Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Scroll down for a listing of upcoming events. Also available are highlight programs and a calendar view. For virtual event access, please click on an event below and register to receive the Zoom access details.
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Friday ,
OctOctober 25 , 2024Beth Am Sukkah Deconstruction
Friday, Oct 25th 10:00a to 12:00p
Want to help take down the sukkah? If you have any power tools, please bring them along — gloves are a good idea too! -
Friday ,
OctOctober 25 , 2024Congregant-Facilitated Learning: Beth Am Reading Group
Friday, Oct 25th 12:00p to 1:00p
Join us for explorations of various contemporary Jewish writings. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 25 , 2024Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, Oct 25th 5:15p to 6:30p
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. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 25 , 2024FarmMitzvah Erev Shabbat Service With Guest Speaker Belinda Hernandez-Arriaga
Friday, Oct 25th 6:15p to 7:30p
Two days after the close of Sukkot, we’ll celebrate Erev Shabbat by honoring the farmworkers with a guest speaker and a chance for you to supplement the workers’ sparse diets. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 26 , 2024Torah Study
Shabbat, Oct 26th 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! -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 26 , 2024Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Oct 26th 10:00a to 10:20a
Join other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 26 , 2024Shabbat Morning Service: Bat Mitzvah Mazlish
Shabbat, Oct 26th 10:30a to 12:30p
All are welcome and encouraged to join the family of our Bat Mitzvah in worship and celebration. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 26 , 2024Jewish Film Series Presents: “One Life"
Shabbat, Oct 26th 3:30p to 6:00p
One Life tells the incredible true story of Nicholas Winton, a young London broker who helped rescue hundreds of predominantly Jewish children from German-occupied Czechoslovakia in a race against time before the Nazis closed the borders just prior to the beginning of WWII. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 27 , 2024Slow Torah: Lay-Led Torah Study Class
Sunday, Oct 27th 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. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 27 , 2024Civilian Casualties and Israel's Dilemma: Jewish Perspectives on Military Ethics
Sunday, Oct 27th 10:00a to 11:30a
Rabbi Shlomo Brody, expert on Jewish ethics and modern dilemmas, will discuss the complex issue of civilian casualties in conflict through the lens of Jewish military ethics. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 27 , 2024Reproductive Justice Event: Post-Abortion Care Package Assembly
Sunday, Oct 27th 2:00p to 4:00p
Join Beth Am Women’s Reproductive Justice Group in assembling post-abortion care kits for Bay Area residents receiving abortion care. -
Monday ,
OctOctober 28 , 2024Community Services Agency (CSA) Pantry Help
Monday, Oct 28th 9:30a to 12:00p
Help out our neighbors at the Community Services Agency in Mountain View. -
Monday ,
OctOctober 28 , 2024Beginning Prayerbook Hebrew
Monday, Oct 28th 7:00p to 8:30p
This class is taught by Lisa Rauchwerger. It’s not too late to start from the beginning! Students will learn to read Hebrew, starting with the Aleph Bet. If you are considering joining our Adult B'nei Mitzvah class and want to brush up on your Hebrew, this is the class for you! -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 29 , 2024Join Beth Am's Adult B'nei Mitzvah Class
Tuesday, Oct 29th 7:00p to 8:30p
Join our adult B’nei Mitzvah class and deepen your personal understanding of what it means to be a Jew and a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, one who takes responsibility for mitzvot (holy obligations). -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 30 , 2024Distribute Breakfast at Hope’s Corner
Wednesday, Oct 30th 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. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 30 , 2024Dayenu Chutzpah 2024: Encouraging Environmentally Interested Voters to Get Out and Vote
Wednesday, Oct 30th 6:00p to 8:00p
As we reflect during these Days of Awe and think about tikkun olam and what we can contribute to saving the world, YOU have an opportunity to join one of two “Dayenu - Chutzpah 2024” phone banks to make non-partisan calls to climate concerned voters to encourage them to vote. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 31 , 2024Thursday Morning Minyan
Thursday, Oct 31st 8:00a to 9:00a
These services are led by members of the congregation — all are welcome. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 31 , 2024Lay-Led Talmud Study
Thursday, Oct 31st 12:00p to 1:00p
Led by Beth Am lay leaders, in this weekly class we study selections from the Talmud. -
Friday ,
NovNovember 1 , 2024Congregant-Facilitated Learning: Beth Am Reading Group
Friday, Nov 1st 12:00p to 1:00p
Join us for explorations of various contemporary Jewish writings. -
Friday ,
NovNovember 1 , 2024The Orchard Camping Trip
Friday, Nov 1st 1:00p to Sunday, Nov 3rd 1:00p
Join The Orchard for a night of s'mores, hiking, Havdalah and fun! -
Friday ,
NovNovember 1 , 2024Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, Nov 1st 5:15p to 6:30p
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. -
Friday ,
NovNovember 1 , 2024An Erev Shabbat Conversation With Former Ambassador Michael McFaul
Friday, Nov 1st 6:15p to 7:30p
During the Erev Shabbat service, we will hear from guest speaker Michael McFaul, Director at Stanford's Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and the Peter and Helen Bing Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution. -
Friday ,
NovNovember 1 , 2024Shabbat Dinner to Support Ukraine
Friday, Nov 1st 7:30p to 9:00p
Enjoy a delicious community dinner prepared by the Poltava/Odesa Committee. All proceeds from the dinner will support our sister congregations in Ukraine. -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 2 , 2024Torah Study
