Ahavath Achim Congregation Sisterhood (Atlanta, Ga.) Records

Ahavath Achim Congregation Sisterhood was founded in 1920 by 18 women as a synagogue-affiliated organization with an emphasis on Jewish values, traditions and education. Originally known as the Ladies Auxiliary, the first task of the Sisterhood was to assist in the erection of the Synagogue building on Washington Street. In 1921, the Sisterhood sponsored the Sunday School of the Congregation as its major project. The School later became part of one of the largest and finest religious educational centers in the South. Over the years the Sisterhood has continued to sponsor numerous projects and activities including adult education, a book shop, Girl Scouts, the Jewish Home and Keren Ami. Today Sisterhood projects include holiday workshops, the training of women to transcribe textbooks in Braille, interfaith gatherings with various church groups, ongoing classes and study groups, and the publication of a kosher cookbook. Sisterhood funds have also helped to support teachers’ salaries in the Religious School, holiday celebrations, Camp Ramah, Israel pilgrimage stipends and the purchase of pieces of equipment for the School and Synagogue.