Beth David Ma’ariv and Gantze Megillah

Congregation Beth David 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga, CA

The “Gantze” Megillah experience is a full reading of the scroll of Esther geared towards adults with appropriate moments of gragger noise and frivolity. Join us in-person or watch on YouTube.

Beth David Family Megillah

Congregation Beth David 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga, CA

The Family Megillah is an abbreviated version of the scroll of Esther and is best suited for children. Join us in person or Watch on YouTube. Stay afterwards for Purim Carnival followed by lunch. RSVP required for lunch: Beth David Members  or Guests See All Purim Festivities at Beth David: www.beth-david.org/purim-5784

Beth David Purim Carnival

Congregation Beth David 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga, CA

Join us for carnival games, art stations, music, prizes and more! Stay afterwards for Purim lunch. RSVP required for lunch: Beth David Members  or Guests See All Purim Festivities including the Family Megillah at Beth David: www.beth-david.org/purim-5784

Purimspiel MOCANTO! Magic, music & fun!

Congregation Beth David 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga, CA

What could be finer than hearing the Purim tale to the enchanting music from Disney's Moana and Encanto! You and your family won't want to miss Beth David's Purimspiel, Mocanto, written and directed by Aaron and Cindy Weinberg especially for Beth David. Start the day with the family Megillah reading at 10, followed by games […]

Beth David Undiscovered Jewish Sects in History

Congregation Beth David 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga, CA

with Rabbi Kunin While we speak of Judaism and the Jewish People, our history has always been far more complex. From the Essenes to the Karaites and the Sabbateans, not to mention the Samaritans and the Frankists, there have always been multiple expressions of our tradition. Indeed, nearly all of these groups still exist today! […]

Beth David Beyond The Headlines: Insights from An Israeli Hero Reflecting on Survival, Strength and the October 7th Attacks

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LIVE FROM ISRAEL Sunday, April 7, 10:30am Please join us for this special briefing with Felix Lotan, Director of Disaster Preparedness Magen David Adom Felix will share the in-depth story of Magen David Adom operations, commitment, mission, and collaboration with the IDF across Israel. Felix will reflect on the Oct. 7 attacks and remind us of […]

Beth David Jewish Book Discussion Group

Congregation Beth David 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga, CA

DINNER AT THE CENTER OF THE EARTH by Nathan Englander, led by Judy Paktor The best work yet from the Pulitzer finalist and best-selling author of For the Relief of Unbearable Urges–a political thriller that unfolds in the highly charged territory of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and pivots on the complex relationship between a secret prisoner and […]

Beth David Jewish Book Discussion Group

Congregation Beth David 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga, CA

SHANDA: A MEMOIR OF SHAME AND SECRECY by Letty Cottin Pogrebin, led by Ruth Kohan An intimate memoir from a founding editor of Ms. magazine who grew up in a Jewish immigrant family mired in secrets, haunted by their dread of shame and stigma, determined to hide their every imperfection—and in denial or despair when they couldn’t.