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The Torah Project

Check out the "flavor" of the week!!!

Torah is usually "chanted", putting musical notes to the letters and words of the Torah and singing the words, rather than speaking them. The notations which tell the Torah reader how to chant each word and phrase are called "cantillation notations", and are found in printed copies of the Bible or Torah. The Hebrew word for the ">musical notations is te'amim, which literally means "tastes" or "flavors", since the chanting adds a flavor to the words, grouping words together and making it easier for the listener to comprehend the ideas the words try to convey. The cantillation is called "trope" in Yiddish. Although a Rabbi in Tiberias devised the first set of musical notations, there have been many other Rabbis since then who have developed their own particular "flavors". If you listen carefully to different readers, or attend services in different parts of the world, you'll get different "tastes" of the Torah!!!

Welcome from President

Written by Sara Chafkin

sarachavkinSHALOM !!! It is my honor and privilege as President of Temple Beth David to tell you somethings about our synagogue. We are a multi-generational, egalitarian Conservative Congregation, affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.  Located in the heart of Palm Beach Gardens, Temple Beth David is currently home to 400 family units. We have just elected a strong and concerned Board that is prepared to understand the concerns of our congregants, the programs they are seeking ,and what it will take to strengthen our programs directed towards our youth. We are  family-friendly!

Temple Beth David takes its educational role seriously. Our Preschool is always at capacity,  and has a waiting list. Our Religious School prepares students not only for the mechanics of their Bar and Bat Mitzvah ceremonies, but instills a love and understanding of our faith and its traditions. Many of our students continue to learn with Rabbi Singer and Cantor Kanarek and become confirmed. Our lively Life Long Learning programs provide opportunities for all, whether a beginner, a new Jew by Choice, or simply someone who wants to continue an existing commitment to Jewish study. And our Family Life Education programs are geared towards melding tradition and ritual within the family unit.

Explore our website and learn about us in detail. Come back often and check out the calendar for upcoming holidays, festivals and events. I look forward to seeing you at services and meeting you all.