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This Week At Beth Or

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activities and news 
  
      January 7, 2014
    
                 
  

 

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In This Issue
 
 

Rabbi
Mark Kram   
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D'Var Torah
  
  
January 18, 2014
  
Yitro  
Exodus 18:1 - 20:23 
using the Year 1
Triennial Schedule
 
Haftarah    
Ashkenazim: Isaiah 6:1 - 7:6
and 9:5 - 9:6
Sephardim: Isaish
6:1 - 6:13 
 
 
Beth Or Links

Our Website

Board Of Directors

Committees



Other Links




Contact:

Kathy Fisler 
BethOrTemple@aol.com
 
305-235-1419
What's Happening This Week at Temple Beth Or
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Tuesday, January 14

Wednesday, January 15    
Chit Chat at 10:00 a.m.  
  
Thursday, January 16
Honorary Event Committee Meeting at
  Rhoni Tannebaum's home  7:00 p.m.
Programming Meeting at Beth Or  7:30 p.m. 
 
Friday, January 17
Tu B'Shevat Seder and Kabbalat Shabbat
   starting a bit earlier at 7:30 p.m. 
  
Saturday, January 18
Bibliodrama  10:00 a.m.
Lighthouse Cafe: Scott and Michelle Dalziel  7:30 p.m. 
 
Sunday, January 19
Fruit and Falafel Festival  11:00 a.m. 
 
Monday, January 20  
Adult B'not Mitzvah Class with Rabbi Mark 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January  21
Positive Psychology 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 22
Chit Chat 10:00 a.m.
 
  
 

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Friday, January 31 - Sunday, February 2
Jews in the Woods
   
  
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Community Notices
  
Shabbat Shalom and Tu B'Shevat!  
shabbat shalom
At our Tu B'Shevat seder, celebrating the "New Year for Trees," we invite  you to share with us your connection to the holiday and the planet.  Please bring a short poem, story, piece of art, a fruit or plant, a song that speaks sweetly and succinctly of your relationship to the Earth and our natural surroundings.

We'll start at 7:30 and continue into the Shabbat Service, followed by a light Oneg.


Progressive Dinner Wrap-Up

Many, many thanks to Annette Katz and Irene Elliott for the masterful organization that went into this year's Progressive Dinner, to Ilien and Keith Hechtman for opening their home to us for both appetizers and desserts, and to the dinner hosts:  Marti and Tom Gammon and Ossie and Harry Hanauer, Mindy and Mark Kram, Gail and Elliott  Manning, Andrea Loring and Marvin Dunn and Ellen and John Hanson, Ellen Siegel, April and Scott Miller, and Bette, Morris and Rose Spector.

Now...who'd like some of those yummy recipes?  Just email or call the Temple with your requests, and they will be forwarded to the appropriate chefs. 

 
Thank you, Thank you!
...to those who have generously donated to Temple Beth Or...


Vicki Brail and Jeannie Cover, in memory of
    Reba Kaminsky,in thanks for Jeff's latkes at
    at Hanukkah, and in thanks for Max Kirkham's
    Shabbat Service
Mimi Eagar, on the Yahrzeit of Sylvia Oberstein
Molle Grad, on the Yahrzeits of Brian Balkany,
    Herman Brams, and Max Grad 
Ossie and Harry Hanauer, on the Yahrzeit of Rose
    Tancer, in memory of Robert Wainwright, in
    memory  of Diane Parker, in memory of Reba
    Kaminsky, and in honor of Carol and Jeff Kaminsky
Harriet and Harvey Kleinberg, on the Yahrzeit of
    Alice Kleinberg
Greta Larrison-Malkin, on the Yahrzeit of Blanche
    Pavny
Lorraine Leitman
Diane Pearl, in memory of Reba and Morris Kaminsky
Marcy Prince, on the Yahrzeits of Hilary "Corky"
    and Barbara Prince, and in memory of Doris
    Perlman, Reba Kaminsky, and Diane Parker
Rhoni and Ned Tannebaum, in honor of Annette Katz
    and Irene Elliott for their work on the Progressive
    Dinner
Patricia Ree Worth, on the Yahrzeit of Judge
    Isador S. Worth
Janie and George Emerson, on the Yahrzeit of Harry
    Katz, and to the Rabbi's Discretionary Fund
Celia Belsky, in memory of Rosa Gonzales and Reba
    Kaminsky
Irene and Thom Elliott, in memory of Reba Kaminsky
Sharyn Marks and Robert Peltz, on the Yahrzeit of
    Leah Marks
Shirley and Jerry Pollak, in memory of Reba
    Kaminsky
Bette and Morris Spector, in memory of Reba
    Kaminsky
Hilda Steiner and Joanne Gentile, in memory of
    Seymour Steiner
Amy Lomaskin and Mel Tenen, in memory of Reba
    Kaminsky
Phyllis Winnick, in memory of Morris Kaminsky

