I have just returned from the American Cantors Conference Convention in Washington 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…
Dr. Lenore C. Kipper, Judaic Studies Director Emerita After Torah: Time for Tanach, The Books of the Bible. Tanach is the Hebrew acronym term for the three sections of the Jewish Bible. It represents Torah,…
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…
This summer has been anything but quiet at Temple Beth Am. Rather than a time of rest, it has become a bustling period of preparation and growth. With over 1,800 members in our congregation and…
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…
I love how the new school year always falls close to the Jewish New Year. We find ourselves in a season of beginnings. We prep for the new school year with notebooks, sharpened pencils, uniforms,…
At this most anxious time, our thoughts are with the people of Israel and the brave men and women of the IDF. Iran has threatened to wipe Israel from the face of the Earth…
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…
TO MY BETH AM COMMUNITY, The Annual Meeting is over and I take over as the new President of Temple Beth Am. This is not the only change - In recent years, we have witnessed…