Beth Am News of the Week

March 3 - 9, 2023

Services this Week

Friday, March 3, 2023

11 Adar 5783

5:45PM - Shabbat is Awesome led by Rabbi Daniel Burg in the Beit Midrash

Saturday, March 4, 2023 / Volunteer Shabbat

11 Adar 5783

8:30AM - Hybrid Torah Study led by Rabbi Daniel Burg in the Beit Midrash and on Zoom
Click here to join the Torah Study on Zoom
9:30AM - Sanctuary Shabbat Morning Services led by Rabbi Daniel Burg, Rabbi Tyler Dratch, and Abby Woloff
9:30AM - Shabbat Morning Movement led by Emily Sellman in Rooms Aleph/Bet
10:00AM - Jr. Discovery Lab (2 - 5 years old) in the Moadon
10:15AM - Kids' Kahal (K - 3rd grade) in the Beit Midrash
11:00AM - Yachad (birth to 5 years old) in the Beit Midrash

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5783 Annual Fund

Gifts to the Open Doors Annual Fund allow Beth Am to keep our doors open to all, regardless of means. Whether your contribution is $18 or $18,000, every gift truly counts.

Whether you are contacted by letter or by one of our volunteer solicitors regarding the Open Doors Annual Fund, please open your hearts and consider a gift.

We seek to increase the number of participants from 66% to 75%. Participation is everything, consider your unique place in our community. Thank you for including Beth Am in your philanthropic plans.

Beth Am Shabbaton

Join us for a weekend of reconnection with your Beth Am family and friends, and for the opportunity to further your understanding of Tradition and Environmental Justice. The Beth Am team is creating a meaningful experience that is spiritual, engaging, and fun! The Shabbaton will include an additional Teen Track.

Email Susannah Kolstad at skolstad@bethambaltimore.org with any questions.

Office Notice

Upcoming Programs

Rainbow Circle: Purim Masquerade Dance Party

Who? Adults who identify as LGBTQ+ and their Allies

Where? Beth Am's Social Hall

When? Saturday, March 4

What time? 7:30pm

How much? $5

Purim Carnival Schedule

10:00am - A performance by Magician Ken Caplan that will include comedy, magic, and a live animal!

10:45am - Justice Themed Carnival Games, Mitzvah-Palooza, Face Painting,

and GaGa

11:45am - Purim Parade and Singalong

12:15pm - Silly String the staff in the Courtyard

Klei Kodesh

Who? Open to everyone!

Led by? Rabbi Daniel Burg and Uncle Ira's Hebrew Washboard Ensemble

Where? Beit Midrash

When? Friday, March 10

What time? 6:00pm

RSVP by: Tuesday, March 7

Beth Am Circles: Outdoor Adventures

The Outdoors Adventures group will meet at 10:00am at Gunpowder State Park's parking lot. The hike will cover about 5 miles. Hikers should wear hiking boots, bring water, lunch, and hiking poles (if they use them).

Directions: I-695 to Belair Road North (Rt 1) about 5.5 miles. Drive past the big Gunpowder Lodge Restaurant on the left. The parking lot is on the right, just after the bridge over the Gunpowder.

Please contact Marilyn Fisher or Cy Smith for more information.

Rainbow Circle: Queer Coffee

Who? Adults who identify as LGBTQ+ and their Allies

Where? Zeke's Coffee in Pigtown

When? Sunday, March 12

What time? 1:00pm

Click here to email Susannah

Where? Beth Am, both in-person and virtual

When? Thursday, March 16 (every other Thursday)

What time? 8:00-9:00am

Speaker/Topic? Rabbi Tyler Dratch | “What the Rabbis Really Think about Economic Justice”

Questions? Contact Zack Berger at zackarysholemberger@gmail.com or Melissa Gerr at gerrmelissa@gmail.com.

Save the Dates!

Please email Susannah at skolstad@bethambaltimore.or g with any questions.

Around the Community

Volunteer Opportunities

Mishloach Manot

There is a longstanding tradition at Beth Am of delivering Mishloach Manot to congregants who are 80 plus young, and to others who are in need. We are seeking volunteers to assist with assembling, donating items, and to deliver the baskets. If you wish to donate items, but cannot join to assemble the baskets, please contact Heather Ashbury at momtozja@yahoo.com.

Click here to sign up to help assemble the baskets on Sunday, March 5 from 2:00pm-4:00pm in the Beth Am Social Hall or to donate items.

Click here to sign up to deliver the baskets.

Congregant to Congregant

Do you enjoy socializing? Become a Visiting Volunteer for special Beth Am members! If you are interested in volunteering, or you would like a visit, fill out the forms below. We will be in touch to match you with someone based on location and common interests.

Click here to Become a Visiting Volunteer

Click here to Request a Visit

To learn more, contact:

Joyce Keating - keating.joyce@gmail.com

Aimée Adashek - aadashek@comcast.net or 410-615-6115

Kiddush Team: Volunteers Needed

Join the Beth Am Kiddush Crew and be part of creating the healthy, delicious Shabbat lunches that make our community so special. There are roles for people of all schedules, skills, and comfort levels with cooking.

Email Ashley Pressman and Rachel Weitzner at BethAmFood@gmail.com