SISterhood

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Dora Rudberg
Sisterhood President

Michelle Refoua
Membership & Programming Director

Linda Kahalnik
Special Projects Coordinator

Join us!

Multi-generational, dynamic women who blend innovative programming with Jewish traditions to support both Shearith Israel and the Weitzman Family Religious School.

Mission Statement

Reach out to all members to create a feeling of belonging.
Unite women through study, prayer, community service and social activities.
Address issues of interest to women
Continue fostering knowledge of Israel and Judaism in the home and community.
Help support Shearith Israel, Weitzman Family Religious School, and Torah Fund.

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Become a SISterhood Member

Something for every age and stage

Annual dues are only $40 ($20 if you are under 30 or over 75).

Enjoy:

  • Special Pricing on FUN and ENRICHING programs
  • A 10% discount on Gallery purchases
  • A variety of Special Interest Groups (SIG)
  • One-time stipend of up to $750/child for organized trips to Israel
  • Access to programming and classes from Women’s League for Conservative Judaism

Click here to complete the 2026-2027 Membership form and payment online.

For more information, please contact the Co-Membership Vice Presidents Leslye Geller and Belindy Sarembock.

SISterhood Supports

We are proud to lovingly support our Shul community through a variety of vital initiatives, including:

  • Weitzman Family Religious School & Youth & Family Department
  • Holiday treats for WFRS students
  • Scholarships to attend Kadima/USY conventions
  • Israel stipends for peer related travel (restrictions apply)
  • 3rd Grade Siddur Party
  • Bar/Bat Mitzvah gifts
  • A gift for each Tiny Treasure infant
  • Synagogue and Community Endeavors
  • Kitchen improvements
  • High Holy Day and Pesach gifts for our Klei Kodesh
  • Thanksgiving gifts for Shearith staff
  • Shabbat and celebratory Kiddush luncheons
  • Break the Fast on Yom Kippur
  • Social Action projects with the community
  • Mazon

​2025-2027 Board of Directors

President:
Dora Rudberg

Communication Vice President:
Corey Golomb

Membership Co-Vice Presidents:
Leslye Geller and Belindy Sarembock

Membership Financial:
Andrea Solka

Programming Vice President:
Cyndi Cohen

Gift & Donation Chair: 
Arlene Sandgarten

Break-the-Fast Chair:
Dora Rudberg

SISterhood Shabbat: 
Michele Lowenstein, Sherri Becker

Fundraising Vice President: 
Lisa Schwarz

Judaica Shop Chair:
Susan Ehrlich

High Holy Day Booklet Chair:
Sandy Somer

Mah Jongg Tournament Chairs:
Debbie Weinstien, Shayna McKim

Major Fundraising Event Chairs: 
Harrien Stern and Debbie Weinstein

School and Youth Vice President:
Margaret Lerner

Torah Fund Vice President:  
Susan Duitch

Torah Fund Financial Chair:
Carla Libby

Treasurer:
Ronda Beinfeld

Associate Treasurer:
Jennifer Siegel

Recording Secretary:
Ros Deckleboim

Advisor:
Roz Benjet

Parliamentarian:
Marcy Helfand

Presidential Appointees:
Marna Edenson, Michele Loewenstein

Special Interests Groups (SIGs)

SIGs Chair:
Marna Edenson

Book Club Chair:
Susan Ehrlich

Yarn Yentas Chair: 
Marna Edenson

Young Women’s Social Event Chair:
Karina Zide

Lunch Bunch & Cultural Arts Chair: 
Susan Schackman

Mah Jongg Chair:
Marna Edenson

Past Presidents

Roz Benjet, Mireille Brisebois-Allen, Susan Ehrlich, Marcy Helfand, Marsha Lev, Gail Mizrahi, Meryl Nason, Maxine Pomerantz, Nancy Roffman, Harrian Stern, Lauri Steinberg, and Debbie Weinstein