The Great Neck Synagogue Sisterhood is a multifaceted organization whose foremost goal is to raise funds to support the Shul. Sisterhood channels this money to make specific purchases for the synagogue such as new office equipment or additional supplies for the youth program. Sisterhood also sponsors many Shul programs such as the upcoming Chanukah Youth Luncheon on Shabbat December 20th, Yom Haatzmaut celebration, and Simchat Torah books for the children. Sisterhood is also sponsoring the Membership Directory which the Shul will be publishing soon. Members benefit directly from Sisterhood Mitzvah Fund, which is used to purchase new baby gifts, bar and bat mitzvah gifts, welcoming gifts for new members, Shabbat dinners for the sick or elderly and a Shabbat meal during the Shiva period. Sisterhood regularly sponsors exciting and interesting programs throughout the year. They recently held a successful Chanukah Boutique/Family Fun Day at Great Neck Synagogue and on December 16th they are hosting cookbook author Susie Fisbbein for a 3 course cooking (and tasting) demonstration where they will also be selling her recently released cookbook, “Kosher By Design Lightens Up.” On January 13th, they are hosting Dr. Jill Rabin, who is head of Urogynecology and Chief of Ambulatory Care at LIJ. She is a Clinical Associate Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women’s Health at Albert Einstein Medical School. She will talk about a variety of women’s health issues. Thank you to UJA for providing a generous grant to fund this event. Sisterhood welcomes you to the Synagogue and looks forward to your involvement at our monthly meetings. For more information or to become involved and join Sisterhood, please contact Diane Rein at (516) 487-1296 or drein@verizon.net.
WANTED: SISTERHOOD RECIPES
The Sisterhood of GNS is collecting recipes for an updated cookbook. If there are any stories behind the recipes such as its origination or why it is special, please share it with us. Please remember to include whether it is meat, milk or pareve, everyday, Shabbat or holiday. For more information and to submit recipes, please contact Judy Lillien syny98@gmail.com, Dina Hamerman dhamerm@debevoise.com or Vivian Kron at vivian@vikron.com.
GIFT SHOP
The Great Neck Synagogue Sisterhood Gift Shop carries beautiful gifts and Judaica for all occasions. Think of us next time you need a gift for a Shabbat meal, bar or bat mitzvah, new baby or wedding. You can also visit our website at www.gnsgiftshop.com. The Gift Shop is open on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. -12:00p.m. To shop at some other time, please call Vivian Kron (498-9191), Sharon Kohler (773-0177) or Diane Rein (487-1296).
