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November 2021

WLC/Sisterhood Drinks & Discussion

Monday, November 15, 2021 @6:00pm-7:00pm

What do you mean when you say, “God”? Cantor Ellen Dreskin will guide our thinking; When it comes to God, the first question one might ask is, “Do I believe?” We often base the answer on ideas about God that were handed down to us, or printed in a book, or preached from a bima. We often assume that when we use the word, “God,” other people know what we mean. Our conversation will open a door to a variety…

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WLC/Sisterhood Monthly Mah Jongg Game

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 @7:00pm-9:00pm
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An event every month that begins at 7:00pm on day Third of the month, repeating until Wednesday, June 15, 2022

One event on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 7:00pm

One event on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 7:00pm

One event on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 7:00pm

Register here for September 21. Any questions, please email WLCMAHJONGG@gmail.com.

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WLC/Sisterhood Book Club

Monday, November 29, 2021 @7:30pm-9:00pm

The Kitchen Front by Jennifer Ryan. This page-turning novel is an NPR pick by bestselling author, Jennifer Ryan. Two years into World War II, the Nazis have beaten Britain in battles, the Blitz has destroyed cities, and U-boats have cut off the supply of food. In an effort to help housewives with food rationing, a BBC radio program called The Kitchen Front is holding a cooking contest, and the grand prize is a job as the program’s first-ever female co-host.…

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December 2021

Latkes & Vodkas

Thursday, December 2, 2021 @7:00pm-9:30pm

Nosh on some latkes and taste some vodkas with the WLC/Sisterhood and Men's Group as we celebrate Chanukah together!

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WLC/Sisterhood Brooklyn Museum Dior Fashion Exhibit

Sunday, December 12, 2021 @12:30pm-3:30pm

Meet at Temple Israel @ 12:30pm. We will travel together by train. Register @ brooklynmuseum.org and pre-pay for 1:45pm Dior exhibit. RSVP here: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eirbdid115f92933&oseq=&c=&ch= Contact Remy Fisher, remyfisher@aol.com or 718-208-5757 with any questions.    

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WLC/Sisterhood Book Club

Wednesday, December 15, 2021 @7:30pm-9:30pm
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January 2022

WLC/Sisterhood Author Event

Thursday, January 27, 2022 @7:30pm-9:00pm

You’ll be riveted by Professor Lisa Bordetsky-Williams, author of FORGET RUSSIA, a historical novel based on her family's surprising story of reversals. Little has been written about Russian Jews like them, who emigrated to the United States in the early 1900s, both before and after the Bolshevik Revolution—only to be lured back to Russia in the 1930s. Bordetsky-Williams will share her extensive research. Battered by the Depression and falling prey to propaganda extolling Communism, these Jews supported the egalitarian ideals…

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February 2022

WLC/Sisterhood Book Club

Monday, February 7, 2022 @7:30pm-9:00pm

MORE THAN I LOVE MY LIFE by David Grossman This novel is a riveting tale of love and loss, depicting three generations of women on a journey to a barren Croatian Island in search of an unspeakable past. A bitter secret divides each mother and daughter pair, based on a true incident, this moving novel examines the complexity of mother-daughter relationships. One of Israel’s most renowned authors, David Grossman understands what it means to be human. Facilitated by Susan Birenbaum.

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WLC/Sisterhood Drinks & Discussion

Thursday, February 10, 2022 @6:30pm-8:30pm

Featuring Heidi Sieck on Women’s Reproductive Rights Heidi L. Sieck is an award-winning, C-level civic entrepreneur and co-founder/Chief Empowerment Officer (CEO) of #VOTEPROCHOICE, the political home of the nation's prochoice majority.  Many of you got to hear Heidi speak on Yom Kippur when she told her moving story of her conversion to Judaism. In the light of recent cases heard by the Supreme Court, Heidi will lead a conversation about the current state of reproductive rights in the U.S. to answer questions and…

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March 2022

WLC/Sisterhood Night At The Theater

Thursday, March 3, 2022 @7:00pm-10:00pm

Prayer for the French Republic In 1944 a Jewish couple in Paris desperately awaits news of their missing family. Occurring in-parallel on stage, more than 70 years later, the couple’s great-grandchildren find themselves facing the same questions as their ancestors: “Are we safe?” Meet at Box Office @ 6:30pm - City Center 131 W 55th Street

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Shabbat Services – Honoring Women with Guest Rabbi Deborah Prinz followed by Dinner

Friday, March 11, 2022 @6:00pm-9:00pm

Rabbi Prinz is is the Author of ON THE CHOCOLATE TRAIL: A delicious adventure connecting Jews, religions, history, travel, rituals and recipes to a delectable journey through the Jewish history of chocolate. Dinner immediately follows services. Register here.

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WLC/Sisterhood Book Club

Monday, March 14, 2022 @7:30pm-9:00pm

The Four Winds by Kristin Hanna. Set in 1934 Texas during the Great Depression, this novel is a testament to hope, resilience, and the strength of the human spirit in order to survive adversity. On Zoom.

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April 2022

W:C/Sisterhood Coffee & Conversation/Lunch & Learn

Friday, April 1, 2022 @12:30pm-1:30pm

The Jewish population of the U.S. has been a product of waves of immigration primarily from diaspora communities in Europe-- many who were motivated by social, educational and entrepreneurial opportunities, and for others it was seeking refuge from the dangers of antisemitism in Europe. Temple Israel is fortunate to have the opportunity to hear from our very own Cantor Irena Altshul, who will share her immigration story. RSVP HERE (for in-person) Snacks and beverages will be served and feel free to…

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Beginner Mah Jongg Lessons

Wednesday, April 6, 2022 @6:30pm-8:00pm
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An event every week that begins at 6:30pm on Wednesday, repeating until Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Register and pay for classes here.

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WLC/Sisterhood Seder

Tuesday, April 12, 2022 @6:30pm-8:00pm

Join our clergy for Seder service to begin promptly at 6:30 pm, via Zoom and in-person in the Courtyard of TI.  Register for our very limited capacity for WLC-only festive dinner, following service at 7:15 pm.  It’s sure to be a highlight event after being dormant for two years. REGISTER HERE

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WLC/Sisterhood Book Club

Monday, April 25, 2022 @7:30pm-9:00pm

THE GOOD SISTER by Sally Hepworth delivers a knock-out of a novel about the lies that bind two sisters: Fern Castle who works in her local library, is autistic and has dinner with her twin sister Rose three nights a week. But Fern's selfless mission for Rose shakes the foundations of the life she has carefully built for herself and stirs up dark secrets from the past, in this quirky, rich, and shocking story of what families keep hidden. Via…

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May 2022

WLC/Sisterhood Book Club

Monday, May 23, 2022 @7:30pm-9:00pm

The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles, author of A Gentleman In Moscow. A New York Times best seller and Notable Book, chosen by Time, NPR, The Washington Post, and Barack Obama as a Best Book of the Year. In 1954, the warden of a juvenile work farm drives home released inmate Emmett Watson, 18. His parents are dead, and the family farm is in foreclosure. Emmett intends to pick up his younger brother and start a new life. But when the warden…

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June 2022

2022 Annual WLC/Sisterhood Board Meeting

Thursday, June 9, 2022 @6:00pm-7:30pm

In Person and Via Zoom With Special program FEATURING a Storytelling Workshop with Rabbi Leora Kaye All WLC members are encouraged to attend our annual board meeting, to be followed by a storytelling workshop.  Must register to receive address – at member’s home. REGISTER HERE

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