Bereshit Gen. 1:1 – 6:8
Bereshit Gen. 1:1 – 6:8 By Rabbi Baht Weiss (Please note this blog was written prior to October 7 and the events unfolding in Israel-Rabbi Pokras will be discussing the situation about the War in Israel on the bima at Friday Night Shabbat Services) I want to ask a bold question. Is God nonbinary? This […]
Ha’azinu, Deut. 32:1 – 32:52
Ha’azinu, Deut. 32:1 – 32:52 Rabbi Gary Pokras Ha’azinu is a fitting Torah portion for Shabbat Shuvah, the Shabbat between Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. It is Moses’ final speech to Israel before his death, and his parting words should give us pause. One the one hand, Moses describes God over and again as our […]
Netzavim/VaYelekh Deut. 29:9 – 30:20/Deut. 31:1-31:30
Netzavim/VaYelekh Deut. 29:9 – 30:20/Deut. 31:1-31:30 Rabbi Baht Yameem Weiss This week we read a double Torah portion, Netzavim and VaYelekh. The first parsha, begins with the words “Atem Nitzavim hayom kulchem, lifnai Adonai Elochechem—You stand here this day, all of you, before the Eternal your God—your tribal heads, your elders, your officials, all the […]
October 2023 at Temple Beth Ami
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TBA Tribune September 2023
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September 2023 at Temple Beth Ami
Click the Icon or Text Below for More Information Fri. Sept 1 5:00 PM New Member Reception Fri. Sept 1 6:30 PM Picnic Outside Begins at 6pm Fri. Sept 8 5:30 PM Preschool Shabbat Service Fri. Sept 8 6:30 PM Traditional Shabbat Service Sat. Sept 9 7:45 PM Nosh at Har Shalom Sat. Sept 9 […]
Ki Tavo
Ki Tavo Deut. 26:1 – 29:8 Rabbi Gary Pokras What is the difference between joy and happiness? And which is more important? Years ago, I read an extraordinary book by an author with whom I often disagree: Dennis Praeger. It is called Happiness is a Serious Problem and it is without question one of the […]
Ki Tetze 5783 Deut. 21:10 – 25:19
Ki Tetze 5783 Deut. 21:10 – 25:19 By Rabbi Baht Weiss If you see your fellow’s ox or sheep gone astray, do not ignore it, you must take it back to your fellow. If your fellow doesn’t live near you or you do not know him, you shall bring it home and it shall remain […]
High Holy Day 2023/5784 Email
Dear TBA Family, It is hard to believe that 5784 is nearly upon us! The clergy, staff, and board are excited for the year ahead and look forward to a meaningful and joyful High Holy Day season. Here is everything you need to know to be prepared: SERVICE SCHEDULE Click here for this year’s High […]