Virtual Programming

Beth Am programming is accessible from your computer, mobile device and even your home phone! Most programming will be held on Zoom meetings while others will be livestreamed. Zoom access information is available: for members in "This Week at Beth Am" or from the event organizer by email; for non-members (or if you need the link) by registering on an event page.

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ThursdayThu, 1 MayMay, 2025

 

 

Talmud Study Led by Rabbi Shoshana Nambi

Thursday, May 1st 12:00p to 1:00pThis 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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FridayFri, 2 MayMay, 2025

 

 

Congregant-Facilitated Learning: Beth Am Reading Group

Friday, May 2nd 1:00p to 2:00pJoin us for explorations of various contemporary Jewish writings.

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SaturdaySat, 3 MayMay, 2025

 

 

Torah Study

Shabbat, May 3rd 9:00a to 10:00aOn 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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SaturdaySat, 3 MayMay, 2025

 

 

Good Book Cafe

Shabbat, May 3rd 10:00a to 10:20aJoin other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing.

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SundaySun, 4 MayMay, 2025

 

 

Slow Torah: Lay-Led Torah Study Class

Sunday, May 4th 9:00a to 10:00aSlow Torah is a lay-led class that continues the Beth Am tradition of studying the Torah verse by verse.

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WednesdayWed, 14 MayMay, 2025

 

 

Beth Am Men Photography Group

Wednesday, May 14th 4:00p to 6:00pBAM Photo Group is for those interested in photography — from novice to most experienced.

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TuesdayTue, 27 MayMay, 2025

 

 

Beth Am Men Hot Topics Breakfast

Tuesday, May 27th 8:00a to 9:30aGet 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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WednesdayWed, 11 JunJune, 2025

 

 

Beth Am Men Photography Group

Wednesday, Jun 11th 4:00p to 6:00pBAM Photo Group is for those interested in photography — from novice to most experienced.

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TuesdayTue, 24 JunJune, 2025

 

 

Beth Am Men Hot Topics Breakfast

Tuesday, Jun 24th 8:00a to 9:30aGet 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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WednesdayWed, 9 JulJuly, 2025

 

 

Beth Am Men Photography Group

Wednesday, Jul 9th 4:00p to 6:00pBAM Photo Group is for those interested in photography — from novice to most experienced.

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MondayMon, 5 MayMay, 2025

 

 

Beth Am Women Lunch, Mah Jongg & Bridge

Monday, May 5th 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 Tuesday, April 29.

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MondayMon, 5 MayMay, 2025

 

 

Beth Am Women In-Person Mah Jongg for Beginners Through Experienced Players

Monday, May 5th 1:00p to 2:30pThis session provides opportunities for beginning Mah Jongg players to learn the game and experienced Mah Jongg players to play together.

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MondayMon, 12 MayMay, 2025

 

 

Beth Am Women In-Person Mah Jongg for Beginners Through Experienced Players

Monday, May 12th 12:30p to 2:00pThis session provides opportunities for beginning Mah Jongg players to learn the game and experienced Mah Jongg players to play together.

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TuesdayTue, 13 MayMay, 2025

 

 

Beth Am Women Presents: My Life in Media — An Evening With Emma Goss

Tuesday, May 13th 7:00p to 9:00pEmma will talk about her journey through the competitive world of journalism, and her struggles and triumphs on her path in broadcast news.

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MondayMon, 19 MayMay, 2025

 

 

Beth Am Women In-Person Mah Jongg for Beginners Through Experienced Players

Monday, May 19th 12:30p to 2:00pThis session provides opportunities for beginning Mah Jongg players to learn the game and experienced Mah Jongg players to play together.

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WednesdayWed, 14 MayMay, 2025

 

 

Beit R'fuah Meeting

Wednesday, May 14th 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 illness.

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WednesdayWed, 11 JunJune, 2025

 

 

Beit R'fuah Meeting

Wednesday, Jun 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 illness.

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ThursdayThu, 31 JulJuly, 2025

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Thursday, Jul 31st 11:00p to 11:30p

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FridayFri, 2 MayMay, 2025

 

 

Israel Discussion Gatherings

Friday, May 2nd 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.

