Please join us for a very special “Celebration of Woo” in honor of our dear colleague, mentor and friend Naomi Rabkin Friedman z’l. What is “Woo” you ask? Woo is the talent for meeting people and winning them over. This was Naomi’s greatest strength and source of pride.
This celebration will be a restorative, festive time for those of us working to build vibrant Jewish community to get a taste of that “woo” and learn to embody it, too. A little “woo” will go a long way to create dynamic, engaging, and fresh programs to win over our community. “Woo” is what will make our community members feel welcome and excited for Jewish experiences.
Our festivities will open with a made-for-Jewish-communal-professionals text study that will reflect Naomi’s values and vibrant personality led by Leichtag Commons Director of Jewish Engagement Chaya Gilboa.
We will spark inspiration and connection through one of Naomi’s favorite outlets – singing together. Temple Solel’s Craig Parks will lead us in an uplifting group song experience.
We will cap off the afternoon with farm-to-table appetizers and drinks.
In lieu of a cover for this event, we invite you to make a donation to Naomi Friedman Rabkin Memorial Fund at the Jewish Community Foundation. Follow the instructions HERE and note that the gift is for the Naomi Friedman Rabkin Memorial Fund.
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