SAVE THESE DATES

MONDAY, APRIL 2ND

BOARD MEETING

10:00 A.M.

MONDAY, APRIL 9TH

BOOK CLUB

12:30 P.M.

MONDAY APRIL 16TH

CHAPTER MEETING

11:30 A.M.

MONDAY, APRIL 23RD

STUDY GROUP

1:00 P.M.

SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH

WOMEN OF DISTINCTION

CELEBRATION

TEMPLE BETH-EL

2:00 – 4:00 P.M.

MONDAY, MAY 7TH

BOARD MEETING

10:00 A.M.

OUT TO LUNCH

12:00 P.M.

Shalom dear members -

This past February was Heart Healthy Month and all the

information made available to us on the subject was so

valuable. But it was also appreciation month for nurses,

and so to give them some equal time, and the

proper Chai Five to all nurses, let me share with you the story of just

one nurse from Israel. and, of course, from Hadassah hospital.

The hallways of Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem tell the ongoing

history of the City of Jeruslaem with thousands of personal stories,

too. One nurse - Libbie Goldstein Stern's story

begins when her mother, a Hadassah midwife,

carried her through these same hallowed

hallways at her birth. Libbie went on to

complete her National Service at Hadassah and

graduated from Hadassah's Henrietta

Szold School of Nursing, and then on to working many shifts as a

nurse in the maternity unit .

In 2010, Libbie was diagnosed with cancer, but she was

optimistic that she would recover, and dreamt, prayed, and hoped for

the best outcome possible. But in her wildest dreams, she could not

picture the moment, five years later in July 2015, after being cared for at

Hadassah Hospital, that she would step back into her nurse's

uniform and walk those hallways of Hadassah again as a member of

the staff...could not picture the miracle of going from patient to being

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Nurse Libby

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the helper once again, of others in need of medical care. So Libbie Goldstein Stern, at the age of 33

years, married to an Englishman, the mother of two princesses, a nurse and a life coach, is truly

thankful to Hadassah, and the One above, for her recovery as a cancer patient and restoring her to

her life's work.

And Hadassah's National Board has passed a Nursing Policy:

The Statement Policy,in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Henrietta Szold Hadassah-

Hebrew University School of Nursing, honors the nursing profession and reaffirms support to

enhance nursing education and promote supportive workplace polices. More about this policy can

be read on Hadassah’s website / under “Nursing Track.” Also on the website,

information under "Women's Health and Advocacy Conference" to be held May 15-17 in Washington D.C.

By the time you get this Chai Lites, Passover,

since it came so early this year, will be over before I

even got the chance to wish you all a joyous and sweet

Pesach. But hope, since in this glorious Hadassah

Chapter of N. Pinellas, we are all mostly grandmothers

rather than a "mistress of the house” we were perhaps

spared the exhausting work of that which is explained

on the right. This ditty is exactly, what it had been for

me, with the fondest of memories, but now, a little too

pooped for all of this….

Much love to you all - Ann

Continued from first page - President’s Message

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Wouldn’t you think that the person who plans,

The person who changes the pots and pans.

The person who suffers the elbowing crowd,

And brings home matza meal, bloody and bowed,

Who battles the butcher, accumulates plates,

And races the clock to those Passover dates.

Who polishes silverware, commandeers chairs,

And goes around muttering “nobody cares”.

Who fixes charoset and karpas and eggs,

And winds up with headaches and cramps in her legs.

Wouldn’t you think when the matzo is hid,

SHE merits the prize, not some smart-aleck kid?

Hadassah’s attractive and eye-catching greeting cards and certificates are a meaningful way to keep in touch with family and friends, and to

spread the name of Hadassah while giving tzedakah.

Buying these cards and certificates supports Hadassah’s important work while purchasing something we all need! Please stop by at the general meeting to view the variety of items that are available

for every occasion.

If you need something sent Call Cindy Jackson at 813-475-6474

CARDS & CERTIFICATES

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Game Day was a Huge Success!

A p r i l Chapter Meeting

WOMEN OF DISTINCTION CELEBRATION

North Pinellas Hadassah is pleased to announce

Janice Caine and Betty Slavney as our Women of Distinction!

Mazel Tov to Janice and Betty! Both women have committed many years of leadership and service to

Hadassah Florida Central Region and to the local Hadassah chapters!

Let’s have great turnout to honor Janice and Betty!

Monday, April 16, 2018

Temple Ahavat Shalom

Ladies – Please enter the Temple through the Sanctuary doors!

at 11:30 A.M.

Ever wonder how the Jewish Federation of Pinellas and Pasco Counties plan and

execute so many interesting events in our community?

