Mar 1st, 00:00

   I have been approached in the past few weeks by ladies expressing interest in joining Neshot Tikvah.  I want to assure you that it is never too late to join.  Lisa Barbarick our Membership VP or I can help you get the registration forms.  We always welcome newcomers at our board meetings and at events.

   I cannot believe how fast this year is going.  As a board we have made some great improvements and still have some works in progress that we should have complete by the time this fiscal year comes to an end.

   Two on-going projects that I am proud of are our Keep in Touch program and camperships.  Keep in Touch is spearheaded by Lori Katz and Penny Abramowitz who along with their committee send special packages to our college students three times a year.  Camperships are headed up by our Religious and Education VPs Denise Schwartz and Daphna Gutterman.  A new campership application has been drafted and the deadline for those is quickly approaching.  If you have a student entering grades 3-12 who is attending a Jewish camp this summer, be sure to turn in an application if you would like to be considered for this one time campership.

   In case you have not heard, Neshot Tikvah unanimously voted to support TBT’s Holocaust Memorial with a $12,500 donation.  We are proud and honored to be part of this amazing project.

   In February we had a great Tallit making workshop led by Miriam Van Raalte.  Miriam taught us how to tie the tzitzit and about some of the symbolism surrounding them.  It was a great time for all who attended.

   There are a few events coming up during the next few months.  Please put these dates on your calendar and plan to attend.

• April 25, 2010—Community Tea at Beth David in Westminster (more info to follow)

• May 2010 (Date TBA)—Woman of the Year event honoring Lisa Brass

• June 27, 2010—Pajama Party!!  Wear your PJs and bring a pair of PJs for a child up to 16 years.  We will make packages of pajamas, story books, and toiletries for needy children and then we will watch a movie and have snacks.  

MAZEL TOV TO LISA BRASS, OUR WOMAN OF THE YEAR 2010!!