As a Sisterhood, we are proud to represent the women of our congregation - in our words and in our deeds. Our role here at Beth Sholom is to promote the welfare of the Congregation, educationally, ethically, and spiritually. This means: Adult Education in conjunction with Derech, Lifelong Learning at Temple Beth Sholom. Fundraising Special opportunities to study with Rabbi Lucas, Rabbi Friedman, and Rabbi Solomon Torah Fund activities that benefit JTS, the Zeigler School, and the Schechter Institute in Jerusalem. Shiva meals Care packages for college youth Monthly luncheons for senior citizens Birthday cakes for Mini-Minyan Sisterhood Shabbat We are especially proud of our financial support of the congregation and of our commitment to the Capital Campaign. Working together to accomplish all of this continues to enrich all of our lives.

Sisterhood dates for 2008-2009

Course Registration with Brunch and Learn
$85 Sisterhood Members/$105 Non-Sisterhood Members
• Elementary Hebrew Learn the Aleph-Bet, the Hebrew Alphabet and feel the joy of being able to read the prayers at Shabbat services. This is a great confidence booster. Mondays 9:30-10:30 am Taught by Norma Solomon
• Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew, the language of our people, using a modern Ulpan approach with multi-media materials. You will immerse yourself in the Hebrew language and definitely will want to travel to Israel after this class to put into practice all you have learned. Indulge yourself! Mondays 9:30-10:30 am Taught by Mira Barufka
• Advanced Conversational Hebrew Enjoy the pleasures of conversing and reading in this next level Hebrew conversation class. Political happenings are debated and news items are shared – all in Hebrew! Of course, English translations will be available. Mondays 9:30-10:30 am Taught by Bracha Ashoory
• Prayers and Blessings Use your new or existing knowledge of Hebrew to create a new connection to God. Find out how the Siddur can keep you calm and centered. Special emphasis will be on Shabbat and Holiday prayers. Mondays 9:30-10:30 am Taught by Zahava Rosenfeld
• The Prophet Isaiah Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore. These familiar words were declared over 2000 years ago by Isaiah, one of our greatest prophets. Whom was he addressing? What else did Isaiah say? In this course we will focus on some of the famous prophecies of Isaiah and his message to the people, against the backdrop of the political events taking place at the time. How relevant is Isaiah’s message in our day and age? Come to this class and find out. Please bring a copy of a Hebrew Bible to class. Mondays 10:30-11:30 am Taught by Zahava Rosenfeld
• Torah Trope Learn cantillation for reading of Torah. Alternate Mondays 11:30am-12:30pm Taught by Zahava Rosenfeld

Brunch & Learn Series
$45 Sisterhood Members/$60 Non-Sisterhood Members
Once a month enjoy Brunch and Learn with a variety of speakers and lecturers.
Mondays 11:30-12:30 pm

• October 27, 2008 - Journey Through the Torah: How the Torah affects our daily lives! Taught by Malka Me-Zahav
• December 10, 2008 - Chanukkah program! Music, Trivia and Latkes Cantor Ofer Barnoy and Rabbi Jeni Friedman
• January 26, 2009 - Special Rosh Hodesh Program Sisterhood V.P. of Education Beth Eichenholtz
• February 23, 2009 - Video Presentation TBS Librarian Susan Young
• April 27, 2009 - Annual Book Talk TBS Librarian Susan Young
• May 11, 2009 - Biblical Archaeology Taught by Denise Gold

Book Talk/Discussion Group

• Wednesday mornings beginning October 29, 2008 from 10:30 - 11:30 am, TBS Library: (Eileen Schnier)

Rabbinic Seminars


• November 17 & 24, 2008 – 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  Rabbi Alan Lucas
• March 16 & 23, 2009 – 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  Rabbi Sidney Solomon
• Annual Lecture with Rabbi Alan Lucas
  Tuesday, March 17 & March 24, 2009 7:30-8:30pm

Events


• Welcome new Sisterhood members: Oct 16, 2008 7:30pm TBS Sukkah
• Fall Paid-up Membership Dinner: Tuesday, November 18, 2008
• Women’s League Convention Nov 9-Nov 12, 2008 Detroit, MI
• Sisterhood Shabbat: Feb 14, 2009 9AM
• Purim Baskets Packing March 2009.
• Spring Dinner: Wednesday, May 20, 2009
• Women’s League Branch Conference TBA

Monthly Meetings
All monthly meetings are open to all Sisterhood Members. We meet at 8:15pm in the TBS Gallery. Coffee and dessert are served.


• September 3, 2008
• October 16, 2008 (outside of TBS) Sukkah Program
• November 5, 2008
• December 3, 2008
• January 7, 2009
• February 4, 2009
• March 4, 2009 Purim Program
• April 1, 2009 Passover Program
• May 6, 2009
• June 3, 2009 Installation of Executive Board and Board of Directors - 6:30pm Dinner, 7:30pm Installation

Torah Fund Donations, Pins, Cards (Lisa Schlesinger)

Shiva Meal coordinator: (Anita Kay, volunteers are needed for deliveries)

Alex Schnier Round Table Discussion Group (Eileen Schnier)
All are welcome to join us for lively discussions on a wide variety of current subjects. Second Wednesday of each month First Meeting November 12, 2008 10:30 - 11:30 am, TBS Board Room

Senior Luncheons (Jackie Wadler)
Wednesdays at 11:30AM ; See calendar for dates


The Temple Beth Sholom Gift Shop… carries the finest Judaica in Nassau County. There are a multitude of in-stock and custom ordered merchandise for all your simchas and life cycle events:

• Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
• Weddings Ritual objects
• Art
• Fine jewelry and decorative jewelry
• Judaica for Shabbat, Holidays, Simchas, and daily use
• Baby gifts
• Custom printed invitations available
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Sunday 10 am - 12 noon
Other hours by appointment

Sisterhood Executive Board

Laurie Prowler, President
Pat Zareh, VP Program
Mahnaz Pourrabbani, VP Education
Judith Klein, VP Fundraising
____________, VP Membership
Jackie Wadler, VP Community Affairs
Sherrie Goldstein, Treasurer
Dori Appleman, Corresponding Secretary
Janet Eder, Recording Secretary
Barbara Heitner, Financial Secretary
Judy Seltz, Public Relations
Jayne Spielman, Immediate Past President