Nominating Chair: Monika Katzel
Nominating Committee: Fran Studley, Marla Miller, Marcia Gabrilove Ladin, Karen Lustig, Marlene Elkin, Lori Friedman,
Carol Shulman, Martha Green, Marilyn Klass, Susanne Esan, Ginny Gordon
Outgoing Officers for 2016
President: Roselyn Freedman-Baum
Treasurer: Toby Berke
Recording Secretary: Tammi Steinberg
Corresponding Secretary: Andee Paprocki
Program Coordinator: Marla Miller
Education Co VP: Lori Karbel
Education Co VP: Rebecca Horwitz
Fund Raising VP: Monika Katzel
Membership Co VP: Harriett Shulman
Membership Co VP: Lori Friedman
Incoming Officers for 2017
Presidium : Monika Katzel, Fran Studley, Marcia Gabrilove Ladin, Tammi Steinberg
Treasurer: Toby Berke
Corresponding Secretary: Andrea Poprocki
Recording Secretary: Marilyn Rosen
Membership Coordinators: Lori Friedman and Harriett Shulman
Programming Coordinators: Marla Miller and Emily Fishman
Fundraising Coordinator: Monika Katzel
Education Coordinator: Carol Shulman
Board Members at Large: Lori Karbel, Martha Green, Rebecca Horowitz, Merle Markus, Jill Kravetz, Eileen Goldman
EVENING BOOK GROUP
Dairy Pot Luck Chanukah Dinner & Book Exchange December 21, 6:30 PM Home of Sharon Kovalsky, 65 Sky Ridge Dr., Penfield
Future meetings:
January 31,
2017: The Marriage of Opposites,
by Alice Hoffman, home of Marjorie Montag, 224 Vernon Place All Meetings
at 7:30 PM
BAT AMI BOOK GROUP
Please
join the Bat Ami Book Group!! All meetings are held at the home of
Lori Friedman at 12 PM. Bring a sandwich- refreshments are provided!!
December 20: A Man called Ove by Fredrik Backman
TAKE A LOOK AT ROCHESTER HADASSAH'S WEBSITE!
Phyllis Hirsch has done an incredible job with our chapter website! It includes the history of the chapter, upcoming events, our fundraising projects, the president's monthly message, a link to this e bulletin, and more! If you have not seen this dynamic, colorful, lively addition to our chapter, please take the opportunity now! http://www.Hadassah.org/rochester
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
This is my final message to you as President of the Rochester Chapter of
Hadassah; my third and final year in this role ends on 31 December
2016. These three years seem to have passed quickly in some ways and
have been enlightening in many ways. Most things have gone very well
while others have had minor problems.
I am especially appreciative of the officers and committee members who
have worked diligently, efficiently, and effectively in their respective
positions to support Hadassah locally and internationally. They have
brought us many excellent programs, luncheons, and dinners to celebrate
one another, our holidays, our diversity, and to foster and support
Israel with a focus on the Hadassah Hospitals, Youth Aliyah, and
Hadassah College. We have raised a large sum of money over these years
through many activities and events that include our annual Medical
Center Party.
We have one more event during this calendar year—the annual Chanukah
brunch which will include the installation of our new officers for 2017.
Once again the brunch will be held at Monroe’s Restaurant on Monroe
Avenue (former location of the Spring House). Details are to be found
elsewhere in this newsletter. I hope to see many of you at this event
which occurs prior to Chanukah (first candle is lit the night of 24
December).
I urge you to fully support the new officers in their endeavors as they
assume their positions officially on 1 January 2017. Serving as leaders
of this chapter is not an easy task especially because we are not
getting any younger, and many young women are so caught up in their own
professional work and families that they have much less time to devote
to other activities including Hadassah. The future of the Rochester
Chapter of Hadassah requires each of us to become involved in the
recruitment of younger women (specifically those of ages 40-60). I ask
each of you to help in recruiting new members.
I leave you with a simple expression of “THANK YOU!”
B’Shalom,
Roz
UPDATE: NOVEMBER 10 BOOK REVIEW BY LINDA RAPKIN
We would like to thank Linda Rapkin for the thorough and intelligent book review she provided on November 10. Nobody does it better!
HADASSAH NEEDS YOU!
Dear Members of the Rochester Chapter of Hadassah,
As
another Hadassah year is coming to an end, we are working on the chapter
board and committees for 2017. We are reaching out to everyone, hoping
to add new members to the board and to our committees.
As
you know, a strong and active Chapter and Board can only continue to
offer you education programs, social and fun events and other
opportunities, with the support of willing volunteers to coordinate it
all. Those of us who have had the privilege to serve on the Chapter
Board also know it is a terrific way to make connections with wonderful
people!
We hope you will consider accepting a board or
committee position for the coming year. If you are interested or would
like more information, please contact Monika Katzel, (585) 203-1200 or
lesterkatzel@earthlink.net, or Marcia Gabrilove Ladin, (585) 820-5284 or
mladin@hadassah.org.
Monika, Marcia and the Volunteer Mentoring and Support Team
2016-2017 HADASSAH ANNUAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE
Be a part of WOMEN WHO DO!