  


Chit Chat at Beth Or  
  
Chit Chat meets on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 at the Temple. 

We've picked up several interesting articles from reputable sources -- BBC News and the New York Times among them -- and we're ready to launch into topics of local, national and international interest with a distinctly Jewish approach.  We talk about cultural, legal, educational, social, political, religious and secular subjects, with a text usually from the media to start us off.
 
Now that we are back at the Temple, there's always room for one more, so please don't hesitate.  If you're available, so are we.
If you want to be included on the Chit Chat email list, please contact Mike Leslie at hebrewnatl@aol.com.
   
Programming Meeting

Thursday, January 16, at 7:30 p.m. at TBO.

The Programming/Calendar Group needs your ideas to fill out the rest of winter and spring, including Purim and Passover, to take us through June.  Let's continue to build on our successes and experience and learn from our efforts and plan our holidays, special social events, adult education seminars/classes, coffeehouses, movies, cooking classes and retreats/day trips, etc.

Please bring your dreams and imagination.  Also w need members to take ownership of these events --doers along with dreamers.  And know that ownership doesn't necessarily mean running the entire event; you can recruit and/or delegate to make something happen.  If you cannot attend but have ideas or items to bring to the meeting, please contact Jeff Kaminsky as soon as possible at 305-663-1218 or kaminskyjeff-bethor@yahoo.com



Honorary Event Committee Update and Announcement

The committee will meet on Thursday, January 16, at 7:00 p.m., at Rhoni Tannebaum's home to discuss further plans for the event.

Now, here's the best part!  

Michael Henry has generously offered to write and perform a song to acknowledge/roast,celebrate TBO members at his event in March.  This song will not be for the faint of heart!  Michael will liberally take advantage of professional license to bring humor to his song, which will include all people who wish to participate.  If you wish to be a part of the history and humor for this event and make a donation to  TBO at the same time, please contact Kathy at the Temple office, 305-235-1419. 

Inclusion in this one-of-a-kind song is $50 per person.  All donations must be received no later than February 15th!
 

Bibliodrama this Saturday
   at 10:00 a.m. torah study

We'll surprise you with our selection of text, so come prepared to step into the sandals of Biblical story characters, get into their heads, and find out just how like us they were!


Scott and Michelle Dalziel Return to the Lighthouse Cafe

Don't miss this great Duo!


Saturday, January 18, 7:30 p.m.

Scott & Michelle are two of my favorite people and their music is exceptional!  They both write music and have beautiful voices and rich harmonies. They have a wonderful stage presence and last time they played at the Lighthouse everyone went WILD for them! They both play guitar (very well), and Michelle also plays a Djembe with brushes - and you'll think there's a full drum kit there.

