Racial Justice Allies

Hello everyone, Thank you so much for dedicating your time to coming to our meeting this past Wednesday, for your openness to share and to listen, and for your interest in taking action. I am including in this e-mail: (1) Date and time of next meeting, (2) List of...

Another busy year

This has been another busy year for the Social Action Committee. We had many successful events and ongoing projects. We started off the New Year with conversations at both Rosh Ha Shana services and on the break at Yom Kippur services. These always see to be...

Celebrate with Pride

Last Sukkot, the Congregation celebrated an evening devoted to making Beth Ami more welcoming to the LGBT Community, called “Sukkah of Shalom.” I was one of several individuals who spoke about various aspects of growing up being gay or lesbian and what makes a...

News from Social Action

Last week we had a nice turn out for the food bank.  We were joined by  Susan Miller,  Lenore Holloway,  Linda Emblem, Lyla Nathan and Nancy and Andy Fleming. Toda Raba and great job everyone. The next opportunity to go to the food bank is  Wednesday,  May 4th from...

Social Action at the Fammies

The Annual Fammy Gala Fundraiser for Jewish Family and Children Services was held a the Ritz Carlton in SF on Saturday February 27th. JFCS is a wonderful organization that provides many useful services in our community. This year our Social Action Committee was...