Beth David Women/Women’s League enrollment
Dues Update
Thank you, thank you! We continue to see an increase in donation payments, covering membership in both Beth David Women and Women’s League. Let’s keep it happening. If you don’t know your paid status, contact Karen Fihn.
It’s easy to pay your tax deductible $36 BDW/WL annual donation. Here’s how:
- Make your check payable to Congregation Beth David, with BDW dues on the memo line; 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: Your support allows us to support and underwrite activities and projects at the synagogue. Without you we are one woman short!
Ladies Who Lunch
The February 12 LWL will again be held at Beth David, hosted by Jane Jacobson and Sheila Weisberg. Click here to sign up now!
Still available LWL dates for this year are below. Respond to women@beth-david.org for more information and to secure your date!
- August 13
- September 10 or 17 (TBD)
CRAFTERS’ GUILD (BEIT MIDRASH)
Monday, February 23, 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).
Justin Ferate speaks on Rosenwald Schools (Zoom)
Thursday, February 26, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Our favorite speaker, Justin Ferate, will speak for us again about an inspiring man, Julius Rosenwald, who created schools in the U.S. South for poor black children. Join us for this heartwarming and fascinating talk. Sponsored by Beth David Women. Register for Zoom [here]. View more about The Rosenwalfd Fund [here].
Women Who Walk
Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.
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.
Empty Nesters Coffee & Chat (offsite)
Tuesday, March 3, 10:00 a.m.
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.
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.