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FridayFri, 2 MayMay, 2025

 

 

Oneg Shabbat and Israeli Dancing, With Cantor Jaime Shpall

Friday, May 2nd 7:30p to 8:30pIn honor of Yom Ha’atzmaut Cantor Shpall will be leading some simple Israeli folk dances after our Erev Shabbat service. Enjoy some beautiful Israeli music, fun dances, and light dessert refreshments. The entire congregation is invited, children included!

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FridayFri, 9 MayMay, 2025

 

 

Israel Discussion Gatherings

Friday, May 9th 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.

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FridayFri, 9 MayMay, 2025

 

 

Dessert Oneg Shabbat

Friday, May 9th 7:30p to 8:30pCome together after Erev Shabbat services to enjoy some light dessert refreshments!

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SaturdaySat, 10 MayMay, 2025

 

 

Potluck Dessert Reception: Honoring our Confirmands

Shabbat, May 10th 8:00p to 9:00pBeth Am is delighted to welcome the Beth Am community to join us for this celebratory Oneg as we celebrate and honor our 2025 confirmands!

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FridayFri, 30 MayMay, 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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FridayFri, 20 JunJune, 2025

 

 

Pride and Pizza Tot Shabbat: With Jewish Baby Network

Friday, Jun 20th 5:15p to 6:15pWe 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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SaturdaySat, 19 JulJuly, 2025

 

 

Morning Tot Shabbat With Guest Mimi Greisman

Shabbat, Jul 19th 9:30a to 10:30aCome celebrate Shabbat with other families and tots! At this morning service, we are excited to welcome Mimi Greisman, an engaging, experienced Jewish educator, to celebrate Shabbat with us!

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ThursdayThu, 31 JulJuly, 2025

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Thursday, Jul 31st 11:00p to 11:30p

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FridayFri, 15 AugAugust, 2025

 

 

Tot Shabbat with Jewish Baby Network

Friday, Aug 15th 5:15p to 6:15p

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ThursdayThu, 31 JulJuly, 2025

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Thursday, Jul 31st 11:00p to 11:30p

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FridayFri, 2 MayMay, 2025

 

 

Israel Discussion Gatherings

Friday, May 2nd 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.

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FridayFri, 9 MayMay, 2025

 

 

Israel Discussion Gatherings

Friday, May 9th 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.

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FridayFri, 16 MayMay, 2025

 

 

Israel Discussion Gatherings

Friday, May 16th 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.

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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.

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FridayFri, 30 MayMay, 2025

 

 

Israel Discussion Gatherings

Friday, May 30th 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.

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WednesdayWed, 28 MayMay, 2025

 

 

Distribute Breakfast at Hope’s Corner

Wednesday, May 28th 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.

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ThursdayThu, 12 JunJune, 2025

 

 

Hineini! Here I Am! — Queer Jewish Liturgy Old and New, Taught by Rabbi Yoel Kahn

Thursday, Jun 12th 7:30p to 9:00pThis 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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FridayFri, 13 JunJune, 2025

 

 

Pride Shabbat Service

Friday, Jun 13th 6:15p to 7:30pCelebrate 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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MondayMon, 23 JunJune, 2025

 

 

Community Services Agency (CSA) Pantry Help

Monday, Jun 23rd 9:30a to 12:30pHelp out our neighbors at the Community Services Agency in Mountain View.

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WednesdayWed, 25 JunJune, 2025

 

 

Distribute Breakfast at Hope’s Corner

Wednesday, Jun 25th 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.

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SaturdaySat, 3 MayMay, 2025

 

 

Jumpin' With BAJY

Shabbat, May 3rd 3:00p to 5:00pAll school year 2025-2026 BAJY-ites are invited to celebrate the end of the year by having an awesome JUMP PARTY!

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FridayFri, 9 MayMay, 2025

 

 

Shabbat Pre-neg Honoring Our Graduating High School Seniors

Friday, May 9th 5:15p to 6:15pBeth Am is delighted to welcome ALL of our teens and their families to join us for a festive Shabbat Pre-Neg as we celebrate the end of the year and honor our graduating seniors.

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FridayFri, 9 MayMay, 2025

 

 

Grad Shabbat Service — Honoring Our Graduating Seniors

Friday, May 9th 6:15p to 8:30pBeth Am is delighted to welcome ALL of our teens and their families to join us for the festive Shabbat as we celebrate the end of the year and honor our graduating seniors. This joyous Erev Shabbat evening will feature speakers from our graduating class.

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SaturdaySat, 10 MayMay, 2025

 

 

Confirmation Families Dinner

Shabbat, May 10th 5:30p to 7:00pBeth Am is delighted to welcome the Confirmation class of 5785 and their families to join us for a celebratory dinner to congratulate confirmands on their Confirmation!

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SaturdaySat, 10 MayMay, 2025

 

 

10th Grade Confirmation Service

Shabbat, May 10th 7:00p to 8:00pThe entire Beth Am community is invited to celebrate Beth Am's Confirmation students, as these dedicated youth express their Jewish identity in a beautiful program of spoken word, music, Torah and creative liturgy.

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ThursdayThu, 1 MayMay, 2025

 

 

Thursday Morning Minyan

Thursday, May 1st 8:00a to 9:00aThese services are led by members of the congregation — all are welcome.

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FridayFri, 2 MayMay, 2025

 

 

Erev Shabbat Service

Friday, May 2nd 6:15p to 7:30pOur 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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SaturdaySat, 3 MayMay, 2025

 

 

Torah Study

Shabbat, May 3rd 9:00a to 10:00aOn 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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SaturdaySat, 3 MayMay, 2025

 

 

Shabbat Morning Service: Markowitz Bar Mitzvah

Shabbat, May 3rd 10:30a to 12:30pAll are welcome and encouraged to join the family of our Bar Mitzvah in worship and celebration.

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SundaySun, 4 MayMay, 2025

 

 

Slow Torah: Lay-Led Torah Study Class

Sunday, May 4th 9:00a to 10:00aSlow Torah is a lay-led class that continues the Beth Am tradition of studying the Torah verse by verse.

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ThursdayThu, 31 JulJuly, 2025

Stay Tuned for Future Event Announcements

Thursday, Jul 31st 11:00p to 11:30p

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FridayFri, 9 MayMay, 2025

 

 

Shabbat Pre-neg Honoring Our Graduating High School Seniors

Friday, May 9th 5:15p to 6:15pBeth Am is delighted to welcome ALL of our teens and their families to join us for a festive Shabbat Pre-Neg as we celebrate the end of the year and honor our graduating seniors.

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FridayFri, 9 MayMay, 2025

 

 

Grad Shabbat Service — Honoring Our Graduating Seniors

Friday, May 9th 6:15p to 8:30pBeth Am is delighted to welcome ALL of our teens and their families to join us for the festive Shabbat as we celebrate the end of the year and honor our graduating seniors. This joyous Erev Shabbat evening will feature speakers from our graduating class.

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SaturdaySat, 10 MayMay, 2025

 

 

Confirmation Families Dinner

Shabbat, May 10th 5:30p to 7:00pBeth Am is delighted to welcome the Confirmation class of 5785 and their families to join us for a celebratory dinner to congratulate confirmands on their Confirmation!

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SaturdaySat, 10 MayMay, 2025

 

 

10th Grade Confirmation Service

Shabbat, May 10th 7:00p to 8:00pThe entire Beth Am community is invited to celebrate Beth Am's Confirmation students, as these dedicated youth express their Jewish identity in a beautiful program of spoken word, music, Torah and creative liturgy.

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SaturdaySat, 17 MayMay, 2025

 

 

The Hagigah Players Present: "My Mother's MahJong Club"

Shabbat, May 17th 6:00p to 7:30pThe Beth Am Hagigah Players proudly present their spring play honoring Ruth and Queen Vashti, two strong women who shaped the course of Jewish history. Find out what loyalty, faith, acts of kindness, and ometz lev (courage of the heart) have in common in the epic RomCom, “My Mother’s Mahjong Club!”

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Please check the Beth Am calendar for more information about upcoming events.