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D'Var Torah
Parashat
Beshalach
(for January 26, 2013)
Exodus
14:26 - 17:16
using the Triennial
Year III schedule
Haftarah:
for Ashkenazim:
Judges 4:4 - 5:31
for Sephardim:
Judges 5:1 - 5:31
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What's Happening
This Week At Beth Or
Tuesday, January 22
Wednesday, January 23
Chit Chat at Starbucks 10:00 am
Thursday, January 24
Friday, January 25 Kabbalat Service with Tu B'Shevat Seder 8:00
Saturday, January 26
Torah Study 10:15 am
Lighthouse Cafe: Four Shillings Short 7:30 pm
Sunday, January 27
Monday, January 28
Tuesday, January 29
Wednesday, January 30
Chit Chat at Starbucks 10:00 am
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Save The Date 
February 5
The Israeli-Palestine Peace
Process 7:30 pm
(see J Street Speaker at Beth Or below)
February 8 - 10
Jews in the Woods
February 23
Lighthouse Cafe
February 24
Purimspiel with the Torah School
March 3 - 5
2013 AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, DC
March 10
Big Cypress Nature Walk
March 16
A celebration of music, good food and memories to honor Dr. Michael Newman
March 17
GMJF Matzah, Mitzvah and More Volunteer Project
March
Thom Elliott's One-Man Photography Show at Pitman
Photo Supply Shop
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Shabbat Shalom!
Kabbalat Shabbat this week include a Tu B'Shevat seder with all the seeded, seedless and other goodies with which we celebrate the New Year for Trees!
The Oneg Shabbat will be community sponsored. |
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Chit Chat at Starbucks...
Chit Chat is a weekly discussion group that meets on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. 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 have generously donated to Temple Beth Or...
Irene and Thom Elliott, in honor of Marti's birthday
Mimi Eager, on the Yahrzeit of Sylvia Oberstein
Molle Grad, on the Yahrzeits of Herman Brams,
Brian Balkany, and Max Grad
Madelyn & Jerome Brooks, in memory of Lillian
Goodman
Ossie & Harry Hanauer, congratulations on the birth of
the Windmillers' granddaughter
Ossie & Harry Hanauer, in memory of the Newtown,
CT, victims
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Progressive Dinner 2013 is history!
Dear Temple Beth Or Community:
We had a wonderfully successful Progressive Dinner on January 19, 2013. We had 60 participants with fantastic food, conversation and fun. 
Special thanks go to Ilien & Keith Hechtman for getting us off to a great start. Delicious appetizers were everywhere, and then we went to our home assignments, where the hostesses were fabulous.
Back at the Temple we had tempting and decadent desserts, and it was truly a fun-filled evening. Best of all was being together for great conversation.
 We are so happy it was so well attended. A special shout out goes to hostesses: Melissa Brail, Mindy Kram, April Miller, Rose & Bette Spector, Susan Windmiller & Jane Weinstock.
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Beth Or Website Update...
The New Website is Live!! Check it out directly from here:
www.bethormiami.com
In addition, new Wi-Fi equipment has already boosted our reception capability inside the building dramatically. That will shortly be extended to include the entire property.
We are now ready for advertiser & sponsor ads. Please get the word out and post it in the Newsletter.
Get noticed by your temple!
Camera-ready business card size ads will be rotated through the website for $180 per year:
Jan 1-Dec 31.
Send ads by e-mail to drmikebethor@comcast.net
and the check to temple.
The Temple Directory is available in PDF to members.
Webmaven:
Dr. Michael Newman
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Lighthouse Cafe this Saturday Evening! 
It's been 2 years since Christi & Aod Og (pronounced A-Yog) delighted us with their uniqe brand of musical genius at the Lighthouse; and I'm so happy to be able to host them again.
These are two very sweet and interesting musical travelling minstrels. Not only is the music grand and worldly, but you will have the unique opportunity to hear and learn about many instruments that you just don't typically see or hear; and that alone is worth the experience. Christi and Aod Og bring over 30 instruments to the stage, including; Sitar, Hammer Dulcimer, mandolin, and a myriad of flutes and tin whistles. When I mentioned that these folk would be returning, many of our members commented that they were at the show 2 years ago and had a fantastic time; thought the duo was excellent and planned to attend again! Do yourselves a favor, and don't miss this uniqe musical experience.
I really want to pack the house this time for these folk - they could really use the extra monetary lift. Aod Og lost his mother this year and he is recovering from a terrible car accident last year in which he almost lost mobility in his leg - so Please come and help them out!!
