by Leanne Schy | Sep 20, 2016 | Israeli Dance
We’re dancing February 22 in the social hall. I’ve had to schedule irregular dance dates in March because of rehearsing and performing the Purim spiel We are dancing this Wednesday, Feb. 22, THEN THE FOLLOWING WEEK March 1 THEN SKIP TWO WEEKS, next dance...
by beth-ami | Sep 20, 2016 | Beth Ami & You
Beth Ami and You presents My First Jewish Class! Starts Friday September 23 at 1:00 p.m. with Anya. Holiday Programming for Kids: High Holiday songs, themed stories, games, food, discussion and guided play. Check-in and drop off your children with Miriam and go enjoy...
by President | Sep 20, 2016 | President's messages
With the school year in full swing and the High Holidays on the horizon, I am feeling reflective on CBA’s accomplishments of the past year. The work of the Board, committees and numerous volunteers, along with Rabbi Miller and ED Leah Frost, have all contributed and...
by Rabbi | Sep 15, 2016 | Rabbi’s Remarks
Over the last four years I’ve come to love the fact that I live in the Golden State – especially Sonoma County. Between the Pacific Ocean, the amazing weather, the beautiful landscape and the overall socially progressive attitudes of its citizens...
by Rosh Chodesh | Sep 13, 2016 | Rosh Chodesh
Special Rosh Chodesh Event: November 2, Cheshvan On Wednesday, November 2, the Rosh Chodesh women are going to the Cinema! The Jewish Film Festival is showing “East Jerusalem / West Jerusalem” at the Rialto Cinemas in Sebastopol. We’ll meet at Slice...
by Rabbi | Sep 1, 2016 | Rabbi’s Remarks
We all know that eating isn’t just a matter of survival. Sitting down to a delicious meal in the company of family or friends is a fundamental social act. It helps create community. It advances our sense of well-being. It’s a tangible act of hospitality. If you’re the...
by Rosh Chodesh | Aug 29, 2016 | Rosh Chodesh
It’s Labor Day Weekend … but that won’t stop the Moon Mavens from welcoming the new month of Elul! Join us on Sunday, September 4 at 11 am for a Potluck Brunch at Congregation Beth Ami. (Our kitchen is kosher dairy, but there are many things that you...
by Rabbi | Aug 25, 2016 | Rabbi’s Remarks
Unless you’re hooked on horror movies, you wouldn’t intentionally choose to experience fear. Yet this week’s Torah portion states explicitly, “Now Israel, what does Ad-nai your God request of you? Simply to ‘fear’ Ad-nai your God…” (Deut.10:12) Ironic that the...
by Israel Affairs Committee | Aug 21, 2016 | Israel Affairs
Beyond Tisha B’Av, Boneh Yerushalayim <iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/2jot0vZePMQ” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe>...
by Social Action | Aug 1, 2016 | Social Action Scoop, unauthorized
Hello everyone, Thank you so much for dedicating your time to coming to our meeting this past Wednesday, for your openness to share and to listen, and for your interest in taking action. I am including in this e-mail: (1) Date and time of next meeting, (2) List of...
