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 β through leveraging Jewish wisdom β 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.
Mon, October 6 2025
14 Tishrei 5786
Schedule

The Orchard's 2025 Camping Trip: Join Us For Sukkot Under the Stars
Friday, Oct 10th 3:00p to Sunday, Oct 12th 1:00pJoin The Orchard for a night of s'mores, hiking, Havdalah and fun!

The Orchard: Friendsgiving Shabbat
Friday, Nov 21st 7:30p to 9:00pAs Thanksgiving approaches, gather with friends old and new to celebrate Shabbat with a festive Friendsgiving twist. Join other adults in their 20s and 30s for a warm evening of gratitude, good food, and community.

The Orchard: Ugly Sweater Chanukah Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Dec 12th 7:30p to 9:00pGet ready to bring the cozy and the quirky β itβs Ugly Sweater Chanukah Shabbat! Join other adults in their 20s and 30s for a festive evening filled with laughter, community, and holiday spirit.

The Orchard: Chanukah White Elephant Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Dec 20th 7:00p to 9:00pCelebrate Chanukah with laughter and light at our White Elephant Havdalah! Join other adults in their 20s and 30s for a cozy evening of surprise gifts.
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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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