Sisterhood has many great events throughout the year. Please join us!
Programs include: Dinners, Art Programs, Entertainment and Sisterhood Fun!
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
Visit the Sisterhood's Facebook Page HERE
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 / Sandy Englander
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 Sandy Englander
- 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)
- 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 2021 - 2022 Sisterhood Torah Fund Campaign has begun!
This year’s theme is “B'Yachad"” which means: "together".
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 Rabbi Emeritus Lifshitz 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.
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 AndreaDHeiger@gmail.com or (847) 507-2168. 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 5781 Torah Fund pin to celebrate our beautiful Togetherness.
L'Chaim Too! - Cook Books
Check the Judaica Shop or call Laura Zoller
Sisterhood 2022 - 2023 Calendar of Events
Sisterhood Monthly Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise specified:
July 12, August 16, September 13, October (no meeting), November 8, December 13,
January 10, February 14, March 14, April (no meeting), May 9, June 13 (Installation/Social Event)
Sisterhood Volunteers at PADS are usually the 1st Thursday of the month, unless otherwise specified:
November 3, December 1,
January 5, February 3
Please check our website and your weekly emails for the most current information and program changes
Sisterhood List of Events for 2022 - 2023 | ||
2022 | ||
September 21 | Membership Dinner/Social Event | |
November 14 | Education Event | |
December 3 | Vodka & Latke Event | |
December 8 | Gift Shop Chanukah Pop-up | |
December 14 | Hanukkah Party/Social Event | |
December 4 | Sisterhood/Men's Club Vodka & Latke Event | |
2023 | ||
January 23 | Education/Social Event | |
February 4 | Sisterhood Shabbat | |
March 6 | Mah Jongg Event | |
March 7 | Judaic Arts - Purim | |
March 19 | Passover Wine Tasting Event | |
March 29 | Spring Event Vashtin Night | |
TBD | Women's Seder/Education Event | |
April 23 | Torah Fund Event | |
May 1 | Judaic Arts/Social Event | |
June 13 | Installation |
Sisterhood Board Members for 2022-2023
Officers |
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Co-President |
Michele Sussman |
Co-President |
Darlene Bikshorn |
Executive VP |
Open |
Membership VP |
Lori Finn |
Social Programming VP |
Elizabeth Ladin Gross |
Education Programming VP |
Open |
Torah Fund VP |
Open |
Treasurer |
Davida Finkle |
Secretary |
Merle Rumack |
Parliamentarian |
Rhonda Cohn |
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General Board - Directors |
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All Occasion Cards |
Lori Finn |
Book Club |
Brenda Levin / Sandy Levitt |
Chanukah Bazaar Team Leaders |
Ann Lerman |
College Care Cards |
Open |
E-Mail Communications |
Sandy Levitt |
Film Focus |
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Fundraising |
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High Holiday Brochure |
Rebecca Andreoli |
Historian |
Michelle Sussman |
Judaica Arts |
Marilyn Victor |
Judaica Shop Managers |
Ann Lerman |
Mah Jongg Tournament |
Open |
Members at Large | |
Membership Event Team Leader |
Lori Finn |
Men's Club Liaison |
Jennifer Rosen |
New Member Liaison |
Ellen Antman |
Nosh-a-Night |
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PADS |
Sandy Levitt |
Rebranding Task Force |
Rebecca Andreoli & |
Rewards and Recognition | Wendy Weinger |
Rummage Sale Team Leaders |
Pam Herstein |
Sisterhood Shabbat |
Darlene Bikshorn |
Social Action |
Helene Fox |
Social Media |
Dara Hoyt |
Spring Event: Team Lead (Women's Seder) |
OPEN |
Spring Event: Team Lead (Vashti) |
Ellen Antman |
Synagogue Gift Cards |
Jean Friedman |
*Vodka & Latkes |
Judy Fisher & Committee |
*Wine Tasting |
Paula Carter |
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* Co-sponsored by Sisterhood & Men's Club
Hanukah Holiday Shop: Susan Katz
Nominating Committee Members:
Debbie Limer
Michele Sussman
Rhonda Cohn
Darlene Bikshorn
Debbie Green
Cindy Andreoli
Sisterhood Board Members for 2021-2022
Officers |
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Co-President |
Michele Sussman |
Co-President |
Darlene Bikshorn |
Executive VP |
Rana Dragon |
Membership VP |
Lori Finn |
Social Programming VP |
Elizabeth Ladin Gross |
Education Programming VP |
Sherry Weinberger |
Torah Fund VP |
Andrea Heiger |
Treasurer |
Davida Finkle |
Secretary |
Merle Rumack |
Parliamentarian |
Debbie Limer |
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General Board - Directors |
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All Occasion Cards |
Lori Finn |
Book Club |
Brenda Levin |
Chanukah Bazaar Team Leaders |
Ann Lerman |
College Care Cards |
Beth Redfern |
E-Mail Communications |
Sandy Levitt |
Film Focus |
Sherry Weinberger |
Fundraising |
Renee Kaplan |
High Holiday Brochure |
Rebecca Andreoli |
Historian |
Sandy Englander |
Judaica Arts |
Marilyn Victor |
Judaica Shop Managers |
Ann Lerman |
Mah Jongg Tournament |
Renee Kaplan |
Members at Large | Ruth Finkle Jean Friedman Vicky Kaplan Marla Wolf |
Membership Event Team Leader |
Sandy Englander |
Men's Club Liaison |
Jennifer Rosen |
New Member Liaison |
Ellen Antman |
Nosh-a-Night |
Laura Zoller |
PADS |
Sandy Levitt |
Rewards and Recognition |
Wendy Weinger |
Rummage Sale Team Leaders |
Pam Herstein |
Sisterhood Shabbat |
Darlene Bikshorn |
Social Action |
Helene Fox |
Social Media |
Sandy Englander |
Spring Event: Team Lead (Women's Seder) |
Sandy Englander |
Spring Event: Team Lead (Vashti) |
Ellen Antman |
Synagogue Gift Cards |
Jean Friedman |
*Vodka & Latkes |
Judy Fisher & Committee |
*Wine Tasting |
Bobbi Goldenberg |
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* Co-sponsored by Sisterhood & Men's Club
Hanukah Holiday Shop: Susan Katz