Mazel Tov to Benjamin Gaffin, son of Dania and Jonathan, who will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah this Shabbat morning.
Torah Portion:
Shelach Lecha (Numbers 13:1−15:41)
Shabbat Evening Service Friday, June 4 at 6:30 pm "Shabbat on the Lot" and PRIDE Shabbat
All are welcome to celebrate Shabbat outdoors at temple, weather permitting, or from home via Livestream. Feel free to be casual and comfortable. The service will include special LGBTQ blessings. Please sign up below to attend in-person BYFriday at noon. Bring your own Oneg if you would like.
We will continue our regular 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.
Please join the Member Connections Team for a Havdalah Bonfire on June 5 at 6:30 pm at the home of David and Cori Lapp, 20 Putting Drive, Westwood. Weather permitting. Appetizers, smore's and desserts for all. Space is limited, please RSVP by June 3.
Shalom Corner Early Learning Center Volunteers Needed THIS Sunday, June 6
Come help Temple Beth David's Shalom Corner Early Learning Center get ready for our exciting September opening THIS Sunday, June 6 anytime from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm! We're looking for helping hands to clean and organize donated toys and materials outside. See the flyer HEREfor more information. All are welcome!
Reopening Update
From the Reopening Task Force
The Reopening Task force has continued to address the changes we will make as we emerge from the restrictions that have kept us safe and healthy. We will continue to hold Friday night services outdoors as the weather permits. The spacing between groups has decreased and vaccinated attendees may remove their masks during outdoor services. Lifecycle services will also continue indoors with decreased spacing and larger groups. Small groups may meet at the Temple with social distancing. Remote access via Zoom and/or livestream will continue. We will continue to follow the guidance of the state, the CDC, and the Reform movement as we make our plans. The task force will meet this evening and additional updates will follow.
Gifts From The Heart Annual Fund
The Gifts from the Heart Fund is essential to supporting the work that we do and the members whom we serve. We hope that you will join those who have already made a gift to Temple Beth David this year by making a contribution to the Gifts From the Heart Fund on or before June 30. Thank you! To make a gift, please visit this link.
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 survey here.
SSH and Family Table Donations
While we are not able to volunteer in person, 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.
Family Table Summary (and Summer)
This year, Temple Beth David contributed 227 cans of salmon and 263 packages of whole grain pasta to Family Table (and that’s just what we know of)! Jewish Family and Children’s Services is incredibly appreciative of the many donations made to their food pantry by the Temple Beth David community. Don‘t stop this summer! The bins in the lobby are still here...bring pasta or salmon when you come to services. Family Table also has a wish list on Amazon, find it here. The items on this list are in priority order, so send whatever you can. Thank you for your continued support of Family Table!
Shorashim Religious School & Youth
REGISTRATION is Open for Next Year! We look foward to welcoming back all of our students - have a good summer! Please register by June:
Join Sisterhood on Wednesday, June 9 at 7:00 pm for our annual meeting. We will elect our slate of officers and finalize our donations. All members are welcome.
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 Immediate Past President Paul Greenberg.
Temple Office Hours This Week The temple's administrative staff and clergy are currently working remotely.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.
