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D'Var Torah
Parashat
Pinchas
for July 14, 2012
Numbers
26:52 - 28:15
using the Triennial
Year II schedule
Haftarah:
Jeremiah 1:1 - 2:3
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What's Happening
This Week At Beth Or
Monday, July 9
Tuesday, July 10
Wednesday, July 11
Chit Chat at Starbucks 10:00 am
Executive Committee Meeting 7:30 pm
Board of Directors Meeting 7:30 pm
Thursday, July 12
Friday, July 13
Kabbalat Shabbat Services 8:00 pm
Saturday, July 14
Adult Torah Study 10:15 am
Sunday, July 15
Monday, July 16
Tuesday, July 17
Wednesday, July 18
Chit Chat at Starbucks 10:00 am
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 Temple Beth Or Events
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Save The Date
Saturday, July 21
Bibliodrama: Jacob and Esau
Saturday-Sunday, July 28-29
Tish'a B'Av
August 4
Bibliodrama: Joseph: Coat, Dreams, Brothers' Schemes
March 16, 2013
Evening of music, good food and memories to honor
Dr. Michael Newman |
 Temple Beth Or
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Shabbat Shalom! 
Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Friday evening, July 6,
at 8:00 p.m.
Oneg Shabbat will follow the service.
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The Temple Beth Or Community Extends a Hearty Welcome...
to Linda Levin, who will be serving as a consultant to the Temple. Linda has worked with Rabbi Mark Kram at the University of Miami Hillel and the Florida Hillel Council and was most recently Membership and Outreach Coordinator at Temple Israel. In her role as consultant here, she will be available on the basis of 20 hours each month to work with lay leadership and committee chairs to help coordinate our efforts in the areas of coordination and publicizing of programming, leadership development, and membership retention and recruitment.
In order to be most effective, Linda needs to get to know us and what we're about. A good way for her to do that is to talk to as many individual members as she can. So don't be surprised if you get a phone call from Linda one of these days. And if you do, please feel free to spend some time with her.
This consulting relationship was made possible by those of our members who are participating in the Bridge to the Future fundraising campaign. To learn more about the campaign, call Shep Faber at 305-858-1895 or send an email to yogishep@mac.com.
Shalom & shavuah tov,
Shep
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Chit Chat at Starbucks...
will meet as usual this Wednesday!
Chit Chat is a weekly discussion group that meets on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. that usually meets at Starbucks in the Suniland Shopping Center on US 1.
To be included in the Chit Chat notification list, please send your email address to Mike Leslie at
hebrewnatl@aol.com
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Thank You!
...to those who generously donate to
Temple Beth Or:
Rhoni and Ned Tannebaum, in memory of
Douglas Elliott
Greta Larrison-Malkin, in memory of Douglas Elliott
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Beth Or's Program Calendar for 2012-2013
The initial version of the Temple Program Calendar for the coming year is available at :
Beth Or Event Calendar
Please bookmark this site so that it's easily available and will allow you keep up with what's going on at the Temple as well as be a part of the process of keeping it current and accurate.
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It's Membership Time...
Current Members:
If you have not received a membership renewal package either by US Postal Service or by email, please contact the Temple office by phone or email below.
Interested in Beth Or?
Give us a call or an email, and we'll put see that you get everything you need and have all your questions answered.
Please, please, feel free to email or call the Temple with any questions.
305-235-1419 |
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BIBLIODRAMA: MIDRASH IN ACTION
You are invited to join our own Rabbi Mark Kram and Dr. Nancy Kirsner as we preview an exciting new program exploring Old Testament stories and their contemporary meaning in our lives today. No prior knowledge of the Bible or stories or psychodrama is required ! Just come and have fun with us - everything you need shall be provided. Bring an openness and a beginner's mind. Come to one or all.
WHAT IS BIBLIODRAMA ?
Bibliodrama is a form of role-playing in which the roles played are taken from biblical texts. The roles may be characters, objects, images, or scenes from the Bible.
Enacted and enlivened in the present moment, this form of interpretive play is often called the action version of Midrash.
