Shabbat Services Purim Weekday Minyan Service Playground Fundraiser Women's Seder Gifts from the Heart Gala Congregational Retreat Shorashim News
Sisterhood & Brotherhood Israel Trip In the Community Family Table L'Dor V'Dor Sharing Our Lives Office Hours
Coronavirus Update
With Goveronor Baker declaring a state of emergency in Massachusetts, the clergy and lay leadship continue to assess steps we can take at Temple Beth David to keep everyone safe. The temple has increased cleaning of the buildilng and is adapting practices around food service. When we gather, let's remember to limit physical contact. We encourage everyone to monitor his or her own health. If you are not feeling well, please stay home and take care of yourself. We will continue to update the congregation about any upcoming changes. The rabbis are here for anyone in need of pastoral support and prayer at this time.
Torah Portion: Ki Tisa (Exodus 30:11−34:35)
Shabbat Evening Service Friday, March 13 Shabbat Service at 6:30 pm
Please join us to welcome Shabbat together in our Sanctuary. Rabbi Emeritus Henry Zoob will lead the service. Celebrate with meaningful prayer and an Oneg to follow. All are welcome.
Saturday, March 14 at 9:00 am Early Shabbat Service Lay-Led Minyan, Bagels, and Torah Study
This Week at TBD
Purim Learning Tonight
Purim Learning for Teens & Adults TONIGHT at 7:00-8:00 pm Did you know that there are two celebrations associated with this festive holiday, Purim and Shushan Purim? Purim was celebrated March 9 - March 10. Shushan Purim is for walled cities such as Jerusalem…and WESTWOOD (we have colonial stone walls) and is celebrated March 10 - March 11. We invite teens and adults to gather for some fun as Shushan Purim comes to a close! Come in costume, enjoy good food and beverages, and friendly team competition as we study the Megillah through a textual scavenger hunt. Think of it as trivia meets American Ninja Warrior (don’t worry, these are Jewish stunts so it takes acrobatics of the mind!).
Weekday Evening Minyan Service TONIGHT, 7:40-8:00 pm
Please join us for this new, brief weekday evening minyan service in the sanctuary. Help support members who are saying Kaddish for loved ones and take a few moments out of the busy week for meaningful prayer. All are welcome. Please use this link to sign up to help lead a service.
New Service Leading Training Opportunity: Come learn with Rabbi Karen about the weekday evening liturgy and how to lead a shiva minyan on Wednesdays, March, 18, 25 and April 1, 6:30-7:40 pm.
Lunchtime Talmud Thursday, March 12 at 12:00 pm
Lunchtime Talmud continues this Thursday with the rabbis. Bring your lunch; texts provided. We are studying the first tractate, B'rachot (Blessings). All are welcome, beginners included!
Ma Chadash? What's New?
Playground Fundraiser
Thank you to all who have generously contributed to help make the Barbara Zoob Intergenerational Playground a reality! The fundraiser will conclude on March 18. We hope you will continue to give to Temple Beth David's Gifts of the Heart Annual Campaign - thank you for your support.
New Social Club
Are you an empty nester? Are you looking to reconnect with the temple or create new friendships? Then come join our new social club! Our first event will be on March 21 at 6:00 pm at The Lookout Taproom in South Natick. A cover band called Cramer Hill will be playing and there will be drinks and light food for purchase. Please email Deb Ellis at debellisdesigns2@gmail.comby March 14 if interested so that we can reserve tables.
Women's Chocolate Seder
Our Women's Seder which will be held on Sunday, March 22, 3:00-4:30 pm. This year will feature a special women's chocolate seder led by Rabbi Karen. A wonderful opportunity to spiritually prepare for Passover and connect with other women. Please RSVP here by March 9.
Congregational Shabbat Dinner
Please join us for a festive Shabbat evening for all ages on Friday, March 27 including dinner, lively prayer, and Shorashim Family Shabbat Experience! 5:45 pm Congregational Shabbat Dinner catered by Bertucci's - please RSVP here by March 25 6:30 pm Shabbat Service followed by Oneg
Gifts from the Heart Gala
The annual Gifts from the Heart Gala will be held at the temple on Saturday, March 28 from 7:30 to 10:30 pm. This event, open to all adult temple members, celebrates all temple volunteers and donors to the Gifts from the Heart Annual Campaign. Please RSVPhere. This year's theme is The Roaring Twenties. The event will feature a jazz ensemble, a signature cocktail, and a photo booth with relevant accessories, in addition to appetizers, desserts, and beverages. You are welcome to wear cocktail attire or costumes to fit the decade.If you have any questions, feel free to contact Lori Friedman at loriel17@verizon.net. We look forward to welcoming you that evening!
