
Erev Simchat Torah Service & Celebration
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 • 21 Tishrei 5785
5:30 PM - 7:30 PMSanctuary* & Livestream; Community Dinner to Follow in the Social HallOn Simchat Torah, Jews around the world complete the reading of the Torah and begin anew with the first words of Genesis. Join us to dance and celebrate the Torah.
A community dinner will follow in the Social Hall.
Mitzvah Opportunity: Support the Reproductive Justice Event: Post-Abortion Care Package Assembly
On Sunday, October 27 in the Beth Am Social Hall, the National Council of Jewish Women-San Francisco (NCJW-SF) is assembling post-abortion care kits for Bay Area residents receiving abortion care. In preparation for this event, there will be collection bins in the Sanctuary Foyer and Admin. Office waiting area. Items collected will be delivered to Beth Am prior to the Post-Abortion Care Package Assembly event. Items include:
- tea bags (boxes must contain individually wrapped tea bags)
- maxi pads
- small chocolates or hard candy (individually wrapped)
- instant hot packs (see an example)
Learn more about fall holidays 2024.
*This service will be live video streamed. By entering the Sanctuary you give Beth Am permission to record you.
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Upcoming Events

Israel Discussion Gatherings
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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 and Israeli Dancing, With Cantor Jaime Shpall
Friday, May 2nd 7:30p to 8:30pIn honor of Yom Ha’atzmaut Cantor Shpall will be leading some simple Israeli folk dances after our Erev Shabbat service. Enjoy some beautiful Israeli music, fun dances, and light dessert refreshments. The entire congregation is invited, children included!

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Shabbat, May 3rd 3:00p to 5:00pAll school year 2025-2026 BAJY-ites are invited to celebrate the end of the year by having an awesome JUMP PARTY!

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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