Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield

"Shattered Stars, Healing Hearts," Holocaust Memoir Presentation
2024-02-25 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield invites you to a special event

Shattered Stars, Healing Hearts:
Unraveling My Father’s Holocaust Survival Story

With Irene Stern Frielich
Sunday February 25, 2024 at 11:30 AM
Author Irene Stern Frielich shares the inspirational story of her family’s escape
from Germany on Kristallnacht in 1938. Irene’s father was 12 years old when they
fled their home and crossed the border to the Netherlands. Her book Shattered
Stars Healing Hearts retraces the Stern-Herzfeld family’s steps to freedom.
Join us for an engaging multi-media presentation where Irene chronicles her
family’s journey from 1938-1945. Irene shares excerpts from her father’s
testimonial where he finally shares the dramatic experiences of the war.
Irene describes 3 transformational trips to Germany and Holland she made with
her own family in 2018-19. She is deeply grateful to the 18 courageous individuals
who helped her family survive the Holocaust. Shattered Stars Healing Hearts
offers a message of hope, peace and caution for the world in which we live
today. The presentation will be followed by an opportunity for Q&A and a book
signing.
Bagels and refreshments will be served
$10 donation, cash or check at the door
No charge for children and students (recommended for children 12 and older)
Contact Ellen at gesjscott@gmail.com or call 781-245-1886 to attend

Sisterhood Sunday Walkers
2024-03-03 11:00 - 12:00
When: Sunday March 3, 2024 Weather permitting
Time: 11:00 AM
Where: Horn Pond, Woburn Mass
https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/massachusetts/horn-pond-recreation-area?ref=result-card
Meeting location: Lake Ave Parking Lot
Parking: If there are no spaces in the lot, park around the pond or at another lot, but meet in the Lake Ave parking lot. I am thinking it will be crowded given the predicted good weather. Might want to give yourself some extra time to find parking and walk to the meeting place.
RSVP: Sue Hochberg shochberg.sh@gmail.com
Trail information: In addition to the paved loop around the pond, there are trails leading off the main trail. Refer to web site
Sue H’s Cell for day of the walk: 781-258-7760

Sisterhood Sunday Walkers
2024-04-07 11:00 - 12:00
When: Sunday April 7, 2024 Weather permitting
Time: 11:00 AM
Where: Lake Quannapowitt, Wakefield, MA
Meeting location: Vets Field parking lot North Ave, Wakefield
Parking: Options: Vets Field Parking Lot on North Ave Wakefield or Lakeside Ave off of North Ave
RSVP: Text 781-258-7760 or email shochberg.sh@gmail.com
Trail information:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/massachusetts/lake-quannapowitt-trail options for shorter walks, can decide route day of walk
Sue H’s Cell for day of the walk: 781-258-7760

Sisterhood Annual Meeting
2024-04-14 19:30 - 21:00

Sisterhood Sunday Walkers
2024-05-05 11:00 - 12:00
When: Sunday May 5, weather permitting
Time: 11:00 AM
Where: Breakheart Reservation
Meeting location: Northeast Regional High School 100 Hemlock Rd. Wakefield, entrance to Breakheart
Parking: NRHS parking lot. Note: it is partially a construction site, but still OK to park
RSVP: Sue Hochberg shochberg.sh@gmail.com. Please let me know if you are coming
Trail information: 3 mile paved loop, shady, hilly in places, rest area/bathroom 1/2 way
Sue H’s Cell for day of the walk: 781-258-7760

Erev Shabbat Celebration with Sisterhood Participation
2024-05-10 19:30 - 21:00

Sisterhood Donor Dinner
2024-05-23 18:00 - 20:30
THURSDAY MAY 23, 2024
6:00 PM
Jimmy’s Steer House
Saugus, MA

The Donor Dinner Planning Committee is pleased to announce that this year our annual Donor Dinner event will be held in a restaurant for the first time since 2019! From 2020-2023 we gathered together on Zoom, picnicked outside on the Temple grounds and, last year, dined inside the Temple.
Historically, Donor Dinner is the final event of our calendar year. As an important fundraiser for the Chai School, it is also a time to socialize and honor a deserving community member. The formal invitation with all the details will follow mid to end of April.
This event is open to current, past members and anyone interested in Sisterhood. Hope you can make it!

