Congregation Beth Ami
CYBERSHUL
November 23, 2022
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Starting in January, the Nursery school will be offering a new two-year-olds' program. Please spread the word and give Caren, the director, a call at 707-360-3030.
The Beth Ami office will be closed for Thanksgiving, from Wednesday, Nov. 23rd through Friday, Nov. 25th. We will reopen on Monday, Nov. 28th at 10:00 a.m.
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Social Action Committee at the Palms December 14 |
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We are going to serve a holiday dinner at The Palms on Dec.14th. If anyone would like to contribute cookies, rolls or chili please contact Lyla Nathan at 707-4864905. We will also be handing out toiletries and small winter clothing: new or slightly worn hats, scarves, gloves, socks. Large sizes are preferred.. I know we have asked for these items at the Chanukah party but early donations are much appreciated. There will be baskets for drop off in the lobby as well as at the Chanukah party.
Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving , lyla
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Beth Ami’s Chanukah Latke Night Sunday Dec 18, 4:30-7:45 p.m.
We know that Jewish holiday food is full not only of calories, but symbolism. We eat latkes fried in oil to remind us of the oil that lasted eight days. But why do we put applesauce on our latkes? On Sunday December 18 it will symbolize that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree: we will sing with and listen to the Chanukah music of the wonderful and fabulous Susy Boimoil Starr and her wonderful and fabulous son Jeremy Lipsin.
The latkes will be, as usual, pretty wonderful as well. Volunteer to help! Leave a message in the office for Myra Stern-Thomas, Kitchen Committee chair.
4:30 - 5:20 schmooze, play a card/ board game
5:20 songs, a short service, light candles (Bring your Chanukiah and 2 candles!)
6:00 - 7:30 Latke (and salad) dinner served
7:30 Birkat HaMazon
RSVP to the Beth Ami office by Wednesday Dec. 14, or we won’t have enough latkes! Cost: FREE but donations accepted with gratitude.
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Book group reading with "One Bay One Book" |
Our group’s read is Omar Friedlander’s debut collection, The Man Who Sold Air In The Holy Land, the SF Jewish Community Library’s One Bay One Book selection— Jewish people all over the Bay Area are reading it this year. Many related talks on ZOOM and in person. The first is a Short Story Discussion on Zoom: Facilitated by Jim Van Buskirk Wednesday, November 30, 7 PM Pacific Time
Click here to register. There will be a limited number of e-copies available also.
As always, all CBA members and friends are welcome to join us. Everyone is encouraged to express opinions. We meet in small groups— usually 5-8 people. Some regulars, some come now and then— all good. For further info, phone Linda Emblen (707) 544-4532.
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From the Kitchen Committee:The Shabbat lunches are slowly growing more popular, so we are needing your help. We need volunteers at the lunch to help us clean up when the meal is over and Birchat Hamazone (blessings after the meal) is done. That way the work goes faster for all of us.
We are opening up the Shabbat lunches to items prepared at home that are on The Food and Potluck Guidelines. You may find the information on what is or isn't allowed HERE.Or you may contact Elizabeth in the Congregation Beth Ami Office for a paper copy. Remember these guidelines are a compromise so that everyone may participate in the providing for the meal, whether you keep kosher at home or don't.
Please remember: Our mashgichim are there to help keep these guidelines in place, if they ask you questions regarding your contribution, they are doing their best to ensure that your dish does follow these guidelines. If you have questions feel free to ask them or other members of the kitchen committee. If they don't know the answer, they know how to find out.
For food safety reasons, any food remaining out after the lunch will not be saved. If people want to take the leftovers home we are happy will provide bags for taking food home. Any other leftovers will go in the compost bin. If you brought in food to share, we will set the your food dish aside on the counter for you to wipe your dish out before you take it home.
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Members of Congregation Beth Ami are invited to join Hannah Caratti and Sweete Brown on zoom for Yoga and Hebrew singing classes, by donation or free.
Classes start Monday, November 7, from 10:45 AM-11:30 AM and Tuesday, November 8, from 4 PM – 4:45 PM. You can choose the day and time tthat works best for your schedule. These classes will continue for six weeks. Drop ins are welcome!
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HIAS is the international Jewish organization that provides critical support to refugees in the United States and 15 countries around the world. Learn more at hias.org To make a donation to support HIAS' helping Ukraine click here
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Masks are recommended on campus when nursery school families are present. It is polite to wear a mask into the office where others are working.
Congregation Beth Ami
4676 Mayette Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
707-360 3000
office@bethamisr.org
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Rabbi Mordecai Miller,
707-360-3004
Rabbi@BethAmiSR.org
Office Hours :
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.. Monday - Thursday
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Friday
(Closed 11/23-25)
Office Manager
Elizabeth Jarlsberg
707-360-3000
office@bethamisr.org
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The Gift Shop has everything for Chanukah!
Please call or email to make an appointment before your visit.
Bonnie Boren is available to assist in special orders. 707-528-1628.
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