"Open for us the gates of justice, that we may enter and praise You." - Yom Kippur Neilah liturgy
"Justice, justice shall you pursue." - Deuteronomy 16:20 (Words framed on the wall of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Supreme Court chamber, may her memory be a blessing)
Let us enter the gates this Yom Kippur with love and compassion in our hearts. The gates of prayer are open wherever you are. We look forward to joining you in spirit from our Sanctuary. G'mar Chatima Tovah - May you be sealed for goodness, health and peace this year. Rabbi Karen and Rabbi Micah Citrin
Shabbat Shuvah Service (Sabbath of Return) Friday, September 25 Shabbat at 6:00 pm (Note Time)
Outdoors At Temple Weather Permitting & Livestream "Shabbat in the Lot"
Celebrate Shabbat outdoors at Temple with physical distancing or through live-stream at home. Seating according to household groups will be in the parking lot.
If you need assistance before Kol Nidre on Sunday evening, email techsupport@templebethdavid.netand a tech-savvy volunteer will reach out to you. Please note that the mailbox will NOT be checked during services. Please do not email the rabbis for technical support.
Tzedakah - Righteous Acts
In lieu of our annual NAWDTY Youth Group Food Drive this year, please join us in supporting the fight against food insecurity.
Interfaith Mini-Walk for Hunger
Instead of walking together, join us for Forty Days for Food from Sunday, September 13 to Thursday, October 22. The need is great in our own neighborhoods. Join us to fight hunger!
Friday, October 2 at 5:30 pm Join us for the last outdoor service with special Sukkot blessings.
Sukkot "Lunch and Learn"
Thursday, Oct. 8, 12:00-1:00 p.m. (via Zoom) Enjoy your lunch, bless the lulav and etrog, and learn about what Judaism says about the meaning of shelter at this season and in our current day.
Simchat Torah and Consecration of New Students
Friday, October 9 at 6:15 pm (via Zoom) The whole community is invitied to rejoice as we complete the cycle of Torah reading and begin again. Share Torah highlights and welcome new students with a special Consecration blessing and gift of their own mini Torah scrolls. Fourth Grade students will receive their own Siddur (prayer book).
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
