by Esther Baruch | Feb 13, 2025 | Teddy Bear Project
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...
by Israel Affairs Committee | Feb 6, 2025 | Israel Affairs
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 ...
by Leanne Schy | Feb 4, 2025 | News and Events
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...
by Ron Koas | Jan 12, 2025 | Rabbi’s Remarks
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...
by beth-ami | Jan 8, 2025 | Beth Ami Book Club
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...
by Social Action | Jan 7, 2025 | Advocates for Social Justice
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....
by Social Action | Jan 6, 2025 | Advocates for Social Justice
Each year on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, volunteers across the nation donate their time and energy towards helping others and strengthening their local communities. Our committee is sponsoring an activity on Martin Luther King Day. It is being organized by Community...
by Israel Affairs Committee | Dec 20, 2024 | Israel Affairs, unauthorized
Let’s Pray that 2025 is better than 2024. Hate Crimes Against Jews. Learn More at http://LearnIsrael.NET The following incidents occurred in December alone: · The shooting of two children at a California school by a man who wanted to avenge the ‘genocide’ of...
by Israel Affairs Committee | Dec 20, 2024 | Israel Affairs
Here is what is happening with the Israel Committee. Betty Boyd and Nancy Fleming agreed to co-chair Beth Ami’s Israel Committee. On Wednesday, December 11, 13 people attended the first meeting of 2025.. We welcome others who wish to join. As stated in the CBA bylaws,...
by Israel Affairs Committee | Dec 15, 2024 | Israel Affairs
Our purpose: To create comforting handmade teddy bears to send to Israeli kids. Our goal: to support and show our love for Israeli kids who were orphaned or displaced or otherwise traumatized by October 7. We’ll let them know that Americans care and are thinking of...
