Beth Ahm Israel

As a conservative synagogue, we have an active multi-generational Sisterhood which is an affiliate of the Women's League for Conservative Judaism. We are a group of women sharing fun times and sad times. We inspire and support each other in times of need. Our Sisterhood helps our synagogue, our children, our families, and ourselves. We schlep, cook, plan, pray, donate, sell, and contact people.

We hold fundraisers and donate most of the money to the needs of our synagogue or our youth, through a variety of ongoing projects listed below. Be sure to visit our calendar for complete information on our wonderful meetings and functions.

Please join us!

Amy Pont

President of Sisterhood

MISSION STATEMENT

Women's League for Conservative Judaism unites conservative synagogue women's organizations into a body whose aim is the perpetuation of Conservative Judaism and the interpretation of its highest ideals by:

Stressing ethical and religious practices in everyday living;
Providing a structure in which Jewish women may interact to enhance the role of Jewish women;
Furthering Jewish education for women;
Supporting a full program of Jewish education for children and young adults;
Developing the personal growth of each member;
Increasing individual and family commitment to the observance of mitzvot;
Advocating responsibility for and involvement in community, national, and world affairs;
Urging closer relationships among Sisterhoods, synagogues, and religious schools;
Promoting the Torah Fund Campaign on behalf of The Jewish Theological Seminary of America as well as other such projects that will strengthen Conservative Judaism;

Strengthening the bonds of Klal Yisrael with Israel and with Jews throughout the world.

Sisterhood Projects

TORAH FUND

Women's League for Conservative Judaism is the largest synagogue based women's organization in the world. Through our dedication and generosity to the Torah Fund Campaign, we support the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York, Zeigler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles, and Schecter Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem. Our contributions to Torah Fund assures that these institutions of Judaic learning produce the rabbis, cantors, scholars, teachers, and educated laity needed for the Conservative/Masorti Movement. It is with great honor that we announce that this year's Torah Fund Campaign.

Torah Fund, sponsored by Women's League, is closely linked to the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, and particularly concerned about the welfare of its students. Our Sisterhood is very committed to Torah Fund and has been consistently recognized for surpassing our Torah Fund Campaign Goal. Because of this, a plaque hangs in our honor.

You've seen the beautiful Torah Fund pins that more than 10,000 women proudly wear. Each year a new pin is designed to match a different theme. The Torah Fund pin says the wearer supports the beneficiaries of Torah Fund, the Jewish Theological Seminary, Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies, and Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies. These funds are instrumental in the training of Conservative Rabbis, cantors, and educators in North America, Israel, and Europe. All contributions are greatly appreciated, but with a pledge of $180, you will proudly wear the Benefactor pin, one of the best pieces of jewelry a Jewish woman can wear. If you can't manage $180, support at whatever level is possible. Any amount that you can give will help continue the work that is being done by the Jewish Theological Seminary.

Beautiful Torah Fund all-occasion cards may be purchased at $4 each at the Judaica Gift Shop.

Thank you for your support.
Terry Jonas and Sandi Rutner

SHARE-A-SIMCHA

A delightful means by which you can extend a special sentiment or greeting to someone in Sisterhood at every General Meeting. It is just $1 per line! Funds benefit our Kadima and USY applicants to Leadership Training Institute (LTI), through the Bea Schwartz Scholarship Fund.

TRIBUTE CARDS - BEA SCHWARTZ SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Bea Schwartz was a dedicated and hard working member of Sisterhood. A Scholarship Fund was established in her memory to assist our Kadima and USY youth attending the Leadership Training Institute (LTI) in North Carolina each summer. Scholarships are granted based upon the youth's participation in the Kadima or USY Program activities, as well as religious services, during the prior year.

Janet Stecher

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

We perform model seders for the religious school in preparation for Passover. We give gelt and dreidels to every student at Chanukah, and we prepare food to eat in the Sukkah for Sukkot.

COLLEGE OUTREACH

We send goody care packages to our college students for the holidays of Rosh Hashanah, Chanukah, Purim, and Passover, to keep the students connected to our synagogue.

Brenda Bresalier & Beverley Sutker, Chairs

JUDAICA GIFT SHOP

Our Judaica Gift Shop was created as a service to our Synagogue family, its auxiliary organizations, and the surrounding Jewish Community. We offer a beautiful, unique, and distinctive selection of Judaic merchandise for all your needs. Prices are very competitive, and special orders are available. Donations are made to enrich ECP and Religious School programs, as well as other Synagogue programs.

>> Click here for pictures of merchandise, & details on how to contact the Gift Shop.

Lila Sosna and Sandi Kogan

Sisterhood Membership

Dear Friend,

"Sisterhood is a place for the special bonding of women who share friendships and who are the heart of a congregation, filled with love, warmth, courage, and strength!"

Welcome to a new year of Sisterhood and its many activities. This could be a great opportunity to get involved in our synagogue, community, and make new friends. Beth Ahm Israel's Sisterhood invites you to join us in membership and strengthen the voice of women in our synagogue. Working together, our Sisterhood supports our congregation, religious school, and enhances our youth programs. We are very proud of our educational, cultural, and social opportunities, which help all of us.

Membership with Sisterhood is open to Synagogue members only. Membership dues include affiliation with the Women's League for Conservative Judaism, and a subscription to OUTLOOK magazine, issued quarterly.

We need you to make us complete!

Mona Hass, Membership Vice President