
Thursday Morning Minyan
Upcoming Sessions
1. Thursday, October 9, 2025 • 17 Tishrei 5786
8:00 AM - 9:00 AMZoom Videoconference2. Thursday, October 16, 2025 • 24 Tishrei 5786
8:00 AM - 9:00 AMZoom Videoconference3. Thursday, October 23, 2025 • 1 Cheshvan 5786
8:00 AM - 9:00 AMZoom Videoconference4. Thursday, October 30, 2025 • 8 Cheshvan 5786
8:00 AM - 9:00 AMZoom VideoconferenceEach 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 in 2020, 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, October 4 2025
12 Tishrei 5786
Upcoming Events

Chai Cycle Bike Ride
Sunday, Oct 5th 8:30a to 1:00pCalling all Beth Am cyclists! Join us for a 30ish-mile ride along Junipero Serra and then out and back along Canada Rd. and back through Portola Valley/ Woodside, returning along Arastradero. Approximately 1,300 feet of climbing.

Community Sukkah Build
Sunday, Oct 5th 9:00a to 11:00aThe annual sukkah building event is a great hands-on activity and a mitzvah that benefits the entire Beth Am community, but we need lots of help to put it together.

BAJY's Sushi in the Sukkah
Sunday, Oct 5th 12:30p to 2:00pEat some sushi, shake some lulav, and hang out with your Beth Am crew!

Tot Sukkot Celebration: Sukkot Decorating, Story Time, and Songs
Sunday, Oct 5th 3:30p to 5:00pJoin Beth Am clergy for Sukkot decorating, a short story, and a few songs! This event is for families with children ages 0-6 years.

Beit R'fuah Meeting
Wednesday, Oct 8th 7:00p to 8:30pBeit R'fuah, House of Healing, welcomes all who are coping with mental illness themselves or who provide support for loved ones coping with mental illness.
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