ALL SATURDAYS: July 21, 10 am to noon: Jacob and Esau - Sale of the Birthright
August 4, 10 am to noon: Joseph - Coat, Dreams, Brothers' Schemes
August 25, 10 am to noon: Judah and Tamar
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SCHOOL SUPPLIES ARE NOW BEING COLLECTED
It's that time again . . .
Each year Beth Or collects school supplies for the residents of the Children's Home Society. There has always been a fantastic response to this drive and the supplies are greatly needed and appreciated by them.
AMONG THE SUPPLIES NEEDED ARE . . .
Paper
Pencils
Pens
Notebooks 
Duotangs
Paste
Glue Sticks
Bookbags
Backpacks
Rulers
Crayons
Scissors (not pointed)
School starts August 20 so the deadline for donating is August 9 to allow time for delivery, sorting and distribution to those in need. There will be a collection box in the Oneg Room.
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Childrens' World Montessori School
on Beth Or's campus needs a few good students, Toddler- 6thGrade. Small classes, certified teachers, excellent staff:child ratio.
Contact Head Teacher Mary Argumedo 305-506-8087
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Kids' Socks and Underwear
New, please!!
Jane Weinstock is collecting new socks and underwear for the kids at the homeless shelter in Homestead, a part of the Chapman Community Partnership for the Homeless.
Hit the sales, grab the "two-fers" and bring in the goods. A collection box will be in the Oneg Room for your contributions. Many thanks!
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Garden and Grounds 
Beth Or's ORGANIC GARDEN continues to grow!
Though our Organic Garden lacks a green-thumb Team, we have:
a) Collard plants & Brocolli plants are 'hanging in there'
b) new Banana trees (Red Dwarf, Sweet Heart, Ice Cream, Goldfinger, Sweet Heart, Mona Lisa varieties) were joined by new, edible Nopali Cactus plants
c) We see a future in our Wild Edibles, mostly in the Purselane Family
More News:
- Beth Or Irrigation system has been Upgraded with computerized controls, a high-tech Rain Gauge thanks to a $2,800 grant. This is expected to save 40-60% water by calculating plants' true needs based on humidity, temperature, rainfall, season, etc.
- Our Huge Crop of Kosher Compost in in quiet production as micro-organisms and insects degrade, digest and convert discarded plant material to rich, living humus
- The Childrens' World Montessori School readies for another season of organic gardening under the direction of Lead Teacher, Mary Argumedo.
Do's and Don'ts:
- Don't step on a bed (your weight compresses the soil, reducing 'friability')
- If you don't know what to do- ASK
- Learn as much as you can about organic-veganic methods- Rodale's magazine is a great educational and practical resource
Would you like to help in the gardens, particularly on Sunday mornings? Just email Marcy Prince at mprince@miamidade.gov.
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And speaking of Green Stuff...
Irrigation Retrofit Rebate Program
Sign up and receive:
- a free irrigation assessment
- a rebate for retrofitting your irrigation system to improve efficiency
Irrigation assessments are performed by the Urban Conservation Unit for homeowners and Homeowners Associations. Participants can receive rebates for retrofitting the irrigation system to improve water efficiency. Homeowners can receive up to $400 for up to 3 years and Homeowners Associations can receive up to $2,850 for one year.
Participants must fill out the application form below and receive the irrigation assessment before retrofitting the irrigation system.
Join today and commit to protecting our water resources
Contact: Laura A. Vasquez, UofM Coop Extension
305.248.3311 x239
http://miami-dade.ifas.ufl.edu/
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In and For Our Local Community |
Summer Camp Fun Is Happening at Miami-Dade JCCs
From karate and kayaking to crafts and cooking to programs that promote Jewish values and a connection to Israel, summer camp activities are in full swing at Jewish community centers across Miami-Dade County. Thousands of children are already taking advantage of the fun - and limited space is available for those wishing to join them.
In South Dade:
The Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center on The Jay Morton-Levinthal Campus is the place to be for more than 750 campers in South Dade. While some are benefiting from professional instruction in nature and science, visual and performing arts, and a variety of sports, others are enjoying the challenges of Adventure Camp and the excitement of overnight and long-distance trips. Three music directors are building ruach (spirit) across the campus, which is located at 11155 Southwest 112 Avenue, Miami.
