Make it your own!
News and Events - October 2020
CORRECTED: The Cultural Outings and Lunch Bunch event is on
Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 12 PM
Staying Connected to our SISterhood

Wednesday, October 14 | 7:00 pm
Sisterhood Zoom Social featuring Mindy Fagin

Have you ever considered entering a baking competition? Are you the keeper of your family's unique, secret recipes? Do you love the State Fair of Texas? Join us on Wednesday, October 14 at 7PM for our First Fall SISterhood ZOOM Social as our own Mindy Fagin talks about her 20 year experience entering and winning competitions at the State Fair! You might pick-up some handy tips too!

Bring your beverage of choice, and see you then!

Register in advance for this meeting:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Membership - Join or Renew Today!
Our Membership co-Vice Presidents, Anita Friedman and Michele Lowenstein, want to take this opportunity to invite the ladies of Shearith Israel to join or renew their membership now, for the 2020-2021 year. Take this opportunity to make SISterhood your own! Benefits of membership include Membership Appreciation Event(s); discounts at The Gallery; up to $750 stipend per child for peer trips to Israel*; annual scholarship to Kadima and USY conventions*; complimentary participation in Special Interest Groups activities; and membership in Women’s League for Conservative Judaism. (*some exceptions apply)

Click HERE to renew your membership or join SISterhood online: it’s the easiest way to do it!
Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
Book Group
Tuesday, October 6 | 7:00 pm

Email Diane Lifshen del729@aol.com to get Zoom Meeting ID and Password.

October's Book is The World That We Knew by Alice Hoffman. This instant New York Times bestseller and longlist recipient for the 2020 Andrew Carnegie Medal takes place in 1941, during humanity’s darkest hour, and follows three unforgettable young women who must act with courage and love to survive.

You are welcome to join us in your PJs. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. Parking will NOT be a problem. Please RSVP to Diane Lifshen at del729@aol.com

Upcoming Dates - Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens on November 1 at 10:30 AM, Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner on December 6 at 10:30 AM

Book group generally meets first Sunday of the month. Contact Diane Lifshen at del729@aol.com
Yarn Yentas
Sunday, October 18| 2:00 pm

Email Lita Marishak at lita@compuserve.com to get Zoom Meeting ID and Password.

Come knit, crochet, and schmooze with fellow yarn yentas over Zoom. The Yarn Yentas are partnering with the Shearith Social Action Committee to make adults and kids' scarves and hats for one of their projects. These hats and scarves will be collected until October 15th. 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. Contact Lita Marishak at lita@compuserve.com
Cultural Outings and Lunch Bunch
Wednesday, October 28| 12:00 pm

Email Susan Schackman at sjschack@att.net to get Zoom Meeting ID and Password.
Zoom lunch and discussion on the book Unorthodox, The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots, Deborah Feldman's 2012 memoir, and the Netflix adaptation of the book.
Even if you can't read it or see the series, please join us for the Zoom lunch and discussion.

Contact Susan Schackman at sjschack@att.net or (972) 239-6751 to find out information about the next event.
The Gallery
Coming soon: The Gallery is launching an online marketplace! Shop from the comfort of your home and pick-up your purchases at Shearith Israel, or we will deliver in the Metroplex. 


The Gallery is OPEN for VIRTUAL SHOPPING on Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday between 10 am and 12 pm starting October 13. Call us at (214) 939-7343 or email us at thegallery@shearith.org.
Curbside pick-up and free local delivery in the Dallas area.

***** New Page - Follow us on Instagram @Thegalleryatshearith *****

New Items:
Kosta Boda Basket Bowl in Blue
Kano Brass or Silver origami candle holders from Israel, collection by Wallaby, from artist Shelly Agronin
Orrefors Carat Candlesticks