Live & Learn
Understanding Psalms with Rabbi Weiss
Join us for a study of the sacred poetry of the Psalms using Rabbi Richard Levy’s “Songs Ascending: A New Translation.” This class will focus on the meaning behind the psalms and an explanation of where psalms appear in Jewish ritual life. Live & Learn is generously supported by the Sally Kera Live & Learn […]
Challah Club
Come learn how to make challah and take home dough for tonight’s Shabbat dinner. Please register here.
Shabbat Dinner
Potluck
Fri, Feb 22 (6:30 pm)
You are invited to share Shabbat Dinner together at 6:30 pm, followed by 7:30 pm Erev Shabbat Service, where we will welcome guest speaker, Aaron Kaufman, as part of Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion Shabbat. The TEMPLE provides chicken, challah and drinks; YOU provide the side dishes (must be nut-free). Dinner is FREE for Temple […]
Purim Project
Come learn how to make Hamentaschen as we bake thousands for the Temple’s Purim Project. Register Here.
Stretch and Strengthen Yoga Class
WTBA invites all TBA members and friends to our next session of yoga classes. Options are included for beginners as well as advanced students and will emphasize stretching, strengthening and breathing. No prior yoga experience is necessary. The classes will be held on the following Sundays at the Temple from 2:00 – 3:00 PM: January […]
Broadway Buzz
Musical Revivals Part 1
Mon, Feb 25 (10:30 am)
Topic: Musical Revivals and their Impact. Don’t miss this popular Monday morning lecture, featuring footage, facts, and always some live performance. Free for Temple members; $10 for guests (cash/check).
Drop-In Mah Jongg
Join WTBA members and friends for weekly drop-in Mah Jongg games at the Temple each Monday when the Temple is open from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm. Players of all abilities are welcome and there is no charge to attend. We play for fun and not money, so you can leave your quarters at home. Contact Rachel Maryn […]
Live & Learn
Understanding Psalms with Rabbi Weiss
Tues, Feb 26 (10:30 am)
Join us for a study of the sacred poetry of the Psalms using Rabbi Richard Levy’s “Songs Ascending: A New Translation.” This class will focus on the meaning behind the psalms and an explanation of where psalms appear in Jewish ritual life. Live & Learn is generously supported by the Sally Kera Live & Learn […]
Hebrew Fluency and the 1st 100 Words
Start the conversation! Learn how to understand and make yourself understood in basic Hebrew. Taught by Cantor Eschler Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 pm Classes meet 1/8, 1/22, 2/12, 2/26, 3/12; Register by 12/21/2019 Register on Chaverweb
Network and Nosh
Unconscious Bias @ Work
Fri, Mar 1 (8:00 am)
Join us as Dr. Myra Kaplan helps us understand how unconscious bias limits our opportunities and she will teach strategies to enhance creativity and success at work and in life. Dr. Myra Kaplan is a licensed psychologist with decades of experience helping individuals, groups and organizations address challenges and achieve peak performance.
Cookie Brigade
Come join the Cookie Brigade as we learn how to make Hamentaschen as a part of the Purim Project. Please email Joel Weinberg if you can join so we can make sure to have plenty of supplies.
Understanding Jewish Prayer
Sun, March 3 (11 am)
Join Rabbis Pokras for a class to help you gain a more meaningful prayer experience. Let them help you unpack the powerful and even hidden meaning contained in the structure of the siddur (prayer book) through these 3 Sunday morning sessions. No charge, but please RSVP to Susan (SPN@bethami.org).
Canasta Lessons
Now is the perfect time to learn to play canasta! Join us every Tuesday in March from 1:00 – 3:00 pm in the library. Please RSVP to Marilyn or to Eve. No charge. Sponsored by WTBA.
Broadway Buzz
Musical Revivals Part II
Mon, Mar 11 (10:30 am)
Topic: Musical Revivals and their Impact II. Don’t miss this popular Monday morning lecture, featuring footage, facts, and always some live performance. Free for Temple members; $10 for guests (cash/check).
