Library
Congregation Beth Am has one of the finest synagogue libraries in Northern California. Started in 1959 by our congregants Richard and Caroline Hoffman, our large library collection currently contains over 10,000 books covering a wide range of Judaic topics such as Bible, spirituality, history, biography, fiction, travel, cooking, art and much more. We are especially proud of our extensive children's collection.
Hours & Assistance
Online Catalog
Support
Book / DVD Sponsorship Program
Contact Us
Hours & Assistance: The Library is open whenever the Beth Am campus is open. Please feel free to come in and browse our collection. Make sure to sign out any books that you are borrowing. During the school year, the library is staffed from 3:30 to 5:30 PM, Tuesday-Thursday, and on Sunday mornings when Sunday Program is in session. During the summer, the Library is generally staffed Tuesday through Thursday. Library committee volunteers are available to assist congregants with their library needs.
Online Catalog: In addition to our circulating books, we have many reference resources covering the Bible, Talmud, Jewish encyclopedias, genealogy, Hebrew/English dictionaries and other areas. The library also has a large video collection, with over 250 titles available for checkout. The Library has a state-of-the-art Judaica Library Computer Catalog system — books and videotapes may be searched by author, title, subject or keyword. Search our online catalog.
Support the Beth Am Library: Consider making a gift to the Hoffman Library Fund today! Generous donations have helped make it possible to continue to grow our collections.
Book / DVD Sponsorship Program: The Library’s new Book / DVD Sponsorship Program supports the Beth Am library and provides an opportunity to honor birthday or holiday celebrations. Contribute $18 for the purchase of a book or DVD in the name of child or adult you would like to honor or celebrate. The Library will place an acknowledgement plate in the book/DVD celebrating the honoree and will send him/her an acknowledgement with the title. It’s a great way to support our Library and honor a loved one of any age! Make your gift online to purchase a library book / DVD in honor of a special person in your life!
Contact Us: We welcome the opportunity to provide additional information. Please email inquires to library@betham.org or leave a message in the Library voicemail at (650) 493-4661, x225.
Tue, January 26 2021
13 Sh'vat 5781
Schedule

Talmud Study (via Zoom)
Thursday, Jan 28th 12:00p to 1:00pRabbi Sarah Weissman leads this weekly class in which we study selections from the Talmud and other rabbinic sources.

Jewish Spirituality (via Zoom)
Thursday, Jan 28th 1:30p to 3:00pCome explore various Jewish beliefs, from traditional to modern, about the meaning of our lives and our world.

Torah Study (via Streaming and Zoom)
Shabbat, Jan 30th 9:00a to 10:00aOn Shabbat morning, join a member of the Beth Am clergy for a virtual Torah study session. Stay for the virtual Good Book Cafe!

Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Jan 30th 10:00a to 10:20a Join other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing.

Slow Torah: Lay-Led Torah Study Class
Sunday, Jan 31st 9:00a to 10:00aSlow Torah is a new lay-led class that continues the Beth Am tradition of studying the Torah verse by verse.

Beyond Bubble Baths and Breathing: Teen Mental Health Series for Parents and Educators
Wednesday, Feb 3rd 7:00p to 8:30pJoin for this 2-part series which will explore how we can support our teens through the pandemic while also seeing opportunities for growth.

Talmud Study (via Zoom)
Thursday, Feb 4th 12:00p to 1:00pRabbi Sarah Weissman leads this weekly class in which we study selections from the Talmud and other rabbinic sources.

Jewish Spirituality (via Zoom)
Thursday, Feb 4th 1:30p to 3:00pCome explore various Jewish beliefs, from traditional to modern, about the meaning of our lives and our world.

Torah Study (via Streaming and Zoom)
Shabbat, Feb 6th 9:00a to 10:00aOn Shabbat morning, join a member of the Beth Am clergy for a virtual Torah study session. Stay for the virtual Good Book Cafe!

Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Feb 6th 10:00a to 10:20a Join other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing.

Shabbat Dinner with Rabbi Heath Watenmaker 5th Grade Families
Friday, Feb 5th 5:45p to 6:15pJoin the 5th Grade community to welcome Shabbat together with Rabbi Heath Watenmaker! We'll light candles and share blessings together before Shabbat dinner and the Erev Shabbat service.

Purim CAR-nival (K-5th Grade)
Shabbat, Feb 27th 4:00p to 6:00pDrive through Beth Am’s campus, stopping at themed stations inspired by the Purim story, with a drive-in style Purim shpiel movie to follow!

6th Grade Zoom Shabbat Dinner with Rabbi Sarah Weissman
Friday, Mar 19th 5:45p to 6:15pJoin the 6th Grade community to welcome Shabbat together with Rabbi Sarah Weissman! We'll light candles and share blessings together before Shabbat dinner and the Erev Shabbat service.
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