High Holy Day Services at Area Synagogues

Here is a look of High Holy Day services for Temple Beth David in Westwood, Temple Beth Abraham in Canton and Temple Beth David in Canton.

To all the Patch readers of the Jewish faith: L'Shana Tova and G'mar Hatimah Tovah. The following schedule of services for the High Holy Days has been provided by the Synagogues. Temple Israel (Sharon) Rosh Hashanah Sunday- Sept. 16 Monday- Sept. 17 Tuesday- Sept. 18 Tuesday- Sept. 25 Wednesday- Sept. 26 Temple Beth David (Westwood) Rosh Hashanah Services for Erev Rosh Hashanah (Sunday, September 16) will be at 8 p.m. On Monday, September 17, the early services will be at 8:30 a.m. and the late services will be at 11:30 a.m. There will be a Yeladim Service (Children's Service) in the afternoon at 3 p.m. On Tuesday, September 18, services will be at 10 a.m. The Tashlich Service will be at 12:15 p.m. Yom Kippur Kol Nidrei (Tuesday, September…

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PHOTO: Thirst Quenching at Westwood's Mini Walk for Hunger

The walk kicked off Sunday afternoon at Temple Beth David.

While thousands gathered to walk for the hungry in Downtown Boston on Sunday, another committed group of volunteers did the like in Westwood's own back yard. The Westwood Interfaith Community took some time on Sunday, May 6, to walk a three-mile course to raise money in support of Project Bread. The Third Annual Westwood Interfaith MiniWalk for Hunger kicked off at Temple Beth David at 1:30 p.m. Those interested in donating to the cause can do so by visiting the Westwood Interfaith's website. Have photos from the MiniWalk you'd like to post? Simply click the "Upload Your Photos and Videos" and share your images from the event!

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Patch Facts

5 Things You Need to Know Today: Dec. 1

Holiday news, a new Facebook page and a chilly forecast are noted in today's morning roundup.

Today's Forecast: Sunny skies but cooler air is in the works for Westwood today, according to the National Weather service. Temperatures will peak around 47 degrees. 1. Holidays A-Coming! Today is Dec. 1 . . . there are only 20 days left before Chanukah and 24 days left before Christmas! 2. Toddler Playtime: Temple Beth David is hosting a Toddler Playtime event today at 10 a.m. The event will feature climbing, jumping, kicking, throwing, rolling and more. 3. Westwood Facebook Page: Westwood Patch would like to welcome Westwood Town Hall to Facebook! Check out the new page here. 4. Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony: This special holiday ceremony will kick off at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. To find out what's in store for this year's event, click here…

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Westwood Police Log: BB Gun Pellets Hit Sign, a Mail Scam and a Suspicious Driver

The following information was supplied by the Westwood Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Temple Beth David Sign Vandalized Westwood Police are investigating an alleged vandalism to a sign in front of Temple Beth David, which was reported on Oct. 5 at around 3:09 p.m.. According to police reports, the sign was struck with BB gun pellets.  Mail Scam A resident of Westwood Glen Road reported to police on Oct. 5 at around 4:37 p.m. that a "very real" check had come in the mail, though the resident stated that it may have been a scam.  Preliminary investigation revealed that it was in fact a scam run out of British Columbia, Canada. The matter remains under investigation.   Laptop, Jewelry Stolen A Canton Street resident reported called police on Oct. 7 around 5 p.m. to report that their home had been broken into, and a laptop …

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Weekend Activities in the Westwood Area: Sept. 9-11

A look at what's happening in the area this weekend.

You say you’ve got no idea what to do this weekend? No problem. Westwood Patch is to help. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for the activities to hit and new events. 1. GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER VS. BELLINGHAM Where/When: Westwood High School, 220 Nahatan St, Westwood; Friday, Sept. 9: 3:30 p.m. Why Go: Help welcome back fall sports with cheering on Westwood High School's girls varsity soccer team as they face off against Bellingham High School. Price: Free, open to all. 2. SEPT. 11 10TH ANNIVERSARY OBSERVANCE Where/When: Westwood Town Hall, 580 High St, Westwood; Sunday, Sept. 11: 8:30 a.m. Why Go: Join residents and officials at the steps of Westwood Town Hall as they remember the victims of the …

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Question of the Day: Your Take on Cell Towers

The Westwood Planning Board denied the proposed construction of a tower at Temple Beth David on Thursday.

A long-heated debate over the propsed construction of a cell tower at Temple Beth David came to a close Thursday night, when the Westwood Planning Board Thursday night officially denied the denied the application.  Residents have continually expressed their concerns over the matter since it was first proposed in January. So, after last night's decision, we're wondering: What do you think about the Planning Board's decision? 

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