<![CDATA[Sisterhood of Temple Ahavat Shalom - Blog]]>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:26:46 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Weekly Sisterhood Email July 13, 2026]]>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:57:27 GMThttps://www.tassisterhood.org/blog/weekly-sisterhood-email-july-13-2026​TAS Sisterhood Weekly Email
July 13, 2026
Good Morning Sisterhood Members!

July will hold our Leadership Day for Sisterhood Board Members and committee representatives on July 19th. If any other members of Sisterhood want to attend the Leadership day please let me know. 

In addition:

Onegs are a huge part of our Friday night services and our Sisterhood budget, and as the Co-Religious Observances Vice Presidents, we want to ensure everyone who wishes to participate gets the opportunity. Whether you’d like to help with an Oneg weekly (shopping), monthly, or occasionally, please let us know.

Joining an Oneg team involves arriving at the temple one hour before the service time to help set up the room (tablecloths, centerpieces), food (plating cookies, fruit, and cake), and drinks (making punch and coffee). You will be able to attend the services on time. Afterward, you’ll assist with serving and cleanup. Each team has a lead, so you are never on your own.

If you believe you're already on the substitute list, please still confirm your participation. We're starting fresh and don't want to miss anyone. Thank you to all who have contributed in the past and to our new volunteers. Your support and dedication are greatly appreciated. Contact one of us if you'd like to volunteer.

Thank you,
Robyn Blachman and Cindy Greenberg
Religious Observances VP's
818 970-5632 and 818 398-2952
blachmanj@yahoo.com and likeswork2@aol.com
 
Know your Board Members
Robyn Blachman is a native Californian who met her husband, Joe, at Hillel while they were students at San Diego State. Almost 38 years later, they have one son, Robert, and daughter in law, Hannah. Robyn loves to travel, especially cruising, go to the theater, play Mah Jongg, and spend time with family and friends. She has been a member of Temple Ahavat Shalom for 28 years, where volunteering, Sisterhood, and the many special friendships she has made have become an important part of her life. Robyn is also a metabolic health coach and loves helping others live healthier, happier lives.

Karen Jaye
TAS Sisterhood President
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July 6, 2026

Good Day Sisterhood Members!
I hope everyone had an enjoyable and safe 4th of July/250th year of our country!
 July will hold our Leadership Day for Sisterhood Board Members and committee representatives on July 19th. If any other members of Sisterhood want to attend the Leadership day please let me know.  Have a wonderful week!

In addition:
Onegs are a huge part of our Friday night services and our Sisterhood budget, and as the Co-Religious Observances Vice Presidents, we want to ensure everyone who wishes to participate gets the opportunity. Whether you’d like to help with an Oneg weekly (shopping), monthly, or occasionally, please let us know.
Joining an Oneg team involves arriving at the temple one hour before the service time to help set up the room (tablecloths, centerpieces), food (plating cookies, fruit, and cake), and drinks (making punch and coffee). You will be able to attend the services on time. Afterward, you’ll assist with serving and cleanup. Each team has a lead, so you are never on your own.

If you believe you're already on the substitute list, please still confirm your participation. We're starting fresh and don't want to miss anyone. Thank you to all who have contributed in the past and to our new volunteers. Your support and dedication are greatly appreciated. Contact one of us if you'd like to volunteer.
Thank you,
Robyn Blachman and Cindy Greenberg
Religious Observances VP's
blachmanj@yahoo.com and likeswork2@aol.com
 

Know your Sisterhood Board Members - Meet Karen Jaye
Karen Jaye is a native Angeleno. Born in Encino and raised in the San Fernando Valley.  I went to Madison JH and Grant HS. After college at CSUN I worked as an Educator and then a Principal for Los Angeles Unified School District for 37 years. In addition, I love to travel and have been blessed to have visited all seven continents. I have been a member of Temple Ahavat Shalom for 11 years and am proud to participate in all it has to offer.

