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Local Happenings from page 4 was so hard that she was ready to give up. In his encouraging Beth Am Holds Pink, Teal, and
response, the Rebbe assured her that just like planting, all of our
During a candlelit soiree, efforts will eventually bear fruit. If it doesn’t come quickly, it’s a You Shabbat
she spoke passionately sign that it’s not an annual plant that’s growing but a permanent
about the role of women tree that takes longer to bear fruit but lasts a lifetime. Temple Beth Am congregants and members of the
in Judaism and the painful The lesson to us all, she said, is clear: Never give up. Keep community recently gathered for a Pink, Teal, and You
misconceptions people have on doing what you’ve set your sights on — and Hashem will Shabbat to raise awareness for breast and ovarian cancer.
that women serve a less bless the fruit of your labor! Attendees dressed in pink and teal to show their support and
important role than men. She the service featured guest speaker Deborah Litwak from
brought out her point with Sharsheret, a national non-profit organization dedicated to
an example of the Chabad improving the lives of Jewish women and families living
Worldwide Movement with with or at increased risk for breast or ovarian cancer. The
over 6,000 centers, in which oneg had a social action component, as those in attendance
women fill 50 percent of all helped assemble 50 cancer care kits that were donated to
CEO positions. This is in Rebbetzin Bassie Garelik Florida Cancer Center. Each kit included a hand-knit hat
stark contrast to the U.S. made by temple congregants and friends.
government, Hollywood, and every other industry where Photos by Jackie Alberts
women in leadership is a dramatically lower percentage.
Empowered by G-d to fulfill their unique mission on this
Earth, she explained that each man, woman, and child is
called upon to share their unique gifts with the world, in
making the world a home for G-d.
She shared moving stories of her deep and personal
relationship with the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel
Schneersohn, and his compassion and concern for her,
notwithstanding how far away she was from New York. In one
case, she felt that their work in bringing Yiddishkeit to Italy

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