by Leanne Schy | Jul 22, 2020 | Rabbi’s Remarks
Without doubt, the United States of America has much to be proud of. The great experiment in a government “of the people, by the people, and for the people,” which the founders of this country began almost two hundred and fifty years ago, has brought the blessings of...
by Leanne Schy | Jul 22, 2020 | Social Action Scoop
The SAC has a very active membership committed to Tikun Olam ( repairing our world) The members include: Judy Gunnar,Lenore Holloway , Judi Hyman, Rita Kagan, karen Herskovic ,Tish Levee, Cheryle Stern Miller, Susan Miller, lyla Nathan ( co chair), Ellen Mundell,...
by Leanne Schy | Jul 22, 2020 | Rabbi’s Remarks
We hope everyone has a chance to attend the Social Action and Adult Education series by Benjamin Mertz, on Civil Rights and Social Justice. It takes place Thursdays, July 16, 23 and 30 at 7:00 p.m. The first session was very eye-opening, and I would like to share this...
by Israel Affairs Committee | Jul 21, 2020 | Israel Affairs
No Hate. No Fear. No Antisemitism. Seven years ago, the Israel Committee hosted a series alerting us to the rise in antisemitism, from far away to within our community. In the ensuing years, the virus of antisemitism blossomed. It is taught in some churches and...
by Israel Affairs Committee | Jun 16, 2020 | Israel Affairs
Join us on June 21 at 10:00 am (PST) for a virtual parade celebrating the Jewish homeland, Israel. Log in at http://CelebrateIsraelNY.org
by Social Action | Jun 2, 2020 | Social Action Scoop
The Social Action Committee is having a zoom meeting on Tuesday, July 14, at 1:30. We will be discussing future plans for dinners at The Palms. Anyone is invited to join us and see what we are doing. We always encourage more community participation. The zoom address...
by Leanne Schy | May 13, 2020 | Israeli Dance
It’s a sad fact that folk dancing does not lend itself to social distancing in any way. Even without holding hands, the increased respiration and movement through a shared space, and for a long duration of time, has much more potential for virus transmission...
by President | May 13, 2020 | Beth Ami & You
We would love for you and your family to join us Friday evenings 6:00 pm on the Beth Ami Zoom page to join in welcoming the Shabbat. Our plan is for each family to have their Shabbat Candles ready to kindle. We will start the Zoom session at 6:00 pm; light our...
by Rosh Chodesh | May 12, 2020 | Rosh Chodesh
Rosh Chodesh women’s group will meet Sunday May 24 at 11 a.m. via Zoom, to welcome the beautiful month of Sivan, and learn about the mystical qualities of the counting of the Omer. Lee Feinstein will talk about the creation of her Omer quilt, and the meanings...
by President | May 6, 2020 | From the Board
I hope you are all staying safe, healthy and connected. A big shout out and Todah Rabah (Thank you) to Bernard and Maria Soltes, owners of Pasta Etc, who have contributed boxed meals of fresh pasta and sauce for distribution to Beth Ami and Nursey School members who...