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2025
May 14, 2026 |
June 25, 2026 |
| 110th ANNUAL CONVENTION | President's Reception |
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110th Annual Convention
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Ataras Elka - Owings Mills Synagogue, 2905 Walnut Ave. Owings Mills 21117
Speaker: Leslie Simmons, Executive Vice president and chief operating officer (COO) for LifeBridge Health.
Program: "Women's Health: Expectations, Challenges and Changes" The afternoon session will include a wonderful kosher lunch provided by Yaffa followed by our program, "Women's Healthcare: Expectations, Challenges and Changes" presented by our Keynote Speaker Leslie Simmons. Our day will finish with a wonderful video showcasing our honoree recipients with the "A Woman Who Promotes Well-being" Award.
Award: A Woman Who Promotes Well-being. This award will be presented to a member from each of our constituent organization who represents the best of their organization.
E.B. Hirsh Lifetime Achievement Award: Presented to,
Lee M.Hendler, Community Leader.
Cost: $55 for the Morning and Afternoon Programs Including Lunch.
FOR SECURITY REASONS, ALL ATTENDEES NEED TO BE
PRE-REGISTERED.
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Questions: Info@jewishwomensfed.org. Registration and Mazel Tov Cards: Contact Ann Fishkin, annfishkin5@gmail.com .
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President's Reception
Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
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.
ADAT CHAIM SISTERHOOD
May 3, 2026, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Bingo at Adat Chaim Sisterhood. The event will be held at Adat Chaim Synagogue 11421 Cronhill Drive, Suite H, Owings Mills 21117. $12 in advance or $15 at the door. There will be prizes. No outside food will be allowed.
For questions call Tina Asher at 410-913-1416. RSVP to acsisterhood18@gmail.com. Send checks made out to Adat Chaim Sisterhood to the address above.
BETH EL SISTERHOOD
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.
Monday, May 11, 2026, 1:00PM. Sisterhood Closing Meeting/Installation and Luncheon, Program with David Rubenstein following. Join the Beth El Sisterhood for a special program featuring David Rubenstein—renowned investor, author, philanthropist, and co-founder of The Carlyle Group. This special event, on May 11th at 1pm, is open to the public. Friends, family, and community members are warmly invited to attend. Registration is required.This event will be held at Beth El Congregation 8101 Park Heights Ave. Baltimore MD 21208. The cost is $18-$25. Please contact: Gayle Glick- ggayle56@aol.com for more information.
BETH ISRAEL SISTERHOOD
Sunday, April 12, 2026 1PM-3PM. Quarter Auction with Aortic Hope. Click HERE for cost and registration - you may pay at the door. This event will be held at Beth Israel Congregation, 3706 Crondall Lane, Owings Mills, Md. 21117. For more info, contact SuzKiewe@gmail.com.
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 11:00 AM. End of year Brunch & Fashion Show. Brunch followed by Fashion Show by Taylor Marie's. This event will take place at Beth Israel Congregation, 3706 Crondall Lane, Owings Mills, Md. 21117. The cost is $40.00 Sisterhood Member $45.00 Guest or Non-Sisterhood Member. Please contact: Suzanne Kiewe SuzKiewe@gmail.com.
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 9:30 AM. Sisterhood Shabbat at Beth Israel Congregation, 3706 Crondall Lane, Owings Mills, Md. 21117. Please contact Suzanne Kiewe SuzKiewe@gmail.com.
BETH TFILOH SISTERHOOD
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.
Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. Beth Tfiloh Shop 'Til You Drop Boutique will be held at Beth Tfiloh. Lots of wonderful vendors, free balloon animals for kids, food, and a silent auction. More details to follow.
CHIZUK AMUNO SISTERHOOD
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 12:00 PM. Annual Edith Askin Book Review featuring a book discussion of The Civil War Diary of Emma Mordecai featuring author Dr. Melissa R. Klapper. Event will take place at Chizuk Amuno Congregation, 8100 Stevenson Road. The fee is $20 - includes lunch & book talk. This compelling work offers a vivid and complex portrait of Emma Mordecai, a Southern Jewish woman and slaveholder whose life was upended by the Civil War. Through her diary, readers gain insight into family loyalty, Jewish identity, displacement, and the Confederate values that shaped her world. For more information please contact Susan Crystal, crystal5011@comcast.net - 410-206-3846. Click HERE for flyer.
COVENANT GUILD, INC.
April 12, 2026 at 10:30 AM. Covenant Guild's annual Pot-of-Gold Drawing. 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.
May 3, 2026 2:15 PM. Enjoy a matinee FUNRAISER showing of "Devil Wears Prada 2" at the AMC Owings Mills 17 Theatre, 10100 Mill Run Circle, Owings Mills, MD 21117, Contact Co-President Dale Levitz, 410-484-0609 or dalevitz@comcast.net before April 15.
May 20, 2026 11:00 AM.Covenant Guild's 71 st Annual Donor Luncheon, Martin's Valley Mansion, 594 Cranbrook Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030, Contact Co-President Sharon Stadd, 443-838-4285 or shrnspen4271@yahoo.com.
June 7, 2026 10:30 AM.Covenant Guild's annual closing meeting and installation of officers. Pikesville
Volunteer Fire Company, 40 E. Sudbrook Lane, Pikesville, MD 21208, Contact Co-President Elaine Minkove, 410-655-7762 or mommomm47@gmail.com.
