Disaster Relief Information
As we read of the recent disasters in Asia, many of us feel a sense of helplessness and concern for the innocent victims. Please consider sending a donation to relief organizations that are able to direct funds to the areas where help is needed and will be received by those needing it most... more...
Rabbinic Search Committee Update
Temple Beth Or has formed a Rabbinic Search Committee and submitted a profile and position advertisement to the Central Council of American Rabbis (CCAR). We have also compiled the results of the Rabbinic Priorities Survey that many of our members completed a few months ago... more...
Earn Funds for Beth Or at No Cost to You...
… by purchasing Scrip certificates or cash cards. Scrip is like `cash` that you can use to purchase groceries, gas, prescriptions, postage, your morning latte` and more! Beth Or purchases the scrip at a discount and sells to you at face value. You pay the same amount for your merchandise that you normally would and the Temple makes a small profit. To order Scrip or to learn more, click here.
Experience Israel...
... with Temple member and URJ Regional President Jerry Waldbaum; and former Temple rabbi and URJ Regional Director Rabbi David Fine - October 26 - November 8, 2008. Visit the Northern Negev, Masada, Ein Gedi Nature Reserve & Dead Sea, Jerusalem. Kidron Valley Archaeological Excavation, Northern Galillee - Zippori & Safed, and Golan Heights. Experience Israel is an active immersion adventure! More details and an itinerary...
Car Wash Fundraiser
Get your car professionally washed in an environmentally-friendly way, and help our youth group raise funds at the same time. We are selling tickets good for car washes at over 30 different locations, at only $7 each. Click here for more information.
Family Camping at Camp Kesher
From Friday, August 29 through Monday, September 1, campers of all ages will attend Camp Kesher on Vashon Island; to be immersed in Jewish community and study, and enjoy nature, sports, music, and crafts -- away from everyday distractions and responsibilities. Make this experience a gift for yourself and your family. All levels of Jewish knowledge and commitment are welcome. Click here for more information and to register.
Time to Enroll in Summer Camp!
Time is running out to enroll in summer camp. Camp Kalsman, the new Union of Reform Judaism camp in Arlington, is nearly full in most sessions!. Click here to learn more about summer camping and teen travel opportunities.