Women of Temple Beth Ami (WTBA) - Temple Beth Ami, Rockville MD

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? Email us! We look forward to hearing from you. And check us out on Facebook.

Calendar

Coffee, Cake and Chit Chat – Tuesday, August 11 (7:30 pm). Join us to catch up with everyone! RSVP by August 10th. The Zoom link will be emailed to you on August 11th. We hope to see you then!
Hatha Slow Flow Yoga – Yoga Classes offered on Zoom by Monya Cohen on Saturdays (8:45 – 9:45 am) and Sundays (2 – 3 pm) through July. ($6 per class for WTBA and Brotherhood members; $7 per class for non-members). Contact Monya, who will provide you with information and the Zoom link.
Virtual Mah Jongg – Mondays at 1:00 pm. Download www.realmahjongg.com in order to join us. Contact Rachel Mary n by 10:00 am on Mondays if you’d like to play in a game.

Judaica Shop

TBA Judaica Shop Re-Opening: SHOP VIRTUALLY!
As our community continues to celebrate life-affirming simchas during these difficult times, we’re happy to share that the TBA Judaica Shop, run by the Women of Temple Beth Ami, is open for virtual shopping ONLY. To help you make the day special, we have Tallit for B’nai Mitzvot, wedding glass keepsakes, baby picture frames, and much more!

For everyone’s safety, shopping will only be done by virtual appointments using the phone, FaceTime or Zoom on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. To make an appointment to shop virtually, call Jackie Manis at 561-212-2104. WTBA hopes that you and your families are safe and well.
The 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!
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 Eve Lader.

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.

Days for Girls

WTBA sponsors the Rockville MD Days for Girls chapter. Days for Girls is an international non-profit organization that is working to turn periods into pathways by mobilizing girls and women around the world. We are changing the status quo through quality menstrual care solutions, health education, and income-generating opportunities that give back days of opportunity and health. Our chapter meets most months on Sundays at TBA. New volunteers are always welcome. Please contact us for more information.

Membership

Join today! It’s always the right time to join WTBA. Support us and become involved in your Jewish community. WTBA membership is open to all who self-identify as a woman. Non-temple members are welcome to join. New women members of the congregation are given a complimentary membership from the time they join the Temple until the following June 30th. Sign Up Online. Thank you for your support!

Book Club

All are welcome to join us at the Temple on Tuesday evenings from 7:30-9 pm. Questions? Contact Terry Steinberg.
10/15
The Tattoist of Auschwitz: A Novel
by Heather Morris
12/3 SPECIAL BOOK & AUTHOR EVENT
The Girl from Berlin
by Ronald Balson
WTBA invites everyone for a special evening with author, Ronald Balson, who will discuss his book, The Girl from Berlin. No charge to attend.
2/4
The Secret Chord
by Geraldine Brooks
4/28 (via Zoom) Sons and Soldiers
by Bruce Henderson
5/26 (via Zoom)
Strangers and Cousins
by Leah Hager Cohen
& choosing new books for 2020/2021

Ordering Kippot

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.

Upcoming Events

Tot Shabbat
Fri. Aug 14 (5:30 pm)

Shabbat Services
Fri. Aug 14 (6:30 pm)

Virtual Torah Study on Zoom
Sat. Aug 15 (8:45 am)
Kaddish will be recited