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Sat 28

Torah Study
Saturdays 9 am – 10 am

January 28 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Sat 28

Shabbat Morning Service
Celebrating the Bat Mitzvah of Millie Burger
Sat. Jan. 28 (10:30am)

January 28 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Sun 29

Swap, Sip & Schmooze
Sun. Jan. 29 (9:30am-12:30pm)

January 29 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sun 29

Back to Basics course
Sunday mornings (10-11:30 am)
Taught by Rabbi Pokras & Rabbi Weiss

January 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Sun 29

WTBA Fall/Winter Yoga
Sundays (2-3 pm)
Oct. 2 – Jan. 29
on Zoom

January 29 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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 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!

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

January Events

 
Volunteer to help I Support the Girls.  There are two opportunities to volunteer: Wednesday, January 25 from 10:00 am to noon and Thursday, February 16 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
This volunteer effort will be at the I Support the Girls warehouse in Rockville. I Support the Girls collects and distributes essential items, including bras, underwear, and menstrual hygiene products for girls and women around the world who may be experiencing homelessness, are victims of domestic violence and sex trafficking, refugees and evacuees affected by national disasters. We will be opening packages, sorting donations, performing quality checks on the undergarments, packing and preparing small boxes for shipment, and writing thank you notes. 
There are a limited number of spots available. Let us know you are available by signing up now at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49ABAA2FAAFFC43-volunteer.
Questions? Contact Judi Rosenzweig.
 
WTBA Mah Jongg Tournament.  Sunday, January 15 from 9:15 am to 4:00 pm. WTBA is hosting a regular and mini Mah Jongg Tournament. Join us at TBA for coffee and danish at 9:15 am. Play begins promptly at 10:00 am. The cost of the regular tournament (6 rounds) is $50; the cost of the mini tournament (3 rounds) is $25. Everyone is eligible for door prizes and the 50/50 raffle. Box lunches will be provided by Bean Bag Deli.  Register here for either the regular or mini tournament.
 
 
Mah Jongg Cards. WTBA is selling the 2023 Mah Jongg cards. A portion of the card sales will benefit WTBA to help the Temple and Jewish Community. Cards are $14 for standard; $15 for large print. Cards will be mailed directly to you in late March/early April from the National Mah Jong League. Purchase your cards here.
 

Recent Events

Sip and Shop at Locally Crafted. WTBA held this fun event at Locally Crafted, a store in Rio that features artwork from local crafters. We browsed the aisles of interesting and unique works of art while sipping wine and catching up with old and new friends. Thank you Jeanne Kahn for organizing this event and to the store owners, Stacey Hammer and Heather Luxenberg, for keeping the store open later and donating 10% of all sales to WTBA.

 

 
I Support the Girls. This is a non-profit organization that collects new and gently used bras and new menstrual products for distribution to homeless people. Earlier this month, WTBA had the opportunity to volunteer at their Rockville warehouse. We helped by counting donations of bras and personal care products in preparation for an audit. This will be an ongoing social action project. Please check our e-blasts for more information. Thank you to Judi Rosenzweig for organizing this mitzvah.
  • Ongoing and Future Events

    Winter/Spring Yoga Stretch and Strengthen Classes 

    The Winter/Spring Yoga Stretch and Strengthen classes begin February 5. 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 February 5, 12, 19, 26 ; March 5, 12, 19, 26 ; April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; and May 7, 14, 21, 28. Our yoga instructors are Monya and Dave Cohen, both Yoga Alliance 200-hour yoga teachers. The cost for the 17-week series is $102 for WTBA and Brotherhood members and $117 for non-members. Please register for the classes through ShulCloud by February 28.

    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.

    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. For more information, contact Monya Cohen. Monya will be sending out weekly Zoom link for the classes.

    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 Cards. WTBA is selling the 2023 Mah Jongg cards. A portion of the card sales will benefit WTBA to help the Temple and Jewish Community. Cards are $14 for standard; $15 for large print. Cards will be mailed directly to you in late March/early April from the National Mah Jong League. Purchase your cards here.

    WTBA Mah Jongg Tournament. Sunday, January 15, 2023 from 9:15 am to 4:00 pm. WTBA is hosting a regular and mini Mah Jongg Tournament. Join us at TBA for coffee and danish at 9:15 am. Play begins promptly at 10:00 am. The cost of the regular tournament (6 rounds) is $50; the cost of the mini tournament (3 rounds) is $25. Everyone is eligible for door prizes and the 50/50 raffle. Box lunches will be provided by Bean Bag Deli.  Register here for either the regular or mini tournament.

    Volunteer to help I Support the Girls. There are two opportunities to volunteer:  Wednesday, January 25 from 10:00 am to noon and Thursday, February 16 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. This volunteer effort will be at the I Support the Girls warehouse in Rockville. I Support the Girls collects and distributes essential items, including bras, underwear, and menstrual hygiene products for girls and women around the world who may be experiencing homelessness, are victims of domestic violence and sex trafficking, refugees and evacuees affected by national disasters. We will be opening packages, sorting donations, performing quality checks on the undergarments, packing and preparing small boxes for shipment, and writing thank you notes. 
    There are a limited number of spots available. Let us know you are available by signing up now at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49ABAA2FAAFFC43-volunteer.
    Questions? Contact Judi Rosenzweig.

     

  • 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.

  • 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 Benita Marcus 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 will be held on Tuesdays from 7:15 to 9:00 PM at TBA. All WTBA members are welcome to attend. Please contact Flora for more information.

    • October 12, 2023 (note this is on a Wednesday, not a Tuesday)
    • November 8, 2022
    • December 13, 2022
  • 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 – Oct. 11, 2022    An Unorthdox Match  by Naomi Ragen. 
     Book and Author Event – Dec. 6, 2022   The Last Rose of Shanghai by Weina Del Randel. Join us for Zoom discussion with the author led by Rabbi Weiss.
     Book Event – Feb. 7, 2022    Evening by Nessa Rappaport
     Book Event – March 7, 2022    The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer
     Book Event – May 2, 2022    RBG’s Brave and Brilliant Women by Nadine Epstein

     

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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 Fall/Winter Yoga<br/>Sundays (2-3 pm)<br/>Oct. 2 - Jan. 29<br/>on Zoom

WTBA Fall/Winter Yoga
Sundays (2-3 pm)
Oct. 2 – Jan. 29
on Zoom

WTBA Book Club <br/> Evening <br/>Tues., Feb. 7 (7:30-9 pm)

WTBA Book Club
Evening
Tues., Feb. 7 (7:30-9 pm)

WTBA Book Club <br/> The Matzah Ball <br/>Tues., Mar. 7 (7:30-9 pm)

WTBA Book Club
The Matzah Ball
Tues., Mar. 7 (7:30-9 pm)

WTBA Book Club <br/> RBG's Brave and Brilliant Women <br/>Tues., May 2 (7:30-9 pm)

WTBA Book Club
RBG’s Brave and Brilliant Women
Tues., May 2 (7:30-9 pm)

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