Sisterhood Flower Project
Welcome to Beth El Sisterhood! We are a vital and active group within the congregation that enhances the lives of our members with programs and activities that provide meaning and enjoyment. Sisterhood provides an opportunity to meet other interesting women and make a difference in the synagogue.
We invite you to learn about our programs and activities, no matter what level of involvement you prefer.
Our calendar meets a broad range of interests:
Programming
- The Sisterhood Knitting Group is in full swing. New and experienced knitters are invited for coffee, conversation, and tzedakah (charity). Our first project is an afghan. All knitters are encouranged to knit a 12" x 12" square, in the color and patter of your choice. Please join us at our next meeting even if you have not begun your square, or if you just want to learn more. Non-members are welcome. For more information, please call the Beth El office, 973-763-0111.
- On Wednesday, April 2, 2008 Sisterhood sponsored a cooking demonstration and tasting with Susie Fishbein, author of the Kosher by Design cookbooks.
Sisterhood decorating Bimah for Sukkot
- For the Jewish New Year, Sisterhood sponsors an Apple & Honey fundraiser. For each donation a special package of Apples and Honey is sent to the recipient with a New Year's wish.
- During Purim we make and distribute over 600 Mishloach Manot baskets to our congregants and their friends and family.
- Participation in the Women’s League Torah Fund Campaign is an annual fundraiser that helps the future of Conservative Judaism by supporting institutions that educate our Rabbis, Cantors, teachers and lay leaders. You can now give to Torah Fund online by clicking www.jtsa.edu/giving. Then click on the Torah Fund Campaign link and follow the instructions. Beth El's Sisterhood will get credit for any online contributions made by our members.
The Gift Shop
The Sisterhood Gift Shop assists our congregants in purchases of Kippot and Talitot for their B'nai Mitzvot, gifts for family & friends, holiday necessities such as Hanukkah candles, Seder plates, etc. Many of our items are Israeli-made so your purchases help Israel as well as Sisterhood. The Gift Shop is open whenever the synagogue office is open or by appointment. Check out our showcase and let us assist you with all your Jewish gift needs. Contact Lauren Morris at 973-763-5243 or
giftshop@bethelnj.org
Membership
Spiritual/Ritual
- Each month we meet at a member's home for a Rosh Hodesh Study and Discussion Group. Topics have included “Women and Israeli Law”, “Ba'a lot Teshuvah” (Women Who Have Become Orthodox) and Kaballah. Feel free to join us any time!
- Sisterhood organizes and leads Shabbat services once each year. From Shacharit to Torah readings, from Haftarah to D’var Torah, we do it all. This year we led services on January 19. The Torah Fund Cocktail Party is held on the Saturday evening of Sisterhood Shabbat which is always a great social event while supporting JTS.
Synagogue and Community Support
2008-09 Sisterhood Executive Board
We are known as Beth El's angels. Thanks to the generous support of the congregation during our fundraisers and programs, we have donated the funds to purchase new dishware for Shabbat and event dinners, repair the Sanctuary roof, hire a professional cleaning service for the kitchen and refurbish the office entry area with new wallpaper and moldings, just to name a few.
- On Mitzvah Day, Sisterhood organized and cooked trays of Lasagna to be delivered to homeless shelters.
It’s never too late to join Sisterhood, support our programs and become involved with this wonderful group of women! For more information contact Sisterhood Co-Presidents, Nancy Isaacson at nisaacson@goldisaac.com or Ellen Tamaroff at etamstat@comcast.net.
2008-2009 Sisterhood Board
