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The mission of the Valley Temple Sisterhood, as part of the Women of Reform Judaism, is to promote connections among the women of Sisterhood, our children, the Temple, and our local and global communities. We aspire to achieve this goal by providing opportunities for spiritual, social, and intellectual growth while sharing our resources and support with the educational, religious, and recreational programs of The Valley Temple.
Our Sisterhood is affiliated with the Women of Reform Judaism.
Sisterhood Board
Allison Schneider, President
Karen Rosenfield, Vice President Social Events
Julie Niemeier, Vice President Fundraising
Alberta Hemsley, Vice President Social Action
Amanda Stein, Treasurer
Chrissy Knarr, Recording Secretary
Sandy Hatfield, Corresponding Secretary
Laura Beasley, Immediate Past President
For the latest Sisterhood News, click here.
C’hai Life Membership The Valley Temple women of Sisterhood have been doing a program called Chai Life since 2004..Chai Life is Sisterhood’s way of helping its members introduce the camaraderie that Sisterhood provides to the special young people in their lives, so that when they are grown, they will understand that Sisterhood is a special place to express Jewish values.Chai Life programs typically occur at noon after religious school on Sunday and there are 4-5 programs throughout the year. We usually offer pizza for lunch for a small fee before starting. Chai Life programming has included:
- making fleece blankets for Project Linus,
- decorating planting pots for parsley for the Passover plate,
- designing art with Jewish calligraphy,
- making Hanukkah cards for elderly congregants and community members,
- making Hamantaschen baking for Purim,
- participating in yoga and self-defense workshops.
Membership fees are $9 for each child (maximum of $18 for two or more) which goes towards the cost of programming. Membership forms are mailed each fall with the Sisterhood membership forms. Keep an eye out for them and join in on the fun!
Kroger Fundraising Program – Link your Kroger plus card to the Kroger rewards program and help Sisterhood earn money when you shop! For more information contact the Temple office. Help raise money for the Temple and Sisterhood by signing up for this program!