Mishpatim (Shabbat Shekalim) 5783 Ex. 21:1 – 24:18 Rabbi Gary Pokras “You shall neither deceive a stranger nor oppress him, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.” [Ex. 22:20] Among the most prevalent recurring themes in the Torah is the missive to care for the vulnerable in our midst, and to do so […]
Yitro 5783 Ex. 18:1 – 20:23 Rabbi Gary Pokras Parashat Yitro culminates with the dramatic revelation at Mount Sinai, where God spoke to Israel from the top of the Mount to give us the Ten Commandments. It begins, however, with a family reunion. Moses’ father-in-law, Jethro [“Yitro” in Hebrew], is a great leader of his […]
BeShallach (Shabbat Shira) 5783 Ex. 13:17 – 17:16 Rabbi Gary Pokras This week we celebrate one of the most wondrous miracles of all: the parting of the Reed Sea . So extraordinary is this event in Torah, that we call this Shabbat a special name – Shabbat Shira. The Hebrew word shira means “song,” and […]
Wed. Mar. 16:00pm-10:00pm Purim Project: Box Packing Fri. Mar. 39:45am Beth Ami Babies Every Friday Fri. Mar. 36:30pm Meaning & Mensches:A Family Shabbat Experience Sat. Mar. 49:00am Torah Study Sun. Mar. 510:30am-3:00pm Purim Project: Gift Box Pick Up Sun. Mar. 510:30am Megillette & Costume Parade Sun. Mar. 511:00am-1:30pm Lunch – Food Trucks Sun. Mar. 511:00am-1:00pm […]
EncoreTemple Beth Ami’s active senior community. Encore was first established in 2014 as a way to connect members in the community who are active seniors looking to be very active and involved. We offer a wide range of opportunities: theatre outings; speakers on wide-ranging topics; pot luck dinners; baseball games; museum outings; book & author […]
Shabbat Temple Beth Ami offers Shabbat services every Friday night and most Saturday mornings throughout the year. On some Shabbats, an afternoon service is held followed by havdalah to bring Shabbat to a close. We welcome anyone to join us in person or through our livestream. For upcoming worship information and descriptions of Shabbat services, […]
Michael Twitty Hear from Michael Twitty, African-American Jewish writer, culinary historian and educator, and author of KosherSoul: The Faith and Food Journey of an African American Jew. Koshersoul, chef Michael W. Twitty’s memoir about his career fusing Jewish and African-American culinary histories, was named the Jewish book of 2022 by the Jewish Book Council. A […]
Bo 5783 Exodus 10:1 – 13:16 Rabbi Baht Weiss My mother used to have a weekend and summer home in the Catskill Mountains. It was very peaceful and beautiful, and my mother enjoyed going there but it was a lot of maintenance for one person. It was a significant distance from her primary residence in […]
VaEra 5783 Exodus 6:2 – 9:35 Rabbi Gary Pokras The defining narrative of the Jewish people is the Exodus from Egypt – how God redeemed us with an outstretched hand and led us through the Wilderness towards the Promised Land. That story, arguably, begins at the Burning Bush with this verse: God said: I Myself […]
Tuition Rates and Registration Instructions2025-2026 School Year Please reach out to Kim Roberts, Director of Education, with any questions. Financial: All families must be current in their financial obligations for registration materials to be processed. As part of becoming a Bar or Bat Mitzvah at Temple Beth Ami, it is strongly encouraged that child(ren) attend […]
