Miriam Carroll starts to look for Sisterhood members to participate in the Women's League.

Women's League Shabbat is when we all work together to take on the responsibility of running the entire (yup, the whole thing) service.

So take a look at everything that is available and find something that you can do to be a part of this wonderful weekend:

Friday Night

[ ] Friday Night- English Reading
[ ] Saturday Morning-English Reading
[ ] Friday Night Kabbalat Shabbat (You may list specific prayer(s) you would like to lead)
.. (Since this is Hassidic Shabbat, we will be using those melodies)

[ ] Friday Night Maariv (You may list specific prayer(s) you would like to lead)

Saturday Morning

[ ] BÂrachot Hashacar
[ ] PÂSukei DÂzimra
[ ] Shaharit (including Eemahot in repetition)
[ ] Shema and VÂhaavta
[ ] Open or Close Ark
[ ] Gabbai
[ ] Introduction to Torah Reading
[ ] Torah Service
[ ] DÂVar Torah
[ ] Aliyah
[ ] Read Torah
[ ] Mi She-Berakh
[ ] Hagbah
[ ] GÂlilah
[ ] Introduction to Haftorah Reading
[ ] Haftorah
[ ] Returning the Torah
[ ] Musaf (including Eemahot in Repetition)
[ ] Adon Olam
[ ] Kiddush

Once you have found the part oserviceservce that you want to do please compete the Sign Up Sheet send it in to Miriam Carroll.

Sept 8th Torah Fund Dinner

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It's Torah Fund Time

What is Torah Fund? I know that I have asked that question many times myself. At first I thought this was a fund to raise money for the purposes of buying and caring for Torahs. O.K. that is what happens when you let my mind run wild without control.

But after a little more conversation (with those who know) about Torah Fund and what it does I was very excited to find out that it is our commitment to the preservation of Conservative Judaism. Through our generous financial support , we help maintain the Jewish Theological Seminary, the Ziegler School at the University of Judaism, Camp Ramah and other Conservative Movement institutions (including Seminario Rabinico Latrinoamericano in Buenos Aries, I just learned about that one last night) which provide for the education of Rabbis, Cantors, teacher, young people and lay leaders who represent the future of our Jewish community.

One of the ways that we support Torah Fund is by donating (any amount will be appreciated) $180 or more and receiving this years Torah Fund Pin . These pins will be handed out on Friday September 8th at the Torah Fund Shabbat Dinner. Keep an eye on your mailbox for the Torah Fund Flyer and Donation card. When you receive it, fill it, out send it back and wear your pin proudly, knowing that you have done your part to help Conservative Judaism in the next generation.

Our First Event August 16, 2006

2006-08-17T22:23:00.000-07:00

Ice Cream and Information

An evening of Fun, Food and Information

Sisterhood's first event was an Ice Cream Social with four skits to get us thinking.

The first skit was between a Professional Business women and her mother a Professional volunteer. What could sisterhood do to interest her into participating?

Maybe we need to have some meetings in smaller groups that focus on the specific needs of some of our sub groups like Zahava which is for Mothers younger women with young children. Meeting could be scheduled when their children are in ECE.

Skit number two had to do with a woman who was involved with Sisterhood and her friend who just paid her dues and participated in other organiztions other than Sisterhood. We are interested in programming that would be current and interesting.

Women's interests are changing and Sisterhood is ready to adapt to the new interests that more women are showing. We need to create new and different programming like Belly Dancing and Martinis which is scheduled for Sept. 6th along with some Programs that bring a woman's perspective to Conservative Judaism and opportunities to learn about and discuss current world events.

The third skit had to do with the challenge of being warm and welcoming. A new Sisterhood member, a Jew by choice was hurt and felt shunned by all the members of Sisterhood who stayed in their own little click, the comfort zone of women who c xggggg.. x xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx joined sisterhood years ago.

When you see a new face greet them go outside of your comfort zone to make a new friend. We are called "Sisterhood", so treat z \ everyone as your sister with no sibling rivalry.

The last skit was about enticing those women who are not yet members, and making everyone aware of the type of skills that you gain in sisterhood. The are so many misconceptions that Sisterhood is nothing more cccxxxxxxxxxxxxxccc vz than the dairy kitchen.

We have some pretty amazing women here and we are looking for more. The skills you polish at Sisterhood can take you into the most impressive boardroom in the world. Additionally, we are interested in you showing us what you do best. We are more than just women who work in the kitchen (although working in the kitchen is admirable work, and can be extremely fun and rewarding). We need to do a better job of promoting ourselves and our activities.t

We need to make it known that we support:

Our Synagogue with Oneg Shabbat and Shabbat Kiddush

The ECE ~ The Religous School ~ USY ~ Rabbinical Students

and many other activities.

Ladies wear your Torah Fund Pins and T-Shirts proudly and make sure that you invite

one of your sisters to find out more about what we can do for them, and what they can do for Sisterhood.

Sisterhood is the Preservation of Conservative Judaism in our Modern Times.

