Wake up and celebrate Shabbat with other families with young children!
Ways You Can Do Good
Afghan Resettlement
Good News Update: The family that the temple is helping arrived last week! Consider participating in the temple community's efforts to help relocate and integrate a family of Afghan evacuees to our area. Thank you for joining this effort of Tikkun Olam (repairing our world).
Please drop donations of whole grain pasta and canned salmon in the bins in the lobby. Jewish Family and Children’s Services is appreciative of the donations made to their food pantry by the Temple community. Family Table also has a wish list on Amazon here. The items are in priority order, so please send what you can. Thank you for your continued support!
Shorashim Religious School & Youth
Shorashim This Week: Sunday Shorashim K-6 this Sunday, December 12, 9:30-11:30 am (see special schedule for this weekend)
Hebrew learning for Grades 3-6 on December 14 OR December 15 Double Chai on December 15, 5:30-8:00 pm ______________________________________________________
Enrolling NOWfor 2022-2023 Ages 2-5 CLICK HEREfor more information! There is still space for children ages 3-5 this year with January start!
Sisterhood & Brotherhood
Sisterhood Diaper Drive Happening NOW
The Sisterhood is sponsoring a diaper drive with the help of Anna Small, a recent Bat Mitzvah who made the diaper drive her Tzedakah project. During the pandemic, families have had a difficult time affording diapers, which affects whether or not their children can attend day care. The drive will benefit local agencies Self Help, Inc and A Place to Turn. Sizes especially needed are: 3,4,5,6, pull-ups boys and girls and wipes, unopened packages only. Please leave the diapers in the labeled bin in the coat closet across from the office.
Sisterhood Meeting Wednesday, December 8 at 7:00 pm
Join Sisterhood for our upcoming meeting to learn about upcoming events and see where you might want to get involved. All members, whether you're returning or new, are invited to attend.
Sisterhood Book Group Wednesday, December 15 at 7:00
Join us for the Book Group. We will be discussing Apeirogon by Colum McCann.
Bams, Cracks & Dots
It is time to order your 2022 Mah Jongg Card! The price is $9 per regular card and $10 per large card. When you purchase your MJ cards though the TBD Sisterhood, the National Mah Jongg League makes a donation back to us. Kindly use the order form and send the completed form to Phyllis Paster, 56 Lantern Way, Ashland MA 01721 by January 21. Your check should be made out to the Temple Beth David Sisterhood.
Staying Connected
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 volunteers are here for 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 Past President Paul Greenberg.
Temple Office Hours This Week The temple's administrative staff and clergy are currently working remotely and in the office.Lesliecan be reached via email during regular temple office hours Tuesdays-Fridays. The rabbis are available by phone, Zoom, or in person. For pastoral needs, please call the main temple number and you will be directed to the rabbis.
Sisterhood Judaica Shop 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.
