Sisterhood

TBI Sisterhood

Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood is a chapter of Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ). We are Jewish women of different backgrounds and ages who gather to promote Jewish values and traditions while enjoying warmth and friendship in the process. Sisterhood has been a part of TBI since 1949. We are proud of our contributions to the community and look forward to the energy and dynamism our new members bring. 

Our TBI Sisterhood is governed by a leadership council. Below are the names of leadership council members. Feel free to reach out to any member of leadership council if you are interested in participating.

Aleta Wolfe                                     Amy Schmidt
Arlana Stewart                               Cookie Fritz                                                                                      Karen Nagel                                    Roberta Bavin
Robin Cunningham                         Tracy Bradford
Robin Kadet                                    Sandy Taksa
Susanna Grant                                 Robin Gross

Some of the things we do for our Temple family:

For Our Youth

• Provide Camperships for our Temple youth
• Provide Kiddush cups and Shabbat candlesticks for B’nai Mitzvah
• Support TBI Religious School and youth activities
• Serve as positive role models for our young women

For Our Temple

• Provide food items and volunteers for the Rosh Hashana Oneg
• Coordinate the Chanukah Bazaar Gift Fair & Jewish Cuisine
• Cook latkes for the annual Chanukah Potluck
• Organize the Purim Deli Lunch and Hamantaschen sale
• Bake hamantaschen for Purim
• Participate in Sisterhood Shabbat and Oneg

For Reform Judaism (As members of Women of Reform Judaism)

• Provide funds for the training of rabbis, cantors and Jewish educators through the Y.E.S. Fund  
• Support the causes of Women of Reform Judaism
• Support Jewish Braille Institute 

Activities TBI Sisterhood Sponsors:

• Nosh on first day of Religious School
• Social Action fundraising for Ronald McDonald House; Fresno Rescue Mission, and The Sanctuary
• Nosh & Schmooze Happy Hour or Paid Up Member event 
• Judaica Gift Shop in the lobby
• Book Club

Membership

Click here for membership flier

Your membership supports our temple, our youth and the Jewish Community. Even if your schedule does not permit active participation, your membership DOES make a difference by supporting our youth. 

By joining TBI Sisterhood, you can make new friends, participate in social and educational programs and provide service to our congregation. We look forward to making new friends! 

For more information or to contact TBI Sisterhood:

EMAIL: tbifresnosisterhood@gmail.com
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/tbisisterhood

WOMEN OF REFORM JUDAISM WEBSITE: wrj.org