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Become involved in Sisterhood or Men's Club... join specific committees which interest you... or choose to serve on our Board of Directors.
Whatever you choose, your leadership will be welcome, and your personal rewards will be great!
Sisterhood | Men's Club | Junior & Senior Kadima | USY | Havurot | Young Adults | Book Group
Chevrat Chesed | Mentoring | Social Action | Hazak | Boy/Girl Scouts | Choir | Israel Action
The primary purposes of the Beth David Sisterhood are to support the Beth David Religious School and the Beth David community. Affiliated with the Women's League for Conservative Judaism, Sisterhood offers many programs and activities throughout the year, including an annual Membership Dinner, a Selichot Ice Cream Social, a square dance, the Chanukah boutique, Sisterhood Shabbat, Yad L'Kol Volunteer Dinner, and the Torah Fund Brunch. Specific functions to support the Religious School are held during holidays and throughout the year. Sisterhood also provides refreshment for the Kabbalat Shabbat Oneg and the Kiddush following Shabbat morning services when there is no specific host (e.g., a Bar/Bat Mitzvah family).
Members enjoy personal and social as well as educational and spiritual benefits. Service to the congregation, Religious School, and Israel are aspects of a program which involves its members in an atmosphere of camaraderie and dedication within the context of traditional Conservative Judaism. It is easy to become involved with Sisterhood. Membership in Sisterhood is free for any woman during her first year of synagogue membership. New members are always welcome and encouraged to attend any Sisterhood function... more info
The purpose of the Men's Club is to meet and make friends with other men in our congregation through educational programs and social events. Affiliated with the National Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs, this organization seeks to provide Jewish activities for Beth David's male congregants, to support the congregation, and to promote Jewish family life. Men's Club conducts the annual Purim Carnival and Men's Club Shabbat. Social events include a "spaghetti feed" following Mitzvah Day, a Super Bowl party and an annual trip to the Gold Country. Men's Club Retreats focus on a topic of interest to the members (e.g., ethics in the workplace). Men's Club membership is free to men who are in their first year of synagogue membership... more info
Jewish youth entering the 5th grade can become members of Junior Kadima, moving on to Senior Kadima when they enter 7th grade and USY in high school. Under the auspices of the United Synagogue of America, Beth David supports Kadima and USY. Being Jewish is required for youth group membership, but synagogue affiliation is not. All three groups offer organized activities at Beth David and other locations throughout the year. Activities focus on social interaction with Jewish peers, social action, religious studies and fundraising. Most events are held on weekends, while Junior Kadima meets after Religious School one Sunday per month...
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The high school age affiliate of The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, United Synagogue Youth (USY) helps Jewish teens build friendships and enjoy educational and social programs at Beth David and around the world, transforming Jewish leaders for the next generation. Students in grades 9 through 12 are eligible for membership. Each USY chapter (ours is called "SAUSY," for "Saratoga USY") has several important portfolios for action. The Religion and Education component includes learning about and practicing Conservative Judaism in an atmosphere of open discussion and tolerance. The Social Action-Tikkun Olam component develops an awareness of ways to repair the world, and designs events to put this commitment into action. The Membership committee works to build a strong chapter and increase the involvement of its members. The Communications group produces our newsletter ("SAUSY Sauce"). Chapter members are encouraged to attend regional and international USY conventions, and dues help support both chapter events and national USY goals... more info
Each Havurah is a small community of congregants who meet in each other's homes to study, socialize, and observe holidays, and celebrate Jewish life together. Havurot can be formed of families, couples or individuals who share common interests and the desire to develop an extended family within the Beth David community. The purpose of a Havurah is to provide a complement to the social, religious and education activities offered by the synagogue, and to create a comfortable group within which to experience the wide variety of Beth David's programs. In order to receive the greatest joy and benefit of havurah membership, each participant must be committed to support the activities and development of the Havurah. Participation in a Beth David Havurah is open to all members... more info
Click here to view our Havurah Interest Form
YAG is open to all young people who are 20 and 30 somethings. YAG is a wonderful community of young adults who get together to share meals, have fun and enjoy being Jewish. Married, single and in-between--all are welcome to events such as bowling, dinners, holiday fairs, and much more. The only requirement for membership is that you be in your 20s or 30s (although we have been known to +/- either way for someone who can make us smile.) You do not need to be a member of Beth David to be a part of YAG, although membership is greatly encouraged... more info
Yo'etz Ne'eman, Congregation Beth David's innovative mentoring program offers a special program for all synagogue members... more info
The Discussion Group meets to discuss books with Jewish themes. The group meets on Shabbat after services and kiddush lunch, approximately 1:30 p.m., in MPR-D in the synagogue. All adults and teens are welcome... more info
A group of congregants dedicated to assisting other congregants in times of need and providing you with opportunities to do mitzvot... more info
Through outreach to the Jewish and general communities, the Social Action Committee endeavors to fulfill the mitzvah of Tikkun Olam, or the repair of the world... more info
Hazak is a special interest group dedicated to serving the social, intellectual, and religious needs of the Beth David 55+ community... more info
Girl Scout Troop 699 provides a traditional Girl Scout Program in a conservative Jewish setting for Daisies (ages 5-6), Brownies (ages 6-8) and Juniors (ages 8-11). Affiliated with the Girl Scouts of Santa Clara County, this provides a way for girls to meet and form friendships with other girls in the Jewish community. Parent participation is required in planning and running meetings as well as in other capacities. The troop is divided into patrols by age and grade level and the availability of spaces for new scouts depends on the enrollment in the particular age group... more info
Cub Scout Pack 504 provides the community with a quality Cub Scouting program that follows the guidelines of Jewish Law. It serves as a meeting place for boys in grades 1 through 5 so that they can learn skills for independent living as well as social skills and leadership while having fun in a group of peers. Affiliated with the national Boy Scouts of America, the Pack follows the regular scouting program, with such Jewish enhancements as a sleepover in the sukkah, leading services for Scout Shabbat and an occasional family camping experience. Boys participate in sporting and fitness activities, field trips, and other special events... more info
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The Adult Choir contributes harmonious renditions of traditional liturgical music at selected services. Choir members also learn about renowned Jewish composers and different musical styles for liturgical and popular music.
The south bay IAC was organized to provide a strong support for Israel, in face of mounting Palestinian misinformation and distortion. It will act in cooperation with other congregations and concerned people in the peninsula... more info
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