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...
by Israel Affairs Committee | Jun 22, 2015 | Israel Affairs
In mid-June I obtained a copy of a mid-year status report from the Birthright Israel Foundation ( the backstory at the end of this note). I have known about, and been interested in, Taglit-Birthright Israel for many years; and have explained, encouraged, gotten...
by Social Action | Jun 22, 2015 | Social Action Scoop
The hard working members of the Social Action Committee include Roz Edelson, Bernice Fox, Karen Herschovic, Lenore Hollaway, Judi Hyman, Tish Levy, Cheryle Miller, Susan Miller, Ellen Mundell and Lyla Nathan. Barb Tomin, Ethel Schy, Carol Swanson and Andy Goldman have...
by Kitchen Committee | Jun 22, 2015 | Kitchen Committee
Mashgiach class, Sunday August 23, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Calling all persons interested in donating their time and energy to the CBA kitchen. On Sunday, August 23rd, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. there will be a mashgiach training for new kitchen volunteers. This is the...
by Rabbi | Jun 22, 2015 | Rabbi’s Remarks
Just a litte more than three years ago I fell in love with a congregation. There was something genuine about the people I met; a lack of pretension; a sincere desire to move forward into the uncharted waters of the future. Above all, I felt a sense of community; one...
by Rosh Chodesh | May 3, 2015 | Rosh Chodesh
Rosh Chodesh Tammuz is June 18, and since the days are long, we’ll head for the outdoors. Thursday, June 18 Tammuz 6 pm Potluck/Walk around the Lake Riverfront Regional Park, 7821 Eastside Road, Windsor/ There’s a nice shady redwood grove near the parking...
by Rosh Chodesh | Apr 14, 2015 | Rosh Chodesh
Come prepare for Yom Ha’atzmaut – Israeli Independence Day and celebrate the Innovative and Amazing Women of Israel. We’ll discuss the famous and less famous women of Israel and how they have shaped their country. Do you know of someone who you could talk...
by President | Mar 31, 2015 | President's messages
This Shabbat we will be welcoming friends and family into our homes for the first night of Pesach. We will retell the story of the exodus from Egypt, the youngest child will ask, “why is this night from all other night?” and we will share a festive meal....
by Rosh Chodesh | Mar 19, 2015 | Rosh Chodesh
March 22 (Sun) Note the time change: 3 p.m. Rosh Chodesh Nissan will be celebrated on Sunday, March 22 at 3pm in the Beth Ami Social Hall and Multi-Purpose Room. Since Pesach is a mere 2 weeks away, we’ll share Passover foods and recipes … and...
by Leanne Schy | Mar 17, 2015 | Israeli Dance
Israeli Folk Dancing, approximately two Wednesdays a month at 6:30 pm, none in May, next dances will be June 3 and 17. When we went to San Francisco’s Cafe Shalom this month, Alan, a teacher dancing there, suggested we try HaLev by Gadi Bitton. I like the dance,...
