Mazel Tov to Jonah Shocket, son of Ari and Sue, who will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah this Shabbat morning.
Torah Portion:
Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1)
Shabbat Service, Friday April 22 at 6:30 pm
Welcome Shabbat together with your Temple community! In person in the Sanctuary and on livestream.
Per our Reopening Task Force, masks are no longer required during services for those who are fully vaccinated. Those who prefer to wear a mask are fully supported. Temple Beth David requires people who attend services to be fully vaccinated if eligible. These guidelines may change.
Saturday, April 23 at 9:00 am Lay led Shabbat Minyan and Torah study in the Library
(service also via Zoom)
Saturday, April 23 at 10:30 am Shabbat Morning Service and Bar Mitzvah of Jonah Shocket
The congregation is invited to join in person or by livestream.
Upcoming @ TBD
Adult Learning Book Discussion Tuesday, April 26 at 7:30 pm
Please join us for a discussion of the book "People Love Dead Jews: Reports from a Haunted Present" by Dara Horn, a National Jewish Book Award winner, 2022 and a NYTimes Notable Book - Best Books of 2021. A thought-provoking, contemporary reflection on anti-Semitism and Jewish identity from a scholarly and personal perspective. Discussion led by Rabbi Karen Citrin with Mark Beal in person or on Zoom. You are encouraged to read the book, although not required. This discussion will also relate to Yom HaShoah next week. If you are planning to come in person please let Rabbi Karen know as it helps with set-up.
In order to promote meat-alternative cooking/eating, our group would like to make a digital cookbook of your favorite vegetarian and vegan recipes, including any special holiday recipes. Once compiled, we will make this cookbook available to all members. Thank you!
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 Project
Our Afghan family is thriving! Thanks to our TBD community the committee has had the means to help them thrive. Here is a wonderful update:
Happy Passover and Spring Break! Hebrew classes resume on Tuesday, April 26, Wednesday, April 27, and Sunday, May 1.
Sisterhood
Sisterhood Business Meeting April 27, 7:00 pm
Join us for a business meeting to discuss Sisterhood finances. This is a chance to voice your opinion about what we would like to do with the money that Sisterhood has earned over the years.
Sisterhood Book Club May 4, 7:00 pm
Join us to discuss The Round House by Louise Erdich. A brilliant chronicler of Native-American life, Louise Erdrich tells the story of a boy who seeks justice and understanding in the wake of a terrible crime.
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.
