The Cycle of Life: Finding Strength in Community
The Cycle of Life
Finding Strength in Community
As Jews, we are blessed with rituals and traditions that can sustain us on life’s journey, enriching our celebrations and providing comfort during our times of sorrow. We do not have to make this journey alone. Strength comes from knowing we are part of a warm, inclusive community whose members help to care for one another.
Here at Beth Am, our clergy devote themselves to making personal connections with our members and lending support at the most joyous and the most challenging moments in life. Our rabbis and cantor develop one-to-one relationships with families, children and teens as they prepare for Bar/Bat Mitzvah and Confirmation; they work with engaged couples and parents who are welcoming a new child; visit those who are ill, both at home and in the hospital; and counsel the bereaved. They also take time to listen and help our members explore the emotional and spiritual impact of life changes.
Coping with parenthood, family life, aging and loss can be stressful, but the friendship and comfort of a synagogue community can help us make the most of life’s journey and find personal meaning along the way.
LIFECYCLE RESOURCES
Conversion:
Death & Mourning:
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Jewish Practices Related to Death and Mourning, by Beth Am's Rabbi Emeritus, Richard A. Block.
- Recommended Resources for Those Who Are Grieving by Beth Am's Chevra Kaddisha
Thu, May 26 2022
25 Iyar 5782
Worship Schedule
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Friday ,
MayMay 27 , 2022Tot Shabbat: Story Time, Songs and Shabbat
Friday, May 27th 5:00p to 6:00p
Join Beth Am clergy for a short story and a few songs! A nice way to start your Shabbat. This event is for families with children ages 0-5 years. -
Friday ,
MayMay 27 , 2022Erev Shabbat Service
Friday, May 27th 6:15p to 7:30p
Our worship services are musical, participatory and informal in spirit; they focus on helping us experience the spiritual renewal, peace, joy and sense of celebration that Shabbat can bring. Proof of vaccination and masks are required at Beth Am. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 28 , 2022Torah Minyan Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, May 28th 10:30a to 11:30a
Join Beth Am clergy and/or lay leaders for a musical Shabbat morning worship service focused on learning and spiritual growth. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 28 , 2022Shabbat Morning Service: Bat Mitzvah Morrison
Shabbat, May 28th 10:30a to 12:30p
All are welcome and encouraged to join the family of our Bat Mitzvah in worship and celebration. -
Thursday ,
JunJune 2 , 2022Thursday Morning Minyan
Thursday, Jun 2nd 8:00a to 9:00a
These services are led by members of the congregation — all are welcome. -
Friday ,
JunJune 3 , 2022Erev Shabbat Summer Outdoor Service
Friday, Jun 3rd 6:15p to 7:30p
We're thrilled to welcome the congregation back to Beth Am for Kabbalat Shabbat services in our beautiful Outdoor Chapel. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 4 , 2022Torah Minyan Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Jun 4th 10:30a to 11:30a
Join Beth Am clergy and/or lay leaders for a musical Shabbat morning worship service focused on learning and spiritual growth. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 4 , 2022Shabbat Morning Service: Bar Mitzvah Marks
Shabbat, Jun 4th 10:30a to 12:30p
All are welcome and encouraged to join the family of our Bar Mitzvah in worship and celebration. -
Sunday ,
JunJune 5 , 2022Shavuot Festival and Yizkor Service
Sunday, Jun 5th 9:30a to 11:30a
The service includes Hallel (chanted psalms of praise) as well as yizkor prayers of remembrance, and our clergy will read aloud the names of all those lost to our Beth Am family in the last year. Everyone is welcome to share this special time of remembrance. -
Thursday ,
JunJune 9 , 2022Thursday Morning Minyan
Thursday, Jun 9th 8:00a to 9:00a
These services are led by members of the congregation — all are welcome.