SISTERHOOD NEWS Once again, Temple Beth El Sisterhood is happy to report the completion of another successful year.  We are pleased that we have been able to meet our financial goals to our Temple for 2009-2010.  Many thanks to all our supporters and workers who have contributed so much with our many events and fund-raisers throughout the year. The Sisterhood Board is already in the midst of preparing and planning for the year ahead.  Please return the Sisterhood Member Profile together with your dues for the new year, as soon as possible, if you have not already done so.  A large part of what we are able to accomplish comes to us through membership. Also, don't forget about our gift shop summer event---RED TAG SALE, beginning June 1st.  All red-tagged items will be 50% off.  This is a perfect time to fill all your holiday and gift-giving needs. Sisterhood is once again sponsoring The New Year's Greetings Booklet, and a letter will be sent out within the next few weeks, to everyone.  Please sign and return by August 2nd, to ensure that we have time to include your greetings in the booklet. Have a healthy, happy summer. Shalom, Nancy Zaretzky, President +++++ Door Prize Needed With adding 2 extra tournaments this season our prize closet is almost empty.  We would greatly appreciate donation of gifts such as Note Cards, Picture Frames, Photo Albums, Guest Soaps, Wine…Anyhting that you might bring as a hostess gift.  Please bring your labeled donations in to the temple office so that we can appropriately thank you in future newsletters. We are thanking you in advance for your continued support of this project which is Temple Beth El’s largest on-going fund raiser.

THE BOUTIQUE JUDAICA NEWS   The Sisterhood Board has worked diligently over the summer, to stock our shelves with some exciting new items for the coming Holidays, as well as interesting pieces created by local artists.  We are also now fully stocked with a complete array of beautiful greeting cards for all occasions, and we have reduced prices on many items.  So come in and browse and shop for all your gift and Holiday needs.   The Boutique Judaica is once again returning to our regular hours September 1st, in preparation for the High Holidays.  Our support staff will be covering the shop Monday through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Fridays 10 a.m. to 12 noon as well as before and after services, for your convenience.  We are most grateful to the ladies who volunteer their time to provide this service to our community, so please take advantage and shop with us whenever you can.   Although our Sisterhood Board has made a concerted effort to recruit a shop manager, the position remains open.  If you are interested in helping our Boutique Judaica to grow and better provide for the needs of our community, this position is for you.  Our volunteer staff will be available to help at all times.  Please contact a member of our Sisterhood Board or call 454-5340 for further information.   Happy New Year from your Temple Beth El Sisterhood

Y Sisterhood Golden Book  Y The Golden Book is a Sisterhood project, we send cards of Mazel Tov, Good Health Wishes and Condolence for a minimum of $3 per card. Call Carlyn Harrison at 267-5788 or Ruth Mayer at 274- 5544 for more information on sending salutations. We appreciate your support of our fund-raising activity.

Our Sisterhood's MahJongg Committee is requesting your help replacing some of the card tables used for the tournaments.   Please support this very successful Sisterhood project by sending a donation to the Temple.   Please make your checks payable to: Sisterhood with the notation, “MahJongg card tables on the check.”   Thank you in advance for your generosity! Mah Jongg Tournament May 12, 2010 Temple Beth El 9:00 AM 16225 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, Florida Fee: $30 click on the Mah Jongg tab to download forms