Sisterhood

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:

• Enhance the lives of its members with programs and activities that provide meaning and enjoyment.
   

• Unite the diverse women of Beth Judea and create a sense of purpose, involvement and friendship.
   

• Expand its presence, leadership and impact on the Synagogue and community as a whole.
   

• Identify meaningful causes to support, and engage in activities to support these efforts.
   

• 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:

• Dedication to observing and preserving Conservative Judaism's traditions
   

• Commitment to mitzvot / good works
   

• Desire for a warm, welcoming environment in which women can find camaraderie and fellowship

Visit the Sisterhood's Facebook Page HERE

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.

Sisterhood Monthly Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise specified:
July 13, August 10, September (no meeting), October 12, November 9, December 14,
January 11, February 8, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14 (Installation/Social Event)

Sisterhood Volunteers at PADS are usually the 1st Thursday of the month, unless otherwise specified:
October 7, November 4, December 2,
January 6, February 3, March 3, April 28

Please check our website and your weekly emails for the most current information and program changes