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Holiday Office Hours Minyan Time Change Please note that minyan on Sunday, June 8 will begin at 9:00 am (instead of 9:30). Shavuot Services Beth David Jewish Book Discussion Group A Trip to the Zoo Hazak Presents: Game Night/Ice Cream Social Play some familiar games. Learn some new ones. Schmooze a little too. Refreshments… but of course. Games being considered are: Canasta, Bridge, Mah Jongg, Poker, Mexican Train, Dominoes, Scrabble, Backgammon, Chess, Monopoly, Clue, Boggle, etc. Followed by desserts, noshing, coffee and schmoozing. Reservations requested. RSVP deadline: June 17th. Cost: $5.00/person. Sign up by sending an e-mail to: (your account will be billed). In your response, please indicate the games you are interested in, or suggest other games that we can offer. Electronics Recycling Event – One Day Only! Bring all your old, broken, unused, outdated or just in-the-way computer and electronic equipment to CBD for recycling. We will have trucks and plenty of assistance on hand to help you unload your vehicles, so bring as much as you want! No need to enter the building—everything will be done in the parking lot. Do your part to keep the planet green and support Beth David at the same time. The more you dump, the more we earn! *Sorry - we cannot accept items after 3:00 pm Volunteer Appreciation Rotating Shelter Now through June 27 Again this year, Beth David will be hosting the Rotating Shelter. Our guests will be here from May 30th through June 27th. Volunteers are needed to provide dinners, shop for breakfast and lunch supplies, and greet the men when they arrive in the evenings. Donations to Social Action to underwrite the cost of groceries will also be gratefully accepted. For more information or to sign up as a volunteer, call Ronnie Gordon at 408.265.8165. CBD Photo Directories Have Arrived! Copies are now available for pickup at the Beth David office anytime between 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday thru Friday. The directories turned out great! Special thanks to Howard Gannes, Hazak and Sisterhood for their dedication to this project! Get Green Recycle... Raise Funds... Reduce Pollution! You can now recycle your used, empty inkjet cartridges at CBD! Look for the specially marked green box in the lobby (by the front door) and just drop your cartridges into the slot. This is yet one more way to keep items out of landfills and benefit Beth David at the same time! From Shuk to Shul - CBD’s Shopping Affiliate Program Earn money for Beth David while you shop! Begin your internet shopping from our shopping affiliate web page, then navigate to merchant websites directly from the icons on our page. Beth David will receive a commission for every online purchase. Donating never has been so easy! Rabbis’ Bookshelf Rabbi Pressman and Rabbi Schonbrun have compiled a list of personally recommended books for the congregation. Click here to view this list and/or to order any of the titles. Whenever you buy books through the CBD website* at Amazon, you'll be helping us earn $ at the same time! To place an order, simply click on any of the book title links on our webpage and you will automatically be directed to the Amazon site.
Beth David Memorial Garden A beautification program at Beth David Memorial Garden has begun. A resolution was passed earlier this year for the pricing of memorial benches. The cost will be $5000 for a granite bench with engraving of memorial commemoration(s) or $2750 for ½ of a bench. Only when a full bench has been purchased will the bench be built and installed. The granite will be similar to the granite gravestones currently at Beth David Memorial Garden. If you have any interest in purchasing a cemetery plot, bench, bronze memorial wall plaque, or would like to discuss this further, please contact Barbara Biran at or 408.366.9106 or Ron Joseph, Cemetery Chair, at . Mid Month Mailer Available On-line
Sign up for the on-line version! Help us save on paper, postage and printing costs by signing up to receive the Mid Month Mailer on-line. Email to sign up. Web Link to CBD Calendar Ever wonder about future happenings at Beth David? We invite you to visit our web calendar for up-to-the-minute "at a glance" viewing of our upcoming events. To schedule an event, contact the CBD office at 408.257.3333. Got Time? Do you have a few hours to donate to Congregation Beth David? We are always looking for volunteers, particularly during the upcoming High Holy Days, as well as for misc. mailings. You can sign up to volunteer from the home page of our web site, just search for ‘Volunteer Opportunities’ or call the office 408.257.3333. Mazel Tov! Mazel Tov to Victor and Ruth Brill on the birth of their grandson, Henry Joseph Brill, on Saturday, May 31.
