February 08, 2010   24 Sh'vat 5770
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Sisterhood of Temple Emanuel  

 THE SISTERHOOD OF TEMPLE EMANUEL

A vibrant, dynamic group of women dedicated to contributing time and talent to enrich the lives of Temple Emanuel congregants, and the greater Jewish world and communities. Whether hosting entertaining social events, offering programming for children and seniors and everyone in between, or conducting social action projects, the Sisterhood of Temple Emanuel prides itself on being diverse and offering an array of activities for women of all ages.

 
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Sisterhood Donations  

For $3.00, a card will be sent to honor your relatives and friends for a special occaison. Or, for $18.00 we will send a beautifully illustrated card with an appropriate message. Money from these donations is directed toward education, and scholarship & program enrichment. To make a donation contact:

Nancy Rotman, nkr1209@aol.com
Ruth Weiner, rbweiner1@aol.com
Helen Wertheimer, hhwerth@comcast.net
Sisterhood Candy Grams  
 
2009-2010 Board  

Executive Board

President – Karen Krichmar

First Vice President – Dana Katz

Second Vice President – Suzanne Griffin

Treasurer – Carol LeBovidge

Recording Secretary – Susyn Lichtenberg

Financial Secretary – Marcella Lemberger

 

Full Board

Public Relations - Amy Riemer

Membership – Melissa Longin & Amanda Perlmutter

Ways and Means – Rona Beetham & Kathy Hurst

Programming –

    Senior – Debbie Ginsberg

    Adult – Cheryl Marcus & Deb Marrow

    Children’s – Heather Belson & Cori Segal

    Family – Julie Bernstein & Tara Satlow

Babies and Bagels - Marissa McClintock

Judaica Shop – Debbie Goldstein, Paula Kushnir & Sharon Morgenstern

Social Action

     Coat Drive - Beverly Birnbach

     Toy Drive - Lisa Lapp & Stephanie Sipley

College Youth – Barbara Holstein, Judy Matulsky, Beth Swartz & Belinda Traub

Shabbat Dinners – Lori Aronovitz, Melanie Shipon & Beth Shiro

Funds – Nancy Rotman, Helen Wertheimer & Ruth Weiner

Paid Up Supper – Beth Freire-Andriola, Suzanne Griffin & Marla Sigman

Nominating – Lori Burke
Sisterhood President's Message  

Even though it has been a couple of months beyond the holiday season, I thought you would all like to know some of the wonderful things Sisterhood, with the generosity of the entire congregation, was able to accomplish through our Share The Light program. Under the direction of Lisa Lapp and Stephanie Sipley, we were able to provide 45 children their wishes for the holidays. A total of 451 gifts comprised of clothing and toys were donated to Foster Kids of the Merrimack Valley Inc.,

The Mass Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, and the Methuen Housing Authority. A special shout out to Andrew Riemer who, for his Bar Mitzvah project, solicited and collected an incredible number of Legos. Thanks to all of you whose donations helped so many kids smile a little brighter this year. 

Debi Katz Marrow and Cheryl Marcus organized our first book swap. What a fun, cozy event - warm drinks, warm friends, warm conversation, and a great selection of  books to share on a cold January night.

Sisterhood is proud is say we now have over 250 members. We are always updating and refining what we do to make our organization one that is relevant to you. Our nominating process has begun for next year and I know there are some terrific people with fresh ideas just waiting to participate more actively in Sisterhood. If we don’t find you, find us. Let us know how you’d like to help out!............................Karen Krichmar

Upcoming events

Senior Program - Feb. 4th Movie (Golda’s Balcony) & Lunch

Shabbat Dinner – Feb. 5th

Board Meeting – Feb. 7th

Senior Program - March 4th Annual Shopping and Lunch Trip to Brookline

Shabbat Dinner – March 5th

Board Meeting – March 8th
Women of Reform Judaism  



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Women of Reform Judaism is the voice, the presence and the venue for action of the women of Reform Judaism in the synagogue, the Jewish community, interfaith groups and the general, local, national and international community. It is the women's agency and an affiliate of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), the central body of Reform Judaism in North America. The founder of NFTY (the North American Federation of Temple Youth) and a founder of the Jewish Braille Institute, WRJ is a member of the World Union for Progressive Judaism and works on behalf of the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion.

WRJ brings together more than 75,000 Jewish women in over 500 Sisterhoods throughout the United States and in Canada and in other countries: Panama, Netherlands Antilles, Argentina, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, Israel, the Republic of South Africa, India, Australia and New Zealand.

Founded in 1913 as the National Federation of Temple Sisterhoods (NFTS), the organization was established during a historic period of advancing struggle for recognition and equality for women.  Empowered by the Reform Movement 's precept of placing Jewish women on a plane of religious equality with men, NFTS became active in areas that continue to define its work today.



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