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Ma'alot Farms is Coming to Beth David (Sukkah Patio/ Classrooms)
Sunday, June 4, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Please join the Ohriner family and the Ma’alot Farms’ team for the inside scoop on what it’s like to live and work on a homestead! Demonstrations led by the entire Ohriner family on homesteading skills such as cheesemaking, pasta making, medicinal herbal salves and soaps, herbal tea blending, and a “day on the farm” experience including the opportunity to purchase some Ma’alot Farms products. Special guest appearances by some of Ma’alot Farms furry co-workers that you will NOT want to miss. 
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Volunteers needed 
Parashat B’har-B’ḥukkotai
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22 Iyyar 5783/May 13, 2023
Triennial Cycle Year I:  Leviticus 25:1-38
Ḥumash Etz Ḥayim, page 738
Haftarah, Jeremiah 16:19-17:14, p. 763

Havdalah: 8:50 p.m.

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Musical Shabbat with Lior Ben-Hur (Parking Lot/Streaming)
Friday, May 12, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Join us in person or online for an engaging musical service with special guest Lior Ben Hur, as we welcome Shabbat into our homes and into our hearts. We'll provide the appetizers, challah & wine - feel free to a bring picnic dinner and your own chairs! More info
Services/Marty Howard In Honor of Ronee Nassi's Birthday (Sanctuary/Streaming)
Saturday, May 13, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Join us in-person or online for services. More info
Kiddush (Social Hall/Sukkah Patio)
Saturday, May 13, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Please join us after services for Kiddush lunch.
Judaica Road Showcase (Mercaz)
Sunday, May 21, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
If you enjoy watching Antique Roadshow with its descriptions and estimations of the value of unique and special items, then you'll LOVE being a part of this fun event on  Free and open to the public. These family treasures of Jewish heritage are being shared for the community to enjoy. They will not be for sale.
Professional Judaica appraiser, Ms. Emily Baer, will select items from pictures submitted beforehand to discuss and give an estimate for auction and insurance value. View Ms. Baer's CV
Email Hillary at hjfarkas@sbcglobal.net with questions.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS We need volunteers from both the congregation and the community at large to help make this event a success!  Volunteers can choose slots such as check in, check out, refreshment set up, and monitoring. There are a variety of options and shifts are short. Please consider participating; and share this link to invite your friends to come help: Judaica Road Showcase Volunteer signup
Judaica Road Showcase
Sunday, May 21, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Sign up here
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Ma'alot Farms is Coming to Beth David!
Sunday, June 4, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Sign up Here 
A Message from Rabbi Alpert About Ukraine
As we take time to examine our values during the Omer, please consider taking action to continue supporting Mikhailo and his life-saving efforts in Ukraine. We will be collecting funds through May 25th. Click here to read the full text and to donate.
San Francisco Giants Jewish Heritage Night (Offsite)
Tuesday, August 15, game starts at 6:45 p.m.
Enjoy a night filled with Jewish culture as the San Francisco Giants take on the Tampa Bay Rays. Your Special event package includes a game ticket as well as a limited edition Giants Jewish Heritage Night Scarf. Partial proceeds to benefit Jewish Community Federation, Chabad of San Francisco. Join the Beth David Group. A limited supply of tickets are available for $35.00 each. Purchase your tickets now. 
San Jose Earthquakes Jewish Heritage Night (Offsite)
Wednesday, August 30, match starts at 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a night filled with Jewish culture as the Earthquakes take on their rivals the LA Galaxy. With purchase of your Jewish Heritage Night Ticket you receive special entry and a custom kippah. Join the Beth David Group. A limited supply of tickets are available for $40.00 each. Purchase your tickets now. 
Jewish Book Discussion Group (Beit T'Fillah) 
The Netanyahus 
Saturday, May 13, 12:45 – 2:00 p.m.
by Joshua Cohen, led by Ruth Kohan
Corbin College, not-quite-upstate New York, winter 1959-1960: Ruben Blum, a Jewish historian-but not an historian of the Jews-is co-opted onto a hiring committee to review the application of an exiled Israeli scholar specializing in the Spanish Inquisition. When Benzion Netanyahu shows up for an interview, family unexpectedly in tow, Blum plays the reluctant host, to guests who proceed to lay waste to his American complacencies. More info
Teen Movie and Pizza Night (Teen Lounge)
Saturday, May 13, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Fun teen night in the teen lounge open for all teens with free pizza, a movie, and more. FREE. More infp
Modern Musical Midrash (Zoom)
Tuesday, May 16, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
with Rabbi Nathan Roller
In this twice monthly series, Rabbi Nathan Roller leads us in examining classical texts through musical midrashim focusing on a specific theme. For the final session on May 16, Rabbi Roller will focus on the music of Leonard Cohen. More info
Balance and Stretch Class (Beit Midrash)
Wednesdays, May 17, 31 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
This class is continuing through May. If you would like to join, please contact the office Info@beth-david.org. Taught by exercise and strength trainer Aaron Hodges.
General Board Meeting (Beit Midrash/Zoom)
Thursday, May 18, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
All are invited to join us in-person or online. More info
Understanding The Shabbat Service (Beit Midrash)
Saturday, May 20, 12:45 – 2:00 p.m.
with Rabbi Nathan Roller
On Shabbat afternoons, following kiddush lunch, join Rabbi Nathan Roller in an informal tefillah (Jewish prayer) class for all levels. Drop-ins are welcome. The point is to familiarize ourselves with the Siddur and make the Shabbat service liturgy more accessible and meaningful. More info
Approachable Torah (Beit Midrash)
Saturday, May 20, 10:00 - 11:15 a.m.
with Rabbi Alan Berkowitz
Join Rabbi Berkowitz for his monthly Approachable Torah session. More info
Family Learning Experiences/Last Day of School Celebration (Classrooms)
Sunday, May 21, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
with Rabbi Nathan Roller 
Join us to celebrate the last day of Religious School with fun projects and a BBQ! Meat and veggie options will be offered. Please RSVP
Live Office Hours with Nathan Handelsman
Sunday, May 21, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
President of Beth David's Board of Directors, Nathan Handelsman will be holding live office hours. Stop by to introduce yourself, ask questions and share ideas. More info
Crafters' Guild (Board Room)
Monday, May 22, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Do you enjoy sewing? Knitting? Crocheting? Do you want to get together with others while working on projects? This is an informal gathering with no membership requirements where all are welcome. Join us for crafting or simply for camaraderie. More info
Shavuot Picnic & Ice Cream Truck (Parking Lot)
Thursday, May 25, 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
We will supply challah, wine/juice and we'll have an ice cream truck! Followed by Ma'ariv & Learning at 7:30pm. You provide your own chairs, blankets and picnic supper and BYOB! 
More info
 
