1st Night Thursday December 10 Light the 1st candle at 5:30 pm -enjoy songs, virtual dreidel, and a Chanukah story for Tots.
Sisterhood Maccabee Swap 7:30 pm(details below)
2nd Night Friday December 11 Celebrate Shabbat & Chanukah at 6:00 pm on Zoom or Livestream. BYO menorah and latkes! Livestream link
3rd Night Saturday December 12 JNAWDTY and NAWDTY Havdalah and Menorah Lighting 5:00 pm
4th Night Sunday December 13 Shorashim Morning & Make Your Own Menorah Contest. "Latke Cooking Workshop" with Renee Goldberg at 10:30 am
5th Night Monday December 14
6th Night TuesdayDecember 15 6th Night Tzedakah Giving Challenge of Your Choice "Baruch Ata Adonai, Eloheinu Melech Haolam, Asher Kidshanu B'mitzvotav, V'limdeinu L'Hadlik Ner Shel Tzedakah. Blessed are You, Eternal, our God, who makes us holy through mitzvot, and inspires us to light the Candle of Righteousness."
7th Night Wednesday December 16 Light the 7th night of candles together at 6:00 pm distanced, outdoors at Temple with Double Chai teens (weather permitting).
8th Night Thursday December 17 Come together for the last night to light 8 bright candles at 5:30 pm.
VIRTUAL DREIDEL, FUN VIDEOS, CRAFT PROJECTS AND CHANUKAH AROUND THE COMMUNITY There are a variety of remote Chanukah celebrations taking place all over including concerts, story telling, and more. All are welcome (some require donation). Check out customs, blessings, recipes, and activities for kids and adults on the URJ website and temple website!
Shabbat & Chanukah Service THIS Friday, December 11 at 6:00 pm (note time)
Celebrate Shabbat & Chanukah together from home!! Have your menorah ready and light together as a community. A family-friendly service including special Chanukah songs followed by optional "Zoom Oneg". Join by Zoom or Livestream.
Saturday, December 12 at 9:00 am Early Shabbat Service Lay-Led Minyan and Torah Study via Zoom
Emailinfo@templebethdavid.net for any zoom link or to have your name added to the distribution list.
Upcoming at TBD
Lunchtime Talmud This Thursday Dec. 10
Bring your lunch and join on Zoom for our lively weekly Talmud class from 12:00-1:00 pm with the rabbis. No prior experience necessary. We are continuing the study of Tractate Brachot (Blessings).
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.
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. Please drop off the following donations at temple in the boxes by the school wing door throughout December: Family Table - cans of salmon, packages of whole grain pasta Father Bill’s – travel size toiletries, individually wrapped breakfast foods (pop tarts, muffins, breakfast bars, individual cereal boxes, juice boxes)
Shorashim Religious School News
This Week "Shorashim Outdoors" AND "Shorashim at Home" for Grades K-6 on Sunday, December 13 Hebrew Learning Grades 3-6: December 15 OR 16 afternoon Double Chai Grades 7-12: Wednesday, December 16, 6:00-7:30 pm
Sisterhood & Brotherhood (click on titles for details)
Join us for our first virtual Maccabee Swap. You can drop off your bagged gift of $25 or under at Phoebe Peabody's home BY NOON TODAY, Wed., Dec. 9. Gifts should be marked clearly with the giver's name and put in a gift bag, not wrapped. Questions: email sisterhood@templebethdavid.net.
Sisterhood Meeting
Join us on Wednesday, December 16 at 7:00 pm to wrap up the calendar year and see what's on for next year.
Mah Jongg Cards 2021
Time to order your 2021 Mah Jongg Cards! When you purchase your MJ cards through the TBD Sisterhood, the National Mah Jongg League makes a donation back to us. Please fill out this Order Form and send it back to Phyllis Paster by January 18, 2021. Please make your check out to Temple Beth David Sisterhood.
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 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.
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, please call the main temple 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
