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Thursday ,
AprApril 3 , 2025

Thursday Morning Minyan
Thursday, Apr 3rd 8:00a to 9:00a
These services are led by members of the congregation — all are welcome.
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Thursday ,
AprApril 3 , 2025

JCRC Bay Area Freedom Seder
Thursday, Apr 3rd 6:00p to 8:00p
Join JCRC for one of our two incredible Freedom Seders as we build bridges, take action, and tackle key issues in our Bay Area community — from civil rights to combating hate.
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Friday ,
AprApril 4 , 2025

Congregant-Facilitated Learning: Beth Am Reading Group
Friday, Apr 4th 1:00p to 2:00p
Join us for explorations of various contemporary Jewish writings.
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Friday ,
AprApril 4 , 2025

Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, Apr 4th 5:15p to 6:15p
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.
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Friday ,
AprApril 4 , 2025

Tot Shabbat: Passover Edition (For Families With Children Ages 0-5)
Friday, Apr 4th 5:15p to 6:15p
Join Beth Am for a Passover-themed Tot Shabbat program designed for families with children ages 0-5. We'll search for the afikoman, meet a special Passover guest, sing festive songs, and enjoy some fun arts and crafts. And of course, we'll snack on matzah with chocolate!
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Friday ,
AprApril 4 , 2025

Erev Shabbat Service
Friday, Apr 4th 6:15p to 7:30p
Our 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.
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Saturday ,
AprApril 5 , 2025

Torah Study
Shabbat, Apr 5th 9:00a to 10:00a
On Shabbat morning, join a member of the Beth Am clergy for a session of Torah study. Stay for the Good Book Cafe!
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Saturday ,
AprApril 5 , 2025

Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Apr 5th 10:00a to 10:20a
Join other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing.
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Saturday ,
AprApril 5 , 2025

Shabbat Morning Service: Bat Mitzvah Bernat
Shabbat, Apr 5th 10:30a to 12:30p
All are welcome and encouraged to join the family of our Bat Mitzvah in worship and celebration.
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Saturday ,
AprApril 5 , 2025

Jewish Film Series Presents: “Martha Liebermann—A Stolen Life”
Shabbat, Apr 5th 3:30p to 5:30p
This taut, moving film is based on the true story of Martha Liebermann, wealthy widow of the German impressionist painter Max Liebermann.
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Sunday ,
AprApril 6 , 2025

Slow Torah: Lay-Led Torah Study Class
Sunday, Apr 6th 9:00a to 10:00a
Slow Torah is a lay-led class that continues the Beth Am tradition of studying the Torah verse by verse.
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Sunday ,
AprApril 6 , 2025

Silicon Valley Allied for the Common Good Presents a Community Organizing Conversation
Sunday, Apr 6th 3:30p to 5:00p
Silicon Valley Allied for the Common Good is a non-partisan network of civic, faith-based, and non-profit organizations that develop the leadership capacity of their members to effect change on a larger scale than they could alone. Get to know neighbors and their concerns through sharing personal stories.
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Sunday ,
AprApril 6 , 2025

JCRC Bay Area Freedom Seder
Sunday, Apr 6th 5:00p to 7:00p
Join JCRC for one of our two incredible Freedom Seders as we build bridges, take action, and tackle key issues in our Bay Area community — from civil rights to combating hate.
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Monday ,
AprApril 7 , 2025

Beth Am Women In-Person Mah Jongg for Beginners Through Experienced Players
Monday, Apr 7th 12:30p to 2:00p
This session provides opportunities for beginning Mah Jongg players to learn the game and experienced Mah Jongg players to play together.
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Monday ,
AprApril 7 , 2025

Beginning Prayerbook Hebrew
Monday, Apr 7th 7:00p to 8:30p
This class is taught by Lisa Rauchwerger. It’s not too late to start from the beginning! Students will learn to read Hebrew, starting with the Alef Bet.
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Tuesday ,
AprApril 8 , 2025

