Sisterhood
Temple Beth-El Sisterhood is a dynamic community of women united by a shared objective: to make a positive impact on each other, our congregation and the wider Jewish community. Join this vibrant community of women and together, we will achieve remarkable things!
Sisterhood offers a wide range of activities and programs, both educational and social, to engage the women of Temple Beth-El. We want our members to have fun, develop friendships and have new experiences.
We welcome all members of Temple Beth-El to join our Sisterhood. Your membership and participation in Sisterhood are vital components of our Temple Life. 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.
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 items needed.
Monthly Book Club
Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of the month, from 12:30–1:30 pm.
Jewish Holiday Care Packages for College Students
The College Connection Team of Temple Beth-El Sisterhood wants our college students to stay connected with 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.
► Click here for more information and to order!
Sisterhood Canasta
Come join the Temple Beth-El Sisterhood for weekly games of Canasta on Monday mornings from 10:15am-2:30pm (excluding holidays). Fall Canasta will begin on September 11. Please click HERE to register. Questions? Email Sandi Firsel at sfirsel@gmail.com.
Lilith Salons
What is a Lilith Salon? Lilith Magazine is an independent, Jewish-American, feminist non-profit publication that has been issued quarterly since 1976. At our Lilith Salon events, participants discuss the most recent publication. To participate in Lilith Salon email: maewashes@gmail.com.
Upcoming Sisterhood Events
Thu, November 30 2023
17 Kislev 5784
JOIN US!!
If you would like to join the Sisterhood, or want to renew your current membership, please print, complete and submit a membership form below.
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. The gift shop is reopening soon with new items and discounts for sisterhood members. Effective October 12, 2023, GIFT SHOP HOURS ARE: Sundays, 9:30 am-12:30 pm, Tuesdays, 10 am-Noon, 4-6 pm, Wednesdays, 10 am-Noon, Thursdays, 2-4 pm.
SISTERHOOD MEMBERS RECEIVE 10% OFF REGULARLY PRICED ITEMS EVERY DAY!
NOVEMBER SPECIAL: All Menorahs are 15% off!
