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Sisterhood: Women Working Together
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Since 1926, Sisterhood of Temple Israel has been playing a vital role in the life of our congregation and community.
Sisterhood members spearhead social action projects, organize spiritual gatherings and special holiday observances, and provide opportunities for intellectual discussion and Torah study. We comfort those in need and help congregants plan celebrations and simchas.
Sisterhood oversees the Hilda Goodman Judaica Shop, organizes the Temple-wide Chanukah Bazaar, and sells Entertainment Books and Passover candy. Through these and other fundraisers, we raise money for scholarships to Temple Israel schools and camps, thereby bringing Jewish educational and recreational experiences to children who could not otherwise afford them.
Make friends and make a difference by getting involved in Sisterhood. We’d love to hear from you!
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Barbara Delvac
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Robin Frank
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Jackie Schwartz
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Terry Raphael
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Karen Gilman
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Our Programs and Projects
Bichor Cholim Meal Project
Meals for New Moms & Families with Chronic Illness
Sign up to provide a meal for an appreciative TIOH family.
AIDS Lunch Project: Third Thursday of the Month
2007 Dates: February 21, March 20, April 17, May 15
8:30 a.m. Prep at TIOH kitchen
10:15 a.m. Drive to clinic
1 p.m. Return to TIOH
Help prepare, deliver, and serve a nutritious lunch buffet to the clients of LAC/USC Medical Center AIDS Outpatient Clinic. No time to spare on Thursdays? Please consider donating food or funds.
Contact:
Entertainment Books
Save on goods and services all over town with Entertainment Book coupons.
Bar or Bat Mitzvah Kiddush Luncheon
After your Bar or Bat Mitzvah, continue your celebration with a beautiful and delicious buffet luncheon catered by Sisterhood. From simple spreads to fabulous food, we can arrange for a lovely Extended Kiddush.
Centerpiece Mitzvah Baskets
At your next celebration, decorate your tables with themed baskets filled with gifts or food for local charities. When the party’s over, your decorating dollars will have been well spent: a portion of your tax-deductible payment helps fund Sisterhood’s monthly lunch for AIDS patients and other good works at Temple Israel.
Book Club - The first Tuesday of most months - in the board room 10:30 a.m.
Oneg Shabbat
Kiddush Cup Presentation
Hilda Goodman Judaica Shop
Located in the Temple Foyer
Hours:
Friday & Sunday 9 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Tuesday & Wednesday 4:15 p.m – 6:15, and by appointment
Shop Sisterhood! You’ll find beautiful merchandise and enjoy personalized service at Sisterhood’s well-stocked gift shop. Deep discounts on b’nai mitzvah invitations, stationery, and gifts. Let us help you plan your simcha! Many items imported from Israel.
For more details click HERESisterZ in the Hood
Our newest Sisterhood Committee
Hip happenings designed for a certain type of TIOH “Sister”: one who laughs a lot (often at herself), wishes she could hang out with her gal pals more, reads The Wall Street Journal and In Style magazine, is a member of Sisterhood (or will be), has cooked for ailing friends, enjoys a good cry, volunteers at a food pantry, loves her family (even if they're a little crazy), probably forgot something on her grocery list, and really just wants to have fun!
If this sounds like you, then watch for upcoming events where you can meet up with your fellow SisterZ.
And remember, “hip” is a state of mind, not an age.
SisterZ in the Hood Co-Chairs:
Michelle Golland
310-387-4184
Liz Schwartz
323-962-6502
Join Sisterhood
CLICK HERE to download the Sisterhood Enrollment Form.
Our Members: Bridging the Generations
Sisterhood members represent a vibrant cross-section of Jewish women: We are young and old, single and married. We are working professionals and homemakers; entrepreneurs and artists; doctors, writers, lawyers, and teachers. We are daughters, mothers, grandmothers, wives, aunts, nieces—and sisters. We are all busy people who make time for our Sisterhood. Why? Because we recognize its value to our congregation, to the world beyond the Temple doors, and to each of us individually.
Sisterhood Needs You!
For more than 75 years, women of all ages and interests have been joining Sisterhood of Temple Israel. Please continue that proud tradition by becoming a member.
Even though every Sisterhood event and program is open to ALL women of Temple Israel, we need you to officially join our organization, in part because we rely on your membership dues. That money (less than $1/week!) not only helps us spearhead local projects and events, it also funds Women of Reform Judaism, which works on behalf of adults and children around the world.
Your level of participation is up to you—but whether you become actively involved or simply submit your dues as one of our silent partners, you are choosing to support a dynamic and essential organization.
You Need Sisterhood!
Sisterhood involvement can help you forge strong connections to the entire Temple Israel community. And in today’s stressful times, it’s comforting to have “sisters” you can count on—people to laugh with who will appreciate and support you.
Throughout the year, you’ll find many other opportunities for spiritual growth, social action, intellectual development, and good old-fashioned shmoozing at Sisterhood-sponsored Chanukah celebrations, Passover Seders, book clubs, and educational programs.
Women of Reform JudaismSisterhood of Temple Israel helps sustain Women of Reform Judaism, a vital national organization that fights for humane treatment of women and children around the world; provides rabbinic scholarships; and supports the National Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY), the Jewish Braille Institute, ARZA/World Union, and other social justice programs.
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