Maxine Kaufman, Director of Arts,

Culture and Education at Federation,

will present that formula to us!

In addition, she will speak about up and coming special programs!

Bring a bagged lunch.

Coffee and tea will be provided.

Feel free to bring a friend!

Ladies – Please enter the Temple through the Sanctuary doors!

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Sunday, April 29, 2018

2:00 – 4:00 P.M.

Temple Beth-El

400 Pasadena Ave. S.,

Petersburg 33707

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A Bold Vision for Tomorrow

It’s about compassion. | It’s about healing. | It’s about life.

360 Degrees of Healing, The Full Circle Campaign

360 Degrees of Healing

Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO), has defined health care in Israel.

It’s about compassion. It’s about healing. It’s about life.

But that’s not all. It’s also about a 360-degree vision in a changing world.

The Jerusalem Gateway Project is transforming the city into an entrepreneurial business

center. The Hadassah Medical will play a vital role in taking Jerusalem to the next

level – revolutionizing modern health care and expanding patient capacity.

This is a remarkable opportunity for HMO and its completely reimagined Round

Building, the original outpatient center and

core of the Ein Kerem campus.

As the population of Jerusalem grows, this

expansion and renovation will help Hadassah

continue to be at the forefront of health care

innovation and cutting-edge research.

“I don’t think there’s any bigger and better

partner with Jerusalem than the Hadassah

organization. The future of Hadassah…is the future of Jerusalem.” Mayor Nir Barkat.

Join us in our commitment to healing tomorrow.1. 800. 928. 0685

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Sadness and Celebration by Ellen Richter

April is a month of sadness and celebration for the Jewish people. The month

begins with the end of Passover when Yizkor is recited for loved ones. Candles are lit in

homes as a mark of respect and a way of remembering those who have passed on.

Yizkor tablets, tablets of remembrance of the dead, often appear on at least one wall of the

synagogue. The lights signify that the departed still shine in the lives of their survivors!

Holocaust Memorial Day, Yom Ha-Shoa, April 11th, commemorates the

Holocaust by recalling remarkable acts of courage of the people who desperately

fought for life! Special services, gatherings and lectures mark this day and the

world Jewry has vowed “never again” will genocide be met with silence and

indifference!

Israeli Memorial Day, Yom Hazikaron, April 18th, is Israel’s remembrance to its

fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism. The message that links Israeli Independ-

ence Day with this day is that Israelis owe the very existence of the state to the sol-

diers who sacrificed their lives for it!

Israeli Independence Day, Yom Ha-Atzma’Ut, April 19th,

commemorates the declaration of Israeli statehood. Members of

the “provisional government” read and signed a Declaration of

Independence in Tel Aviv!

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April 15, 2018, 1:00 – 4:00 P.M.

Pinewood Cultural Park

12211 Walsingham Road, Largo 33778

Eat Israeli Food

Dance Israeli Dances

Learn about Israeli Culture and More!

On February 19th, our Chapter listened to a fascinating

presentation by Yael Mor, Shalicha (emissary) from

Israel. The delightful young lady taught us the

difference between kibbutz life then and now, her

family time on the kibbutz, her time in the army and

her past army activities. Yael is well travelled and was

anxious to share her passion for Israel. Her year long

visit to our community is sponsored by the Jewish

Federation of Pinellas and Pasco counties.

~ Healthy – Happy Birthday wishes to Gloria Aronoff, Arlene Blitzer, Edie Eckber, Joan Felser, Sydelle Freifeld, Marcia Friedman, Pearl Gershon, Marcy Litov, Ruth Polur, Bonnie Richman, Norma Bloomberg-Vannes, Ellen Walsh and Ruth Weintraub.

~ Mazel Tov to Nancy Mazar on the Bar Mitzvah of her grandson, Ryan Blum. ~ Mazel Tov to Lois Kander on the Bar Mitzvah of her great grandson, Ryan Blum. ~ Mazel Tov to Edie Eckber on the Bar Mitzvah of her great nephew, Ryan Blum. ~ Mazel Tov to Rachel Treiser on the Bar Mitzvah of her son, Ethan Treiser. ~ Mazel Tov to Debra Levine on the Bar Mitzvah of her grandson, Ethan Treiser. ~ Mazel Tov to Shirley Mattler on the Bar Mitzvah of her great grandson, Ethan Treiser.

~ Mazel Tov to Judy Resnick on the Bar Mitzvah of her nephew, Ethan Treiser. ~ Mazel Tov to Myra and Robert Sann and Anita and Herm Greenberg (Tampa Ameet Hadassah), STARR Award recipients. The STARR Award is given to community members who are involved with and continue to support the Tampa Bay Jewish Film Festival!

