Cheryl Barenberg

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Southwest District President
Women of Reform Judaism

Cheryl Barenberg is a member of Temple Emanuel Sisterhood in Beaumont, Texas. She is a member of WRJ’s North American Board of Directors and an incoming member of the Executive Committee. 

It’s Part Of My DNA

Cheryl Barenberg

My involvement with WRJ has always been part of my DNA, but I never really became involved until someone from my local sisterhood asked 23 years ago this spring. I guess the adage all you have to do is ask holds some truth. I was new to Southeast Texas, and we

This Week's Torah Portion
Passover

Parashah Acharei Mot I

Cheryl Barenberg
This week's Parashah Acharei Mot I occurs on the seventh day of Passover. I found this portion intriguing and perhaps somewhat difficult to write something meaningful, current, and on-trend with what is occurring in today’s world. After many attempts, I decided to write something that focuses on sisterhoods/women’s groups. 
Voices of WRJ

Voices of WRJ: T'rumah

Cheryl Barenberg

This week’s Torah portion, Parashah T’rumah, the Lord spoke to Moses saying “tell the Israelites to raise a contribution “T’rumah” for ME, from everyone whose heart prompts then to give, you shall raise a contribution “T’RUMAH” to create a Sanctuary, so I may