Pride Erev Shabbat Service
Friday, June 13, 2025 • 17 Sivan 5785
6:15 PM - 7:30 PMOutdoor Chapel* & LivestreamCelebrate Pride Shabbat, honoring Beth Am members of the LGBTQIA+ community and standing up for equal rights and dignity for all people. During our Erev Shabbat service, we will recognize and take extra pride in our wonderfully diverse and inclusive community. For some extra fun, come dressed in the colors of the rainbow.
(Note, on June 12 Rabbi Yoel Kahn will be teaching a class entitled Hineini! Here I Am! — Queer Jewish Liturgy Old and New. LEARN MORE)
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 livestreamed. By entering the Outdoor Chapel, you give Beth Am permission to record you.
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Sun, October 26 2025
4 Cheshvan 5786
Upcoming Events
Music with Mimi
Sunday, Oct 26th 9:45a to 10:30aCome and join Mimi for her new class at Beth Am "Music with Mimi". Participants will enjoy songs, music, dancing, movement, puppets, stories, parachute, bubbles, and more!
"Eating for Tomorrow" Film Screening
Sunday, Oct 26th 4:00p to 6:00pCome learn, share, and get inspired by the documentary "Eating for Tomorrow," starring Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet, which explores the environmental impact of our food choices. It takes viewers on a global journey, highlighting the consequences of our food systems and offering a message of hope and potential solutions.
Discussion Group for Parents & Grandparents of Trans and Gender Expansive Kids
Sunday, Oct 26th 5:30p to 6:30pWe'll gather for facilitated discussion in a supportive environment.
Beth Am Men Hot Topics Breakfast
Tuesday, Oct 28th 8:00a to 9:30aGet together with the Beth Am Men for our monthly "Hot Topics" Breakfast! A rabbi will bring a stimulating, potentially controversial article for us to discuss over breakfast. Food and beverages will be provided by Beth Am Men.
Tricks of the Trope, Taught by Cantor Jaime Shpall
Tuesday, Oct 28th 7:00p to 8:00pThe melodies we use for chanting our sacred texts is known as Trope or Cantillation. Trope are the little markings found above and below the biblical Hebrew text that readers use to chant the text properly. You can also learn to chant Torah like a pro!
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