by beth-ami | Jun 5, 2016 | Beth Ami & You
It is hard to believe this school year has come to an end. We had an incredibly full calendar with Rockin’ Shabbats, a fieldtrip to Howarth Park with services and dinner by the lake, Judaic pottery painting (twice!), Tzedakah day, Tikkun Olam day and lots of wonderful...
by Social Action | Jun 5, 2016 | Social Action Scoop
This has been another busy year for the Social Action Committee. We had many successful events and ongoing projects. We started off the New Year with conversations at both Rosh Ha Shana services and on the break at Yom Kippur services. These always see to be...
by Leanne Schy | May 31, 2016 | Rosh Chodesh
Tuesday, July 5 Rosh Chodesh Tammuz 7pm American Jewish Women of Note meeting at Beth Beth Ami Rosh Chodesh Sivan was a very beautiful walk around the Lake at Riverfront Regional...
by Israel Affairs Committee | May 19, 2016 | Israel Affairs
The May 13 “Rockin’ Yom Haatzamut” was a stunning achievement for Congregation Beth Ami with well over 100 congregants and friends gathering to celebrate the anniversary of Israel’s independence. The celebration was made possible through support from the Jewish...
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 | From the Board
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...
