Temple Beth David

Halloween Havdallah with rabbi Jesse!

Topical Storm Zeta tore through Metro Atlanta early this morning. The strong winds were destructive, causing property damage to many in metro Atlanta and North Georgia. The storm has been responsible for three deaths in the Southeast since coming ashore. Millions are without power. Our prayers go out to everyone. If you have been impacted please let us know. We are here for you. My cell phone is always on. https://www.google.com//zeta-combine-2/story%3fid=73897964

We mark the yahrzeits today of 11 lives snuffed out by hate. Today we mourn with Congregation Tree of Life. If you have availability or can make yourself available, join MyJewishLearning at 4pm for a solidarity minyan of community and hope. Remember. Repair. Together. https://links.myjewishlearning.com//5cd58e2f7ee53356652019

Happy Ten Year anniversary to JIFLA! Enjoying an amazing virtual brunch courtesy of JIFLA and POP Kosher. JIFLA is an incredible local non-profit providing interest free lending. To contribute to this wonderful organization visit JIFLA.org/10year or text JIFLA10 to 44-321 to donate today.

Today is not only Simchat Torah. Today we also celebrate love, equality, and acceptance for all! TBD is proud to stand for love and welcome everyone. We are a house of worship and a spiritual community that values the spark of Hashem that resides in each of us. It is no coincidence that one of our most joyful days on our Jewish calendar is also a day in which we have the ability to rejoice with those taking the brave step of coming out. #ComingOutDay2020 #Love #TBDisHomeToAll https://www.keshetonline.org/resources/coming-out-ceremony/

Tonight is Simchat Torah! Join TBD at 7:30pm Eastern on our YouTube Channel for Havdallah followed by a Simchat Torah interactive celebration! YouTube.com/c/templebethdavid

Shabbat shalom and Chag Sukkot Sameach! Todah rabah to our TBD Sisterhood for coming in with little notice to make a big difference. Our TBD sukkah looks outstanding! See for yourself tonight at our Drive-In Sukkot Celebration and Havdallah service at 7:30 tonight. PM me for details.

Shabbat shalom and Chag Sameach! Join us! Services begin in less than 15 minutes on our YouTube Channel: YouTube.com/c/templebethdavid

Our sukkah is up! Thank you to these guys pictured and to all who showed up to take part in the mitzvah of setting up our sukkah. Chag Sukkot Sameach!

Tonight we welcome in two holidays, Shabbat and Sukkot. Pictured here is the etrog, one of four special species central to our Fall harvest festival. In just a few hours I will be joined by some wonderful people to set up our sukkah at TBD! Pictures to come...