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Sisterhood of Temple Beth Zion Women of Reform Judaism |
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Who We Are:
Sisterhood Identity
We provide: A collective identity for the women in our congregation, an outlet for the creative energy, talent and leadership for each of its members, a national and worldwide connection to other Jewish women through its affiliation with the Women of Reform Judaism.
Commitment to Our Congregation
We support: Our Religious School, scholarships to Religious School and PALS, gifts to B'nai Mitzvah students, Confirmands and Graduates of our High school program, TBZ's Capital Campaign, all areas of our Temple.
Commitment to Community
We volunteer: Haven House, a shelter for battered women and children, TBZ Mitzvah Day project, Intergenerational Women's Seder. |
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How To Join:
Sisterhood Wants Your Support! Join Us Today!
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! Your membership and generosity are greatly appreciated.
For more information, contact:
Co-Presidents: Kaaren Norman (631-0282), Sharon Winer (741-4200)
Linda Snitzer, Membership Chair (626-1084)
Your volunteer support is greatly appreciated. Please let us know if you are interested in helping with any of the following: Judaica Shops, Women's Seder, Sukkah Decorating, Sisterhood Shabbat Service, Chanukah Bazaar, Donors Luncheon or Theater Trips.
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. |
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What We Do - Upcoming Events Include: |
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Intergenerational Women's Seder
Co-sponsored by the Sisterhoods of Temple Beth Zion and Temple Beth Am
Sunday, March 21, 4 PM
Broder Center, 700 Sweet Home Road
Ladies ages 10-110, join us for the Passover story as told by the women of the Bible! Invite family and friends from the community. We will sing and dance and listen to the generations of women who triumphed over physical, emotional and spiritual trials through the centuries.
The service will be led by Rabbi Ilana Schwartzman, Cantor Sharon Colbert, Cantorial Intern Penny Myers and Susan Goldberg Pardo.
We will serve a Passover turkey dinner with vegetarian options. Guests with last names beginning with A-F are asked to bring a Passover dessert or cut up fruit; G-R are asked to bring a salad and dressing; S-Z are asked to bring a potato or vegetable side dish. Cost is $18 per person. Reservation cutoff is Friday, March 12. For information on how to register, call the Temple office at 836-6565.
Open to the entire community. |
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Two Great Theater Bus Trips
"The Women"
Tuesday, June 22
Niagara-on-the-Lake
$106 per person includes bus, buffet lunch and matinee
Bus leaves Broder Center at 10 a.m.
Paid reservations required by May 3
"Legally Blonde, the Musical"
Wednesday, July 28
Princess of Wales Theater, Toronto
$135 per person includes bus, lunch (choice of three entrees) and matinee
Bus leaves Broder Center at 9:15 a.m.
Paid reservations required by May 24
For both trips:
Participants must bring either a passport or enhanced driver's license.
Contact Marilyn Schillroth at 832-4757 or Halli Glina at 553-8883
for more details and for information on how to reserve your spot!
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Temple Beth Zion |
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Aaron and Bertha Broder Center for Jewish Education |
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700 Sweet Home Road, Buffalo, New York 14226 |
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(716) 836-6565 |
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Sanctuary, Chapel and Cofeld Judaic Museum |
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805 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14209 |
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© 2006 Temple Beth Zion |
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Robyn C. Garner, Designer |
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All rights reserved |
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