Shabbat: Day of Unplugging
Friday, May 30, 2025 • 3 Sivan 5785
All Day for 1 DaysFrom May 31-31, Set Aside Your Devices for One Shabbat and Reconnect!
Join Jewish Family and Children's Services and families across the Bay Area for the first-ever Shabbat Family Challenge. Step away from screens for one day and rediscover the joy of slowing down, connecting deeply, and being present—with your children and yourself.
Sign up to receive everything you need for a meaningful experience:
- Weekly inspiration and activity ideas to help your family prepare
- Shabbat Unplugged: A Modern Family’s Guide with rituals and first-time celebration tips
- A free Shabbat kit with candles, children's books, and a “sleeping bag” for your phone!
Take a real break from work, screens, and stress — and soak up uninterrupted time together. This one Shabbat could spark lifelong rituals for your family.
Take the pledge and get ready to unplug!
Cosponsored by Congregation Beth Am
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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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