
Thursday Morning Minyan
Past SessionsThursday, September 29, 2022 • 4 Tishrei 5783 - 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Zoom Videoconference
Thursday, September 22, 2022 • 26 Elul 5782 - 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Zoom Videoconference
Thursday, September 15, 2022 • 19 Elul 5782 - 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Zoom Videoconference
Thursday, September 8, 2022 • 12 Elul 5782 - 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Zoom Videoconference
Thursday, September 1, 2022 • 5 Elul 5782 - 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Zoom Videoconference
Each Thursday morning at 8:00 AM, a sacred space is formed as the Thursday Morning Minyan begins on Zoom. Led by Beth Am congregant Louise Stirpe-Gill and “hosted” by Joan M. Karlin, each week participants pray the weekday service and take turns teaching the parashah for that week.
The weekly minyan meeting started about 15 years ago when a congregant’s father passed away. After one week of daily minyanim, the group transitioned to once a week. The inspiration came from the fact that market days in the ancient Middle East were Mondays, Thursdays and Shabbat, so those became the traditional days to read Torah. It was decided that the newly formed Minyan would meet on Thursday mornings in the Beth Am Chapel.
Thanks to Beth Am clergy, Beth Am members join the minyan when they have lost a loved one or are honoring a yahrzeit. When the pandemic hit last spring, the Thursday minyan quickly moved to Zoom and more people began participating.
Over the course of the pandemic year, Louise has added evocative poetry to the service. Participants have been very creative, sharing their interpretations of Torah. The empathy and support that we give to one another warms our sacred virtual space.
Please join the Beth Am Thursday Morning Minyan, just a Zoom away. Bring your coffee and an open heart that will be touched by a caring community.
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Sat, December 9 2023
26 Kislev 5784
Upcoming Events
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 9 , 2023BATY "Limo and Latkes" Chanukah Party
Motzei Shabbat, Dec 9th 5:45p to 9:00p
Join fellow Beth Am teens for a progressive Chanukah dinner! We'll meet at Beth Am, light the candles, then hop in the party bus, and begin our route. We will stop at multiple different generous BATY member's houses for fried-food dinner courses. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 10 , 2023Slow Torah: Lay-Led Torah Study Class
Sunday, Dec 10th 9:00a to 10:00a
Slow Torah is a lay-led class that continues the Beth Am tradition of studying the Torah verse by verse. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 10 , 2023Chanukah Celebration: Building Friendships Between SF Bay Area Jewish Families and Israeli Families Evacuated From Their Homes
Sunday, Dec 10th 9:00a to 10:00a
Help build lasting and flourishing friendships between families and communities in the Bay Area, and families and communities in the north-western Negev (Eshkol region) in Israel, which are currently evacuated. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 10 , 2023Israeli Dancing With Live Music Provided by Klezmore Square, Sponsored by Beth Am Women
Sunday, Dec 10th 12:30p to 2:30p
Come sing and dance to the music of Klezmore Square. Snacks and drinks will be provided. The entire congregation is invited, children included! -
Tuesday ,
DecDecember 12 , 2023BAJY Chanukah Party
Tuesday, Dec 12th 5:30p to 7:30p
Calling all 6th-8th Graders! Join your BAJY friends on the 6th night for an epic Chanukah celebration. We'll light the candles, spin the dreidel, make latkes with Chef Sharon, do some awesome Chanukah crafting, and more! -
Tuesday ,
DecDecember 12 , 2023Music, Healing and Meditation with Cantor Jaime Shpall
Tuesday, Dec 12th 6:00p to 6:30p
Songs of healing and strength, as well as some brief meditation. -
Tuesday ,
DecDecember 12 , 2023Introduction to Judaism Class
Tuesday, Dec 12th 7:00p to 9:00p
Explore our wonderful tradition for the first time -- or all over again. -
Tuesday ,
DecDecember 12 , 2023Chanukah Candlelighting Series
Tuesday, Dec 12th 8:30p to 9:00p
All are invited for community Chanukah candle lighting! -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 13 , 2023Philosophy Minyan
Wednesday, Dec 13th 12:00p to 1:30p
Join this lunchtime monthly series on Zoom. All are welcome to join in an interactive and thought-provoking exploration of topics at the intersection of philosophy, Jewish thought and contemporary issues. This month's topic: Seeking Light In the Darkness -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 13 , 2023Beth Am Gesharim (Bridges) Presents a Wise Aging Forum
Wednesday, Dec 13th 2:00p to 3:00p
How may we age with joy and resilience? Drop-ins welcome to these monthly conversations, whether you are familiar with Wise Aging or new to the idea.