Please note: The correct date of the next Sisterhood Book Club meeting is Tuesday, March 13.  In order to accommodate more women interested in joining our Book Club, we are currently deciding whether to have our book discussion in the morning or in the evening at the temple.  Please contact sisterhood@templebethtorah.net if you are interested in attending and let us know your preference.  Gloria Zakon is the Chair of the Sisterhood Book Club.

WRJ Event in Tampa April 2012

Save the Date
April 27 – 29, 2012
WRJ Southeast District Interim Kallah
We’re heading to Tampa, FL where spirits will soar
and minds awaken for a weekend of:
♥ Learning about WRJ resources
♥ Sharing ideas for membership, fundraising, programs
♥ Marketing your Sisterhood
♥ Enhancing leadership skills
♥ Shabbat spirituality
WRJ Vice President Sara Charney will join us for
the weekend.
Bring your pj’s. We’re having a party.
Don’t miss the opportunity to meet your fellow district members
and get all your questions answered. Experience the flavor of an
Assembly at a reasonable cost.
Best Western on the Bay
Free Shuttle from airport
Begins Friday, April 27 at 3 p.m. and ends Sunday at noon.
Registration to follow. See you in Tampa!

Thank you to all who attended Sisterhood's New Year New You Event.  Even though attendance was far below expectations, Sisterhood still raised money to help further the good things we do to benefit our temple and its members. Sisterhood sends a heart-felt thank you to to the generosity of the professionals who sponsored and attended this event.

Thank you to:

Dr. Robin Shecter - dermatologist

Dr. Itzhak Nit - cosmetic surgeon

Dr. Steven Miller - dentist

Sanda Gane - owner Sanda Gane European Day Spa

Mindy Sepinuck - owner Fab Finds by Mindy

Jennine Jones - owner Hair I Am Salon

Dina Sitomer - personal trainer

Renee Hasak - It Works! Get Fit Wraps

Reward yourself after doing a mitzvah on Mitzvah Day -- Let's go see a show!  Contact: sisterhood@templebethtorah.net.

Mah Jongg Face performance

Mahjongg Face Comes to South Florida for Limited Engagement Resurgence of Ancient Chinese Game Sparks Demand for Touring Show Mah Jongg Face is a multi-media romp through all things Mah Jongg ! Brought to life through a collection of storytellers, videos and even song of how Mah Jongg has touched our lives. Created by Cory Kahaney (Princesses of Comedy) and Susannah Perlman (Nice Jewish Girls ). Mah Jongg Face was commissioned by the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City for their Mah Jongg Exhibit to rave reviews!

Date: January 15, 2012Time: 3:00 pm

Contact: Kathy Slutsky

 Let's go!  Contact sisterhood@templebethtorah.net to join the fun!

Sisterhood’s Greatest Hits

It’s in the Bag at WRJ Area Day

Featuring

Andrea Cannon

WRJ SE DISTRICT PRESIDENT

Congregation B’nai Israel, Boca Raton, Fl.

Blair Marks

WRJ FIRST VICE PRESIDENT

Temple Kol Emeth, Marietta, Georgia

Sunday, January 8th, 2012 from 9:30 am – 2:30 pm

Cont. Breakfast and Registration from 9:30 til 10 am

Hosted by Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El

8200 Peters Road, Plantation, Florida

$22 per person/includes lunch

Join us for a fun, informative day of Sisterhood.  Lots of interaction and brainstorming, schmoozing and networking!  Everything from WRJ 101, membership development to programming, fundraising to developing leadership, Lilith Salons to the YES Fund!

A special request for each Sisterhood:  Please bring your best event from the past 2 years.  Maybe it was a fundraiser or a great program.  Something that was really successful.  Did it make you think? Fulfill a spiritual need? Or let you cut loose and have fun?  Dare to share!

Please respond by Jan 1st.  Just send in your check, made payable to WRJ SOUTHEAST, and mail to

Barbara Shub  9860 SW 1^st Court, Plantation, Florida  33324

I am registering for __________ women.  I have attached my check in the amount of $________.

