Please view our NEW Spring Shofar Newsletter here! While your weekly email contains the most up to date details, you can learn more about our temple community, hear from our members, see upcoming program highlights, and enjoy a few pictures.
Saturday, April 3 at 9:00 am Early Shabbat Service Lay-Led Minyan and Torah Study via Zoom
Please email info@templebethdavid.net for the Zoom link or to have your name added to the distribution list.
Saturday, April 3 at 10:30 am Shabbat Morning Service & Bat Mitzvah of Kayla Jackson The congregation is invited to join by livestream.
Bring your lunch and join on Zoom for our lively weekly Talmud study from 12:00-1:00 pm with the rabbis. We will study a special Passover text this week. All are welcome.
Please join the Member Connections Team for 6 walks in April and May. Get to know fellow congregants and enjoy the great outdoors. First walk is THIS Saturday, April 3 at 3:00 pm at Adams Farm. Hope to see you there. Check out the schedule for more dates and locations.
On Sunday, April 11 at 10:00 am the Brotherhood will sponsor the Space Torah program. This program features a film that tells the story of astronaut Dr. Jeff Hoffman, the first American Jewish man to fly in space. The film will be followed by a discussion with the producer, Rachel Roz.
Please join us on Sunday, April 11 at 4:00 pm. Dr. Lee Pelton will join us as part of our ongoing series about inequality. Dr. Pelton is the outgoing President of Emerson College and soon to be CEO of The Boston Foundation. Open to all temple members.
Ways You Can Do Good
See our Social Action Page for opportunities to help others right now. Fight food insecurity, donate blood, or support socially isolated adults in person or remotely.
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. The The Social Action Committee is asking 3rd grade to join us in leading the donations this month for Family Table and Father Bill's. Family Table - Canned salmon and whole grain pasta Father Bill's - Travel size toiletries and breakfast foods Please bring items to the boxes in the school lobby.
Shorashim Religious School
The Week Ahead Grades K-6: Shabbat Services Zoom or Outdoor Havdalah Program Saturday, April 3, 4:00-5:15 pm Hebrew Learning Grades 3-6: April 6 OR 7 afternoon Double Chai Grades 7-12: Wednesday, April 7, 6:00-7:30 pm
Sisterhood & Brotherhood(click on titles for details)
TONIGHT at 6:30 pm, the Temple Beth David Brotherhood invites you to Hearing Men's Voices. We will spend some time discussing Wise Aging. Please RSVP, and while you're waiting take a look at pbs.org/fastforward.
Please join us on Wednesday April 7 at 7:00 pm for a discussion of the book, A Color of Love by author Mara B. Gad, recommended by Rabbi Karen.
Brotherhood Shabbat
On Friday, April 9 at 6:30 pm Brotherhood will conduct the Shabbat Service on Zoom.
Sisterhood Meeting
Please join us on Wednesday, April 14 at 7:00 pm for our Sisterhood Meeting. All members are welcome. Come hear about our full programming for Spring 2021.
SAVE THE DATE - Tuesday, May 18 7:00 pm “Jews in Baseball” Zoom presentation. Come learn about this unique project with the developer, Greg Harris, and his interaction with current and former Jewish major league players.
NEW Temple Early Learning Center!
Temple Beth David Shalom Corner Early Learning Center
We are excited to share the name of Temple Beth David's Shalom Corner Early Learning Center, opening September 2021 pending EEC licensing. More information and a prospective family questionaiire is available here, please feel free to share!
The clergy and Temple Beth David Board are here for you. If you need help or can offer help, we invite you to take a moment to fill out this brief survey:COVID-19 Needs Survey
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 is 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.
