“Voice of Women” - Temple Adat Elohim

K OL I SHA
A publication of the Sisterhood of
“Voice of Women”
Volume XVI, Issue V–VI
Making Jewelry with Sandi Stern
Monday, May 23rd at 7 p.m.
Express your creative side in this
fun & easy bracelet-making class!
See page 4
Sisterhood Shabbat
Friday, June 3rd at 7:30 p.m.
Please join your TAE Sisters for this special Shabbat
where we will lead the service, read Torah, and honor
our sisters and the board. We are also sponsoring the
evening’s oneg.
English readers are needed to be part of the service, as
well as Greeters and Torah Dressers. If you are interested,
please contact Shoshana Lewin Fischer at shoshieml@aol.
com or (805) 402-4884 – NO LATER THAN MAY 21st.
Don’t forget to wear your pink scarf!
May
CALENDAR
1–14 Collecting items for "MyStuff Bags"
(see p. 3)
3 Auction Dinner
4 Monthly Mah Jongg Tournament
5, 12, 19, 26 Women's Torah Study (10:30am–12pm)
9 Board Meeting
10 Movie Group
15–22 TAE MANNA Food Drive
23 Jewelry-Making with Sandi Stern
(see p. 4)
June
1 Monthly Mah Jongg Tournament
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Women's Torah Study
3 Sisterhood Shabbat
13 Board Meeting
14 Movie Group
26 Year-End Luncheon (off-site)
For more information, contact Ellen Southard at
[email protected] / (818) 707-9024 or
Tara Farkash at [email protected] / (818) 707-6017.
2420 East Hillcrest Drive
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 497-7101
May/June, 2016 ~ Nisan–Iyar / Iyar–Sivan 5776
Rosh Chodesh—Sivan
Monday, June 6th ~ 7:30 P.M.
Women of all ages are invited to
join us in welcoming the new moon
and the new month of Sivan at our
Rosh Chodesh program. It will be
held at the home of Char Wecker, 3203 Montagne Way,
Thousand Oaks.
The Torah is our ethical guidepost handed down by
G-d to each generation. But what about our own personal
ideas and beliefs? We will be discussing ways we can share
our ideas, hopes, and aspirations for the generations that
follow us.
Please RSVP to Helene Cohen (805) 389-4866 /
[email protected] or Char Wecker at
(805) 241-7578 / [email protected] by June 2nd.
RSVPs are a MUST as it is a gated community.
Year-End Luncheon:
Sunday, June 26th
“Diamonds Are Forever!”
Sunday, June 26th—Diamond Doors Open at 11:00 a.m.
Sheraton Hotel—Agoura Hills
You'll be receiving your invitation in the mail
at the end of May.
Sisterhood Movie Group
We meet on the second Tuesday of the month
at 7:00 p.m. in the TAE library to discuss the
chosen movie(s) of the month.
Join us on Tuesday, May 10th to discuss
“Eye in the Sky,” starring Helen Mirren
Questions? Please contact: Barbara Peifer at
[email protected] / (805) 498-0421 or
Judy Watson at [email protected] /
(805) 418-7226
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May/June, 2016 ~ Nisan–Iyar / Iyar–Sivan 5776
In Appreciation 
President’s Message 
Spirituality
Dear Sisterhood Members and Prospective Members,
By the time you read this Pesach will be behind us. I
hope all of you enjoyed the holiday and participated in
a Seder with family and/or friends. Additionally, I hope
many of you attended and enjoyed at least one of the
TAE Seders.
And by the time you read this we will also be
Counting the Omer. Just in case you are wondering (as
I was) about what Omer means, this is what I found on
jewfaq.org.:
“According to the Torah (Lev. 23:15), we are obligated to count the days from Passover to Shavu’ot.
This period is known as the Counting of the Omer.
An omer is a unit of measure. On the second day
of Passover, in the days of the Temple, an omer of
barley was cut down and brought to the Temple as
an offering. This grain offering was referred to as
the Omer.”
Currently, Sisterhood is planning our May and June
functions. These include “Making Jewelry” with Sandi
Stern on May 23rd; the Sisterhood Shabbat on June 3rd,
which will most likely include some original readings
and will definitely include Torah reading and drash;
and our Year-End Luncheon on June 26th. Details on
jewelry-making and the Year-End Luncheon can be
found elsewhere in this issue. And REMEMBER: you do
not need to be a member to attend any of these.
