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108th ANNUAL CONVENTION
Date: Thursday, May 16, 2024
Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom Congregation
Program: "Breaking Down the Barriers To Combat Hate."
Guest Speaker: Meredith Weisel: Regional director for the
Anti-Defamation League.
E.B. Hirsh Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree:
Nina Beth Cardin, Rabbi, writer and director of Jewish Life at JCC in Baltimore, Maryland. Founder of the Jewish Women's Resource Center.

Honoree Award: "A Woman Who Builds Bridges for a Better Community."
For more information about this program, please contact Shulamit at shulamitf44@gmail.com

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Upcoming Events by our Organizations

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BETH ISRAEL SISTERHOOD
Wednesday April 17, 2024 7:00-9:00 PM Beth Israel Sisterhood Chocolate Seder. Come and enjoy everything chocolate as we prepare for Pesach! Nibble on chocolate matzah, chocolate charoses and
chocolate frogs. Women Only. $18.00 per person. Location:Beth Israel Congregation, 3706 Crondall Lane, Owings Mills, Md 21117. For more info, please contact Suzanne Kiewe, SuzKiewe@gmail.com, 410-294-8411.

BETH TFILOH SISTERHOOD
Thursday May 23, 2024- Noon -4 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. $28 per person. For questions and reservations, contact Ellen Karp 443-660-7690 or Brenda Pariser 410-363-8903.

CHANA
Sunday, May 12, 2024 – 8:00 AM CHANA's Race Against Abuse. Lace up your sneakers, gather your family and friends, and join us on May 12th for CHANA's 7th Annual Race Against Abuse 5K & Fun Run! Let's raise awareness about domestic violence, sexual abuse, and elder abuse, and raise critical funds to support CHANA. Cost - $35 - $45. Location: Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC. For more info, please contact Dayna Leder, info@chanabaltimore.org, 410-234-0030, website: https://chanabaltimore.org/events/race-2

CONVENANT GUILD
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 11:00 AM Covenant Guild's 69th Annual Donor - We're Going to the Movies! Woodholme Country Club - 300 Woodholme Avenue, Pikesville, MD 21208. $65.00 per person."It will be an affair to remember." We will be rolling out the Red Carpet for you! We will be presenting checks to those organizations we raised money for this past year. For more information, please contact Beth Schlein,President bethschlein.covenantguild@gmail.com or call 410-530-2055.

HADASSAH GREATER BALTIMORE
Wednesday May 1 at 7:00 PM Join Hadassah Greater Baltimore for an Evening with Maryland Senator Shelly Hettleman. Come hear Senator Shelly Hettleman for an update on the 2024 Maryland legislative session. Focus on key local and national topics that affect our lives as women and Jews.
Join us at a briefing of the 2024 Maryland legislative session. We wil get an overview of significant legislative victories, and future opportunities and changes. FREE on ZOOM. Register Here. For more information, contact Linda Boteach at linda.boteach@gmail.com

Sunday, May 19th 5:30 - 8:30 PM Cell-A-Brate the Magic of Hadassah Pikesville, MD Address to be given upon registration. Join us for a fun evening of cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, silent auction, and the magic of Eric Wilzig as we continue to support stem cell research at Hadassah Hospitals in Israel.
To register: https://events.hadassah.org/Cellabrate2024. For more information contact Carly Schwartz at carlymschwartz@gmail.com

ISRAEL BONDS MARYLAND WOMEN'S DIVISION
Thursday, June 6, 2024 5:45 PM 2024 Israel Bonds Maryland Women's Division Golda Meir Award Dinner honoring Wendy Miller. Join us for this special evening with Wendy Miller as our 2024 Golda Meir Honoree.Please contact Hillary Lewis, Hillary.lewis@israelbonds.com, 443-471-2783 or
410-484-6670, ext. 1.

The Bonds organization has helped build every sector of Israel's economy for 70 years. The first bonds were issued in 1951 and worldwide sales have exceeded 46 billion dollars. Proceeds from the sale of Israel bonds have contributed to Israel being a global leader in high tech, Greentech and biotech. Every bond sale is important and supports the incredible work that Israel shares with the world.

