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Upcoming events

9/26 -- Hebrew School
PIZZA DAY
4:30 to 6:30 pm

Pizza in the Hut for religious school students and their parents at 6:00 pm.

9/26 -- The Rabbi's Table
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

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9/30 -- Sukkah to Sukkah Road Rally
11:00 am

Bring your bikes, trikes and big wheels to help start the First Annual Sons of Israel Motorcycle Club Sukkah to Sukkah Road Rally off right.

10/7 -- 6th Grade Family Education Program from 9:45 to 11:15 in the Social Hall. Click here for more information.

10/7 -- Kindergarten Family Day. Click here for more information.

10/14 -- Pet blessing at 12:00 pm in the outdoor sanctuary.

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September 23, 2007

Today I was feeling very emotional. It could be the post holiday lack of sleep and total exhaustion. I believe however it was something far deeper I watched my clergy colleagues sing and teach and lead with such spirit and was touched. And all of my teachers dragged in and made the day magic once again. And I began to open to that emotion.

We are truly a community of caring adults who see this school as a mission to impart positive Jewish memories. I was touched to watch Emma run to class excited by another day.

My day concluded with our high school juniors and seniors sharing a class with myself and Richard Bromberg, one of our most popular teachers from our past. 15 students who have committed to staying until graduation -- tackling issues of spirituality that challenge our adults. I was moved by these 17 and 18 year olds who have said that Judaism is important enough to be with us. Check on this link to see the article we worked from. These kids are so awesome!

I guess it is this place that gives me reason be open and emotional. Thank you all for being here.

Be well,

Rabbi David Burstein

Sixth Grade Family Education Program

On Sunday, October 7 from 9:45 to 11:15 am, sixth grade families are invited to join Cantor Dumtschin and Larry Frank as they explore the origins of the Bar/Bat Mitzvah ceremony and ways to make your total celebration more meaningful. Click here for more details and a registration form.

Kindergarten Family Education Program

On Sunday, October 7 for the entire religious school morning, Kindergarten families are invited to join their children and instructor Becky Guttstein as they learn about and prepare for Consecration. Click here for more details.

Be The Light!

Thanks to volunteers who helped Be The Light in the religious school office Sunday morning -- Joni Watson & Melissa Guadalupe for collecting attendance, tzedakah and distributing snack; and Mari Lou Moore for lending a hand in the religious school office throughout the morning.

Thanks to Eric Rubinoff for repairing the first grade classroom's stereo so that they can enjoy CDs once again!

Be The Light! Send your news and uplifts to Nora Rubinoff in the religious school office at norarubinoff@gmail.com.

Coming up...

September 26 -- Pizza in the Hut at 6:00 pm for religious school students and parents. RSVP to Leslie in the temple office by September 24.

September 26 -- Join Rabbis Burstein and Chessin at The Rabbis' Table for an examination of timely topics from  historical, textual and spiritual perspectives. A half an hour of community time/dialogue will be included.  Fee is $25 per 3 week session for materials and snacks. All sessions begin at 7:00 pm. Topics and dates:

War and Peace in the Jewish Tradition - When is it right, moral, justified or obligatory to go to war, and how must war, once justified or mandated be conducted according to Judaism?  This class is bound to encourage spirited and stimulating discussions. Wednesdays, September 26,  October 24 and November 28

Difficult Texts in Torah - How does a modern Jew grapple with Biblical texts that seem harsh, primitive or too difficult to enact?  Wednesdays, January 23, February 27 and March 26

Jewish History, an Exploration of Key Moments Between Moses and Moshe Dyan - Do you know what happened in Jewish history between Moses and Moshe Dyan?  Explore the key moments in Jewish history that have brought us to this day.  Wednesdays:  April 30, May 28, June 25.

September 30 -- Cycles in the Sukkah, the first annual Sons of Israel Motorcycle Club Sukkah to Sukkah Rally begins in the TBO parking lot at 11:00 am. The Sons of Israel Motorcycle Club is a group of Jewish motorcylists who are starting their Sukkah to Sukkah rally right here at TBO. Students, help give the Sons of Israel Motorcycle Club a good send off by joining us in the parking lot. Bring your bikes, big wheels, etc. and cheer them on as they begin their ride. Click here for a flyer.

October 7 -- Kindergarten Family Day. Parents, please attend religious school with your students. Click here for more details.

October 7 -- 6th Grade Family Education day from 9:45 am to 11:15 am in the Social Hall. Click here for more details and a registration form.

October 14 -- In honor of the Torah portion Noah, Temple Beth Or offers its annual Pet Blessing on Sunday, October 14, at 12:00 pm. Please bring your pet of any kind (live or stuffed) to the outdoor Beit Tefilah, sanctuary, for blessings and treats!

If you haven't registered for religious school yet, please contact Leslie in the Temple office to register your students!

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