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Meetings at a Glance
2025
March 19,
2026
May 14,
2026
June 25,
2026
March Meeting 110th ANNUAL CONVENTION President's Reception


Meeting Dates and Information

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All Federation meetings are open to every member of every constituent organization!

March Meeting
Date:
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Time: Board the bus at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation parking lot at 8:30 AM. Bus will return by 4:30 PM.
Dairy Lunch: Kosher upon request
Trip to Annapolis to observe and meet our Maryland legislators in action. Enjoy a full dairy lunch with our legislators. Our Annapolis greeters will also provide us with a comprehensive booklet that contains all we need to know about our state government and our voting district. A tour of the State House will be included.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS MARCH 11, 2026
SPACE IS LIMITED!!!

The cost for this trip is $65.

Registration online payment :
CLICK HERE
To Pay by Check: Make check payable to Federation of Jewish Women's Org. of MD and mail to - Ann Fishkin, 6501 Trotwood Court, Baltimore, MD 21209.

110th Annual Convention
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Location: Ataras Elka - Owings Mills Synagogue, 2905 Walnut Ave. Owings Mills 21117

Program: Women's Health: Expectations, Challenges and Changes
Speaker:
Leslie Simmons, Executive Vice president and chief operating officer (COO) for LifeBridge Health
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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.


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.

 

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.

BETH ISRAEL SISTERHOOD
Sunday March 22,2026 1PM-3PM. Women of the Well: Miriam's Cup Workshop. Paint your own cup. This event will be held at Beth Israel Congregation, 3706 Crondall Lane, Owings Mills, Md. 21117. The cost is $15.00 per cup. Please register by March 20th. For more info, contact SuzKiewe@gmail.com,
WWW.bethisrael-om.org/eventmiriamscup.

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. End of Year Luncheon Fashion Show. More information coming soon!!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 9, 2025 - Sisterhood Shabbat at Beth Israel Congregation, 3706 Crondall Lane, Owings Mills,Md. 21117. For more info, contact 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.

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.

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, 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, 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.

October 18, 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.

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VIDEOS FROM PAST MEETINGS



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The Federation of Jewish Women's Organzations of Maryland
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January 29, 2026 Mid Winter Conference - "Don't Argue Less, Argue Better: Jewish Wisdom for Challenging Times" presented by guest speaker, Daniel Taub. Daniel is an Israeli Diplomat and peace negotiator who has served as Ambassador to the UK and lectures widely about conflict resolution. Daniel is also the author of the book, "Beyond Dispute" Rediscovering the Jewish Art of Constructive Disagreement.

DON'T ARGUE LESS, ARGUE BETTER

January 23, 2025 Mid-Winter Conference - "Bankrupting Terrorism - One Lawsuit at a Time!"
presented by guest speaker, Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, Founder and President of Shurat HaDin - Israel Law Center.
BANKRUPTING TERRORISM - ONE LAWSUIT AT A TIME.


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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
).
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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