Help Congregation Beth David host Saratoga’s Annual Thanksgiving Interfaith Service

Get Ready to Shake It this Sukkot: Order Your Lulav & Etrog Now!

Lulav & Etrog….Enduring symbols of heart, integrity & compassion

If you have never had your own lulav & etrog set for Sukkot, maybe it’s time
to do so! This is the time of year to fulfill the Mitzvah – learn & say the
blessings; share holy time with family & friends.

We are offering two sets to choose from:

* Junior: $50.00
*Mehudar (premium): $90

(The difference in cost per set is due to size of etrog & pitom)

DEADLINE TO ORDER IS SEPTEMBER 1

CBD MEMBERS – We can bill your account
IF NOT A CBD MEMBER – ORDERS MUST BE PRE-PAID

Please respond to biran[at]beth-david[dot]org with the following information:
Name:
Email:
Phone:
Qty/Type of Set:

Fun in the Sun(day)–Santa Cruz Beach Day

Fun in the Sun–Santa Cruz Beach Day
For Jewish 20 & 30 somethings

Sunday, July 5th, 2009

10am
Meet @ Congregation Beth David to Carpool

What is better than warm weather? The only thing better is warm weather on a hot beach with friends.  Join us on July 5th from 10:00 to 4:00 as we venture over the hill for Jews’ Next Dor’s Santa Cruz Beach Day. We will begin at  Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga, Ca where we  will then carpool to  Lighthouse beach.  Please bring $12 for food, bathing suits, towels, frisbees, etc. Please RSVP to JewsNextDor[at]beth-david.org for some fun in the sun! Please let us know if you’re willing to drive a carpool and how many people you can take.

Facebook Event

New Tot Shabbat Service in Saratoga‏ Starting Saturday

Starting this Saturday, June 27, 2009, a brand new Tot Shabbat is kicking off at Congregation Beth David. It’s a completely parent lead services with lots to keep your little one(s) engaged.

Organizers describe it as “a fun and interactive parent-led service for babies, toddlers, and preschool kids.  Open to the whole community. Tot Shabbat includes singing, storytelling, and a Kiddush snack!”

Tot Shabbat

For kids ages 0-5

11:00 AM-12:00 PM, the second & fourth Saturday morning of the month

Congregation Beth David (19700 Prospect Rd, Saratoga, Ca 95070)

**STARTS Saturday June 27th**

Connecting with CBD

Congregation Beth David’s slogan is “There’s a place for me at CBD.”

CBD would like this to be true for you. What more do you want out of CBD or Jews’ Next Dor? How can CBD or Jews’ Next Dor improve your connection with CBD?

We’d really love to hear your feedback, thoughts, comments and opinions you can join the discussion here, or send an email to JewsNextDor[at]beth-david.org.

Mitzvah of the Month: Feed the Homeless

Each year CBD participates in West Valley Community Services Rotating Shelter program, housing men trying to get back on their feet. The men who can stay up to 90 days in the program, rotate between 11 Churches and Congregation Beth David. June is when they stay at Congregation Beth David. Jews’ Next Dor will be serving the men dinner and schmoozing with them. We’ve had a blast doing this in the past and the Men love sharing their stories, talking sports and other hobbies with us.

Mitzvah with Rotating Shelter
Help the Homeless trying to get back on their feet

Thursday, June 18, 2009
8pm (SHARP)

Church of the Ascension across the CBD parking lot.

12033 Miller Ave Saratoga, CA 95070

Jews’ Next Dor will be greeters to set up the food for their dinner and visit with the men starting at 8pm. Please RSVP to jewsnextdor[at]gmail.com if you’re able to be there. Past young adult volunteers had a great time, read about it on our blog.

Can’t make our event? Want to help more? Congregation Beth David’s Social Action Committee is still looking for more help and support.

Faith in Action Rotating Shelter

The Rotating Shelter program, a collaborative effort of West Valley Community Services and several civic and faith-based organizations in Cupertino, Sunnyvale and Saratoga, has returned to Beth David as of this month. We are hosting 15 men for 5 weeks as they struggle to move out of homelessness into a stable living and working environment. We need volunteers to provide dinner, shop for breakfast and lunch groceries and act as greeters in the evening. We hope to make this program self-sustaining and very much need financial support to underwrite the cost of the groceries. If you want to volunteer or need more information, please call Ronnie Gordon at 408.265.8165. If you can make a monetary donation, send your check to the CBD office with a notation that it is for Social Action / Rotating Shelter.

We are also collecting new or gently used sleeping bags, pillows and pillowcases for the Rotating Shelter. Please put donations in the SAC trunk in the lobby.

Wunderlich Park Hike ‘n’ Stroll–Sunday, May 31st at 10am

Wunderlich Park Hike ‘n’ Stroll

Sunday, May 31,2009

10am

10am. Meet  @ Wunderlich Park, 4040 Woodside Road, Woodside.

10:15 sharp. Hike takes off. Don’t be late!

Jews’ Next Dor, the young adult group of Congregation Beth David (Saratoga) and the young adult group of Congregation Kol Emeth (Palo Alto), and Yidventure (Bay Area) are going for an 90 minute easy hike and stroll in Wunderlich Park. All Jewish 20 & 30 somethings are invited to join them!

Wunderlich Park features redwood forest, open meadows, beautiful oaks and madrones. The trail is hilly but not really steep, and we’ll hike at a pace that is mellow, groovy, and conducive to conversation.  Event covers 5 miles, with 600 feet of elevation. Admit it.  You want to get out. The woods are beautiful, and the air smells great. Hiking boots and a bottle of water recommended but sneakers okay.  RSVP to JewsNextDor [at] beth-david [dot] org. Check out the Facebook Event too.

Directions: To reach Wunderlich Park, take Woodside Rd. (Hwy 84 West) exit from I-280.  Go 2.7 miles west towards the hills.  Look for the small brown entrance sign on your right. This sign is easy to miss, so note your odometer at I-280. When you get to the parking lot, look for the guy or gal with the clipboard. Parking is free but can be tight, so carpooling is encouraged.

Register Now for Speed Dating!

Is someone bugging you to start dating a nice Jewish guy or gal? Date a whole bunch in a single night with Jewish Speed Dating!

Jewish Young Adult Speed Dating!

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

7-9pm

It will take place upstairs at the Sonoma Chicken Coop in Campbell, and is $20 per person, including appetizers and a drink!  We have again contracted with the Jewish Speed Dating Guru to run the application and matching process.

You must email the Guru to express your interest by clicking here.  The Guru will respond with a questionnaire to fill out.  Space is limited, so RSVP today! RSVPing to the Guru is mandatory, but you can check out the Facebook event if you’d like.

Speed Dating for Jewish Young Adults is brought to you by SVYAD and Jews’ Next Dor. If you’re looking for less formal ways of meeting fellow Jewish young adults check out Jews’ Next Dor’s other upcoming events.

Yom HaShoah 2009 Around the Bay

This Yom HaShoah remember the lives of the 6 million Jews and 5 million others who perished in the Holocaust, the struggles of the survivors and the lessons it has to teach us around the SF Bay Area.

Commemorate and Observe with Your Bay Area Community:

Saturday Night is Game Night at CBD

Congregation Beth David is have a board game night open to all. Join your friends and community members for a night of game playing and sharing desserts.