8th Graders Committed to a Better World — Our Social Justice Heroes for the month of February are our members Gabe Schacter-Brodie and Jeffrey Birdwell. Gabe and Jeffrey were the main catalysts in bringing the Home and Hope homeless partnership to Beth Am.
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Congregation Beth Am strives to bring justice and peace into the world by serving the less fortunate both at and outside of Beth Am through volunteering, advocating for worthy causes and educating the community about the importance of pursuing justice.
Read moreBeth Am is motivated by Jewish values, such as feeding the hungry, visiting the sick and clothing the naked, and strives to ensure that social justice is infused into all aspects of Beth Am life: worship, learning and community.
Beth Am’s Tzedek (Social Justice) Council is the umbrella organization for the 12 committees involved with tikkun olam, social action, and tzedek, social justice, activities at Beth Am. The Council provides leadership to the congregation in fulfilling the mitzvah of pursuing justice.
For more information, please contact Jean Wolman.
“God has told you what is good; and what does the Eternal require of you? To do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God.” ~Micah 6:8
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Habitat Interfaith Build — We are thrilled to announce the completion of the grading and foundation stages of Habitat for Humanity’s “All Faiths House.” That means it’s time for Beth Am to get ready for our build! We are collaborating with several area churches on a four-house development on Cleo Avenue in Cupertino, and need both financial and volunteer support in order to fulfill Beth Am’s commitment to the “All Faiths House.”
Our tzedakah donations for February will go to the special dental clinics of AKIM (Association for the Habilitation of the Developmentally Disabled) which provide preventative therapy as well a early intervention, enabling patients to enjoy a better quality of life, better health and more acceptance in the community.
Supporting our Sister Congregation in Ukraine — In Ukraine, it's not easy being Jewish, and it's not easy being a Reform Jew. Discrimination is rampant, and funds are almost non-existent. Thanks to the hard work of dedicated leader Cherie Half and many Beth Am members, our sister community in Poltava is nourishing its members who are seeking to rediscover their Judaism. We welcome your donations to this fund that helps us carry out our vision of tikkun olam.
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In Recognition of Jewish Disability Awareness Month — Throughout the month of February, Beth Am's Tzedek Council will be collecting used eyeglasses to be donated to OneSight, an organization committed to providing clear vision to millions in need through the delivery of primary vision care and eyewear throughout the world. Please gather and deposit your used glasses in the collection boxes located in the Sanctuary foyer and Beth Am office. You may donate prescription glasses of any type, as well as generic reading glasses and non-prescription sunglasses.
Friday, February 24, 6:15 pm, Sanctuary
Recognizing Jewish Disability Awareness Month — Jewish tradition teaches us of our obligation to ensure equal access for all people and to help facilitate the full participation of individuals with disabilities in religious and public life. February is Jewish Disability Awareness Month, and Beth Am will be marking the importance of the occasion at our Shabbat Service. We will be hearing from several members of Beth Am who have a disability or who work in the disability awareness field.
Friday, February 24, 7:30 pm, Social Hall
Help Support Congregation Beth Am of Poltava — Have you ever tasted a homemade knish like the ones your grandmother spent hours preparing? You are in for a treat complete with a Ukrainian flavor. To sign up, please download and complete the registration form and return with your check made payable to "Congregation Beth Am" to Judy Sack, 410 Pine Wood Lane, Los Gatos, CA 95032.
Sunday, February 26, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Menlo Park
Take Part in a Beth Am Tradition of Feeding the Hungry — Volunteers are welcome to come cook and serve lunch to needy people around the Peninsula. Join a friendly group of fellow Beth Am members at Trinity Episcopal Church in Menlo Park for the Urban Ministry of Palo Alto. This is a great way for families, couples and singles to do a mitzvah together. Children must be at least 10 years old to participate.
March 17, Cooking Demonstration at 4:30 p.m.; Dinner at 6:30 p.m.
With Beth Am Congregant Joanne Donsky — Joanne co-authored La Crème de la Crème: A Guide to the Very Best Restaurants in France, covering all of the Michelin three-star restaurants in France. Come early to watch Joanne cooking in her kitchen as she prepares a luscious alternative menu for Passover, which will include salmon and an amazingly delicious flourless chocolate cake. Or, join us a bit later to enjoy a three-course meal with wine.
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