Temple Beth Am The Reform Jewish Congregation of Merrick and Bellmore

03/08/2026

A busy weekend at Beth Am! Shabbaton on Saturday, Purim Carnival today. Thank you Patti Nacht for running yesterday’s program and Brotherhood for today.

03/01/2026

Roaring ‘20’s!!

02/12/2026

Rabbi Mickey and the group from Beth Am made it to Israel! 🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱

02/10/2026

What do you do with your yahrzeit candle glass?

The glass left from yahrzeit candles can be another way to memorialize a loved one

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02/08/2026

The members of brotherhood had a great time at this mornings pancake breakfast.

01/21/2026

Merrick, NY, – On January 18 th , Temple Beth Am of Merrick and Bellmore held a Special Book Review. Renowned author, Rabbi Jeffrey Gale discussed his new novel, A Human Rights Odyssey: From Dreams Deferred to Reconciliation, a sequel to both; The Ballad of East and West; and "The Secret of Redemption; exploring the spiritual growth of Isaac Levin through the decades.

Rabbi Jeffrey Gale was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He grew up during the intense years of the Civil Rights movement, which heavily impacted the trajectory of his career. He received his bachelors degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and became an ordained rabbi at Leo Baeck College in London, England. Rabbi Gale served pulpits in England, Canada, and the United States. As a pulpit rabbi in England, he was an active member of the Soviet Jewry Committee of the Reform Synagogues of Great Britain and made two trips to the former Soviet Union in 1981 and 1983. As a prison chaplain in Jackson, Michigan, he was a champion of civil rights for inmates. In Canada, he heavily interacted with the indigenous community. In Wantagh, New York, he led his congregation through the turbulent days surrounding 9/11 and fought mightily against Islamophobia. In Washington Heights, he volunteered at an afternoon school for Latino youth and became involved in the sanctuary movement. Rabbi Gale's passion for social justice is profoundly reflected in his writing. At present, he is retired and is devoting much of his time to writing. Jeffrey Gale is the author of three books, including A Human Rights Odyssey: From Dreams Deferred to Reconciliation and The Ballad of East and West, The Secret of Redemption and The Ballad of East and West.

Following a brief Q&A session, the attendees were able to purchase copies of the book. Rabbi Gale graciously discussed and signed all three of his publications. Everyone in attendance agreed that they could not wait to read this wonderful collection of novels.

12/20/2025

Happy Hanukkah from your Beth Am family!! A great Hanukkah party prior to services tonight.

12/14/2025

A fun afternoon making French macarons thanks to Macaron 5 Chic of Bellmore. Due to the fact we had to limit the number of attendees, we will plan a second one so that those who were not able to attend can have an opportunity.

12/14/2025

Vodka and Latkes 2025!
Happy Hanukkah from your Beth Am Family 🕎

11/23/2025

This morning the Brotherhood got together for a delicious breakfast and fun conversation. Interested in joining brotherhood? Email [email protected] for more details.

11/22/2025

Shabbat Shalom! Today the youngest members of the Beth Am family enjoyed Shabbat Jr, a monthly program with a service geared just for them. This program will return in January as we have our annual Hanukkah party next month.