Grad Shabbat Service — Honoring Our Graduating Seniors
Friday, May 9, 2025 • 11 Iyar 5785
6:15 PM - 8:30 PMSanctuary* and Livestreamed; Light Oneg Shabbat to follow in the Social HallBeth Am is delighted to welcome our entire congregation to join us for a festive service as we honor our graduating seniors. This joyous Erev Shabbat program will feature speakers from our graduating class. Mazel tov to the class of 2025! We are so proud of you!
After the service, gather in the Social Hall for a light Oneg Shabbat.
Prior to the service, graduates and their families are invited to join for a festive Shabbat pre-neg. (Registration is required.)
The Beth Am community gathers each Friday night at 6:15 PM to welcome Shabbat. Our worship services are musical, participatory and informal in spirit; they focus on helping us experience the spiritual renewal, peace, joy, and sense of celebration that Shabbat can bring.
If you attend virtually, please join the livestream starting at 6:15 PM. You may follow along in our texts for the Erev (evening) Shabbat service using the digital version (available for purchase) of the Mishkan T'filah: A Reform Siddur.
To enhance your enjoyment of Shabbat, please visit betham.org/shabbatcorner (including "Social Stories" in the Resource Box to prepare children ahead of time for what to expect during the Shabbat service).
*These services will be live video streamed. By entering the Sanctuary you give Beth Am permission to record you.
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