by beth-ami | Jul 1, 2021 | President's messages
As a member of the Board of Directors and the Reopening Task Force, a lot of questions have been on my mind, especially now as the new CBA Board President. The main one is: how do we reopen and make everyone feel safe? How do we start to have congregant participation...
by Mordecai Miller | Jun 29, 2021 | Rabbi’s Remarks
Dear Friends, By this time most of us have heard of the terrible tragedy when part of Champlain Towers in Surfside Florida, collapsed while people were asleep in bed, Just imagining going through such an experience sends chills down my spine. Every individual who...
by beth-ami | Jun 6, 2021 | President's messages
Dear Congregants, Friends and BACNS Families, as our fiscal year and school year winds down, I have several Upbeat Messages about our future. I’m grateful to all of you who are here to share them with me. In addition, please join us for the Annual Meeting on June 13,...
by beth-ami | Jun 2, 2021 | Social Action Scoop
Last week we volunteered at the Redwood Empire Food Bank, something we did regularly pre-pandemic. The work involves packing food for distribution as we did before. The setup is outside under a large tent. There is also opportunity to be completely outside. It is very...
by Israel Affairs Committee | May 7, 2021 | Israel Affairs
Israel Committee Communication Three events next week plus links to recordings of eight prior events: Jerusalem Day, The Scoop on Yemenite Jews’ Return Home, and Recordings We hope that you have enjoyed and learned from our prior “Voices of Israel” webinar. The next...
by beth-ami | May 2, 2021 | President's messages
Dear Congregants, This will be my last communication with you in the Shofar as your President. When I stepped into this role, I could not have anticipated the life-changing events that were to modify our world forever. I cannot say I’m reluctant to step down – the...
by beth-ami | May 2, 2021 | Social Action Scoop
The SAC made another delivery of a delicious home cooked meal to the residents of The Palms. Once again it was received with great thanks and gratitude. The residents know who we are at Beth Ami and always welcome us with a smile. Great job team! I have received...
by beth-ami | May 2, 2021 | Beth Ami & You
Join us Friday evenings on the Beth Ami Zoom page, as we Sing in Shabbat as a community. At 5:50 we have a song and a story with Rabbi Miller. We then at 6:00 p.m. join with Lisa Iskin for a short music-filled Kabbalat Shabbat service, concluding with Kiddush. Sure to...
by beth-ami | Apr 28, 2021 | Kitchen Committee
The Festival of Shavuot, the Feast of the Weeks, Chag Habikkurim, the Festival of the First-fruits; all describe the festival that started with ancient agricultural origins associated with the sweetness of spring bounty that later in history shifted to the Revelation...
by beth-ami | Apr 21, 2021 | Advocates for Social Justice
Here are 2 pdf documents to refer to: Racism Definitions_ and Resources for Learning More about Racial Justice. Please join the members of the Beth Ami Committee on Racism and Social Justice as we explore together: • Have time together with your community at CBA to...