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Beth Am's group for women (BAW) works to build a warm, welcoming and inclusive community for women at Congregation Beth Am. Join today to build deep relationships, find meaning in Jewish traditions and have a positive impact on our congregation and our community.
As an affiliate of the Women of Reform Judaism, Beth Am Women helps to ensure the future of progressive Judaism around the world with initiatives that serve our community and the ideals of the Jewish people.
Our activities include programs that bring us together to learn about ourselves, each other and Torah; to practice our traditions and create new ones; to support congregational activities; and to initiate and support social action projects. We offer many regularly scheduled activities, including a book discussion group, cooking classes, monthly Rosh Chodesh celebrations, and much more.
Be in touch with us! And we’re always ready to try new activities. To share a suggestion, or to learn more about Beth Am Women, email bawinfo@betham.org or the listed contact in the logged-in-only accessible section at the bottom of this page. To see who serves on the Beth Am Women board, please see the board listing page.
To join Beth Am Women (BAW), please see below for more information about membership. To sign up for the Beth Am Women newsletter, see the "Newsletter Subscriptions" box (at the top right).
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BAW Calendar Events & Activities
Please see the sidebar at left for upcoming events. Or visit the Beth Am calendar.
Co-sponsoring With Beth Am Women
Beth Am Women is happy to consider co-sponsoring or supporting events of other groups. If your group would like to request support from Beth Am Women, please read our policy. If you feel your event meets the criteria, please complete the form.
Book Lovers Group
Mah Jongg
Rosh Chodesh
Social Justice
Book Lovers Group was formally the Beth Am Women Book Group. Any new women who would like to join us!
Mah Jongg:
Whether you're a beginner or are a master with the tiles, join the fun as Beth Am Women play Mah Jongg!
- Virtual Meetings: Participants meet on Zoom and break into groups of 3 or 4 to play on the online app Real Mah Jongg. We get to see each other, chat and play. (Next best thing to being at a real table together.)
- In-Person Meetings: Interested in learning how to play Mah Jongg?
Interested in playing in person? Beginners to advanced players, play Mah Jongg after our in-person lunches.
Rosh Chodesh: Participate in a fun, creative and dynamic celebration just for women each month at the appearance of the new moon. The Jewish calendar provides a wonderful way to celebrate the cycles of time and change on Rosh Chodesh, the first (and sometimes second) day of each Hebrew month. Rosh Chodesh events at Beth Am are relevant to each month's Jewish themes, incorporate the arts in all forms, and encourage learning, discussion and personal stories in an atmosphere of mutual respect and friendship.
Social Justice: Inspired by Jewish traditions and values, Beth Am Women takes pride in working to repair the world and pursue justice. We collaborate with Beth Am social justice initiatives, Women of Reform Judaism, the Religious Action Center, as well as other community and faith-based organizations. Join us and participate in community service projects, advocacy and social action for women, children and families!
Become a Member of Beth Am Women
Beth Am Women strives to build a warm, welcoming, fun and inclusive community for women at Congregation Beth Am. Join us to build deep relationships, find meaning in Jewish traditions and have a positive impact on our congregation and our community. Our activities bring us together to learn about ourselves, each other and Torah; to practice our traditions and create new ones; to support congregational activities and educational programs; and to initiate and support tzedakah projects.
As an affiliate of the Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ), Beth Am Women helps to ensure the future of progressive Judaism around the world with initiatives that serve our community and the ideals of the Jewish people.
Special not-to-be missed events include our Kick-Off Event, Retreat, YES Tea, Celebrate in the Garden, and Chocolate & Wine Tu B'Av Oneg Shabbat. Try our regularly offered book group, cooking classes, Rosh Chodesh celebrations, mah jongg, and much more! (Refer to our events listing to the right to find out what's coming up. ) And, we're always open to trying new activities that you suggest!
For more information, call Jan at (773) 562-1288 or send an email to bawmembership@betham.org.
Fri, July 26 2024
20 Tammuz 5784
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Schedule
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Beth Am Women Lunch
Monday, Aug 5th 12:00p to 2:30pCome enjoy lunch and schmoozing with Beth Am Women! We'll eat a box lunch from Noah’s NY Bagels while catching up with friends and meeting new ones. Register by Monday, July 29.
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Beth Am Women Rosh Chodesh: Av
Monday, Aug 5th 7:30p to 9:15pWe will explore the magic of the Hebrew letters, learn a little of what each letter can teach us, and see how, in studying these magical mystical Hebrew letters, we can learn how journeying from Alef to Tav encompasses the entirety of Jewish wisdom.
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Celebrate in the Garden With Beth Am Women
Wednesday, Aug 14th 6:00p to 8:00pBeth Am Women invites all women in our congregation to join for spirits and hors d'oeuvres as we honor our BAW volunteers and board members.
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Tu B'Av Wine & Chocolate Oneg Shabbat
Friday, Aug 16th 7:30p to 8:30pCelebrate Tu B'Av, the Jewish Day of Love, with a wine and chocolate Oneg Shabbat under the trees. Co-sponsored by Beth Am Women and Beth Am Men.
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Beth Am Women Virtual Mah Jongg
Wednesday, Aug 21st 7:00p to 9:00pBeginners who have learned to play, as well as experienced players, are welcome to join in this virtual game.
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Beth Am Women Rosh Chodesh
Wednesday, Sep 4th 7:30p to 9:15pParticipate in a fun, creative and dynamic celebration just for women each month at the appearance of the new moon.
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Beth Am Women Welcome Author Geri Spieler
Sunday, Sep 8th 3:00p to 4:30p"Regina of Warsaw" is Geri Spieler's first of the Regina trilogy, a historical fiction novel based on her grandmother’s life.
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Beth Am Women Virtual Mah Jongg
Wednesday, Sep 18th 7:00p to 9:00pBeginners who have learned to play, as well as experienced players, are welcome to join in this virtual game.