Sisterhood
Welcome to Congregation Beth Judea's Sisterhood
Welcome! The Sisterhood of Beth Judea is an active and vital group within the Congregation. We strive to enhance the lives of our members with programs & activities that provide meaning and enjoyment. Sisterhood provides an opportunity to meet other interesting women, explore different interests and make a difference in the Synagogue.
Feel free to browse our Sisterhood site for our Calendar of Events, a listing of our Board Members and ways you might consider getting involved. You'll find that Sisterhood offers you many different ways to support and participate within Beth Judea.
For whatever level of involvement you're looking for we invite you to learn more about being part of our active community.
If you would like to join Sisterhood, have any questions, or would like to volunteer for any of these events contact Sarah Goldenberg or Debbie Limer, your Sisterhood Co-Presidents. We’d love to hear from you.
Sisterhood Mission Statement
The mission of Congregation Beth Judea Sisterhood is to foster and further the highest ideals of Conservative Judaism, as expressed by the Synagogue, serving as a center of religious, charitable, educational and social activities for the women of the Synagogue.
Sisterhood will continually strive to:
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Enhance the lives of its members with programs and activities that provide meaning and enjoyment.
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Unite the diverse women of Beth Judea and create a sense of purpose, involvement and friendship.
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Expand its presence, leadership and impact on the Synagogue and community as a whole.
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Identify meaningful causes to support, and engage in activities to support these efforts.
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Strengthen bonds with the larger Jewish community (e.g. Women's League, Jewish Theological Seminary, other Sisterhoods), in an effort to broaden perspective and collaborate on new ideas / programs.
Sisterhood programs, activities and goals will embody and reflect the group's core values:
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Dedication to observing and preserving Conservative Judaism's traditions
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Commitment to mitzvot / good works
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Desire for a warm, welcoming environment in which women can find camaraderie and fellowship
Sisterhood Membership Information
Our Sisterhood is a dynamic organization of over 150 women who are proud to carry on the legacy of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism. Come Join Us!
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Annual Membership Dues for Congregants $40
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Annual Membership Dues for other Sisterhood members $54
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Women are invited to donate to Help a Sister for their Sisterhood Membership in addition to their membership dues.
Sisterhood / Leslie Peck
Long Grove, IL 60047
Ways to Get Involved
There are a number of ways to get involved depending on your interests and availability.
- Become a member - contact Leslie Peck
- Book Club (held bi-monthly, led by Brenda Levin)
- Come to a Board Meeting or Program - see Calendar of Events
(all programs will be emailed to Sisterhood members and be included in the WORD and CBJ website.)
- Film Focus (led by Sherry Weinberger)
- Fundraising (see below or click here)
- Participate on a committee to help plan or execute an upcoming program such as:
- Membership Dinner
- Hanukah Bazaar
- Rummage Sale
- Programming
- Social Events
- Educational Events such as Jewish Life Cycles, women's health issues.
- Book Club
- Membership
- Annual Membership Dinner to welcome new members and kick off the year.
- Participation in Women's League for Conservative Judaism
as a way to strengthen bonds with the larger Jewish community and collaborate on new ideas.
- Spiritual / Religious
- Sisterhood Shabbat Service led entirely by Sisterhood members.
- Women's Passover Seder and Purim events.
- Social Action / Community Outreach
- Mitzvah Day sponsorship of several activities, such as assembling toiletries for donation to
womens' shelters and soldier care boxes.
- Guest Speakers from organizations.
- Synagogue Community Support
- Many activities support the Congregation throughout the year.
Fundraising:
TORAH FUND INFORMATION
The 2018-19 Sisterhood Torah Fund Campaign has begun!
This year’s theme is “Chesed” which means: kindness.
Please consider donating to sustain the “FUTURE” of Conservative Judaism. All proceeds support our 5 seminaries and ensure the continuity of our rabbis, cantors, scholars and leaders.
Here at Congregation Beth Judea we have supported Torah Fund for decades. Both Rabbi Zimbalist and Hazzan Ezring have graduated from schools that are supported from the Torah Fund. The five seminar schools are:
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Jewish Theological Seminary (New York)
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Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies (Los Angeles)
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Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies (Jerusalem)
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Seminario Rabinico Latinomericano (Buenos Aires)
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Zacharias Frankel College (Germany)
We are very proud of our strong commitment to Torah Fund, and we hope to contribute another $10,000 to this year’s campaign.
We invite every member of Beth Judea to contribute.
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No contribution is too small and donations are tax deductible.
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If you donate $180 or more you will receive this year’s Torah Fund pin /pendant.
Contact Andrea Heiger at call (847) 507-2168 to make your minimum suggested donation of $54.00. Make checks payable to Torah Fund. Checks can be left in the office in an envelope marked Sisterhood. Benefactor donations of $180 and above will receive the beautiful 5779 Torah Fund pin to celebrate a beautiful FUTURE.
L'Chaim Too! - Cook Books
Check the Judaica Shop or call Laura Zoller
Sisterhood 2019 - 2020 Calendar of Events
Information Coming Soon.
Sisterhood Board Members for 2019-2020
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Officers |
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Co-President |
Sarah Goldenberg |
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Co-President |
Debbie Limer |
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Executive VP |
Michele Sussman |
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Membership VP |
Leslie Peck |
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Social Programming VP |
Rebecca Schlichting |
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Education Programming VP |
Michele Sussman |
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Torah Fund VP |
Andrea Heiger |
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Treasurer |
Davida Finkle |
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Secretary |
Merle Rumack |
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Parliamentarian |
Rhonda Cohn |
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General Board - Directors |
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All Occasion Cards |
Lori Finn |
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Book Club |
Brenda Levin |
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Chanukah Bazaar Team Leaders |
Karen Nagel |
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College Care Cards |
Eileen Spiegel |
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E-Mail Communications |
Sandy Levitt |
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Film Focus |
Sherry Weinberger |
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Fundraising |
Renee Kaplan |
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High Holiday Brochure |
Rebecca Andreoli |
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Historian |
Sandy Englander |
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Judaica Arts |
Marilyn Victor |
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Judaica Shop Managers |
Karen Nagel |
| Members at Large | Ruth Finkle Jennifer Rosen Karri Spiegel |
| Membership Event Team Leader |
Leslie Peck |
| Men's Club Liaison |
Jennifer Rosen |
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New Member Liaison |
Ellen Antman |
| Nosh-a-Night |
Laura Zoller |
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PADS |
Sandy Levitt |
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Rewards and Recognition |
Wendy Weinger |
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Rummage Sale Team Leaders |
Helaine Katz-Ratskoff & |
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Phyllis Udany |
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Helene Fox |
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Social Media |
Evi Gibbs |
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Spring Event: Team Lead (Women's Seder) |
Sandy Englander |
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Synagogue Gift Cards |
Jean Friedman |
| *Vodka & Latkes |
Natalie Pesin - Sisterhood & Brandt Rosen - Men's Club |
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*Wine Tasting |
Pam Herstein |
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* Co-sponsored by Sisterhood & Men's Club
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