Sylvia Weisz Women’s Philanthropy invites you to join us for our first Shabbat Experience of 2023 on Friday, March 3rd at 4:00 PM. As we ease back into a sense of post-pandemic normalcy, we will examine the new outlook on life that many of us have adopted as a result of the challenges we collectively endured. 

Our special guest, Doreen Delgado, a nurse practitioner with over three decades of experience in the field, will lead an enlightening conversation on how to repurpose our lives after COVID. Cantor Jacqueline Rafii will lead us in songs and blessings to welcome Shabbat. 

A Zoom link will be provided upon registration. 

Registration is now closed. If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Shorten at LShorten@JewishLA.org or (323) 761-8306. 

Doreen Delgado MSN, RN, ANP-BC is currently the Levy-Kime Community Clinic Administrator and Nurse Practitioner at the Eisenberg Campus at LAJHealth. She recently retired as a Professor of Nursing at California State University, Dominguez Hills after 33 years. 

Cantor Jacqueline Rafii is a member of the clergy at Valley Beth Shalom (VBS). Prior to joining VBS, she served for five years as the cantor of Shomrei Torah Synagogue, where she developed and directed all musical programming, creative prayer experiences, and music education. In 2019 and 2020, Cantor Rafii was honored by Mayor Eric Garcetti’s office for her impactful work in the community.  

Prior to becoming a cantor, Cantor Rafii earned her JD from UCLA School of Law and practiced entertainment law. Cantor Rafii is a published composer and pianist, and performs Jewish music in Hebrew, Ladino, Farsi and English. She is an Alumna of the Wexner Graduate Fellowship. Cantor Rafii lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Lev, and baby daughter, Adira. 

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