The Hahnemann Club at the Highlands of Pittsford 301 Stoutenburgh Lane
(From Route 31, turn into Hahnemann Trail, across from Mitchell Road.
Take the first LEFT and immediate RIGHT onto Stoutenburgh Lane. Club
house is on the right.)
Linda Rapkin will review:
My Brilliant Friend,
by Elena Ferrante
Please bring a gently used book for our raffle, or
give it to Lori Friedman before November 10.
Proceeds to Youth Aliyah.
Reservations by November 2.
Please send $18.00, payable to Hadassah, to:
Fran Studley, 4242 East Avenue, Rochester, NY, 14618
Questions? Call
381-6318
EVENING BOOK GROUP
Beneath the Marble Sky, by John Shors,
November 10, 7:30 PM
home of Martha Green, 43 Tobey Ct.,
Pittsford
Future meetings:
December 21: Pre-Chanukah Book Exchange and Planning
Meeting! Home of Janise Ross, 23 Lake
Lacoma, PittsfordJanuary 31,
2017: The Marriage of Opposites,
by Alice Hoffman, home of Marjorie Montag, 224 Vernon PlaceAll Meetings
at 7:30 PM (except 12/21/16 - time TBD)
A HADASSAH MITZVAH - VOLUNTEER AT FOODLINK!
Join us at Foodlink on November 15. Many volunteers meet at Devorah Kolko's at 1 PM and go from there. Contact Devorah Kolko at 473-5280
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
After the month of October with so many Jewish holidays, we are now able
to settle down and appreciate the relative calm that arrives with
November and the fall weather which comes with it.
Of
course we must get past the presidential election and all of the
michegas that has accompanied the political campaigning in the most
highly—some might even say traumatic-filled—contested races on all
levels of our government. No matter whom you support, please do be
certain to vote as every vote will be counted! I know how valuable the
right to vote is and vote in every primary and general election that is
held as a memorial to all of my family members who were able to
immigrate to this wonderful country and become citizens.
The
Rochester Chapter of Hadassah has a variety of activities this month
that should appeal to all members. First comes the annual card party on
the first of November hosted by the Bat Ami Group at Irondequoit Country
Club that includes a delicious luncheon; hopefully you and/or your
group has made a reservation for this enjoyable event. The second event
is what has become an annual book review and luncheon at the Highlands
of Pittsford on the tenth of November. The final event of which I’m
aware is the Hadassah afternoon of volunteering at Foodlink on the
fifteenth of November. (If you would like to join us, please contact
Dvorah Kolko as many of us leave from her house at 1 p.m.)
The
secular holiday for this month is the American Thanksgiving, which is
celebrated by everyone. If you’ve never attended the Union Thanksgiving
Service, I urge you to do so. Being able to observe the day with members
of many faiths is what I consider a unique observance. This year the
service will be held at the Baptist Temple (1101 Clover St., Brighton).
I look forward to seeing you at one or more of the events during this month.
B’Shalom,
Roz
CELEBRATE ROCHESTER HADASSAH AT OUR ANNUAL CHANUKAH BRUNCH!!!!
Join us to thank the outgoing board and welcome the new board.
A fabulous Monroe’s baker will treat us to a lesson in cake decorating 101!
Monroe’s
3001 Monroe Avenue
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 11:30 AM
$28 couvert per person by December 4
Send your check, payable to Hadassah, to Marcia Gabrilove Ladin, 258 Hollywood Avenue, 14618
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 Kravitz, Eileen Goldman
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 and Marcia and the Volunteer Mentoring and Support Team
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
2016-17 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 CHAI LEVEL : Susanne Esan, Monika Katzel SUSTAINING CONTRIBUTOR: Abbie Schonfeld, BJ Mann OPEN YOUR HEART LEVEL: Jill Kravetz, Linda Rapkin, Merle Markus, Tillie Levinson,Tova Moonay, Toby BerkeBIG DONOR LEVEL: Camy Maas 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 CAMPAIGN GIFT: Sue Ann Baker * *Gifts received as of 10/16
IN MEMORIAM
We note with sorrow the passing of Life Members Marilyn Berman, Lee Buchman, and Hela Lipitz. May their memories be for a blessing.
INCREDIBLE TILLIE ROSE EDUCATION PROGRAM!! - RECAP
The annual Tillie Rose education event took place on September 25th this year, with the topic “Friend in Need? Being a Friend Indeed.”
With almost 100 attendees we began with
a keynote address by Rabbi Rachel Smookler on the topic of “You are the
Greatest Gift; Being present for loved ones in their time of need.”
We
heard many examples of the value of connecting with those in need, that
it is never too late to do so, and even when
it’s hard to do so, Na’aseh v’nishma – we can do it!
Following the presentation
we moved into breakout sessions. Participants could select areas
of hardship where they could learn how to better support their friend.
Each interactive session was led by a certified
professional expert who provided insight and information on community
resources.
Participants and table leaders expressed how worthwhile they found this event!
Many thanks to co-chairs
Lori Karbel and Becca Horwitz and the rest of the awesome committee: Amy Stein,
Barbara Weber, Sonya Charatz and Suzanne Seldes for their tireless
recruiting, publicizing, meeting, adapting and producing.
ROCHESTER SCHOOL MITZVAH PROJECT UPDATE
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)
Submitted by Monika Katzel
TIME TO ORDER YOUR 2017 MAH JONG CARD!
Order your 2017 Mah Jongg 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 MEMBERS: Consider upgrading your
Annual membership to a Life Membership for only $180 during 2016. This is for annual as well as gifted members.
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
November is Thanksgiving and Hanukkah is in December and our
Rochester Hadassah Cookbook has wonderful recipes for these 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.
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