Sisterhood
Agudath Israel Etz Ahayem Sisterhood women have formed lifelong bonds. It is an organization of women dedicated to the enhancement of the lives of the congregation of Agudath Israel Etz Ahayem, as well as the local community. As a fundraising arm of the shul, they put on various events, dinners and programs that not only raise money, but also create a sense of community at the shul.
Sisterhood is for all women at AIEA. The best part of Sisterhood is the mix of women from all age groups. The Sisterhood board sponsors programs designed to appeal to everyone. Plus, the mix of diverse women enables long-term members to provide their invaluable knowledge and experience to newer members, so that Sisterhood thrives. Newer and younger members bring fresh ideas and their own experiences to the organization.
January 2025 Sisterhood News
by Co-Presidents Emily Allen and Elaine Kirkpatrick
We hope this finds you well. And we hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends and family.
As we approach the holiday season,
I wanted to reach out to share some updates with you.
Unfortunately, we had to cancel our Hanukkah event this year due to unforeseen circumstances. We are truly sorry that it didn’t work out. We are already looking ahead and planning to have a festive celebration in 2025. Your understanding and support means a lot to us.
In the meantime, I am excited to remind you about our next event - the Sisterhood Book Club meeting January 12 at 1 p.m. It will be hosted at the home of Carolyn Bern. We will be diving into "The Other Einstein" by Marie Benedict. I can’t wait to hear everyone’s thoughts on this intriguing story.
Looking further ahead, we are in the planning stages for our Sisterhood Shabbat. More details will be shared soon, so please stay tuned!
As we continue to celebrate the beauty of the season, I hope you had a happy Hanukkah filled with joy and light. We look forward to seeing everyone in 2025.Please stay safe and well.
SISTERHOOD BOARD
MANAGING EXECUTIVE TEAM
Emily Allen and Elaine Kirkpatrick
Co-Presidents
Fern Shinbaum
Membership VP
Chris Ginsburg and Amy Labovitz
Programming Vice Presidents
OFFICERS
Elaine Kirkpatrick
Financial Secretary
Irene Kramer
Treasurer
If you would like to contact the AIEA Sisterhood, please send an email to office@agudathmontogmery.com.
BOARD MEMBERS
Adena Kramer and Irene Kramer
Sukkot Refreshments
Chris Ginsburg and Amy Labovitz
Shabbat Dinner
Kathy Hess and Yvette Hochberg
Shabbat Service
Dale Evans
Shalach Manot Bags
Chris Ginsburg, Amy Labovitz and Linda Smith
Kitchen
Linda Smith
Shiva Pantry
Emily Allen
Tribute Funds
Irene Kramer
D’Var Torah
Yvette Hochberg
Book Club