Women of Temple Sinai (WoTS)
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We are the dedicated women of Temple Sinai…take a look at what we're about!
WoTS is a 21st century sisterhood that nurtures connections among the diverse women of Temple Sinai; embraces contemporary Jewish values through service, education, spirituality and social events; enhances the Temple Sinai community; and strengthens the voice of Jewish women worldwide through Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ). To learn more about our involvement with Women of Reform Judaism, visit the Atlantic District's website.
To get involved and learn more about Carol Woolford.
WoTS, contact PresidentWe Focus on:
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Educating & Serving.
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Offering social, spiritual, educational, and service programs. Click for Youth Scholarship Information.
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Building Connections.
- Establishing bonds among individual women; fostering an ever-widening network of relationships.
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Supporting Temple Members in Need.
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Augmenting & Complementing All Temple Activities.
- Supporting relevant programs and offering related programs that focus on women’s particular perspective.
WoTS Engages by Offering a Spectrum of Programs & Activities:
- Monthly WoTS Talks features speakers from the community
- Monthly Rosh Chodesh Celebrations
- WRJ Chai Mitzvah Study Program
- Monthly Crafting Get Togethers (contact wotspgh@gmail.com if interested)
- Make ‘n' Eat monthly cooking classes
- Meet ups that include walking, fun outings, and other special interests
- Matzah Brittle—we have fun as we bake and sell our goods to raise funds to support programs
- Co-sponsor with Pride Tribe Pride Seders and panel discussions
WoTS Mitzvahs and Congregational Support:
- High Holiday Card Fundraiser to help support Temple activities
- WoTS Scholarships, which provide funds ranging from summer camp and trips to Israel for leadership training to immersive study programs
- Support Temple Sinai’s Caring Connection
- Provide Purim Baskets to families in need
- Provide Hanukkah goodie bags for religious school students
WoTS Social Action:
- Co-sponsor with Brotherhood JDAIM programming
- Encourage voter engagement and voting rights support through RAC-PA
- Partnered with Worth Manifesto to provide donations and toiletries for refugee camps at the border
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Educate ourselves about community issues and ways to contribute through monthly "WoTS Talks" given by local leaders