The Denver Jewish news., 1925-07-23

How should we profit from being
members Of Sisterhood? | think n
paramount, an important, most dis
tnctive gain in our intercourse with
our fellow members. How many
times we hear the expression, why
never see her except at the Sister
hood" A Sisterh I'D meeting is a
place where every circle, every clique,
every faction should assemble on
common ground. Whatever distinc-
ton, whatever difference we may
have on the outside, we should con
gregate under one roof and for the
time being work for common OBJ
jective-our religion. We should no
longer be scattered individuals, but a
collective body of women whose sole
purpose is the impetus we can give
our religious efforts. 'Tis true, there
are factional differences at some time
in some Sisterhoods, but | speak of
these not as the usual but the un-
usual. Slight differences should be
welcomed as an added stimulus to
our work, for there is always danger
of stagnation, if affairs run too
smoothly all the time.
But do you realize what this mix
ture Of all factions does for us as in
dividuals? Were we not to meet in
t,
live in our own narrow circles; we
would become self-satisfed; we would
lose our broader outlook on life. That
intermingling which Sisterhood Of
fers us changes our usual trend of
thought. 1t reveals new vistas, 1t
gives us the opportunity of hearing
meet at no other time. 1t changes
our daily current, and naturally we
are bound to be benefited; we can't
help but be stimulated by absorbing
the thoughts of others, we increase
our intelligence, we further our edu-
cation. For what is education but
knowledge? And | contend that a
Sisterhood, be it large or be it small,
is one place where we can expand our
vision. 1t is one place where the
chance is given US to set aside petty
distinction. 1t is one place where all
barriers should be down, and as such,
it should serve noble purpose in
every community where it exists.
Now what else does a Sisterhood
do for us? 1t gives us our religious
background While it is true the
Temple should be our greatest source
of religion, regret to say that many
Of our regular Sisterhood patrons are
not always constant Temple attend
ants. We have many Sisterhood
members who come regularly and
faithfully to our meetings, who for
some cause or other, are not so pune
tilious about Friday night or Satur-
day services. But we are glad to see
them at our meetings. We know then
that through the Sisterhood at least
they are keeping in touch with their
Jewish faith. 1t is the Sisterhood
which is acting as medium of fos'
tering and continuing a religious
spirit. And while it does this within
our ranks, it also is the means OF
showing our religious fervor to the
outside world. When an occasion
arises for any conversation with 9
non-Jewish friend who speaks with
pride of the accomplishments of the
ladies in her church circle, we are
mighty happy that we can tell OF
what our ladies achieve in our TEN
pie Auxiliary-the Sisterhood. Sis
terhoods, as you know, are not ole
organizations. But since their inaug
uration, we have gained statu!
throughout the country in being ablt
to join that vast army of women wht
cheerfully and conscientiously worl
for the Improvement of thei
churches. The Sisterhoods hav'
helped us prove to our non-,ewisi
friends that we do not differ iron
them in the interest and enthusiasm
we entertain for our religion.
= Through the educational program
of our Sisterhood. many occasions ar
given us for enlightenment. We hav
come to expect educational feature
in our Ssterhood's yearly plans
That education may take form in
purely religious way. 1t may meal
the reading and discussing of goo
hooks. 1t may indicate wide an