For reservations, call the Temple office at 305-235-1419. We can take credit cards by phone to guarantee your seats! If the office is closed when you call, leave your contact information, and you'll be called back ASAP! OR...email bethortemple@aol.com or michael@allfloors.com |
Jews in the Woods
Reserve space now for Jews in the Woods. Friday, February 8 - Sunday, February 10, 2012, at the lovely, exotic, bayside Flamingo Campground in Everglades National Park.
(...and while we're on the subject, stay tuned for informaion on the March 10 Big Cypress Nature Walk with Everglades Ranger Ellen Siegel...)
Housing: TENTS ONLY! (due to Hurricanes Rita and Wilma, the lodge and cabins were totaled.) We will be in sites in Loop B. Check at the entrance kiosk for exact location.
Food: All food is bring your own. For Saturday evening, we are having a potluck, so please have enough to share with others. Being sensitive to Tal Bashit (using resources wisely) bring your own dishes and utensils. We will not be providing paper or plastic dishes or flatware. There is a convenience store and a modest food trailer in Flamingo so you can buy food, but the selection is very limited.
Fee: $20 per tent. Please send your check to the Temple, 11715 SW 87 Avenue, 33176, marked "JITW 2013". If you just come for the day or for dinner, please make a $15.00 contribution to the Temple. You must register by February 1st to guarantee a tent spot.
There is a separate $10.00 per car entrance fee for the park, payable at the front gate. This is good for a week in all parts of the park.
Park activities are also available for a separate fee, such as bike rentals, canoe rentals, boat trips, etc.
Activities
- Saturday morning, 10:00, very short Sabbath service
- Saturday and Sunday during the day: potential activities include a mangrove adventure canoe trip, a bird walk, a swamp tromp, a bayside treasure hunt, plaster casting animal footprints, a sunset boat cruise. We will make each decision based on weather and wind conditions during the day, and there will be a bulletin board at our campsite with details for those who wish to join us for a few hours or a day.
- Saturday evening, 6:00 pm, Havdallah Under the Stars. Your pot-luck contribution will be shared at this time. We will also have a patriotic flag burning ceremony just before bed and after the s'mores!
Registration: Email Ellen Siegel,
ellen@siegelplanners.com with the n umber of campers. You can also reach me at (305) 332-5544. Remember, your check to Beth Or is the only way to guarantee a tent space.
Bring: food, tents, all cooking gear (pots, pans, stove, utensils), toiletries, towels, sleeping bags/pillows, sun protection, binoculars, cameras, folding tables and extra chairs, rain gear, jackets, bug repellent.
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Rami Shapiro Speaking Engagement
On Sunday, March 3, Rabbi Rami Shapiro (our founding Rabbi) will be speaking at Temple Israel from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
A carpool caravan is suggested for this event, and those interested in attending should contact the Temple (305-235-1419) or email bethortemple@aol.com.
We'll make a list of who wants to go and who can take riders. The group should plan to meet at TBO and depart together at a time to be determined.
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Beth Or's Program Calendar for 2012-2013
The Temple's 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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Garden and Grounds
Beth Or's ORGANIC GARDEN continues to grow!
Let's put the 'Or' in 'Organic'
The Organic Garden's raised beds will soon have their minor wood repairs. The campus-wide sprinkler system is 95% finished. Still time for new planting- harvest in the spring!
OFFER: R U Willing To Plant And Care For This Season's Crop? Then Contact Jeff Tucker tuckbrc@bellsouth.net TO CLAIM A RAISED BED!"
Garden is Beholden to:
Jane Weinstock- Weeded and cared for two beds Jan 13!
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 good resource
Kavanah by Rabbi Mark "...to help build up our people, our institutions and our strength so that we continue to l'takein olam b'malchut Shaddai, 'repair the world under the kingdom of heaven.' Let's get our hands deliciously "dirty" in this endeavor as we grow and sustain our beloved community."
Story: We are Shomrei Adamah, Guardians of the Earth or Keepers of the Garden of Eden. To start off we will be practical and do whatever works- but we aspire to the highest standards of earth ethics summarized by Veganic Gardening. We will carefully select the veggies and herbs to maximize output, balanced cultivation, companion planting, insect control etc. Square Foot Method optimizes density of various plants' space and creates orderly appearance. With today's high prices for quality veggies and herbs, a garden is economically desirable. Plus it is part of a healthy lifestyle, good education, and a social communal experience. All those with green (or any color) thumbs are welcome to cultivate with us.