And give as generously as you can to ensure Hadassah continues its life saving and life enhancing work to make the world a better place. See your Sept. Campaign Mailing or send your gift to:Toby Berke, 119 Daley Rd., Rochester, NY 14617.
We
applaud and gratefully acknowledge the following members whose recent
donation will help Hadassah CHANGE THE WORLD through the Power of
Medicine, Research, and Service to Humanity.
SUPPORTER LEVEL : Elisa Root, Joan Feinbloom CHAI LEVEL : Susanne Esan, Monika Katzel, Marla Miller SUSTAINING CONTRIBUTOR: Abbie Schonfeld, BJ Mann, Elaine Simon, Naomi Schrier, Paula Harris, Marilyn Rosen, Lori Friedman OPEN YOUR HEART LEVEL: Jill Kravetz, Linda Rapkin, Merle Markus, Tillie Levinson,Tova Moonay, Toby Berke, Deb & Kevin Baldwin, Dr. Jocelyn Brody Hicks BIG DONOR LEVEL: Camy Maas, Gloria Lukacher DONOR PLUS LEVEL: Sheila Hollander, Sarisa Zoghlin DONOR LEVEL: Ann Howell, Barbara Cohen, Bernice Sklar, Betty Goldstein, Judith Mercer, Lois London, Marsha Cherry Rosalyn
Schreiber, Sheila Weinbach, Terry Schwartz,Valerie Price Ciuifo,
Roselyn Freedman-Baum, Wendy Scull, Beverly Groden, Joan Clar CAMPAIGN GIFT: Sue Ann Baker, Judith Zysman *Gifts received as of 10/16
IN MEMORIAM
We note with sorrow the passing of: Life Member Ruth Bittker.We also note the passing of:-Albert Sheinfeld, husband of Trudy Sheinfeld, Past Chapter Co-President and Life Member.-Alfred Wecksler, husband of Florence Wecksler, Life Member. May their memories be for a blessing. If you would like to make a donation to Hadassah in anyone's memory, please send a check in any amount to:Toby Berke, 119 Daley Blvd, Rochester, NY 14617
JANET WAGNER MEMORIAL FOOTBALL CHALLENGE UPDATE
Many thanks to all who participated in the Rochester Hadassah Football Challenge. Your support benefits our projects in Israel and our work in this country. Hoorah to the following who won $$$ in Sept-Nov: Ellen Rosen, Los Spero, David Stein, Gail Ferraoioli and Jeremy Grace.
ROCHESTER SCHOOL MITZVAH PROJECT UPDATE
SCHOOL SUPPLIES COLLECTION:
My foot was barely through
the door, when I was greeted by a big smile and hug from a darling young
man, waiting to see what was being wheeled into his classroom. Soon
there were loud cheers of hello and thank you from the rest of the
class. Our new “adopted” teacher, Nicole Berntsen and her sweet 3rd
grade class are so very grateful for a full car load of school supplies
and reading books donated by Hadassah members. What is not 3rd grade
appropriate will be distributed throughout City School #3 on Adams St.
Thank you so much to all who donated!! Please know what an important contribution you are making to ensure that these students have the necessary tools for learning. We collect classroom supplies and pleasure reading books all year. Drop them off at a Hadassah gathering, bring them to my house, or call for a pickup. Monika Katzel, Mitzvah Chair (203-1200, or lesterkatzel@earthlink.net)
DONATION OF CHILD SIZE MITTENS AND GLOVES BY DECEMBER 13 WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: TUESDAY,DECEMBER 13, 9-11 AM, FOR A SPECIAL TIME WITH STUDENTS AT SCHOOL #3!!!
Join us for some special time with Nicole Berntsen's third grade class at School #3, 85 Adams Street. We'll work with the students on projects, decorate cookies, and involve them in a teaching moment. We're always greeted with much love and enthusiasm. Interested? Contact Monika Katzel : 203-1200 or lesterkatzel@earthlink.net
TIME TO ORDER YOUR 2017 MAH JONG CARD!
Order your 2017 Mah Jong card
from Hadassah by January 10!
KEEPERS OF THE GATE: OUR PREMIER ANNUAL GIVING PROGRAM
Rochester Hadassah salutes and acknowledges our Keepers Of The Gate:
Marcia Gabrilove Ladin, Martha Green, Mindy Hecker, Joyce Heilbronner, Karen Lustig, Hela Lipitz, Ellen Rosen, Marion Shrager, Carol Shulman, Fran Studley, Irene Weinberg, Judith Wertheimer
Keepers are an important, annual source of income
for Hadassah. The impact of these gifts is enormous and each Keeper
determines which area should benefit from her contribution.
Consider
KEEPING Hadassah strong by healing the sick and saving lives, nurturing
and educating at-risk children, raising health awareness among our
members and helping to advocate on issues concerning our families in our
nation.
Keepers of the Gate is an annual contribution of $1000 or more.For
women under 45, annual contributions can be made in increments.
