Mazel Tov to Jonathan Grasfield, son of James and Ruth, who will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah this Shabbat morning.
Torah Portion:
Naso (Numbers 4:21−7:89)
Shabbat Evening Service Friday, May 21 at 6:30 pm "Shabbat on the Lot" is Back!
All are welcome to celebrate Shabbat outdoors at temple, weather permitting, or from home via Livestream. Feel free to be casual and comfortable. A relaxing way to bring in Shabbat together. Please sign up below to attend in-person BYFriday at noon.
Saturday, May 22 at 9:00 am Early Shabbat Service Lay-Led Minyan and Torah Study via Zoom
Please emailinfo@templebethdavid.net for the Zoom link or to have your name added to the distribution list.
Saturday, May 22 at 10:30 am Shabbat Morning Service & Bar Mitzvah of Jonathan Grasfield The congregation is invited to join by livestream.
Based on great feedback from our March session with Hadassah Margolis, MSW, LICSW, we are pleased that Hadassah will join our Temple community again on Monday, May 24 at 7:00 pm to discuss the variety of losses we have faced and how to look forward. All are welcome. See Hadassah’s bio here. Register for the Zoom link below. Special thanks to the Ruderman Synagogue Inclusion Program Mental Health Grant and the Temple’s Inclusion Committee for making this program possible.
Congregational Annual Meeting
Sunday, May 23 at 7:00 pm
Please join our Temple community on Sunday, May 23 at 7:00 pm, for our Annual Meeting by Zoom webinar. There will be an update about our new Early Learning Center, Shalom Corner, as well as the opportunity to vote on our budget, bylaws amendments, and Board nominees. All members are urged to attend and participate. See yesterday's special email for details.
The Social Action Committee's 5-minute survey is still open! As part of the WDICA campaign, let us know what social issues you care most about; this is your opportunity to have the issues you care most deeply about counted! Please take a few minutes to complete this survey and share with others in your household. See the survey here. See our Social Action Page for opportunities to help others right now. Fight food insecurity, donate blood, or support socially isolated adults.
SSH and Family Table Donations
While we are not able to volunteer in person, the temple is continuing our commitment to JF&CS Family Table and Father Bill's & Mainspring Shelter. Family Table - Whole grain pasta and canned salmon Father Bill's - individually wrapped breakfast items and travel-sized toiletries. Please drop donations in the bins in the school lobby.
Shorashim Religious School & Youth
Sunday, May 23 at 9:45 am - Social Connection Opportunity! Meet at the School Street Playground in Westwood and/or cheer on the Temple Beth David softball team, the Torahnados, at Morrison Field (338 Washington St. corner of East St.) Near Bertie's ice-cream and Islington pizza. Bring the kids, enjoy the sun and a little socializing.
Join Sisterhood on Wednesday, June 9 at 7:00 pm for our annual meeting. We will elect our slate of officers and finalize our donations. All members are welcome.
In The Community
Inclusive Westwood
Standout in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and against racism and hate of all forms - Sunday, May 23 from 1:00-2:00 pm in Islington Center (corner of East and Washington Streets). Please wear masks and bring signs. See the flyer here.
Medfield Anti-Racism Vigil, May 23, 4:00 p.m. at Meetinghouse Park 26 North Street - First Parish Unitarian Universalist - 26 North Street Medfield
Join with neighbors, interfaith clergy including our Rabbis, and community leaders to recall those who have lost their lives to racism and to affirm the values of justice and equality. Click here to learn more.
Staying Connected
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 volunteers are here for 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.
Temple Office Hours This Week The temple's administrative staff and clergy are currently working remotely.LeahorLesliecan be reached via email during regular temple office hours Tuesdays-Fridays. The rabbis are available by phone, Zoom, or in person. For pastoral needs, please call the main temple number and you will be directed to the rabbis.
Sisterhood Judaica Shop 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.
