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| Week of 12 November, 2026 |
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Friday - 11/13/26
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| | 3rd of Kislev
| | 10:00 AM | Talmud Study with Rabbi Kunin (Zoom)
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
| | 4:41 PM | 🕯️ Candle lighting
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
Parashat Toldot
| | 5:30 PM | Global Shabbat - Rhythm and Sound of Africa in celebration of SIGD
Contact Iris Bendahan
irisbendahan@gmail.com| Room/Location | Beit T'Fillah
Board Room
Mercaz
Social Hall
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Global Shabbat - Rhythm and Sound of Africa in celebration of SIGD
Join our Global Shabbat service featuring the rhythm and sounds of Africa as we celebrate the Beta Israel holiday of SIGD and the ancient and emerging Jewish communities of Africa.
5:30 p.m. Happy Hour in the Mercaz featuring Israeli wines, Black -owned wines, Tej Honey wine and N. African appetizers. Peruse information displays about Jewish African communities.
6:15 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat led by vocalist Renee Benmeleh, accompanied by Iris Bendahan and Judy Holtzman. This joyful and inspiring service highlights the melodies of the Beta Israel other African Jewish communities.
7:30 p.m. Vegetarian potluck Shabbat dinner. We will provide Dabo bread, and two authentic Ethiopian dishes!
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Saturday - 11/14/26
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| | 4th of Kislev
| | | Parashat Toldot
| | 9:30 AM | Services / Holtzman, Paktor, Weiss, Spector (Sanctuary/YouTube)
| Room/Location | Online
Sanctuary
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Shabbat Services / Holtzman, Paktor, Weiss, Spector(Sanctuary/YouTube) Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/congregationbethdavid
| | 12:00 PM | Kiddush (Sukkah Patio/Social Hall)
| 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.
| | 12:45 PM | Jewish Book Discussion Group: This Is Not About Us
Contact Adult Ed
adulted@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Beit Midrash
Board Room
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Jewish Book Discussion Group (Beit Midrash)
This Is
Not About Us
by Allegra
Goodmanled by Lori Cinnamon
After their sister dies, an apple-cake
misunderstanding estranges Sylvia and Helen for a decade. Warm and witty, this
multigenerational novel explores forgiveness, sisterhood, and the enduring
bonds of family.
| | 5:40 PM | ✨ Havdalah (42 min)
Location Saratoga, lat: 37.2537727355957 long: -122.05115509033203 - Map
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Sunday - 11/15/26
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| | 5th of Kislev
| | 9:30 AM | Minyan (Zoom)
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
| | | Religious School (Classrooms)
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.
| | 10:30 AM | Canceled Israeli Folk Dancing
Contact Adult Ed
adulted@beth-david.org
Israeli Folk DancingThis event had been canceled. We hope to re-schedule!
| | | Bagels, Lox & Tefillah (BLT)
Contact Art Singer
mensclub@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Beit Midrash
Board Room
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Bagels, Lox & Tefillah (BLT)
Join Rabbi Kunin for bagels, lox, and an engaging discussion about tefillah, including the order and meaning of the prayer service. Additional discussion topics will be announced.
Come enjoy good food, thoughtful conversation, and a deeper understanding of Jewish prayer.
| | 2:00 PM | Walking Without Worry- Fall Prevention
Contact susan Greenberg-Englander
susangreenbergenglander@gmail.com
Walking Without Worry- Fall PreventionJulie Rettberg, an Occupational Therapist, will do a presentation about fall prevention.
| | | Canceled Liberal Zionism: Between Crisis and Aspiration
Contact Rabbi Roller
rabbiroller@beth-david.org| Room/Location | Beit Midrash
Board Room
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Liberal Zionism: Between Crisis and AspirationThis class will now begin on 12/20.
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Monday - 11/16/26
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| | 6th of Kislev
| | 7:00 PM | Minyan (Zoom)
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 | Finance Committee Meeting (Zoom)
Contact Bill Beyda
Finance Committee Meeting (Zoom)
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Tuesday - 11/17/26
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| | 7th of Kislev
| | 10:30 AM | Torah Study with Rabbi Kunin (Beit Midrash)
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.
| | 1:00 PM | Scam Prevention
Contact Kevin Krandel
kevink@jfssv.org
Scam Prevention
Join Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley for a free community presentation on scam and fraud prevention. Learn how to spot common scams, protect yourself, and know what to do if you are targeted. Especially relevant for older adults (60+) and their family members or caregivers.
| | 7:00 PM | Minyan (Zoom)
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 | Navigating the Sea of Sacred Jewish Literature (Zoom)
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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