Karen Jaye
TAS Sisterhood President    ]]><![CDATA[Weekly Sisterhood Email June 22, 2026]]>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:50:45 GMThttps://www.tassisterhood.org/blog/weekly-sisterhood-email-june-22-2026TAS Sisterhood Weekly Email
June 22, 2026
It is time for Sisterhood's annual honey fundraiser!

Our honey fundraiser has two parts.  

Part 1 (Honey Jars):  You can send a jar of honey to any address in the US for $18/jar.  Shipping is free if you order before August 14.  Each shipped jar will arrive in time for Rosh Hashonah.  This is a great way to tell loved ones or friends that you are thinking of them.  Or say thank you to someone who did something nice for you by sending them a jar of honey.

Part 2 (Honey wishes):  You can send your wish for a sweet new year to each of our clergy, professional staff, maintenance staff, and teachers.  Each of these people, who do so much for our temple, will get their own jar of honey.  With the honey, they will receive a letter including your name thanking them for their service to the Temple and extending your wishes for a sweet and happy New Year.  It is $36 to participate in the honey wishes to clergy and staff part of our honey program.

See attached flyer for more details(click here for flyer).]]><![CDATA[Special Weekly Sisterhood Email June 9, 2026]]>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:26:35 GMThttps://www.tassisterhood.org/blog/special-weekly-sisterhood-email-june-9-2026​June 9, 2026
Special Edition
Help Wanted!
This is a wonderful opportunity to come to the aid of your Sisterhood and at the same time share your communication skills.

This is a part-time (once a week), temporary (3 or 4 months), volunteer (we all know what that means) position while Phyllis is recuperating from eye surgery.

In addition this position has many perks...

For more information please call or text Phyllis.  Phyllis cannot use the computer so please do not send email. 
]]><![CDATA[Weekly Sisterhood Email June 2, 2026]]>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:49:55 GMThttps://www.tassisterhood.org/blog/weekly-sisterhood-email-june-2-2026June 2, 2026

Dear Sisterhood Members:
 
I am so sorry this weekly email is going out a few days late. No excuse, except that I have been swamped at work.
 
Our yearly Love Tea is this coming Sunday, June 7th at 2:00pm.  You have been receiving reminders of this weekly.  However, if you have not yet RSVP’d, please do so asap, so we can know how many to plan for. (Click here for Flyer)
 
We are starting a new article a couple of times each month, so that you can know your Sisterhood Board Members.
 
Meet Phyllis Bigelson
(click here for photo)
 
I am your outgoing Sisterhood President.  I am a mother of 2 girls (having fun in this picture) with 2 fantastic son-in-laws and 4 grandchildren ages 16-25.  I have been an active member of TAS for over 20 years.  Previously I was President of The Women of Reform Judaism Pacific District, of which I am a proud member, representing you in all of the important work we do to support our Jewish Youth, Education goals, and Special Projects through our YES fund donations.

My best friend, Bill and I have been married going on 56 years.  We have been working together in our CPA firm for over 45 years.

I love being a part of the TAS Sisterhood with all of its wonderful, caring members and all of our fun and educational programs. If you do not know me personally, please introduce yourselves at any of our great events.  You can see many pictures from our past programs on our website, and we would love to see you on this site as you participate in our future events.
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Do these look familiar?  They were left at our Thursday night event. (click here)
 
We had lots of fun at our pop-up card making event on Thursday night with over 50 in attendance. Look at our website to see pictures from this event and many of our past events, thanks to Jackie Zev.

Thank you to all who donated canned tuna and chicken for the SOVA food pantry.
 
Our new slate of officers were all approved and will be installed at our June 7 Love Tea, following the Congregational meeting.  Come meet our new WRJ Pacific District Co- President Flo Cohen as she joins Freddie Goldberg installing our new board.
 
Due to increased security at the Temple, it is important that all attendees RSVP.  RSVP to LOVE@tassisterhood.org or use the QR code on flyer.  Please RSVP by June 3. (click here for flyer)
 
We are looking forward to seeing you all soon.

