October 2025 Tzedakah Box
October Tzedakah Box: JFCS
This month our Tzedakah Box proceeds will support Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS). As the problem-solving center for residents of San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma, Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, JFCS is a lifeline for children, families and older adults facing personal crises or challenges. They have over 40 programs, including home care for seniors, therapy for children, youth volunteer programs, services for people with disabilities and much more.
Founded in 1850, JFCS is one of the oldest and largest human service agencies in the United States. They are guided by the Jewish traditions of advancing human dignity for everyone, community responsibility, inter-generational ties and repairing the world.
JFCS serves people of all faiths and backgrounds with their comprehensive system of care.Their professional teams bring years of experience to every client who walks through the door. As a national leader in developing innovative human services, JFCS incorporates the latest research and best practices to ensure everyone gets the highest quality services and care. JFCS also helps ensure that the poor, the elderly and the sick will be cared for and are not alone.
Learn more about JFCS.
A donation can be made:
- on our website
- @Beth-Am on Venmo
- by check made payable to “Congregation Beth Am” mailed to the Administrative Office as follows:
Congregation Beth Am
Attn: Tzedakah Box — JFCS
26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Thank you.
Thu, October 2 2025
10 Tishrei 5786
Schedule

Erev Shabbat Service: Focus on Sustainability
Friday, Oct 17th 6:15p to 7:30pJoin our Beth Am Dayenu Circle and Sustainability Action teams for an Erev Shabbat service with a focus on sustainability.

Distribute Breakfast at Hope’s Corner
Wednesday, Oct 22nd 7:00a to 9:30aBeth Am is part of an interfaith group providing meals to Hope's Corner in Mountain View. We are in need of adult (aged 16+) volunteers to do food preparation under the direction of Hope’s Corner staff.

"Eating for Tomorrow" Film Screening
Sunday, Oct 26th 4:00p to 6:00pCome learn, share, and get inspired by the documentary "Eating for Tomorrow," starring Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet, which explores the environmental impact of our food choices. It takes viewers on a global journey, highlighting the consequences of our food systems and offering a message of hope and potential solutions.

Community Services Agency (CSA) Pantry Help
Monday, Oct 27th 9:30a to 12:30pHelp out our neighbors at the Community Services Agency in Mountain View.
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Congregation Beth Am | 26790 Arastradero Road | Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 | (650) 493-4661
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