No service This Friday
Chanukah Party and Shabbat Services 2nd Friday
BRING YOUR CHANUKIAHS AND CANDLES
WE WILL LIGHT TOGETHER
December 14, 5:55pm @ Paradise
2745 Elementary Drive, Reno
Dairy Potluck following Services
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Adopt a Family Collection of Gifts!
Once again this year we are "adopting"
a family for the holidays providing gifts and food. See details below and how you can help.
Hurricane Sandy Relief
We are saddened by the loss of lives, homes and property caused by Hurricane Sandy. We pray for the healing and recovery of the people, the families and communities tragically affected and encourage your gift to the Jewish Federations Relief Fund. Info HERE
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IMPORTANT Letter from the
Treasurer and Board
Previously posted in our Nov. Newsletter
Do you want to continue our shul in 5773 / 2013?
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Dear Temple Beth Or family, I'd like to share comments I've heard from our members and guests.
"Shabbat services are lovely." "The music is joyful." "The Rabbi is inspiring." "I love the food at the Shabbat dinners." "The community here is very friendly." "Everyone is always smiling when they are here." "I love to hear Torah sung."
Wonderful comments and warm feelings are often conveyed. Thank you. I come to you today to tell you that Temple Beth Or is facing financial difficulties, and ask that if any of the above comments ring true for you, please consider making a donation to our shul. Many of you may be aware of the costs associated with running this synagogue, as they've been spoken about before.
You are also all aware of how much we rely on our shul and our Rabbi for those special events, such as birth, bris, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, wedding, funeral, to visit us when we are sick, or maybe just to have coffee with us to talk about something. Temple Beth Or and our Rabbi are and a resource for the Reno community for outreach to unaffiliated Jews, for classes, for interfaith events, etc.
We on the Board have taken a different approach towards dues and donations than other synagogues you may have attended in the past. The "Pay to Pray" approach is harmful and sends people, myself included, away from those places of worship. Our temple is different. I send out dues donation requests in January and June, and leave the choice up to you. Those that can make donations do so of their own accord.
What does this Temple mean to you? Does it mean enough to you to help to sustain it, to help us keep its doors open? We would like to acknowledge those of you who have paid your dues and made extra donations. Thank you so much. We appreciate those who have pledged money to keep TBOR afloat past January. It's up to you now to continue to contribute to this special place worthy of your support.
In the coming weeks I will be calling and speaking to all of you regarding the donations we've received from you, and ask that you consider giving to our community. This is an unpleasant task, but we have a crossroads ahead of us, and I want to fight for this community and this place we call our spiritual home. Please join me and the rest of the Board in supporting our House of Light. Call me if you have any questions.
Warmest regards,
Barbara Ries - Treasurer, Temple Beth Or 775-742-5736
The Board of Trustees, Temple Beth Or
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Thanks Barbara Meyer
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Religion and the Paranormal
Rabbi Beyer and interfaith clergy presented their religion's beliefs regarding "ghosts, angels, demons,"
and the afterlife .
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AWESOME UPCOMING EVENTS
Kabbalah: A Taste of Jewish Mysticism TMCC @ Meadowwood Tues. 6:30 - 8:30 pm
4 sessions April 2013
*Experience chant, meditation and learn about this ancient Jewish technology which bridges between human and Divine. Register HERE
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Judaism 101 TMCC@ Meadowwood
Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm
4 sessions Feb. 2013
Register HERE
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J101: Thursdays 6:30pm-8:00pm at
the Rabbi's House Contact Rabbi, if you are interested in joining
Support "Adopt-a-Family" for the Holidays
The family is a single Mom and 2 small Children.
The little girl is 6, and wants an animated toy dog, coloring books, play make-up set, a helmet , socks and long sleeved shirts. She wears size 11/12 shoes, pants and dress 6x, shirt 5/6. She likes Justin Bieber, Barbie and the Princesses. The little boy is 2 1/2 and needs long sleeved shirts, wants a Nerf gun, underwear, race track set, legos or blocks, bath toys, and hot wheels cars. He wears shoes 11, pants 3T, shirt 3T. He likes cars, Spiderman and Batman.
