
Torah Study, With Guest Teacher Rabbi Sanford Akselrad
Saturday, April 26, 2025 • 28 Nisan 5785
9:00 AM - 10:00 AMBeit Kehillah* or Zoom or LivestreamedBeth Am is pleased to welcome Akselrad* guest speaker Rabbi Sanford Akselrad, son of Beth Am’s Rabbi Emeritus Sidney Akselrad (z”l), and spiritual leader of Congregation Ner Tamid in Las Vegas, NV. On Shabbat morning, come learn with Rabbi Akselrad.
Visit the 2025 Akselrad Scholar-in-Residence Weekend page to read more about Rabbi Sanford Akselrad and opportunities to learn with him over the weekend.
Join Torah Study virtually using one of these options:
- Livestream: If you plan watch online, please visit our streaming page. The class goes live at 9:00 AM in the window marked "Beit Kehillah."
- Zoom: You may still join by Zoom using the recurring link, which can be found in Links to this Week's Events or the Thursday email.
An archive of Torah Study audio recordings is available online.
Virtual GOOD BOOK CAFÉ: The Beth Am Library has "opened" the Virtual Good Book Café held weekly after Torah Study.
*This event holds special significance as we gather to honor our esteemed Rabbi Emeritus Rabbi Sidney Akselrad (z"l) and celebrate the enduring legacy he and his family have left within our community.
The Rabbi Akselrad Lectureship Fund, created in memory of Beth Am’s beloved Rabbi Emeritus Sidney Akselrad (z”l), is dedicated to providing speakers and programs related to social justice, ethics and/or human relations. Please consider making a contribution to the Rabbi Akselrad Lectureship Fund in honor or memory of a loved one.
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