Sisterhood
Mission
The mission of Sisterhood shall be to foster and further the highest ideals of Judaism as expressed through Congregation Beth Chaim, to promote closer fellowship among its members, and in cooperation with Congregation Beth Chaim, to provide religious, social and educational activities.
Click HERE to read our constitution.
Sisterhood Board Meetings
Board meetings are held once a month on Wednesdays (unless otherwise noted) and begin at 7:00 pm.
2019
August 21
September 18
October 16
November 20
December 18
2020
January 15
February 12
March 18
April 22
May 20
Examples of Sisterhood Programming
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Sisterhood Membership Brunch
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Arts & Crafts Workshops
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Museum Trips
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Israeli Dancing
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Theater Trips
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Jewelry Making
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Guest Speakers
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Sewing Workshops
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Potlucks with Recipe Exchanges
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Sisterhood Led Services
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Yoga
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Movie Nights
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Defensive Driving Courses
- Painting Projects
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Kraft Maga (Israeli Self Defense)
Philanthropy in our Community
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College Scholarship
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Knitting for a Cause
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Mother’s Day toiletry donations project
Fundraising
Sisterhood donates profits from these two events to programming and, also, directly back to the Temple.
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Purim Baskets Fundraiser
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New Year’s Card Fundraiser
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Congregation Beth Chaim sent 42 Purim baskets to Israeli soldiers as part of Sisterhood’s Purim basket project.
This Year's Programs
Our Leadership
Paint a Silk Scarf for Tu B’Shevat
Wednesday, January 22 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm
$36 - Sisterhood member / $46 - non-member
This event is full. (You can be placed a waiting list)
Sunday, January 26 | 10:30-11:30 am
Empowering Women Leaders — Lessons Learned
No Fee
Knitting for a Cause and Crafting Chavurah
Sunday, February 2 | 12:30 - 3:30 pm
Join us for coffee, sweets, crafting and kibitzing together. Make fingerless mitts, ear warmers and hats for donation or work on your own project. No knitting or crocheting experience required.
We will have supplies, but if you have size 9 or 10 needles or size J crochet hook and worsted weight yarn, please bring them.
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Shabbat and a Passover-style Potluck Lunch
Sunday, February 29 | 10:30-12:30
Shabbat service followed by Passover-style potluck lunch with recipe exchange.
No Fee
Ellen Chajson, President
Cindy Bright, Past President
Helene Molter, Past President Emeritus
Mindy Lipman, Secretary
Joyce Kalstein, Treasurer
Suzanne Lind, VP Membership/Member Outreach
Janet Greenman, VP Membership/Member Outreach
Holly Singer, VP Programming
Judy Loeb, VP Programming
Donna Sher, Parliamentarian
Ilene Janofsky, New Year's/Purim Coordinator
Cheryl Wexler, New Year's/Purim Coordinator
Elissa Makarowitz, New Year's/Purim Coordinator
Adria Sherman, Gift Coordinator
Hope Simon, Yarmulke Sales
Caryl Parker, Communications Coordinator
Sylvia Parab, Mothers’ Day gift bags
Mindy Shedler, Trustee
Lori Bailin, Trustee
Fran Lichtenstein, Gift Shop Trustee
Joyce Kalstein, Gift Shop Trustee
Cindy Bright, Gift Shop Trustee