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Take-Out Latke Fundraiser and Chanukah Latke Dinner
Take-Out Latke Fundraiser We will be making and selling the famed Beth Ami latkes as a fundraiser. Richard Kahn has spent decades refining his recipe and technique, and training his crew to produce the finest latkes known to man or woman. They will come 10 to a...
A Special Chanukah Guest: Beth Hamon Returns! December 7, 8, and 9
Beth Hamon is a creative force whose songs straddle the fuzzy line between Jewish and secular themes of justice, hope, renewal and love. Based in Portland, Oregon, she tours as an artist- and educator-in-residence and cantorial soloist at synagogues, community centers...
In Response to a Tragic Situation
How tragic, that last Shabbat, Shemini Atzeret, a Holy Day that is termed “the season of our joy,” we were awakened to learn the shocking news of a major terrorist attack. Hamas, the terrorist organization controlling Gaza, had breached the security fence, and...
Israel Invaded
As the holiday season ended with Simchat Torah and with the horrific events in Israel, I wanted to let you know the Sonoma County Rabbis are planning an event for the county within the week in support of Israel. More information will be announced in the next few days....
Group Exercise Class for Older Adults
A weekly, in-person group exercise class for active, older adults will continue throughout the year. The class promotes functional strength, flexibility, balance and fall prevention combining physical and cognitive exercises. We will combine chair and standing...
Food events for Congregation Beth Ami, and the Beth Ami Kitchen
The Kitchen Committee and volunteers are creating celebratory meals and snacks for the holiday season. Come nosh! On Selichot (September 9th), there will be drinks, snacks available to help us study. For Erev Rosh Hashanah (September 15th), toast in the new...
Dr. Ziv Rubinovitz, Israeli political science professor, speaks at Beth Ami
Tuesday September 5 at 7:45 pm, in person at Beth Ami "The Israeli judicial overhaul and the future of US-Israel relations" Presented by the Israel Affairs Committee Join us for this opportunity to learn first-hand about current events in Israel from the perspective...
It’s the Everything Bagel of Rummage Sales!
Community Rummage Sale to be held Sunday August 20th from 10 am to 2 pm at Beth Ami, 4676 Mayette Avenue, across from Spring Lake Middle School. We are collecting items in very good or excellent condition like.... Household items, kitchen ware Barbecue and cooking...
Friday Kabbalat Shabbat at 6:00 pm with Rabbi Miller on Zoom, with new story time for grown-ups at 5:30.
I’ve decided to read from the novel “Queen Maker” by India Edghill in the place of the “Children’s Story.” It’s a novel based on the Biblical character of Michal, daughter of Saul. One review of the book reads: “Bold yet precise, this novel weaves new threads of...