A Hanukah celebation

Women of Temple Sinai have many opportunities to share fun activities together

Our  monthly board meeting on  December 14th  quickly spilled  into a party with delicious treats and a gift exchange with the  larger community of women at Beth’s beautiful hill home.

Great gifts came in small and large packages....
  
  Susan led a spirited sing a long and a great time was had by all in this kick off to the holiday season.

HOLIDAY CHEER AT THE FIRST PLACE DINNER

Mazel Tov to Cecille for organizing the many volunteers who helped cook and serve  about 100 former foster youth  from Alameda County, at the seventh annual holiday dinner for youth for First Place for Youth on December 17th. It was a  wonderful evening  and a bountiful feast.  While there were  fewer youth than  expected everyone who  came ate as much as he/she wanted, plus everyone had food to take home.  

We also gave food to First Place to be served at a community lunch taking place the next day.   

 The rest of the food was delivered by to Henry Robinson Center, an emergency shelter for families in downtown Oakland. 
All the delicious homemade food found its way to hungry people  that night. These people helped to create a warm holiday celebration for foster children in our community who otherwise would not get to enjoy a lovingly prepared homemade dinner.

Other who contributed food, time, or money to the dinner: Susan , Sherry,  Marty and Karen, Robert , Elaine , Sue , Leona , Aileen, Carole and Norm , Lisa  Lexi , Dawn,  Sara , Heidi, Jane, Edie , Richard, Audrey, Sherri , Pat , Carolyn , Ellen.  Betty Anne Marlene, Barbara and Bob, Sara , Laurie , Susan , MaryJane , Ellie , Flip, Gary , Leslie , Dana,  Liz, Helle , Katarina, Susan, Robin , Natalie, Marissa , Alex , Allyce,  Evelyn , Barby , Cathy , Caroline , Peggy , Kate.

 

NOTE:  First Place is a non-profit organization which helps young people who age out of foster care make the transition to adulthood.  It  provides support services to young people who find themselves on their own at age 18, when foster care provided by the state terminates.  Through First Place, young people receive education in economic literacy, help in finding jobs or continuing their education, and help in obtaining affordable housing and setting up a home. 

WTS in Toronto

Women of Temple Sinai in the Larger World  

Five WTS members, Myra , Sharon,  Ricki, Robin, and Peggy  had the extraordinary opportunity to head off to Toronto Canada for four days of inspirational exchanges for the 47^th Assembly   of Women of Reform Judaism. Between November 4^th to 8^th their days were packed with opportunities for connecting with women  from reform congregations across the united states and Canada, with a few other countries represented. A highlight was watching  Myra being installed onto the WFJ's International Board. These photos capture some of those special moments.  

 

 

A wonderful event at First Place for Youth

ON  December 17^th  about 200 former foster youth  from Alameda County will be attending the seventh annual holiday dinner for youth who have been mentored by First Place for Youth in Oakland.

 Robin describes the scene at the holiday meal from last  year: “ My kids helped me deliver a beautiful turkey for the  dinner.  It was a family affair.  My step-son drove us so that I could hold the Turkey, my son and step-daughter and father in-law came along for the ride.  When we arrived, the two younger kids carried the tray to the Peggy who was "wo-manning" the door.  We saw the turkey get carried into the meal.  My kids were quiet thrilled to have been part of helping out others with fewer advantages than they.  At dinner they remarked on how that was the "rose" for the day. “

 We hope that this event will become a rose in your year, as you volunteer to prepare food in you home, and drop it off warm and ready to serve.  Or help out in any other way you so we  can  once again feed and serve an abundant and nutritious meal of turkey and vegetables, with enough left overs that everyone can take home a second meal.

 Please contact Cecille_breakthefast@yahoo.com

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STAY POSTED FOR INFORMATION ON THE CHANNAKAH  FAIRE.

DECEMBER 5TH AND 6TH 9-6

WONDERFUL GIFTS FOR ALL

AND 15% OF ALL SALES WILL GO TO WTS !

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A GREAT new Fund Raising Opportunity:EcoMetro Guides

GREAT NEWS:  67 ECO METRO GUIDES HAVE BEEN SOLD!

BE SURE TO ORDER NOW FOR THE HOLIDAYS!!!

Don't miss the chance to pick up  one of the  EcoMetro Guides that we are selling to raise money for our initiatives and programs, such as the Women’s Seder, WTS Sisterhood Shabbat, and other programs during the year! 

In case you don't know about this EcoMetro Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource – a coupon book, a directory, a source of ideas and inspiration. The new edition of EcoMetro Guide has over 300 coupons and resources for exploring our community and supporting local, sustainable businesses. Find hundreds of dollars in everyday savings with offers for Farmer Joe’s, AC Transit, Goodwill, Chabot Space and Science Center, REI, ACE Hardware, Pharmaca and many, many more!  To see a complete list please visit: www.ecometro.com.  Remember, EcoMetro Guide has something for everyone!  It makes a great gift so pick up copies for yourself, family, friends, clients, service people, Chanukah gifts, etc.

 The books are sold for $20 and WTS keeps up to 50% per book!  WTS’s goal is to sell 200 books. 

To make your purchase, visit the WTS table at Temple Sinai upcoming events, or contact Keira Williams (thermalhill@gmail.com, 510 387 8003) or Sue Bachman, memasue@sbcglobal.net, 510 531 2018.