Sisterhood
Sisterhood 2008/2009Dear Sisters,
It’s that time again...time to join or renew your Sisterhood membership. Sisterhood is planning a fabulous year of events for all ages. We have plans for everything from the Ladies Night Out, Women’s Study Group, Annual Women’s Seder, and Book Club just to mention a few. Please take the time to join or renew your membership and join us as we begin this year.
Joining Sisterhood is
something every woman at Temple Emanu - El should do!
Sisterhood is an integral part
of Temple Emanu - El. We help to support our
congregation in numerous ways. We are proud of our
Judaica Shop, which is available for all of your B'nai
Mitzvah needs as wells as baby gifts, hostess gifts, and
house warming gifts. The proceeds from the Judaica
Shop go to support different events within the
congregation. Sisterhood has given scholarship money
to individuals in need, and we are an organization that
prides ourselves on helping the Rabbi or Cantor with their
special projects when asked. We host many
congregational events, such as the annual family pool party
and BBQ, Selichot dinner, and support in major fundraising
efforts. Therefore, when you join Sisterhood you are
also supporting Temple Emanu-El!
Our Sisterhood is a part of an important national
organization, Women of Reform Judaism and is committed to
its goals. Even if you cannot actively participate, your
membership will support our many important programs and
projects. Help us reach 100% Sisterhood membership by
sending in your dues today 36% of the basic/Leah dues we
pay supports WRJ and the Southeast District. Please visit
womenofreformjudaism.org for more information. In order to
do the best we can for our Sisterhood and meet our
responsibilities please keep this mind when you choose your
membership level as a greater percentage of our dues will
remain within our organization.
Sisterhood is about
connections and commitment to our congregation and
community.
Join now to:
- To make new friends or deepen the relationships you already have
- For dynamic and exciting educational programs
- For social events and just plain fun
- To deepen your spirituality through special events
- To develop your leadership skills while helping others
Remember that whether you are joining for the first time or renewing your membership, we appreciate your support. We need the support of every woman in the congregation. It is our sincere hope that every woman will join us. Whether you come to meetings, programs, help coordinate programs, or just submit your dues you are choosing to support Sisterhood. Your level of participation is up to you. Remember that a group of dynamic, warm, and inspired women await you however you choose to participate.
Women of Reform Judaism… Stronger Together!
In Sisterhood,
Dara Amram
President
WRJ Board Member
send mail to sisterhood.
Sisterhood Membership
You can download the sisterhood membership application as a Word document by clicking here.
2008/2009 Sisterhood Calendar of Events
August
- Membership Materials mailed
- 7 Book Club 11:30am "Jepthe's Daughter" by Naomi Ragen
- 21 “Organizing Students for Academic Success” 7pm at TE
- 24 Family BBQ at TE
September
- 4 Book Club 11:30am "Sotah" by Naomi Ragen
- 6 Family Pool Party at Concourse 5-8pm
- 11 Women’s Study Group 12pm
- 14 Meet & Greet at TE 10am
- 18 Fall Ladies Night Out (LNO) at Denise Spiegel’s 7pm
- 25 Meet & Greet at TE 7:30pm
October
- 2 Book Club 11:30am "Song of Names" by Norman Lebrecht
- 12 Family Sukkot 12pm at TE
- 16 Women’s Study Group 12pm
- 19 Mother/Child Social Action Project - 12:15 – 1:30 SH #3
- TBA Bingo at the Breman Home 7:30pm
November
- 5 Sisterhood Celebrates it Members Paid Up Event 6:45pm
- 6 Book Club 11:30 "Haven" by Ruth Gruber
- 6 -9 WRJ SE District Biennial – Charleston, SC
- 13 Women’s Study Group 12pm
- 14 Fall Adult Oneg
December
- 4 Hanukkah Get Together at Cory Boydston’s 7pm
- 4 Book Club 11:30
- 7 Day of Hanukkah Shopping & Maccabean Market 9:15 – 2pm Social Hall
- 11 Women’s Study Group 12pm
- 11 Lilith Salon - location TBD 7pm
- 14 Family Hanukkah Balloon Bash YES Fund Event 12 - 2pm Social Hall
January
- 8 Book Club 11:30
- 15 Women’s Study Group 12pm
- 11 Time Management for 2009 & Brunch at Kim Foodman’s 9:30am
February
- 5 Book Club 11:30
- 12 Women’s Study Group 12pm
- 19 Pre-Game Night 7pm at TE
- 22 Mother/Child Social Action Project -12:15 – 1:30 SH #3
- 26 Game Night 7:30pm at TE
- 28 Women’s Day of Learning
March
- 5 Book Club 11:30
- 8 Hamentashen Making at TE 7pm
- 11 Mother/Child Jewish Cooking with Judy Bart Kancigor 6:45pm
- 12 Women’s Study Group 12pm
- 22 Cans for Cookies Canned Food Drive 10am
- 29 Day of Shopping
- 29 Women’s Seder 5:30pm
April
- 2 Book Club 11:30
- 16 Women’s Study Group 12pm
- 24 Spring Adult Oneg
- 26 Mother/Child Social Action Project - 12:15 – 1:30 SH #3
- 30 Spring Ladies Night Out (LNO)
- TBA Bingo at the Breman Home 7:30pm
May
- 3 Lag B’Omer Picnic
- 7 Book Club 11:30am
- 11-15 Clergy & Staff Appreciation Week
- 14 Women’s Study Group 12pm
- 14 Pre Game Night 7:30 at TE
- 21 Game Night 7pm at TE
All events subject to change – please read emails for updated information
Rachel Memberships
Give your daughter or granddaughters the gift of a Sisterhood Membership. Rachel Memberships are available for girls under 18. This year we are excited to offer:- Mother/Daughter Social Action projects
- Cooking Jewish with Judy Bart-Kancigor – a hands on opportunity for Mothers & Daughters
- Exciting paid up event
- Women’s Seder – an intergenerational event not to be missed