Women of all ages & all stages enriching the lives of our Members since 1945

Womens League of Temple Beth Sholom

The Vision

Editor: Melanie Greenberg

March/April 2013

CONTENTS: !

S.I.G.s 3 Tributes/Dedications 4-5 Lets Celebrate 6 ! Membership/April Program 7 ! Community Events/TF 8 - 9 Shabbat Shalom...
What better way to celebrate Shabbat than with your Womens League sisters? Bring your whole family to our annual Womens League Shabbat and installation of ofcers followed by a special Kiddush! To take part in the service, contact Lillian Radomsky at 942-3251 or lillian@radomsky.org
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! Presidents Message 2

SAVE THESE DATES! WLTBS - 2013

MARCH CIRCLE OF PRAYERS 10:45 AM - Noon ROSH CHODESH 7-9PM Hag Pesach APRIL WLTBS Elections / Program 10AM-Noon at TBS (SEE P. 5) EAST MEETS WEST Mah Jongg Tournament at CNT. See P. 8 for details MAY WLTBS Shabbat / Installation WLTBS Donor Brunch
10AM-12:30PM

SAVE THE DATE: MAY 18TH

WOMENS LEAGUE SHABBAT!

WLTBS Board Meetings are the rst Wednesday of the month at 10AM, unless otherwise noted.

Annual Election Meeting / Program: See p. 5 for information ANNUAL DONOR BRUNCH MAY 22ND!
Donor provides roots

Support Womens League of TBS

Whats Donor, you ask? For every donation you make to WLTBS, you earn Donor credit. The Brunch is for women who earn 100 Donor credits or more. It is our way of recognizing these women and thanking them. Or, if you wish to attend the Brunch, you may just pay $100 to attend. All Donors are also listed on a plaque that hangs on the wall near the Schwartz Judaica Shop. See p. 5 for more information.

Come see us and our beautiful selection of merchandise for all of your personal or gift giving Judaica needs. HOURS: Please call the TBS ofce to make sure the Schwartz Judaica Shop is open. If you are at TBS, check with the TBS ofce and they may be able to get someone to open it. Shopping emergency or need an appointment?
Contact Racine at 804-1333 x 100

Schwartz Judaica Shop

LIKE our page on FACEBOOK: Womens League of Temple Beth Sholom Las Vegas www.wltbs.org wltbslv@gmail.com or www.sholombook.com

PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
by Barbara Lukasiewicz, WLTBS President
As 2013 is underway, Womens League is busy planning a number of activities for the remaining four months of this fiscal year. Our women enjoyed wonderful events in February from a spectacular Torah Fund brunch to an informative tour of Zappos. Our Nominating Committee under the guidance of Chair, Blanche Meisel, has been working nonstop putting together a spectacular Womens League Board for 2013-2014. Im very impressed and proud of the job they are doing, although not surprised as WL women are second to none! This next Board is sure to have the tools and skills required to continue the positive growth this WL Board has made a high priority. As I become Counselor for next years Board as Immediate Past President of Womens League of Temple Beth Sholom, I look forward to welcoming this new Board soon! To reflect on the past two years of my Presidency, I cannot thank all of you enough for your support and enthusiasm of Womens League. These two qualities have brought us many new members over the past 20 months, and because of youour programs are well attended and respected. WL members appreciate the work done by our Board, Committees and Chairs to keep an active calendar. Our Special Interest Groups provide monthly programs which give our women a better understanding of each other and the ability to deepen their friendships. International Convention gave our women the opportunity to meet sisters from all over the country including many from Canada. And this years TBS Board consists of more women on it than when I began and all are active members of Womens League. So when this Board completes its term, WL is well-positioned to move forward to meet the needs of our congregation and its women with the 2013-2014 Board. This is what every President hopes for and I want to ask each of you to set aside the morning of Wednesday, April 17th to attend our WL General Election/Program. A light breakfast will be served and it will be both an informative and enjoyable time for everyone. More information will follow as the meeting draws closer; dont forget to RSVP when you receive the invitation the beginning of April. These milestones which mark time such as the annual General Election Meeting also bring a strong sense of stability to our organization. As seasons change and Boards change, one thing remains the sameWomens League continues to be there for us as a source of friendship, strength and comfort. Womens League is a very good thing! I want to wish each of you and your families a sweet and meaningful Passover. As Spring draws closer may each of you be renewed as you continue to help make Womens League the inviting and welcoming organization it is to so many. Invite your friends to join Womens League and remember to give the gift of a Womens League membership to your friends for their birthdays and special occasions. Womens League truly is a gift which keeps on giving back. So do something good for yourself and othersparticipate in Womens Leagueyoull be glad you did and we are glad to have you involved! Together we make a positive difference for Womens League and Temple Beth Sholom.