Bring a Group – Open to all Sisterhood Members!

Copy this form or send a list with each registrant’s information.                       

Any questions please call Andrea T. Cannon 561-218-1977 or Barbara Shub 954-298-9153.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/262005697182518/

Tuesday, January 17, 2012 from 7 - 9 p.m.  Temple Beth Torah social hall.

Join the Sisterhood of Temple Beth Torah for a very special evening. Professional experts will show you how they can give you a lift and help you feel great.

Each professional has donated a valuable item or service ( a $50 value or more) for YOU to WIN in our raffle. Tickets are $10 each or three for $25. EVERYONE is welcome to attend. Pre-order your raffle tickets now, you can allocate which raffle you would like to add your ticket to later, and you do not need to be present to win! We won't tell if you win the BOTOX!

Tickets will be sold at the door during the event.

If you are unable to attend and want to purchase raffle tickets in advance:
Bring or send check to Temple Beth Torah, 900 Big Blue Trace, Wellington, FL 33414
Payable to and Attn: Temple Beth Torah Sisterhood
Your check will not be deposited until one week prior to the event.
Be sure to include your phone number. We will call you prior to the event for you to select which raffle items you wish to add your tickets to. You will be called if you win and can pick up your prize at the temple any time.

Contact sisterhood@templebethtorah.net
Tammy Smith, Sisterhood President
561 793-2700

The experts will include,and I will update with more info:
Dr. Robin Shecter,Board Certified dermatologist
Dina Sitomer, certified personal trainer
Jennine Jones, certified colorist, Hair I Am
Mindy Sepinuck, Fab Finds by Mindy
a Board Certified plastic surgeon, and more...

Your donations benefit the non-profit organization, the Sisterhood of Temple Beth Torah. Please read about us: http://www.templebethtorah.net/sisterhood/sisterhood-women-of-reform-judaism/

If you are a professional who would like to participate, please contact me. All we ask is you donate an item for our raffle. Only one specialist per area of expertise will be included in this event.

At least one raffle ticket must be purchased to attend this event. Pass this on! Tell your friends!

Happy Birthday Fran Lerner, Ibby Lucas, Sara Marcus(President, Temple Beth Torah), Linda Politzer, Tammy Smith(President, Sisterhood), Sylvia Windmuller, and Barbara Barashick!

More good wishes for our members to come.  Keep sending in those membership forms and tell us your birth month.

That's what friends are for!

If you ordered your Maj-jongg card last year from Jennifer Goldstein, we have your information ready to renew this year.  New orders: please bring cash or check into the temple office with your name, phone, and complete address and specify if you want a Standard Card @ $7 or Large Print @ $8. Your card will be sent directly to you from the National Mah-Jongg League. Deadline to order is January 20.

With each order from Sisterhood, your name will be added to a drawing to win a Mah-jongg related gift from the Sisterhood Judaica Boutique!

Temple Beth Torah Sisterhood

Annual Dues- 2012

Enhanced Levels of Giving:

In addition to your annual Sisterhood Donation of $36, if you would like to add an additional donation to help us further our mission, please enclose:

• Leah Member (refer a friend)

Includes one complementary small gift wrapping service at the Judaica Boutique. 

• Rachel Member + $18

Includes the above, plus a $5 gift certificate to the Sisterhood Judaica Boutique

• Rebecca Member + $36

Includes all of the above, plus 

One free raffle ticket at our January New Year event.

• Sarah Member + $72

Includes all of the above, plus complementary admission to our Paid-up Membership Banquet.

Credit Card payments accepted in the Temple office:

Visa, Master Card, AX

Thanks to the generosity of Wal-Mart, the Sisterhood was able to donate over $250 worth of food to the Jewish Family & Children's Service organization. www.jfcsonline.com. In Photo: Donna Rosman can't find the Kosher certification on the Campbell's Tomato Soup label.

