Shabbat Evening Service - "Caring Shabbat" Friday, February 7 Shabbat Service at 6:30 pm
Please join us to welcome Shabbat together with a special focus on Temple Beth David's Caring Connections. Celebrate with meaningful prayer and a joyful Oneg by Caring Connections volunteers to follow. All are welcome!
Caring Connections is a new group of dedicated Temple Beth David members committed to supporting synagogue families in times of need. We care for one another at times of illness, injury, loss, isolation, other life challenging situations, and times of joy. Our group works collaboratively with the rabbis to coordinate efforts. Please contact co-chairs Julie Lampie and Jim Nagle or Rabbi Karen with any questions, needs, or interest in getting involved.
Saturday, February 8 at 9:00 am Early Shabbat Service Lay-Led Minyan, Bagels, and Torah Study
Ma Chadash? What's New?
Lunchtime Talmud Thursday, February 6 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!
Tu Bishvat Seder THIS Sunday, February 9, 10:45-11:30 am
Though it might be snowing here, in Israel spring is around the corner and the leaves are beginning to show buds! We’ll gather to celebrate the New Year of the Trees and give thanks for our earth. The Kabbalists of Tzefat created a beautiful ritual for Tu Bishvat, a special seder experience including tasting a variety of fruits of the earth, 4 cups of colored wine/grape juice representing the 4 seasons, and sharing stories of trees and creation from our tradition. Our Tu Bishvat Seder is a joyful, musical gathering for all ages, with an emphasis on Tikkun Olam, repairing our world. We especially need volunteers to help with set up. Join our Shorashim religious school to celebrate, all are welcome! Pleaseuse this linkto let us know you're coming and to contribute a few items.
Adult B'nai Mitzvah Meeting Sunday, February 9 at 1:30 pm
A new group is forming now! This is an introductory meeting to learn more about the process and what is involved. All are welcome; you can decide to commit after the meeting. If you have not done so already, please let Rabbi Karen know that you are interested.
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.
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
Grades K-6: Sunday, February 9, 9:30-11:30 am Grades 3-6 Hebrew: February 11 OR 12 Grades 7-12 Double Chai: February 12, 5:30-8:00 pm including dinner
For more information about our Shorashim education program, click here.
Sisterhood & Brotherhood
Sisterhood Book Club
Join the Sisterhood Book Club on Wednesday, February 5 at 7:00 pm. We will be discussing The Muralist by B.A. Shapiro.
Sisterhood Film Club
The Film Club will meet at on Sunday, February 9 at 4:00 pm at the West Newton Cinema for a film about Moshe Dayan and his family. The film is part of the Israeli Film Festival. Men are welcome. Contact Linda Holiner if you are interested in going. Optional gathering afterwards to discuss the movie.
Sisterhood Meeting
Join the TBD Sisterhood for a monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 12 at 7:00 pm. All are welcome.
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 Micahwith any questions.
You can help the Fiorino family defray the cost of uncovered medical expenses by contributing to the link above, thank you.
Family Table
Family Table South serves over fifty families in our area who are dealing with food insecurity. "How can I help?" Here are a few ways: 1) (MOST helpful) Bring WHOLE GRAIN pasta or canned salmon to the wicker basket outside the sanctuary or the wooden bin in the school lobby each time you come to Temple Beth David. 2) Order a case of pasta or canned salmon on Amazon to be shipped to Family Table c/o TBD. 3) Volunteer to sort, count or deliver food to the Pantry. Contact lynnkaminski@verizon.net for more information. 4) Donate to the Social Action Committee's fund at TBD to supplement our deliveries when the bins run low. As ever, we appreciate your support in whatever ways you are able to give. For comments, questions, or information, please contact Lynn Kaminski . Sign up to donate: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4EACA623AB9-family
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, 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.
