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Sisterhood
B’nai Israel’s Sisterhood is affiliated with the Seaboard Region of the Women’s League for Conservative Judaism and supports the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. Sisterhood offers many community outreach programs, along with educational opportunities for women of every age.
Sisterhood has “heart.” Come join us, have fun, and get involved!
NEW THIS YEAR! Membership Dues Now Payable Online
It has never been easier to join Sisterhood as our membership dues are now payable online by clicking here. If you prefer to fill out a paper form and submit a check, please click here to print out a form.
This year Sisterhood Dues will be collected separately from general congregational dues. (Next year you can opt-in on your congregational bill.) General membership dues are $40, but please consider giving at a higher level of support. Sisterhood membership automatically enrolls you as a member of the Women’s League of Conservative Judaism and gives you access to their materials, services, and programming.
Questions? Contact sisterhood@bnaiisraelcong.org
We are honored to have the women of B’nai Israel Congregation join Sisterhood!
support Sisterhood
B’nai Israel’s Sisterhood plays an active role not just within the synagogue but also in the greater community. Through involvement in ongoing programs and implementation of new initiatives, Sisterhood members work together in the spirit of Tikun Olam to help repair the world both close to and far from home. There are opportunities to get involved throughout the year regardless of whether someone has just an hour to help or is looking to make a more regular commitment.
Some of the social action programs B'nai Israel's Sisterhood is proud to be involved include:
- Meals on Wheels
- BINGO at the Hebrew Home
- Collecting for the Snowflake Holiday Gift Project
- Knitting and crocheting blankets (in association with the Montgomery County Association for Family & Community Education)
- Cooking and serving meals for Interfaith Works shelters
- Providing scholarships for Camp Ramah programs for youth with a wide range of disabilities, including developmental and intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, learning differences, and neurological impairments
FUNDRAISERS
Celebrate Purim with Hamantaschen and Purim Greetings
It’s never too early to think about hamantaschen for Purim!
After last year’s success, B’nai Israel Sisterhood is once again taking orders for their delicious hamantaschen for us all to enjoy! Purchase for yourself or share them with loved ones in your own mishloah manot. One hundred percent of all the proceeds from hamantaschen sales goes directly to support Sisterhood and B’nai Israel.
Order Hamantaschen by the Dozen
Each dozen is $18. All hamantaschen are dairy and will be an assortment of chocolate and fruit flavors. They contain milk, eggs, wheat, and soy, and are produced in the B’nai Israel kitchen.
New This Year!
Now you can purchase Hamantaschen to donate to Jews United for Justice (JUFJ)! JUFJ will include them in the Mishloach Manot bags they give to statewide and elected officials. It's a win/win opportunity—Sisterhood gets the proceeds, JUFJ gets the hamantaschen, and you support both by your generosity!
Congregational Purim Greetings
You can purchase a Purim Greeting for $50 (which includes a dozen hamantaschen!). Please help us wish our congregation a hag Purim sameah! All Purim Greetings will be published in the March/Purim issue of the Scroll and via email on Purim.
• Hamantaschen pick-up will be available all day at B’nai Israel beginning on Monday, March 10.
• If you wish to participate and are unable to place an order online, or have questions, please contact sisterhood@bnaiisraelcong.org for assistance.
Orders are due by Monday, February 17. Click here to place your order.
Washington Jewish Week
Renew or subscribe to the Washington Jewish Week through Sisterhood. Make checks payable to B’nai Israel Sisterhood and mail to B’nai Israel (or drop off at the main office). $55 for one year $100 for two years. Senior rates (age 55+) are $42 and $76. Questions? Contact Linda Reisner.
volunteer opportunities
Jewish Council on Aging (JCA) Heyman Interages Programs
The JCA® Heyman Interages® Center intergenerational programs have brought children and older adults together for more then 30 years. Volunteers age 50+ are needed to mentor and tutor youths ages 4-18 in selected schools and other programs throughout Montgomery County. Programs for reading, math and other life skills available. To learn more or apply, please contact Cathy Nestoriak, Volunteer Manager (301-255-4239).
Help Sisterhood support the Blanket Making Project (MCAFCE/Warm Up America)
Blankets are distributed to children and teens. Participate by crocheting or knitting squares or donating a handmade, washable blanket (36”x36”). Donations of washable yarn and fabric are also needed. Contact Juliann Goldman for more information or to arrange for pick-up.
Meals on Wheels
Sisterhood delivers meals every Friday to residents in the Rockville and Leisure World area. New people are always welcome to join our teams as regular substitutes. Contact Alice Harris for information and to volunteer.
Jewish Group Homes
Volunteers are needed to lead prayers and songs at Friday night dinners. Volunteers are also needed for Sunday afternoons to help the residents enjoy an afternoon of cooking, baking, singing, dancing and art project. The Goldstein Home, one of many, is off Seven Locks Road and Post Oak in Potomac. There are 4 young women residents. Teenagers (accompanied by an adult) are invited to volunteer and receive school volunteer credit. For information contact Esther Teller or Francine Triola (240-283-6009).
Wed, February 19 2025
21 Shevat 5785
Judaica Shop hours
Judaica Shop Hours
Monday–Friday*,
10:00 AM–12:30 PM
Tuesday evenings (when school is in session) 5:00–7:00 PM
Sunday, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
We are closed on federal and Jewish holidays.
*We are closed on Fridays in February and on Tuesday afternoons until March 11.
For questions or an appointment, call the shop (301-770-7577) or send an email (bnaijudaica@gmail.com).