Bet David Progressive Jewish Congregation

29/04/2025

This past Shabbat, we had the honour of celebrating a beautiful milestone at Bet David.

Peter Raphaely was called up for an allyah and a blessing in honour of his 83rd birthday — a moment we recognise in Jewish tradition as a Second Bar Mitzvah, following the teaching of Psalm 90: "The span of our life is seventy years..." Reaching 70 and living an additional 13 years is seen as completing a full second cycle of life, a moment of renewal, wisdom, and gratitude.

Together with his wife Lynne, family, and community, we blessed Peter for his strength, his commitment to Jewish life, and for the joy and inspiration he brings to all of us.

May he continue to go from strength to strength!
Mazal Tov, Peter!

17/04/2025

🍕 Say goodbye to matzah and hello to mozzarella!
🕯️ Join us for Havdalah & Pizza on Saturday 19 April at 6:30 pm at 📍Gias on Montrose -- “The Nursery”
Bring your appetite — and remember, everyone pays for their own pizza.
RSVP to [email protected]

10/04/2025

Celebrate Pesach at Bet David!
From our joyful Shacharit service on the first day of Pesach (Sunday, 13 April)
to a moving morning with Yizkor on the 7th day (Saturday, 19 April),
and a festive Havdalah and Pizza to close the chag that evening—
swipe through to explore all our events and enrich your Pesach with us!

07/04/2025

03/04/2025

Unfortunately, this week's Kabbalat Shabbat will NOT be the outdoor experience we had planned, due to the expected cold and the possibility of rain.

But don't worry – it will still be a beautiful and spiritual gathering!

Come and see for yourself!

28/03/2025

🌟 WHAT IS FREEDOM TO YOU? 🌟

Join us for a one-of-a-kind Passover Seder this year! Together, we'll blend cherished traditions with meaningful reflections on the pressing issues of justice and liberation in today’s world.

✨ A Night of Questions, Stories, and Shared Hope ✨

Explore traditional and contemporary Passover liturgies
Engage in heartfelt conversations about oppression and redemption
📅 Saturday, 12 April 2025, following the 6:00 pm service
📍 Reserve your spot by 04 April 2025
▶️ Register online today: https://bit.ly/4c745Ml

⚠️ Limited seats available – don’t miss out!

19/03/2025

This Friday, 21 March, come celebrate Human Rights Shabbat at Bet David Progressive Jewish Congregation and listen to our special guest, Abigail Friedman. She is an occupational therapist and UNICEF project leader, specializes in using the therapeutic power of play to support vulnerable children, advocating for play as a fundamental right, particularly for children in crisis. Services start at 6pm.

07/03/2025

Put on your fanciest fancy dress and come celebrate with the Bet David Family

Thursday, 13 March 2025 5.30-8.30pm

* Fancy Dress Parade
* Prizes for Best Dressed
* Megillah Reading
* Purim Extravaganza with Tilla & her Troubadours
* Hamantaschen & other good things to eat. BYO drinks of choice
* "Caipirinha do rabino"

Fur further details, contact the synagogue office 011 783 7117 [email protected]

07/03/2025

Hamantaschen Bake - Join us in Making Purim Yummy

We would be thrilled if you would join us in making delicious hamantaschen with fillings of your choice.

9 March 2025 @15:30

31/03/2023

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_KIcFJvEnsXBKJcB7_qzH0FhjUumFEdK

You can now listen to all your favourite songs from Bet David using this playlist :)