Hopefully you saw the recent congregational email announcing a new weekday evening minyan service starting this Wednesday from 7:30-8:00 p.m. The purpose of this brief prayer service is to give mourners in our community a chance to say the Kaddish prayer on a more regular basis, not just on Shabbat, and to support our fellow congregants. It is also an opportunity for anyone in the congregation seeking a time for reflection, introspection and prayer.
We especially want to invite you to come be part of this minyan and help to make our prayer quorum. We are hoping to have at least 10 adults present for the recitation of the Mourner’s Kaddish prayer. You are also welcome to come join the service closer to Double Chai pick up time. At times we will be inviting the teens to join, as well. We encourage your presence whenever you can make it. Thank you for your support.
L'Shalom,
Rabbi Micah and Rabbi Karen
Upcoming Calendar
Class - February 5 with dinner at 5:30 p.m.
TELEM Remaining Schedule February 9 at Roslindale Hebrew Senior Life Residence 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. for social action project
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NAWDTY/JNAWDTY - Youth Group/Junior Youth Group
Game Night was a blast! We hope your teen can join us for the next NAWDTY event. Save the date - March 7-8 pre-Purim Carnival Shul-In
For JNAWDTY 5th-7th Grade Shul-In Overnight We especially invite our 7th grade students for a fun filled Shul-In! Kids will enjoy pizza dinner, Havdallah, games, project and a movie, and Dunkin breakfast in pj's. Spending the night at temple is always memorable and gives our junior youth group kids a chance to make lasting connections and friendships. A taste of camp at temple! The cost is $15 per student which includes dinner and breakfast. Sign up here here no later than Wednesday, Feb. 5.
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6th Grade Book Drive
As part of the B'nai TELEM (Boston area service-learning program), the 6th graders learned about the value of literacy and mitzvah of helping children read. They were surprised to learn that, "Two-thirds of American classrooms have fewer than 50 children's books and almost 60% of childcare centers buy fewer than one book per child per year" (JCRC Literacy Coalition Manual). In this spirit, the 6th grade class is holding a book drive through the month of January. Please donate new or gently used children's books for a general audience. Books will be donated to the Cradles to Crayons organization. They are highly in need of books for ages 8-12. Baby board books are also welcome. We all have books sitting on our shelves at home - let another child love them!
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Give the Gift of Israel to Your Family! Join Us!
Join Temple Beth David for our second congregational trip to Israel in April 2021! Registration is now open. Visit this linkfor more information and to register. Contact Rabbi Micah with any questions.
Please contact us with any questions. We look forward to seeing you soon!
