Recent articles and news from Tiferet Bet Israel. http://www.tbibluebell.org We hope everyone is having an amazing 2012.

To begin, thank you to Jeanette Berstein and all of the volunteers for giftwrapping during the holiday season at King of Prussia Mall. We appreciate your time and commitment to this valuable f http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=437 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=437/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT We hope everyone had a wonderful Hanukkah.

It was wonderful seeing so many of you at our Kristallnacht Memorial Program in which sales of the Holocaust Survivor Cookbook supported a soup kitchen in Israel as well as our own Religious http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=429 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=429/ Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Women's League helps TBI in many ways. We provide programming for TBI women in all stages of their lives -- including but not limited to, singles, young mothers, religious school parents, "empty-nesters", and retirees. In addition to our own program http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=421 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=421/ Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Greetings from Women's League

The fall holidays are now over and it is time for the activities to begin. Our Sukkot dinner was quite a success. Thank you to Myra Goldman, Boni Silverman and their committee for a beautiful dinner.
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Thank you so much to our many fall holiday volunteers. Many of our Women's League members have taken part in and will take part in providing our TBI family and friends with fall holiday services. For Rosh Hashana http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=406 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=406/ Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Welcome back to all. We hope you had a nice summer.

To begin, thank you so much to all of the beautiful women and men who helped to make the rummage sale so terrific this year. We had one of the best sales ever. Despite the endless http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=397 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=397/ Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT In May...

The Women's League for Conservative Judaism Mid-Atlantic Region Conference was held on May 1 and was truly amazing. This year's theme was Kehillah Kedoshah, Celebrating Community Women to Women. We would like to give a specia http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=387 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=387/ Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Happy Spring Everyone,

What a great year we have had in 2010/2011.

Now that the year of activities is about to end, we would like to thank everyone for all of their hard work.

So many TBI women and men were invo http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=377 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=377/ Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT As you know, WL supports the Torah Fund. Many of us wear beautiful pins to show that we support the Torah Fund. Did you ever wonder what Torah Fund is about?

Anna Trachtenberg answers this question:

How fortunate we are on http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=368 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=368/ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Hi Everyone,
For those of you who were not able to attend Women's League Shabbat in January, we would like to share Margie's speech with you....

Shabbat Shalom.

Cindy and I would like to welcome everyone to another Wom http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=360 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=360/ Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Hi Everyone,

As mentioned in the January Ma'aseem, six of our Women's League members attended Women's League Convention. Some of our participants would like to share their feelings about their experience:

This was an amazin http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=352 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=352/ Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT We wish all of you a very happy and healthy new year.

December was a pretty quiet month for Women's League. On December 12, we joined Men's Club in sponsoring a morning with Rabbi Kalev at which time the documentary, "Trembling before http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=340 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=340/ Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Women's League is off and running. We had a wonderful turn out for our first Mah Jongg morning on October 31. Those who attended and those who wish they could have attended are very anxious to take part in regular games. If you would like to join http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=311 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=311/ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT The fall holidays are now over and it is time for the activities to begin. Our Joint Men's Club/Women's League Brunch was quite a success. Lieutenant Amit Shuker gave an informative presentation on the missions of the IDF. Thanks to Jamie Greenspa http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=303 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=303/ Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT For many years now, many of our Women's League members have taken part in providing our TBI family and friends with fall holiday services. Many TBI members are not aware of the work that our beautiful ladies are doing. Those involved want no recog http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=285 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=285/ Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT GREETINGS FROM WOMEN'S LEAGUE

It is with great pleasure and pride that I write this article today. Margie and I, and a very committed enthusiastic board were installed on July 11. Our fun and work began immediately with meetings and of http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=294 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=294/ Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT May was a busy and productive month for Women's League.

Our annual Ladies' Night Out was a tremendous success. We welcomed Harvard professor and author Elisa New as our guest speaker. Dr. New spoke about her recent book Jacob's Cane, w http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=274 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=274/ Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT Greetings from Women's League!

We anxiously await our annual Ladies' Night Out, scheduled for Wednesday, May 5. We are delighted to welcome author Elisa New as our guest speaker. Dr. New, a cousin of congregant Carol Silver, will speak http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=267 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=267/ Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Welcome to spring!

As we go to press, we are looking forward to Pesach and spending time with friends and family. March was an active month for Women's League. Our Passover candy sale fundraiser was a great success. Thanks to Jeanette http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=259 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=259/ Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Thankfully, spring is in the air!

At our recent Women's League Shabbat, Jill Kornfeld was presented with the Mary Weiss Award. In recognition of this achievement, Women's League members have purchased a Tree of Life in Jill's honor. Ji http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=250 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=250/ Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT As we go to press, we are anxiously planning Women's League Shabbat. We extend our appreciation in advance to Abbey Sasson and Carin Style for co-chairing the event and to everyone who participated in the service. Thanks to Boni Silverman and Myra http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=240 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=240/ Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT As usual, December was a busy month . Our knitting group "It's a Knitzvah" met for the second time this year on December 13 to knit caps for Israeli soldiers. Shelly Pasquale joined the group, and along with Gail Zelikovsky and Marilyn Gross, shared http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=230 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=230/ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Happy Hanukkah from Women's League!

