Rabbi Burstein stops for discussion in Cafe Or
Pet Blessing
 Our outdoor sanctuary was alive today with barks, meows, tweets and the happy noise of our Temple Beth Or Religious School students, families and staff. As we celebrate the reading of Parashat Noach, we take time to bless our pets -- those who are with us and those who have passed on in the last year. Students also brought their stuffed animal toys as well for a special blessing.
Thank you to Rabbis Chessin and Burstein for this special time for our animal friends.
We have lots of great Pet Blessing photos in our Flickr photostream
Spotlight on High School
 There are times when I want to hold on to my high schoolers and keep them young forever. I remember them in 4th and 5th grade when I started at Beth Or. So excited and so innocent.
Now they are 17 and 18 years old. And today in class I wish they were older. At least old enough to vote. What an amazing, well informed and passionate voting population are they going to be.
We spoke last Sunday about both candidates and their positions on Israel. We also spoke at length about what Jews are interested in as far as the election and the challenges facing the younger generation.
The title of our program is Nesiya which means Journey. I am so excited to be traveling with such wonderful students. We are very lucky as temple community to have such a future.
-Rabbi David Burstein
Chanukah Family Day is Coming December 14
 Please save the date -- December 14, 2008 -- our Chanukah Family
Day.
Parents are kindly requested to plan on being here at TBO with
their students for a family-oriented fun Chanukah programming.
Chanukah Family Day will run from 9:30 am until 12:00 noon on
December 14.
More information will be sent to you in the coming weeks.
and...
Special Chanukah Bazaar Shopping Day for Students is December 7
On December 7, students will have the opportunity to shop at the Chanukah Bazaar with their classes. Parents and families -- if you'd like your students to be able to do a little holiday shopping, plan on sending them with a little money on December 7.
Gift Shop Fundraiser that will Benefit the Temple Beth Or Religious School
Beginning October 23, and running through November 26, religious school students are selling candles through this fundraiser conducted by our gift shop.
Profits go to TBO and TBO's religious school.
Families who are participating in the fundraiser -- remember that students need to turn in payment along with their order forms!
Save your Chanukah candle orders for this fundraiser! To download an extra order form, click here.
See more great photos in our Flickr photostream
Clothing collection drive
 Bring your extra or gently used winter coats and clothing to the temple and help the Temple Beth Or PTO collection drive for the African refugees in Dayton. Involve your kids in this great opportunity for hands-on tzedakah! Bring your donations to the Education office. Thank you!
Upcoming collections:
November - winter clothes, all ages
December - toys and gifts
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Well it is finally here. The most anticipated election in my lifetime. We here in Ohio have been inundated with advertisements both negative and more negative. 