Each camp day begins with a rousing, campus-wide Boker Tov (Good Morning) gathering, where staff set the tone for the exciting activities ahead. As campers participate in their individual group's scheduled events, the camp staffs work to imbue Jewish ideas and values into each activity. Assisting them are shlichim (emissaries) from Israel - talented, young professionals who have completed their army or national service and who share their culture, language and knowledge with campers, therefore creating a meaningful connection between Miami's Jewish youth and the people of Israel.
The camp week continues with Jewish games and songs, opportunities for hands-on volunteerism and informal Jewish learning - and ends with an inspiring Kabbalat Shabbat program.
In other areas:
At the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center on the Sanford L. Ziff Campus, 18900 Northeast 25 Avenue, North Miami Beach, Camp Sol Taplin is creating a memorable summer for more than 1,100 children. Among the camp's diverse offerings are specialty and extreme sports camps; Extreme Adventure camp; the theatre-focused J-CAT Summer Stock Camp; the art-oriented Camp Picasso; and Girls, Inc., whose activities center on girls' interests.
While finishing touches are being put on the new facilities of the Galbut Family Miami Beach Jewish Community Center on the Simkins Family Campus, the JCC's Camp Regesh is offering an action-packed day for campers offsite at Lehrman Community Day School, 727 Lehrman Drive (77 Street), Miami Beach.
In addition to the traditional, all-around camp experience, there are specialty camps for sports, robotics, dance and digital media; a travel camp; and a counselor in training (CIT) program. More than 150 campers a week are taking part in Camp Regesh.
All of the JCCs in Miami-Dade County receive funding and scholarship support from the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign, enabling people of all ages to benefit from social-service, recreational, educational and cultural programs year-round.
For more information about the camps, space availability and registration, call:
* Michael-Ann Russell JCC Membership Office: 305.932.4200, ext. 145 or 146
* Camp Regesh of the Galbut Family Miami Beach JCC: 305.866.2771
* Dave and Mary Alper JCC: 305.271.9000, ext. 270 |
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 Greater Miami Jewish Federation
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Holocaust Memorial Launches "Zachor Society"
As another symbol of the local community's commitment to the preservation of the Holocaust Memorial of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 15 individuals and/or private foundations have become charter members of the Memorial's "Zachor Society."
"Zachor" means to "remember," and the Society will help to keep the memory of the Holocaust alive through support of the Memorial - adding to the funding the Memorial already receives from the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign.
The launch of the Zachor Society took place recently at the home of Lidia and Jimmy Resnick. Jimmy's late father, Abe Resnick, was one of the founders of the Holocaust Memorial. The event, chaired by Charles Treister, featured remarks by Norman Braman, Founding Chairman of the Memorial, and Kenneth Treister, FAIA, Memorial sculptor. Andrew Koffsky, a recent March of the Living participant, shared his experiences visiting sites of the Holocaust.
Each year, more than 100,000 people visit the Memorial to participate in its programs and learn about the Holocaust. In addition to providing a serene venue for survivors to pay tribute to their loved ones, the Memorial emphasizes education by opening its doors to thousands of schoolchildren annually and by hosting seminars for teachers. Also offered are outreach programs for college students and their professors; a speakers bureau; and free community-wide programs in observance of Holocaust Education Week, Kristallnacht (The Night of Broken Glass) and Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day).
There is no charge to visit the Memorial or attend its programs. The Memorial is maintained through the generous support of members of the community.
Rabbi Solomon Schiff is the immediate past Chair of the Holocaust Memorial, and Andrew C. Hall is the Chair.
Those who are interested in learning more about the Holocaust Memorial and its programs may contact Sharon Horowitz, Director, at 305.538.1663 or
info@holocaustmmb.org. Individuals interested in the Zachor Society may contact Simon S. Kaminetsky, Director of Philanthropic Initiatives at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, at 786.866.8453. |
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