
Shabbat: Day of Unplugging
Friday, May 30, 2025 • 3 Sivan 5785
All Day for 1 DaysFrom May 31-31, Set Aside Your Devices for One Shabbat and Reconnect!
Join Jewish Family and Children's Services and families across the Bay Area for the first-ever Shabbat Family Challenge on. Step away from screens for one day and rediscover the joy of slowing down, connecting deeply, and being present—with your children and yourself.
Sign up to receive everything you need for a meaningful experience:
- Weekly inspiration and activity ideas to help your family prepare
- Shabbat Unplugged: A Modern Family’s Guide with rituals and first-time celebration tips
- A free Shabbat kit with candles, children's books, and a “sleeping bag” for your phone!
Take a real break from work, screens, and stress — and soak up uninterrupted time together. This one Shabbat could spark lifelong rituals for your family.
Take the pledge and get ready to unplug!
Cosponsored by Congregation Beth Am
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Upcoming Events

Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, May 23rd 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.

Erev Shabbat Service
Friday, May 23rd 6:15p to 7:30pOur 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.

Dessert Oneg Shabbat
Friday, May 23rd 7:30p to 8:30pCome together after Erev Shabbat services to enjoy some light dessert refreshments!

Jewish Film Series Presents: “Barren" (“Akara”)
Shabbat, May 24th 3:30p to 5:30pA childless, young Hasidic couple in Safed are thrown into a crisis following a strange and traumatic treatment for barrenness. The difference between good and evil blurs as the family is forced to face unresolved secrets and fundamental questions about faith and religious law.

Beth Am Men Hot Topics Breakfast
Tuesday, May 27th 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.
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