Sisterhood Board Meeting
2024-07-11 19:30 - 21:00
Join Sisterhood Board Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87065248517?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 870 6524 8517
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Sisterhood Sunday Walkers
2024-07-14 11:00 - 12:00
When: Sunday July 14th, (second Sunday of the month)

Time: 11:00 AM

Where: Breakheart Reservation: shade and bathrooms!

Meeting location: Northeast Regional High School 100 Hemlock Rd. Wakefield.

Parking: Parking lot in front of the building. Please note that there is construction going on, but parking is still available

RSVP: Sue Hochberg shochberg.sh@gmail.com . Please let me know if you are coming so we don’t leave without you.

Trail information: 3 mile paved loop, hilly in places, rest area/bathroom 1/2 way.

Sue H’s Cell for day of the walk: 781-258-7760

Sisterhood Sunday Walkers
2024-08-04 11:00 - 12:00
When: Sunday August 4th

Time: 11:00 AM

Where: Breakheart Reservation: shade and bathrooms!

Meeting location: Northeast Regional High School 100 Hemlock Rd. Wakefield.

Parking: Parking lot in front of the building. Please note that there is construction going on, but parking is still available

RSVP: Sue Hochberg shochberg.sh@gmail.com . Please let me know if you are coming so we don’t leave without you.

Trail information: 3 mile paved loop, hilly in places, rest area/bathroom 1/2 way.

Sue H’s Cell for day of the walk: 781-258-7760

Sisterhood Mitzvah Day
2024-08-25 09:30 - 11:30
Sunday, August 25 at 9:30 AM
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

It is hoped you will consider rolling up your sleeves and cleaning as we have done the last two years. Yes, we have a cleaner, but he does not do the details. Cleaning the kitchen and the glass cabinets in Weizmann Hall will be the main focus.
Please, let me know if you will be coming on 8/25.
contact Sue Hochberg: shochberg.sh@gmail.com

Sisterhood Kick-off Brunch & Speaker
2024-09-22 11:30 - 13:30
The Sisterhood of Temple Emmanuel invites you to its Annual Kick Off Event
Sunday September 22, 2024 at 11:30 AM
Vegetarian and Dairy Brunch

Guest Speaker and Author Barbara Vinick, affiliate of Hadassah-Brandeis
Institute
100 Jewish Brides: Stories from Around the World
Attendees are encouraged to bring photos and any artifacts about weddings including wedding dresses in their families. Barbara will begin with stories she has collected and then open for the audience to share their interesting family stories from recent weddings and those long ago.
https://www.amazon.com/100-Jewish-Brides-Stories-Around/dp/0253068363

Brunch and program: Members free, non-members $10
Dues for the calendar year 2024-25 are $54.00
Pay at the door, mail to the Temple or pay on the Temple website https://www.wakefieldtemple.org/sisterhood/

In addition to wedding memorabilia, bring books to swap and donations for the
Wakefield Food Pantry
RSVP by Monday Sept 16, 2024 to Sue Hochberg: shochberg.sh@gmail.com

Sisterhood Sunday Walkers
2024-10-13 11:00 - 12:00
When: Sunday October 13, 2024 weather dependent
Time: 11 AM, see below for further information
Where: Temple Emmanuel Neighborhood
Meeting location: Temple Emmanuel 120 Chestnut St
Parking: Street parking
RSVP: Please RSVP to Sue H 781-258-7760
Additional information: The walk will start at 11, but please consider coming early to help return the sanctuary to pre RH/Yom Kippur status. Additionally, the Succah will be set up. Good time to bring a Succah decoration, too.
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Save the Date: November 3, 2024 Trails and Soup at Susan Silbovitz’s

Sisterhood Sunday Walkers
2024-11-03 11:00 - 12:00
When: Sunday November 3, 2024 weather dependent
Time: 11 AM
Where: Woods/trails behind Susan Silbovitz’s home
Meeting location: 9 Vine Brook Way, Woburn
Parking: Spaces in lot at meeting location
RSVP: Please RSVP to Sue H 781-258-7760
MISC: Approximately a 45 minute walk, dress for walking on trails in the woods. Recommend sturdy, waterproof footwear and a walking stick if you have them. After the walk, Susan will have a pot of hot vegetarian soup and bread ready for us to warm up.

