Sisterhood
- Women of CRJ
President: Dorey Wolf
Who
we are: The sisterhood at CRJ is an affiliated member of the national
organization Women of Reform Judaism. WRJ is the women’s affiliate of
the Union for Reform Judaism in North America. We are a fun group of smart
Jewish women who care about our Judaism, our families, our congregation and
our world.
Our history: WRJ has a rich history. It was established in 1913 as
the National Federation of Temple Sisterhoods (NFTS). The intent of the organization
was to educate and train female leadership to ensure the survival of the reform
movement. This was organized during a time of intense struggle for recognition
of equality for women politically in the USA, as well as in their religious
practices. WRJ is responsible for founding NFTY, and establishing youth groups
in the reform movement.
Exploring membership: Sisterhood is a way to bring the women of the congregation
together through social, advocacy and spiritual gatherings. Sisterhood is
a great place to encourage networking for personal, professional, political
and humanitarian causes, leadership opportunities, support for Israel, and
educational activities. Most women who join our sisterhood are involved in
programs and planning sporadically. We are a diverse group of women who are
professional, family-oriented, and busy. Our programming realizes that “one
size does not fit all” and we try to offer quality programs on many
topics at different days and times to accommodate the busy schedules of our
members. This allows for smaller groups, as well as more intimate and meaningful
interactions. Got an idea? Contact us! We’ll try almost anything once!
Benefits of affiliation: Membership gives you the communal
voice to be linked with 75,000 Jewish women nationwide who are like-minded….talk
about a “power trip!” You can be provided with information through
the WRJ website to keep you informed on current issues and gender sensitive
spiritual concerns. Whether you attend many or just one of our events, your
membership money is put to good use. We donate most of our budget directly
back to the temple in the form of scholarships, underwriting youth events,
contributions to planned activities, or providing emergency funds for unplanned
expenses. There is no reason not to join because you benefit in so many different
ways.
Programs and events for the remainder of 2007:
• Lilith Salons – our first “re-run” event, mid to
late August – times/locations TBA
• Order honey from Israel – online beginning late August/ gift
shop in September.
• Membership Meet and Greet – Sunday, September 9th.
• “Restoring the Sacred Rhythm of Rest” – meditation
seminar and havdallah service with Elizabeth Cohen (open to all congregants
and the community – RSVP required) – Saturday, September 29th.
• Simcha Fair – October 21st – reserve now as a vendor of
services for specials events.
• Order olive oil from Israel – late October online/gift shop
in mid November.
• Chanukah Bazaar – Sunday, December 2nd - open to the entire
community. Vendors need to apply by November 1st.
• Chanukah Family Dinner – Friday, December 7th.
For additional information feel free to contact:
Sheryl Sacharoff, VP Membership
- 407-359-1528 or
Dorey Wolf, President - 321-277-6322
Informational
resources for this document were provided via the WRJ website at: womenofreformjudaism.org
Judaica
Shop
Looking for a special gift for an upcoming Simcha? Planning a Bar/Bat
Mitzvah? Ready to begin lighting Shabbat candles or making Havdalah as a family?
Whatever your need, the Women of CRJ Sisterhood Judaica Shop is the first
place you need to look!
Our Judaica Shop is located across from the Temple’s Main Office and
features many one-of-a-kind designs, art and beautiful items of Judaica from
around the world. The shop carries a wide variety of items - from a new Tallit
to a shofar, Shabbat candlesticks to a beautiful mezuzah for the door of your
new home, exquisite artwork to adorn your home and jewelry to complement your
outfit!
Sisterhood has invitations for every occasion as well as many other items
for B’nai Mitzvah and weddings. Stop in at the Shop on your next visit
to Temple.
Hours of Operation:
Sunday 9 AM -1:00 PM (when Religious School is in session)
Wednesdays 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (when Religious School is in session)
Summer Hours:
10:00 AM - NOON :Tuesday July 17, Wednesday July 25, Wednesday August 1, Friday
August 10
Wednesday August 15, Wednesday August 22, Wednesday August 29
...and by appointment. Contact Cathy Swerdlow
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