Date: August 14th 2008

Bunny Fisher has been home and in pain recuperating from knee surgery. for She won't be returning to work until after Labor Day. Give her a call (2727598 ) to help pass her day

It's not too late to RSVP to this week-end's Temple Swim and BBQ. It starts at 11:00 at the JCC. There'll be lots of food, fun, swimming, water slide and THE BROTHERHOOD BAND. Call Bernice Gaon at 738-3310.

Help support the Religious School Art Program. Proceeds from the sale of Gift Check Books will be used to fund this program. Books sell for $12 each and we receive 50% profit. Gift Check books will be for sale at the Sisterhood table on the first day of school and in the Judaica Shop. Check out the Sisterhood table for other interesting information.

The Rosh Chodesh Festival of the New Moon is an ancient tradition for women
going back to biblical times. It is said that this holiday was given to women
to celebrate as a reward for their refusal to participate in the making of the
"golden calf idol".

Come join us as we mark this holiday every other month with prayer, ritual,
sacred symbols, music, meditation, storytelling and more. In a small, friendly
group, we will meet at the home of Lorie and Shari Kaplan, explore who we are
as Jewish women, reinforce our Jewish identity and deepen our spirituality.
This holiday is truly a sacred time just for you.

Our next Rosh Chodesh is August 28 at 7pm. SPACE IS LIMITED RSVP to Lorie at 267-4563

On September 10 at 7 pm in the Temple House, Nancy Trauben will be leading a craft class for you to create all sorts of treasures. We will be making beaded bookmarks, wine glass charms, bottle stoppers, scarf pins and safety pin brooches.$10 per person. RSVP to Bernice at 738-3310.

BREAK THE FAST - Last year, the Women of Temple Emanu-El provided our entire congregation with a wonderful Break the Fast. With your help, we are planning to provide one again this year. There are two ways you can contribute.

1. If you are interested in being one of the families that sponsor this years Break the Fast, send a check for $72, made out to WOTE to Anita Medeiros, 579 Loch Lomond Ct., Sunnyvale, CA 94087. In appreciation of your donation, your name will be listed in the High Holy Day Handout and you will be excused from your oneg responsibility for the year.
2. If you would like to help by preparing food at your home, or coming in to help prepare food at the event, please email Anita Medeiros at anitajmed@yahoo.com.

Looking forward to another wonderful Break the Fast!

Please open the attached flier about PARENTING JEWISH TEENS in the age of MYSPACE and PARIS HILTON. this program is sponsored in part by Temple Emanu-El.

Check out our web site for other Sisterhood information at http://www.geocities.com/wote2001/index.html