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Reverse Tashlich was another success this year. Member attendance was not as great as last year, but we found plenty of opportunities to beautify Doyle Park. We plan on continuing this tradition next year. We are searching for another location in, or near Santa Rosa...
Post Holiday Slowdown? Not in the Kitchen!
After the High Holy Days and Sukkot, we enter a slower period between the holidays in the Jewish calendar cycle. But that doesn’t apply when food is concerned. We still have our regularly scheduled monthly Shir Shabbat Family Dinners, monthly Erev Shabbat Friday...
Calling for Winter Donations
Shalom all, As the days get shorter and cooler we are aware of the winter needs of others. The Social Action Committee is having our annual dinner and clothing and toiletries distribution at The Palms on December 17 this year. Our Beth Ami community has always been...
Absolute Music is returning
After a 6 year hiatus, Absolute Music is returning with two concerts in our new series of musical performances. Absolute Music 2025 On Sunday, October 19 at 3 PM in the Social hall- The Big Easy Jazz Band Performing together for 10 years at The Big Easy in Petaluma,...
YOUR PRESENCE IS MANDATORY
CBA Book Group update Next up : YOUR PRESENCE IS MANDATORY by award-winning author Sasha Vasilyuk. 12 copies from SFJC Library available November 7 for early December discussion. Then in December: We have reserved the ONE BAY ONE BOOK selection for this Jewish...
Some Food Traditions for the High Holidays
Starting on 1 Elul (eve of August 24th); some cleanse the body with foods as they clean their soul with prayers. The 25th of Elul (September 16th celebrates Hashem's Day One of Creation. Some will have two special meals with meat and sweets. On Erev Rosh Hashanah (eve...
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