With all due modesty, we can confidently say that this is one of the largest synagogue-based libraries in Florida. The collection features thousands of books, meticulously organized using the Elazar Classification System, specifically designed for…
Dr. Lenore C. Kipper, Judaic Studies Director Emerita After Torah: Time for Tanach, the Books of the Bible The second section of the Tanach, the Prophets, begins with Joshua leading the Israelites into the land…
At Temple Beth Am, the youth program isn’t just something students attend; it’s something they live. It’s not your average educational program; it’s a full-on, joy-filled journey that begins in kindergarten and continues all the…
I have just returned from the American Cantors Conference Convention in Washintong D.C. To say that it was an exhilarating four days, would be an understatement. If it hadn’t been for the nagging of my…
As you may have heard, this past spring, American Jews voted for their delegates to the 39th World Zionist Congress, the “parliament of the Jewish people,” which will convene in Jerusalem in October 2025. The…
Dear Temple Beth Am Families, I hope this message finds you enjoying the long days of summer—relaxing, recharging, and making meaningful memories. While you’ve hopefully been soaking up sunshine and slowing down, we at YERS…
Dear Sisters and Friends, I cannot believe that summer is almost over. I hope everyone enjoyed this time of the year, with less traffic, more sunshine, and extra relaxation. Sisterhood is gearing up for another…
We are horrified once again by yet another attack on Jewish Americans. While still reeling from the tragedy in our nation’s capital, we are devastated to hear about the gruesome attack in Boulder, CO. Such…
Growing up, the month of June meant no school, summer camp, and vacation. Now, as June arrives again, I find myself looking back at the year that Sisterhood had and am feeling in awe of…