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| Dear Eleanor, |
When we think of Hadassah, most often we think of ways to engage the members of our local chapter, Sharone, through entertaining events and engaging outreach to our constituency. And that is, of course, an important task. But we -- all the members of Sharone Hadassah -- should each make a promise to ourselves to learn exactly why we care so much about this amazing world-wide health care and human services organization. Here's a good way to start: Hadassah has spearheaded an amazing series of humanitarian projects around the world. - Among these selfless demonstrations of caring outreach are public health education and provision of health care services without cost to needy populations.
- Hadassah has also participated in rescue operations by Israelis around the world since 1960. Hadassah cares!
- But Hadassah does more than care, it takes action!
Hadassah's amazing medical breakthroughs make headlines the world over.
- Hadassah discovers the gene responsible for liver disease.
- Hadassah makes strides against Parkinson's Disease
- Hadassah researchers discover the gene that compromises the respiratory system.
- Hadassah harvests organs to expedite saving lives.
Stay up to date on all of Hadassah's miraculous good deeds. Click here.
Sandi Weinstein, President
Sharone Hadassah
P.S. In looking over this eNewsletter, I am amazed and delighted by the plethora of exciting and engaging events being planned by our energetic leadership. There is so much to choose from -- workshops for personal growth, holiday celebrations, Tables for Twelve with boundless variety.
Please enjoy all we have to offer, and find in our affiliation with Sharone Hadassah the warmth of friendship, the engagement of intellect, and the sheer fun of sharing activities with friends!
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New Membership Directory
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PLEASE NOTE: We are in the process of updating the contact information for our membership in preparation for the printing of a new membership directory.
If you have address, phone number, or e-mail changes, please contact Barb Green at
greenbarb45@gmail.com.
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Upcoming Board Meetings -- Please Join Us!
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Unless otherwise noted, all Board meetings are held at the Levy F amily Campus (14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos) on Sundays at 9:30 am.
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CPCR Spring Conference: April 27-28, Foster City
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Ima Buffet and Boutique -- June 2: "Learning to Love the Body"
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Sharone Hadassah IMA Buffet and Boutique
June 2, 2013, 10:30 AM
Los Gatos Lodge
50 Los Gatos-Saratoga Road, Los Gatos
 LEARNING TO LOVE THE BODY:
Women Writers on Celebrating the Imperfections
Guest Speaker: Victoria Zackheim, Author of "For Keeps: Women Tell the Truth About Their Bodies, Growing Older, and Acceptance."
To confirm your reservation please send your check, made out to Hadassah, to Glenda Dennis 22981 Stonebridge, Cupertino CA 95014 by May 25th, 2013.
 Questions: Call Gail Simons (408) 370-0709 or gail_simons@hotmail.com
Cost of the event is $70 - Any amount over $35 is tax deductible.
The IMA Buffet and Boutique supports the efforts to fund a room at the Sarah Wetsmon Davidson Tower, Hadassah Hospital Jerusalem in the name of Sharone Chapter. Come and learn the latest about the Hadassah Medical Organization.
Watch for your invitation in the mail, and sign up right away!
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Table for Twelve -- May 21: "Everything in One Suitcase"
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013 -- 11:00am
At the home of Nancy Cherniss, San Jose, hosted by Bette Emanuel
Cost for lunch and program: $25 (Checks payable to Hadassah)
Packing Tips, A Presentation by Chicos:
"How to Get Everything into One Suitcase"
Hosted by Bette Emanuel and Nancy Cherniss
For Reservations contact: betteemanuel@att.net or (408) 264-1861. Seating is limited.
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Table for Twelve -- June 11: "Blintz Blitz"
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Tuesday, June 11, 2013 -- 7:00 pm
At the home of Rene Prupes, San Jose
Cost for lunch and program: $25 (Checks payable to Hadassah)
Blintz Blitz: a Cooking Demonstration
Taught by Yulia Shvarts and an associate
Partic ipants will receive hands-on coaching and opportunities to practice making two delicious styles of blintz, one sweet and one savory. Hors d'oeuvres and dinner, including authentic Russian side dishes, will be served. Due to the individualized instruction, attendance is limited to 6 participants.
For reservations contact: rene@prupes.com or (214) 207-2166.
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Table for Twelve -- June 17: "Sacred Texts, Powerful Illustrations"
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Tuesday, June 17, 2013 -- 11:30 am
At the home of Gail Simons - 1252 Maggio Court, Campbell
Hosted by Gail Simons and Sandi Weinstein
Cost for lunch and program: $25 (Checks payable to Hadassah)
 After a career as a clinical social worker, Me'irah Illinsky graduated from Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in 2007. In her capacity as a rabbi, she is both a passionate teacher and an artist. Iliinsky is the illustrator of The Torah: A Women's Commentary (URJ Press & the Women of Reform Judaism), National Jewish Book Award Winner. 
