Ronnie Zuckerberg, Sisterhood Rotating Chair
"And G*d created woman." And Woman created the social calendar. And it was Good!
This is the foundational thinking of Sisterhood; to integrate and support all the varied parts of our synagogue into one interconnecting community. As the only surviving Sisterhood in San Francisco, we are most proud that in 2011 we have done just that.
Sisterhood is a committed supporter of our young, old, and everyone in-between. The Youth and Family Program (YFP), receives funds from us yearly for special programs, while every April we hold our Jewish Home Luncheon, taking 50 institutionally bound elderly out for Chinese food and a breath of fresh air. Our Chanukah Boutique works in partnership with Craft ‘n Schmooze and the YFP to provide holiday essentials to all congregants.
This past year was BIJ’s 150th Anniversary Celebration for which we designed a weekend of events to honor past and present women of BIJ. Each year a panel chooses a deserving student to award a Rabbi Morris Scholarship. This past Fall, our annual Lunch & Laugh Membership Event featured a Marsh Theatre production entitled ROY VEY, and of course this event included a delicious brunch. Every February our congregants look forward to Incredible Edibles to brighten up winter. The event theme this year was It's a Wrap. This ‘hands on’ event is a real winner, with an amazing array of foods that attendees learn to prepare and savor together.
At our last Sisterhood meeting our board took some time to reflect on why we belong to Sisterhood and to redefine our role in our community. With every possible form of worldly entertainment vying for our attention, it is always a challenge to stay fresh and relevant. In the spirit of connectedness, we are now helping to support our fascinating film series, Coming REEL Soon, by supplementing their refreshment and publicity needs.
Thanks to all, too many to mention, who make the above happen with such positive energy and class.
Please watch for invitations to join our ongoing home lunches for women, members or not. This is how we really get to know each other. We look forward to continuing to connect with you in this next year and please know the welcome mat is always out. By joining you will help us continue to be the very special last Sisterhood in SF!
Submitted by Ronnie Zuckerberg, Rotating Chair