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This Week At Beth Or

Your guide to upcoming programs,  
activities and news 

November 3, 2015   

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In This Issue
 

Rabbi
Mark Kram   
 
 
 
 
D'Var Torah


Chayei Sarah  
Genesis  24:53 - 25:18 
(based on the Third Triennial Year 3 calendar) 
 
 
 
Haftarah

I Kings 1:1 - 1:31

 
Beth Or Links

Our Website 

Board Of Directors 

Committees 

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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, November 3
"Gift Cards for Toys" collection continues
    (See the green box below for details) 

Wednesday, November 4
Chit Chat in the Oneg Room  10:00 a.m.
   (includes fridge raid and coffee!)            

Thursday, November 5    
Weight Watchers   10:00 a.m  

Friday, November 6
Kabbalat Shabbat   7:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 7
Torah Study  10:15 a.m.

Sunday, November 8
Red Tent Women's Reading Group  1:00 p.m.  
 
Monday, November 9
 
Tuesday, November 10 
 
Wednesday, November 11
Veterans Day  
Chit Chat in the Oneg Room  10:00 a.m.
Adult Education (tentative) 7:30 p.m.
   (Confirmation and details to follow) 
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Save the Date! 
 

November 15
Holiday Bazaar

January 23, 2016 
Lighthouse Cafe: Four Shillings Short 
 
January 29-31, 2016 
Jews in the Woods

February 28, 2016 
Guided Tour of Black Miami, with Dr. Marvin Dunn



community notice
Temple Beth Or Community Notices
shabbat shalom
Shabbat Shalom
 

Rabbi Mark Kram will be on the bima this Friday evening, November 6, at 7:30 p.m.

The Oneg Shabbat will be provided by Marti and Tom Gammon in memory of Marti's mother, Arlene Harris.


Luncheon Honoring Bette and Morris

Thank you to the Beth Or Community for coming out and honoring Bette and Morris Spector November 1st with their very own Elvis! Proceeds from the silent auction help to defray costs of the event.

Thank you to the committee, pretty much in for life now (lol) for their guidance, ideas and getting up at the crack of dawn (or whatever time it was!) to decorate the tables and set up the silent auction. I got the message, make you Jello and you will follow me anywhere!
 
Chris MacDonald is scheduled to perform SATURDAY NIGHT APRIL 16, 2016 in Aventura. We are considering getting a bus and attending the show.  He told me that tickets go on sale November 3. I know that it is a ways off, but better seats are available if you get them early ; Please call 1-954 341 6005 for tickets. Larger show with his live band.

Thanks again,
Rhoni 
 

Thank you, Thank you!
 
...to all who have generously donated to Beth Or!
 
Norma Rosenfeld, in memory of Victor Rosenfeld
Sandra and Frank Kaplan, in memory of
    Abraham Kaplan; in memory of Minnie Kaplan
Celia Belsky, in memory of Raphael Entenza; in
    honor of Michael Henry and the choir at
    High Holidays
Nancy Kirsner, in memory of Ron Magram
Ilien and Keith Hechtman, in honor of Solomon
     Marshall Hechtman
Patricia Isis, in thanks for the High Holiday
     services to Jeff Kaminsky and Rabbi Mark Kram
Diane Barkow, in memory of Esther Akel
Jean Powers Soman, for get-well wishes to Rabbi
     Mark Kram
Ossie and Harry Hanauer, in memory of Arlene
     Harris
Vicki Brail and Jeannie Covert, in memory of
     Elizabeth Covert
 
 
HOLIDAY BAZAAR SATURDAY NOVEMBER 14, SET UP.

The Bazaar organizers would appreciate the help of some able bodies to set up the tables AFTER 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, breakdown, Sunday after 4:00 p.m.

If you can volunteer a few hours at the bazaar, we need some help with trouble shooters, and a few people to work the raffle. I hope that everyone plans to attend the bazaar, we have some repeat vendors and exciting new additions.

The Bazaar is open from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

 
Gift Cards for Toys for JAFCO

 
The Beth Or Social Action project for Chanukah is to fulfill some of the wishes of Jewish children who are in foster care in South Florida. 

Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Options (JAFCO) is an organization whose mission is to care for abused and neglected children and those with disabilities in the Jewish community.  They are collecting the children's wish lists for Chanukah toys and we would like to help them fulfill those wishes. 

The Social Action Committee will be collecting gift cards, in any denomination, from either Target, Walmart or Toys R Us ONLY.  Please indicate the dollar value of the gift card by writing it on the card or taping it to the card. 
 
There is box (with a slot) in the Oneg room labeled JAFCO CHANUKAH PROJECT.  You can drop your card in the slot of this box beginning Monday, November 2nd OR you can mail the card to Kathy in the office.  The ABSOLUTE LAST DAY to donate is Friday, November 20th.  The cards will be delivered the next day to give JAFCO staff time to shop. 
 
We hope every member will participate in this Chanukah mitzvah!
 
Thanks from Your Social Action Committee

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Volunteer Day at Chapman Partnership

On Saturday, December 12th, Beth Or will be serving lunch at Chapman Partnership for the Homeless in Homestead.  We need only seven more volunteers to meet at Chapman at 11:15 AM and to serve until about 1 PM. 

If you would like to come and share the holiday spirit with our friends at Chapman, please Email Andrea Loring at andrealor@bellsouth.net.  Driving directions will follow. 
 
Thanks,
Your Social Action Committee
 
P.S.  Save the Date.  Sunday, February 28, 2016 from 10 AM - 4 PM.  Marvin Dunn will narrate a guided bus tour of Black Miami.  Details to follow in January. 

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November 2 through Nov. 20
Chanukah Gift Card collection for Jewish foster children
 
December 12 -  11:15 AM - 1 PM 
Christmas at Chapman.  (Serving lunch)
 
February 28, 2016 -  10 AM - 4 PM 
Guided bus tour of Black Miami narrated by Dr. Marvin Dunn. 

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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"New Direction" meeting
 
The meeting, regarding "a new direction" for the Friday night lay leader service, that was scheduled for Wednesday, November 4th at 7:30 at TBO has been cancelled.
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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."