Announcements

April 2012 Shmoozeletter

Posted by Ralf Thiede on April 1, 2012   |   Comments Off on April 2012 Shmoozeletter

The April 2012 Shmoozeletter of Temple Or Olam is on line (click here).  Highlights:

  • Community Seder April 07 at 5:30
  • April 20 Service
  • Rabbi Thiede on ‘kosher for Passover’
  • Feature: Hillary Fleming
  • Community Commitment
  • Caleb Malin recognized for his art work
  • Religious School donates 136 lbs. of food on Purim

Next Kabbalat Shabbat Service March 23!

Posted by webmaster on March 16, 2012   |   Comments Off on Next Kabbalat Shabbat Service March 23!

Just a reminder that our schedule for March is  little different than usual — our next Kabbalat Shabbat service will be on March 23rd, when we will begin reading from Vayikra, Leviticus.

Please remember to check our calendar and our Shmoozeletter for service dates and have a wonderful Shabbat!

Purim Party Reminder

Posted by webmaster on March 5, 2012   |   Comments Off on Purim Party Reminder

Greetings, Temple Or Olamites!

Just a reminder that our Purim party is approaching quickly — it’s scheduled for March 10th (this coming Saturday) from 3pm-5pm at McGill.  There will be bad singing, a lot of booing, and a brief visit from those two old guys from the Muppets.

Please keep in mind that costumes are encouraged on Purim, so don’t hesitate to dress up in your worst!

Also remember to bring the following:

  • hamantashen and/or a snack to share
  • canned goods to donate to the food bank

Can’t wait to see you all there!

Shmoozeletter March 2012

Posted by Ralf Thiede on March 1, 2012   |   Comments Off on Shmoozeletter March 2012

The March 2012 Shmoozeletter is on line (click here).  Special points of interest:

  • March Services (03-02 and 03-23 at 7:00 p.m.)
  • Rabbi Thiede on Holy Listening
  • Feature on Doris Gordon
  • Purim Party March 10 (3:00-05:00): Bring canned and packaged food for donation
  • Potluck at Dorton Park: May 04
  • Religious School children’s tzedakah project
  • Yahrzeits and Birthdays

Talent Scouting for Purim

Posted by webmaster on February 22, 2012   |   Comments Off on Talent Scouting for Purim

Are you an amazing teller of jokes?  A shower singer?  An accordion player from way back?  Maybe you’re thinking about digging that saxophone out of the closet to see if it still makes noise.

Well, now is your time, fellow Temple Or Olamites!  We’re on the lookout for additional talent for Purim, and you’re almost certain to make the cut!  If you or your children have a talent/skit/joke/whatever you’d like to share with the rest of us, please drop a line to info@or-olam.org by March 3rd and let us know what you’d like to do.

Our Purim party is scheduled for March 10th, so the time for volunteering is now!

Shmoozeletter February 2012

Posted by Ralf Thiede on January 31, 2012   |   Comments Off on Shmoozeletter February 2012

Our February Shmoozeletter is on line (click here).  Points of interest:

  • Feb. 03 Service
  • Rabbi Thiede on Eleanor Joffe
  • Feature on Carole Bombardier
  • Chicken Soup Committee has formed
  • Congregational Dinner Feb. 17
  • Religious School children to perform at the next service

 

January 2012 Shmoozeletter

Posted by Ralf Thiede on January 2, 2012   |   Comments Off on January 2012 Shmoozeletter

Happy New Year, Common Era!  The January 2012 Shmoozeletter is available on line (click here).  Special Points of Interest:

  • Jan. 20 Service
  • Rabbi Thiede to be ordained as Spiritual Director
  • Torah Study increasingly popular
  • Religious School to resume Jan. 22
  • Arthur Kingberg’s story, part 2
  • Bi-Lo card linked to Religious School

Enjoy!

December 2011 Shmoozeletter

Posted by Ralf Thiede on November 29, 2011   |   Comments Off on December 2011 Shmoozeletter

The December 2011 Shmoozeletter is on line (click here).

  • MiLev HaPardes – The Rabbi’s column
  • Did you know…? – President’s column
  • School of Thought – Director of Religious School’s column
  • Meet the Mishpoche – Membership Director’s column

Temple Or Olam’s new Shmoozeletter is filled with the work of our children, entertaining columns on all things Jewish and Or Olam, loving reminders of yahrzeits and birthdays.  Please check out our new shmooze and discover our congregation in a way you have never before imagined.

Another Mother of All Hanukkah Parties: Mark the Date!

Posted by webmaster on November 15, 2011   |   Comments Off on Another Mother of All Hanukkah Parties: Mark the Date!

An early celebration of Hanukkah is a happening thing at Temple Or Olam. Bring your menorahs (we can practice lighting them…) and some amazing food to share. Also bring a talent for a family audience that you can demonstrate in 3-5 minutes. We encourage magic tricks, juggling, singing favorite songs, skits and jokes of all kinds.

There will be games, a craft table for the little ones, and a talent show. Our religious school kids will astound us with great performances. There will also be a surprisingly spiritual gift for everyone.

Please RSVP to info@or-olam.org to let us know what you and/or your children might want to offer us for the talent show – deadline for talent contributions is December 12th. (A little birdie told us that Lady Gaga might show up at our party…!)

Hanukkah Party!
December 16th @ 7pm
McGill Baptist Church
Bring food, menorahs, and talent!

Food and Fellowship and Friendly Feelings

Posted by webmaster on November 14, 2011   |   Comments Off on Food and Fellowship and Friendly Feelings

Just a reminder that we are asking those attending services to bring something wonderful to share at oneg (we especially like healthy snacks if we can get them…) and to help  straighten up afterwards.  Many hands have been making for light and friendly work and we appreciate that very much!