Beth Am News of the Week

February 3 - 9, 2023

Services this Week

Friday, February 3, 2023

13 Shevat 5783

  • 5:45 PM - Shabbat is Awesome! led by Rabbi Tyler Dratch


Saturday, February 4, 2023

13 Shevat 5783


Follow along with us!


*This class is hybrid (both in-person in the Beit Midrash as well as on Zoom)

Join Us This Shabbat

Torah Study


Led by? Rabbi Tyler Dratch

Who? Open to everyone!

Where? Beit Midrash and on Zoom

When? Weekly on Saturdays

What time? 8:30am

Shabbat Morning Movement


Led by? Emily Sellman

Who? Open to everyone!

Where? Rooms Aleph/Bet

When? 1st Shabbat of each month

What time? 9:30am


Shabbat Yachad


Who? For young children (birth to 5 years old) and their grownups

Where? In the Moadon

When? Weekly on Saturdays

What time? 11:00am

Kids' Kahal


Who? K - 3rd grade

Where? In the Beit Midrash

When? Saturday, February 4 (every other week)

What time? 10:15am

Kids' Kahal


Who? 4 - 7th grade

Where? In the Lounge

When? Weekly on Saturdays

What time? 11:00am

5783 Annual Fund

Gifts to the Open Doors Annual Fund allow Beth Am to keep our doors open to all, regardless of means. Whether your contribution is $18 or $18,000, every gift truly counts.


Whether you are contacted by letter or by one of our volunteer solicitors regarding the Open Doors Annual Fund, please open your hearts and consider a gift.


We seek to increase the number of participants from 60% to 75%. Participation is everything, consider your unique place in our community. Thank you for including Beth Am in your philanthropic plans.

Beth Am Shabbaton

Join us for a weekend of reconnection with your Beth Am family and friends, and for the opportunity to further your understanding of Tradition and Environmental Justice. The Beth Am team is creating a meaningful experience that is spiritual, engaging, and fun! The Shabbaton will include an additional Teen Track.



Register by February 15, 2023 for $50 off per room.

Email Susannah Kolstad at [email protected] with any questions.

Upcoming Programs

Klei Kodesh


Who? Open to everyone!

Where? Beit Midrash

When? Friday, February 10

What time? 6:00pm

RSVP by: Tuesday, February 7


Beth Am Circles:

Rainbow Circle


Who? Adults who identify as LGBTQ+ and their Allies

Where? Zeke's Coffee

When? Sunday, February 12

What time? 1:00pm


Where? Beth Am, both in-person and virtual

When? Thursday, February 16 (every other Thursday)

What time? 8:00-9:00am

Questions? Contact Zack Berger at [email protected] or Melissa Gerr at [email protected].

Beth Am Circles:

Playground Playdate

 

Who? Birth to 5 years old

Where? Whitehall Mill

When? Sunday, February 19

What time? 10:00am

RSVP? To Erika Hornstein at [email protected]

Beth Am Circles:

Rainbow Circle


Who? Adults who identify as LGBTQ+ and their Allies

Where? Wight Tea Company

When? Sunday, February 19

What time? 11:00am


Escape Room at Breakout Games


Who? USY/Kadima

Where? Breakout Games in Timonium

When? Sunday, February 26

What time? 3:45pm - 5:15pm

How much? $30

RSVP? ASAP


Beth Am Circles:

Rainbow Circle


Who? Adults who identify as LGBTQ+ and their Allies

Where? Beth Am's Beit Midrash

When? Saturday, March 4

What time? 7:30pm


Around the Community

To join on Zoom: Meeting ID - 935 1699 8649, Passcode - Shemaryah

The same Zoom link will be used for all services.

Fresh at the Avenue, a program of No Boundaries Coalition, is hosting its Sip & Sauté fundraiser on Thursday, February 23 from 6:00-9:00pm in celebration of 7 years of fresh food access in Sandtown. The cooking class will feature an interactive demonstration, followed by dinner. Proceeds from this event will support Fresh at the Avenue, a weekly community-powered produce market, as well as No Boundaries Coalition's general operations.


Purchase your ticket here.

Have questions and/or concerns? Please direct all inquiries to [email protected].

Congregant to Congregant


Do you enjoy socializing? Become a Visiting Volunteer for special Beth Am members!


Interested? Fill out the Visiting Volunteer form. We will be in touch to match you with someone based on location and common interests.


Click here to Become a Visiting Volunteer

Click here to Request a Visit


To learn more, contact:

Joyce Keating - [email protected] 

Aimée Adashek - [email protected] or 410-615-6115

Join the Beth Am Kiddush Crew


Click here to fill out a survey and let us know of your interest and availability.

Email Ashley Pressman and Rachel Weitzner at [email protected] with any questions.

If interested, please contact Isabel Antreasian at 410-635-0230 or [email protected].


All volunteers will need to register with City Schools and complete a background check.

Staff

Rabbi Daniel Cotzin Burg

Alexander Grass Rabbinic Chair 


Rabbi Tyler Dratch

Rabbi for Tefilah Leadership

Director of Youth & Family Education


Alex Pomerantz

Executive Director


Adina Amith

Beth Am President

Susannah Kolstad

Director of Congregational Engagement


Jennifer Millard

Financial Coordinator



Devora Cohen

Office Manager & Assistant to Rabbi Burg


Monica Raffel

Programming and Communications Coordinator

Helpful Information

Mazel Tovs

Please send any mazel tovs to the front office by 3:00 pm on Tuesdays to be included in this email and the Shabbat program


Transportation Assistance - Email Meg Berman for more information.


Cemetery Information

Read more here

Aliyah / Honor Requests - Contact Devora


Prayer Book / Siddurim Dedication

Complete the form here. Questions? 

Contact Devora


Memorial Plaques

Complete the form here

Questions? Contact Alex

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