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is to create a caring community of women that celebrates and perpetuates Conservative/Masorti Judaism in their lives, homes and synagogue. Through service, education, tzedakah and observance, we reinforce our bonds with Jews locally, nationally, in Israel and worldwide.

The MISSION of Womens League of TBS

Womens League
of Temple Beth Sholom

Executive Ofcers 2012-2013

President: Barbara Lukasiewicz Executive VP/Torah Fund: Lillian Radomsky Communications VP: Melanie Greenberg Education VP: Eunice Galsky Membership VP: Carole Kainen Ways & Means VP: Kim Memar Recording Secretary: Brenda Katz Corresponding Secretary: Diane Kaiser Treasurer: Merle Mitzmacher Financial Secretary: Jackie Kramer Counselors: Melanie Greenberg & Brenda Katz

Board of Directors
Marilyn Barkan Caryl Berg Marsha Cohen Brenda Flank Lois Joseph Nadolyn Karchmer Sharon Lancz Stacy Lelah Blanche Meisel Audrey Plotkin Kate St-Pierre Marci Seltzer Debbie Warner

Ex- Ofcio
Liz Goodman Margot Menes

Past Presidents*
Adele Baratz Kathy Brookhart Sandy Brown Gerri Cramer Beverly Eisen Irene Fisher ! Florence Frost Roberta Gang Annette Goldfarb ZL Ruth Goldfarb Sally Gordon ZL Melanie Greenberg Alene Hepler ZL Sheryl Honig! Ruth Irwin Pat Kane Brenda Katz! Edythe Katz-Yarchever Bunny Kaufman Fern Kozloff ZL Fran Levien ZL Blanche Meisel Kim Memar Susan Molasky Margret Ofek Dorothy Ogron Sharon Pierce Anne Pink ZL Florence Sabbath ZL Sara Saltzman ZL Marilyn Sayegh Bess Schwartz ZL Joan Shapiro Faye Steinberg Kay Wallerstein

* If a Past Presidents name is missing from this list, please let us know.

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Special Interest Groups

Reply to this email if you want to be contacted re: any of the S.I.G.s, or to RSVP. Please email your name, phone and in which S.I.G./s you are interested to wltbslv@gmail.com The Next Book Club selection is: HUSH by Judy Brown Meeting April 16th at 7 PM at the home of Sharon Lancz. RSVP 243-3151 for address and directions. Thirteen year old Gittel learns of the abuse of her best friend, but is persuaded by her family to remain silent. Growing up in Borough Park, a community of Chassidim, Gittel begins to question the values she was raised to believe. Hush is a richly detailed and nuanced book, one of both humor, depth, horror and understanding.

S.I.G.s

Women of all ages & all stages enriching the lives of our Members since 1945 For over 90 years, WL has served as a vital arm to Conservative Synagogues throughout the world. WLTBS enriches its members with Jewish education & encourages religious practices & attendance at services. WLTBS provides a convenient place for the community to shop at the Schwartz Judaica Shop. WLTBS supports the Torah Fund Campaign helping future clergy & educators of our Movement. WLTBS supports our synagogue family spiritually, materially & socially.

