Rosh Chodesh Group (Elul)

Our Rosh Chodesh group, founded by Ruth Reidbord, has been meeting in members’ homes for more than 18 years. We open with introductions, candle-lighting and wine blessings. The heart of the meeting is a lively and provocative discussion of a short story, essay, memoir or midrash (creative interpretation of a Biblical or Talmudic story) written by a Jewish woman, occasionally including a Skype call with the author. We close with a song and refreshments. All Sinai women are welcome! Please join us for learning, community, and inspiration.

Tillie Olsen, “I Stand Here Ironing,” in Tell Me a Riddle, Requa I, and Other Works. A mother’s monologue about the mother-daughter relationship, touching on the role of a mother, poverty, and feminism.

Host: Louise Mayo
Discussion Leader: Aya Betensky

For more information about schedule and meeting locations, PDFs of the story and program booklet, and how to RSVP, please contact Lynn Magid Lazar, lynn.magid.lazar@gmail.com.