This Week At Beth Or

Your guide to upcoming programs,

activities and news

July 12, 2016

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In This Issue

Rabbi Mark Kram

Rabbi

Mark Kram

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Rabbi Mark Kram

D'Var Torah

June 18, 2016

Chukat

Numbers
21:11 - 22:1

Haftarah
Judges
11:1 - 11:33

(following the
Triennial Year 3 schedule)

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.

What's Happening This
Week at Temple Beth Or

Tuesday, July 12

Wednesday, July 13
Chit Chat will not meet this week. Join us next Wednesday, July 20 at 10:00 a.m.

Thursday, July 14
Weight Watchers 10:00 a.m.


Friday, July 15
Kabbalat Shabbat 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 16
Torah Study 10:15 a.m.


Sunday, July 17

Monday, July 18

Tuesday, July 19

Wednesday, July 20

Chit Chat in the Oneg Room 10:00 a.m
Adult Education 7:30 p.m.

Temple Beth Or
Events

Save the Date!

July 23
Yard Sale Volunteers Celebration at
    Nancy Kirsner's home: RSVP required!

July 29
Special Shabbat Service and Oneg Shabbat to
   welcome our local community

Temple Beth Or Community Notices

Shabbat Shalom

Join us this Friday evening at 7:30 and welcome Shabbat with Rabbi Mark Kram on the bima.

His topic will be the Jewish perspective on
gun control.

Oneg Shabbat will follow the service.

Rabbi's Blog

These past weeks and this past year, the terrible violence that we have experienced in our country, and the division between blacks and whites over policing and protection is boiling over. With demonstrations and marches, those who experienced the 60s and 70s may think there were heading back in time.

But we are not. Join us Friday night when we explore some of the Jewish attitudes towards self-preservation and protection. How can we be responsible with things that may be dangerous? How can a Jewish tradition inform our thinking on these issues today?

We look forward to seeing you this coming Shabbat!

Rabbi Mark S. Kram

Temple Beth Or
11715 SW 87th Ave.

Miami, Florida 33176

rabbimark@bethortemple.com

(305) 235-1419

Chit Chat

Chit Chat will not meet this Wednesday, July 13. Join us next Wednesday, July 20.

Chit Chat meets on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Oneg Room, discussing current issues of particular interest to the Jewish community.

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

or just stop by on Wednesday morning -- all are welcome!

Thank You, Thank You!

...to those who have generously contributed to Beth Or...

Jane Weinstock, in honor of Mimi Eagar's
   birthday
Amy Lomaskin and Mel Tenen, in memory of
   Mark Lomaskin
Ossie and Harry Hanauer, in honor of Rita Gair
   and Irene Elliott

Adult Education

Our July Adult Education will be on Wednesday, July 20th at 7:30 PM at the Temple. The topic will be: From stem cells to organ transplants to donating body parts - how does Judaism inform our thinking on medical ethics issues?

Special Open House Shabbat Service July 29

All hands on deck! Congregation members, choir singers, movers and shakers -- we want as many of us as we can gather on Friday evening, July 29, as we open Beth Or to the local Jewish Community, with a special welcome for former Bet Breira Samu-El Or Olom members who are looking for a spiritual home.

We'll have a specially planned Oneg Shabbat, and we're ready to show our neighborhood folks just what TBO is and has to offer.

A flyer has been sent to the BBSOO office and is being distributed to their membership. If you'd like a copy to post in your community, just ask. We'll have one out to you immediately.

Holiday Bazaar Planning

April and Rhoni are looking to invite new vendors to our holiday bazaar, which will be held on Sunday, December 4^th.

If you know of someone who would like to join us, please email rtclowns@bellsouth.net

or call 305-253-4155.

However, we already at capacity for jewelry vendors, so please think about other crafts.

Yard Sale Volunteers Celebration

We have a banner yard sale year to celebrate, and YS volunteers are invited to a potluck gathering at Nancy Kirsner's home on Saturday, July 23, at 7:00 p.m.

Please RSVP to the Temple Office by phone or email. Responses will be forwarded to Marcy and Nancy. Let us know what dish you're bringing.

Google Calendar

We've created a new Google Calendar, and now we're working on getting it linked up to our website.

Stay tuned.

Got Kittens? We Know Who Does

SOS: two adorable kittens, temporarily named Misty and Merlin, rescued and fostered by TBO member Carol Farber. The mother cat, who is feral, was neutered, had shots and nursed the kittens and then she was released. This playful pair, brother and sister need to find a loving home together. I know there a zillion cats out there, especially now in kitten season. If anyone knows of someone who could give a good home to these two, it will free Carol to help others.

Please contact the TBO office if you can help.
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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."