This could be due to our very busy lifestyles of trying to balance family, home, work, and pleasure. Our religion compels us to join together for holidays, festivals and services since a minyan of ten is always required. The universal feeling of being together, talking and being part of a whole is inherent in our lives. Sisterhoods and other ladies' groups have always been a bastion of strength in congregations throughout time. Denial of our existence is not a step in the right direction.
Sisterhood deserves notice.
Thanks to Susan for inviting us on her class trip. The tour was both informative, interesting and answered many perplexing questions. It is never too late to learn something that has been going on for thousands of years. Steve and my family join me in wishing you a joyous Purim. This is one festival in which we can pretend to be someone else, act without restrictions, and forget the pressures of daily life.