Sisterhood

Our Mission

We are a service organization dedicated to promoting the program of the WRJ,and URJ as follows:

1. To uphold and aid the activities of Temple Emanu-El and its Religious School.
2. To foster and further the highest ideals of Judaism and humanitarian causes in the community and throughout the world.
3. To promote closer fellowship among its members.

Gift Shop

The gift shop will be open on select Friday nights, after Shabbat Services. Please contact sisterhood@templesanjose.org for more information.

Tree of Life

A beautiful plaque housed within the Temple House, the Tree of Life was donated by Sisterhood to inspire future generations.  For a donation of $218, you can honor friends, family and life cycle events or memorialize loved ones with an inscribed leaf. All donations benefit the Levin Learning Center and School Building Fund.

Contact the Temple Administrative office for more information about ordering your leaf.

Mah Jongg Cards On Sale

The regular size card is $14 and the large size card is $15. 

The cards can be purchased through Sisterhood.  Please email sisterhood@templesanjose.org for information where to mail checks.

Cards can also be purchased using Venmo, but please contact Bobi ahead of time at bobilou5@gmail.com.

More about Sisterhood and WRJ

Sisterhood is a member of the Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) founded in 1913 as an affiliate of the Union for Reform Judaism, WRJ strengthens the voice of women worldwide and empowers them to create caring communities, nurture congregations, cultivate personal and spiritual growth, and advocate for and promote progressive Jewish values. To fulfill this vision, WRJ engages tens of thousands of women through a global network of hundreds of sisterhoods and women’s groups. Stronger together, we ensure that these women make a difference in the world.

For more information about sisterhood, please email at sisterhood @templesanjose.org

Sisterhood Membership Form Available Here