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!
Thu, October 23 2025
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Upcoming Events

Klezmer Class, Taught by Musician Naomi Zamir
Thursday, Oct 23rd 7:00p to 8:00pNaomi Zamir, a member of Beth Am and an accordion player, is offering a class to introduce sets of Klezmer tunes she learned at KlezKanada over the past 15 years.

Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, Oct 24th 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.

Beth Am Welcomes Our 2025 Saxe Scholar-In-Residence, Rabbi Dr. Rachel Mikva
Friday, Oct 24th 6:15p to 7:30pRabbi Dr. Rachel Mikva serves as the Herman E. Schaalman Chair in Jewish Studies and Senior Faculty Fellow of the InterReligious Institute at Chicago Theological Seminary, working at the cutting edge of theological education.

Oneg Shabbat and Discussion with Rabbi Dr. Mikva, Sponsored by the Saxe Family Scholar-in-Residence Endowment Fund
Friday, Oct 24th 7:30p to 8:30pFollowing the Erev Shabbat service, come together to enjoy some nosh and discussion with Rabbi Dr. Mikva. This Oneg Shabbat is sponsored by the Saxe Family Scholar-in-Residence Endowment Fund.

Beth Am Welcomes Our 2025 Saxe Scholar-In-Residence, Rabbi Dr. Rachel Mikva
Shabbat, Oct 25th 9:00a to 10:00aRabbi Dr. Rachel Mikva serves as the Herman E. Schaalman Chair in Jewish Studies and Senior Faculty Fellow of the InterReligious Institute at Chicago Theological Seminary, working at the cutting edge of theological education.
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