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Honorable Mentschen: Beth Am members who are making a difference in the community.

Jewish tradition teaches, "In a place where there are no people behaving like human beings, strive to be human" (Pirkei Avot 2:5). We are highlighting the many people in our congregation who are stepping up to add extra humanity in our community and our world — in so many different ways. Please click on a name below to read about a mensch making a difference in our community.

Nominate a Mentsch: Do you know a Beth Am member who is making a difference during the COVID-19 emergency? Please complete the Honorable Mentschen Nomination Form for someone whom you think has made a difference during these challenging times.

Steve Bauman — Volunteering to Help Stop the Spread

Alex Lyon — Giving Without Hesitation

Alan Warshaw — Leveraging an Employee Benefit to Help Others

Cherie Half and Charlie Rothschild — Cooking Up New Ways to Sustain Communities

Maroussia Brys — Recognizing and Responding to Others in Need

Dana Reed — Turning Time on Her Hands Into Handiwork for Others

Arnie Kamrin — Providing Care Kits to Families-in-Need with Children

Leslie Murveit — The Mask-e-teers

Steve Goodman — Online Survey Provides Critical Data

Avi Kaye — The Protector

Upcoming Events

SundaySun, 8 JunJune, 2025

Beth Am's 70th Annual Congregational Meeting & Dinner

Sunday, Jun 8th 4:00p to 9:00pAll members are cordially invited, and encouraged to attend in person or to hear an overview of congregational activities and the Treasurer’s Report, honor outgoing board members, and vote in new and returning board members.

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TuesdayTue, 10 JunJune, 2025

The World of Midrash, Taught by Rabbi Yoel Kahn

Tuesday, Jun 10th 7:00p to 8:30pA midrash is “a story about a story in the Torah” (or the Tanakh [Hebrew Bible]). One of the oldest forms of Jewish commentary, midrash moves beyond the “literal” reading of any text to bring imaginative and creative interpretations.

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ThursdayThu, 12 JunJune, 2025

Hineini! Here I Am! — Queer Jewish Liturgy Old and New, Taught by Rabbi Yoel Kahn

Thursday, Jun 12th 7:30p to 9:00pThis session, taught by Rabbi Yoel Kahn in honor of LGBTQ Pride, will examine the creation and evolution of early LGBTQ-informed and -inclusive liturgy in the 1970s and 1980s.

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FridayFri, 13 JunJune, 2025

Israel Discussion Gatherings

Friday, Jun 13th 5:15p to 6:15pJoin with other Beth Am members every Friday before the Erev Shabbat service for time to reflect, discuss and listen to one another as we navigate this terribly challenging time for Israel and Jews around the world.

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FridayFri, 13 JunJune, 2025

Pre-Neg: Sponsored by Amy and Barry Asin in Honor of the Ufruf of Sam Asin and Ciera Pasturel

Friday, Jun 13th 5:30p to 6:15pCome gather for a little pre-Shabbat nosh and connect with your Beth Am community. This week the pre-neg is sponsored by Amy and Barry Asin in honor of the ufruf of Sam Asin and Ciera Pasturel

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Sat, June 7 2025 11 Sivan 5785

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