Celebrate a joyful Shabbat together via Zoom or Livestream. We will continue to monitor the weather to resume in person outdoor services when possible. May Birthday Blessing THIS week. This Shabbat will feature "ASK THE RABBI!" You may email a question related to Judaism to Rabbi Karen and/or Rabbi Micah by Friday morning. The Rabbis Citrin (including Rabbi Paul Citrin, Rabbi Micah's father) will respond during the service.
Please join the Member Connections Team for 6 walks in April and May. Get to know fellow congregants and enjoy the great outdoors. First walk is THISSunday, May 8 at 10:00 am at Rocky Woods in Medfield. Hope to see you there.
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 10 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. Special thanks to the Ruderman Synagogue Inclusion Program Mental Health Grant and the Temple’s Inclusion Committee for making this program possible.
Erev Shavuot 5781 Sunday, May 16, 7:30 p.m.
Please join for another engaging and interactive rabbinic panel featuring: Rabbis Karen and Micah Citrin, Rabbi Emeritus Henry Zoob, and Rabbinic/Education Intern Batya Ellinoy. Relevant learning and creative interpretation; add your voice to the sweetness of Torah study. The theme and Zoom link will be revealed next week. Bring your own cheesecake or dairy dessert!
TBD Building
Building and Grounds Committee
We would like to reestablish the B&G Committee. If you are interested in serving on this committee, please contact Tim Holiner at admin@templebethdavid.net. Thank you for your help.
DOOR KEYS
The locks on the main entrance doors have been changed. If you have a “master” key it will still work, but if you have a front-door-only key it will not. If you need a key we now have an electronic lock, and if you email Tim Holiner at admin@templebethdavid.net he will provide you with a code and instructions for using the app. Also, if you have a “master” key and no longer need it, please return it to the Temple office. Thank you.
Ways You Can Do Good
What Do I Care About?
The Social Action Committee's 5-minute survey recently arrived in your inbox! As part of the WDICA campaign, we need to 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. For the final month of the Shorashim year, we are asking Grades K, 1 and 2 AND Double Chai to support our Congregational collections. 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 between now and May 9.
Shorashim Religious School & Youth
The Week Ahead There is no Shorashim RS for Grades 3-6 THIS Sunday, May 9 (Mother's Day) Hebrew Learning Grades 3-6: May 11 OR 12 afternoon Double Chai Grades 7-12: Wednesday, May 12, 6:00-7:30 pm
Sisterhood & Brotherhood(click on titles for details)
Join Sisterhood TONIGHT at 7:00 pm for a discussion of Three Floors Up by Israeli author, Eshkol Nevo.
Sisterhood Meeting
Please join us for our Sisterhood Meeting on Wednesday, May 12 at 7:00 pm. All members are welcome! Come hear of our upcoming Summer programming plans; we’d appreciate your input and assistance.
Welcome to Hearing Men's Voices! On Wednesday May 12 at7:00 pm, the Brotherhood invites you to join us. We discuss topics like health and happiness, wise aging, current events, work, and play. HMV will soon re-enter live-physical venue! Please suggest your preferences - time, place, and discussion topics.
Dr. Jeff Hoffman is the American Jewish Astronaut that brought a Torah with him in the Space Shuttle Columbia. Join the Brotherhood on Thursday, May 13 at 7:00 pm for a question & answer session with Dr. Hoffman.
On Tuesday, May 18 at 7:00 pm Brotherhood invites all TBD members as Greg Harris will join us via Zoom to talk about how the historic "Jews in Baseball" artwork project was developed and became a reality, featuring his interactions with retired players and Major League Baseball. There will be an "Everyone's A Winner" raffle with the Grand Prize being a framed Replica of the original artwork.
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.
