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 offer Temple Beth Ami women 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.
Have a question or program idea? us! We look forward to hearing from you. And check us out on Facebook.
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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 Barbara Ranhand with contact information so we can send a copy of this wonderful book to the happy couple.
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WTBA received a citation from the Maryland General Assembly with congratulations for our work in building a stronger community. The citation reads:“Be it hereby known to all that sincerest congratulations are offered to The Women of Temple Beth Ami in recognition of a strong dedication to public service, providing for the underserved, and working to empower communities.”
The citation was formally presented to WTBA by Maryland Delegate Aruna Miller (15th District) at the November 2017 Spirit of Shabbat service. In her remarks, Delegate Miller highlighted WTBA’s longtime Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) projects: providing meals for the Interfaith Works Women’s Center, donating items to the Montgomery County Office of Child Welfare Services for children entering emergency foster care, our Crafts for a Cause programs, and support of the Temple and Women of Reform Judaism. The citation was framed and hangs just outside of the Judaica Shop. We are very proud to have received this honor! Thank you to Rabbi Pokras and Cantor Eschler for helping us warmly welcome Delegate Miller at the service.
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All are welcome to join us at the Temple on Tuesday evenings from 7:30-9 pm. Questions? Contact Terry Steinberg.
10/2: Bed-Stuy is Burning by Brian Platzer
12/4: Three Floors Up by Eshkol Nevo
2/5: The Book of Separation by Tova Mirvis
4/2: The Two-Family House by Lynda Cohen Loigman
5/28: The Book Smugglers by David E. Fishman
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We belong and you do too!
WTBA is a member of Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ). Founded in 1913, WRJ represents 65,000 members in nearly 500 sisterhoods and 8 district federations. We help support the work of the Reform Jewish movement and its institutions: The Union of Reform Judaism, Hebrew Union College/Jewish Institute of Religion, ARZA, and the World Union for Progressive Judaism. Through the YES (Youth, Education and Special Programs) Fund, we support rabbis, cantors, and educators in North America, England, Germany, South America, and Israel; the youth of our Movement; nursery schools, social justice projects, and bat mitzvah programs in Israel; summer camp and early childhood educational programs in the Former Soviet Union; and many others throughout the world. WTBA is a sisterhood of the WRJ Mid-Atlantic District.
