by Social Action | May 10, 2016 | Social Action Scoop
Last Sukkot, the Congregation celebrated an evening devoted to making Beth Ami more welcoming to the LGBT Community, called “Sukkah of Shalom.” I was one of several individuals who spoke about various aspects of growing up being gay or lesbian and what makes a...
by Kitchen Committee | May 2, 2016 | Kitchen Committee
What can I bring to the Shabbat morning potluck even if I don’t keep Kosher? Those who come to the Shabbat lunches after morning services know what a special time this is. We have a chance to relax and chat with visitors, old and new friends, or anyone else we want to...
by President | May 2, 2016 | President's messages
As the end of the fiscal year is coming to a close, the Board is busily preparing for the Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 9th. Join us at 6:30 p.m. for appetizers and desserts and the meeting will begin promptly at 7 p.m. in the Social Hall. You’ll have the...
by beth-ami | May 2, 2016 | Beth Ami & You
It is that time of year that we are simultaneously deeply immersed in learning and fun in religious school, enjoying our longer days, later Shabbat lighting times, and our springtime holiday programming… Even as we try to live in the moment like our wise children, we...
by Rabbi | May 2, 2016 | Rabbi’s Remarks
Look back on your life and you become aware of a collection of memories: some good…some not so good; each an opportunity to deepen your awareness, sometimes to learn a life lesson, sometimes to raise a small chuckle or a tear. As we look back, we can become aware of...
by Rosh Chodesh | Apr 28, 2016 | Rosh Chodesh
On Thursday, May 5 please join the Rosh Chodesh women’s group for a Field Trip to the Santa Rosa Junior College’s Planetarium. The hour-long show which covers the basics of the solar system, with a focus on the moon, begins at 12 noon. The cost of the show...
by Israel Affairs Committee | Apr 14, 2016 | Israel Affairs
Rockin’ Yom HaAtzmaut at Beth Ami – Friday, May 13 A Sonoma County-wide event – Everyone welcome Celebrate Israel’s Independence with a joyous musical Shabbat evening at Congregation Beth Ami. The celebration will start at 4:00 and includes special programs for...
by Social Action | Apr 12, 2016 | Social Action Scoop
Last week we had a nice turn out for the food bank. We were joined by Susan Miller, Lenore Holloway, Linda Emblem, Lyla Nathan and Nancy and Andy Fleming. Toda Raba and great job everyone. The next opportunity to go to the food bank is Wednesday, May 4th from...
by Social Action | Mar 2, 2016 | Social Action Scoop
The Annual Fammy Gala Fundraiser for Jewish Family and Children Services was held a the Ritz Carlton in SF on Saturday February 27th. JFCS is a wonderful organization that provides many useful services in our community. This year our Social Action Committee was...
by Rabbi | Feb 18, 2016 | Rabbi’s Remarks
“The sun rises and the sun sets…” (Ecclesiastes 1:5) “R. Berechyah said in the name of R. Abba bar Kahana, ‘Really! Don’t we know that the sun rises and the sun sets?! “But the sense of this verse is: Before the sun of a certain righteous person sets, the sun of...
