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Temple Beth Am

BruceNelson — 2014-08-05T04:30:57Z

Fix errors in previoius edit.

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- '''Temple Beth Am''' is a small Conservative ["Spiritual Organizations" congregation] which, since its inception in 1960, has been affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. Our founding members wanted a different type of Conservative synagogue.	+ '''Temple Beth Am''' is a small Conservative ["Spiritual Organizations" congregation] which, since its inception in 1960, has been affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. Our founding members wanted a different type of Conservative synagogue. Previously located in Henrietta, the congregation moved to Elmwood Avenue where it occupies a space at Temple B'rith Kodesh.

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BruceNelson — 2014-08-05T04:28:19Z

Synagogue moved to a new location

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- \|\|[[Address("3249 E Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY 14467")]]\|\| - \|\|<class="tablehead">'''Service Times''' (as of August 2011)\|\| - \|\|Friday (Shabbat evening): 8:00PM\|\| - \|\|Saturday (Shabbat morning): 10:00AM\|\|	+ \|\|[[Address("2131 Elmwood Ave, Room 103, Rochester, NY 14418")]]\|\| + \|\|<class="tablehead">'''Service Times''' (as of August 2014)\|\| + \|\|Friday (Shabbat evening): 7:00PM (1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th Fridays)\|\| + \|\|Friday (Shabbat evening): 6:00PM (3rd Friday) at Nazareth College\|\| + \|\|Saturday (Shabbat morning): 10:00AM (1st, 3rd, 5th Saturdays)\|\| + \|\|Saturday (Shabbat morning): 9:30 AM (2nd Saturday) at BHBI, 1369 East Ave.\|\| + \|\|Saturday (Shabbat morning): 10:00AM (4th Saturday) at Nazareth College\|\|
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- Guests are always welcome at the services. Weekly Shabbat services are Friday evenings at 8:00 pm and Saturday mornings at 10:00 am. Services are also held on all major holidays.	+ Guests are always welcome at the services. Weekly Shabbat services are Friday evenings at 7:00 pm and Saturday mornings at 10:00 am. Services are also held on all major holidays.
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- On the 2nd Shabbat of the month, the Saturday morning service is held at Congregation Beth Hamedresh - Beth Israel at 1369 East Ave at 9:30 am. On the 5th Shabbat of the month, the Friday evening service is held at Congregation Beth Hamedresh - Beth Israel at 8:00 pm.	+ On the 2nd Shabbat of the month, the Saturday morning service is held at Congregation Beth Hamedresh - Beth Israel at 1369 East Ave at 9:30 am and on the 4th Shabbat of the month, the Saturday morning service is at 9:00 am at Ohel Avraham at Nazareth College. On the 3rd Shabbat of the month, Friday evening services are at 6:00 pm at Nazareth College. On the 5th Shabbat of the month, the Friday evening service is held at Congregation Beth Hamedresh - Beth Israel at 7:00 pm.
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- The synagogue and services are accessible to all. There is a ramp for wheelchair accessibility and can make a reading desk available at floor level. A sign language interpreter or Braille prayerbook is available upon advance request.	+ The synagogue and services are accessible to all. A sign language interpreter or Braille prayerbook is available upon advance request.
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- The synagogue is located at 3249 East Henrietta Road (Rt 15A) in the town of ["Henrietta"]. We are a mile and a half from both the E Henrietta Rd and Lehigh Sta Rd I-390 exits and a block and a half south of Lehigh Sta Rd, just minutes from the ["Jewish Community Center" JCC], the Monroe Country Fairgrounds (Dome Arena), and ["Marketplace Mall"].	+ The synagogue is located in Room 103 of the education wing of Temple B'rith Kodesh, at 2131 Elmwood Avenue.

