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Women of TBA

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Women of Temple Beth Ami (WTBA) is a warm and welcoming community of women of all ages and interests dedicated to enhancing and supporting Temple Beth Ami through special programming, financial support, and the involvement of women in the life of our congregation. Our ongoing activities, special events, and social action initiatives provide the opportunity to develop friendships and a sense of community. We learn about and practice Judaism, explore important issues, and contribute to the well-being of Temple Beth Ami and the larger community. 

Join the WTBA Facebook group! Keep up-to-date on our programs and projects, as well as WRJ district and national events. Ask questions and send us suggestions to make our sisterhood stronger! Click here to join!

View the full list of activities and events that made the Women of TBA great this past year. Download the WTBA Report Card. 
Interested in joining WTBA? Sign up today. 

Upcoming Events

  1. 11 May

    WTBA Spring Virtual Yoga

    10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Next dates: 01 Jun | 08 Jun | 15 Jun |
  2. 12 May

    I Support the Girls with WTBA

    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  3. 12 May

    Weekly WTBA Drop In Mah Jongg

    1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

    Next dates: 19 May | 26 May | 02 Jun |
  4. 16 Jun

    I Support the Girls with WTBA

    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  5. 07 Jul

    I Support the Girls with WTBA

    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  6. 21 Jul

    I Support the Girls with WTBA

    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Ongoing WTBA Events

WTBA Spring Yoga 2025

Spring Yoga Stretch and Strengthen Classes
The next session of virtual multi-level yoga classes will be held on Sundays from 10 – 11 am. The classes will be held on March 2, 9, 16, 30, April 6, 20, May 4, 11, June 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. The cost for WTBA Members is $78 and for guests is $91. Dress comfortably in stretchy clothes. Please have a a yoga mat, two yoga blocks, and a folded blanket or cushion available. No prior yoga ‎experience is necessary! The instructor, Monya Cohen, will send out the weekly zoom links for each class. For more information, please contact her at mjcohen0636@gmail.com. For dates and the register, click here.

WTBA Drop in Mah Jongg Games Mondays 1 - 3:30pm

Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg games are now in-person on Mondays from 1:00 to 3:30 pm.
Contact Rachel to be added to the email list.

WTBA Book Club 2025

Women of TBA Book Club
All are welcome to join us on select Tuesday evenings from 7:15 – 8:45pm.
Contact Judy to be added to the email list or with questions.
 

Tuesday, March 25 – Family Family by Laurie Frankel – (Special virtual book discussion with Rabbi Weiss and the author, Laurie Frankel)
Monday, May 6 – The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride – Rabbi Weiss will lead the book club discussion

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Board Meeting Dates
Board meetings are generally held on Tuesdays from 7:15 to 9:00 PM. All WTBA members are welcome to attend. Please contact Shari Davidson for more information and the Zoom link.

Upcoming Dates: March 11, April 8, May 13

WTBA High Tea Celebrating Our 50th Anniversary

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Gifts for Newlyweds
  • Gifts for Newlyweds
  • Judaica Shop
  • Order Your Kippot Here
  • Membership
  • Women of Reform Judaism


WTBA provides a gift of the book,  On the Doorposts of Your House: Prayers and Ceremonies for the Jewish Home to any temple member or child of a temple member who gets married. Please email Amy with contact information so we can send a copy of this wonderful book to the happy couple.

The Judaica Shop is now open for in-person shopping and online shopping!

  

The Judaica Shop carries beautiful Judaica items, books, cards, holiday needs, tallit, and gifts for weddings, B’nai Mitzvah, babies, and housewarmings. Many of the items for sale are the work of Israeli and American craftspeople! If we don’t have what you are looking for, we’ll find it for you.  

Hours of Operations:

Mondays and Tuesdays 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Thursday 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Sundays (when religious school is in session) 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

If these hours do not work for you, call and schedule an appointment with Jackie Manis at 561-212-2104.

You can also shop online here.

Thank you for supporting WTBA through your Judaica Shop purchases. 

Please note that kippot are not for sale in the Judaica Shop but may be ordered through the Women of Temple Beth Ami. Find more information here.

Mazel tov B’nai Mitzvah families, brides, and grooms!

WTBA can save you 15-20% off kippot for your simcha!

Go to www.kippah.com to make your selections from their wide range of options and customizations.

E-mail your selections to Melissa Bauman:

  • Model number or description of the kippah
  • Kippah color
  • Quantity (there is an $12 surcharge for orders below 60)
  • Do you want a button?
  • Do you want trim? If so, which color?
  • Do you want clips? If so, which color?
  • Do you want a logo? If so, which one?
  • Imprint color
  • Personalization text
  • Font style
  • Delivery address

Melissa will submit your order under WTBA’s wholesale, tax-exempt account and pass the savings on to you!

Please allow four weeks for delivery.

 The Women of Temple Beth Ami support and enhance the Reform Jewish experience of Temple Beth Ami through service, education, and social programs. Your membership dues include your ticket to our annual paid-up membership event and membership in the Women of Reform Judaism. First-year temple members enjoy a complimentary year of WTBA membership through the fiscal year.

Click here to join for the 2024-2025 year. Without you, we are one member short!

We belong and you do too!

Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) is a network of progressive Jewish women working together to empower women and communities through the bonds of sisterhood, spirituality, and social justice. WRJ cultivates sisterhood, empowering Reform Jewish women to find strength, joy, and connection in their communities. 

WRJ inspires spiritual growth by enriching contemporary life with Jewish rituals, traditions, culture, and opportunities for lifelong learning.  Leading with the principle of tikkun olam, WRJ mobilizes collective action on a variety of causes to create a more just and compassionate world for all people of all backgrounds and identities. 

The Women of Temple Beth Ami has been a member of WRJ since 1976. WRJ offers programs that help us celebrate and learn together. Visit WRJ.org and sign up to receive newsletters to stay informed about programs and advocacy issues.

Our sisterhood is also a member of WRJ’s Mid-Atlantic District, which stretches from Wilmington, DE to Wilmington, NC. See the district website for information about district programs and other events.

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