by Rabbi | Jul 17, 2016 | Rabbi’s Remarks
Rabban Shimon ben Gamliel says, “The world rests on three things: on Justice and on Truth and Peace. As it says ‘Judge in your gates with Truth, Justice and Peace.'” (Zecharaiah 8:16) As summer rolls by it appears that we are living in a world where...
by Israel Affairs Committee | Jun 10, 2016 | Israel Affairs
My doctoral dissertation was on Jewish Identity. Betty and I just returned from Israel and are struck with the danger to the future of Judaism in the coming years at Beth Ami, in Sonoma County, and most of the US. The Danger. If we do not change course, our...
by Leanne Schy | Jun 6, 2016 | Israeli Dance
Dancers, I’ll be back leading dancing July 13 and 27. August 10 and 24 will be in the social hall. Zy Gesundt, Leanne
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...
