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.
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Adult Hebrew Mastery
Thursday, Apr 25th 7:00p to 8:15pThis course is taught in Hebrew and is aimed at experienced Hebrew learners.
Congregant-Facilitated Learning: Beth Am Reading Group
Friday, Apr 26th 1:00p to 2:00pJoin us for explorations of various contemporary Jewish writings.
Torah Study
Shabbat, Apr 27th 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!
Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Apr 27th 10:00a to 10:20aJoin other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing.
Slow Torah: Lay-Led Torah Study Class
Sunday, Apr 28th 9:00a to 10:00aSlow Torah is a lay-led class that continues the Beth Am tradition of studying the Torah verse by verse.
Beth Am Men Hot Topics Breakfast
Tuesday, Apr 30th 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.
Beth Am Men Book Club: "My Jewish Year" by Abigail Pogrebin
Wednesday, May 1st 4:00p to 5:30pMy Jewish Year travels through this calendar’s signposts with candor, humor, and a trove of information, capturing the arc of Jewish observance through the eyes of a relatable, wandering―and wondering―Jew. The chapters are interspersed with brief reflections from prominent rabbis and Jewish thinkers.
Beth Am Men Photography Group
Wednesday, May 8th 4:00p to 6:00pBAM Photo Group is for those interested in photography — from novice to most experienced.
Beth Am Men Photography Group Field Trip: Ardenwood Historic Farm
Friday, May 10th 10:00a to 1:00pBeth Am Men Photo Group takes a field trip! We will take pictures and then have lunch together.
Beth Am Men Hot Topics Breakfast
Tuesday, May 28th 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.
Beth Am Women’s 27th Dessert Seder: From a Woman’s Perspective
Thursday, Apr 25th 6:00p to 9:00pBeth Am Women invite you and the women you love to celebrate a sweet Passover among friends at the fabulous Women’s Dessert Seder. Join us for a festive evening of wine, women and song — and awesome desserts — with a seder led by Cantor Jaime Shpall.
Beth Am Women Rosh Chodesh
Wednesday, May 8th 7:30p to 9:15pParticipate in a fun, creative and dynamic celebration just for women each month at the appearance of the new moon.
Beth Am Women Virtual Mah Jongg
Wednesday, May 15th 7:00p to 9:00pBeginners who have learned to play, as well as experienced players, are welcome to join in this virtual game.
Beth Am Women Presents Bocce & Bites
Sunday, May 19th 5:30p to 7:30pJoin Beth Am Women for an evening of bocce! No experience needed. This is a great opportunity to relax, socialize with friends and meet new women.
Beth Am Women Book Lovers: Next Season Planning Meeting
Wednesday, Jun 5th 1:30p to 3:30pIn June, a planning session will be held to review and select the books for the next year of reading, from July 2024 - May 2025. 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.
Parent Wisdom Circle: “A Lesson from Passover — the Questions of the Four Children and Temperament”
Sunday, Apr 28th 9:30a to 11:00aAll 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.
Beit R'fuah Meeting
Wednesday, May 8th 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.
Beth Am's Annual 2nd Night Community Seder
Tuesday, Apr 23rd 6:00p to 8:00pEnjoy a festive seder and a delicious multi-course meal without having to cook, clean up or remember where you hid the afikomen. The Beth Am Community Seder is family-friendly and includes singing and lively discussion.
Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, Apr 26th 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.
Parent Wisdom Circle: “A Lesson from Passover — the Questions of the Four Children and Temperament”
Sunday, Apr 28th 9:30a to 11:00aAll 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.
Guest Speaker Amichai Magen to Discuss Israel's Transformative Tragedy: Where do we go after October 7?
Thursday, May 2nd 7:30p to 9:00pAmichai Magen, a well-known Israeli thought leader, will speak on Israel's Transformative Tragedy: Where do we go after October 7th? Currently, Amichai is a Visiting Fellow in Israel Studies at Stanford University.
Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, May 3rd 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.
Tot Shabbat Passover Edition: Story Time, Songs and Shabbat
Shabbat, Apr 27th 9:30a to 10:30aJoin Beth Am clergy for a short story and a few songs! A nice way to start your Shabbat. This event is for families with children ages 0-5 years.
Tot Shabbat: Story Time, Songs and Shabbat
Friday, May 17th 5:15p to 6:15pJoin Beth Am clergy for a short story and a few songs! A nice way to start your Shabbat. This event is for families with children ages 0-5 years.
Tot Shabbat: Story Time, Songs and Shabbat
Friday, Jul 19th 5:15p to 6:15pJoin Beth Am clergy for a short story and a few songs! A nice way to start your Shabbat. This event is for families with children ages 0-5 years.
Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, Apr 26th 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.
Guest Speaker Amichai Magen to Discuss Israel's Transformative Tragedy: Where do we go after October 7?
Thursday, May 2nd 7:30p to 9:00pAmichai Magen, a well-known Israeli thought leader, will speak on Israel's Transformative Tragedy: Where do we go after October 7th? Currently, Amichai is a Visiting Fellow in Israel Studies at Stanford University.
Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, May 3rd 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.
Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, May 10th 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.
Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, May 24th 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.
Distribute Breakfast at Hope’s Corner
Wednesday, Apr 24th 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.
Community Services Agency (CSA) Pantry Help
Monday, Apr 29th 9:30a to 12:00pHelp out our neighbors at the Community Services Agency in Mountain View.
Community Services Agency (CSA) Pantry Help
Monday, May 20th 9:30a to 12:00pHelp out our neighbors at the Community Services Agency in Mountain View.
Distribute Breakfast at Hope’s Corner
Wednesday, May 29th 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.
Distribute Breakfast at Hope’s Corner
Wednesday, Jun 26th 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.
BATY Chill Night—Passover Style
Friday, Apr 26th 7:30p to 9:30pJoin BATY for a Passover Chill Night! Open to all Beth Am 9th-12th Graders. We will make our own matzah pizza, play some games and chill out with friends.
10th Grade Confirmation Service
Shabbat, May 4th 4:00p to 6:00pThe 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 created entirely by them. Additional information will be shared directly with families of Confirmation students.
Beth Am's Annual 2nd Night Community Seder
Tuesday, Apr 23rd 6:00p to 8:00pEnjoy a festive seder and a delicious multi-course meal without having to cook, clean up or remember where you hid the afikomen. The Beth Am Community Seder is family-friendly and includes singing and lively discussion.
Thursday Morning Minyan
Thursday, Apr 25th 8:00a to 9:00aThese services are led by members of the congregation — all are welcome.
Erev Shabbat Service
Friday, Apr 26th 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.
Torah Study
Shabbat, Apr 27th 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!
Tot Shabbat Passover Edition: Story Time, Songs and Shabbat
Shabbat, Apr 27th 9:30a to 10:30aJoin Beth Am clergy for a short story and a few songs! A nice way to start your Shabbat. This event is for families with children ages 0-5 years.
The Orchard Cocktail Seder Party
Thursday, Apr 25th 6:30p to 9:30pWe know people are incredibly busy, so join us for a condensed seder with fun appetizers and cocktails to celebrate the holiday!
Parent Wisdom Circle: “A Lesson from Passover — the Questions of the Four Children and Temperament”
Sunday, Apr 28th 9:30a to 11:00aAll 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.
10th Grade Confirmation Service
Shabbat, May 4th 4:00p to 6:00pThe 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 created entirely by them. Additional information will be shared directly with families of Confirmation students.
Chavurah Open House
Sunday, May 5th 9:00a to 11:30aInterested in our special Family Education Program for children ages 3-5 and their families? Come join our current Chavurah families for an Open House session. Chavurah Sundays include family learning, kid-only and parent-only learning, and plenty of time on the playground with bagels!
Shabbat Pre-neg Honoring Our Graduating High School Seniors
Friday, May 10th 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.
The Hagigah Players Present: "Jakob's Dreams"
Shabbat, May 18th 6:00p to 8:00pJoin us for Hagigah's spring production of the original work "Jakob's Dreams," a psychological horror film filled with surprises lurking around every corner!
Please check the Beth Am calendar for more information about upcoming events.