Category: Sisterhood Newsletter

December, 2016

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

I am unsure, at the time of this writing, when this article will appear in the Scroll and Simply Sisterhood. I hope everyone had a very wonderful Thanksgiving and is looking forward to a delightful Hanukah.
I am grateful for our Sisterhood board which has worked together to have a very successful New Member get-together. Our board is working to bring our membership some exciting programs. To mention our upcoming events; our December Latke Party, a very unusual nutrition program in January and our Sisterhood Shabbat in February.
I would be remiss not to mention our Purim Ball in March and our golf tournament in May. All of these activities will need everyone’s help and support to be successful.
I look forward to working with all of you during our very busy Sisterhood season.
Again, Happy Hanukah
Deborah Segal

Put this on your Caledar

December 8, 2016
Latke Celebration
January 20, 2017
Food Is Medicine
February 2, 2017
Sisterhood Shabbat
February 8, 2017
Art Mundo

Book Club

Meets the third Wednesday of the month at Sumo House
713 17th St. at 11:30 AM
There will be no Book Club in December
January 18—I Am Malala
By Malala Yousafzai

Bayit Boutique and Resource Center

Specializing in gifts and ritual artifacts that enrich Jewish life in our community

The Bayit Boutique gift and Resource Center features a beautiful selection of items. We are open: Thursdays: 12:30-3 during Mah Jongg Fridays: during the Oneg or By appointment: contact Marilyn Meyer at 563-0077 or meyer103@comcast.net

To shop online, go to the TBS website and locate and click on the Community tab. From there click on Sisterhood and then Judaica store!

DROP IN AND SEE OUR NEWEST ITEM
GREETING CARDS FOR ALL

Mah Jongg

Weekly Mah Jongg games continue throughout the year-Thursday afternoons from 12:30 to 3PM in the Social Hall. You can just show up, no reservation required.

If you want to learn how to play Mah Jongg, join us on Thursdays. Our players will be happy to teach you.

Food is Medicine

ONE DAY, COFFEE IS GOOD FOR YOU, THE NEXT DAY IT IS BAD. JUST TURN ON THE TV AND YOU CAN FIND DEBATES BETWEEN MEAT EATERS AND VEGANS.
Learn how to create a happy, healthy life in a way that is flexible, fun and free of denial and discipline.
Join us: January 20, 2017
1 PM in the Social Hall at Temple Beth Shalom
With: Cheryl Chester, our own Certified Life and Health Coach
RSVP: Joanne Maury – 584-3449 by January 16th
Free of charge to Sisterhood Members $5.00 for non-members

Sisterhood Shabbat

FRIDAY, FEBRLUARY 2, 2017

Volunteers needed to participate in the service.
Contact: Roxanne Zoffer—696-3608 or
roxyz@comcast.net

November, 2016

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

At the time of this writing, we have all recovered from the threat of Matthew and were able to enjoy Yom Kippur and a wonderful Break the Fast. Many thanks to Jane Hilton and her committee and to those who prepared delicious sides. Break the Fast was enjoyed by all.
In mid-October we held our Line Dancing event. Those who attended will be ready to dance at our Purim Ball in March. This year Sisterhood is embarking on a new fundraiser.
On May 7, we will sponsor a golf tournament at Meadowood Country Club. We will need many volunteers for this new and exciting event.
Once again, my wish for you is a sweet, happy and healthy year.

Deborah Segal, President

Sisternood Thanks

Cindy and Stu Goldman for their donation in honor of the complete and speedy recovery of Shelley Weltman

Put this on your Caledar

December 8—Latke Celebration

January 20—Food as Medicine

February 2—Sisterhood Shabbat

****

We Welcome New Members

Barbara Dichter

Norma Oringel

Sisterhood Gift Shop and Resource Center

Specializing in gifts and ritual artifacts that enrich Jewish life in our community

The Gift Shop features a beautiful selection of items. We are open:

Thursdays 12:30 – 3:00 pm
Fridays during the Oneg
Sundays 11-noon during Sunday School

And always by appointment
Contact :
Judith Levy at 409-4490 or hlevy@mtaonline.net
Marilyn Meyer at 563-0077 or mmeyer103@comcast.net

To shop online, go to the TBS website and locate and click on the Community tab.
Click on Sisterhood and then Judaica store

Drop in and see our newest items and greeting cards for all occasions

Book Club

Meets the third Wednesday of the month at Sumo, 713 17th St., Vero

November 16—The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street
By Susan and Jane Gilman

December 21—I am Malala
By Malala Yousafzai

Contact: Joanne Maury 349=8752

Mah Jongg

Weekly Mah Jongg games continue throughout the year, Thursday afternoons from 12:30 to 3 PM in the Social Hall. You can just show up, no reservations are needed.

If you want to learn how to play Mah Jongg, join us on Thursdays. Our players are happy to teach you.

Food is Medicine

One day, coffee is good for you, the next day it is bad. Just turn on the TV and you can find debates between meat eaters and vegans

Learn how to create a happy, healthy life in a way that is flexible, fun and free of denial and discipline.
Join us: January 20, 2017
Cheryl Chester, our own Certified Life and Health Coach will lead us

Temple Beth Shalom needs your help sponsoring Onegs

Responsibilities:

*Provide good for approximately 40 people (Sweets, cheese, fruit, veggies, etc.)

*Bring the food to the Social Hall at 7:20 PM on the Shabbat of your Oneg (or arrange with Trudie to drop off earlier in the day)

*Kristi and her helpers will set up your platters, serve and clean-up.

Sisterhood provided the Challah, wine and coffee

Please call Trudie at the Temple office to reserve your Friday night, 569-4700

ONE CALL AND ONE TRIP TO THE SUPERMARKET IS ALL IT TAKES!!!

