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.

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 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

Summer Canasta

Come join the Temple Beth-El Sisterhood for weekly games of Canasta on Monday mornings from 10:00am-2:30pm, June 12-Aug. 28, 2023.  The first Canasta game will include a special lite lunch sponsored by the Sisterhood to celebrate our first gathering.  In order to play Canasta, you must be a member of Temple Beth-El and of the TBE Sisterhood. Once you register, you will receive an mail with more details.  Click HERE to register.