Virtual Programming
Upcoming Events
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.
Visit betham.org/zoom-instructions for Zoom user information.
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Talmud Study (via Zoom)
Thursday, Jan 28th 12:00p to 1:00pRabbi Sarah Weissman leads this weekly class in which we study selections from the Talmud and other rabbinic sources.

Jewish Spirituality (via Zoom)
Thursday, Jan 28th 1:30p to 3:00pCome explore various Jewish beliefs, from traditional to modern, about the meaning of our lives and our world.

Torah Study (via Streaming and Zoom)
Shabbat, Jan 30th 9:00a to 10:00aOn Shabbat morning, join a member of the Beth Am clergy for a virtual Torah study session. Stay for the virtual Good Book Cafe!

Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Jan 30th 10:00a to 10:20a Join other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing.

Slow Torah: Lay-Led Torah Study Class
Sunday, Jan 31st 9:00a to 10:00aSlow Torah is a new lay-led class that continues the Beth Am tradition of studying the Torah verse by verse.


BAM Night Out/ In
Thursday, Feb 18th 7:00p to 9:00pGet together (virtually) with some really great Beth Am Men!




Beth Am Women Mah Jongg
Wednesday, Feb 17th 7:00p to 9:00pBeginners who have learned to play, as well as experienced players, are welcome.

Beth Am Women Rosh Chodesh Nisan
Tuesday, Mar 16th 7:30p to 9:15pBeth Am Women Rosh Chodesh Nisan

Beth Am Women Mah Jongg
Wednesday, Mar 17th 7:00p to 9:00pBeginners who have learned to play, as well as experienced players, are welcome.

Beth Am Women Rosh Chodesh Iyyar
Tuesday, Apr 13th 7:30p to 9:15pBeth Am Women Rosh Chodesh Iyyar

Beth Am Women Mah Jongg
Wednesday, Apr 21st 7:00p to 9:00pBeginners who have learned to play, as well as experienced players, are welcome.

Beyond Bubble Baths and Breathing: Teen Mental Health Series for Parents and Educators
Wednesday, Feb 3rd 7:00p to 8:30pJoin for this 2-part series which will explore how we can support our teens through the pandemic while also seeing opportunities for growth.

STREAM ONLINE: Focus on Inclusion Month Erev Shabbat Service
Friday, Feb 5th 6:15p to 7:30pWe will hear from two guest speakers who will share their experiences of having physical and mental differences or caring for a loved one with physical or mental differences.

Beit R'fuah Meeting
Wednesday, Feb 10th 7:00p to 8:15pBeit R'fuah offers a confidential, safe and caring community of folks who really understand and offer support, connection and friendship.

Focus on Transgender Inclusion: Book Discussion of Mimi Lemay’s "What We Will Become"
Shabbat, Feb 13th 3:30p to 4:30pWhat happens when a young Jewish mother comes to the inescapable conclusion that the child she's understood for years as her daughter “Em” is really her 5-year-old son, Jacob?

Film Screening and Discussion "Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution"
Shabbat, Feb 20th 3:00p to 5:30pDown the road from Woodstock, a revolution blossomed at a ramshackle summer camp for teenagers with disabilities, transforming their lives and igniting a landmark movement.

Music, Healing and Meditation with Cantor Jaime Shpall
Tuesday, Jan 26th 6:00p to 6:30pSongs of healing and strength, as well as some brief meditation.

Shabbat Pre-Service Meet Up In The (Virtual) Foyer
Friday, Jan 29th 5:45p to 6:15pSee old friends (virtually) and get caught up, and/or meet new people who are also coming to the Erev Shabbat service.

Shabbat Post-Service Meet Up In The (Virtual) Foyer
Friday, Jan 29th 7:15p to 8:30pSee old friends (virtually) and get caught up, and/or meet new people who are also coming to the Erev Shabbat service.

"The Essential Link: The Story of Wilfrid Israel" -- Film Screening & Discussion
Motzei Shabbat, Jan 30th 7:00p to 9:30pThe story of Wilfrid Israel, an extraordinary man, and the real reasons for his disappearance from history.

Music, Healing and Meditation with Cantor Jaime Shpall
Tuesday, Feb 2nd 6:00p to 6:30pSongs of healing and strength, as well as some brief meditation.

Tot Shabbat: Story Time, Songs and Shabbat
Friday, Feb 12th 5:00p to 6:00pJoin Rabbi Heath for a short story and a few songs! This event is for families with children ages 0-5 years.

Tot Shabbat: Story Time, Songs and Purim Celebration
Shabbat, Feb 20th 9:15a to 10:15aJoin Rabbi Heath for a short story and a few songs! We will also celebrate Purimr. This event is for families with children ages 0-5 years.

Jewish Baby Network Purim Palooza Virtual Costume Party
Sunday, Feb 21st 10:30a to 10:45aCome in costumes (parents and kids), and get ready for a Zoom Purim Costume parade!

Tot Shabbat: Story Time, Songs and Passover Celebration
Friday, Mar 12th 5:00p to 6:00pJoin Rabbi Heath for a short story and a few songs! We will also celebrate Passover. This event is for families with children ages 0-5 years.

Tot Shabbat: Story Time, Songs and Shabbat
Friday, Apr 9th 5:00p to 6:00pJoin Rabbi Heath for a short story and a few songs! This event is for families with children ages 0-5 years.

Beyond Bubble Baths and Breathing: Teen Mental Health Series for Parents and Educators
Wednesday, Feb 3rd 7:00p to 8:30pJoin for this 2-part series which will explore how we can support our teens through the pandemic while also seeing opportunities for growth.

Focus on Transgender Inclusion: Book Discussion of Mimi Lemay’s "What We Will Become"
Shabbat, Feb 13th 3:30p to 4:30pWhat happens when a young Jewish mother comes to the inescapable conclusion that the child she's understood for years as her daughter “Em” is really her 5-year-old son, Jacob?

Film Screening and Discussion "Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution"
Shabbat, Feb 20th 3:00p to 5:30pDown the road from Woodstock, a revolution blossomed at a ramshackle summer camp for teenagers with disabilities, transforming their lives and igniting a landmark movement.

Beyond Bubble Baths and Breathing: Teen Mental Health Series for Parents and Educators
Wednesday, Feb 24th 7:00p to 8:30pJoin for this 2-part series which will explore how we can support our teens through the pandemic while also seeing opportunities for growth.

"The Essential Link: The Story of Wilfrid Israel" -- Film Screening & Discussion
Motzei Shabbat, Jan 30th 7:00p to 9:30pThe story of Wilfrid Israel, an extraordinary man, and the real reasons for his disappearance from history.

"Dolphin Boy" -- Film Screening & Discussion
Shabbat, Mar 20th 7:00p to 9:30pThis powerful documentary is about the devastating havoc that human violence can wreak upon the soul, and about the healing powers of nature and love.

BATY Purim - Mishloach Manot Party (Grades 9-12)
Wednesday, Feb 24th 8:15p to 9:15pJoin BATY for a mishloach manot* celebration! We will kick off with a gift exchange for Purim at the beginning of February.

BAJY Hamentaschen Baking (Grades 6-8)
Friday, Feb 26th 4:00p to 5:00pWe know you love baking! We are back with another special Beth Am Junior Youth baking event.

Thursday Morning Minyan (via Zoom)
Thursday, Jan 28th 8:00a to 9:00aThese services are led by members of the congregation — all are welcome.

Shabbat Pre-Service Meet Up In The (Virtual) Foyer
Friday, Jan 29th 5:45p to 6:15pSee old friends (virtually) and get caught up, and/or meet new people who are also coming to the Erev Shabbat service.

STREAM ONLINE: Shabbat Service
Friday, Jan 29th 6:15p to 7:30pWe encourage you to watch from home at betham.org/streaming, starting at 6:15 PM.

Shabbat Post-Service Meet Up In The (Virtual) Foyer
Friday, Jan 29th 7:15p to 8:30pSee old friends (virtually) and get caught up, and/or meet new people who are also coming to the Erev Shabbat service.

Torah Study (via Streaming and Zoom)
Shabbat, Jan 30th 9:00a to 10:00aOn Shabbat morning, join a member of the Beth Am clergy for a virtual Torah study session. Stay for the virtual Good Book Cafe!

The Orchard: Community For Young Adults
Thursday, Jul 1st 11:00p to 11:30pThe Orchard is a new Jewish community for young adults and young families in Silicon Valley. Visit theorchardsv.org to learn more.

Shabbat Dinner with Rabbi Heath Watenmaker 5th Grade Families
Friday, Feb 5th 5:45p to 6:15pJoin the 5th Grade community to welcome Shabbat together with Rabbi Heath Watenmaker! We'll light candles and share blessings together before Shabbat dinner and the Erev Shabbat service.

Purim CAR-nival (K-5th Grade)
Shabbat, Feb 27th 4:00p to 6:00pDrive through Beth Am’s campus, stopping at themed stations inspired by the Purim story, with a drive-in style Purim shpiel movie to follow!

6th Grade Zoom Shabbat Dinner with Rabbi Sarah Weissman
Friday, Mar 19th 5:45p to 6:15pJoin the 6th Grade community to welcome Shabbat together with Rabbi Sarah Weissman! We'll light candles and share blessings together before Shabbat dinner and the Erev Shabbat service.
Please check the Beth Am calendar for more information about upcoming events.