Hosted by Jewish Family Services and Voices of Hope, Sandler and three other panelists shared their experiences as Holocaust survivors or children of Holocaust survivors, answering questions of what it means to return to life after tragedy, and how recent events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the rise of antisemitism, the war in Ukraine, and more, impacted well-being.
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Emanuel Sisterhood members change their dinner plans
On Oct. 22, The Emanuel Synagogue Sisterhood in West Hartford was scheduled to host their Paid-Up Membership Dinner for Sisterhood members, when along came Covid-19 to waylay the group’s plans. When it became clear that the dinner would not take place, Sisterhood member Sandra Myers had an idea – in lieu of the dinner, why not donate what the dinner would have cost to those in need during these difficult times? Unanimously approved by the board, the Sisterhood then donated $800 to the Anja Rosenberg Kosher Food Pantry.
Though the Sisterhood did not get to enjoy dinner together, Beth Goldberg, Sisterhood vice president of membership, coordinated a Zoom program that included entertainment by impersonator Joni Lambert, and was attended by 95 guests.