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Swap, Sip & Schmooze
Sun. Jan. 29 (9:30am-12:30pm)
Sunday, January 29, 2023 from 9:30am – 12:30pm (after student drop off) in the TBA Library Cocktails, coffee and snacks will be provided Please RSVP by January 22 Having trouble parting with those heels you loved 10 years ago but know it’s time for them to have a new owner? Bring your previously loved clothing, […]
Back to Basics course
Sunday mornings (10-11:30 am)
Taught by Rabbi Pokras & Rabbi Weiss
Join our Rabbis on Sunday mornings over the course of 5 months for “everything you never learned in Hebrew school…and so much more!” OCT 9 16, 23, 30; NOV 6, 13; DEC 11, 18; JAN 8, 22, 29; FEB 5, 12. Cost: $180 REGISTER HERE
WTBA Fall/Winter Yoga
Sundays (2-3 pm)
Oct. 2 – Jan. 29
on Zoom
Our multi-level yoga classes will emphases stretching, strengthening and breathing. The classes will include options for beginners as well as advanced students. No prior yoga experience is necessary. The classes will be held virtually on Sundays from 2-3 PM on October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 11, 18, January […]
Coffee & Conversation for Single 65+
Mon. Jan. 30 (10:30am-12:00pm)
Join your peers for Coffee and Conversation for singles 65+. Connect and engage while enjoying coffee and a nosh.
Live and Learn with Rachel Packer
Tues. Jan. 31 (10:30am)
LET’S GET “NOSH-TALGIC” – Our Deep Jewish Connection to Food Jewish traditions and food have always gone hand-in-hand from celebrating holidays to life cycle events. The slogan-Taste of a Memory conjures up visions of Bubby at the helm, or Shabbat/holiday dinners, because food and what it represents has always been the fabric of the Jewish/cultural narrative. […]
Meaning & Mensches: A Family Shabbat Experience
Fri. Feb. 3 (6:30pm)
NEW Friday Family Shabbat Celebration 6:00 pm – Preneg 6:30 pm – Service Start your weekend with TBA’s NEW cozy and casual Shabbat, Meaning & Mensches: A Family Shabbat Experience. Connect with other families and wear your comfiest clothes (pajamas for kids are especially encouraged)! Begin with “pre-neg” snacks, as well as adult and kid-friendly beverages. Enjoy the interactive discussion and family-oriented Shabbat service that focuses on life lessons in the […]
Torah Study
Saturdays 9 am – 10 am
Led by Rabbi Pokras, Torah Study is open to anyone interested in a lively discussion of our heritage and its roots. You are invited to join a verse-by-verse examination of the Torah, a close reading of the text where all opinions and commentaries are encouraged. Beginners are always welcome! Please join us every Saturday from […]
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Chess Tournament
Sun. Feb. 5 (2:00pm-6:00pm)
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WTBA Winter & Spring Virtual Yoga
Our multi-level yoga classes will emphases stretching, strengthening and breathing. The classes will include options for beginners as well as advanced students. No prior yoga experience is necessary. The classes will be held virtually on Sundays from 2:00 – 3:00 pm on the following dates:February: 5, 12, 19, 26 April: 2, 16, 23, 30 May: 7, 14, 21, 28 […]
Live & Learn with Karen Hoffman
Tues. Feb. 7 (10:30am)
Positive Judaism: Living Our ValuesLet’s start 2023 living our values through Positive Judaism and take this opportunity to consider:Living your life honestly and with integrity Setting aside time to study and engage in wisdomMaking time for family, leaving some sort of legacyThe presentation will be delivered via Zoom. Please check the Monday email for Zoom information.
Culinary Writer & Food Historian: Michael Twitty
Fri. Feb. 7 (6:30pm)
Hear from Michael Twitty, African-American Jewish writer, culinary historian and educator, and author of “KosherSoul: The Faith and Food Journey of an African American Jew.” A former Machane TBA teacher, Michael will be speaking about his experience as a Black, Jewish, and Gay Southern food writer in this can’t miss event! A Meet & Greet […]
Folding Loss Into Our Lives with Modern Loss’ Rebecca Soffer
Wed., Feb. 8 (7:30 pm)
Folding Loss Into Our Lives with Modern Loss’ Rebecca Soffer The Modern Loss Handbook: An Interactive Guide to Moving Through Grief and Building Your Resilience is what author Rebecca Soffer wished she had after her parents died, offering a welcoming space in which to grow thoughts and feelings as they evolve and create a personal […]
Tot Shabbat
Fri. Feb. 10 (5:30pm)
Tot Shabbat 5:30 – 6:00 PM Our service of music and stories for preschool-age students and families.
Erev Shabbat Service
Refugee Shabbat
Fri. Feb. 10 (6:30pm)
Erev Shabbat – TBA Refugee Shabbat 6:30 PM Celebrate Shabbat with the signature music of our congregation and a sermon from our Rabbis. During this special service, hear from the Rabbi about Refugees from a Jewish perspective and learn about how TBA is helping in the community.
Chapel Service
Sat., Feb. 11
10:30 am – 12 noon
All are welcome to attend the Chapel Service, held in the warm, intimate setting of the Chapel on the 2nd Saturday morning of the month. The Chapel service is in-person only and is usually led by a member of the Temple clergy. Service is followed by a kiddush.
