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 | From the Board
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,...
by Kitchen Committee | Mar 1, 2015 | Kitchen Committee
Besides our usual events, this is the time of year we are busy making hamantashen for Purim and planning for Passover. The Passover plans are a major upheaval in their own right. Not only is the kitchen unavailable for it’s usual operations, but it’s been turned...
by Rabbi | Mar 1, 2015 | Rabbi’s Remarks
Use the comment section to ask your questions on keeping Kosher, and we’ll answer them… Dear Rabbi; We are learning about keeping kosher. It’s nice when we have a Hekhsher (kosher symbol) telling us that the processed item is kosher. What do we do when...
by Israel Affairs Committee | Feb 17, 2015 | Israel Affairs, unauthorized
AFTERNOON OF LEARNING SPEAK UP FOR ISRAEL May 25, 1 – 5 pm End your Memorial Day long-weekend with an afternoon of learning. Practice your skills with experts. STAND WITH US, an Israel education organization, will help workshop participants learn how to become...
