Welcome to Sisterhood!

The Sisterhood of Temple Isaiah is the collective presence, voice, and strength (within the congregation) of its women members. Its exciting yearly calendar is filled with events to appeal to spiritual, educational, social, family, and organizational interests. Sisterhood membership includes membership in the national Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ), 75,000 women from over 500 synagogues in North America and around the world.

Sisterhood invites every woman in the congregation to become a member, to participate in its activities, and to become a leader. Toward that goal, Sisterhood offers women new to the congregation a complimentary one-year membership.

Sisterhood serves...

. . . its members by:

creating numerous opportunities to connect with other women
offering a Women’s Weekend Away filled with relaxation and study
offering stimulating classes with the Rabbis
offering monthly Rosh Chodesh gatherings
providing exciting educational programs
providing a fall paid-up membership supper
providing a newsletter for its membership
running a variety of social events
sponsoring “Circles”—affinity groups with interests that include book groups, movie groups, knitting group, gourmet cooking, walking groups, biking group and more

. . . our Temple youth by:

sponsoring holiday parties for families with pre-school children
presenting gifts to each Bar/Bat Mitzvah, confirmand, and Tichon Isaiah (high school) graduate
providing funding for holiday gift packages to our college-aged young adults away from home.
contributing financially to the religious school and youth groups

. . . our congregation by:

sponsoring a series of Wellness programs
operating the Judaica shop
providing meals to congregant families dealing with illness and other challenges through our Gemilut Chasadim (Acts of Loving Kindness) Committee
running a Tu B’Shevat Seder and a Women’s Seder
coordinating an adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah class
sponsoring a Sisterhood Shabbat service
decorating the bimah in the Sanctuary for the holiday of Sukkot
financially maintaining the Temple kitchen
providing financial support for special Temple projects

. . . our Jewish and secular communities:

by sponsoring a community-wide Fall Rummage Sale which allows local families to purchase inexpensive high quality clothing
through the mitzvah of tzedakah by distributing monies raised during the year to many groups representing religious, educational, political and health organizations, including charities that specifically benefit women and children.

Temple Isaiah Sisterhood has over 380 members. Its goal is to continue to strengthen not only its membership, but also the quality of the Sisterhood experience. Sisterhood will focus on maintaining and increasing the sense of intimacy and community that is characteristic of Sisterhood. At the same time Sisterhood will continue to nurture the spiritual and intellectual development of its members. Please join us.

See information on Sisterhood sponsored Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah.

See information on Sisterhood sponsored Study Classes with the Rabbis .

For more information contact the President of Sisterhood. To contact her click here.

To provide information for the Sisterhood Bulletin, contact the Sisterhood News editor.

Upcoming Sisterhood Events

5/27/2013 Office Closed - Memorial Day

6/2/2013 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Choir Rehearsal

6/5/2013 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Choir Rehearsal

6/6/2013 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Sisterhood Board Meeting

6/9/2013 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Choir Rehearsal

6/12/2013 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Choir Rehearsal

6/20/2013 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Leadership Development Program

7/4/2013 Office Closed