August Fund in Focus: The Lori Levinson Luft Adult Education Fund
August 2025 Fund in Focus: The Lori Levinson Luft Adult Education Fund
Memorial Gift Supports Lifelong Learning at Beth Am
Created in memory of a longtime and beloved member of the Beth Am community, this fund supports lifelong learning programs for adult learners. Whether it’s Torah Study, lectures, or classes, Beth Am is committed to creating interesting educational opportunities for our members of all ages. The Lori Levinson Luft Adult Education Fund helps make this possible by subsidizing programs and making access available to all.
Consider a gift to the The Lori Levinson Luft Adult Education Fund in celebration and gratitude for your family simcha or to honor a loved one. You can make your donation online or by mailing a check made payable to “Congregation Beth Am” to the Administrative Office as follows:
Congregation Beth Am
Attn: Fund in Focus — The Lori Levinson Luft Adult Education Fund
26790 Arastradero Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Funds like this help support our wide array of opportunities for members of all ages — please consider donating to the fund of your choice on your next special occasion.
If you would like information about how to create your own named fund, please visit betham.org/GIVE or contact Director of Development Mandy Eisner at meisner@betham.org or (650) 493-4661, ext. 211.
Sat, August 2 2025
8 Av 5785
Upcoming Events

Tisha B’Av: A Time for Reflection and Mourning
Sunday, Aug 3rd 7:00p to 8:00pJoin for a musical reflective of the day, chanting of Eicha (Book of Lamentations), and a presentation by Daniel Kemerau, a teen from Belarus, who will share his experiences about what it is like to live in “galut” (in exile).

August Is Prospective Member Month at Beth Am!
Friday, Aug 8th 6:15p to 7:30pThe best way to welcome new members to our Beth Am community is to be invited by YOU! As a current Beth Am member, you are the best ambassador for prospective members to be welcomed into our congregation.

Erev Shabbat Service: Honoring Cantor Jaime Shpall
Friday, Aug 8th 6:15p to 7:30pFor more than ten years, Cantor Jaime Shpall has inspired us with her wisdom, vision, and beautiful singing voice. Join us to celebrate her many contributions to our community. During the Erev Shabbat service, we will honor Cantor Jaime, her husband, Marcel, and her children, Ella and Sam.

Tu B'Av Wine & Chocolate Oneg Shabbat
Friday, Aug 8th 7:30p to 8:30pCelebrate Tu B'Av, the Jewish Day of Love, with a wine and chocolate Oneg Shabbat under the trees. Co-sponsored by Beth Am Women and Beth Am Men.

Attention A Cappella Singers: Beth Am Is Forming a Singing Group!
Shabbat, Aug 9th 4:30p to 7:30pJoin Cantor Shpall and special guests Blair Casdin and Jen Schultz for an a cappella workshop ending with Havdalah.
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