 

 

Folk Alley's artist of the month in 2008
The fresh and soulful sounds of Scott and Michelle's voices, combined with their high energy performance, memorable and meaningful songwriting, and instrumental finnesse, put them in a category all their own. Said to have more sound than two people should be allowed, acoustic Rock or Folk genres could very well hold them but not completely. They dip down into R&B, Jazz, roots, and Blues showing the versatility of this duo. Since their Kerrville Folk Festival and South West Regional Folk Alliance Debut's in 2004, they are gaining recognition and respect from not only audiences, but from venue owners

 

You can check them out at www.dalziel.net - but just listen to enough to get you to pick up the phone and make your reservation!

 

So please join us for this great show and check out the coming performances because we have some great music coming  to the Lighthouse Cafe ~  I hope you'll join us!


Contact the Temple office at 305-235-1419 or email bethortemple@aol.com for reservations.

Folks with reservations will be seated prior to walk-ins, so please give us a call or an email to save your spot! 


 
Positive Psychology: Some Practical Steps Toward Happiness

Introducing a new six week course to be given by Dr. Nancy Kirsner

Reality and Research has now taught us that there are certain "Happiness Habits" that affect the quality of how we feel, think, and lead our lives.  Learn how to raise your Positivity Quotient, bringing meaning, purpose and joy to your life.  How happy are your willing to be?

Starting Tuesdays at Beth Or, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., January 21, 2014.  This class is open to Beth Or members and guests, with a non-member fee of $10.00 per session.

Please contact the office at 305-235-1419 or email bethortemple@aol.com to register.


bookRed Tent Women's Reading Group

The January Red Tent  Share-A-Simcha collection has gone to
Operation Shower, a project that provides baby items for expectant mothers who are experiencing or have recently experienced military deployment of husbands.

The next Red Tent will be on February 9, and the book is Proof of Heaven, by Eben Alexander.
 
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Fruit and Falafel  Tu B'Shevat Festival

Sunday, January 19, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Please join us for tour of the Gardens at Beth Or, a Bonsai Demonstration, a Falafel lunch, and Israeli dancing.

All we need is your enthusiastic presence and a contribution of a fruit and/or nut dish to celebrate the Tu B'Shevat holiday!

camping

Jews in the Woods in January and February! 

 

 

Friday, January 31 - Sunday, February 2, 2014

At the exotic, bayside Flamingo Campground in Everglades National Park

 

Activities (will be decided based on weather and wind conditions):

 

·        Friday evening, 8:00 PM: Kabbalat Shabbat under the stars.

·        Saturday morning, 10:30 AM: Sweet and simple Sabbath service.

·        Saturday and Sunday during the day: Cruise on a mangrove adventure canoe trip, brave a swamp tromp, see the feathered wildlife on a bird walk, and make plaster castings of animal footprints.

·        Saturday evening, 6:00 PM: Potluck and Havdalah under the stars. We will also have a patriotic flag burning ceremony just before bed after the s'mores!

 

Housing: TENTS ONLY!  You must make your own standard non-electric site reservation.  Reservations ($16 per might) can either be made at http://www.recreation.gov/campsiteFilterAction.do?sitefilter=STANDARD+NONELECTRIC&startIdx=0&contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70976, or by calling 1-877-444-6777. 

 

Food: All food is bring your own. For Saturday evening we are having a potluck, so please have enough to share with others. Bring your own dishes and utensils. There is a convenience store and a modest food trailer in Flamingo so you can buy food, but the selection is very limited.

 

Fee: There is a $10 at the park entrance fee plus your $16 per night park service campsite fee - see Housing above.

 

Bring: All 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, bikes

 

Reserve your space now!

 

 

Email Ellen Siegel, gladesgirl1@bellsouth.net with the number of campers and your contact information. You can also reach her at (305) 332-5544.

 

About the Calendars..

 

The Google Calendar for Beth Or events can be viewed by clicking the following link:

  

  
This will take you to our website's calendar page without requiring a login.  You will be able to choose among the Posterboard, Month, Week, Day, and Agenda views.