Please peruse these pages for things you can do
with Sisterhood and ways you can support Sisterhood.
Almost all of the Sisterhood’s earnings go back to TAE
either directly or indirectly, e.g., contributions to youth
programs, TAE Seniors, etc. Thus, supporting the
Sisterhood of Temple Adat Elohim is also supporting
TAE.
Maggi Salfi
E-Mail List Updates 
Please send all e-mail address changes and additions to
Patti Zeman at [email protected] or 805.370.1039.
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Articles for Kol Isha may be sent to the editor, Patti
Zeman, by email ([email protected]) or call
805.370.1039 for questions. The next Kol Isha will be
the July/August 2016 issue. The deadline for submissions
for that issue will be June 20, 2016.
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Thank you to the following volunteers for helping to put
together the Yom HaShoah bags that were delivered to our
preschool, religious school, and community:
Nancy Federman, Lisa Gates, Judy Grossmann,
Ruth Ann Hapner, Marcia Price, Audrey Rich. Irene Stern
—Patti Zeman
Sisterhood had another very successful Women’s Seder
this year. The service was great and the food from Cielo
was delicious. We would like to thank all of our wonderful volunteers who helped make this happen, especially the
three people who led the service: Shoshana Fischer, Nancy
Federman, and Marcy Goldberg. We also want to thank
Bianca Weinstein who decorated our room with beautiful
flowers from her garden.
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—Cindy Brand and Carol Weiss
Yom HaShoah ~
Thursday, May 5th
Holocaust Remembrance Day
Please take a moment to
light a Yahrzeit candle on the evening of
Wednesday, May 4th.
TAE MANNA Food Drive
Sunday, May 15th to Sunday, May 22nd
We need your help because hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation. If you are a member of any of the following
groups, please bring:
SISTERHOOD: Canned tomatoes (sliced, diced or
stewed)
Brotherhood: Cold cereal
Seniors: Canned beans (red, white, baked, refried)
Choir: Crackers
Youth Group: Macaroni & cheese
ECC: Canned chili or stew
Religious School: Personal items (toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, shampoo, hair brushes, diapers)
Others: Salad dressing (glass bottles OK), Hamburger
Helper, peanut butter, boxed potatoes, canned corn
Thank you for making a difference.
Collection barrels located in the foyer.
Tikun Olam
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Temple Adat Elohim Sisterhood
Please consider helping.
Each year 300,000 children across America must be rescued from dangerous
home environments . . .
They frequently enter shelters and foster care with nothing of their own.
My Stuff Bags comfort them with things they need, and things to hold onto.
The My Stuff Bags Foundation provides NEW belongings for neglected and abandoned
children being cared for by the following agencies: child and family social services
agencies, drug and law enforcement agencies, crisis shelters, shelters for battered women,
homeless shelters, foster care agencies, residential care facilities, and CASA organizations
(Court Appointed Special Advocates). Here’s a list of suggested items you can donate:
• Stuffed animals
• Coloring books & crayons
• Small toys for all ages
• School supplies and stationery
• Small toiletries: travel-size toothbrush/toothpaste, hotel soap and shampoo, etc.
• Items for teens/tweens: games, young-adult books, deodorant, makeup, trading cards
• Baby Stuff – rattles, pacifiers, bibs, diapers, baby clothes
• Books, journals, or diaries
• Clothing of all kinds – t-shirts, baseball hats, knit caps, scarves, socks, shoes, underwear
• Hand held games
• Small photo albums
ALL ITEMS MUST BE NEW.
Sisterhood will be collecting these items in the foyer of the Sanctuary the week
before and the week after Mothers Day, May 1–14.
My Stuff Bags Foundation is located at 5347 Sterling Center Drive, WLV
Books
2420 East Hillcrest Drive
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
805.497-7101
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Express your creative side in this fun and
easy bracelet-making class!
Monday, May 23rd at 7 p.m.
Temple Adat Elohim—Rooms 5 and 6
Featured Artist—
Sandi Stern
Sandi is a temple and Sisterhood member and long-time jewelry maker. She began
designing, creating, and selling fun fashion jewelry and embellishing t-shirts and shorts
for her sorority sisters and college friends in the 1980s. After taking several years off from
designing to pursue an education, a career, and start a family, she decided to pick up the
tools again a few years ago. Friends, family, and colleagues took notice, began placing
orders, and a beloved hobby (and small business) was re-born.
