2009-2010 Sisterhood Mission Statement Sisterhood is dedicated to enrich the lives of all women in our synagogue. We reach out to all women, of all ages. We reach out to those who work outside of the home and those who work at home. We reach out to moms, aunts, sisters, daughters and grandmas. Sisterhood unites our women in friendship. We reinforce our bonds with each other by studying in our education courses and by advocating for Israel and a more peaceful world. We attend programs that link us to our matriarchs and that feed our soul. We open our hearts to those in need in our synagogue, in our community and in the world by performing mitzvot. We deliver Shabbat dinners to those in mourning and prayers to those in need. We share laughter as we attend theater shows and play card games. We build the bond of sisterhood that makes us strong and makes us realize we are never alone. We are a major part of the Temple Beth Sholom community. We are proud to financially help our synagogue and to make the dream of our new Early Childhood Center come true. We are proud to be a member of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism, our umbrella organization which supports the Jewish Theological Seminary. We wear our Torah Fund pins with pride because they show our support for the students at the Seminary who are our future leaders. Please join us for one of our programs or all of our programs. We welcome you with open arms. Affectionately, Molly Chernofsky Sisterhood President

Sisterhood Calendar of Programs and Events-2009-2010
Nourishing Mind, Body and Soul

• Broadway Shows 2009-2010 - Dates and shows to be announced - Myrna Robbins
• College Youth – Holiday Packages mailed to our College Students (includes new MBS alumni blog)
• Adult Education – Classes begin Thursday September 10th Theme: Getting Closer to God
• Holiday Baking Classes – Wednesdays: September 9th, January 27th, May 12th. Classes will be held in the morning and in the evening.
• Senior Luncheons – Wednesdays: September 23rd, November 4th, December 16th, March 10th, April 14th, May 26th
• Knitting for a Cause - Fall 2009 (Morning classes) - Barbara Heitner and Judy Klein
• New Member Welcome In the Sukkah – Thursday, October 8th Musical entertainment, from Shabbat to Broadway
• Walking With Life – Classes Begin Tuesday September 22nd Rabbi Jeni S. Friedman
• Mah Jong classes - Begins Thursday, October 15th
• Comedy Night Starring Freddie Roman – Tuesday October 20th Sisterhood members invited gratis for dessert and entertainment
• Life Talk University – Wednesdays, October 21st and October 28th at 9:45 am A workshop by renowned child psychologist Dr. Susan Bartell (For parents of young children)
• Holy Land Hardball - Monday, November 16th Viewing of Oscar award film and discussion by producer
• Fall Paid Up Membership Dinner – Thursday, November 19th Recognition of new members
• A Greek Island and Cruise Happening – Monday, November 30th A virtual trip to Greece.
• De-stressing Workshop - Monday, January 11th (interactive)
• Tu B'shvat Celebration and Seder (Honoring Our Planet) - Monday, February 1, 2010
• Sisterhood Shabbat – Saturday, February 6th
• Military Bridge – Saturday, February 20th (7:30 pm)
• Movie, Pizza and Popcorn Night - Monday, February 8th
• Purim Baskets - The week of February 22nd
• Ester’s Night of Indulgence – Thursday, March 11th
• TBS Has Talent - Sunday, May 2nd 7:30PM
• Woman of Achievement Dinner – Wednesday May 5th BQLI Women’s League event (location to be announced)
• From One Generation to Another - In May or June Honoring the Moms, Grandmas and Aunts of our bar and bat mitzvahs
• Spring Dinner - Intergenerational Fashion Show - Monday, May 24th In honor of moms, daughters, sisters, aunts, grandmas and great grandmas
• Scavenger Hunt and BBQ - Sunday June 27
• Rosh Hodesh celebration for our adult bat mitzvah students - Monday, June 14th
• Rabbinic Seminars, Book Clubs and Current Events discussions –Throughout the year

Adult Education (Sara J. Most and Madeline Yousefzadeh) Class schedules and additional details are in our flier

Course Registration with Brunch and Learn
$85 Sisterhood Members/$110 Non-Sisterhood Members

Hebrew Courses - 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

• Beginner’s Hebrew Learn the Alef-Bet, the Hebrew alphabet and feel the joy of being able to read the prayers at Shabbat services. This is a great confidence booster. Norma Solomon
• Prayers and Blessings Use your new or existing knowledge of Hebrew to create a new connection to God. Find out how the Siddur can keep you calm and centered. Special emphasis will be on Shabbat and Holiday prayers. Zahava Rosenfeld
• Conversational Hebrew Learn to speak Hebrew, the language of our people, using a modern ULPAN approach with multi-media material. You will immerse yourself in the Hebrew language. You will definitely want to treat yourself to a trip to Israel after this class. Indulge yourself! Mira Barufka
• Advanced Conversational Hebrew Enjoy the pleasures of conversing and reading in this next level Hebrew conversation class. Political happenings are debated and news items are shared, all in Hebrew! Of course, English translation will be available. Bracha Ashoory
Bible Courses - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
• The Book of Jeremiah The prophet Jeremiah who prophesized and lived through the destruction of Judah and the first Temple is sometimes called The Prophet of Doom. However, his words of gloom were balanced by words of advice, comfort and hope in a time of great difficulty for our people. Please bring your Bible. Zahava Rosenfeld
• Torah Trope Alternate Thursdays 11:30AM-12:30PM A perfect class to prepare you for becoming an adult Bat Mitzvah Zahava Rosenfeld

Brunch & Learn Series - 11:30 AM - 12:45 AM
$45 Sisterhood Members/$70 Non-Sisterhood Members
Once a month enjoy Brunch and Learn with a variety of speakers and lecturers.

