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].
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.