The Federation of Jewish Women's Organization of Maryland

Upcoming Events by our Organizations


Please look for our Virtual meetings. If you have dates for future activities throughout 2026, you can send them HERE to be posted.

BETH EL SISTERHOOD
Monday Evenings-December 8, 2025, January 12, 2026 February 9, 2026 March 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM. Meet the Author- We have again partnered with the Jewish Book Council, which
promotes books with Jewish content, to offer 4 evening programs where well known authors will speak to us live via Zoom about their books and their life journeys. Purchase a series subscription or register for individual programs at: https://bethelbalto.shulcloud.com/form/MTA-25-26 on ZOOM. Contact/Questions? Contact Julie Bernstein at 301-706-6086 or 36juliebernstein@gmail.com.

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 12-3:30 PM. Spring Game Day. Bring your friends, partners, card games, board games, and Mah Jongg sets for a fun afternoon of games. If you're playing bridge, we will provide you with a quiet space. Enjoy a buffet lunch, sweets, and munchies, along with hot and cold beverages. Cost-$45. Beth El Congregation 8101 Park Heights Avenue, Pikesville, MD 21208. Contact Charlotte Forman, 410-591-6842 or charform@verizon.net.

April 12, 2026 and April 13, 2026 at 10 AM-5 PM both days. Unique Boutique - The Sisterhood of Beth El Congregation annually sponsors a two-day show, known as Unique Boutique. This event features vendors who sell clothing, jewelry, gifts, toys, crafts, stationery, flowers, accessories and more. We are fortunate that many of our vendors return annually and because of our reputation we typically have more than 1,000 shoppers attending this popular annual event.. Beth El Congregation 8101 Park Heights Avenue, Pikesville, MD 21208. Contact name: Randy Jacobs: 410-486-3693 or rbj411@verizon.net.

BETH ISRAEL
January 4, 2026 at 7PM - 8PM on Zoom. Bend, Breathe, and Be: A Mindful Sisterhood Yoga Night with Melissa Wohlberg. For more information contact Suzanne Kiewe SuzKiewe@gmail.com.

February 15, 2026 at 1PM-3PM. Steps and Simchas: Line Dancing with Sarah Eckhardt at Beth Israel Congregation, 3706 Crondall Lane Owings Mills, MD 21117. For more information contact Suzanne Kiewe SuzKiewe@gmail.com.

April 12, 2026 at 1PM -3PM. Quarter Auction with Aortic Hope at Beth Israel Congregation, 3706 Crondall Lane Owings Mills, MD 21117. For more information contact Suzanne Kiewe SuzKiewe@gmail.com.

BETH TFILOH SISTERHOOD
Thursday, January 9, 2026, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Day of Games. Afternoon of Fun and Games. Enjoy soup, rolls, salad bar, dessert, snacks and beverages. Reserve your table for games of your choice: Mah Jongg, Bridge, Canasta, Scrabble. We provide the tables, you bring your games. The cost is $28 per person. For questions and reservations, contact Ellen Karp 443-660-7690 or Brenda Pariser 410-363-8903.

Thursday, April 23, 2026, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Day of Games. Afternoon of Fun and Games. Enjoy soup, rolls, salad bar, dessert, snacks and beverages. Reserve your table for games of your choice: Mah Jongg, Bridge, Canasta, Scrabble. We provide the tables, you bring your games. The cost is $28 per person. For questions and reservations, contact Ellen Karp 443-660-7690 or Brenda Pariser 410-363-8903.

COVENANT GUILD, INC.
January 21, 2026 at 7PM on Zoom. Enjoy an evening of Bingo and Trivia from the comfort of your home! ZOOM Bingo and Trivia, $10.00 for 3 cards. Proceeds benefit Cat's Closet. To register before January 15, contact Lois Balser at 410-486-2113 or lbalser7@verizon.net.

March 15, 2026 Doors open at 8:30 AM. Covenant Guild's Mah Jongg Tournament takes place at Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom Congregation. The cost of $65 includes lunch and cash prizes. Proceeds benefit the Covenant Guild Philanthropic Fund. To register, contact Sharon Stadd before March 1, 2026 at 443-838-4285 or Covenantmahjongg@yahoo.com.

April 12, 2026 at 10:30 AM. Covenant Guild's annual Pot-of-Gold Drawing Camp; Event takes place at Har Sinai- Oheb Shalom Congregation, Tickets are $100/sold in $10.00 increments. The "Jackpot" of $4000.00 will be divided between 4 winning tickets. Proceeds benefit the Helping Up Mission Women's and Children's Center. Contact Jodi Hoffman at hoffman410@verizon.net or Jo Ann Kotik at jokotik617@gmail.com.

HADASSAH GREATER BALTIMORE
Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Hadassah of Greater Baltimore Bus Trip to Hershey Spa. Join us as we travel from Pikesville to Hershey PA for a delightfully chocolate spa day. Lunch included in the cost. One spa treatment must be booked in addition to the trip/lunch cost, $75 Buffet lunch; $80 Kosher Lunch. Bus leaves Pikesville at 8am; leaves Hershey at 3:30 PM. Contact nbraverman@hadassah.org for more information. Registration link coming soon.

Thursday, December 12, 2025, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Hadassah of Greater Baltimore: Healthy Eating the Israeli Way. The event will feature a Mediterranean diet cooking demonstration followed by a presentation by two local dieticians. Location is a synagogue in Pikesville. Contact nbraverman@hadassah.org for more information. Registration link coming soon.