Shabbat, Nov 2nd 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! -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 2 , 2024Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Nov 2nd 10:00a to 10:20a
Join other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing. -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 2 , 2024Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Nov 2nd 10:00a to 10:20a
Join other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing. -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 2 , 2024Shabbat Morning Service: Bar Mitzvah Mazlish
Shabbat, Nov 2nd 10:30a to 12:30p
All are welcome and encouraged to join the family of our Bar Mitzvah in worship and celebration. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 3 , 2024Slow Torah: Lay-Led Torah Study Class
Sunday, Nov 3rd 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. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 3 , 2024Making Democracy Work in Santa Clara County
Sunday, Nov 3rd 2:30p to 5:00p
Join Congregation Beth Am and 17 other religious and secular Institutions in Santa Clara County to found a new organization focused on a broad range of issues that impact families and residents. -
Monday ,
NovNovember 4 , 2024Beth Am Women Lunch
Monday, Nov 4th 12:00p to 2:30p
Come enjoy lunch and schmoozing with Beth Am Women! We'll eat a box lunch from Noah’s NY Bagels while catching up with friends and meeting new ones. Register by Monday, October 28. -
Monday ,
NovNovember 4 , 2024Beth Am Women In-Person Mah Jongg for Beginners and Experienced Players
Monday, Nov 4th 12:00p to 2:00p
This session provides opportunities for beginning Mah Jongg players to learn the game and experienced Mah Jongg players to play together. -
Monday ,
NovNovember 4 , 2024Beginning Prayerbook Hebrew
Monday, Nov 4th 7:00p to 8:30p
This class is taught by Lisa Rauchwerger. It’s not too late to start from the beginning! Students will learn to read Hebrew, starting with the Aleph Bet. If you are considering joining our Adult B'nei Mitzvah class and want to brush up on your Hebrew, this is the class for you! -
Wednesday ,
NovNovember 6 , 2024Beth Am Women Rosh Chodesh
Wednesday, Nov 6th 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. -
Thursday ,
NovNovember 7 , 2024Thursday Morning Minyan
Thursday, Nov 7th 8:00a to 9:00a
These services are led by members of the congregation — all are welcome. -
Thursday ,
NovNovember 7 , 2024Talmud Study
Thursday, Nov 7th 12:00p to 1:00p
Led by Beth Am clergy, in this weekly class we study selections from the Talmud and other rabbinic sources. -
Friday ,
NovNovember 8 , 2024Congregant-Facilitated Learning: Beth Am Reading Group
Friday, Nov 8th 12:00p to 1:00p
Join us for explorations of various contemporary Jewish writings. -
Friday ,
NovNovember 8 , 2024Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, Nov 8th 5:15p to 6:30p
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. -
Friday ,
NovNovember 8 , 2024Erev Shabbat Service
Friday, Nov 8th 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. -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 9 , 2024Torah Study
Shabbat, Nov 9th 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! -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 9 , 2024Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Nov 9th 10:00a to 10:20a
Join other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing. -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 9 , 2024Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Nov 9th 10:00a to 10:20a
Join other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing. -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 9 , 2024Shabbat Morning Service: Bat Mitzvah Mazlish
Shabbat, Nov 9th 10:30a to 12:30p
All are welcome and encouraged to join the family of our Bat Mitzvah in worship and celebration. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 10 , 2024Slow Torah: Lay-Led Torah Study Class
Sunday, Nov 10th 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. -
Monday ,
NovNovember 11 , 2024Beginning Prayerbook Hebrew
Monday, Nov 11th 7:00p to 8:30p
This class is taught by Lisa Rauchwerger. It’s not too late to start from the beginning! Students will learn to read Hebrew, starting with the Aleph Bet. If you are considering joining our Adult B'nei Mitzvah class and want to brush up on your Hebrew, this is the class for you! -
Tuesday ,
NovNovember 12 , 2024Join Beth Am's Adult B'nei Mitzvah Class
Tuesday, Nov 12th 7:00p to 8:30p
Join our adult B’nei Mitzvah class and deepen your personal understanding of what it means to be a Jew and a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, one who takes responsibility for mitzvot (holy obligations). -
Wednesday ,
NovNovember 13 , 2024Beth Am Men Photography Group
Wednesday, Nov 13th 4:00p to 6:00p
BAM Photo Group is for those interested in photography — from novice to most experienced. -
Wednesday ,
NovNovember 13 , 2024Beit R'fuah Meeting
Wednesday, Nov 13th 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. -
Thursday ,
NovNovember 14 , 2024Thursday Morning Minyan
Thursday, Nov 14th 8:00a to 9:00a
These services are led by members of the congregation — all are welcome. -
Thursday ,
NovNovember 14 , 2024Talmud Study
Thursday, Nov 14th 12:00p to 1:00p
Led by Beth Am clergy, in this weekly class we study selections from the Talmud and other rabbinic sources. -
Friday ,
NovNovember 15 , 2024Congregant-Facilitated Learning: Beth Am Reading Group
Friday, Nov 15th 12:00p to 1:00p
Join us for explorations of various contemporary Jewish writings. -
Friday ,
NovNovember 15 , 2024Tot Shabbat: Story Time, Songs and Shabbat
Friday, Nov 15th 5:15p to 6:15p
Join Beth Am for a Tot Shabbat program for families with children ages 0-5 years. Come have fun with your child and meet other parents of young children! Friends are always welcome, too! This event is for all kids and families.
