1972 NW Flanders Street, Portland, Oregon 97209 | 503-222-1069
1972 NW Flanders Street, Portland, Oregon 97209 | 503-222-1069
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.
Sisterhood Membership Schmooze
Wednesday, October 30, 6:30 PM
In-Person ONLY
Private Home; RSVP for Address
Are you interested in Sisterhood and want to learn more about it? We would love to have you join us at the next Membership Schmooze, in a casual gathering, at Elaine’s home.
Contact Rhonda or Elaine for the address and details.
WRJ/Beth Israel Sisterhood Havdalah
Saturday, November 2, 5:30 PM
In-Person ONLY
Goodman Hall
Click to RSVP
Sisterhood is sponsoring a Havdalah Service and social evening. Please bring your significant other and friends to this gathering. Appetizers will be served. Following the service, we will take a short walk to the Hostel Cafe to enjoy a (no host) dinner together,
This will be a joyous event to close Shabbat. Join us for this fun way to catch up with friends and meet new ones.
WRJ/Beth Israel Sisterhood Meetup
Monday, November 4, 10:30 AM
In-Person ONLY
Hostel Café (1810 NW Glisan)
Please join us for coffee at The Hostel Café, 1810 NW Glisan Avenue, Portland, Oregon to visit and connect. Just buy yourself a cup of coffee and enjoy each other’s company. All are welcome
WRJ/Beth Israel Sisterhood Mahjong Meetup
Wednesday, November 6, 6:30 PM
Wednesday, December 4, 6:30 PM
In-Person ONLY
Shirley and Herbert Semler Board Room
Join us for a fun evening of games and greetings. It does not matter what your experience level with mahjong is you are welcome to join us; please RSVP.
Bring your own drinks, snacks and maj cards. Contact Ellen Z. with any questions!
WRJ/Beth Israel Sisterhood Board Meeting
Thursday, November 14, 6:00 PM (schmooze)
6:30 PM (meeting)
In-Person ONLY
Shirley and Herbert Semler Board Room
Chanukah/White Elephant Party
Thursday, December 19, 7:00 P.M.
Goodman Hall
Enjoy great fun with Sisterhood friends, including white elephant gifting and social action donations: we will collect winter accessories (hats, gloves, mittens, scarves) for he non-profit Transition Projects. Learn more about Transition Projects at https://www.tprojects.org/
Consider shopping at Goodwill or similar shops to get inexpensive warm accessories to donate.
SAVE THE DATE – Naked Lady Clothing Exchange
Sunday Jan 5, 2025.
On CBI campus
The gift shop is open when the religious school is in session.
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.
Sisterhood Board Meetings
All are welcome to join us for our monthly board meetings and quarterly gatherings, which are listed below. You can also always find the full schedule of CBI events at www.bethisrael-pdx.org/joinus.
Thursday, November 14, 6:00 PM schmooze, 6:30 PM meeting
Thursday, December 12, 6:00 PM schmooze, 6:30 PM meeting
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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
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