
Erev Simchat Torah Service & Celebration
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 • 21 Tishrei 5785
5:30 PM - 7:30 PMSanctuary* & Livestream; Community Dinner to Follow in the Social HallOn Simchat Torah, Jews around the world complete the reading of the Torah and begin anew with the first words of Genesis. Join us to dance and celebrate the Torah.
A community dinner will follow in the Social Hall.
Mitzvah Opportunity: Support the Reproductive Justice Event: Post-Abortion Care Package Assembly
On Sunday, October 27 in the Beth Am Social Hall, the National Council of Jewish Women-San Francisco (NCJW-SF) is assembling post-abortion care kits for Bay Area residents receiving abortion care. In preparation for this event, there will be collection bins in the Sanctuary Foyer and Admin. Office waiting area. Items collected will be delivered to Beth Am prior to the Post-Abortion Care Package Assembly event. Items include:
- tea bags (boxes must contain individually wrapped tea bags)
- maxi pads
- small chocolates or hard candy (individually wrapped)
- instant hot packs (see an example)
Learn more about fall holidays 2024.
*This service will be live video streamed. By entering the Sanctuary you give Beth Am permission to record you.
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Fri, April 25 2025
27 Nisan 5785
Upcoming Events

Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, Apr 25th 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.

Erev Shabbat Service: Beth Am Welcomes Akselrad Scholar-in-Residence Rabbi Sanford Akselrad
Friday, Apr 25th 6:15p to 7:30pDuring the Erev Shabbat service, Rabbi Akselrad will present “Truths My Father Taught Me: The Life and Times of Rabbi Sidney Akselrad" (as told to Rabbi Sanford Akselrad). He will weave personal memories of his father together with the timeless issues that continue in Jewish life today.

Shabbat Dinner to Support Ukraine
Friday, Apr 25th 7:30p to 8:30pEnjoy a delicious community dinner prepared by the Poltava/Odesa Committee. All proceeds from the dinner will support our sister congregations in Ukraine.

8th and 9th Grade Santa Cruz Day Trip
Shabbat, Apr 26th 8:30a to 7:00pBeth Am's 8th & 9th graders are heading to Santa Cruz for the day - join the fun!

Torah Study, With Guest Teacher Rabbi Sanford Akselrad
Shabbat, Apr 26th 9:00a to 10:00aOn Shabbat morning, come learn with our 2025 Akselrad guest teacher, Rabbi Sanford Akselrad.
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