Sisterhood
Who We Are
Sisterhood is a Temple Sinai organization in which women can build strong and lasting relationships through volunteering, celebrating, learning, and supporting one another.
Sisterhood thrives on the creative energy, talent, and leadership within its membership and provides a welcoming arena for women to flourish in a Jewish atmosphere.
Any woman who is interested in the activities of this Sisterhood and supports its mission and values shall be eligible for membership. Sisterhood welcomes anyone who identifies as female, nonbinary, or gender fluid. Sisterhood welcomes all women who identify as Jewish or have a commitment to or affinity with the Jewish community.
Contact Sisterhood if you have questions related to joining or attending some of our events.
Read all about our Sisterhood events in the Temple Newsletter. Once you choose an edition to look at, scroll down to the Sisterhood Section and click on the Newsletter link found there. Feel free to join us at Temple events too!
What We Do
Sisterhood sponsors a variety of activities and programs that are social, educational, cultural and religious, both within the congregation and community.
Our programs evolve each year to meet Sisters’ and Temple’s needs and interests.
Social Activities
and Programs
Kick-Off Brunch
Lunch and Learn Gatherings
Snowshoeing, Hiking, and Skiing
Cooking Demonstrations
Guest Speakers
Passover Tasting Dinner and Recipe Share
Art Classes
Discussions on Pressing Health Issues and Politics
Musical Performances
Movie Nights
Poetry Workshops
Tours of Sisters’ Gardens
End-of-Year Celebration Dinner
Service to Temple Sinai
Participation in Young Families Holiday Parties
Beautification of Temple Flower Gardens
Co-Sponsorship and Organization of Major Temple Recognition Events
Collaboration with Avodah and Kirvah on Family Beach Picnics, Annual Meeting Meals, and Other Programs
Representation on Temple Board
Organization of Temple Fundraisers
Leadership of Sisterhood Shabbat Services
Sponsorship of Temple-Wide Programs
Support of Religious School Programs
Assistance with Life Cycle Events
Temple Dinners, and Onegs
We support many community organizations with our donations.
In-House
Temple Sinai and Temple Sinai Religious School
Local
South Burlington Food Shelf, UVM Hillel, Howard Center, King Street Center, Lost Mural Project, VT Works for Women, Lund Family Center, UVM Respite House, and Helping and Nurturing Diverse Seniors (HANDS)
Regional
PJ Library of VT, Girls on the Run VT, Jewish Communities of VT Anti-Semitism Initiative, and Planned Parenthood of New England
Global
Hadassah, National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), American Red Cross Hurricane Relief, Ukraine War Relief, and Earthquake Relief
Philanthropy
UPCOMING SISTERHOOD EVENTS
To access our Sisterhood Newsletter, within Temple Sinai’s Newsletter, click here.
Enjoy delicious food! Live music! Kid activities!