September 2023 Tzedakah Box
September Tzedakah Box: Israel Religious Action Center
For decades, the Israel Reform Movement, and its legal and advocacy arm – the Israel Religious Action Center, have been serving on the front lines of nurturing Israel as a Jewish and democratic state, one that adheres to the vision of Israel’s Declaration of Independence as a country for all its citizens and one that Jews around the world are proud to call home.
Today, members of the new government threaten to override Israel’s core values with insidious racism, extremism and discrimination. A barrage of coalition agreements form a powerful storm that endangers IRAC’s legal achievements which secured Israel as a Jewish and democratic homeland. A legal revolution, if allowed to pass, will block attempts to challenge in courts the extreme initiatives of the government and will gravely harm Israel’s democratic nature, leaving the rights of Reform Jews, women, LGBTQ and Arabs unprotected.
In addition, due to the anti-Reform views of the new government and its ministers the Israel Reform Movement stands to lose more than $1.5 million in government funding. These programs provide critical support for rabbis and congregational activities, educational programs, and assistance to new immigrants, including many from Ukraine and Russia.
Beth Am stands proudly with our allies in Israel. We will prevail and continue to fight and stand up for an Israel that is a democratic state for all Jewish people and all its citizens.
Learn more about the Israel Religious Action Center.
A donation can be made:
- on our website
- @Beth-Am on Venmo
- by check made payable to “Congregation Beth Am” mailed to the Administrative Office as follows:
Congregation Beth Am
Attn: Tzedakah Box — Israel Religious Action Center
26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Thank you.
Tue, October 3 2023
18 Tishrei 5784
Schedule

Jewish Community Sustainability Fair: Become Part of the Solution
Sunday, Oct 22nd 11:00a to 2:00pNeighboring synagogues and faith institutions come together to host a sustainability fair. The fair will showcase earth-friendly products, actions, rebates and inspiration to reduce our collective carbon footprint.

Community Services Agency (CSA) Pantry Help
Monday, Oct 23rd 9:30a to 12:00pHelp out our neighbors at the Community Services Agency in Mountain View.

Distribute Breakfast at Hope’s Corner
Wednesday, Oct 25th 7:00a to 9:30aBeth Am is part of an interfaith group providing meals to Hope's Corner in Mountain View. We are in need of adult (aged 16+) volunteers to do food preparation under the direction of Hope’s Corner staff.

Pursue Justice Democracy Circle Discussion
Shabbat, Nov 4th 3:00p to 4:30pOur Democracy Circle Discussion Series continues.
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