Learning

Learning

Learning

You can always learn a little something. Beth Am has educational opportunities covering every aspect of Jewish life and learning, from preschool through adulthood. Experiences range from formal classes to learning through the arts, from small group discussions to travel opportunities.

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Clergy, educators, staff, invited scholars from around the world, and Beth Am members teach, inspire, and challenge.

Youth Education programs are innovative and always adapting to new ideas. Programs are offered for pre-Kindergarteners through High School.

Beth Am members are learners for life! Study over lunch, and over bagels. Study in pairs, groups, and classes. Study on walks, runs, or hikes - come and learn! Close
Sunday mornings when Sunday Program is in session, 9:15 a.m., the Stanford Dish
Come walk the Stanford Dish on Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. with Rabbi Adam and your buddies. Drop off the kids at Sunday Program and head on over to the entrance at Junipero Serra and Stanford Avenue to join the fun.
Saturday, May 26, 8 p.m., Congregation Kol Emeth, 4175 Manuela Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Come for the Torah, Stay for the Blintzes — We’ll welcome Shavuot, Z’man Matan Torateinu, the time of the Giving of our Torah, with an all-night study session or Tikkun Leil Shavuot hosted by Congregation Kol Emeth. There will be a panel of rabbis from all the movements, prayer and learning opportunities all through the night, along with plenty of food and schmoozing, of course.
Friday, June 1, after the service, Social Hall
Watch Controversial TV Hit Comedy Series — Explore what it is like to be an Israeli Arab on this "armchair trip" to Israel. Watch two episodes of the Israeli TV series Avoda Aravit (Arab Labor) created by Sayed Kashua, an Israeli-born Palestinian journalist sometimes referred to as the Palestinian Jerry Seinfeld. Help yourself to a delicious Israeli-style supper. A discussion will follow the screening. RSVP to Judith Rabbie by May 29.
Friday, July 13, 6 p.m. - Sunday, July 15, noon, Asilomar Conference Grounds, Pacific Grove, CA
Congregation Beth Am invites you to spend a relaxing, inspiring and educational weekend on the Monterey Peninsula. Study under the pines, enjoy a Shabbat stroll on the beach and schmooze with friends old and new. Registration is due Friday, June 1, 2012. 
The Experience of a Lifetime — Jewish summer camp is an important part of our Jewish lives. Research indicates that attending a Jewish summer camp is a key factor in the creation of a Jewish identity. We are fortunate to be located near several outstanding Jewish camps. We hope you will consider sending your child(ren) to one of these camps.
May Library Corner — The Beth Am Library has more than 200 videos, from documentaries to feature films, for children and adults. They are now available for self checkout.