by Social Action | May 2, 2017 | Social Action Scoop
The first meeting of Compassionate Conversations was held on Sunday, April 23. We were pleased by the large turn out. Seventeen people willingly dedicated their time to learn and practice how to really listen. We listened to each other without interrupting or asking...
by Leanne Schy | May 1, 2017 | Israeli Dance
Dancers, we have been asked to demonstrate some dances for ten minutes or less at a free concert May 7 at Beth Ami by Israeli / San Francisco singers Achi Ben Shalom http://www.achibenshalom.com/ and Noa Levy http://www.noalevylive.com/ PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHO WANTS TO...
by Rosh Chodesh | Apr 24, 2017 | Rosh Chodesh
Celebrate Iyyar (and the Counting of Omer) with the Rosh Chodesh Women! All Jewish women are invited to welcome the new month of Iyyar on Thursday, April 27 at 7 p.m. in the Congregation Beth Ami multipurpose room. We’re in the process of Counting the Omer so we...
by Rabbi | Apr 12, 2017 | Rabbi’s Remarks
In my previous article, I mentioned a concern that I share with many in our community. We are all concerned with our sense of security, both public and personal, but we may disagree fundamentally with how to react to the various factors that we feel contribute to this...
by Rosh Chodesh | Mar 21, 2017 | Rosh Chodesh
Rosh Chodesh Nissan: Monday, March 27 at 7pm: All Jewish women are invited to celebrate the new month of Nissan at Congregation Beth Ami. We’ll share our favorite Passover readings and songs, talk about the narrow places we’ve visited and what we want to...
by President | Mar 8, 2017 | President's messages
In the secular world when one is asked about values one might think of American, family or religious values. As President, I am guided by our Beth Ami values to help make decisions and help guide our Board. I often hear the words “Jewish values” tossed around but what...
by Rabbi | Mar 6, 2017 | Rabbi’s Remarks
While there may be great disagreement regarding the direction in which our country is heading, I suspect that we would all agree that we live in “interesting times”. By and large, higher numbers of individuals are sensing anxiety; some are palpably fearful. “Fear” is...
by Rosh Chodesh | Feb 25, 2017 | Rosh Chodesh
Rosh Chodesh Adar: Sunday, February 26 ~ Pizza and a Movie. Our original plan was to have lunch at Mary’s Pizza and see a movie at Summerfield Theaters. In an effort to find a good time, I’m presenting movie times for Sunday … La La Land 10:30-12:30;...
by Social Action | Feb 16, 2017 | Social Action Scoop
The Social Action Committee recently met and prepared bags for the homeless and those in need. We have been doing this project for over a year and have found it to be a very worthwhile and satisfying experience. People on the receiving end have been very thankful and...
by Rosh Chodesh | Jan 16, 2017 | Rosh Chodesh
Rosh Chodesh Shevat falls on Saturday, January 28! We’ll celebrate with havdallah (we’ll supply) and desserts (you bring, please) as well as our regular rituals for welcoming the new moon. It will all begin at 6:30 p.m. at Congregation Beth Ami. All Jewish...
