Celebrate Purim 2023
Celebrate Purim 2023 With Beth Am
Purim Begins on Monday Evening, March 6
Get your costumes and groggers ready for Purim, the holiday of joy and laughter! As we read in the Book of Esther, "Mordechai sent dispatches to all the Jews... to observe the fourteenth and fifteenth days of Adar every year... as days of feasting and merrymaking, and as an occasion for sending gifts (mishloach manot) to one another and presents to the poor" (Esther 9:20-22). We'll have opportunities for people of all ages to hear the Megillah and celebrate the triumph of Esther and Mordechai over the wicked Haman. Below you will find a schedule of Beth Am Purim celebrations as well as Purim resources. Please check the Beth Am website for last-minute details and updates.
- Sign Up for Purim Goodies for College Students
SIGN UP a recipient by Friday, February 10. - Beth Am Women Hamantaschen Baking for Care Packages
Sunday, February 26, 9:00 AM, Kitchen/Social Hall | REGISTER - Tot Event With Jewish Baby Network Celebration of Purim
Sunday, February 26, 3:30 PM, Congregation Beth Jacob, Redwood City | LEARN MORE - Purim Shpiel and Carnival
Sunday, March 5, 10:45 AM, Shpiel in Sanctuary, Carnival on Upper Campus | REGISTER - Adult Purim Celebration
Monday, March 6, 6:30 PM, Social Hall and Livestream (beginning at 7:00 PM) | REGISTER
Purim Tzedakah Project: One of the mitzvot of Purim is giving matanot la’evyonim (gifts to the poor). This year, instead of bringing your grogger (noise maker) to Beth Am on Purim, please bring an unopened box of pasta or mac and cheese. After the Purim shpiel, we'll collect the boxes and donate them to the JFCS food pantry.
Mon, October 2 2023
17 Tishrei 5784
Upcoming Events
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Tuesday ,
OctOctober 3 , 2023Introduction to Judaism Class
Tuesday, Oct 3rd 7:30p to 9:00p
Explore our wonderful tradition for the first time -- or all over again. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 5 , 2023Thursday Morning Minyan
Thursday, Oct 5th 8:00a to 9:00a
These services are led by members of the congregation — all are welcome. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 5 , 2023Talmud Study
Thursday, Oct 5th 12:00p to 1:00p
Led by Beth Am clergy, in this weekly class we study selections from the Talmud and other rabbinic sources. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2023Congregant-Facilitated Learning: Beth Am Reading Group
Friday, Oct 6th 1:00p to 2:00p
Join us for explorations of various contemporary Jewish writings. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2023Kindergarten Dinner and Consecration
Friday, Oct 6th 5:15p to 6:15p
Join us for our Consecration service as we welcome our kindergartners and others beginning their Jewish education. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2023First Friday Pre-Neg
Friday, Oct 6th 5:30p to 6:15p
Come gather for a little pre-Shabbat nosh and connect with your Beth Am community, this week sponsored by the Senior Rabbi Search Committee. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2023Erev Shabbat Service & Simchat Torah Celebration
Friday, Oct 6th 6:15p to 7:30p
Join us to dance and celebrate the Torah. During the Erev Shabbat service, our Zimriyah Jr. Choir will be singing. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 7 , 2023Torah Study
Shabbat, Oct 7th 9:00a to 10:00a
On Shabbat morning, join a member of the Beth Am clergy for a session of Torah study. Stay for the Good Book Cafe! -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 7 , 2023Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Oct 7th 10:00a to 10:20a
Join other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 7 , 2023Shabbat/Simchat Torah/Shemini Atzeret Yizkor Service
Shabbat, Oct 7th 10:30a to 12:30p
We come together to recite yizkor (memorial) prayers in remembrance of our loved ones.