
Interfaith Bridges — Fostering Understanding Between Faith Communities
Past SessionsWednesday, February 8, 2023 • 17 Sh'vat 5783 - 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM - Christ Church Los Altos
Thursday, January 26, 2023 • 4 Sh'vat 5783 - 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM - Congregation Beth Am, Beit Kehillah
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 • 18 Tevet 5783 - 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM - Pacifica Institute
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 • 20 Kislev 5783 - 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM - Pacifica Institute
Wednesday, November 30, 2022 • 6 Kislev 5783 - 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM - Christ Church Los Altos
Thursday, November 17, 2022 • 23 Cheshvan 5783 - 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM - Congregation Beth Am, Beit Kehillah
Judaism, Christianity and Islam — Abrahamic faiths with so much misunderstanding over the years! What do we have in common? How can we share our values and learn about each other's beliefs in a safe environment? Can we form friendships and have an honest discussion about our differences? Can we work together to heal the world?
Muslims, Christians and Jews come together in the Interfaith Bridges program, a supportive environment for lively conversation about their faith and life experiences. Interfaith Bridges consists of six sessions from 6:30 PM on the following dates:
- Session 1: Who Are We? Introduction to Our Faiths
Thursday, November 17 at Congregation Beth Am - Session 2: Holidays, Food and Fasting
Wednesday, November 30 at Christ Church Los Altos - Session 3: Symbols and Images
Wednesday, December 14 at Pacifica Institute - Session 4: Confronting Stereotypes
Wednesday, January 11 2023 at Pacifica Institute - Session 5: Sacred Scriptures
Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Congregation Beth Am - Session 6: Our Faiths in the World
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Christ Church Los Altos
Sessions will be held at Congregation Beth Am, Christ Church Los Altos and the Pacifica Institute. Lay-led discussion based on an established program plan will progress through dinner and small group discussions. A program fee of $60 covers expenses, including the cost of one catered dinner; the other dinners are potluck. Space is limited to a maximum of 24 people divided equally from each faith community.
Each Interfaith Bridges session will provide opportunities for meaningful conversation on the theme of the session. Each participant is asked to bring an open mind and a willingness to share and to listen to others in a supportive environment. One primary objective is to build trust relationships between the participants.
The six sessions will be lay-led by facilitators from each congregation. The program is not an instructional course about religion or interfaith relations. There will be no authorities with correct answers, just people with different life experiences and ideas. Participants are not expected to be an expert in or an ambassador from their religions. Each participant will share their beliefs, experiences and practices. This program helps participants learn about themselves, as well as about people of a different faith.
If you are interested in participating or want to learn more, please contact Beth Am Congregants Diane or Janet.
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Fri, March 24 2023
2 Nisan 5783
Upcoming Events
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Friday ,
MarMarch 24 , 2023Erev Shabbat Service
Friday, Mar 24th 6:15p to 7:30p
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. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 24 , 2023Shabbat Dinner in a Congregant Home
Friday, Mar 24th 8:00p to 10:00p
Enjoy the hospitality of friendly hosts while you relax and enjoy a delicious dinner. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 25 , 2023Torah Study
Shabbat, Mar 25th 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 ,
MarMarch 25 , 2023Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Mar 25th 10:00a to 10:20a
Join other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 25 , 2023Torah Minyan Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Mar 25th 10:30a to 12:30p
This week, Torah Minyan joins the Bar Mitzvah service in the Sanctuary. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 25 , 2023Shabbat Morning Service: Bar Mitzvah Eyal
Shabbat, Mar 25th 10:30a to 12:30p
All are welcome and encouraged to join the family of our Bar Mitzvah in worship and celebration. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 25 , 2023BAJY Sleepover (With Late Night Option) at Beth Am
Shabbat, Mar 25th 5:30p to Sunday, Mar 26th 8:30a
BAJY Sleepover at Beth Am -- just for 6th - 8th Graders! -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 25 , 2023Oneg Israel Presents Israeli Writer and Filmmaker Etgar Keret
Motzei Shabbat, Mar 25th 8:15p to 9:30p
“A brilliant writer…completely unlike any writer I know. The voice of the next generation.” —Salman Rushdie -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 26 , 2023Slow Torah: Lay-Led Torah Study Class
Sunday, Mar 26th 9:00a to 10:00a
Slow Torah is a lay-led class that continues the Beth Am tradition of studying the Torah verse by verse. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 26 , 2023CANCELLED THIS MONTH: Parent Circle
Sunday, Mar 26th 9:00a to 11:00a
Parent Circle is cancelled this month.