October, 2016

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

What’s happening in Sisterhood?
Today we had our annual membership tea, hosted by Marilyn Wallach in her lovely home. More than forty women attended, many current members and some new members who had just joined. It was thrilling for me to see the excitement and enthusiasm that poured out from those present. The Board and Danna Sonnenberg provided wonderful desserts and, best of all, many volunteered for our up-and-coming events.
It is my hope that the enthusiasm shown at the dessert will portend a very successful year for all our activities.
I wish all sisterhood and congregation members a happy and healthy Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur.
Deborah Segal

Put this on your Caledar

October 12—Break the Fast
October 20—Line Dancing and Dessert
November 11—Sisterhood Shabbat
December 8—Latke Celebration

Welcome New Members

Lisa Alsofrom           Flora Balu
Marlene Blattman     Laurie Dejong
Josie Lieberman       Maxine Shander
Linda Zwerner

Sisterhood Gift Shop and Resource Center

Specializing in gifts and ritual artifacts that enrich Jewish life in our community
The Gift Shop features a beautiful selection of cards and gifts.

We are open:
  Thursdays: 12:30-3 during Mah Jongg
  Fridays: During the Oneg
  Sundays: 11-noon during school
  And always by appointment

To shop online, go to the TBS website and locate and click on the Community tab. From there click on Sisterhood and then Judaica store!

Contact:
   Judith Sharpe-Levy at 409-4490  hlevy@mtaonline.net
   Or
   Marilyn Meyer at 563-0077 Mmeyer103@comcast.net

Book Club

Meets the third Wednesday of the month at:

Sumo, 713 17th St.
Vero Beach

October 19—The Dinner Party
By Brenda Janowitz

November 16—The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street
By Susan and Jane Gilman

December 21—I am Malala
By Malala Yousafzai

Contact: Joanne Maury 349-8752 with questions

Mah Jongg

Weekly Mah Jongg games continue throughout the year, Thursday afternoons from 12:30 to 3PM in the Social Hall. You can just show up, no reservation required.

If you want to learn how to play Mah Jongg, join us on Thursdays. Our players will be happy to teach you.

Break the Fast

Please join us for

Break the Fast

All High Holy Day ticket holders are invited to attend this annual event sponsored by Temple Beth Shalom Sisterhood and our Congregation. Please RSVP to Trudie in the Temple office (772-569-4700) by Wednesday, October 5th, 2016. If you would like to volunteer, please call Jane Hilton at 317-750-4526.

In order To Eat, Drink and Be Holy
We need your help at our Onegs

Temple Beth Shalom Sisterhood enthusiastically provides weekly Onegim for our Friday Shabbat Services. We need Oneg captains for the Spring, OR just your help sponsoring one Oneg. We encourage you to share this Mitzvah with a friend.
Responsibilities:
*Provide food for approximately 40 people (Sweets, cheese, fruit, vegetables, or any combination thereof)
*Bring the food to the Social Hall at 7:20 PM on the Shabbat of your Oneg (or arrange with Trudie to drop off earlier in the day)
*Kristi and her helpers will set up your platters, serve and clean-up.
***Sisterhood provides the Challah, wine and coffee
Please call Trudie at the Temple office to reserve your Friday night, 569-4700
ONE PHONE CALL AND ONE TRIP TO THE SUPERMARKET IS ALL IT TAKES!!

Line Dance with Sisterhood

October 20th
7 pm at the Social Hall
Taught by Summer
Free to Sisterhood Members
Guests welcome: Fee $5 pp.
Ice Cream Social immediately following Class Reservations Required:
Marcelle_arden@yahoo.com 772-940-9334

September, 2016

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

     The weather outside may be hot and humid, but Sisterhood is hot and sizzling with excitement. Our first board meeting went well and I know that the board will work very well with one another as we more into this year.

     We expect our Membership Tea on September 11th at 2 PM, to be a great success with new and returning members enjoying the day.

     Our fundraiser this year will be a Deli Day. We will need lots of help and we will provide more details in our bulletin.

     Do not forget that our Gift Shop is open every Thursday from 1-3 PM and we will be happy to meet with you at other times, at your convenience. Just give Marilyn Meyer a call (563-0077). She will be happy to introduce you to our new card line, that has had a wonderful reception.

     I want to extend a personal invitation to all Congregation members who are not members of Sisterhood to come and join us. We will all work together, have fun together and raise money for our Congregation.

     Debra Segal 567-8740

***REMINDER***
Reminder to returning members of Sisterhood. Please send your dues to: Abbe Chane, 780 23rd Ave.
Vero Beach, Florida 32962 or call 584-2597

Put this on your Caledar

September 11—Autumn Dessert Tea
October 12—Break the Fast
October 20—Line Dancing and Dessert
November 11—Sisterhood Shabbat
December 8—Latke Celebration

Welcome New Members

Abbe Chane
Shelley Cousineau
Ina Hochberg
Roberta Weil
New Program Chair
Lisa Alsofrom

 Book Club

Meets the third Wednesday of the month at Sumo House
713 17th St. at 11:30 AM

Contact : Joanne Maury 349-8752

SCHEDULED READINGS
September 21—The Paris Architect
by Charles Balfoure
October 19—The Dinner Party
by Brenda Janowitz
November 16—The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street
by Susan and Jane Gilman

Byit Boutique and Resource Center

Bayit Boutique and Resource Center
Specializing in gifts and ritual artifacts that enrich Jewish life in our community
The Gift Shop features a beautiful selection of items. We are open:
Thursdays: 12:30-3 during Mah Jongg
Fridays: during the Oneg
Sundays: 11-noon during School
and always by appointment.
To shop online, go to the TBS website and locate and click on the Community tab. From there click on Sisterhood and then Judaica store!
GREETING CARDS FOR ALL OCCASIONS
Contact:
Judith Levy at 409-4490
hlevy@mtaonline.net
Marilyn Meyer at 563-0077
Mmeyer103@comcast.net

Donation

In memory of Jim Maury by Barbara and Marvin Katz

Mah Jongg

Weekly Mah Jongg games continue throughout the year-Thursday afternoons from 12:30 to 3PM in the Social Hall. You can just show up, no reservation required.
If you want to learn how to play Mah Jongg, join us on Thursdays. Our players will be happy to teach you.

