| Monday December 1, 2025 |
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| | 7:00 PM |
Contact Ritual
Minyan (Zoom)
We are looking to include as many members of our Beth David family as possible in this wonderful tradition that brings comfort to our mourners and gives each of us a daily opportunity to connect with our soul, our community and our God
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| Tuesday December 2, 2025 |
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| | 10:00 AM |
Contact Dafna Mizrahi
dafi.sorokin@gmail.com
Empty Nesters’ Coffee & Chat
This
is a social group for empty nesters to gather and share ideas about where
to go on vacation, technology problems, cooking, kids, funny stories, etc. We
meet the first Tuesday of each month at 10am at Paris Baguette in Cupertino. To
join the mailing list, or if you have any questions, please email Dafna Mizrahi
at Dafi.sorokin@gmail.com
| | 10:30 AM |
Contact Rabbi Kunin
rabbikunin@beth-david.org
Torah Study with Rabbi KuninThis class has been canceled. Join us next week!
| | 7:00 PM |
| | 7:30 PM |
Contact info@beth-david.org
Navigating the Sea of Sacred Jewish Literature (Zoom)Join Rabbi Roller as we embark together on a voyage of discover through the vast and diverse world of Jewish sacred literature. We will examine the unique characteristics of each genre and explore their historical contexts.
Starting with the varieties of biblical literature as a foundation, we will see how rabbinic, medieval, and modern texts build upon, reinterpret, and expand this core. Through this journey, we'll gain insight into the rich tapestry of intertextuality that characterizes Jewish literature, witnessing how each era contributes to an ongoing, dynamic conversation within Jewish tradition.
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Contact Irene Spector
president@beth-david.org
This meeting has been canceled.
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| Wednesday December 3, 2025 |
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| | 11:30 AM |
Contact Susan Greenberg Englander
info@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Beit Midrash
Board Room
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Balance and Stretch Class We have a few openings in our class on Wednesdays from 11:30am – 12:30pm. Please email info@beth-david.org, if you are interested in signing up.
| | 4:30 PM |
Contact Rabbi Nathan Roller
rabbiroller@beth-david.org
Online Religious School
For 3rd - 7th grades.
| | 7:00 PM |
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| Thursday December 4, 2025 |
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| | 10:30 AM |
Contact Beth David Women
women@beth-david.org
Author talk with Carol Goodman Kaufman BDW has a wonderful opportunity to present an interactive Zoom presentation with Carol Goodman Kaufman, mystery writer and author of The First Murder, set in a small Massachusetts town and most recently Crak, Bam, Dead (Mah Jong Mayhem Book 1).
Carol will discuss the unique aspects of the genre, with reference to her books … in other words, what makes the mystery a mystery, and the different sub-genres of crime writing. Rather than a lecture, this will be an interactive program, with audience members participating in brainstorming the various aspects of a mystery story.
For those interested, Carol’s books are available, both in print and e-book versions, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, among other sellers. Reading one or both, however, is not necessary to participate in this event.
This event will be on Zoom. The link to register is below. As there is a capacity limit for the Zoom, please RSVP only if you plan to attend.
For more information on Carol, check out her website: https://carolgoodmankaufman.com.
| | 7:00 PM |
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| Friday December 5, 2025 |
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| | 10:00 AM |
Contact adulted@beth-david.org
Talmud Study with Rabbi Kunin (Zoom) Please join Rabbi David Kunin online for weekly Talmud study. The Talmud is the foundational document of rabbinic Judaism, containing laws and lore which underlie how Jews approach the world. Its dialectic toward truth yields a multiplicity of answers which we will explore in depth. All are welcome. No prior Talmud study experience necessary.
