Spice It Up: Israeli Cooking with Rotem!
Thursday, December 4, 6:30pm – 8:00 PM
Location: Sagel Kitchen at Adath Israel
$18 for members and $25 for non-members
Get ready to discover the bold flavors of Israel as Rotem shares her favorite recipes, stories, and cooking tips at our annual Sisterhood cooking event.
Learn to make classic and delicious Israeli dishes! Come hungry, leave inspired — and take a little taste of Israel home with you.
Registration is open.
DATE CHANGE TO TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16
Barbara Bresler, Marlene Ostrow and Susan Farber look forward to welcoming you to our upcoming book discussion session.
Book Title:
How to Share An Egg: A True Story of Hunger, Love, and Plenty
Author: Bonny Reichert
Access Book: 10 copies at CHPL, eAudiobook and eBook available on Libby. 1 copy at Kenton County, eAudiobook and eBook available on Libby.
Mikey Frank will be offering a mini-class/demonstration of recipes from the book. Meeting in person at the Adath Dairy Kitchen. No zoom feature for this demonstration
Date and Time: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 — arrive between 7:00 and 7:30pm; discussion begins at 7:30pm
Synopsis: “When you’re raised by someone who once survived on potato peels and coffee grounds, you develop a pretty healthy respect for food.” Culinary memoir written by chef and daughter of Holocaust survivor.
Kindly RSVP to Susan Farber farberschevrah@gmail.com or Barbara Bresler
barbara@adath-israel.org.
Book Club
Barbara Bresler, Marlene Ostrow and Susan Farber look forward to welcoming you to our upcoming film discussion.
Film Title: Karaoke
Director: Moshe Rosenthal
Access Film: Apple TV, Amazon Prime and other
Location: In-person and zoom
Date and Time: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 — arrive between 7:00 and 7:30pm; discussion begins at 7:30pm
Synopsis: Meir and Tova, a middle-aged couple, live in one of the towers in a new neighborhood in Holon.
They feel stuck in a sleepy rut and that they are wasting their lives. But when Itzik, a modeling agent from Miami, shows up in their lives, everything suddenly changes.
World premiere in 2022 at the Tribeca Festival and released later that year in Israeli theaters
Kindly RSVP to Susan Farber farberschevrah@gmail.com or Barbara Bresler
barbara@adath-israel.org.
Light up your Day – A Sisterhood Candle Pouring Experience
Come join Sisterhood for a relaxing and creative candle-pouring experience! During this two-hour event, you’ll have time to pour your own custom candle, enjoy snacks, and mingle with friends.
Each participant will get to choose their own candle with prices ranging from $20–$90, depending on the style you select. The event fee covers your sitting fee, snacks, and setup, while your candle cost will be paid directly to Nova Candle Company. Bring your creativity and enjoy a cozy morning together we can’t wait to see you there!
When: Sunday, January 25 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Nova Candle Company, Montgomery OH
Save the Date – Registration opens soon!
Sisterhood Shabbat & Kiddush
Saturday, February 7, 2026, Yitro
9:00 AM at the Guttman Family Sanctuary
A special Shabbat service led entirely by women. Services will be followed by kiddush lunch. Volunteer to participate and learn a new part. Please RSVP for lunch.
Book Club
Barbara Bresler, Marlene Ostrow and Susan Farber look forward to welcoming you to our upcoming book discussion session.
Book Title: Hotel Cuba
Author: Aaron Hamburger
Access Book: Public Library, 2023, 400 pp.
Location: In person and zoom
Date and Time: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 — arrive between 7:00 and 7:30pm; discussion begins at 7:30pm
Kindly RSVP to Susan Farber farberschevrah@gmail.com or Barbara Bresler barbara@adath-israel.org.
Hamantashen Baking for Religious School
Volunteer to bake hamantashen for Purim Palooza, February date to be scheduled
Come Make Pickles
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Adath Israel Sagel Kitchen
Join our second Sustainability event by learning how to make pickles
Mishloach Manot
Mishloach Manot on Sale from January 17 to February 14, 2026
Volunteer to pack Mishloach Manot on Sunday, February 22, 2026
Religious School Sponsored Breakfast
Sisterhood is sponsoring breakfast in the Religious School lobby on Sunday, March 1 prior to Purim Palooza
Stop by after dropping off your children for bagels and nosh and catch up with Sisterhood. No RSVP needed.
Book Club
Barbara Bresler, Marlene Ostrow and Susan Farber look forward to welcoming you to our upcoming book discussion session.
Book Title: The Women
Author: Kristin Hannah
Access Book: Public Library, 2024, 400 pp
Location: In person and zoom
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 — arrive between 7:00 and 7:30pm; discussion begins at 7:30pm
Kindly RSVP to Susan Farber farberschevrah@gmail.com or Barbara Bresler barbara@adath-israel.org.
Vashti’s Banquet
Monday, March 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Adath Israel Lerner-Fisher Hall
Sisterhood will celebrate accomplished women with chutzpah, and our own triumphs at Vashti’s Banquet. We will eat, drink and tell our stories.
Torah Fund Ceremony
Date in April to be determined
Location: Adath Israel Lerner-Fisher Hall
Book Club
Barbara Bresler, Marlene Ostrow and Susan Farber look forward to welcoming you to our upcoming book discussion session.
Book Title: America’s Jewish violin sensation: the life of Joyce Renee
Author: Steven Wasserman
Guest Israelite book reviewer: Mitch Cohen
Access Book:
Location: In person and zoom
Date and Time: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 — arrive between 7:00 and 7:30pm; discussion begins at 7:30pm
Kindly RSVP to Susan Farber farberschevrah@gmail.com or Barbara Bresler barbara@adath-israel.org.
Sisterhood Closing
Date and Location to be determined