Reflecting on my first year

As I reflect on my first year as President of the Board, I will admit that I am not the same President now as I was in the beginning. I have tried to be a facilitator of change and growth to build a stronger and sustainable future for Beth Ami. As part of the Board...

Annual President’s Report minutes

Congregation Beth Ami President Laura Alexander shared the highlights of her first year as President and her willingness to serve another two years if elected. She asked Board members and volunteers to rise to be thanked for their contribution to Beth Ami. The success...

Chag Sameach!

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....

Many Thank-Yous

I am honored to represent our community as President of the Board of Directors and want to take a moment to thank our Board members and staff for helping me transition into my new position. I truly could not have stepped into the presidency without all of the support...

Our Full-Time Rabbi!

One of the Board’s goals for the past three years has been to offer Rabbi a full time position. I’m happy to announce, effective immediately, that through the Friedman Center, the Friedman Family Endowment Fund has provided funding to bridge the gap to...

My Kol Nidrei Appeal

For those that missed my Kol Nidrei Appeal, here is a condensed version of it. Well, sort of condensed. I hope that even if you missed an opportunity to give during the High Holiday Appeal, you will consider giving now. People have asked me, “Why did you...