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October 14 , 2007

Kindergarten ConsecrationOn Friday night our kindergarteners sang a special song called “This is very good!” That truly was the theme of this past weekend. Our consecration service keeps getting better and better each year. To have the privilege to stand in a circle and hold the Torah as it surrounds our 5 year olds is a holy moment in time.

The following morning our own Michael Nalepka read beautifully from the Torah and became a Bar Mitzvah.

And on Sunday, we gathered together as a congregation to celebrate our pets during our annual Pet Blessing Day. While being licked in the face for the 10th time and snuggling in blessing with your amazing animals I realized once more why I love this congregation. It is truly a place of genuine joy.

As I glanced over at Rabbi Chessin I saw how really special she and all of you have made Temple Beth Or for me and each other. I saw founding members talking and laughing with our 4 and 5 year olds. I saw my daughter Emma, who has worked incredibly hard to overcome her fear of dogs petting and hugging dog after dog. I am so proud of her. And I saw the love that you have for your pets. You all held and blessed them with compassion and kindness.

You were our blessings this weekend and I thank you. This weekend was very good.

Be well,

Rabbi David Burstein

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  • Rabbis on motorcycles
  • Pets getting blessed
  • Consecration
  • Children dancing with the Torah
  • Religious school students at study and play
  • The smiling faces of your friends, family and fellow congregants

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Be The Light!

Mazel tov to Michael Nalepka on his bar mitzvah!

Thank you very much to the Greer family who sweetened our staff's day with a gift of candy.

Thank you to Susan Weisman who is helping organize the religious school resource room.

A very special thanks to all our madrichim, who help every week in the classrooms.

“Every blade of grass has its angel that bends over it and whispers, 'Grow, grow.'”

-- The Talmud

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

Coming up...

October 24 -- 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, 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.

November 19 -- Seventh Grade Family Shabbat Service at 7:30 pm.

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