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Wednesday ,
MayMay 21 , 2025

Community Bingo Night
Wednesday, May 21st 6:00p to 8:00p
Join us for our first Beth Am community Bingo night! Members and non-members are invited for a fun night of Bingo games. Earn special prizes from local businesses. Spread the word — invite your friends and neighbors!
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Thursday ,
MayMay 22 , 2025

Thursday Morning Minyan
Thursday, May 22nd 8:00a to 9:00a
These services are led by members of the congregation — all are welcome.
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Thursday ,
MayMay 22 , 2025

Talmud Study Led by Rabbi Shoshana Nambi
Thursday, May 22nd 12:00p to 1:00p
This month Talmud Study will be led by Rabbi Shoshana Nambi. In this weekly class we study selections from the Talmud and other rabbinic sources.
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Friday ,
MayMay 23 , 2025

Congregant-Facilitated Learning: Beth Am Reading Group
Friday, May 23rd 1:00p to 2:00p
Join us for explorations of various contemporary Jewish writings.
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Friday ,
MayMay 23 , 2025

Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, May 23rd 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 ,
MayMay 23 , 2025

Erev Shabbat Service
Friday, May 23rd 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 ,
MayMay 23 , 2025

Dessert Oneg Shabbat
Friday, May 23rd 7:30p to 8:30p
Come together after Erev Shabbat services to enjoy some light dessert refreshments!
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Saturday ,
MayMay 24 , 2025

Torah Study
Shabbat, May 24th 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 ,
MayMay 24 , 2025

Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, May 24th 10:00a to 10:20a
Join other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing.
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Saturday ,
MayMay 24 , 2025

Shabbat Morning Service: Mullens Bar Mitzvah
Shabbat, May 24th 10:30a to 12:30p
All are welcome and encouraged to join the family of our Bar Mitzvah in worship and celebration.
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Saturday ,
MayMay 24 , 2025

Jewish Film Series Presents: “Barren" (“Akara”)
Shabbat, May 24th 3:30p to 5:30p
A childless, young Hasidic couple in Safed are thrown into a crisis following a strange and traumatic treatment for barrenness. The difference between good and evil blurs as the family is forced to face unresolved secrets and fundamental questions about faith and religious law.
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Tuesday ,
MayMay 27 , 2025

Beth Am Men Hot Topics Breakfast
Tuesday, May 27th 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 ,
MayMay 28 , 2025

Distribute Breakfast at Hope’s Corner
Wednesday, May 28th 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 ,
MayMay 28 , 2025

Beth Am Women Rosh Chodesh
Wednesday, May 28th 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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Thursday ,
MayMay 29 , 2025

Thursday Morning Minyan
Thursday, May 29th 8:00a to 9:00a
These services are led by members of the congregation — all are welcome.
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Thursday ,
MayMay 29 , 2025

Talmud Study Led by Rabbi Shoshana Nambi
Thursday, May 29th 12:00p to 1:00p
This month Talmud Study will be led by Rabbi Shoshana Nambi. In this weekly class we study selections from the Talmud and other rabbinic sources.
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Friday ,
MayMay 30 , 2025

Shabbat: Day of Unplugging
Friday, May 30th (All day)
Join families across the Bay Area for the first-ever Shabbat Family Challenge on. Step away from screens for one day and rediscover the joy of slowing down, connecting deeply, and being present — with your children and yourself.
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Friday ,
MayMay 30 , 2025

Congregant-Facilitated Learning: Beth Am Reading Group
Friday, May 30th 1:00p to 2:00p
Join us for explorations of various contemporary Jewish writings.
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Friday ,
MayMay 30 , 2025

Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, May 30th 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 ,
MayMay 30 , 2025

Erev Shabbat Service
Friday, May 30th 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 ,
MayMay 30 , 2025

Dessert Oneg Shabbat
Friday, May 30th 7:30p to 8:30p
Come together after Erev Shabbat services to enjoy some light dessert refreshments!
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Saturday ,
MayMay 31 , 2025

Torah Study
Shabbat, May 31st 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 ,
MayMay 31 , 2025

Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, May 31st 10:00a to 10:20a
Join other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing.
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Saturday ,
MayMay 31 , 2025

Torah Minyan Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, May 31st 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 1 , 2025

Slow Torah: Lay-Led Torah Study Class
Sunday, Jun 1st 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 1 , 2025

"Mah Yafa Yerushateinu — How Beautiful is Our Inheritance" Community Tikkun Leil Shavuot
Sunday, Jun 1st 5:30p to Monday, Jun 2nd 5:00a
Join the local community for prayer, study and schmoozing until sunrise (or at least until your bedtime).
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Monday ,
JunJune 2 , 2025

Shavuot Festival and Yizkor Service
Monday, Jun 2nd 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.
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Wednesday ,
JunJune 4 , 2025

