SF Giants Jewish Heritage Night (Offsite)
Thursday, September 12, 6:45 p.m.
Enjoy a night filled with Jewish culture as the San Francisco Giants take on the Milwaukee Brewers. Your Special event package includes a game ticket as well as a long sleeve hooded shirt. Sign up to join the Beth David group has closed. Individual tickets are available here.
Tachrichim Sewing Event (Studio)
Friday, September 13, 12:30 – 3:15 p.m.
“Sew What?” Both hand and machine sewers, ironers and packagers needed to volunteer your time for this important Mitzvot of making proper burial clothing for our community as needed. These sessions build connections are friendly and spiritual–we will train beginners.
Youth Congregation with Rabbi Roller (Beit T’Fillah)
Saturdays, September 14 & 28, 9:45 – 11:00 a.m.
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.
Tot Shabbat with Rabbi Roller (Beit T’Fillah)
Saturdays, September 14 & 28, 11:15 – 11:45 a.m.
This is a relaxing, lighthearted, interactive, Shabbat program for tots and their families. Join Rabbi Roller for singing, stories, movement and more!
Jewish Book Discussion Group (Beit Midrash)
Mel Brooks: Disobedient Jew by Jeremy Dauber
Saturday, September 14, 12:45 – 2:15 p.m.
Mel Brooks, born Melvin Kaminsky in Brooklyn in 1926, is one of the great comic voices of the twentieth century. Having won almost every entertainment award there is, Brooks has straddled the line between outsider and insider, obedient and rebellious, throughout his career, making out-of-bounds comedy the American mainstream.
Jeremy Dauber argues that throughout Brooks’ extensive body of work—from Your Show of Shows to Blazing Saddles to Young Frankenstein to Spaceballs—the comedian has seen the most success when he found a balance between his unflagging, subversive, manic energy and the constraints imposed by comedic partners, the Hollywood system, and American cultural mores. Dauber also explores how Brooks’ American Jewish humor went from being solely for niche audiences to an essential part of the American mainstream, paving the way for generations of Jewish (and other) comedians to come. Led by Elizabeth Batson
Bagels with the Boys (Offsite)
Sunday, September 15, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Kevin Moran Park , 12415 Scully Ave.
Come by for a bagel with schmear and Peets Kosher Coffee. We will be talking about the upcoming year, some new events and conducting regular club business. RSVP preferred by emailing mensclub@beth-david.org
AAi Blood Drive (Social Hall)
Wednesday, September 18, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood, and each donation of blood can save up to 3 lives! Join Jews, Christians, and Muslims to assist Red Cross staff, check-in donors, sterilize chairs and tables in donor waiting areas, refill refreshments for donors post-donation, and ensure donors are feeling well before departure. No experience is necessary! American Red Cross staff will train you to accomplish these tasks easily and safely, providing everything you need. Register to donate blood and sign up to volunteer. Register to donate blood. Sign up to volunteer
Larry Gerston – “The 2024 Presidential Election” (Social Hall)
Sunday, September 22, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Just how important is the 2024 presidential election? NBC Bay Area political analyst Larry Gerston will share his thoughts on what the election means not only in the immediate term but for American democracy. He will also discuss his latest book: “Trumpism, Bigotry, and The Threat to American Democracy”. The cost for this event is $10. Please RSVP, your account will be billed.
League of Women Voters Presents California Ballot Propositions – A Nonpartisan guide (Social Hall)
Tuesday September 24, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
A representative from the League of Women Voters will present the California ballot propositions for the November 2024 election, giving a balanced analysis of each. The presentation will be followed by a Q & A.
Havdalah, a Movie & Selichot Service (Sanctuary/Sukkah Patio)
Saturday, September 28, 8:00 – 11:30 p.m.
Our tradition teaches that Elul is a time of soul-searching as we prepare ourselves for the Days of Awe. During this time that we observe Selichot, an evening of penitential prayers and meditation. On Selichot we begin the season of repentance calling out to the compassionate God who we hope will accept our prayers. It is a time to begin healing the world as we heal our souls.
This service will not be streamed on Zoom or YouTube
- 8:00pm light refreshments will be served on the Sukkah Patio
- 8:30pm Havdalah on the Sukkah Patio
- 8:45pm Movie & Discussion – Field of Dreams
- 10:45pm Selichot Service
Reverse Tashlich Beach Cleanup (Offsite)
Sunday, September 29, 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Join Beth David and Silicon Valley Hillel at Cowell beach in Santa Cruz next to the Wharf as we participate in the 7th Annual Reverse Tashlich, an international waterfront cleanup. Bring gloves and a picnic lunch. Open to the community! More information: Email Rabbi Nathan Roller, Rabbi Educator. NOTE: This event is in conjunction with Family Learning Days.
In-person Secure Community Networks Emergency Response Training (Library)
Sunday, September 29, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Join us after lunch for this comprehensive 90-minute session is designed to provide valuable knowledge and skills on how to effectively respond to an active threat, ensuring the safety of yourself and those around you, whether at Beth David or anywhere else. In this training, you will learn practical strategies and actions to take during a threat, helping you feel more prepared and confident in handling unexpected situations. Our goal is to empower our community with the tools necessary to stay safe and secure. RSVP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48A5AA28A5F5CF8-51375597-secure#/
Teen Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Trip (Offsite)
Sunday, September 29, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
After the Reverse Tashlich Beach Cleanup come and enjoy the day at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk! Bring $5 cash for a ride card with $20 value. Bring additional money for food or more rides! RSVP
Picchetti Winery Tasting & Hike (Offsite)
Sunday, September 29, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Picchetti Winery, 13100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino
Come by the Winery first for a light picnic and/or wine tasting from 2:00-3:00pm and then join us for a hike in the Picchetti open space preserve. This will be an easy to moderate hike for about 1.5 hours. We expect to return to the parking lot around 5-6pm. RSVP by emailing mensclub@beth-david.org
Psalm 27… and Psalm-thing Else (Zoom)
Monday, September 30, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Rabbi Allan Berkowitz returns to Beth David for a special high-holiday themed evening on Zoom, when in preparation for the High Holy Days, we’ll explore two Psalms prominently featured for the season.
Psalm 27 is the most recited seasonal psalm, offered daily from a month before Rosh Hashanah until Simhat Torah. Why? What High Holiday themes and messages are communicated in this psalm? We’ll ask the question, should Psalm 27 to be the ultimate High Holiday Psalm?
Psalm-thing Else: When a famous high holiday piyut (liturgical poem) meets one of the most powerful single verses in Psalms, you get an earthshaking text that pierces the soul. We’ll discover that a much beloved piyut relies on the Psalms to touch our souls. Please join us for what promises to be a lively and spiritual experience.
Rabbi Allan Berkowitz is the author of The Psalms: A Guide for the Heart and Soul, available on Amazon.
Register for Zoom