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Tuesday ,
OctOctober 3 , 2023

Introduction to Judaism Class
Tuesday, Oct 3rd 7:30p to 9:00p
Explore our wonderful tradition for the first time -- or all over again.
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 5 , 2023

Thursday Morning Minyan
Thursday, Oct 5th 8:00a to 9:00a
These services are led by members of the congregation — all are welcome.
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 5 , 2023

Talmud Study
Thursday, Oct 5th 12:00p to 1:00p
Led by Beth Am clergy, in this weekly class we study selections from the Talmud and other rabbinic sources.
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Friday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2023

Congregant-Facilitated Learning: Beth Am Reading Group
Friday, Oct 6th 1:00p to 2:00p
Join us for explorations of various contemporary Jewish writings.
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Friday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2023

Kindergarten Dinner and Consecration
Friday, Oct 6th 5:15p to 6:15p
Join us for our Consecration service as we welcome our kindergartners and others beginning their Jewish education.
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Friday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2023

First Friday Pre-Neg
Friday, Oct 6th 5:30p to 6:15p
Come gather for a little pre-Shabbat nosh and connect with your Beth Am community, this week sponsored by the Senior Rabbi Search Committee.
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Friday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2023

Erev Shabbat Service & Simchat Torah Celebration
Friday, Oct 6th 6:15p to 7:30p
Join us to dance and celebrate the Torah. During the Erev Shabbat service, our Zimriyah Jr. Choir will be singing.
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 7 , 2023

Torah Study
Shabbat, Oct 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 ,
OctOctober 7 , 2023

Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Oct 7th 10:00a to 10:20a
Join other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing.
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 7 , 2023

Shabbat/Simchat Torah/Shemini Atzeret Yizkor Service
Shabbat, Oct 7th 10:30a to 12:30p
We come together to recite yizkor (memorial) prayers in remembrance of our loved ones.
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Sunday ,
OctOctober 8 , 2023

Slow Torah: Lay-Led Torah Study Class
Sunday, Oct 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 ,
OctOctober 8 , 2023

Family Trip to Israel 2024 Info Session
Sunday, Oct 8th 10:15a to 11:00a
Next summer, join Rabbi Heath Watenmaker and his family on a 12-day Beth Am Family Trip to Israel! Come learn more at an information session.
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Tuesday ,
OctOctober 10 , 2023

Music, Healing and Meditation with Cantor Jaime Shpall
Tuesday, Oct 10th 6:00p to 6:30p
Songs of healing and strength, as well as some brief meditation.
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Tuesday ,
OctOctober 10 , 2023

Beginning Prayerbook Hebrew
Tuesday, Oct 10th 7:00p to 8:15p
Come learn the meanings of prayers, improve your reading skills and enrich your Judaic knowledge with others in a fun and inclusive class.
Register Now

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Tuesday ,
OctOctober 10 , 2023

Introduction to Judaism Class
Tuesday, Oct 10th 7:30p to 9:00p
Explore our wonderful tradition for the first time -- or all over again.
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 11 , 2023

Beth Am Gesharim (Bridges) Presents a Wise Aging Forum
Wednesday, Oct 11th 2:00p to 3:00p
How may we age with joy and resilience? Drop-ins welcome to these monthly conversations, whether you are familiar with Wise Aging or new to the idea.
Register Now

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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 11 , 2023

Beth Am Men Photography Group
Wednesday, Oct 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 ,
OctOctober 11 , 2023

Beit R'fuah Meeting
Wednesday, Oct 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 disabilities.
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 11 , 2023

From Animosity to Solidarity: Jews and Chinese in San Francisco from the Gold Rush to the Present
Wednesday, Oct 11th 7:00p to 8:30p
The relationship between the Chinese and Jews, ancient civilizations with many shared values, evolved in San Francisco’s second century to one of mutual support.
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2023

Thursday Morning Minyan
Thursday, Oct 12th 8:00a to 9:00a
These services are led by members of the congregation — all are welcome.
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2023

Talmud Study
Thursday, Oct 12th 12:00p to 1:00p
Led by Beth Am clergy, in this weekly class we study selections from the Talmud and other rabbinic sources.
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Friday ,
OctOctober 13 , 2023

Beth Am Men Photography Group Field Trip: Pillar Point Harbor
Friday, Oct 13th 10:30a to 2:00p
Beth Am Men Photo Group takes a field trip!
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Friday ,
OctOctober 13 , 2023

Congregant-Facilitated Learning: Beth Am Reading Group
Friday, Oct 13th 1:00p to 2:00p
Join us for explorations of various contemporary Jewish writings.
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Friday ,
OctOctober 13 , 2023

Erev Shabbat Service
Friday, Oct 13th 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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Saturday ,
OctOctober 14 , 2023

Torah Study
Shabbat, Oct 14th 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 ,
OctOctober 14 , 2023

Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Oct 14th 10:00a to 10:20a
Join other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing.
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 14 , 2023

Shabbat Morning Service: Bat Mitzvah Aftandilian
Shabbat, Oct 14th 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 ,
OctOctober 14 , 2023

Torah Minyan Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Oct 14th 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 ,
OctOctober 14 , 2023

