About Us

Welcome to Women’s League!

Women’s League of Temple Emanu-El consists of a diverse group of Jewish women of varying ages who gather to observe and promote Jewish values and traditions, enjoying warmth and friendship in the process. We hope you will join us, for we value the energy and dynamism our new members bring.

Our Mission

• To promote the program of Women’s League to perpetuate Conservative/Masorti Judaism.
• To sponsor and promote a general program of education and cultural activities in the congregation.
• To promote in every way possible the welfare of the congregation and its Religious School.
• To stress ethical and religious practices in everyday living.
• To further Jewish education in the family.
• To foster Jewish sentiment in the home and stimulate the observance of home ceremonies and the Dietary Laws.
• To encourage the observance of Shabbat, festivals and attendance at Synagogue Services.
• To foster a sense of communal responsibility on the part of our members.
• To sponsor and encourage youth activities and affiliations.
• To contribute and support the encouragement of Jewish and Hebrew education.
• To work for Torah Fund and other projects benefiting the Jewish Theological Seminary.
• To participate in activities that strengthen our relationship with Israel.
• To engage in such civic and philanthropic activities supported by International Women’s League.

Women’s League Board 2026-2027

Officers

President – Carolyn Kantor
VP Membership – Sherry Elias
VP Programming – Donna Bolshon
Financial Secretary – Renee Tucker
Treasurer – Nedda Pollack
Recording Secretary – Melinda Herman
Corresponding Secretary – Yvette Yoslov
Parliamentarian – Renee Gordon
Torah Fund Chair – Ellen Levy
Immediate Past President – Ilene Lampert Goldstein

Board of Directors

Lauren Belfer
Samara Chinskey
Linda Cooper
Koko DeLisi
Mickey Feldberg
Monica Finkelstein
Ruthie Friedman
Sheila Josephberg
Marjorie Konigsberg
Bonnie Kornman
Haviva Langenauer, PH.D
Sheri Levine
Lynn Ross Levy
Sandra Rosen
Caron Siegel
Hana Siegelstein
Irene Trachtenberg
Patricia Werbin