KAPPA GUILD, INC.
JUNE 26, 2024 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM 51st Donor Luncheon celebrating 71 years of "helping children in need." 11:30-3:00. Ateres Elka Hall 2905 Walnut Avenue, Owings Mills. Catering by Shula. Cost $65. Distribution of checks to hospitals, camps and agencies. Entertainment by Bruce Thomas. For information and reservations contact Sheila Mentz 410-484-8215 or morahsheila@aol.com or Miriam Stern 410-299-0498 or bubbysternmail@aol.com.

July 10, 2024 - Amazing Glaze Fundraiser. 1340 Smith Avenue. Cost $5 plus cost of item purchased for painting and glazing. Time 1:00-3:00 pm. Snacks provided. For information, contact Marcy Wesalo at 410-356-2605 or mwesalo@aol.com or Sheila Mentz 410-484-8215 or morahsheila@aol.com.

July 17, 2024- Dining out fundraiser at Jilly's Restaurant. 1012 Reisterstown Road Pikesville. Eat in or carry out. All day. Just mention Kappa Guild when ordering. For more information, contact Sheila Mentz 410-484-8215 or morahsheila@aol.com or Miriam Stern 410-299-0498 or bubbysternmail@aol.com or Ressa Raskin 410-580-2050 or greatestbubbe@gmail.com.

August 14, 2024- 12:00-4:00 PM Day of Games.. Pappas Restaurant Cranbook Shopping Center, 550 Cranbrook Road Cockeysville. Full lunch. Cost $45. For information contact Michale Misler 410-654-0857 or angiosm@aol.com.

September 22, 2024- Fall Fashion Show. Zamoiski Auditorium at Sinai Hospital. Buffet lunch with dietary laws observed. Fashions by Taylor Marie. For information contact Sheila Mentz 410-484-8215 or morahsheila@aol.com or Miriam Stern 410-299-0498 or bubbysternmail@aol.com.

MOSES MONTEFIORE ANSHE EMUNAH SISTERHOOD
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 11:30 PM Paula Gallagher from Baltimore County Library
will review new books we will find enjoyable. No charge. Guests welcome to meeting at MMAE. For more information, call Marilyn Sherr at 410-484-5729

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 11:30 PM Vicki Becker will speak about her personal experiences "From Egypt to America" at MMAE. More information tbd. Call Marilyn Sherr at 410-484-5729.

TEMPLE ISAIAH SISTERHOOD
Friday Mornings throughout the Spring 10 AM-1 PM. Mah Jongg - Players of ALL levels are welcome to drop in for an opportunity to make new friends, play Mah Jongg and have a fun time. We will be offering lessons to anyone interested in learning. Please contact Susie Golkow susiereads@aol.com for any questions. For Fridays before Jan 1, sign up here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/ 10C0E48A9A72FA4FFC16-45561695-friday (New signup genius for Spring dates to come). Event will be held at Temple Isaiah 12200 Scaggsville Rd, Fulton, MD. .

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:45 AM - 4:30 PM Temple Isaiah's Mah Jongg Tournament. Come join us for a continental breakfast, and a great lunch while enjoying Mah Jongg. We will have great cash prizes. The cost for the event is $60. To register and more information, contact Doris Geisler at timahjongtournament@gmail.com. Click here for the flyer.

THE WOMEN'S CLUB OF HAR SINAI-OHEB SHALOM CONGREGATION
May 9, 2024-
Trip to Ladew Topiary Gardens with picnic lunch for members of The Women's Club. Please contact sboxerbell@gmail.com for more info.

May 18, 2024-
Intergenerational High Tea at Sweet Simplici-Tea in Sykesville for members of The Women's Club and their guests. Please contact sboxerbell@gmail.com for more info.

June 9, 2024 - Picnic in the Park at Meadowood Park for HSOSC families. Pleae contact sboxerbell@gmail.com for more info.

WOMEN OF BALTIMORE HEBREW
WBHC Wednesdays:
May 1st at 7:30 PM on Zoom Barbara Blumberg presents 'The Story of Ida Rosenthal" who created the Maidenform bra.

May 8, 15, 22 & 29 from 7:30 - 8:30 PM Bev Rosen will present "Historic Jonestown", one of Baltimore's oldest immigrant communities.

