The women of Temple Beth Shalom's Sisterhood are a diverse group who join together for friendship and study, to further the goals of our synagogue, and to reach into the community for tikkun olam - the repair of the world. Sisterhood creates an atmosphere for women to fulfill their potential within a Jewish arena. Please join us.

Why Should You Support Sisterhood With Your Membership Dues?

• Do you have a Child in Religious School?
• Do you enjoy educational and spiritual events?
• Are you interested in issues affecting women?
• Do you enjoy the opportunity to be with other women?
• Do you just want to find a good book?

Get the answers to these questions and more in our Membership Flyer. Find out what our fabulous women have been doing recently by reading our latest newsletter. Read our Sisterhood 2010 - 2011 Report for an update on our activities.

Create a Mezuzah! - Sisterhood Craft Event
Thursday, February 23rd - 7-9PM

Learn about a Jewish tradition and make it come to life when you craft a mezuzah. Joan Edelstein and Pam Prais will provide instruction for this creative activity. Anyone can join in -- no experience necessary! Join us at the home of Susan Schaffer, 7913 West Rim, Austin, TX 78731. Please bring $3.00 to cover supplies. For more information, contact Pam Prais at praisfamily@suddenlink.net or 512-818-5489. Check your email for an Evite and please RSVP by Friday, February 17th.

Interested in learning more or joining our happy group? Learn more:

• The Who, What and Why of Sisterhood
• Online Membership Application - Fill out the membership form online and make a secure payment via PayPal

OR, if you would prefer to mail a check, please download the Membership Application here and follow the instructions on the form. 

The Temple Beth Shalom Sisterhood coordinates our weekly Onegs. Members take joy in bringing a taste of something sweet to welcome Shabbat. Please read more about our Onegs here.  The oneg assignment list can be found on the temple member page.

Oneg Instructions for Friday Nights

Shop the Temple Beth Shalom Gift Shop!

Our own Temple Judaica shop is now open online! Whether you are looking for Bar and Bat Mitzvah gifts, Simcha supplies, Chanukah gifts or items to enhance your home, the Temple Judaica shop has a wide variety of gifts at good value. The proceeds from your purchase go to support our own Temple! The site offers secure online shopping and delivery. To start shopping, click the picture or to browse to http://bethshalomaustin.JudaicaBeautiful.com

Help Sisterhood meet our goals to provide scholarships and support to the congregation. 
DONATE NOW through our secure online payment form!

Delicious, home-made and ready for Purim! Order your hamentashen now and then pick them up at Sunday school on March 4th. Cost: $6 for 6 hamentashens or $10 for 12. Flavors: Raspberry, Apricot and Plum. You can also order an assortment. Place your order at Sunday school or contact Alla Postelnik 913-7430, rxalla@yahoo.com. Please order by February 25!

Do you love to read? The book club meets every six weeks at a Temple Beth Shalom congregant's home. Our selections cover a wide range of interests and focus on thought-provoking books that will spark lively discussion. Newcomers welcome!

The book club will be joining the Austin Jewish Book Fair for book club night on November 8th to hear Sharon Pomerantz ("Rich Boy") and Michael David Lukas ("The Oracle of Stamboul"). The club will also be participating in the Temple Beth Shalom Congregational Read, reading "The List" by Martin Fletcher. In January, we will be meeting on Sunday, January 22, at 10:00 AM at Alice Marsel’s house. She will be leading a discussion on "The Paris Wife" by Paula McLain. For more information about book club activities, please contact Mona Carver at 837-9906 or mcarver@austin.rr.com.