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L'Shana Tova

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

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

to print this flyer click here

Belly Dancing and Martinis

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

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

[ ] BÂ’rachot Hashacar
[ ] PÂ’Sukei DÂ’zimra
[ ] Shaharit (including Eemahot in repetition)
[ ] Shema and VÂ’haavta
[ ] Open or Close Ark
[ ] Gabbai
[ ] Introduction to Torah Reading
[ ] Torah Service
[ ] DÂ’Var Torah
[ ] Aliyah
[ ] Read Torah
[ ] Mi She-Berakh
[ ] Hagbah
[ ] GÂ’lilah
[ ] 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

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

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?

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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

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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

Martinis and Belly Dancing

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It's a SALE !!!!!!

Shomrei Torah Sisterhood's

One Day Blow-Out Sale

Your August and September Calendar

It's The Book Everyone Will Be Reading

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.