Musical Opportunities at Beth Am
Musical Opportunities at Beth Am
Here are a few ways to get involved musically at Beth Am! Click on an opportunity title below to learn more about each.
- Zimriyah Is Back: Beth Am's Junior Choir for Students in Grades K-5
Monthly On Sundays Following Sunday Program, Beginning This Fall, 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM, Sanctuary & Social Hall
Do you have a child who loves to sing? We would love to have your child join our children’s choir. Register to participate.
- Shul of Rock — Teen musicians: ever dream of joining a rock band? Now’s your chance!
Meets First Fridays: November 5, December 3, January 7, February 4, March 4, April 1 & May 6, Sanctuary
Beth Am’s teen band is called “Shul of Rock!” We come together on the first Friday of each month to bring a little rock ‘n’ roll to our Shabbat service. All voice types, instruments and levels of musicians are welcome. No previous band experience is necessary. We welcome all post B’nei Mitzvah teens who are interested. Our first “gig” will be Friday evening, October 1. Please contact Cantor Shpall at cantor_shpall@betham.org if you’re interested.
Mon, October 20 2025
28 Tishrei 5786
Upcoming Events

Tricks of the Trope, Taught by Cantor Jaime Shpall
Tuesday, Oct 21st 7:00p to 8:00pThe melodies we use for chanting our sacred texts is known as Trope or Cantillation. Trope are the little markings found above and below the biblical Hebrew text that readers use to chant the text properly. You can also learn to chant Torah like a pro!

Distribute Breakfast at Hope’s Corner
Wednesday, Oct 22nd 7:00a to 9:30aBeth Am is part of an interfaith group providing meals to Hope's Corner in Mountain View. We are in need of adult (aged 16+) volunteers to do food preparation under the direction of Hope’s Corner staff.

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.

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.

Beth Am Welcomes Our 2025 Saxe Scholar-In-Residence, Rabbi Dr. Rachel Mikva
Friday, Oct 24th 7:30p to 9:30pRabbi 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.
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