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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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Thursday ,
AprApril 24 , 2025

Talmud Study Led by Rabbi Heath Watenmaker
Thursday, Apr 24th 12:00p to 1:00p
Talmud Study will be led by Rabbi Heath Watenmaker on April 24. In this weekly class we study selections from the Talmud and other rabbinic sources.
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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

Shabbat Dinner to Support Ukraine
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

8th and 9th Grade Santa Cruz Day Trip
Shabbat, Apr 26th 8:30a to 7:00p
Beth Am's 8th & 9th graders are heading to Santa Cruz for the day - join the fun!
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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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Saturday ,
AprApril 26 , 2025

"Love in the Time of Corona": Book Discussion and Havdalah With Rabbi Sanford Akselrad
Shabbat, Apr 26th 4:00p to 6:00p
Rabbi Akselrad will present a program based on his new book, "Love in the Time of Corona". It is a series of approximately 100 essays written during COVID, which depict the roller coaster ride we all went through.
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Saturday ,
AprApril 26 , 2025

The Orchard Beer Havdalah
Shabbat, Apr 26th 6:00p to 8:00p
Come join other adults in their 20s and 30s for a fun evening out. Enjoy some good food (beer and pizza!) and conversation with friends, old and new!
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Sunday ,
AprApril 27 , 2025

Slow Torah: Lay-Led Torah Study Class
Sunday, Apr 27th 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 27 , 2025

CSA's Empty Bowls: Sundaes on a Sunday
Sunday, Apr 27th 2:00p to 4:00p
CSA hosts their annual homeless services fundraiser as an ice cream sundae party in the park for the fourth year in a row. The event features bottomless ice cream, beautiful bowls, and fun children’s activities.
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Sunday ,
AprApril 27 , 2025

Modern Jewish Literature Class
Sunday, Apr 27th 3:30p to 5:00p
Stanford PhD student Ariel Horowitz will teach on a selection of novels and short stories by Israeli and American Jewish writers.
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Monday ,
AprApril 28 , 2025

Community Services Agency (CSA) Pantry Help
Monday, Apr 28th 9:30a to 12:30p
Help out our neighbors at the Community Services Agency in Mountain View.
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Monday ,
AprApril 28 , 2025

Beth Am Women In-Person Mah Jongg for Beginners Through Experienced Players
Monday, Apr 28th 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 29 , 2025

Beth Am Women Rosh Chodesh
Tuesday, Apr 29th 7:30p to 9:15p
Participate in a fun, creative and dynamic celebration just for women each month at the appearance of the new moon.
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 30 , 2025

Distribute Breakfast at Hope’s Corner
Wednesday, Apr 30th 7:00a to 9:30a
Beth Am is part of an interfaith group providing meals to Hope's Corner in Mountain View. We are in need of adult (aged 16+) volunteers to do food preparation under the direction of Hope’s Corner staff.
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Thursday ,
MayMay 1 , 2025

Thursday Morning Minyan
Thursday, May 1st 8:00a to 9:00a
These services are led by members of the congregation — all are welcome.
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Thursday ,
MayMay 1 , 2025

Talmud Study Led by Rabbi Shoshana Nambi
Thursday, May 1st 12:00p to 1:00p
This month Talmud Study will be led by Rabbi Shoshana Nambi. In this weekly class we study selections from the Talmud and other rabbinic sources.
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Friday ,
MayMay 2 , 2025

Congregant-Facilitated Learning: Beth Am Reading Group
Friday, May 2nd 1:00p to 2:00p
Join us for explorations of various contemporary Jewish writings.
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Friday ,
MayMay 2 , 2025

Tot Shabbat & Yom HaAtzmaut Celebration - קבלת שבת וחגיגת יום העצמאות
Friday, May 2nd 5:15p to 6:15p
Get ready to sing Israeli kids' songs, make your own flags, bounce around in the bouncy house, and enjoy pizza, challah, fruit, and pita bread with chocolate — all while we welcome Shabbat together!
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Friday ,
MayMay 2 , 2025

Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, May 2nd 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 ,
MayMay 2 , 2025

Erev Shabbat Service
Friday, May 2nd 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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Friday ,
MayMay 2 , 2025

Oneg Shabbat
Friday, May 2nd 7:30p to 8:30p
Come together after the Erev Shabbat service to enjoy some lovely oneg Shabbat refreshments.
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Saturday ,
MayMay 3 , 2025

Torah Study
Shabbat, May 3rd 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 ,
MayMay 3 , 2025

Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, May 3rd 10:00a to 10:20a
Join other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing.
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Saturday ,
MayMay 3 , 2025

Shabbat Morning Service: Markowitz Bar Mitzvah
Shabbat, May 3rd 10:30a to 12:30p
All are welcome and encouraged to join the family of our Bar Mitzvah in worship and celebration.
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Saturday ,
MayMay 3 , 2025

BAJY Pool Party
Shabbat, May 3rd 3:00p to 6:00p
All school year 2025-2026 BAJY-ites are invited to celebrate the end of the year by having an awesome POOL PARTY!
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Sunday ,
MayMay 4 , 2025

