Sisterhood
Sisterhood
Temple Beth-El’s Sisterhood is a place to find friendship, warmth, sharing, and make new connections to the women of our congregation. We provide opportunities for personal and spiritual growth, and fulfillment in a Jewish atmosphere, through social and learning experiences. Sisterhood supports the Temple community through volunteerism, leadership, and financial assistance as well as affiliation with the Women of Reform Judaism [WRJ].
Sisterhood offers a wide range of activities and programs, both educational and social, to engage the women of Temple Beth-El. We contribute annually to a summer camp scholarship for Temple Beth-El children, we stay in touch with Temple Beth-El college students through our College Connection holiday boxes, and we oversee the Temple gift shop. In addition, we have an ongoing initiative to help feed our neighbors who are experiencing food insecurity.
Our programs and meetings are listed on the calendar and below. Please call the Temple office at (847) 205-9982 for more information about Sisterhood. Your membership and participation in Sisterhood are vital components of our Temple life.
Sisterhood Ongoing Events Include:
Food Insecurity Drive in Our Community
Help fill the shelves of local pantries with food. Donate food pantry items inside the front doors of the Temple during business hours. List of food needed.
Monthly Book Club
Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month, from 12:30–1:30 pm.
Gift Shop
The place to buy a tallis for your bar/bat mitzvah, a seder plate, a mezuzah for your new home, and Chanukah candles! We are located right off of the temple lobby.
Mah Jong
Come join us for a night of Mah Jong. Every Tuesday, 7:00–8:30 pm. Please contact Barb Berman at bobbieberm@comcast.net
Upcoming Sisterhood Events
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 1 , 2023Sisterhood Book Club
Wednesday, Feb 1st 12:30p to 2:00p
Join TBE Sisterhood on Zoom the first Wednesday of each month for a lively book discussion! Click on "MORE INFO" for upcoming book selections. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 5 , 2023Sisterhood Canasta Lessons
Sunday, Feb 5th 9:45a to 11:15a
Learn how to play Canasta, taught by Rosemary Tate. Space is limited to 8 people. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 12 , 2023Sisterhood Canasta Lessons
Sunday, Feb 12th 9:45a to 11:15a
Learn how to play Canasta, taught by Rosemary Tate. Space is limited to 8 people. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 1 , 2023Sisterhood Book Club
Wednesday, Mar 1st 12:30p to 2:00p
Join TBE Sisterhood on Zoom the first Wednesday of each month for a lively book discussion! Click on "MORE INFO" for upcoming book selections. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 22 , 2023Women's Seder
Wednesday, Mar 22nd 6:00p to 8:30p
Our ever-popular Women’s Seder is back and will be held in person on Wednesday March 22, 2023 starting at 6:00 pm. Be sure to join us to taste our favorite Passover dishes and to celebrate the women in history who did not quite make it into a traditional haggadah. Bring your friends and relatives. Everyone is welcome to attend. Participants are asked to bring their favorite Passover side dish or dessert with enough for 12 servings. SHARE YOUR RECIPES OR RECEIVE SOME OF OURS! Email your request for a recipe or share your recipe: Leslie Schlesinger at ldschles@aol.com
Wed, February 1 2023
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If you would like to join the Sisterhood, or want to renew your current membership, please make a donation of $50 (Rachel/Leah Level) or more using the PayPal button below. To pay by check, fill out this form and follow prompts to mail check.
Use the PayPal Donate button to make a Chai donation to help fund our scholarships, programs or pay for a College Connection package.
Jewish Holiday Care Packages for College Students
The College Connection Team of Temple Beth-El Sisterhood wants our college students to keep in contact to Jewish life and to their Temple Beth-El family while away from home. Four times a year (Rosh HaShanah, Chanukah, Purim and Passover), the College Connection Committee sends your students Jewish holiday gift packages loaded with delicious baked goods and fun treats.