Fri, October 25 2024
23 Tishrei 5785
Highlight Programs
Beth Am Sukkah Deconstruction
Friday, Oct 25th 10:00a to 12:00pWant to help take down the sukkah? If you have any power tools, please bring them along — gloves are a good idea too!
Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, Oct 25th 5:15p to 6:30pJoin 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.
FarmMitzvah Erev Shabbat Service With Guest Speaker Belinda Hernandez-Arriaga
Friday, Oct 25th 6:15p to 7:30pTwo days after the close of Sukkot, we’ll celebrate Erev Shabbat by honoring the farmworkers with a guest speaker and a chance for you to supplement the workers’ sparse diets.
Jewish Film Series Presents: “One Life"
Shabbat, Oct 26th 3:30p to 6:00pOne Life tells the incredible true story of Nicholas Winton, a young London broker who helped rescue hundreds of predominantly Jewish children from German-occupied Czechoslovakia in a race against time before the Nazis closed the borders just prior to the beginning of WWII.
Civilian Casualties and Israel's Dilemma: Jewish Perspectives on Military Ethics
Sunday, Oct 27th 10:00a to 11:30aRabbi Shlomo Brody, expert on Jewish ethics and modern dilemmas, will discuss the complex issue of civilian casualties in conflict through the lens of Jewish military ethics.
Join Beth Am's Adult B'nei Mitzvah Class
Tuesday, Oct 29th 7:00p to 8:30pJoin our adult B’nei Mitzvah class and deepen your personal understanding of what it means to be a Jew and a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, one who takes responsibility for mitzvot (holy obligations).
Distribute Breakfast at Hope’s Corner
Wednesday, Oct 30th 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.
Dayenu Chutzpah 2024: Encouraging Environmentally Interested Voters to Get Out and Vote
Wednesday, Oct 30th 6:00p to 8:00pAs we reflect during these Days of Awe and think about tikkun olam and what we can contribute to saving the world, YOU have an opportunity to join one of two “Dayenu - Chutzpah 2024” phone banks to make non-partisan calls to climate concerned voters to encourage them to vote.
The Orchard Camping Trip
Friday, Nov 1st 1:00p to Sunday, Nov 3rd 1:00pJoin The Orchard for a night of s'mores, hiking, Havdalah and fun!
Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, Nov 1st 5:15p to 6:30pJoin 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.
An Erev Shabbat Conversation With Former Ambassador Michael McFaul
Friday, Nov 1st 6:15p to 7:30pDuring the Erev Shabbat service, we will hear from guest speaker Michael McFaul, Director at Stanford's Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and the Peter and Helen Bing Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution.
Shabbat Dinner to Support Ukraine
Friday, Nov 1st 7:30p to 9:00pEnjoy a delicious community dinner prepared by the Poltava/Odesa Committee. All proceeds from the dinner will support our sister congregations in Ukraine.
Making Democracy Work in Santa Clara County
Sunday, Nov 3rd 2:30p to 5:00pJoin Congregation Beth Am and 17 other religious and secular Institutions in Santa Clara County to found a new organization focused on a broad range of issues that impact families and residents.
Beth Am Women Lunch
Monday, Nov 4th 12:00p to 2:30pCome enjoy lunch and schmoozing with Beth Am Women! We'll eat a box lunch from Noah’s NY Bagels while catching up with friends and meeting new ones. Register by Monday, October 28.
Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, Nov 8th 5:15p to 6:30pJoin 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.