Break the Fast

On October 12, after services,  all High Holy Days ticket holders are invited to attend this annual event sponsored by Temple Beth Shalom Sisterhood and our Congregation.  Please RSVP to Trudie in the Temple office (772-569-4700) by Wednesday, October 5th, 2016.  If you would like to volunteer, please call Jane Hilton at 317-750-4526.

July/August, 2016

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

     It is quite an honor to be your president for the coming year. I hope to be able to fill the shoes of our past president Shelly Weltman.
     We have a new board consisting of past members as well as new members. Our hope for this year is to present programs that will not only educate and raise money, but will be fun as well.
     One of my goals as president is to promote better communication, not only within Sisterhood but throughout our Temple community and our community at large. With compassion and respect of one another we will be able to promote a force that will not be able to be reckoned with.
     Our end of the year donor luncheon started with a program of laughter and smiles. I would like to begin this year by paraphrasing a few lines from that program.
     A smile costs nothing, but gives much to everyone that you touch
     Smiling is infectious so pass it along. The happiness it brings is worth so much.

                             Keep smiling
                             Deborah Segal

Put this on your Caledar

September 11—Autumn Dessert Tea
October 12—Break the Fast
October 20—Line Dancing and Dessert
November 11—Sisterhood Shabbat
December 8—Latke Celebration

Mah Jongg
Weekly Mah Jongg games continue throughout the year-Thursday afternoons from 12:30 to 3PM in the Social Hall. You can just show up, no reservation required.
If you want to learn how to play Mah Jongg, join us on Thursdays. Our players will be happy to teach you.

Our Support and Sympathy to:

Mary Sullivan and family on the loss of Mary’s beloved son.

Thank You
The following women gave a little extra to Sisterhood for the coming year. Thank you.
Barbara Herschkowitz
Myna Wolovick
Jane Bialosky
Marilyn Myers

Gift Shop and Boutique

Specializing in gifts and ritual artifacts that enrich Jewish life in our community
The Bayit Boutique gift and Resource Center features a beautiful selection of items. We are open: Thursdays: 12:30-3 during Mah Jongg Fridays: during the Oneg or By appointment: contact Marilyn Meyer at 563-0077 or meyer103@comcast.net
To shop online, go to the TBS website and locate and click on the Community tab. From there click on Sisterhood and then Judaica store!
DROP IN AND SEE OUR NEWEST ITEM
GREETING CARDS FOR ALL OCCASIONS

Friendly Reminder

Membership Forms have been mailed.  Please pay your dues so you can enjoy all these exciting programs with the wonderful women who make up The Temple Beth Shalom Sisterhood.

Book Club

Meets the third Wednesday of the month at Sumo House
713 17th St. at 11:30 AM

Sisterhood Autumn Dessert Tea

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2016
2 PM
HOSTED BY MARILYN WALLACH AT HER LOVELY HOME
5230 ST. ANDREWS ISLAND DR.
GRAND HARBOR
Join friends old and new!
Food provided by your sisterhood board.
YOUR DUES MUST BE PAID TO ATTEND!
Please rsvp to:
Danna Sonnenberg
772-466-5466 or dsatlast@hotmail.com

May, 2016

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

When I was young I had no fear of driving on the highway, but not now. At times, I am even fearful of riding my bicycle! What is this angst really about? Maya Angelou opined, “What is a fear of living? It’s being preeminently afraid of dying.” Perhaps my life is so full that I do not want to leave it behind or have my ability to function diminish. Perhaps I am afraid of death’s unknown. Whatever the reason, how do I overcome such fears?
My husband opines that we humans have no agency, i.e., we have no control over the outcome of events. Someone once declared fear represented a lack of faith in God. So perhaps one way to live without fear is to accept that our future is not in our hands and what will be, will be. If you are religious, simply put, let go and let God. Self-help book author W. Clement Stone stated, “thinking will not overcome fear but action will.”
While this discussion fails to cover the multitude of issues related to fear, perhaps it will open a discussion between your family and friends. For me, I will be continue to be fearful when I mount my bicycle but I will take a deep breath and remember that only when I am no longer afraid do I truly begin to live.
Toda to Chair Cindy Goldman and her committee, for, once again, planning a successful Women’s Seder. Also, our gratitude to Cantor Rubinstein for leading us on a women-oriented adventure out of Egypt and and across the Red Sea. It was a truly wonderful feeling being surrounded by so many caring women, celebrating this Passover tradition together.

Thanks to Chair Linda Culver and her committee for organizing our Congregational Seder. Also thank you to Rabbi Birnholz and Cantor Rubinstein who led this educational and spiritual community seder.

Shelly Weltman
TBS Sisterhood President

Put this on your Caledar

Our very successful Sisterhood year has resulted in exciting, thoughtful and collegial programming.  We look forward to the coming Sisterhood year.

Congratulations to the 2016-2017 Board of the TBS Sisterhood

President: Deborah Segal

Vice President: Joanne Maury

Treasurer: Susan Coren

Recording Secretary: Sue Docktor

Corresponding Secretary: Linda Culver

Spring Donor Luncheon
Our spring donor luncheon was a lovely affair attended by 43 women. The Laughing Lady, Nancy Johnson, began our luncheon, teaching us the importance of laughter, followed by a delicious lunch prepared by the Grand Harbor chef. A huge thank you to the following generous donors:

Platinum Level
Shelley Weltman             Marilyn Meyer

Anonymous Donor
Gold Level
Anita Weiss                     Bobbi Feiertag
Danna Sonnenberg         Diane Edelstein
Jayne Drucker                 Marilyn Trager
Susan Coren                   Susan Match
Linda Phillips                   Myra Wolovick
Myra Wolovick                 Roberta Rose
Ruth Brown

Also thank you to Bobbi Feiertag and her team for planning this fun springtime luncheon and taking the helm during my absence!

