Sh'ma Groups
Sh'ma Groups
Sh'ma Groups offer a simple yet radical idea: to bring our members together to know and be known, learn and laugh, rest and rejuvenate, deepen connections with one another and Beth Am, and to experience the rhythms of Jewish life.
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Sh'ma Groups are small, focused, peer/member-led groups, in which 8-15 Beth Am congregants come together around a shared interest. They meet on a regular basis to create deeper relationships through meaningful, structured conversations in member homes.
An open group listing of groups that are welcoming new members is now available online. Sh’ma Groups are about building face-to-face connections in a digital age, slowing down in a time of speeding up and discovering unique gifts in a world often defined by anonymity, conformity and disposability. Some Sh’ma Groups will be geographic in nature, others will connect around common interests, affinities and/or commitments to Jewish learning and living. All Sh'ma Groups will provide opportunities for Jewish growth and exploration, and will function on the principle that when we create meaningful relationships within the congregation.
If you are interested in learning more about Sh'ma Groups, whether as a participant, a group guide (leader/facilitator), or would like more information, please complete the interest form below.
Wed, April 24 2024
16 Nisan 5784
Community Schedule
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Thursday ,
AprApril 25 , 2024Beth Am Women’s 27th Dessert Seder: From a Woman’s Perspective
Thursday, Apr 25th 6:00p to 9:00p
Beth 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. -
Thursday ,
AprApril 25 , 2024The Orchard Cocktail Seder Party
Thursday, Apr 25th 6:30p to 9:30p
We know people are incredibly busy, so join us for a condensed seder with fun appetizers and cocktails to celebrate the holiday! -
Friday ,
AprApril 26 , 2024Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, Apr 26th 5:15p to 6:30p
Join 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. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 27 , 2024Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Apr 27th 10:00a to 10:20a
Join other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing. -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 30 , 2024Beth Am Men Hot Topics Breakfast
Tuesday, Apr 30th 8:00a to 9:30a
Get 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. -
Wednesday ,
MayMay 1 , 2024Beth Am Men Book Club: "My Jewish Year" by Abigail Pogrebin
Wednesday, May 1st 4:00p to 5:30p
My 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. -
Thursday ,
MayMay 2 , 2024Guest Speaker Amichai Magen to Discuss Israel's Transformative Tragedy: Where do we go after October 7?
Thursday, May 2nd 7:30p to 9:00p
Amichai 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. -
Friday ,
MayMay 3 , 2024Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, May 3rd 5:15p to 6:30p
Join 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. -
Friday ,
MayMay 3 , 2024First Friday Pre-Neg Sponsored by the Confirmation Class of 5784/2024
Friday, May 3rd 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 Confirmation Class of 5784/2024. -
Friday ,
MayMay 3 , 2024Shabbat Dinner to Support Ukraine (in a Congregant Home)
Friday, May 3rd 8:00p to 10:00p
Enjoy the hospitality of friendly hosts while you relax and enjoy a delicious dinner.
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