On November 10, White Meadow Temple Adult Ed, Sisterhood Book Club and White Meadow Hadassah welcomed historical author Michelle Cameron, who was introduced by Mina Orleans, President of White Meadow Hadassah.  Ms. Cameron spoke of her motivation for writing The Fruit of Her Hands:  The Story of Shira of Ashkenaz, which is a novel about her ancestor, Meir ben Baruch of Rothenberg, a 13th century Talmudic scholar.  Ms Cameron discussed in detail why she felt the need to write the book and why she told the tale through the eyes of Meir’s wife, Shira.  A lively question and answer session followed.  The event was well attended.  Michelle Cameron wrote a note of thanks to June Zieder and me for organizing the event, saying, “I was delighted by the insightful questions and with everyone's warmth and kindness.”  Randi Mitchell

Sisterhood Book Club
December 22 – 7:30 PM
Home of Marty Sweinhart

Our current selection is Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri.  Five powerful tales about the fates of two Bengali families in America map the perplexing hidden forces that pull families asunder and undermine marriages.  The title story dramatizes the divide between immigrant parents and their American-raised children and is the first of several scathing inquiries into the lack of deep-down understanding and trust in a marriage between a Bengali and non-Bengali.  Lahiri’s emotionally and culturally astute short stories are surprising, aesthetically marvelous, and shaped by a sure and provocative sense of inevitability. 

Please join Sisterhood for 2009-10 if you have not done so already. The yearly dues are $36. The check should be made out to Sisterhood of WMT and mailed to the Synagogue office, 153 White Meadow Road.  

Have a joyous Hanukkah,
Sandy Bernoff and Fariba Mahgerefteh
Co-Presidents

2009-2010 Sisterhood Officers

Co-Presidents: Sandy Bernoff, Fariba Mahgerefteh
Treasurer/Financial Secretary: Rikki Abrahams
Recording Secretary: Carol Shapiro
Jewish Education Co-Chairs:  Lisa Adler, Nancy Kirsch
Membership Co-Chairs: Allison Weiner, Charlotte Scheer
Programming Co-Chairs: Anita Spivak, Elaine Mico

The following programs have been proposed for the coming year:

• Membership Dinner
• Diabetes Workshop with Jody Lashen
• Sisterhood Shabbat Service
• Field Trip to Glassworks (Create Jewelry and Judaica)
• Make-up/Skin Care Seminar -- Lori Levenson
• Family Bowling
• In the Footsteps of Our Matriarchs – Theme TBD
• Educational Program on Interfaith Marriage – Rabbi Adler  and Dana Lichtenberg
• Training Session from Women’s League

Membership dues are $36. Please make your check payable to White Meadow Temple Sisterhood and mail it to 153 White Meadow Road, Rockaway, NJ 07866. Sending your dues early saves us postage and funds that can be used for other events and would be MUCH APPRECIATED.