To join together in Sisterhood and, guided by the principles

of Reform Judaism, to strengthen our congregation, our

community and ourselves.

Our Mission

Inside this issue:

Fall Membership Meeting 2

Sisterhood Board 2

Ode to a Mensch 3

Programming 4

Religious Living 5

Gift Shop 5

Fundraising 6-7

Membership 7

Staying Connected 7

News from your Sisterhood

Volume 7, Issue 1

October , November,

December

2014

Tishrei, Cheshvan,

Kis lev

Mark your Calendar:

October

Wed 10/1 Sisterhood BOD mtg

Fri 10/3 Kol Nidre

Sat 10/4 Yom Kippur

Sun 10/5 Gift Shop closed (no RS)

Wed 10/8 9:15 am Torah Talk

Wed/Thurs 10/8-9 Sukkot

Tues 10/14 Sisters in the Sukkah

Wed/Thurs 10/15-16 Simchat Torah

Sun 10/19 Gift Shop closed (no RS)

Wed 10/22 9:15 am Torah Talk

Wed 10/29 9:15 am Torah Talk

November

Sun 11/2 Pancake Breakfast

Wed 11/5 9:15 am Torah Talk

Thurs/Sun 11/6-9 WRJ District Meeting (Columbus, OH)

Wed 11/12 Sisterhood BOD mtg

Sat/Sun 11/15-16 Collector’s Choice

Wed 11/19 9:15 am Torah Talk

Wed 11/26 9:15 am Torah Talk

Sun 11/30 Gift Shop closed (no RS)

December

Wed 12/10 Sisterhood BOD mtg

Wed 12/3 9:15 am Torah Talk

Wed 12/10 9:15 am Torah Talk

O n Sunday, September 7th,

Sisterhood held its Fall

General Membership

meeting “Mensch Munch

Lunch”, honoring Marcia Goldstein for

her almost 26 years as IHC’s director

of lifelong learning. 100 ladies were in

attendance, which is over 1/3 of our

total membership! The tables were set

with beautiful hy-

drangeas and the sun

shone in so brightly.

Lunch was an amaz-

ing collection of sal-

ads and wonderful

pastries by Blue

Bakes! To honor

Marcia, Patty Goodman and Elyse

Chuvalas read a beautiful poem that

they wrote especially for Marcia and

we all participated in a Marcia trivia

game. On behalf of the sisterhood,

Amy Isaacs presented Marcia with a

lovely framed piece of Judaica and also

the poem framed. The remainder of

the morning was spent on the busi-

ness portion of our meeting. We

voted and approved our 2015 budget

and also voted to make a donation to

the “Stop the Sirens” campaign. This

campaign will support humanitarian

efforts in Israel

during this time

of conflict. Our

members also

brought in dia-

pers which we

donated to Pop-

sie’s Pantry, as our social action por-

tion of the morning. It was a beauti-

ful morning, not only a perfect day

outside but also inside the gathering

Celebrating Marcia Goldstein’s 26 Years of Service

Sisterhood Board of Directors— 2014-2016

President Amy Isaacs

Co-VPs, Membership Roberta Dakich & Sarah Freeman

Co-VPs, Ways & Means Jackie Barrett & Laurie Freeman

Co-VPs, Programming Elyse Chuvalas & Patty Goodman

Vice President, Religious Living Roseanne Marusa

Treasurer Robin Weiss

Ways & Means Treasurer Karen Rossen

Financial Secretary Carly Turow

Assistant Financial Secretary Michelle Stele

Recording Secretary Becky Ristow

Corresponding Secretary Melissa Herman

Parliamentarian Anita Dansker

Gift Shop Director Amy Micon

Co-Directors, Social Action Lisa Deremiah & Karen Schiffer

Communications Director Sara Cox

Operations Director Joanne Lenke

Immediate Past President Sonja Kantor

Committee Chairs

Hamentashen:

Tammy Falender & Judy Levy

YES Fund:

Lea Coleman & Bonnie Foster

By-Laws & Policies:

Jennifer Vigran

Gift Shop Volunteers:

Marcella Slabosky

Torah Talk:

Susan Moss

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felt warm and festive and joyous. We could only begin to show Marcia our gratitude

for all of her years of commitment, creativity, love and generosity. We fortunately have

the rest of the school year to continue celebrating our Huggie Bubbie.

