The Prophet Shevat/Adar 5777 Shalom! February 2017

On the High Holy Days this year, one of the themes I explored was At Temple Isaiah a specific interpretation of a phrase in the , “Lo Tuchal This Month L’Hitalem.” The translation that I gave (consistent, I think with the intent of the Torah) is “You are INCAPABLE of indifference.” Friday, February 3 Service 8pm Among the issues that I addressed where I felt this applied to me Scout Shabbat was the plight of refugees all over the world, and specifically in war-torn Syria. So many of you responded to me – either with your own anguish Saturday, February 4 and need to do something concrete to assist refugees, or with your own responses Torah Study 9am as to what issues call to you with an urgency that simply cannot be ignored. It was B’nai Joshua 10am hard to imagine just a few short months ago that the question and issue of refugees Hirschfeld/Zachary Shord would take on the prominence that it has today – but I feel compelled to speak on this. Friday, February 10 Shabbat Service 8pm

Those of you who know me recognize that I do not tend to characterize myself as a Saturday, February 11 “political ” or a partisan member of the clergy. I have friends on many sides of Bat Mitzvah Bryn Schwartz 10:15am different issues that see their calling in far more activist and strident political terms Tot Shabbat 10:30am – and I respect their work. That has never been where I find myself. It has also always been important to me that the be a home to ALL of our members Friday, February 17 – and that the shrill and partisan politics of the outside culture not rule the day Shabbat Service 8pm inside the walls of this sacred place. However, the issue of the treatment of refugees is an issue of such urgency, such Jewish and human importance that it is Saturday, February 18 Torah Study 9am impossible for me to hold back – Lo Tuchal L’Hitalem.

Friday, February 24 It is hard to know what reality will look like by the time you read this article (and I Family Shabbat Service 7pm pray, of course, that things change for the better). But the events of recent days compel me to raise a moral and Jewish voice of opposition to the Executive Orders Saturday, February 25 and policy directions initiated by the new administration in Washington, DC with B’nai Mitzvah Jacob 10am Rudolph/Matthew Rudoph regard to aiding, assisting and resettling refugees. The actions of the President include banning nationals of seven majority-Muslim nations from entering the US Friday, March 3 for at least 90 days; indefinite bans on the entry of Syrian refugees to the US; and Munchkin 6pm halting admission of all refugees for a minimum of four months, regardless of where Shabbat Service 8pm they are in their official refugee status. In practical terms, this has led to individuals Saturday, March 4 who were cleared for resettlement as refugees leaving their home in order to Torah Study 9am reunite with family, even spouses here already as refugees, flying to a transit point B’not Mitzvah Hannah 10am and being turned around – even escorted by guards – and returned to their country Lees/Hannah Blumenthal of origin (unquestionably to face significant negative repercussions). It is unimaginably cruel, un-American and violates the very fabric of our Jewish values to Friday, March 10 treat those most vulnerable – individuals who have undergone the closest scrutiny Purim Family Shabbat 7pm Service that is possible as professionals in refugee resettlement policy will verify – in a way that criminalizes them at their time of most desperate human need. Saturday, March 11 B’nai Mitzvah Adam 10am Hendrick/Sam Hendrick Tot Shabbat 10:30am Purim Service 8pm

Additionally, the Executive Order was completed on January 27th, the day that is designated as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. This commemoration corresponds to the date when the death camps at Auschwitz-Birkenau were liberated at the end of the Shoah in 1945. Gathering together for Shabbat services over that weekend, it was impossible not to see this Executive Order through the lens of and the darkest hours of human civilization, when 6 million were murdered simply because they were Jews. When this ideology of hate and destruction was extended by the Nazis to other vulnerable minorities who were singled out for persecution and destruction– homosexuals, Romani peoples, the disabled, Jehovah’s witnesses and other groups. In his statement recognizing the day, President Trump proclaimed: “In the name of the perished, I pledge to do everything in my power throughout my Presidency, and my life, to ensure that the forces of evil never again defeat the powers of good. ogether, we will make love and tolerance prevalent throughout the world.” It is unfathomable to me that this tatement was issued by the same man, on the same day that he imposed these restrictions and bans on desperate refugees.

As a , I cannot be silent.

