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FROM THE SISTERHOOD
Click here to see Lisa's blog about the Women's League Convention in Detroit
It’s never too late to join Sisterhood! There are so many exciting plans in the works right now for two of our biggest events. Check out the flyer for the upcoming Sisterhood Shabbat on January 24, 2009. It is so exciting to me when our Sisterhood members step up to challenge themselves to learn new things. I know Sisterhood Shabbat is only weeks away but I still have some parts left for anyone wishing to learn something new. If you want to stick within your comfort zone there are always some English parts and non-speaking parts that need to be filled in. I am available to help anyone who would like to challenge themself. On Sunday mornings between now and the Shabbat morning of the service I can be at the Temple to work with you and study with you. Please contact me through phone or e-mail to make these arrangements. I look forward to your volunteering.
Donor Dinner is just around the corner. Lots of things are happening this year. I want to thank the wonderful women who came to the first planning meeting and volunteered to chair or serve on a committee. I’ve already heard some preliminary plans and I must say….the food part is sounding delish!
This month you will be getting a Save the Date in the mail for Tuesday night May 5, 2009. We will also be mailing to the congregation a letter to honor and remember the Jewels of Temple Beth Emunah. It is a way of recognizing the people who are most dear to us while supporting the Sisterhood at the same time. The Jewels will be posted in both the April Bulletin as well as the program book for the Donor Dinner.
Several people have asked me what exactly is Donor Dinner and how did it get that name? For those inquiring minds I thought I would take a few minutes to answer….
Donor Dinner is just that: A Dinner to recognize the members of the Sisterhood and the community that have made a special Donation to TBE Sisterhood for the year. It is our biggest fundraiser of the year and yes, it is a little costly to attend. We thank you by asking you to come for the evening to enjoy the company, the entertainment and be recognized as a donor. You need to pay for your meal because otherwise we would not make much money, and it is at this time that you also need to make your yearly donation. When you receive your invitation late February you will note that the reply has a space for your covert to cover your meal plus a request for an additional donation. This donation is what makes you a donor. We understand the economy has affected everyone this year so we are looking to keep the meal and donations starting at a minimal level and we hope you will give what you find you are capable. Please let me know if there are any other questions as we continue this process. Although I would like everyone to feel comfortable attending this event I do need to stress that this is in fact a fundraiser and it will set our budget for programming and Temple donations for the upcoming year.
Keep watching your e-mails and the Temple bulletin for more exciting speakers and programs throughout the year. If there is something specific you would like to see us do feel free to e-mail ( jamlrise@comcast.net ) or call me 508-361-0933 (cell phone). I would love to speak with each of you.
Lisa Riseman
President
SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP
Need that special something for a
Bar/Bat Mitzvah gift, a wedding shower,
birthday, wedding or other Simcha?
Stop by the gift shop in the rotunda
for a look at our lovely selection
of gifts.
Click here for more info
Click here for details on the new Masspass discount program, with over 150 different restaurants and stores in the surrounding area for only $20. It's available now from the office and Sisterhood Gift Shop.
SUPERMARKET CERTIFICATES
& SHOPPING CARDS ARE BACK!
Prepaid Supermarket certificates (aka Scrip)
are an easy way to help raise needed
funds while not spending anymore than
your usual grocery money while the
Temple realizes a 3-5% profit from
each sale. If each of us makes a purchase
that can add up at the end of the
year.
Order your supermarket certificates
and shopping cards today. There are
no extra fees or hidden costs.
Here’s how it works:
Call your order in to one of the
following volunteers & we will
make arrangements for drop off or
pick up:
Selma Kracoff 508-587-4278
Cele Lubin 781-963-8619
Stop by the Temple office where you
can purchase them from the staff.
Fill out the order form and mail
it, or drop it off at the Temple office.
We will contact you to arrange pick
up.
Checks should be made payable to
the ”Sisterhood Temple Beth Emunah”
Shopping was never so easy!
SISTERHOOD SUPERMARKET
ORDER FORM
Checks Payable to “Temple Beth Emunah Sisterhood”
Name:______________________________
Address:____________________________
City:______________ State:____ Zip:_____
Phone:_____________________________
Select a store: (choose all that
apply)
o Shaw’s Amount:____________
o Stop & Shop Amount:____________
o I would like to purchase this
weekly.
o I would like to purchase this
monthly.
o This is a single order.
TORAH FUND
Send good wishes to a family member
or friend, share a simcha, or cheer
someone with a beautiful Torah Fund
card. An assortment of congratulatory
messages and get well cards is in
stock and can be sent out for you
through the Sisterhood for a $3.00
donation per card.
“Mazel Tov”, “Rejoicing With You”,
“On the Special Occasion Of”, “Welcome
To The World” (celebrating the birth
of a baby), “Get Well”, and “Thank
You” cards are available at all Sisterhood
meetings, or they can be sent out
for you by calling any of the following
committee members:
Selma Kracoff 508-587-4278
Cele Lubin 781-963-8619
To become a Torah Fund Benefactor,
call Special Gifts Chairman Linda
Werb at 508-586-0775.
For a $180 donation you will receive
the new Limud pin and your choice
of 12 cards.
This project of Women's League for
Conservative Judaism helps support
the Jewish Theological Seminary.
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