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Welcome to
Temple Beth David
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Welcome to our warm and caring family at Temple Beth David. Our founders made history when they established Gwinnett County’s first Jewish congregation in 1981. Today we proudly endeavor to make teachings of our Jewish heritage relevant to our lives in the 21st Century. For more information: About Us
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Wed., May 2nd 7:00 PM
Board Meeting
Fri./Sat., May 4th/5th
Rabbi Jonathan Crane Services
Sun., May 6th 5:00 PM
Sisterhood Dinner
Fri./Sat., May 11th/12st
Rabbi Robert Kirzner Services
Mon., May 14th 7:00 PM
Support Group Meeting
Fri., May 18th 7:30 PM
Confirmation Graduation
Fri./Sat., May 18th/19th
Rabbi Brian Glusman Services
Sun., May 20th 12:30 PM
Annual Meeting
Sat., May 26th 10:45 AM
Yizkor/Memorial Service (during regular services)
Fri., June 1st 7:30 PM
Graduation Shabbat
Wed., June 6th 7:00 PM
Board Meeting
Fri./Sat., June 1st/2nd
Fri./Sat., June 15th/16th
Fri./Sat., June 29th/30th
Rabbi Brian Glusman Services
Fri./Sat., June 8th/9th
Rabbi Jonathan Crane Services
Fri./Sat., June 22nd/23rd
Rabbi Richard Baroff Services
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Friday
7:15 - 7:30pm weekly Wine & Cheese Social Interlude! Take a few minutes to unwind with fellow congregants before services.
7:30pm Service
Saturday
9:45 – 10:00am; Light breakfast of bagels, shmeers, coffee and hot Chocolate.
10:00 – 10:30am; Torah Study in the social hall led by Rabbi or a lay volunteer, with breakfast.
10:45 – 12:00; traditional service takes place in Sunrise Sanctuary. Kiddush and hamotzi follows afterwards.
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Support Services
Temple Beth David offers support services every month.
These are Rabbi led services conducted in a small setting.
We support bereavement, family, health and other needs.
This group serves our community, and our extended family.
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