As a member of Sisterhood of Temple Beth Zion WRJ, you automatically become a member of Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ). WRJ represents over 75,000 women in 500 Sisterhoods throughout the United States, Canada and thirteen other countries. WRJ founded the North American Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY). WRJ is the largest single contributor to the Rabbinic Scholarship Fund for Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR). WRJ supports the World Union for Progressive Judaism which helps establish congregations and provides rabbinic leadership in more than 40 countries. WRJ established the Jewish Braille Institute (JBI) which prints prayer books for the blind. WRJ is an advocate and collective voice for Reform Jewish women.
Sisterhood Identity Sisterhood of Temple Beth Zion Women of Reform Judaism provides:
Collective identity for the women in our congregation
An outlet for the creative energy, talent and leadership for each of its members
Further, through its affiliation with the Women of Reform Judaism, Sisterhood provides you with both a national and worldwide connection to other Jewish women.
Commitment to Our Congregation Sisterhood supports
Our congregation, religious school and all areas of the Temple
Scholarships to Religious School and PALS
Gifts to B'nai Mitzvah students, Confirmands and Graduates of our High school program
Temple's Capital Campaign.
Commitment to Community
Haven House a shelter for battered women and children.
TBZ Mitzvah Day project
Intergenerational Women's Seder
Sisterhood needs the support of all of the women in the congregation. It is our sincere hope that every woman in our congregation will join us. Whether you come to meetings, programs, help us organize and plan events or just submit your dues, you are choosing to support Sisterhood. Your level of participation is up to you, but please remember that a dynamic, warm and inspired group of women await you, however you choose to participate. Be counted as a Woman of Reform Judaism!
2006-07 Annual Membership Dues
Miriam Life Membership $300.00
Sarah $72.00
Rebekah $54.00
Leah $36.00
Rachel $30.0
YES Fund $5.00
The Youth, Education and Special Projects (Y.E.S.) Fund is the Women of Reform Judaism's major project for support of the programs and institutions of Reform and Progressive Judaism. The Fund provides educational and cultural programs for high school and college age youth and scholarships and grants for future rabbis. Additionally, resources are provided for service and humanitarian causes in the areas of social justice, human rights, early childhood education, human services and world peace. Please support the YES Fund by adding $5.00 to your dues check; you will receive 4 Uniongram cards.
Please make checks payable to Sisterhood Temple Beth Zion, and mail with with your name, address, home phone and email to Ruthe Sperling, 25 Bedford Ave, Buffalo NY 14216
Your membership and generosity are greatly appreciated.
For more information call: Shellie Rutstein 633-1798 or Diane Lyons 688-6820
President 2006-07 Susan Bruckheimer 982-2099 after 4:00
Calendar 2006-07 (Tentative Dates)
Trip- Tues, Aug. 15-Seneca Falls- National Parks Women's Rights Museum
Trip- Wed, Oct. 25-Toronto-"Wicked"
Programs and activities
Sun., Oct. 1-Breast Cancer Wallk
October-Sukkot decorating
Sun., Oct. 8-Opening Luncheon
Tues., Nov. 7-Cards and Games Galore
Sat., Nov. 18-Sisterhood Shabbat Morning Service, Luncheon to Follow
December-Judaica Shop Chanukah Bazaar-for children and adults
Wed., Dec. 27- Family Chanukah Program
January-Women's Night
February- Health Issues
Sun., March 25-Intergenerational Women's Seder
Sun., May 6 – Donors Luncheon
Fri., May 11-Sisterhood Shabbat, Woman of the Year
Tues., July- Merrill Molien Haven House Scholarship Luncheon
For more information about Sisterhood Programs, please consult this site and the Temple Bulletin
Your volunteer support is greatly appreciated. Please let us know if you are interested in helping with any of the following:
Judaica Shops - help sell in shops (open Sunday mornings, Thursday Afternoons and by appointment at Broder, and Friday nights after services at Delaware)
Women's Seder- help plan, set up and clean up
Succah Decorating- help decorate the Succah at both buildings
Shabbat Service-Participate in the Sisterhood morning or evening service
Chanukah Bazaar- help children find gifts for their family at the Judaica shop.
Donors Luncheon- help acquire raffle prizes
Let us know if you would like to get more involved in Sisterhood! Let us know if you have a flair for writing, fundraising, cooking/baking, decorating, or art!
