Dear Sisters,

Connection is not only the name of our newsletter, but it's also one of our major goals. In a world in which our community is so divided, we at Sisterhood are one. Or strive to be! This year we are focused on improving and bringing new ideas to our programming, fundraising and our connection to each other. We plan to have more senior programming, start a book club and lean into the rich programming that B'nai Jehudah already offers. I would like to start a tradition of one-on-one coffees, putting together groups to tour the Klein Collection, attending a Temple Murder Mystery and other Temple events – together.

Connection begins with each of us, reaching out just a bit more. In that vein, please help us strengthen our Sisterhood. Let us know when one of our sisters needs some support during challenging times. And let us know when there is good news too, so that we can all kvell together.

Look for invitations from me to sit at my table or attend an event, even a Shabbat Service. My goal is to be a bit more connected this year – hope you will join me!

L'shalom and Happy 2025,

Barbie Rogoff, Sisterhood President

Bjrogoff@gmail.com; (816) 506-6430 (Cell)

Upcoming Highlights

Sundays with Sisterhood - Painting with Pinot's Palette - January 19

Yalla! Shabbat Dinner - January 24

Mah Jongg - January 15 and 29

Mitzvah Moments

Serving Dinner for Micah Ministries - January 20

Caps for Care Beyond the Boulevard - Sundays

Girls Day Out at Kemper Museum - February 16

Please note: If Blue Valley schools are cancelled due to inclement winter weather, other than low temperatures, Sisterhood events will be cancelled.

To our wonderful Judaica Shop volunteers:

Marcia Soltz and Pam Auerbach (Managers), Sharon Soltz (Buyer),

Kathe Stekoll (Treasurer), Shari Barr, Roz Gibbs, Meg Gillam,

Susan Himmelstein and Leslee Price

Our entire Congregation expresses our deepest gratitude for your tireless dedication and hard work all year long in our Judaica Shop. The shop is so beautiful. Each of you welcomes everyone with knowledge and smiles! The impact you’ve made to support B'nai Jehudah and its members, is immeasurable.

We cannot thank you enough!

Sundays with Sisterhood

Open to all Sisterhood members. $18/person

Click here to register.

Save the Date:

February 9

Women's Health Panel

Sisterhood sponsored Yalla! Shabbat Supper

January 24

6:45pm – 8:00pm

Help the staff serve the annual spaghetti Yalla! Shabbat Supper. It's a great way to share our Sisterhood joy with our religious school families. This is always a fun event watching the families pass on our traditions. Click here to volunteer.

Mah Jongg

Sisterhood is taking pre-orders for the National Mah Jongg League Card through January 31. Same price as ordered directly, but Sisterhood receives a nice bonus from National. Win-win!

Mah Jongg Card Order Form Click here (to pay by check) or order on-line (to charge) through the Judaica Shop. Cards will be mailed to your home. $14/standard size, $15/large print

Girls Day Out

Join us for an "arty" party with an Art Tour and Lunch.

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art

Sunday, February 16

11:00am tour, 12:00pm lunch

4420 Warwick Blvd

You're invited to a guided tour of the museum's finest collections. The docent will share their favorite artists and paintings in the collection. Then we will enjoy a delicious lunch inside the museum's new restaurant, "Oil on Linen." Cash lunch. (Complimentary glass of white wine or beverage.)

Click here to register.

Parking adjacent to the gallery is free! REGISTRATION LIMITED TO 20. Sisterhood Members only; no guests due to limited availability. Carpool options available. Please email Louise Gruenebaum at pollochek@aol.com with any questions.

Everyone had a wonderful time at December's Girls Night Out at Viona's Italian Restaurant. Thank you Louise Gruenebaum for planning all our GNOs all year long!

Mitzvah Moments

Monday, January 20, 5:00pm-7:00pm

Click here to serve dinner at Micah Ministries It's a very meaningful way to spend a few hours. Contact Marcia Soltz for more information or to set up a carpool.

Please note that both preparing PB&J sandwiches and Preparing cookie-dough for Shabbat are not being held in January.

Come knit with us Sundays during Yalla!/religious school. Bring your own project or help us create caps for Care Beyond the Boulevard and hat/baby blankets for new moms in need. We include these homemade treats with a basket of "new mom" goodies. If you are new to the craft or 'seasoned' join us! We meet in the Kikar by the Judaica Shop. For more information, contact Debbie Dubinsky. Be sure to check the B'nai Jehudah website for any announcements regarding closures due to inclement weather.

Sisterhood Judaica Shop

Happy New Year and thank you for supporting the Judaica Shop and Sisterhood this Hanukkah season!

The Shop will be closed until Wednesday, January 8.

These Shabbat candles, made in Israel, make a wonderful gift or just treat yourself. Enjoy these beautiful candles to brighten your Shabbat table.

HOURS:

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 11:00am - 2:00pm

Sunday during Yalla!: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Shop Online 24/7

Please contact Pam Auerbach or Marcia Soltz for an appointment outside of our regular hours or for information.

We are a small business run by Sisterhood volunteers. All our proceeds benefit B'nai Jehudah. Why would you shop for Judaica anywhere else?

Our deepest condolences to:

Samara Klein on the passing of her sister, Barbara Cutler,

on December 17.

Bronna Gerber on the passing of her husband, Spencer Gerber,

on December 18.

For additional information and to join, click here.

Friendship. Community. Support.

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Make a Contribution to a Sisterhood Fund

Do you want to support the work of our Sisterhood? Contribute to one of our funds as a thank you, in honor or recognition of people or in memory of loved ones. Click here for information and to make a donation. Thank you.