| Saturday March 1, 2025 |
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Torah: Exodus 25:1-27:19; Numbers 28:9-15; Exodus 30:11-16
Haftarah: II Kings 12:1-17 | Shabbat Shekalim (on Rosh Chodesh)
https://hebcal.com/s/terumah-20250301?uc=ical-saratoga-2025
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Start of month of Adar on the Hebrew calendar. Adar (אַדָר) is the 12th month of the Hebrew year, has 29 days, and corresponds to February or March 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: Isaiah 66:1-24
https://hebcal.com/h/rosh-chodesh-adar-2025?uc=ical-saratog...
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| Room/Location | Online
Sanctuary
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Shabbat Services (Sanctuary/YouTube)
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/congregationbethdavid
| | 11:30 AM |
| 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.
View updated mask policy
| | 1:00 PM |
Contact Barbara Biran
biran@beth-david.org
Lunch & Learn with Dr. Yizhar Hess: Between October 7th and 8th
| | 6:45 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
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| Sunday March 2, 2025 |
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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 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.
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Contact Jerry Bloom| Room/Location | Conference Room
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Sulam for Emerging Leaders
Are you looking for an opportunity to grow
Jewishly, to study with Rabbi Kunin? Do you want to build your Jewish
community? Do you want to help guide Congregation Beth David in the next phase
of our journey? If so, please consider joining Sulam for Emerging Leaders, a
leadership development program with a distinctly Jewish outlook. Sulam for Emerging Leaders
engages with people in Congregation Beth David who have not previously served
on the Board of Directors or are in their first term. The program will begin
after the High Holy Days this fall through next spring and will be held on
Sunday mornings for the convenience of those with Religious school age
children. Please contact Jerry
Bloom (jeremyblm@yahoo.com) if you are
interested and save a place on your calendar for Sulam for Emerging
Leaders.
| | 10:30 AM |
Contact Israel Action Committee
israelaction@beth-david.org
Arab
citizens of Israel during time of national crisis (Zoom) A research fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, Mohammad Darawshe is considered a leading political analyst and expert on Jewish-Arab relations inside Israel. The lecture will focus on the practical approaches to Jewish-Arab relations inside Israel, and current efforts toward promoting a shared society. Mr. Darawshe will share his experience in designing, initiating and managing many of the empowerment programs being implemented in Israel to allow the conditions for a successful equal integration of Arab citizens in Israeli society.
| | 1:00 PM |
Contact Rabbi Roller
rabbiroller@beth-david.org
Purim Shpiel RehearsalThese are closed rehearsals for cast members only.
| | 1:30 PM |
Contact Corinne Lipman
hiking@beth-david.org
Beth David Hiking GroupOur next Beth
David hike will be at Russian Ridge on Sunday, March 2 at 1:30 PM.
Russian Ridge is a Mid-Peninsula Open Space Preserve on Skyline Blvd., aka
Highway 35. There is a parking lot at the northwest corner of the Skyline Boulevard (Highway 35) and
Page Mill/Alpine Road intersection (across Skyline Blvd. on the right) Please
note the afternoon start time. This preserve is about 15 miles from
Saratoga. If you would like to carpool, meet at the Beth David parking
lot at 12:50 PM. The trails
here are moderate and well-maintained. There are great views and
wildflowers may be starting to appear. Be sure to bring water, snack, and
a hat. Please RSVP by emailing hiking@beth-david.org
stating whether you prefer to carpool
or drive yourself. Also, feel free to invite a friend!
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| Monday March 3, 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
| | 7:30 PM |
Contact Rabbi Roller
rabbiroller@beth-david.org
Purim Shpiel RehearsalThese are closed rehearsals for cast members only.
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| Tuesday March 4, 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.
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| Wednesday March 5, 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 Class is full.
| | 4:30 PM |
Contact Rabbi Nathan Roller
rabbiroller@beth-david.org
Online Religious School
For 3rd - 7th grades.
