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
Mon, January 12 2026
23 Tevet 5786
Upcoming Events
Beth Am Women Lunch, Mah Jongg, and Bridge
Monday, Jan 12th 12:00p to 2:30pWe are no longer offering box lunch orders. Please bring your own lunch or feel free to just come and socialize. Sparkling water, hot tea, and dessert will be provided.
Beit R'fuah Meeting
Wednesday, Jan 14th 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.
Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, Jan 16th 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
Friday, Jan 16th 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.
Light Dessert Oneg Shabbat, With Israeli Dancing Led by Cantor Shpall
Friday, Jan 16th 7:30p to 8:30pCome together after Erev Shabbat services to enjoy some light dessert refreshments! Cantor Shpall will be leading some simple Israeli folk dances. The entire congregation is invited, children included!
Congregation Beth Am | 26790 Arastradero Road | Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 | (650) 493-4661
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