Mazel Tov to Asher Shillin, son of Phoebe and Gary, who will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah this Shabbat morning.
Torah Portion:
Bereishit (Genesis 1:1−6:8)
Shabbat Evening Service Friday, October 1 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.
Saturday, October 2 at 10:30 am Shabbat Morning Service & Bar Mitzvah of Asher Shillin The congregation is invited to join by livestream.
Upcoming @ TBD
Lunchtime Talmud Thursday, September 30, 12-1 pm
We will continue our study of Tamud Brachot (Blessings) with the rabbis. All are welcome including beginners! Texts are in English. We will meet at the Temple, along with the Zoom option below.
All TBD members are invited to join Sisterhood on Thursday, October 7 at 7:45 pm (note the updated time) 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.Click the title of this event for more information.
“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
What Do I Care About?
The Social Action Committee's 5-minute survey is still open! As part of the WDICA campaign, let us know what social issues you care most about; this is your opportunity to have the issues you care most deeply about counted! Please take a few minutes to complete this survey and share with others in your household. See the surveyhere.
SSH and JF&CS Family Table Donations
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
Shorashim continues on Sunday, October 3 and on Tuesday & Wednesday, October 5 and 6
Sisterhood & Brotherhood
Sisterhood Meeting
Please 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.
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
Sisterhood Memories
We invite all Sisterhood Members to share your memories of this past year on our online poster board by the end of this month. We weathered the year together and we'd love to hear from you! It's fun to read posts as we all had different activities that we found meaningful.
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.
