What a journey it has been through this month of Elul. We are almost there, a New Year 5781. However unexpected and unimaginable this past year has been, we hope you will join us in starting new. Jewish tradition teaches, "Our days are like scrolls, write upon them what you want to be remembered." The Book of our lives is open. We can turn and change. This past Sunday, as our youngest students helped us change the Temple Beth David Torah scrolls into their special white covers, each child received a white t-shirt. We, too, are gifted with a blank slate. We hope you will join us in celebration through the temple's new enhanced livestream and outdoors in person. Try to be present. Hear the call of the shofar. Dip your apples in honey. We are with you in spirit.
L'Shanah Tovah U'Metukah Wishing you and your loved ones a good and sweet New Year! Rabbi Karen and Rabbi Micah Citrin
Our High Holy Day observance and celebration begins this Friday evening at 7:00 pm as we virtually join Rabbi Karen and Rabbi Micah Citrin, Cantorial Soloist and Rabbinic Intern Batya Ellinoy, and pianist Michael McLaughlin live in our Sanctuary. Please note that all outdoor in-person services requires advanced sign-up.
Friday, September 18 7:00 pm: Erev Rosh Hashanah Service
1st Day Saturday, September 19 9:30 am: Rosh Hashanah Morning Service 11:45 am: Shofar Service 3:30 pm: Yeladim (Children) Service
2nd Day Sunday, September 20 10:00 am: Rosh Hashanah
Second Day Service 12:00 pm Tashlich at Buckmaster Pond 3:00 pm Shorashim Family Tashlich Experience & optional hike at Hale
See the link above for more information about all our services.
Looking ahead to Yom Kippur, sign up now to virtually share break fast with other temple members over Zoom.
Technical Support
Computers, smart TVs, tablets and iPhones. Do you have any questions about using your devices in order to best be in the moment during services? Confused about which link to use?
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.
Please remember that our services will be livestreamed, not pre-recorded. Some will take place in our sanctuary, others will be livestreamed from our parking lot (weather permitting). Our tech "staff" is mostly volunteer. Our rabbis are working around the clock on the holidays and religious school. We know there will be glitches and hiccups. Please be patient as we all try to experience the High Holy Days during this unusual time.
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!
TONIGHT at 6:30 pm via Zoom, the Temple Beth David Brotherhood invites you to Hearing Men's Voices. HMV is for men who wish to connect with other men through discussion of interesting and important topics such as family, work, ways of having fun, Judaism, and health and well-being.
Mamaleh's
Mamaleh's is returning for the holidays! You can order online for delivery to the temple parking lotbetween 3:00 and 5:00 pm on Thursday, September 17. Click the ORDER ONLINE green button and select CLICK HERE TO VIEW MENUS. Select SUBURBAN PICKUPS in the menu list and follow the instructions.
Challah Baking with Renee Goldberg Friday, September 18 at 10 am on Zoom
Elul Class with Rabbinic Intern Batya Ellinoy Part 3 of 3 on Sept. 22, 7:30-8:30 pm on Zoom
Please join us as we learn together and walk the cycle of the High Holidays as a "Journey of Transformation." Our guide will be Rabbi Alan Lew's remarkable and accessible book: This is Real and You Are Completely Unprepared.
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