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We hope to see many of you at our next fun event on Thursday, May 21st at 7:00, when we will elect our new board for 2026-2027 and make fun pop up cards together. (click here for flyer).  We need attendees to RSVP so that we can provide enough materials for everyone.  Please RSVP to RSVP@tassisterhood.org. Also,
please bring your own scissors to cut the paper.
Our Social action item for the month is canned tuna or chicken. Please bring so that we can donate to Sova.
 
If you have not yet RSVP’d for the upcoming Gala, please do so asap. This is a major fund-raiser for the temple in addition to lots of fun. If you are unable to attend (or even if you will join us), there will be an email sent out soon with the amazing auction items you can bid on. It’s not too late to make your “Tribute” for our honorees.  (click here  for flyer)
 
Looking forward to seeing you all at one of our many upcoming events.
Remember- without YOU we are one woman short!!]]><![CDATA[Weekly Sisterhood Email May 11, 2026]]>Mon, 11 May 2026 00:55:55 GMThttps://www.tassisterhood.org/blog/weekly-sisterhood-email-may-11-2026May 11, 2026

We want to thank all of the Sisterhood members who participated in our yearly Sisterhood Shabbat this past week.  It was inspiring to hear the stories of the different ways women celebrate the various holidays and to see how many were in attendance to share with each other.  A special shout out to Jennifer Kosoy for organizing this wonderful event.
 
We hope to see many of you at our next fun event on Thursday, May 21st at 7:00, when we will elect our new board for 2026-2027 and make fun pop up cards together. (click here for flyer).
 
If you have not yet RSVP’d for the upcoming Gala, please do so asap. This is a major fund-raiser for the temple in addition to lots of fun. If you are unable to attend (or even if you will join us), there will be an email sent out soon with the amazing auction items you can bid on. It’s not too late to make your “Tribute” for our honorees.  (click here for flyer)
 
Get to know your board.  We will be adding a new feature to some of our weekly emails, starting next week, so that you can learn more about the current and incoming board members. Maybe there is something you did not know!! 
 
Looking forward to seeing you all at one of our many upcoming events.
 
Remember- without YOU we are one woman short!!]]><![CDATA[Weekly Sisterhood Email May 4, 2026]]>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:23:45 GMThttps://www.tassisterhood.org/blog/weekly-sisterhood-email-may-4-2026May 4, 2026

Good Morning Sisterhood Members:

 May 8th - Sisterhood Shabbat- Please join us to celebrate and support all of our sisterhood members who are presenting during the service. We look forward to seeing all of you on Friday.

May 21st - Please join us for the Pop Up Card  making event (click here for flyer). Don't forget to bring your cans of Tuna and/or Chicken to donate to SOVA.  We will also be voting on next year's slate of Officers for Sisterhood
Have a wonderful week!
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Below are listed all Sisterhood events for May.

Bunco and Beer- May 2nd from 7:00-9:00 (click here for flyer)Please RSVP if you can attend. It is going to be a really fun evening. Wendy Alter has worked hard to include prizes and snacks. Join us for an enjoyable evening for everyone. 

Sisterhood Board Meeting will be held on May 7th at Phyllis Bigelson's house.If you have any questions please let us know.

Sisterhood Shabbat will take place on May 8th. Please plan to attend Shabbat services this night to support your sisterhood members participating in the event. A big Thank You to Jennifer Kosoy for planning this event. 

General Sisterhood Mtg. will be on May 21st. from 7:00pm-8:30. It will be a Pop up Card making event. Thank you to Harriet who will be sharing her expertise on this evening. 

For our SOVA donation this month we will be collecting Tuna and or Chicken cans. Please bring your cans to the meeting. 

We hope all of you are doing well and enjoying life! Thank all of you who donated Peanut Butter last month. We hope to see you at these events this month.      ]]>