by beth-ami | Dec 28, 2016 | Beth Ami & You
A new class has been added for 3- and 4-year–old Nursery School students AND their parents! It will be on Fridays beginning September 23rd from 1-1:45, and it is FREE! Lauren Kalmenson will be leading this class, called Beth Ami and You: My First Jewish Class....
by Rosh Chodesh | Dec 28, 2016 | Rosh Chodesh
Save the date for our Rosh Chodesh women’s Chanukah gathering which also celebrates the new month of Tevet. We’ll gather at Judy Gunnar’s home on Thursday, December 29 at 7pm for “White Elephant” gift exchange and wine-tasting. Bring...
by Social Action | Dec 22, 2016 | Social Action Scoop
The Social Action Committee has a mission to help create a more peaceful, giving and welcoming community. In past years we have facilitated many activities that have revolved around conversation and community building. We believe that conversation leads to greater...
by Israel Affairs Committee | Nov 28, 2016 | Israel Affairs
For the past several days, hundreds of fires have raged across Israel’s north and in the Jerusalem hills. Damage has been widespread and some 180 people are reported injured, mainly due to smoke inhalation. Tens of thousands of people have been displaced, and...
by Rosh Chodesh | Nov 23, 2016 | Rosh Chodesh
On Thursday, December 1, we’ll celebrate the new month of Kislev by attending the Jewish Music Series at SSU’s Schroeder Hall. The program begins at 6:30pm … free admission and the parking fee is waived! 6:30pm ...
by Social Action | Nov 5, 2016 | Social Action Scoop
Almost one year ago, during Sukkot, the Congregation celebrated the Sukkah of Shalom. It was an evening devoted to outreach to the LGBTQI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, and Intersex) Community; the Gay Community for simplicity purposes. It...
by beth-ami | Nov 5, 2016 | Beth Ami & You
Do you know a Jewish family who recently moved into Sonoma County? Perhaps they may be interested in checking out our small yet amazing Hebrew school on Tuesday and Friday afternoons 4–6 p.m. We are always happy to let them experience it first hand with a one month...
by President | Nov 5, 2016 | President's messages
If you missed my Kol Nidre High Holiday Appeal, then look no further and read below! I stand here today because I love Beth Ami. It might seem trite but I truly love all that Beth Ami brings to me and my family’s lives. I stepped up to be President just over 2 years...
by Rabbi | Nov 5, 2016 | Rabbi’s Remarks
It was fashionable, some generations ago, to teach children proverbs. Through these easily memorized sayings, something would stick in their minds and give them a jump-start on experience. I still remember a number of these sayings that my mother taught me. A couple...
by Social Action | Sep 20, 2016 | Social Action Scoop
As we begin the new year, I want to wish everyone a healthy and sweet one. Rosh HaShana is always a time of reflection and hope. The social action committee continues to have a vision to make a better world where we are kind to each other and help our friends and...