For more information on upcoming events, visit our sisterhood page Yad L’Kol 2008 “Resonance Repatterning®” Congregation Beth David Sisterhood is pleased to present “Resonance Repatterning®” at our annual Yad L’Kol event on Sunday, June 8. Resonance Repatterning® enables us to transform problems into opportunities, inspires us to do what we really want to do and helps us to clear old patterns that prevent us from becoming our best selves. Using the insights and energetic healing techniques that Resonance Repatterning® teaches, we can revitalize and harmonize our body/mind system and move toward higher levels of joy and fulfillment. Registration begins at 9:45 am for the main event at 10:00 am, which will be led by Shyama Orum, a certified Resonance Repatterning® practitioner from New York City. A delicious luncheon honoring the many dedicated Beth David Sisterhood volunteers of the past year follows. One and all are welcome to attend. Cost is free for Beth David Sisterhood members; $10.00 for the general public. Kindly RSVP to Davida Adelberg at or call 408.777.8875. We hope you will join us for this enlightening program! ------------------------ Time to Vote! ------------------------ Jewish Heritage Night w/the SF Giants Join us for our annual night at the ballpark! Tickets are $20 each and are available in the CBD office. Please make checks out to "CBD Sisterhood". We will be using public transportation to get to the game (sorry - there will be no chartered bus this year). For more details, please contact Eve Kedar at . ------------------------ Sisterhood Supports the Federation See why we donate to the Federation. Check out this entertaining and informative animated video explaining where funds go when donated to the Federation. Visit http://www.jvalley.org/video to view. ------------------------ Works of Art Sisterhood has made posters, greeting cards and framed photos of the Religious School students' beautiful artwork tile wall (by the main office) dedicated to Rabbi Pressman last year on his 25th anniversary at CBD. To place an order, please contact Eve Kedar at or 408.216.0072.
For more info on youth services, programs & events, visit our Religious School page We're Moving Ahead! You are cordially invited to the 7th grade moving up ceremony and 12th grade graduation! Join us on Saturday, June 7, during Shabbat morning services. A Kiddush luncheon will follow. Teachers, volunteers and Madrichim will be also be recognized.
Happy Hollow Park and Zoo ------------------------ Creating Meaningful Jewish Moments Teaching children to love Judaism is one of our most important and potentially meaningful tasks as Jewish parents. Although this may seem challenging, especially amidst the hectic life of having a toddler, it is a lot easier than it sounds. All it takes is an open heart, a few tips and tricks, and the desire to dedicate a few moments during our daily lives to the creation of Jewish memories. Come join us for this user-friendly three part series designed to help you share your love of Judaism with your toddler. Babysitting will be provided so that you can bring your toddler with you. Bagels and coffee will also be provided. All levels of experience and knowledge are welcome and each class is independent of the other so you can feel free to drop in on any one that you choose. If you have any questions, please contact Rabbi Schonbrun at 408.366.9104 or . This event is open to the community. Time: 10:30-11:30 am July 20: Layla Tov: Creating Bedtime Ritual Where: Congregation Beth David ------------------------ Save The Date! PJ Shabbat Returns!! Join us on September 19th. ------------------------ About the Group: The Jewish Families Group is connected with Congregation Beth David. The group started when several congregants just had babies and several more were pregnant. Those babies are now toddlers and young children, and more babies are on the way. Community-wide, we found others wanting to join the group, some with babies, some with slightly older children. All are welcome.
