by Esther Baruch | Jun 2, 2026 | Israel Affairs
A shared bond of unity on New York’s Fifth Avenue Have you ever seen kids jostling for a preferred place in line? That’s what it’s like when I try to say what was my favorite part of the Israel on Fifth parade. Was it the sea of American and Israeli flags held high...
by Barbara McGee | Jun 2, 2026 | Beth Ami & You
Congregation Beth Ami invites you to Tot Shabbat, a Jewish experience for the whole family especially for young children 1 to 8 years old. Siblings encouraged to come. Saturday, June 13, 10:30 am, in the CBA lounge Featuring Lauren Kalmanson from the Tot Shabbat team....
by Leanne Schy | May 1, 2026 | unauthorized
Shavuot began as a harvest festival of first fruits, and became the day we remember receiving Torah at Sinai—teaching that a full life includes both gratitude for what we grow from the earth and commitment to the values that guide how we live. Community Tikkun Leil...
by Janet Stein-Larson | Apr 27, 2026 | Kitchen Committee
In Spring, we travel from Passover to Shavuot in 50 days during which we celebrate our leaving Egypt as slaves and becoming a new people as Jews. You know that our festivals often include clever bits of roll playing and foods to make these holidays more meaningful....
by Social Action | Apr 26, 2026 | Advocates for Social Justice
Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner! May 8th Shabbat Dinner. Guest speaker on Immigration Shabbat Service at 6:00. Dinner at 6:45. Speaker at 7:30 Guest speaker, Monica Julian, lawyer from VIDAS Vital Immigrant Defense Advocacy and Services in Sonoma County, who provide...
by beth-ami | Apr 21, 2026 | Community Corner
WONDERING ABOUT WELL WATER SAFETY Rafaela Equils and Brad Morrison If you are living in a Sonoma County property that relies on private well water, several key questions can help assess water safety and determine whether testing or system improvements may be needed....
by Israel Affairs Committee | Mar 31, 2026 | Israel Affairs, News and Events
Yom HaZikaron & Yom HaAtzmaut Israel’s Day of Remembrance & Israel Independence Day We mourn. We cry. We celebrate. We dance. Following the custom of our brothers and sisters in Israel, we begin by commemorating our brave soldiers who fell...
by Leanne Schy | Mar 17, 2026 | Israeli Dance
On Monday, March 30th at 7 pm, please join Robin Lowitz and others in the wonderful art of Israeli dancing. We’ll continue with Monday sessions on April 6th and 20th. See the Beth Ami online calendar for future dates. Cost is free for Beth Ami members; for...
by Ron Koas | Mar 7, 2026 | Rabbi’s Remarks
Shabbat Shalom. This week feels heavy. Just days ago we were celebrating Purim ; costumes, laughter, Megillah, joy. And almost immediately aftter, we find ourselves watching the news about war with Iran, missiles, threats, escalation. The emotional whiplash is real....
by beth-ami | Feb 27, 2026 | News and Events
Thursday, April 2 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 $40, youths $16 Family Maximum:...
