June 2021 Fund in Focus: Rabbi Akselrad Lecture Series Fund
Fund in Focus: Rabbi Akselrad Lecture Series Fund
Rabbi Akselrad, second from left, takes part in the
1965 Civil Rights March in Selma, Alabama
Rabbi Sidney Akselrad (z”l) would have turned 100 this month (June 2021)! He was a beloved leader of the Beth Am community who stood up for what he believed in: justice, human rights and ethical behavior. His leadership inspired (and continues to inspire) our members to think, to act and to take steps to make the world a better place. The Rabbi Akselrad Lecture Series Fund honors our beloved rabbi’s memory by supporting inspiring lectures by leaders of social justice and human relations.
Please consider making a donation to the Rabbi Akselrad Lecture Series Fund to honor Rabbi Akselrad’s trailblazing legacy of social justice activism. You can make your donation online or by mailing a check made payable to “Congregation Beth Am” to the Administrative Office as follows:
Congregation Beth Am
Attn: Fund in Focus — Rabbi Akselrad Lecture Series Fund
26790 Arastradero Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
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 visit betham.org/GIVE or contact Director of Development Mandy Eisner, (650) 493-4661, ext. 211. We welcome your donation to this and other important funds that provide resources for our congregation. Thank you!
Sun, September 14 2025
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Upcoming Events

Beth Am Women & Youth Education Program Honey Cake Bake: Make It a Sweet New Year for Our Elders
Sunday, Sep 14th 9:30a to 11:00aOnce again, we're baking and delivering honey cakes to older congregants in our community. Join in baking honey cakes and preparing them for delivery. No prior baking skills required.

"A Sweet New Year" Family Rosh Hashanah Celebration, With Jewish Baby Network
Sunday, Sep 14th 3:30p to 5:00pJoin Beth Am and Jewish Baby Network for a Rosh Hashanah program for families with children ages 0-6 years. Look forward to crafts, snacks, puppets, professional music, and more!

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!
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