We're Moving Ahead! You are cordially invited to the 7th grade moving up ceremony and 12th grade graduation! Join us on Saturday, June 7, during Shabbat morning services. A Kiddush luncheon will follow. Teachers, volunteers and Madrichim will be also be recognized. ------------------------ USY Final Event of the School Year! What is it? Saratoga USY's 2008-2009 Chapter Executive Board Elections and a Pool Party! Dinner is provided For directions, questions, or if you plan on running for a position on the Chapter Board, contact Current SAUSY President, Max Blumenthal, at 408.438.3478 or . ------------------------ Senior Kadima Pool Party, Elections & Senior End of the Year Celebration What: We need you! Come be a participant and/or take a leadership role in shaping Senior Kadima events! Considered running to be a Senior Kadima Officer? We will have elections for: • President For more information on officer job descriptions, please contact Lindsay at 650.793.9587 or . ------------------------ Junior Kadima End of the Year Pool Party!!! ADULT EDUCATION New Summer Class: Beginning Hebrew
For a complete description of events, visit our Young Adults page Jump Sky "Chai" Bounce off the walls with Jews' Next Dor and Yidventure at Sky High Sports (2880 Mead Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051 / see directions). Please arrive by 7:45 pm so we can make sure everyone gets checked in before 8:00pm. If you haven't been before please fill out their release and bring it with you. We'll jump for an hour – trust us, it's long enough. There's even a fun foam pit and the beloved dodge ball court. Cost: $10.00 per person for the hour. Please wear or bring tennis shoes (you can jump in tennis shoes or bare feet only). There are lockers to keep your personal belongings. Please note that no cell phones are allowed on the trampolines (see court rules). Please RSVP to . ------------------------Meet and Greet: Japanese Come enjoy the Japanese cuisine of sushi with fellow Jewish 20 and 30 somethings at Jews' Next Dor's June Meet and Greet. We'll meet at 7:30 pm at Chocolate Sushi and Tofu House (595 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, 94087). Please note - we will be splitting the bill, so expect to pay around $20 per person, not including drinks. Drinks will be on a separate bill. RSVP required to . ------------------------ Salsa in the South Bay! Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready to SALSA at Alberto's Night Club in Mountain View! Alberto's is located at 736 W. Dana St, Mountain View. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced dancer this is the night to show off your moves. The night will start off with a beginner lesson at 7:15 and an intermediate lesson at 8:15 and then the social dancing starts at 9:30. No partner necessary! Cost: $10 a person. RSVPs appreciated to . ------------------------ Indoor Rock Climbing Meet Jew's Next Dor at Twisters Rock Climbing Gym (2639 Terminal Boulevard, Mountain View) at 7:00 pm sharp for 2 hours of indoor rock climbing. It's a smaller climbing gym, so we'll basically have the place to ourselves and the instructors at our disposal, who are really nice guys and great climbing coaches. A great place for beginners and people of all skill levels. Cost: $10 a person, shoes and harness included. Be sure to wear comfy pants. RSVPs appreciated to . ------------------------ Treasure Hunt If you choose except the mission, meet your teammates at 1pm at the at the University Ave. entrance to Borders in Palo Alto (456 University Ave, Palo Alto, 94301) on Sunday, June 22. Wear your walking shoes and sunscreen. Come with your wits, digital camera (check your battery and for memory) and water (we'll be walking a bunch). Help your team unravel clues and solve puzzles to get points. After our hunt and the points are tallied, we'll walk to the Cheesecake Factory for dessert. RSVP for an afternoon of fun and games with fellow Jewish 20 and 30 somethings to . ------------------------Young Adult Shir Shabbat Join with the congregation for a lively Kabbalat Shabbat service followed by a Young Adult oneg in Classroom 1. Shir Shabbat is an upbeat and joyous Friday evening service (held every 4th Friday) welcoming in Shabbat, complete with Carlebachi melodies, dancing and instruments. After the service, young adults will be enjoying a separate kiddush to get a chance to unwind and celebrate Shabbat. RSVPs appreciated to . ------------------------22nd Annual AIDS Walk San Francisco Jews' Next Dor, Congregation Beth David's Young Adult Group, is continuing its support in the fight against AIDS. We will walking 10k in AIDS Walk SF again this year. There are two ways to get involved: sponsor our walkers, or join the team and walk with us. Please register to walk by June 20. Visit our team page online at www.aidswalk.net/sanfran/ to join our team or to make a contribution online. Please specify team Jews' Next Dor (#9980). Thank you in advance! The money raised supports the services provided by the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and other benefiting organizations representing the entire spectrum of HIV and AIDS services. More information is available from Aleeza at . ------------------------Giants Jewish Heritage Night Join Jews' Next Dor for the 3rd year in a row for a night of baseball and gathering of the Jewish community as the SF Giants take on the Colorado Rockies. Cost is $20 a ticket, which includes a Jewish-themed giveway. Contact to reserve a ticket today. We'll be sitting closer to the field, but still in the "Jewish" top section this year.
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