by Rosh Chodesh | Sep 22, 2015 | Rosh Chodesh
Rosh Chodesh Women are invited to gather in the sukkah of Leanne Schy on Tuesday, September 29 at 7pm. We’ll explore the meaning of the sukkah and how it can influence our every day living and behavior. RSVP to this email for Leanne’s address … and,...
by beth-ami | Aug 26, 2015 | Beth Ami & You
Sukkot Family Celebration Sunday, September 27th, 4:30 – 7:30 PM Come for art projects to beautify our sukkah! Stay for a brief service and the very popular Pizza in the Hut, a fundraiser for Youth Programs. Tickets for Pizza: $10 for adults. $8 for youth. Kids 4 and...
by Leanne Schy | Aug 17, 2015 | Israeli Dance
This dance which Limor taught us has been following me around. I saw it recently on her facebook page being danced in Israel, I saw it being danced in L.A., and I just saw it being danced in San Francisco. Plus, Heidi likes it, so I guess we should bring this dance...
by Rabbi | Aug 17, 2015 | Rabbi’s Remarks
Summer is on the wane; the daylight hours imperceptibly shorter one by one as the month ticks by, and Earth speeds on in its orbit. Around the meeting point of summer and fall lie our great holidays: Rosh HaShanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot and Sh’mini Atzeret....
by Kitchen Committee | Aug 12, 2015 | Kitchen Committee
Adding more sweetness to our celebration of the High Holy Days: Honey cake is one of our special traditions for Rosh Hashanah and we want to have plenty at Beth Ami for the holiday season from Rosh Hashanah through Sukkot. If you want to bake a loaf or two and bring...
by Israel Affairs Committee | Jul 13, 2015 | Israel Affairs, unauthorized
reprinted from http://www.jewishjournal.com/opinion/article/who_should_define_anti_semitism “Anyone who does not recognize the Jewish people and the State of Israel — and their right to exist — is guilty of anti-Semitism” – Pope Francis “I think a good...
by Rosh Chodesh | Jul 2, 2015 | Rosh Chodesh
In “The Best Laid Plans” department … The Jewish women’s Rosh Hodesh Elul potluck and gathering previously scheduled for Sunday, August 16, has been postponed until Sunday, September 6. (Because of a funeral) At that time we will celebrate both the...
by Rabbi | Jul 2, 2015 | Rabbi’s Remarks
August 11th, 2014, a series of events in Ferguson, Missouri sent shock waves across our nation. A festering wound deeply felt by our African American citizens could no longer be ignored. Despite calls for a peaceful reaction, emotions veered out of control. In the...
by Leanne Schy | Jun 26, 2015 | Israeli Dance
You might want to friend Limor Shapira’s facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/shapira.limor —Limor used to teach our class before moving back to Israel, and now she teaches a group in the Galilee area. She posts a lot of videos that aren’t...
by beth-ami | Jun 22, 2015 | President's messages
Congregation Beth Ami President Laura Alexander shared the highlights of her first year as President and her willingness to serve another two years if elected. She asked Board members and volunteers to rise to be thanked for their contribution to Beth Ami. The success...
