Yom Hashoah Program 2015
In recent years, European newspapers have reported a significant rise in acts of violence against Jews. Jews have been beaten, graves have been defaced and overturned in Jewish cemeteries, synagogues and kosher groceries attacked. Some suggest that this phenomenon is linked to tensions in the Middle East, Israel’s settlement policies, treatment of Arab citizens, and control over Palestinian territories.
Is frustration over Israel’s position and politics actually linked to the rise in antisemitism elsewhere in the world? Is Anti-Zionism simply antisemitism in disguise? 
This year, Rabbi Barbara will lead us in exploring these difficult questions. Participants will be learning and studying together in small groups and sharing their conclusions in and with community.
Wednesday, April 15, 7:30 pm
Piedmont Unitarian Universalist Church
9704 Mallard Creek Rd, Charlotte This event is free and open to the public.
Torah Study, Anyone?
Did you know that some of our members get on the phone every Shabbat to talk Torah?
This week, we’ll be discussing Parshat Shimini, when two of Aaron’s sons attempt to offer a special sacrifice in the sanctuary only to be struck down. Why would God fail to accept their offering? How do we explain Moses’ insistence that Aaron dismiss his own grief?
If you are interested in joining our Torah study for one day, the occasional Saturday, or on a regular basis, please contact Ginger Jensen at gjensen.orolam@gmail.com
She will add you to our email list, send you instructions and reminders!
Kabbalat Shabbat Torah Service
Despite what you may have thought, all those concerns about skin disease in Leviticus have absolutely nothing to do with hygienic issues. Neither does the priest “cure” anything. His rituals are performed only after a disease has disappeared. So what’s it all about, really?
The ancient Israelites were responding to a primal fear; one we all face.
Join us for a Kabbalat Shabbat Torah service in which we learn what they dreaded and why their efforts can help us face the same fears, thousands of years later.
We will also celebrate as Melanie Carty and Jacob Brayton are called to Torah!
Friday, April 24, 7:00 pm
Piedmont Unitarian Universalist Church, 9704 Mallard Creek Rd, Charlotte
Anybody having a yard sale??
We have been promising a yard sale all year. Now that the perfect time is here, our preferred provider is skipping this season. Is anyone having a neighborhood-wide yard sale that would bring in a good crowd? You provide the space and any sellable stuff you want to jettison. We invite members to bring their items to your yard the previous day and others to tend the cash box on sale day.
Have an idea or a location? Email templeadmin@or-olam.org
