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D'Var Torah
Parashat
Yitro
(for February 2, 2013)
Exodus
18:1 - 20:23
using the Triennial
Year III schedule
Haftarah:
for Ashkenazim:
Isaiah 7:6; 9:5-6
for Sephardim:
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What's Happening
This Week At Beth Or
Tuesday, January 29
Wednesday, January 30
Chit Chat at Starbucks 10:00 am
Thursday, January 31
Friday, February 1 Kabbalat Shabbat Service 8:00
Saturday, February 2
Torah Study 10:15 am
Sunday, February 3
Monday, February 4
Tuesday, February 5
The Israeli-Palestine Peace Process
7:30 pm
(see J Street Speaker at Beth Or below)
Wednesday, February 6
Chit Chat at Starbucks 10:00 am
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 Temple Beth Or Events
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Save The Date 
February 8 - 10
Jews in the Woods
February 12
Adam Ashby's Eagle Scout Fundraiser for TBO
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 Friday, February 1, at 8:00 pm.
 The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by Susan and Scott Windmiller.
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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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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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TBO Fundraiser at Wall's Old-Fashoned Ice Cream Shop
Tuesday, February 12, 5 - 7 pm
Eagle Scout Project Fundraiser will benefit Beth Or!
Scout Adam Ashby's ambitious project will beautify our School Building with pavers, planter boxes & paint.
Everyone is invited to Wall's Old Fashioned Ice Cream Tuesday Feb. 12th, 5-7 p.m. at 8075 SW 67th Ave., Miami 33143.
For details 305-740-9830.
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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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Taglit - Birthright Israel
Do you know any young adults looking for a free trip to Israel this summer? 
Taglit-Birthright Israel with Israel Experience has two different options for college students and young professionals. During our 10-day trips, young adults explore Israel and then return home to become more involved in the Jewish community.
Are you looking for an unforgettable trip to Israel this summer?
On Taglit-Birthright Israel with Israel Experience, you'll spend 10 days witnessing Israel's natural beauty, networking with its innovators, examining its history, debating its politics, living it up in Tel Aviv, and participating in social action projects to leave your positive mark on Israel.
We have different trips for college students and young professionals.
For priority access, register here:
www.freejourneytoisrael.org/getmore/
This trip is a gift from Taglit-Birthright Israel.
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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 opened 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.
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.
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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Register for Summer Camp at Miami's 3 JCC's
Miami Beach JCC Klurman Family Day Camp
Open House and Pool Party March 10, 1-3 p.m. Everyone is welcome to have fun and learn about our summer camp!
Early Bird Registration Deadline: February 15.
Ongoing Registration while space is available.
Weekly camp options also available.
Give your child a summer of great friends, exploration, activity, excitement and education. We offer a fun filled program in our brand new facility which includes a gymnastics studio, swimming pool with and interactive splash pad, art studio, sports field, and a full size gymnasium in the center of Miami Beach. Join one of our camp groups or try out a specialty camp with Prime Time Sports (Basketball and Football), Dance with Expressions Performing Arts, Robotics with DBP Robotics and Gymnastics with our very own MBJCC coaches.
For more information, email camp@mbjcc.org,, call 305.534.3206. Contact: Michelle Mavorah, Camp Coordinator or Nataly Yusim, Program Director and Camp Director- nataly@mbjcc.org
Camp Sol Taplin of the Michael-Ann Russell JCC
Avoid the hassle of carpool lines and register for our FREE transportation pick-up and drop-off!
Early Registration Discount through Thursday, February 28
Camp Sol Taplin of the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center is a safe, exciting, and transformative summer camp experience for children ages 30 months to 15-years-old.
 We offer Academy Camps, Swim Academy, Sports Academy, Variety Camps, Specialty Camps, Premier Camps, Extreme & Teen Camps, Special Needs offerings, and more.
For more information, call 305.932.4200 x145/146 or visit www.marjcc.org to download our Camp Sol Taplin brochure.
Dave and Mary Alper JCC
A summer of fun with 2, 4, 6 or 8-week sessions where campers choose from more than 50 Hobby Hour activities including canoeing, fishing, photography, rocketry and Lego/K'nex.
No Registration Deadlines
There's no place like camp at the Dave and Mary Alper JCC award-winning summer program for kids 13 mos. - 14 yrs. with a variety of camps including general, sports , performing arts and special needs.
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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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