Mazel Tov to Alyssa Schoenfeld, daughter of Erin and Andrew Schoenfeld, who will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah this Shabbat morning.
Torah Portion:
Vayishlach (Genesis 32:4−36:43)
Shabbat Evening Service Friday, December 4 at 6:30 pm
Welcome in Shabbat together from home. This Friday, you can join services through Zoom (if you would like to be seen and see one another) or Livestream. Stay on after the service if you want for a brief "Zoom Oneg"!
Saturday, December 5 at 10:30 am Shabbat Morning Service & Bat Mitzvah of Alyssa Schoenfeld The congregation is invited to join by Livestream or Zoom.
Saturday, December 5 at 9:00 am Early Shabbat Service Lay-Led Minyan and Torah Study via Zoom
Email info@templebethdavid.net for any zoom link or to have your name added to the distribution list.
60th Anniversary Celebration THIS Saturday, December 5
We are grateful to all who have made a donation to the Atkins Founders Fund. We hope that all temple members will consider making a contribution to this special fund, which honors all temple founders, celebrates our 60th anniversary, helps fellow members during these challenging times, and sustains Temple Beth David now and into the future. Thank you!
Synagogue Council of MA Honors Beth David Leaders
We are delighted to share that Amy Cook and Tim Holiner will be honored by the Synagogue Council of Massachusetts at its virtual Gala on December 3 at 7:00 pm. Amy and Tim are being recognized for the tremendous work they have done for our congregation during the pandemic. Mazel Tov!!
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).
Celebrate Chanukah with TBD! (more details to follow)
Thursday, December 10 - Light the 1st candle together at 5:30 pm on Zoom, singing and virtual dreidle. Friday, December 11 - Celebrate Shabbat & Chanukah at 6:00 pm on Zoom or Livestream.
Sunday, December 13 - Celebrate Chanukah with Shorashim RS, Make your own Menorah contest, Latke Cooking Workshop with Renee Goldberg
Tuesday, December 15 - 6th Night Tzedakah Giving Challenge
Wednesday, December 16 - Light the 7th night of candles together at 6:00 pm distanced, outdoors at Temple with Double Chai teens
Thursday, December 17 - Come together for the last night to light 8 candles at 5:30 pm on Zoom.
For more information from the URJ about Chanukah customs, blessings, recipes, and activities, please click here:
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. Thank you to our 6th Grade class and Adult Learning Committee for heading up donations in November. Please drop off the following donations at temple in the boxes by the school wing door: 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 6 Hebrew Learning Grades 3-6: December 8 OR 9 afternoon Double Chai Grades 7-12: Wednesday, December 9, 6:00-7:30 pm
Security Assistance Needed on Sunday Mornings
Adult presence is needed on Sunday mornings to help keep our children safe. We are looking for 3 volunteers each Sunday morning 9:30-11:30 to walk the perimeter of our outdoor learning space. Further guidelines will be shared. Thank you for volunteering for at least one date!
TONIGHT at 6:00 pm, a presentation by Kim Arcand, a visualization scientist who works for NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory at Harvard University. The topic will be "Holding A Dead Star". All are welcome.
On Sunday, December 6 at 9:30 am, the Brotherhood will present Amir Grinstein and the 50-50 Startups program. Mr. Grinstein will explain how the program started, its accomplishments, and its progress in promoting peace. All are welcome to join.
Join us for our first virtual Maccabee Swap. Drop off your bagged gift of $25 or under at the temple parking lot between 12-2 pmTHIS Sunday, December 6. Or you can drop it off at Phoebe Peabody's home by noon Wednesday, December 9. Gifts should be marked clearly with the giver's name and put in a gift bag, not wrapped. Questions: email sisterhood@templebethdavid.net.
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, 56 Lantern Way, Ashland, MA 01721 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 to support 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 phone 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