Jewish Film Series Presents: “Matchmaking”
Shabbat, Oct 14th 3:30p to 6:00p
What happens when two young ultra-Orthodox singles, both looking for a suitable match, collide with the Ashkenazi-Mizrachi prejudices of their parents?To the delight of Jewish film festival audiences across America, who voted "Matchmaking" an audience favorite, the young folks deal with the situation with determination, wit, sweetness and a dose of slapstick humor.
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Sunday ,
OctOctober 15 , 2023

Slow Torah: Lay-Led Torah Study Class
Sunday, Oct 15th 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.
MORE INFO
Sunday ,
OctOctober 15 , 2023

Modern Jewish Literature Class
Sunday, Oct 15th 3:30p to 5:00p
Back by popular demand, Stanford PhD student Ariel Horowitz will teach on a selection of novels and short stories by Israeli and American Jewish writers. The syllabus will be available online soon.
Register Now

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Monday ,
OctOctober 16 , 2023

Beth Am Women Lunch
Monday, Oct 16th 12:00p to 2:00p
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 9.
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Monday ,
OctOctober 16 , 2023

Beth Am Women Rosh Chodesh
Monday, Oct 16th 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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Tuesday ,
OctOctober 17 , 2023

Music, Healing and Meditation with Cantor Jaime Shpall
Tuesday, Oct 17th 6:00p to 6:30p
Songs of healing and strength, as well as some brief meditation.
MORE INFO
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 17 , 2023

Beginning Prayerbook Hebrew
Tuesday, Oct 17th 7:00p to 8:15p
Come learn the meanings of prayers, improve your reading skills and enrich your Judaic knowledge with others in a fun and inclusive class.
MORE INFO
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 17 , 2023

Introduction to Judaism Class
Tuesday, Oct 17th 7:30p to 9:00p
Explore our wonderful tradition for the first time -- or all over again.
MORE INFO
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 18 , 2023

Philosophy Minyan
Wednesday, Oct 18th 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 ,
OctOctober 18 , 2023

Beth Am Women Virtual Mah Jongg
Wednesday, Oct 18th 7:00p to 9:00p
Beginners who have learned to play, as well as experienced players, are welcome to join in this virtual game.
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 19 , 2023

Thursday Morning Minyan
Thursday, Oct 19th 8:00a to 9:00a
These services are led by members of the congregation — all are welcome.
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 19 , 2023

Talmud Study
Thursday, Oct 19th 12:00p to 1:00p
Led by Beth Am clergy, in this weekly class we study selections from the Talmud and other rabbinic sources.
MORE INFO
Friday ,
OctOctober 20 , 2023

Congregant-Facilitated Learning: Beth Am Reading Group
Friday, Oct 20th 1:00p to 2:00p
Join us for explorations of various contemporary Jewish writings.
MORE INFO
Friday ,
OctOctober 20 , 2023

3rd/4th Grade Family Shabbat
Friday, Oct 20th 5:15p to 7:30p

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Friday ,
OctOctober 20 , 2023

Beth Am Welcomes Our 2023 Saxe Scholar-In-Residence, Rabbi Dr. Jay Michaelson
Friday, Oct 20th 6:15p to 7:30p
Rabbi Dr. Jay Michaelson works at the intersection of politics, law and contemplative practice. He is the author of ten books and over three hundred articles, including several books about meditation, spirituality, Jewish theology and mysticism.
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Friday ,
OctOctober 20 , 2023

Shabbat Dinner to Support Ukraine
Friday, Oct 20th 7:30p to 9:00p
Enjoy a delicious community dinner prepared by the Poltava/Odessa Committee. All proceeds from the dinners will support our sister congregations in Ukraine.
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 21 , 2023

Beth Am Welcomes Our 2023 Saxe Scholar-In-Residence, Rabbi Dr. Jay Michaelson
Shabbat, Oct 21st 9:00a to 10:00a
Rabbi Dr. Jay Michaelson works at the intersection of politics, law and contemplative practice. He is the author of ten books and over three hundred articles, including several books about meditation, spirituality, Jewish theology and mysticism.
MORE INFO
Saturday ,
OctOctober 21 , 2023

Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Oct 21st 10:00a to 10:20a
Join other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing.
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 21 , 2023

Shabbat Morning Service: Bat Mitzvah Sobel
Shabbat, Oct 21st 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 ,
OctOctober 21 , 2023

Beth Am Welcomes Our 2023 Saxe Scholar-In-Residence, Rabbi Dr. Jay Michaelson
Shabbat, Oct 21st 3:30p to 5:00p
Rabbi Dr. Jay Michaelson works at the intersection of politics, law and contemplative practice. He is the author of ten books and over three hundred articles, including several books about meditation, spirituality, Jewish theology and mysticism.
MORE INFO
Saturday ,
OctOctober 21 , 2023

BAJY Movie Night
Shabbat, Oct 21st 5:00p to 9:00p
Enjoy an opportunity to chill out with your friends over dinner and a movie. Take a break from the chaos of middle school life and take in the smell of freshly popped popcorn (and all of your favorite movie snacks).
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Sunday ,
OctOctober 22 , 2023