It has been pointed out that Otto Frank, Anne’s father tried frantically over a multi-year period to secure visas to the US for his family to flee the Nazis. Despite significant wealth and connection as well as American sponsors, it was impossible to secure these visas. We all know how this story ends.

We ought to have etched into our brains the image of the ship the St. Louis which was turned away by the United States in 1939. Over 900 passengers, mostly Jews fleeing the rise of Nazism were turned away from our shores despite every pressure brought to allow them entry. 532 of those passengers were returned to German-occupied areas in Europe. Over 50% perished in the Shoah. Our nation carries that guilt – and we cannot allow a similar approach to the most needy who today look to our great nation for protection.

As a Jew, I will not be silent.

With prayers for strength,

from the President

For me, February is a time for reflection. Not only because the weather keeps us cooped up inside, but also because it is my birthday month - during which I will receive a TI birthday pencil - which reminds me how quickly the years go by. With time flying by, I realize that I cannot wait to act upon things that are important to me. If you feel as I do, then Temple Isaiah can help you check things off your bucket list.

Temple Isaiah has many opportunities to help the local and Jewish community. It appears to me that an overwhelming amount of Temple Isaiah constituents are passionate about social action initiatives. I want you to know that I hear you, and I pledge to expand on our social action initiatives at Temple Isaiah to offer more opportunities.

Speaking of social action, for the fourth year in a row, Temple Isaiah has helped change the lives of the homeless. Our Cold Weather Shelter team leaders, Susan Gordon, Cheryl Kaufman, Diane Freedman, Roy Appletree, Amy Levitt, Gary Perolman and Jill and Michael Nord, paved the way for others in our TI family to make a difference. All of you who volunteered not only provided a fabulous spread of food and comfortable shelter for our guests, but also offered free legal advice, professional counseling, entertainment, transportation, laundry services and hot showers.

Volunteering is a selfless and selfish act. When we volunteer we do for others to help change their lives while, at the same time, we are doing for ourselves, making us feel good, helping ourselves grow, and changing our own lives. Thank you for your selfless acts of kindness in helping with Cold Weather Shelter and I hope you felt selfish for doing it! You may recall that I am a proponent of having name tags at Temple Isaiah. Thanks to Barbara Lisle, TI’s Membership VP, you will now find name tags in the lobby before Friday night services. Feel free to take a name tag when you arrive, and please return it when you leave. I hope it helps you make a new friend.

L’Shalom,

Donna Kasoff President

Board Summary

 Reusable nametags are being provided for people attending Friday night Shabbat services

 2017 is the 13th year ("Bar Mitzvah") of The Matzah Ball. Corporate sponsors are needed

 We are increasing our custodial hours at Temple Isaiah Synagogue Life

… to our February B’nai Mitzvah Joshua Hirschfeld, Zachary Shord, Bryn Schwartz, Jacob Rudolph & Matthew Rudolph

...Mel & Janis Schwartz on the birth of their grandson Emory Grayson

Thank you to all of our congregants who so graciously volunteered at the Cold Weather Shelter last week. Thanks to you our guests were brought to and from Temple Isaiah and some to their jobs. They ate delicious meals, showered, had their clothes cleaned, and rested well. They got help on resumes, legal advice, enjoyed lovely live music and many Bingo games.

We were only able to offer all of this with the help of each and every one of you. Thank you for helping in this mitzvah.

Volunteer Corner

Debbie Wofsey grew up in a duplex in Jacksonville, Florida with her grandparents living in the upstairs apartment. Her Jewish upbringing came from her grandparents who moved to America from Poland before . Debbie’s family had membership to temple solely for her brother to be bar-mitzvahed. Afterwards, she and her sister no longer attended Sunday School. Her fondest memories were; the holiday dinners, finding the afikomen, which was always in the same place, and her grandfather taking her and her sister to the deli after Sunday school. After her grandparents died, she discovered her grandmother’s collection of her childhood dreidels. It was then that Debbie became a collector herself. The Jewish heirlooms have all ended up in her dining room, which she calls her “Jewish Memorial”.

In high school she met Av, and they have now been married for 40 years. Over the years, Debbie Wofsey Debbie has hosted holiday dinners and attended many local temples for High Holiday services. Unfortunately, they never found a temple that they liked.

