“Who is the new woman? She is the woman who dares to go into the world and do what her convictions demand.” – Hannah Greenebaum Solomon
Jenny Kohn – President
There is something very special about being a member of the Melville Jewish Center Sisterhood. Sisterhood provides friendship and camaraderie with other Jewish women in the community – both young and old. The Melville JC Sisterhood is active and involved in many areas of synagogue life. This vital and exciting group of women contribute greatly and provide a wonderful tradition of service to our congregation.
We give Chanukah presents to all the Early Childhood students
We send our college youth gifts at the High Holidays, Chanukah, Purim, and at graduation
We support our Religious School holiday celebrations by providing apples and honey for Rosh Hashanah, flags for Simchat Torah, Hamanschen for Purim, food for the Passover Sedar, and supplies for the Lag B’Omer Picnic
We give gifts and awards to the graduates of our Religious School
Preparing Purim baskets to ensure our congregants satisfy the Purim mitzvah of Shalach Manot
Annual crowning of our Queen Esther – watch a video presentation celebrating our previous Robert Greenberg Queen Esthers that premiered at our 2021 program
Annual Spring Event
We also provide …
Cards for Simchas, get well and condolence which are available at a nominal cost.
A Judaica shop with new gift items for all your Jewish shopping needs
Monthly breakfasts for Early Childhood mothers to share special times and forge friendships
General meetings throughout the year that offer varied programs
Social action programs to benefit our community
Gift cards to your favorite supermarkets or retail stores
Financial support to the synagogue by donating funds to the general fund, supporting synagogue fundraisers, and by sponsoring holiday and social events.