Sue H’s Cell for day of the walk: 781-258-77

Sisterhood Arts & Crafts Program
2024-11-10 13:00 - 15:00
HAMSA OR FLOWER MAKING EVENT

This clay hand-building workshop is for all who are interested in working with their hands to make a decorative Hamsa or flower wall hanging. Join Claudia Arnoff, co-owner of Ceramica Paint Studio, in creating a beautiful ceramic piece of your own!
Claudia will teach the technique of hand-building with clay. Participants will create the elements for their wall hangings from slabs of clay. Working with slabs is as easy as making cookies!
All tools and glazes will be provided.
Pieces will be fired and available to assemble within ten days.
Sisterhood members and non-members are invited to attend.

Date: Sunday Nov 10th —– Time: 1-3 PM
Location: Ceramica Paint Studio – 380 Main St Stoneham (on street parking)
RSVP: Sue Hochberg: shochberg.sh@gmail.com , by Nov 1st
Cost: $40 pp
Payment: at the door, cash or check

Snacks/beverages: will be provided

Sisterhood Sunday Walkers
2024-12-08 11:00 - 12:00
When: Sunday December 8, 2024 weather permitting at 11 AM

Where: Middlesex Fells Reservation, Healthy Heart Trail

Meeting Location: 26 South Ave., Melrose (Laura Canter’s home)

Parking: On-street parking at South Ave or tandem park in Laura’s driveway

RSVP: Please RSVP to Sue H C: 781-258-7760

MISC: Approximately 60 minute walk, starting on sidewalks from Laura’s house. The whole walk will be about 2.5 miles. Please dress for walking on trails in the woods. Recommend sturdy footwear and a walking stick if you have them (Laura has a few extras). Laura will provide hot beverages and a snack at her home afterward.

Sisterhood Sunday Walkers
2025-01-05 11:00 - 12:00
When: Sunday January 5, 2025 weather permitting
Time: 11:00 AM
Where: Breakheart Reservation
Meeting location: Northeast Regional High School Parking Lot, 100 Hemlock Rd. Wakefield
Parking: Parking lot in front of the building. Please note that there is construction going on, a new school, but parking is still available
RSVP: Sue Hochberg shochberg.sh@gmail.com. Please let me know if you are coming so we don’t leave without you.
Trail information: 3 mile paved loop, hilly in places, rest area/bathroom 1/2 way.
Sue H’s Cell for day of the walk: 781-258-7760

Sisterhood Board Meeting
2025-01-13 19:30 - 20:30

Sisterhood Sunday Walkers-CANCELLED due to snow
2025-02-09 11:00 - 12:00
When: Sunday, February 9, weather dependent
Time: 11 AM, see below for further information
Where: Temple Emmanuel Neighborhood
Meeting location: Temple Emmanuel 120 Chestnut St
Parking: Street parking
RSVP: Please RSVP to Sue H 781-258-7760
Additional information: The walk will start at 11, but you are welcome to come at 10:30 for a Coffee & Chat!

Sisterhood Sunday Walkers
2025-03-02 11:00 - 12:00
When: Sunday March 2, 2025 weather permitting
Time: 11:00 AM
Where: Breakheart Reservation
Meeting location: Northeast Regional High School 100 Hemlock Rd. Wakefield.
Parking: Parking lot in front of the building. Please note that there is construction going on, a new school, but parking is still available
RSVP: Sue Hochberg shochberg.sh@gmail.com. Please let me know if you are coming so we don’t leave without you.
Trail information: 3 mile paved loop, hilly in places, rest area/bathroom 1/2 way.
Sue H’s Cell : 781-258-7760

Sisterhood Annual Meeting including Election of Officers
2025-04-28 19:30 - 21:00

Sisterhood Sunday Walkers
2025-05-04 11:00 - 12:00
When: Sunday May 4, 2025 Weather permitting
Time: 11:00 AM
Where: Horn Pond, Woburn Mass
https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/massachusetts/horn-pond-recreation-area?ref=result-card
Meeting location: Lake Ave Parking lot
Parking: If there are no spaces in the lot, park around the pond or at another lot, but meet in the Lake Ave parking lot.
RSVP: Let me know if you can make it via text 781-258-7760 or email shochberg.sh@gmail.com
Trail information: In addition to the paved loop around the pond, there are trails leading off the main trail. Refer to web site
Sue H’s Cell for day of the walk: 781-258-7760

Honoring Ben Weiner
2025-05-22 18:00 - 21:00
The Temple community, friends and family are cordially invited to celebrate with Sisterhood as we honor
Ben Weiner
with the Sisterhood Special Recognition Award
at the
65th Annual Sisterhood Donor Dinner
Thursday, May 22

