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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 new 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!

May and June Events

Name: Torah Study<br/>Saturdays (8:45-10:00 am)
Start: 2022-06-04T08:45:00-04:00
End: 2022-06-04T10:00:00-04:00
Location: Zoom

WTBA Pampered Chef Fundraiser. This event is happening all through May, including the two cooking demonstrations (May 9 and May 31). Click here to learn more about the fundraiser and do some shopping to help support WTBA.

Virtual Cooking Demo, Tuesday, May 31 (6:30 – 7:30 pm). Another opportunity for attending a free cooking demonstration where we welcome back Bernice Porrazzo from the Women of Rodef Shalom in Falls Church, VA. Bernice will show us how to cook Chicken Marsala and Nino’s Risotto Milanese. Yum!! Both recipes will be sent ahead of time so that you can cook along with Bernice and have dinner all prepared and ready to eat after the demonstration. There is no fee to attend, but you do need to register. RSVP to Jeanne Kahn by May 30.

Virtual Summer Celebration and General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, June 8 (7:30 – 9:00 pm) All WTBA members are invited to our Welcome to Summer Celebration! We’ll hold a short business meeting followed by Name That Tune games. During the meeting, we will be voting on the 2022-2023 budget. Please review the budget prior to the meeting. Then come join a team for Name That Tune and test your musical knowledge. Contact Melissa with questions and to receive the Zoom link.

Sunday in the Park with WRJ, Sunday, June 26 (11:00 am – 2:00 pm). Please join us at Brookside Gardens to socialize with members of our area sisterhoods. Events include a self-guided tour of Brookside Gardens, eating lunch (BYO), and schmoozing. Desserts and beverages will be provided. Meet at Picnic Shelter A at Wheaton Regional Park, 200 Shorefield Road, Silver Spring, MD 20902. RSVP to Rachel by 6/24.

Recent Events

WTBA Potluck Women’s Seder. Thank you to everyone was able to celebrate with us on Sunday, April 10th.

PurimPalooza

The chilly weather did not deter a strong turn out for our Purim celebration this year. The food trucks, activities, and Purimspiel were all a big hit for the children and the adults.

Ongoing and Future Events

Community Yoga with Monya Cohen
Yoga is not about the pose or your alignment. Yoga is not about the handstand. Yoga is about how you feel inside. Monya provides opportunities to take your yoga experience to a deeper level by integrating the Chakras/energy centers of the body, physical and emotional balance, breath work, brief mindfulness/meditation practices as well as yoga sequences targeting specific parts of the body. Community yoga builds resilience by belonging to a community during times of uncertainty. Monya offers various options for different bodies and experience levels in the class.
In the spring, Monya will again begin offering virtual yoga workshops. Join Monya Cohen for virtual Community Yoga on Sundays from 2 pm – 3 pm. The classes will be held on Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27; Mar. 6, 13, 27; Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; and June 5, 12, 19, 26.
The cost for the 20-week series is $120 for WTBA and Brotherhood members and $140 for non-members. Your yoga practice is a mitzvah as 100% of the class proceeds goes directly to WTBA programs Supplies for Kids and Shelter Support, and the Rockville Days for Girls Chapter.
About Monya: Monya and Dave Cohen have been members of TBA since 2011. Monya is a Maryland licensed psychologist and has been treating psychotherapy clients for over 20 years. She has been practicing yoga since 2000 and has been a registered yoga teacher and giving back to TBA by volunteering her time and sharing her knowledge of mind/body medicine and yoga skills since 2015. Monya is also a 900-hour certified yoga therapist who leads individual and group yoga therapy.
Please dress in comfortable clothing and have a yoga mat, yoga strap, two yoga blocks, a water bottle, and if necessary, a pillow, folded blanket or cushion to elevate your hips.
You can register for the class by emailing Flora Feldman at drflorafeldman@comcast.net by January 28. Flora will let you know when the Temple’s new payment system, ShulCloud, can accept payments for the classes. Monya will send you the weekly Zoom links.
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.
Mah Jongg Tournament. Sunday, August 28, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Judaica Shop
The Judaica Shop is restocked! Enjoy two great ways to shop!
1. Shop online from the comfort and safety of your own home.
2. Contact Jackie to schedule an in-person appointment (M-F).
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.
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 by emailing Melissa Bauman.

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 Barbara Ranhand 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.
To join for the 2021-2022 year, either:
- Register online (TBA members only)
- Send this completed form with your check (payable to Temple Beth Ami) to Temple Beth Ami, 14330 Travilah Road, Rockville, MD 20850
Please contact Membership VP Melissa Bauman with any questions. Without you, we are one member short!

Book Club

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

	Book and Author Event – Oct. 10, 2021 *Florence Adler Swims Forever* by Rachel Beanland. Please join us virtually to welcome Rachel Beanland to TBA.
	Book Event – Dec. 7, 2021 *The Lost Shtetl* by Max Gross
	Book Event – Feb. 1, 2022 *The Inextinguishable Symphony* by Martin Goldsmith
	Book Event – April 5, 2022 *The Boston Girl* by Anita Diamont
	Virtual Book and Author Event – May 24, 2022 *Send for Me* by Lauren Fox

Order Your Kippot Here

Women of Reform Judaism

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.

Events Calendar

Torah Study
Saturdays (8:45-10:00 am)

Shabbat Morning Service
Celebrating the Bar Mitzvah of Max Sticklin
Sat., May 28 (10:30am)

WTBA Spring 2022 Stretch & Strengthen Yoga
Sundays (2-3 pm)
Feb. 6 – June 26

May and June Events

Recent Events

PurimPalooza

Upcoming Events

WTBA Spring 2022 Stretch & Strengthen Yoga
Sundays (2-3 pm)
Feb. 6 – June 26

Recent Events

	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.
	Mah Jongg Tournament. Sunday, August 28, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Torah StudySaturdays (8:45-10:00 am)

Shabbat Morning ServiceCelebrating the Bar Mitzvah of Max SticklinSat., May 28 (10:30am)

WTBA Spring 2022 Stretch & Strengthen YogaSundays (2-3 pm)Feb. 6 – June 26

May and June Events

Recent Events

PurimPalooza

Upcoming Events

WTBA Spring 2022 Stretch & Strengthen YogaSundays (2-3 pm)Feb. 6 – June 26

Recent Events

Torah Study
Saturdays (8:45-10:00 am)

Shabbat Morning Service
Celebrating the Bar Mitzvah of Max Sticklin
Sat., May 28 (10:30am)

WTBA Spring 2022 Stretch & Strengthen Yoga
Sundays (2-3 pm)
Feb. 6 – June 26

WTBA Spring 2022 Stretch & Strengthen Yoga
Sundays (2-3 pm)
Feb. 6 – June 26