This Shabbat
6 Shevat 5780/ February 1, 2020
Parashat Bo
Thank you to lunch sponsors:
Donors to the Kiddush fund.
SPECIAL FRIDAY NIGHT SERVICES
January 31
Shabba-Tot – 5:30pm More information
February 7
Speaker Shabbat – 6:00pm More information
February 14
Shabbat at home
February 21
Neshama L’Shabbat – 6:30pm More information
UPCOMING
Thursday, January 30
Israel Trip with Rabbi Alpert – information meeting
7:15 – 8:00 p.m
Friday, January 31
Shabba-tot
5:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 1
Mindfulness and Meditation
10:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 1
Ruach (Energy) Shabbat
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, February 1
Tot Shabbat
11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Saturday, February 1
Zip Code Dessert Event – RSVP has closed
7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 2
World Wide Wrap
9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Sunday, February 2
Super Bowl Pizza Party
3:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 5
CBD Women Movie and Discussion Group
11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Friday, February 7
Speaker Shabbat:
LGBT Issues and Solutions
Saturday, February 8
An Exploration of Prayer and Study in Russian
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, February 8
Jewish Book Discussion Group
1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 8
Family Havdalah & Game Night
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 9
Moms-to-Moms
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, February 11
Arabs in Israeli Society RSVP online by 2/4
7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 13
Ladies Who Lunch
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 13
Membership Committee Meeting
7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 15
Menschlichkeit 101
1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 16
Beer with the Boys
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Friday, February 21
Neshama L’Shabbat
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 22
Approachable Torah
10:00 – 11:15 a.m.
Saturday, February 22
Ask the Rabbi
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 23
Mental Wellness Program: Six Facets to a Balanced Life
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
Shape the next generation. Count them.
Respond to the 2020 Census and inform funding for educational programs that benefit our children, like after-school activities, school meal programs, and Head Start. It’s more than just a count, it’s an opportunity to shape the next generation. View flyer
District 10 Candidates Forum
Thursday, January 30, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
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Story Time Shabbats
Saturdays, February 1 4:30 – 5:30 pm
San Jose Public Library, Cambrian Branch
1780 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose
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Kol Tefilla 2020
January 31 – February 2
At Temple Beth Am in Los Angeles
A unique Shabbat worship experience of spirituality, innovation, creativity and building relationships around prayer. Join with old friends and make some new ones. Register at here
J-Fam Playgroup for Jewish Babies and Their Grownups
Begins February 5
At APJCC
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J-Moms – Support group for moms with children under 3
Begins February 4
At APJCC
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Intonations: Songs from the Violins of Hope
February 9, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Congregation Sinai, 1532 Willowbrae Ave, San Jose
All are invited to attend Intonations: Songs from the Violins of Hope by Composer Jake Heggie and Librettist Gene Scheer. The Violins of Hope are a collection of string instruments, originally owned and played by Jewish musicians in concentration camps, which have been lovingly restored over the past two decades by renowned Israeli violin-makers Amnon and Avshalom Weinstein as a tribute to those who were lost. Click here for more info & to purchase tickets.
Mah Jongg
Sunday, March 8, 9:30 a.m.
Peninsula Sinai, 499 Boothbay Ave, Foster City
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On Going in the Community
Know someone with a new addition to the family?
Shalom Baby has special gifts to welcome newborns into our Jewish community! If you or someone you know has had a baby in the last 6 months, let PJ Library know and we will arrange a special goody-filled delivery. Click here to get started
Become a JFS Friendly Visitor – Make A Real Difference in the Life of An Isolated Senior!
As we put our best foot forward during this new Jewish year of 5780, consider taking action to enrich your life and the life of others. JFS is in need of empathetic and committed volunteers to become Friendly Visitors. A JFS Friendly Visitor is matched up with an isolated senior for a weekly or every other week visit and they form lasting friendships with the senior. Our Friendly Visitors say that they get so much more than they give. Contact Lori Cinnamon at loric@jfssv.org.
You are not alone! Mental Health Family Support Group
Second Monday of month, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m at Levy Family Campus More information
Grandparents Support Group
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
| Sponsor the Purim Shpiel Deadline to sponsor is 2/11 All are encouraged to attend the annual Purim Shpiel (musical extravaganza) on Monday March 9. No tickets needed This year we are producing a Purim Shpiel program to be handed out at the performance. Please consider making a donation for Shpiel production. All sponsors will be listed in the program. More information |
| Hamantashen for Sale Deadline to order is 2/28CBD Women will be baking delicious Hamantashen for sale prior to Purim. $20 per dozen. Options include traditional and gluten free. Click here to download an order form or pay online. |
| Mishloah Manot Fantastic Double Mitzvah Opportunity Deadline to order is 2/26 Fulfill the mitzvah of sending sweets and greetings to other Beth David members for Purim, as well as supporting our Religious School, including myuchad, and other unique and distinctive youth programs. Click here to download an order form or pay online. |