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Sunday ,
NovNovember 23 , 2025

Slow Torah: Lay-Led Torah Study Class
Sunday, Nov 23rd 9:00a to 10:00a
Slow Torah is a lay-led class that continues the Beth Am tradition of studying the Torah verse by verse.
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Sunday ,
NovNovember 23 , 2025

Participate in Beth Am's November Mitzvah Day
Sunday, Nov 23rd 10:00a to 12:00p
Join fellow volunteers at Beth Am to pack much-needed school supplies, Judaica items, and other essential goods (as well as special gifts) for our friends in Uganda.
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Monday ,
NovNovember 24 , 2025

Community Services Agency (CSA) Pantry Help
Monday, Nov 24th 9:30a to 12:30p
Help out our neighbors at the Community Services Agency in Mountain View.
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Wednesday ,
NovNovember 26 , 2025

Distribute Breakfast at Hope’s Corner
Wednesday, Nov 26th 7:00a to 9:30a
Beth 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.
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Thursday ,
NovNovember 27 , 2025

Thursday Morning Minyan
Thursday, Nov 27th 8:00a to 9:00a
These services are led by members of the congregation — all are welcome.
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Friday ,
NovNovember 28 , 2025

Congregant-Facilitated Learning: Beth Am Reading Group
Friday, Nov 28th 1:00p to 2:00p
Join us for explorations of various contemporary Jewish writings.
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Friday ,
NovNovember 28 , 2025

Erev Shabbat Service
Friday, Nov 28th 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.
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Friday ,
NovNovember 28 , 2025

Light Dessert Oneg Shabbat, With Israeli Dancing Led by Cantor Shpall
Friday, Nov 28th 7:30p to 8:30p
Come together after Erev Shabbat services to enjoy some light dessert refreshments! Cantor Shpall will be leading some simple Israeli folk dances. The entire congregation is invited, children included!
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 29 , 2025

Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Nov 29th 10:00a to 10:20a
Join other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing.
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 29 , 2025

Torah Minyan Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Nov 29th 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.
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Sunday ,
NovNovember 30 , 2025

Beth Am Vegan Challenge: Building Healthy Community
Sunday, Nov 30th 4:00p to 5:30p
Try one of the recipes sent to you, one from the internet, or veganize a family recipe!
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Monday ,
DecDecember 1 , 2025

Beth Am Women In-Person Mah Jongg for Beginners Through Experienced Players
Monday, Dec 1st 12:30p to 2:00p
These sessions offer opportunities for beginner Mah Jongg players to learn the game and for experienced Mah Jongg players to play together!
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Tuesday ,
DecDecember 2 , 2025

Tricks of the Trope, Taught by Cantor Jaime Shpall
Tuesday, Dec 2nd 7:00p to 8:00p
The melodies we use for chanting our sacred texts is known as Trope or Cantillation. Trope are the little markings found above and below the biblical Hebrew text that readers use to chant the text properly. You can also learn to chant Torah like a pro!
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Wednesday ,
DecDecember 3 , 2025

Beth Am Introduction to Silicon Valley Allied for Common Good
Wednesday, Dec 3rd 7:00p to 9:00p
Known as the Silicon Valley Allied for Common Good (SVACG), we help identify shared issues affecting our greater community, such as housing insecurity, immigrant issues, and mental health challenges. Come learn more!
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Thursday ,
DecDecember 4 , 2025

Thursday Morning Minyan
Thursday, Dec 4th 8:00a to 9:00a
These services are led by members of the congregation — all are welcome.
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Thursday ,
DecDecember 4 , 2025

Talmud Study Led by Beth Am Clergy
Thursday, Dec 4th 12:00p to 1:00p
Torah Study is led by a member of the Beth Am clergy. In this weekly class we study selections from the Talmud and other rabbinic sources.
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Friday ,
DecDecember 5 , 2025

Congregant-Facilitated Learning: Beth Am Reading Group
Friday, Dec 5th 1:00p to 2:00p
Join us for explorations of various contemporary Jewish writings.
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Friday ,
DecDecember 5 , 2025

Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, Dec 5th 5:00p to 6:15p
Join with other Beth Am members every Friday before the Erev Shabbat service for time to reflect, discuss, and listen to one another as we navigate this terribly challenging time for Israel and Jews around the world.
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Friday ,
DecDecember 5 , 2025

Tot Shabbat: Shabbat Fun for Little Ones
Friday, Dec 5th 5:15p to 6:15p
Join Beth Am for a Tot Shabbat program for families with children ages 0-5 years.
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Friday ,
DecDecember 5 , 2025

