
Beth Am Gesharim (Bridges) Presents a Wise Aging Forum
Upcoming Sessions
1. Wednesday, October 11, 2023 • 26 Tishrei 5784
2:00 PM - 3:00 PMZoom2. Wednesday, November 8, 2023 • 24 Cheshvan 5784
2:00 PM - 3:00 PMZoom3. Wednesday, December 13, 2023 • 1 Tevet 5784
2:00 PM - 3:00 PMZoom4. Wednesday, January 10, 2024 • 29 Tevet 5784
2:00 PM - 3:00 PMZoom5. Thursday, February 8, 2024 • 29 Sh'vat 5784
2:00 PM - 3:00 PMZoomHow may we age with joy and resilience? Drop-ins welcome to these monthly conversations, whether you are familiar with Wise Aging or new to the idea. We look for guidance in Jewish texts and modern sources, facilitated by our clergy and trained Wise Aging leaders. Break-out rooms allow for deeper reflection in small groups.
To receive Zoom access details for the series, please log in to and register using the form below.
You may want to obtain the book which inspires us, Wise Aging: Living with Joy, Resilience, & Spirit by Rabbi Rachel Cowan (Author), Dr. Linda Thal. It can be found on Amazon or Kepler's Books and Magazines*, a local Menlo Park-based bookseller.
*We enjoy a partnership with Kepler's Books, which will donate a portion of your purchase back to Beth Am each time you shop — as long as you enter Kepler's site through the Beth Am website. You may also generate a contribution to Beth Am when you shop at the Kepler's Books store in Menlo Park by mentioning Beth Am at the register.
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Tue, October 3 2023
18 Tishrei 5784
Upcoming Events
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Tuesday ,
OctOctober 3 , 2023Introduction to Judaism Class
Tuesday, Oct 3rd 7:30p to 9:00p
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 5 , 2023Thursday Morning Minyan
Thursday, Oct 5th 8:00a to 9:00a
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OctOctober 5 , 2023Talmud Study
Thursday, Oct 5th 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 ,
OctOctober 6 , 2023Congregant-Facilitated Learning: Beth Am Reading Group
Friday, Oct 6th 1:00p to 2:00p
Join us for explorations of various contemporary Jewish writings. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2023Kindergarten Dinner and Consecration
Friday, Oct 6th 5:15p to 6:15p
Join us for our Consecration service as we welcome our kindergartners and others beginning their Jewish education. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2023First Friday Pre-Neg
Friday, Oct 6th 5:30p to 6:15p
Come gather for a little pre-Shabbat nosh and connect with your Beth Am community, this week sponsored by the Senior Rabbi Search Committee. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2023Erev Shabbat Service & Simchat Torah Celebration
Friday, Oct 6th 6:15p to 7:30p
Join us to dance and celebrate the Torah. During the Erev Shabbat service, our Zimriyah Jr. Choir will be singing. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 7 , 2023Torah Study
Shabbat, Oct 7th 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! -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 7 , 2023Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Oct 7th 10:00a to 10:20a
Join other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 7 , 2023Shabbat/Simchat Torah/Shemini Atzeret Yizkor Service
Shabbat, Oct 7th 10:30a to 12:30p
We come together to recite yizkor (memorial) prayers in remembrance of our loved ones.