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.
Philanthropy in our Community
• Purim fundraiser for JFCS food pantry
• Knitting for a Cause
• College Scholarship
Fundraising
Sisterhood donates profits from these events to programming and, also, directly back to the Temple.
• New Year’s Card Fundraiser
Examples of Sisterhood Programming
• Sisterhood Membership Brunch
• Arts & Crafts Workshops
• Museum Trips
• Israeli Dancing
• Theater Trips
• Jewelry Making
• Guest Speakers
• Sewing Workshops
• Potlucks with Recipe Exchanges
• Sisterhood Led Services
• Yoga
• Movie Nights
• Defensive Driving Courses
• Painting Projects
• Krav Maga (Israeli Self Defense)
Sisterhood Board Meetings
Board meetings are open and are held the third Thursday evening every month (unless otherwise noted) and begin at 7:00 pm. Please check the CBC calendar or Sisterhood Facebook page for confirmation.
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Sisterhood Membership Brunch
Our Leadership
Carol Ann Blank & Helene Molter, Co-Presidents
Mindy Lipman, Past President
Janet Greenman, Secretary
Cheri Kurer, Treasurer
Judy Walters, VP Membership/Member Outreach
Holly Singer-Eland & Cindy Bright, VP Programming
Donna Sher, Parliamentarian
Elissa Makarowitz, New Year's/Purim Coordinator
Jenni Ackerman, New Year's/Purim Coordinator
Faith Wight, Communications Coordinator
Eva Barbarasch, Yarmulke Sales
Fran Lichtenstein, Gift Shop Trustee
Roberta Fineman, Trustee
Cheryl Wexler, Trustee
Mon, September 15 2025 22 Elul 5785