by Mordecai Miller | Oct 9, 2023 | Rabbi’s Remarks
How tragic, that last Shabbat, Shemini Atzeret, a Holy Day that is termed “the season of our joy,” we were awakened to learn the shocking news of a major terrorist attack. Hamas, the terrorist organization controlling Gaza, had breached the security fence, and...
by Israel Affairs Committee | Oct 9, 2023 | Israel Affairs
As the holiday season ended with Simchat Torah and with the horrific events in Israel, I wanted to let you know the Sonoma County Rabbis are planning an event for the county within the week in support of Israel. More information will be announced in the next few days....
by Barbara McGee | Oct 9, 2023 | President's messages
As the holiday season ended with Simchat Torah and with the horrific events in Israel, I wanted to let you know the Sonoma County Rabbis are planning an event for the county within the week in support of Israel. More information will be announced in the next few days....
by beth-ami | Oct 6, 2023 | Beth Ami & You
A weekly, in-person group exercise class for active, older adults will continue throughout the year. The class promotes functional strength, flexibility, balance and fall prevention combining physical and cognitive exercises. We will combine chair and standing...
by beth-ami | Sep 19, 2023 | Beth Ami Book Club
Now we’re reading Israeli writer, Ayelet Gundar-Goshen’s WAKING LIONS (Fiction, 352 pgs. Hebrew 2014; English translation, 2017.) We participate in the SF Jewish Community Library’s Book Club in a Box program. I’ve been warned that this is not...
by beth-ami | Sep 11, 2023 | Kitchen Committee
The Kitchen Committee and volunteers are creating celebratory meals and snacks for the holiday season. Come nosh! On Selichot (September 9th), there will be drinks, snacks available to help us study. For Erev Rosh Hashanah (September 15th), toast in the new...
by Israel Affairs Committee | Aug 16, 2023 | Israel Affairs, News and Events
Tuesday September 5 at 7:45 pm, in person at Beth Ami “The Israeli judicial overhaul and the future of US-Israel relations” Presented by the Israel Affairs Committee Join us for this opportunity to learn first-hand about current events in Israel from the...
by Social Action | Aug 16, 2023 | Advocates for Social Justice
Reverse Tashlich: Join the Beth Ami Advocates for Social Justice Committee Tikkun HaYam and Jewish Communities all over the world in a pre-Rosh HaShana beach cleanup. When: Sunday, September 10 Noon to 3:00 Where: Doran Beach Regional Park How: Register with...
by Leanne Schy | Aug 15, 2023 | Beth Ami & You, News and Events
Community Rummage Sale to be held Sunday August 20th from 10 am to 2 pm at Beth Ami, 4676 Mayette Avenue, across from Spring Lake Middle School. We are collecting items in very good or excellent condition like…. Household items, kitchen ware Barbecue and cooking...
by Mordecai Miller | Jul 28, 2023 | Rabbi’s Remarks
I’ve decided to read from the novel “Queen Maker” by India Edghill in the place of the “Children’s Story.” It’s a novel based on the Biblical character of Michal, daughter of Saul. One review of the book reads: “Bold yet precise, this novel weaves new threads of...
