October 2020
WTBA Fall Virtual Yoga – Saturday mornings
8:45-9:45 am
WTBA will be offering two virtual yoga sessions via Zoom this Fall: Saturday morning (8:45-9:45 am) and Sunday afternoon (2-3 pm). Both of our yoga classes will include options for beginners as well as experienced yogis. The classes will emphasize breathing, mind/body awareness as well as stretching and strengthening. No prior yoga experience is necessary. Dr. Monya Cohen, a certified 200-hour Yoga Alliance therapist will be our yoga instructor. Please dress in comfortable clothing and have a yoga mat, yoga strap,…
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WTBA Fall Virtual Yoga – Sunday Afternoons
2-3 pm
WTBA will be having two virtual yoga sessions via Zoom this fall: Saturday morning (8:45-9:45 am) and Sunday afternoon (2-3 pm). Both of our yoga classes will include options for beginners as well as experienced yogis. The classes will emphasize breathing, mind/body awareness as well as stretching and strengthening. No prior yoga experience is necessary. Dr. Monya Cohen, a certified 200-hour Yoga Alliance therapist will be our yoga instructor. Please dress in comfortable clothing and have a yoga mat, yoga…
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Israel Matters Talk with Dr. Michael Sharnoff
Sun, Nov 1 (7:30 pm)
TOPIC: Israel, Jordan and the Palestinians -- The Struggle for the West Bank Temple Beth Ami's ISRAEL MATTERS group is pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Sharnoff, who will speak on Israel and its Middle East neighbors. His presentation will highlight Israel's relationship with Jordan and the Palestinians in an historical context from independence to present, exploring: the key players and their strategies toward the West Bank, perceptions of the U.S.' role and prospects and requirements for moving towards a political…
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An Evening with Dr. Tova Rubin
Sun, Nov 8 (7 pm)
Presented by Bitachon Mental Health Initiative
COVID SHMOVID: How to find Happiness in times of Crappiness An Interactive conversation with Dr. Tova Rubin Many of us are struggling with depressive and anxious feelings due to fear for our health and the health of our loved ones following the many losses and social isolation that this pandemic has brought. Research in the field of Positive Psychology can help us navigate these dark times. Join Dr. Rubin, who will present research that can help us cope with these struggles, offering tips and suggestions in this…
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Live & Learn with Rabbi Luxemburg
Tuesdays, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24
10:30 am – 12 noon
TOPIC: Getting to the Root of it All: How Hebrew Words Grow Jewish Ideas Join Rabbi Luxemburg on an exploration of how Hebrew "roots" - the three-letter combinations that form Hebrew words - and their variations, give rise to significant ideas, values and concepts that inform Judaism and Jewish culture. Learn some new Hebrew vocabulary and gain new insights into "the Jewish mind" through the language of our people. Contact Shelly for recurring Zoom link.
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Special Shabbat Guest Speaker: Tiffany Shlain
Fri, Nov 13 (6:30 pm)
Through our sponsorship with the Jewish Book Council, we are thrilled to invite you to "meet" Tiffany Shlain, author, during our 6:30 pm Erev Shabbat Service on Friday, 11/13! Tiffany is an Emmy-nominated filmmaker, founder of the Webby Awards, author of national bestselling book 24/6: Giving up Screens One Day a Week to Get More Time, Creativity and Connection, winner of the Marshal McLuhan Outstanding Book Award. She lectures and performs worldwide on the relationship between technology and humanity, hosts a monthly…
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Book Talk with Debbie Zimelman
Sun, Nov 15 (10:30 am)
Women on the Front Lines: Inside the Combat Units of the Israeli Army
Join Debbie Zimelman and hear about the first book documenting the lives of Israeli female combat soldiers. Women on the Front Lines: Inside the Combat Units of the Israeli Army, is a full-color "coffee table" photo book and the first of its kind to offer a glimpse of these brave young women in action, along with descriptions - in their own words - of their fears, challenges and accomplishments. Debbie, whose parents are long-time TBA members, Sheila & Barry Taylor, has…
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WTBA Coffee, Cake & Chit Chat
Tues, 11/17 (7:30 pm)
via Zoom
WTBA invites you to catch up via Zoom. Please RSVP by Monday, 11/16 HERE. Once registered, you'll receive the Zoom link. Future dates in January, March & May. Stay tuned!
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