Sisterhood
Sisterhood
MISSION
“The mission of Sisterhood is to support and strengthen our synagogue and community by providing educational, spiritual, and social opportunities for the women of our congregation; and, pursuing social action to benefit the community.”
The Sisterhood also sponsors Simchat Chai Chavurah, a social and educational group for members over 50 years of age.
ABOUT US
Education
Sisterhood offers adult education classes offering a variety of subjects that stimulate your intellectual and cultural growth including lectures, panel discussions, book reviews of classic and current Jewish literature as well as study of the siddur and prayers.
Learn New Skills
Within sisterhood we have intereste groups. Creative art, poetry, writing, Jewish cooking from around the world, Jewish baking specialties, and crafts, to name a few. You may join as many groups as you wish, either to learn or to teach. Join us!
Make Lifelong Friendships
Through shared interests, we form form lifelong friendships which extend beyond Sisterhood activities.
Support Temple Beth Sholom and Build a Generational Partnership
The sisterhood sponsors several events and fundraisers throughout the year and participates in all Temple functions. We actively support our youth programs, Beth Sholom Preschool, and the Sam and Martha Gersten Religious School to insure our heritage and our future. Sisterhood supports Simchat Chai, our chavurah for men and women over 50. All of our activities encourage participation by everyone of all ages, adults and children.
MEMBERSHIP
Annual dues remain a reasonable $36 (double Chai).
If you are interested in joining or renewing your membership. You can either fill out the form below to pay online OR send your check for $36, payable to TBS Sisterhood, to Temple Beth Sholom.
Sat, August 16 2025
22 Av 5785
New to TBS?
Learn more in the About Us section.
Upcoming Events
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Sunday ,
AugAugust 17 , 2025"Love the immigrant, for you were immigrants" -- East Bay Interfaith Immigrant Solidarity Training
Sunday, Aug 17th 3:30p to 5:00p
Many are wondering how to support our immigrant neighbors, friends, and family members in this moment. Join communities of faith for a special interfaith session to learn how we can stand in solidarity with immigrants. We will learn about what immigrants are currently facing and learn concrete ways to take action. Training provided by Faith in Action East Bay. Childcare available with pre-registration (see below). Sponsored by Temple Beth Sholom, Bethel Community Presbyterian Church, and Faith In Action East Bay. -
Friday ,
AugAugust 22 , 2025Samantha Gonzalez's Bat Mitzvah
Friday, Aug 22nd 6:00p to 9:00p
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Sunday ,
AugAugust 24 , 2025The Family Orchard -- Jewish Learning Together
Sunday, Aug 24th 10:00a to 11:30a
Join us for the launch of our new family education program pilot, The Family Orchard, where children in Tk- 5th grade and their parents learn and grow side by side. Learning, singing, and eating -- together! This session’s theme: A Rosh Hashanah Exploration -- Time to Reflect: The Spiritual Clock of the New Year Parents will enjoy a special learning session with Rabbi Josh Students will create a Rosh Hashanah–themed art project with Rebecca, our Jewish Educator Everyone will come back together to share what we’ve learned, sing holiday songs with our song leader Joel, and enjoy a delicious lunch! This program is specially designed for families whose children are not yet able to get to our Jewish Heritage School and its Hebrew and Jewish Studies classes, though all families are welcome to attend. This program will not teach children to read Hebrew and is not a substitute for weekly classes. Younger or older siblings are welcome with parents taking responsibility for them. RSVP by Wednesday August 20th This first pilot session is generously sponsored by Anne and Joseph Macias and is free of charge. Questions? Contact Rabbi Josh at rabbi@tbssanleandro.org -
Friday ,
AugAugust 29 , 2025SongFull Shabbat: A full traditional Friday evening service with beautiful melodies
Friday, Aug 29th 6:00p to 7:30p
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Friday ,
SepSeptember 5 , 2025First Friday Family Shabbat
Friday, Sep 5th 5:30p to 9:00p
Join TBS families with children for a fun Friday night full of ruach and connection to community. Kicking off at 5:30pm with a kid friendly dinner, followed by a short service appropriate for our youngest members at 6:15pm. The family portion of the service will wrap up by 7pm and will be followed by an extended service for those who choose to stay. 2-3 young families will host each shabbat. Please RSVP by the preceding Wednesday so the hosts can prepare accordingly. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 14 , 2025Reverse Tashlich
Sunday, Sep 14th 10:00a to 12:00p
Come volunteer for Reverse Tashlich this High Holiday Season with Temple Beth Sholom's Tikkun Olam Committee! We will be gathering at Oyster Bay on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 Noon to clean up the shoreline and take our sins out of the sea. This event is open to all ages, including families with children, and is hosted in partnership with Repair The Sea. It's a great way to help take care of our local environment as part of a broad Jewish justice and climate movement. Take this opportunity to get ready for the High Holidays by promoting positive change within our community through this innovative ritual. Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/TBSTashlich2025. We look forward to seeing you there! -
Friday ,
OctOctober 24 , 2025Ayla Bukofzer's Bat Mitzvah
Friday, Oct 24th 6:00p to 9:00p
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 25 , 2025Ayla Bukofzer's Bat Mitzvah
Shabbat, Oct 25th 10:00a to 12:30p
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