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This Week At Beth Or

Your guide to upcoming programs,  
activities and news 

October 27, 2015   

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In This Issue
 

Rabbi
Mark Kram   
 
 
 
 
D'Var Torah


Vayera 
Genesis  21:1 - 22:24
(based on the Third Triennial Year 3 calendar) 
 
 
 
Haftarah
for Ashkenazim   
II Kings 4:1 - 4:37

for Sephardim
II Kings 4:1 - 4:23  
 
Beth Or Links

Our Website 

Board Of Directors 

Committees 

Help Beth Or by shopping at Amazon

Other Links




Contact:

Kathy Fisler 
bethortemple@aol.com
 
305-235-1419
 
Office Hours:
Tuesday  10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday: Noon - 3:00 pm.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
 
Note: the office will be closed Thursday, October 15 through Tuesday, October 20, inclusive. 
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What's Happening This
Week at Temple Beth Or

  

Tuesday, October 27 

Wednesday, October 28
Chit Chat in the Oneg Room  10:00 a.m.
   (includes fridge raid and coffee!)          
Thursday, October 29    
Weight Watchers   10:00 a.m  

Friday, October 30
Fabrengen Shabbat   7:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 31
Lighthouse Cafe, featuring Max Hatt
     and Edda Glass  7:30 p.m. 
    
Sunday, November 1
Luncheon honoring Bette & Morris Spector   noon
Toy Drive begins 
 
Monday, November 2
 
Tuesday, November 3 
 
Wednesday, November 4
Chit Chat in the Oneg Room  10:00 a.m. 
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 Events 
 
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Save the Date! 
 

November 15
Holiday Bazaar

January 29-31, 2016 
Jews in the Woods



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Temple Beth Or Community Notices
shabbat shalom
Shabbat Shalom
  Month-end
  Fabrengen Service 
 
Welcome Shabbat this Friday, October 30 at
the earlier start time of 7:00 p.m.  
We'll have a pizza and salad Fabrengen service in the Oneg Room, with Marcy Prince and Amy Lomaskin leading liturgy and discussion.

Please call or email the Temple if you plan to attend so that we can get a head count and make sure we have enough food.  And if you'd like to bring a dessert, that's even better! 

November 1 Luncheon Honoring Bette and Morris  Spector



Temple Beth Or will host a
SILENT AUCTION
as part of the luncheon on Sunday, Nov 1st.
Some of the items offered will be:
 
3 nights at Parc Soleil Suites by Hilton Grand Vacations,
Orlando, Florida
1st Row Tickets plus parking Miami Dolphins Dec 6 game (2)
Fashion Jewelry
Wine and Spirits
Collectable Star Wars Memorabilia
 
Gift Certificate for Trattoria Luna
Gift Certificate for Uncle Tom's BBQ
Gift Certificate for Lots of Lox
Gift Certificated for Marhaba Mediterranean
 
Gift Certificate for Trias Florist
 
Many more items offered
 
Cash , checks , credit cards accepted

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And a word concerning the time for the luncheon!!! 
 
The event of the year is upon us, Sunday at noon, honoring Bette and Morris Spector. PLEASE REMEMBER TO TURN YOUR CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR before you go to bed on Saturday night, so that you won't miss a minute of the Fabulous Rockin' afternoon!

 
At the Lighthouse Cafe, Saturday night, October 31,
Halloween Night!

A remarkable duo and songwriting contest winners...
  
   
If you like Jazz, Bossa Nova, and original compositions, you'll love Max & Edda.
 
In 2014 Max Hatt / Edda Glass played at
Lincoln Center, NYC, won grand-prize at the Mountain Stage / NewSong Contest and generally defied categorization.

2015 sees them play coast to coast from Seattle to NYC, including Sundance Film Festival's ASCAP Music Cafe, a headlining concert at Lincoln Center, and opening sets for Dweezil Zappa, Romero Lubambo, and Autumn Defense.

In 2016 they will appear on NPR Mountain Stage, and NewSong Recordings will release their new album this spring, produced by Pat Sansone of Wilco & Autumn Defense, and recorded at Echo Mountain Studios in Asheville, NC.