Beth Am's Adult B'nei Mitzvah Class
Tuesday, Apr 8th 7:00p to 8:30p
Our adult B’nei Mitzvah class will deepen your personal understanding of what it means to be a Jew and a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, one who takes responsibility for mitzvot (holy obligations).
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Tuesday ,
AprApril 8 , 2025

The History of the Seder
Tuesday, Apr 8th 7:00p to 8:30p
This session will explore the origins of the seder, including continuity and change in our customs and texts over the millennium.
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 9 , 2025

Beth Am Men Photography Group
Wednesday, Apr 9th 4:00p to 6:00p
BAM Photo Group is for those interested in photography — from novice to most experienced.
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 9 , 2025

Beit R'fuah Meeting
Wednesday, Apr 9th 7:00p to 8:30p
Beit 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.
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Thursday ,
AprApril 10 , 2025

Thursday Morning Minyan
Thursday, Apr 10th 8:00a to 9:00a
These services are led by members of the congregation — all are welcome.
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Friday ,
AprApril 11 , 2025

Congregant-Facilitated Learning: Beth Am Reading Group
Friday, Apr 11th 1:00p to 2:00p
Join us for explorations of various contemporary Jewish writings.
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Friday ,
AprApril 11 , 2025

Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, Apr 11th 5:15p to 6:15p
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.
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Friday ,
AprApril 11 , 2025

Erev Shabbat Service
Friday, Apr 11th 6:15p to 7:30p
Our 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.
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Saturday ,
AprApril 12 , 2025

Torah Study
Shabbat, Apr 12th 9:00a to 10:00a
On Shabbat morning, join a member of the Beth Am clergy for a session of Torah study. Stay for the Good Book Cafe!
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Saturday ,
AprApril 12 , 2025

Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Apr 12th 10:00a to 10:20a
Join other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing.
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Saturday ,
AprApril 12 , 2025

Torah Minyan Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Apr 12th 10:30a to 11:30a
Join Beth Am clergy and/or lay leaders for a musical Shabbat morning worship service focused on learning and spiritual growth.
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Sunday ,
AprApril 13 , 2025

Beth Am's Annual 2nd Night Congregational Seder
Sunday, Apr 13th 6:00p to 8:00p
Enjoy 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.
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Tuesday ,
AprApril 15 , 2025

Beth Am's Adult B'nei Mitzvah Class
Tuesday, Apr 15th 7:00p to 8:30p
Our adult B’nei Mitzvah class will deepen your personal understanding of what it means to be a Jew and a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, one who takes responsibility for mitzvot (holy obligations).
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Thursday ,
AprApril 17 , 2025

Thursday Morning Minyan
Thursday, Apr 17th 8:00a to 9:00a
These services are led by members of the congregation — all are welcome.
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Thursday ,
AprApril 17 , 2025

Beth Am Women’s 28th Dessert Seder: From a Woman’s Perspective
Thursday, Apr 17th 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.
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Friday ,
AprApril 18 , 2025

Congregant-Facilitated Learning: Beth Am Reading Group
Friday, Apr 18th 1:00p to 2:00p
Join us for explorations of various contemporary Jewish writings.
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Friday ,
AprApril 18 , 2025

Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, Apr 18th 5:15p to 6:15p
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.
MORE INFO
Friday ,
AprApril 18 , 2025

Erev Shabbat Service
Friday, Apr 18th 6:15p to 7:30p
Our 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.
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Saturday ,
AprApril 19 , 2025

Torah Study
Shabbat, Apr 19th 9:00a to 10:00a
On Shabbat morning, join a member of the Beth Am clergy for a session of Torah study. Stay for the Good Book Cafe!
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Saturday ,
AprApril 19 , 2025

Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Apr 19th 10:00a to 10:20a
Join other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing.
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Saturday ,
AprApril 19 , 2025

Shabbat Morning Passover Festival and Yizkor Service
Shabbat, Apr 19th 10:30a to 12:00p
Beth Am clergy will lead our worship as we mark the seventh day of Passover. Everyone is welcome to share this special time of remembrance.
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Sunday ,
AprApril 20 , 2025

