November 2024 Fund in Focus: Richard and Caroline Hoffman Library Fund
November 2024 Fund in Focus: Richard and Caroline Hoffman Library Fund

Pick up a good book at the Beth Am Library today!
It may have been a while since you have been at the library — but come on by! There is something for readers of all ages at the Beth Am library. Did you know that we regularly add new titles to our collection and offer everything from picture books for our littlest Beth Am members, all the way to the latest intellectual offerings on current or ancient Jewish topics? Come on by! A good book and a comfy chair await you.
Consider a gift to the Hoffman Library Fund today, it’s a terrific way to honor a loved one for a Bar Bat Mitzvah or other simcha! 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 — Richard and Caroline Hoffman Library Fund
26790 Arastradero Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Special funds like this help 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, (650) 493-4661, ext. 211.
Sun, October 26 2025
4 Cheshvan 5786
Upcoming Events
Music with Mimi
Sunday, Oct 26th 9:45a to 10:30aCome and join Mimi for her new class at Beth Am "Music with Mimi". Participants will enjoy songs, music, dancing, movement, puppets, stories, parachute, bubbles, and more!
"Eating for Tomorrow" Film Screening
Sunday, Oct 26th 4:00p to 6:00pCome learn, share, and get inspired by the documentary "Eating for Tomorrow," starring Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet, which explores the environmental impact of our food choices. It takes viewers on a global journey, highlighting the consequences of our food systems and offering a message of hope and potential solutions.
Discussion Group for Parents & Grandparents of Trans and Gender Expansive Kids
Sunday, Oct 26th 5:30p to 6:30pWe'll gather for facilitated discussion in a supportive environment.
Beth Am Men Hot Topics Breakfast
Tuesday, Oct 28th 8:00a to 9:30aGet together with the Beth Am Men for our monthly "Hot Topics" Breakfast! A rabbi will bring a stimulating, potentially controversial article for us to discuss over breakfast. Food and beverages will be provided by Beth Am Men.
Tricks of the Trope, Taught by Cantor Jaime Shpall
Tuesday, Oct 28th 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!
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