WRJ/Beth Israel Sisterhood

At Congregation Beth Israel, WRJ/Beth Israel Sisterhood’s mission is to bring women together to support and benefit Congregation Beth Israel and the community by providing opportunities for friendship, service, spiritual growth, and learning.

WRJ/Beth Israel Sisterhood is a warm community of all who identify as women as well as those who identify as transgender, gender-queer, non-conforming, or non-binary.

Upcoming Events

WRJ/Beth Israel Sisterhood Majhong Meetup
Wednesday, May 7
6:30 PM
In Person ONLY
Shirley and Herbert Semler Board Room

WRJ/Beth Israel Sisterhood Board Meeting
Thursday, May 8
6:00 PM (Schmooze)
6:30 PM (Meeting)
In Person ONLY
Shirley and Herbert Semler Board Room

WRJ/Beth Israel Sisterhood Membership Schmooze
Wednesday, May 21
6:30 PM
In Person ONLY
Location TBD

RSVP information to follow

Sisterhood Gift Shop

The Sisterhood Gift Shop has great gifts for weddings, Shabbat, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, and more: Kiddush cups, jewelry, books, candles, and other Judaica. Profits go to the Religious School. Gift shop hours are Sunday, 9:15 AM. – 12:15 PM.

A limited selection is available in the CBI Main office; please call 503-222-1069 to arrange a visit.

If you are a new Sisterhood member, let the staff know so you can get a one-time 10% discount on your purchase. Contact Bonnie Barg for any questions.

Kate Gilespie, the organizer of CBI's Seder for JFCS clients

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Sisterhood Leadership

Sisterhood Leadership

Immediate Past President – Susan Berniker
President – Ellen Zellinger
Vice President – Nadine Block
Treasurer- Julie Stone
Recording Secretary – Rita Effros
Corresponding Secretary – Michael Richman
Membership Co-Chairs – Elaine Berman and Rhonda Daniels
Fundraising Co-Chairs – Michelle Shari Kruss and Melissa Himmelman
Programming Co-Chairs- Reilly Kwaitkovsky and Debbie Geller
Emertia -Ellen Bick
Gift Shop – Bonnie Barg
GS Bookkeeper – Judy Stone
Social Action Co-Chairs – Lara Guroff andJennifer Pesetsky
Religious Liaison – Sally Swire
Outreach to Robison – Virginia Gitter
Volunteer Coordinator – Debbie Braymer
Communication/Newsletter – Rose Marshall
Social Media – Kate Royston
College Outreach Co-Chairs – Leslie Berman andLeslie Geller
Rosh Hashanah Sweets Table -Davina Doby andSue Gordon
Community Seder Co-Chairs -Virginia Gitter, Rhonda Daniels and Kristen Siemon

WRJ/Beth Israel Sisterhood