by President | Nov 23, 2018 | From the Board
Chanukah is upon us–the first candle will be lit on Sunday, December 2nd. Chanukah is one of the best known Jewish holiday, but it is often considered a less important holiday because it was instituted by our sages, rather than an ordained Biblical holiday. Most...
by Social Action | Nov 23, 2018 | Social Action Scoop
It is the holiday season and for many there is considerable need. We at SAC will have a few opportunities for us to make for a better world. Our Kehilla is know for its generosity. Thanks to everyone in advance for doing what you can ,whether it’s bringing food...
by beth-ami | Nov 23, 2018 | Beth Ami & You
The end of the school year is right around the corner and Summer Camp is on the horizon! How did that happen so fast?! We have begun registration for next school year and we are already full. However, there are still spots available for our Summer program. Summer is a...
by Rabbi | Nov 20, 2018 | Rabbi’s Remarks
Dear Members and Friends,At this particular time it feels as if I should be placing “Thanksgiving” in quotation marks – for more than one reason! As we go back over the events of the past year there are so many reasons to feel anxious: the...
by Rosh Chodesh | Oct 18, 2018 | Rosh Chodesh
Please RSVP to Patty Bernstein if you’d like to join the Moon Mavens on Tuesday, February 5 @ 5:30pm at Hannah Caratti’s yoga studio. A $5 contribution is requested (but no one will be turned away) for this Rosh Chodesh I Adar event. She’ll send...
by Israel Affairs Committee | Sep 26, 2018 | Israel Affairs, News and Events
On Saturday, Oct. 27, meet Aviv and Chen, two inspiring young Israelis and hear their stories, hopes, and dreams. Ask tough questions and learn about the real Israel. They will be speaking at Congregation Beth Ami in Santa Rosa first during Shabbat services, giving...
by President | Aug 24, 2018 | From the Board
The High Holy Days will be upon us within a few weeks. The month preceding Rosh Hashanah – Elul, the sixth month of the Jewish year – has no special importance in the Bible or in early rabbinic writing. Various customs arose sometime during the first...
by Rabbi | Aug 22, 2018 | Rabbi’s Remarks
My Jewish education never included attending a Yeshivah. As a result, I never had the chance to learn how to study Talmud in my younger years. In fact, while my father had introduced me to the tractate “Ta’anit” when I was in my teens, it didn’t include studying...
by Rosh Chodesh | Aug 7, 2018 | Rosh Chodesh
Hello Moon Mavens! The month of Elul begins Saturday and Sunday (August 11 and 12) … just in time for us to celebrate the ending of one year and prepare ourselves to enter a new year. This is a good time for us to plan our Rosh Chodesh gatherings for 5779. So,...
by Israel Affairs Committee | Aug 5, 2018 | Israel Affairs
Donate at my.israelgives.org/en/campaign/IsraelFires2018 Our Community knows the harm of Fires. Hamas terrorists are starting fires in Israel to destroy nature preserves and farms. For over 130 days, Israelis in southern Israel have faced not only massive rocket...