May 5th from 1:00 - 4:00 PM Community Shred Event in the Baltimore Hebrew Parking lot.

May 14, 2024 from 5 to 8 PM Games Galore all are welcome! Bring friends and games.

Thursday May 16th at 7:30 PM on Zoom. Grandparents Schmooze and Share. The group will be continuing with the themes and ideas on the book "Unconditional Love". Not necessary to have read the book. Contact Gail Dezube for more info gail.dezube@gmail.com.

Tuesday May 28th at 7:30 PM on Zoom. Book Circle - The May reading challenge will be to read a book written by an author from the state you were born in. The group will discuss those books as well as our current favorites. Contact Marla Lipman for more info cloudshl@aol.com.

June 4th at 5:45 PM Closing Meeting and Installation at BHC with a musical program, "From the Shtetl to Broadway: Yiddish Theater and its Influence on the Modern Musical" featuring: Dirk Holzman, Christa Lisette Beveridge and Cantor Ben Ellerin. More information to follow.



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VIDEOS FROM PAST MEETINGS



Did You Miss Our Virtual Meetings?

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The Federation of Jewish Women's Organzations of Maryland

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March 16, 2023 March Meeting - "The Power, Perils and Precautions of Online Connections" presented by Tina C. Williams-Koroma, Esq., CISSP, PMP, Founder/CEO TCecure, LLC
THE POWER, PERILS AND PRECAUTIONS OF ONLINE CONNECTIONS

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Thursday, January 26, 2023 Mid-Winter Conference: Women in the Forefront of Israel High Tech.
Speakers: Carly Furman, CEO of Nayax LLC, Jennifer Roby, Vice President of Finance and CFO of Elta North America and Vered Caplan, CEO of Orgenesis. Moderator Nancy Boguslaw, Deputy Director of the Maryland/Israel Development Center (MIDC
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WOMEN IN THE FOREFRONT OF ISRAEL HIGH TECH

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November 17, 2022 November Meeting: America at the Crossroads - After the 2022 elections, where do we go from here? By speaker, Barry Rascovar, journalist and writer.
AMERICAN AT THE CROSSROADS - AFTER THE 2022 ELECTIONS, WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?

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September 15, 2022 Opening Meeting: Envisioning a Truly Inclusive Community presented by Kohenet Dr. Harriette E. Wimms and Tracie B. Guy-Decker.
ENVISIONING A TRULY INCLUSIVE JEWISH COMMUNITY

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January 20, 2022 Mid-Winter Conference:
Presented by Howard Libit, Executive Director of the Baltimore Jewish Council and Emily Goodman, director of Holocaust and Antisemitism Programming
ANTISEMITISM: FACING IT, COMBATING IT!

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September 31, 2021 OPENING MEETING:
Child Care and Covid: The Challenges, The Opportunites and What you Can do to Help

Presented by Lauren Hogan form NACYE (The National Association for the Education of Young Children).

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May 13, 2021 104th Annual Convention:
Welcoming the Stranger: Immigration Today. Presented by Keynote speaker, Sheela Murthy, Founder and president of the Murthy Law Firm, Sheela Murthy ...
Welcoming the Stranger: Immigration Today


Mar 19, 2021 Meeting:
Challenges for Women and Families During COVID. Presented by Vinnie DeMarco, President of the Maryland Citizen's Initiative
Laura Weeldreyer, Executive Director of the Maryland Family Network and Lauren Shaivitz, the Executive Director of CHANA
Challenges For Women During Covid


January 21, 2021 MID-WINTER CONFERENCE:
After the Inauguration: What Next? Presented by Barry Rascovar, Baltimore political commentator
After the Inauguration: What Next?


November 19, 2020:
The Supreme Court Now How it Affects You! Presented by Professor Michele Gilman, Director of the Saul Ewing Civil Advocacy Clinic and Co-Director, Center on Applied Feminism.
The Supreme Court Now:
How it Affects YOU!

 

October 15, 2020 OPENING MEETING- A Conversation with Senator Barbara Mikulski: Challenges of Leadership from a Women's Perspective
Conversation with Senator Barbara Mikulski

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