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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...
THE CHIEF RABBI’S FUNERAL: THE STORY OF AMERICA’S LARGEST ANTI-SEMITIC RIOT
Our current read is AIN'T NO GRAVE by Mary Glickman (fiction, 20i24, 264 pgs.) This year there are two short ONE BAY ONE BOOK selections. Both take place in the American South. Last month we discussed GOYHOOD by s.pies. Reuven Fenton. Glickman's book is the other...
Benjamin Mertz in person at Beth Ami January 18
The Advocates for Social Justice Committee invites you to a special Shabbat program on January 18. Benjamin Mertz lives in the Bay Area and is a Black social activist, composer, performer, and song leader who specializes in music of the Black Spiritual tradition....
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