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 January Membership Schmooze
Wednesday, January 22, 6:30 PM
In-Person ONLY
Private Home; RSVP for address

The next Schmooze, our gathering for new members to CBI and/or Sisterhood, will take place at a private home in northeast Portland at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday January 22, 2025.

Community Havdalah at Rose Schnitzer Manor
Saturday, January 25
Sponsored by Jewish Women’s Roundtable

Mahjong Meetup
Wednesday, February 5, 6:30 PM
In-Person ONLY
Shirley and Herbert Semler Board Room

Sisterhood Shabbat
Friday, February 7, 6:00 PM
In-Person and Online
Pollin Chapel

Sisterhood Board Meeting
Thursday, February 13
6:00 PM (schmooze)
6:30 PM (meeting)
In-Person ONLY
Shirley and Herbert Semler Board Room

All members and potential members welcome.

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