In true Temple Or Olam tradition, we are asking our congregants to provide part of our Purim entertainment. Do you play an instrument? Can you sing a song? How about a magic trick? We will take contributions of three to five minutes. Let us know by March 17 if you plan to perform by emailing to info@or-olam.org
March 2011 Shmoozeletter
The March 2011 Shmoozeletter is on line here. Points of interest:
- March 11 and 25 services at 7:00 p.m.
Purim Party March 20, 3-5 p.m.
Please volunteer for skits etc.
Donations to CVAN
Tikkun Olam projects
Sign up for additional onegs
Kabbalat Shabbat Service, Feb. 25, 2011 – 7:00 p.m.
Everyone Whose Spirit Moved Him Came, Bringing to the Lord his Offering (Ex. 35:21)
This beautiful passage in Torah describes the Israelites as so moved that they bring Moses more gifts than are actually needed (just imagine!). The text describes the rich and extraordinary nature of those gifts and highlights – in particular – the role of the Israelite women. The entire community participates with a whole heart.
In this moment, the Israelites know what it is to be a sacred community. They have a holy purpose: Building a Tabernacle that will sanctify the space in which they affirm their relationship with YHVH.
During this service, we will discuss the nature of giving and becoming in our own age, with our own hearts, together with our congregation.
Feb. 2011 shmoozeletter
The February 2011 Shmoozeletter is on line (click here).
Special points of interest:
- Feb. 25 service at 7:00 p,m.
- Feb 12, 2011 party for our Rabbi
- Please respond to your e-vite
- Arthur Kingberg distributing Or Olam flyers to local realtors
- Will King and the Building Committee exploring options
Kabbalat Shabbat Service, Jan. 28, 2011 – 7:00 p.m.
These are the Rules that you Have Set Before Them
Almost half way through the Jewish year, we come upon the first body of Torah legislation. Narrative is set aside. Here, we learn how to create a just society. Arson, lending, caring for the stranger and the needy among the people – all this and more is treated in this parsha. The Hebrew Bible treats these and other matters of social justice in detail.
At this service, we’ll see how, and why. Please join us and learn how deeply our ancient forebears thought about human needs and human rights.
MLK invocation 2011
Rabbi Barbara Thiede gave the opening prayer at the Jan. 17 Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast, Jan. 17 2011, of the H. L. McCrorey Family YMCA at The Westin, Charlotte NC. Please allow some time to load: it’s a large video file (16 mb). To view it, click here.
Shmoozeletter and membership directory
A new directory (January 2011) is available to members of Temple Or Olam.
The January 2011 shmoozeletter is on line here. Items of interest:
- January 28 service at 7:00 p.m.
- February 12 ordination party for our rabbi
- Tallit collection started by Florence and Sheldon Hyman
- ALEPH’s use of congregational e-mail addresses
- Call for scrapbook materials and talents for ordination party
Kabbalat Shabbat Service, Dec. 10, 7:00 p.m. – Capturing the Moon
It’s the darkest night of the year. And not only that, the longest night of the year. What are the people of Chelm to do? Why, capture the moon!
It’s our last service of 2010. But we will enjoy a cozy Kabbalat Shabbat, and find out how the Jews of Chelm overcame their sadness and fear when gloomy and long, black nights took away the light.
Join us for a service of sweet song and joyous prayer at our usual location (McGill Baptist Church, Concord). We hope to see you there!
December Shmoozeletter
The December 2010 Shmoozeletter is available here.
Main points:
Hanukkah Party Dec. 05 at 5:00 p,m.
December 10 service at 07:00 p.m.
Feb 12, 2011 party for our Rabbi
Suzie Feldberg teaches Sunday School
Specify fund on memo line on checks sent to our treasurer
Check with Ginger Jensen to schedule events at McGill Baptist Church.
Honika Elektronika?
A preteen riffs on guitar. A six-year-old regales those assembled with the Story of the Mysterious Traveling Gum. And, we hear, a board member may give us his rendition of Honika Elektronika?
You never quite know what will happen at the Temple Or Olam Hanukkah Talent Show, but that shouldn’t stop you from proffering your own talent or coming just for the fun and games. (And to chow down on a buffet filled with latkes, of course….).
Join us for our Temple Or Olam Hanukah Party this December 5 at 5 pm at McGill Baptist Church. Is there a talent up your sleeve?