Please register (one-time only): https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/upcpdOqsqT4qCBoHK3SxfKmOdbCux3aLzA
You will receive your own personal Zoom link to use for all sessions of online Talmud study. Trouble registering? View our FAQ page
| | 4:32 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
Parashat Vayishlach
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| Saturday December 6, 2025 |
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| | 9:30 AM |
| Room/Location | Online
Sanctuary
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Shabbat Services (Sanctuary/YouTube)
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/congregationbethdavid
| | 9:45 AM |
Contact Rabbi Roller
rabbiroller@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Beit T'Fillah
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Youth Congregation
An interactive
Shabbat service experience specifically targeted for our 1st - 5th grade students. Youth
participate in traditional prayer, Torah
readings, games and discussions inspired both by the weekly Torah portion
and current events. Adults/parents
welcome.
| | 11:15 AM |
Contact Rabbi Roller
rabbiroller@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Beit T'Fillah
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Tot Shabbat with Rabbi Roller
This is a relaxing, lighthearted, interactive, Shabbat program for tots and their families. Join Rabbi Roller for singing , stories, movement and more!
| | 12:00 PM |
| Room/Location | Social Hall
Sukkah Patio
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Kiddush (Sukkah Patio/Social Hall)
Please join us for kiddush lunch on the Sukkah Patio or the Social Hall after services.
| | 5:32 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
| | 6:00 PM |
Saratoga Celebration of Light
Blaney Plaza in the Historic Saratoga Village
Join the City of Saratoga and the Saratoga Ministerial Association to come together as a community and celebrate the rich diversity of Saratoga. This event honors light as a beautiful symbol of hope, joy, and faith across cultures. The
religious leaders of several faiths from Saratoga will lead parts of this
winter celebration. Once again, member Jeff Warwick’s nine-foot
tall menorah will be on display and stay up through the end of Hanukkah. The
event is FREE and open to everyone.
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| Sunday December 7, 2025 |
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| | 9:30 AM |
Minyan (Zoom)We are looking to include as many members of our Beth David family as possible in this wonderful tradition that brings comfort to our mourners and gives each of us a daily opportunity to connect with our soul, our community and our God
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Contact Rabbi Nathan Roller
rabbiroller@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Rm 11
Rm 12
Rm 13
Rm 14
Rm 15
Rm 16
Rm 17
Rm 18
Rm 19
Rm 20
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Religious School
In-Person! For pre-K - 7th grades.
| | 5:00 PM |
Contact Men's Club
mensclub@beth-david.org
Location Campo Di Bocce, 565 University Avenue, Los Gatos - Map
Bocce with the BoysCome join us for dinner followed by bocce ball and/or drinks. We are meeting at 5pm and will stay as late as 8pm. Come down and spend time with us at dinner and/or playing bocce ball.
Campo Di Bocce, 565 University Avenue, Los Gatos
Please RSVP by emailing Mens Club here.
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| Monday December 8, 2025 |
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| | 7:00 PM |
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| Tuesday December 9, 2025 |
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| | 10:30 AM |
Contact Rabbi Kunin
rabbikunin@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Beit Midrash
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Torah Study with Rabbi KuninThe Torah is our timeless treasure, with answers for the pivotal questions of the past, present and future. Sometimes it challenges us, and sometimes it disturbs us. Nonetheless there is always room for learning and debate. Each week we will examine ideas and issues from the weekly parasha and, through discussion and sometimes debate, discover meaningful connections between the wisdom our Torah and our modern lives. Please join this weekly informal Torah study session with Rabbi Kunin on a drop-in basis.
| | 7:00 PM |
| | 7:30 PM |
Contact Adult Ed
adulted@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Beit Midrash
Board Room
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Jewish Women Throughout History with Rabbi Kunin
Jewish history and tradition has been focused primarily on men, leaving out the essential contributions of women over the ages. In this class we discover amazing Jewish women (some well-known and some who have largely been lost) from Hulda the Prophetess, to Doña Gracia Nasi, to Golda Meir.
