Temple Beth Or is a caring, welcoming, and inclusive Reform Jewish Congregation that provides for the religious, educational, cultural, and social needs of its congregants and is responsive to the community-at-large. Today...and for Generations. For further information, please contact the Temple Office, at 435-3400 or visit our website at www.templebethor.com
TEMPLE BETH OR
February 6 and 7, 2009 12 and 13 Shevat, 5769 Beshallach
Rabbi Judy Chessin Asst. Rabbi David Burstein Cantor Joyce Dumtschin
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President Vice President Treasurer Secretary
Myrna Nelson Mari Lou Moore Robert Heuman Jane Pearl
Temple Beth Or
5275 Marshall Road Dayton, Ohio 45429-5815 Phone: 937-435-3400 Fax: 937-435-3130 Email: tbo@bizwoh.rr.com
Friday Evening Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Judy Chessin Saturday Morning Hike with the Hazzan and Shabbat Service Cantor Joyce Dumtschin
WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Hike with the Hazzan on Saturday, February 7 at Cox Arboretum. We will meet at 10 a.m. at the Cox Arboretum Visitor Center, take an energizing walk in the woods, and then gather for a warm Shabbat service at the home of Wendy Rachlin and Roger Pankake. Sunday, February 8, 10:30 a.m. - Adult Ed Book Discussion Group— Modern Jews Engage the New Testament: Enhancing Jewish Well Being in A Christian Environment. No charge for this group. Also, join us for Israeli Dancing with Lorraine Fortner at 4 p.m. Cost is $10 for this class. R.S.V.P. to adulted@templebethor.com Sunday, February 8, Purimspiel rehearsal 1:15 p.m. Major parts have been cast for Schmaltz – A Greased Purim, but we are still looking for a few football players and welcome people who want to sing in the ensemble. Contact Cantor Dumtschin if you would like a script or rehearsal CD. Adult Ed—The Most Important Things You Didn’t Know About the Creation of Israel—Dr. Richard Bromberg will lead this informative class. Come and expect fascinating new information and a lively discussion on Sunday, February 15, at 4 p.m. Cost is $10. Sunday, February 15, at 5:30 p.m. is Temple Beth Or’s Pizza and Bingo Night! Cost is $8 per person or $30 a family. R.S.V.P. to the Temple Office, 435-3400. Senior Moments Programming—Potluck for Seniors. Join us Thursday, February 19, 12-1 p.m. Bring a hearty salad or a main dish and have lunch with friends here at the Temple. Beverage and dessert will be provided. All activities are free to Temple Beth Or members. Non-members—$3.00. Please R.S.V.P. to Wendy Rachlin. Sunday, February 22, 2-4 p.m.—Jewish Sports League basketball event at Miami Valley School, 5151 Denise Drive (off Rahn Road). If interested, contact Kevin Bressler.
Temple Beth Or 2009 Annual Retreat on Saturday, February 28 starting at 9:30 a.m. Look for the registration form and info in the February Light. Forms are also available in the lobby.
Groyser Tummel Band is looking for a few extra instrumentalists. If you play the clarinet, violin or electric guitar and are interested in participating, please contact Cantor Dumtschin. GRAPHIC ARTIST NEEDED: We are seeking a volunteer for 2-3 hours a month assisting with our advertising in the Jewish Observer. TBO presently uses In Design as well as Publisher; we are flexible if you have other software that you feel you are more proficient in. Contact Anita Wilson. SAVE THE DATES: TBO Madness 2009—registration begins February 15—look for details in the February Light. Again we will be using the Tourney Time web site to handle the details and score keeping. A “bracket sheet” can be yours in exchange for a $10 donation to the Temple. Questions, contact Ellen Holroyd. Sunday, March 22, 7 p.m.—A Musical Journey, a salute to Cantor Joyce Dumtschin for 20 years at Temple Beth Or. This will be an evening of music. Tickets—Reserved Patron Seating—$36; General Seating $18 in advance (by March 16); $20 at the door. Dessert Reception following the performance. We are looking for volunteers to bring baked goods/desserts for the reception.
Tonight’s Tu B’Shevat Seder Is Sponsored By Diann and Richard Bromberg