Young Israel of Merrick
107 Hewlett Avenue,Merrick, NY 11566
Sisterhood
The YIM Sisterhood was officially formed in January 2000. The elected Executive
Board (2009 - 2011) consists of:
Lauren Korman - President
Elysse Bell - Vice President
Rachel Jacobson - Fund Raising Vice President
Debby Gage - Treasurer
Risa Zimilover - Recording Secretary
Sari Fish - Corresponding Secretary
Liza Rosenthal - Past President
The YIM Sisterhood consists of many different committees. Some of the very exciting
events we plan and organize for our shul are:
A. Our Welcoming Committee welcomes new members to the neighborhood with a beautiful
Shabbos Dinner Basket.
B. We plan numerous fun and entertaining social activities per year geared to both
women and men and or families.
C. The Holiday Enrichment Committee provides cake and juice to break the Yom Kippur
fast, plan and organize the Chanukah Chagiga and Purim Seuda and Purim break fast, and
they organize the Succah decorations.
D. Sisterhood sends out beautiful Mishloach Manot Baskets every year to all members
who participate in this fundraiser. Each year our baskets get bigger and more
amazing.
E. We oversee the simcha and condolence cards. We also organize the
presentation of Bar and Bat mitzvah gifts, bikur cholim. and Shiva baskets.
F. Our Scrip Committee oversees the purchasing and selling of store coupons, also one
of our biggest fundraisers for our shul.
Young Israel of Merrick Sisterhood consists of all the women of our
shul. Rebbetzin Jeryl Volk is an active member of our organization. She gives
some very enlightening classes to the women on various topics.
Anyone who is interested for more information or joining our Sisterhood
please contact Liza Rosenthal at spdmykids@aol.com
or Risa Zimilover at irrjj@aol.com.