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Private Meeting
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| Thursday March 6, 2025 |
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| | 2:30 PM |
Contact Hazak
hazak@beth-david.org
Hazak - Fun Game AfternoonThis event has been postponed!
| | 7:00 PM |
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| Friday March 7, 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
| | 5:00 PM |
Contact Rabbi Roller
rabbiroller@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Rm 15
Rm 16
Rm 17
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Family Potluck and ShabbatotHave kids that need to eat before our main Friday Night dinner? No problem! Join Rabbi Roller and other families with young children to welcome Shabbat in a short service filled with song and dance, followed by a potluck dinner.
| | 5:50 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
Parashat Tetzaveh
| | 6:30 PM |
Contact Barbara Biran
biran@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Beit T'Fillah
Social Hall
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Kabbalat Shabbat and PotluckPlease join the rabbis as we welcome in Shabbat with an engaging service followed by a dairy/pareve potluck! We'll provide the challah and kiddush wine.
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| Saturday March 8, 2025 |
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Torah: Exodus 27:20-30:10; Deuteronomy 25:17-19
Haftarah: I Samuel 15:2-34 | Shabbat Zachor
https://hebcal.com/s/tetzaveh-20250308?uc=ical-saratoga-2025
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| | 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!
| | 11:30 AM |
| | 12:45 PM |
Contact Adult Ed
adulted@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Beit Midrash
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Jewish Book Discussion Group (Beit Midrash)
Join this monthly meeting to discuss Jewish literature! The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride, led by Lori Cinnamon
Email adulted@beth-david.org with questions.
| | 6:51 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
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| Sunday March 9, 2025 |
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| | 10:00 AM |
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. To add your name to the list, contact Ann Tavan (ann@tavan.com).
| | 1:00 PM |
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| Monday March 10, 2025 |
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| Tuesday March 11, 2025 |
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| | 10:30 AM |
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| | 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 March 12, 2025 |
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| | 11:30 AM |
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| | 7:00 PM |
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Contact Marty Newman
ritualvp@beth-david.org
Ritual Committee Meeting (Zoom)
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| Thursday March 13, 2025 |
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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-2025?uc=ical-saratoga-2025
| | 7:30 PM |
Contact Barbara Biran
biran@beth-david.org
| Ma'ariv and Gantze Megillah (Sanctuary/Streaming) |
The "Gantze" Megillah experience is a full reading of the scroll of Esther geared towards adults with appropriate moments of gragger noise and frivolity.
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| Friday March 14, 2025 |
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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-2025?uc=ical-saratoga-2025
| | 10:00 AM |
| | 6:56 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
Parashat Ki Tisa
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| Sunday March 16, 2025 |
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Purim celebrated in Jerusalem and walled cities
Torah: Exodus 17:8-16
https://hebcal.com/h/shushan-purim-2025?uc=ical-saratoga-20...
| | 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 Experiences with Rabbi RollerCelebrate the Jewish Year with Us! Connect with our tradition and each other.
Join Rabbi Roller for learning experiences with games, music, art and food!
Open to the community! More information: Email Rabbi Nathan Roller, Rabbi Educator UPCOMING:Aug. 18th: Tu b’Av/Religious School Kickoff
Sept 29th: Reverse Tashlich at the Beach
Oct. 6th: High Holy Days Family Learning
Oct. 20th: Sukkot Family Learning
Dec. 22nd: Hanukkah Learning
Feb. 2nd: Jewbilee at the JCC
Feb. 9th: Mitzvah Day
Mar. 16th: Purim Carnival
Apr. 6th: Passover Learning
Apr. 20th: Chocolate Seder
May 18th: End of Year Celebration
| | 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.
| | 10:45 AM |
Contact Info@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Parking Lot
Sukkah Patio
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Purim CarnivalCome join in our community Purim Carnival with games and prizes for kids and our silent auction for the adults.
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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
RSVP Guests:
| | 1:00 PM |
Contact Rabbi Roller
rabbiroller@beth-david.org
A Wicked, Wicked PurimshpielWhat 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.
If you can't attend in person, watch the livestream on our YouTube channel!
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| Monday March 17, 2025 |
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Contact Bill Beyda
Finance Committee Meeting (Zoom)
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| Tuesday March 18, 2025 |
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| | 7:30 PM |
Contact Adult Ed
adulted@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Beit Midrash
Board Room
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Major themes in Jewish Theology with Rabbi KuninIn this class, we will explore some of the underlying theological concepts in Judaism, such as monotheism, covenant, hermaneutics (authority of scripture), life after death, theodicy (question of evil), the balance between faith and science, and the meaning of redemption, among many other topics. Each session will be a standalone lecture on one of these topics.
If you can't attend in person, join on Zoom! Register once for a zoom link that works for all sessions.
