Sisterhood Brunch and Jewelry Sale

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Sunday, April 21st
12:00 - 1:30 (but come at 11:30 to view the beautiful Silpada Jewelry)
Just in time for Mother's Day!

Free! RSVP to the Temple office by Wednesday, April 17th
You may order online if unable to attend.  (When you place your order, look for OPT Sisterhood so we get credit for your purchase.)

Sisterhood

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What is Sisterhood?  Sisterhood is the organization of the women of the Congregation who band together in friendship for programs to benefit the Temple and the community, for social activities, for learning, and, above all, for individual growth so that each woman may find an opportunity to fulfill her potential as a person and as a Jewish woman. Sisterhood provides the arena for the individual to expand and grow in a Jewish atmosphere.

The new “Little Sister” membership category provides an opportunity for our members to include their daughters and granddaughters in the wonderful work performed by Sisterhood.

Why join Sisterhood?  Within the structure of the Congregation, Sisterhood is the collective presence, voice, and strength of women. It is the place where women can meet and work together for the benefit of the Congregation. Here, women can initiate and develop projects in which they have an interest. Sisterhood provides an outlet for the creative energy, talent, and leadership potential for individual Jewish women. Sisterhood also gives women a worldwide identity through its affiliation with Women of Reform Judaism, a federation of 100,000 members throughout the United States, Canada, and overseas.

How do I join Sisterhood?  To join the sisterhood, please fill out the attached membership form. You can drop it off at or send it to the Oak Park Temple office.
What does Sisterhood do?  Sisterhood can do whatever its members feel would be valuable to them, their families, their Congregation, their community. Our Sisterhood has a long history of helping in many aspects of Congregational life. Areas around the Temple in which Sisterhood plays a role are:

  • Religious School
  • Glasser Preschool
  • B’nai Mitzvah
  • Kabbalat Torah
  • New Members
  • Youth Group
  • Shure Memorial Library
  • Kitchen
Other Jewish organizations which the Sisterhood supports are:

  • Women of Reform Judaism Midwest Federation of Temple
  • Sisterhoods
  • United States Holocaust Museum
  • Olin Sang Ruby Union Institute
  • The Ark
  • World Union for Progressive
  • Judaism
  • Jewish Braille Institute
  • Mazon
  • Magen David Adom  
What can you do to help?  There are numerous activities throughout the year in which to get involved.

  • Gift Shop
  • Rummage Sale
  • Treats in a Jar
  • Ozerim - Helping Hands
  • New Year Greeting
  • Entertainment Books
  • Women's Seder
  • Women's Program
  • Summer Outing
  • Little Sister Events
  • Book Group Discussions
Do you want to help but don't have the time? Tributes are also a great way to help support us. The cost is $3.00 for a regular card or $10.00 for a gold seal. Send a tribute to friend who is sick, a relative who has had a simcha, or to let someone know you care.  Please email Florence Weese for more info.

Job Descriptions for
sisterhood positions

Download job descriptions for Officers, Board Members and Chairpersons of Oak Park Temple Sisterhood (PDF format). 

Sisterhood By-Laws

The Sisterhood By-Laws were approved at a February 2012 meeting of the Oak Park Temple Sisterhood.

Click to download the Sisterhood By-Laws (PDF format).
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