Thinking back to all that was happening in October, we were filled with the celebration of Rosh Hashanah, the solemnity of Yom Kippur, the building and tearing down of the Sukkah and finally dancing with the Torahs on Simchat Torah. We prepared meals, hosted family and so much more.  For me it was a bit overwhelming and at the same time feeling blessed to be with my family and friends.   Sisterhood concluded the month with our paid-up brunch. There was so much laughter and camaraderie and our charcuteries were filled to the rim! Thank you Vikki Silvis and Lindsey Retan for the beautiful spread and decorations. Thank you Joy Weinstein, our program VP for introducing us to Chef Michelle and all things Charcuterie.  And thank you to Lynda Moidel and Leah White as our membership team! We had over 60 participants!!! If you feel you missed the boat and forgot to sign up for membership, there is still time to register. There is still so much more to come.

Just look at what we are doing in November. Be sure to read all about it below!    

We are now in the month of Chesvan, the only month in the Jewish calendar where there are no holidays!   The full name of the month is Mar Chesvan sometimes translated to bitter month.  It is in this month where we hear about Noah and the great flood.  When Hashem was so distraught with what he had created that he was willing to destroy it all!  My thoughts go to the instrument of water and the power it has.   It can sustain us or destroy us. Take this time to reflect on how your innate powers can be used for sustenance and joy until we come together to celebrate the miracle of Chanukah!

-Rhonda

We're excited to report that the 7th Annual Esther Cohen Mah Jongg Tournament is SOLD OUT! So is the Social Play! We started waitlists for both so please contact Robyn Rose if you want to be added to either of those.

Can you lend a hand? We’re looking for volunteers to help set up the night before, pitch in during the event, and stay for a quick clean-up afterward. No mah jongg knowledge needed—just your time and energy! Thanks so much—we really appreciate any way you can help!

We're also doing a drawing: For every donation of $25 to Beth Torah Sisterhood, you will receive an entry into the drawing for an electronic mah jongg table. See form for more details. You do NOT need to be present to win.

Get your official 2026 Mah Jongg Card and support Beth Torah Sisterhood.

Renew your membership in the National Mah Jongg League, and as a benefit of that membership, receive the 2026 card. The card will be mailed to your address by the NMJL.

Small print – $14 

Large print – $15.

This is a fundraiser. For each card purchased, $5 will be donated back to Sisterhood's ongoing projects.

Please let Rhonda Duchin know if you are able to help with set-up or clean-up for this breakfast.

Save the Date for the annual Sisterhood Torah Fund where we honor Rhonda and David Duchin, on Sunday, February 22.

Next Zoom Meeting on November 13, 7:30 PM

Contact: Rhonda Duchin at sisterhood@congregationbethtorah.org

Sisterhood is providing the opportunity to purchase Tanakhs for Beth Torah in memory of or in honor of someone special.

If you haven't joined Sisterhood yet, please register at the link below. We would love to have you join us!

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Richardson, TX 75080