Accomplishments and Dilemmas As we reflect over the past hundred years, there are so many areas of progress and growth in the American Jewish Community. The rise of synagogues in the suburbs, the establishment of…
I was asked to print my Woman of Valor speech, and I am happy to do so as May is Mother's Day and my mom's birthday (May 10th, Izzy's Bar Mitzvah date). I want to…
Development and Changes in Religious Institutions In an earlier commentator I presented a brief outline of the growth of the Reform Movement in the United States. With the three million immigrants that arrived between 1880…
Temple Beth Am celebrated four extraordinary women at its 2025 Women of Valor ceremony on Wednesday, April 2 at Temple Beth Am. This prestigious recognition honored Nathalie Carletta, Rabbi Rachel Greengrass, Susan Lampen, and Daniela…
At Temple Beth Am, we recognize the unique needs of children with autism and are committed to providing opportunities that support their growth, confidence, and well-being. One of the most valuable skills we can offer…
Last weekend, 24 incredible teens from our Social Justice Teen Fellowship collaborated in the building of the final classroom at 'Escuela de Llantas' in Guatemala! They mixed cob by hand, created recycled Vountu blocks, and…
From the first shuffle to the final play, the Sisterhood: 2nd Annual Game Night was an unforgettable whirlwind of laughter and friendly competition! What a blast watching everyone master their Mah Jongg moves, conquer Canasta,…
On the 80th anniversary of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, our community gathered for a deeply moving program of stories and songs shared by Holocaust Survivors and members of our congregation. We were honored to welcome…
From December 13 to 16, Temple Beth Am, Temple Judea, and Temple Beth Sholom joined forces to provide an unforgettable experience for our teens at the L'Taken Social Justice Seminar in Washington, D.C., hosted by…
Join unBIASed on Sunday, January 12, at 3:00 PM at a Reception honoring the film director, Wendy Sachs, a TBAM graduate, prior to the film and a discussion about the importance of the film following…