Gift Shop and Boutique

Our Sisterhood Gift Shop and Boutique is expanding its inventory with items to better serve our congregation and community.
We are adding a line of greeting cards for most occasions. More information will be available soon.

Contact:
Deborah Segal
567-8740 or 559-1348
deborahsegal@comcast.net

We are still open:
Thursdays: 1-3 during Mah Jongg
Fridays: during the Oneg
Sundays: 11-12 during school

Book Club

Meets the third Wednesday of the month
May 18—Orphan Number 8 by Kim van Alkemade
Contact Fran Shumsky 584-3210

A Special Thank you

Thank you to all my Sisterhood friends for your kindness during my recovery. Your calls, cards, emails, flowers and meals have made the process much easier. I am truly blessed to count you all as my friends.
Shelley Weltman

Thank you

I would like to extend a big thank you to everyone who helped make the 7th Annual Women’s Seder such a big success.

Thank you to everyone who cooked, baked, brought food, gave donations and helped set-up and cleanup.

Thank you to Cantor Rubinstein for making the evening so unique with her music, knowledge, education and the pure joy and love that she extends to everyone all the time.

This wonderful program could not have come about without all the women who come forward to support our TBS Sisterhood.

Mah Jongg

Weekly Mah Jongg games continue throughout the year-Thursday afternoons from 12:30 to 3PM in the Social Hall. You can just show up, no reservation required.

If you want to learn how to play Mah Jongg, join us on Thursdays. Our players will be happy to teach you.

We welcome new players each week, and it’s a great way to get involved and meet Sisterhood colleagues.

Donations

Sisterhood appreciated a donations from Myra Wolovich, Marcella Arden, Judith Sharpe Levy and Francesca Sootin

Sisterhood Thanks the businesses that supported our Annual Luncheon
Mark and Nina Heyer of Classic Car Wash
Vincent’s Pizza donated l large cheese pizza (510 21st St. VB)
Osceloa Bistro donated a $25 Gift Certificate
Luchy’s Nails donated two $45 pedicures luchyturati@hotmail.com
The Barefood Café donated a $15 Gift
Elizabeth Kennedy Catering for donating a casserole

January , 2016

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

The secular New Year has arrived (not ours, yet ours)! Ours is celebrated in the fall. I’ve been thinking recently about the
difference between secular New Year’s resolutions and the ones we make during
Rosh Hashanah and I think it comes down to this: on the secular New Year we make promises to ourselves but during Rosh
Hashanah our resolutions, or promises, are to
G-d.

Here is the problem: no matter who we make these promises to, distractions and temptations get in our way thus dooming us
to failure. But let’s not get too self-critical,
the fact is that most people allow these resolutions to fall by the wayside soon after making them!

Our most popular secular resolutions
include losing weight, getting organized,
spending less/saving more, enjoying life to the fullest, and staying fit and healthy. Here are some suggested New Year’s Resolutions from your Sisterhood President:
1. Cheerfully volunteer when asked;
2. Pay membership dues on time;
3. Support Sisterhood events;
4. Set up and donate items for the rummage
sale;
5. Hold a mini-mahjong tournament;
6. Support our gift shop;
7. Be kind to our fellow Sisters.
Perhaps these are more in the nature of a wish list than actual resolutions. Let’s see if we can keep these more faithfully.

That being said, I WILL lose weight, get organized, spend less, exercise more and continue to enjoy life to its fullest!

Please join us Friday night,
January 29, 2016, at Sisterhood Shabbat, planned by Joanne Maury
and her committee. Your Sisterhood Board will provide delicious treats following the service. With February brings Sisterhood’s Annual Rummage Sale, which takes place February 14
and 15, 2016. This event takes our entire “village” to set up, work and be
successful. Your work will be rewarded, though, as the money raised will benefit your sisterhood and the Temple. The rummage sale committee will be calling upon you for assistance. Ralph and Lynn Oko and Harold Levy have been busy collecting all year for this event. It’s not too late to donate!

I would be interested to hear some of your New Year’s resolutions. Please write me at weltman5050@gmail.com. And, Happy New Year!!

Shelley Weltman, President

Put this on your Caledar

January 10—Jewish Film Festival The Green Prince at Beit HaYam
January 13—Tour of Art Mundo and dinner
January 29—Sisterhood Shabbat
February 14-15—Rummage Sale
February 24—Art Gallery Crawl

The Sisterhood NOMINATING COMMITTEE will convene in January 2016 to select officers for next year. Sisterhood officers must be members of Temple Beth Shalom. If you have any interest in serving on the board yourself or if you would like to nominate someone, please contact Nominating Chair, Charlene David.

 Bayit Boutique and Resource Center

 Specializing in gifts and ritual artifacts that enrich Jewish life in our community

The Bayit Boutique gift and Resource Center features a beautiful selection of items.
We are open:
Thursdays: 1-3 during Mah Jongg
Fridays: during the Oneg
Sundays: 11-12 during school

Volunteers are needed for Friday nights.
Contact your Mitzvah Maven, Ellen Deschatres at 772-999-2166 or by email at eldescha@gmail.com
To shop online, go to the TBS website and locate and click on the Community tab. From there click on Sisterhood and then Judaica store!

Help Needed

Our Rummage Sale is Sisterhood’s Biggest Fundraiser. To be successful we need your donations of household items, jewelry and YOU.

