As we bring our 2024-25 calendar year to a close, I want to express my sincere gratitude to each of you for making Sisterhood a truly warm and welcoming community.
A special thank you goes out to our departing board members who have made such considerable contributions to our team:
Karen Hoffman and Joanie Block as At Large Board Members
Marcia Zidle as Social Action Chair
Your dedication has been invaluable, and we wish you all the best!
Looking Ahead: 2025-26 Vision and Summer Plans
Mark your calendars for our board retreat on June 29th. All board members and SIGs (Special Interest Groups) are strongly encouraged to attend. This will be a fantastic opportunity to set our vision and goals for the 2025-26 year. (There will not be a regular board meeting in June.)
While our summer calendar isn't packed, these months tend to fly by, and we have a full schedule kicking off in August! In the meantime, don't miss our "Girls Night Out" at Carol Taper's house on July 24th. More details about that fun evening will be shared soon.
A Personal Thank You
Finally, and certainly not least, thank you for entrusting me with another year as your President. I am genuinely looking forward to working with this amazing board to continue building our vibrant Sisterhood community.
Welcome New and Returning Board Members
President: Rhonda Duchin
Treasurer: Evelyn Utay
Secretary: Rona Kesselman
VP Programming: Joy Weinstein
VP Membership: Lynda Moidel
VP Communications: Robyn Rose
VP Catering: Kimber Miller/Vikki Silvis
Immediate Past President: Rona Kesselman
Board Member at Large: Marilyn Guzick
Board Member at Large: Gayle Hill
Board Member at Large: Debbie Krochtengel
Board Member at Large: Lynda Markowitz
Board Member at Large: Linda Matisoff
Board Member at Large: Leah White
Board Member at Large: Sherry Zorinsky – Gift Shop Manager
Non-Voting Members:
Book Club – Carol Rosen
Ladies Who Lunch – Carol Taper
Torah Fund Chair: Lynda Markowitz
Torah Fund Pins – Elaine Scharf
Esther Cohen Mah Jongg Tournament – Robyn Rose/Rhonda Duchin
Sisterhood Shabbat – Lisa Miller
Torah Discussion Group – Nancy Siegel
Girls Night Out – Esther Miller
Social Action – Fern Crowley
Knit Night – Ellen Schachter
Gift Shop Buyer – Arlene Berlin
As we look ahead to summer, remember to prioritize some well-deserved rest and fun. It's a fantastic opportunity to step back, reconnect with loved ones, and pursue hobbies you enjoy. Whatever your plans, I wish you a safe, memorable, and truly enjoyable summer break. Come back refreshed and ready for what's next!"
L’shalom,
Rhonda
Below are Pictures from Elections and Potluck Dinner
Sisterhood Board Retreat
Board members and special interest group chairs, please join us for our annual Sisterhood board retreat on June 29 at 10 AM - 2 PM at 6907 Echo Bluff Dr., Dallas, 75248. Please RSVP to Rhonda Duchin at sisterhood@congregationbethtorah.org.
L'Dor Vador Gift Shop
Upcoming dates:
June 1: 9:30 AM - 12 PM
If anyone wants to schedule a different time to shop at our gift shop, please email or call Sherry Zorinsky.
This saga illuminates a family of Murano glassmakers from wealthy, opulent Venice in 1486 to the present day. As a woman, Orsolo is barred from working with glass, but teaches herself to make beads in secret. We follow Orsolo and her family as they live through creative triumph and heartbreaking loss, from a plague devastating Venice to Continental soldiers stripping its palazzos bare, from the domination of Murano and its maestros to the later transformation of the city of trade into a city of tourists.
Sisterhood selected a new Tikkun Olam/Social Action project to support this year.
The Suitcase Project assists disadvantaged women, children and families impacted by abuse & trafficking in their transition to safer and independent lives.
