We are sisters.
We care for each other, support each other, and are there for each other.
We are philanthropists.
We actively serve Temple Israel and our Jewish community through thoughtful fundraising.
We are leaders.
We run social and educational programming, community service events, and play a major role in the vision of the synagogue.
Join or Renew Membership
For more membership information and materials, please contact Ann Podolsky at 248-722-4555 or via email at awpodolsky@gmail.com
Contact Us
Email the Women of Temple Israel (WoTI) Co-Presidents,
Laila Cohen & Diane Okun:
Diane.Laila.tisisterhood@gmail.com
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Giving
Fulfill the Mitzvah of Mishloach Manot- 5785
On Purim we emphasize the importance of Jewish unity and friendship by sending gifts of food to friends. Women of Temple Israel is excited to present you with a wonderful opportunity to fulfill this mitzvah. Send delicious treats with your Purim greetings to our Temple Israel Clergy, Family and Friends! We will also be delivering to community JARC & Gesher Human Services homes and others. Each recipient will receive a Mishloach Manot gift along with a lovely note including a list of those who have donated toward their gift.
Click here to place your order and fulfill the Mitzvah of Mishloach Manot. Deadline to order is February 14th, 2025.
Questions? Contact Lynn Apel at apelsauce@gmail.com or Stacy Gordon at urmysunshine8@gmail.com
Tributes
WOTI is pleased to offer a choice of tribute cards to mark your special occasion or remember someone in a time of need. In addition, recipients of tribute contributions of $50 or more will now receive a beautiful certificate letting them know of your generosity.
To purchase Tributes by phone, call Debbie Levin at 248-514-9769 or email her at dlevin1218@comcast.net
To purchase Tributes by mail (coming soon)
A special thank you to Jessica Polk for the beautiful tribute card photographs.
Gift Shop - Now Online!
WoTI runs Temple Israel’s gift shop, staffed by our own volunteers. In our gift shop you’ll find beautiful pieces of Judaica, artwork and ritual objects, jewelry, and other gifts. It’s a great place to buy a tallit for a bar or bat mitzvah, a mezuzah for a new home, or colored glass for a wedding.
- Shop for fantastic gifts from the comfort of your own home.
- Shipping and delivery options are available. Touchless curbside pickup will also be available soon at the Tyner Entrance.
March/April Special: 20% off All Things Passover!
- Special orders excluded
- $25 minimum purchase
- No discount code needed
Contact Info
For information about shipping, delivery and pickup options, please see the online store or contact one of the gift shop chairs:
- Debbie Eichenhorn at 248-496-4525
- Debbie Fishman at 248-227-2146
- Stacy Gordon at 248-894-6617
Business Forms
Are you planning a program or have you laid out money for WoTI? If so, you might need the following forms:
- Marketing Pipefy Request Form (formally Pink Sheet)
- Expense Reimbursement Form
- Check Request (Advance Payment) Form
Click to open and download form.