Beth David Purim 2024 Silent Auction

Congregation Beth David is a large synagogue in Silicon Valley that aims to enrich and transform peoples’ lives through prayer, study, and communal connection. We extend a warm welcome to everyone – families, singles, seniors, young adults, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and households with mixed ethnic, racial and/or cultural backgrounds.

The men’s and women’s groups of Congregation Beth David organize our Annual Silent Auction. The proceeds of the Silent Auction are used to support our Congregation, our Religious School, and our community outreach activities. Recent outreach activities have included donating food and school supplies to local agencies, joining other faith-based communities to provide a safe place to people living in their vehicles for overnight safety, supporting homeless and women’s shelters as well as the American Red Cross, Relay for Life, preparing hygiene kits for those who are less fortunate, and more. Our activities have been successful for many years thanks to our volunteer members and generous donations from local businesses.

Please note the following information about this year’s Silent Auction:

Event Details:

Bidding Begins:
Friday, March 15th at Noon

Bidding Concludes:
Sunday, March 24th at 1 p.m.

Buy it Now:
Some items may be available on a "Buy it Now" basis at a fixed price both online and at the live event.

Purim 2024 (5784) Schedule at Beth David :

SATURDAY, MARCH 23
Ma'ariv and Gantze Megillah (Sanctuary/YouTube)
Saturday, March 23, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
The "Gantze" Megillah experience is a full reading of the scroll of Esther geared towards adults with appropriate moments of gragger noise and frivolity. Join us in person or watch on YouTube.

Bidding Cards will be on display in the Mercaz after Havdalah.

SUNDAY, MARCH 24
Silent Auction (Mercaz)
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Bidding cards and actual items will be displayed in the Mercaz. At the conclusion of the event , items will be available for payment and/or pickup. The proceeds of the Silent Auction will be used to support our Congregation as well as its community outreach activities.

Family Megillah (Sanctuary/YouTube)
10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Watch on YouTube.

Purim Carnival (Parking Lot)
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Join us for carnival games, art stations, music, prizes and more!

Lunch (Social Hall/Sukkah Patio)
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Join us after the carnival and silent auction for a festive Purim Lunch featuring Falafel; Israeli Salad; Hummus, Babaganoush.
13 & older-$12; 6 to 12-$5; 5 & under-Free
Please RSVP: Members or Guests

Purimshpiel (Sanctuary)
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
We'll re-tell the tale of Purim with songs, dancing, and silliness! Magic, Music and Fun for the Whole Family! Watch on YouTube.

Proxy Bidding Explained:
An online Proxy Bid allows you to enter the maximum amount you are willing to spend in advance and then lets the system bid for you up to that amount. For example, if an item is currently selling for $10 and you enter a proxy bid of $50, the system will automatically bid for you at listed increments when competing bids are placed until the selling price goes over $50. At that point, you will be outbid and someone else will be the leading bidder. You will only owe the amount the system has bid for you which will never be more than your maximum proxy bid amount. A proxy bid is a single bid and only shows up in the online bid history one time.

Payments:
At the conclusion of the auction the highest valid bid wins and winners will be promptly notified. Buyers are expected to pay for and arrange pick up or delivery of their items promptly. Payment by check payable to "Beth David Men's Club" is preferred, Major Credit Cards are accepted online or on site and Paypal payments to paypal.me/cbdmensclub are an acceptable form of payment (please add the bidder's name to the notes section). Beginning at the conclusion of the auction at 1 p.m. on March 24th most items will be available for same day payment and pickup at Beth David until 4 p.m.

Contact Information:
Payment and Delivery can be arranged by contacting Art Singer at (510) 332-4026 or Jane Jacobson at (408) 872-1845 and by Emailing us at auction@beth-david.org

Committed to providing avenues towards Jewish connection. Connect with your past, present, future and others like you. We offer lectures, family programs, Jewish holiday celebrations, worship services and much more! Whether you are visiting the area, or live here, WELCOME!

The Men's Club and Beth David Women support our community through charitable giving and service.

Congregation Beth David is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.