Erev Shabbat Service: Beth Am Welcomes Guest Speaker Congressman Ro Khanna
Friday, Dec 5th 6:15p to 7:30p
Congressman Khanna represents California's 17th district including the cities of Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Santa Clara, and parts of San Jose and Mountain View.
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Friday ,
DecDecember 5 , 2025

Light Dessert Oneg Shabbat, With Israeli Dancing Led by Cantor Shpall
Friday, Dec 5th 7:30p to 8:30p
Come together after Erev Shabbat services to enjoy some light dessert refreshments! Cantor Shpall will be leading some simple Israeli folk dances. The entire congregation is invited, children included!
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 6 , 2025

Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Dec 6th 10:00a to 10:20a
Join other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing.
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 6 , 2025

Shabbat Morning Service: Brill Bat Mitzvah
Shabbat, Dec 6th 10:30a to 12:30p
All are welcome and encouraged to join the family of our Bat Mitzvah in worship and celebration.
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 6 , 2025

BAJY's Chanukah Movie Night
Motzei Shabbat, Dec 6th 6:00p to 8:30p
Light up the night with your BAJY crew! Beth Am's 6th-8th graders are invited to join this cozy Chanukah-themed movie night filled with delicious snacks, fun games and dreidel challenges, festive crafts, a hilarious white elephant gift exchange!
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Sunday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2025

Slow Torah: Lay-Led Torah Study Class
Sunday, Dec 7th 9:00a to 10:00a
Slow Torah is a lay-led class that continues the Beth Am tradition of studying the Torah verse by verse.
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Sunday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2025

Find a Treasure (or Two!) at the Beth Am Chanukah Craft Bazaar
Sunday, Dec 7th 10:30a to 2:00p
Our Chanukah Craft Bazaar will provide holiday shoppers seeking unique and locally crafted gifts with an opportunity to support local artisans. Beth Am congregants, as well as third-party vendors, will be showcasing their talents through the sale of photography, paintings, glass, jewelry, pottery, and more!
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Monday ,
DecDecember 8 , 2025

Beth Am Women In-Person Mah Jongg for Beginners Through Experienced Players
Monday, Dec 8th 12:30p to 2:00p
These sessions offer opportunities for beginner Mah Jongg players to learn the game and for experienced Mah Jongg players to play together!
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Monday ,
DecDecember 8 , 2025

Beth Am Women In-Person Mah Jongg for Beginners Through Experienced Players
Monday, Dec 8th 7:00p to 9:00p
These sessions offer opportunities for beginner Mah Jongg players to learn the game and for experienced Mah Jongg players to play together!
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Wednesday ,
DecDecember 10 , 2025

Beth Am Men Photography Group
Wednesday, Dec 10th 4:00p to 6:00p
BAM Photo Group is for those interested in photography — from novice to most experienced.
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Wednesday ,
DecDecember 10 , 2025

Beit R'fuah Meeting
Wednesday, Dec 10th 7:00p to 8:30p
Beit R'fuah, House of Healing, welcomes all who are coping with mental illness themselves or who provide support for loved ones coping with mental illness.
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Thursday ,
DecDecember 11 , 2025

Thursday Morning Minyan
Thursday, Dec 11th 8:00a to 9:00a
These services are led by members of the congregation — all are welcome.
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Thursday ,
DecDecember 11 , 2025

Talmud Study Led by Beth Am Clergy
Thursday, Dec 11th 12:00p to 1:00p
Torah Study is led by a member of the Beth Am clergy. In this weekly class we study selections from the Talmud and other rabbinic sources.
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Thursday ,
DecDecember 11 , 2025

Klezmer Class, Taught by Musician Naomi Zamir
Thursday, Dec 11th 7:00p to 8:00p
Naomi Zamir, a member of Beth Am and an accordion player, is offering a class to introduce sets of Klezmer tunes she learned at KlezKanada over the past 15 years.
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Friday ,
DecDecember 12 , 2025

Congregant-Facilitated Learning: Beth Am Reading Group
Friday, Dec 12th 1:00p to 2:00p
Join us for explorations of various contemporary Jewish writings.
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Friday ,
DecDecember 12 , 2025

Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, Dec 12th 5:00p to 6:15p
Join with other Beth Am members every Friday before the Erev Shabbat service for time to reflect, discuss, and listen to one another as we navigate this terribly challenging time for Israel and Jews around the world.
MORE INFO
Friday ,
DecDecember 12 , 2025

Erev Shabbat Service
Friday, Dec 12th 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.
MORE INFO
Friday ,
DecDecember 12 , 2025

Light Dessert Oneg Shabbat, With Israeli Dancing Led by Cantor Shpall
Friday, Dec 12th 7:30p to 8:30p
Come together after Erev Shabbat services to enjoy some light dessert refreshments! Cantor Shpall will be leading some simple Israeli folk dances. The entire congregation is invited, children included!
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Friday ,
DecDecember 12 , 2025

The Orchard: Ugly Sweater Chanukah Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Dec 12th 7:30p to 9:00p
Get ready to bring the cozy and the quirky — it’s Ugly Sweater Chanukah Shabbat! Join other adults in their 20s and 30s for a festive evening filled with laughter, community, and holiday spirit.
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 13 , 2025

Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Dec 13th 10:00a to 10:20a
Join other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing.
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 13 , 2025

Torah Minyan Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Dec 13th 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.
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 13 , 2025

Jewish Film Series Presents: "Hester Street"
Shabbat, Dec 13th 3:30p to 6:00p
We are thrilled to bring to Beth Am the recently fully restored 1975 classic Hester Street, the story of Jewish immigrants who come to the Lower East Side of New York City in 1896 from Eastern Europe to make their way in the Goldena Medina.
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 13 , 2025

BATY Limos and Latkes
Motzei Shabbat, Dec 13th 6:00p to 10:00p
Join fellow Beth Am teens for a progressive Chanukah dinner! We'll ride in style on a PARTY BUS, stopping at the homes of generous BATY members to enjoy some fried food dinner courses!
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Sunday ,
DecDecember 14 , 2025

Slow Torah: Lay-Led Torah Study Class
Sunday, Dec 14th 9:00a to 10:00a
Slow Torah is a lay-led class that continues the Beth Am tradition of studying the Torah verse by verse.
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Monday ,
DecDecember 15 , 2025

Beth Am Women In-Person Mah Jongg for Beginners Through Experienced Players
Monday, Dec 15th 12:30p to 2:00p
These sessions offer opportunities for beginner Mah Jongg players to learn the game and for experienced Mah Jongg players to play together!
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Tuesday ,
DecDecember 16 , 2025

Beth Am Men Hot Topics Breakfast
Tuesday, Dec 16th 8:00a to 9:30a
Get together with the Beth Am Men for our monthly "Hot Topics" Breakfast! A rabbi will bring a stimulating, potentially controversial article for us to discuss over breakfast. Food and beverages will be provided by Beth Am Men.
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Wednesday ,
DecDecember 17 , 2025

Philosophy Minyan
Wednesday, Dec 17th 12:00p to 1:30p
Join this lunchtime monthly series on Zoom. All are welcome to join in an interactive and thought-provoking exploration of topics at the intersection of philosophy, Jewish thought and contemporary issues.
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Wednesday ,
DecDecember 17 , 2025

BAM Book Club Reads "If All the Seas Were Ink: A Memoir" by Ilana Kurshan
Wednesday, Dec 17th 4:00p to 6:00p
Ilana Kurshan chronicles her seven-year journey through daily Talmud study while navigating divorce, remarriage, and motherhood in Jerusalem.
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Thursday ,
DecDecember 18 , 2025

Thursday Morning Minyan
Thursday, Dec 18th 8:00a to 9:00a
These services are led by members of the congregation — all are welcome.
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Thursday ,
DecDecember 18 , 2025

Talmud Study Led by Beth Am Clergy
Thursday, Dec 18th 12:00p to 1:00p
Torah Study is led by a member of the Beth Am clergy. In this weekly class we study selections from the Talmud and other rabbinic sources.
MORE INFO
Friday ,
DecDecember 19 , 2025

Congregant-Facilitated Learning: Beth Am Reading Group
Friday, Dec 19th 1:00p to 2:00p
Join us for explorations of various contemporary Jewish writings.
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Friday ,
DecDecember 19 , 2025

Zimriyah Jr. Choir Rehearsals
Friday, Dec 19th 5:00p to 6:15p
Zimriyah Jr. Choir rehearsals will be held on Fridays prior to the Erev Shabbat services. All kids are welcome!
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Sat, November 22 2025
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SundaySun, 23 NovNovember, 2025

Participate in Beth Am's November Mitzvah Day

Sunday, Nov 23rd 10:00a to 12:00pJoin fellow volunteers at Beth Am to pack much-needed school supplies, Judaica items, and other essential goods (as well as special gifts) for our friends in Uganda.