Sisterhood
“Come be a part of our Community! Enrich your life
through spiritual growth, shared experiences, friendships
and recognition of our Jewish heritage.”
Marilyn Stern
Sisterhood President
Mission Statement
Sisterhood empowers a diverse group of women of varying ages to observe and promote Jewish values and traditions, enjoying warmth and friendship in the process. While enriching our lives through our many activities, we support Sinai Temple, Conservative Judaism and the greater community through our social action programs and fundraising efforts. We value the energy, ideas and participation that our members bring.
Sisterhood Events Calendar
UPCOMING EVENTS
Learn different pen point styles, how to address invitations, and create a small book using the Japanese stab binding technique. Click here to read a profile on DeAnn from ShoutoutLA. Click here to read a profile on DeAnn from ShoutoutLA.
- April 27th, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- Sinai Temple
The 10/100 Program consists of six simple movements designed to grow your brain (neuroplasticity), improve your balance (proprioception) and strengthen your immune system. Group Classes are FREE! Wednesdays from 9:30 -10:30 a.m. VIA ZOOM!
- April 29th, 9:30 am – 10:30 am
- Sinai Temple
Art Workshop with Gail Rollman
Wednesdays, 10:30 AM–12:00 PM at Sinai | Weekly (Jewish holidays excepted) | $10 per class (materials included)Explore collage, mixed media, watercolor, acrylic painting, and crafts. Learn new techniques and have fun each week. Pay at the door. RSVP to Gail…
- April 29th, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
- Sinai Temple
Thursdays, 4:00–6:00 PM at Sinai | 8-week sessions | $100 per person For beginners and intermediate players. Space is limited—first come, first served. Session runs from April 16 to June 4. RSVP Here
- April 30th, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- Sinai Temple
Learn different pen point styles, how to address invitations, and create a small book using the Japanese stab binding technique. Click here to read a profile on DeAnn from ShoutoutLA. Click here to read a profile on DeAnn from ShoutoutLA.
- May 4th, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- Sinai Temple
Send a Tribute
Tributes are available for $6 each (effective February 1, 2026). To purchase a tribute, please contact Carole Greenberg at [email protected].
Honor a friend or loved one with a meaningful tribute.
They are available to mark the occasions of: Mazel Tov, Get Well and Sympathy.
Sinai Temple Sisterhood Classes & Workshops
Put your hands and mind to work creatively. Join us!
Balance Class with Larry Sarokin
Wednesdays, 9:30–10:30 AM on Zoom | Co-ed | Free
Learn the principles of Chinese circle walking, tai chi movements, and posture-enhancing techniques. Includes neuroplasticity and proprioception training, and ends with peaceful meditation.
Join the session here during meeting time weekly.
Calligraphy with DeAnn Singh
Mondays, 12:00–2:00 PM on Zoom | 8–10 week sessions | Fee applies
Learn different pen point styles, how to address invitations, and create a small book using the Japanese stab binding technique. Click here to read a profile on DeAnn from ShoutoutLA.
Click here to read a profile on DeAnn from ShoutoutLA. Register for class here.
Mah Jongg with Estelle Marco
Thursdays, 4:00–6:00 PM at Sinai | 8-week sessions | $100 per person
For beginners and intermediate players. Space is limited—first come, first served.
Session runs from April 16 to June 4. Register for class here.
Art Workshop with Gail Rollman
Wednesdays, 10:30 AM–12:00 PM at Sinai | Weekly (Jewish holidays excepted) | $10 per class (materials included)
Explore collage, mixed media, watercolor, acrylic painting, and crafts. Learn new techniques and have fun each week. Pay at the door.
RSVP to Gail at [email protected].
Needlepoint with Rachelle Marcus
Join Rachelle to create tallit bags, kippot, eyeglass cases, pillowcases, and picture frames.
For more information, email [email protected].
Questions? Please contact Rosa Berman Ruder, VP Education, at [email protected].
View More HereRosh Hodesh Iyar – Sisterhood Gathering
Join Sinai Temple Sisterhood on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 PM at a Westwood residence (address provided upon RSVP) for a special Rosh Hodesh Iyar celebration with Rabbi Gavriella Kornsgold.
