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Sisterhood

Our Mission:

 

The Sisterhood of Temple Beth-El, an inclusive women's group rooted in Reform Judaism, inspires us to leadership and to intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth. Our commitment to Tikkun Olam and building friendships empowers us to embrace and enrich our membership, our congregation, and our community. 

 

  • Build friendships
  • Reading Circle book club
  • Social Outings
  • Lilith Salon discussions on articles of interest to Jewish women
  • Sisterhood Shabbat
  • Rosh Chodesh programming
  • Guest speakers on topics of health and community/social action concerns
  • Torah Scrolls for Consecration of our First Graders
  • Luncheon for the Religious School teachers
  • Gifts for B’nei Mitzvah Students
  • Kiddish cups for Confirmation students
  • Mezuzahs for High School Graduates
  • Young Adult Outreach donations
  • Scholarships for students attending RAC or travel to Israel Programs
  • Funding to maintain the kitchen and meeting hall
  • Funding for a video camera to archive temple events
  • Funding for holiday receptions and family events
  • Working with RLYGRS students on mitzvah projects to benefit children in need and seniors
  • Staff Appreciation Luncheon
  • Program support for RLYGRS
  • Combined projects with Brotherhood
  • Party supplies for children who are homeless through the Birthday Wishes program
  • Make meals at the Ronald McDonald House for families with hospitalized children.
  • Support for Women of the Wall visit by executive director Leslie Sachs
  • Joanne Forman Film Festival of Jewish themed movies
  • Mitzvah Stitchers to create handmade items for those in need
  • Women’s Community Passover Seder

Join Sisterhood

Sarah: $40 Rebekah: $54 Leah: $72 Rachel: $108 Woman of Valor: $180

 

Sisterhood's COVID Cookbook

Sisterhood's COVID Cookbook


“Recipes and Memories that Nourished Us Through the Pandemic”

Please note that payment must be made in advance. Ordinarily, we place orders in bulk, and there may be a delay from the time you order until the time we print the next 25 books.

However, in a special fall deal, Sisterhood has pre-ordered 25 soft-cover editions
of the book — making this the perfect Chanukah gift for those who act quickly!

While supplies last, we are pairing “Recipes and Memories” with “Vegetables for Breakfast from A to Z: Change your breakfast, Change your life,” Nancy Wolfson-Moche’s cookbook that inspired our Spring 2022 Donor Event.

For $72, the first 12 people placing an order can get both cookbooks, plus our Digital Edition of “Recipes and Memories.”

As always, all net proceeds from book sales are dedicated to temple-related activities that Sisterhood supports, including the Women’s Seder, Sisterhood Shabbat, holiday receptions, temple improvements (such as kitchen renovations), religious school, and student leadership programs.

Alternatively, if you don’t want both books (or if you’re not one of our first 12 orders), the cost is $60 for the soft-cover “Recipes and Memories” and the Digital Edition. (Please note that we’ve stopped printing the hardcover Collector’s Edition.)

Please indicate below if you’re hoping to be among the first 12 to purchase both books and how many copies of the Fall Deal or Soft-Cover Edition you want.

Once we accept 25 orders, we must place our next order in bulk. We will do so once we reach another 25 book orders.

 
   Includes “Recipes and Memories” Soft-Cover and Digital Editions + “Vegetables for Breakfast”Includes recipes, pictures, Sisterhood members' stories about their recipes, and photos and artwork depicting ways we stayed connected through the pandemic. These make great gifts. Are your recipes or artwork included? Consider buying copies for friends and family.

 
   Soft-Cover EditionIncludes recipes, pictures, Sisterhood members' stories about their recipes, and photos and artwork depicting ways we stayed connected through the pandemic. These make great gifts. Are your recipes or artwork included? Consider buying copies for friends and family.
   Digital Edition[Recipes only: No pictures, no COVID-19 stories, no artwork]
 
   Large Print Digital Edition[Recipes only: No pictures, no COVID-19 stories, no artwork]
 
[I’m not much of a cook, but I’d love to donate to the cause]

 

Joanne Forman Film Festival Discussion: "They Ain't Ready For Me" -  May 15, 2022

 

 

 

 

Rosh Chodesh -  May 2, 2022

 

 

 

 

Rosh Chodesh w/ Betsy Shimberg - Providence: Many Stories June 10, 2021

 

 

 

 

Sisterhood Installation May 12, 2021

 

 

Sisterhood Joanne Forman Film Festival - Zoom discussion on “Mamboniks” April 18, 2021

 

 

Sisterhood Evening of Song and Story April 17, 2021

 

 

Sisterhood Film Festival - Zoom discussion on “Chasing Portraits” April 11, 2021

 

 

Sisterhood Film Festival Zoom Discussion - “Shoelaces” April 4, 2021

 

 

Sisterhood Havdalah February 13, 2021

Sisterhood Havdalah February 13 2021 from Temple Beth-El on Vimeo.

 

Virtual Artist Tour

Virtual Artist Tour with Sisterhood from Temple Beth-El on Vimeo.

 

Sisterhood Rock Painting December 2020

Wed, December 7 2022 13 Kislev 5783