Where has the time gone?

It’s hard to believe Purim is here and Passover is right around the corner. Hopefully, you have seen the announcement for the Purim Megillah reading, the Complete Unknown Purim Schpiel, and the 2nd night Community Pesach Seder. We also have our monthly Shabbat dinners...

Libi B’Mizrach– our hearts turn to Israel

As the holiday season ended with Simchat Torah and with the horrific events in Israel, I wanted to let you know the Sonoma County Rabbis are planning an event for the county within the week in support of Israel. More information will be announced in the next few days....

An Announcement to the Community

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...

Todah Rabbah Lisa, L’hitraot

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...

Kislev here already?

The Jewish month of Chesvan, the so called quiet month, seemed to go by so quickly… now Kislev, the month of Chanukah, is here.  After the High Holidays we have a whole month to recoup, or so it seems. In reality, the board is making plans for the rest of the...

L’Shanah Tovah

From the Board of Directors and staff of Congregation Beth Ami to you and all you hold close: May you be inscribed for a year of abundant blessing: health, happiness and prosperity. May our Creator find every one of us worthy of a year where Truth, Justice and...