Congregation B'nai Shalom of Buffalo Grove

Sisterhood

Our very active Sisterhood is chartered by the Constitution with the following objectives:

	To foster and further the highest ideals of Traditional Judaism as expressed through our synagogue;
	To promote closer relationships among all its members;
	To create and foster Jewish sentiment in the home and the community at large; and...
	In cooperation with the Congregation, to promote and encourage religious, social, and educational activities.

The Sisterhood holds regular meetings, generally on the 2nd Monday of each month. After a quick discussion of committee reports, unfinished business, and new business, we enjoy refreshments and a program. Past events have included a Spa night, a visiting expert on handwriting analysis, a representative from the Ovens of Manitowoc bakery, Pesach recipe feast, an interior designer, a fireman talking about safety in the home, and a pharmacist discussing drug interactions (our own Rochelle Rotenberg). etc. There is a small charge at some meetings to cover supplies.

Upcoming Sisterhood Events are listed in the Calendar.

PROGRAMS

The Sisterhood offers the following programs and support for shul functions:

	Dominicks Certificates and Dominicks/Jewel Days
	Rummage Sale
	Simcha Fair
	Bar/Bat Mitzvah Invitations
	Bar/Bat Mitzvah gifts
	College Boxes for Rosh Hashanah, Chanukah and Pesach
	Scotch Bowl
	Tree of Life
	Entertainment Books
	Happy Day and Memorial Cards
	Birthday and Anniversary Shabbats
	Women's Study Group
	Gemilut Chasadim
	Wine and Cheese Party
	Exercise Class
	Purim Carnival
	Lox Box
	Gift Shop
	Onegs and Kiddushes
	Culminating Dinner

The Sisterhood is in charge of the synagogue Kitchen and helps sponsor Onegs and Kiddushes on a weekly basis. Anyone who needs the Kitchen must have approval from the Sisterhood. Contact the shul office for more details.

GIFT SHOP

The Sisterhood runs a gift shop at the shul, with many Jewish ritual and decorative items for weddings, Bar- and Bat-mitzvahs, birthdays and other occasions. To purchase items from the gift shop, please contact the shul office.

TREE OF LIFE

The Sisterhood coordinates the purchase of leaves and acorns on the shul's Tree of Life, featured prominently in our foyer. For more information on commemorating a simcha in this way, please contact Gail Nagle.

DOMINICKS AND JEWEL DAYS

At certain times during the year, the shul is provided with coupons, which are available from the office. When you shop on specific days, turn in the coupon to the cashier, and a percentage of your purchase is given to the shul in the form of a purchase credit. For more information, contact Golda Stoltz.

INVITATIONS

You can order your Bar- and Bat-mitzvah and wedding invitations, birth announcements and personalized note paper through B'nai Shalom. For more information, call Elaine Goode.