| Sunday August 2, 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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| Monday August 3, 2026 |
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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 August 4, 2026 |
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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| Room/Location | Beit Midrash
Board Room
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Torah Study with Rabbi RollerThe 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! Rabbi Roller will be filling in for Rabbi Kunin while he is in Indonesia!
| | 7:00 PM |
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| Wednesday August 5, 2026 |
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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.
| | 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 August 6, 2026 |
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| | 7:00 PM |
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| Friday August 7, 2026 |
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| | 5:15 PM |
Contact Rabbi Roller
rabbiroller@beth-david.org
Shabbat in the ParkJoin the Beth David Community for Shabbat in The Park! We'll be meeting at the Gateway pavilion at Vasona Park in Los Gatos. Parking is $6. Bring your own dinner and drinks, we will provide each family with their own challah.
| | 7:51 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
Parashat Re'eh
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| Saturday August 8, 2026 |
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Torah: Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17
Haftarah: Isaiah 54:11-55:5
https://hebcal.com/s/reeh-20260808?uc=ical-saratoga-2026
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Molad Elul: Thu, 15 minutes and 0 chalakim after 8:00
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| | 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 Midrash)
As a Driven Leaf by
Milton Steinberg
led by Richard Dorsay
This classic historical novel, written by an American
rabbi, draws readers into the era of the great rabbis of the Talmud. At its
center is the renegade sage Elisha ben Abuyah, whose doubts lead him to search
for answers in the Greek and Roman world, with dramatic consequences.
| | 8:50 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
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| Sunday August 9, 2026 |
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| | 9:30 AM |
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| Monday August 10, 2026 |
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| | 7:00 PM |
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| Wednesday August 12, 2026 |
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| | 11:30 AM |
| | 7:00 PM |
| | 7:30 PM |
Contact Bonnie Hirsch
info@beth-david.org
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Contact Israel Action Committee
Israel Action Committee Planning Meeting (Zoom)
This is a private meeting.
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| Thursday August 13, 2026 |
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Start of month of Elul on the Hebrew calendar. Elul (אֱלוּל) is the 6th month of the Hebrew year, has 29 days, and corresponds to August or September 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-elul-2026?uc=ical-saratog...
| | 12:00 PM |
Contact Beth David Women
women@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Social Hall
Sukkah Patio
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| | 7:00 PM |
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| Friday August 14, 2026 |
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Start of month of Elul on the Hebrew calendar. Elul (אֱלוּל) is the 6th month of the Hebrew year, has 29 days, and corresponds to August or September 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-elul-2026?uc=ical-saratog...
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| | 7:43 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
Parashat Shoftim
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| Sunday August 16, 2026 |
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| | 9:30 AM |
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| Monday August 17, 2026 |
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| | 7:00 PM |
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Contact Bill Beyda
Finance Committee Meeting (Zoom)
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| Tuesday August 18, 2026 |
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| | 10:30 AM |
| | 7:00 PM |
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| Wednesday August 19, 2026 |
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| | 11:30 AM |
| | 7:00 PM |
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| Thursday August 20, 2026 |
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| | 10:15 AM |
| Room/Location | Beit Midrash
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| | 7:00 PM |
| | 7:30 PM |
Contact Kristin Gustavson
ritualvp@beth-david.org
Ritual Committee Meeting (Zoom)
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| Friday August 21, 2026 |
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| | 7:34 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
Parashat Ki Teitzei
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| Saturday August 22, 2026 |
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| | 9:30 AM |
| Room/Location | Online
Sanctuary
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Shabbat Services / Charles and Barbara Taubman 60th Anniversary (Sanctuary/YouTube) Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/congregationbethdavid
| | 10:00 AM |
| Room/Location | Beit T'Fillah
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Alternative Shabbat Sessions - Rabbi Hugh Seid-Valencia
In these sessions, we will engage in close readings of excerpts from some of
the early Hasidic masters' commentaries on the weekly Torah portion. These
readings and discussions will serve as a springboard to explorations of
mindfulness meditation practice. Participants should come prepared to study,
discuss, and experiment with meditative practice. No prior text study or
meditation experience is necessary.
| | 12:00 PM |
| | 8:33 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
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| Sunday August 23, 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
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. 23rd Religious School Kickoff Sept. 27th: Sukkot Family Learning Day Dec. 6th: Hanukkah Learning Day Feb. 7st: Kids Jewbilee at the JCC March 21st: Purim Carnival March 22nd: Erev Purim April 18th: Passover Family Learning April 25th: Chocolate Seder May 16th: End of Year Celebration
| | 10:30 AM |
Contact Adult Ed
adulted@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Beit Midrash
Board Room
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Mezuzah Showcase
Using a selection from her synagogue gift shop
in Aptos, Shirley Ginzburg will be giving a presentation on various aspects of
the mitzvah of mezuzot. She will explore the halachic requirements of the
parchment material, mezuzah placement, and the fascinating history of artistic
mezuzah designs over the centuries. Following the presentation, Shirley will
exhibit a selection of unique mezuzot from her shop available for purchase.
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| Monday August 24, 2026 |
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| | 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).
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| Tuesday August 25, 2026 |
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| | 10:30 AM |
| | 7:00 PM |
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| Wednesday August 26, 2026 |
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| | 11:30 AM |
| | 7:00 PM |
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| Friday August 28, 2026 |
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| | 7:24 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
Parashat Ki Tavo
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| Saturday August 29, 2026 |
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| | 9:30 AM |
| | 12:00 PM |
| | 8:23 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
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| Sunday August 30, 2026 |
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| | 9:30 AM |
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Contact Rabbi Nathan 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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Religious School
In-Person! For pre-K - 7th grades.
| | 2:00 PM |
Contact Hazak
hazak@beth-david.org
Hazak - “The Mid-Term Elections” with Larry GerstonWhat can we expect from the 2026 midterm elections? What will their outcomes mean for the state and nation? What might they foretell about the 2028 Presidential and Congressional Elections? And what issues might emerge to bend the curve of the results one way or another? These are among the questions that Larry Gerston will address..
He will also discuss his new book "Overcoming Trumpism"
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| Monday August 31, 2026 |
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| | 7:00 PM |
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