On behalf of the Main Line Reform Temple Sisterhood Board, I would like to wish you a very sweet and Happy New Year. The Sisterhood Executive Board met for its second annual seaside retreat on Long Beach Island, NJ on August 19-20 to put the finishing touches on a very exciting and varied array of programming. We hope that you will join us for all of our events and programs.

Start the year off with two fundraisers for the High Holy Days. Sisterhood will repeat our successful Honey Holiday Greetings from last year. Say Happy New Year to your loved ones by going to www.orthoney.com. Use MLR as our group code. New for this year, Sisterhood will provide delicious Break Fast Fish Platters from Steve Stein’s Famous Deli. Order your trays online www.mlrt.shop.organd they will be available for pick up at the refrigerated truck parked at Lower Merion High School parking lot.

Our opening event, scheduled for Thursday, September 30 is going to be a very special evening featuring Tina Wasserman, noted cookbook author. Tina will be here to share a culinary exploration of the Jewish Diaspora. I was lucky enough to hear her at the Biennial in Toronto and she is a captivating speaker. We also will be honoring Barbara Berger and Arlene Odell-- two longtime members who have committed themselves to our Sisterhood and our Cook for a Friend program in particular.

I am honored to be President of Main Line Reform Temple Sisterhood, such a diverse group of women. I look forward to seeing you at our events this year. If you are interested in becoming part of our Sisterhood community, or if you have a question, please contact me at my3girlsgjs@hotmail.com.

Warm regards,
Debbie Fleekop

President		Debbie Fleekop
Vice Presidents: Administration		Leslie Brier
Advancement of Judaism		Donna Miller Meredith Marks
Fundraising		Marjorie Bildersee Karen Gutsche
Membership		Fonda Hartman Jennie Nemroff
Programs		Lynda Ginsparg Ruth Niesen
Social Action		Sue Ellen Laken Beverly Prince
Corresponding Secretary		Susan Rubin Plick
Recording Secretary		Wendy Kivitz
Treasurer		Carol Frank
Counselor		Linda Finkelstein

Budget Committee Chair	Barbara Hoffman
Photographers	Susan Freudenberg Jill Kleeman
Early Childhood Education	Susan Freudenberg
Religious School Liasons	Jamie Gusdorff Alyson Solomon
Sisterhood Choir Liason	Judi Lecks
Handbook	Diane Krause
Uniongrams, YES Fund, New Year and Confirmation	Wendy Oldstein Joey Ostrum
Nominating Committee	Linda Finkelstein
eScrip	Carol Melman Brown
Sisterhood Gift Shop	Linda Finkelstein Libby Greenbaum Karen Gutsche Marcia Perman Debbie Schwartz
Magazine Subscriptions	Alex Perilli
Rummage Sale Chairperson	Karen Gutsche
BINGO	Jamie Gusdorff
Shalach Manot Purim Baskets	Donna Bronstein Carol Melman Brown
Cook-For-A-Friend	Barbara Berger Arlene Odell
Mitzvah Day	Lynda Ginsparg Ruth Niesen
Sunshine Chairperson	Jill Kleeman

Gift Shop Hours
by appointment, contact Debbie Schwartz,
schwart@comcast.net, 610-664-4690, 610-613-9301 (cell).

Shop online from the Sisterhood Gift Shop
for all your Passover baked goods.
http://www.mlrtshop.org

Not Just A Cup, But a Just Cup...
“Not just a cup, but a just cup” is the philosophy of the Thanksgiving Coffee Company.  This socially aware coffee company roasts and distributes artisan coffees on behalf of cooperatives throughout Africa, Asia and Central America.  One coffee, in particular, Mirembe Kawomera, caught the interest of Temple member and Sisterhood Vice President Ruth Niesen when it was highlighted in Reform Judaism Magazine.

Mirembe Kawomera Coffee beans are now being sold at the Sisterhood Gift Shop.  It makes a very smooth, tasty cup whether you want to grind your own, like pre-ground coffee, prefer dark roast or only drink decaffeinated.  Packages of ground and whole bean, available in both light or dark roast, are sold for $10 and decaffeinated coffee is sold for $11.  By purchasing this coffee, you can enjoy a delicious cup knowing that you have supported this unusual interfaith cooperative and further helped their community.  If you would like more information, or are interested in helping to establish a monthly buying club, contact Ruth Niesen at 610-649-5525.

Join an exciting organization that has something for everyone.  Sisterhood has members of all ages ready to take part in the common goal of supporting our Temple and the community.  Whether you choose to attend regular monthly meetings, volunteer for a special event, or attend one of our wonderful activities, we are here for you. The rewards of enhancing the Temple programs, reaching out to the community, and being a part of Women for Reform Judaism cannot be measured.  We urge you to get involved with this group of dedicated women who truly are “sisters.”  These women will ultimately become lifelong friends. 

When the Temple packet arrives in your mailbox this season, please be sure to check off the Sisterhood Box on your membership form. If you have questions, please feel free to contact us.  We look forward to reuniting with you, as well as welcoming our new members this fall!

Membership Vice Presidents:

Fonda Hartman (610) 949 - 9096

Jennie Nemroff (610) 645 - 0979

Last year we earned thousands of dollars for MLRT projects from members who registered their Genuardis cards and credit cards.
It doesn’t cost you anything – contributions come directly from eScrip.
Register all of your supermarket bonus cards/credit/debit/ATM cards with eScrip.

Call or e-mail Carol Melman Brown if you have any questions (610-353-1403; bythelake10@comcast.net).