Slow Torah: Lay-Led Torah Study Class
Sunday, Apr 20th 9:00a to 10:00a
Slow Torah is a lay-led class that continues the Beth Am tradition of studying the Torah verse by verse.
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Monday ,
AprApril 21 , 2025

Beth Am Women In-Person Mah Jongg for Beginners Through Experienced Players
Monday, Apr 21st 12:30p to 2:00p
This session provides opportunities for beginning Mah Jongg players to learn the game and experienced Mah Jongg players to play together.
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Tuesday ,
AprApril 22 , 2025

Beth Am Men Hot Topics Breakfast
Tuesday, Apr 22nd 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.
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Tuesday ,
AprApril 22 , 2025

"As A Driven Leaf" — Book Discussion With Rabbi Arthur Nemitoff
Tuesday, Apr 22nd 7:00p to 8:00p
Join Rabbi Arthur Nemitoff to discuss this book, which book explores the struggle of Elisha ben Abuya, a rabbi torn between Jewish faith and Greek philosophy, grappling with doubt, identity and existential conflict.
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Tuesday ,
AprApril 22 , 2025

Beth Am's Adult B'nei Mitzvah Class
Tuesday, Apr 22nd 7:00p to 8:30p
Our adult B’nei Mitzvah class will deepen your personal understanding of what it means to be a Jew and a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, one who takes responsibility for mitzvot (holy obligations).
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 23 , 2025

South Peninsula Yom HaShoah v’Hagevurah Service of Remembrance
Wednesday, Apr 23rd 7:00p to 8:15p
Join the South Bay community for a virtual service as we honor those lost during the Shoah. Local Jewish clergy members, students and musicians will present stories of survival, lead prayers and sing to honor those lost and those who survived the Shoah.
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Thursday ,
AprApril 24 , 2025

Thursday Morning Minyan
Thursday, Apr 24th 8:00a to 9:00a
These services are led by members of the congregation — all are welcome.
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Friday ,
AprApril 25 , 2025

Congregant-Facilitated Learning: Beth Am Reading Group
Friday, Apr 25th 1:00p to 2:00p
Join us for explorations of various contemporary Jewish writings.
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Friday ,
AprApril 25 , 2025

Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, Apr 25th 5:15p to 6:15p
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.
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Friday ,
AprApril 25 , 2025

Erev Shabbat Service: Beth Am Welcomes Akselrad Scholar-in-Residence Rabbi Sanford Akselrad
Friday, Apr 25th 6:15p to 7:30p
During 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.
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Friday ,
AprApril 25 , 2025

BAJY Shabbat
Friday, Apr 25th 6:15p to 8:30p
Beth Am's 6th-8th graders are invited to a special BAJY Shabbat experience! We'll begin by attending Beth Am's Shabbat services, then we'll enjoy a classy, delicious dinner just for BAJY-ites. Send your BAJY-ite in their best Shabbat whites! BAJY Parents: during BAJY's Shabbat, you are invited to attend Poltava's delicious catered dinner in the Social Hall! Register for the Poltava Dinner.
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Friday ,
AprApril 25 , 2025

Shabbat Dinner to Support Ukraine, With Guest Speaker Rabbi Sanford Akselrad
Friday, Apr 25th 7:30p to 8:30p
Enjoy a delicious community dinner prepared by the Poltava/Odesa Committee. All proceeds from the dinner will support our sister congregations in Ukraine.
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Saturday ,
AprApril 26 , 2025

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

Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Apr 26th 10:00a to 10:20a
Join other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing.
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Saturday ,
AprApril 26 , 2025

Torah Minyan Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Apr 26th 10:30a to 11:30a
Join Beth Am clergy and/or lay leaders for a musical Shabbat morning worship service focused on learning and spiritual growth.
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Wed, April 2 2025
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Highlight Programs

FridayFri, 4 AprApril, 2025

Israel Discussion Gatherings

Friday, Apr 4th 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.