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Although summer is usually the “quiet” time of year, Sisterhood has been busy with two major fundraisers and our semi-monthly Book Club. These two fundraisers are our annual High Holidays Mazelgrams and the Mah Jongg Tournament, which was held on Sunday, August 10. 

Mazelgrams are Sisterhood’s major fundraiser of the year.  Every congregant has the opportunity to send Shana Tovah wishes to all the congregational members, or can choose specific congregants to send their greetings.  Thank you to Nancy Graff and Linda Shanker for co-chairing this project, and to all the volunteers who helped them stuff envelopes (Margie Fox, Trudy Novak, Randie Specter, and myself).  Please consider contributing to this fundraiser to support Sisterhood and ultimately Kol Ami. 

The Mah Jongg Tournament was another successful fundraiser for Sisterhood.  This is an all-day event that includes breakfast, snacks, lunch, raffles, and gift bags for all who attend.   Much time, effort, and planning go into this event.  Thank you to Sharon Cross and the many volunteers who worked so hard to make this a wonderful event. 

Much of the monies received from these fundraisers directly support Kol Ami by providing funds for many synagogue events, food for kiddush luncheons, and office assistance, to name but a few.  In addition, Sisterhood has a presence at many synagogue events, such as frequently preparing the weekly kiddush luncheons and participating in other synagogue activities. So please get involved in these fundraisers. As you can see, what is good for Sisterhood is good for Kol Ami!!

Another program which was held on August 5th was our Book Club.  The book reviewed was “Words that Hurt, Words that Heal” by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin.   This book is a perfect way to connect to the month of Elul, which helps us prepare for the High Holy Days.  Topics discussed were the unrecognized power of words, how to speak about others, how to speak to others, and words that heal.  I, personally, review this book each year during the month of Elul to maintain and try to increase my awareness of the importance of the power of words.  The next Book Club will be in October and is open to all. 

Before we know it, the holidays will be upon us.  Wishing all an early Shana Tovah.

Barbara Freedland

Sisterhood President