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This Week At Beth Or

Your guide to upcoming programs,  
activities and news 

November 17, 2015   

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In This Issue
 

Rabbi
Mark Kram   
 
 
 
 
D'Var Torah


Vayetzei   
Genesis  31:17 - 32:3   
(based on the Third Triennial Year 3 calendar) 
 
 
 
Haftarah

For Ashkenazim:
Hosea 12:13 - 14:10

For Sephardim:
Hosea 11:7 - 12:12 
 
 
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.
 
 
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What's Happening This
Week at Temple Beth Or

  

Tuesday, November 17
"Gift Cards for Toys" collection continues
    (See the green box below for details) 

Wednesday, November 18
Chit Chat in the Oneg Room  10:00 a.m.
   (includes fridge raid and coffee!)           

Thursday, November 19      
Weight Watchers   10:00 a.m  

Friday, November 20
Kabbalat Shabbat   7:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 21
Global Day of Jewish Learning  9:45 a.m. 
  (see the article below for details)
 
Sunday, November 22
 
Monday, November 23   

Tuesday, November 24

Wednesday, November 25
Chit Chat in the Oneg Room  10:00 a.m. 
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 Temple Beth Or 
 Events 
 
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Save the Date! 

December 9
Executive Committee Meeting 
Board of Directors Meeting

December 19
Lighthouse Cafe with Ellen Bukstel  

January 23, 2016 
Lighthouse Cafe: Four Shillings Short 
  
January 30, 2016
Please note: the Progressive Dinner has been cancelled.

January 29-31, 2016
Jews in the Woods 

February 5-7, 2016 
Scholar-in-Residence Weekend with Mark Levy

February 20, 2016
Bibliodrama

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



community notice
Temple Beth Or Community Notices
Shabbat Shalom  

shabbat shalom 
 
Join us this Friday, November 20, with Rabbi Mark Kram on the bima.  We'll talk about "The Paris Attacks....and Us."
 
The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored
by Ellen Siegel.
 

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

Linda Mayers, in memory of Ruth Lidsky
Marti & Tom Gammon, in memory of Marti's
     beloved mother, Arlene Harris
Molle Grad, in memory of Ruth Lidsky
Nancy Kirsner, in memory of Dr. Eddie G. Canto
Vicki Brail and Jeannie Covert, in memory of
     Ruth Lidsky
Teresa Etcheverry, in memory of Ruth Lidsky
Christine and Eldron Cobb, in memory of Ruth
     Lidsky
Bette and Morris Spector, in memory of Ruth
     Lidsky
Bette and Morris Spector, in thanks for the
     wonderful Gala
Joan Mayers, in memory of Ruth Lidsky
Karen Steinberg-Lewis, in memory of Ruth Lidsky
Madeleine Kreitman, in memory of Ruth Lidsky
Leah and Jose Laurel, in honor of Celia Belsky's
     birthday
Lillian Blumenberg, in memory of Ruth Lidsky
Amy Lomaskin and Mel Tenen, in memory of
     Benjamin Tenenberg, Ruth Tenenberg, and
     Phil Tenenberg

 
Elvis Has Apparently
Not Left the Building  
 
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
 
 

Message from Rhoni Tannebaum, Bazaar Co-Chair


A huge thank you to all of the congregation who came out to support our annual bazaar, beginning with Amy and her crew setting up the tables and chairs,  Linda for making all the table cards. 

Thank you to Irene for breakfast goodies and April for lunch.

Weather aside, many of the vendors did very well and were so complimentary to the attitude of the volunteers. One even said "I didn't know that people were this nice in Miami!"  April still has the hair on her head even though keeping records of this event, right after the gala was a tremendous commitment.  Kathy as always, kept us sane and laughing.

Tom Gammon and his committee raised $200 on the selling of raffles. Thank you Marcy for selling your plants. The best compliment was from some of our new vendors who agreed to return next year. Suggestions are always welcome for next year, as well as addition vendors, and I forbid it to rain!!!

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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 free of charge.   

 

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

Deadline for donating gift cards is this Friday, November 20! 
 
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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PLANT SALE!

We have many beautiful bromeliad baskets and singles still available for sale.  They are perfect for Thanksgiving table decorations or house gifts.  The plants are under the chickee and will be on display Friday night. 
 
 
 
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November 2 through Nov. 20
Chanukah Gift Card collection for Jewish foster children
 

February 28, 2016 -  10 AM - 4 PM 
Guided bus tour of Black Miami narrated by Dr. Marvin Dunn. 

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:

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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Bibliodrama is Back 
 
February 20, 2016, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

We'll let you know which story from the Hebrew Bible we will be dissecting and interpreting, but save the date! 
 

POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY WORKS:
WELL BEING & JUDAISM

The new 8-week series begins on Tuesday, January 26 and continues every Tuesday evening through and including March 15. 
 
An updated 2016 version of new research, videos and articles begins January 26th

Fee:  $100 for entire series in paid in advance or by January 26.  $15.00 per session if taken individually. 

 

ALL FEES ARE DONATIONS TO TEMPLE BETH OR

 
 
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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."