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Sat 24

Torah Study
Saturdays 9 am – 10 am

June 24 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Sat 17

Torah Study
Saturdays 9 am – 10 am

June 17 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Sat 10

Chapel Service
Sat., June 10
10:30 am – 12 noon

June 10 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Sat 10

Torah Study
Saturdays 9 am – 10 am

June 10 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Women of TBA

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Women of TBA

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!

See our report card from last year to learn more about us.

Upcoming Events

image.pngI Support the Girls can use our help! Join us at the ISTG warehouse in Rockville on Wednesday May 24 from 10am – noon, Thursday June 1 from 1-3 pm and Wednesday June 14 from 10am-noon. We’re looking forward to seeing you! Bring a friend! Sign up here.
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We will be volunteering again at Comfort Cases on Wednesday, June 7 from 2-3:30 pm. Comfort Cases provides backpacks filled with comfort and personal care items for children entering the foster care system. RSVP here by 6/5. There are a limited number of volunteer slots available. Contact Rhona with questions.
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Welcome to Summer Celebration
 
Our Welcome to Summer Celebration will be held on Tuesday, June 13 at 6 pm. Our celebration will include a potluck dinner, a speaker, and a short business meeting.
 
Help us welcome Molly Dillon, who compiled the book “Yes, She Can, 10 Stories of Hope & Change from Young Female Staffers of the Obama White House”. Molly served in the White House from age twenty-three to twenty-seven, most recently as a Policy Advisor for Urban Affairs, Justice and Opportunity in the Domestic Policy Council. The book is available at several local libraries, as well as on Amazon and at Barnes and Noble. Register here by 6/10 with the type of dish you will bring to share.
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Part 1: Collection Drive

View the wishlist created online at Target to purchase items for children entering emergency foster care throughout Montgomery County. All donations must be in by June 21.  

Part 2: Social Action Night
Wednesday, June 28 @ 7:00 PM

Help assemble the bags of donated items for the social workers at MOCO Child Welfare, then join us to schmooze and color pictures for Color A Smile. Register for our Social Action Night here by June 26.

Recent Events

We held three workshops lead by professional physical therapists on the topics of back and neck pain, and balance and stability. Thank you to Dr. Kathryn Johnson and Dr. Jessica Hart from Forever Fit Physical Therapy and Wellness for sharing their knowledge and expertise. Special thanks to Marketing Director Ally Frank for organizing these informative workshops. We appreciate everyone who attended.

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On April 26, five WTBA members had dinner together at California Pizza Kitchen in support of Gan Ami’s fundraiser night and then crossed the street to Locally Crafted in RIO for a fun night creating our own floral resin trays. The relaxing workshop allowed for plenty of time for socializing, and the trays we created were both beautiful and functional due to the food-safe resin used. Thank you to Heather Luxenberg and Stacey Hammer, the owners of Locally Crafted, for such an enjoyable evening!

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Several TBA  members volunteered at Comfort Cases recently. We counted donations of stuffed animals, removed labels from blankets, and packed backpacks for children entering foster care. 

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Over 70 people attended our Women’s Seder on March 26th. Led by Rabbi Weiss and Cantorial Soloist Joshana Erenberg, we sang, ate and danced our way through our original Haggadah. Many thanks to all of our volunteers!

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We helped to celebrate Purim during the carnival with our Concession Stand, where we sold freshly popped popcorn, chips, cookies, brownies and sodas. Thank you to all of our volunteers!

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I Support the Girls is a non-profit organization that collects new and gently used bras and new menstrual products for distribution to homeless people. Once or twice each month, WTBA volunteers at their Rockville warehouse. We help by opening packages, counting donations of bras and personal care products, assembling special care packages and/or writing thank you notes. Please check our e-blasts for more information. Thank you to Judi Rosenzweig for organizing this mitzvah.

  • Ongoing Events
    I Support the Girls can use our help! Join us at ISTG warehouse in Rockville on Wednesday, May 24 from 10am-noon, Thursday, June 1 from 1pm-3pm and Wednesday, June 14 from 10am-noon. We’re looking forward to seeing you! Bring a friend! Sign up here. Contact Judi with questions. 
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    Volunteer at Comfort Cases
    Wednesday, June 7, 2 PM – 3:30 PM
    Comfort Cases provides backpacks filled with comfort and personal care items for children entering the foster care system. RSVP here by 6/5. Contact Rhona with any questions.
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    Summer/Fall Yoga Stretch and Strengthen Classes 

    The Summer/Fall Yoga Stretch and Strengthen classes begin on June 11. Our multi-level yoga classes, including options for beginners as well as advanced students, emphasize stretching, strengthening, and breathing. You do not need prior yoga experience. The classes will be held virtually on Sundays from 2:00 to 3:00 pm on June 11 and 18; July 9, 16, 23 and 30; August 6, 13, 20 and 27; September 10, 17, and 24; October 1, 8, 15 and 22. Sign up here by June 9. Cost: $102 for WTBA members; $119 for non-members. For more information, contact our yoga instructor, Monya Cohen.  ________________________________________________

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

  • Judaica Shop

    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.

  • Gift for Newlyweds


    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.

  • Membership

     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.

    Click here to join for the 2022-2023 year. Without you, we are one member short!

  • 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 Flora for more information and the Zoom link.

    • Wednesday, May 24 at 7:15 pm: Special board meeting to discuss and vote on the 2023-2024 budget and proposed bylaws amendments
    • August 8 at 7:15 pm
  • Book Club

    All are welcome to join us on Tuesday evenings from 7:30-9 pm.  Contact Judy to be added to the email list or with questions.

       
     Book Event – May 2, 2023    
    RBG’s Brave and Brilliant Women by Nadine Epstein
    More Information

     

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  • Women of Reform Judaism

     

     

    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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WTBA Book Club

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Intergenerational Women’s Seder

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WTBA Wellness Wednesdays

WTBA Wellness Wednesdays

WTBA Evening at Locally Crafted

WTBA Evening at Locally Crafted

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Summer Yoga Classes 2023

The Tikkun Olam Committee & WTBA Present: Kits & Krafts

The Tikkun Olam Committee & WTBA Present: Kits & Krafts

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