If you cannot join us in person, sign up for Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mNfUSZc5QX-LmtPXDYPimw Additional dates: Jan 13, Feb 3,
Feb 24, Mar 17, April 21, May 19
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| Wednesday December 10, 2025 |
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| | 11:30 AM |
| | 4:30 PM |
| | 7:00 PM |
| | 7:30 PM |
Contact Marty Newman
ritualvp@beth-david.org
Ritual Committee Meeting (Zoom)
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| Thursday December 11, 2025 |
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| | 11:30 AM |
Contact Beth David Women
women@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Seminar1
Seminar2
Social Hall
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Ladies Who Lunch - Beth David Women Celebrate Hanukkah Join Beth David Women for a festive welcome to Hanukkah 5786/2025. You'll share enjoyment with your friends and acquaintances from Beth David and beyond. Enjoy a delicious prepared luncheon! Shop at our Gently Used Jewelry table! Do you have an extra Hanukiah that you don't know what to do with? Bring it to our Trading Table - any left at the end of the day will be donated to Jewish Family Services.
$30 per person, plus a minimum $15 gift card to be forwarded to Jewish Family Services' Embrace-A-Family Holiday Wish program. Bring the gift card with you to the luncheon.
Sign up
| | 7:00 PM |
| | 7:30 PM |
Contact Israel Action Committee
Israel Action Committee Planning Meeting (Zoom)
This is a private meeting.
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| Friday December 12, 2025 |
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| | 10:00 AM |
| | 4:33 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
Parashat Vayeshev
| | 5:30 PM |
Contact Rabbi Roller
rabbiroller@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Rm 15
Rm 16
Rm 17
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Kids/Tots Shabbat & Potluck- 5:30pm Kids and Tots Service
- 6:15pm Dairy/Pareve Potluck for ALL
Please join the Rabbis as we welcome in Shabbat! We’ll start with a kids and tots service at 5:30pm followed by a dairy/pareve potluck at 6:15pm. Sign up for potluck https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48A5AA28A5F5CF8-57934072-musical. (Note: There is only one potluck open to tots, kids, teens and adults! Please plan to bring a dish that serves 8-10 people.) All are welcome to stay for an evening service with Beth David’s Musical Group featuring includes instruments and some new beautiful melodies!
| | 6:15 PM |
Contact Anat Krsipin
krispin@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Beit T'Fillah
Social Hall
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Potluck & Musical Kabbalat Shabbat- 5:30pm Kids and Tots Service
- 6:15pm Dairy/Pareve Potluck
- 7:00pm (approx) Service with Beth David’s Musical Group!
Please join the Rabbis as we welcome in Shabbat! We’ll start with a kids and tots service at 5:30pm, a dairy/pareve potluck at 6:15pm, followed by an engaging service with Beth David’s Musical Group including instruments and some new beautiful melodies! We’ll provide the challah and kiddush wine. Sign up for potluck https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48A5AA28A5F5CF8-57934072-musical. (Note: There is only one potluck open to tots, kids, teens and adults! Please plan to bring a dish that serves 8-10 people.))
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| Saturday December 13, 2025 |
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Molad Tevet: Sat, 22 minutes and 10 chalakim after 2:00
| | 9:30 AM |
| | 12:00 PM |
| | 12:45 PM |
Contact Adult Ed
adulted@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Beit Midrash
Board Room
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Jewish Book Discussion Group (Beit T'Fillah) Sharing Titles and Book Exchange
We’ll each share a favorite Jewish book we think everyone should read. Please email the title you’d like to recommend to Miriam Marr by December 5, so she can compile a list for everyone. You’re also invited to bring any Jewish books you no longer need but think others might enjoy — we’ll have a book exchange!
| | 5:33 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
| | 6:00 PM |
Contact Hazak
hazak@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Kitchen
Social Hall
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Hazak Chanukah ExtravaganzaA
delightful forshpeiz of the approaching Festival of Lights.
New York Deli Supper, Latkes & Dessert, Catered by Hazak
Enjoy
the company of your friends, and a delightful movie
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| Sunday December 14, 2025 |
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| | 9:30 AM |
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Contact Rabbi Roller
rabbiroller@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Rm 13
Rm 14
Rm 15
Rm 16
Rm 17
Rm 18
Rm 19
Rm 20
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Family Learning Days with Rabbi Roller
Celebrate the Jewish Year with Us! Connect with our tradition and each other.
