Shalom and Welcome!!
Beth Israel Sisterhood, an arm of Beth Israel, The Jewish Congregation of Sun City Center, welcomes Jewish women in the congregation and community at large.
Sisterhood’s purpose is to strengthen Jewish consciousness by cultivating social interaction, encouraging social services, offering religious education, supporting activities that benefit the Congregation and promoting closer fellowship among its members.
Why Join us?
Sisterhood welcomes your wisdom, your friendship, and your love for Judaism. Use your time with Sisterhood to delight in your Jewish heritage, connect with women you already know and make new friends. Annual dues $18.00 for members of Beth Israel, $54.00 for non-members.
Sisterhood Activities.
Sisterhood women support the Beth Israel Congregation and each other with a variety of spiritual, education and social activities:
Ø Scheduled monthly meetings and events
(Click here for Calendar)
Ø Coordination of weekly Oneg Shabbat after Friday evening services
Ø Sponsorship of annual Sisterhood Shabbat services
Ø Operation of the Judaica Shop located in the Synagogue lobby
Ø Contributions to Beth Israel operational expenses
Ø Hand-on help and fund to augment special Temple projects
Ø Bimah flowers for holidays
Ø Oversee Beth Israel’s library (Click here for Library)
Sisterhood Board of Directors 2023-2024
President Donna Weiner
V.P. Membership Ellen Block
V.P. Programming Helene Bassin, Sondra Thorson
Recording Secretary Debbie Boyarsky
Corresponding Secretary Carol Katz
Treasurer Michelle Rittberg
Past President Barbara Grossman
Library Barbara Nova
Publicity Deb Perian
Onegs Lyn Safian
Past President Rochelle Lafer
Judaica Shop Joy Rosen, Addie Unterlack
Current News
Donna Weiner President
Sisterhood@jcscc.org
August 2024
Hello, all,
By the first week of August, you should have received your Sisterhood renewal letter, application, and calendar of events for our 2024-2025 season.
I have been approached by women at the Temple who tell me that they would love to join Sisterhood, but their
Tuesday afternoons are otherwise occupied. I truly understand this dilemma. However, your $18 annual dues
pays for much more than just the meetings themselves. After the loss of a congregant, families always return to
their local residence to find a fully prepared meal. This is provided by Sisterhood. Sisterhood contributes funds to
help defray the Temple’s cost for oneg preparation and clean-up. And, most importantly, Sisterhood donates a
sizeable check to Beth Israel’s general fund yearly—this year it was $3,000. If you were at Beth Israel’s budget
meeting in June, you will realize that this money is extremely important in the day-to-day operations of Beth
Israel. So even if you cannot attend our monthly meetings, please consider joining Sisterhood as a charitable
donation. Your $18 does go far.
Our first meeting of the 2024-2025 season was arranged by our outstanding Past President, Barbara Grossman.
She diligently attends Chair Yoga classes at South Shore Falls, and she has told everyone that these low-stress
exercises have helped her physically and mentally. Since we have readily available chairs in the Social Hall, the
Sisterhood Board wholeheartedly agreed that it could help some of us as well. Our speaker, Jaycee Johnson, PhD, leads Chair Yoga at South Shore Falls, and she will discuss its benefits and lead us in exercise. Please wear
comfortable clothing to the meeting. Participating in Chair Yoga is NOT MANDATORY!
We hope to see you all on September 10th!
Stay tuned,
Donna