The Young Israel Women's League

The Young Israel Women's League is active in the community on many levels, from organizing social activities for the women of the shul and the community at large. Many of these social events (like Purim parties and concerts) often double as fundraisers for various projects to benefit the shul and the community but many times are purely for "the fun of it".

Annual fundraising projects for the shul include the "Sampling of Sukkot" and Mishloach Manot.

"Sampling of Sukkot" is an idea which was taken from a shul in Chicago and modified to suit the needs of our community. The project is run on a zero-cost basis for the shul and its revenues grow from year to year. Each participant contributes a dish or two ranging from homemade wines, liquors, challot and unusual salads, to mouth-watering desserts and main dishes. Our chefs include women, men and kids. A catalog of offerings is printed and distributed and the dishes are sold on the basis of a closed-bid system.

The Mishloach Manot project is our biggest fundraiser and reaches the entire Karnei Shomron, (even sometimes) cities like Raanana and Petach Tikva. Each participant pays a minimal fee per recipient to whom he would like to send Misholach Manot. On Purim Day, each recipient receives a beautiful basket (sometimes a bowl, planter or even a tool box!) filled with wine, cookies ,candy and other treats. Accompanying the basket is a list of the people who participated in this person's list. The entire community looks forward to seeing what the committee has chosen that year to be the "basket". It is usually a well-kept secret until the baskets are delivered on Purim morning.

The Women's League also welcomes new neighbors into the community, organizes Tzedaka functions, and kiddushes for the shul. One special Kiddush at the end of the year is given in honor of that year's graduates. We announce every graduate by name and try to encourage the Seniors to "run" the tefilot that Shabbat. We even ask one of them to give a "drasha" to the Kehilla in shul. In this way, we encourage the young people to feel more connected to the shul and its future.

Everyone has their favorite cookbook
That "old friend" that always comes through for you
The quick easy recipes that use just what you have in the house
The dishes that guarantee you compliments each time
If you're like most people, your best cookbooks come from organizations or shuls...
Those recipes that "real people" make
That's why we're offering you The Young Israel of Neve Aliza's own cookbook,

The Shomron Chef

With hundreds of recipes that the women and men of Neve Aliza
call their own. This English, loose-leaf bound cookbook is filled with hundreds of recipes that you can make in your own kitchen. All ingredients available here in Israel. Measurements and temperatures American and Israeli standards.

Appetizers, Soups, Meat, Dairy, Salads, Desserts!!!
You'll never need to own another cookbook!

The Shomron Chef is a cookbook that, like Ginot Shomron itself, represents a cross-section of Israeli society. The recipes are truly an eclectic selection. The "Anglos" have submitted recipes that hark back to the old countries, as well as those with a taste of our current home. The native Israelis contributed even more local color, though their recipes, too, offer flavors from other lands and traditions.
We have aimed for diversity and originality, as we tried to combine ease with sophistication. We had in mind our fellow Israelis as well as our friends and relatives abroad. All are welcome to read, to share, to indulge and, most importantly, to enjoy.
B'Tayavon!

The Shomron Chef can be bought for only 100 NIS from
Sharon Nussbacher (09-792-9622),
Michal Knoller (09-792-9375)
Shira Schwartz (09-792-9043),
or ordered via email (snussbacher@yahoo.com).
There is an additional charge for shipping.

This is the perfect gift for a Shabbat by friends, a new bride, a house warming, or Chanuka.

We are pleased to announce the opening of a Simcha Gemach in Neve Aliza.
The Gemach is located in the

miklat at 13 Rechov HaErez, Neve Aliza.

(Items in the Gemach are not for use outside the yishuv.)

We need a suitable sign – something bright and inviting! Obviously we could also use help hanging it outside the miklat.

If anyone has any (used) cabinets, shelves or closets to donate – they would be so helpful, Thanks!

We also welcome donations of things for the Gemach – if they meet the following criteria:

1. That each item has at least 6 pieces.

2. That it is nice and in good condition.

We have no dishes/pots in the Gemach – for kashrut reasons.

Since our Gemach is growing mainly from donations, and people’s generosity – and the more who can donate items to it, the better! Everything is for the pleasure and enjoyment of our families, we are adding items and it is growing slowly.

Below is a list of what we have available – and if you need any of these items for your Simcha, you are welcome to take advantage of the Gemach. If you want to borrow something from the Gemach, you can call

Malka Schumer in the evening hours at 794-1301.

Have a sweet, happy year – filled with Smachot!

Malka Schumer

Terms for Borrowing Items from the Simcha Gemach

Tablecloths must be returned – laundered and ironed!

If something breaks or is ruined – it must be paid for, and therefore we take a deposit. The deposit will be returned upon receipt of the borrowed items in good condition.

List of Available Items

Everything that is currently available in the Gemach, can be seen on the shelves, here is the list:

Available Items in the Gemach:

Tablecloths – choice of colors: blue, bordeau, beige, beige velvet

Chiffon napkins to decorate the tables

Cloths for a buffet – choice of colors: gold velvet, beige velvet, gold net, bordeau

Table skirts for buffet table: blue

Large glass pitchers – for a buffet

Lanterns – for the chupa

Arrangement of wedding brachot – for the chupa

Pillow for a brit

Pillow for a pidyon haben

Flowers – silk, dried

Mazal tov pictures – for the tables

Vases – for the tables

Plastic fruit

Decorative candles

Buffet decorations