7pm – 8pm
Beit Kehillah, Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills
Jonathan Jacoby of the Nexus Project discusses countering antisemitism while defending democracy and free speech.
More about Fighting Antisemitism While Protecting Democracy and Free Speech (opens in a new tab)3pm – 5pm
Sanctuary, Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills
Educator Charlotte Korchak tackles common misconceptions about Israel and Zionism and how to answer them, with open Q&A.
More about Fallacies About Israel, Zionism, and the Jews — and How to Respond (opens in a new tab)5:30pm – 8:30pm
Social Hall, Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills
Casual 49ers watch party with tailgate food and drinks, welcoming younger members and their kids.
More about Beth Am Men Guys' Night Out - 49ers Watch Party (opens in a new tab)12:30pm – 3pm
Social Hall, Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills
Learn about Beth Am's social justice groups through hands-on activities and collection drives, with refreshments.
More about Participate in Beth Am's Mitzvah Day (opens in a new tab)4pm – 5pm
Beit Kehillah, Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills
Marking the Ethiopian Jewish holiday of Sigd, chef and author Beejhy Barhany leads a traditional coffee ceremony and shares her story.
More about Beth Am Welcomes Guest Speaker Chef Beejhy Barhany, Restaurant Owner and Author of “Gursha” (opens in a new tab)2pm – 4pm
Beit Kehillah, Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills
Workshop with author Barbara Kivowitz for caregivers and those receiving care, on coping together with chronic illness.
More about Love in the Time of Chronic Illness: Helping Patients and Caregivers Cope with Illness (opens in a new tab)7:30pm – 9:15pm
Conference Room, Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills
Women's Rosh Chodesh evening rolling rainbow beeswax candles, enough for all eight nights of Chanukah.
More about Beth Am Women Rosh Chodesh: Be the Light - Beeswax Chanukah Candle Making for Kislev (opens in a new tab)5:15pm – 8:30pm
Sanctuary, Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills
Community dinner, Shabbat service installing Rabbi Heath Watenmaker with guest Rabbi Rick Jacobs, and an oneg with Israeli dancing.
More about Great Big Shabbat: Installation Service of Senior Rabbi Heath Watenmaker (opens in a new tab)9:30am – 1pm
Social Hall, Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills
Holiday market of handmade gifts, Judaica and art from local artisans, plus soup and a bake sale.
More about Find a Treasure (or Two!) at the Beth Am Chanukah Craft Bazaar (opens in a new tab)2pm – 5pm
Beit Kehillah, Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills
Documentary about a Jewish lawyer's 1920s libel suit against Henry Ford, followed by discussion led by law professor Michael Asimow.
More about Jewish Film Series Presents: “Sapiro v. Ford: The Jew Who Sued Henry Ford” (opens in a new tab)7:30pm – 9pm
Beit Kehillah, Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills
Stanford professors Mark Jacobson and Rob Jackson discuss renewable energy and what individuals can do about climate change.
More about Beth Am Welcomes Guest Speakers Mark Jacobson and Rob Jackson of Stanford University (opens in a new tab)6:30pm – 8:30pm
Conference Room & "Deshe Upper Field", Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills
Young adult group marks Havdalah and the second night of Chanukah with candles, songs, latkes, sufganiyot and dreidel.
More about The Orchard: Havdalah Chanukah (opens in a new tab)3:30pm – 5pm
Beit Kehillah, Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills
Chanukah party for little ones and their families with menorah lighting, crafts and snacks.
More about Festival of Lights Chanukah Party: Tot Celebration With Jewish Baby Network (opens in a new tab)5pm – 8pm
Beit Kehillah, Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills
A December 24 evening of Chinese food, board games and a sing-along movie.
More about Beth Am's 3rd Annual Yule at the Shul (opens in a new tab)