| Sunday March 1, 2026 |
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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 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. Featuring Kid's Kpop themed performance.
Open to the community! More information: Email Rabbi Nathan Roller, Rabbi Educator
| | 10:00 AM |
Contact Art Singer
mensclub@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Conference Room
Mercaz
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Silent AuctionCome see and bid on our wonderful LIVE Silent Auction items, and pick up items won during the online auction.
| | 10:15 AM |
Contact Info@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Parking Lot
Sukkah Patio
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Purim Carnival
Bouncy house, popcorn, cotton candy, new midway games, arts and crafts, and more.
| | 12:00 PM |
Purim LunchCome Join us after the carnival and as the silent
auction winds down, for a festive Purim Lunch, featuring Falafel, Israeli
Salad, Hummus and Babaganoush! Purim Spiel to follow at 1pm.
13 & older: $20 6-12: $13 5 & under: free
Sign up by Feb 25.
| | 1:00 PM |
Contact Rabbi Roller
rabbiroller@beth-david.org
A Middle East Side Story What could be finer than hearing the Purim tale as presented by our own Beth David members. You and your family won’t want to miss Beth David’s Purimspiel.
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| Monday March 2, 2026 |
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Celebration of Jewish deliverance as told by Megilat Esther. It commemorates a time when the Jewish people living in Persia were saved from extermination
https://hebcal.com/h/purim-2026?uc=ical-saratoga-2026
| | 7:30 PM |
Contact info@beth-david.org
| Ma'ariv and Gantze Megillah (Sanctuary/YouTube) |
The "Gantze" Megillah experience is a full reading of the scroll of Esther geared towards adults with appropriate moments of gragger noise and frivolity.
| | 8:45 PM |
Contact Rabbi Kunin
kunin@beth-david.org
Stand Up for Purim!Come share your best jokes at our open mike, make your best hamantashen for our bake off competition, and bring your favorite whiskey to taste and share!
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| Tuesday March 3, 2026 |
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Celebration of Jewish deliverance as told by Megilat Esther. It commemorates a time when the Jewish people living in Persia were saved from extermination
Torah: Exodus 17:8-16
https://hebcal.com/h/purim-2026?uc=ical-saratoga-2026
| | 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| 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 |
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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| Wednesday March 4, 2026 |
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Purim celebrated in Jerusalem and walled cities
Torah: Exodus 17:8-16
https://hebcal.com/h/shushan-purim-2026?uc=ical-saratoga-20...
| | 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 |
| | 7:30 PM |
Program Committee Meeting (Zoom) All are warmly welcome to contribute ideas and help plan future programs at Beth David.
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| Thursday March 5, 2026 |
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| | 7:00 PM |
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| Friday March 6, 2026 |
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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
| | 5:49 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
Parashat Ki Tisa
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| Saturday March 7, 2026 |
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Torah: Exodus 30:11-34:35; Numbers 19:1-22
Haftarah: Ezekiel 36:16-38 | Shabbat Parah
Haftarah for Sephardim: I Kings 18:20-39
https://hebcal.com/s/ki-tisa-20260307?uc=ical-saratoga-2026
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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.
| | 6:50 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
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| Sunday March 8, 2026 |
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| | 9:30 AM |
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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.
| | 3:00 PM |
Hillel of Silicon Valley’s L’Dor V’Dor Community Event
Hillel of Silicon Valley is proud to present the 2026 L’Dor V’Dor Community Celebration, a cherished annual gathering and fundraiser that brings together students, families, and community members in a vibrant expression of Jewish life. This year’s event will take place on Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 3:00–5:00 pm at Scott’s Ballroom at The Rotary Summit Center, located atop the Fourth Street Garage in the heart of downtown San José.
The L’Dor V’Dor celebration embodies the spirit of “from generation to generation,” highlighting the resilience and creativity of the Jewish community while honoring those who have given their time, talent, and resources to support Hillel of Silicon Valley and ensure a strong Jewish future.
Keynote Speaker: Zach Sage Fox Honorees: Linda & Ed Rosen, Beth David Member Rabbi Ilana Baird
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| Monday March 9, 2026 |
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| | 11:30 AM |
Contact Hazak
hazak@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Kitchen
Social Hall
Social Hall (Banquet)
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Hazak - Lunch & Movie - Crossing Delancey
Crossing Delancey is a romantic comedy about a modern,
independent New York woman who is torn between an unexpected traditional
matchmaking romance and a more glamorous, but uncertain, love interest,
exploring themes of culture, family, and personal identity. $20.00 per person. RSVP by emailing hazak@beth-david.org, your account will be billed.
| | 7:00 PM |
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| Tuesday March 10, 2026 |
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| | 10:30 AM |
| | 7:00 PM |
| | 7:30 PM |
Contact Irene Spector
president@beth-david.org
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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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| Wednesday March 11, 2026 |
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| | 7:30 PM |
Contact Bonnie Hirsch
info@beth-david.org
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| Thursday March 12, 2026 |
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| | 11:30 AM |
Contact Beth David Women
women@beth-david.org
Ladies Who Lunch Join Beth David Women for our popular monthly luncheon at a member's home. This is a casual opportunity for women of all ages to get together and socialize. Email women@beth-david.org to get on our email list.
