Entries from December 2009

A Hanukkah Message from Reb Barbara

Date December 13, 2009

Dear All,
It’s our season of conundrums, isn’t it? Christmas’ glittery lights and the classical, pop, and rock music associated with the season (and yes, the sweet story of the birth of innocence) surround us. Some of us are navigating ways to acknowledge and respect the traditions of our non-Jewish family members; others are trying to [...]

Shop for Hanukkah and help Or Olam at the same time

Date December 9, 2009

A big thank you goes to those who have already shopped at judaism.com through our affiliate link. To remind you:
If you look at the right part of our website now, you will see a link to Judaism.com. Every purchase made from Judaism.com when you get to it from that link will earn a little bit [...]

Member directory now available online

Date December 8, 2009

The current member directory is available on the members page: http://www.or-olam.org/members/ If you don’t have access to this page, and you are a member of Temple Or Olam, please email the webmaster and get a logon ID and password.

December 2009 Schmoozeletter

Date December 6, 2009

The December Schmoozeletter is now available.
December Schmoozeletter

Temple Or Olam Tot Shabbat

Date December 3, 2009

Imagine putting our youngest under a big tallit.  We create the tent we sing about in Ma Tovu.

Imagine the youngest pulling out musical instruments and accompanying a Shabbat prayer just like the Levites once did, with timbrel and drum.

Imagine thirty minutes filled with song and movement and designed so that our youngest ones can dance, [...]