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D'Var Torah
Parashat
Ki Teitzei
(for September 1, 2012)
Deuteronomy
23:8 - 24:13
using the Triennial
Year II schedule
Haftarah
Isaiah
54:1 - 54:10 |
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What's Happening
This Week At Beth Or
Monday, August 27
Tuesday, August 28
Getting the Most from the High Holy Days
Workshop 7:30 pm
Wednesday, August 29
Chit Chat at Starbucks 10:00 am
Thursday, August 30
Friday, August 31
Kabbalat Shabbat Services 8:00 pm
Saturday, September 1
Torah Study 10:15 am
Sunday, September 2
Torah School Opens 10:00 am
Monday, September 3
Labor Day
Tuesday, September 4
Wednesday, September 5
Chit Chat at Starbucks 10:00 am
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 Temple Beth Or Events
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Save The Date 
Saturday, September 8
Selichot Service
Sunday, September 9
Torah School Open House
Sunday, September 16
Erev Rosh Hashana Service
Monday, September 17
Rosh Hashana Service
Tuesday, September 18
Rosh Hashana Informal Service
September 19
Executive Committee Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, September 25
Erev Yom Kippur Service
Wednesday, September 26
Yom Kippur
Break the Fast
Sunday, September 30
Sukkah Raising
Wednesday, October 3
Sukkoth Celebration
Friday, October 5
Sukkoth Potluck Dinner and Shabbat Celebration
November 9
New Member Shabbat
November 10
Spaghetti Dinner
March 16, 2013
Evening of music, good food and memories to honor of Dr. Michael Newman |
 Temple Beth Or |
Shabbat Shalom! 
Kabbalat Shabbat Service
this Friday at 8:00 p.m., led by volunteer Lay Leader
Ariella Siegel.
Oneg Shabbat will follow the service. |
Workshop "Getting the most out of the High Holy Days"
Temple Beth Or Rabbi Mark Kram will host a special workshop on Tuesday, August 28th to help the entire family maximize appreciation and understanding of the High Holidays.
Whether it's the special prayers, the delicious foods on Rosh Hashana or understanding the full meaning of the Days of Awe, Rabbi Kram's workshop is for you.
Bring your questions, your ideas and your interest to this informative event Tuesday August 28 7:30pm
Temple Beth Or - 11715 SW 87th Avenue -11715 SW 87th Ave
Interfaith families are always welcome - For information 305-235-1419 |
High Holy Days Schedule
(Services will take place at the locations indicated: either at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 11295 SW 57th Avenue, Miami, or at Temple Beth Or, 11715 SW 87th Avenue, Miami)
Sunday, September 16
Erev Rosh Hashana Service: 8:00 - 10:00 pm
in the church sanctuary
Dessert and beverage reception: 10:00 - 11:00 in
the church's Ludder Fellowship Hall
Monday, September 17
Rosh Hashana Morning Service: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
in the church sanctuary
Dessert and beverage reception: 1:00 - 3:00 in
the church's Ludder Fellowship Hall
Tuesday, September 18
Rosh Hashana Informal Service: 10:00 am - noon
at Temple Beth Or
Tuesday, September 25
Erev Yom Kippur Service: 8:00 - 10:00 pm
in the church sanctuary
Wednesday, September 26
Yom Kippur Service: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
in the church sanctuary
Break the Fast at Temple Beth Or
(reservations and separate charge for this event; time to
be announced)
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Break the Fast
Join us for
Break the Fast
at
Temple Beth Or
following Yom Kippur Services
(time to be announced)
Lox and Bagels
and
a delicious assortment of
salads, desserts and beverages
will be served.
$20 - Adults and Children over 12
$12 - Children 6 - 12
Children under 6 and Adults over 100 Free
Reservations and Money must be received at the Temple by September 21
If you have any questions contact Bette Spector
(305)382-0762
or
BetteSpector@gmail.com
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Beth Or's Bibliodrama! Did we ever have fun with Judah and Tamar! No longer is it just a Bible story, but it has life and characters who act and react as ordinary people and learn life's lessons, sometimes the hard way. Thanks go to Nancy Kirsner, originator of the Bibliodrama at Beth Or, to Rabbi Mark for clarification where it's needed, and to "the players," including Carol Kaminsky, who stole the show as the baby goat! Would you like to play critic and "review" the program? Would you like to see the Bibliodrama events continue on a regular basis? |
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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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"Be Our Guest" Shabbat Dinner
Thank-You
...to all who set up, cleaned up, moved furniture, brought wonderful dishes, and met an became acquainted with our guests last Friday.