Encore’s Political Pre-Game Event
Sun. Feb. 12 (2:30pm-4:30pm)
Encore is excited to host the, Political Pre-Game event. Tom Temin, our former TBA president and Radio Personality, will be interviewing Ira Shapiro, Encore member, about his recent book, “The Betrayal: How Mitch McConnell and the Senate Republicans Abandoned America.” The event will be at TBA (in the Kinneret room) , 2:30pm to 4:30pm to […]
Broadway Buzz with Steve Friedman
Mon. February 13 (10:30am)
Join us for our monthly morning of “all things Broadway!” Class includes live clips, lots of fun facts and often live singing! Topic: Continued – How Cities Around the World Influence Musicals STEVE FRIEDMAN, author of The Ultimate Broadway Musical List Book, is a native Washingtonian whose trained tenor voice landed him on many a stage […]
Spirit of Shabbat Service
Fri. Feb 17 (6:30pm)
Spirit of Shabbat 6:30 PM Sing your heart out with this entirely musical and spirited service
Live & Learn with Rabbi Gary Pokras
Tues. Feb. 21 (10:30am)
Understanding Jewish Prayer Unpack the power and accessibility of Jewish prayer with Rabbi Pokras through an in-depth exploration of experience of prayer and the hidden and meaningful structures of the siddur (prayerbook).
Rosh Chodesh: A Women’s Group
Thurs. Feb. 21 (7:00pm-8:30pm)
During this Rosh Chodesh meeting we will reflect and explore our relationship with God. We’ll also discuss whether you identify as an Esther or Vashti? Let’s learn more about each person and compare how their personalities are similar and different. We will be collecting household essentials for refugee families. Please bring toothpaste, deodorants, soap, dishwasher detergent […]
Strathmore Symphony Series
BSO Pops: Rodgers, Hart & Hammerstein
Thurs., Feb. 23 (8 pm)
BSO POPS: RODGERS, HART & HAMMERSTEIN (Thurs., 2/23 @ 8 pm) The songs that Richard Rodgers created for Oklahoma!, South Pacific, The Sound of Music, and 40 other musicals are so deeply woven into the fabric of American life that it’s hard to imagine how one individual composer could leave such a legacy. The […]
Erev Shabbat Service
Masks Required
Fri. Feb 24 (6:30pm)
Erev Shabbat (6:30 PM) – Masks Required Celebrate Shabbat with the signature music of our congregation and a sermon from our Rabbis. To enable congregants who want to worship in the Sanctuary and are only able to do so if everyone remains masked, all congregants ages 2 and up must remain masked for this service […]
Coffee & Conversation for Single 65+
Mon. Feb. 27 (10:30am-12:00pm)
Join your peers for Coffee and Conversation for singles 65+. Connect and engage while enjoying coffee and a nosh.
Live & Learn with Rabbi Gary Pokras
Tues. Feb. 28 (10:30am)
Understanding Jewish Prayer Unpack the power and accessibility of Jewish prayer with Rabbi Pokras through an in-depth exploration of experience of prayer and the hidden and meaningful structures of the siddur (prayerbook).
Meaning & Mensches: A Family Shabbat Experience
Fri. Mar. 3 (6:30pm)
NEW Friday Family Shabbat Celebration 6:00 pm – Preneg 6:30 pm – Service Start your weekend with TBA’s NEW cozy and casual Shabbat, Meaning & Mensches: A Family Shabbat Experience. Connect with other families and wear your comfiest clothes (pajamas for kids are especially encouraged)! Begin with “pre-neg” snacks, as well as adult and kid-friendly beverages. Enjoy the interactive discussion and family-oriented Shabbat service that focuses on life lessons in the […]
SOLD OUT – Strathmore Symphony Series
The Simon and Garfunkel Story
Tues. Mar. 7 (8 pm)
TBA is offering tickets to see The Simon & Garfunkel Story at Strathmore Tuesday, March 7 at 8 pm $52.50 per ticket (orchestra tier) DEADLINE for REGISTRATION: January 31, 2023 Tickets will be available for pickup at the Temple. The internationally acclaimed hit theater show, The Simon & Garfunkel Story, chronicles the amazing journey shared by […]
Chapel Service
Sat., March 11
10:30 am – 12 noon
All are welcome to attend the Chapel Service, held in the warm, intimate setting of the Chapel on the 2nd Saturday morning of the month. The Chapel service is in-person only and is usually led by a member of the Temple clergy. Service is followed by a kiddush.
Brotherhood Brunch
Sun. March 26
Join TBA’s Brotherhood for another Brotherhood Brunch. During this event, hear from speakers Allison Klein and Eric Rich. Both are journalists for the Washington Post. This husband and wife duo will discuss their processes of how they develop articles, give examples from their careers, and then participate in a Q&A. About Allison KleinAllison Klein has been […]
Chapel Service
Sat., April 8
10:30 am – 12 noon
All are welcome to attend the Chapel Service, held in the warm, intimate setting of the Chapel on the 2nd Saturday morning of the month. The Chapel service is in-person only and is usually led by a member of the Temple clergy. Service is followed by a kiddush.
JBC Book & Author Event
The Arc of a Covenant: The United States, Israel and the Fate of the Jewish People by Walter Russell Mead
Thurs., 5/4 (7:30 pm) in Person
A groundbreaking work that overturns the conventional understanding of the Israeli-American relationship and, in doing so, explores how fundamental debates about American identity drive our country’s foreign policy.
Chapel Service
Sat., May 13
10:30 am – 12 noon
All are welcome to attend the Chapel Service, held in the warm, intimate setting of the Chapel on the 2nd Saturday morning of the month. The Chapel service is in-person only and is usually led by a member of the Temple clergy. Service is followed by a kiddush.
Chapel Service
Sat., June 10
10:30 am – 12 noon
All are welcome to attend the Chapel Service, held in the warm, intimate setting of the Chapel on the 2nd Saturday morning of the month. The Chapel service is in-person only and is usually led by a member of the Temple clergy. Service is followed by a kiddush.