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BruceNelson — 2011-08-16T03:17:15Z

Removed Rabbi, changed schedule of serives, other factual changes

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- - The first Friday of each month is our Family Service. There is a family discussion topic, and children are invited to lead parts of the service.
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- '''Education''' - - The unique religious school includes a K-7 program and continuing education for teens. Some of the highlights are: - - * Students are guided at their own rates through a structured program of study. Each student receives individual attention. - * Students go beyond establishing a Jewish identity and focus on understanding Jewish practice. - * Students can sharpen their skills in a friendly, non-intimidating environment that accommodates the needs of students from beginning to advanced levels. - * Students learn and understand Shabbat and holiday services. Students of all ages often choose to lead prayers or services. - * Post bar/bat mitzvah teens continues their studies at Temple Beth Am. - - '''Youth''' - - Children and teens participate in all aspects of synagogue life, but there are also special programs for them. We sponsor Venturing Crew 36 for young men and women ages of 14 to 20. The crew organizes its own programs throughout the year, including some outdoor activities, such as whitewater rafting and wilderness trips. It also runs fun programs for kids of all ages such as a Sukkah Sleep-In, bowling, miniature golf, a "game show day," and an annual Shabbat Lock-In. -
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- On the third Saturday morning of each month, the Temple hosts a havurah group made up of members of local synagogues as well as unaffiliated families. The more informal service, led by many of the participants, is followed by a pot-luck vegetarian lunch at a havurah member's home.	+ On the 2nd Shabbat of the month, the Saturday morning service is held at Congregation Beth Hamedresh - Beth Israel at 1369 East Ave at 9:30 am. On the 5th Shabbat of the month, the Friday evening service is held at Congregation Beth Hamedresh - Beth Israel at 8:00 pm.

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peteb — 2009-08-05T23:22:40Z

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peteb — 2008-08-27T00:02:12Z

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- '''Temple Beth Am''' is a small Conservative congregation which, since its inception in 1960, has been affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. Our founding members wanted a different type of Conservative synagogue.	+ '''Temple Beth Am''' is a small Conservative ["Spiritual Organizations" congregation] which, since its inception in 1960, has been affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. Our founding members wanted a different type of Conservative synagogue.

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alexandergartley — 2008-08-26T21:04:34Z

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alexandergartley — 2008-08-26T21:04:16Z

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alexandergartley — 2008-08-26T21:03:42Z

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alexandergartley — 2008-08-26T21:03:42Z

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RachelBlumenthal — 2007-05-04T20:40:22Z

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- Temple Beth Am was the first Conservative congregation in the Rochester area to have full religious participation of both men and women.	+ Temple Beth Am was the first Conservative congregation in the ["Rochester"] area to have full religious participation of both men and women.
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- On the third Saturday morning of each month, the Temple hosts a havurah group made up of members of local synagogues as well as unaffiliated families. The more informal service, led by many of the paricipants, is followed by a pot-luck vegetarian lunch at a havurah member's home.	+ On the third Saturday morning of each month, the Temple hosts a havurah group made up of members of local synagogues as well as unaffiliated families. The more informal service, led by many of the participants, is followed by a pot-luck vegetarian lunch at a havurah member's home.
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- The synagogue is located at 3249 East Henrietta Road (Rt 15A) in the town of Henrietta. We are a mile and a half from both the E Henrietta Rd and Lehigh Sta Rd I-390 exits and a block and a half south of Lehigh Sta Rd, just minutes from the JCC, the Monroe Country Fairgrounds (Dome Arena), and Marketplace Mall.	+ The synagogue is located at 3249 East Henrietta Road (Rt 15A) in the town of ["Henrietta"]. We are a mile and a half from both the E Henrietta Rd and Lehigh Sta Rd I-390 exits and a block and a half south of Lehigh Sta Rd, just minutes from the ["Jewish Community Center" JCC], the Monroe Country Fairgrounds (Dome Arena), and ["Marketplace Mall"].