Staff at JFCS were over-joyed! Temple Beth Torah also collected food for the Yom Kippur drive and donated it to the JFCS. The JFCS is located on 45th Street just East of I-95.  If you would like to make a difference, drop by with donations of food for their Kosher Food Pantry. JFCS (561) 684-1991

Sisterhood Holiday Wrap-a-thon, Nov. 13 - Dec. 20.  Sisterhood members and High School Youth Group members will wrap your presents for you!  Gorgeous gift wrap, ribbons, and bows at irresistible prices.  Help support our Youth Group and save yourself time and energy.
We need volunteers to help gift wrap.  Please e-mail sisterhood@templebethtorah.net to participate.  All high schoolers and adults welcome to wrap!

Wrap-a-thon dates and times:  All days between Nov. 13 and Dec. 20 with the exception of Sun. Nov. 27.

Tues: 9 - 11 a.m.

Tues: 4:30 - 6 p.m.

Fri: 9 - 11 a.m.

Sun: 9 - 11 a.m.

In Photo:

Adam Smith enjoys a cupcake made by Sisterhood to raise funds for our temple's Youth Group on Sunday after Religious School.

The Sisterhood of Temple Beth Torah wish our members and their families a happy and healthy Rosh Hashanah.  Thank you for your loyalty and dedication. 

Adler                Alisa

Ackerman        Bobbi

Albers              Cindy

Andrews          Heather

Bakerman         Earlene

Baraschick       Barbara

Barry                Carrie

Baylinson          Elaine

Bergman           Amy

Berman            Randy

Bilkis                Lori

Blecher              Ruthe

Braver              Robin

Breinin              Betty

Burns               Dulcie

Carrabis           Lisa

Cirincione         Deborah

Cohen              Carol

Cohen              Jill

Cordes             Mary

Dener               Sabina

Eckhaus           Eileen

Epstein             Caroline

Feinstein           Cheryl

Ferman            Linda

Fishler              Naomi

Franzblau         Sarah

Gareleck         Beverly

Gerardi           Lisa

Goldstein          Jennifer

Gottesmann      Helen

Grbinich           Suzi

Haas                Irene

Harmon            Dinah

Hartman          Sandy

Herrman           Cheryl

Ingerman          Corrine

Kahan              Ellen

Kalikow           Bea

Kaplan             Janice

Kaufman          Jodi

Kappel             Rena

Kellner             Susan

Konnan            Jennifer

Langhaus          Miriam

Lebowitz          Darlene

Legates            Sheryl

Lerner              Fran

Levine              Irene

Levitt                Stella

Light                 Martha

Lipton              Audrey

Marcus             Sara

Marks              Diane

Marks              Louise

Maybrown       Anne

McDole            Karen

Metzger            Karen

Miller               Tricia

Moskowitz       Jeanne

Nagler              Elise

Nussbaum        Barbara

Parker              Andi

Paskal              Karen

Pell                   Shirley

Pinsky              Lisa

Pitterman          Joy

Plous                Zena

Portnow           Janet

Portnoy            Heather

Portnoy            Joyce

Powell              Lorena

Riggs                Saundra

Rosen               Ana

Rosenblatt       Alice

Rosman            Donna

Rubenstein        Mandy

Samuels            Marcy

Sandler            Shelley

Schwartz          Rose

Shecter             Robin

Schube             Elissa

Shuster             Jane

Sisteno             Jamie

Smith                Tammy

Sokoloff          Nancy

Sponder           Ann

Spritz               Debbi

Stein                 Bonnie

Tessler             Randi

Thal                  Lizzie

Thornton          Sue

Warner             Lori

Waters            Selma

Weber              Caren

Weber              Marcia

Weinstein        Phyllis

Wendrow         Shana

Windmueller     Sylvia

Wilensky         Sandy

Zaidspiner        Janna

Zakon              Gloria

Zauder             Marjorie

Zenlea              Rhonda

Sisterhood members - Please join us and participate in the service.  R.S.V.P. by Oct. 5 - Contact sisterhood@templebethtorah.net to be part of the fun.

What can you dip in a CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN? 

