Nashim is a venue to stimulate your mind and nourish your soul. We offer a smorgasbord of programs and events from a Jewish perspective with a common theme: Women -- as teachers, learners, healers, mentors, protagonists, antagonists, artists and so much more. Our monthly programs are run by lay leaders, clergy or guest speakers.

NO reservations, NO tickets, NO formalities.
Come and try it.

Susan Natale and Amy Tenenbaum , Nashim co-chairs

Rabbi Marci Bellows, Advisor

sgnatale@aol.com  (Susan Natale)

aldanziger@nyc.rr.com  (Amy Tenenbaum)

Nashim's 2005-2006 Season

NASHIM programs explore and celebrate women’s experiences from a Jewish perspective. Discussion leaders include group members, female clergy and special guests.
Caring support from Shaaray Tefila’s staff helps NASHIM thrive, encouraging study and camaraderie among our members. No reservations are needed! Refreshments are
always served! Events are held on Mondays or Thursdays from 7 - 8:30 pm and open to women temple members, unless otherwise noted.

Monday, September 26, 7-8:30 pm
Lilith and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!
Jewish Tales of the Supernatural

This program, led by Susan Stein, will explore werewolves, witches, demons and fantastic creatures, all of whom have a place in Jewish literature! We will be hearing stories about Lilith, who is known as a feminist symbol as well as an evil demoness.

Monday, November 7, 7-8:30 pm
At My Cousin’s Bar Mitzvah ... The Addict in Us All

The Jewish Women’s Foundation of New York addresses the unmet needs of Jewish women and girls through the funding of innovative programs and advocacy efforts. Come meet JWF President Betsy Landis who will introduce Sylvie Sherman-Bloch, our guest speaker from JACS (Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent Persons and Significant Others), who will tell of her own addiction and recovery.

Thursday, December 8, 7-8:30 pm
Neshamah: The Candle of Our Souls

Our busy lives often prevent us from taking time to “check in” with ourselves. It is very easy to loose touch with our bodies, hearts, and souls. This evening’s program will consist of guided Jewish meditation for stress reduction,
led by NASHIM advisor, Rabbi Marci Bellows.

Monday, January 30, 7-8:30 pm
The Making of a Social Entrepreneur

Julia Pimsleur is the Development Director at Echoing Green, a nonprofit organization which provides seed funding and mentorship to social entrepreneurs. Pimsleur has a long history of social action, including her work at the Committee to Protect Journalists, Big Mouth Productions (which she co-founded and where she produced the award-winning documentaries Innocent Until Proven Guilty and Nuyorican Dream). A founder of Women in Film and Television, France and served for three years on the Board of Directors of ITVS, the Independent Television Service, she is also a member of the Rockwood Jewish Social Justice Leaders. We welcomed Julia into the
TST community in 2004 when her husband Rabbi Darren Levine joined our staff.

Thursday, March 2, 7-8:30 pm
Topic to be announced

Monday, April 3, 6 - 9 pm
8th Annual Potluck Seder

This special event is always “Standing Room Only” so please sign up via Messenger and kiosk flyers. We encourage you to invite your female guests — moms, daughters, nieces, aunts, cousins, neighbors and friends — to help make this a most festive and memorable evening of learning, kavanah, and friendship in our extended community.

Sunday, April 30, 1-3 pm
Baby Shower

Come wrap presents and fill baskets with all sorts of gifts! The packages will be distributed to moms in need so that they can enjoy a very special Mother’s Day. This program is cosponsored with the Social Action Committee and the Shaaray Tefila Nursery School. Bring your friends and families to assist in this innovative program!

Monday, May 1, 7-8:30 pm
NASHIM season finale.