YOUR HELP IS NECESSARY TO MAKE THIS EVENT A YEARLY SUCCESS. PLEASE CALL MAXINE TROMPETER-540-529-5556 TO VOLUNTEER.

Mah Jongg

Weekly Mah Jongg games continue throughout the year, Thursday afternoons from 12:30 to 3PM in the Social Hall. You can just show up, no reservation is required.
If you want to learn how to play, join us on Thursdays. Our players will be happy to teach you.
Our Annual Mah Jongg Tournament will be March 10, 2016.

Book Club

Meets the third Wednesday of the month at JR’s

Jauary 13—Citizens of London by Lynne Olson
February 17—A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler
March17—Circling the Sun by Paula McClain
April 13—On Gold Mountain by Lisa See

Sisterhood Thanks

SPANISH TAPAS

Sisterhood’s Tapas event was a big success with over 30 in attendance! The food was delicious and Cantor’s singing…. in Spanish no less… was beautiful! A big thank you to Cantor Dannah and the following committee members:
Joanne Maury Carol Resnick
Anita Weiss Maxyne Trompeter
Danna Sonnenberg Sue Docktor
Linda Culver Helen Solin
Judith Sharpe-Levy Barbara Ebstein

Our Heartfelt Sympathy to:

Debbie and Stu Segal in memory of Stuart’s mother Sara

Marilyn Meyer in memory of her beloved husband Bud

Sisterhood Shabbat

 Friday, January 29th

“Power Couples”

Showcasing pairs of extraordinary Jewish women from various fields.
Matching early female trailblazers with modern women at the top of their
game.
Readers are needed for our service. Please contact
Joanne Maury joannemaury@gmail.com or 772-349-8752 to participate.

Sisterhood Art Gallery Crawl

FEBRUARY 24, 2016
in the Downtown, Historic Arts District of Vero Bench

11:00 Brunch at Counter Culture – 1901 14th Avenue
12:00 visit to Tiger Lily Gallery and Studios – 1903 14th Avenue 12:20 visit to Gallery 14 – 1911 14th Avenue
(Meet artist Liduine E. Bekman for a ‘walk and talk’ through her exhibit)

If you plan on joining us for brunch at 11:00am, please check out the menu at:
http://www.counterculturevero.com

RSVP to Dorothy Napp Schindel at dnschindel@gmail.com (or 772 234-1621) and
let Dorothy know what you’d like to eat. Everyone will get their own separate check.
RSVP by February 17

If you only plan on visiting the art galleries,
please join us at Tiger Lily at 12:00pm, followed by Gallery 14 at 12:20pm.

Afterwards, if you’re interested:
check out some new and interesting places, such as Carmine and Lucia’s Fine Olive Oil and Balsamics
and Threads Boutique

Mah Jongg

We did it last year and we can do it again. We broke all records for Sisterhood’s Mah Jongg League Card Fundraiser.

It was a team effort including myself, Charlene David, Susan Coren and the Team “Captains” who solicited their various groups and subdivisions. Truly our Sisterhood is a community of people that care. I am truly in their debt for helping with this annual fundraiser.
The 2016 Mah Jongg Card Fund Raiser has begun. I am calling on you, once again, to make this year’s commission check from the National Mahjongg League even larger.

Small cards cost $8 and large cards are $9.

Send a check payable to TBS Sisterhood to Ruth Brown (below)
Include your address and telephone number as cards are mailed directly to you

If you have purchased cards in the past from a captain collecting in your
neighborhood for Temple Beth Shalom, feel free to do so again. Feel free to call me with any questions.
Ruth Brown
3825 8th Place
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 559-9076

 Rummage Sale

February 14-15, 2015

Jewish Jeopardy Answer:
The most important TBS event in Vero Beach between Chanukah and Purim.

Jewish Jeopardy Question:
What is the Temple Beth Shalom Rummage Sale.

Last year TBS Sisterhood’s Rummage Sale earned over $8000 to benefit our Temple AND we want to do it again. We can do it with your help in donating merchandise for sale and in donating your time to help us prepare for the sale and work on sales days.

We happily accept just about anything for sale (except clothing, shoes, or really decrepit and non-functioning items.

For more info: Please call your TBS sisterhood Rummage Co-chairs
Maxyne Trompeter-540-529-5556
Shelley Weltman-513-739-0521
To arrange for pickup of items: Please call
Ralph Oko-954-794-0003
Harold Levy—940-389-1776

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

I occasionally wonder why Temple Beth Shalom’s Sisterhood is such a success. I am immediately struck by the answer to this query. Sisterhood is strong because of its members. We are a welcoming, caring group of women who, when called into action, are powerful! Volunteerism is the backbone of our Sisterhood. So many of you have stepped up when called upon in order to achieve our common goals: promoting closer fellowship among its members and supporting religious, social and educational activities in cooperation with the congregation.

I send a special toda, or thank you, to volunteers Carol Resnick and her committee for planning, shopping and setting up a delicious Yom Kippur Break Fast; to Jane Bialosky for lighting up the Social Hall with beautiful flowers. Also, once again, we thank Einstein Bagels for their generous bagel donation. And certainly, hats off to the amazing chefs who prepared our delicious Break Fast meal.

I also thank Paulette Liebman for hosting a successful mini-mah jong tournament in her lovely home. Thanks to Paulette’s time, energy and commitment to Sisterhood, she raised close to $300.00! Way to go, Paulette!

Sisterhood’s Autumn Tea was held on October 4th, at which 50+ women were in attendance. A big thank you goes to Barbara Ebstein for graciously opening her home and her heart to Sisterhood and to Danna Sonnenberg for organizing the event. Once again our Sisterhood chefs came through with a delicious array of food.

Sisterhood has many upcoming programs I think you will enjoy. On October 20th at four o’clock in the Bayit, Ellen Deschatres will present Candid Conversations, a discussion of emotional and spiritual issues which face Jewish women every day.