It was a rousing success, and now it's time to
'fess up: who brought what, and what's the recipe?
If you brought your specialty and are willing to part with Bubbe's secret recipe, people are asking. In particular, Sara's dessert -- not that we even know what it's called -- is addictive and disappeared. Sara, what's the secret???
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Thank You!
to those who have generously
contributed to Temple Beth Or...
not just financially, but in time and effort to get the building and grounds ready to withstand what could have been a much worse weather event this past weekend.
We appear to have come through without a scratch, and we hope your home and family are equally unscathed. IF you had trouble, however, let the Temple know, and we'll see who can lend a hand.
Our thoughts and prayers go to the residents of the Gulf Coast areas, where Isaac is making landfall.
From Bette and Morris Spector:
On August 8, we delivered the school supplies so generously donated by our members to the Children's Home Society. There were 2 backpacks and
thirteen boxes . . . small boxes of assorted supplies that we also filled with the love and compassion our members have once again demonstrated by their participation in this project.
The word "awesome" is overused but it is the only one that can be used to describe the excitement and appreciation shown as the boxes were brought in. But we were only the messengers . . . the message was written by those who donated . . . Beth Or is a caring community!!
Thanks to everyone who made this project such a huge success.
Bette and Morris
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Lighthouse Cafe
Our concert had to be cancelled this past Saturday in anticipation of Tropical Storm Isaac.
Those who reserved seats will be notified as to whether the Mindy Simmons performance can be rescheduled. You'll be offered either a refund on your credit card or credit for a seat at an upcoming Lighthouse Cafe -- your choice.
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Beth Or Torah School Begins this Sunday,
September 2
Greetings and Salutations Earthlings
We will catch up on stuff and try to answer any Torah School questions .
Also, please save the date...
Beth Or is having a Torah School Open House on
Sunday, Sept 9th 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Unfortunately Jeff and Chelsea will be out of town, so I would like to invite all the Torah School Families to help present the Beth Or Torah School, with Rabbi Mark, Dan and myself.
Come this Sunday with your ideas!
Can't wait to see you
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Rowena |
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...
Many thanks to those members who have responded with forms and checks! You'll get a confirmation of your renewal by email or phone.
However...numerous members have not yet made it official! With High Holidays approaching, please contact the office via phone, email, or U.S. Mail to make sure your membership status is where you want it to be!
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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The Holiday Bazaar Approaches!
The Bazaar committee is sending out the contract for the November 18th event to prospective vendors. If you or anyone you know wishes to be a vendor, have them contact Rhoni Tannebaum at
Thank you
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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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Garden and Grounds 
House & Grounds accomplishes most tasks, of necessity, using paid labor. But when needs arise for volunteers we'd like to have your name on a list. In return we promise not to:
a) bug you
b) ask for the impossible.
Please advise Kathy (TBO office: 305-235-1419) of your willingness to provide a bit of help when mutually convenient, and thanks!
Jeff Tucker
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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In and For Our Local Community
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Interest-free Loans Bridge the Gap for Miami-Dade County Students
At a time when so many families are struggling to pay for even the most basic necessities, finding dollars to send a child to college can be even more challenging. But thanks to the Jewish Educational Loan Fund (JELF), some Jewish Miami-Dade County students were able to find the "last dollars" they needed to participate in higher education.
For the 2012-2013 school year, a record number of applicants came to JELF seeking to fill the gap between the resources they assembled through grants, loans and scholarships and the real cost of their education. JELF responded to the rising need by loaning more than ever before in a single year - more than $89,000 to students in the Miami-Dade County area alone, a nearly 15% increase over loans the previous school year. In all, JELF has awarded more than $675,000 in interest-free loans to Jewish students throughout Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia for the coming school year.
Based in Atlanta, JELF makes need-based interest-free loans for post-secondary education, including college, graduate school and vocational courses of study. In South Florida, JELF is administered by Jewish Community Services of South Florida, a local partner agency of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.
