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!
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].
CRAFTERS’ GUILD (BEIT MIDRASH)
Monday, January 26, 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).
Women’s Shabbat (Sanctuary/YouTube)
Saturday, January 31, 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Sign up to participate in leading the congregation in an inspiring, Shabbat service. Make this year the year you learn something new! Or participate together with a friend! Please sign up [here].
Empty Nesters Coffee & Chat (offsite)
Tuesday, February 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.
Women Who Walk
Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.
Women Who Walk is on hiatus until January 27!
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.