by Mordecai Miller | Apr 18, 2023 | Rabbi’s Remarks
Having lived in the land-locked Midwest most of my life, I couldn’t help but be charmed by all the natural beauty that is California’s. We could sing a “dayenu” for the Pacific Ocean alone: its sheer grandeur, its changing moods, the incredible variety of marine life...
by beth-ami | Apr 11, 2023 | Beth Ami & You
Leah Gerber has a familiar name… it feels like we have always been fans of her father Scott as a performer of Yiddish music. We are so fortunate that his daughter Leah is using her beautiful voice and guitar to bring a special beauty and spirituality to prayer...
by Social Action | Apr 11, 2023 | Advocates for Social Justice
Advocates for Social Justice Committee at CBA presents May 5th First Friday Shabbat Dinner and Presentation Service 6:00 Dinner 6:45 Presenters 7:30 We have an abundant and diverse plant and wildlife community here in Sonoma County. We are known as one of the most...
by Mordecai Miller | Apr 5, 2023 | Rabbi’s Remarks
Dear Friend, On this eve of our annual celebration of this great Passover festival, I want to wish you and your family much joy and blessing. We are about to contemplate God’s miracle in rescuing our ancestors from their slavery to Pharaoh in the land of Egypt around...
by Barbara McGee | Mar 26, 2023 | President's messages
It is with a heavy heart, I am conveying to you that on April 5th, 2023, the Beth Ami Early Learning Center, formerly the Beth Ami Community Nursery School, will be closing. The persistent torrential rains and the resulting water leaks were a major factor in closing...
by Social Action | Mar 19, 2023 | Social Action Scoop
Shalom all, Important dates: Tuesday,April 11, 12:30. SAC meeting at Judi’s home. Bring your lunch. Wednesday,April 19 3:00-5:00 at Gazebo in Howarth Park. Volunteer recognition of volunteers for Catholic Charities. We are all invited. Wednesday, April 26 The...
by Barbara McGee | Mar 15, 2023 | President's messages
I want to give a special Todah Rabbah to Lisa Iskin who has volunteered her music and cantorial services to Beth Ami during the pandemic. Many have gotten to know Lisa through her involvement with Friday night Zoom services, and this may have been their first...
by beth-ami | Mar 15, 2023 | News and Events
Led by Rabbi Mordecai Miller Welcoming all ages, affiliations, interfaith & LGBT communities, members, and non-members. The meal will be fish, dairy and vegetarian, with a special dessert. Members: adults $30, youths $16, Family Maximum: $80 Non-members: Adults...
by beth-ami | Mar 15, 2023 | Beth Ami Book Club
We are now reading popular Israeli writer Meir Shalev’s TWO SHE-BEARS (Fiction, 320 pgs. Hebrew, 2013; English translation, 2016.) We have loaner books available from the SF Jewish Community Library, including one copy in Hebrew. As usual, open to all CBA...
by Social Action | Mar 15, 2023 | Advocates for Social Justice
Our CBA Advocates for Social Justice Committee plans to visit the California Indian Museum and Cultural Center in Santa Rosa on Thursday, March 23 at from 3-4. Everyone is welcome. If you are interested, let Carol Swanson know so she can add you to the CBA...
