VaYechi – 5780 Genesis 47:28 – 50:26 Remember the Hatfields and the McCoys? Their blood-feud lasted far beyond the point where anyone even remembered how it started, driven by family honor and pride. It had to begin with a slight, intentional or not. Because family honor has been “stained”, an act of revenge was required. […]
Linda King Year started with Machane: 2016 Professional work: Linda started her career in the hospitality industry at the Four Seasons and worked in hotel management for 14 years for Hyatt, Starwood, Ritz-Carlton, Hay-Adams and Watergate. She was the Director of Group Sales at the Watergate Hotel until 2007 when she left to raise […]
Jody Rosenblum Year started with Machane: 2010 Professional work: Jody has taught both Gesher and Gan classes. She has taught 3 and 4 year olds at TBA Nursery School since 1993. She thoroughly enjoys teaching young children the Jewish holidays and traditions. Making connections with children and families is an important piece of […]
Allyson Kahler Year started with Machane: 2009 Professional work: Previously a teacher with MCPS; Currently a substitute with MCPS. Dance instructor, chairperson for TBA Purim Carnival, Choreographer for TBA Players. Favorite Pastime: Spending quality time with family and friends Favorite ice cream flavor: Mint chocolate chip
Randi Kotok Year started with Machane: 2018 Professional work: Director of Customer/Partner Experience at CertifiKID Favorite Pastime: Photography and traveling Favorite ice cream flavor: Coffee
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Covenants Becoming a Bar or Bat Mitzvah at Temple Beth Ami is an exciting opportunity for the entire family to become involved in Jewish education and in the communal and spiritual life of the congregation. The process of becoming a Bar or Bat Mitzvah includes obligations for both the Bar/Bat Mitzvah and the […]
VaYigash – 5780 Genesis 44:18 – 47:27 Last week, more than ten different acts of violence were perpetrated against our people in the greater New York area during the celebration of Hanukkah. What is the Jewish response to fear, pain and suffering? Just look at this week’s parasha, VaYigash. Joseph, is now the ‘Prime Minister’ […]
B’nai Mitzvah Family Obligations Financial In addition to the normal yearly fees of dues, religious school, capital assessment and, where applicable, Building Fund, you should anticipate the following expenses: a) A Bar/Bat Mitzvah fee, which is set annually by the congregation. This one-time fee is inclusive; there are no further fees for regular Bar/Bat Mitzvah […]
B’nai Mitzvah Family Participation in Services Honors Presenting the Tallit The presentation of the tallit, the prayer shawl, is an outward symbol of the Bar/Bat Mitzvah taking their place as an adult member of the covenanted children of Israel. The tallit is presented towards the beginning of the service by one or two people with a special […]
Historic Torah Scroll at Temple Beth Ami During World War II, when the Nazis invaded Czechoslovakia, they gathered an enormous number of Torah scrolls and mantles, and other ritual items. Their intent at the time was to use these items to set up a museum of a lost race. When the War ended, Czechoslovakia and […]
