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Temple Beth Or   כנסת בית אור 
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Torah and Hike, tomorrow 
WEDNESDAY, June 29th
Interfaith Walk and Talk with
Rabbi Beth and Pastor Allison Mattocks
United Methodist Church, Truckee

  9:30am to Mariah Point 
               http://tdlandtrust.org/point-mariah         
Hikers:  5 mile hike to the Point Mariah, near Donner Summit.  We leave at 9:30am sharp.  Please RSVP to Rabbi Beth.  Call or text 322-5542.
Hike to Donner Summit Canyon    
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Shabbat Services
Friday, July 1 


Mazel tov to Rabbi Beth - 10 years since smicha (her ordination) as a rabbi (2006-2016).


Our June Shabbat Dairy Oneg
Thanks to all who brought such wholesome and wonderful food.  

  5:55pm Services
Healthy dairy potluck
  
1150 Selmi Drive 
Reno, NV
June's Joyous
Torah and Hike(s)   

Stateline Lookout


Donner Canyon
 
Many thanks to those who coordinated, hosted or led hikes.

 
RSVP to Rabbi Beth if you are interested in Torah and Hike to be put on the email list.   See also our Facebook page for information. 

Upcoming:   
July  6  Torah and Hike open      
July 13 Torah and Hike led by Dr. Fred Ilfeld, MD from the bottom to the top of Squaw, lunch @ the Summit then tram down.    
July 20 Torah and Kayak on Tahoe led by June Safran from Dr. Bob and June Safran's home at King's Beach   
July 27 No hike  :( 
Aug 3   Torah and Kayak on Donner Lake led by Marcy Thompson (RSVP in advance mandatory for beach access, cost $8)  
Aug 10 Torah and Hike open

For Torah and Kayak, RSVP early and let us know if you have or need a kayak. 
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Jonah. A Prophet. In Blue Jeans.

CALL FOR AUDITIONS
Singers, Actors and more needed

Auditions for a world premiere musical based on the ancient story of Jonah will be held on July 19 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 501 California Avenue.  "Jonah. A Prophet.  In Blue Jeans." is a new musical set in contemporary times in Reno.  We are looking for men and women for 12 solo singing roles, another 6 speaking roles, and as many others as want to be on stage in singing and acting extra roles.  We also need skilled videographers, computer operators, sound people, and other backstage folks.  For additional information regarding the musical, the auditions, or your other opportunities to be involved, please e-mail louisling@me.com.

Jonah's is a treasured tale.  Our musical undertakes an adult, thoughtful exploration of the deep themes of faithfulness, trust, and divine lovingkindness in The telling of Jonah's story.    All set to great, original music.  We are hopeful to showcase Reno's creative people of all faiths working together to originate a new and fresh musical that the world has literally never seen before.  Welcome, welcome, welcome all. 
The Reno Gazette Journal hosts Faith Forum on Sundays.  A question is answered by clergy from many faiths.  Rabbi Beyer provides the Jewish response. 
 
RGJ asked:  Can Human Language Accurately Depict G-d?
    
G*d
Our Sages say that a name conveys a person's essence. In Hebrew, G-d has many names. They include (translated to English): Lord, Lord of Hosts, Feminine Presence, The Name, G-d Almighty, Truth, Peace, Merciful One, Living G-d, Rock of Israel, The Place, The Holy One, Fountain of Blessing, Life of the Worlds and many more.

G-d responds to Moses' question about G-d's name saying, "I AM that I AM." Exodus 3:13-14. Indeed, G-d's most intimate name which is not pronounced (Hebrew letters yod-kay-vav-kay) indicates a sense of timelessness. Yet, there is the masculine plural name used during creation (Elohim), which appears feminine in the singular (Eloha). G-d can be thought of as an entity, a force (like compassion), a place, a verb or even a process. Jews often do not spell out the name G-O-D, but put a dash (or another symbol: G*d, G!d) which points to this awesome mystery. 
  
 

Washoe County Commissioners
Honoring 5 years of Interfaith Work as RGJ's Faith Forum

Faith Forum 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 2016 it was 5 YEARS for Faith Forum column to run in the RGJ.  This interfaith group is now working towards a book which would be an edited collection of these columns. See www.nevadafaithforum.org
Donations

Barbara Meyer & Ken Goldman
Shaun & Olga Soleman
Marshall & Jennifer Masters
Dr. Mark & Julie Stage-Rosenberg
Nikki Cohn
Don & Marilyn Kurzman
Tzedakah
Anonymous

Thanks to all of you who donated
to help our Beth Or community.
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Birthdays
Karen Gold 7/5
Steve Ries 7/18
Vipin Gupta 7/23
Mark Thierman 7/19
Ken Goldman 7/21
Anthony Evans 7/27
Steven Chaput 7/9
Mitchell Ross 7/25

Anniversaries
Rob & Shawn Lowe 7/11

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 Yartzheits
John Premenko, relative of Ann Ezgar 7/26
June Silvers, mother of Marilyn Kurzman 7/19
Joseph Thierman, father of Mark Thierman 7/31
Joseph Platt, uncle of Maryanne Aaronson 7/10
Michele Byrd, wife of Paul Sherman 7/18
Jack Smolensky, grandfather, Michael Weinzweig 7/4

Blessings to each of you and your family.
 
Refuah Shlemah
(Towards Wholeness and Healing)
for those in need of healing body, mind or spirit

Al Povach
Nurit Stites 
Ari Klein
Judy Tamkin
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The New Hebrew Month  of  Tammus begins July 7th

    

Rabbi ElizaBeth Beyer
 (REB)


Listen to Kol Nidre with Rabbi Beyer and Cantorial Soloist Alan Kass  
 
 

 Click HERE 

 

  

 Rosh Hodesh: It's a Girl Thing!

 a program of Moving Traditions Innovative Program for Adolescent Jewish Girls 

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Temple Emanu-El's "Rosh Hodesh: It's a Girl Thing!" group is running.  The group remains open to any and all Jewish middle school girls in Northern Nevada.  - Contact group facilitator Susannah Skyer Gupta if your daughter, grand-daughter, niece, or neighbor is not yet on the list.  http:www.roshhodesh.org   www.movingtraditions.org   

RSVP 775-327-4743, suzskyer@gmail.com, or look for Susannah Skyer Gupta on Facebook. 

Click HERE to see a previous class
and our YouTube Channel

Come & learn!  

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About Judaism
 

 For info call the Rabbi  775-322-5542 

Torah portion done by G-d Cast  Link 

 
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 (enthusiasm) and the food is sweet.  Beth Or is affiliated with the Jewish Community of Elko County. Rabbi Beyer also works with North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation, Tahoe Vista, Lake Tahoe. 

For information on Jewish Renewal   https://www.aleph.org/