Convinced of the power of sacred texts to deepen our lives, she illuminates the meaning of verses with design and color to bring us close to Torah. At this lunch and learn program, Rabbi Me'irah will bring a selection of her artwork, showing how she interprets verses from Torah to give deeper meaning to everyday experience, and help people to "step into the Jewish paradigm."
More info: 408-370-0709 or gail_simons@hotmail.com.
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Wellness Fair at the Levy Family Campus -- May 19
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Sunday, May 19 -- 10am - 3pm
Addison-Penzak JCC, Levy Family Campus
14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos
Dozens of booths, activities and classes covering all aspects of wellness: health, safety, physical fitness, spiritual wellness, financial wellness, and more.
Classes run 8:00am-4:00pm, booths from 10:00am-4:00pm.
Be sure to visit Hadassah's booth!
Free admission. For more information, contact Jason Goldstein at jason@svjcc.org or 408.357.7497.
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Sharone Mah Jongg Group Up and Running!
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Sharone Hadassah's evening Mah Jongg group meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month, in the lobby at the Jewish Community Center, 14855 Oka Road in Los Gatos. Regular attendees are notified by email of date or location changes which sometimes occur. 
We have 2-3 tables of Mah Jongg, one slower-paced table for those who are new to the game, and other medium-paced tables for those who are intermediate players. Please note that all games in our group conform to standard playing rules. Please bring: Photo ID to enter the APJCC; 2013 Mah jongg card; $1 for donation to Hadassah to play.
For more information, please contact Sheryl Rattner by email or phone (650-917-1468).
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Daytime Book Group
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Fourth Wednesdays at 1:30 P.M.
The afternoon Hadassah Book Group welcomes new participants to our friendly gatherings!
April 24 - A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS by Khaled Hosseini May 22 - THE SUBMISSION by Amy Waldman June 19 - THE HOUSE OF MIRTH by Edith Wharton July 24 - LEFT NEGLECTED by Lisa Genova Aug. 28 - THE FIFTH CHILD by Doris Lessing Sep. 25 - FLIGHT BEHAVIOR by Barbara Kingsolver
Contact Penina Stern for more information about joining this group and for locations for each session: (408) 354-0352 or peninastern@comcast.net
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Evening Book Group
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Second Thursdays at 7:30 P.M.
Please join us the second Thursday of every month from 7:30 - 9:00 PM to share great books, delicious treats and lots of laughter. All the books we read are currently available in print at the public library. They can also be purchased in either printed formats or electronically for Kindle and other electronic readers.
We are Hadassah members of all ages and diverse perspectives who enjoy reading and discussing Jewishly themed books. New participants are welcome to join in the conversation! If you see a book we are reading that intrigues you, feel free to drop in for that evening's discussion.
- May 9 - The Jew Store by Stella Suberman
- June 13 - Joy Comes in the Morning by Jonathan Rosen
- July 11 - Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin
- August 8 - The 188th Crybaby Brigade by Joel Chashoff
- September 12 - The Septembers of Shiraz by Dalia Sofer
- October 10 - Day After Night by Anita Diamant
- November 14 - A Pigeon and a Boy by Meir Shalev
- December 12 - When Grant Expelled the Jews by Jonathan Sarna
Contact Rene Prupes, rene@prupes.com for locations and more information.
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Sending JNF Water Certificates in Memory of Sandy Hook
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Sending JNF Water Certificates is a great way to help JNF's critical water resource projects for the people and land of Israel.
The new trees that were planted in memory of the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School Massacre need water to flourish. We want to help!
For $18 you can buy a Water Certificate to support a joint project of JNF and Hadassah to improve the water situation in Israel.
Join us now! We have a deadline of June 3, 2013. Let's see how much we can accomplish by then.
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Treasurer's Report
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[Editor's note: This month, Rene is devoting her column to Hadassah's new donation initiative, "The Water Certificate." Next month, the Treasurer's Report will describe Sharone's progress toward meeting our Tower and Grassroots goals as well as some exciting news regarding the Tower Unit Naming Opportunity!]
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Mayim = Chayim
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Rene Prupes
You might be surprised to discover that living in the Silicon Valley and the surrounding area provides us with a unique link to Israel and the work Hadassah does in conjunction with Jewish National Fund (JNF)! We live in a summer-dry climate, challenged by sustained periods of drought and scarce water resources, just like that of Israel's where lack of water is a daily hardship.
Many of us have planted trees in Israel over the years, in honor of special occasions and to celebrate the lives of our loved ones. These reforestation efforts have wrought miracles in a very short time by greening the country, preventing further erosion and minimizing runoff of the limited storm water. 
However, the water infrastructure to nurture the trees, and the country's population, is woefully inadequate. Hadassah and the JNF work diligently to sustain Israel's water supply.