We want to know what we can do to help you make it YOUR SISTERHOOD

please leave a message and let us know what you think

Martinis and Belly Dancing

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Martinis and Belly Dancing

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It's a SALE !!!!!!

Shomrei Torah Sisterhood's

One Day Blow-Out Sale

2006-08-04T07:41:00.000-07:00

Your August and September Calendar

It's The Book Everyone Will Be Reading

2006-08-03T16:04:00.000-07:00

DON'T BE LEFT OUT OF THE BOOK

SHOMREI TORAH SISTERHOOD'S
NEW YEARS GREETING BOOK

You know you look forward to reading it,

to looking for your ad,

looking for your friends ad

and yes, looking to see who is not in there....

DON'T BE LEFT OUT OF THE BOOK

It's time again to show our suport

2006-07-29T19:57:00.000-07:00

Chazak Amenu We Stand as One

I know that this is going around the internet... but just in case you have not heard it

http://msmedia.a7.org/arutz7/eng-video/music/hazak-300.wmv

A Little More Time

2006-07-27T22:00:00.000-07:00

GOOD NEWS

We have been given an extension with regards to the date that we need to turn in the Rosh Hashana Order Forms.

So print some extra copies give them to Family and Friends... what a great way to share the sweetness of the New Year with the people you care about even if you can't be there.

Our July Mailing

2006-07-26T07:57:00.000-07:00

Check the Blog and Let Us Know

What You Think

Here we go....one of the reasons for the Blog is to make mailings available to you even if you don't know where the flyers actually are.... This mailing is going out Thursday July 23 so check your mail and check the Blog.

Please remember to tell a friend and give Sisterhood some feedback...

we want to know what you think of our programs or

what you are looking for in future programs.

Apples and HONEY for Rosh Hashana

2006-07-21T10:32:00.000-07:00

This Rosh Hashana

Share Some Sweetness
With Your Loved Ones
Even if You Can't be with Them!

If you wish to use the order form shown above please click on it and then you can print it out.

It's Time to Make it Your Sisterhood August 16

2006-07-20T23:15:00.000-07:00

Wednesday August 16th

Join Sisterhood
for a little Ice cream
and a Little Schmooze

and then let us know what you think.

Israel In Crisis: What Can You Do

2006-07-19T06:53:00.000-07:00

Israel In Crisis

Jewish Federation's Action Plan

The Jewish Federation and the Jewish community of Greater Los Angeles stand with Israel during this difficult and dangerous time. We pray for the safety and security of the residents of Israel. Today over 200,000 men, women and children are in bomb shelters to protect themselves against the barrage of missiles on the Northern and Southern parts of the country. Nearly 100 people have been injured and a small number of civilians killed.

On Thursday, the Federation convened a broad based group of community organizations and synagogues to develop an action plan. We were addressed by Ehud Danoch, Israel's Consul General.

Two Things You Can Do To Help

We are organizing a major community rally tentatively scheduled on Sunday, July 23, at 4:00pm in front of the Goldsmith Center, 6505 Wilshire Blvd. (subject to approval by the city of Los Angeles). We are mobilizing across the community to assure attendance by the Jewish community and our friends in the general community. Please tell your friends to join us to express solidarity with Israel at a dangerous moment.

The Jewish Federation is concerned for the safety and wellbeing of the children in these impacted areas. For that reason, our Federation has advanced $100,000 to the United Jewish Communities as part of a national initiative to raise $1 million per week to send Israeli children in the communities under attack to summer camp in safer areas. This national initiative by Jewish federations throughout North America is meant to ensure that safety and some semblance of normalcy is provided to these children at a dangerous moment.

The Los Angeles Federation has created an Israel in Crisis Fund. Checks can be made out to "Jewish Federation, Israel in Crisis." The monies will be utilized to assist over 2500 children at risk attend summer camp. One hundred percent of all contributions to this fund will be immediately sent to Israel without any overhead.

We are working with our staff and beneficiary agencies on the ground in Israel to monitor the situation and assess the needs on a daily basis. We will continue to provide emergency support above and beyond our regular and ongoing support of the people of Israel.

How Do I Donate to the fund?

Donations to the Jews in Crisis Fund can be made by calling (323) 761-8207

Checks should be made payable to United Jewish Fund-Crisis Fund and mailed to:

6505 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90048

or donate online at www.JewishLA.org

How Can I Get to the Rally?

Check out this website for the Federation Plans http://www.jewishla.org/
If you would like to attend the rally as a group, please meet at STS parking lot at 2:30 on Sunday, July 23. We will divide into car pools, making parking easier and of course saving gas.

or try Metro at www.metro.net

Sisterhood is jumping into the age of the internet

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New E-mail address......

The first e-mail address is having some technical difficulties... So please update the records to reflect the new address.

shomreitorahsisterhood@yahoo.com

Please send your e-address to me check back often to see what is new at your sisterhood

I will update this spot with each of the different committee meetings.