Shelach L’cha Num 13:1 – 15:41 Rabbi Gary Pokras Israelis are not known as the most patient people in the world. When I lived in Israel in the 90s there were no lines at the bus stop to get on the bus. As the driver opened the door, everyone dove in, and the winner was […]
BeHa’alotecha Num. 8:1 – 12:16 Rabbi Baht Yameem Weiss In her book, “Leadership in the Wilderness,” Dr. Erica brown writes, “the role of preparation and organization in facing uncertainty cannot be underestimated.” We look to our leaders to guide us in moments of change. Leaders can also become the recipients of blame if anything goes […]
Naso Num. 4:21 – 7:89 Rabbi Gary Pokras I’m not sure when, exactly, we turned a cultural corner in contemporary secular culture, but at some point “doubling-down” on questionable behavior or decisions became seen as a sign of strength while honestly questioning ourselves on what we have done or said became a sign of weakness. […]
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Shavuot Ex. 19:1 – 20:23; Num. 28:26-31 Rabbi Gary Pokras As we celebrate our zman matan Torah, our festival of the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, we often focus on chapter 20 of Exodus: the 10 Commandments themselves. However, there is rich learning available to us in the immediate lead-up to Sinai. Towards […]
BeMidbar Num. 1:1 – 4:20 Rabbi Baht Yameem Weiss In a few weeks, my youngest son will be graduating from preschool here at Beth Ami. It will be a bit of a transition for both of us. Ethan is nervous about leaving his safe community and the friends he knows and loves and going off […]
Behar/Bechukkotai Lev. 25:1 – 26:2/ Lev. 26:3 – 27:34 Rabbi Baht Yameem Weiss וְקִדַּשְׁתֶּ֗ם אֵ֣ת שְׁנַ֤ת הַחֲמִשִּׁים֙ שָׁנָ֔ה וּקְרָאתֶ֥ם דְּר֛וֹר בָּאָ֖רֶץ לְכׇל־יֹשְׁבֶ֑יהָ יוֹבֵ֥ל הִוא֙ תִּהְיֶ֣ה לָכֶ֔ם וְשַׁבְתֶּ֗ם אִ֚ישׁ אֶל־אֲחֻזָּת֔וֹ וְאִ֥ישׁ אֶל־מִשְׁפַּחְתּ֖וֹ תָּשֻֽׁבוּ׃ You shall sanctify the fiftieth year and put out a call of freedom to all the land. (Lev 25:10) In this middle of […]
Inclusion CommitteeThe Inclusion Committee instills an inclusive, diverse environment for Temple Beth Ami, so that all congregants feel they belong and are valued. Individual Accommodations Inclusion Coordinator Gan Ami Early Childhood Program employs an Inclusion Coordinator who provides screenings, teacher training, and parent support regarding every child’s development, learning styles and needs. She also monitors […]
Emor Lev. 21:1 – 24:23 Rabbi Gary Pokras Of all the books that had a significant and lasting impact on me, The Jewish Way by Rabbi Irving “Yitz” Greenberg is towards the top of the list. He opens the very first chapter with deep wisdom: “The Holy Days are the unbroken master code of Judaism. […]
