As we are starting to look ahead to the New Year 5781, we welcome your thoughts and input. We know this coming year will be different. Thank you to everyone who already responded to our Shorashim and High Holy Day surveys. The High Holy Day survey below will remain open through July 8. Along with the Religious Practices Committee, we look forward to viewing what you especially value and find meaningful about this special time of our year. Wishing you a healthy and restful July. Rabbi Karen and Rabbi Micah
____________________________________________________________ Our Building is still closed, but our Community is open. We remain connected to one another, engaged in Jewish life and learning, and available to help one another in this time of need.
Shabbat Evening Service Livestream Friday, July 3 Shabbat at 6:30 pm & July Birthday Blessing
Please join us via livestream to celebrate Shabbat. All ages are welcome to participate. Each week we are sharing Shabbat greetings from different temple members. Although we cannot yet be together, we can still welcome in Shabbat together. THIS Shabbat, in honor of July 4th, enjoy some patriotic songs!
Torah Portion: Pinchas (Numbers 25:10−30:1)
Shabbat Evening Service Livestream Friday, July 10 Shabbat at 6:30 pm
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.
Stay tuned for Summer Engagement Opportunities for YOUTH @ TBD!
Log into your ShulCloud member account first to make registration easier. Contact Leah if you need assistance.
Join us on Wednesday, July 1 at7:00 pm. We will be discussing The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See.
Hearing Men's Voices
On Tuesday, July 7 at 6:30 pm via Zoom, the Temple Beth David Brotherhood invites you to Hearing Men's Voices (HMV). 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. HMV is a confidential program that we've conducted before and is enjoyed and valued by participants.
Sisterhood Meeting
Join us for a Sisterhood meeting at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, July 8. All are invited to come and share ideas for programs for the upcoming year in this challenging environment.
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 or sponsor an Oneg 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