Slow Torah: Lay-Led Torah Study Class
Sunday, May 4th 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 ,
MayMay 4 , 2025

2025 Guthaner Lecture: Dr. Richard Kogan Presents "West Side Story" — The Mind and Music of Leonard Bernstein
Sunday, May 4th 2:00p to 3:30p
Dr. Kogan will focus on Leonard Bernstein, whose impact on the musical consciousness of America cannot be overstated. Richard Kogan tackles the story of this cultural colossus, focusing on the creation of his towering masterpiece of musical theatre, “West Side Story.”
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Monday ,
MayMay 5 , 2025

Beth Am Women Lunch, Mah Jongg & Bridge
Monday, May 5th 12:00p to 2:30p
Come enjoy lunch and schmoozing with Beth Am Women! We'll eat a box lunch from Noah’s NY Bagels while catching up with friends and meeting new ones. Register by Tuesday, April 29.
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Monday ,
MayMay 5 , 2025

Beth Am Women In-Person Mah Jongg for Beginners Through Experienced Players
Monday, May 5th 1:00p to 2:30p
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 ,
MayMay 6 , 2025

The World of Midrash, Taught by Rabbi Yoel Kahn
Tuesday, May 6th 7:00p to 8:30p
A midrash is “a story about a story in the Torah” (or the Tanakh [Hebrew Bible]). One of the oldest forms of Jewish commentary, midrash moves beyond the “literal” reading of any text to bring imaginative and creative interpretations.
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Thursday ,
MayMay 8 , 2025

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

Talmud Study Led by Rabbi Shoshana Nambi
Thursday, May 8th 12:00p to 1:00p
This month Talmud Study will be led by Rabbi Shoshana Nambi. In this weekly class we study selections from the Talmud and other rabbinic sources.
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Friday ,
MayMay 9 , 2025

Congregant-Facilitated Learning: Beth Am Reading Group
Friday, May 9th 1:00p to 2:00p
Join us for explorations of various contemporary Jewish writings.
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Friday ,
MayMay 9 , 2025

Shabbat Pre-neg Honoring Our Graduating High School Seniors
Friday, May 9th 5:15p to 6:15p
Beth Am is delighted to welcome ALL of our teens and their families to join us for a festive Shabbat Pre-Neg as we celebrate the end of the year and honor our graduating seniors.
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Friday ,
MayMay 9 , 2025

Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, May 9th 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 ,
MayMay 9 , 2025

Grad Shabbat Service — Honoring Our Graduating Seniors
Friday, May 9th 6:15p to 8:30p
Beth Am is delighted to welcome ALL of our teens and their families to join us for the festive Shabbat as we celebrate the end of the year and honor our graduating seniors. This joyous Erev Shabbat evening will feature speakers from our graduating class.
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Friday ,
MayMay 9 , 2025

Oneg Shabbat: Honoring our Graduating Seniors
Friday, May 9th 7:30p to 8:30p
Beth Am is delighted to welcome the Beth Am community to join us for this celebratory Oneg Shabbat as we celebrate the end of the year and honor our graduating seniors. Mazel tov to the Class of 2025!
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Saturday ,
MayMay 10 , 2025

Torah Study
Shabbat, May 10th 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 ,
MayMay 10 , 2025

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

Shabbat Morning Service: Adult B'not Mitzvah
Shabbat, May 10th 10:30a to 12:30p
All are welcome and encouraged to join the families of this year's Adult B'not Mitzvah cohort in worship and celebration.
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Saturday ,
MayMay 10 , 2025

10th Grade Confirmation Service
Shabbat, May 10th 7:00p to 9:00p
The entire Beth Am community is invited to celebrate Beth Am's Confirmation students, as these dedicated youth express their Jewish identity in a beautiful program of spoken word, music, Torah and creative liturgy.
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Monday ,
MayMay 12 , 2025

Beth Am Women In-Person Mah Jongg for Beginners Through Experienced Players
Monday, May 12th 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 ,
MayMay 13 , 2025

The World of Midrash, Taught by Rabbi Yoel Kahn
Tuesday, May 13th 7:00p to 8:30p
A midrash is “a story about a story in the Torah” (or the Tanakh [Hebrew Bible]). One of the oldest forms of Jewish commentary, midrash moves beyond the “literal” reading of any text to bring imaginative and creative interpretations.
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Tuesday ,
MayMay 13 , 2025

Beth Am Women Presents: My Life in Media — An Evening With Emma Goss
Tuesday, May 13th 7:00p to 9:00p
Emma will talk about her journey through the competitive world of journalism, and her struggles and triumphs on her path in broadcast news.
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Wednesday ,
MayMay 14 , 2025

Philosophy Minyan
Wednesday, May 14th 12:00p to 1:30p
Join this lunchtime monthly series on Zoom. All are welcome to join in an interactive and thought-provoking exploration of topics at the intersection of philosophy, Jewish thought and contemporary issues.
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Tue, April 22 2025
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Highlight Programs

TuesdayTue, 22 AprApril, 2025

Beth Am Men Hot Topics Breakfast

Tuesday, Apr 22nd 8:00a to 9:30aGet 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.