Fundraising
Sisterhood engages in fundraising activities throughout the year, so that we can offer programs to the community and raise money to fulfill the mitzvah of tzedakah (charity).
Rummage Sale
The Rummage Sale is Sisterhood's biggest fundraiser of the year. It is a three-day event in October, and many Sisterhood members volunteer to make it a success.
All the items in the Rummage Sale are donated by members of the Temple Isaiah community and friends. These are dropped off on Sunday prior to the sale.
Shoppers get first pick on Monday, from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm. All items are half price on Tuesday, from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm. Fill a grocery bag for a flat fee on Wednesday, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Community service letters are available for high school students and tax receipts are available to donors.
The Rummage Sale is open to the general public. Each year we send hundreds of post cards to families who have asked to be reminded about our Rummage Sale. We receive notes from parents telling us they could not provide proper clothes for their children without our Rummage Sale. Everyone can find bargains for the entire family, while raising money for a wide range of charities.
Holiday Marketplace
Every year, Sisterhood sponsors a Holiday Marketplace in the month before Chanukah. Over 50 artists and artisans participate in this annual craft fair.
Buyers can choose from handcrafted items. Browse through baby and children items including clothing, educational toys, dolls, bibs,and bedding. Try on some of the adult clothing, flip flops, hair supplies, knit sweaters, hats, scarves, pashimas, jewelry and handbags. Browse through household items such as ceramics, metal sculptures, and several different types of wood creations. Shop our classic and new vendors as well as our Temple Isaiah Judaica Shop.
We also sell homemade lunches, snacks and desserts. Choose from lasagna, chicken soup, salad, bagels, and other foods.
Proceeds from Holiday Marketplace benefit over 50 charities, from hospices to women's shelters and breast cancer research, as well as Israeli and international Jewish organizations.
The Holiday Marketplace is open to the general public.
Judaica Shop ... Your Source for All Things Jewish
The Sisterhood also runs the Judaica Shop, which is open most Sundays between 9:00 and 1:00 when the Hebrew School is open as well as other times when we have volunteers to staff it. Sisterhood members are encouraged to volunteer at the Judaica Shop. Call the telephone number posted on the door of the Judaica shop to arrange an appointment to shop outside of our regularly scheduled hours.
Please see more information at our Shopping page.
Donor Events
Many years in the spring, Sisterhood has sponsored fundraising social events, like the Artist Within Us (2007) and the Chai Tea (2009).
A theme is chosen, and people make donations. In some cases the donation is made in memory of a loved one, or in honor of a special event, or in honor of children or grandchildren. Various vendors also make donations to the event as well.
The Artist Within Us
In 2007, we had an art exhibit showcasing works by artists and craftspeople within our Sisterhood. Elegant hors d'oeuvres, wines, and desserts were served. We also raffled centerpieces donated by local florists.
Chai Tea
In 2009, for the Chai Tea, local florists donated flowers or tea sets for raffle prizes. Sisterhood members brought a variety of beautiful tea pots in which to serve tea. The event was catered with traditional English cucumber sandwiches, scones, and other savories and sweets.
Plans are in the works for a Spa and Fitness Day in 2011.
Purim Basket
Let Sisterhood provide you with the opportunity to give friends and relatives a Mishloach Manot basket, the traditional Purim gift of food and candy. To celebrate the victory of the Jewish people over evil Haman, it has become customary to “send sweet portions (special gifts of food) to one another” – the mitzvah of Mishloach Manot. In the tradition of Purim, Sisterhood donates proceeds from Purim Baskets to MAZON, a Jewish response to hunger.
Look for your order form in the mail in mid-January. The deadline for ordering is Sunday, January 31, 2010. Sisterhood will be delivering the baskets to Temple members’ homes on Sunday, February 28.
Contact Gini Shevrin (see Temple Directory) if you have questions.
Stationery for Simcha
Please contact our Stationery and Invitation Chairperson, Karen Zallen to make an appointment for your simcha invitation or holiday gift stationery. All profits support Sisterhood’s annual contributions to our Temple and community.
More information is available on the Shopping page.
Other Fundraising
Other Sisterhood fundraising projects include:
- Mother's Day Mitzvah Project
- Entertainment Boston coupon books
- WRJ's YES Fund