by Esther Baruch | Jun 2, 2026 | Israel Affairs
A shared bond of unity on New York’s Fifth Avenue Have you ever seen kids jostling for a preferred place in line? That’s what it’s like when I try to say what was my favorite part of the Israel on Fifth parade. Was it the sea of American and Israeli flags held high...
by Israel Affairs Committee | Mar 31, 2026 | Israel Affairs, News and Events
Yom HaZikaron & Yom HaAtzmaut Israel’s Day of Remembrance & Israel Independence Day We mourn. We cry. We celebrate. We dance. Following the custom of our brothers and sisters in Israel, we begin by commemorating our brave soldiers who fell...
by Israel Affairs Committee | Nov 24, 2025 | Israel Affairs
What’s really going on in Israel ? Hear local folks talk about their recent trips. Visiting Israel in a Time of War Sunday Dec. 7 at 2 pm Congregation Beth Ami Register with Beth Ami (707) 360-3000 / office@bethamisr.org Betty Boyd and Eli Cohen joined the Mossad...
by Esther Baruch | Jul 16, 2025 | Teddy Bear Project
I can hardly believe that just six months ago, I reported shipping the first five handmade teddy bears to comfort children in Israel. I’m now happy to report, on behalf of the Teddy Bear Sisterhood, that we’re shipping our 100th bear! Another way you can help: If you...
by Israel Affairs Committee | Apr 15, 2025 | Israel Affairs
Celebrate Israel with Israeli music, dance, and refreshments SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2025 1:00 — 3:00 PM Congregation Beth Ami 4676 Mayette Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95405 The afternoon starts at 1:00 with a brief rememberance of those fallen to create and retain the Jewish Homeland...
by Esther Baruch | Feb 13, 2025 | Teddy Bear Project
I’m excited to report that our hardy band of crafters has completed ten teddy bears, which are flying off to Israel as we speak, to bring comfort to Israeli children impacted by the war. Each knitter and crocheter is hard at work on another bear. And that...