All are invited to join the Temple Beth David community on Friday, May 8 - Saturday, May 9(overnight and/or day option) for our Congregational Retreat at the Warren Conference Center in Ashland! Don't miss this most memorable Shabbat experience and opportunity to get to know fellow temple members. Space is limited so sign up now. For more information see this flyer and Visit this link to sign up !
Great hotel style rooms/private bathroom, excellent food and beverage!
Let's All Go To The Ball Game! Tuesday, May 26 at 7:10 pm
SAVE THE DATE for Red Sox Jewish Heritage Night at Fenway Park! Temple Beth David has reserved 50 tickets in the Grandstand at $33 each. Click here to reserve your seats TODAY!
Shorashim News
Shorashim Religious School 2019-2020
Schedule
Shorashim RS: Sunday, March 15, 9:30-11:30 am New chugim (electives) start for Grades 3-6.
Tuesday, March 17 OR Wednesday, March 18 Double Chai: Wednesday, March 18 with dinner at 5:30 pm
For more information about our Shorashim education program, click here.
Sisterhood & Brotherhood
Sisterhood Wine & Cheese Social
Join us on Thursday, March 12 at 7:00 pm at Linda Holiner's home in Dover for the Wine and Cheese Social. RSVP here
Sisterhood Meeting
The next TBD Sisterhood meeting will be on Wednesday, March 18 at 6:30 pm. All are welcome.
Sisterhood Seder
Mark your calendars for a Women's Chocolate Seder on Sunday, March 22 at 3:00 pm. Please see ABOVE for more details. Please RSVP here by March 9.
Hearing Men's Voices
On Thursday, March 26at 7:00 pm, 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. Please join us! Questions and suggestions are welcomed. RSVP to Mike Brier at 617-462-3501 or mjbrier1@gmail.com.
Brotherhood Breakfast
The next Brotherhood Breakfast will be on Sunday, March 29 at 9:30 am. The program will begin at 10:15 am and will feature a presentation of recognizing and responding to 21st Century Antisemitism. This program will be presented by Bob Soffer who teaches about Antisemitism in the Boston area. He is also a member of the Israel Advocacy Alliance.The cost of the breakfast is $10.00, except those that have already pre-paid. Everyone is welcome to come and attend the presentation at 10:15 am.
Brotherhood Escape Room
The Brotherhood is hosting an Escape Room experience on Sunday, April 5 at 4:00 pm at the Puzzle Break, 792 Beacon Street, Newton Centre. Doors will open at 3:45 pm. This event is open to everyone. The Brotherhood has secured a special price of $29/person, which includes the one-hour puzzle, followed by a pizza party at the same location. Please make checks payable to: “Temple Beth David Brotherhood” and write "Escape Room" on the memo line. Please mail your checks to Mike Perna, Treasurer, 4 Pearl Street, Dedham, MA 02026 and also email Ben Rothstein at brothstein2020@email.medfield.net, with your name, the number of people participating and your phone number.
TBD Israel Trip 2021
Join Temple Beth David for our second congregational trip to Israel in April 2021! Registration is now open.Visit this link for more information and to register. Contact Rabbi Micah with any questions.
In the Greater Community...
Golda's Balcony
On Sunday, March 22 at 3:00 pm, Three Score/More or Less presents the play Golda's Balcony at Temple Beth Shalom in Needham. This 90-minute one-woman show traces Golda Meir's remarkable rise to Israel's first and only female Prime Minister. See this flyer for more information and to purchase tickets
Ongoing at TBD...
Family Table
FAMILY TABLE NEEDS YOUR HELP! While Passover does not begin until April 8, the next Family Table distribution (and the only one left before Passover) is on Sunday, March 8. Thus, we need your Matzah (or monetary) donations no later than March 7! Our goal is 70 boxes of matzah by March 7. Please leave matzah donations by the Family Table bins outside the sanctuary or in the school lobby. See Leah or Linda in the Temple office or contact Lynn Kaminski to make cash donations to the cause.As ever, your support of our neighbors in a holiday season is deeply appreciated!
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.
Sharing Our Lives
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.
The Temple Office will be open Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, Wednesday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm, Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm and Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.
For pastoral needs, please 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.
