We are excited to share that the Barbara Zoob Intergenerational Playground at Temple Beth David is nearly complete! We invite you to drive by the temple and take a look. We look forward to a formal opening and dedication. It is a hopeful symbol during these difficult times, as we imagine children playing and members being together again someday soon. Thank you to everyone who made this vision possible. - Rabbi Karen and Rabbi Micah
Torah Portion: Re'eh (Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17)
Shabbat Evening Service Friday, August 14 Shabbat at 6:30 pm Outdoors At Temple Weather Permitting "Shabbat in the Lot"!
It has been wonderful celebrating Shabbat this summer outdoors at Temple with social distancing. 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. Children are welcome!
Saturday, August 15 at 9:00 am Early Shabbat Service Lay-Led Minyan and Torah Study via Zoom
Email info@templebethdavid.net for any zoom link or to have your name added to the distribution list.
UPCOMING at TBD
Lunchtime Talmud THIS Thursday, August 13, 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.
Sunday Sandwich Hevre (SSH)
For our monthly commitment to Father Bills & Mainspring Shelter, instead of bagged lunches we are collecting hotel sized toiletry items, including shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, etc. Items can be dropped off at the Nagle's home on Friday, Aug. 21 or Saturday, Aug. 22. There will be a box outside where you can place the items.
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.
Join us for the Sisterhood meeting TONIGHT at7:00 pm. 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.
Brotherhood Hearing Men's Voices
On Tuesday, August 19 at 6:30 pm via Zoom, the Temple Beth David Brotherhood invites you to Hearing Men's Voices. 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 is enjoyed and valued by participants.
Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh
Join us at on Sunday, August 23, 5:00-6:00 pm for a Rosh Chodesh celebration with Rabbi Karen. We welcome all women to these intimate gatherings to celebrate the new month of Elul. Bring a beverage and appetizer with you if you'd like. We will explore the themes of the month and enjoy connecting with one another.
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.
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.
Join us on a fascinating two-year journey through the narrative of the Jewish people from ancient to present times. Explore in-depth four key area of Jewish history: Hebrew Bible, Rabbinics, Medieval, and Modern. Begins October 2020!
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
