Jewish Center Women

 

VISION: Jewish Center Women (JCW) is an inclusive, warm and enduring community of women within the Jewish Center.

MISSION STATEMENT: To build and sustain a warm, inclusive community comprised of caring, compassionate and socially conscious women that supports the women in our synagogue, other groups within the Jewish Center and our local community. Above all, Jewish Center Women meets the needs of a broad cross section of women in the Jewish Center through various programs and activities. Our priority is to nurture, replenish and stimulate our members and to foster connections with one another. In addition, our mission extends to support the needs of our congregation, such as families, membership fundraising and education. Lastly, Jewish Center Women reaches out to the broader Jewish and non-sectarian communities to identify and respond to needs where we can have a positive impact. We will accomplish this by initiating activities and collaborating with other organizations.

If you are interested in learning more about Jewish Center Women or helping to organize an upcoming event, please contact Amy Berk .

If you are interested in joining Jewish Center Women, download the MEMBERSHIP FORM.

Jewish Center Women Board 2009/2010

Chair person Amy Berk
Membership Beatrice Bloom
  Wendy Merkovitz
Treasurer Diane Arons
Religious/ Education DebraKestenbaum
Programs Judy Kutin
Programming Carole Braun
Past President Anne Rutman

 

Jewish Center Women Programs 2010-11


STITCH & KVETCH

Dates TBD


CONTEMPORARY JEWISH COOKING


Program and Dates TBD


GAME NIGHT
Come join us for a night of fun and games with your JCW friends.  Mah jong, bunko, cards, Scrabble. . .
whatever game you love is welcome. Or come and learn a  new game.  
Dates TBD

Jewish Center Women

SPRING LUNCHEON

2011 Program and Date TBD

 

Contact The Jewish Center office for more information.



JCW RETREAT

April 30 -May 2, 2010

TJC Women’s Retreat:
   Shabbat “Unplugged”

Co-sponsored by
The Jewish Center
and
Jewish Center Women

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Pearlstone Retreat Center
Reisterstown, Maryland

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Programming
Make this Shabbat experience your own.
Participate as much as you’d like.   Meditate, exercise, study.  Pick and choose from the following activities:     

  • Hiking and nature trails
  • Ruach-filled Friday night service incorporating lively music
  • Silent meditation walk
  • Inspiring and spiritual Shabbat morning services
  • Joyful singing and prayer led by

Rabbi Tucker and congregants

  • Shalom Yoga
  • Text study led by Rabbi Tucker
  • Massage (at an additional fee; advance reservation and payment required)
  • Outdoor Havdalah service and bonfire
  • Israeli dancing
  • Demonstration and tour of Kayam, Pearlstone’s organic farm
  • And many other activities

Join us for a unique Shabbat experience where friendships are celebrated, knowledge is shared, and inspiration surrounds you.
 
A few comments from last year’s retreat:
“I loved the all togetherness aspect.”
“I didn’t know what to expect but I was thrilled with the weekend.”
“I enjoyed being able to participate with other women whom I don’t know very well.”
“I liked the discussion groups and how everything tied together.”
“Havdalah/singing/bonfire was a real highlight.”

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Connect with Shabbat
Connect with others
Reconnect with yourself

  

 

 

updated: June 6, 2010