Sisterhood
"My long involvement in the Tree of Life Congregation, especially through Sisterhood, has been a source of fulfillment and connection throughout my life." - Donna Magaro, Sisterhood Member
Good Friends...Great Vibes...Even Better Purpose
The Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) Sisterhood chapter at Tree of Life serves the congregation and community. An affiliate of WRJ’s Southeast District, our mission is to bring together women to serve Tree of Life, support our community and enrich our lives through social events, educational and spirtual programs, fundraising and community service.
Who we are:
- We are younger, older, and in-between.
- We are new to Columbia, and we have lived here for many years.
- We are TOL members and non-members.
- We are Jews by birth, Jews by choice and Jewish-adjacent.
- We learn from each other, and we each share our time, talent and spirit.
- We work together to support our congregation and to build partnerships internally, in the greater Columbia area and throughout the state of South Carolina.
For more information about Sisterhood membership, contact Kim Bannister , Membership Chair, or any of our officers.
Treasures from the Judaica Shop
The gift shop is also open by appointment at (803) 781-9791.
The TOL Sisterhood is responsible for management of the gift shop, Treasures from the Tree. We offer the only Jewish gift shop in Columbia. Treasures from the Tree has everything you need to celebrate Jewish rituals, life cycle events, and simchas. It carries a wide range of Judaica and gifts.
All proceeds from the shop benefit projects and events of the Tree of Life Sisterhood and the congregation.
For more information, contact Donna Magaro, Gift Shop Manager.
Thu, February 12 2026
25 Sh'vat 5786
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 15 , 2026
YES to Tea, YES to Giving: Sisterhood's Silver Bowl Tea
Sunday, Feb 15th 2:00p to 4:00p
Join your Sisterhood friends at this annual tea to raise funds for the Youth Education and Special Projects (YES) fund. -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 12 , 2026Sisterhood Guys & Dolls at Workshop Theater
Thursday, Mar 12th 7:30p to 10:30p
Join your Sisterhood friends at Workshop Theater's production of "Guys and Dolls!" -
Sunday ,
AprApril 26 , 2026Sisterhood Kugels & Collards event
Sunday, Apr 26th 11:00a to 1:00p
Join the authors of the book "Kugels and Collards" for a morning of delicious food and history of Southern Jewish cooking. -
Sunday ,
MayMay 3 , 2026Sisterhood Chapel Chats
Sunday, May 3rd 10:00a to 12:00p
Gather with Sisterhood friends to share a piece of your own Judaica while learning more about Jewish burial practices. -
Friday ,
JunJune 5 , 2026Sisterhood Shabbat and Installation
Friday, Jun 5th 7:30p to 9:30p
At this special Shabbat service, our Sisterhood will participate in services and the new board will be installed. A special Oneg Shabbat will follow!
Sisterhood Officers
• President: Peggy Miller
• Executive Vice President: Sherry Rosenfeld
• Programming and Ways & Means: Jean Ferratier, Roberta Friedland, Caryn Helman, Heather Weiss, Amy Scully, Amanda Hamilton, Marisa Kornbut
• Membership Chair: Kim Bannister
• Treasurer: Yuliana Iskhakov
• Recording Secretary: Ellen Potter
• Communications Secretary: Laura Kagan
• Bereavement Committee: Annette Goldstein
• Judaica Shop: Donna Magaro
• Immediate Past Presidents: Annette Goldstein
and Donna Magaro
• WRJ Southeast District Area Director: Annette Goldstein
• WRJ Southeast District Recording Secretary:Terry Garber
The Tree of Life Congregation is a proud member of the Union for Reform Judaism.
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