| Thursday January 1, 2026 |
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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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| Friday January 2, 2026 |
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| | 4:44 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
Parashat Vayechi
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| Saturday January 3, 2026 |
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| | 9:30 AM |
| Room/Location | Online
Sanctuary
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Shabbat Services (Sanctuary/YouTube)
Watch on YouTube:Ā 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.
| | 5:45 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
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| Sunday January 4, 2026 |
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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
| | 1:00 PM |
Contact Deborah Shapiro
info@beth-david.org
Purim Spiel Auditions
Come audition for our Purim Spiel, "Middle East Side Story"! All are welcome to audition. Please come prepared with 1 to
2 verses of any song.
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| Monday January 5, 2026 |
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| | 7:00 PM |
| | 7:30 PM |
Contact Adult Ed
adulted@beth-david.org
Psalm 92: What it Means for Us Today
Psalm 92 is a staple of the Shabbat Psukei dāZimrah service. A closer look at this psalm reveals that its justice theme is also very relevant to our times. Join our rabbinic intern, Neal Cronin, for a detailed and fulfilling dive into what this ancient psalm means to us in our everyday lives, and how it guides us to engage more constructively with others. Weāll use the Lev Shalem Siddur as our study text.
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| Tuesday January 6, 2026 |
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| | 10:00 AM |
Contact Dafna Mizrahi
dafi.sorokin@gmail.com
Empty Nestersā Coffee & ChatĀ
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
atĀ 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.Ā
| | 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
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| Wednesday January 7, 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 ā 12:30pm. Please emailĀ 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 January 8, 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 - this month in the Beth David Social Hall!
Send a message toĀ women@beth-david.orgĀ to get on our email list.
| | 7:00 PM |
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| Friday January 9, 2026 |
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| | 4:50 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
Parashat Shemot
| | 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! Weāll start with a kids and tots service at 5:30pm followed by a dairy/pareve potluck at 6:15pm.Ā Sign up for potluckĀ https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48A5AA28A5F5CF8-57934072-musical.Ā (Note: There is only one potluck open to tots, kids, teens and adults!) All are welcome to stay for an evening service with Beth Davidās 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
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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 Davidās Musical Group!
Please join the Rabbis as we welcome in Shabbat! Weāll start with a kids and tots service at 5:30pm, a dairy/pareve potluck at 6:15pm, followed by an engaging service with Beth Davidās Musical Group including instruments and some new beautiful melodies! Weāll provide the challah and kiddush wine.Ā Sign up for potluckĀ https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48A5AA28A5F5CF8-57934072-musical.Ā (Note: There is only one potluck open to tots, kids, teens and adults!)
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| Saturday January 10, 2026 |
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Torah: Exodus 1:1-6:1
Haftarah: Isaiah 27:6-28:13, 29:22-23
Haftarah for Sephardim: Jeremiah 1:1-2:3
https://hebcal.com/s/shemot-20260110?uc=ical-saratoga-2026
| | 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 Midrash)
Palestine 1936: The
Great Revolt by Oren Kessler, led by
Shmuel Shottan
This book is a history
of the 1936-1939 Arab revolt in British Mandate Palestine, detailing how the
uprising against British rule and Jewish immigration solidified Palestinian
national identity while also leading to a significant Zionist counter-rebellion.
The book highlights this period as a pivotal turning point that laid the
groundwork for the modern Israeli-Palestinian conflict, shaping both Jewish and
Arab national movements and influencing the eventual British withdrawal and the
partition of Palestine
| | 5:52 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
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| Sunday January 11, 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.
| | 1:00 PM |
Contact Deborah Shapiro
info@beth-david.org
Purim Shpiel RehearsalThese are closed rehearsals for cast members only.
| | 2:00 PM |
Contact Israel Action Committee
IsraelAction@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Beit Midrash
Board Room
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Connecting with Purpose by Volunteering in IsraelIn the past couple years, Beth David congregant Sue Maltiel has traveled to Israel multiple times for this purpose, as has her friend Elana Feinsmith. This afternoon, Sue and Elana will share their experiences on extended trips to Israel, where they have been deployed as needed for volunteer work such as: preparing homecooked meals for soldiers at the front, support for soldiers' families, picking produce on site at border farms whose residents have been evacuated, or are called up for service, visiting wounded soldiers in hospitals who are undergoing rehabilitation, and packing medical supply kits, which must be replaced every 90 days, for army medics.Ā Volunteers like Sue and Elana travel to Israel for several weeks at a time, for a heartening and rewarding experience helping the people of Israel at their time of need.Ā This event is co-sponsored by Beth David's Israel Action Committee and Beth David Women.