The Hebrew word for water is "mayim", and there is a saying in our tradition that "mayim equals chayim", the Hebrew word for life.
Look below in our "Cards and Tributes" section to see those who have already invested in Israel's water resources by purchasing Hadassah water certificates. Most were in memory of those whose lives were cut short by the Sandy Hook massacre. Their contributions fulfill the mitzvah (commandment) of comforting mourners, those who are grieving from an unimaginable loss.
At the same time, their generosity helps give life by supporting critical water resource development projects for the people and land of Israel.
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News About Our Members
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Welcome to New Members,
Celebrate Life Cycles with all our members
Stay in touch with friends . . .
In Memoriam
Jess Novick, Loving husband of Rhoda Novick
Get Well
Sarah Joelson
Nurit Jacobs
A note from Joan Muhlfelder: "Thank you to my family and all my Hadassah friends who were so thoughtful during my hospitalization and recuperation."
Mazal Tov
Penina & Herm Stern for a Special Anniversary
Dan Weltsch for a Special Birthday
Nurit & Matthew Jacobs on a new home
New Members
Joelle Wolf, Cupertino
REJOICE, HONOR AND REMEMBER
Hadassah Certificates, Cards and JNF Certificates -March 2013
HADASSAH CERTIFICATES
To Sarah Joelson: Get Well Soon
From: Bette & Mark Emanuel
From: Cheryl & George Steres
To Dan Wetsch: Mazel Tov on this Special Birthday.
From: Sandi & Ken Bretz
From: Kay and Paul Fireman
From: Marilyn and Jack Goodman
From: Jane and Len Jacobson
From: Dottie Miller
From: Joan Mulfelder
From: Harvey Sharfstein
From: Corinne & Marty Sherman
From: Sima Shore
From: Anna Silberstein
From: Rama & Arieh Strod
To: The Kletter Family in Memory of Adina Kletter
From: Rebecca & Richard King
To Howard Braun on his 90th Birthday
To Bethlahmy Family In Memory of Nogah Bethlahmy
From: Armeda Fischer
To: Mrs. Mauri Pollock In Memory of Husband, Mauri Pollock
From: Marlene & Marshall Burak
HADASSAH CARDS
To: Marlene & Phil Bernstein on their 50th Anniversary
To: Nurit Jacobs: Get Well Soon
From: Bette & Mark Emanuel
From: Corinne & Marty Sherman
From: Sandi & Lenny Weinstein
From: Rebecca & Richard King
To: Sarah Joelson: Get Well Soon
From: Dorothy & Richard Dorsay
From: Corinne & Martin Sherman
From: Sandi & Lenny Weinstein
From: Rebecca & Richard King
To Nurit and Matt Jacobs Mazel Tov on new home
From Sandi & Lenny Weinstein
To: Myrtle & Joel Schwartz on their 50th Wedding Anniversary
From: Corinne & Marty Sherman
From: Marlene & Marshall Burak
To: Irene & Bob Swedroe on the engagement of daughter Marni to David Ovadia
From: Corinne & Marty Sherman
TREE CERTIFICATES WATER CERTIFICATES IN HONOR OF SANDY HOOK Mallorie Burak Mallory Davis Sarah Joelson Rebecca & Dick King Natlie Schriger Corinne & Martin Sherman Gail & Phil Simons Sandi & Lenny Weinstein
Corinne Sherman is your new Cards and Tributes Maven!
To send or purchase Hadassah Cards, Hadassah Certificates or JNF Certificates, contact Corinne Sherman at corinneart@sbcglobal.net or call (408) 739-4474.
Checks should be made payable to "Hadassah," and sent to Yulia Shvarts ( yuliashvarts@gmail.com) at 5055 Dent Ave., Apt. 10, San Jose, CA 95118.
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Honor Mother's Day with a Hadassah Card!
| Honor the special women in your life this Mother's Day! 
For a $36 donation, a personalized Mother's Day card will be mailed to your designated recipient. Your donation will benefit Hadassah's lifesaving research and treatment in the new Sarah Wetsman Davidson Hospital Tower in Jerusalem.
Donate online www.hadassah.org/mothersday
Donate by phone 800-928-0685.
Orders must be received by May 1, 2013
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Cards and Tributes -- The Best Way to Remember and Celebrate!
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Learn more about Hadassah |
 Founded in 1912, Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, is the largest women's, largest Zionist, and largest Jewish membership organization in the United States.
In Israel, it supports pacesetting medical care and research, education and youth programs, and reforestation and parks projects.
In the US, Hadassah promotes health education, social action and advocacy, Jewish education, volunteerism and leadership skills, Young Judaea and connections with Israel.
For complete information about Hadassah, visit www.hadassah.org
Sharone Hadassah is a registered 501(c) organization.
Our tax id is: 23-7434085
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