
Facing Our Truths: Conversations on Race – Facilitated by Beth Am Member Emily Nagaonkar
Upcoming Sessions
1. Sunday, June 4, 2023 • 15 Sivan 5783
10:00 AM - 11:30 AMSocial Hall Patio2. Sunday, June 11, 2023 • 22 Sivan 5783
10:00 AM - 11:30 AMMeditation Garden3. Sunday, June 25, 2023 • 6 Tammuz 5783
10:00 AM - 11:30 AMSocial Hall Patio4. Sunday, July 9, 2023 • 20 Tammuz 5783
10:00 AM - 11:30 AMSocial Hall Patio5. Sunday, July 23, 2023 • 5 Av 5783
10:00 AM - 11:30 AMSocial Hall Patio6. Sunday, July 30, 2023 • 12 Av 5783
10:00 AM - 11:30 AMNEW DATE Social Hall PatioJoin this small group discussion series of 6 sessions about how we face our truths about race, privilege, power and the biases that we all hold.
Session topics will be:
- Introduction and Overview: Developing a Sense of Trust in the Group, Establishing Relationships
- White Fragility
- Racism and White Supremacy — A Human Construct
- Post-Slavery Incarceration as a Means of Control
- Looking Within Our Jewish Community
- How Are We Responsible/Accountable?
Emily Nagaonkar has been a member of the Beth Am Board of Directors for two years. She and her husband, Harsh, are active members of Beth Am’s the Orchard and Racial Equity and Justice initiatives. Originally from the metro-Detroit area, she has been in the Bay Area for 10 years. Professionally, she is a Director of Social Work for Sourcewise, a local non-profit serving older adults and their families. Emily is looking forward to delving into challenging, important issues with the Beth Am community.
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Sun, June 4 2023
15 Sivan 5783
Upcoming Events
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Sunday ,
JunJune 4 , 2023Facing Our Truths: Conversations on Race – Facilitated by Beth Am Member Emily Nagaonkar
Sunday, Jun 4th 10:00a to 11:30a
Beth Am’s Racial Justice and Equity Initiative will be convening another set of several small groups of 5-10 participants to meet for a series of 6 sessions about how we face our truths about race, privilege, power and the biases that we all hold. -
Sunday ,
JunJune 4 , 2023Beth Am Women Honors Five Remarkable Women at 2023 YES Tea
Sunday, Jun 4th 3:00p to 5:00p
The YES Tea is a biennial BAW event to honor women from the Beth Am community who have made outstanding contributions to Beth Am Women and to our entire congregation in support of youth, education and special projects. -
Sunday ,
JunJune 4 , 2023Discussion Group for Parents/Grandparents of Trans and Gender Expansive Kids
Sunday, Jun 4th 7:00p to 8:00p
We'll gather for facilitated discussion in a supportive environment. -
Tuesday ,
JunJune 6 , 2023Music, Healing and Meditation with Cantor Jaime Shpall
Tuesday, Jun 6th 6:00p to 6:30p
Songs of healing and strength, as well as some brief meditation. -
Thursday ,
JunJune 8 , 2023Thursday Morning Minyan
Thursday, Jun 8th 8:00a to 9:00a
These services are led by members of the congregation — all are welcome. -
Thursday ,
JunJune 8 , 2023Talmud Study
Thursday, Jun 8th 12:00p to 1:00p
Led by Beth Am clergy, in this weekly class we study selections from the Talmud and other rabbinic sources. -
Friday ,
JunJune 9 , 2023Congregant-Facilitated Learning: Beth Am Reading Group
Friday, Jun 9th 1:00p to 2:00p
Join us for explorations of various contemporary Jewish writings. -
Friday ,
JunJune 9 , 2023Pride and Pizza Tot Shabbat: With Jewish Baby Network
Friday, Jun 9th 5:30p to 7:00p
Join Beth Am clergy for a short story and a few songs! A nice way to start your Shabbat. This event is for families with children ages 0-5 years. -
Friday ,
JunJune 9 , 2023Erev Shabbat Summer Outdoor Service
Friday, Jun 9th 6:15p to 7:30p
We're thrilled to welcome the congregation back to Beth Am for Kabbalat Shabbat services in our beautiful Outdoor Chapel. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 10 , 2023Torah Study
Shabbat, Jun 10th 9:00a to 10:00a
On Shabbat morning, join a member of the Beth Am clergy for a session of Torah study. Stay for the Good Book Cafe!