
Simchat Torah Service & Celebration, with Kindergarten Consecration & B'nei Mitzvah Siyum
Monday, October 13, 2025 • 21 Tishrei 5786
6:15 PM - 8:00 PMSanctuary* & LivestreamJoin us as we celebrate the Torah with joy! Beginning in our Sanctuary, we will unroll the Torah scroll and mark milestones of Torah learning for our Kindergarten and 8th Grade students.
Following the service, we will dance outside with our Torahs and celebrate with music, dancing, food trucks, and Torah-themed cocktails and snacks!
Please note: We will provide complimentary shaved ice from Kona Ice, snacks, and drinks. However, the Oaxacan Kitchen truck will be charging for dinner.
To help us prepare, please register by October 10 using the form below.
Kindergarten Consecration Family Dinner:
Before the service, families of enrolled kindergarten students are invited to gather at 5:15 PM to celebrate the Consecration milestone with a festive dinner. Learn more and register by October 10.
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*This service will be live video streamed. By entering the Sanctuary you give Beth Am permission to record you.
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