Toldot – 5779 Genesis 25:19 – 28:9 Here we go again! In this week’s parasha famine strikes the land, as it did in the time of Abraham, and Isaac brings his household to Abimelech, king of the Philisitines, for safety. The only problem is that, being a stranger, Isaac is afraid – especially because Rebekah […]
Chayei Sara – 5779 Genesis 23:1 – 25:18 [This commentary was written before the tragic attack at the Tree of Life Synagogue where 11 Jews were killed this past Shabbat. I am leaving it unchanged. Although the pain and sorrow are still raw for many of us, these words may resonate now more than ever […]
VaYeira – 5779 Genesis 18:1 – 22:24 In last week’s parasha Abram left the only life he had ever known behind when God called, and in so doing, became the world’s first Jew. This week, God commands Lot and his family to flee the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, specifically telling them not to stop […]
Food Film Fest Welcome Shabbat at Beth Ami! Wine & Cheese Welcome in the lobby (6 pm) “Spirit of Shabbat” Service (6:30 pm) Shabbat Dinner (7:30 pm) and film.
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Ben Goodman – Vav L’mala Ben is a graduate from Michigan State University, where he majored in political science. He has been a teacher since 2014, and was a student of Beth Ami. He enjoys music, sports, and reading a really good book. Ben is particularly passionate about Israel education. He has been to […]
Michal Limonchik – Hay L’mala Michal has been teaching at Temple Beth Ami since 1998, when she moved to Rockville from Israel. Michal has taught 4th through 7th grade. Her love for Israel and the Hebrew language is contagious. In her free time, Michal loves spending time with her family, travelling, reading, watching movies and trying out new restaurants.
Lech Lecha – 5779 Genesis 12:1 – 17:2“And the Lord said to Abram: Lech lecha, go you forth from your land and your birthplace and your father’s house to the land I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation …” [Gen. 12:1-2] Abram followed God’s command, and began a journey which eventually […]
Women of TBA Women of Temple Beth Ami (WTBA) is a warm and welcoming community of women of all ages and interests dedicated to enhancing and supporting Temple Beth Ami through special programming, financial support, and the involvement of women in the life of our congregation. Our ongoing activities, special events, and social action initiatives […]
