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Chabad’s Jewish Women’s Circle holds opening event and first book club meeting

| 24 Nov 2014 | 04:06
    Photos courtesy of Chabad of Orange County/Chana Burston Participants at the first Jewish Women’s Book club Meeting discuss the book “Toward a Meaningful Life” at the Chabad Center in Chester.
    Photos courtesy of Chabad of Orange County/Chana Burston Participants at the first Jewish Women’s Book club Meeting discuss the book “Toward a Meaningful Life” at the Chabad Center in Chester.
    Michele Dixler of Monroe decorates a cake at the recent Jewish Women’s Circle event, “Happy Jewish Birthday.”
    Michele Dixler of Monroe decorates a cake at the recent Jewish Women’s Circle event, “Happy Jewish Birthday.”
    Chana Burston, leader of the Jewish Women’s Circle, is pictured with Iris Sasson of Monroe, who is excited to win a Challah cover at the recent “Happy Jewish Birthday” event
    Chana Burston, leader of the Jewish Women’s Circle, is pictured with Iris Sasson of Monroe, who is excited to win a Challah cover at the recent “Happy Jewish Birthday” event
    Holding the miniature birthday cakes are Bridgette Glasser of Chester, Chana Burston, Michele Dixler of Monroe and Michal Rimler, instructor, of Rockland and Samira Galler of Monroe.
    Holding the miniature birthday cakes are Bridgette Glasser of Chester, Chana Burston, Michele Dixler of Monroe and Michal Rimler, instructor, of Rockland and Samira Galler of Monroe.

CHESTER — The Jewish Women’s Circle, led by Chana Burston, director of Chabad of Orange County, recently held its opening event of the year, “Happy Jewish Birthday” at the Chabad Center in Chester. Attended by more than 30 women from throughout the county, participants learned the art of cake decorating with culinary artist Michal Rimler of Monsey. Burston led an interactive discussion group exploring the spirituality and meaning of a Jewish Birthday. All enjoyed deluxe ice-cream sundaes and desserts.

The Jewish Women’s Book Club, a division of the Women’s Circle, also held it’s first meeting of the year.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for Jewish women of all affiliations and backgrounds to enjoy pleasurable reads, stimulating discussion and gain insights on a wide variety of books of Jewish interest,” says Burston.

The Book Club meets once a month on Thursdays at the Chabad Center in Chester, and includes a nutritious lunch.

Registration for the upcoming event, “Dazzling Décor: Pre-Hanukkah Event” is now open. On Thursday, Dec. 4, participants have the opportunity to enjoy an exciting night out. Burston will lead a talk exploring the theme of the Hanukkah Story and the heroism of women. Fine kosher wines and gourmet cheese will be served. Party planner Chaya Niasoff of Sparkle Party Design will present her workshop “Dazzling Décor: Using Ordinary Items to Create Extraordinary Table Décor.” Participants will create and bring home a festive Hanukkah centerpiece. There will be raffles and jewelry by local artist Michele Dixler will be available for sale.

Other programs for this year include a Passover cooking demonstration with tasting and a Kabbalah Café.

“Chabad of Orange County’s Jewish Women’s Circle is a place where women can come to discover and learn about the Jewish Faith and Jewish customs - not to mention to make great new friends,” said Bracha Pincus of Chester, who says she has been attending Women’s Circle events for many years.

For a full schedule of events, as well as the Book Club list of books and dates, log onto www.ChabadOrange.com, call 845-782-2770 or email Chana@ChabadOrange.com.