Jewish Book Discussion Group (Beit Midrash)
Saturday, August 9, 12:45 – 2:00 p.m.
Have You Seen Luis Velez?
“Raymond Jaffe feels like he doesn’t belong. Not with his mother’s new family. Not as a weekend guest with his father and his father’s wife. Not at school, where he’s an outcast. After his best friend moves away, Raymond has only two real connections: to the feral cat he’s tamed and to a blind ninety-two-year-old woman in his building who’s introduced herself with a curious question: Have you seen Luis Velez? Mildred Gutermann, a German Jew who narrowly escaped the Holocaust, has been alone since her caretaker disappeared. She turns to Raymond for help, and as he tries to track Luis down, a deep and unexpected friendship blossoms between the two. Despondent at the loss of Luis, Mildred isolates herself further from a neighborhood devolving into bigotry and fear. Determined not to let her give up, Raymond helps her see that for every terrible act the world delivers, there is a mirror image of deep kindness, and Mildred helps Raymond see that there’s hope if you have someone to hold on to.”–Back cover. By Catherine Hyde, led by Betty Becker
Shabbat in the Park with Rabbi Kunin (Offsite)
Friday, August 15, 5:15 – 8:00 p.m.
Join Rabbi and Shelly Kunin and the Beth David Community for Shabbat in The Park! We’ll be be meeting at the Gateway pavilion at Vasona Park in Los Gatos. Parking is $6. Bring your own dinner and drinks, we will provide each family unit with their own Shabbat challah. Sign up
Map of Vasona Park
The Former Prophets (Beit Midrash)
Saturday, August 30, 12:45 – 2:00 p.m.
with Rabbi Roller
Discover the most exciting biblical stories you have never heard before! We will be going through the Nevi’im Rishonim (Former Prophets) from Joshua through Kings. Explore stories of war, love, betrayal and revenge that rival anything on a bestseller list. We will be primarily using Robert Alter’s translation. Other translations of Hebrew Bible are acceptable as well. Please bring any Hebrew Bible you might have from home. There are a limited number of texts available for use during class.
JOIN THE BETH DAVID GROUP – SF Giants Jewish Heritage Night
Tuesday, September 9, 6:45 – 9:45 p.m.
Game starts at 6:45pm
Enjoy a night filled with Jewish culture as the San Francisco Giants take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. Your Special event package includes a game ticket as well as Giant’s themed menorah. Join the Beth David Group – A limited number of tickets at $40.00 each are available. Purchase tickets by July 31. Members | Guests
AAi Blood Drive (Social Hall)
Wednesday, September 3, 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 American 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.
To volunteer: Click here | To donate: Click Here
B’Tayavon! Progressive Dinner (Offsite)
Cookbook Launch and a Building Community Event
Sunday, September 14, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
We are looking for hosts close to the synagogue. Email Bonnie Hirsch at (buildingcommunity@beth-david.org) if you can host.
Join us for a progressive dinner using our new cookbook, B’Tayavon, We’ll start at Beth David with appetizers, then travel to members homes to try delicious dishes. We’ll finish back at Beth David for desserts! RSVP to come!
Whale Watch at Sunset (offsite)
Sunday, October 19, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Join us on a 2.5 hour private whale watching tour with Sanctuary Cruises in the Monterey Bay. Boarding begins in Moss Landing at 2:30 pm and we will be on the water from 3 – 5:30 pm. This tour is limited to 26 people. The cost is $60 per person. When signing up, you must provide the names of each person that will attend. Once your signup is complete, your account will be billed and you will receive an email from Jillian to arrange payment. Payment must be received no later than 10/10. Please sign up