Mom would like a vacuum cleaner, black/white Vans shoes, drinking glasses, make-up (she likes Hard Candy brand), clothes, food card, gas card, Halle Berry cologne. She wears shoes 8.5, pants 9/11, shirt M/L.
Anything else you think of would help too. Also food items are welcome. For more information on this program click HERE For details call Barbara Meyer at 775-690-1247 or e-mail BBMMusic@aol.com We will collect items at our Chanukah party, or call Barbara for pick-up. *****SPECIAL INVITATION FROM CATHERINE AND JOHN FARAHI SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2012 1:00-3:00 p.m. AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR THE WEIZMANN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE Cordially invite you to a luncheon and program Featuring Prof. Brian Berkowitz Director, Dr. Scholl Center for Water and Climate Atlantis Casino Resort Spa RSVP to Carol Fusco 415.981.4001 bayarea@acwis.org No solicitation of funds Honoring Abraham and Sonia Rochlin Foundation Heidemarie Rochlin, President More Info HERE *****
The next meeting of the George Small Post 30 of the Jewish War Veterans of the USA will be held on January 10, 2013 @ 6:00 PM. Meeting at Temple Sinai, 3405 Gulling Road, Reno, NV. Members and potential members are invited. Call Vice Commander Michele Beard 775-786-5670 for info. www.jwv.org
Thank you.
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Blessings for Inanimate Objects?
Reno Gazette Journal's FAITH FORUM asks, "Do you think that a piece of machinery will experience the favor of G-d because it has been blessed by 'one of his representatives" on the earth? Can only some 'special' people invoke such divine protection or every devotee carries the power to transmit G-d's blessings in such cases?"
REB's Reponse: Voice Can Create Blessing
According to physics there is a natural frequency or set of frequencies to everything, including inanimate objects, at which they vibrate when struck, plucked, strummed or are somehow disturbed. The actual frequency depends upon the properties of the material. At the risk of sounding too "New-Agey," there are those who would say blessing comes from the voice (which creates a particular frequency) which anyone can use. So, bikes and gas tanks theoretically could receive a blessing as a result of the frequency of saying a blessing.
G-d created the universe through speech. In Jewish tradition, we have specific blessings for many things, such as food, drink, fragrance, mitzvot (ethical commandments), even praise and gratitude. The list goes on - eating seasonal fruits of a new season for the first time, a new garment, seeing a place where one experienced a miracle saving oneself from danger. Blessing begins with heart-felt attention.
Blessings to you and your family, Chag Orim Sameach (Happy Festival of Lights), REB and TBOR Board
Reno Gazette Journal Faith Forum Authors
Faith Forum now appears each Sunday in the Local Life Section of the Reno Gazette Journal. Faith Forum clergy answer a question posed each week and responses in the paper are limited to 150 words.
Rabbi Beyer is featured as the "Jewish" response. In February 2013 it will be two full YEARS for the Faith Forum column in the RGJ! This interfaith group is now working towards a book which would be an edited collection of these columns.
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Hillel Revamped....
A new organization named "Hillel of Northern Nevada" also known as "The Northern Nevada Foundation for Jewish Student Life" has been granted non-profit status and has begun operations. The Board of Directors consists of members of Temple Sinai, Temple Emanu El, Temple Beth Or, and Chabad. Board members include university professors, business people, and retirees who seek to serve the cultural and religious needs of college students in Northern Nevada. Our principal shortterm goals are to hire a director, to affiliate with the long-established Hillel Society, and to raise funds with which to provide a cultural center designed to attract students to meet one another for educational, cultural and religious (though non-denominational) activities, including lectures, book groups, and other events.
