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 currently serves as WRJ's Treasurer and chair of the Nominating Committee. 

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Yearning for Something Different

Cheryl Barenberg

My Jewish journey began over 45 years ago when, as a young woman, I left upstate New York to begin my life in Texas. Little did I know that my journey to Texas would lead me on such a profound Jewish journey. I had decided to pursue a life in Texas and explore

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

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: 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

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