Jewish Women Throughout History (Beit Midrash/Zoom)
with Rabbi Kunin
Tuesday, November 11, 7:30–9:00 p.m.
Jewish history and tradition has been focused primarily on men, leaving out the essential contributions of women over the ages. In this class we discover amazing Jewish women (some well-known and some who have largely been lost) from Hulda the Prophetess to donna Gracia Nasi, to Golda Meir. If you want to sign up for Zoom attendance, please click [here]. If you want to attend in person, it is not necessary to register.
Teshuvah of the Month (Beit Midrash)
Saturday, November 15, 12:45–2:00 p.m.
with Rabbi Kunin
Traditional Judaism (including Conservative Judaism) is a religion of law. We build our lives around halakha (Jewish law). We understand our legal tradition to be based in the past yet growing and developing in every generation. These changes in interpretation are reflected in teshuvot, rabbinic legal decisions, a literature that has been growing over the last thousand or more years. 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.
BLT – Bagels, Lox, and Tefillah (Social Hall)
Sunday, November 16, 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Join us at Beth David for a bagel with schmear along with Peets kosher coffee. We will be talking about various Jewish topics. Please RSVP by emailing Mens Club [here].
Mah Jongg Tournament (Social Hall)
Sunday, November 16, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This event has reached capacity! To be added to the wait list, pease email here.
The Former Prophets (Beit Midrash)
Saturday, November 22, 12:45–2:00 p.m.
with Rabbi Roller
Discover some of the most exciting biblical stories you’ve never heard! Explore tales of war, love, betrayal, and revenge that rival anything on a bestseller list. We’ll primarily use Robert Alter’s translation, though other versions of the Hebrew Bible are also welcome. Please bring any Hebrew Bible you may have from home; a limited number of copies will be available for use during class
Ma’ariv and Havdalah (Social Hall)
Saturday, November 22, 4:40–6:00 p.m.
Join us for a Seudah Shelishit of finger food and sweets. We will sing Shabbat and other Hebrew songs, and discuss the parsha from a mystical perspective. We will conclude with Havdalah. RSVP [here].
60th Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service (Offsite)
Thursday, November 27, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Saratoga Federated Church, 20390 Park Place
Begin your day of gratitude alongside neighbors from diverse faith communities in Saratoga.