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| Monday January 12, 2026 |
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| | 7:00 PM |
| | 7:30 PM |
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| Tuesday January 13, 2026 |
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| | 10:30 AM |
| | 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.Ā In this class we discover amazing Jewish women (some well-known and some who have largely been lost)Ā from Hulda the Prophetess, toĀ DoƱaĀ Gracia Nasi, to Golda Meir.
If you cannot join us in person, sign up for ZoomĀ 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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Contact Deborah Shapiro
info@beth-david.org
Purim Shpiel RehearsalThese are closed rehearsals for cast members only.
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| Wednesday January 14, 2026 |
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| | 11:30 AM |
| | 4:30 PM |
| | 7:00 PM |
| | 7:30 PM |
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| Thursday January 15, 2026 |
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| | 10:15 AM |
| Room/Location | Beit Midrash
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| | 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 January 16, 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.Ā All are welcome. No prior Talmud study experience necessary.
Please register (one-time only):Ā https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/upcpdOqsqT4qCBoHK3SxfKmOdbCux3aLzA
You will receive your own personal Zoom link to use for all sessions of online Talmud study.Ā Trouble registering?Ā View our FAQ page
| | 4:57 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
Parashat Vaera
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| Saturday January 17, 2026 |
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Molad Sh'vat: Sun, 6 minutes and 11 chalakim after 15:00
| | 9:30 AM |
| | 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.Ā We build our lives around halakha (Jewish law).Ā We understand our legal tradition to be based in the past yet growing and developing in every generation.Ā These changes in interpretation are reflected in teshuvot, rabbinic legal decisions, a literature that has been growing over the last thousand or more years.Ā 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.
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| | 5:59 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
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| Sunday January 18, 2026 |
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| | 9:30 AM |
| | 1:00 PM |
| | 2:00 PM |
Contact Hazak
hazak@beth-david.org
Hazak - Fun Game AfternoonPlay some familiar games. Learn some new ones. Schmooze a little, too. Refreshments ā¦ but of course.
Games being considered: Canasta, Bridge, Mah Jongg, Poker, Mexican Train, Dominoes, Scrabble, Backgammon, Chess, Monopoly, Clue, Boggle, etc.
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| Monday January 19, 2026 |
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Start of month of Sh'vat on the Hebrew calendar. שְ××Öø× (transliterated Sh'vat or Shevat) is the 11th month of the Hebrew year, has 30 days, and corresponds to January or February on the Gregorian calendar. ×ØÖ¹××©× ××Ö¹×ֶש×, 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-shvat-2026?uc=ical-sarato...
| | 7:00 PM |
| | 7:30 PM |
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| Tuesday January 20, 2026 |
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| | 10:30 AM |
| | 7:00 PM |
| | 7:30 PM |
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| Wednesday January 21, 2026 |
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| | 11:30 AM |
| | 4:30 PM |
| | 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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Contact Irene Spector
president@beth-david.org
Stone Scholarship Committee Kick-off Meeting
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| Thursday January 22, 2026 |
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| | 7:00 PM |
| | 7:30 PM |
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| Friday January 23, 2026 |
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| | 10:00 AM |
Contact adulted@beth-david.org
Talmud Study with Rabbi Kunin (Zoom) This week's class has been canceled. Please join us next week!
| | 5:05 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
Parashat Bo
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| Saturday January 24, 2026 |
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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 Neviāim 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 Alterās 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.
| | 6:06 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
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| Sunday January 25, 2026 |
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| | 9:30 AM |
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| | 1:00 PM |
| | 2:00 PM |
Contact Bonnie Hirsch
info@beth-david.org
Aging with ConfidenceĀ
Join Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley for a thoughtful conversation designed to help older adults remain independent, connected, and supported while aging in place. Learn how to reduce isolation, access trusted resources, and explore programs from the Rick and Doris Davis Center for Aging and Caregiver Services that honor personal dignity, Jewish values, and individual choice. Youāll also learn more about our Chevra Chesed Committee and how this program connects with the Rabbiās upcoming classes, Planning for the End Wonāt Kill You: A Series on Death and Dying. Feel informed, empowered, and confident about the road ahead.
