| Thursday October 1, 2026 |
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Contact Beth David Women
women@beth-david.org
Ladies Who Lunch In the Sukkah! 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. This month there will be 4 locations. All are potlucks, and food must be dairy or pareve.
Please do not sign up for more than one location.
| | 6:00 PM |
Contact Men's Club
mensclub@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Sukkah Patio
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Steak in the Sukkah
Join us on the Sukkah patio for an upscale evening of BBQ Kosher steaks with all the fixin’s and wine. Cost: $75 per person for the steak dinner and $50 for the vegetarian option (salmon or impossible burgers available upon request.)RSVP by September 27. Space is limited. The first 50 are guaranteed a spot.
| | 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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| Friday October 2, 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
| | 2:00 PM |
| | 6:31 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
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| Saturday October 3, 2026 |
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Eighth Day of Assembly
Torah: Deuteronomy 14:22-16:17; Numbers 29:35-30:1
Haftarah: I Kings 8:54-66
https://hebcal.com/h/shmini-atzeret-2026?uc=ical-saratoga-2...
| | 9:30 AM |
| Room/Location | Online
Sanctuary
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Shemini Atzeret Services Includes Yizkor (Sanctuary/YouTube) Celebrate the last day of Sukkot with a warm and uplifting service. We’ll come together for prayer, song, and blessings for the year ahead offering a beautiful chance to pause, connect, and linger in the joy of the season. Join us for services and stay after for lunch. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/congregationbethdavid
| | 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.
| | 7:30 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
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| Room/Location | Online
Sanctuary
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Erev Simchat Torah Services (Sanctuary/Youtube)
Dance, sing, and celebrate as we rejoice in the Torah! Join us for a lively evening filled with the joy of completing the Torah cycle and beginning anew. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/congregationbethdavid
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| Sunday October 4, 2026 |
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Day of Celebrating the Torah
Torah: Deuteronomy 33:1-34:12; Genesis 1:1-2:3; Numbers 29:35-30:1
Haftarah: Joshua 1:1-18
https://hebcal.com/h/simchat-torah-2026?uc=ical-saratoga-20...
| | 9:30 AM |
| Room/Location | Online
Sanctuary
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Simchat Torah Services (Sanctuary/Youtube)
Join us as we joyfully complete the reading of the Torah and begin the cycle anew. This year, we are proud to honor Jane Jacobson, Kallat Torah (Bride of the Torah), with the final Aliyah of the Torah cycle, and Howard Gannes, Chatan Bereishit (Groom of Genesis), with the first Aliyah of the new cycle. Mazel tov to our honorees! All ages are welcome to join the fun! Join us for services and stay after for lunch. 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.
| | 7:29 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
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| Monday October 5, 2026 |
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| | 7:00 PM |
| | 7:30 PM |
Contact info@beth-david.org
ENCORE: No Shade for the Prophet Jonah
led by Sheryl Rattner
If you missed the netiv ha'Teshuvah on Yom Kippur, here's your chance for an encore discussion on the biblical prophet Jonah, led by Sheryl Rattner
Be sure to download the handout before class!
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| Tuesday October 6, 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 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 |
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| Wednesday October 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 – 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 October 8, 2026 |
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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 October 9, 2026 |
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| | 10:00 AM |
| | 6:21 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
Parashat Bereshit
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| Saturday October 10, 2026 |
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Torah: Genesis 1:1-6:8
Haftarah: I Samuel 20:18-42 | Shabbat Machar Chodesh
Haftarah for Sephardim: Isaiah 42:5-21
https://hebcal.com/s/bereshit-20261010?uc=ical-saratoga-2026
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Molad Cheshvan: Sun, 43 minutes and 2 chalakim after 9:00
| | 9:30 AM |
| Room/Location | Online
Sanctuary
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Shabbat Services (Sanctuary/YouTube)
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/congregationbethdavid
| | 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)
The Red House
by Mary
Morris, led by Ginny Baird
Thirty years after her mother, Viola, vanished
without a trace, Laura returns to Italy seeking answers. The only clues are
Viola's haunting paintings of a red house and the cryptic words, "I
will not be here forever." As Laura uncovers her mother's hidden past,
she begins to unravel the mystery that has haunted her family for decades.
| | 7:20 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
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| Sunday October 11, 2026 |
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Start of month of Cheshvan on the Hebrew calendar. חֶשְׁוָן (transliterated Cheshvan or Heshvan) is the 8th month of the Hebrew year, has 29 or 30 days, and corresponds to October or November 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-cheshvan-2026?uc=ical-sar...
| | 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 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.
| | 4:30 PM |
Contact Programming
program@beth-david.org
| | 6:30 PM |
2Low Classical Concert
Join us for a concert by 2Low, featuring Charles Chandler (bass) and Amos Yang (cello) of the San Francisco Symphony!
