Empty Nesters Coffee & Chat (offsite)
Tuesday, December 2, 10:00am
The group meets the first Tuesday of the month at 10 am, Paris Baguette, Cupertino. Contact Dafna Mizrahi (dafi.sorokin@gmail.com) for additional information or to be added to the mailing list.
Women Who Walk
Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.
WWW has returned! WWW meets in the VTA Parking lot behind the Safeway in Los Gatos and walks on Tuesdays, weather permitting. They do a slightly over 3 mile walk round trip. If no one can meet, it’s canceled. If you would like to be included on the weekly invitation, please contact Wendy at wjgcbd@comcast.net, and she will add you to the list. Invitations usually come out on Sunday evenings or Monday.
Beth David Women Hanukkah Luncheon (Social Hall)
Thursday, December 11, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Just a heads up! Beth David Women’s annual Hanukkah lunch will be held on Thursday, December 11. The planning committee has met and still has room for you to join. This year’s couvert will be as last year, $30.00. In addition, we request a gift card of at least $15.00 for Jewish Family Services winter fundraiser. Bring your gift card to the lunch or bring cash/check. We are looking for table captains whose only responsibility will be to create a beautiful center piece… you can also invite guests to join you at your table.
CRAFTERS’ GUILD (BEIT MIDRASH)
Monday, December 22, 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Hosted by Ricki Gafter and Ann Tavan. You do not have to be a crafter; social members are also welcome. To add your name to the list, contact Ann Tavan (ann@tavan.com).
Beth David Women/Women’s League enrollment
What do you get for your $36? You support many projects within the synagogue including religious school and youth functions such as the new play area in the planning stages, Eagle Scout efforts such as the lovely concrete benches in the front of the building, the new peaceful sitting area in the back of the building, projects to counter cancer and other maladies, the highly popular monthly Ladies Who Lunch, interesting Zoom presentations, and more. You’re welcome to join us for any of our activities as a participant and as a leader. Please join us.
It’s easy to pay your tax deductible $36 BDW annual donation: Here’s how:
and bring or send it to the office; bring it to the next BDW event; or
call Jillian and ask her to charge your synagogue account!
Remember: Without you we are one woman short!
Hillel Shabbat Dinners
There are a couple more dinners that need our good team members, as follows:
May 8 – we need a whole team of 6-7.
We encourage you to gather your friends, fellow Chavurah members, or acquaintances to host an evening. We have individuals who’ve stepped up and would like to partner with a group. We’d love to get some new hands participating in this volunteer opportunity. Respond to women@beth-david.org for more information and to secure an available date!
About Beth David Women
Beth David Women is a diverse group of women who draw strength from each other in our commitment to Jewish ideals. Our mission is to bring women together to support and benefit our Congregation and community, and to enrich our lives through personal and spiritual growth and friendship. We accomplish this mission through social and educational programs, worship, social action, and leadership development.
Beth David Women is affiliated with Women’s League of Conservative Judaism (WLCJ), a voice of Conservative Jewish Women all over the world and is a proud participant in WLCJ’s annual Torah Fund Campaign. Torah Fund supports the education of Conservative rabbis, cantors, educators and scholars through scholarships and programs.
Support For Beth David and Our Larger Community
Beth David Women is dedicated to supporting our Congregation and making it a vibrant and welcoming place where our members can share in friendship and worship. We often partner with Men’s Club to share in events and fundraisers and to make contributions that meet the religious and financial needs of our Congregation. Some of the ways we make an impact include:
- Presenting each B’nai Mitzvah with a Kiddush Cup
- Supporting the religious school
- Funding some of the musical Shabbat services
- Sending Torah Fund cards to congregants who experience a life cycle event
- Providing flowers or other decorations for the bima on the high holy days
Beth David Women also offers opportunities to serve our larger community and make it a better place to live. Some of these opportunities include:
- Hosting Shabbat dinners each year for Hillel students at San Jose State University
- Holding an annual event to support the Torah Fund Campaign
- Supporting Beth David’s team at the American Cancer Society’s annual Relay for Life
- Contributing to the Safe Car Park program
- Assembling hygiene kits for shelters with AAi
- Providing financial support to charitable causes such as shelters, food banks, JFCS, etc.