Two and a half years ago, her son Stephen decided he wanted to be part of a temple. So mother and son set out to visit Temple Isaiah one random night. They had some other temples in mind to try out, but after meeting Denny Rapport and Rabbi Axler, they decided to look no further. The congregants made her feel she was in Cheers bar, where everybody knows your name. Even though it was her first time, she felt welcome, as if she had always been a member.

Now that she has been welcomed into Temple Isaiah, she has realized the community connection she was missing all those years and is making up for lost time. She really enjoys the music during the services as it reminds her of being in the Sunday school choir as a child. Debbie does not like being in charge but loves being a worker bee. Carrying on both the name and cooking spirit of her great grandmother, her favorite thing to do is bake and she is well known for her beautiful cookies. Debbie has made cookie centerpieces for many temple events. She has also been involved with the Matzohball 5K, the Volunteer Thank You Brunch and various Sisterhood programs.

Outside of the temple, she is a preschool teacher who has been teaching 2 year, 3 year and young 4-year-olds for the past 28 years. The kids keep her feeling young but she will be retiring in a few years. Maybe she’ll consider being a teacher’s assis- tant at the Temple Isaiah Pre-School. Sisterhood “Bonding, connecting, serving, creating ruach”

February is the month of love (well, Hallmark love, anyway) so I wanted to share what I love about TI and Sisterhood. My list includes: people stop to help with tikun olam, that there's always a smile even for people you don't know yet, that Temple staff are so approachable, my kids are getting a strong Jewish foundation through TIRS and there are plenty of adult ed options, we have a general spirit that is positive, and more! How about you? What do you love about TI and Sisterhood? Post on our Facebook page!!

Thanks (as always),

Allison

Sisterhood depends on volunteers to keep it running and it's a great way to get involved, work with wonderful people, and help shape service, programming and other Sisterhood ac- tivities! There will be several positions open for next year's board. If you are interested, con- tact Allison Hoffman. [email protected]

Join TI member and FIDF Baltimore board member Leslie Windman for a special women’s mission to in support of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces. [email protected]

Religious School

Giving Thanks for Shelter

When I began my work at Temple Isaiah, I was so please to have the privilege to build on the wonderful work of those who came before me, in particular the work of Marge Gold. In discussions with her as we prepared for transition, she asked me to take on her role as the TI staff contact for the DreamBuilders organization, even as she continued her volunteer work with the organization.

For those who don’t know, DreamBuilders in a group of Howard County Houses of worship that work together to conduct building projects for areas that have been hit hard by either poverty or natural disasters; including floods, storms, earthquakes and more, in addition to working on smaller scale local projects. DreamBuilders, since its inception, has worked on over 5 dozen homes across the county and many smaller local projects in Howard County, Baltimore County and Baltimore City, including a recent project in Howard County in which our 7th grade classes participated.

Given the mission of DreamBuilders and Marge’s love for it, there was no way I could say no to getting involved. I am so glad it was that easy because what I have discovered is a group of people dedicated to living their values through truly helping others through the basic need of shelter. The Hebrew phrase “Tikkun Olam” means to repair the world, DreamBuilders takes the “Tikkun” part very literally and repairs the world one home at a time.

There is so much coming up for DreamBuilders that I want to share with you. Most notably is that as you well know, our very own Howard County was one area hit by natural disaster in last summer’s floods. Starting in March, DreamBuilders, with Rebuilding Howard County, will identify a house to work on and we will be doing so in cooperation with Howard County Police Cadets – truly an exciting opportunity on many levels. As information for the local re-build comes, I will pass it on to you as soon as I have it.

Also on March 4th, 5-8 p.m. is DreamBuilders’ annual Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction. This is always a fun event and we are seeking silent auction items such as use of a time share or vacation condos. Tickets to a sports event, jewelry, restaurant gift cards, theme baskets, bottles of wine and so much more. If you own a business, it’s a great and inexpensive way to get your name out to a diverse crowd of a couple hundred people.

There are also opportunities to participate in the direct work of DreamBuilders. In May there will be a trip to Louisiana to work on homes devastated by the floods in Baton Rouge (21+ for that trip), and a double blitz build in West Virginia in mid-June (teens welcome). More details will be coming shortly.

