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“May Adonai bless you and keep you…”

Posted by webmaster on May 16, 2010   |   Comments Off on “May Adonai bless you and keep you…”

This next Shabbat we read the parsha which includes instructions for how the priests shall bless the people Israel. How ancient is this well-known formula? What hidden meanings are behind the words (even the number of words) in each of these three verses?

Please join us Saturday, May 22, for a Shabbat morning service that explores the power and art of blessing.

Afterwards, we’ll head off to nearby Dorton Park for our annual Shavuot picnic. We’ll supply the paper plates and napkins. Congregants and guests – please bring picnic lunches for you and yours. We’ll hold a brief memorial service and take the time to enjoy a little Torah study. Our subject? The very thing Shavuot celebrates: The giving of Torah in the first place!

Date: May 22
Time: 10 am
Note: If it’s rainy, we’ll stay at the church and have our picnic lunch inside.
Location: McGill Baptist Church, 5300 Poplar Tent Rd, Concord

Community School of Davidson invites you to their Holocaust museum

Posted by webmaster on May 13, 2010   |   Comments Off on Community School of Davidson invites you to their Holocaust museum

This message is from The Community School of Davidson.

The Community School of Davidson’s 6th grade class will be creating a Holocaust museum as a culminating project to our Holocaust unit study. Our middle school, transformed into a memorable museum, will be open to the public May 26th from 4pm to 8pm . Historically, the 6th grade Holocaust unit has proved to be life-changing for these students. The knowledge and compassion each student embraces during this walk through time will be poignantly displayed throughout the museum. We warmly welcome you to visit the incredibly beautiful exhibits and to revisit this tragic time in our history.

Address: 565 Griffith Street, Davidson, NC 28036
School phone: (704) 896-6262

May 2010 Shmoozeletter

Posted by webmaster on May 7, 2010   |   Comments Off on May 2010 Shmoozeletter

The May 2010 Shmoozeletter is available here.

The reward of a mitzvah…. Kabbalat Shabbat Family Service May 7

Posted by webmaster on May 6, 2010   |   Comments Off on The reward of a mitzvah…. Kabbalat Shabbat Family Service May 7

The reward of a mitzvah….

Join us for Kabbalat Shabbat Family services this Friday, May 7, at 7 pm. Complete with story and song that will explain just exactly why the reward for a mitzvah is… another mitzvah!

Event: Kabbalat Shabbat Family Service
Date: May 7
Time: 7 pm
Location: McGill Baptist Church, 5300 Poplar Tent Road, Concord.

Reminder: Lag B’Omer party 5/1

Posted by webmaster on April 29, 2010   |   Comments Off on Reminder: Lag B’Omer party 5/1

Come celebrate with our Or Olam Sunday School!

Lag BaOmer Party

at Fisher Farm

21215 Shearer Road

Davidson, NC

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Archery Lessons * Lawn Games * Bon Fire

4:30p.m. – 6:00p.m. Archery Lessons (Ages 8 and Up – $7. Per Person – in cash please to Lisa!)

4:30p.m. – 6:00p.m. Lawn Games

6:00p.m. – 8:00p.m. Bonfire, Singing, Hot Dogs and S’mores!

Pleae RSVP to Lisa Jewel 704-962-1039 – Reservations are required!

Need volunteers!

Can you help with little ones playing lawn games?

Bring ingredients for hot dogs, s’mores, or a dish to pass?

Don’t Forget to wear sunscreen – bring lawn chairs, blankets and bug repellent!

Lag Ba Omer Party 5/1

Posted by webmaster on April 16, 2010   |   Comments Off on Lag Ba Omer Party 5/1

Come celebrate with our Or Olam Sunday School!

Lag BaOmer Party

at Fisher Farm

21215 Shearer Road

Davidson, NC

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Archery Lessons * Lawn Games * Bon Fire

4:30p.m. – 6:00p.m. Archery Lessons (Ages 8 and Up – $7. Per Person – in cash please to Lisa!)

4:30p.m. – 6:00p.m. Lawn Games

6:00p.m. – 8:00p.m. Bonfire, Singing, Hot Dogs and S’mores!

Pleae RSVP to Lisa Jewel 704-962-1039 – Reservations are required!

Need volunteers!

Can you help with little ones playing lawn games?

Bring ingredients for hot dogs, s’mores, or a dish to pass?

Don’t Forget to wear sunscreen – bring lawn chairs, blankets and bug repellent!

Next board meeting

Posted by webmaster on April 14, 2010   |   Comments Off on Next board meeting

Temple Or Olam’s board meetings are open to congregants. The next meeting is on Sunday, April 25th, at 7pm, at McGill Baptist Church.

A couple of guidelines to make this easier…

1. Please notify President or Vice President of the board of the subject matter at least one week in advance, so that they can make sure it is added to the agenda. Note: You can attend without having a specific subject matter, but please still notify the President or Vide President that you will attend.
2. Members who attend may speak on other agenda items as well, with a limit of 3 minutes per agenda item.
3. There may be matters discussed at a board meeting that must be kept confidential in order to protect individual’s privacy. In that case, congregants would be asked to leave during that part of the discussion.

“The LORD spoke to Moses after the death of the two sons of Aaron…”

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On Friday, April 23 we read from the portion of Leviticus called Acharei Mot “after the death…” The chapter begins with grief and warnings: Aaron, the High Priest, is given instructions on how to come before God safely. In this reading, we also examine the commandments around observing an annual Day of Atonement – Yom Kippur, of course. Six months after we celebrate High Holy Days, Acharei Mot reminds us that we are striving to reach for our better selves all year around – not just one day of the year.

The Zohar also comments on Aaron’s purpose and role in this parsha – this Shabbat we’ll learn how that mystical text treats the ancient biblical one, and what we can learn from both readings.

Join us for a joyous Kabbalat Shabbat service! Details below….

Date: April 23
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: McGill Baptist Church, 5300 Poplar Tent Rd, Concord

April Shmoozeletter

Posted by webmaster on April 11, 2010   |   Comments Off on April Shmoozeletter

The April 2010 Shmoozeletter is available here.

I will sing and chant a hymn with all my soul! (Psalm 108)

Posted by webmaster on March 31, 2010   |   Comments Off on I will sing and chant a hymn with all my soul! (Psalm 108)

Shabbat Morning Singalong and Temple Or Olam Tot Shabbat on April 10.

We’ll begin with Tot Shabbat at 10 am (our older children are welcome to attend and help Reb Shulamit sing prayers with and for the little ones). Thereafter, we’ll hold a Shabbat morning singalong to learn new tunes to ancient prayers, hear a little drash, and nosh a little at the oneg Shabbat.

We hope to see you there!

Event: Tot Shabbat and Shabbat Morning Singalong
Date: April 10
Time: 10 am for Tot Shabbat / 10:30 am for Singalong
Location: McGill Baptist Church, 5300 Poplar Tent Road, Concord.