It has been a beautiful Sukkot week and we hope you are enjoying the fall weather. Our High Holy Day season draws to a close this Shabbat and Simchat Torah, when we complete the yearly cycle of Torah reading and start over again. Jewish tradition teaches, "Turn it, turn it, for everything is in it." (Pirkei Avot 5:22). It can be a dizzy time, all this turning, pivoting, and starting over. We also hope that the holidays have offered some grounding, footing, and foundation. As we will read this Shabbat in Genesis, God called each day of Creation "good." May you all have a "good enough" year ahead, and hopefully experience moments of blessing and joy. - Rabbi Karen and Rabbi Micah
Shabbat Evening & Simchat Torah Service & Consecration Friday, October 9 at 6:15 pm (Note Time) via Zoom
Celebrate Shabbat and Simchat Torah! The whole community is invited to participate as we complete the cycle of Torah reading and begin again. Help welcome new students with a special Consecration blessing and gift of their own mini Torah scroll. Fourth Grade students will receive their own Siddur (prayer book). We hope all generations will join as we take a tour of the Torah, rejoice, and experience some sweetness together! Please find a special Simchat Torah supplement below to go with our prayer book.
Saturday, October 10 at 10:30 am Shabbat Morning Service & Bar Mitzvah of Charlie Bean The congregation is invited to join by Livestream.
Saturday, October 10 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
Sukkot "Lunch and Learn"
THIS Thursday, Oct. 8, 12:00-1:00 p.m. (via Zoom) Enjoy your lunch, bless the lulav and etrog, and learn about what Judaism says about the meaning of shelter at this season and in our current day. Please register here:Special Sukkot Studyand the texts will be emailed to you.
Adult Learning: "King David, Rogue or Hero?!" Led by Rabbi Henry Zoob Beginning Sunday, October 11 at 11:45
See our Social Action Page for opportunities to help others right now. Fight food insecurity, donate blood, or support socially isolated adults in person or remotely.
Forty Days For Food
Instead of walking together at the Interfaith Mini-Walk for Hunger, join us for Forty Days for Foodfrom Sunday, September 13 to Thursday, October 22. The need is great in our own neighborhoods. Please join our team or make a donation to fight hunger!
Every Voice, Every Vote
"Raise your voice like a Shofar." (Isaiah 58:1) The best way to raise your voice is to vote and to help others engage in the election, too. Learn more about the Reform Movement's Religious Action Center civic engagement campaign Every Voice, Every Voteand find out how to get involved.
Shorashim Religious School News
This Week: "Shorashim Outdoors" AND "Shorashim at Home" for Grades K-6 on Friday, October 9, 6:15 pm (Simchat Torah)
Hebrew Learning Grades 3-6: October 13 OR 14 afternoon Double Chai Grades 7-12: Wednesday, October 14, 6:00-7:30 pm
Sisterhood & Brotherhood (Click the name of each event to find out more!)
Join us on Sunday, October 18 at 4:00 pm for a message by Dr. J. Jacques Carter. This session is open to all temple members and we encourage all to attend.
Join the Sisterhood on Thursday, October 22 at 7:00 pm for a virtual murder mystery game called Bullets on Broadway.
Staying Connected
It is important that we stay connected as a community. The clergy and Temple Beth David Board are here for you. If you need help or can offer help, we invite you to take a moment to fill out this brief survey:COVID-19 Needs Survey
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 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
Jewish Community & Hebrew Learning
Check out these learning opportunities for a variety of age groups from Hebrew College here in Boston.
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.Leahcan 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
