WTBE

Women of Temple Beth Elohim

Give yourself the gift of a special night once each month by joining the Women of Temple Beth Elohim (WTBE) to celebrate Rosh Chodesh. Rosh Chodesh means ‘new moon’ and is an opportunity to socialize, learn and share.

We explore Jewish themes and enjoy each other’s company. Our gatherings are a place to make new friends, meet old friends and enjoy the energy created by learning together. Enjoy the discussion, study, formal presentation, informal conversation and shared food.

The program for Rosh Chodesh gatherings for 5772 (2011/2012) is listed on the Temple Beth Elohim (TBE) website. Gatherings begin at 7:00 p.m. and end at 9:00 p.m. and usually take place at TBE.

Note: Programs are subject to change. Please check your emails, TBE E-News announcements and the WTBE calendar on the TBE Rosh Chodesh website.

Click here for the WTBE Rosh Chodesh Calendar.

May 23 Meeting

The Holocaust: A Survivor's Story
7:00 - 9:00 pm

Ilse Leeser, mother of WTBE co-lead Miriam Leeser, shares her story about surviving the Holocaust. Ilse Leeser was 10 years old and living in Germany when "Crystall Nacht" (the night of broken glass) occurred. It was November 10, 1938. This was beginning of "Hitler's Final Solution". Her family moved to Holland soon after that hoping to enter the United States as soon as possible. Their dreams were shattered when Hitler invaded Holland on May 10, 1940. Her story of survival continues as she describes her survival as a "hidden child", and her fears and anxieties during those difficult years. Ilse and her sister survived, but sadly, her parents did not. They arrived in the United States on April 4, 1947.

June 14 Meeting

Join us on Wednesday, June 14 at 7:00 for a fun evening of good food and stimulating conversation at our annual Potluck Dinner.

This year the dinner will be held at the home of one of our members. This will be the last WTBE program for calendar year 2011-2012. Bring your favorite dish and be ready to enjoy yourself! RSVP to blanchedietz@rcn.com to find out the location of the dinner and to let us know what you plan to bring. We will also be introducing our two new co-leaders who will be joining Blanche and Judy in the co-leader group for next year.

Look for WTBE group information in the weekly TBE eblast, the Bulletin or via the WTBE Roch Chodesh group email list.