Shavuot Services (Sanctuary/Streaming)
Friday, May 26 & *Saturday, May 27, 9:30 – 11:30am
* Includes Yizkor
Join us in-person or online. More info
 
A Conversation with Rabbi Alpert
Second day of Shavuot
Saturday, May 27, 12:45ish pm (Following Lunch)
All congregation members are invited to hear Rabbi Alpert share reflections on her time with Beth David – where we have been, what we have experienced, and a few things to consider for the future. Time will be available for thoughtful conversation. In addition, Rabbi will share Danny’s and her plans for their next chapter. No Reservations required, but please let us know if you plan to attend by sending an e-mail to: hazak@beth-david.org
Talmud Study (Zoom)
Fridays, June 2, 9, 16, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
with Rabbi Jaymee Alpert
We will begin Masechet Ta'anit. If you already have Masechet Megillah Koren edition you also have Ta'anit - it is part of the same volume. Or it can be purchased and downloaded. More info
Shabbat Morning Hike (Offsite)
Saturday, June 3,  8:50 - 11:00 a.m.
with Rabbi Jaymee Alpert
Join Rabbi Alpert for a Shabbat Hike! Location TBD. We will  share a morning of prayer, mindfulness, and community as we experience Shabbat in nature. The hike is limited to 30 participants, so please be sure to RSVP by May 31. 
Empty Nesters' Coffee and Chat (Offsite)
Tuesday, June 6, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
This is a social group for empty nesters to gather and share ideas about where to go on vacation, technology problems, cooking, kids, funny stories, etc. We meet the first Tuesday of each month at 10am ay Paris Baguette in Cupertino. To join the mailing list, or if you have any questions, please email Dafna Mizrahi at Dafi.sorokin@gmail.com
"Worlds Apart", a Jewish Family's Journey (Zoom)
Sunday, June 11, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Two brothers, Adolphe and Marcus, grow up on the Jewish streets of Warsaw at the turn of the twentieth century. One leaves to find work in Switzerland and the other goes to Moscow, never to see each other again. 100 years later, great-granddaughter and BBC journalist Nadia Ragozhina tells their story. More info
Shabbat Services/Berkowitz Farewell (Sanctuary/Streaming)
Saturday, June 17, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Please join us as we give Mindy and Allan a Beth David-style sendoff! Active members of our community for many years, they’re moving to the East Bay to start their next adventure. Please sign up here so we have an accurate count for kiddush lunch! More info
Shabbat Services/Rabbi Alpert Farewell (Sanctuary/Streaming)
Saturday, June 24, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Please join us for Shabbat services as we say thank you and farewell Rabbi Alpert. Please sign up so we have an accurate count for kiddush lunch!  Please sign up here so we have an accurate count for kiddush lunch! More info
Let Us All Breathe Together (Zoom)
Sunday, June 25, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Sheila Peltz Weinberg is a Rabbi, educator, author, and spiritual director. She teaches mindfulness, meditation & yoga, among other things. Her latest book, "Let Us All Breathe Together," which she will be talking to us about, is a collection of poems & essays, and, hopefully, a guide through these turbulent times. More info
AAi Blood Drive (Social Hall)
Wednesday, June 28, 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
The Abrahamic Alliance is sponsoring a blood drive with the American Red Cross. Volunteer and Donation sign up links to come. 
Hazak at Blackberry Park (Offsite)
Sunday July 16, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Please join us for a BBQ/Picnic. Hazak is providing the main dishes - hot dogs, hamburgers, and veggie burgers. To RSVP, email hazak@beth-david.org
60th Anniversary Gala Weekend
Friday, August 25 - Sunday, August 27
Stay tuned for more info.
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