Join us on November 10th, weather permitting, for a River Explorer River Cruise. See the attached flyers for further information. A huge thank you goes to Sisterhood’s Program and Events Chair, Bobbi Feiertag, who has worked tirelessly planning these educational and social events.

Sisterhood cannot exist without our incredible volunteers. They cook, set up, open their homes, plan, work in the gift shop, make telephone calls, and on and on. Please contact me if you would like to perform the mitzvah of volunteering your time.

I’d love to chat with you, so feel free to contact me at 513 739-0521 or weltman5050@gmail.com.

Shelley Weltman

Put this on your Caledar

October 20—Candid Conversation
October 21—Book Club
November 8—Treasure Coast Jewish Film Festival
November 10—River Explorer River Cruise
December 6—Spanish Tapas

We Welcome New Members

Nancy Arnold
Joan Cotton
Merle Davisson
Phyllis Elkins
Ellen Spector Haigney
Barbara Halpert
Flora Joseph-Balu
Alyse Katz
Kathy Nystrom
Robin Pechter
Betty Perell
Linda Phillips
Janet Ramer
Debra Richmond
Linda Schulman
Susan Shenbaum
Barbara Weltman
Roxanne Zoffer

We look forward to meeting you and sharing this new year with you.

Bayit Boutique and Resource Center

Specializing in gifts and ritual artifacts that enrich Jewish life in our community
“The Bayit Boutique Gift and Resource Center” features a beautiful selection of items.
Beginning September 1, we will be open at the Temple:
Thursdays: 1-3 during Mah Jongg
Fridays: during the Oneg
Sundays: 11-12 during school
Volunteers are needed for Friday nights. Contact your “Mitzvah Maven”, Ellen Deschatres at 772-999-2166 or by email at eldescha@gmail.com to volunteer or for help with all special orders.

To shop online, go to the TBS website and locate and click on the Community tab. From there click on Sisterhood and then Judaica store!

Mah Jongg

Weekly Mah Jongg games continue throughout the year-Thursday afternoons from 12:30 to 3PM in the Social Hall. You can just show up, no reservation required.
If you want to learn how to play Mah Jongg, join us on Thursdays. Our players will be happy to teach you.
Our Annual Mah Jongg Tournament will be March 10, 2016.

Book Club

Wednesday, October 21—11:30 AM
The Jew Store
By Stella Green
YNOT Restaurant
Contact: Judy Levine—gibbiej@gmail.com

 Candid Conversations

OCTOBER 20TH
4 PM
BAYIT LIBRARY
THE HOLY FOOL: INTEGRITY, WHOLENESS, NAIVETE AND SHALOM
Candid Conversations will be a woman-centered, small group discussion which will focus on the emotional/spiritual issues that we deal with every day as human beings and as Jewish women. We will explore how our faith may inform our understanding of these issues as well.
For further information or to RSVP, please call Ellen Deschatres-772-999-2166 or eldescha@gmail.com.

Rummage Sale

Sisterhood’s largest fundraiser will be February 14 and 15, 2016
Our dedicated chairs, Lynn and Ralph Oko work very hard to collect saleable merchandise and ensure a lucrative rummage sale
Begin scouting out the bargains in your home and donate them to this important sale.
If you need items picked up from your home, call Ralph Oko—794-0003

WITH GRATITUDE TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTS SISTERHOOD WITH THEIR GENEROUS DONATIONS
Thank You
Carol and Barry Weissberg for your donation to support Break the Fast
Rosalie Grief for your donation to Sisterhood
Speedy Recovery to Anita Weiss
Sympathy
Jane and Richard Bialosky in memory of Jane’s father, by Shelley and Bob Weltman
The Maury Family in memory of Jim by:
Shelley and Bob Weltman
Carole and Walter Sherman
Sara Kouts in memory of sister, Nina, by Carole and Walter Sherman

TBS Sisterhood’s
River Explorer River Cruise
Tuesday, November 10th
Meet at 9:45 AM in back of the Riverside Café
3341 Bridge Plaza Dr.
for 2 hour cruise
Weather permitting
Followed by lunch at Riverside Café
*IMPORTANT*
First 19 people, only 19 people can be on the pontoon boat
$30 per person plus cost of lunch
You don’t pay unless we go!
RSVP to Bobbi Feiertag by Oct. 27!
Call 772-332-2645 or email
bobbifeier@gmail.com

COME AND ENJOY SPANISH TAPAS!

WHEN:            Sunday, December 6, 2015

TIME:              1:00 p.m.

WHERE:          Home of Shelley Weltman

                       6435 33^rd Lane

                       Vero Beach (Oak Chase)

R.S.V.P.          As soon as possible as space is limited

                       Danna Sonnenberg:

                       dsatlast@hotmail.com

                       (772) 466-5466

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Merriam-Webster defines “sisterhood” as an organization of women with a common interest for charitable or business purposes. Another definitio describes a congenial relationship or companions among women with mutual esteem, concern and support for one another. We fortunate to belong to such an organization where members, or sisters, genuinely respect and care for each other.

Together we celebrate mitzvot, we grieve, show concern for each other during times of illnes we readily forgive. Teshuvaor atonementand th corresponding forgiveness are central themes of t High Holidays. During this holy month, may we st strengthen the bonds of our Sisterhood by continu respect, care and readily forgive our fellow sisters.

I wish you and your loved ones a L’Shana Tovaa good yearand may you be inscribed and sealed in the Book of Life for a good year.

