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| Dear Eleanor, | |
It seems as if summer is flying by -- we can already see the days growing shorter, and everyone is thinking about the "season of Jewish holidays" that always starts our autumn.
But if this feels like the end of a season, it's also the beginning of a wonderful new season -- a time of reconnecting with family and friends, a time of reflection and renewal, a time of Jewish community.
Look at all the activities we have planned for the coming weeks and sign up, now! This newsletter invites you to put Sharone Hadassah on your agenda of ways to be involved in important Jewish connections.
This is also a pleasant opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your support of Hadassah -- in Israel and right here in Silicon Valley. We look forward to engaging you in our endeavors and sharing good times.
Welcome to Sharone Hadassah! And, welcome back!
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Membership Brunch: A "Must Attend" Event (of course!) | |
ALL Sharone Hadassah members are cordially invited to attend! Space at Barbara's lovely hilltop home in Los Altos Hills is limited, so RSVP early. We look forward to sharing friendship, an interesting talk, and a delicious meal with you all. |
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Rosh HaShanah Get-Together September 30 | |
All Sharone Hadassah members and their significant others are invited to share in marking the New Year on the 2nd day of Rosh Hashanah.
Lydia Polidi has invited Sharone to celebrate the holiday in her lovely home, 581 Torland Court, Sunnyvale, from 2-5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 30.
As is traditional for Sharone's Rosh Hashanah observance, donations of baked goods or treats are appreciated. Let Lydia know when you reply. Please rsvp to Lydia at lpolidi@aol.com or (408) 736-6471.
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Hadassah Cards: A Perfect Way to Show You Care | |
18 cards for $18.00
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Lively Planning Session Moves Sharone Forward | |
On Sunday, July 25, about a dozen dedicated ladies gathered at Bette Emanuel's home to plan events and generate enthusiasm for a rich and appealing way to engage all our members in activities for the coming year.
One topic of discussion was how to reach all our members most effectively. We hope this eNewsletter is successful in encouraging you each month to get involved in our Chapter's interesting topics and events. We're also discussing other ways to reach those of our members who might not find an electronic message accessible. Let us know your thoughts! (Email Eleanor at ewdickman@yahoo.com)
We also brainstormed other types of events that would appeal to our members: educational events, theatre outings, museum visits, an art show. Effectively involving our younger members is also a priority, so if you fall into this category, please be encouraged to step forward and share your ideas. (Email Rene at rene@prupes.com)
These are the dates we've confirmed so far. Hope to see you at EVERY one!
Save the Dates:
We need YOUR support and help to make these events and our Hadassah projects a great success! Please contact Jane Jacobson at 408-872-1845 or jane_jacobson@usa.net to volunteer for any of these committees or to host an international dinner.
And stay tuned for fun info about each of these events and the special touches we plan to add to the programs.
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Sharone Book Discussion Groups | |
MEETINGS START WEDNESDAYS at 1:00 P.M.
Aug. 24 - THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS by Rebecca Skloot
Sep. 28 - PRIDE AND PREJUDICE by Jane Austen
Oct. 26 - HOUSE RULES by Jodi Picoult
Contact Penina Stern for more information about joining this group: (408) 354-0352 or
peninastern@comcast.net.
INTERESTED IN AN EVENING OR SUNDAY GROUP???
Contact Rene Prupes (214) 207-2166 or rene@prupes.com.
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Financial Report Update | |
 Our Quota for 2011: $60,000
To date, we have reached:
$26,911
Submitted by Rebecca King, Treasurer
Remember:
We are helping to build the Centennial Path at Hadassah Hsopital in Ein Kerem by adding our own Sharone Chapter Brick. Please help us achieve this goal by making your own contribution to this effort.
More info here. |
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News about our Members | |
WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS
New Life Members:
Ruth Gipstein (upgrade)
Marsha Mesher (upgrade)
Kimberly Wies (gifted by mother-in-law Joyce Wies)
Sarah Wies (Child Life Membership, gifted by grandmother Joyce Wies)
Alissa M. Fireman and Sage E. Vazques-Fireman (Child Life Memberships, gifted by grandmother Kay Fireman)
Kayla S. Resnick and Ava D. Resnick (Child Life Memberships, gifted by grandmother Beverly Hirsch)
[Reminder: Upgrade to Life Membership for only $100. This offer ends Dec. 31!]
