We are the Women of Holy Blossom (formerly Sisterhood).
Women of Holy Blossom (WHB) represents and advances the interests of Jews who identify as female, are comfortable in female spaces, seek female experiences, and wish to raise up female voices at Holy Blossom Temple and in local and global communities. We are an affiliate of Women of Reform Judaism.
To learn about our activities, connect with us on social media via https://linktr.ee/WomenofHolyBlossom.
To contact us, email [email protected].
We look forward to welcoming you.
Mission
In fulfilling our purpose and advancing pillars of leadership, social advocacy, community and learning, Women of Holy Blossom:
- Advocates for women’s interests, ideas, passions, and concerns at Holy Blossom Temple;
- Creates community at Holy Blossom Temple for those who identify as female;
- Initiates, plans, organizes, and raises funds for programs, events and activities that are of interest to women and nurture their identity, spirituality, learning, growth, and development as Reform Jews;
- Sponsors, supports, and provides funding for programs, events and activities at Holy Blossom Temple that enrich the lives of its members;
- Develops and operates the Holy Blossom Temple Judaica & Art Shop;
- Organizes, promotes, and engages with a variety of initiatives related to social justice and social action;
- Cultivates the next generation of female leaders at Holy Blossom Temple and in the broader Jewish community;
- Represents Holy Blossom Temple in the global network of Reform Jewish women, including participating in and providing leadership to Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) and the Northeast District of WRJ.
Women’s Advocacy Group
Women’s Advocacy Group (WAG) is a standing committee of Women of Holy Blossom that turns progressive ideals into action and advances our social advocacy pillar.
Inspired by the Jewish value of tikun olam, WAG promotes social justice and social action by presenting educational programs, which focus on safeguarding our individual rights and freedoms, and by harnessing our collective responsibility to improve the quality of life for women, non-binary individuals, children, families, and the Jewish community.
WHB 2021 Constitution
