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 Jacob Berliner, son of Wendy and Marc Berliner, who will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah this Shabbat morning.
Torah Portion: Bereshit (Genesis 1:1−6:8)
Shabbat Evening Service Friday, October 16 at 5:30 pm (Note Time) Outdoors At Temple Weather Permitting & Livestream "Shabbat in the Lot"
It is looking like another nice evening outdoors! 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 by the Beit Simcha. Children are welcome! Come as you are.
Saturday, October 10 at 10:30 am Shabbat Morning Service & Bar Mitzvah of Jacob Berliner The congregation is invited to join by Livestream.
Saturday, October 10 at 9:00 am Early Shabbat Service Lay-Led Minyan and Torah Study via Zoom
Emailinfo@templebethdavid.netfor any zoom link or to have your name added to the distribution list.
UPCOMING at TBD
Lunchtime Talmud Study Resumes 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).
You can order online here for delivery to the temple parking lot between 3:00 and 5:00 pm on Thursday, October 15. Click the ORDER ONLINE button and select CLICK HERE TO VIEW MENUS. Select SUBURBAN PICKUPS in the menu list and follow the instructions. Call 617-958-3354 with questions.
Adult Learning: "Kind David, Rogue or Hero?!" Led by Rabbi Henry Zoob Continues Sunday, October 18 at 11:45
Happy 60th Anniversary TBD!
Temple Beth David is celebrating its 60th year as a congregation in 2021. To commemorate this milestone, we've established the Atkins Founders Fund, in honor of all founding members, including Cynthia and Harvey Atkins. Donations to this fund will help sustain the temple for the next few years, and donations up to $65,000 will be matched through the generosity of a small group of dedicated Temple members. Please ensure the future of the temple by donating to this special fund. Please click here to donate
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 18
Hebrew Learning Grades 3-6: October 20 OR 21 afternoon Double Chai Grades 7-12: Wednesday, October 21, 6:00-7:30 pm
Sisterhood & Brotherhood (Click the name of each event to find out more!)
Sisterhood Meeting
Join us on TONIGHT at 7:00 pm for a Sisterhood meeting.
Join us on Sunday, October 18 at 4:00 pm for a message by Dr. J. Jacques Carter. This session is open to all temple members and we encourage all to attend.
Join the Sisterhood on Thursday, October 22 at 7:00 pm for a virtual murder mystery game called Bullets on Broadway.
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.
Join us on a fascinating two-year journey through the narrative of the Jewish people from ancient to present times. Explore in-depth four key area of Jewish history: Hebrew Bible, Rabbinics, Medieval, and Modern. Begins October 2020!
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