One of the traditional prayers that we recite each morning are the words of Mah Tovu: “How lovely are your tents, Jacob, your settlements, Israel.” When I sing this with our religious school students I explain that we are grateful for having a place to come together for prayer, learning and community, and that we are also grateful for having secure and safe homes.

When we have gratitude for something prayer is one way to show it, but even more powerful than prayer is to provide that very thing for others who do not have it. By joining up with DreamBuilders, through coming to or otherwise supporting the annual dinner, or participating in a project, we engage in the holy work of helping others, while expressing our gratitude for so much that is good in our lives. Preschool

Keep your eyes open for a wonderful new addition to our preschool hallway. Our classes have been working over the course of a few months on a school-wide mural project. Each class has had an opportunity to contribute their artistic touches and it looks fabulous.

The Butterfly class (4 and 5 year olds) were the first class to take a turn. Their teachers introduced them to the famous American painter, Jackson Pollack. He painted in a style called “splatter” or “drip” painting. After exploring some of his works, the children were excited to go outside to try this style of painting out themselves. Each child had an opportunity to choose which and how many colors they wanted and to paint on both the large canvas and an individual paper.

The Friendly Frogs and the Terrific Turtles classes (2 and 3 year olds) were the second group to add their touch to our special project. On a nature walk the children collected sticks to later glue onto the canvas. They additionally painted corrugated cardboard, which was found in our “Use It Again” upcycling center. The children thought these looked like flowers and enjoyed painting them and attaching them to the canvas mural.

By the time the mural reached the Blue Jays and Red Robins classes (3 and 4 year olds) it was already something beautiful and interesting to look at. Before adding any additional creativity to the canvas these classes spent some time just admiring and exploring what had already been done.

Next, the children in the Blue Jays class chose various colors, lengths and textures of yarns to glue on to the canvas. They held the yarn with clothespins and wiggled it through a plate of glue before choosing where and how to place it on the canvas.

The final touches to our mural masterpiece came from the children in the Red Robins class. After discussing what they could do to enhance the mural, the class decided they wanted to add pine cones. They further decided to paint the pine cones before gluing them (with LOTS of glue) to the mural. Look for it soon on the wall outside the preschool office! Renaissance Renaissance Deli Dinner & Movie Night

Join us for a deli dinner followed by The Cobbler starring Adam Sandler.

Max Simkin (Adam Sandler) repairs shoes in the same New York shop that has been in his family for generations.

Disenchanted with the grind of daily life, Max stumbles upon a magical heirloom that allows him to step into the lives of his customers and see the world in a new way. Some- times walking in another man's shoes is the only way to discover who you really are.

Sunday, February 26 at 5:30pm Cost $23 , vegetarian option provided

Email : Arlene Gillis: [email protected] & send check to Arlene @ 10696 Quarterstaff Road, 21044

Lunch & Learn at Dinnertime Cost for this "not to be missed" event will be $18.00 Temple Isaiah's Renaissance Group is pleased to per person. Please send a check made payable to announce that Hadar Shahar, the Jewish Federation Temple Isaiah to Ellen Strichartz, 6380 Bright Plume, of Howard County's Israeli Shlicha, will be our guest Columbia, MD 21044 by March 13th. Also, please speaker for a special Lunch and Learn at Dinnertime email Ellen at [email protected] to let her know on Sunday, March 19th. The program will begin at that your check has been mailed. This is a wonderful 4:00 pm at the synagogue and will feature a light opportunity to feed not only your body, but your dinner as well as a stimulating talk by Hadar. mind as well.

