Torah Study
Past SessionsSaturday, October 26, 2024 • 24 Tishrei 5785 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Beit Kehillah or Zoom or Livestreamed
Saturday, October 19, 2024 • 17 Tishrei 5785 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Beit Kehillah or Zoom or Livestreamed
Saturday, October 5, 2024 • 3 Tishrei 5785 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Beit Kehillah or Zoom or Livestreamed
On Shabbat morning, join a member of the Beth Am clergy for Torah Study. We will focus on a thoughtful reading of the entire Torah, exploring the historical, ethical and spiritual questions raised by the text. We explore Torah on three levels: What meaning did it hold in its original ancient Near East setting? How have our sages and commentators understood the text over the centuries? What personal and communal meaning does it hold for us today? Every session offers learning, lively interchange and ample opportunity for questions and discussion. People of all levels and backgrounds are welcome, and Hebrew knowledge is not required.
- Livestream: If you plan watch online, please visit our streaming page. The class goes live at 9:00 AM in the window marked "Beit Kehillah."
 - Zoom: You may still join by Zoom using the recurring link, which can be found in Links to this Week's Events or the Thursday email.
 
An archive of Torah Study audio recordings is available.
Virtual GOOD BOOK CAFÉ: The Beth Am Library has "opened" the Virtual Good Book Café held weekly after Torah Study.
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Tue, November  4 2025
                       13 Cheshvan 5786
Upcoming Events
                                  Tricks of the Trope, Taught by Cantor Jaime Shpall
Tuesday, Nov 4th 7:00p to 8:00pThe melodies we use for chanting our sacred texts is known as Trope or Cantillation. Trope are the little markings found above and below the biblical Hebrew text that readers use to chant the text properly. You can also learn to chant Torah like a pro!
                                  Klezmer Class, Taught by Musician Naomi Zamir
Thursday, Nov 6th 7:00p to 8:00pNaomi Zamir, a member of Beth Am and an accordion player, is offering a class to introduce sets of Klezmer tunes she learned at KlezKanada over the past 15 years.
                                  Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, Nov 7th 5:00p 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.
                                  From Victimhood to Activism: Beth Am Welcomes Guest Speaker Izabella Tabarovsky
Friday, Nov 7th 6:15p to 7:30pDrawing on her forthcoming book Be a Refusenik: A Jewish Student's Survival Guide, Tabarovsky will explore how we can use that history to reframe our collective story and inspire pride and resilience among American Jews today.
                                  Shabbat Dinner to Support Ukraine
Friday, Nov 7th 7:30p to 9:00pEnjoy a delicious community dinner prepared by the Poltava/Odesa Committee. All proceeds from the dinners will support our sister congregations in Ukraine.
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