On Oct. 22, The Emanuel Synagogue Sisterhood in West Hartford was scheduled to host their Paid-Up Membership Dinner for Sisterhood members, when along came Covid-19 to waylay the group’s plans. When it became clear that the dinner would not take place, Sisterhood member Sandra Myers had an idea – in lieu of the dinner, why not donate what the dinner would have cost to those in need during these difficult times? Unanimously approved by the board, the Sisterhood then donated $800 to the Anja Rosenberg Kosher Food Pantry.

Though the Sisterhood did not get to enjoy dinner together, Beth Goldberg, Sisterhood vice president of membership, coordinated a Zoom program that included entertainment by impersonator Joni Lambert, and was attended by 95 guests.

Main Photo: Jewish Family Service CEO Katie Hanley (left) accepts the Emanuel Sisterhood an $800 donation for the Anja Rosenberg Kosher Food Pantry from (l to r)  Sisterhood member Bonnie Lasker, event chair and Sisterhood membership VP Beth Goldberg Fern Cohen Sisterhood President.