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News from the Northeast
September 5, 2017 | |
Message from Carmen Holzman
Vice President of Area Management, WRJ Northeast District
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| “In the seventh month, in the first day of the month, shall be a solemn rest unto you, a memorial proclaimed with the blast of the shofar, a holy convocation”
- Leviticus 23:23 This month we transition from summer to fall, a welcome change to cooler days and the observance of the High Holy Days – Rosh Hashanah (beginning of the year 5778) and Yom Kippur. One of the High Holy Days rituals that I look forward to the most is hearing the impressive sound of the shofar. The sounding of the shofar can have many different meanings, according to Midrash. The sound of the shofar calls us to remember the commandments. Even though we hear this sound only on the High Holy Days, it is a sound that we can carry in our hearts all year round. When you hear it, what do you think of? -
A spiritual alarm clock awakening you from summer laziness? -
A reminder to repent for mistakes, and apologize to those we have hurt? -
A time to celebrate family traditions – festive meals, a slice of challah, dipped in honey as a hope for a sweet year to come? -
A reflection of what we have done during the past year and how we can do better in the coming year? -
Do we hear a reminder that every day is a blessing? Filled with opportunities to start fresh – to live a better life, and use the talents we have to the best of our ability? Let’s begin our New Year 5778 by signing up to attend the Northeast WRJ Kallah where we will study, connect and celebrate life under the theme “B’Tzelem Elohim” (in God’s image).
May the coming year bring you and your family health, happiness, and the blessing of peace.
“L’Shanah Tovah Tikatevu - May you be inscribed - in the book of life - for a good year.”
Carmen Holzman Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Israel West Hartford, Connecticut
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| Hurricane Harvey has devastated large areas of the Southwest. Many have expressed concern about what is happening and wonder what the best ways to help are. The WRJ Southwest District has a special edition newsletter filled with information. Click here to read the newsletter.
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Northern Area Event, Buffalo, NY
Saturday, September 9, 2017
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| Time to connect, share and learn together at Temple Beth Zion in Buffalo, NY... Join us for services, followed by lunch and a presentation by guest speaker Vivian Blumstein, president of WRJ Northeast District, whose program will be "WRJ 101 – Global Connections."
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| One person can make a difference! Read about Joanna Herrera, a member of the Sisterhood of Temple Beth Shalom (Needham, MA), and the impact she has made on her community.
In the Spring of 2017, a close college friend who lives in Evanston, IL, had seen Hate Has No Home Here signs spread throughout her neighborhood and suggested I start a local group in Needham. The HHNHH project originated in the North Park neighborhood of Chicago and has spread worldwide. A third grader and kindergartner imagined the phrase used in the sign; the two children boldly declared: “hate has no home here.” I decided to start a local group because I feel passionately about diversity and tolerance. Click here to read the entire article.
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| | | Kallah is Coming!
Time to Register
Inviting WRJ Northeast District Board Members, Sisterhood Presidents and Rising Leaders to join us for an inspiring weekend at Dolce in Norwalk, CT
October 27-29, 2017
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| News from Our Sisterhoods
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| The Women of SSTTE are Collectors... For Others Social action is a strong component of activities at Scarsdale Synagogue Temples Tremont and Emanu-El (SSTTE). The Women of SSTTE are participating in three important collections. They have kicked off the year with their annual School Supply Drive. Women are encouraged to take advantage of the great summer sales; supplies are collected for an underserved school in Yonkers, NY. The sisterhood has partnered with the same school for several years and supplied it with hundreds of items. Click here to read about SSTTE's other important collections. Beth Quinn Scarsdale Synagogue Temples Tremont and Emanu-El (SSTTE) Scarsdale, NY
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Temple Avodah Sisterhood
Presents Guest Speaker, Vivian Blumstein, President, WRJ Northeast District. 'WRJ & IRAC - Promoting Civil Rights in Israel' Tuesday, October 10, 2017, 7:30 pm Temple Avodah, 3050 Oceanside Road, Oceanside, NY Click here for more information on this important topic.
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Temple Emanuel, Rye, NY
Gallery Opening: Michal Nachnany Friday, September 15, 2017, 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm MICHAL NACHMANY - KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN
Michal Nachmany is a self-taught artist and educator based in New York City. She was born in Jerusalem, Israel, in 1958, and moved to New York in the 1980s. She has a B.A. and M.A. from Hebrew University.
REFRESHMENTS SERVED
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
A portion of the proceeds from the exhibits will be donated to Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester Social Action Committee.
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NEW SISTERHOOD PRESIDENTS AND LEADERS
Now that you have held your elections and installed your new leaders, please fill out WRJ's Sisterhood Leadership Change Form so WRJ and Northeast District can update their records. Email leadership@wrj.org to request that your new leaders be invited to the WRJ Yammer network. And don't forget to honor your new President and Past President with WRJ pins!
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It’s not too early to start planning. SAVE THE DATE IN 2018! WRJ NORTHEAST DISTRICT CONVENTION Framingham, MA October 25 – 28, 2018
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CalendarSeptember 9 – Northern Area Event, Temple Beth Zion, Buffalo, NY September 16 - Selichot
September 20-22 – Rosh Hashanah September 29-30 – Yom Kippur December 6-10 - URJ Biennial, Boston, MA
Save the Date... October 27-29, 2017
Northeast District Kallah
Dolce, Norwalk, CT March 1-4, 2018
Fried Leadership Conference
Nashville, TN October 25-28, 2018
Northeast District Convention
Framingham, MA
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| Turnings and Returnings
20th-Anniversary Reprint Book Launch Thursday, October 19, at 6:00 pm HUC-JIR, New York One West Fourth Street New York, NY 10012
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| NFTY Alumni Directory NFTY alums can use the new NFTY Alumni Directory to reconnect online.
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| The Northeast District Board wishes everyone a Happy, Healthy and Sweet New Year!
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Your sisterhood is entitled to a District Speaker once every two years, without expense to the sisterhood, and a speaker from WRJ in alternate years. Please submit your requests with 6-8 weeks' lead time.
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WRJ Outreach Funds Available
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WRJ will provide outreach grant funds of up to $1,000 to WRJ sisterhoods and women’s groups for programs that reach out to interfaith families and non-Jews. These grants, made possible by a grant from the National Center to Encourage Judaism, are designed to encourage and enhance learning about Judaism and to engage participants in Jewish life. The emphasis will be on programs that can be replicated.
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Did You Know...? Although we are about to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, Elul is the sixth month in the Hebrew year.Click here to read the seven things to know about Elul
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