Womens League of Temple Beth Sholom

Join us monthly on Fridays at 10:45 to Noon for a spiritual and wonderful discussion and prayers. Rabbi Goodman participates in part of the session. Save the date: March 8th

Celebrate Rosh Chodesh with Womens League of TBS

Friends, wine, chocolate, and learning with a lovely group of women. Dont miss it! Meets monthly at 7 PM to 9 PM. Save the date: March 14th (note change) Check the BLAST or Evite for updated information. RSVP to Lillian at 565-9425 or lillian@radomsky.org Love to sing? Join a group that will perform at WLTBS events! Thanks to the team who performed at our Torah Fund event!
Marilyn Barkan & Merle Mitzmacher

WLTBS supports Temple Beth Sholom

WLTBS supports emergency assistance in the community and worldwide. WLTBS supports the Conservative / Masorti Movement throughout the world.

Womens League of Temple Beth Sholom

CHAI TUNES KITCHEN KREW

Join us to prepare meals for Womens League events! Contact: lillian@radomsky.org

WLTBS supports the Judy & Ron Mack School of Religious Studies & the Sandra & Stanley Mallin Early Childhood Education Center. WLTBS supports the Solomon Schechter Day School of Las Vegas, March of the Living, USY and the Purim Carnival.

If you know of a college student, give K.I.T. us their name so they can receive Keep in Touch care packages for Jewish holidays. GIRLS TIME OUT
Fun events for women of all ages! Upcoming events will include a tour of Smiths Center. Marsha Cohen, Chair

WLTBS supports LDor VDor (Senior program at TBS) &

provides Bnei Mitzvah gifts.

Contact Racine at racineem@aol.com or 804-1333 x 100

WLTBS is a wonderful supporter of Torah Fund.

Womens League Tributes & Dedications

In Loving Memory/ Sympathy
To: Betty Schwartz From: June Colodny To: June Colodny From: Anita Lewy Ellen Scully To: Shelley Berkley From: Anita Lewy To: Ellen Scully From: Anita Lewy June Colodny Norma Wilensky To: Sherrill Nesbit From: June Colodny Ellen Scully To: Lil Glicken From: Ellen Scully To: Carol Jeffries From: Charlotte Kuklin To: Faye Steinberg From: Anita Lewy Ellen Scully To: Ester Engel From: Anita Lewy To: Sally Venger From: Ellen Scully To: Ellen Rosoff From: Ellen Scully To: Sheryl Honig From: Ellen Scully To: Nancy Rosten From: Ellen Scully To: Norma Wilensky From: Ellen Scully To: Frieda Hotchner From: Edie Radomsky To: Barbara & Jim Lukasiewicz on the loss of Jims Mother, Norma To: From: Marci Seltzer Anita Lewy Ellen Scully June Colodny

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Blanche & Phil Meisel To: From: To: From: To: From: Bert Milner Maxine Bendelac Lenore Lowenstein Maxine Bendelac Esther Frankenstein Anita Lewy

From: Charlotte Kuklin Sonia & Jack Adelman

Racine Murdock Lois & Bruce Joseph Melanie & Gene Greenberg Anita Lewy

To:

Marilyn Barkan & Family on your loss of your son-in-law Ron From: Sheryl Honig Merle & Mike Mitzmacher Blanche & Phil Meisel Racine Murdock Sonia & Jack Adelman To: Sheila Gershman in loving memory of your father Meyer Silverman From: Charlotte Kuklin

HAPPY ! ANNIVERSARY!
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To: Carole & Ed Kainen From: Anita Lewy To: Margret & Hillel Ofek From: Anita Lewy

Barbara Lukasiewicz Thinking of you and sending best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery. Carole and Ed Kainen Marci Seltzer, Keeping you in our prayers For a Refuah Shleima - a complete healing of body and spirit. Carole and Ed Kainen Marci Seltzer: Wishing you a speedy and complete recovery. You are in our prayers. Lillian & Mike Radomsky

If you did a tribute in the last two months and you do not see it, please let me know. Be assured your card was sent, I just lost my data on my computer. Thanks for your understanding. Sincerely, Kim Memar

TRIBUTES
are a lovely way to honor, remember, thank, or acknowledge someone for any number of reasons! A hand written note is sent to the recipient. You receive $3 donor credit for every $4 tribute you send, more for dedications. To send a Tribute contact: Kim Memar memarkfas@cox.net or 429-0888 Edie Radomsky edie@radomsky.org or 334-9333 or Nina Boshes at norgezunt@gmail.com

TODAH RABAH!

