Writing
this column makes me feel like a Time Traveler. It’s
late June where I am, writing this column a week before
July 4th. Where you are (reading this column), it’s
August, with three weeks to go before Sisterhood’s
kickoff meeting on Wednesday, August 25th at 10:00
am. By then (or now, depending on whether you’re
writing this column or reading it!), I should know
everything there is to know about Sisterhood!
I
started my summer by going through two file boxes
and one shopping bag full of Sisterhood memorabilia.
My initial impulse was to throw away all the old flyers,
newsletters, membership forms, etc., but once I found
out that Sisterhood could have a whole file drawer
in the Synagogue office, I grabbed my label maker
and hanging files and set up shop in the mail room.
The results are in the top drawer of the file cabinet
outside Donna Tucker’s office – feel free
to check it out, and if you are stashing any Sisterhood
files at home, bring them in and I’ll find a
home for them
Although
it’s only June, Sisterhood is off and running.
I spent the morning with Debby Koenigsberg and Fran
Farkas sampling goodies for our Shira Baskets (what
fun!!), which will be coming to you on September 1
and 2. By the time you get this Bulletin, you should
have also received your Shira Basket order form. DO
NOT PROCRASTINATE! Send in your orders ASAP, and earn
the love of Loree Feiler and Didi Zeichner, our dedicated
co-chairs. And be sure to join us for set-up and delivery
on September 1 and 2.
After
a tough morning of Shira Basket sampling, I had an
afternoon lesson about Shiragrams. Wow – I had
no idea how much work is involved in getting those
lovely birthday/ anniversary/simcha greetings into
our mailboxes. Fredi Applebaum, Linda Spiegelman,
Loree Feiler, Cookie Wright, Madelyn Messinger and
Harriet Frillarte function like a well-oiled Shiragram
machine! Thanks, ladies, for doing this job –
it’s one of the many ways Sisterhood transforms
Bet Shira from “just a temple” into a
family.
Right
now, Esther Bialilew, our Membership VP, is being
kept very busy processing Sisterhood membership applications.
Thanks to all of you who have signed up. If you haven’t
sent your membership form in yet, now would be a good
time to do that! Esther, thank you for getting us
off to a great start!
There’s
no summer break for Fran Farkas and Philis Edelman,
our very own “Shop Girls.” With merely
a few display windows between the sanctuary and the
office, these ladies have made Bet Shira a shopping
destination for those who know their Judaica. And
on top of great merchandise at a good price, you get
unbelievable service (with a smile, no less). Keep
Sisterhood’s gift shop in mind for all your
holiday and gift-giving needs.
This
year, Sisterhood is once again offering Bet Shira
members the opportunity to order New Year’s
cards from the convenience of our Synagogue office
or your own home. Sisterhood member Lisa Gitlin of
Everything Paper has left her sample book in the office.
Check it out, and then call Lisa at 305.962.2730 or
email her at everything.paper@yahoo.com.
And
to complete your holiday celebration, be sure to order
your holiday flowers by emailing Iane Deutsch at skdidd@bellsouth.net.
One
last thing: Sybil Lucoff, you are the best! Thanks
for shopping and “schlepping” for the
Summer Shul Kiddush every week.
Enjoy
the rest of your summer!
Gail
Serota
gail.serota@gmail.com
Cell: 305.979.9386
SISTERHOOD
