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Sisterhood
Sisterhood promotes the welfare of the Congregation, enriches the family, educational and civic life of the community, supports our religious school and assists the financial and spiritual goals of the Congregation. We are affiliated with the Central Great Lakes Region of the Women’s League for Conservative Judaism. Sisterhood also operates the beautiful Maurer-Mishkin-Ornstein Gallery of Judaica which features a rich variety of Judaic items.
Lag BaOmer Singalong
Monday, May 8
R.S.V.P. to sie8els@gmail.com for more information and directions.
Sisterhood Participates in Services
Contact sisterhoodbez@gmail.com if you would like to chant Torah or lead prayers during Shabbat or minyan services.
Mahj Mondays
Check the BEZ calendar for dates.
Play mahjong at Beth-El Zedeck. Come every session or drop in occasionally. All experience levels are
welcome! Sisterhood supplies the games; you bring your 2022 game card or use one of ours. Suggested donation is $3/day.
Nevi'im and Torah Study
Saturday afternoons
Email sisterhoodbez@gmail.com to get on the mailing list and receive the weekly questions and Zoom link.
Searching for Justice
Third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
Explore social justice issues through both a secular lens and a Jewish lens. Contact the synagogue office to get the link to join and to read the article we will be discussing. This program is sponsored by Sisterhood, and all are welcome!
Torah Fund
Sisterhood's Torah Fund supports scholarships and programs in the worldwide Conservative / Masorti Institutes of higher learning. The dedicated philanthropy of the Women’s League for Conservative Judaism, Torah Fund has raised nearly $108 million in its 80 years. Click here for more information about the Torah Fund, including how you can get this year's beautiful pin.
Each year, Torah Fund Benefactors are recognized and thanked at the Torah Fund Event. The event is free and open to the public. This year's event is scheduled for June 4.
Another way to donate is to send Torah Fund e-cards. Be sure to include Beth-El Zedeck in the "affiliate" line so Sisterhood receives credit for your contribution.
Baking
Sisterhood creates Passover desserts, round and braided challah, kosher chicken, apple cake, and much more. There are opportunities throughout the year to help bake in the kitchen.
Baking apple cakes
Mitzvah Corps
Sisterhood's Mitzvah Corps helps those who are ill or homebound through organizing, preparing, and delivering meals and assisting with transportation.
and much more!
This is a small sampling of Sisterhood's activities. Sisterhood also has a Tu B'Shevat Seder, Sisterhood Shabbat, welcomes new synagogue members, sends care packages to college students, and many other activities. Call the Gallery of Judaica at (317) 475-1705 to find out how to get involved!