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CONGREGATION BETH AMI COMMUNITY PASSOVER SEDER ON THE SECOND NIGHT
Sunday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m., Led by Rabbi Ron Koas Welcoming all ages, affiliations, interfaith & LGBT communities, members, and non-members. The meal will be fish, dairy and vegetarian, with a special dessert. Members: adults $36, youths $16 Family Maximum: $90...
Another Ten Teddies Take Flight
I'm excited to report that our hardy band of crafters has completed ten teddy bears, which are flying off to Israel as we speak, to bring comfort to Israeli children impacted by the war. Each knitter and crocheter is hard at work on another bear. And that whirring...
What is California’s Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum?
Ethnic Studies What is California’s Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum? What are our children being taught? How are the teachers being trained? Sunday, February 23, 1:30 pm Congregation Beth Ami in Santa Rosa 4676 Mayette Ave In-person and on ZOOM ...
A Completely Unknown Spiel and Meal
A Completely Unknown Megillah, Sunday March 16 3:00 pm... be a sponsor! We can’t help but notice this confluence of hidden and mysterious Jews: Esther/Hadassah, Bob Dylan/Robert Zimmerman— and then throw in Timothée Chalamet. Obviously the movie A Complete Unknown...
All are welcome at Beth Ami’s new programs, led by Rabbi Koas
Torah on the Trail Second Sunday of the month at 10:30 am This is a walk that’s not about the walk. We’ll speak about God and the wonders of creation. We’ll stop along the way to admire the beauty of nature and share thoughts and feelings. How often have you walked...
December Hate Crimes Against Jews in the US
Let's Pray that 2025 is better than 2024. Hate Crimes Against Jews. Learn More at http://LearnIsrael.NET The following incidents occurred in December alone: · The shooting of two children at a California school by a man who wanted to avenge the ‘genocide’ of...
After Covid-19, the Reconstituted Beth Ami Israel Committee
Here is what is happening with the Israel Committee. Betty Boyd and Nancy Fleming agreed to co-chair Beth Ami’s Israel Committee. On Wednesday, December 11, 13 people attended the first meeting of 2025.. We welcome others who wish to join. As stated in the CBA bylaws,...
KNITTERS, UNITE! Also all who crochet, sew, or embroider
Our purpose: To create comforting handmade teddy bears to send to Israeli kids. Our goal: to support and show our love for Israeli kids who were orphaned or displaced or otherwise traumatized by October 7. We’ll let them know that Americans care and are thinking of...
Two events for Chanukah at Beth Ami
The first night of Chanukah is Wednesday December 25, so... Happy Chinese Food and a Movie Day! Have nothing to do December 25th? Come join us at Beth Ami for Chinese Food and a Movie at 4 pm. Vegetarian fare by Mark Dierkhising and David Kahn. Movie is Frisco Kid....
Be Thankful
Gratitude is the essence of our identity. Gratitude leads to happiness. We get so busy with chasing after the things we want, that we forget to enjoy the present moment and therefore forget to be happy. I hear people all the time saying: ”Oh, I will be happy when I...