Kim Memar Ways & Means V.P.

$ $ $

DEDICATIONS
To Sheila Gershman and Family : Sending our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father, Meyer Silverman. May his memory be for a blessing . Lillian & Mike Radomsky To David Stone & Family: Please accept our condolences on the loss of your father, Harry Stone. May his memory be for a blessing.
Lillian & Mike Radomsky

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Our annual Donor event is coming up in May and you won't want to miss this wonderful morning when we honor all of our Women's League members who have dedicated their time and have supported our Women's League throughout the year. If you do not know about Donor and want to find out, please call me at 429-0888 or email me at: memarkfas@cox.net. You need to have earned $100 in Donor credits, or Donate $100, to attend our bountiful brunch and you will also be honored with your name on our annual Donor Plaque, which we proudly display outside our Schwartz Judaica Shop. We also have a fantastic Chinese auction for your bidding pleasure. If you are able to acquire something to donate as well, please let me know. Items should be at least $25 in value. So mark your calendars for May 22, 2013 - it will be a time to remember!!!

We would like to thank everyone who made donations for Abes & my anniversary & for Sherrys wedding. Priscilla & Abe Hodes

Mazel Tov Blanche Meisel, for being honored by Womens League for Conservative Judaism as a Lifetime Honorary National Board Member. From Ruth Goldfarb

EDUCATION / ISRAEL AFFAIRS - COMMUNITY ACTION Eunice Galsky, Educ. VP If you have not heard of Women of the Wall, here is some information about them that might be of interest. According to the law in Israel, "No religious ceremony shall be held in the women's section of the Western Wall." This includes holding or reading a Torah, blowing the shofar (rams horn) or wearing tallitot (prayer shawls). To find out more click here. As Women of the Wall, our central mission is to achieve the social and legal recognition of our right, as women, to wear prayer shawls, pray, and read from the Torah collectively and out loud at the Western Wall. To learn more, go to their website at http://womenofthewall.org.il/.

Marilyn Barkan Wanted you to know you are in our thoughts & prayers. We are so very sorry for your loss of your son-in-law Ron. May his memory bring you much comfort. Carole & Ed Kainen To Jim Lukasiewicz and family: Sending you our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother Norma. May her memory be for a blessing.

To Rabbi Elaine Schnee & Harvey Gitel: Heartiest Mazel Tov on your engagement. Best Wishes Lillian & Mike Radomsky To Leon and Faye Steinberg: Heartiest Mazel Tov on the marriage of Brian to Hillary Torchin. Lillian & Mike Radomsky

Lillian & Mike Radomsky

WLTBS: Lets Celebrate!

MARCH
1 2 3 8 Traci Grossman CL: 5:18 PM Randi Lampert Jennifer Mayon-Hoffman CIRCLE OF PRAYERS 10:45 AM Sonia Adelman CL: 5:23 PM Dee & Fred Berkley Sally Venger ROSH CHODESH 7 PM CL: 6:30 PM Ruth Brewster Carole Kainen Ellen Rosoff Jacqueline & Marc Frye Suzanne Steinberg Alice Gurvitz Melissa & MItch Ogron Charlene Sher CL: 6:36 PM Ronda Machlovitz Florence Frost Betsi & David Steinberg PESACH CL: 6:38 PM Carolyn Goodman Sheryl Honig Barbara & David Silverberg CL: 7:35 PM (Pesach) Elaine Schnee Diane Kaiser Shelley Berkley & Larry Lehrner CL: 6:42 PM Marjorie Fields Nancy Rosten Norma Wilensky Lisa Rosenberg & Neil Braunstein CL: 6:43 PM 1 2 5

