This Week At Beth Or

Your guide to upcoming programs,

activities and news

November 10, 2015

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In This Issue

Rabbi Mark Kram

Rabbi

Mark Kram

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Rabbi Mark Kram

D'Var Torah

Toldot

Genesis 27:28 - 28:9

(based on the Third Triennial Year 3 calendar)

Haftarah

Malachi 1:1 - 2:7

Beth Or Links

Other Links

Jewish Reconstructionist Federation

What is Reconstructionism?

Ma Nishma: The latest news from JRF

Alper JCC

Rabbi Rami Shapiro: Our Founding Rabbi

Greater Miami Jewish Federation

Center For The Advancement of Jewish Education

Contact:

Kathy Fisler
bethortemple@aol.com

Temple Beth Or

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.

What's Happening This
Week at Temple Beth Or

Tuesday, November 10
"Gift Cards for Toys" collection continues
(See the green box below for details)

Wednesday, November 11
Chit Chat in the Oneg Room 10:00 a.m.
(includes fridge raid and coffee!)
Veterans Day

Thursday, November 12

Weight Watchers 10:00 a.m

Friday, November 13
Kabbalat Shabbat 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 14
Bazaar Setup 1:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 15
Holiday Bazaar 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Monday, November 16

Tuesday, November 17

Wednesday, November 18
Chit Chat in the Oneg Room 10:00 a.m.

Temple Beth Or
Events

Save the Date!

November 21
Global Day of Jewish Learning

December 19
Lighthouse Cafe with Ellen Bukstel

January 23, 2016
Lighthouse Cafe: Four Shillings Short

January 30, 2016
Progressive Dinner

January 29-31, 2016
Jews in the Woods

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

Temple Beth Or Community Notices

Shabbat Shalom

Jeff Kaminsky will lead a Midrash service this Friday, November 13, at 7:30 p.m. Join us to welcome Shabbat, with an Oneg Shabbat provided by Celia Belsky, in celebration of her birthday.

Elvis Has Apparently

Not Left the Building Entirely

For those who missed the luncheon last Sunday, Chris MacDonald is an Elvis impersonator extraordinaire. Rose Spector has kindly gathered information for anyone interested in going to the Chris MacDonald concert at the Aventura Cultural Center on April 16th. Check him out at chrismacdonaldelvis.com

Here are the details:

If we have a group of 10 or more who commit to going, the cost would be $47.50 per ticket. If we don't have enough people, the tickets are $50.00 plus 18% tax if we purchase them before November 17th. After that date, it is $55 plus the 18% tax.

The group sales manager said that we should make our reservations ASAP as it is a very small theater so please emphasize that people need to at least let Rose know if they want to go by Monday so that she can call and let the theater know. We will not need to pay until a later date but we need to reserve the seats.

Rose Spector will be the contact person for this event, so please email her immediately if you're interested, at:
rosespector2008@gmail.com

Thank you, Thank you!

...to all who have generously donated to Beth Or!

Irene and Thom Elliott, in memory of Ruth Lidsky
Sheila Gould, in memory of Ruth Lidsky,
Linda and Shep Faber, in memory of Ruth Lidsky,
Diane Parker, and Marcia Rabinowitz

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.

Global Day of Jewish Learning, Beth Or Style

Saturday, November 21, 2015

Beth Or is scheduling its Global Day of Jewish Learning for November 21 in order to fit better with other activities on its normally planned day.

Timetable for the day:

9:45 welcome
10 Session #1
11 Session #2
12:15 Break for Lunch
12:45 Session #3
1:50 Sum Up
2 Conclusion

Rabbi Kram is selecting curriculum components from the Day of Learning 2015 theme of Love: Devotion, Desire, and Deception.

Lunch will be provided at $8 per person. We MUST have RSVP's by next Tuesday, November 17, in order to plan for food preparation, so please either call or email the Temple if you will attend. The event is open to members and non-members.

305-235-1419

bethortemple@aol.com

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

1117

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.

Social Action Calendar

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.

Got Space?

Not a lot, and the cat isn't included (or required)

Ossie and Harry Hanauer are generously donating many of Ossie's mother, Ruth Lidsky's clothing and other items, for our Yard Sale next spring.

As we all know, Beth Or doesn't have a spare square foot for storage. If you have room to take a carton or two -- large, small, in-between, and house it in a spare room or garage between now and Yard Sale Collection time, please contact Kathy in the Temple office, 305-235-1419, or bethortemple@aol.com

We'll even help with getting boxes to you.

Familes for Fragile X Monkey Madness Walk

December 5, 2015 2015 Monkey Madness 5k Run/Walk Zoo Miami, Miami, Florida

Families For Fragile X is pleased to invite you to lace up your running shoes and join the race during our annual fundraiser to support the state-of-the-art research to find a cure for Fragile X Syndrome and to give families affected by Fragile X, the desperate support that they need.

Including:

A scenic run or walk thru Zoo Miami, the largest and oldest zoological garden in Florida, and the only tropical zoo in the continental United States!
Activities along the path, engages kids of all ages.
The finish line features animal encounters, special performances face painting, rock climbing, carnival games, bounce houses, live music and more.

Date: Saturday, December 5, 2015

Time: 7:30 am - 12:30 pm

Tickets: Adult 12 and over $35.00 pre-register Children 3-11 $15.00

Location: Zoo Miami, Miami, Florida

For more information, visit:

http://www.floridafragilexfamilies.org/become-part-of-our-family/our-events.asp

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

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
...continues to grow!

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."