December 10, 2025 ()

Sisterhood

Join us!

Multi-generational, dynamic women who blend innovative programming with Jewish traditions to support both Shearith Israel and the Weitzman Family Religious School.

Mission Statement

Reach out to all members to create a feeling of belonging.
Unite women through study, prayer, community service and social activities.
Address issues of interest to women
Continue fostering knowledge of Israel and Judaism in the home and community.
Help support Shearith Israel, Weitzman Family Religious School, and Torah Fund.

Become a Sisterhood Member

Something for every age and stage

Annual dues are only $40 ($20 if you are under 30 or over 75).

Enjoy:

Special Pricing on FUN and ENRICHING programs
A 10% discount on Gallery purchases
A variety of Special Interest Groups (SIG)
One-time stipend of up to $750/child for organized trips to Israel
Access to programming and classes from Women’s League for Conservative Judaism

Click HERE to complete the 2024-2025 Membership form and payment online.

Click HERE to download the 2024-2025 Membership form and mail in payment.

For more information, please contact the Co-Membership Vice Presidents:

Leslye Geller
214-282-7633

Belindy Sarembock
214-505-3066

Special Interest Groups

Book Group

First Sunday of the Month | 10:30am, Zoom

Please contact Susan Ehrlich at or Marcy Helfand at .

Crafty Creations

This group meets periodically to exercise their creativity. This past year they’ve decorated hamsas and beautified prayers by painting with watercolors. it would be great if someone wants to step up and guide this great group!).

For questions or ideas, contact Michelle Rotfeld at 773-742-5856.

Lunch Bunch and Cultural Arts Group

Lunch bunch meets for lunch and an outing. They have visited the Six Floor Museum, The Holocaust and Human Rights Museum and taken a tour of Jewish Dallas.

Contact Susan Schackman at .

Mahjong

Wednesdays, 2:00pm
Whole Foods @ Preston and Forest, 2nd Floor

Players of all levels are welcome!

If you are interested in playing evenings or Sundays please let us know.

Please contact Marna Edenson at .

Mums & Munchkins

Want to meet and connect with other moms and their little ones? Celebrate and commiserate being a mom of little ones! Meet at the playground, in each other’s homes, at synagogue, or bring in local parenting experts or someone for a morning of kid activities. It’s up to you and the new mom friends you’ll be making! (And of course, it would be great if someone wants to step up and guide this great new group!).

For questions or ideas, contact Michelle Rotfeld at 773-742-5856

Yarn Yentas

Second Sunday of the Month 2pm
In-Person & Zoom

Come knit, crochet, and schmooze! We have teachers if you are a beginner and want to learn. Yarn Yentas knit and crochet blankets, scarves, hats of all sizes and more.

The Yarn Yentas continue to work with the Shearith Social Action.

Contact Lita Marishak at .

Young Women's Social Group

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun! Join our Young Women’s Social Group to connect with other Sisterhood members. We’ll meet just to have good time and socialize with other members amid our busy lives.

For questions or ideas, please contact Sandy Somer at 214-577-2764.

Sisterhood Supports

We are proud to lovingly support our Shul community through a variety of vital initiatives, including:

Weitzman Family Religious School & Youth & Family Department
Holiday treats for WFRS students
Scholarships to attend USY conventions
Israel stipends for peer related travel (restrictions apply)
3rd Grade Siddur Party
Bar/Bat Mitzvah gifts
College Connection
A gift for each Tiny Treasure infant

Synagogue and Community Endeavors
Kitchen improvements
High Holy Day and Pesach gifts for our Klei Kodesh
Thanksgiving gifts for Shearith staff
Shabbat and celebratory Kiddush luncheons
Break the Fast on Yom Kippur
Social Action projects with the community
Mazon

2023 -2025 Board of Directors

Officers

President – Dora Rudberg
Communications Vice President – Marna Edenson
Membership Co-Vice Presidents – Leslye Geller and Belindy Sarembock
Membership Financial – Andrea Solka
Programming Co-Vice Presidents – Sherri Becker and Michele Lowenstein
Treasurer – Susan Duitch
Associate Treasurer – Jennifer Siegel
Recording Secretary – Ros Deckleboim
Advisor – Roz Benjet
Presidential Appointees – Meryl Nason, Susan Ehrlich, and Michelle Rotfeld
Parliamentarian – Marcy Helfand

Chairs

Break-the-Fast Chair – Dora Rudberg
Sisterhood Shabbat – Sherri Becker and Michele Lowenstein
Social Action Liaison – Mindy Fagin
Fundraising Vice President – Cyndi Cohen
Judaica Shop Chair – Mireille Brisebois Allen
High Holiday Booklet Chair – Sandy Somer
Mah Jongg Tournament Chairs – Debbie Weinstien, Shayna Mckim
Major Fundraising Event Chairs – Harrien Stern and Debbie Weinstein
School and Youth Vice President – Shari Birnbaum
Torah Fund Vice President – June Penkar and Meryl Nason
Torah Fund Event Chair – Cyndi Cohen
Torah Fund Financial Chair – Carla Libby

Special Interests Groups (SIGs)

SIGs Chair – Michelle Rotfeld
Young Women’s Social Group – Sandy Somer
Mums & Munchkins –
Crafty Creations –
Book Club – Susan Ehrlich and Marcy Helfand
Lunch Bunch & Cultural Arts – Susan Schackman and Roz Benjet
Mah Jongg Chair – Marna Edenson
Yarn Yentas Chair – Lita Marishak

Past Presidents

Roz Benjet
Mireille Brisebois-Allen
Marcy Helfand
Nancy Roffman
Laurie Dodic
Susan Ehrlich
Lisa Fleischer
Marsha Lev
Brenda Levine
Diane Lifshen
Gail Mizrahi
Meryl Nason
Maxine Pomerantz
Harrian Stern
Debbie Weinstein