Temple Beth Ami

06/19/2026

When the kids are off at camp or you just need a night to yourselves, it’s your turn to get out! Join fellow Machane TBA parents for Raise the Bar, a relaxed summer evening of drinks, laughter, and great conversation with our clergy. There’s no agenda and no cost, other than your beverage of choice, just a chance to unwind, connect, and enjoy a fun night out with great company. Join us on Wednesday, July 8 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Vine Alley in the Kentlands. Come raise a glass and raise the bar on summer fun!
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/RaiseTheBarJuly8

06/10/2026

What an extraordinary evening for our Temple Beth Ami community. From the dedication of our new Torah to celebrating Rabbi Emeritus Jack Luxemburg’s 50th anniversary in the rabbinate and hearing inspiring words from keynote speaker Dr. Andrew Rehfeld, President of Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion, this was a truly memorable night. If you missed it or would like to experience it again, we invite you to watch the recording.
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06/08/2026

Missed our Candidates Forum?
Temple Beth Ami was proud to host candidates for Montgomery County Executive and the Maryland House of Delegates on June 7. The event was even featured on WUSA9! Watch the news segment and the full forum recordings to hear directly from the candidates and make an informed choice before Election Day.

Full forum recordings: https://bit.ly/FullCandidateForum_TBA
WUSA9 coverage: https://bit.ly/MontgomeryCountyexecutivecandidatesmakefinalpitchesatforumaheadofJuneprimary

Thank you to our co-sponsors, volunteers, moderators, candidates, and community members who helped make this event a success.

The candidates discussed topics like data centers, school funding, the economy and more

06/04/2026

On May 31, Rabbi Emeritus Jack Luxemburg filled in the final letters of our new Torah, completing this extraordinary journey. The Torah is now ready for its formal dedication to our congregation.

Join us this Friday, June 5 at 6:30 PM as we dedicate our new Torah and celebrate Rabbi Luxemburg’s 50th anniversary in the rabbinate. We are honored to welcome Dr. Andrew Rehfeld, President of Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion, as our special guest speaker.

We hope you'll be part of this historic L'Dor V'Dor moment.

06/01/2026

Hear from local candidates, learn about the issues, and become a more informed voter. Join us this Sunday, June 7, for Temple Beth Ami's Maryland Primary Candidates Forum.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/CandidateForum2026AtTBA

05/27/2026

TBA Brotherhood hit a home run at Jewish Heritage Night at Camden Yards last night! ⚾ Brotherhood members and families enjoyed a fun evening cheering on the Orioles, celebrating Jewish pride and community, and taking home a special Orioles jersey featuring Orioles written in Hebrew.

05/26/2026

Earlier this month, our Ami Early Childhood at Temple Beth Ami students had an unforgettable time at Truck Day! From climbing aboard big trucks to exploring emergency vehicles and construction equipment up close, the day was filled with excitement, curiosity, and lots of smiles. Thank you to all of the community helpers who helped make this hands-on experience so special for our students. 🚒🚚🚜

05/21/2026

Wishing you a joyful and meaningful Shavuot. Join us as we celebrate together with tonight’s Shavuot service and study session, tomorrow morning’s preschool singalong, and our festival morning service featuring Yizkor.

Shavuot celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai and is a time of learning, community, and tradition. It is also customary to enjoy dairy foods on Shavuot, including favorites like cheesecake and cheese blintzes.

Looking for inspiration for your Shavuot table? Explore festive dairy recipes found at the bottom of our Shavuot webpage: https://bethami.org/jewish-life/holidays/shavuot/

05/20/2026

For more than 20 years, the annual Brotherhood Golf Outing has brought together golf, friendship, and community in support of a meaningful cause. Last Wednesday, 44 golfers gathered at the beautiful Worthington Manor Golf Club for a fantastic day benefiting Rebuilding Together Montgomery County.

Participants enjoyed 18 holes of golf, great food, raffles, awards, and plenty of camaraderie throughout the day. Even with a few passing showers, spirits stayed high and a wonderful time was had by all.

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this year’s outing such a success. We are already looking forward to next year’s event! ⛳

05/19/2026

Celebrate Shavuot with us at Temple Beth Ami as we come together for learning, prayer, music, and community. From festive evening gatherings to meaningful worship services and Yizkor, there are many opportunities to mark this special holiday together.
Check out the full service schedule here: https://bethami.org/jewish-life/holidays/shavuot/