Tag Archives: Congregation Beth Am

A Happy New Year wish for blessings, peace, love and health from Beth Am of Buffalo Grove, IL!

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Rabbi Lisa Sari Bellows

I am so grateful to be part of a family that believes in bringing meaning, holiness, joy and good work into this world!  Enjoy our Shana Tova Video Greeting!

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You Are Loved. Rosh HaShanah 5776 Sermon

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Rabbi Lisa Sari Bellows

When I was quite young, on summer days I would lie on the lawn and look up at the clouds. Those puffy white clouds took on various shapes and scenes in my imagination and I created fantastic stories from the … Continue reading →

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2014 Yom Kippur Sermon: You Make A Difference: Suicide, Depression and Knowing You Matter

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Rabbi Lisa Sari Bellows

A teacher in New York decided to honor all of her high school seniors by telling each of them how much of a difference they made. Using the Who I Am Makes A Difference Ceremony, she called each student to … Continue reading →

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