In Sisterhood, women of all ages join together for friendship, mitzvot, socializing and learning - and we’d like to meet you at our in-person or Zoom events. Here, you’ll find old and new friends at our many interesting and fun events. Take a break from your busy life for some time just for you.
Sisterhood is committed to tikkun olam (repairing the world) and our past presentations on reproductive rights, mental health, and domestic violence have earned us praise on the national Sisterhood stage.
See you at Sisterhood!
Need a ride to a Sisterhood event? Please contact us at Sisterhood@templeshalom.org
Sisterhood Membership
If you’re not sure if you are a current member, you can confirm by selecting "My Account" in the main menu above and looking for the “Sisterhood Member” icon.
Your contributions to Sisterhood, your participation in events, as well as your dues helps us strengthen our congregation. Sisterhood fundraising supports education and other initiatives at Temple Shalom.
For more information, please email Sisterhood@templeshalom.org
Upcoming Sisterhood Programs
Sisterhood Merlot & Midrash |
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Sunday, November 16, 2025 | 3:00–5:00pm (Private Home) Women may not be the main characters in the Talmud, but they’re far from absent. Women's voices in rabbinic literature are surprising, bold, and sometimes very humorous. Definitely worth a closer look! Join Rabbi Laura Abrasley and Sisterhood for an afternoon that blends learning, engagement, elegance, intimacy, convenience, fun, and community. This is a chance to explore women’s voices in Jewish tradition with Rabbi Abrasley, connect more deeply with fellow Temple Shalom members in a relaxed, intimate, and social atmosphere. Enjoy an elegant spread of hors d’oeuvres, paired with merlot and other beverages, followed by one hour of lively, interactive learning that deepens our understanding of Judaism, Torah, and each other. Come ready to sip, savor, and share in an enriching and joyful Sisterhood gathering. |
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Noshing with the Word MavensWednesday, January 21, 2026 |
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7:15 PM - 8:45 PM on Zoom The Word Mavens are back with a new program: "Noshing with the Word Mavens" Free to all members, sponsored by Sisterhood for the enjoyment of all! Join us for an evening of humor, nostalgia, and delight with Joyce Eisenberg and Ellen Scolnic—The Word Mavens. Known for their bestselling Dictionary of Jewish Words and their witty collection The Whole Spiel, The Word Mavens bring Jewish life to the screen with a playful mix of storytelling and cultural insights. From Yiddishisms to holiday traditions, from seder selfies to the eternal debate over the best chicken soup, they’ll have you reminiscing about your Bubbe, craving rugelach, and laughing out loud. This is a perfect chance to connect, smile, and celebrate the joys of Jewish humor together. Register here to receive the Zoom link. |
Past Sisterhood Programs
Welcome Back Bagel Brunch |
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Sunday, September 14, 2025 | 10:00pm (Social Hall) Join Sisterhood for a warm and welcoming Bagel Brunch on Sunday, September 14 at 10:00 AM! Reconnect with old friends, meet new ones, and enjoy a delicious spread of bagels and treats as we kick off the new year together. The brunch will take place during Temple Shalom’s Activity Fair, an opportunity to explore all the ways to get involved in our vibrant community. All are welcome. Come hungry and curious! Click on the image above to register. |
Soup in the Sukkah with Sisterhood |
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Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 6:00pm (Sukkah) Temple Shalom Sisterhood members and potential members are invited for a cozy and meaningful evening in the sukkah as we enjoy delicious homemade soups, warm company, and the joy of gathering during this festive season. In the spirit of Sukkot and tikkun olam, please bring a donation item for Dignity Matters, an organization supporting women and girls in need. We would love to have you bring a pot of your homemade soup to share. Please indicate on the registration form if you intend to bring 8 - 10 servings of soup (no nuts, please.) Let’s nourish our community—body and soul—together. |
Past projects
Welcome Home Donation Drive
Sunday, March 9th-Sunday, March 30th
Do a mitzvah in March!
Help families experiencing hardship by donating new, or clean, like-new (no rips or stains) bath and bath items such as sheets, sheet sets, pillowcases, bath towels and blankets.
Look for the Welcome Home bin in the temple lobby during the month of March to drop off your donations.
You can also order items from our online wish list.
Photos from Past Events: Sisterhood Volunteered at the JF & CS Seder for people with disabilities on April 6, 2025
Photos from Past Events: Hamantaschen Baking with Sisterhood, Sunday, March 9th, 2025
On January 22, members of TS's Repro Justice Initiative and Sisterhood enjoyed a tour of an inspirational art exhibit on reproductive justice at the Women's Research Center at Brandeis University.
Sip with Sisterhood, January 9, 2025-A wonderful evening of wine tasting and friends!
A Sampling of Past Events
Talk by one of the last remaining Holocaust survivors, Sylvia Gutmann. who discussed her book A Life Rebuilt, the Remarkable Transformation of a War Orphan. March 23, 2025
Hamantaschen Baking Class, March 9th, 2025
Visit to the Boston College Art Museum, February 23, 2025
Sip with Sisterhood wine & cheese event, January 9, 2025
Latkes, Laughter & Light, December 15, 2024
Fall Fling, November 14, 2024
Syrah, Sufgaiyot, and other Sweets
Latkes & Vodka Bake-Off
Semi-Annual Progressive Dinner Party
Semi-Annual Women’s Seder
Merlot & Midrash
Israeli Folk Dancing
Sisterhood Paint Night
Sisterhood Cooking Class
Discovering Miriam: Making Passover Your Own
Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing
Preparing for the Seder
Speakers and Spices: Developing Sustainable Economies
Speakers and Spices: Abraham and Isaac: Genesis and Artists' Responses