Interested? Questions? Call Carol Shulman (473-4046) Keeper's Chair, or Monika Katzel (203-1200) Fundraising VP
We look forward forward to speaking with you about a gift that KEEPS Hadassah going strong.
ATTENTION ANNUAL MEMBERS: Last chance to upgrade your
Annual Membership to a Life Membership for only $180 during 2016. This is for gifted members also.
FROM OUR NATIONAL PRESIDENT: SPEAK OUT FOR HADASSAH VALUES
Hadassah has never,
and will not now, sit idly by in the face of discrimination, hate or
intolerance. We have grave concerns about the appointment of Stephen Bannon
as White House chief strategist and senior counsel, based on his previous
positions and statements about specific groups of people in our country. We
call on our federal officials in the White House and Congress to condemn hatred.
Let's join together
as each of us contacts our members in Congress to stand up for equality and
oppose prejudice. Call your legislators or send them a letter via our National Action Center to make sure they know
we will continue to fight for the empowerment of ALL women regardless of gender
identity, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or party affiliation. Tell
them that preserving and protecting women's health, well-being, access to
opportunity and safety are not negotiable.
The new White House
and Congress will begin governing our nation in January. In February, you can
meet your legislators at home during their district work recess through our Day in the District program. These in-district
visits have a proven track record for advocacy success. Now is the time to take
full advantage of our training and network to make your voice heard. We have
Hadassah members in every Congressional district in America, and we want every
one of those districts to mobilize in support of Hadassah values.
I am ready to stand
alongside you as we advocate for the rights of ALL people, as we combat
anti-Semitism at home and abroad, as we protect equity for women, and as we
strengthen the U.S.- Israel relationship.
B'Shalom
Ellen Hershkin
National President
THE
HADASSAH/JCC SHED
Hadassah and
the JCC get paid per pound for textile donations, and folks in needy areas in the
US and abroad receive clothing and household soft goods. REMEMBER: No pillows, toys or household
items (non-textile) – only clothing,
shoes, purses, towels, sheets, in tied plastic bags, are accepted!
Thank you for
your help and donations.
COOKBOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS, CARDS & CERTIFICATES
Chanukah is coming and our
Rochester Hadassah Cookbook has wonderful recipes for the holidays and
it makes a great gift for any occasion. The books are $18.00 and $22.00 to ship. Contact Marlene Elkin 271-1871
Save Around
Books are $20 each; call Debby Shulman 586-6654
Entertainment Books, 2017
The 2017 Entertainment Books are here and they are $20.00 with wonderful
coupons for restaurants, car washes,cleaners,car rentals stores ,movies and
places for children. The books have many other coupons and make great gifts!!! Contact Marlene Elkin, 271-1871 or Phyllis Cohen, 486-4907.
Buy Hadassah
Medical Organization Cards & Certificates from these volunteers:
Hadassah lovingly educates and rears our Youth Aliyah {YA} children
in three youth villages. Every member of Youth Aliyah receives
counseling, education, vocational training and support services. From
Hebrew language lessons and Jewish heritage education to athletic
opportunities and art programs, our students are given extra help and the nurturing they need to become productive members of Israeli society.
Israeli children from very diverse backgrounds including
Jews,Druse,Moslems,and Christians as well as immigrants from Russia, the
Ukraine,Ethiopia,Europe and North America live and study together, learning respect for differences and appreciation of the values, people and places we share and love. In
our youth villages children live in the harmony we seek for our people and the world.
We can help these students by purchasing Youth Aliyah
Certificates that are good for any occasion.
Small Certificates are
$5.00 and up plus postage.
Large are $15.00 and up plus postage.
Contact Marlene Elkin
271-1871
YAHRZEIT PROGRAM
Commemorate your loved ones today with Hadassah's Perpetual Yahrzeit Program.
A one-time tax-deductible donation of $1,000 ensures that the Kaddish
prayer will be recited on the Hebrew date of death each year, forever.
This recitation takes place in the beautiful Fannie and Maxwell Abbell
Synagogue, located at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem, Jerusalem, which is
home to magnificent stained-glass windows by Marc Chagall.
As fires
rage across Israel, especially in Haifa, our thoughts are with the families,
firefighters and emergency responders in harm's way.
The
hospitals of Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO) at Ein Kerem and Mt. Scopus
are playing a crucial role in the emergency response. The
Medical Director at Hadassah Ein Kerem, Dr. Yoram Weiss, tells us that they've
prepared medical backup for other hospitals and for the injured. First
responders and emergency teams are working tirelessly with the civilian
population, as Israeli police are relentless in their efforts to bring the
arsonists responsible to justice. A dozen have already been arrested.
I am
appalled by the news of cheers from some social media sectors in the Arab
world, just as I am encouraged that Israel has accepted Palestinian Authority
firefighting teams.
We are
grateful today for all kept safe from the flames of the fires raging in Israel,
and to each of the nations — Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt,
France, Greece, Italy, Jordan, Palestinian Authority, Romania, Russia, Turkey,
Ukraine, and the United States — who came to Israel's aid by sending
firefighters and equipment.
We pray
for the fires to go out in Israel, and for peace.
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