Nothing stays the same. Sometimes things change suddenly and unexpectedly. Other times we know well in advance that change is on the way. Temple Beth Ami is very good at recognizing change in advance, planning for it, and managing that change through a period of transition. We have been able to thrive through numerous transitions […]
A Season of (Executive Director) ChangeDear Beth Ami Friends,What are the qualities of a good leader? Our tradition teaches that leaders lead for the benefit and wellbeing of the communities they serve. To do this they need to be responsible, good listeners, and compassionate. Good leaders are creative problem solvers and flexible in their approach, […]
Toledot – 5780 Genesis 25:19 – 28:9 As we celebrate Thanksgiving, Americans will gather around our tables to give thanks for the blessings which surround and infuse our lives, but what exactly is a blessing? According to the dictionary, there are four distinct types of blessing: A prayer asking for God’s favor and protection A […]
Bobbie Chait, our beloved Office Manager and Registrar, will be retiring at the end of December 2019. Bobbie has been an important part of our Temple Beth Ami community for over 21 years. Throughout that time, she has supported countless students, families and staff. Bobbie has been an integral part of all of our […]
Chayei Sarah – 5780 Genesis 23:1 – 25:18 From the title of our parasha, Chayei Sarah, we would assume that the portion is about the life of Sarah, because Chayei Sarah literally means ‘the life of Sarah.’ How surprising then, is the opening verse: “And the life of Sarah was a hundred and twenty-seven years, […]
VaYeira – 5780 Genesis 18:1 – 22:24 It’s a miracle! Or rather it will be. In this week’s parasha, VaYeira, three angels approach Abraham with a promise from God: despite the fact that both Abraham and Sarah are advanced in age and she has been barren her entire life, next year she shall give birth […]
Monthly Clergy Message From Cantor Eschler Building a Hanukkah Sukkah Last year I wrote to you the idea below; however, I feel like it reached our households too late to try starting a new tradition. This year as you read this in November, I’m hoping we might create this together with enough time to put […]
Lech Lecha – 5780 Genesis 12:1-17:24 “The LORD said to Avram, “Go forth from your land, from your birthplace, and your father’s house to a land that I will show you.” […]
Noach – 5780 “Noah was a righteous man; he was blameless in his generation; Noah walked with God.’ -Genesis 6:9 Most of us are familiar with the Torah Portion, Noah (Noach in Hebrew). From a young age we learn how Noah brought each of the animals into the ark two by two. When teaching the […]
