SISTERHOOD

The Sisterhood of Congregation Gesher Shalom strives to unite women of all ages and interests and to support them through creative programs that perpetuate Judaism in the home, synagogue and community.  Because of our wide age range of members, Sisterhood also provides additional programming for younger women through our own Ya Ya Sisterhood group.

Intrinsic to Sisterhood is our never ending bond to Israel and with Jews worldwide.  Sisterhood is very active and supportive of our synagogue and gladly serves as the backbone of numerous programs.

Programming

·  Monthly Book Club – you’ll be surprised to see how many women participate in the lively discussion after reading a common book.   
·  Fun meetings with entertainment, like the Fort Lee High School Chorus, and always lots of delicious food!
· Annual concert featuring the orchestra of the Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces.
· Israeli and Hip Hop Dancing.
· “Lecture and Lunch” meetings.
·  Frequent philanthropic efforts such as helping the hungry by providing funds or collecting and delivering needed goods to the Food Centers of Fort Lee and Englewood.
· Annual Sisterhood Shabbat Dinner and Service in June.
· Partnerships programs with other committees like the Israeli and World Advocacy Committee, and the Education Committee.

Gift Shop

Sisterhood also runs the Synagogue gift shop which carries a wide range of top-of-the line Judaica.  Please come in and take a look.  Personalized Rosh HaShanah cards may be ordered though Sisterhood. 

Mishloach Manot

Each Purim, Sisterhood is proud to run the synagogue Mishloach Manot  fundraising effort.  Funds collected are used to support our synagogue, as well as selected local, community, and international organizations.   

The Sisterhood of Congregation Gesher Shalom welcomes all people to join and be a part of this active organization.

 Loretta                       Ethel

Loretta Jolt, Sisterhood Co-president      Ethel Chesen, Sisterhood Co-president