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Arlene Anthony, President As you all know, with Rabbi Allen’s sabbatical and planned departure from Beth Tikvah, Sisterhood loses one of our key programmes - our Wednesday morning classes with Rabbi Allen. Over the years Rabbi Allen has provided sessions on the lives and writings of many important Jewish philosophers, significant events in Jewish history, works of fiction by well known and emerging Israeli authors, many Biblical texts, key concepts in Judaism, and the meaning of many of the prayers we recite in our services. Those of us who regularly attended these sessions learned so much that it has given us a broader knowledge base as we continue our learning in the future. On behalf of Sisterhood I would like to express our appreciation to Rabbi Allen for his commitment to these sessions, and for sharing with us his knowledge and his skill as an exceptional teacher. In time there will be changes at Beth Tikvah. As the Synagogue goes through the process of exploring needs and directions, we, as Sisterhood, will be providing input. In my Hakol columns I typically ask for comments and feedback. Once again I’m asking for your input. I don’t know yet what the formal structure will be for soliciting your comments, but if you have ideas that you would like to share I welcome them at any time. I hope that in the next year we can develop a shared vision for our Sisterhood. I have a personal vision. For many years now Sisterhood has had a team of highly motivated, skilled women who have managed the Judaica Shop, developed and run stimulating educational programmes, profitable fund raisers and a variety of successful social events. There is a core of people who are involved, but most of our Beth Tikvah members are not. My vision is that we involve greater numbers of young members and expand our programmes. We want to do more to welcome and support single women of all ages, young mothers, professional working women, and non-Jewish women who are in or entering into Conservative Jewish families. I believe that there are many members who share my thoughts and others who have different thoughts and perspectives. I hope you will let me know who you Sisterhood are and what you would like to see evolve at Beth Tikvah. My email address and home phone number can be found at the end of this column. This winter Sisterhood has initiated a series of sessions for mothers with their babies - first aid and CPR, fitness, and baby massage. Our Sisterhood Education morning series will be presented by Rabbi Grover and will be taking place from 9-10 am on Monday mornings. Beginning February 28 Rabbi Grover will be presenting a series of sessions entitled: The Jews of America - Opportunity and Challenge, which will examine the history of the Jews in North America. Information about this series can be found in this Hakol. The Judaica Shop continues to regularly bring in new merchandise and is a great place to purchase gifts for family and friends. Please check hours on the website and drop by! Two major Sisterhood events are coming up in the next few weeks. On March 7 we are hosting Vashti’s Banquet -a pre-Purim evening complete with belly dancing lessons, henna and a variety of Persian treats. And this year’s Sisterhood Shabbat is taking place on April 2. Bracha Feder, who has taught many of us at the Florence Melton programme, will be our guest speaker. All the details are included as a flyer in this Hakol, and are on the website. I hope you will RSVP soon and join us. I look forward to speaking with many of you in the near future! Arlene Anthony arleneanthony@rogers.com 416-444-7962 Page 4 Hakol - Feb/Mar 2011
Hesed Co-Chair: Ruth Frankel & Edith Cantor Hesed Projects: We Need Your Help A message from Hesed Volunteers: Louise Singer and Lois Michaels We all have busy lives. We have commitments to our children and spouse, and to our jobs. We are also part of a larger community that has nurtured us, and it is important to give back to this community, and nurture others. As members of the Hesed Committee, we have found tremendous personal satisfaction as well as affirmation of our Jewish values, from the projects in which we have been involved. We now call upon other members of Beth Tikvah to join us in supporting these vital projects 1. The Kosher Food Drive The need: To provide food to the hungry in the Jewish community. The investment: A few hours, two – three times a year The payback: Tremendous satisfaction in meeting a vital and growing need 2. Carefree Lodge – Visiting elderly monthly Friday afternoons The need: Providing spiritual support to the elderly The investment: A few hours once a month The payback: Satisfaction in connecting our Jewish elders with their traditions; Satisfaction in letting them know they are not forgotten 3. Rides to Beth Tikvah The need: Rides to shul for Shabbat and sometimes other occasions The investment: A few extra minutes once a week The payback: The joy of enabling someone to go to shul who might otherwise be housebound due to temporary or permanent disability, or frailty 4. Telecare The need: Providing telephone support to the newly bereaved The investment: Your time and caring The payback: The good feeling of reaching out and supporting someone at their time of loss (Training provided) 5. Greeters The need: Regulars appreciate a warm welcome as well as new visitors to our shul who are often unsure as to where to go and what to do The investment: A once or twice a year commitment of one hour The payback: The good feeling of welcoming and assisting These are a few examples of Hesed’s work. Our current members of Hesed have given many hours and years to these projects, and welcome with open arms new people to join them in these endeavours. The projects are established, but we need new members in order to be able to continue them. Please call Ruth Frankel (905)709-1420 if you are able to find a small bit of time to help us help others. We Want to Know Your Name Wouldn’t it be nice when in shul to: Know the name of the person beside, in front or behind you—or even across the aisle? Hesed is inviting you to join us in WE WANT TO KNOW YOUR NAME DAY. This will be the FIRST Shabbat of the month—any month! Please pick up a name tag at the coatroom or wear one of your own! We’d love to know who you really are! Hakol - Feb/Mar 2011 Page 5
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