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peteb — 2007-03-30T01:26:58Z

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BruceNelson — 2007-03-30T00:53:55Z

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2007-01-31T08:58:38Z

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alexandergartley — 2007-01-31T08:58:38Z

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alexandergartley — 2007-01-31T08:49:06Z

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	+ \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Temple Beth Am'''\|\| + \|\|[http://uscj.org/empire/henrietb/]\|\| + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''3249 East Henrietta Road, Henrietta'''\|\| + \|\|(across from the Church of the Good Shepherd)\|\| + + + Temple Beth Am is a small Conservative congregation which, since its inception in 1960, has been affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. Our founding members wanted a different type of Conservative synagogue. + + The synagogue differentiates itself in several ways: + + * Full Egalitarianism - women and men are equal in all religious and administrative capacities + + * School Program with a unique individualized approach to Jewish learning for both children and adults + + * Large enough to be a community, but small enough for everyone to be involved + + + Family Atmosphere + + In keeping with our philosophy that family attendance at services should not be limited by the attention span of the youngest member, the sanctuary is equipped with a toy and book corner for young children. Children of all ages are encouraged to participate in the service to the extent of their knowledge and abilities. + + The first Friday of each month is our Family Service. There is a family discussion topic, and children are invited to lead parts of the service. + + Programs + + The temple is a friendly, people-oriented congregation that has a unique sense of community which emphasizes the importance both of individuals and families. + + Members of all ages and from a large range of religious and educational backgrounds are all important contributors to our community. + + They pride themselves on their flexibility and provide various social, education, and religious opportunities for personal growth through learning and celebrations. + + Annual events include: + + * A Rosh Hashanah Tashlich service within two blocks of the building. + * Informal luncheons and dinners to celebrate festivals + * Synagogue skills classes + * Annual summer picnic + * A lively Purim celebration including hamentaschen for all + * School and family events at which all are welcome + * Shabbat dinners including the annual Shabbat Across America program + * Small-Shul Collaborative scholar-in-residence programs + + Egalitarianism + + Temple Beth Am was the first Conservative congregation in the Rochester area to have full religious participation of both men and women. + + Education + + The unique religious school includes a K-7 program and continuing education for teens. Some of the highlights are: + + * Students are guided at their own rates through a structured program of study. Each student receives individual attention. + * Students go beyond establishing a Jewish identity and focus on understanding Jewish practice. + * Students can sharpen their skills in a friendly, non-intimidating environment that accommodates the needs of students from beginning to advanced levels. + * Students learn and understand Shabbat and holiday services. Students of all ages often choose to lead prayers or services. + * Post bar/bat mitzvah teens continues their studies at Temple Beth Am. + + Youth + + Children and teens participate in all aspects of synagogue life, but there are also special programs for them. We sponsor Venturing Crew 36 for young men and women ages of 14 to 20. The crew organizes its own programs throughout the year, including some outdoor activities, such as whitewater rafting and wilderness trips. It also runs fun programs for kids of all ages such as a Sukkah Sleep-In, bowling, miniature golf, a "game show day," and an annual Shabbat Lock-In. + + Religious Services + + Services are lively with melodies, rather than one which mainly chanting or silent prayer. Friday evening services are conducted in a balanced mix of Hebrew and English. The prayerbook has transliteration for most of the Hebrew. The service often includes a discussion topic on the Torah or other timely subjects. Saturday morning services have more Hebrew with lots of participatory singing and an involved Torah Service. It is very important to us that services are meaningful to everyone. + + Guests are always welcome at the services. Weekly Shabbat services are Friday evenings at 8:00 pm and Saturday mornings at 10:00 am. Services are also held on all major holidays. + + On the third Saturday morning of each month, the Temple hosts a havurah group made up of members of local synagogues as well as unaffiliated families. The more informal service, led by many of the paricipants, is followed by a pot-luck vegetarian lunch at a havurah member's home. + + Accessibility + + The synagogue and services are accessible to all. There is a ramp for wheelchair accessibility and can make a reading desk available at floor level. A sign language interpreter or Braille prayerbook is available upon advance request. + + Membership + + Membership information is available from the Temple office (334-4855). There are a variety of membership levels and are always willing to accommodate special needs. There are also offer incentives for new members. + + Location + + The synagogue is located at 3249 East Henrietta Road (Rt 15A) in the town of Henrietta. We are a mile and a half from both the E Henrietta Rd and Lehigh Sta Rd I-390 exits and a block and a half south of Lehigh Sta Rd, just minutes from the JCC, the Monroe Country Fairgrounds (Dome Arena), and Marketplace Mall.