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APRIL
CL: after 7:41 PM holiday candle lighting Barbara & Igal Chozahinoff Alyson Sinai Betsi Steinberg CL: 6:48 PM Melanie Ron-Agatstein Melanie & Seth Agatstein Bobbi & Hesh Altman Suzanne & Sam Green Marilyn Barkan Nina & Leslie Boshes CL: 6:54 PM Jill Carmer Ronnie Schwartz Heidi Straus Carol Lubritz Blanche Meisel Louisa Sanders WLTBS ELECTION MEETING/PROGRAM CL: 7:00 PM Claudia Kneitinger Terri Wilensky-Genzer Miriam Katz Nadolyn & Kenny Karchmer Margot & Rob Menes CL: 7:06 PM EAST MEETS WEST MAH JONGG TOURNAMENT Elyse Zacharia 3 4 5 8 10 11 12 14 15 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30

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CL: 7:12 PM Sharon Pierce Tammy Ofek Beth Miller CL: 7:18 PM Michelle Barney Barbara Cutter Marilyn Bulmash CL: 7:21 PM SHAVUOT CL: After 8:23 PM SHAVUOT Leona Cohen & Norman Weiss Yonina Schnee CL: 7:25 PM WOMENS LEAGUE SHABBAT Lillian & Mike Radomsky Marion Davidson ANNUAL DONOR BRUNCH Judy & David Applebaum Sharry & Steve Solomon Bobbi & Peter Feinstein Jimmy & Edmund Winston Brenda Katz Lauren & Barry Nahin Marci & Rob Murdock Lisa Rosenberg Michelle & Michael Barney Becky & Michael Solomon Marcy & Jack Simon Anna & Ken Bless Lily Phillips CL: 7:34 PM

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THE CHESED COMMITTEE

A Chesed Committee is now forming to visit Temple members in the hospital. If you are interested in joining us, contact Anita Lewy at 247-4441. If you know a TBS member ill at home, in the hospital or a rehabilitation center, please call Carol Jeffries with the information at

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Birthday Anniversary CL: Candle Lighting Holiday WL Event

wltbslv@gmail.com Welcome to our new advertiser: Caregivers of Las Vegas

See back page

To advertise your business in The Vision contact Melanie at 768-0936 or

804-1333 Ext. 104

MEMBERSHIP
MEMBERSHIP FORM 2012-2013
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Name Address Phone

Cell

Name of Spouse City Email State Zip

THANK YOU WLTBS MEMBERSHIP SPONSORS

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Chai:
Audrey Adams Plotkin Shirley Chaplin Marion Davidson Bernice Friedman Flora Mason Marci Murdock

Birthday ______________

Anniversary _______________

I Prefer:

Morning / Afternoon / Evening programs

Check appropriate box below: (Make check payable to WLTBS) Basic Membership $36 / $50 for non TBS members New TBS Member: No charge the rst year for new TBS Members I will be a WLTBS Sponsor: " Chaver Membership $136 / $150 Non TBS Member
(Includes $100 towards Donor and listing in The Vision)

Chaver:

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Chai Membership

$236 / $250 Non TBS Member (Includes $200 towards Donor and listing in The Vision)

All WL Memberships include The Vision Newsletter, a 10% discount in the Schwartz Judaica Shop, a card on your birthday/anniversary, a lower fee/sometimes free for most events and great friends and fun! Contact: Carole Kainen, Membership VP at 804-1333 x 100 or elephantemeralds@aol.com

MAZEL GREETINGS SPONSORS

Linda Catalan Sklar ~ Barbara Chozahinoff ~ Bernice Friedman Florence Frost ~ Melanie Greenberg ~ Carole Kainen Marcia Klein Marx ~ Stacy Lelah ~ Barbara Lukasiewicz Karen Meppen ~ Lillian Radomsky ~ Nancy Rosten Gail Schlossberg ~ Priscilla Schwartz-Hodes Marci Seltzer ~ Faye Steinberg ~ Heidi Straus

WLTBS PRESENTS:

THE

WL VIEW

Adele Baratz Shelley Berkley Bonnie Berkowitz Sheila Bloomeld Harriet Elisofon Bobbi Feinstein Susan Garber Lilian Glicken Brenda Katz Claudia Kneitinger Beth Miller Sylvia Schwartzer Priscilla Schwartz-Hodes Rhea Shervan Allyn Shulman Marcy Simon Faye Steinberg Suzanne Steinberg Hillary Steinberg Jacque Turshinsky Sally Venger Devra Weiss Linda Wilner

