Beth El Sisterhood

Established in May of 1948, Beth El’s Sisterhood works to uphold and preserve the timeless ideals and cherished rituals of Jewish tradition. The Sisterhood supports Beth El in innumerable ways, including advancing the congregation’s financial welfare through fundraising events, providing scholarships for Beth El students, and collaborating with our clergy to help lead prayer services and other ritual experiences. Our Sisterhood is one of the largest and most active synagogue sisterhoods affiliated with the Women’s League of Conservative Judaism and the Maryland Federation of Jewish Women’s Organizations.

Create Jewish moments with our Sisterhood.

Join the Sisterhood

Sisterhood membership offers new friends, immersive cultural experiences, and enriching volunteer opportunities.

Support the Sisterhood

You can help the Sisterhood fulfill its mission of supporting Beth El Congregation and Schools by sponsoring a Sisterhood event or making a contribution in honor of a loved one’s memory.

Beth El’s Judaica Shop

Run by Sisterhood volunteers, Beth El’s Judaica Shop offers a wide selection of exquisite ritual art for all holidays, occasions, and milestones. Available to purchase tax-free, the proceeds of every sale directly benefit Beth El Congregation and Schools. See hours of operation and more here.

Biblio

Join us for stimulating book reviews presented by a Sisterhood member or guest author. For information, please contact Edy Bondroff at edybondroff@gmail.com.

Jewish Theological Seminary

This year, the theme for Torah Fund is Am Yisrael Chai. The people of Israel live. Am Yisrael Chai is an expression of Jewish solidarity for the Jewish nation and the continuity of the Jewish people. When you support Torah Fund you help insure the future of worldwide Jewish communities. For more information, click here.

Knitzvah Project

Join us every Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. at Susan Himmel’s house, to help us knit /crochet lap afghans for friends and family who are home bound, in nursing homes, rehab or in the hospital. We appreciate any donations of 10×10 squares made at home and any yarn. To participate, please contact Susan Himmel at 410-484-7521 or susiehimmel@gmail.com.

Library Lovers

The Agus Library is filled with books which cover numerous categories. A few topics that may interest you are history, family, holidays, grief, genealogy, literature, short stories, music, cooking, and art. You may take a book out for three weeks and it is renewable if the book doesn’t have a wait list. Books may be checked out on the following days: Monday – 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday – 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.; Wednesday – 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. & 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.; Thursday – 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. If you have any questions or wish to make an appointment, please contact Marlene Siegel at 410-484-1844.

Upcoming Sisterhood Events, Trips and More!

Meet the Authors Series

Select Mondays at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. In the last meeting on March 10, we will meet author Emily Matchar and discuss her book, In the Shadow of the Greenbrier. To learn more and register for this program here.

Spring Afternoon of Games

Wednesday, March 19, 12:00 – 3:30 p.m. in the Offit Auditorium. Registration closes on Monday, March 10. Learn more and register here.

Sisterhood General Meeting & Afternoon Tea with Sheela Murthy

Monday, March 31 at 2:00 p.m. in the Offit Auditorium. Registration for in-person attendance closes on Wednesday, March 19. For more information and to register, click here.

Joint Sisterhood Dinner with Entertainer, Michael Rosman

Tuesday, April 1, 6:00 p.m. at Beth Israel Congregation. Registration closes on Friday, March 14. Learn more and register here.

Sisterhood Trip to New York City’s Grand Central Terminal and the World Premiere of Anne Frank The Exhibition

Sunday, April 6, 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Registration is now open for Beth El Sisterhood members only! For more information, to register, and for additional registration dates, click here.

Unique Boutique

Sunday, April 27 & Monday, April 28, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in the Offit Auditorium. Raffle tickets are now available to purchase online! Learn more here.


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