November 2025 Fund in Focus: Richard and Caroline Hoffman Library Fund
November 2025 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! There’s a good book, a comfy chair, and a cup of tea waiting for you…
The Hoffman Library Fund helps our library purchase new publications, supplies and media to sustain a current and healthy library collection. 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. 213.
Tue, November 11 2025
20 Cheshvan 5786
Upcoming Events
Tricks of the Trope, Taught by Cantor Jaime Shpall
Tuesday, Nov 11th 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!
Beit R'fuah Meeting
Wednesday, Nov 12th 7:00p to 8:30pBeit R'fuah, House of Healing, welcomes all who are coping with mental illness themselves or who provide support for loved ones coping with mental illness.
Guthaner Lecture — The Return of the ‘Jewish Question’: On Zionism and Anti-Zionism in Late 2025
Wednesday, Nov 12th 7:00p to 8:30pAmichai Magen will speak on "The Return of the ‘Jewish Question’: On Zionism and Anti-Zionism in Late 2025," examining modern Jewish identity, internal debates, and contemporary challenges to Israel and the broader Jewish world.
Klezmer Class, Taught by Musician Naomi Zamir
Thursday, Nov 13th 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, Nov 14th 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.
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