January 2012
- January 9 - Sisterhood Board Meeting - 7:30 PM at the home of Michele Slaney
- January 20 - Shabbat Dinner - 6:30 PM Vegetarian & Dairy Night
- January 22 - Sisterhood Spa Day
February 2012
- February 5 - New Jewish Book Sale - volunteers needed for one hour shifts
- February 5 - Bake Sale - bakers needed
- February 6 - Sisterhood Board Meeting - 7:30 PM at the home of Alisa Klug
- February 17 - Shabbat Dinner - 6:30 PM Meat Night
- February 17 - Sisterhood Service - 8 PM
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Temple Solel Sisterhood is comprised of women of all ages. We plan and participate in religious, social, education, social action and fundraising events. Our primary focus is to serve Temple Solel, especially the religious school. We take pride in the leaders we develop, the sisterhood we promote and the financial and non-financial ways we support Temple Solel.
Examples of our services and projects include:
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- Monthly Shabbat Dinners open to all Temple members
- High Holy Day Events including 2nd Day Rosh Hashanah Kiddush, Tashlich and Yom Kippur Break the Fast
- Overseeing Friday Night Onegs
- Women’s Passover Seder
- Prayerbook Donation
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- Regional and National Women of Reform Judaism and MidAtlantic District meetings and conferences
- Sweetening the Religious School experience by providing our students with apples and honey for Rosh Hashanah, cookies for Sukkot, chocolate bars for Simchat Torah and sufganiyot for Hanukkah
- SOSTY (high school youth group) scholarships
- Staying connected with our youth away at college
- Token monetary donations to Temple Solel faculty for supplies
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- Paid-up Membership Luncheon
- Martini and Massage Night
- Yoga/Dinner/Havdalah Night
- Dinner and Movie Nights
- Secret Sister Program
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- School supply drive for local elementary schools students
- Support and assistance for members and their families in times of mourning and illness
- Knitting hats and scarves for needy children
- YES (youth, education and special projects) Fund
- Breast cancer fundraising walk
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- Operate Judaica, Hanukkah and Passover shops
- Mah Jongg tournaments
- Apple, honey and challah sale
- Kosher for Passover wine sale
- Scrapbooking weekends
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Sisterhood is about connections and commitment to our community and congregation.
Join now:
- To make new friends or deepen the relationships you already have
- For dynamic and exciting educational programs
- For social events and just plain fun
- To deepen your spirituality through special events
- To develop your leadership skills while helping others
Remember that whether you are joining for the first time or renewing your membership, we appreciate your support. We need the support of every woman in the congregation. It is our sincere hope that every woman will join us. Whether you come to meetings, programs, help coordinate programs, or just submit your dues you are choosing to support Sisterhood. Your level of participation is up to you. Remember that a group of dynamic, warm, and inspired women await you however you choose to participate.
Dues are collected annually and are used to fund our activities and charitable contributions to various organizations. A portion of your dues also maintains your membership in the Women of Reform Judaism, the women’s affiliate of the Union for Reform Judaism.
You may choose your dues payment amount from the following categories:
Sarah - $36.00 Rebecca - $54.00 Leah - $72.00 Rachel - $90.00
Dues checks should be payable to “Temple Solel Sisterhood” and mailed to Alisa Klug.
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Co-Presidents -- Jennifer Motley and Miriam Hislop
Religion Vice President – Michelle Spencer
Education Vice President – Meryl Wolf
Fundraising Vice President – Bonnie Levin
Human Relations Vice President – Meredith Pscherer
Secretary – Michelle Slaney
Treasurer – Allison Anderson
Contact us at templesolelsisterhood@gmail.com
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