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Women’s Connection

Women's Connection provides a welcoming environment to stimulate friendships and engage women in the community; promotes and supports the mission of Women's League for Conservative Judaism; promotes and supports our Jewish educational institutions through WLCJ's Torah Fund campaign; and, supports in every way possible Congregation Beth El.  Join us during our 65th year! 

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Join Rabbi Shulman and Rabbi Libman in person or via Zoom

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Zoom Meeting ID: 875 5515 3679

Our mission reads: “Congregation Beth El is a Conservative synagogue whose mission is to create a home for every soul by offering a variety of Jewish experiences to nourish the mind, heart, and spirit, while being a caring Jewish community.” What does it mean to be a Conservative synagogue in 2022? What is distinctive about our style of synagogue practice and celebration? What does it mean to be part of a world-wide movement right here in La Jolla? What are we “conserving” and how are we adapting? Let’s explore answers to these questions and learn more about the important work of Conservative Judaism. 

This program for our entire community is sponsored by Women’s Connection and the Torah Fund Campaign of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism in support of perpetuating Conservative/Masorti Judaism around the world through the training of Jewish clergy and professionals. Click here to learn about the impact of Torah Fund.

ROSH CHODESH GATHERINGS

Rosh Chodesh Gatherings
Virtual: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
 
Celebrate the New Moon, New Friends, and New Spiritual Connections. We begin with blessings and end with a blast of the Shofar! Since 2014, 200-plus women of all ages have joined in sharing in large and small group discussions, education, Torah study, meditation, movement, prayer, presentations about international Jewish communities, and more.
We will continue to meet on Zoom as we strengthen our connections...even virtually...until further notice. We look forward to your joining us!  For more information, please contact Karen Bohrer.
April Rosh Chodesh Gathering
Monday, April 4 | 6:30 pm
 
 
Meeting ID: 856 0077 4253
 
Join our discussion of Passover history and traditions, including the role of women in the Passover “story,” led by Edna Yedid.  We will also share a variety of Haroset and other Pesach recipes to add variety to our Seders and Passover observances. Be prepared to share yours as well!

BETH EL MOMS' CHAT

Beth El Moms’ Chat for Moms with School-Age Children
Join the March 2 Rosh Chodesh Gathering online open to all women to hear an update from Cheryl Katz, Director of Jewish Learning (details above).
PLUS look for updates on in-person and online sessions together.
 

Meeting ID: 856 0077 4253

Chats and future in-person sessions will be to share, unwind, learn, connect, and have fun too! We cover topics of interest to the group including distance learning, holidays at home,   new books, community resources, self-care, online safety, healthy family and social activities, sports  how-to’s,  and  more.
 
Contact us if interested AND with ideas! Stacie Bresler-Reinstein, Susan Levin.

KNIT 'N' NOSH

Knit 'n' Nosh
Second Thursdays 1pm-3pm
SPECIAL SESSION- Thursday, March 10- in person at Beth El AND on Zoom - "Spring Cleaning"- bring stashes of yarn, unfinished project, and other items to share!
 
 
Meeting ID: 846 0024 8094
 
Learn and perfect knitting and crocheting skills while creating Tikkun projects including caps for premature babies, scarves for women with breast cancer, and hats for Israeli soldiers. For more information contact Joy Wasserman Polun.

Mah JonGG is back! the games resume! Plus a learners' group begins...

Mah Jongg is Back--with NEW HOURS
Mondays 11:00am-3:00pm
Jacobs Family Community Hall
Coordinated by Ronni Zeidman
 
LEARNERS' GROUP BEGINS Monday, Feb. 28,
1:00-3:00pm
Jacobs Family Community Hall
Led by Edna Yedid
Bring any Mah Jongg sets or items you want to share!
 
Our 65+-year tradition continues as players return to Beth El on Mondays (when the Office is open). Games take place in the Jacobs Family Community Hall. All must be vaccinated and have masks available. Bring your own snack/s.
 