Renaissance Committee

Ann Goldscher (410) 730-4652 Milt and Judy Kline (410) 796-1555 Jeff and Sue Dreifuss (301) 490-2111 Sue Appletree (410) 312-9044 Arlene Gillis (410) 531-5508 Doris Geisler (410) 964-2829 Larry and Carol Levin (301) 317-0351 Robyn Gold (410) 531-9560 Ellen Strichartz (410) 730-5631 Carol Friedhoffer (410) 997-5366 Gary & Meg Weinberg (410) 312-0100 Judy Golub (410) 579-4717

Purim Palooza Call for Volunteers The Purim Palooza and Kids Activity Expo will be here sooner than you expect! The 25th annual event is on Sunday, March 5th, from 12:30-3:30 pm and we need 150+ volunteers to make this day a success! Volunteer opportunities include event set-up, supervising games, helping with craft projects, giving out prizes, and more! Volunteer shifts are an hour and a half. All volunteers will receive a 2017 Purim Palooza t-shirt! Visit http://www.signupgenius.com/ go/409044dada92ea6f49-purim to sign up today! For more information about the event, please visit jewishhowardcounty.org/purim2017.

Maryland Jewish Community Advocacy Day Tuesday, February 7, 4:30-8:00 pm • Miller Senate Office Building, Annapolis Join the Jewish communities of Baltimore, Washington and Howard County to make our voices heard in Annapolis! Advocacy Day includes group meetings with your district legislator, followed by a joint reception with political leaders. Find more information here.

Black and Jewish Monday, February 13, 7:00-9:00 pm • Temple Isaiah From the Caribbean to Israel, growing up black and Jewish. Mayana Branigan, a young black Israeli who grew up in the Carlebach movement, will share her story, intertwined with her mother's story. Register at Associated.org/ BlackNJewish.

PJ Library Presents Celebrating Differences Sunday, February 26, 3:00-4:30 pm • Howard County Savage Branch Library In honor of Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion Month, PJ Library presents Celebrating Differences. This program welcomes all of our friends in grades K-5 and their siblings. We will learn about differences through story and crafts. There will be a snack. The event is free, but please register at Associated.org/JDAIM.

Mekonen Movie & Speaker Monday, February 27, 7:00-9:00 pm • Columbia Jewish Congregation Join us at the movie screening of Mekonen, the sequel to Beneath The Helmet that follows the journey of a young Ethiopian Israeli officer living in Israel while exploring African roots. The movie will be followed by a speaker from the Ethiopian community. Register at Associated.org/Mekonen.

Women’s Lunch ‘N Learn: Hot Off the Press Wednesday, March 1, 11:30 am-1:00 pm • 10630 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 121 (1st Floor Conference Room) The Jewish Federation of Howard County's Women's Division presents a four-part Lunch ‘N Learn program about current events in Israel, led by our shlicha, Hadar Shahar. Bring a brown bag lunch—we’ll provide the dessert and drinks. For more information, contact Sophie Novinsky. To register, visit Associated.org/lunchnlearn.

www.JewishHowardCounty.org • www.facebook.com/jewishhowardcounty.org

Andy Goldberg Tuition Assistance Fund Contributor’s Guide to Funds

Temple Isaiah strives to be a place where prayer, learning and tikkun olam are vital and fulfilling components of our Jewish community. Temple Isaiah’s General Fund Discretionary Funds “Where It’s Needed Most”: For the general benefit of TI to support and These funds accept contributions in appreciation of the Rabbi and enhance programs, allowing for the greatest flexibility in fulfilling our President and are to be used at their discretion to support temple families mission in need and programs: Rabbi Axler’s Discretionary Fund A House of Learning – Beit Rabbi Plotkin’s Discretionary Fund Religious School Fund to be used for equipment and special activities President’s Discretionary Fund that support the religious school. Preschool Fund to be used for equipment and special activities that Youth Funds support the TI Panoff preschool. Ben Topus Shabbaton Fund Ben Topus Shabbaton Fund to be used to Andy Goldberg Tuition Assistance Fund to be used to provide support the annual Shabbaton for teens. Ben died tragically as a financial assistance for tuition to Religious School and Preschool teenager. His love for the Reform Jewish youth movement is the spirit families. Andy was a life-long member of TI who died at 40. behind this program for our youth. Library Fund to be used for books and materials that support TI’s Youth Fund to be used to support youth activities and programs Library. This fund honors Dalia Feldman, TI’s long-time B’nai Mitzvah (including camps and leadership conferences). This fund also supports tutor. special needs children, assisting in providing them access to TI programs and activities. The Youth Fund honors three TI members: Dick Goldberg- A House of Prayer – Beit T’filah an early leader and past president of TI, Ellen Brill- a teenage member Prayer Book Fund to be used to purchase and maintain prayer books. of TI who passed away at an early age and Rabbi Richard Sternberger- The fund honors Michael Brunner, TI’s 3rd president, who passed away the Mid-Atlantic Director of UAHC who helped form TI. at a young age. Youth Services Fund to be used for supporting the costs of Youth Judaica/Life Cycle Fund to support life cycle events as well as the Services. worship needs of the temple, sanctuary and ritual objects. A House of Gathering – Beit Knesset Repairing Our World – Tikkun Olam Building Enhancement Fund to be used to enhance and beautify our Social Action Fund to be used to support social service agencies and building. social action projects. This fund honors Jonathan Altman, a TI member Mortgage Reduction Fund to be used to reduce the principal of the who tragically died in his twenties while serving on the TI board; this fund building’s mortgage balance. remembers his commitment to social action causes. Programming & Cultural Funds – Tarbut Yehudiah Caring for Each Other – G’milut Hasadim Shir Isaiah Fund to be used to cover the costs of our adult choir. Financial Assistance Fund to be used to provide financial assistance for dues to families in need. Cultural Arts and Speaker Fund to be used to support enrichment programs such as speakers, concerts, lectures and performances.

