Temple Har Zion Sisterhood has been called the heart and soul of our synagogue. Our goal is to support Har Zion in order to enrich and enlarge our temple community. You don’t have to be a member of THZ to join Sisterhood, but new THZ members who identify as women receive complimentary first-year Sisterhood membership. Annual dues are just $36 for THZ members, $45 for non-members. For more information, contact us.

We’re planning another exciting year of programs with a variety of creative virtual, in person, and combination of events. We welcome your input and assistance in planning and carrying out the programs. The specifics of future events will depend on our members’ preferences.

We are thrilled to continue with our monthly Rosh Chodesh study led by Cantor Evlyn on Zoom. More information to follow in the THZ Shofar e-blast.

And, of course, we’re continuing our monthly online Book Club (details for this month’s selection below). The Book Club typically meets by Zoom the fourth Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm.

Sisterhood Online Book Club
By Her Own Design
by Piper Huguley
Thursday, Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m.
Register for Zoom access.

A historical fiction novel about the life of Ann Lowe, the first African-American woman to become a successful fashion designer. The book details her journey from a childhood in Alabama, where she learned dressmaking from her mother and grandmother, through personal and professional challenges, to becoming a sought-after designer for the social elite and, ultimately, designing Jacqueline Kennedy’s iconic wedding gown. It highlights her resilience in the face of racial prejudice and discrimination, and her unwavering pursuit of her passion for fashion.

 

Cooking demonstrations – yummy details to follow!

 

Hats off to Sisterhood for a successful kickoff tea! Check out these photos:

Book of Life is a way you can send a card to acknowledge a simcha (joyous occasion) or express condolences or a get well and make a donation to our Sisterhood, simply by sending an email (and a check, of course!). The minimum donation is $10. No matter the occasion, just contact bookoflife(at)templeharzion.org with your name and address, the recipient’s name and mailing address, and the occasion.

 


Jaqueline Kulsick, volunteer services at New Lisbon Developmental Center, presents THZ Sisterhood Board Member Dolly Zeitline with a plaque in recognition of Sisterhood’s 70 years of service to New Lisbon.

IT’S BACK! We’ve breathed new life into our popular Book of Life program. What is Book of Life? It’s a way you can send a card to acknowledge a simcha or express condolences and make a donation to our Sisterhood, simply by sending an email (and a check, of course!). Minimum donation is $10. No matter what the occasion, just email Dollie Zeitlin with your name, the recipient’s name and mailing address, and the occasion. She’ll take care of the rest.

Our Sisterhood is a member of the Mid-Atlantic Region of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism. Women’s League offers many exciting programs for our members to learn from and to enjoy.

Be sure to follow us on Facebook! You can see photos of much of our Gift Shop inventory in our Facebook photo albums. Can’t wait? Here’s a sample of what we’ve got – many items are available in very limited quantities.

To see photos from our annual Vashti’s Banquet, visit our photo gallery.

Sisterhood tea
Fancy ladies having fun a Sisterhood tea for Rabbi Tiferet

Sisterhood runs many events and programs throughout the year. We offer new women members of the temple free membership the first year. However, you don’t need to be a member of THZ to join Sisterhood.