Thank you again to Patty Goodman, Elyse Chuvalas and their committee: : Randi

Roger, Carly Turow, Amy Jerris, Stefani Schaffer, Sarah Freeman, Susie Townsend,

Missy Wise, Robin Weiss, Jane Corn, Stefany Mitlak, Sara Halberstadt, Diane Evans,

and Sonja Kantor, for making the day so special.

WRJ Central District Board

Beth Lande

Lea Coleman

Temple Sisterhood of Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation

W e’re here to share some laughter

And we’re here to shed some tears

As we honor Marcia Goldstein

After twenty-five-plus years

She has been a tireless presence

From her start in ‘89

A director, an educator,

And a mentor of every kind.

She’s touched so many lives

With her energy and passion

And showed us lifelong learning

Would always be in fashion

But to truly know our Marcia

And understand what motivates

Let’s take a look at what exactly

Led her to her fates.

Her father was an Orthodox

Her mother was Reform

She’s been a mediator

From the moment she was born.

The granddaughter of a fur trader

From the northern part of the state

Who knew she’d become a grader

And hone many of a trait

A delivery of Chinese food

Would be divine at every meal

Unless of course she’s in the mood

For hitting up the Colonel for the latest deal

The orchards they head to in the fall

With all five grandchildren in tow

They pick and schlepp those bush-els

So then the applesauce can flow

Bobby Darin, Elvis & Neil Sedaka

Kept the girls a crooning

Reading Betty and Veronica

Kept Marcia from a swooning

She grew up north on College

Near the Vogue and other bars.

Tho’ we have no photo proof

We’re pretty sure the streets had cars.

As a Girl Scout she sold cookies

With “Logan” form she sold a bunch

Thin Mints and Samoas

Along with Thank U Berry Munch

She was known as “Goody two shoes”

For her mind would not corrupt

Yet get her in a classroom

And she would never quite shut up.

Her schooling took her global

And every challenge she did meet

Whether Tel Aviv, Jerusalem,

Or Butler down the street.

She gained so many friends

With her energy and vision

I’ve never met someone

So completely absent of derision.

A little side note here

If for gossip you are starvin’

Don’t bring your date if you’re a friend

‘cause that’s how she met Marvin.

Despite her tiny stature

She’s a giant in our eyes

She showed us all what good can come

When someone really tries.

Her role in special programs,

Gifted students, accreditations

Early childhood, Jewish Studies

And many, many other stations.

She’s played so many roles

With no thoughts of praise or fame,

She even showed us all

That “underneath we’re all the same.”

If you wonder what she’ll be doing

When that retirement time does come

The Boston Terrier service dog she trains

Will certainly keep her from get-ting glum

So let’s wish her well upon her leave

A new chapter with her hubbie.

You’ll always be inside our hearts

Our joyful Huggie Bubbie.

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Ode to a Mensch...

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Social Action

Programming

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To volunteer,

contact Marcella Slabosky

Marcella_s@yahoo.com

872-7308

To visit during non-

business hours,

contact Amy Micon

at 571-1005.

Religious Living

Photos from our Spring Sisterhood Shabbat.

Sisterhood Gift Shop Hours

Monday-Friday: 10 am - 2 pm

Friday evening: 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm

Sundays: 9 am—1:15 pm

(when Religious School is in session)

Gift Shop

Temple Sisterhood of Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation

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Fundraising 2014

Sisterhood

It’s been over 10 years since Sisterhood has published a cookbook! Filled with almost 250 recipes from your friends, aunts, mothers, sisters and grandmothers, this book is not only a source of great recipes, but also a treasury of the culinary memories of our congregation!

The cookbook will be available before Chanukah, so order multiple copies NOW! This book is not only a wonderful keepsake gift for children, grandchildren and friends, but it will also make a terrific housewarming, bridal shower or college graduation gift!

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ORDER FORM

Name _________________________________________________________

Email _________________________________________________________

Phone # _(____)_________________________________________________

Please reserve ______ copies at $25 each.

