Sisterhood
Sisterhood
Make a Difference through Sisterhood.
We are a community that welcomes women of all ages and stages of life. Learn, engage and grow with us as we make a difference in our congregation, our community and our world! Make lifelong friendships and connections while supporting Jewish education, social action initiatives, and holiday celebrations.
Sisterhood strengthens Beth Or through support of...
- the Zipporah S. Abramson Center for Early Childhood Education (CECE)
- the Leonard & Madlyn Abramson Education Center (Religious School)
- B'nai Mitzvah & Confirmands
- Beth Or Youth Groups
- Beth Or College & Career Outreach Program (BOCCO) (scroll down for details & annual registration form)
- Social Action programming, i.e. Inter-Faith Housing Allianc
e apartment at Hope Gardens; Knitted hats, teddy bears & lap blankets for individuals in hospitals and long term care facilities; Preparing meals for the annual Ecumenical Luncheon and other synagogue functions & events.
Sisterhood volunteers...
- Staff the Tarshis Gift Shop - the place to shop for Judaica, tallit, kippot and other ritual items, and gifts for all of life's celebrations. (For seasonal hours or to make a personal shopping appointment, contact Bobbi Adair.)
- Decorate the bimah for Sukkot.
- Make Rosh Hashanah sweeter through our "Apple Ambassador" greeters.
- Coordinate themed arts & crafts activities for families during festivals and special Beth Or programs.
- Volunteer for all Sisterhood and Congregational programs throughout the year.
Join us for engaging & entertaining events throughout the year!
- Creative Shabbat Services, Women's Shabbaton, Torah to Go & Annual Unity Seder
- Mah Jongg, Canasta & Game Days
- Film Screenings & Theatre Trips
- Book Discussions and engaging Speakers
- Cooking & Art Classes
- Chanukah Bazaar
- Dine & Donate at local restaurants
- And, much, much more!
Sisterhood is a proud affiliate of the Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ). Please click on the following link to see all of the great work we support in North America and worldwide: https://wrj.org/
For additional membership information or to join Sisterhood's email list, contact info@BethOrSisterhood.org.
View/Print Sisterhood Welcome Flyer
Register for the BOCCO program, sending care packages to your college-age children for Rosh Hashanah, Chanukah & Passover, by using one of these options:
Wed, October 4 2023
19 Tishrei 5784
Upcoming Events
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 4 , 2023APEX Lunch & Learn in the Sukkah with Rabbi Marx
Wednesday, Oct 4th 12:00p to 2:00p
Join Rabbi Marx and your friends from APEX (Adult Programming Experience) for an afternoon of learning. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Barbara Murtha, bmurtha@bethor.org. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2023Erev Simchat Torah Shabbat Worship and Consecration
Friday, Oct 6th 6:30p to 8:30p
Join us for Shabbat worship and our annual Beth Or tradition Erev Sukkot and the consecration of our religious school students. Israeli dancing with Rak-Dan follows services. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 7 , 2023Simchat Torah & Shabbat Worship and Bat Mitzvah of Anika Long
Shabbat, Oct 7th 11:00a
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 7 , 2023Yizkor Service with Brunch to Follow
Shabbat, Oct 7th 12:30p
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Sunday ,
OctOctober 8 , 2023Social Action Mitzvah Month Activities
Sunday, Oct 8th 9:00a to 12:00p
Today's activities include Operation Bread Drop (at Beth Or) and Wissahickon Trail Cleanup/Restoration Project (offsite). Click for details and RSVP.