~ Get well wishes to Jackie Albin, Elaine Maller, Lisl Schick, Murray Rubin, husband of Myrna Rubin, and Heather Felser, daughter-in-law of Joan and Gary Felser.

~ Condolences to Doris Steuer, on the loss of her beloved daughter, Bonny. ~ Condolences to the family of Fern Moroff, Hadassah Life member.

May their memories bring comfort to all who knew and loved them! !

To share your Mishpacha news, call Ellen at 727 784 8802 or Ellen@schachter.net

M i s h p a c h a N e w s

Emissary Program

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Betty Slavney (left), Yael Mor

(middle), Janice Caine (right )

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Address Changes :

Betty Bresoff

13367 Winchester Ave.

Huntington Woods MI 48070-1728

Rhoda Langstein

Heather Langstein

39650 US Hwy. 19 N., Unit 324

Tarpon Springs 34689

Irene Levin

5467 Cedar Village Dr.

Mason OH 45040-8693

Jami Litov

3310 W. Van Buren Dr.

Tampa 33611-5413

Claire Schneider

2560 Kuser Rd.

Trenton, NJ 08691-3480

Rachel Wilks

205 Pinehurst Ave., Apt. 3B

New York, NY 10033-1810

Journal Corrections:

Alice Reichman – should be Apt 310

Carlene Denmark – 2591 Countryside Blvd.

Ruth Heilman – should be Mariner Dr.

Sharon Johnsen – should be Village Mill Row

Sue Freeman - SueCFreeman1@yahoo.com

Transferees:

Joan Levinson (L) 1808 Kinsmere Dr.

Trinity 34655 727-372-2619

chavara18@yahoo.com

Bobbi Rosenberg (L) 90 Evelyn Ct.,

Oldsmar 34677 bobbirosenberg18@gmail.com

Frances Chinsky (L)

6249 Clark Lake Drive New Port Richey 34655 – 6013

727-376–1751 fschinsky@aol.com

Rose K. Mensh

14035 Shoal Drive,

Hudson 34667-8050

727-868-9568

Helen Steger

8150 Brent Street , Apt. 731

Port Richey 34668-6118

845-888-2666

Journal Changes

Executive Board

President Ann Kessler 789-6480

Treasurer Marion Kaplan 786-3273

Recording Secretary Myra Sann 461-4945

Corresponding Secretary Dolores Turner 934-8939

Vice Presidents

Fundraising Florence Barnett Gerry Berman Carol Davis

734-2613 723-2732 813-818-7054

Membership Judi Tager 725-9819

PRAZE

Programming Janice Caine Betty Slavney

726-3735 446-5895

Advocacy Ellen Richter 784-8802

Zionism Jacqueline Albin 785-5885

Education Bibby Weiss 712-3991

Committees & Events

Bulletin -- Editors Co-Editor

Jessica Johnson Patti Hytner Ellen Richter

934-6306 723-9187 784-8802

Cards & Certificates Cindy Jackson 813-475-6474

Chai Society Ellen Richter 784-8802

Game Day Betty Sharp Doris Steuer

797-1242 724-8949

Holiday Greetings Judy Resnick 813-792-7464

Hospitality Edie Eckber 789-1148

Journal/Directory Marion Kaplan Marilyn Levin

786-3273 726-5407

Mah Jongg Cards Marilyn Levin 726-5407

Mailing Distribution Jacqueline Albin Marilyn Levin Elaine Tutelman

785-5885 726-5407 944-3160

Member App. Luncheon Doris Harding 772-4140

100 2xChai Luncheon Doris Harding 772-4140

Publicity Carol Davis 813-818-7054

Tree Certificates Edie Eckber 789-1148

Special Interest Committee Chairs

Book Club Gerry Berman 723-2732

Out-to-Lunch Bunch Ann Kessler 789-6480

Study Group Jacqueline Albin Betty Slavney

786-5885 446-5895

2018 BOARD MEMBERS

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OUT TO LUNCH BUNCH

MONDAY, MAY 7, 2018 12:00 P.M.

Amarit Thai Restaurant (in Boot Ranch Shopping Centre) 328 E. Lake Road, Palm Harbor

RSVP a MUST!!

Please RSVP Ann by May 4th

at 727-789-6480 or Annie8@aol.com

REMINDER: ENTER and EXIT TAS through Sanctuary doors!

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Monday,

April 9, 2018

12:30 P.M.

Perkins

Restaurant

US 19 N. at Curlew Road

“The Last Laugh”

by Lynn Freed