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Women of Vision Ponder Societal Issues
Via Multiple ‘Tea on Tuesday’ Sessions
THROUGHOUT THE FALL,
the Women of Vision affinity
group of the Jewish Federation
of Greater Philadelphia hosted a
series of events for the commu-
nity entitled “Tea on Tuesday.”
Each event featured inspiring
women who are making an
impact in communities across
the country.

The events were planned in
partnership by the program-
ming and advocacy committees
of Women of Vision, led by
programming co-chairs Mary
Relles and Rabbi Lynnda Targan
and advocacy co-chairs Karen
Model and Bonnie-Kay Marks
The first “Tea on Tuesday”
session, hosted on Sept. 22,
featured Women of Vision
member Shira Goodman inter-
viewing Tamar Manasseh,
founder and president of
Mothers/Men Against Senseless
Killings (MASK), who explored
issues related to race and
violence in America today.

“They Ain’t Ready for Me” by Tamar Manasseh
Goodman serves as the
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Philadelphia regional director
of the Anti-Defamation League.

“All Stirred Up” by Laura Kumin
Prior to that, she was the execu-
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tive director of CeasefirePA.

Registered guests had access to
the documentary “They Ain’t Ready for Me.” This feature-length documentary
The session featured a discussion with Amy Spitalnick, executive director of
explores Manasseh’s work as an African American rabbinical student leading the
Integrity First for America (IFA). IFA is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization
fight against senseless killings on Chicago’s South Side.

dedicated to holding those accountable who threaten long-standing principles
The second session was hosted on Oct. 20 and was retitled as an “Equali-Tea”
of our democracy — including our country’s commitment to civil rights and
session. The program featured a discussion with author, food blogger and
equal justice.

cooking coach Laura Kumin. If the battle for suffrage brings to mind images of
Women of Vision member, Jewish Community Relations Council chair and
women in long white dresses parading on city streets, the attendees were in for
Philadelphia attorney Arlene Fickler served as moderator.

a surprise.

Integrity First for America’s (IFA) Charlottesville, Virginia, lawsuit is the
Women of Vision member Marilyn Lieberman moderated the discussion.

only current legal effort to take on the broad leadership of the white supremacist
Together with Kumin, Women of Vision explored how the women of
movement. It provides a tangible way to take action against the violent white
Pennsylvania (and elsewhere) fought for the right to vote with cookbooks and
supremacy and broader extremism that’s poisoning this country — bankrupting
food, rather than picket signs and hunger strikes. They also learned how to make
the leaders and hate groups at the center of the movement.

a pie for a suffragist’s doubting husband and how the invention of Tastykakes fits
To learn more about Women of Vision, visit jewishphilly.org/get-involved/
into history.

affinity-groups/women-of-vision or email Affinity and Donor Engagement
The third and final session, hosted on Dec. 1, was retitled as “Responsibili-Tea.”
Manager Shara Swift at sswift@jewishphilly.org.

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FRIDAY, DEC. 11
Judaism and Spirituality
Take a virtual tour of ‘Exploring
Judaism and Spirituality’ by
Marlene D’Orazio Adler on display
at the Temple Judea Museum
through Dec. 15. For more info,
go to templejudeamuseum.

pastperfectonline.com Language and Culture
The Yiddish Arts and Academics
Association of North America will
hold its Not Your Usual Intensive
Winter Yiddish Language and Culture
Program. The first Yiddish winter
intensive program will run from Dec.

6-20 virtually over Zoom. The winter
intensive will include four levels of
language and conversation (shmues)
courses, as well as a cultural
program, including Yiddish yoga,
four different song workshops and
a children’s book reading. For more
info, go to yaaana.com.

Kabbalat Shabbat
Unplug from a busy week with
an acoustic Shabbat service led
by Hazzan Howard Glantz of
Congregation Adath Jeshurun with
familiar tunes that will put a smile
on your face and a song in your
heart. For all ages, from babies to
bubbies. Zoom in with your friends
for this relaxed, casual and enjoyable
service. The Zoom information is
in the AJ Weekly emails, or call the
office at 215-635-6611 for assistance.

SUNDAY, DEC 13
Virtual Book Launch
Congregation Adath Jeshurun will
launch Rav Shai Cherry’s new book
from 4-6 p.m. In “Coherent Judaism:
Constructive Theology, Creation, and
Halakhah” Cherry seeks to reconcile
traditional tenets of observance with
modern concepts inherent in a post-
Darwinian, post-Holocaust world.

The event will be followed
immediately by a virtual community
Chanukah candle lighting. Call the
office at 215-635-6611 for more
information. MONDAY, DEC 14
Caretakers Support Group
In this supportive online Jewish
Family and Children’s Service
group facilitated by Lillian Rozin,
you will have a forum to talk about
the challenges and opportunities
that come with the responsibility of
caring for others. The group meets
at 3 p.m. and RSVPs are required
to receive Zoom password. Contact
Rivka Goldman at 267-256-2250 or
rgoldman@jfcsphilly.org. Virtual Author Event
Join Jewish Family and Children’s
Service and Beyond the Bookends for
an insightful conversation with author
and scholar Richard Rothstein about his
essential and revolutionary book “The
Color of Law.” Proceeds from this event
support JFCS programs and services
for children, families and individuals
struggling during these difficult times.

Event starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are
$36-$48. TUESDAY, DEC 15
Career Webinar
Join JEVS Career Strategies along
with panelists Sena Owereko,
Director of Strategic Initiatives at
Peirce College Fatima Martin and
WIOA Team Lead Pennsylvania
Career Link Michele Claybrook-Lucas
at noon. You will receive a link to our
online webinar in your registration
confirmation email.

WEDNESDAY, DEC 16
IT Support
A Jewish Family and Children’s
Services group for people to come
and ask questions and learn about
various ways to connect. Topics may
include Zoom, Google Hangouts,
FaceTime, Facebook Messenger,
WhatsApp, etc. Come with specific
questions or to learn a new
communication platform. Questions?
Contact: Rivka Goldman at 267-256-
2250 or rgoldman@jfcsphilly.org.

Group meets at 10 a.m. Donations of
$10 appreciated.

THURSDAY, DEC 17
Career Webinar
Join JEVS Career Strategies and
Jewish Family and Children’s
Services on Zoom at noon for a
discussion about how to manage
anxiety and foster self-compassion.

Discussion will be led by a JEVS
Career Strategies career adviser and
JFCS social worker. Call 215-832-
0878 or email CS@jevs.org for more
information. l
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Chanukah Celebration
Light up your Chanukah with Bucks
County Kehillah’s Community
Celebration, 3-4 p.m. on Zoom. Join
us for a festive menorah lighting,
joyous music, Chanukah stories,
crafts and dancing. Register at:
forms.gle/SVEcqvzfbLQeqeB58. For
any questions or concerns, email
Carrie Matez at Buckscounty@
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