Shelly Weltman
President, TBS Sisterhood

Put this on your Caledar

September 13—Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown
September 16—Book Club
September 22—Kol Nidre
September 23—Yom Kippur
September 23–Break Fast at TBS
October 4–Sisterhood Autumn Tea
October 20—Candid Conversation
October 21—Book Club
November 8—Treasure Coast Jewish Film Festival
November 10—River Explorer River Cruise
December 6—Spanish Tapas

Break the Fast

Don’t Forget to RSVP

BREAK THE FAST will be on Wednesday, September 23rd this year.
Helping hands are still welcome for table preparation on September 22, and for food preparation on September 23.
To help, please email Carol Resnick with the subject: Break the Fast, at resnickcf@bellsouth.net or call 388-9220.
We also need volunteers to bring food to our hungry congregants, which would start your year performing a Mitzvah.

We Welcome New Members

Merle Davisson
Robin Pechter
We look forward to meeting you and sharing this new year with you.
All Paid up members are invited to our Autumn Tea (see attached flyer), Sunday, October 4, hosted by Barbara Ebstein.
RSVP: Danna Sonnenberg 466-5466 or dsatlast@hotmail.com

Bayit Boutique and Resource Center

Specializing in gifts and ritual artifacts that enrich Jewish life in our community
“The Bayit Boutique Gift and Resource Center” (formerly the Temple Sisterhood Gift Shop) features a beautiful selection of items.
Beginning September 1, we will be open at the Temple:
Thursdays: 1-3 during Mah Jongg
Fridays: during the Oneg
Sundays: 11-12 during school
Volunteers are needed for Friday nights. Contact your “Mitzvah Maven”, Ellen Deschatres at 772-999-2166 or by email at eldescha@gmail.com to volunteer or for help with all special orders.

To shop online, go to the TBS website and locate and click on the Community tab. From there click on Sisterhood and then Judaica store!

***
Donations to Sisterhood can be made to celebrate or memorialize someone. Your donation helps support Sisterhood and Temple projects throughout the year. Donations cards are sent acknowledging your gifts. Send your donation and instructions to the Sisterhood in care of the Temple.
Bobbi and Rick Feiertag in memory of Rick’s brother Thomas Feiertag
Joan Foster for her donation
Shelley Weltman for her donation

Mah Jongg

Weekly Mah Jongg games continue throughout the year-Thursday afternoons from 12:30 to 3PM in the Social Hall. You can just show up, no reservation required.

If you want to learn how to play Mah Jongg, join us on Thursdays. Our players will be happy to teach you.

Our Annual Mah Jongg Tournament will be March 10, 2016.

Book Club
Wednesday, October 21—11:30 AM
The Jew Store
By Stella Green
YNOT Restaurant
Contact: Judy Levine—gibbiej@gmail.com

Candid Conversations
OCTOBER 20TH, 4 PM
BAYIT LIBRARY
THE HOLY FOOL: INTEGRITY, WHOLENESS, NAIVETE AND SHALOM

Candid Conversations will be a woman-centered, small group discussion which will focus on the emotional/spiritual issues that we deal with every day as human beings and as Jewish women. We will explore how our faith may inform our understanding of these issues as well.
This is a new program and we would like to support Ellen and her idea!
For further information or to RSVP, please call Ellen Deschatres-772-999-2166 or eldescha@gmail.com.

Rummage Sale
If you need items picked up from your home, call Ralph Oko—794-0003

Speedy Recovery to Valerie Brown and Lillian Goldstein

Sympathy

• The Maury Family in memory of their beloved husband and father, Jim
• Jane Bialosky in memory of her beloved father, Dr. Zach M. Arnold
• Marilyn Meyer in memory of her cousin, Mindy Weinberg
• The Jacobs Family in memory of Melinda’s brother Jamie Lappas

SISTERHOOD MEMBERSHIP AUTUMN TEA
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4TH at 1pm
Hosted by BARBARA EBSTEIN
249 Oak Hammock Circle SW
Vero Beach
Join friends old and new!
Food provided by your sisterhood board.
YOUR DUES MUST BE PAID TO ATTEND!
Please rsvp to:
Danna Sonnenberg
772-466-5466 or dsatlast@hotmail.com
50/50 and raffle tickets available!
Directions:

Take Route 1 to Highland Drive in South Vero. Turn West onto Highland. “Oak Hammock at the Indian River Club” is on the left about 1/2 mile from Route 1. At the keypad enter #111 and you will be buzzed in. Turn left after the gate. Their house is the third house on the right.
Car pools would be helpful. Do not park on lawns. Park beyond their house or in their driveway.

TBS Sisterhood’s River Explorer River Cruise
Tuesday, November 10th
Meet at 9:45 AM in back of the Riverside Café-3341 Bridge Plaza Dr.
for 2 hour cruise
Weather permitting
Followed by lunch at Riverside Café
*IMPORTANT*
First 19 people, only 19 people can be on the pontoon boat
$30 per person plus cost of lunch
You don’t pay unless we go!
RSVP to Bobbi Feiertag by Oct. 27!
Call 772-332-2645 or email
bobbifeier@gmail.com

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
As we approach our new year, both Sisterhood’s and Judaism’s, allow me a little kvelling about what is being planned.

Mini-Mah Jongg Tournaments are the lasts rage thanks to innovator Anita Weiss. Anita held Sisterhood’s first tournament in her home and raised over $400. Hats off to you Anita! The next Tournament will take place on September 11, at the home of Paulette Liebman. If you want to host a mini-tournament in your home or clubhouse, please call me and I will answer any questions you may have.

It’s hard to believe but the High Holidays are rapidly approaching. Carol Resnick and her hard-working committee are busy preparing for the congregational Break Fast which will take place immediately following Yom Kippur services, September 23.

This is my “shofar call” to all balabustas to begin baking kugels and other delicacies to be served that day. Contact Carol at 388-9220 or resnickcf@bellsouth.net, if you are able to bake or assist in any way. The Break Fast is open to all High Holiday ticket holders but you must RSVP to Trudie at 569-4700 or tbsoffice@tbsvero.org to insure that we prepare the right amount of food. The Break Fast is sponsored by TBS and your Sisterhood.

