B’nai Mitzvah Family Participation in Services Honors Presenting the Tallit The presentation of the tallit, the prayer shawl, is an outward symbol of the Bar/Bat Mitzvah taking their place as an adult member of the covenanted children of Israel. The tallit is presented towards the beginning of the service by one or two people with a special […]
Historic Torah Scroll at Temple Beth Ami During World War II, when the Nazis invaded Czechoslovakia, they gathered an enormous number of Torah scrolls and mantles, and other ritual items. Their intent at the time was to use these items to set up a museum of a lost race. When the War ended, Czechoslovakia and […]
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 […]