Beth Am Women Book Lovers: Next Season Planning Meeting
Wednesday, Jun 4th 1:00p to 3:30p
In June, a planning session will be held to review and select the books for the next year of reading, from July 2025 - May 2026. Only one in-person meeting will be held for the planning discussion this month. Regular attendees, who have attended at least three meetings this past year, are invited to participate.
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Thursday ,
JunJune 5 , 2025

Thursday Morning Minyan
Thursday, Jun 5th 8:00a to 9:00a
These services are led by members of the congregation — all are welcome.
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Thursday ,
JunJune 5 , 2025

Talmud Study Led by Rabbi Heath Watenmaker
Thursday, Jun 5th 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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Friday ,
JunJune 6 , 2025

Congregant-Facilitated Learning: Beth Am Reading Group
Friday, Jun 6th 1:00p to 2:00p
Join us for explorations of various contemporary Jewish writings.
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Friday ,
JunJune 6 , 2025

Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, Jun 6th 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 6 , 2025

Pre-Neg: Sponsored by Amy and Barry Asin in Honor of the Ufruf of Sam Asin and Ciera Pasturel
Friday, Jun 6th 5:30p to 6:15p
Come gather for a little pre-Shabbat nosh and connect with your Beth Am community. This week the pre-neg is sponsored by Amy and Barry Asin in honor of the ufruf of Sam Asin and Ciera Pasturel
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Friday ,
JunJune 6 , 2025

Erev Shabbat Summer Outdoor Service
Friday, Jun 6th 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 6 , 2025

Dessert Oneg Shabbat
Friday, Jun 6th 7:30p to 8:30p
Come together after Erev Shabbat services to enjoy some light dessert refreshments!
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Saturday ,
JunJune 7 , 2025

Torah Study
Shabbat, Jun 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!
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Saturday ,
JunJune 7 , 2025

Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Jun 7th 10:00a to 10:20a
Join other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing.
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Saturday ,
JunJune 7 , 2025

Shabbat Morning Service: Rosenfeld Bar Mitzvah
Shabbat, Jun 7th 10:30a to 12:30p
All are welcome and encouraged to join the family of our Bar Mitzvah in worship and celebration.
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Sunday ,
JunJune 8 , 2025

Slow Torah: Lay-Led Torah Study Class
Sunday, Jun 8th 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 8 , 2025

Beth Am's 70th Annual Congregational Meeting & Dinner
Sunday, Jun 8th 4:00p to 9:00p
All members are cordially invited, and encouraged to attend in person or to hear an overview of congregational activities and the Treasurer’s Report, honor outgoing board members, and vote in new and returning board members.
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Monday ,
JunJune 9 , 2025

Beth Am Women In-Person Mah Jongg for Beginners Through Experienced Players
Monday, Jun 9th 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 10 , 2025

The World of Midrash, Taught by Rabbi Yoel Kahn
Tuesday, Jun 10th 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 11 , 2025

Philosophy Minyan
Wednesday, Jun 11th 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 ,
JunJune 11 , 2025

Beth Am Men Photography Group
Wednesday, Jun 11th 4:00p to 6:00p
BAM Photo Group is for those interested in photography — from novice to most experienced.
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Wednesday ,
JunJune 11 , 2025

Beit R'fuah Meeting
Wednesday, Jun 11th 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 ,
JunJune 12 , 2025

Thursday Morning Minyan
Thursday, Jun 12th 8:00a to 9:00a
These services are led by members of the congregation — all are welcome.
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Thursday ,
JunJune 12 , 2025

Talmud Study Led by Rabbi Heath Watenmaker
Thursday, Jun 12th 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 12 , 2025

Hineini! Here I Am! — Queer Jewish Liturgy Old and New, Taught by Rabbi Yoel Kahn
Thursday, Jun 12th 7:30p to 9:00p
This session, taught by Rabbi Yoel Kahn in honor of LGBTQ Pride, will examine the creation and evolution of early LGBTQ-informed and -inclusive liturgy in the 1970s and 1980s.
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Friday ,
JunJune 13 , 2025

Congregant-Facilitated Learning: Beth Am Reading Group
Friday, Jun 13th 1:00p to 2:00p
Join us for explorations of various contemporary Jewish writings.
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Friday ,
JunJune 13 , 2025

Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, Jun 13th 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 13 , 2025

Pride Erev Shabbat Service
Friday, Jun 13th 6:15p to 7:30p
Celebrate Pride Shabbat, honoring Beth Am members of the LGBTQ community and standing up for equal rights and dignity for all people.
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Wed, May 21 2025
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Highlight Programs

FridayFri, 23 MayMay, 2025

Israel Discussion Gatherings

Friday, May 23rd 5:15p to 6:15pJoin 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.