Rabbi Jesse and everyone who joined him at his Cider and Mead Poetry Tasting Night say shabbat shalom as Rabbi Jesse reflects on this weeks torah portion ahead of the High Holy Days.
5:30 PM – Family Kabbalat Shabbat
This service will take place in person only.
6:15 PM -Shabbat Service
This service will take place in person at Temple Beth Am and on YouTube.
9:15 AM – Torah Study
On Zoom or in person in the annex
10:30 AM – Shabbat Morning Minyan Service
Bring a vegetarian potluck dish to share for lunch.
Click here for the Zoom link.
Join Rabbi Ruth, Rabbi Laura, and Rabbi Jesse, for an engaging Selichot program exploring the question: Can we find joy and renewal in today’s challenging world?
Together we’ll watch short videos by the artist Hanan Harchol, converse with other Beth Am’ers in guided discussions, and connect as a community as we prepare for the season of awe.
The evening concludes with Havdalah and our Selichot service with all of our worship leaders, including the changing of the Torah covers
Sign up here.
Rosh Hashanah
September 22-23
September 22
Erev Rosh Hashanah ~ 7:30 PM
September 23
Rosh Hashanah Classic Service ~ 9:00 AM
Rosh Hashanah Contemporary Service ~ 11:30 AM
Rosh Hashanah Family Services ~ 3:30 PM
Geared towards families with young children
At Magnuson Park boat launch
Community Tashlich ~ 4:30PM
At Magnuson Park boat launch
Yom Kippur
October 1-2
October 1
Kol Nidre First Service ~ 6:00 PM
Kol Nidre Second Service ~ 8:00 PM
October 2
Yom Kippur Classic Service ~ 9:00 AM
Yom Kippur Contemporary Service ~11:30 AM
Yom Kippur Families with Young Children Service ~ 3:00 PM
Geared towards families with young children
At Dahl Playfield
Yom Kippur Afternoon Service ~ 3:30 PM
Break the Fast ~ 6:15 PM
Celebrate Temple Beth Am’s 70th anniversary with a custom name tag. This fundraiser will help support our essential operations while also helping you connect with old and new friends in the community. Orders placed by September 12 will be available by Rosh Hashanah.
Click here to learn more about how to order your nametag today!
Family Kabbalat Shabbat is Friday, September 5th at 5:30pm. Join us for our musical and active Shabbat service geared for kids 7 and under and their families! This service is in person only.
The next Family Kabbalat Shabbat will be Friday, November 7 at 5:30pm
The Safety & Security training will hold a session Tuesday, September 9 from 7:00-8:30pm at Beth Am to learn about Temple Beth Am’s safety and security elements and procedures to empower yourself and our community. This event is only open to members and we ask that you register in advance.
Click here to sign up. This is the same training that was held August 24.
Celebrate Sukkot with your own lulav and etrog set! Place your order now to ensure you have these beautiful ritual items in time for the holiday. All orders must be received by Thursday, September 12 to guarantee availability.
Order here.
Join your community of seniors over 65 for thought-provoking discussion on the latest current events meeting on Zoom only.
This group meets approximately every other Friday to explore the most pressing issues happening around the world. We will analyze and discuss the news making the headlines. Topics typically include Foreign Policy, U.S. Politics, Elections Around the World, Understanding Global Conflicts, and more all in a respectful and open-minded environment.
All perspectives are welcome!
Click here to sign up (Zoom only).
Join Rabbis Jill Borodin and Laura Rumpf in collaboration with the Jewish Studio Project for a meaningful, creative exploration of the themes of Rosh Hashanah: renewal, return and repair. We’ll provide all texts and materials, no prior experience necessary to join us for an evening of learning, community connection, and creative exploration
Sign up here.
Want to connect with your community and help at services. Check out our Drop-In Shammashim Training.
Training will be at 5:45 PM (30 minutes before services) on October 10, 17 and 24.
No need to RSVP – just come if you can.
This all-inclusive joyous event is no charge for members and will be tons of fun no matter how old you are!
Enjoy live music, grab and go food, treats, interactive activities, and booths hosted by our community committees. Explore special areas, including a Jewish adult (13+) game zone, learning in the Sukkah, Hearth group opportunities, and our Tzedek corner.
This event is free for all Temple Beth Am member, but due to the planning needed for this event, RSVP is required. RSVP Today!
Non-members who are interested in attending this event please email Amanda Radman amanda@templebetham.org
The Project Bina Fall survey is now open.
This new study that will check in to see how our members feel about past and future programming, belonging at Beth Am, and interest in opportunities to get involved and perhaps even teach others.
Check out the video from Stacey Symonds, Temple Beth Am Board Vice President and committee lead for Project Bina, to learn more.
To participate in this important study click here.
While the bees are busy making honey, it’s time to think about sharing some of that sweetness with family and friends. Once again, you can order honey through ORT America to send sweet new year wishes and benefit Temple Beth Am.
To order, go to orthoney.com. Be sure to enter Temple Beth Am (search for BAW) when asked what organization you want to support!
The deadline for free shipping is August 8. After that date, the shipping cost is $8/jar.
If you have any questions, contact Shelly F. Cohen.
Friday, September 5
5:30 PM – Family Kabbalat Shabbat
6:15 PM -Shabbat Service
Saturday, September 6
9:15 AM – Torah Study
10:30 AM – Shabbat Morning Minyan Service
Sunday, September 7
Temple Beth Am Office Closed
Monday, September 8
Temple Beth Am Office Closed
Tuesday, September 9
10:00 AM – Fitness for Aging
7:00 PM – Choir Rehearsal
7:00 PM – Safety & Security Meeting
Wednesday, September 10
12:00 PM – Mah Jongg Open Play
Thursday, September 11
10:00 AM – Fitness for Aging
Friday, September 12
6:15 PM -Shabbat Service
Gan enrollment is now open!
Gan enrollment is now open!
In order to enroll your student(s) in The Gan, log in to your Temple Beth Am member account. You will be directed to your member account page and prompted to log in. Once logged in, click the “Start School Enrollment” button.
The Gan scholarship form closes October 1.
Sign up for the teen/madrichim retreat TODAY!
Madrichim applications are available upon enrollment in the Gan!
If you have questions about what we are doing this year for teens, please contact Reyna@templebetham.org
Visit our website for more information!
Mark your calendar- first day of The Gan is Sunday, October 5th!
The Gan Youth Learning and Engagement is looking forward to the upcoming 5786 school year.
Here is the 5786 calendar (updated 8.14.25)
To sync your personal calendar to The Gan calendar follow these instructions.
Want to do a mitzvah and help your community. Deliver a Healing Challah to one of our families. Healing Challah will be Friday, September 26. Sign-ups coming soon.
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