Congregation Mishkan Or

Women of Mishkan Or

Our Women of Mishkan Or (WMO) is an active group of women who further the highest ideals of Reform Judaism, promoting fellowship among its members, supporting and strengthening Congregation Mishkan Or, and promoting education, religious and social action programming. This organization furthers the mission of the Women of Reform Judaism, a collective voice and presence of women in congregational life across North America.   

For the OCTOBER NEWSLETTER from WMO, click here.

In the NEWS: For a Letter to the Editor about Women of Mishkan Or, click here, and for the member profile mentioned in letter, click here.

Upcoming Events

To learn more about Women of Mishkan Or, contact the co-presidents: Jeannie Citerman-Kraeger (jeannieCKMO@gmail.com) and Ronna Kaplan (rskaplan1@gmail.com).

Order your 2027 Mah Jongg cards! Fill out this form.

Have you visited the Traditions Gift Shop? Run by Women of Mishkan Or, this Shop offers beautiful gift items, kiddush cups, and many things you might need for your holiday observances.  Open most Wednesdays, 1-3 pm, or call Iris at 216-225-2327 or Ilene at 330-338-4849 for a personal shopping experience.

Women of Mishkan Or Funds: The following funds help support WMO’s Mitzvah projects and many stimulating, entertaining,  and thought-provoking programs. Please consider contributing to these funds when honoring or in memory of a loved one or to celebrate a special occasion. Your generous donations are much appreciated!

  • ALEXANDRA & JOSEPH BERGER MUSIC FUND is used for special music events, lectures, and other programs.
  • ARTHUR & JOSEPHINE ELSOFFER FUND is used to purchase yarn and materials for our Mitzvah projects (lap and baby blankets and teaching dolls).
  • GLORIA FINE WMO TZEDAKAH FUND is used to enrich and enhance WMO events.
  • ILEEN KELNER FUND supports Women of Mishkan Or special projects.
  • JOANNE LEVY SCHOLARSHIP FUND is used for Scholarships and Leadership Training for Mishkan Or Youth.
  • THE RALPH & SHEILAH ORKIN TOUCH AND TELL CHILDREN’S FUND supports the Alphabet and Number Touch and Tell books for preschool children who are visually impaired and EEG Pocket Vest kits for children being monitored for epilepsy. 
  • THE TWA TRIBUTE FUND supports Mishkan Or projects.

Make your donation check out to “Congregation Mishkan Or,” and write “WMO” and the name of the fund on the check’s memo line. Drop off or mail to Congregation Mishkan Or, 26000 Shaker Blvd., Beachwood, Ohio 44122.

To learn more about our Women of Mishkan Or Mitzvah Projects, reach out to:
Debbie Lavin, 216-970-5901 (doll project), Laurenda Messer, 216-371-0298 (medical vests for children) and Phyllis Berlas, 216-381-8738 (touch and tell books and blankets).

To learn more about becoming a member of Women of Mishkan Or, email
Janice Hirshon at jchirshon@gmail.com.

To join the Women of Mishkan Or, click here.

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