Open to the community! More information: Email Rabbi Nathan Roller, Rabbi Educator
Aug. 24th: Religious School Kickoff Oct. 12th: Sukkot Learning and Decorating Dec. 14th: Hanukkah Learning Day Feb. 1st: Jewbilee at the JCC March 1st: Purim Carnival March 2nd: Erev Purim March 29th: Passover Learning April 5th: Chocolate Seder May 17th: End of Year Celebration
| | 10:00 AM |
Contact art singer
mensclub@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Board Room
Social Hall
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Bagels with the boys (Social Hall)
Join us at Beth
David for a bagel with schmear along with Peets kosher coffee. We will be
talking about various Jewish topics. Please RSVP by emailing Mens Club here.
| | 10:30 AM |
Contact President
president@beth-david.org
Annual MeetingYou are warmly invited—and strongly encouraged—to attend the Congregation Beth David Annual Meeting.
| | 5:21 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of rededication. Also known as the Festival of Lights
https://hebcal.com/h/chanukah-2025?uc=ical-saratoga-2025
| | 5:30 PM |
Contact tamis@jvalley.org
Hanukkah on Main
A Community
Event Hosted by JValley
Los Gatos Town
Plaza
Join the annual
menorah lighting. Enjoy an evening of music and community. No registration
required. For more information contact tamis@jvalley.org
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| Friday December 19, 2025 |
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| | 10:00 AM |
| | 4:35 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of rededication. Also known as the Festival of Lights
https://hebcal.com/h/chanukah-2025?uc=ical-saratoga-2025
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Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
Parashat Miketz
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| Saturday December 20, 2025 |
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Torah: Genesis 41:1-44:17; Numbers 28:9-15, 7:42-47
Haftarah: Zechariah 2:14-4:7 | Shabbat Rosh Chodesh Chanukah
https://hebcal.com/s/miketz-20251220?uc=ical-saratoga-2025
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Start of month of Tevet on the Hebrew calendar. Tevet (טֵבֵת) is the 10th month of the Hebrew year, has 29 days, and corresponds to December or January on the Gregorian calendar. רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ, transliterated Rosh Chodesh or Rosh Hodesh, is a minor holiday that occurs at the beginning of every month in the Hebrew calendar. It is marked by the birth of a new moon
Haftarah: Zechariah 2:14-4:7
https://hebcal.com/h/rosh-chodesh-tevet-2025?uc=ical-sarato...
| | 9:30 AM |
| Room/Location | Online
Sanctuary
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Shabbat Services / Dave Hoffman Birthday and Bar Mitzvah Anniv. (Sanctuary/YouTube) Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/congregationbethdavid
| | 9:45 AM |
Contact Rabbi Roller
rabbiroller@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Beit T'Fillah
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Youth Congregation
An interactive
Shabbat service experience specifically targeted for our 1st - 5th grade students. Youth
participate in traditional prayer, Torah
readings, games and discussions inspired both by the weekly Torah portion
and current events. Adults/parents
welcome.
| | 11:15 AM |
Contact Rabbi Roller
rabbiroller@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Beit T'Fillah
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Tot Shabbat with Rabbi Roller
This is a relaxing, lighthearted, interactive, Shabbat program for tots and their families. Join Rabbi Roller for singing , stories, movement and more!
| | 12:00 PM |
| | 12:45 PM |
Contact info@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Beit Midrash
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Teshuvah of the Month with Rabbi Kunin
Traditional Judaism (including Conservative Judaism) is a religion of law. We build our lives around halakha (Jewish law). We understand our legal tradition to be based in the past yet growing and developing in every generation. These changes in interpretation are reflected in teshuvot, rabbinic legal decisions, a literature that has been growing over the last thousand or more years. Each month Join Rabbi Kunin as we examine fascinating examples of this important literature, stemming both from ancient and modern Conservative (and occasional Orthodox or Reform) sources.
