"May it be my custom to go outdoors each day among the trees and grass - among all growing things and there may I enter into prayer, to talk with the One to whom I belong..." - Nachman of Bratslav
Temple members have simultaneously celebrated Shabbat outdoors at temple and at home the past two weeks! We are grateful for all the opportunities to stay connected. Shabbat is our weekly pause and breath of fresh air. We look forward to welcoming Shabbat together throughout the summer. With continued wishes for health and safety, Rabbi Karen & Rabbi Micah
Torah Portion: Eikev (Deuteronomy 7:12–11:25)
Shabbat Evening Service Friday, August 7 Shabbat at 6:30 pm Outdoors At Temple Weather Permitting "Shabbat in the Lot"!
This service will include an August Birthday Blessing! Welcome in Shabbat in beautiful natural surroundings, with social distancing and masks. The service will be live-streamed for those who prefer to participate from home. Seating according to household groups will be in the Temple parking lot by the Beit Simcha.
Saturday, August 8 at 9:00 am Early Shabbat Service Lay-Led Minyan and Torah Study via Zoom
Email info@templebethdavid.netfor any zoom link or to have your name added to the distribution list.
Outdoor Tot Shabbat (Weather Permitting)! Livestream Option Also Available THIS Saturday, August 8 at 9:30 am (note time)
Wake up and celebrate Shabbat together! A fun, short service, story and craft for young children, parents and caregivers with the rabbis. Join us for a socially distant in person service outside at Temple - advanced sign up is required - see below. Connect with other families! Please also find the livestream link and open the words to our prayers below:
Lunchtime Talmud Resumes THIS Thursday, August 6, 12:00-1:00 pm
We are continuing our study of Talmud Brachot (Blessings) via Zoom. Join the rabbis and fellow congregants for meaningful and lively discussion. All are welcome, beginners, too! For a copy of the text,click here.
Member Connections Temple Beth David Family Film Night! (Rescheduled) THIS Sunday, August 9, 7:00-8:00 pm
Join us on Zoom (register with the link below) as we discuss The Princess Bride, an American fantasy adventure comedy film. Adapted from a novel of the same name, The Princess Bride tells the story of a farmhand named Westley, accompanied by “interesting” companions he befriends along the way, who must rescue his true love, Princess Buttercup, from the odious Prince Humperdinck. View this family-favorite movie on your own in advance andjoin us for discussion via zoom. We will go into various breakout rooms to answer prepared questions or to discuss your favorite aspects of the movie. At the end, we will come back together to share highlights of our small group discussions. Bring popcorn and other movie-related treats to get into the spirit! All are welcome.
Staying Connected
It is important that we stay connected as a community at this time. The clergy and Temple Beth David Board are here for you. We invite you to take a moment to fill out this brief survey here:COVID-19 Needs Surveyto find out if you are someone who needs help with groceries, technology, or other day-to-day needs, or if you are someone who might be willing to help a congregant in need.
Shorashim News
Shorashim Religious School
REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR! We look forward to welcoming our K-12 students and families in the fall. Find the link to online registration and more information about our education programs below. Please contact Rabbi Karen with any questions.
Log into your ShulCloud member account first to make registration easier. Contact Leah if you need assistance.
The book for the upcoming book club meeting is The Lost Girls of Paris by Pam Jenoff. The discussion will be at TONIGHT at 7:00 pm.
Sisterhood Meeting
Join us for the Sisterhood meeting at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, August 12. We welcome new Sisterhood members and will share ideas about the upcoming year. All are invited to contribute.
Sisterhood Virtual Film Club
On Sunday, August 16 at 7:30 pm, we will meet via Zoom to discuss Yentl, a 1983 award-winning, romantic musical drama film directed, co-written, co-produced, and starring Barbra Streisand. Based on an Isaac Bashevis Singer play, the film relates the story of a teenage daughter of a Polish rabbi who defies tradition by discussing and debating Jewish law and theology with her father. Watch the film at your leisure.
Temple Beth David has been a wonderful support for our neighbors who are living with food insecurity. Our donations of canned salmon and whole grain pasta are combined with donations from other congregations to provide much needed supplies to families in need. Here is how you can help! Place an order on Amazon from the Family Table Wish list via this link. (Quantities of 12 cans or 8 boxes are more helpful and less wasteful than delivery of single items). Ship to the JF&CS Waltham location: 1430 Main Street, Waltham MA 02451 If you are able and willing to do delivery of food to families in need, either from Waltham or Canton, please contact Lisa Katz. Thanks to everyone for their ongoing support in this difficult time!
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
Looking to expand your mind this summer?
Check out incredible adult learning offerings from the pluralistic Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem.
The temple's administrative staff and clergy are currently working remotely.LeahandLindacan 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