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| Wednesday March 19, 2025 |
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| Thursday March 20, 2025 |
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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 March 21, 2025 |
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| | 7:03 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
Parashat Vayakhel
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| Saturday March 22, 2025 |
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Torah: Exodus 35:1-38:20; Numbers 19:1-22
Haftarah: Ezekiel 36:16-38 | Shabbat Parah
Haftarah for Sephardim: I Kings 7:13-26
https://hebcal.com/s/vayakhel-20250322?uc=ical-saratoga-2025
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| | 6:00 PM |
Contact Barbara Biran
biran@beth-david.org
Ma'ariv (evening service) & HavdallahPlease 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!
| | 8:04 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
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| Sunday March 23, 2025 |
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| | 1:30 PM |
Contact Corinne Lipman
hiking@beth-david.org
Beth David Hiking GroupSince our March 3 hike was rained out, the new
date will be Sunday, March 23 at 1:30 PM.
Russian Ridge is a Mid-Peninsula Open Space Preserve on Skyline Blvd., aka
Highway 35. There is a parking lot at the northwest corner of the Skyline Boulevard (Highway 35) and
Page Mill/Alpine Road intersection (across Skyline Blvd. on the right) Please
note the afternoon start time. This preserve is about 15 miles from
Saratoga. If you would like to carpool, meet at the Beth David parking
lot at 12:50 PM. The trails
here are moderate and well-maintained. There are great views and
wildflowers may be starting to appear. Be sure to bring water, snack, and
a hat. Please RSVP by emailing hiking@beth-david.org
stating whether you prefer to carpool
or drive yourself. Also, feel free to invite a friend!
| | 2:00 PM |
Contact Beth David Cookbook Committee
cookbook@beth-david.org
A Seat at the Seder for Everyone - Modern Recipes for Modern Times Looking for some new and exciting dishes to serve this Passover... and trying to cook for guests from vegan to gluten-free? Join chef, dietitian, and cookbook author, Micah Siva for a 90-minute demonstration on how to create delicious holiday dishes like Cauliflower Schnitzel, Herbed Horseradish Salad, and Vegan and Gluten-free Black and White Cookies!
Micah Siva is a cookbook author, trained chef, registered dietitian, recipe writer, and food photographer, specializing in modern Jewish cuisine. She is the author of the best-selling cookbook, Nosh: Plant-Forward Recipes Celebrating Modern Jewish Cuisine. She shares Jewish-inspired, plant-forward recipes through her blog, Nosh with Micah.
Trouble registering? View our FAQ page.
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| Monday March 24, 2025 |
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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 25, 2025 |
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| Wednesday March 26, 2025 |
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| Thursday March 27, 2025 |
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| | 7:00 PM |
| | 7:30 PM |
Contact Nathan Handelsman
president@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Beit Midrash
Board Room
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| Friday March 28, 2025 |
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| | 10:00 AM |
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Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
Parashat Pekudei
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| Saturday March 29, 2025 |
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Torah: Exodus 38:21-40:38, 12:1-20
Haftarah: Ezekiel 45:16-46:18 | Shabbat HaChodesh
Haftarah for Sephardim: I Kings 7:40-50
https://hebcal.com/s/pekudei-20250329?uc=ical-saratoga-2025
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Molad Nisan: Sat, 46 minutes and 1 chalakim after 7:00
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Shabbat before Rosh Chodesh Nissan
Haftarah: Ezekiel 45:16-46:18
https://hebcal.com/h/shabbat-hachodesh-2025?uc=ical-saratog...
| | 9:30 AM |
| | 11:30 AM |
| | 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 available for purchase through Amazon - Buy it here!
| | 8:11 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
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| Sunday March 30, 2025 |
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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-2025?uc=ical-sarato...
| | 9:30 AM |
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Contact Adult Ed
adulted@beth-david.org
The Art of Jewish Papercutting, with local artist Lisa RauchwergerJoin local Judaic Artist/Writer/Teacher/Chef Lisa Rauchwerger in an online presentation, as she shares with us the Art of Jewish Papercutting. Lisa will give us a brief background into the origins of papercutting, then take us on a journey through her own work, sharing examples and symbolic meaning in what she describes as Visual Midrash. There will be an opportunity to ask questions after the presentation.
Trouble registering? View our FAQ page.
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| Monday March 31, 2025 |
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