
Erev Shabbat Summer Outdoor Services: Summer Speaker Series - A Beth Am Tradition Continues
Past SessionsFriday, August 25, 2023 • 8 Elul 5783 - 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM - Outdoor Chapel*; betham.org/streaming
Friday, August 18, 2023 • 1 Elul 5783 - 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM - Outdoor Chapel*; betham.org/streaming
Friday, August 11, 2023 • 24 Av 5783 - 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM - Outdoor Chapel*; betham.org/streaming
Friday, August 4, 2023 • 17 Av 5783 - 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM - Outdoor Chapel*; betham.org/streaming
Join the Beth Am community in our beautiful Outdoor Chapel all summer long. We’re excited to welcome congregants to the bima to share words of Torah during July and August. For any outdoor programming, please be sure to bring your own water bottle, sunscreen and hat, as needed.
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.
August Speaker Schedule:
- August 4 - Sarah Fields of Beth Am Women (service followed by Tu B’Av Oneg Shabbat, sponsored by Beth Am Women and Beth Am Men)
- August 11 - Larry Shapiro of Beth Am Men
- August 18 - Darin Buxbaum
- August 25 - Lauren Berman
August is Prospective Member Month at Beth Am! We invite you to share this warm, special place with the people you know and love in your lives.
If you attend virtually, please join at betham.org/streaming or on our YouTube channel or on the Beth Am Facebook page, starting at 6:15 PM. You may follow along in our texts for the Erev (evening) Shabbat service using the online 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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Upcoming Events

August Is Prospective Member Month at Beth Am!
Friday, Aug 8th 6:15p to 7:30pThe best way to welcome new members to our Beth Am community is to be invited by YOU! As a current Beth Am member, you are the best ambassador for prospective members to be welcomed into our congregation.

Erev Shabbat Service: Honoring Cantor Jaime Shpall
Friday, Aug 8th 6:15p to 7:30pFor more than ten years, Cantor Jaime Shpall has inspired us with her wisdom, vision, and beautiful singing voice. Join us to celebrate her many contributions to our community. During the Erev Shabbat service, we will honor Cantor Jaime, her husband, Marcel, and her children, Ella and Sam.

Tu B'Av Wine & Chocolate Oneg Shabbat
Friday, Aug 8th 7:30p to 8:30pCelebrate Tu B'Av, the Jewish Day of Love, with a wine and chocolate Oneg Shabbat under the trees. Co-sponsored by Beth Am Women and Beth Am Men.

Attention A Cappella Singers: Beth Am Is Forming a Singing Group!
Shabbat, Aug 9th 4:30p to 7:30pJoin Cantor Shpall and special guests Blair Casdin and Jen Schultz for an a cappella workshop ending with Havdalah.

Rapid Response Volunteer Training
Sunday, Aug 10th 4:00p to 6:00pThe training equips you to be a LEGAL observer of ICE activities. If you want to stand in solidarity with families impacted by immigration activity in your community, and are interested in learning more, please come attend this training.
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