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 Federation, the volunteer efforts of perhaps two dozen congregants, and cooperative planning by the Israel Committee,… Read more »
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Join us Friday, May 13th for a Rockin’ Israel Independence Celebration
Rockin’ Yom HaAtzmaut at Beth Ami – Friday, May 13 A Sonoma County-wide event – Everyone welcome Celebrate Israel’s Independence with a joyous musical Shabbat evening at Congregation Beth Ami. The celebration will start at 4:00 and includes special programs for children, an Israeli wine and cheese reception for adults, henna and face painting, dinner… Read more »
Scholars in Residence Weekend with 3 Dynamic Speakers from StandWithUs
2016 SCHOLARS-IN-RESIDENCE WEEKEND Three Dynamic Speakers from STANDWITHUS Johanna Wilder • Michael Harris • Max Samarov JANUARY 16 AND 17 • Congregation Beth Ami 4676 Mayette Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95405 Mark your calendars so you won’t miss the 2016 Scholars-in-Residence weekend at Beth Ami. Three dynamic speakers from StandWithUs will keep us informed on… Read more »
Who should define anti-Semitism? by Tammi Rossman-Benjamin
reprinted from http://www.jewishjournal.com/opinion/article/who_should_define_anti_semitism “Anyone who does not recognize the Jewish people and the State of Israel — and their right to exist — is guilty of anti-Semitism” – Pope Francis “I think a good baseline [for when anti-Zionism becomes anti-Semitism] is: Do you think that Israel has a right to exist as a homeland for… Read more »
By Bob Raful….
In mid-June I obtained a copy of a mid-year status report from the Birthright Israel Foundation ( the backstory at the end of this note). I have known about, and been interested in, Taglit-Birthright Israel for many years; and have explained, encouraged, gotten personal feedback from a variety of potential and actual participants. It is… Read more »
Join us on Yom HaZikaron remembering those who fell so we can live
Jewish Learning: Speak Up for Israel
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 even more effective in speaking out for Israel — with neighbors, at… Read more »
Media Bias Workshops a Stunning Success
Honest Reporting Media Bias Workshops a Stunning Success The Israel Committee members were nervously optimistic. Yes, a lot of people are interested in Israel. Yes, a lot of people note a wide gap between the media’s treatment of Israel and other countries. Still, we weren’t sure how many people would show up. Would our great… Read more »
Israel Committee Upcoming Events
Jan 9-11 Scholar-in-Residence Weekend with Gary Kenzer, Executive Director, Honest Reporting FREE Enjoy a weekend of learning and doing with HonestReporting’s USA Executive Director Gary Kenzer. The first national North American Executive Director of Honest Reporting, Mr. Kenzer has been working for the organization since September 2006. Previously, he was national director for Magen David Adom… Read more »
Oct. 11 Hear BlueStar CEO Jonathan Carey
OCT 11 Hear BLUESTAR Wondering how to respond to negative comments about Israel? You know they’re untrue but in the emotion of the moment it’s hard to find the words to effectively tell Israel’s side of the story. Here’s a great opportunity to learn how to defend Israel (no boxing gloves required) and have a companionable… Read more »