Are you missing the High Holy Days? Did you miss a service? Click High Holy Day Highlights to view pictures, recordings, sermons, and memories. Wishing everyone a good and healthy 5781!
Mazel Tov to Ethan Barossi, son of Jennifer and Tony Barossi, who will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah this Shabbat morning.
Torah Portion: Noach (Genesis 6:9−11:32)
Shabbat Evening Service Friday, October 23 at 5:30 pm (Note Time) Outdoors At Temple Weather Permitting & Livestream "Shabbat in the Lot"
This is the last Outdoor Shabbat Evening Service planned for now. Celebrate Shabbat outdoors at Temple with physical distancing or through live-stream at home. Seating according to household groups will be in the Temple parking lot. Children are welcome! Come as you are.
Saturday, October 24 at 10:30 am Shabbat Morning Service & Bar Mitzvah of Ethan Barossi The congregation is invited to join by Livestream.
Saturday, October 24 at 9:00 am Early Shabbat Service Lay-Led Minyan and Torah Study via Zoom
Email info@templebethdavid.net for any zoom link or to have your name added to the distribution list.
UPCOMING at TBD
Lunchtime Talmud Study This Thursday
Bring your lunch and jump onto Zoom for our lively weekly Talmud class from 12:00-1:00 p.m. No prior experience necessary. We especially invite first time students to join this class taught by the rabbis. We will continue the study of Tractate Brachot (Blessings).
Adult Learning: "King David, Rogue or Hero?!" Led by Rabbi Henry Zoob Continues Sunday, October 25 at 11:45
Scholar Speaker
Join us for our postponed spring Scholar-in-Residence with Dr. Jonathan Golden. Dr. Golden teaches history at the Gann Academy and his timely topic is: Join us with the election season in full swing Dr. Golden will offer context for how we can understand presidential politics and the American Jewish community. Join us for the program via Zoom on Friday, October 30 at 7:00 pm, following a brief Shabbat Service at 6:30 pm. The Zoom link below will be the same for the service and the speaker. Please register to join the Zoom. The Shabbat service and the speaker will also be Livestreamed, which does not require registration.
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.
Forty Days For Food
Instead of walking together at the Interfaith Mini-Walk for Hunger, join us for Forty Days for Foodfrom Sunday, September 13 to Thursday, October 22. The need is great in our own neighborhoods. Please join our team or make a donation to fight hunger!
Every Voice, Every Vote
"Raise your voice like a Shofar." (Isaiah 58:1) The best way to raise your voice is to vote and to help others engage in the election, too. Learn more about the Reform Movement's Religious Action Center civic engagement campaign Every Voice, Every Voteand find out how to get involved.
Shorashim Religious School News
This Week: "Shorashim Outdoors" AND "Shorashim at Home" for Grades K-6 on Sunday, October 25
Hebrew Learning Grades 3-6: October 27 OR 28 afternoon Double Chai Grades 7-12: Wednesday, October 28, 6:00-7:30 pm
Sisterhood & Brotherhood (Click the name of each event to find out more!)
Join the Sisterhood on Thursday, October 22 at 7:00 pm for a Broadway Trivia Cocktail Hour. A prize will be given to the person who answers the most questions correctly. Socialize with your favorite show tunes in the background.
On Wednesday, October 28 at 6:30 pm, the Temple Beth David Brotherhood invites you to Hearing Men's Voices.
Staying Connected
It is important that we stay connected as a community. 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 committee is here to support 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.
Community Virtual Learning
Jewish Community & Hebrew Learning
Check out these learning opportunities for a variety of age groups from Hebrew College here in Boston.
The temple's administrative staff and clergy are currently working remotely.Leahcan be reached via email during regular temple office hours Tuesdays-Fridays. The rabbis are available by phone, Zoom, or in person.
For pastoral needs, call the main temple phone number and you will be directed to the rabbis.
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