Come join us for a guided, step-by-step, simple activity—and take home a wearable bauble
that you made yourself! $20 for one or $30 for two bracelets (fee for materials).
Choose:
Silver Pearl with Blue/Gray
Crystal and Silver Ring
*OR*
Ivory Pearl with Amber
Crystal and Gold Ring
We must limit the number
of attendees to 25!
A paid RSVP is a MUST by
Monday, May 16th.
Due to supplies availability, no last minute RSVPs will be accepted.
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Name:
Phone #:
I would like to make one bracelet:
❐ Silver Pearl with Blue/Gray Crystal
❐ Ivory Pearl with Amber Crystal
I would like to make a second bracelet: ❐ Silver Pearl with Blue/Gray Crystal
❐ Ivory Pearl with Amber Crystal
❐ $20 for one bracelet
❐ $30 for two bracelets
My check, payable to TAE SISTERHOOD, is enclosed.
Mail to: Tara Farkash • 28422 Driver Avenue • Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Temple Adat Elohim Sisterhood
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Book Group News 
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If you would like to join an existing evening group, please
contact Suzanne Gallant at [email protected].
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✡ udaica hop ✡
Hours:
Women’s Torah Study
* Note: These [ ] hours come off the schedule in
June, when summer hours are in effect.
Tribute Cards
It is so nice to receive a card on your birthday or a
thoughtful note on your anniversary. Sisterhood can
make it easy for you to recognize your friends in that
special way.
❀ Temple Adat Elohim Sisterhood
Invitations
For all occasions
For $3.00, a card will be sent for you to whomever you
wish. A Goldengram costs $7.00.
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I do all the work and you get all the credit.
What a deal!
Bar/Bat Mitzvahs  Weddings  Kippot
Party Invitations
Personal & Business Stationery
By sending a Tribute Uniongram, you are making a contribution to the Youth, Education and Special Projects
(Y.E.S.) Fund of Women of Reform Judaism.
Up to 20% Discount
Please Call for an Appointment:
Carol Weiss (805) 630-2060
[email protected]
—Barbara Peifer
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You can
order our
sympathy card.
Only $4.
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Sisterhood’s
See’s Candies
Mothers Day: May 8th!
Let me be your personal shopper for all of
your See’s Candies gift-giving needs.
To place your order, call Myra Lee at
(805) 496-5234.
Caring
A list of monthly birthdays and anniversaries can be
found in the Bazman Hazeh. Or, if you prefer, I can email you the list monthly. Just send me your e-mail
address. Mine is [email protected].
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Friendship
Thursday mornings ~ 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon
Tuesday through Thursday:
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. [and 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.]*
Friday, before services: 6:30 p.m.–7:25 p.m.
[Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.]*
or by appointment call
Paula Kraft at (805) 493-1749
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Kol Isha
May/June, 2016 ~ Nisan–Iyar / Iyar–Sivan 5776
BE PREPARED
FOR AN
EMERGENCY
Emergency Kits
Homes
Everybody Needs One!
Cars
Supports 1 person for 3 days with
food, water, and space blanket
(5-year shelf life)
Offices
Schools/Dorms
≤≤
Approved by FEMA, U.S. Coast Guard, and Homeland Security
≤≤
Packaged in a sturdy box and can easily be stored in
classrooms/dorms, homes, cars, and offices.
1-Person Survival Kit includes:
1 – 3,600 calorie food bar
6 – water pouches 4.2 oz. ea.
1 – mylar blanket
2 – antiseptic wipes
1 – alcohol wipe
4 – bandages 3/4” x 3”
1 – extra large bandage
2 – non-aspirin 2 pk.
2 – antibiotic ointments
1 – 4” x 4” gauze pad
1 – tongue depressor
Price: $20
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Name(s):
Phone:
No. of kits
E-mail:
@ $20 Amount enclosed $
Send in this form with your checks payable to TAE Sisterhood.
MAIL TO: Barbara Fulop
4000 Mariner Circle
Westlake Village, CA 91361
Questions?
Contact Barbara Fulop at
(805) 338-9935 /
barbrfl@sbcglobal.net