Sisterhood
Mission
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Sisterhood is the organization of women from our Congregation who come together in friendship to benefit our Temple, the Jewish community and beyond.
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Sisterhood is the collective presence, voice, and strength of women within the structure of our Congregation. It provides the setting in which its members meet and work together to foster and further the highest ideals of Judaism.
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Build friendships
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Reading Circle book club
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Social Outings
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Lilith Salon discussions on articles of interest to Jewish women
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Sisterhood Shabbat
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Rosh Chodesh programming
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Guest speakers on topics of health and community/social action concerns
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Torah Scrolls for Consecration of our First Graders
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Luncheon for the Religious School teachers
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Gifts for B Mitzvah Students
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Kiddish cups for Confirmation students
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Mezuzahs for High School Graduates
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Young Adult Outreach donations
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Scholarships for students attending RAC or travel to Israel Programs
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Funding to maintain the kitchen and meeting hall
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Funding for a video camera to archive temple events
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Funding for holiday receptions and family events
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Working with RLYGRS students on mitzvah projects to benefit children in need and seniors
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Staff Appreciation Luncheon
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Program support for RLYGRS
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Combined projects with Brotherhood
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Party supplies for children who are homeless through the Birthday Wishes program
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Make meals at the Ronald McDonald House for families with hospitalized children.
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Support for Women of the Wall visit by executive director Leslie Sachs
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Joanne Forman Film Festival of Jewish themed movies
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Mitzvah Stitchers to create handmade items for those in need
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Women’s Community Passover Seder
To learn more about our initiatives and programming, visit the Sisterhood website.
Meeting Schedule
Current Minutes
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Members
Co-presidents: Deborah Barshay and Lynn Rakatansky