Enjoy dinner, community, and meaningful conversation in an intimate setting. The cost is $20 per person (payable by cash or check at the program). RSVP by April 10, 2026 to Jennifer Malvin at [email protected]; cancellations must be made by April 12 to avoid being charged. This event is for women only.
Sisterhood Book Group led by Rabbi Gavriella Kornsgold
Join Sinai Temple Sisterhood on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, from 12:00–1:00 PM in Elikann Hall at Sinai Temple for a discussion of Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik.
Bring your own lunch or enjoy refreshments while connecting with community and engaging in thoughtful conversation about the book. The book can be purchased on Amazon.
RSVP by Thursday, April 28, 2026, here . Questions? Contact Marilyn Stern at [email protected].
Save the Date: Sisterhood Shabbat
Rosh Hodesh Sivan – Sisterhood Gathering
Join Sinai Temple Sisterhood on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 PM at a Beverly Hills residence (address provided upon RSVP) as we celebrate Rosh Hodesh Sivan.
Sisterhood member Carole Kahn will lead an engaging discussion on the story of Ruth, the halitzah ceremony, and themes of women’s empowerment. Enjoy dinner and an evening of meaningful learning and connection. The cost is $20 per person (payable by cash or check at the program).
RSVP by May 13, 2026 to Jennifer Malvin at [email protected]; cancellations must be made by May 17 to avoid being charged. This event is for women only.
Sisterhood Membership
With Rabbi Nicole Guzik as our spiritual leader, we will celebrate, pray, learn, break bread, give back and have a great time
together! Even via Zoom, our Sisterhood community thrives together!
Membership in Sisterhood is open to synagogue members and non-members.
Sisterhood Scoop
The Balance class runs each Wednesday at that same time. Please visit the Sinai Temple Calendar Page for more information as well as the Zoom link.
Join our Sisterhood Scoop e-news list! Click below to subscribe and explore our latest issue.
Click Here for previous editions of The Sisterhood Scoop.
For more information about Sisterhood, please call (310) 481-3308 or e-mail [email protected].
Sisterhood is an affiliate of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism, the international network of Conservative Jewish women.
The Sinai Temple Sisterhood proudly supports the Women’s League for Conservative Judaism’s annual Torah Fund campaign. Click the link below to learn more.
Executive Commitee
Tuesday, April 7th
9:15 am – Elikann Hall
(Closed Meeting)
Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, April 7th
10:30 am – Elikann Hall
(All Members Welcome)
Board Meetings
Sisterhood Board Meetings are open to all Sisterhood members.
Add your voice and connect with other women. Sisterhood is for every age group.
Our programs and social action projects inspire personal growth, Jewish involvement and a strong sense of community. We are committed to Jewish education, support of Israel and service to our community!
For more information, contact Membership Vice President: Nora Rakow, [email protected]
Sisterhood Torah Fund Scholarship Campaign
Sinai Temple Sisterhood proudly supports the Women’s League for Conservative Judaism’s annual Torah Fund Scholarship Campaign.
Torah Fund raises money for scholarships and programming to support our future rabbis, cantors, educators, administrators and lay-leaders of the Jewish community, as well as research at the schools they attend.
We are proud that this includes five Conservative/Masorti rabbinical schools around the world which benefit from Torah Fund: Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles, Jewish Theological Seminary in New York, Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem, Seminario Rabinico Latino Americano in Buenos Aires, and Zacharias Frankel College in Potsdam, Germany.
Please listen to what Rabbi Nicole Guzik says about the importance of the Torah Fund HERE
NOTE: If you pay electronically via the link above, complete the questions towards the end of the donation page as shown below:
What is the name of your affiliate:
Sinai Temple Sisterhood
In which city is your affiliate located:
Los Angeles
Additionally, after submitting your donation, to ensure that your donation is properly recorded, please forward your emailed receipt to Shahira Badran at [email protected].
To mail in your donation, please print out the donation form HERE and mail in your check made out to “Torah Fund” to the below address:
SINAI TEMPLE SISTERHOOD
C/O SHAHIRA BADRAN
15751 Morrison Street, Encino, CA 91436
Questions? E-mail Shahira Badran at [email protected]. Thank you for your support!
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