2025 High Holy Day Programs / Services Schedule At-A-Glance
High Holy Days 2025 | 5786: Programs / Services Schedule
Scroll down for information about upcoming holiday programming. (Also available: download a printable (pdf) services at-a-glance schedule)

Request a Plaque for Beth Am's Memorial Wall
Monday, Aug 11th (All day)Please note that the deadline to have a plaque ordered and installed in time for Shabbat Shuvah is Monday, August 11.

S’lichot Program and Service
Shabbat, Sep 13th 7:30p to 9:30pOur program will begin with a reading of "Father’s Day," a new play that explores themes of guilt, forgiveness, and reconciliation, with discussion to follow. We’ll conclude the evening with our S’lichot service in the Sanctuary.

Rosh Hashanah Celebration, With Jewish Baby Network
Sunday, Sep 14th 3:30p to 5:00pJoin Congregation Beth Am and Jewish Baby Network for a Rosh Hashanah program for families with children ages 0-6 years. We'll enjoy music, shakers, puppets, dancing, playtime, along with apple snacks, round challah and “honey” (agave for the little ones).

The Orchard New Year Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Sep 19th 7:30p to 9:30pCome join other adults in their 20s and 30s to celebrate the sweetness of the upcoming New Year with The Orchard! Gather with friends for an evening filled with delicious food, conversation and festive apple-themed drinks.

Erev Rosh Hashanah Tot Service & Dinner
Monday, Sep 22nd 5:00p to 7:30pThis is an engaging service for families with young children (ages 0-6). After the service, enjoy a birthday party for the world, including yummy dinner and birthday cake!

Erev Rosh Hashanah Service
Monday, Sep 22nd 7:30p to 9:30pThe Beth Am community comes together for Rosh Hashanah services. Wishing a sweet, happy and healthy new year to you and your loved ones!

Rosh Hashanah Family Service
Tuesday, Sep 23rd 8:45a to 10:45aFamilies graders come together for this family-friendly Rosh Hashanah service. Wishing a sweet, happy and healthy new year to you and your loved ones!

Morning Rosh Hashanah Service
Tuesday, Sep 23rd 10:30a to 12:45pThe Beth Am community comes together for Rosh Hashanah services. Wishing a sweet, happy and healthy new year to you and your loved ones!

Tashlich: Casting Away Our Sins
Tuesday, Sep 23rd 4:00p to 4:45pIt is customary to gather on Rosh Hashanah afternoon to perform Tashlich (“casting off”), the ritual of tossing bread crumbs into a flowing body of water to symbolically cast away our sins.

Erev Shabbat Shuvah Service
Friday, Sep 26th 6:15p to 7:30pWe gather to dedicate the memorial plaques that have been added to the outdoor Memorial Wall.

Kol Nidre Service
Wednesday, Oct 1st 7:30p to 9:30pThe Beth Am community comes together for Yom Kippur services. G'mar chatimah tovah — May you be inscribed for a year of goodness!

Yom Kippur Family Service
Thursday, Oct 2nd 8:45a to 10:45aFamilies come together for this family-friendly Yom Kippur service. G'mar chatimah tovah — May you be inscribed for a year of goodness!

Morning Yom Kippur Service
Thursday, Oct 2nd 10:30a to 12:45pThe Beth Am community comes together in person and virtually for Yom Kippur services. G'mar chatimah tovah — May you be inscribed for a year of goodness!

Yom Kippur Afternoon Study Sessions
Thursday, Oct 2nd 1:00p to 2:00pAs is our custom on Yom Kippur afternoon, Beth Am members will be offering learning sessions on a variety of Jewish topics.

Yom Kippur Afternoon Study Sessions
Thursday, Oct 2nd 2:00p to 3:00pAs is our custom on Yom Kippur afternoon, Beth Am members will be offering learning sessions on a variety of Jewish topics.

Yom Kippur Musical Interlude
Thursday, Oct 2nd 2:00p to 3:15pTake some time for reflection to the sound of introspective melodies. G'mar chatimah tovah — May you be inscribed for a year of goodness!

Yom Kippur Afternoon Service
Thursday, Oct 2nd 3:30p to 6:00pThe Beth Am community comes together for Yom Kippur services. G'mar chatimah tovah — May you be inscribed for a year of goodness!

The Orchard Pizza Yom Kippur Break Fast Party
Thursday, Oct 2nd 6:45p to 8:15pAfter a day of reflection, let's come together to break the fast in the best way possible—with pizza and friends!

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.

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.

Beth Am Men Guys' Night Out in the Sukkah
Tuesday, Oct 7th 6:00p to 9:00pJoin Beth Am Men for an evening of socializing in the Sukkah! We'll enjoy pizza and beer (and non-alcoholic beverages), as well as varied, interesting conversation. We hope to see you there!

Erev Shabbat Service & Sukkot Celebration: Focus on Half Moon Bay Farmworkers
Friday, Oct 10th 6:15p to 7:30pDuring our Erev Shabbat service, we hope that congregants will once again be inspired and deeply moved to learn first hand about the lives and challenges facing local farm workers.

Beth Am Women Sukkot Celebration
Shabbat, Oct 11th 4:00p to 9:00pCelebrate Sukkot with Beth Am Women. Wine and light refreshments will be served.

Simchat Torah Service & Celebration, With Kindergarten Consecration and B'nei Mitzvah Siyum
Monday, Oct 13th 6:15p to 8:00pJoin us as we celebrate the Torah with joy! Beginning in our Sanctuary, we will unroll the Torah scroll and mark milestones of Torah learning for our students. Following the service, we will dance outside with our Torahs and celebrate with music, dancing, and tasty food and drinks!

Atzeret-Simchat Torah Morning Service & Yizkor
Tuesday, Oct 14th 9:30a to 11:30aWe come together to celebrate Shemini Atzeret together. We will also recite yizkor (memorial) prayers in remembrance of our loved ones.

Beth Am Sukkah Take-Down
Wednesday, Oct 15th 10:00a to 12:00pWant to help take down the sukkah? If you have any power tools, please bring them along — gloves are a good idea too!
Learn more about High Holy Days 2025 with Beth Am.
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