New Associate Members:
David Casey, gifted by grandmother, Harriet Siegel
NEWS ABOUT OUR MEMBERS
Refuah Shleimah
Dr. Joe Fischer
Joel Levine
Barry Popper
HADASSAH TRIBUTES THIS MONTH
Hadassah Certificates
To: Diane and George Rauchweger in honor of 50th wedding anniversary
From: Bette and Mark Emanuel
To: Sharon Steuer in memory of father, Morris Cohen
From: Sandi and Lenny Weinstein
To: Josephine and Asher Engler, in memory of son, Eylon Engler
To: Rhoda Grumet on the occasion of 70th birthday, from Marcia and Henry Kaplan
To: Avigail and Uzi Weinbrand, in memory of mother Atara Weinbrand
To: Tamar and Gedalia Keren in memory of sister Atara Weinbrand
From: Ilana and Art Hoffman and family
To Josephine and Asher Engler, in memory of son, Eylon Engler
From: Lydia Polidi
JNF Certificates
To: Yuhuda Tassa, in memory of brother, Oved Tassan
To: Avraham Tassa, in memory of brother, Oved Tassan
From: Rama and Arie Strod and Yael and Elie Alchek
Cards
To: Nancy Lassoff for a speedy recovery
To: Judi Hemphill in memory of sister
From: Susan and Gary Yanowsky
To: Ginny Baird in honor of Presidency of CPCR
From: Beverly Hirsch
To: Joel Levine for a speedy recovery
From Ruth and Ed Gipstein
To: Susan Greenberg Englander and Jeffrey Englander in memory of father Isaac Englander
To Vered and Yehudit Marash in memory of father and husband, Isaac Marash
To send or purchase Hadassah Cards, Hadassah Certificates or JNF Certificates, contact Marlene Burak, at neenie2187@aol.com or call (408) 395-5728.
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Centennial Celebration 2012 in Jerusalem | |
October 15 through October 18, 2012 In Jerusalem
If YOU want to be part of this amazing Centennial Celebration for Hadassah, there's still time to register and make your plans to be up close and personal in Israel in October:
Package Prices range from $1275-$1855 per person. Exciting details at
http://www.hadassah.org/site/c.keJNIWOvElH/b.6694273/k.BBAC/Convention_Program.htm.
For more information call Jane Jacobson 408-872-1845 or jane_jacobson@usa.net.
 Centennial Keepers to be Recognized during Convention
"Centennial Keepers" -- those who have become Keepers (or stepped up their gift) during Hadassah's Centennial campaign -- will be specially recognized during the Centennial Convention in Jerusalem in October 2012. (Our own Sandi Weinstein is listed on a Keepers pillar (photo, left). If you pre-pay your gift up to the 5-year benchmark now, your name will be inscribed in time for the Centennial Convention. For more information, please contact Marilyn Sefchovich at 408-379-3258 or marisef@sbcglobal.net
Be a Part of the Centennial Path With your Fellow Chapter Members
The Centennial Path will be located on the grounds of Hadassah Hospital, Ein Kerem, enhancing Miriam's Garden. We have raised enough money for our first chapter brick! Our chapter will be inscribed on a path commemorating Hadassah's Century of Healing. If you wish to have your brick inscribed and placed on the Path in time for Hadassah's 2012 Centennial Convention in Israel, payment must be completed by March 1, 2012. For more information, please contact Rebecca King at grandmabecky08@yahoo.com. |
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Life Membership: $100 until December 31 | 
Hadassah 100 year Anniversary Promotion
Now through December 31st 2011
Life Membership - $100
Celebration price will only be valid through December 31, 2011.
Sharone Chapter is currently at 97% of our membership quota! Please encourage family and friends to take advantage of this fantastic offer. Also, be sure to encourage NEW folks to join at this rate.
Contact Bette Emanuel at (408) 264-1861 or betteemanuel@att.net for further information. |
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Help Hadassah When You Shop | |
When shopping on Amazon.com, remember to go via the region website - www.cpcr.hadassah.org. Look for the widget to click on in the right hand column of the Home menu. |
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Learn more about Hadassah |
 Founded in 1912, Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, is the largest women's, largest Zionist, and largest Jewish membership organization in the United States.
In Israel, it supports pacesetting medical care and research, education and youth programs, and reforestation and parks projects.
In the US, Hadassah promotes health education, social action and advocacy, Jewish education, volunteerism and leadership skills, Young Judaea and connections with Israel.
Get Involved!!!!! |
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