Dear Friends,

As we head into 2026, I feel a bit nostalgic.  Looking back at all we accomplished in 2025 is quite amazing.

• Sisterhood Shabbat dinner and services
• Hot Topics (new program) – Mahj and Mingle
• Sushi in the Sukkah
• Charcuterie board making at the Paid-Up Brunch
• The 7^th Annual Esther Cohen Mah Jongg Tournament, raising over $10,000!
• Hot Topics – Circle of Voices discussing December family festivities
• Sisterhood Sponsored the Learning Center’s Chanukah lunch and craft. Along with the Gift Shop donating $110 to LC

And let’s not forget all the monthly activities that continue to thrive thanks to our amazing special interest group chairs! – Ladies Who Lunch, Torah Study, Book Club and Knit Night!

And now it’s time to look forward!

2026 will continue to keep us engaged, enlightened and most of all a community of amazing women making our world a much better place by being a part of it!

Sharing words of wisdom from Rabbi Sacks as we enter a new year.

1. May we find meaning through gratitude and work to build a better future, even amidst uncertainty.
2. View life as a journey of making choices through our connection to humanity and God. Find strength in tradition.
3. Make the world a better place for all, viewing Judaism as an "art of living". 

I want to put in a plug for our IntraContinental  Region and Sisterhood affiliate – Tifereth Israel in Des Moine, IA Zoom event on Jan.6.  It’s about the history of chocolate and the Jewish connection.  I am having a watching party for this event.

If you are not able to join us on the 6^th, please be sure to register in advance.  You’ll get a special chocolate treat!  

There is a perk

**Please note that the affiliate with the largest percentage of attendees present (not registered) will receive a $50 credit towards our Region Conference in Oklahoma City in May, 2026.**

And speaking of Regional Conference – Please let me know if you are interested in attending.  We have an opportunity to for a first-time attendee to receive a full scholarship.  

If you are joining us at Rhonda's house, please RSVP to sisterhood@congregationbethtorah.org by January 5.

If  you are watching from home, you must register ahead of time for the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XBpCo32FQFSeejEnVQ8Jrg

Beth Torah Sisterhood 2026 Torah Fund Honorees

Rhonda and David Duchin 

Sunday, February 22, 2026

12:30 p.m.

Marriott Quorum, 14901 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX  75254

Kindly RSVP by February 6, 2026

Dairy Brunch $48

Minimum Torah Fund Contribution $18 per person

Benefactor Level Pin $180

Guardian Level Pin $300 (pearl)

Get your official 2026 Mah Jongg Card and support Beth Torah Sisterhood. This is a fundraiser. For each card purchased, $5 will be donated back to Sisterhood's ongoing projects.

Please let Rhonda Duchin know if you are able to help with set-up or clean-up for this breakfast.

Next Zoom Meeting on January 14, 7:30 PM (Note: this is a date change)

Contact: Rhonda Duchin at sisterhood@congregationbethtorah.org

Sisterhood is providing the opportunity to purchase Tanakhs for Beth Torah in memory of or in honor of someone special.

If you haven't joined Sisterhood yet, please register at the link below. We would love to have you join us!

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