Sisterhood

Sisterhood and You

Women of Congregation Beth Yam – Who are we?

The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Yam offers the women of our congregation unique opportunities:

To make close, lifelong friends
To learn about interesting topics
To lead a more profoundly Jewish life
To give back to our community

Our programs and activities add an important dimension of fun and learning for our members. Open to women of all ages and interests, we provide an outlet for the creative energy, talent and leadership of each of our members.

Our affiliation with the Women of Reform Judaism offers a deeper connection to other Jewish women nationally and worldwide.

Commitment - it gives our organization meaning

Whether organizing a special religious service, bringing dinner to a bereaved family, planning a progressive dinner, or sponsoring an oneg, our Sisterhood is committed to supporting Congregation Beth Yam and its congregants.

But our commitment doesn’t stop there – we are also deeply committed to our community. Sisterhood raises money for local charities such as Heroes on Horseback and C.O.D.A. (citizens opposed to domestic abuse).

Connection - it is what we are all about

It is the friends you make at a CBY Sisterhood dinner. Or the fun you have at a book club meeting. Or the special feeling you take away from Women’s Torah Study. CBY Sisterhood helps you connect to other women, to women’s roles in Judaism, to social and cultural issues, and to Beth Yam’s caring community.

Join Us!

You are already on your way to becoming a CBY Sisterhood member just by belonging to Congregation Beth Yam. So, take the next step and become actively involved.

Whether you want to come to an occasional meeting or a selected program – or you choose to plunge in and organize events or become a board member – there is a place for you in our Sisterhood. A warm, caring and dynamic group of women will welcome you, however you choose to participate.

Please call Congregation Beth Yam at 843-689-2178 and leave your name for the Membership Chair who will get back to you and answer any questions you may have. Hope to see you soon!

THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME OF OUR PROGRAMS FOR THE COMING YEAR:

For the Temple

Yom Kippur Break-the-Fast
Community Seder
Oneg Shabbat Coordination and Special Festival Celebrations
Bereavement Committee
Library
Honor Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
Sisterhood Sabbath and Installation
Gifts to Congregation and Religious School
Judaica Shop

For the Religious School

Help with Holiday Celebrations
Purchase Children's Books
Library

For our Members

Book Club
Women's Seder
Multifaceted Programs
Workshops
Social Events
Jewish Educational Trips

For the Community

Collection for Deep Well
Gift wrapping at Barnes & Noble for Local Charities
Donations to Local Charities

Sisterhood Officers for 2008/2009

President:

Elaine Lust

Officers:

Immediate Past President:

Sheri Farbstein*

Past Presidents:

*Acting
**Presidium

For additional information: call 843-689-2178 or e-mail us at info@bethyam.org

Member of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ)