Worship
Worship
The prayer-life of Congregation Beth Am is both communal and personal, offering quiet, meditative moments as well as community celebration. First and foremost, our worship is musical and participatory, inclusive and intergenerational, egalitarian and welcoming.
Our aim is to bring the timeless spirit of Jewish tradition into a setting that encourages innovation and creativity. We are a theologically diverse congregation in which stimulating, challenging Torah study is valued. We pray to God; we question God; we take seriously all opinions and concerns related to faith. Our personal reasons for entering the sanctuary are also diverse. Therefore, our prayers range from contemplative and comforting to joyful and exuberant. And finally, congregational worship is where we celebrate our personal moments with the community – Bar and Bat Mitzvah, the naming of newborns, blessings for newlyweds, anniversaries and other milestones, the loss of loved ones and friends. In these moments we give and receive the warmth of a “mazal tov” or the open hand of comfort and consolation.
Strengthened by participating in a vibrant worship community and by personal spiritual practice, we are able to give our best energies to fulfilling our congregational mission: We strive to live as a holy community whose study and practice of Judaism inspires and challenges us to “do justice, to love kindness and to walk humbly with our God" (Micah 6:8).
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Worship Services
Tue, April 20 2021
8 Iyar 5781
Worship Schedule

Thursday Morning Minyan (via Zoom)
Thursday, Apr 22nd 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, Apr 23rd 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, Apr 23rd 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. We will also have an opportunity to converse with 2021 Saxe Scholar in Residence, Dr. Corwin Berman

New Parent Shabbat Kiddush
Friday, Apr 23rd 8:00p to 9:00pA chance to unwind, reflect, meet others and welcome Shabbat! Come join us for our quarterly parent Kiddush!

Torah Study (via Streaming and Zoom)
Shabbat, Apr 24th 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!

Torah Minyan Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Apr 24th 10:30a to 11:30aJoin Beth Am clergy for a musical Shabbat morning worship service focused on learning and spiritual growth.

Slow Torah: Lay-Led Torah Study Class
Sunday, Apr 25th 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.

Thursday Morning Minyan (via Zoom)
Thursday, Apr 29th 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, Apr 30th 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, Apr 30th 6:15p to 7:30pWe encourage you to watch from home at betham.org/streaming, starting at 6:15 PM.
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