by beth-ami | Jun 6, 2021 | President's messages
Dear Congregants, Friends and BACNS Families, as our fiscal year and school year winds down, I have several Upbeat Messages about our future. I’m grateful to all of you who are here to share them with me. In addition, please join us for the Annual Meeting on June 13,...
by beth-ami | Jun 2, 2021 | Social Action Scoop
Last week we volunteered at the Redwood Empire Food Bank, something we did regularly pre-pandemic. The work involves packing food for distribution as we did before. The setup is outside under a large tent. There is also opportunity to be completely outside. It is very...
by Israel Affairs Committee | May 7, 2021 | Israel Affairs
Israel Committee Communication Three events next week plus links to recordings of eight prior events: Jerusalem Day, The Scoop on Yemenite Jews’ Return Home, and Recordings We hope that you have enjoyed and learned from our prior “Voices of Israel” webinar. The next...
by beth-ami | May 2, 2021 | President's messages
Dear Congregants, This will be my last communication with you in the Shofar as your President. When I stepped into this role, I could not have anticipated the life-changing events that were to modify our world forever. I cannot say I’m reluctant to step down – the...
by beth-ami | May 2, 2021 | Social Action Scoop
The SAC made another delivery of a delicious home cooked meal to the residents of The Palms. Once again it was received with great thanks and gratitude. The residents know who we are at Beth Ami and always welcome us with a smile. Great job team! I have received...
by beth-ami | May 2, 2021 | Beth Ami & You
Join us Friday evenings on the Beth Ami Zoom page, as we Sing in Shabbat as a community. At 5:50 we have a song and a story with Rabbi Miller. We then at 6:00 p.m. join with Lisa Iskin for a short music-filled Kabbalat Shabbat service, concluding with Kiddush. Sure to...
by beth-ami | Apr 28, 2021 | Kitchen Committee
The Festival of Shavuot, the Feast of the Weeks, Chag Habikkurim, the Festival of the First-fruits; all describe the festival that started with ancient agricultural origins associated with the sweetness of spring bounty that later in history shifted to the Revelation...
by beth-ami | Apr 21, 2021 | Advocates for Social Justice
Here are 2 pdf documents to refer to: Racism Definitions_ and Resources for Learning More about Racial Justice. Please join the members of the Beth Ami Committee on Racism and Social Justice as we explore together: • Have time together with your community at CBA to...
by Israel Affairs Committee | Apr 21, 2021 | Israel Affairs
Voices Of Israel May 16, 2021 (Sunday) 10 a.m. PST Hear Dr. Paul Liptz teach us about the Yemenite Jews’ journey to return home. The Yemenite Jews dreamed of returning to Israel through the centuries and beginning in the 1880s, small groups arrived. However, in...
by Israel Affairs Committee | Apr 7, 2021 | Israel Affairs
Join with thousands of others around the US to celebrate Israel’s 73rd birthday for the 6 free events. Advanced sign up required for most. Monday April 12 Mon / Apr 12 / 9:30 am The Renaissance of Israeli Judaism with Dr. Ruth Calderon and Karin Lagziel Watch via...