Make it your own!
News and Events - November 2019
Hi y’all,
When was the last time you received something of value, for free? I suppose that technically, it’s not free, but your 2019-20 Sisterhood membership gets you into the JCC Dallas Bookfest and SISterhood-sponsored event being held at Shearith Israel on Wednesday, November 6th, at 7 pm, for FREE !!!!!! The author in residence that evening will be Naomi Ragen, author of The Devil in Jerusalem, who will share insight about her new book, An Unorthodox Match
At one of our recent meetings, several ladies reflected on how An Unorthodox Match surprised them with a powerful “aha” moment, a chapter that just turns the story on its head. I personally can’t wait to hear more. I hope to see you there!

If you are already a member and would like to attend, please RSVP HERE !
If you want to renew your SISterhood membership, or join, please click this LINK !
I challenge everyone to take time to make SISterhood their own this year! There is so much to enjoy!
Sincerely,
Mireille
RENEW or Join SISterhood Today!
IT’S TIME TO JOIN  - Your support of SISterhood - through your dues, your time and your ideas - is vital to the important role SISterhood plays within our synagogue and ALL of the programs it supports. A strong and active SISterhood membership represents all the strong and active women that are part of our Shearith community.

MAKE SISTERHOOD YOUR OWN  - Join or renew your MEMBERSHIP in SISterhood by  Friday, November 15, 2019 . If you are a life member, please consider an optional donation to help defray our costs.

Benefits of membership include an invitation to our Membership Appreciation Event; 10% discount at The Gallery (on most purchases); up to $750 stipend (per child) for peer trips to Israel*; annual scholarship to Kadima and USY conventions*; free participation in our Special Interest Groups (SIGs); and one year association with our organization and with Women’s League for Conservative Judaism (WLCJ). (*some restrictions apply)
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, November 6 | 7:00 pm
Congregation Shearith Israel
Join us for our annual Membership Appreciation Event in conjunction with JCC Bookfest. Come hear author Naomi Ragen discuss her new book  An Unorthodox Match. Renew your SISterhood membership before the event and attend for FREE .

Click HERE to RSVP for the event for SISterhood members.

Not a SISterhood member? Join today and attend for free. Or click here to buy tickets through the JCC website.

An Unorthodox Match is a powerful and moving novel of faith, love, and acceptance, from the international bestselling author of The Devil in Jerusalem.
Sunday, December 15 | 12:00 pm
Congregation Shearith Israel
Topletz Auditorium

Join us for our annual Women of Note Luncheon. This year we are honored to have our own Shearith member, Mariam Shpeen Feist, President/CEO of Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas, as our speaker. Cost to attend is $20 and includes a delicious lunch and our speaker.

Please RSVP HERE by December 10th
or send your check for $20 per person to:
Anita Friedman
708 Terryland Dr.
Richardson, TX 75080

Questions, contact Anita Friedman at: (214) 394-1190 or afried51@yahoo.com  or Dora Rudberg at  cerudberg@sbcglobal.net or (214) 693-7318
Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
Cultural Outings and Lunch Bunch
Wednesday, November 13 | 1:00 pm
Madama Butterfly
AMC - Northpark, 8687 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75225

Experience the opera with the Cultural Outings and Lunch Bunch group by watching The Met's performance of Madama Butterfly at AMC Northpark. "Anthony Minghella's vividly cinematic staging returns to cinemas. Pier Giogio Morandi conducts one of opera's most beautiful and heartbreaking scores."

Music: Puccini
Language: Italian, with English subtitles

The cost of a ticket is $22.73. 

We will meet for lunch at Breadwinners Café, located below the AMC in NorthPark Mall at 11:30.

Please email, contact Janice Statman at sstajan@aol.com or Susan Schackman at sjschack@att.net if you would like to attend.
Arts and Crafts Group
Thursday, November 14 | 7:00 pm
Home of Sharon Kuhr
(Address provided upon RSVP)

Our SIS Arts & Crafts group will be meeting to learn the art of quilling (rolling paper).

There is no fee for this fun activity, but you will need to bring your own supplies:

   A glass container with  straight sides (and no lip)  - anywhere from 4-6 inches across and maybe 5-10 inches tall
  A glue gun
  Package of glue sticks
  Extension cord for glue gun
#2 pencil
 
Please RSVP to by Tuesday, November 12th, so we can be ready for everyone.

For information on the November event, please contact Sharon Kuhr at  sharon.kuhr@att.net   or (972) 931-2181 , Arlene Sandgarten at  arlene32@sbcglobal.net   or (972) 248-2216
Book Group
Sunday, December 8 | 10:30 am
Barnes and Noble - Preston and Royal
5959 Royal Ln, Suite 616, Dallas, TX 75230

December's book is Red Hot Mama , The Life of Sophie Tucker by Lauren Rebecca Sklaroff. The book is an entertaining biography which reveals how Sophie Tucker became one of the most powerful women in show business blazing the trail for Judy Garland, Carol Channing and Bette Midler. 

Book group generally meets first Sunday of the month at 10:30 am at Barnes & Noble, Preston Royal. Contact Diane Lifshen at del729@aol.com
Yarn Yentas
Sunday, November 10 | 2:00 pm
Whole Foods - Preston and Forest, 11700 Preston Rd Ste 714, Dallas, TX 75230

Come knit, crochet, and schmooze. All knit and crochet projects are mitzvah projects. Try out our group, if you haven't as yet (plenty of teachers if you don't know how to knit and/or crochet); re-join our "family" if you haven't come for a while.  We miss you. Meets second Sunday of the month from 2 to 4 PM at Whole Foods, Preston and Forest. Contact Lita Marishak at lita@compuserve.com
NEW GROUP - 30's and 40's
Are you a younger member in your 30's and 40's? Looking to connect with other women in a fun and social atmosphere? Then join this special interest group and meet the exciting younger women that are part of our SISterhood. Contact Diane Lifshen, SIG Chair, for more information del729@aol.com .
Torah Fund - Save the Date
Sunday, March 22, 2020 | 11 am to 2 pm
Honoring Cantor Itzhak and Dr. Leah Zhrebker

Save the date for the 5780 event honoring Cantor and Dr. Leah Zhrebker. More information will follow soon.

Individual donors to Torah Fund at the Benefactor level or higher receive the distinctive Torah Fund Chesed pin (shown left) in recognition of their gift. For more information on the giving levels, click HERE .

Torah Fund Pin Theme
Chesed - meaning  kindness in Hebrew The word can also be translated as lovingkindness , to convey the deep love that animates Jewish acts of kindness, done without thought of reward.

If you are interested in contributing to this year's campaign, checks can be mailed to: Shari Birnbaum, 6907 Kingshollow Drive, Dallas, Texas 75248

Contact your Torah Fund chairs Ann Cobert ( bubbecobert@gmail.com) or Zelda Cohen Hantz (westtexasgirl1950@gmail.com) for more information.
The Gallery
Sunday, December 15 | 9 am to 12:30 pm
The Gallery’s Annual Ruthie Rosen, z”l
Chanukah Sale, 20% off & Tax Free

Regular business hours: 
Monday - Thursday:   10 am - 4 pm
Friday:   10 am - 2 pm
Sunday:   10 am - 12:30 pm (religious school days)

To schedule an appointment call (214) 939-7343 or email thegallery@shearith.org

Are you interested in volunteering at the gift shop? Contact Susan Ehrlich at  susehrlich@gmail.com