Inclusion Committee The Inclusion Committee instills an inclusive, diverse environment for Temple Beth Ami, so that all congregants feel they belong and are valued. Individual Accommodations Inclusion Coordinator Gan Ami Early Childhood Program employs an Inclusion Coordinator who provides screenings, teacher training, and parent support regarding every child’s development, learning styles and needs. She also […]
Emor Lev. 21:1 – 24:23 Rabbi Gary Pokras Of all the books that had a significant and lasting impact on me, The Jewish Way by Rabbi Irving “Yitz” Greenberg is towards the top of the list. He opens the very first chapter with deep wisdom: “The Holy Days are the unbroken master code of Judaism. […]
Acharei Mot/Kedoshim Lev. 16:1-34/ Lev. 19:1 – 20:27 Rabbi Baht Weiss Acahrei Mot literally means, “after the death.” The parsha begins with God speaking to Moses “acharei mot shnei bnai Aharon” after the death of Aaron’s two children, who were named Nadav and Abihu, who died in the previous Torah portion. Our text tells us […]
Yom HaZikaron/HaAtzma’ut Deut. 8:1-8; 11:8-12; 26:1-11; 30:1-16 Rabbi Gary Pokras Four passages from Deuteronomy are assigned to Israel’s Memorial Day (Yom HaZikaron) and Independence Day (Yom HaAtzma’ut). Just as Yom HaZikaron morphs into Yom HaAtzma’ut, so that they we can better appreciate what those who sacrificed their lives help to build, so too, these four […]
Tazria – Metzorah 5783 Lev. 12:1 – 15:33 Rabbi Baht Yameem Weiss Tazria Metzorah used to be one of the most difficult Torah portions in which to relate. It discusses a mysterious skin rash that appears on a person, often explained as a discoloring or whitening of the skin. Rather than go to a doctor, […]
