Congregation Beth David

Building Peace Together
Sunday, July 26, 2:00- 6:00 p.m.
At Beth David
Gather with Saratoga neighbors, Scouts, civic leaders, and Jewish, Christian, and Muslim faith communities for an afternoon of service, music, food, and connection. The event begins with a community welcome, followed by an Eagle Court of Honor and the dedication of our Peace Wall. Participants will then share in interfaith reflections before coming together for hands-on service projects, including assembling blessing bags and working in the Friendship Garden. The afternoon concludes with a jazz reception, offering an opportunity to celebrate, connect, and build lasting friendships across our community.
See details and RSVP link here: https://beth-david.org/building-peace/

Alternative Shabbat Sessions
with Rabbi Hugh Seid-Valencia
Saturday, June 20, 10:00–11:00 a.m.
In these sessions, we will engage in close readings of excerpts from some of the early Hasidic masters' commentaries on the weekly Torah portion. These readings and discussions will serve as a springboard to explorations of mindfulness meditation practice. Participants should come prepared to study, discuss, and experiment with meditative practice. No prior text study or meditation experience is necessary.

Alternative Shabbat Sessions
with Rabbi Hugh Seid-Valencia
Every Fourth Shabbat
Begins Saturday, May 30, 10:00–11:00 a.m.
In these sessions, we will engage in close readings of excerpts from some of the early Hasidic masters' commentaries on the weekly Torah portion. These readings and discussions will serve as a springboard to explorations of mindfulness meditation practice. Participants should come prepared to study, discuss, and experiment with meditative practice. No prior text study or meditation experience is necessary.