Open Meetings

Sisterhood welcomes congregants and their friends–women and men–
to these open meetings.

1:00 open meeting programs are preceded by
refreshments and a short business meeting at 12:30 p.m.
with exceptions shown below.

October-December | January-May

Monday Oct. 15 1:00 p.m.	The Art of the High Holidays We enjoyed a comprehensive look at the key role of the visual arts in the celebration of the High Holidays throughout the ages. This DVD produced by Jewish Art Education includes 60 images from ancient times as well as some from our most well-known contemporary artists. Narrated by Myrna Teck, Ph.D., the video includes music from the High Holiday liturgy.
Monday Nov. 19 11:00 a.m. offsite	Shalom Chicago A docent-led tour of the Chicago History Museum's exhibition, Shalom Chicago. Personal stories, rare artifacts, and engaging media presentations illustrate the Jewish community’s rich history and many contributions to Chicago’s growth and development. Our tour was followed by a box lunch at the Museum Café. Advance reservation fee: $25/person.
Sunday Dec. 2 10:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.	At our annual Chanukah Fair: chanukiot, candles, toys, books, jewelry, paper goods, and more.
Monday Jan. 21 1:00 p.m.	Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber award-winning documentary film 2009, 73 minutes
Saturday Feb. 2 10:30 a.m.	Sisterhood Shabbat Members of Sisterhood read from the Torah and participated in the service. Our Scholar-in-Residence, Linda Siegel, spoke about "Breaking the Barriers" at the kiddush lunch.
Monday Feb. 18 12:00 p.m.	Chamber Music performed by Elaine Smith and her colleagues Lizbeth Bistrow, violin; Daniel Golden, viola; and Van Bistro, cello: Take Five by Paul Desmond; Elegy, Op. 24, by Gabriel Fauré; and Capriccio in G Minor, Op. 116, No. 3, and Piano Quartet in C Minor, Op. 60, by Johannes Brahms
Tuesday Mar. 19 6:30 p.m.	We participated in the 2nd Annual Women's Seder.
Monday Apr. 16 1:00 p.m.	“Women and Money: Securing Your Financial Destiny” Phyllis Tabachnick Managing Director, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
Monday May 20 10:00 a.m. (check-in @ 9:45)	Dawn Rubin Torah Study Institute Sisterhood presents the film Women Unchained, which documents the experiences of modern-day agunot (women whose husbands refuse to grant them a Jewish divorce). (USA, 2011, 60 minutes, English and Hebrew with English subtitles, directed by Beverly Siegel) Post-film discussion with Rabbi Elliot Gertel; attorney Karen Pinkert-Lieb, senior partner with the matrimonial law firm of Schiller, DuCanto & Fleck; and Bobby Gordon, Outreach and Education coordinator at Shalva. There is no charge for the morning program, and guests are welcome. Reservation and $36 advance payment by May 7 are required for the closing luncheon.