Miketz – 5780 Genesis 41:1 – 44:17 [This drash is inspired by a teaching from Rabbi Amy Scheinerman, published in the CCAR newsletter in 2015] Young Joseph was the model of arrogance. He was the beloved of Jacob and he knew it. He wore a special coat. He even dreamed how his family would bow […]
VaYeshev – 5780 Genesis 37:1 – 40:23 It’s not like she didn’t know his name. Joseph, although a slave in Egypt, was the head of Potiphar’s household. Everyone in the house knew him. The other slaves and servants reported to him. Potiphar appointed him. Potiphar’s wife lusted after him. Joseph refused her advances, and when […]
Please join the Bet teachers, Clergy and Machane Supervisors at Temple Beth Ami for a Special Pajama Shabbat Celebration! Everyone, including parents, can come in their PJ’s to celebrate Shabbat with their Machane friends! BET SHABBAT FAMILY EXPERIENCE: Bet students & their siblings will do a variety of Tikkun Olam projects from 6:00-6:25 p.m. in Right Kinneret. […]
Stacy Rubenstein Year started with Machane: 2018 Professional work: TBANS teacher Favorite Pastime: Going to Caps games Favorite ice cream flavor: Rocky Road
VaYishlach – 5780 Genesis 32:4 – 36:43 This is a huge parasha. Jacob wrestles with something big (God, an angel, his conscience – depending on who you ask) and as a result is transformed and becomes Israel. The next day, he makes peace with Esau. Dinah, Jacob’s daughter is raped by Shechem the Hivite, and […]
B’nai Mitzvah Guide The purpose of this guide is to describe and explain the philosophy and policies related to the celebration of Bar/Bat Mitzvah at Temple Beth Ami. It is suggested that you read this guide carefully, because it will answer many of the questions you may have. It is the responsibility and pleasure of the Temple staff, […]
Hanukkah Tzedakah Want to teach your children that Hanukkah is about more than 8 nights of presents? Here are some ideas for Hanukkah tzedakah projects that are fun and rewarding for the whole family: Turn one night into a Hanukkah baking night! Bake cookies, brownies, cupcakes or muffins to deliver to a local homeless […]
VaYeitze – 5780 Genesis 28:10 – 32:3 While many of us took time this past week to feel and offer gratitude on Thanksgiving, some of us may have struggled to find gratitude. And, even among those who truly did have a grateful Thanksgiving are those of us for whom the holiday is just for once […]
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 […]