  

Garden and Grounds

 

Beth Or's ORGANIC GARDEN can put the OR in Organic!

 

Free advice is available from local Master Gardener Wilfredo Candelaria (786-234-7520).

 

Willing to get your hands dirty and fill your plate with home-grown produce?  Use our infrastructure with his advice.

 

Raised Bed Custodians:

 

1-Jane Weinstock 3' x 8'

2-Mark Rosenblum 4' x 4'

3-Pat Barron 3' x 8'

4-Karen Steinberg-Lewis 3' x 8'

5-Diane Pearl 3' x 8'

 

A sixth, round bed is currently open.

 

You're invited to DO YOUR FALL PLANTINGS in November-December.

 

 

>>> CONTACT Jeff Tucker and Grow Your Own!

JMTucker007@gmail.com

 

 

  

Garden and Grounds  Wish List
  
Thinking of replacing your older lawn-care equipment?
  
The TBO Garden workers could use a large wheelbarrow.
  
Contact Jeff Tucker at JMTucker007@gmail.com if you can help.  Thanks!
  
  
In and For Our Community
 
reaching_hands.jpg GMJF Jewish Population Study
 
Every decade, a comprehensive study is conducted of
Miami's
Jewish community to provide a shapshot of who we are, where we are, and where we are headed.  This information helps to create a roadmap for local planners, agencies, congregations and communal organizations to serve changing Jewish needs and
interests for years to come.

 

Your participation is critical to the success of this effort.  If you receive a phone call for the 2014 Miami Jewish Population Study, please take the time to answer the questions and make sure your voice is heard.  Calls will begin on January 19 and continue for approximately six weeks.

All responses are completely confidential no personally identifiable details are linked to the answers, and no financial solicitationss will be made.

For more information, visit  
www.jewishmiami.org/populationstudy.

You'll find a list of FAQ's that will explain the process and purpose.

 

Operation Shower baby-items.jpg

Operation Shower is a nonprofit organization that throws baby showers for soon-to-be moms of deployed or deceased service personnel.  They are collecting items to be included in the shower baskets.   The particular items they need right now are wipes (unscented), rattles, an board books.

Please either drop your items in the "shower" box in the Oneg Room or send me a check made out to Operation  Shower, or contact the Temple office for instructions to send a check to Vicki Brail so that she can purchase items on your behalf. 

The main thrust of this program is through February 28, but Vicki will be collecting items throughout the year.  Unfortunately, there are always "almost moms" left behind due to war.

Thank you for your support.  Questions will be forwarded to Vicki. 




gmjf A Day On, Not a  Day Off

The Jewish Volunteer Center of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is partnering with City Year, a national service organization that unites young adults in community service for this program in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 20, 2014.

Jewish Volunteer Center participants will join volunteers from across Miami in transforming and enhancing a local middle school.

Kosher snacks will be provided.

You must reserve your space to participate!

Email:
Laura Guren Rodriguez at Volunteer@jewishmiami.org
Carmen Flescher at

or call 786-866-8680 for information or to make a reservation.
Camp Scholarships Available
camping
Applications are being accepted now, with a January 31, 2014 deadline.

Eligibility criteria:
  • The camper must be between 8 and 17 years old
  • The camper must reside in Miami-Dade County
  • The camp must be located in the United States
  • The camp must be listed in the Foundation for Jewish Camp website, www.jewishcamp.org/find-camp

Families must demonstrate financial need and must submit, in addition to a completed application, the lastest income tax return (Form 1040), and an invoice or a letter of acceptance from the camp.  These two documents can be conveniently uploaded to the online scholarship application.   

 

To apply, please visit www.JewishMiami.org  

 

Completed applications must be received by Friday, January 31, 2014, to be considered for a scholarship.

 

movie-collage.jpgMiami Jewish Film Festival
...will run from January 23 through February 3.

For information, mailing list availability, and film trailers, go to miamijewishfilmfestival.org