SafePark Returns in June
SafePark, a program providing safe overnight parking for individuals living in their cars, is returning to Beth David this June. Unlike the Rotating Shelter we previously hosted, most SafePark residents are employed but still unable to afford housing in the South Bay area. Similar to the Rotating Shelter, SafePark guests are vetted and approved by the parent organization and are hosted by various Houses of Worship in Saratoga, Cupertino, and San Jose for one month at a time. SIGN UP TO HELP
The Former Prophets (Beit Midrash)
Saturday, May 31, 12:45 – 2:00 p.m.
With Rabbi Roller
Discover 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.
AAi Bike Repair for the Unhoused (Offsite)
Sunday, June 1, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Good Karma Bikes, 82 S. Montgomery St. San Jose
More unhoused people are eager to receive bikes so they can do more than just survive. Please join AAi to repair donated bikes. For ages 14+; ability to fix a flat tire is required. Space is limited. All volunteers must pre-register online, Donations of used bikes also needed. Check out the donation guidelines then deliver your bike to 82 South Montgomery St., San Jose with tag taped on handlebars “AAi Repair”.
Beth David Women WLCJ Torah Fund Tea (Social Hall)
Sunday, June 1 – This event has been postponed until Fall.
Erev Shavuot Parking Lot Picnic & Ice Cream Truck (Parking lot)
Sunday, June 1, 4:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Join us for our Shavuot Parking Lot Picnic! We’ll supply the challah, kiddush wine/juice and yes ice cream. You provide your own chairs, blankets, picnic supper & BYOB!
- 4:30pm – Kids Learning
- 5:30pm – Picnic
- 6:00pm – Ice Cream Truck – (will have dairy free options)
Erev shavuot Learning – A Journey in the Desert (Sanctuary)
Sunday, June 1, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
On Shavuot our ancestors stood at Sinai to receive the Torah. But this was only one stop on a long journey from Egypt to the land of Israel. It was a journey with many high and low points, filled no doubt with uncertainty. We too are on just such a journey. Our lives have highs and lows, and there are many times when we too face uncertainty. Join us on Erev Shavuot as Rabbis Kunin and Roller investigate Jewish traditions on dealing with the uncertainties we face in our life journeys.
Interfaith Day of Understanding (social hall)
Sunday, June 8, 3:00 – 7:30 p.m.
“What does the Divine want from us?”
Join us for an engaging time of learning about faiths of all flavors in Silicon Valley with discussions and presentations from local faith leaders. $15 Per Person. Please RSVP by June 1st! Please RSVP Members | Guests
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Jewish Book Discussion Group (Beit Midrash)
The Hebrew Teacher
Saturday, June 14, 12:45 – 2:00 p.m.
Three Israeli women, their lives altered by immigration to the United States, seek to overcome crises. In these three stirring novellas–comedies of manners with an ambitious blend of irony and sensitivity–celebrated Israeli author Maya Arad probes the demise of idealism and the generation gap that her heroines must confront. By Maya Arad, led by Harry Cornbleet.
Hazak – Lunch & Movie (Social Hall)
Monday, June 16, 11:30 a.m. – 2: 00 p.m.
Come and enjoy a light lunch and a movie with your Hazak friends. This is our first midweek program to see if there is an interest by our members to have social time, lunch & a movie. We’re hoping for a good response. The movie we’ve selected is “Hester Street”. Even if you’ve seen it many years ago It is such a wonderful movie that we’re bringing it back. $20.00 per person. Email hazak@beth-david.org to RSVP.
Mincha & Seudat Shlishit (afternoon service & 3rd meal) (Social Hall)
Saturday, June 21, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Please join the rabbis for Mincha and a dairy/pareve potluck for Seudat Shlishit. Please RSVP
Aai Meal Prep & Serve (Offsite)
Sunday, June 22
Shift 1 only: 2:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Both shifts: 2:30 – 7:00 p.m.
The River Church Community, 670 Lincoln Ave #200 San Jose
All (aged 13+) are invited to prepare, enjoy, and serve dinner to unhoused neighbors in San Jose. After meal preparation, volunteers will enjoy a halal and kosher dinner (vegetarian option available) before shift 2 volunteers bring 200 hot meals to unhoused guests. Seniors, adults, and youth (age 13+) are encouraged to volunteer. Enjoy good friends, good food, and good fun! Register now. Space is limited.
The Goldie Standard – Author Talk (social hall)
Sunday, June 29, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Join Simi Monheit, author of The Goldie Standard for an author talk. Monheit’s delightful novel delivers a present-day take on a Holocaust surviving grandmother trying to find her Ph.D granddaughter a yarmulke-wearing doctor husband. But her granddaughter has her own ideas. $10 per person. Email hazak@beth-david.org to RSVP.