
Slow Torah: Lay-Led Torah Study Class
Upcoming Sessions
1. Sunday, July 13, 2025 • 17 Tammuz 5785
9:00 AM - 10:00 AMZoom2. Sunday, July 20, 2025 • 24 Tammuz 5785
9:00 AM - 10:00 AMZoom3. Sunday, July 27, 2025 • 2 Av 5785
9:00 AM - 10:00 AMZoomSlow Torah is a lay-led class that continues the Beth Am tradition of studying the Torah verse by verse. The class rotates discussion leaders (on a volunteer basis) each week, and participants are encouraged to share sources or insights related to the verse(s) we're studying.
All are welcome, whether you’re new to Torah study or a longstanding member of the Shabbat morning Torah Study class. Drop-in attendance is fine and no previous background is necessary. Just bring your curiosity, yourself and your love of learning and studying Torah, real slow.
For more information, contact Loren, Howard or Alan.
Please register below for Zoom connection information.
Register
The attached form requires you to be logged in. Please login using the form below:
Share Print Save To My Calendar |
Fri, June 6 2025
10 Sivan 5785
Upcoming Events

Erev Shabbat Summer Outdoor Service
Friday, Jun 6th 6:15p to 7:30pWe're look forward to coming together for Kabbalat Shabbat services in our beautiful Outdoor Chapel.

Dessert Oneg Shabbat
Friday, Jun 6th 7:30p to 8:30pCome together after Erev Shabbat services to enjoy some light dessert refreshments!

Beth Am's 70th Annual Congregational Meeting & Dinner
Sunday, Jun 8th 4:00p to 9:00pAll members are cordially invited, and encouraged to attend in person or to hear an overview of congregational activities and the Treasurer’s Report, honor outgoing board members, and vote in new and returning board members.

The World of Midrash, Taught by Rabbi Yoel Kahn
Tuesday, Jun 10th 7:00p to 8:30pA midrash is “a story about a story in the Torah” (or the Tanakh [Hebrew Bible]). One of the oldest forms of Jewish commentary, midrash moves beyond the “literal” reading of any text to bring imaginative and creative interpretations.

Hineini! Here I Am! — Queer Jewish Liturgy Old and New, Taught by Rabbi Yoel Kahn
Thursday, Jun 12th 7:30p to 9:00pThis session, taught by Rabbi Yoel Kahn in honor of LGBTQ Pride, will examine the creation and evolution of early LGBTQ-informed and -inclusive liturgy in the 1970s and 1980s.
Congregation Beth Am | 26790 Arastradero Road | Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 | (650) 493-4661
We strive to live as a holy community whose study and practice of Judaism inspires and challenges us to "do justice, to love kindness and to walk humbly with our God" (Micah 6:8).
Privacy Settings | Privacy Policy | Member Terms
©2025 All rights reserved. Find out more about ShulCloud