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We look forward to another exciting slate of activity... and hope you will join us for Sisterhood Shabbat, Donor, and other gatherings in this page which provide opportunities for women of all ages to have fun, to grow spiritually and intellectually while making a difference in the well-being of AA and the greater community. Don't forget to do your AMAZON shopping with Sisterhood!  >>>> Related page: Sisterhood Overview | Membership

 

Z’Havah | Not Your Mother or Grandmother’s Sisterhood!
Please join us as we develop the young women’s initiative of the AA Sisterhood. Become a part of this special interest group of women ranging in their 20’s to 40’s who are looking to share common interests. We will celebrate our Jewish identities through programming and fun. We have outlined a series of programs which will focus on social, educational, social action, and family events. If you would like an update of this programming, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Donor Medallion Tea
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 3:00PM @the home of Shelley Kaplan | Join us as we honor our Diamond, Platinum & Gold Medallion Donors. Presentation by Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal will speak to us about Jewish Music and Prayer. RSVP required by February 7, 2012 to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Mah-Jongg Tutors Wanted: Monday, February 13, 11:00-12:30PM @ AA. | We are looking for expert Mah-Jongg player(s) to assist a few AA Sisterhood members who would like a refresher course.  We also may have some members who are interested in learning. Please respond to Judy Balaban at 404.355.7084.

 

beatlesslogoSisterhood Donor March 4, 2012… The Beatles are coming!
Donor is Sisterhood’s annual major fundraiser. Donation levels start at $25 and increase to $36, $54, $118, $180 or above. To attend the function, simply respond to your invitation with your check of $25 plus your donation. All donations raised directly support synagogue projects. Sisterhood funds the Rosh Hashonah “Apples and Honey” waiting for you outside the sanctuary, provided new chairs for Srochi auditorium, sponsors the College Outreach Program, brings Bingo to the Jewish Home and also supplies flowers for Mothers' Day and holidays, honors B’nai Mitzvot with a gift of a Chumash and organizes activities for the Religious School and Day School students. If you contribute $54 or more, you are invited to attend a Sunday afternoon Medallion Tea at the home of Shelley Kaplan on February 12 @3:00PM. It is a nice time to visit with Sisterhood members and hear Rabbi Rosenthal talk about music and Jewish prayer. Look for formal invitation in the mail first week of February.

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Sisterhood AArts & Crafts Market | Sunday, March 18, 11:00AM - 5:00PM
The Sisterhood's annual AArts & Crafts Market features over 30 fine artists and craftspeople from across Atlanta offering fine arts, handcrafted jewelry, wood, glass, photography, candles, woven baskets, clothing, toys, folk art and more! Click here for information on attending and becoming a vendor.

SISTERHOOD VOLUNTEERS WANTED
  • Arts and Crafts Market fundraiser for AA Sisterhood
  • Approximately 40 artists participating in this event
  • Event date: Sunday, March 18th
  • Event time 11 am to 5 pm: Volunteer timeslots are 2 hours each shift
Interested in volunteering? Call Marsha Balagur at 770.668.6547 or email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Best time to call is after 7:30PM weeknights or on weekends.


Torah Fund Campaign | As you know, the monies raised by the Torah Fund campaign help to ensure Women’s League and our Sisterhood’s legacy to future generations of Conservative Jews by providing for the education of rabbis, cantors, educators and more. The Torah Fund theme this year is the concept of Hiddur Mitzvah – embellishing a mitzvah through aesthetics. A beautiful gold and silver pin embellished with pomegranates will be available to any benefactor at the $180 level or higher. The pins will be available to wear prior to the High Holidays. Be on the lookout for your Torah Fund letter! We look forward to 100% Sisterhood participation!! ...Betty Behr and Roslyn Konter, Torah Fund Co-Chair


Cook and Schmooze Series | All events at AA and a $7 ingredients fee for participants. Please RSVP to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 404.355.9455 | In the Works: Cooking with Bubbe Judy - March (TBA) | Passover Treats with Marilyn Winston - April (TBA)

 

bookclubMeets in Gross Conference Room Monday's @10:15AM

February 6 | A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, by Betty Smith

March 5 | Nine Lives of a Marriage - A  Curious Journey, the story of AA member Eva Friedlander who will be discussing the book with us.

April 2 | The Fig Eater, by Jody Shields

May 7 | American Pastoral, by Philip Roth

For more information, please contact Naomi Gold @404.355.5956.

 

 

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