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J Street Speaker at Beth Or
"Last Chance for Middle East Peace? - The Role of U.S. Leadership to Achieve a Two-State Solution"
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
7:30 P.M
Temple Beth Or Sanctuary,
Join Rabbi Lawrence Troster of J Street Miami, Rabbi Mark Kram and the Temple Beth Or community for an important discussion about the role of U.S. leadership in bringing Israel and the Palestinians back to the negotiating table.
How can the parties resolve the core issues and come to a mutually agreed upon end of the conflict? What can you, as an American Jew, personally do in order to be heard in the conversation?
J Street Miami is an organization of pro-Israel, pro-peace Americans supporting active American leadership to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Matzah Mitzvah & More
Save the Date: Sunday, March 17
Make the Time
Together we can make a difference!
Be a Partner with Jewish Community Services at
Matzah Mitzvah & More
The Jewish Community's Annual Event
Bringing Passover Food Baskets and Holiday Joy
to Frail Elderly and Others in Need
Sunday Morning, March 17, 2013
Beth Or members and friends interested in participating in this event can contact Bette Spector at Bettespector@gmail.com. Bette will collect the names of volunteers to give to the Federation. Location assignments can be arranged for TBO members to carpool.
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Volunteers Needed at the Community Closet
The Community Closet is looking for volunteers to work on Sundays from 10:00PM to 12:00PM and/or from 12:00PM to 3:00PM. Help with inventory, sales and stocking.
For more information please call the Jewish Volunteer Center at 786-866-8680 or email at Volunteer@gmjf.org
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Celebrate 65 Years of Friendship
Join Rabbi Mark Kram and fellow Beth Or members Marcy Galinsky and Scott Fane in our nations capitol at the 2013 AIPAC Policy Conference, March 3-5.
The AIPAC Policy Conference offers pro-Israel citizen activists the opportunity to learn, lobby, and strengthen the U.S. - Israel frienship.
For more information about the conference, visit www.aipac.org, click on the "Get Involved" tab, and select "Policy Conference."
More information for the conference trip with Rabbi Mark will be coming soon!
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16th Annual CAJE Miami Jewish Film Festival 
What better way to celebrate a Jewish occasion than to dance the hora?
The 16th CAJE Miami Jewish Film Festival opens at the Colony Theater on Saturday, January 26th, with the film "Hava Naglia (The Movie)" that unlocks the history and mystery of the magical song played when Jews worldwide dance the hora.
On Tuesday, Jan. 22nd at 6pm, the community is invited to the Michael-Ann Russell JCC in North Miami Beach, to dance in "Miami's Largest Hora Happening." As a community, people will celebrate the festival's "Sweet Sixteen" and dance to the classic tune that has become an integral part of Jewish culture.
The Jewish Film Festival runs from Jan. 26 - Feb 4th, and Ellen Wedner, Festival Director, has created a movie lineup with something to appeal to every age, from a toe-tapping documentary to a feature about finding common ground in a racially charged community. A richly diverse cultural representation - Ethiopian, Israeli, Macedonian, Russian, Dutch, Cuban, French, German, and Argentinean - define the films scheduled.
The festival runs from Saturday, January 26 through Monday, February 4. For complete movie listings with film descriptions, times and locations and to purchase tickets, log on to www.miamijewishfilmfestival.com or call 1-888-585-FILM
Tickets for the Miami Jewish Film Festival, except for opening and closing nights, are $12.50 General Admission; $10.50 Seniors /Students; $8.50 Film Society members. A $160 Fast Pass provides entry into all films. Film Society members receive discounts on tickets and fast passes and advance festival ordering.
For Film Society Memberships, fast passes and tickets, order on line at www.miamijewishfilmfestival.com
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Greater Miami Jewish Federation
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The Greater Miami Jewish Federation is now accepting applications for Jewish camp scholarships for children between the ages of 8 and 17. This is the eleventh year Federation is offering need-based scholarships available to Miami-Dade County families to help make Jewish overnight summer camps more affordable.
Funding assistance is available for Jewish overnight camps which are listed on the
Financial assistance is limited to one session only.
Applications are due to Federation no later than Thursday, January 31, 2013.
Those submitted by this date will be given initial consideration. Applications received after this date will be considered on an availability of funds basis.
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must live in Miami-Dade County. Families must demonstrate a financial need and submit, in addition to an application, the latest income tax return, and a letter of acceptance from the camp.
Recognizing that Jewish overnight camp is a significant vehicle for Jewish engagement, the Annual Federation /UJA Campaign has allocated $100,000 each year since 2002 for funding assistance. Last year, 138 need-based scholarships were awarded to children, enabling them to attend a variety of overnight camps from all religious streams, as well as JCC overnight programs and youth group movements.
For more information, call 786.866.8498 or email fakselrad@gmjf.org
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