Did you receive a plain brown envelope in your mail recently? No, the envelope did not contain an unmentionable—it did contain your Sisterhood membership renewal notice!

If you have not responded, support your Sisterhood by leaving payment in the Temple office or send it to our Membership chair, Carol Resnick (Carol is a busy girl). Your paid-up membership is your ticket to our upcoming Autumn Memberdhip Tea.

This year our Autumn Membership Tea will be hosted by Barbra Ebstein on Sunday, October 4. Come and connect with old and new Sisterhood friends and enjoy refreshments provided by your newly installed Sisterhood Board. RSVP to Dannah Sonnenberg, 466-5466 or dsatlast@hotmail.com.

Shelley Weltman, President
513-739-0521
weltman5050@gmail.com

Thank You

• Myra Wolovick on your ongoing generous contribution to Sisterhood
• Anonymous on your generous donation of additional space in which we can store rummage sale items
• Neal David for his tireless work on the TBS website, from which we all benefit

www.tbsvero.org

Put this on your Calendar

September 13—Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown
September 16—Book Club
September 22—Kol Nidre
September 23—Yom Kippur
September 23–Break Fast at TBS
October 4–Sisterhood Autumn Tea
October 20—Candid Conversations
October 21—Book Club
November 8—Treasure Coast Jewish Film Festival
November 10—River Explorer River Cruise
December 6—Spanish Tapas

Bayit Boutique and Resource Center
Specializing in gifts and ritual artifacts that enrich Jewish life in our communiity
“The Bayit Boutique Gift and Resource Center” (formerly the Temple Sisterhood Gift Shop) features a beautiful selection of items which enhance and enrich Jewish Life. Our cash and carry boutique specializes in ritual items and artifacts such as mezuzahs, kiddush cups, candlesticks, memorial lights, kipot, tallitot, judaic jewelry, yads (torah pointers) and menorot. Current MahJongg cards are also available in the gift shop, as well as “From Vero with Love” cookbooks. We’ll be more than happy to special order Yarmulkes and tallitot for your special event.

Visit the Bayit Boutique at Temple Beth Shalom, 355 43rd Ave. Hours by appointment through August31st.

Beginning September 1, we will be open:
Wednesdays: 4:30-6:30
Thursdays: 1:00-3:00
Sundays: 11-12
Looking for something, but don’t quite know what? Prefer to use your credit card for your purchases? Shop through the TBS website links to the Judaica Webstore, our affiliate in Jerusalem, and Traditions Jewish Gifts, our affiliate here in the U.S..These purchases through our website benefit our Temple Sisterhood.

To shop online, go to the TBS website and locate and click on the Community tab. From there click on Sisterhood and then Judaica store! or Click Here

Contact your “Mitzvah Maven”, Ellen Deschatres at 772-999-2166 or by email at eldescha@gmail.com for help with all special orders or to make an appointment.

Break the Fast
Wednesday, September 23
As you know it takes lots of helping hands to make this event happen, from dressing tables the day before to preparing the platters and food the morning of the event. Please consider volunteering for table prepping (9/22) in the morning, or food prepping (9/23) in the morning or afternoon. Please send me an email and let me know what activity interests you.

The email subject is “BREAK THE FAST-Volunteer” and should be sent to Carol Resnick at resnickcf@bellsouth.com.
We also need volunteers to bring food for our housebound congregants. Specifics will be in the September Simply Sisterhood.

Book Club
We welcome new and returning members to our stimulating discussions
Wednesday, September 16—11:30 AM
YNOT Restaurant
Joshua: A Brooklyn Tale
By Andrew Kane
Wednesday, October 21—11:30 AM
The Jew Store
By Stella Green
Contact Judy Levine-gibbiej@gmail.com

Mahj Jongg
Weekly Mahj Jongg games continue throughout the year-Thursday afternoons from 12:30 to 3PM in the Social Hall. You can just show up, no reservation required.

Our Annual Mahj Jongg Tournament will be March 10, 2016. This event has been so successful and so much fun that a new opportunity has presented itself: Mini-Mahj Jongg tournaments.

Anita Weiss hosted our first mini-tournament in July and raised $425 for Sis- terhood. Anita prepared a simple, delicious lunch for the participants, everyone had a great time and Sisterhood benefitted.

Friday, September 11, Paulette Liebman will host a mini-Mahj Jongg tournament at her home.

If you want more information about these Mini tournaments or would like to host one, please call Anita Weiss, 772-489-2793 for information.

Mazel Tov
Sandy and Daniel Blum on their 60th Anniversary
Speedy Recovery
Sandy Friedwald
Sympathy
Joan Foster and the Foster family on the passing of Joan’s sister, Margo Jackson

Kvelling Korner
Congratulations to Jane Kreizman on the opening of her Quigong class at the Unity Spiritual Center

Candid Conversations
OCTOBER 20TH
4 PM
BAYIT LIBRARY
THE HOLY FOOL: INTEGRITY, WHOLENESS, NAIVETE AND SHALOM

Candid Conversations will be a woman-centered, small group discussion which. We will focus on the emotional/spiritual issues that we deal with every day as human beings and as Jewish women. We will explore how our faith my inform our understanding of these issues as well.

For further information or to reserve your place, please call:
Ellen Deschatres—999-2166

SISTERHOOD MEMBERSHIP AUTUMN TEA
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4TH at 1pm
Hosted by BARBARA EBSTEIN
249 Oak Hammock Circle SW, Vero Beach
Join friends old and new!
Food provided by your sisterhood board.
YOUR DUES MUST BE PAID TO ATTEND!
Please rsvp to: Danna Sonnenberg
772-466-5466 or dsatlast@hotmail.com
50/50 and raffle tickets available!