Our Machon group is meeting on March 7 at 10:30 a.m. at CBI. We are studying Zionism and American attitudes toward it. New members are welcome.
A time to dance
February 22, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Dancing offers opportunities for personal expression, rejuvenation, and deepening our connection with ourselves and each other. As the spring season approaches, Hadassah invites you to join us for a dance/movement therapy workshop led by dance/movement therapist Linda Aaron-Cort. Come and move with us in a circle, and take time to explore your creativity through movement—whether it is through quiet breath, soulful stretching, or stamping feet. No previous dance experience is necessary, but do wear comfortable clothing.
Linda has been a dance therapist for 25 years and has worked and taught in a wide range of clinical and educational settings, but most importantly, she brings a contagious enthusiasm and joy to her classes.
Date: Sunday, March 14, 2010, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $18 donation requested (Check payable to Solano-Napa Hadassah; please mail in advance so that money doesn’t need to be handled the day of the event.)
Location: a dance studio in the Benicia Arsenal (directions will be given upon receiving reservation)
For more information, please contact Susan Cohen-Grossman. Her contact information is in the Hadassah Napa-Solano directory or email: hadassahvallejo@gmail.com. See also the attached flyer for more information
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Brighton Beach Memoirs in Vallejo
February 17, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Neil Simon’s play, Brighton Beach Memoirs, will be presented this weekend by the Mira Theatre Guild at the Bay Terrace Theater in Vallejo, California. As a special fundraiser for Hadassah, they have offered our chapter a small percentage of the money from the tickets sold to Hadassah members. The play will be shown on February 19 and 20th at 8:00 p.m and at 2:00 p..m on February 21.
If you wish to attend Friday’s performance, please contact Rachel Lessem and she will make arrangements to meet prior to the performance to collect the money. Tickets are $15.00 each. We are looking for volunteers to meet Hadassah members/supporters at the Saturday and Sunday performances. Please contact Rachel if you are able to volunteer. Rachel’s contact information may be found in the Hadassah directory or you may email us at hadassahvallejoblog.com.
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Jewish Voices in Germany and Napa
February 14, 2010 · Leave a Comment
On February 21, 2010, the Jewish Historical Society of Napa Valley and Congregation Beth Sholom are sponsoring a program by Rabbi Dr. Leo Trepp. This is not a Hadassah event but as it is local, it may be of interest to our members.
Dr. Trepp, in his nineties, is most likely the only Rabbi living today who can claim to have witnessed first hand the brutalities of the Nazi regime in Germany while serving as Rabbi of a synagogue in that country over 60 years ago.
Rabbi Trepp will give a brief overview of the history of Reform Judaism in Germany, contemporary Jewish history in Napa and discuss assimilation as it concerns the upcoming holiday of Purim. You can download the program here.
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Upcoming events in February: Machon and 52/100
February 5, 2010 · Leave a Comment
February is a busy month for our chapter. This Sunday, February 7, at 10:30 a.m., our Machon group is meeting at CBI. You can see this meeting and future Machon meetings listed on the right column of the blog under the category of events. We are discussing Zionism and our feelings and American attitudes about the topic. New and interested members are welcome to attend. Our group is facilitated by Rachel Lessem.
The next event our, 52/100, is our biggest fund raising event of the year. It will take place on February 13, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. The ”52/100″ works this way: You choose a playing card in advance and donate $100 for it; if your card is selected, you get $1000. If not, you still can win a door prize or raffle items at the event. Couvert (food costs) is only $9 this year as we’re focusing on desserts. It will be a fun, gala, local event, full of happy people supporting a great cause. If you are interested in attending, you may fill out the attached Invitation to the 52/100 and send it in. Hope to see you there.
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Tu Bishvat on a rainy day
January 30, 2010 · 2 Comments
Undeterred by a little rain, a group of us from our chapter went to Muir Woods for a walk and reflection. I have to admit that I was a little hesitant at going to Muir Woods at first because of the rain, but we had a determined group. It was encouraging that our oldest member, Molly, was the most determined to go. Once we arrived, we were all happy that we were there. Muir Woods is a beautiful place and I think all of us wondered why we had not been there in so long.
We took a nice walk but ended when the rain was starting to come down a little harder. Since we could not listen to the readings that I had brought outside, I read them in Carol’s car with the moon roof open. Perhaps not the ideal place, but we all got the idea. Thanks to Shosh’s handy GPS and Carol’s superior driving, we arrived safely at our destination for lunch, Small Shed Flatbreads in Mill Valley. I think everyone liked lunch.
On the way to Muir Woods, the discussion in the car revolved around the stressing events of our lives. On the way back, everyone was laughing and happy. It seems that our walk in the woods cleared our heads and helped us appreciate nature. I think it is a lesson that a short walk in the woods can do a lot for our souls. I might go take another walk today!
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Tagged: Hadassah, Tu Bishvat
Hadassah Vallejo is now Hadassah Solano-Napa
January 23, 2010 · Leave a Comment
In order to better reflect the locations of our members, our Hadassah chapter has changed our name from Hadassah Vallejo to Hadassah Solano-Napa. Consequently, I have changed our blog name to reflect our new title.
With our new title, we hope that members from the counties that our chapter covers will feel more welcome. It will also be easier to be listed in more print and web materials in the two counties now that publishers can easily see that we cover both.
If you wish to subscribe to our blog, please click the links in the right column describing how to subscribe in a reader or via email. Even if you have subscribed before, you must subscribe again due to our new name change.
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Walk in the Woods
January 16, 2010 · 1 Comment
The Vallejo chapter of Hadassah invites you to a Tu BiSh’vat: Walk in the Woods and inspirational readings at Muir Woods on January 24th. We will have lunch in Marin County. Please see the attached Hadassah flyer and R.S.V.P. no later than January 20th. We will travel to Muir Woods in carpools so please RSVP by the deadline so that they may be arranged.
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Tagged: Muir Woods, Tu BiSh’vat
Vallejo Hadassah’s shabbat seder is featured in the news
December 13, 2009 · 1 Comment
We had a great turn out, even more than expected, at the Hadassah-sponsored shabbat seder at CBI. It was fun to celebrate Hanukah as a community. Our guess is that approximately 70 people attended. The Vallejo Times Herald covered the event and you can read it in the article Local Jews Celebrate first night of Hanukah. (This link will cease to work in a week or two so I have created an attachment which you may download. ) Thank you to everyone who helped with this event. I think we all had a good time; it was nice to feel so much warmth on a cold, rainy night.
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Tagged: Hanukah
Hadassah Shabbat Seder, December 11, 2009
December 7, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Please join us this Friday night at 7:00 p.m., as Hadassah sponsors the Shabbat Seder at CBI. Please bring a dessert to share. Regardless whether or not you are a Hadassah member, please RSVP to Melissa at the CBI office at 707-642-6526 or to Wendy at Schuplinksy@comcast.net or by phone at 707-745-3404. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at hadssahvallejo@gmail.com.
Our last event, a movie night, was quite inspiring. People enjoyed the movie, “Praying with Lior.” We had delicious salads and fantastic soups. Thanks to everyone who helped with this event. One of the pictures I took appears below.
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