November was a busy month. Our knitting group "It's a Knitzvah" met at the beginning of the month and knitted caps for Israeli soldiers. Thank you to Gail Zelikovsky for sharing her expertise with our http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=220 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=220/ Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT It's hard to believe that it's already November! Women's League has had a very busy autumn.

On October 7, Women's League hosted a delicious lunch in the sukkah for our Senior Adults Group; on October 10, we provided a Kiddush luncheon f http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=210 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=210/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Women's League wishes everyone a sweet and joyous New Year.
A special thank you to Helen Feldscher for coordinating the high holiday bimah flowers and to Lynn Alexander for compiling the New Year Greetings booklet. Thanks also to Boni Silverma http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=199 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=199/ Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Greetings from Women's League!
As always, our rummage sale was a tremendous success. In these times of economic hardship, we are proud to have provided the opportunity for our extended community to purchase clothing, toys, and household items http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=200 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=200/ Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT As we go to press, we are eagerly preparing for Ladies' Night Out, scheduled for May 20. Many thanks to our chairperson Ceil Cable, and to her supportive and enthusiastic committee. As always, we know that everyone will really enjoy the chance to ha http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=180 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=180/ Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT On behalf of Women's League, we extend our heartfelt mazel tov to Rabbi Kalev on his installation. We are delighted to welcome him and his family to our community.

We were thrilled to participate in Rabbi Kalev's installation by sponsor http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=172 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=172/ Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT We hope that everyone had fun celebrating the Festival of Lights! Fran enjoyed her first Hanukkah as a grandmother, while Amy stressed over finding 16 "perfect" presents for her two children.

We would like to thank Sue Feller, Boni Silv http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=142 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=142/ Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Happy February!

Women's League continues to support our TBI community in so many ways. As in the past, we provided small tokens of appreciation to our wonderful TBI staff at Hanukah. This year, in furtherance of TBI's fundraising effort http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=150 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=150/ Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT As this article goes to press, it is cold and snowy - we anxiously await the first day of spring! As usual, it has been a busy time for Women's League.

On February 22 , Women's League and Mens' Club co-sponsored a joint brunch. Cantor http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=156 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=156/ Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Happy Spring! So far, it has been a fantastic year.

March was a busy month for Women's League. We want to thank everyone who made our Mishloach Manot basket fundraiser a tremendous success. Special thanks to Boni Silverman, Lynn Alexa http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=164 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=164/ Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT October was a very busy month for TBI and for Women's League.

Our Women's League Greeting book was distributed at services. We appreciate all the work that Lynn Alexander put into this project. Thanks, Lynn!

As in the pa http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=128 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=128/ Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT We are delighted to be serving as Women's League co-presidents. Many thanks to those who made our installation such a memorable occasion -- including Cecelia Cable, Jill Kornfeld, Myra Goldman, Boni Silverman and our immediate past presidents Lynn http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=113 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=113/ Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Best wishes to our community for a happy and healthy New Year!

We hope that everyone enjoyed our New Year's Greetings. Thanks to Lynn Alexander for all her hard work in putting the booklet together.

September was a busy mo http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=120 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=120/ Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Last month we sent specific thanks, as we often have done, to "some of the very capable women who keep our Sisterhood going and thriving." This month our thanks go to the women who made May special at TBI--to Risa Altman for facilitating another stim http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=98 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=98/ Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Thanks are due to some of the very capable women who keep our Sisterhood going and thriving:

Thanks to our Mishloach Manot team, Boni Silverman and Lynn Alexander, with help from Myra Goldman, for organizing the purchasing, ordering and http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=90 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=90/ Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT It's Adar! Our month begins with Hamantaschen baking on Sunday morning, March 2. Mishloach Manot packages will be assembled during this first week of March--please call Lynn Alexander or Boni Silverman if you can help. We will distribute bags at TBI http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=74 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=74/ Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT It is April, it is spring, it is Nisan. Our Women's League Seder on March 30 marks the beginning of this season for many of us. Thank you to coordinators Amy Spitofsky, Amy Sauber and Shelley Menkowitz, to Cantor Shammash, to the Women's League kitch http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=83 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=83/ Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT January may be cold outside, as it should be, but it is warm inside TBI--especially at the January Women's League events:

Book Club meets on Sunday, January 6 at 10:15 a.m. to discuss Outwitting History by Aaron Lansky, this year's One B http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=59 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=59/ Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT November was a busy month with our first Rosh Hodesh meeting -- thank you to our chairs Barabara Katzman and Karen Shapiro and to Naomi Shapiro for her presentation on "Mothers and Daughters in the Torah and What We Can Learn From Them". Thank you t http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=51 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=51/ Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT High Holiday snacks for our children, flowers to beautify the synagogue during the Holidays, Onegs for Sukkot and Simchat Torah, lunch preceding the Sukkah Hop, Simchat Torah candied apples, Book Club, Sunday brunch with Men's Club, greeting congrega http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=42 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=42/ Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT TBI Messenger, October 2007

Women's League had a busy summer--we held a successful rummage sale, paid for improvements to the outside step at the kitchen door, served a congregational Shabbat lunch, bought new benches for the TBI lob http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=17 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=17/ Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT