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Tuesday ,
JunJune 17 , 2025

The World of Midrash, Taught by Rabbi Yoel Kahn
Tuesday, Jun 17th 7:00p to 8:30p
A midrash is “a story about a story in the Torah” (or the Tanakh [Hebrew Bible]). One of the oldest forms of Jewish commentary, midrash moves beyond the “literal” reading of any text to bring imaginative and creative interpretations.
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Wednesday ,
JunJune 18 , 2025

Beth Am and J Street Present — The Struggle for Democracy in Israel and the US: A Joint Path Forward
Wednesday, Jun 18th 7:00p to 9:00p
Join Beth Am and J Street for a timely conversation about the profound challenges to democracy in both Israel and the United States, and the role we can all play in securing a better future for us all.
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Thursday ,
JunJune 19 , 2025

Thursday Morning Minyan
Thursday, Jun 19th 8:00a to 9:00a
These services are led by members of the congregation — all are welcome.
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Friday ,
JunJune 20 , 2025

Congregant-Facilitated Learning: Beth Am Reading Group
Friday, Jun 20th 1:00p to 2:00p
Join us for explorations of various contemporary Jewish writings.
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Friday ,
JunJune 20 , 2025

Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, Jun 20th 5:15p 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 ,
JunJune 20 , 2025

Pride and Pizza Tot Shabbat: With Jewish Baby Network
Friday, Jun 20th 5:15p to 6:45p
We will come together for a rockin’ outdoor Pride Shabbat with music, shakers, puppets, dancing, playtime, challah, and grape juice! We will also celebrate love and families of all shapes, colors, and sizes. Enjoy a family pizza dinner courtesy of Beth Am.
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Friday ,
JunJune 20 , 2025

Erev Shabbat Summer Outdoor Service
Friday, Jun 20th 6:15p to 7:30p
We're look forward to coming together for Kabbalat Shabbat services in our beautiful Outdoor Chapel.
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Friday ,
JunJune 20 , 2025

Dessert Oneg Shabbat
Friday, Jun 20th 7:30p to 8:30p
Come together after Erev Shabbat services to enjoy some light dessert refreshments!
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Saturday ,
JunJune 21 , 2025

Torah Study
Shabbat, Jun 21st 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!
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Saturday ,
JunJune 21 , 2025

Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Jun 21st 10:00a to 10:20a
Join other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing.
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Saturday ,
JunJune 21 , 2025

Torah Minyan Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Jun 21st 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 ,
JunJune 22 , 2025

Slow Torah: Lay-Led Torah Study Class
Sunday, Jun 22nd 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 ,
JunJune 22 , 2025

Concert for Ukraine: Sunday Afternoon Sing-Along and Dessert Party
Sunday, Jun 22nd 2:00p to 3:30p
Attend a benefit concert for the Poltava and Odessa congregations whose members and neighbors struggle in great uncertainty with major life challenges in war-torn Ukraine. A reception with light refreshments will follow.
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Monday ,
JunJune 23 , 2025

Community Services Agency (CSA) Pantry Help
Monday, Jun 23rd 9:30a to 12:30p
Help out our neighbors at the Community Services Agency in Mountain View.
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Monday ,
JunJune 23 , 2025

Beth Am Women In-Person Mah Jongg for Beginners Through Experienced Players
Monday, Jun 23rd 12:30p to 2:00p
This session provides opportunities for beginning Mah Jongg players to learn the game and experienced Mah Jongg players to play together.
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Tuesday ,
JunJune 24 , 2025

Beth Am Men Hot Topics Breakfast
Tuesday, Jun 24th 8:00a to 9:30a
Get together with some 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 ,
JunJune 25 , 2025

Distribute Breakfast at Hope’s Corner
Wednesday, Jun 25th 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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Wednesday ,
JunJune 25 , 2025

Getting Your Ducks in a Row: Estate Planning Strategies in Uncertain Times
Wednesday, Jun 25th 7:00p to 8:30p
Whether you already have an estate plan in place, or are just thinking about putting together your will or trust for the first time, join us for this free expert educational panel to learn how to mitigate taxation and make the most of your hard-earned assets.
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Thursday ,
JunJune 26 , 2025

Thursday Morning Minyan
Thursday, Jun 26th 8:00a to 9:00a
These services are led by members of the congregation — all are welcome.
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Thursday ,
JunJune 26 , 2025

Talmud Study Led by Rabbi Heath Watenmaker
Thursday, Jun 26th 12:00p to 1:00p
This month, Torah Study will be led by Rabbi Heath Watenmaker. In this weekly class we study selections from the Talmud and other rabbinic sources.
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Thursday ,
JunJune 26 , 2025

Beth Am Women Rosh Chodesh
Thursday, Jun 26th 7:30p to 9:15p
Participate in a fun, creative and dynamic celebration just for women each month at the appearance of the new moon.
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Friday ,
JunJune 27 , 2025

Congregant-Facilitated Learning: Beth Am Reading Group
Friday, Jun 27th 1:00p to 2:00p
Join us for explorations of various contemporary Jewish writings.
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Friday ,
JunJune 27 , 2025

Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, Jun 27th 5:15p 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 ,
JunJune 27 , 2025

Erev Shabbat Summer Outdoor Service
Friday, Jun 27th 6:15p to 7:30p
We're look forward to coming together for Kabbalat Shabbat services in our beautiful Outdoor Chapel.
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Friday ,
JunJune 27 , 2025

The Orchard Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Jun 27th 7:30p to 9:00p
Come join other adults in their 20s and 30s for a delicious Shabbat dinner and some good conversation with friends, old and new!
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Friday ,
JunJune 27 , 2025

Dessert Oneg Shabbat
Friday, Jun 27th 7:30p to 8:30p
Come together after Erev Shabbat services to enjoy some light dessert refreshments!
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Saturday ,
JunJune 28 , 2025

Torah Study
Shabbat, Jun 28th 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!
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Saturday ,
JunJune 28 , 2025

Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Jun 28th 10:00a to 10:20a
Join other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing.
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Saturday ,
JunJune 28 , 2025

Torah Minyan Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Jun 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.
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Sunday ,
JunJune 29 , 2025

Chai Cycle Bike Ride
Sunday, Jun 29th 8:45a to 12:00p
Calling all Beth Am cyclists! Join for a 25-mile ride to Portola Valley/Woodside, returning along Arastradero. @1200 feet of climbing. Rest stop/learning at the Portola Valley library.
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Sunday ,
JunJune 29 , 2025

Slow Torah: Lay-Led Torah Study Class
Sunday, Jun 29th 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 ,
JunJune 30 , 2025

Beth Am Women In-Person Mah Jongg for Beginners Through Experienced Players
Monday, Jun 30th 12:30p to 2:00p
This session provides opportunities for beginning Mah Jongg players to learn the game and experienced Mah Jongg players to play together.
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Thursday ,
JulJuly 3 , 2025

Thursday Morning Minyan
Thursday, Jul 3rd 8:00a to 9:00a
These services are led by members of the congregation — all are welcome.
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Friday ,
JulJuly 4 , 2025

Congregant-Facilitated Learning: Beth Am Reading Group
Friday, Jul 4th 1:00p to 2:00p
Join us for explorations of various contemporary Jewish writings.
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Friday ,
JulJuly 4 , 2025

Erev Shabbat Summer Outdoor Service
Friday, Jul 4th 6:15p to 7:30p
We're look forward to coming together for Kabbalat Shabbat services in our beautiful Outdoor Chapel.
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Friday ,
JulJuly 4 , 2025

Dessert Oneg Shabbat
Friday, Jul 4th 7:30p to 8:30p
Come together after Erev Shabbat services to enjoy some light dessert refreshments!
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Saturday ,
JulJuly 5 , 2025

Torah Study
Shabbat, Jul 5th 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!
Register Now

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Saturday ,
JulJuly 5 , 2025

Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Jul 5th 10:00a to 10:20a
Join other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing.
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Saturday ,
JulJuly 5 , 2025

Torah Minyan Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Jul 5th 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.
Register Now

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Monday ,
JulJuly 7 , 2025

Beth Am Women In-Person Mah Jongg for Beginners Through Experienced Players
Monday, Jul 7th 12:30p to 2:00p
This session provides opportunities for beginning Mah Jongg players to learn the game and experienced Mah Jongg players to play together.
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Wednesday ,
JulJuly 9 , 2025

Beth Am Men Photography Group
Wednesday, Jul 9th 4:00p to 6:00p
BAM Photo Group is for those interested in photography — from novice to most experienced.
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Thursday ,
JulJuly 10 , 2025

Thursday Morning Minyan
Thursday, Jul 10th 8:00a to 9:00a
These services are led by members of the congregation — all are welcome.
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Thursday ,
JulJuly 10 , 2025

Talmud Study Led by Cantor Jaime Shpall
Thursday, Jul 10th 12:00p to 1:00p
This month, Torah Study will be led by Cantor Jaime Shpall. In this weekly class we study selections from the Talmud and other rabbinic sources.
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Friday ,
JulJuly 11 , 2025

Congregant-Facilitated Learning: Beth Am Reading Group
Friday, Jul 11th 1:00p to 2:00p
Join us for explorations of various contemporary Jewish writings.
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Friday ,
JulJuly 11 , 2025

Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, Jul 11th 5:15p 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 ,
JulJuly 11 , 2025

Erev Shabbat Summer Outdoor Service
Friday, Jul 11th 6:15p to 7:30p
We're look forward to coming together for Kabbalat Shabbat services in our beautiful Outdoor Chapel.
MORE INFO
Friday ,
JulJuly 11 , 2025

Dessert Oneg Shabbat
Friday, Jul 11th 7:30p to 8:30p
Come together after Erev Shabbat services to enjoy some light dessert refreshments!
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Saturday ,
JulJuly 12 , 2025

Torah Study
Shabbat, Jul 12th 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!
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Saturday ,
JulJuly 12 , 2025

Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Jul 12th 10:00a to 10:20a
Join other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing.
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Saturday ,
JulJuly 12 , 2025

Shabbat Morning Service: B'nei Mitzvah Duncan-Horning/Dux
Shabbat, Jul 12th 10:30a to 12:30p
All are welcome and encouraged to join the family of our B'nei Mitzvah in worship and celebration.
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Sunday ,
JulJuly 13 , 2025

Slow Torah: Lay-Led Torah Study Class
Sunday, Jul 13th 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.
Register Now

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Mon, June 16 2025
20 Sivan 5785

Highlight Programs

TuesdayTue, 17 JunJune, 2025

The World of Midrash, Taught by Rabbi Yoel Kahn

Tuesday, Jun 17th 7:00p to 8:30pA midrash is “a story about a story in the Torah” (or the Tanakh [Hebrew Bible]). One of the oldest forms of Jewish commentary, midrash moves beyond the “literal” reading of any text to bring imaginative and creative interpretations.