Applicants for JELF loans must be residents of Miami-Dade County for at least a year and be eligible for financial aid through their school. Dollars provided through JELF are considered "last-dollar financing," bridging the final gap of all other funding sources.
While JELF currently administers over $3.6 million in outstanding loans, it has maintained its impressive 99 percent repayment rate. As students repay their loans, JELF uses those payments to make new loans, creating a circle of tzedakah. As one loan recipient recently expressed to JELF, "I just wanted to say thank you to JELF for another generous loan for my next school year. I will use the support to its fullest capacity in my path to my career and life!"
Applications for a JELF interest-free loan for the Spring 2013 semester will be available September 2-30, 2012. Applications for the 2013-2014 academic year will be available on JELF's website at www.jelf.org in March 2013. For additional information, contact JELF Executive Director Lara Dorfman at 770-396-3080 or visit www.jelf.org
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Greater Miami Jewish Federation
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Genealogy: Basics and Beyond
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Miami invites you to join us on Sunday September 23 , 2012 as we kick off our new year with speaker Jerry Naditch from the West Palm Beach JGS as he covers
" Geneaology: Basics and Beyond. "
His talk will cover new and old techniques to find your family!
Time: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Place: Greater Miami Jewish Federation Building
4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
Contact: 305-576-4000
Please bring a photo ID. There is plenty of free parking in the lot which can only be entered from the street (N Federal Hwy) at the rear of building. The gate to the lot is closed and there is a security box on the left side. |
REAL EXPERIENCE FROM AN INTERNSHIP IN ISRAEL
Spending 5 to 10 months kick-starting their career with world-class innovators who won't send them out for coffee, our interns are a real part of the action.
Here at Masa Israel Journey, we don't just help find the best internships, we also offer funding to help get there.
Go to www.MasaIsrael.org/Intern to see how we can help find and fund the perfect internship.
For more information, contact masa@gmjf.org or call 305.576.4000.
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Social Action Network/Jewish Volunteer Center Day of Service
On Sunday, September 9, the Social Action Network (ages 22-39) of the Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC) of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation will participate in a meaningful volunteer opportunity at the Ronald McDonald House, a home for families whose children are patients at Holtz Children's Hospital.
Together, volunteers will prepare dinner and dessert for the guest families staying at the house. The program will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Ronald McDonald House, 1145 Northwest 14 Terrace, Miami.
This volunteer opportunity is part of the week of the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance to honor the legacy of the 9/11 victims and survivors, as well as those who have given their lives in service during times of need.
The JVC has partnered with The Network, Federation's under-40 division, to provide an opportunity for members of the community to take part in the Jewish values of chesed (loving kindness), tzedakah (social justice) and tikkun olam (repairing the world) through service.
Jeremy Ben David and Alexandra Lehson are the Chairs for this event. The JVC Chair is Mark Kravitz. The Network Chairs are Amanda Adler and Scott Wagner.
Limited space is available. There is no cost to participate.
For more information, contact JVC Director Lori Drutz at Volunteer@jewishmiami.org or call 786.866.8414.
The mission of the Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC) of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is to partner with Jewish and communal organizations in Miami to create a culture of volunteerism by providing a central clearinghouse for volunteers in the Miami Jewish community. Guided by the Jewish values of chesed (loving kindness), tzedakah (social justice) and tikkun olam (repairing the world), the JVC works to strengthen the entire community through high-quality, hands-on volunteer projects and service learning initiatives.
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Leo Martin March of the Living
April 4 - 17, 2013
CAJE tells us that information sessions are available in the South Dade area for the upcoming March of the Living at the following locations:
Greater Miami Jewish Federation Building, 4200 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, Wednesday, August 15, 7:00 p.m.
Bet Shira Congregation, 7500 SW 120 St., Miami, Thursday, August 16, 7:00 p.m.
March of the Living Parlor Meeting, located at a private home in the Palmetto Bay area, 7:30 p.m.; call 305-576-4030, ext. 144 for RSVP and address.
Seating is limited; please reserve your spot today!
Send your RSVP's to: LMMOLMIAMI@CAJE-MIAMI.ORG. Please provide the session date and the number of persons attending.
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