Sefirat Ha'Omer - Counting of the Omer Today is 32 days, which is 4 weeks and 4 days
of the counting of the Omer.
Mazel Tov to Sophia Wichman, daughter of Michelle and Adam, who will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah this Shabbat morning.
Torah Portion:
Parashat Behar (Leviticus 25:1-26:2)
Shabbat Service, Friday May 20, at 6:30 pm
Welcome Shabbat together with your Temple community! Uplifting Service and an Oneg to follow. In person outdoors weather permitting or in the sanctuary and on livestream.
Saturday, May 21 at 9:00 am Lay led Shabbat Minyan and Torah study in the Library
(service also via Zoom)
Saturday, May 21 at 10:30 am Shabbat Morning Service and Bat Mitzvah of Sophia Wichman
The congregation is invited to join in person or by livestream.
Upcoming @ TBD
Lunchtime Talmud Thursday, May 19, 12:00-1:00 pm
Continued study of Tractate Brachot (Blessings) and lively discussion of many relevant aspects of Jewish life. Beginners are welcome and texts are in English. This class is in person in the library; zoom is also available.
Community Havdalah and Bonfire Outdoors Saturday, May 21, 6:30 pm
End Shabbat with your Temple family. Enjoy this brief ceremony, bonfire, songs, s'mores, playground and more! A great way to meet other temple members - fun for all ages! Please sign up by TODAY and bring a beverage of choice. Happy Spring! It is customary to celebrate Lag Ba'Omer (the 33rd day which is Thursday) with outdoor bonfires. (If it's raining we'll send a zoom link for Havdalah).
Temple Beth David Annual Congregational Meeting Thursday, May 26 at 7:30 pm In Person and on Zoom
You have an important role in shaping your temple community! Hear updates and highlights from this year including a message from your rabbis, vote in new officers and board members, approve the temple budget for next year, and thank our volunteers and leaders. Please see the separate email and website for details.
Red Sox Jewish Heritage Night, Wednesday, June 22nd, 7:10 pm
Cheer on the Red Sox as they play the Detroit Tigers with your friends at Temple Beth David!! There are 50 tickets available and the limit is 5 per order. The cost is $61 per ticket; Section 24, Grandstand. Requests will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Orders are non-refundable. Game time is subject to change.
Ways You Can Do Good
JF&CS Family Table Donations
Please drop donations of whole grain pasta and canned salmon in the bins in the lobby. Jewish Family and Children’s Services is appreciative of the donations made to their food pantry by the Temple community. Family Table also has a wish list on Amazon here. The items are in priority order, so please send what you can. Thank you for your continued support!
Afghan Resettlement
Our Afghan family is thriving! Thanks to our TBD community the committee has had the means to help them thrive. Please take a moment to watch this JFS MetroWest video featuring Barbara and Mark Friedman and Rabbi Karen and Rabbi Micah.
Thank you all for a wonderful school year! Please register now for Shorashim and Double Chai 2022-2023!!
Sisterhood & Brotherhood
Live Hearing Men's Voices (HMV) resumes Sunday, May 22, 9:30 am
Sisterhood Book Club Wednesday, June 1, 7:00-8:00 pm
Join Sisterhood to discuss The Hare with Amber Eyes: A Hidden Inheritance by Edmund De Waal.
Annual Sisterhood Meeting Wednesday, June 8, 7:00 pm
All members are invited to join Sisterhood for our annual meeting. We'll present our nominating slate for the next year. We'll discuss planned upcoming events and share other possible event options. New attendees are always welcome!
In the Community
Program for Preschoolers: Little Beats at Rashi Children ages 2-6 are invited to an outdoors music, dance, and art class led by Little Beats at the Dance Academy on Sunday, May 22 from 10:00-11:00. Held at The Rashi School in Dedham, this program is geared towards children ages 2-6; all are welcome! A parent/caregiver/guardian is required to attend with their child. Please register , we look forward to seeing you!
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 Past President Paul Greenberg.
The Temple office is generally open Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. If you need to reach the Rabbis for pastoral reasons at other times, please call the main number and follow the prompts.
Sisterhood Judaica Shop Convenient shopping for meaningful gifts, B'nai Mitzvah celebrations and house gifts. All profits benefit Temple Beth David. For further information contact Rachel Watsky.
