The Orchard: For Adults in Their 20s and 30s
The Orchard: For Adults in Their 20s and 30s
The Orchard is a Jewish community for adults in their 20s and 30s (with or without children) in Silicon Valley. Our mission is to co-create an inclusive community, deeply rooted in ethics, values and spirituality, that — through leveraging Jewish wisdom — positively impacts the participants, and works to increase social good.
The Orchard continues to grow and to thrive! After emerging from lockdown, we jump-started our Shabbat programming for young adults and young families. We've been hosting monthly Tot Shabbats on Friday evenings as well as Young Family Gatherings in the Park on Saturday mornings. Our outdoor Shabbat Dinners on the patio have also been a hit for singles and couples in their 20s and 30s.
Social justice is a core part of our Jewish communal practice. Our lay-led monthly Challah Bake continues to connect hungry challah buyers with homemade loaves, generating over $1,500 for Second Harvest of Silicon Valley over the past year. Our feminist Rosh Chodesh group is a source of social support for those transitioning out of college and into the workforce, while our Dayenu Circle helps us channel our Jewish values into public action for climate justice. We look forward to continuing this work as we build our community rooted in Jewish ethics.
Sign up to be added to our email distribution list by contacting The Orchard Coordinator Emily McCrone at theorchard@betham.org or (650) 493-4661.
Support The Orchard Fund in honor or memory of a loved one.
36 FOR 36 Program: Beth Am offers a special program for anyone 36 or younger. We invite you to join for just $36 a year! Visit our Join Us page to learn more. If you would like to speak to someone to get more information on membership, please contact the Beth Am office at (650) 493-4661 or email info@betham.org.
Beth Am gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund.
Sun, August 3 2025
9 Av 5785
Schedule

The Orchard Tu B'Av Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Aug 8th 7:30p to 9:00pCome join other adults in their 20s and 30s to celebrate Shabbat and Tu B'Av, as you connect with friends, both old and new!

The Orchard New Year Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Sep 19th 7:30p to 9:30pCome join other adults in their 20s and 30s to celebrate the sweetness of the upcoming New Year with The Orchard! Gather with friends for an evening filled with delicious food, conversation and festive apple-themed drinks.

The Orchard Pizza Yom Kippur Break Fast Party
Thursday, Oct 2nd 6:45p to 8:15pAfter a day of reflection, let's come together to break the fast in the best way possible—with pizza and friends!

The Orchard Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Oct 10th 7:30p to 9:00pCome join other adults in their 20s and 30s for a delicious Shabbat dinner and some good conversation with friends, old and new!
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Congregation Beth Am | 26790 Arastradero Road | Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 | (650) 493-4661
We strive to live as a holy community whose study and practice of Judaism inspires and challenges us to "do justice, to love kindness and to walk humbly with our God" (Micah 6:8).
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