| | 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 March 13, 2026 |
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| | 10:00 AM |
| | 1:00 PM |
Contact Rabbi Kunin
kunin@beth-david.org
Judeo-Italian Cooking Join Rabbi Kunin in cooking a gourmet Judeo-Italian dinner to be enjoyed As part of our Musical Shabbat
This signup is for COOKING ONLY. If you plan to attend the evening program, please sign up for that separately.
| | 5:30 PM |
Contact Rabbi Roller
rabbiroller@beth-david.org
Kids/Tots Shabbat
This is a relaxing, lighthearted, interactive, Shabbat program for tots and their families. Join Rabbi Roller for singing , stories, movement and more!
| | 6:30 PM |
Contact Anat Krispin
krispin@beth-david.org
Judeo-Italian Feast and Kabbalat Shabbat
Please join the rabbis for a Judeo-Italian feast, prepared by fellow congregants followed by an engaging Kabbalat Shabbat service. Cost: Adults (age 18+) $20; Teens (age 13-17) $15; Children (age 5-12) $10; Tots 4 and under Free.
| | 6:55 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
Parashat Vayakhel-Pekudei
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| Sunday March 15, 2026 |
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| | 9:30 AM |
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| | 2:00 PM |
Contact Rabbi Kunin
rabbikunin@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Beit Midrash
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Planning for the End Won't Kill You: A Series on Death and Dying
with Rabbis Kunin and Roller
A continuation of the program on death and dying. The March 15 session focuses on Legacy Giving and What Happens at a Funeral. RSVP here. Can't attend in person? Register for Zoom HERE.
Additional session is: Sunday, April 19.
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| Monday March 16, 2026 |
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| | 7:00 PM |
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| Tuesday March 17, 2026 |
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| | 10:30 AM |
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| | 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 March 18, 2026 |
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| Thursday March 19, 2026 |
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Start of month of Nisan on the Hebrew calendar. נִיסָן (transliterated Nisan or Nissan) is the 1st month of the Hebrew year, has 30 days, and corresponds to March or April 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
https://hebcal.com/h/rosh-chodesh-nisan-2026?uc=ical-sarato...
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| Room/Location | Beit Midrash
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Contact Kristin Gustavson
ritualvp@beth-david.org
Ritual Committee Meeting (Zoom)
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| Friday March 20, 2026 |
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| | 10:00 AM |
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Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
Parashat Vayikra
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| Saturday March 21, 2026 |
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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.
| | 8:03 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
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| Sunday March 22, 2026 |
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Contact Beth David Women
women@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Beit Midrash
Board Room
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Fighting Antisemitism in the Bay Area with Maya Bronicki Maya Bronicki, the Education Director for the Bay Area
Jewish Coalition, will talk to us about what is happening with the tremendous
increase in antisemitic events in the area (we’ve all heard about the
students who lay on the football field in the shape of a Swastika). In
addition, Maya is often called to assist families whose children are being
discriminated against by the children’s school administrators, teachers and by
fellow students. Maya can share too many stories of such events but can
also share some ways for parents to fight back in politically and socially
acceptable ways. This program will be of interest to parents and
grandparents of school-aged children, and to the general public who care about
this issue. RSVP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48A5AA28A5F5CF8-61692939-fighting
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| Monday March 23, 2026 |
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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).
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| Tuesday March 24, 2026 |
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| Wednesday March 25, 2026 |
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| Friday March 27, 2026 |
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Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
Parashat Tzav
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| Saturday March 28, 2026 |
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Torah: Leviticus 6:1-8:36
Haftarah: Malachi 3:4-24 | Shabbat HaGadol
https://hebcal.com/s/tzav-20260328?uc=ical-saratoga-2026
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Recognizes Aliyah, immigration to the Jewish State of Israel
https://hebcal.com/h/yom-haaliyah-2026?uc=ical-saratoga-2026
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| | 9:30 AM |
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| | 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.
| | 7:00 PM |
Contact Anat Krispin
krispin@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Beit T'Fillah
Social Hall
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Ma'ariv (evening service) & HavdalahPlease join the rabbis as we end Shabbat with a mystical d'var Torah and Ma'ariv followed by a dairy/pareve potluck of desserts and finger foods!
| | 8:09 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
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| Sunday March 29, 2026 |
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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
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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
| | 12:00 PM |
Contact info@beth-david.org
Paint your own Silk Tallit!Join us for this 3 part class with Ricki Gafter!
Sunday March 29, 12 - 4 pm: Learn to paint on silk Sunday April 5, 12 pm: Design and paint your own tallit Sunday April 19, 12 - 2 pm: Tie the tzit tzit for your new tallit
Students should come prepared to work with dyes, and wear old clothes for painting days. Cost is $150 to cover the cost of materials.
Register by March 18!
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| Monday March 30, 2026 |
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| Tuesday March 31, 2026 |
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