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February 2017

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1 2 3 4 11am Gift Shop 4:45pm BM 8pm Shabbat 9am Torah 7pm 2017 Meeting Service Study Training 10am B’nai Mitzvah Joshua Hirschfeld/ Zachary Shord

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 9am TIRS, 7pm Sister- 11am Gift Shop 4:45pm BM 8pm Shabbat Tu B’Shevat Beresheet hood Board 7pm Shiva 2017 Meeting Service 10:15am Bat Gift Shop Meeting Training Mitzvah Bryn Men’s Club Brunch 7pm TIRS Schwartz 10:45am Jr. Choir Committee 10:30am Tot 11:15am 3rd Meeting Shabbat Grade Fam Ed 7:30pm Choir 11:30am Adult Ed Rehearsal Ancient Wisdom

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9am TIRS 7pm Black & 7pm Executive 11am Gift Shop 4:45pm BM 6:30pm 50+/- 9am Torah Gift Shop Jewish Board Meeting 7pm 2019 B’nai 2017 Meeting Dinner Study K Family Ed Federation 8pm TI Board Mitzvah Family 6pm TIPS PTA 8pm Shabbat 11:15am Sister- Program at TI Meeting Meeting Jazzercise Service - Choir hood Cooking w/ Rabbi 6pm Gesher, Next Dor, Dor v’Dor 6pm Tu B’Shevat Seder

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 TIRS Closed President’s Day 9am JYTI Event 11am Gift Shop 4:45pm BM 6pm 2nd & 3rd 10am B’nai Office Closed 7pm Torah on 2017 Meeting Grade family Mitzvah Jacob Tap Shabbat Din- & Matthew ner Rudolph 7pm Family

26 27 28 9am TIRS Gift Shop 9:30am Babies & Bagels 10:45am Jr. Choir 11am 4th Grade Family Ed 6pm Gesher, Next Dor

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12200 Scaggsville Road Fulton, Maryland 20759

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Affiliated with the Union for Reform

URJ Rabbi Craig Axler Rabbi Mark J. Panoff, Emeritus

Rebecca Droller Cantorial Soloist Rabbi Daniel Plotkin Rabbi Educator Amy Snyder Preschool Director Helen Winoker Administrator/Facilities Manager Lori Levitas Rabbi’s Assistant Rachel Petroff Kessler Family Educator Beth Luntz Administrative Assistant

Board of Trustees

Donna Kasoff President Marshall Kohen Executive Vice President Gary Perolman Financial Vice President Barbara Lisle Membership Vice President Diana Newman Religious Vice President Michael Nord Treasurer Michelle Markow Secretary Rick Maltz Trustee Ellen Strichartz Trustee Lisa Welch Trustee Eric McCormick Trustee Andrew Maslan Trustee/TIPS Committee Lisa Welch Trustee/TIRS Committee Larry Gordon Past President Michael Witlin Men’s Club President Allison Hoffman Sisterhood President Ben Levitt Men’s Club Representative Rebecca Fields Sisterhood Representative