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 Instructions 2025-2026 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) […]
Shemot 5779 Exodus 1:1 – 6:1 Rabbi Gary Pokras The end of the book of Genesis focuses on the men – on Jacob and his sons. The Exodus from Egypt, in contrast, begins with five courageous women: Shiphrah, Puah, Yocheved, Miriam and Pharaoh’s daughter. A new pharaoh has risen in Egypt and enslaved the Hebrew […]
VaYigash – 5783 Genesis 44:18 – 47:27 Rabbi Gary Pokras This week the Joseph story reaches its dramatic climax. Joseph has severely tested his brothers to see if they have changed their ways. Judah, the ringleader who threw Joseph into the pit and then lied to their father about what happened, finally makes a real […]
Miketz – 5783 Gen. 41:1—42:27 Rabbi Baht Weiss This week’s parsha is almost always read during the week of Hanukkah. Although that is only a coincidence of the calendar, we can find thematic connections. Just as Hanukkah celebrates the victory of the weak over the powerful, the parsha begins with Pharaoh’s dream of the lean […]
Feb. Fri. 39:45am Beth Ami Babies: Parent Group Fri. Feb. 36:30pm Meaning & Mensches:A Family Shabbat Experience Sat. Feb. 49:00am Torah Study Sun. Feb. 510:30am-12:30pm Purim Project Hamantaschen Baking Sun. Feb. 52:00pm-3:00pm WTBA Winter and Spring Yoga Tues. Feb 710:30am Live & Learn with Karen Hoffman via Zoom Tues. Feb 76:30pm Author & Culinary Icon […]
Temple Beth Ami is excited to present the Purim Project in 2023 The Purim Project at Temple Beth Ami is an exciting way to send Purim food baskets to your friends and neighbors. Did you know that it is a mitzvah to send a food basket called a Mishloach Manot to your friends and family during Purim? […]