Experience The View in person! A fun, informative and interesting morning is being planned by Chair, Beth Miller. Beth invites you to join us for our Annual Election Meeting and Program on Wednesday, April 17th from 10 AM to Noon at Temple Beth Sholom for a look at Jewish Women in the Media. Our fabulous panel consists of Judge Jackie Glass, Joanne Friedland, Publisher, David Magazine and Lori Nelson, Director of Corporate Communications, Station Casinos. Our panel will discuss everything you might want to know about being involved in the media from a Jewish perspective. In addition to a fabulous program, WLTBS paid up members will vote on our new slate of Ofcers and Directors and enjoy light refreshments. WL paid up members may RSVP, by replying to wltbslv@gmail.com, to the Evite when you receive it, or by calling Diane Kaiser at 702-408-5030.

CONGREGATION NER TAMID & TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM

EAST MEETS WEST

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Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Congregation Ner Tamid 55 N. Valle Verde Dr. Henderson, NV 89074 Tournament time: 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM Check-in opens at 9:15 AM Entry Fee: $65 ($60 before March 15th) WE ARE USING THE 2013 MAH JONGG CARD ONLY! Entry Fee Includes: Cash Prizes, Buffet Lunch, Door Prizes
Detach & return entry form to address below

The Sisterhoods of the Traveling Mah Jongg Tournament

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Name: _____________________________________________ Phone: _____________ E-Mail: _________________________ Address: _________________________________Zip: _______ Total Paid $__________ YES ___ I can bring a Mah Jongg Set Check #________ or CC#: _____________________________ Exp.: __________ (mm/yy) Security Code: _______

WE ARE USING THE 2013 MAH JONGG CARD ONLY!

Please complete entry form & return, with a check payable to CNT Sisterhood or credit card info to: 55 N Valle Verde Dr. Henderson 89074 or contact Fay at 227-9908 or FaynLeo1@cox.net for information.

Signature: __________________________________________

IF YOU KNOW OF SOMEONE WHO IS NOT RECEIVING EMAILS OR EVITES FROM WLTBS, PLEASE EMAIL wltbslv@gmail.com or CALL MELANIE AT 768-0936 WITH THEIR NAME & EMAIL ADDRESS.

IMPORTANT:

ARE YOU A VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFT?

Do you know that fraud and scams are prevalent throughout the country? Do you know how to prevent becoming a victim? Join us at Temple Beth Sholom on Tuesday, March 19, at 1:30 p.m. to hear experts on the subjects of identity theft, forgery, fraud and scams in our community. Guest speakers for the afternoon are Detective Michael Gomez of the Metropolitan Police Department and Scott Bakken of the FBI. These gentlemen with many years of experience are devoted to do battle to eradicate these crimes. The Active Adults of Temple Beth Sholom extend this invitation to the entire community to join them. There is no cost to attend....and light refreshments will be available. Please call Adele at 382-6456 or Mimi at 233-3785 for further information and to say "YES' to our invitation. We look forward to seeing you on March 19th.

SPECIAL THANKS & much appreciation to The VISION Proof-readers: Brenda Katz, Barbara Lukasiewicz & Kim Memar

Page 9 TORAH FUND........Our annual event was a 70th Birthday Party for Torah Fund. If you weren't there you missed a fun time, take home gifts, prizes, a swell program and great camaraderie. To those who were there, as well as those who generously donated but could not attend, thank you for your continuing support. Let's remember that Torah Fund provides students with places to live, study, and worship in the colleges and universities that educate our future Jewish clergy, scholars, educators, and leaders. Today, the needs are greater, the costs are higher and Torah Fund supports institutions in New York, Los Angeles, Buenos Aires and Jerusalem. Besides the cities listed our graduates serve synagogues all over South America, Cuba, and Europe. Your donation covers a lot of territory. There is still time to make a contribution this year. Just contact Lillian Radomsky or Blanche Meisel. Todah Rabah from Lil & Blanche.

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