Adele Weinstein

WHY WL? – From International Northeast Region

Growing up in the ’60s, my mother and Bubby were very involved in their shuls and Women’s groups. My Mom, Fran Caine, was the president of Beth Tikvah Sisterhood, in Toronto, Ontario and later the president of the region. Her mother was involved in Pioneer Women/Na’amat and was an avid volunteer for many organizations in Rochester, N.Y. When I was invited out to lunch with a few Sisterhood members, seven years ago, I knew there was a catch to this “free lunch”.

I took on the position of President of our Sisterhood and a short time later I became the Programming, Education VP for our region, International Northeast Region. My first time attending a conference in Rochester, New York, I was welcomed with open arms. I met so many intelligent women who loved being Jewish and loved volunteering.

Walking in to my first conference in Schaumburg, Illinois, I felt like I was back at summer overnight camp. Camp Ramah was a wonderful experience for me back in the ’70s. I was finally meeting in person all my “Sisters” that I knew from either Makom B’Yachad or other Zoom programs. After four days of learning and schmoozing, I was hooked.

Now that I have taken on the position of VP Torah Fund for our region, I am so glad that I agreed to go out to lunch with my Sisterhood “Sisters”. I will wear my Torah Fund pin proudly as I connect with the people of Israel. Am Yisrael Chai.

Adele Weinstein
Torah Fund Vice President, INR – Beth Tikvah Women, Toronto, Ontario, Canada