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 are thrilled to continue with our monthly Rosh Chodesh study led by Cantor Evlyn on Zoom. More information in the THZ Shofar e-blast.
And, of course, there’s our popular monthly online Book Club (details for this month’s selection below). The Book Club meets by Zoom the fourth Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm.
Sisterhood Online Book Club
Thursday, June 25 7:30 p.m.
Register for Zoom access
The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez is a 2024 historical fiction novel about the construction of the Panama Canal, focusing on the intersecting lives of diverse characters like a Barbadian woman seeking work (Ada), a local man (Omar), and an American scientist (John). The book explores themes of colonialism, racism (the “gold” and “silver” pay systems), and the human cost of the massive engineering project, highlighting the experiences of those often overlooked by history.
Save the date! Sisterhood events this fall and beyond…
Tai Chi, 10-11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, 23; Sept. 6, 20
Opening event in the sukkah, 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27
Ceramic dreidel making, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25
Forest bathing walk with Roni, 10 a.m.-noon Sunday, Nov. 15
Chanukah dinner/gift exchange 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8
Todah rabah (thank you) to Lisa Goetz, our “artist in residence,” for holding a ceramics workshop. See our members’ creations…
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 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.