Our sisterhood, formed in 1919, is the oldest auxiliary of the synagogue. Our most significant contribution to the synagogue has been our Sisterhood Sanctuary. Our women have mentored the Confirmation Classes, instituted an Adult Education program, participated in our Adult Bat Mitzvah program hosted theater trips and more. Our College Program has been a model for other synagogues, and has received national attention. The canopy at the entrance to the synagogue is one of the many projects that have been funded and donated by the Sisterhood Gift Shop, in addition to a major cash contribution at the end of each fiscal year. Also, we have many other major projects planned for the future.
Through the years, as Conservative Judaism evolved, permitting full participation of women in worship services. One of the highlights of the year is the Sisterhood Shabbat service that is led entirely by our members.
To view the Sisterhood Calendar events, filter the calendar for Auxilliary Groups.
For information contact Kay Schwartz email Download Schedule of Events - Click Here
Sisterhood Officers 2012-2013
Co-Presidents: Shirley Weiner and Kay Schwartz
Membership Vice-President: Lynne Album
Religous Co-Vice-President: Anna Green and Paula Rothman
Program Co-Vice-Presidents: Sandra Kazman and Gayle Vogel
Treasurer: Linda Abrams
Corresponding Secretary: Marilyn Miller
Recording Secretary: Dianne Cutler
Communications: Lorna Adelman
College Program: Doris Pohl
Parliamentarian: Anita Schatz
Immediate Past President: Anna Green
Special Events
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Sisterhood Sukkah Decorating, Thursday September 27 and Friday September 28, at 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Volunteers will decorate the Congregational Sukkah in preparation for upcoming festival of Sukkot.
Sisterhood Opening Dinner October 17th at 6 PM
Guest speaker is Risa Vetri Ferman, our esteemed Montgomergy County District Attorney. Be sure to pay your dues and join us for dinner.
Anita Schatz is 2012 Sisterhood Torah Fund Honoree, November 14th at 11 AM
Anita Schatz has had a long and dedicated life of commitment to Jewish education, observance, and to involvement in Beth Sholom. Anita was born in Philadelphia to Lillian and Sidney Rosner, and grew up in Feltonville and later Northeast Philadelphia. Her grandfathers, Abraham Servetnick and Morris Rosner, were charter members of two Philadelphia synagogues, B’nai Yitzchok, at B Street and Roosevelt Boulevard, and Brith Israel, across the Boulevard at D Street. Lillian and Sidney were active synagogue Jews as well, serving on the board and as president of the PTA at Temple Sholom, where Anita and her sister Karen went to Hebrew School, Hebrew High and LTF. Anita was in the first Bat Mitzvah class at Temple Sholom, pioneering the way for young women’s participation in synagogue ritual. Anita met Nathan, her husband of nearly 49 years, and they were married soon after her graduation from Temple in early childhood education and his graduation from medical school. Rabbi Pinchos Chazin, who had officiated at her Bat Mitzvah, performed the wedding at the Drake Hotel. She worked as a kindergarten teacher for several years until the arrival of their three children, Michael, Gary and Melanie. Throughout the ensuing years, Anita became active both in general community affairs through the Upper Dublin schools, as a founding member of Haviva Reik Hadassah, and through her devotion to her shul, Beth Sholom. Nathan and Anita joined Beth Sholom when it was time for Michael to start Hebrew School, as the distance from Dresher to Temple Sholom was going to be difficult for three times a week. Anita’s early involvement came through the Religious School PTA where she served as president. She subsequently became involved in multiple committees, including the youth, finance, and religious committee. Anita served with distinction as the chair of the education committee for more than a decade, during the years when nearly 500 children were educated at Beth Sholom schools. Anita served for several terms on the Board of Directors, including terms as an officer of the congregation. She continues to be active in the sisterhood, having served as president in the 1980s. She has been involved behind the scenes in countless Beth Sholom Players productions, though she leaves the performing to Nathan and granddaughter Leah. Mazal Tov to Anita and her extended family on this special honor!