HADASSAH GREATER BALTIMORE
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.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 5:00 - 9:00 PM. Hadassah Celebrates: Speakeasy Soirée. Pikesville, MD (exact location to be disclosed upon registration). The evening begins with a festive cocktail hour, followed by dinner and dancing to live music from Sami Flava and Bobby's Blues Band. Throughout the night, enjoy a silent auction, photo booth, roving magician, and a spirited costume contest. This year, we are proud to honor Barbara Black, Barbara Fink, and Susan Grilli, of blessed memory, for their dedication and service. Registration Link: https://hwzoa.networkforgood.com/events/98098-mid-atlantic-baltimore-celebrate-celebrate-speakeasy-soiree-2026. The cost of the event is $125. All proceeds from the event will directly benefit Hadassah's Youth Aliyah programs, helping young people build brighter futures. For more info, please contact Barbara Deitch bdeitch@hadassah.org.
May 6, 7:30 PM - Legislative De-Briefing with Maryland State Senator, Shelly Hettleman. Maryland State Senator Shelly Hettleman (District 11) provides an overview of the successes and challenges of the 2026 Maryland General Assembly. Senator Hettleman is the Chair of the Maryland Legislative Jewish Caucus and a lifetime member of Hadassah. This event will be on Zoom (registration link coming soon). The cost is Free. For questions, please contact Nancy Braverman nbraverman@hadassah.org.
Tuesday, May 12th, 1-3 PM. Building Healthy Habits : Bite by Bite in Pikesville, MD (exact location to be disclosed upon registration. This event will promote foods to boost immunity, reduced inflammation and lower disease risk. The menu will incorporate a variety of vegetables, legumes, fruits that are high fiber, less sugar and minimally processed. The cost is $18. For more information, please contact Carol Wynne @ Cfwynne@gmail.com. Registration link coming soon.
Tuesday, May 26, 5:30 PM. Jewish Heritage Night at Camden Yards held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards: 333 Camden St Baltimore, MD 21201. Join Hadassah Greater Baltimore as we celebrate Jewish Heritage Night and the start of a new season at Camden Yards. This is an intergenerational event, so bring your family out to the ballpark for some fun! The cost is $50. To register:https://hwzoa.networkforgood.com/events/97700-mid-atlantic-hadassah-greater-baltimore-celebrates-jewish-heritage-night-at-camden-yards-2026. For more info contact Nancy Braverman nbraverman@hadassah.org.
KAPPA GUILD, INC.
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 Donor Luncheon Celebrating our 73rd anniversary and 53rd donor. Ateres Elka 2905 Walnut Avenue. Catering by Shula. 11:30-3:00. Cost TBD. Entertainment by Vintage Entertainment- The Great American Songbook. For more information call Sheila Mentz at 410-484-8215 or email at morahsheila@aol.com or Miriam Stern at 410-299-0498 or email at bubbysternmail@aol.com.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Day of Games. Pappas Restaurant in Cockeysville. 11:30-4:00. Delicious lunch and fun afternoon of games. Cost TBD. For information call Michale Misler at 410-654-0857 or email at radgirl25@comcast.net or angiosm@aol.com.
November 1, 2026- Fashion Show, Fashion Show and Luncheon Zamoiski Auditorium at Sinai Hospital, 2401 W. Belvedere Avenue. Catering by Sinai Hospital. Kosher dietary laws observed. Fashions by Taylor Marie. Doors open at 11:30 for preview shopping, 12 noon buffet lunch, 12:45 fashion show followed by shopping. For more information, contact Miriam Stern 410-299-0498 or email bubbysternmail@aol.com or Sheila Mentz 410-484-8215 or email morahsheila@aol.com.
THE WOMEN OF TEMPLE ISAIAH SISTERHOOD
Tuesday, June 9, 2026,8:45 AM-4:30 PM. Temple Isaiah Mah Jongg Tournament sponsored by The Women of Temple Isaiah. This event will take place at Temple Isaiah, 12200 Scaggsville Road, Fulton, Md. The cost is $70 per person/$60 if you agree to be East. Please contact: Doris Geisler timahjongtournament@gmail.com or Sharon Nussbaum 443-538-1787. Registration link:
https://bit.ly/WoTI-MahjonggTourn-2026. Flyer.
WOMEN'S CLUB OF HAR SINAI OHEB SHALOM SISTERHOOD
May 3 at 2:00 PM - Wine Tasting at Black Ankle Vineyard in Mt. Airy, MD. Contact: Diana Hegmann, dhegmann.dh@gmail.com.
June 12 at 6:15 PM - Friday night Women's Club Erev Shabbat Services with the presentation of our Lillian E. Shusterman Woman of Valor Award.
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Speakers:
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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.
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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.
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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
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September 31, 2021 OPENING MEETING:
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Presented by Lauren Hogan form NACYE (The National Association for the Education of Young Children).
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Welcoming the Stranger: Immigration Today
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Laura Weeldreyer, Executive Director of the Maryland Family Network and Lauren Shaivitz, the Executive Director of CHANA
Challenges For Women During Covid
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How it Affects YOU!
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Conversation with Senator Barbara Mikulski
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