Mazel Tov to Anna Small, daughter of Tamara and Jonathan, who will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah this Shabbat morning.
Torah Portion:
Noach (Genesis 6:9−11:32)
Shabbat Evening Service Friday, October 8 at 5:45 pm (note earlier time to faciliate outdoors and sunset)
All are welcome to celebrate Shabbat at Temple outdoors weather permitting or in the Sanctuary. Masks are required for indoor services. You can also join the service through Livestream.
We are continuing our study of Tamud Brachot (Blessings) with the rabbis. All are welcome including beginners! We will meet at the Temple, along with the Zoom option below.
Sisterhood Book Discussion - All Welcome Thursday, October 7
Join Sisterhood this Thursday October 7th for a discussion of the New York Times Bestseller, Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson. Ms. Wilkerson’s book examines a hidden caste system throughout American history and its influence in America today.
Come at 7:30 pm to check in and hear Sisterhood updates. The discussion will begin at 8:00 pm with Lateefah Franck, METCO Director for the Westwood School System. We welcome Lateefah and look forward to a stimulating discussion.
“Who Is The God Of Jewish Prayer? Searching for the Divine Metaphor in Jewish Worship” On the High Holidays, the primary divine metaphors in the Machzor are rather clear: God is Avinu, “Our Father,” Malkeynu, “Our King” and Daiyanenu, “Our Judge.” With the help of Rabbi Paul Citrin’s (father of Rabbi Micah) new book, I Am My Prayer, we will try to identify the divine metaphors and their implications in the siddur, the daily and Sabbath prayer book. At the same time we will explore the structure of daily and Sabbath prayer and seek to identify any divine metaphors therein. Zoom link coming soon.
Ways You Can Do Good
Interfaith Walk for Hunger - Sunday, October 17 2:00 p.m.
HUNGER HAS NOT GONE AWAY, NEITHER CAN WE! Join Temple Beth David as we host the Westwood area interfaith community for a walk to fight hunger. 1 in 6 Massachusetts household is food insecure. We walk so that others can eat. We need significant participation from our synagogue so invite your friends, make a donation or collect pledges and walk. The 3 mile walk starts next to the playground. This is a wonderful interfaith and intergenerational event. See below for ways to donate.
The temple is continuing our commitment to JF&CS Family Table and Father Bill's & Mainspring Shelter. Family Table - Whole grain pasta and canned salmon Father Bill's - individually wrapped breakfast items and travel-sized toiletries. Please drop donations in the bins in the lobby. Jewish Family and Children’s Services is appreciative of the donations made to their food pantry by the Temple Beth David community. Family Table also has a wish list on Amazon here. The items are in priority order, so please send what you can. Thank you for your continued support!
Shorashim Religious School & Youth
There is no Shorashim RS on Sunday, October 10 (Columbus Day Weekend) Shorashim continues with Hebrew learning for Grades 3-6 on October 12 & 13 and Double Chai on October 13
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Security Greeters
Every Sunday morning we need adult volunteers to help especially when children are outside. Due to COVID, kids are outdoors as much as possible. We need adults to walk the perimeter around the temple to help with security, and to assist teachers with moving supplies. Get your steps in and thank you for volunteering!
Join Sisterhood for our upcoming meeting on Wednesday, October 13 at 7:00 pm to learn about upcoming events and see where you might want to get involved. All members, whether you're returning or new, are invited and encouraged to attend.
Kickoff Event - Meredith Goldstein
Join us on Sunday, October 24 at 12:30 pm as Meredith Goldstein, advice columnist for the Boston Globe, joins us in person and presents her thoughts on what another year of the pandemic has taught us about establishing and maintaining relationships. You can come in person or view the event remotely.
Sisterhood Membership
It’s that time of year again! Please join us and renew your Sisterhood membership, or join us as a new member. All are welcome! We have much planned for the coming year and all our fundraising proceeds directly support our Temple Beth David community. Click here to join
Staying Connected
Sharing Our Lives
Are you celebrating a special birthday, anniversary, or lifecycle occasion? Let the Rabbis know. Receive a special blessing during services in honor of a significant moment in your life. Share your simcha in our Shofar newsletter. Please let the Rabbis know if you have a loved one who would like a visit or to be included in our prayer for healing. Temple Beth David's Caring Connections volunteers are here for you.
L'Dor V'Dor (From Generation to Generation)
If you are interested in making a future gift to the L'Dor V'Dor Endowment Fund, or you have made arrangements for TBD in your estate plan, please contact Past President Paul Greenberg.
Temple Office Hours This Week The temple's administrative staff and clergy are currently working remotely and in the office.LeahorLesliecan be reached via email during regular temple office hours Tuesdays-Fridays. The rabbis are available by phone, Zoom, or in person. For pastoral needs, please call the main temple number and you will be directed to the rabbis.
Sisterhood Judaica Shop Convenient shopping for meaningful gifts for the holidays, B'nai Mitzvah celebrations and house gifts. All profits benefit Temple Beth David. For further information contact Rachel Watsky.