They have this to say: We're interested in stories. How a melody comes home soundly to a place it didn't grow up. How a major chord troubles your sleep with minor insinuations. How we look to the horizon, no matter how wide the plain between us.

You can check them out at maxhatteddaglass.com
 
To book seats:

Lighthouse Cafe: 11715 SW 87th Avenue ~   Miami Fl 33176
Tickets: $20 (we offer free coffee, tea and light snacks)
Date: Saturday, October 31st 
Time:  7:30 PM
PRE-PAID Reservations: Call Kathy at 305-235-1419, or
email  michael@allfloors.com or  bethortemple@aol.com.

If after-hours or weekend, call 305-632-9893, Michael. 

 
Chit Chat  
             
Yes, we're on!
   Chit Chat WILL meet this Wednesday!   

If you want to be included on the Chit Chat email list, please contact Mike Leslie at hebrewnatl@aol.com
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Holiday Bazaar

Our 6th annual holiday bazaar is November 15th. Let's make this the best ever!

If you know anyone who would like to participate, please call Rhoni 305 253 4155. Sorry, no more jewelry vendors!

Those who have been asking, my friend Dixie will be joining us again this year with her beautiful handmade bead jewelry...all the way from Annapolis!

The flyer for the bazaar is available for you to give to your favorite merchants or post in your apartment or condo communities.

Looking at a New Direction
 
Hi Everyone,
 
In preparing to do "lay leader" Friday night services, I have learned so much via the internet and all of it's wonderful resources.  Every time I click on a link, it takes me to another link and so on.  There is so much information, history, mishnah, and wisdom to uncover that makes the Friday night service more meaningful to me.     
  I'd like to propose a new direction for the "lay leader" service (except for Ellen Siegal's service because she's so inspirational) that would be different, new, and original.  As Reconstructionists, we have the ability to "make the old new, and make the new holy".  We don't have to do the service as Rabbi Kram does or as we traditionally have done it on the alternate Friday nights.  Why don't we make it our own and examine what we want to do.  Let's open our minds and think of challenging ourselves to come up with something different, new, and original!  
  
 So, on that note, I'd like to have a meeting at TBO on Wednesday, November 4th at 7:30 PM.  We need your input and involvement in making these "lay services" thoughtful and thought-provoking.  There is nothing off the table.  Just bring your ideas and imagination with you.  If you're not able to attend and have something to offer, please email me.
 
 Have you ever left services and thought, "Why don't we do this" or "Why don't we talk about that?"  Let's toss all our suggestions in the ring and let's see what we come up with.  This is your chance to make a difference!
 
Amy Lomaskin

Please email or phone the Temple office if you'd like to attend this meeting.  We'd like to know about how many to expect. 

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Celebrate with an Oneg Shabbat!

Oneg Dates are available at various time during the 2015-16 year!

Do you have a family birthday, anniversary, yahrzeit, or another occasion -- or just for no particular reason at all??

It's a wonderful opportunity to recognize, remember, and celebrate with the Beth Or community on Shabbat.


Contact the TBO office for more information.

305-235-1419


 
Beth Or's  ORGANIC  GARDEN
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Beth Or's  ORGANIC  GARDEN needs green thumbs!    

 

Let's put the 'Or' in 'Organic"

Just a few committed diggers/planters/harvesters energize our Garden areas  - you have the infrastructure.  Cultivate your own plot at Beth Or and'ro help our next communal crop of bananas, papayas, other edibles, herbs and medicinals. 

 

Over 20 years ago Beth Orians wer Shomrei Adamah, Guardians of the Earth -- Keepers of the Garden of Eden, aspiring to the highest standards of earth ethics.  We can and will carefully select the veggies and herbs to maximize output, with proven techniques such as companion planting, insect control, etc.  With today's high prices, a garden is economically desirable.  Plus, it is a part of a healthy lifestyle, providing hands-on education and a social communal experience.

 

 

Kavanah~ 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."