by Kitchen Committee | Jun 28, 2018 | Kitchen Committee
To me, the game of hunting for the Kosher Symbol has become a real life sport. One thing I’ve learned is how to read labels on foods. The art of label reading is an education in itself. I laugh (laugh) at the serving portions listed in that tiny print in the Nutrition...
by President | Jun 28, 2018 | From the Board
Dear Friends, If you missed the Annual Meeting on June 10, you missed a opportunity to mingle with members, elect new Directors to the Board, celebrate highlights of the year past and debate the benefits of a membership dues increase. You’ll get an update in the...
by Social Action | Jun 28, 2018 | Social Action Scoop, unauthorized
This has been a very difficult year for Sonoma County. The fires have had a huge emotional, financial, and physical toll on our Beth Ami community and the larger community. We have tried to address some of these needs in our efforts to make for a better world. Thanks...
by beth-ami | Jun 28, 2018 | Beth Ami & You
We have a new logo for our Religious School! Lev Simcha translates Joyous Heart! Thanks, Leanne. Please welcome our new usy advisor, Jeremy Lipsin. This year we also have a new Youth Commissioner—welcome Laura Alexander! Lev Simcha Religious School will be on Tuesday...
by Leanne Schy | Jun 28, 2018 | Israeli Dance
Lots of people are on vacation around July 4th. Instead of the July 11 class, I scheduled a make-up class August 1. That means Israeli dance on July 25, August 1 and August 8. Yep, three weeks in a row! All 7 p.m. to 9:30 in room 3 of the Person Center wing of Finley...
by Rosh Chodesh | Jun 26, 2018 | Rosh Chodesh
Our next Rosh Chodesh gathering will be on Thursday, July 12 at Congregation Beth Ami. We’ve had a bit of a break in our monthly gatherings for several reasons. Now, we’d like to get back on track. The new Jewish month is Menacham Av (Av the...
by Rabbi | Jun 26, 2018 | Rabbi’s Remarks
Dear Beth Ami, Outrage competes with disgust as we read about our country’s current policy to forcibly separate children from their families.. I’m forwarding this message from Danny Grossman, CEO of the San Francisco Community Jewish Federation, to keep...
by Rabbi | May 30, 2018 | Rabbi’s Remarks
Sonoma County Pride Parade, Santa Rosa, CA – June 2, 2018. “The unexamined life isn’t worth living.” So said the ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates. Despite its age, the validity of this quote hasn’t tarnished. The question remains,...
by Israel Affairs Committee | May 21, 2018 | Israel Affairs, News and Events
Meet Thor Gold of CAMERA On Sunday, May 27, meet Thor Gold, a Hollywood producer and director who now is a Director with CAMERA, the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America, to learn about CAMERA’s work to counter the new anti-Semitism, in...
by Social Action | May 2, 2018 | Social Action Scoop
Another successful dinner at The Palms on Wednesday, March 25th. Thanks to everyone who helped by serving and preparing the food. The residents really enjoyed and appreciated the meal. We had plenty of help and food. The chili is a huge success as well as the...