Hillel of Northern Nevada aims to strengthen and enrich the lives of Jewish students in Northern Nevada generally and at the University of Nevada, Reno, in particular. The Foundation seeks to create a "center" for Jewish student life in both the spiritual and physical senses of the word. It envisions empowering students of faith to build community, particularly across class, race, and religious boundaries and to establish a legacy of leadership throughout Northern Nevada. For more information click HERE
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Many thanks and blessings to so many of you who helped make the 17 tallitot for the Prisoners and to Rabbi Meredith Cahn who also donated one. Rabbi Beyer helped put Dr. Lisagor in touch with Rabbi Gorin who was able to supply Bibles to the prisoners. If you are interested in working with prisoners, Dr. Lisagor could use your help. Contact REB and she will be happy to get you connected for this mitzvah project.
Hi Rabbi,
I was at Lovelock CC yesterday and the prisoners sent along two thank you cards for the Tallit from your congregation. Every prisoner was able to wear a Talit for the High Holidays this year. Also, they are so appreciate of the Tanaks and the Jewish Encyclopedia that Rabbi Gorin has sent to them.
These little things make a big difference for all of the prisoners, now and into the future. Maybe you could print out the cards and share with your congregation. And of course, I'm always willing to come by your services for a personal thank you and am also always looking for volunteers to help me with this project.
Philip Lisagor, MD, FACSCEO and Founder
ROYL, LLC
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Many thanks to those making donations.
We are blessed by your support.
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Tzedakah
Nikki Britt
Crossroads Books
Matt Feiertag
Gail Ferrell
Dr. Marty and Betty Fineman
Karen Gold
Barbara Meyer
Michael Martinez
Mark Rosenberg
Norman Schiff
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Connect with TBOR!
Welcome to our Newest Members
Nikki and Serina Britt!
Newest Facebook Friends
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Consider "liking" us to get latest pics, updates on our events, classes and even the Rabbi's drashes (sermons). It's free. Check out www.Facebook.com
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Refuah Shlemah (Towards Wholeness and Healing)
Egon Similes
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Happy Birthday
Jordan Chaput, 11/13
Betty Fineman 12/26
Steven Frye 12/12
Herb Jacobs 12/19
Marilyn Kurzman, 12/23
Susan Liebman 12/2
Shawn Lowe, 12/7
Daniel Silva 12/23
Anniversaries
Larry and Ann Ezgar, 12/29/04
Richard and Nurit Mermin, 12/17/61
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George Small, father of Gail Ferrell, 12/15/09 Arthur Steinberger, father of Betty Fineman, 11/5/56
Bertram Steinberger, brother of Betty Fineman, 11/21/56
Robert Kurka, father of Mira Kurka Hannington, 12/12/57
Norman Weiss, father of Susan Liebman, 11/22
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Kislev began Nov 15
Tevet begins Dec 14
Rabbi ElizaBeth Beyer
(REB)
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Listen to TBOR's
Kol Nidre with
Alan Kass and Rabbi Beyer
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Talmud Study
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Mondays 12-1pm Place: TBOR
Click HERE to see a previous class
and our YouTube Channel
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Rosh Hodesh: It's a Girl Thing!
a program of Moving Traditions Innovative Program for Adolescent Jewish Girls
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RSVP 775-327-4743, suzskyer@gmail.com, or look for Susannah Skyer Gupta on Facebook.
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Learn More
About Judaism - Sign up for Beth Or's J101 class
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For information 775-322-5542
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Temple Beth Or is an evolving group dedicated to Jewish values and learning. We support chevruta study (partner or small group study) and "experiencing" G-d. Friday night Shabbat services are musical, filled with ruach (passion) and the food is sweet. We'd love to have you join us. Ongoing partners include the Jewish Community of Elko County. Nevada Hillel (Jewish student group at UNR) has revamped and is now "Hillel of Northern Nevada."
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For information on Jewish Renewal https://www.aleph.org/
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