January 2025 Fund in Focus: The Aptekar Family Endowment Fund for Film
January 2025 Fund in Focus: The Aptekar Family Endowment Fund for Film
The Aptekar Fund sponsors one of the most popular programs at Beth Am, our Shabbat Film Series. Ranging from documentaries about Jewish history, to political commentary, to love stories, to singing cowboys — the fund makes it all possible!
Fund creators Judy and Bob Aptekar were inspired to endow the film program after seeing how much members enjoyed the Shabbat afternoon film series. They love how it brings people together around fun and meaningful content, spurring conversations and connections with each other. If you haven’t checked out our film screenings yet, come on by!
Funds like this keep our Beth Am programs going, so we encourage you to consider donating to the fund of your choice on your next special occasion.
If you would like information about how to create your own named fund, please betham.org/GIVE or contact Director of Development Mandy Eisner at meisner@betham.org or (650) 493-4661, ext. 211.
Congregation Beth Am
Attn: Fund in Focus — Aptekar Fund
26790 Arastradero Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Wed, September 17 2025
24 Elul 5785
Upcoming Events

Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, Sep 19th 5:00p to 6:15pJoin with other Beth Am members every Friday before the Erev Shabbat service for time to reflect, discuss, and listen to one another as we navigate this terribly challenging time for Israel and Jews around the world.

Erev Shabbat Service: Featuring Jewish-Arab Shared Society Leaders of AJEEC-NISPED
Friday, Sep 19th 6:15p to 7:30pOur 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.

Oneg Shabbat in Honor of Mila Karon's Bat Mitzvah Celebration!
Friday, Sep 19th 7:30p to 9:00pOur congregation joins together after our Erev Shabbat Service to enjoy a little nosh in honor of Mila Karon's Bat Mitzvah. This event is generously sponsored by the Lipton/Karon Family. Mazel tov!

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!
Congregation Beth Am | 26790 Arastradero Road | Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 | (650) 493-4661
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