6:00 PM Cocktails
6:30 PM Dinner and Dessert
7:30 PM Award Ceremony

Temple Emmanuel
120 Chestnut Street
Wakefield, MA

Catering by Spinelli’s

$54 per person: Pay by check at the door or mail to the Temple
Please make checks payable to Sisterhood of Temple Emmanuel

Donations in honor of Ben may be made to the Temple Emmanuel
Chair Campaign or by check mailed to the Temple
RSVP to Sue Hochberg by May 10th: shochberg.sh@gmail.com

Sisterhood Sunday Walkers
2025-06-01 11:00 - 12:00
When: Sunday June 1, 2025 Weather permitting
Time: 11:00 AM
Where: Horn Pond, Woburn Mass
https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/massachusetts/horn-pond-recreation-area?ref=result-card
Meeting location: Lake Ave Parking lot
Parking: If there are no spaces in the lot, park around the pond or at another lot, but meet in the Lake Ave parking lot.
RSVP: Let me know if you can make it via text 781-258-7760 or email shochberg.sh@gmail.com
Trail information: In addition to the paved loop around the pond, there are trails leading off the main trail. Refer to web site
Sue H’s Cell for day of the walk: 781-258-7760

Sisterhood Board Meeting HAS BEEN CANCELED
2025-06-23 19:30 - 21:00

Sisterhood Sunday Walkers CANCELLED
2025-07-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-03 11:00 - 12:00

Sisterhood Sunday Walkers
2025-09-14 11:00 - 12:00
When: Sunday September 14, 2025 weather permitting
Time: 11:00 AM
Where: Breakheart Reservation
Meeting location: Northeast Regional High School 100 Hemlock Rd. Wakefield.
Parking: Parking lot in front of the building. Please note that there is construction going on, a new school, but parking is still available
RSVP: Sue Hochberg shochberg.sh@gmail.com. Please let me know if you are coming so we don’t leave without you.
Trail information: 3 mile paved loop, hilly in places, rest area/bathroom 1/2 way.
Sue H’s Cell : 781-258-7760

Sisterhood Sunday Walkers
2025-10-12 11:00 - 12:00
Susan Silbovitz will be hosting this walk. After the walk, Susan will have 2 pots of hot vegetarian soup and bread ready for us.

When: Sunday October 12, 2025 weather permitting
Time: 11 AM
Where: Woods/trails behind Susan Silbovitz’s home
Meeting location: 9 Vine Brook Way, Woburn
Parking available

MISC: Approximately 45 minute walk, dress for walking on trails in the woods. Recommend sturdy, waterproof footwear and a walking stick if you have them.
RSVP: Please RSVP to Sue H C: 781-258-7760. If possible, please let me know as soon as you can as Susan S needs a headcount for food prep; however, last minute RSVPS are always welcome.

Sisterhood Kick-Off Brunch & Event
2025-10-19 11:30 - 13:30
The Sisterhood of Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield cordially invites you to the
Annual Kick-Off Event
Sunday October 19, 2025, 11:30 AM
Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield
120 Chestnut St
Wakefield, MA
Vegetarian, Dairy Brunch
Guest Speaker: Dr. Alma Barozzi, Linguist, Educator and Author
Alma Barozzi’s “What kind of name is that?” trilogy offers a regional and country-by-country exploration of naming practices on three continents—Europe, Asia, and Africa. Her first book subtitled “European Surnames: Meanings and Traditions” traces the evolution of surname patterns on the European continent from the dawn of inheritable family names. The second volume examines naming traditions across Asia, including a chapter on naming practices in Israel and the Jewish Diaspora. The final book turns to Africa, highlighting the remarkable diversity of personal naming customs across the continent.
The author, born in Romania and proficient in several languages, holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics. Are you curious about the origins of your family name? Following the presentation, guests will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A with the author. All three What kind of name is that? books are available on Amazon in both print and digital formats, and will also be offered at the event.
All are welcome: Members free, non-members $10.
Dues 2025-26 $54.00: Pay by check, made out to Sisterhood of Temple Emmanuel, either at the door or mailed to Temple Emmanuel 120 Chestnut St, Wakefield att: Sisterhood or pay online https://donorbox.org/embed/sisterhood-dues-2025-2026.
Bring books and, new this year, jewelry for swapping
Nonperishable donations for the Wakefield Food Pantry accepted.
RSVP by Monday October 13th to Sue Hochberg shochberg.sh@gmail.com
Note: If you would like the author to address the origin and meaning of your family names during the event, please submit them when you RSVP
