
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 on. 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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Upcoming Events

Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, May 2nd 5:15p to 6:15pJoin with other Beth Am members every Friday before the Erev Shabbat service for time to reflect, discuss and listen to one another as we navigate this terribly challenging time for Israel and Jews around the world.

Erev Shabbat Service
Friday, May 2nd 6:15p to 7:30pOur 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.

Oneg Shabbat
Friday, May 2nd 7:30p to 8:30pCome together after the Erev Shabbat service to enjoy some lovely oneg Shabbat refreshments.

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2025 Guthaner Lecture: Dr. Richard Kogan Presents "West Side Story" — The Mind and Music of Leonard Bernstein
Sunday, May 4th 2:00p to 3:30pDr. Kogan will focus on Leonard Bernstein, whose impact on the musical consciousness of America cannot be overstated. Richard Kogan tackles the story of this cultural colossus, focusing on the creation of his towering masterpiece of musical theatre, “West Side Story.”
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