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Events, Programs & Classes

Virtual Tour of Renovated Tower of David (Social Hall)

Sunday, February 16, 10:30 a.m.  – 12:00 p.m.
After more than a decade of planning and three years of construction, the final part of the $50 million renovation of the Tower of David in Jerusalem was finished in spring 2024. The new multi-level sunken entrance pavilion is the newest addition to the Old City. Join Hazak for a virtual guided tour led by  a live guide, followed by a question and answer period. The tour is complete with films, experiences, and installations that bring the museum directly to you. Cost $10. RSVP by emailing Hazak@beth-david.org

 

Purim Spiel Auditions (Sanctuary)

Sunday, February 16, 1:00 p.m.
All are welcome to try out for: A Wicked Wicked Spiel. Email Rabbi Roller with questions rabbiroller@beth-david.org

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Navigating the Sea of Sacred Jewish Literature (zoom)

Tuesdays, February 18 & March 11, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
With Rabbi Roller
In this class, Rabbi Roller examines the varieties of biblical literature and shows how rabbinic, medieval, and modern texts build upon, reinterpret, and expand this core. Please register for Zoom. (Upcoming April 1)

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Youth Congregation (Beit T’Fillah)

Saturday, February 22, 9:45 – 11:00 a.m.
With Rabbi Roller
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. (Upcoming March 8 & 22)

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Tot Shabbat (Beit T’Fillah)

Saturday, February 22, 11:15 – 11:45 a.m.
With Rabbi Roller
This is a relaxing, lighthearted, interactive, Shabbat program for tots and their families. Join Rabbi Roller for singing, stories, movement and more! (Upcoming March 8 & 22)

Ma’ariv & Havdalah (Social Hall/Beit t’fillah)

Saturday, February 22, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
A Building Community Event SEE ALL
Please join the rabbis as we end Shabbat with a mystical d’var Torah and Ma’ariv followed by a dairy/pareve potluck of desserts and finger foods! Please RSVP (Upcoming March 22)

 

Secrets Hidden in Megilat Esther (Beit Midrash)

Sunday, February 23, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
In the story of Esther, various characters hide at various times. Educator Aviv Matzkin will demonstrate the scroll of Esther also contains surprising hidden references to three other Biblical stories. Join us for a close reading of the Purim megillah and discover these new layers to reveal lessons on the vision of election (chosen-ness).

 

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Hamantashen Baking (Kitchen)

Monday, February 24, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 26, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
A Building Community Event SEE ALL
Join Beth David Women in making hamanatshen for sale for Purim.
There are multiple opportunities to participate in this project. We are looking for volunteers to prepare fillings, to bake the hamantashen and to help clean up.  Please Sign up. We really appreciate your help!

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Major Themes in Jewish Theology (Beit Midrash/zoom)

Tuesdays, February  25 & March 18, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
With Rabbi Kunin
Join Rabbi Kunin for an exploration of some of the underlying theological concepts in Judaism, such as monotheism, covenant, hermaneutics (authority of scripture), life after death, theodicy (question of evil), the balance between faith and science, and the meaning of redemption, among many other topics. Each session will be a standalone lecture on one of these topics.  If you can’t attend in person, join on Zoom! Register for Zoom link. (Upcoming April 8)

Lunch & Learn with Dr. Yizhar Hess: Between October 7th and 8th (Sanctuary)

Saturday, March 1, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Join us for Shabbat services and stay for the Lunch & Learn. Dr. Hess will discuss what role American Jews have in shaping the Israel that will emerge after October 7th. Read Bio | Please RSVP to ensure we have  enough food for lunch. 

Arab citizens of Israel during time of national crisis (Zoom)

Sunday, March 2, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
A research fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, Mohammad Darawshe is considered a leading political analyst and expert on Jewish-Arab relations inside Israel. The lecture will focus on the practical approaches to Jewish-Arab relations inside Israel, and current efforts toward promoting a shared society. Mr. Darawshe will share his experience in designing, initiating and managing many of the empowerment programs being implemented in Israel to allow the conditions for a successful equal integration of Arab citizens in Israeli society. Please register for Zoom

 

Hazak – Fun Game Afternoon (Social Hall)

Thursday, March 6, 2:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Play some familiar games, Learn some new ones. Schmooze a little, too. Refreshments … but of course.  Games being considered: Canasta, Bridge, Mah Jongg, Poker, Mexican Train, Dominoes, Scrabble, Backgammon, Chess, Monopoly, Clue, Boggle, etc. This cost for this event is $10. Please RSVP, your account will be billed.

 

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Family Potluck and Shabbatot (Rooms 15-17)

Friday, March 7, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
A Building Community Event SEE ALL
Have kids that need to eat before our main Friday Night dinner? No problem! Join Rabbi Roller and other families with young children to welcome Shabbat in a short service filled with song and dance, followed by a potluck dinner. Please RSVP | See kashrut guidelines for pot lucks

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Kabbalat Shabbat and Potluck (Beit T’Fillah/Social Hall)

Friday, March 7, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
A Building Community Event SEE ALL
Please join the rabbis as we welcome in Shabbat with an engaging service followed by a dairy/pareve potluck! We’ll provide the challah and kiddush wine. Please RSVP

Jewish book disussion group (Beit Midrash)

The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store
Saturday, March 8,  12:45 – 2:00 p.m.
by James McBride, led by Lori Cinnamon
In 1972, when workers in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, were digging the foundations for a new housing development, the last thing they expected to uncover was a human skeleton. Who the skeleton was and how it got buried there were just two of the long-held secrets that had been kept for decades by the residents of Chicken Hill, the dilapidated neighborhood where immigrant Jews and African Americans lived side by side, sharing ambitions and sorrows. As the novel unfolds, it becomes clear how much the people of Chicken Hill have to struggle to survive at the margins of white Christian America and how damaging bigotry, hypocrisy, and deceit can be to a community. When the truth is revealed about the skeleton, the boy, and the part the town’s establishment played in both, McBride shows that it is love and community—heaven and earth—that ultimately sustain us. Email adulted@beth-david.org with questions.

PURIM FESTIVITIES

Thursday, March 13
Ma’ariv and Gantze Megillah (Sanctuary/
YouTube)
7:30 – 9:30pm
The “Gantze” Megillah experience is a full reading of the scroll of Esther geared towards adults with appropriate moments of gragger noise and frivolity. If you cannot join us in person watch on YouTube.

 

Sunday, March 16
Silent Auction – 10:00am – 1:00pm
Come see and bid on our wonderful LIVE Silent Auction items, and pick up items won during the online auction.

Purim Carnival – 10:45am – 12:00pm
Come join in our community Purim Carnival with games and prizes for kids and our silent auction for the adults.

Purim Lunch – 12:00 – 1:00pm
Featuring Falafel, Israeli Salad, Hummus and Babaganoush! 13 & older: $20; 6-12: $13; 5 & under: free. RSVP for lunch Members | Guests

Purimshpiel: A Wicked Wicked Spiel – 1:00 – 2:00pm
What could be finer than hearing the Purim tale as presented by our own Beth David members. You and your family won’t want to miss Beth David’s Purimspiel. Auditions are Sunday, February 16 @ 1pm. Email Rabbi Roller rabbiroller@beth-david.org