| | 5:36 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
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Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of rededication. Also known as the Festival of Lights
https://hebcal.com/h/chanukah-2025?uc=ical-saratoga-2025
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| Sunday December 21, 2025 |
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Start of month of Tevet on the Hebrew calendar. Tevet (טֵבֵת) is the 10th month of the Hebrew year, has 29 days, and corresponds to December or January on the Gregorian calendar. רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ, transliterated Rosh Chodesh or Rosh Hodesh, is a minor holiday that occurs at the beginning of every month in the Hebrew calendar. It is marked by the birth of a new moon
Torah: Numbers 28:1-15, 7:48-53
https://hebcal.com/h/rosh-chodesh-tevet-2025?uc=ical-sarato...
| | 9:30 AM |
| | 5:00 PM |
Contact Art Singer
mensclub@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Beit Midrash
Board Room
Social Hall
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Live Music, Lights and Latkes — Spend a cozy evening with us!
Enjoy a relaxed, feel-good jazz concert featuring talented local musicians along with wine, fresh latkes, sweet sufganiyot, and great company and conversation. Entertainment Schedule: - 5:30 p.m. Hot Kugel (as seen at the APJCC Jewbilee)
- 6:15 p.m. Light refreshments including wine, fresh latkes, sweet sufganiyot
- 7:00 p.m. Fineprint - an LA based Jazz and Funk Band (as seen at the Mint LA on Pico Boulevard)
Pricing: $5 Members • $10 Guests • $15 at the door • Patrons Free
| | 5:24 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of rededication. Also known as the Festival of Lights
https://hebcal.com/h/chanukah-2025?uc=ical-saratoga-2025
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| Monday December 22, 2025 |
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Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of rededication. Also known as the Festival of Lights
Torah: Numbers 7:54-8:4
https://hebcal.com/h/chanukah-2025?uc=ical-saratoga-2025
| | 3:00 PM |
Contact Ann Tavan
info@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Beit Midrash
Board Room
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Crafters' Guild
Hosted by Ricki Gafter and Ann Tavan.
Do you enjoy sewing? Knitting? Crocheting? Do you want to get together with others while working on projects? This is an informal gathering with no membership requirements where all are welcome. Join us for crafting or simply for camaraderie. For more information about the group’s activities and future meetings, click: Congregation Beth David Crafters' Guild and Meeting Update. To add your name to the list, contact Ann Tavan (ann@tavan.com).
| | 7:00 PM |
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| Tuesday December 23, 2025 |
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| Wednesday December 24, 2025 |
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| Thursday December 25, 2025 |
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| Friday December 26, 2025 |
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| | 10:00 AM |
Contact adulted@beth-david.org
Talmud Study with Rabbi Kunin (Zoom) This class session has been canceled. Please join us on January 16!
| | 4:39 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
Parashat Vayigash
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| Saturday December 27, 2025 |
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| | 9:30 AM |
| | 12:00 PM |
| | 12:45 PM |
Contact Rabbi Roller
rabbiroller@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Beit Midrash
Board Room
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The Former Prophets with Rabbi RollerDiscover the most exciting biblical stories you have never heard before! We will be going through the Nevi’im Rishonim (Former Prophets) from Joshua through Kings. Explore stories of war, love, betrayal and revenge that rival anything on a bestseller list. We will be primarily using Robert Alter’s translation. Other translations of Hebrew Bible are acceptable as well. Please bring any Hebrew Bible you might have from home. There are a limited number of texts available for use during class.
| | 4:30 PM |
Contact Barbara Biran
biran@beth-david.org
Ma'ariv (evening service) & HavdalahThis event has been canceled. We will resume in January!
| | 5:40 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
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| Sunday December 28, 2025 |
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| Tuesday December 30, 2025 |
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| Wednesday December 31, 2025 |
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