Other days/times may be scheduled for the Learners' Groups based on interest. If you want to learn, please contact Karen Bohrer.
 

WOMEN'S CONNECTION SHABBAT

THANK YOU to everyone who joined us in person and online for our Annual Women's Connection Shabbat Celebration.
During our Service & Kiddush, Torah Study, and Havdalah we honored all Women on the “Front Lines” everyday including those involved with:  

     **Teaching & Education**    **Tikkun Olam**    **Community Outreach**

         **Science**    **Healthcare**    **Counseling & Emotional Support**  

         **Family & At-Home Learning**    **Preserving & Creating Tradition**

Please view our Service below.   For information, contact:  Karen Bohrer.

You can honor someone special as “your” Woman of Valor including making tax-deductible donations that support Women’s, Education, Youth, Camp Scholarship, and Inclusion Programs at Beth El and which will be acknowledged.
 

WOMEN'S CONNECTION SHABBAT - January 15, 2022

WOMEN'S CONNECTION JUDAICA SHOP & MEMBERSHIP

Women's League for Conservative Judaism
 
Women’s League for Conservative Judaism is the network for all women who support our mission of enhancing Jewish knowledge, engaging in Jewish life, expanding communal involvement, and supporting Klal Yisrael. It is for those who belong to affiliated sisterhoods and those who join directly.
 
As an active arm of the Conservative / Masorti movement and the largest synagogue-based women’s organization worldwide, Women’s League provides services to thousands of women and hundreds of women’s groups.
 
To learn more, please visit wlcj.org.
 
 
The Women’s Connection Judaica Shop
 
Looking for a special Judaica item for a holiday, life cycle event, ritual event, or celebration? Please contact Renee at giftshop@cbe.org. Our team of volunteers will assist you in finding the right item.
 
Our Women's Connection Judaica Shop funds support our congregation. 
 

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Membership Information
 
Click here to renew your 2021-2022 membership online. Look for info for our 2022-2023 year available soon!
Click here for a printable 2021-2022 membership form
 
 

 

torah fund campaign

Thanks to everyone who has donated and participated in our annual Torah Fund Campaigns. The Campaign theme for 2021-2022 continues to be “B'Yachad"--which means "together" and is so appropriate for this coming year. Watch for details about Campaign event/s in March.

Torah Fund provides funds to support higher education in the Conservative movement. Participate in preserving, promoting, and perpetuating Conservative/Masorti Judaism by giving to the Torah Fund Campaign of the Women's League for Conservative Judaism. Started in 1942, funds now go toward supporting these institutions of higher learning for our Rabbis, Cantors, and other professionals:

Jewish Theological Seminary (NY),
Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies (LA),
Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies (Jerusalem),
Seminario Rabinico Latinoamericano (Buenos Aires),  and
Zacharias Frankel College (Potsdam).

Woman of Valor - Eshet Chayil honorees

Thanks to everyone who has participated in celebrating our community of dynamic women and our Woman of Valor - Eshet Chayil honorees:

Adrienne Shaw
Lucy Muller z"l
Martha Alden
Eva Nerenberg z"l
Anita Idell z"l
Mindy Gold
Renee Ravich
Myra Bressel
Gaby Kuperman
Joy Wasserman Polun
Edna Yedid
Karen Bohrer
Fanny Krasner Lebovits
Ruth Covell
Terry Miller
Rabbi Susan Freeman

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Donations to help our students
 
Women's Connection has a tradition of supporting Education, Youth, and Women's programs. We have also made grants toward the LiveStream system and other needs at Beth El.
This year, we are designating funds for tutoring and education to support our families and students.
To support this effort, please consider making a tax-deductible donation here. All donations will be recognized in printed and/or online communications.  Thank you!

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For more information on all programs for Women’s Connection Shabbat, please contact Karen Bohrer. We look forward to your celebrating with us!
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