COS Sisterhood: A place for Jewish Women to Connect, Learn, & Contribute
Ohev Shalom’s Sisterhood is a group of dynamic women. We are women who start as strangers and become friends. Over time through shared experiences and shared values, we build bonds that make us feel like lifelong sisters.
Congregation Ohev Shalom’s Sisterhood is part of the Women’s League for Conservative Judaism, the largest synagogue-based women’s organization. We are a diverse, committed, inclusive, caring group. We welcome everyone from early careerists and new moms to those who are navigating middle age, empty nesters, retirement, women of all ages and stages.
Our mission of Sisterhood of Congregation Ohev Shalom is to engage, strengthen, and embrace women of all ages through programs and community service and to support our synagogue and the greater community.
We come together to learn and grow, to participate in service projects for Ohev Shalom and the larger community, and then there are times we engage in social, fun events. We have a monthly book club, opportunities to volunteer in our Judaica Shop and once a year our Sisterhood leads a Shabbat Service.
As a COS Sisterhood member, you have the opportunity to:
● Develop lifelong friendships.
● Learn in a warm and friendly environment.
● Participate in community service projects.
● Engage in fabulous and fun social events.
● Support our Religious School and Youth Programs.
● Become an involved participant in synagogue life.
● Take advantage of our 10% discount on many items in the Judaica Shop
● Take advantage of the many educational training programs from Women’s League
We are excited to meet our new members and welcome back all of our current members. We look forward to engaging with our Ohev Sisters at our many different programs and events. Our door is always open for new programming ideas so feel free to share. We are here for you: this is your Sisterhood!
Warmest regards,
Becky Goldstein Executive Co-Leader of Programs
Sharyn Lazare Executive Co-Leader of Operations
Sisterhood Calendar
click on the name of each event for sign up & more information
Sisterhood Events at Ohev Shalom
Our Award-Winning Sisterhood Events keep us busy throughout the year! Here are some of the fantastic events you may have heard about:
Bunco Bash 2024
Nearly 60 women attended Sisterhood's Bunco Bash. Good food, lots of fun, making new and seeing 'old' friends was the message repeated over and over from those that attended.
Be on the lookout for more Bunco Bashes!
Annual Brunch
Friends, mimosas, a delicious brunch, and entertainment marked the October 22nd, annual Sisterhood brunch, a special thank-you to paid-up members. Sisterhood women had a “taste” of togetherness, and were inspired to join fellow members in lively Israeli dancing during the morning. The guest singer was Sherry Dansky, who performed for an enthusiastic audience. Thank you to co-chairs, Susan Hochstadt and Lila Tinkoff for this successful, annual event. If you are interested in joining Sisterhood and being part of a committed and caring group, contact Susan or Lila, Membership Managers.
A Special Fall Brunch...
Complete with friends, food & dancing!
Sisterhood Sukkah Social
· On October 5th, 2023, 40 Sisterhood members gathered in COS’s beautiful Sukkah to share a festive, evening meal. Commanded to be “joyous and have fun” during this holiday, women of Ohev conversed with friends and met new members during the meal.
A highlight of the evening was a lively discussion, led by Janet Friedman, about strong Jewish women leaders in history. Among those we learned about was Hedy Lamar, gorgeous film actress and brilliant scientist, who pioneered the technology that would one day form the basis for today’s WIFI. After spending time sharing stories about strong women we know from our own lives or from history, we enjoyed a delicious ice cream dessert.
Sipping & Learning in the Sukkah!
10th Annual Mahjong Tournament
The 10th annual COS Sisterhood Mahjong Tournament drew 70 participants on Sunday, April 23rd 2023 for a memorable day. The event was filled with mahjong, a scrumptious lunch, plenty of schmoozing, and wonderful prizes donated by local businesses. Seasoned players and beginners competed in this game of strategy, skill, and luck. Thank you to the co-chairs, Susan Hochstadt and Lila Tinkoff, for this highly successful fundraiser, which helps support our synagogue’s many programs and community service efforts.
Mahj Madness in 2023!
The First Ever Bunco Bash
Friends, Bunco, prizes, mimosas, and lite bites made for a fun-filled Sisterhood get-together and fundraiser at COS on Sunday morning, October 23rd. Sixty people tried their luck at Bunco and raised over $3000 for Sisterhood to help support our synagogue’s programs and community service efforts. We thank committee members Debbie Bellinkoff, Lindsay Bellinkoff, Roslyn Leventhal, and Es Cohen for organizing this successful day.
Bunco Bashing in 2022!
Tue, September 10 2024 7 Elul 5784