• October 22, 2009 and October 29, 2009 Topic: Rabbi’s Choice - Rabbi Alan Lucas
• November 12, 2009 Contemporary Ethics Enjoy the excitement of solving today’s ethical dilemmas by using the laws of our Talmud. This is an interactive workshop. Rabbi Jeni S. Friedman
• December 10, 2009 The Joy of Chanukah Celebrate with us the miracle of Chanukah as you raise your voice in song. Cantor Ofer Barnoy
• January 21, 2010 Women and the Torah Beth Eichenholtz Vice President of Education
• February 18, 2010 Video Presentation Popcorn and light refreshments Susan Young
• March 11, 2010 The Women of Purim Rabbi Sidney Solomon
• April 22, 2010 From Our Library To You Join Susan Young, our dynamic librarian, as she presents an interactive literary event or shares the latest on a great Jewish book Susan Young
• May 27, 2010 Shacharit Services A joyous service that marks the culmination of our Adult Education year, conducted by teachers, students and Sisterhood members.

Evening Class

• Rabbi Jeni S. Friedman
  Walking With Life
  Tuesdays 7:00-8:00PM
  First Session: October 27, 2009
  Fees & Registration Date To Be Announced

Book Talk / Discussion Group

• Daytime Book Club: First Book : Sara’s Key - Date TBA
  Wednesday mornings from 10:30 - 11:30 am, TBS Library: (Eileen Schnier)
• Alex Schnier Round Table Discussion Group (Eileen Schnier):
  All are welcome to join us for lively discussions on a wide variety of current subjects. Second Wednesday of each month First Session October 14, 2009 10:30 - 11:30 am, TBS Board Room
• Evening Book Club: First Book : Denver Dreams - October 1, 2009

Adult Bat Mitzvah Class

• Taught by Rabbi Cara Weinstein Rosenthal and members of the TBS Clergy. A 2 year course, culminating in a Shabbat morning service led by members of the class (Spring 2011), this wonderful program involves twice monthly classes including synagogue skills, lifecycle events and exploring Jewish life and more. Most importantly, the program offers the opportunity for participants to develop close relationships with one another and to reflect on the role that Judaism plays in their life today. All are welcome regardless of background! Classes will be on Tuesday evenings from 7PM – 9:15PM See all the details.

Rabbinic Seminars


• October 22, 2009 and October 29, 2009
  Rabbi Alan Lucas
• March 11, 2010
  Rabbi Sidney Solomon
• Annual Lecture with Rabbi Alan Lucas
  April 26, 2010 and May 3, 2010

2009-2010 Monthly Meetings
All monthly meetings are open to all Sisterhood Members. Executive Board meets at 6:30PM in the board room unless noted differently. Board of Directors meets after minyan at 8:15PM in the gallery. Coffee and dessert are served.


• Monday, September 14, 2009
• Thursday, October 8, 2009 - Executive board meets at 6:15PM. Board of Directors meets at 7:15PM. Special new member welcome in the Sukkah at 8:15 PM. Entertainment
• Monday, November 2, 2009
• Monday, December 7, 2009
• Monday, January 11, 2010 - Executive board meets at 6:15PM. Board of Directors meets at 7:30PM. Warm up with De stressing workshop at 8:30PM.
• Monday, February 8, 2010 - Executive Board meets at 6:00PM. Short Board of Directors meeting at 7:00PM. Written reports from vice presidents will be handed in to recording secretary and incorporated into the minutes. Light dinner will be served for all sisterhood attendees. Movie night begins at 7:30PM.
• Monday, March 8, 2010
• Monday, April 12, 2010
• Monday, May 10, 2010
• Monday, June 7, 2010 - Dinner at 7:00PM in the gallery- Installation at 8:15PM in the chapel. Old and new board members and family and friends invited

Torah Fund Donations, Pins, Cards (Lisa Schlesinger)

Shiva Meal coordinator: (Anita Kay, volunteers are needed for deliveries)

Senior Luncheons (Mahnaz Pourrabbani and Judy Seltz)
Wednesdays at 11:30AM ; See calendar for dates


The Temple Beth Sholom Gift Shop… carries the finest Judaica in Nassau County. There are a multitude of in-stock and custom ordered merchandise for all your simchas and life cycle events:

• Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
• Weddings Ritual objects
• Art
• Fine jewelry and decorative jewelry
• Judaica for Shabbat, Holidays, Simchas, and daily use
• Baby gifts
• Custom printed invitations available
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Sunday 10 am - 12 noon
Other hours by appointment