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Etz-Ron Newsletter
Cheshvan, 2007

Mar Cheshvan

Why Mar Cheshvan?

The month of Cheshvan is often referred to as mar Cheshvan, “bitter” Cheshvan, as the month contains no holy days and because it sometimes coincides with the arrival of colder weather. Mar can also mean a drop of water. The period marks the beginning of the great flood during the time of Noah.

However, we can also think of Cheshvan as a quiet time to reap the benefits of the spiritual growth from the preceding month of Tishri.

Cheshvan is also a time to commemorate the memory of many important women in Jewish history and an appropriate occasion to buy gifts for Jewish women for their personal use.

Gift Ideas for Women (and Men too!)

Etz-Ron Jewelry Box w/ Three Drawer"

Etz-Ron has several styles of jewelry boxes that make great gifts. Pictured to the left is the top-of -the- line three drawer Jewelry Box, literally covered with Etz-Rons signature wood mosaics.

Etz-Ron Mosaic Jewelry Box

There are also smaller boxes in a variety of sizes, like the Mosaic Jewelry Box. Just because I call it a jewelry box doesn't mean that you can only stash jewelry. These boxes can store untold amounts of trinkets, even chocolate!

Check out the Sale Gallery for more boxes at great savings!

And, for those that wear earrings, see at a glance what you've got in the earring department with Mosaic Earring Stand . It can hold more than 28 pairs of earrings!

Famous Women with Yahrzeits in Cheshvan

Rachel Imeynu

Tradition teaches us that Rachel Imeynu died on the 11th of Cheshvan. Rachel, who along with her sister Leah and their handmaidens Bilhah and Zilpah, gave birth to the twelve sons who were to become the fathers of the twelve tribes of Israel.

In some communities women make pilgrimages to Rachel’s tomb outside of Bethlehem to say special prayers for fertility and childbearing. Rachel is remembered for her compassion, perseverance and devotion.

Emma Lazarus

Poet Emma Lazarus (1849-1887) wrote the famous sonnet welcoming new immigrants to America that is engraved on the Statue of Liberty. Her yahrzeit is the 19th of Cheshvan. Lazarus’ paternal ancestors were among the first 23 Jews to settle in New York in 1654.

Emma Lazarus teaches us to welcome people from all backgrounds, to help those less fortunate than ourselves and to pursue our artistic passions.

Hannah Senesh

Author, Zionist and war hero Hannah Senesh (1921-1944) who made aliyah from Hungary to Israel was captured and executed while courageously trying to save Hungarian Jews from the Nazis. Her yahrzeit is the 20th of Cheshvan. Hannah Senesh will also be remembered for her numerous poems and stories which are widely published. None more well-known that Halihah Lekeysaryah (Eli, Eli shelo yigamer le’olam …)

This young woman who tragically lost her life will forever be remembered for her bravery and righteousness. Her allegiance to the Jewish people and Israel surpassed everything else in her life.

Anzia Yezierska

Author Anzia Yezierska (1883-1970) wrote novels and short stories that vividly depict immigrant life in New York’s Lower East Side. Her yahrzeit is the 22nd of Cheshvan. Anna Yezierska teaches us the power of observation and the joys of storytelling.

Jewish Social Action Month

To take out some of the bitterness from the month of Cheshvan an initiative by KolDor, a global network of young Jewish leaders, together with SocialAction and the Office of the Prime Minister of Israel, launched the concept of celebrating Cheshvan as a month of unity and positive action.

Jews from around the world can join this movement to make Jewish Social Action Month an inspiring success in 2007. Check the internet for details.

Best,
Amy Gilron

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