Live & Learn
Purim & Passover with Rabbi Jack Luxemburg
Tues, March 12 (10:30 am)
While very different in tone and celebration, Purim (a minor holiday) and Passover (one of three major holidays) both recall moments of deliverance for the Jewish people. The different perspectives represented by these holidays establish a tension in Jewish history and communal response to danger which persists in modern times. We will study the holidays, […]
Food Film Fest
Life is Rich
Fri, Mar 15 (7:30 pm)
Welcome Shabbat at Beth Ami and make a night out of it! Wine & Cheese Welcome in the lobby (6 pm), followed by “Spirit of Shabbat” Service (6:30 pm), Shabbat Dinner (7:30 pm) and film. March 15 – Life is Rich A real-life comedy about Bonnie Rich, a filmmaker and Jewish mom on a mission — to persuade her […]
Live & Learn
Purim & Passover with Rabbi Jack Luxemburg
Tues, March 19 (10:30 am)
While very different in tone and celebration, Purim (a minor holiday) and Passover (one of three major holidays) both recall moments of deliverance for the Jewish people. The different perspectives represented by these holidays establish a tension in Jewish history and communal response to danger which persists in modern times. We will study the holidays, […]
Brotherhood / WTBA Brunch
David Weinstein, author
Sun, Mar 24 (9:00 am)
Enjoy a delicious brunch, then sit back for an engaging program in the company of adults from the congregation. “The Eddie Cantor Story: A Jewish Life in Performance and Politics” Presenter: David Weinstein, author of “The Eddie Cantor Story,” will highlight Cantor’s influence on American Jewish social and political history through his celebrity activism, including his courageous […]
Live & Learn
Purim & Passover with Rabbi Jack Luxemburg
Tues, March 26 (10:30 am)
While very different in tone and celebration, Purim (a minor holiday) and Passover (one of three major holidays) both recall moments of deliverance for the Jewish people. The different perspectives represented by these holidays establish a tension in Jewish history and communal response to danger which persists in modern times. We will study the holidays, […]
Prayer Book Hebrew
Go beyond the transliterations to start to start appreciating the deeper beauty of our liturgy. Taught by Cantor Eschler Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 pm Classes meet 3/26, 4/9, 4/23, 5/7, 5/14 Register by 3/12/2019 Register on Chaverweb
Challah Club
Come learn how to make challah and take home dough for tonight’s Shabbat dinner. Please register here.
New Baby Welcome
Babies, Blessings and Bagels
Sat, Mar 30 (9:00 am)
We invite ALL Beth Ami babies – and their families- born since April 1, 2018, to join us in the Chapel for a special welcome and blessings, followed by a bagel schmooze. Please RSVP to Shelly by March 25th or 301-340-6818 x227
Understanding Jewish Prayer
Sun, March 31 (11 am)
Join Rabbis Weiss and Pokras for a class to help you gain a more meaningful prayer experience. Let them help you unpack the powerful and even hidden meaning contained in the structure of the siddur (prayer book) through these 3 Sunday morning sessions. No charge, but please RSVP to Susan (SPN@bethami.org).
WTBA Book Club
All Temple members are invited to join us for the WTBA Book Club meeting on Tuesday, April 2nd from 7:30-9pm at the Temple. We will be discussing The Two-Family House by Lynda Cohen Loigman. Please contact Terry Steinberg for more information.
Cookie Brigade
Come join the Cookie Brigade as we learn how to make Pesach snack and desserts. Please email Joel Weinberg if you can join so we can make sure to have plenty of supplies.
Broadway Buzz
Juke Box Musical
Mon, Apr 15 (10:30 am)
Topic: The Juke Box Musical. Don’t miss this popular Monday morning lecture, featuring footage, facts, and always some live performance. Free for Temple members; $10 for guests (cash/check).
Broadway Buzz
B’dway Producers Part 1
Mon, May 13 (10:30 am)
Topic: Great Broadway Producers & Their Musicals. Don’t miss this popular Monday morning lecture, featuring footage, facts, and always some live performance. Free for Temple members; $10 for guests (cash/check).
WTBA Book Club
All Temple members are invited to the next WTBA Book Club meeting on Tuesday, May 28th from 7:30-9pm at the Temple. We will be discussing The Book Smugglers by David E. Fishman. After our discussion, we’ll decide which books to read next year, so please come with your suggestions. Contact Terry Steinberg for more information.
Challah Club
Please register here.
Broadway Buzz
B’dway Producers Part II
Mon, Jun 3 (10:30 am)
Topic: Great Broadway Producers & Their Musicals II. Don’t miss this popular Monday morning lecture, featuring footage, facts, and always some live performance. Free for Temple members; $10 for guests (cash/check).
Broadway Buzz
Best “Bad” Characters
Mon, Jul 8 (10:30 am)
Topic: The Best “Bad” Characters in a Musical. Don’t miss this popular Monday morning lecture, featuring footage, facts, and always some live performance. Free for Temple members; $10 for guests (cash/check).
Broadway Buzz
“Bad” Characters
Mon, Aug 19 (10:30 am)
Topic: The Best “Bad” Characters in a Musical II. Don’t miss this popular Monday morning lecture, featuring footage, facts, and always some live performance. Free for Temple members; $10 for guests (cash/check).