by Ron Koas | Jun 23, 2026 | Rabbi’s Remarks
One of the quiet truths of Jewish life is that community is not built only in the sanctuary during tefillah. It grows in the moments that follow—when we linger over kiddush, when we laugh together, when we choose to stay just a little longer because being with one...
by Ron Koas | Mar 7, 2026 | Rabbi’s Remarks
Shabbat Shalom. This week feels heavy. Just days ago we were celebrating Purim ; costumes, laughter, Megillah, joy. And almost immediately aftter, we find ourselves watching the news about war with Iran, missiles, threats, escalation. The emotional whiplash is real....
by Ron Koas | Jan 6, 2026 | Rabbi’s Remarks
Monday, January 12, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm Nevi’im Class will follow from 6:30 to 7:30 pm The Siddur Master Class at Congregation Beth Ami invites participants into a deeper exploration of Siddur Hadash, the prayer book that shapes our communal worship and...
by Ron Koas | Jan 12, 2025 | Rabbi’s Remarks
Torah on the Trail Second Sunday of the month at 10:30 am This is a walk that’s not about the walk. We’ll speak about God and the wonders of creation. We’ll stop along the way to admire the beauty of nature and share thoughts and feelings. How often have you walked...
by Ron Koas | Nov 18, 2024 | Rabbi’s Remarks
Gratitude is the essence of our identity. Gratitude leads to happiness. We get so busy with chasing after the things we want, that we forget to enjoy the present moment and therefore forget to be happy. I hear people all the time saying: ”Oh, I will be happy when I...