• strawberries
• pineapple chunks
• pound cake cubes
• marshmallows
• potato chips
• cookies

...rice cakes?  Please let us know if you will bring an item to add to the chocolate fountain we are providing to add to the oneg. 

Bring your family and friends!

Sisterhood members brainstormed about great new programming ideas at the first day of Religious School, 9/11/11.  Our Sisterhood Judaica Boutique is open on Sundays during Religious School! 

Shown in photo:  Jeff Sharkey, Brotherhood President purchases a gift from Dulcie Burns.

Members of the Leadership of Temple Beth Torah will be in attendance.  Please join us for this very special event!  Contact Sisterhood@templebethtorah.net for more information about our temple's involvement.  Together, we can do great things!

http://www.wrj.org/Programs/Assembly2011/Default.aspx

A WRJ assembly is an extraordinary gathering full of learning, bonding, worship, and fun. It’s your biennial opportunity to connect with your peers who share your interests, concerns, love of Judaism, and the special bonds of sisterhood.

This year’s theme of “Many Dreams One Vision” is based on the assembly week’s Torah portion, Vayeshev, which describes six prophetic dreams. WRJ members come from all corners the Reform Jewish world with their own aspirations and circumstances, yet we all come together to coalesce our vision of sisterhood at assembly.

If you:

• Are involved in your sisterhood;
• Want to ensure the future of sisterhood and the Reform movement;
• Look for ways to improve your leadership skills and efficacy;
• Enjoy being surrounded by other bright and curious Jewish women ;
• Have a thirst for knowledge and a passion for sharing ideas;

Macy's 6th Annual Shop For A Cause, August 27, 2011

Macy’s will host its 6th annual Shop for a Cause benefiting charities nationwide. Since 2006, Shop for a Cause has raised more than $38 million for charities across the country. The Sisterhood of Temple Beth Torah is proud to partner with Macy's and be part of the excitement.

Purchase a Shopping Pass for $5 and Shop for a Cause on Saturday, August 27, 2011.  You'll receive 25% off* on regular, sale and clearance merchandise throughout the store. And, you will be eligible to win a $500 gift card, no purchase necessary.

* Exclusions and restrictions apply. See shopping pass for details.

The Sisterhood will use the proceeds from your $5 donations from the Shopping Pass purchases to benefit Temple Beth Torah.

Shopping Passes are available in the Sisterhood Judaica Boutique and the temple office.  Macy's Wellington will have entertainment at this very special shopping event!

Shalom and Happy New Year,
The Sisterhood kicked off the start of the year with a new program for us, “New Year New You” in late January. Board Certified dermatologists Drs. Robin Shecter and Marianne Carroll, certified personal trainer Dina Sitomer, and certified colorist/ hair stylist Janine from Hair I Am Salon gave expert advice on how to look and feel our best.
Congratulations to the lucky raffle winners who were awarded fabulous services provided by our speakers!
It being time to collect annual Sisterhood dues, the program, open to anyone to attend, playfully suggested the following donation upon entry:
Pay your $36 Sisterhood dues –or-
2. A $5 donation –or-
3. Bring non-perishable food items for the temple's food bank collection –or-
4. Do all three
Thank you to all who attended and to our wonderful speakers who gave us a New Year lift. Thank you Andi Parker and Elizabeth Thal who greatly helped me put this event together. I enjoyed Chairing this event very much, and came away with a much-needed fresh and new-start feeling.
In addition to the Sisterhood’s Mission to band together in friendship for programs to benefit the Temple and the Jewish community, for social activities, for study, and, above all, for the growth of the individual as a person and as a Jewish woman, we try to provide something for everybody with programs that all ages will find interesting. We are very open to new people, their ideas, suggestions, and hopefully involvement.

Raffle Winners: Andi, Liz, and Dinah.  AMAZING prizes!  Don't miss this event January 2012!
Co-Presidents, Darlene, Jen and I hope you will join us for our upcoming events and bring friends, too.
We proudly support Women of Reform Judaism, WRJ. www.wrj.org
Until next time,
Tammy Smith, Board Member, Sisterhood
Board of Trustees, Temple Beth Torah