About Us

Sisterhood is a diverse group of women spanning all ages and backgrounds, with varying hobbies and interests who come together for friendship, camaraderie and the opportunity to fulfill ourselves as Jewish women. 

WRJ

  The Bigger Community
Just as our Temple is a part of a larger organization called the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), our Sisterhood is part of a larger organization called the Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ.)  Within WRJ, TAS Sisterhood is in the Pacific District.  TAS Sisterhood is well represented among the leadership of the Pacific District.  The current WRJ Pacific District Treasurer is a member of of our Sisterhood. And three of our members have been presidents of the Pacific District Board.​
​Click on the either of the links above to be taken to their websites.

Board

Sisterhood Executive Board '25-'26
co-President                  Phyllis Bigelson
co-President                           Karen Jaye
Membership Co-VP       Tove Aitchison
Membership Co-VP                  Sally Lax
Education Co-VP          Eileen Roseman
Education Co-VP           Debbie Winters
Religious Obs, VP       Robyn Blachman
Admin VP                         Jennifer Kosoy
Ways & Means VP              Wendy Alter
Treasurer                     Roseanna Sculler
Recording Secretary       Debbie Riggin
Financial Secretary           Diane Levine
Parliamentarian                    Ellen Lowe
Immediate Past Pres.        Joann Averill
Use the "Contact Us" page to get in touch with a board member.

Monthly Groups

Groups that meet monthly
Our Monthly MahJongg group is meeting at the Temple on the fourth Wednesday of each month.  Contact us if you are interested in participating.

Our Chai Mitzvah group is meeting, Let us know if you are interested.

We also have a Rosh Chodesh group, which gets together monthly for dinner and educational activities.​

Would you like to start a group?  Contact us, and we will help make it happen.

Click on the Monthly Groups button for more information.

Mission Statement

​The mission of the Sisterhood of Temple Ahavat Shalom, an auxiliary of Temple Ahavat Shalom, is to further the highest ideals of Reform Judaism; to empower the voices of Jewish women; to foster friendship among its members; to be a resource for religious, social and educational activities; to stimulate the observance of Jewish religious life and to promote the programs of the Women of Reform Judaism and WRJ Pacific District.

Our Judaica Shop

We carry an array of Judaica for all ages, traditional and contemporary, including tallitot, kippot, mezuzot, candlesticks, holiday items, giftware, framed art and a great selection of jewelry.
Click on the Our Judaica Shop button for more information.