Selected Mondays from January - May 2026 from 11AM to 12PM on Zoom. Lunch and Learn Online sessions cover a wide range of topics including gardening, Lowes Vineyard Jewish history, Jewish Museum of Baltimore, I love Lucy Sitcom discussion, Baltimore County Public Library Resources, and much more! $45 Spring Session. Visit us at https://events.hadassah.org/baltimorelunchandlearn2025-2026.

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM. Hadassah Repro Shabbat and Havdallah Service on Zoom. There is no cost. This Havdallah Service will include a briefing on reproductive freedom as a Jewish value and priority for Hadassah. Contact Nancy Braverman nbraverman@hadassah.org (registration link coming soon.)  

Sunday, March 22, 2026 from 4 - 5 PM. "Shmoozing with the Word Mavens" Program. This program celebrates Jewish traditions, holidays, beloved foods and the Yiddish and Hebrew words that describe them. Their program – which includes everything from fun facts about bagels to why there is no substitute for a good "Oy!" – rekindles childhood memories and makes audiences laugh out loud. Location in Pikesville to be disclosed upon registration. Contact nbraverman@hadassah.org Registration link coming soon.

Sunday, April 19, 2026 from 5:50PM - 8 PM. Celebrate Gala 2026! Location in Pikesville to be disclosed upon registration. Contact nbraverman@hadassah.org.

KAPPA GUILD, INC.
December 21, 2025 – Kappa Guild Inc. will hold its first "Chanukah To Go Dinner Pick-Up" Pick-up will be at Beth Tfiloh Congregation, 3300 Old Court Road, in Pikesville, from noon to 1 pm. Delicious Chanukah adult and child menu and price to be determined. Proceeds benefit Kappa Guild's mission of "helping children in need." Catering By Shula. Dietary laws observed.  For more information, contact Sheila Mentz at 410-484-8215. For more information contact Sheila Mentz at 410-484-8215 or email  morahsheila@aol.com.

December 10-December 24, 2025- Holiday Gift Wrap. Kappa Guild, Inc. will be holding their annual holiday gift wrap at The Shops at Kenilworth from Wednesday, December 10-Wednesday, December 24. Hours will be everyday from 11:00-closing. Bring us your holiday gifts and we will do the wrapping. Gifts may be purchased from anywhere, not just the mall. Proceeds benefit Kappa Guild's mission of "helping children in need."

February 22, 2026 Sunday, Chinese To Go Lunch Fundraiser. David Chu's China Bistro. 7103
Reisterstown Road. Pick up 12 PM-1pm. For information, contact Sheila Mentz 410-484-8215
or morahsheila@aol.com.

April 17, 2026- Shabbat To Go. CateringbyShula. Friday, Pick up at Beth Tfiloh
Congregation in front of the main entrance 12-1:00 pm. Choice of three entrees. All entrees
come with chicken matzah ball soup, three sides, challah roll and dessert. Price TBD. For more
information, contact Sheila Mentz at 410-484-8215 or morahsheila@aol.com.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 11:30-3:00 PM 53 rd Donor Luncheon celebrating 73 years of
"helping children in need." . Ateres Elka Hall 2905 Walnut Avenue, Owings Mills.
Catering by Shula. Cost TBD. Distribution of checks to hospitals, camps and agencies.
Entertainment provided by Vintage Entertainment. For information and reservations contact
Sheila Mentz 410-484-8215 or morahsheila@aol.com or Miriam Stern 410-299-0498 or
bubbysternmail@aol.com.

THE WOMEN'S CLUB OF HAR SINAI-OHEB SHALOM CONGREGATION
Sunday, December 14, 2025 5:00PM-8:00 PM Latkes and Libations at the HSOSC Blaustein Auditorium. First Night of Chanukah - Clergy to lead candle lighting ceremony. Bring your own menorahs and candles. Live Chanukah music by our own HSOSC band with TWC and Brotherhood singers. Catered by Zeffert & Gold with stations (potato latke bar, sliders, salad, freshly made Sufgiynot station) **Dietary restrictions will be recognized. There will be an Open Bar: Wine, Beer (Mocktail and non-alcoholic beer will be available) Signature Drink Stations: Learn to Make your Own Drink, Ugly Sweater Contest w/winner and raffle of winning sweater to receive gift cards, Dreidel table. Chanukah Gelt for everyone to play. Cost:$65.00/person (members) $75.00/person (non-members/guests). Registration and RSVP to Diana Hegmann at dhegmann.dh@gmail.com. Payment: Zelle (twc.hsosc@gmail.com) or Checks payable to TWC at HSOSC. Mail checks to Diana Hegmann, 3400 Parkfalls Drive, Nottingham, MD.

January 25, 2026 evening. Trivia Night at Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom Congregation conference rooms. Cost: (TBD) Contact Julie Padden at julieblockpadden@yahoo.com.

February 4, 11, 18, 25 7:00 PM Mah Jongg Lesson series in the Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom Congregation conference rooms. Cost TBD. Contact: Tamara Kravitz at tamarakrav@gmail.com.

February 22, 2026 2:00 PM. BINGO in the Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom library. Cost: TBD. Contact: dhegmann.dh@gmail.com.

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