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SISTERHOOD OFFICERS
President - Sue Nash & Laurel Sheldon
Co -VP Membership - Sherry Banchek & Marcy Weinstein
Recording Secretary - Julie Berman
Corresponding Secretary - Judy Friedman
Treasurer - Kelly Kitsis
Assistant Treasurer - Cindy Borenzstein
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Sisterhood Cookbook
"Treasured Recipes"
On sale now
Copies will be available at the Purim Carnival
$36 until April 1/ $40 after
From generation to generation of classic and modern recipes, the BJC Sisterhood cookbook is an amazing compilation of over 200 recipes in a beautifully designed, full-color format, complete with gorgeous photos! From soup to salads, main courses, delicious desserts - and even a Passover section, you can be sure to find something to please the most discerning palate! Pre-sale price of $36 (cash/check only) until April 1, then price increases to $40. Available at the synagogue. Questions? Contact Robin Rood (rroodrd@gmail.com) or 440-666-7658).
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Apiculture & Honey Making
Tuesday, May 7
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Patio of the home of Bobbi Pincus
(address will be emailed to you prior to the program)
Cost: $10 per person
(Pre-paid reservations required by May 1)
Due to patio and parking, space is limited.
BJC member Bobbi Pincus presents “The Science of Beekeeping and Honey Making”. See Bobbi's apiary, herb and pollinator garden; share recipes for using honey.
Pre-order and pay for Bobbi's “Bee J Honey” for $10 per 8 oz. jar by May 1,2024. Sales benefit BJC Sisterhood. Pick up at event or BJC office. (You will have an option to purchase when registering when registering)
Questions or to help arrange carpooling contact Harriet Rosenberg Mann (harrietrmann@gmail.com or 216-978-0451).
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Book Discussion
Wednesday, May 15
4:00 pm
We will not hold a book discussion in April due to Pesach.
May's book is The Latecomer by Jean Hanff Korelitz.
All are invited to join us at ZOOM. Meeting ID: 818 8574 8539.
Contact Sylvia Abrams or Linda Schoenberg with questions.
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Sisterhood Installation
Thursday, May 16
7:00 pm
(inside)
Register online HERE
Join us at B'nai Jeshurun as we celebrate our incoming and outgoing boards. We will reflect on the past year and look back on the wonderful programs and contributions that we have done that have made a difference in the synagogue. A sweet reception will follow. This program will take place inside.
Everyone is invited.
Mazel Tov to our incoming 2024-2025 Sisterhood Board:
President: Laurel Sheldon
Co -VP Programming: Gayl Berger
Co -VP Programming: Rachel Kugelman
Co -VP Programming:
Co -VP Membership: Grace Brower
Co -VP Membership: Cheryl Wolkoff
Recording Secretary: Sherry Banchek
Corresponding Secretary: Judy Friedman
Treasurer: Terry Amon
Assistant Treasurer: Marcy Weinstein
For First year of a First three-year term: Stacie Ettinger, Lynne Friedman (Co-Torah Fund chair), Sasha Huston, Sherry Prins, Nina Rosner, Ileen Tepper, Rachel Zimmerman
For First year of a Second three-year term: Rachel Berkowitz, Lorin Gottlieb, Arlene Harris, Cindy Herman, Lois Novikoff, Jennifer Rosenberg
2024-2025 Board will also include the people below; No election required.
Advisor: Sue Nash
Parliamentarian: Harriet Rosenberg Mann
Immediate Past Officers: Julie Berman, Cindy Borenzstein, Kelly Kitsis
For Second year of First three- year term: Laura Bennett, Sherry Comet-Epstein, Michele Cydulka-Weinstein, Joanne Davis, Sherry Epstein, Carol Macknin, Lynda Newman, Lynda Silverberg
For Second year of Second three -year term: Ruth Dobres and Cheryl Wolkoff
For Third year of First three-year term: Nicki Adler, Diane Frankel, Sandy Lawrence
For Third year of Second three -year term: Ruth Dobres
All previous presidents of Sisterhood that are currently members of B’nai Jeshurun Congregation.
Eunice Benchell, Fay Blumenthal, Susannah Cohen, Laurie Davis, Faith Eisenberg, Shirley Haas,Bonnie Huston, Gloria Kahan, Lynn Katz Danzig, Harriet Rosenberg Mann, Carol Marcs, Sondra Martin, Susan Nash, Alma Perla, Bonnie Potash, Robin Rood, Marcia Rothschild, Paula Schaffer-Polakof
Invitees: Cindy Brodsky, Wendy Dahar (Financial Advisor/ Budget and Investment Chair), Barbara Kupps, Judy Lauer (Co-Torah Fund chair)
Thank you for your service to the 2023-2024 board members rotating off board:
Karen Barson, Susan Rapkin, Susan Schlessinger
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Travel to Ireland
with the Men's Club & Sisterhood
September 15-20, 2024
Our Men's Club and Sisterhood are planning a getaway to Ireland September 15-20, 2024 with the help of The Travel Connection.
SEE: the itinerary
VIEW: the pre-recorded Zoom information meeting.
PRINT and COMPLETE: the REGISTRATION FORM to reserve your spot!
COST: $1,950 per person (double occupancy) not including flights (current pricing - $985/person roundtrip direct Aer Lingus CLE-DUB); single room add $250.
INCLUDES: 4 hotel nights (Mon through Friday morning) with breakfasts and 2 dinners
2 Nights Kilkenny - Lyrath Estates Hotel; dinner included on Monday night
2 Nights Dublin - Camden Court Hotel; Dinner/Show - Merry Ploughboys Dublin included
TRANSPORTATION: Private motorcoach: 3 days of touring with a driver/guide (Mon, Tue, Wed); Thursday is Dublin on your own.
SIGHTSEEING: Includes admissions to: Rock of Cashel, The House of Waterford Crystal Factory, Medieval Museum of Waterford, Bishop's Castle Waterford, Irish Jewish Museum, Kilkenny Castle, Trinity College (Book of Kells - Old Library) Dublin
HOTEL TRANSFER: from Camden Court Hotel back to Dublin Airport for flight home (or wherever).
CONTACT: Jerry Brodsky for more information
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CARWASH FUNDRAISER
Purchase a Waterway Carwash FULL SERVICE WASH Voucher ($50 value) for only $24. Vouchers can be purchased at B'nai Jeshurun in the front office or Gift Shop. Contact Julie Berman for more information.
(Available while supplies last.)
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Sisterhood Torah Fund
Words from Lynne Friedman - Torah Fund Chair:
Greetings. Another year is upon us and it’s time to consider becoming a Torah Fund Benefactor/Guardian for the year 2023-24. Please click HERE to learn more.
If you have any questions, contact Lynne Friedman.
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GIFT SHOP
The gift shop is closed at this time, however if you wish to make an appointment to purchase invitations or gifts, contact Bonnie Huston.
