Hello and Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

On Thursday, December 1, we’ll celebrate the new month of Kislev by attending the Jewish Music Series at SSU’s Schroeder Hall. The program begins at  6:30pm … free admission and the parking fee is waived! 6:30pm                                    ...

Rainbow Shabbat

Almost one year ago, during Sukkot, the Congregation celebrated the Sukkah of Shalom. It was an evening devoted to outreach to the LGBTQI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, and Intersex) Community; the Gay Community for simplicity purposes. It...

Try a One Month Trial.

Do you know a Jewish family who recently moved into Sonoma County? Perhaps they may be interested in checking out our small yet amazing Hebrew school on Tuesday and Friday afternoons 4–6 p.m. We are always happy to let them experience it first hand with a one month...

An Appeal for the New Year

If you missed my Kol Nidre High Holiday Appeal, then look no further and read below! I stand here today because I love Beth Ami. It might seem trite but I truly love all that Beth Ami brings to me and my family’s lives. I stepped up to be President just over 2 years...

The Sound of Rain

It was fashionable, some generations ago, to teach children proverbs. Through these easily memorized sayings, something would stick in their minds and give them a jump-start on experience. I still remember a number of these sayings that my mother taught me. A couple...

Happy New Year to all

As we begin the new year, I want to wish everyone a healthy and sweet one. Rosh HaShana is always a time of reflection and hope. The social action committee continues to have a vision to make a better world where we are kind to each other and help our friends and...

Dancing in February and March

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...

Holiday Programming for Kids

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...

Shanah Tovah

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...

“Outrageous Deception”

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...