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| Monday January 26, 2026 |
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| | 1:00 PM |
Contact Beth David Women
women@beth-david.org
Hamantashen Baking
Join Beth David Women in making hamanatshen for sale for Purim.
There are multiple opportunities to participate in this project. We are looking for volunteers to prepare fillings, to bake the hamantashen and to help clean up.Ā Please sign up below.Ā We really appreciate your help!Ā
| | 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.Ā
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.Ā For more information about the groupās activities and future meetings, click:Ā Ā Congregation Beth David Crafters' GuildĀ andĀ Meeting Update. To add your name to the list, contact Ann Tavan (ann@tavan.com).
| | 7:00 PM |
| | 7:30 PM |
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| Tuesday January 27, 2026 |
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| | 10:30 AM |
| | 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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| Wednesday January 28, 2026 |
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| | 11:30 AM |
| | 4:30 PM |
| | 7:00 PM |
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Contact Beth David Women
women@beth-david.org
Hamantashen Baking
Join Beth David Women in making hamanatshen for sale for Purim.
There are multiple opportunities to participate in this project. We are looking for volunteers to prepare fillings, to bake the hamantashen and to help clean up.Ā Please sign up below.Ā We really appreciate your help!Ā
| | 7:30 PM |
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| Friday January 30, 2026 |
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| | 10:00 AM |
| | 10:30 AM |
Contact Anat Krispin
krispin@beth-david.org
CPR TrainingJoin us for CPR and First AidĀ Training with Bonnie Hirsch. This is a blended learningĀ class, with an online training portion that must be completed prior to the in person session. After completion, participants will receiveĀ certification valid for 2 years. Instructions for registering for the online portion will be emailed with your signup confirmation. Cost: $42, payable at the in person class by cash or check to Bonnie Hirsch. Strictly limited to 12 participants, open to Beth David members only. Sign up by January 26!
| | 5:12 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
Parashat Beshalach
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| Saturday January 31, 2026 |
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Torah: Exodus 13:17-17:16
Haftarah: Judges 4:4-5:31
Haftarah for Sephardim: Judges 5:1-31
https://hebcal.com/s/beshalach-20260131?uc=ical-saratoga-20...
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| | 9:30 AM |
| Room/Location | Online
Sanctuary
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Shabbat Services / Women's Shabbat (Sanctuary/YouTube)
Join Beth David Women as they take the Bima to lead the congregation in an inspiring, Shabbat service. A lovely lunch will follow.Ā Sign up to participate [here]
Watch on YouTube: [here] DIY Tu BiShvat Seder help
DIY Tu BiāShvat Seder following Womenās Shabbat lunch. Appreciate nature and trees through their treats! Sign up to help [here]. Our speaker for this event will beĀ Alon Tal, Learn more [here]
| | 12:00 PM |
| | 2:00 PM |
Contact Iris Bendahan
tikkunolam@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Beit Midrash
Beit T'Fillah
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Israel, the Middle East, and the Planet: A Tu BiShvat Environmental Report Card We are excited to welcome Alon Tal to speak to us at 2pm after our DIY Tu Bi'Shvat tree treat seder.
Alon assesses the sustainability challenges of the region, discuss the profound implications of the outcome of the present conflict on the future and consider possible visions that can lead beyond the very painful and destructive present dynamics. Priorities for the ecological restoration of Gaza are presented along with specific ideas for promoting regional initiatives to address the climate crisis.
Alon Tal is an Israeli environmental activist and leader (former head of Israelās Green Party and Knesset member) ā and currently a professor of environmental policy at Tel Aviv University.
His book āAll the Trees of the Forestā is a rather idiosyncratic history of trees in the promised land, and in his latest book In Making Climate Tech Work, he attempts to demystify climate innovation programs around the world.
In honor of Tu Bi'shvat he will speak to us about the environmental challenges in the Middle East. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to tap into a the mind of a climate activist on the world stage.
https://english.tau.ac.il/profile/alontal
| | 6:14 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
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