Please join us on Wednesday, November 14 at 11am to honor Anita and support the Jewish Theological Seminary.
BETH SHOLOM SISTERHOOD GOES TO BROADWAY SEE CHAPLIN THE MUSICAL, Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Includes:
Petit Breakfast at Beth Sholom
Bus transportation
Ticket to the Show
Delectables on the trip home
$130.00
8:30 AM - Petit Breakfast
9:00 AM - Bus leaves for New York
12:00 PM - Lunch on your own
2:00 PM - "Showtime"
7:00 PM - Approximate arrival at Beth Sholom
RSVP
Mail your check for $130.00 per person to:
Beth Sholom Sisterhood
8231 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Attn: New York Trip - Chaplin
For further information contact: Linda Abrams (e-mail) or 215-635-1803
Sisterhood General Meeting Celebrating Hanukkah, December 19th at 10 AM
Come and celebrate Hanukkah with Sisterhood, petit luncheon and Yiddish & Hanukkah musical entertainement by Molly & Bob Freedman, founders and current curators of the Jewish Sound Archive at the University of Pennsylvania.
Tu B'Shevat Seder, Wednesday, January 23rd at 10 AM
Rabbi Merow leads us in an exhilirating Jewish experience you will find both informative and unique. Petit luncheon served.
Sisterhood Shabbat, Saturday, February 9th at 9:15 AM
Our Sisterhood members lead the entire service and we welcome you to celebrate Shabbat together. Following services, we serve and elegant extended kiddush with a lunch and learn to which all are invited. We are thrilled to have our speaker, Marsha Edelman, Choral Director of the Troupe at Beth Sholom who will present "Kol Isha: Women in Jewish Music".
Sisterhood General Meeting, Wednesday, March 20th at 10:00 AM
Sisterhood is proud to treat you to a program by Diane Steinbrink, presenting Wendy Wasserstein and the World of Her Women (and some Men). Diane will discuss the uncommon family life, education and works of one of the most influential contemporary Jewish American Playwrights. Petit luncheon will be served. Guests $10
Sisterhood General Meeting Celebrating Israel, Wednesday, April 24th at 6:00 PM
Celebrate Israel with the Sisterhood! We are priviledged to present the ensemble Chavurat HaZemer presenting "Songs of Love and Prayer for Eretz Israel". Petit luncheon will be served.
BETH SHOLOM SISTERHOOD GOES TO BROADWAY TO SEE CINDERELLA WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2013
$150.00
8:30 AM - Petit Breakfast at Beth Sholom
9:00 AM - Bus leaves for New York
12:00 PM - Lunch on your own
2:00 PM - "Showtime"
Delectables on the trip home
7:00 PM - Approximate arrival at Beth Sholom
RSVP
Mail your check to:
Beth Sholom Sisterhood
8231 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Attn: New York Trip
Annual Donor Appreciation Dinner, Wednesday, May 22 at 6:00 PM
This evening honors our generous donors with a catered full course dinner, raffles and entertainment. Not to be Missed - "Four Hazzanim sing Broadway", starring Hazzan David F. Tilman joined by local Cantors. RSVP required.
Sisterhood Installation, Wednesday, June 5 at 10:00 AM
This is your opportunity to show your respect to the leaders of Sisterhood, the women who give of themselves to keep Sisterhood alive, vibrant and raising funds for our congregation. We also will be presenting "A Day at the Opera" by Joan Cohen. Be delighted by timeless music by the greatest performers to step onto a stage. Petit luncheon will be served.
BETH SHOLOM SISTERHOOD GOES TO BROADWAY TO SEE MATILDA WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2013
$160.00
8:30 AM - Petit Breakfast at Beth Sholom
9:00 AM - Bus leaves for New York
12:00 PM - Lunch on your own
2:00 PM - "Showtime"
Delectables on the trip home
7:00 PM - Approximate arrival at Beth Sholom
RSVP
Mail your check to:
Beth Sholom Sisterhood
8231 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Attn: New York Trip