Slow Torah: Lay-Led Torah Study Class
Sunday, Oct 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.
MORE INFO
Sunday ,
OctOctober 22 , 2023

Parent Wisdom Circle: “Forgiving Ourselves and Forgiving Our Kids”
Sunday, Oct 22nd 9:30a to 11:00a
All parents of PreK-5th Graders are welcome to drop into any session of Parent Wisdom Circle. We start our morning with coffee, bagels and schmoozing, then discuss parenting challenges, and share resources and ideas with each other.
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Mon, October 2 2023
17 Tishrei 5784

Highlight Programs

TuesdayTue, 3 OctOctober, 2023

Introduction to Judaism Class

Tuesday, Oct 3rd 7:30p to 9:00pExplore our wonderful tradition for the first time -- or all over again.

MORE INFO

FridayFri, 6 OctOctober, 2023

First Friday Pre-Neg

Friday, Oct 6th 5:30p to 6:15pCome gather for a little pre-Shabbat nosh and connect with your Beth Am community, this week sponsored by the Senior Rabbi Search Committee.

MORE INFO

FridayFri, 6 OctOctober, 2023

Erev Shabbat Service & Simchat Torah Celebration

Friday, Oct 6th 6:15p to 7:30pJoin us to dance and celebrate the Torah. During the Erev Shabbat service, our Zimriyah Jr. Choir will be singing.

MORE INFO

SaturdaySat, 7 OctOctober, 2023

Shabbat/Simchat Torah/Shemini Atzeret Yizkor Service

Shabbat, Oct 7th 10:30a to 12:30pWe come together to recite yizkor (memorial) prayers in remembrance of our loved ones.

MORE INFO

TuesdayTue, 10 OctOctober, 2023

Beginning Prayerbook Hebrew

Tuesday, Oct 10th 7:00p to 8:15pCome learn the meanings of prayers, improve your reading skills and enrich your Judaic knowledge with others in a fun and inclusive class.

MORE INFO

TuesdayTue, 10 OctOctober, 2023

Introduction to Judaism Class

Tuesday, Oct 10th 7:30p to 9:00pExplore our wonderful tradition for the first time -- or all over again.

MORE INFO

WednesdayWed, 11 OctOctober, 2023

Beth Am Gesharim (Bridges) Presents a Wise Aging Forum

Wednesday, Oct 11th 2:00p to 3:00pHow may we age with joy and resilience? Drop-ins welcome to these monthly conversations, whether you are familiar with Wise Aging or new to the idea.

MORE INFO

WednesdayWed, 11 OctOctober, 2023

Beit R'fuah Meeting

Wednesday, Oct 11th 7:00p to 8:30pBeit R'fuah, House of Healing, welcomes all who are coping with mental illness themselves or who provide support for loved ones coping with mental disabilities.

MORE INFO

WednesdayWed, 11 OctOctober, 2023

From Animosity to Solidarity: Jews and Chinese in San Francisco from the Gold Rush to the Present

Wednesday, Oct 11th 7:00p to 8:30pThe relationship between the Chinese and Jews, ancient civilizations with many shared values, evolved in San Francisco’s second century to one of mutual support.

MORE INFO

SaturdaySat, 14 OctOctober, 2023

Jewish Film Series Presents: “Matchmaking”

Shabbat, Oct 14th 3:30p to 6:00pWhat happens when two young ultra-Orthodox singles, both looking for a suitable match, collide with the Ashkenazi-Mizrachi prejudices of their parents?To the delight of Jewish film festival audiences across America, who voted "Matchmaking" an audience favorite, the young folks deal with the situation with determination, wit, sweetness and a dose of slapstick humor.

MORE INFO

SundaySun, 15 OctOctober, 2023

Modern Jewish Literature Class

Sunday, Oct 15th 3:30p to 5:00pBack by popular demand, Stanford PhD student Ariel Horowitz will teach on a selection of novels and short stories by Israeli and American Jewish writers. The syllabus will be available online soon.

MORE INFO

MondayMon, 16 OctOctober, 2023

Beth Am Women Lunch

Monday, Oct 16th 12:00p to 2:00pCome 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 9.

MORE INFO

TuesdayTue, 17 OctOctober, 2023

Beginning Prayerbook Hebrew

Tuesday, Oct 17th 7:00p to 8:15pCome learn the meanings of prayers, improve your reading skills and enrich your Judaic knowledge with others in a fun and inclusive class.

MORE INFO

TuesdayTue, 17 OctOctober, 2023

Introduction to Judaism Class

Tuesday, Oct 17th 7:30p to 9:00pExplore our wonderful tradition for the first time -- or all over again.

MORE INFO

FridayFri, 20 OctOctober, 2023

Beth Am Welcomes Our 2023 Saxe Scholar-In-Residence, Rabbi Dr. Jay Michaelson

Friday, Oct 20th 6:15p to 7:30pRabbi Dr. Jay Michaelson works at the intersection of politics, law and contemplative practice. He is the author of ten books and over three hundred articles, including several books about meditation, spirituality, Jewish theology and mysticism.

MORE INFO

Mon, October 2 2023 17 Tishrei 5784