Total $___________

Please mail check made out to IHC Sisterhood to:

Laurie Freeman

563 W. 79th St.

Indianapolis, IN 46260

We will announce when books are available and may be picked up at IHC!

Taste of Edible Indy

Tuesday, October 7th—The Golf Club of Indiana 6905 S 525 East, Lebanon.

Join Edible Indy Magazine publishers (and IHC members) Jennifer & Jeff Rubenstein for a culinary tour of

local restaurants and food artisans together all in one location! Delicious appetizers, ethnic foods, very best

gourmet chocolates, craft beers & cocktails. For Adults, Couples, Singles 21+. Just $35/person.

Havdalah Hoedown, Family Style!

Saturday, October 11th—GUCI Corral!

This Havdalah Hoedown is created especially for families. Drink Sarsaparilla, attend a Havdalah service led by Rabbi Covitz, eat a Chuckwagon dinner, square dance, enjoy a bonfire and eat S'Mores! For Adults, Fami-

lies and kids 2 years and older. $25/Adult, $10/Kid (ages 2-12).

Spirits with a Splash of Spirits

Saturday, October 18th—The home of Laurie and Edward Freeman.

Enjoy just Spirits (drinks) and snacks for $35/person OR Spirits, snacks and a 10 minute psychic reading by

Marilene Isaacs Kaufman for $70/person.

For more information on these parties, Click here to see & print out the Party & Event Catalog.

Click here to print out the order form. You can mail in your registration or deliver it to IHC with your check; or

Click here to go online to register by credit card, or to make a donation if you can't attend any event.

Space Still Available...

Shop for a Cause! Don't miss the Collector's Closet Sale! 2 Opportunities to shop:

■ VIP Preview Sale on Saturday, November 15 at 7:00 pm at Indianapolis Hebrew Con-

gregation. Reserve your space today!

■ Open to the Public Sale on Sunday, No-

vember 16 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Visit our Facebook Page for up to date photos

and information on all of our great acquisitions!

Money raised will help fund our education and

social justice projects.

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Staying Connected

The Sisterhood newsletter is published 4 times annually and is distributed via email with the goal of keep-

ing our membership and the IHC community informed of our always busy Temple Sisterhood. Watch this

space for info regarding upcoming events, activities and other ways to get involved, create connections, or

make a difference.

To update your email address or for comments or questions, please contact: Sara Cox, Communications

Director · coxfamily@indy.rr.com · 317-580-0222.

We look forward to connecting.

We Our Members!

Our Sisterhood touches almost every aspect of our temple life. But be-

yond providing funding and volunteers, being a part of Sisterhood pro-

vides each of us an easy and meaningful way to connect with other women

to build friendships, study, learn and give back to IHC and our community.

Sisterhood of IHC currently boasts 284 members, 34 of whom are new since

July of last year.

Membership

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Membership in IHC Sisterhood is open to all

women members of IHC. You don’t need to

be Jewish—just a member of IHC.

If you have not yet joined, or would like more information on joining

Sisterhood,

click here for a membership form,

or contact Roberta Dakich (rkdakich@att.net)

or Sarah Freeman (sarahelizabethfreeman@gmail.com)

We look forward to meeting you!

Linda Chinsky is originally from New York. She and

her husband Rob have been IHC members for 17 years.

Linda stays at home and volunteers with Indianapolis

Children’s Choir, spends time with family and friends

and enjoys reading. The Chinsky’s children, Joshua

(17) and Jessica (16) are both Madrichim for the religious school and

both have read Torah on Yom Kippur every year since they became a

Bar/Bat Mitzvah! Linda chose to rejoin Sisterhood in order to align her-

self with other women at Temple!

Welcome New Members!

Natalie Terman is originally from Chicago, but has

lived all over the world in the military. Natalie cur-

rently works as a teacher. She enjoys spending

time with her daughter, Barrie (almost 6), nature

walks, research, library, and book stores. Natalie is

a new member of IHC (August 2014) and has

joined Sisterhood to meet new friends and help out

in our community. Natalie said, “My daughter,

Barrie Edina and I are excited to live in the Mid-West and be a part of the

IHC community. We also like GUCI!!”