Author talk with Carol Goodman Kaufman (Zoom)
Thursday, December 4,10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join this interactive Zoom meeting with mystery writer Carol Goodman Kaufman, author of The First Murder and Crak, Bam, Dead (Mah Jong Mayhem Book 1). Carol will explore what makes a mystery a mystery, discuss subgenres of crime writing, and invite participants to help brainstorm story elements.Her books are available online, but reading them isn’t required. Space is limited—please register for Zoom [here]. For more information on Carol, check out her website [here].
CPR Training (Social Hall)
Friday, December 5, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join us for CPR and First Aid Training with Bonnie Hirsch. This is a blended learning class, with an online training portion that must be completed prior to the in-person session. After completion, participants will receive certification valid for 2 years.
Instructions for registering for the online portion will be emailed with your signup confirmation. Strictly limited to 12 participants, open to Beth David members only. Sign up by December 1! Please RSVP [here].
Bocce with the Boys (Offsite)
Sunday, December 7, 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Campo Di Bocce, 565 University Avenue, Los Gatos
Come join us for dinner followed by bocce ball and/or drinks. We are meeting at 5:00 p.m. and will stay as late as 8:00 p.m. Come down and spend time with us at dinner and/or playing bocce ball. Please RSVP by emailing Mens Club [here].
Beth David Women Hanukkah Luncheon (Social Hall)
Thursday, December 11, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join Beth David Women for a festive welcome to Hanukkah 5786/2025! Enjoy a delicious luncheon, connect with friends, and shop our Gently Used Jewelry table. Bring an extra Hanukiah for our Trading Table—leftovers will be donated to Jewish Family Services. Cost is $30 plus a minimum $15 gift card for JFS’s Embrace-A-Family program (bring gift card to the luncheon). Members sign up [here]. Guests sign up [here].
Hazak hanukkah Extravaganza (Social Hall)
Saturday, December 13, 6:00–9:00 p.m.
A delightful forshpeiz of the approaching Festival of Lights. New York Deli Supper, Latkes & Dessert. Catered by Hazak. Enjoy the company of your friends, and a delightful movie. $25 per person. RSVP by December 9 to [email].
Annual Meeting (Sanctuary/Zoom)
Sunday, December 14, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
You are warmly invited—and strongly encouraged—to attend the Congregation Beth David Annual Meeting.
If you want to sign up to attend on Zoom, please register [here]. If you want to attend in person, it is not necessary to register.