Toledot – 5780
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 […]
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Bobbie Chait announcement for Machane Dec. 2019 Month at a Glance
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
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
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 […]