HPCTC Sisterhood

The Sisterhood of the Highland Park Conservative Temple is an integral part of the Temple family. With a membership of over 300 women, we provide continuing educational programs for our women, financial support to our Synagogue through our fund-raising projects, service to our community, support to people of all ages from youth to seniors, and an avenue for friendship and comradery. We are part of the Women's League for Conservative Judaism, an international organization of over 700 congregations that is dedicated to the perpetuation of traditional Judaism in the home, synagogue and community.

Sisterhood offers a wide-range of programs and projects. Among these are the following:

Education

Continuing education programs, Rabbi’s Torah on Tuesday classes, holiday workshops, adult Bat Mitzvah, trips to museums, Israeli affairs, simcha dancing, other skill building programs, and book discussion groups

Fund Raising

Annual fashion show with dinner and raffle, Purim Project, rummage sales, flowers for Jewish holidays, book fair, hat sales and Judaica Gift Shop.

Children’s Luncheons

Twice a year on Simchat Torah and Shavuot Sisterhood sponsors a children’s luncheon

Community Outreach

Battered Women Project, visits to the Jewish Home for the Aged, visits to the homebound

Membership

New members teas, annual paid-up membership dinner.

We service the community by sending our messages of cheer and condolence, mazel tov and encouragement. Our tribute cards include:

Art/Sculpture Fund

A fund to enhance the beauty of our Temple with art

Book of Life

An ongoing history of the life events of our Temple members

Children’s Luncheon Fund

Provides lunch for children on Simchat Torah and Shavuot

Devorah Hilsenrath Scholarship Fund

Helps to send a child to Israel or Camp Ramah for an educational experience

Education Fund

Provides funds for educational programs and adult Bat Mitzvah

General Fund

Used for our yearly pledge and other significant gifts to the Temple, Bar/Bat Mitzvah gifts and gifts to brides

Leagrams

“Telegram” in honor of a special event or occasion

Library Fund

Provides books for the Gert Klaus Children’s Library and the Goodman Library.