Erev Shabbat Service: Focus on Sustainability
Friday, October 17, 2025 • 25 Tishrei 5786
6:15 PM - 7:30 PMSanctuary* & Livestream; Followed by a Festive Oneg Shabbat in the Social HallDuring our Erev Shabbat service, we will honor Beth Am's Dayenu Circle and their fabulous accomplishment in bringing solar energy to Congregation Beth Am. During the service, Cindy Anderson, a representative of Beth Am's Dayenu Circle, will speak about the importance and benefits of this solar project, and there will be blessings for the solar installation and for the team that worked hard to make this happen.
After the service, gather in the Social Hall for a festive Oneg Shabbat and to learn more about sustainability.
SAVE THE DATE for the Community Luncheon: Personal Sustainability Through Eating, Cooking, and Recycling, coming to Beth Am on Sunday, November 16, from 11:30-2:00 PM in the Social Hall. LEARN MORE
The Beth Am community gathers each Friday night at 6:15 PM to welcome Shabbat. Our 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.
If you attend virtually, please join the livestream starting at 6:15 PM. You may follow along in our texts for the Erev (evening) Shabbat service using the digital version (available for purchase) of the Mishkan T'filah: A Reform Siddur.
To enhance your enjoyment of Shabbat, please visit betham.org/shabbatcorner (including "Social Stories" in the Resource Box to prepare children ahead of time for what to expect during the Shabbat service).
*These services will be live video-streamed. By entering the Sanctuary, you permit Beth Am to record you.
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