Tickets are $20 per person.
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| Monday October 12, 2026 |
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Start of month of Cheshvan on the Hebrew calendar. חֶשְׁוָן (transliterated Cheshvan or Heshvan) is the 8th month of the Hebrew year, has 29 or 30 days, and corresponds to October or November 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-cheshvan-2026?uc=ical-sar...
| | 7:00 PM |
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| Wednesday October 14, 2026 |
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| | 11:30 AM |
| | 4:30 PM |
| | 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 October 15, 2026 |
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| | 10:00 AM |
Contact Lori Cinnamon
program@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Beit Midrash
Board Room
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| | 7:00 PM |
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| Friday October 16, 2026 |
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| | 10:00 AM |
| | 6:11 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
Parashat Noach
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| Saturday October 17, 2026 |
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Torah: Genesis 6:9-11:32
Haftarah: Isaiah 54:1-55:5
Haftarah for Sephardim: Isaiah 54:1-10
https://hebcal.com/s/noach-20261017?uc=ical-saratoga-2026
| | 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 |
| | 7:10 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
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| Sunday October 18, 2026 |
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| | 9:30 AM |
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| | 2:00 PM |
Contact Hazak
hazak@beth-david.org
Hazak- Brooklyn Odyssey: My Journey out of HasidismGrowing up in Crown Heights, Brooklyn as a member of the Chabad-Lubavitch Hasidic Orthodox Jewish community, Zalman Newfield was raised in an atmosphere of strict gender segregation, rigorous religious education, and nearly all-consuming ritual practices. Trained to be a Lubavitch emissary, he traveled around the world doing Jewish outreach to help usher in the messianic redemption. In Brooklyn Odyssey: My Journey out of Hasidism Newfield describes how he gained perspective through reading, travel, and education and abandoned the faith of his youth.
| | 3:00 PM |
Contact Israel Action Committee
Location Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Rd, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 - Map
Understanding Fallacies About Israel, Zionism, and the Jews—and How to RespondCharlotte Korchak will provide an overview of Israel, Zionism and the Jews, and will outline some of the common fallacies typically encountered which challenge us, explaining why they're false, and offering effective responses to use. Charlotte Korchak is well known for her deep knowledge of Middle East history and current events, and her ability to break down the most challenging concepts into comprehensible pieces.
This event will be at Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills CA 94022
| | 4:00 PM |
Contact Art Singer
mensclub@beth-david.org
Location Campo Di Bocce, 565 University Avenue, Los Gatos - Map
Bocce & Dinner at Campo di Bocce
Join us at Campo di Bocce for drinks and an early dinner beginning at 4:00 p.m., followed by bocce court time starting at 5:30 p.m.
Please RSVP to mensclub@beth-david.org by 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16.
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| Monday October 19, 2026 |
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| | 7:00 PM |
| | 7:30 PM |
Contact Bill Beyda
Finance Committee Meeting (Zoom)
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| Tuesday October 20, 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 discovery 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 October 21, 2026 |
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| | 11:30 AM |
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| | 7:00 PM |
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| Thursday October 22, 2026 |
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| | 7:00 PM |
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| Friday October 23, 2026 |
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| | 10:00 AM |
| | 6:02 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
Parashat Lech-Lecha
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| Saturday October 24, 2026 |
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| | 9:30 AM |
| | 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 |
| | 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.
| | 7:01 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
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| Sunday October 25, 2026 |
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| | 9:30 AM |
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| | 10:30 AM |
Contact Adult Ed
AdultEd@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Beit Midrash
Board Room
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Experiencing Israel During War
San Jose resident Anastasia Torres-Gil shares her experiences with us about what is like to be in Israel under rocket attack, and describes her encounters with Israeli resilience and community there.
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| Monday October 26, 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 October 27, 2026 |
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| | 10:30 AM |
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| Wednesday October 28, 2026 |
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| | 11:30 AM |
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| | 7:00 PM |
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| Friday October 30, 2026 |
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| | 10:00 AM |
| | 5:54 PM |
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
Parashat Vayera
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