Here are some upcoming events that you don't want to miss!


Brotherhood/Sisterhood Brunch with author Steve Sheinkin
January 11, 2009
Award winning author of the Rabbi Harvey Books comes to Beth Or

Bux Mont Kallah @ Temple Sinai
January 17, 2009
Come out for an evening of wonderful religious, educational, & spiritually enlightening learning experiences. Rabbi Axler is teaching 2 of the classes during the evening.

APEX Lunch & Inaugural
January 20, 2009
Come to Beth Or and watch the historical inaugration of Barack Obama. Bring a bag lunch or purchase something in the cafe.

Mental Health Issues Program
January 25, 2009
Beth Or Caring Congregants Committee and the mental health professionals of Beth Or host a unique program revolving around mental health concerns throughout our lives.

Tot Shabbat
January 31, 2009
Join the clergy for a special Tot Shabbat Service with a snack & art project to follow.

Music Shabbat with Guest Musician: The Josh Nelson Project
February 06, 2009


Sisterhood Mother/Daughter Tea at William Penn Inn
February 22, 2009
A wonderful program for mothers, daughters, aunts, nieces, good friends of every age & stage of life.

APEX trip to Philadelphia Museum of Art/Cezanne Exhibit
March 18, 2009
Join us to see the Cezanne & Beyond Exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Casino Night
March 21, 2009
Join us for games, prizes, cocktails, and more at Beth Or's big fundraiser.

Dennis Prager: A Case for Judeo-Christian Values
April 19, 2009
Please come and listen to one of America's most widely listened to radio talk show hosts.

Beth Or Wants To Help You In These Tough Economic Times

In response to the struggling economy, Congregation Beth Or is coming up with many inexpensive events for you to enjoy. In addition, we are offering many services for you to take advantage of in this difficult time. If you and your family are in need of additional assistance, please feel free to contact a member of our clergy, our Executive Director, Liz Hirsch or Program Director, Elisa Heisman.

Tuesday, January 20th - Watch the Inauguration with friends, have lunch & listen to a panel discussion about the effects of the Obama administration on the Jewish community around the world. Lunch is available for $8 per person. Start time 11 am. RSVP and send a check to Barbara Murtha in the temple office.

Sunday, January 25th - Mental Health Issues Program - If you or someone you know is dealing with some mental health issues relating to the economic crisis or other life events, please come to this free seminar at 10 am which will provide many resources for you, your family or friends. Please click on the link provided for details.

Monday, January 26th - Jewish Business Women's Network is hosting a Business Card Exchange and Networking Event at The Drafting Room in Springhouse from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

Friday, February 6th - Music Shabbat featuring Josh Nelson - Join us for this joyous Shabbat service with the uplifting music of Josh Nelson - a remarkable singer & songwriter who is new on the Jewish music scene. You don't want to miss this wonderful service.  Click on the link provided for more details.

Coming soon:

Bowling Night

Movie Night: Prince of Egypt at Ambler Theater

and much more! Keep checking the website and other publicity for details!



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Message from Rabbi Marx

 Dear Beth Or friends:

As we approach the season of Thanksgiving, I am reminded of its fundamental message.  We are to gather those closest to us and to offer thanks for our blessings.  This season, that’s frankly harder to do.  We are confronting a profound financial crisis that is shaking the very foundations on which we have built our physical world.  College funds, retirement funds, and savings are devalued; some of our members are being laid off.  Times are tough.  So we ask, for what are we thankful, when so much is being lost? 

I am grateful for our community of caring individuals.  Over the years, I have come to consider each and every one of you as an important member of my extended congregational family.  We rejoice at the simchas and support one another through the sad moments.  We study together, pray together, dance together, and walk together on our path of Jewish life and learning.Beth Or  is our shared Jewish home – our spiritual home, our educational home, our social home.  I want to assure you that Beth Or remains the place you can come all year long, every day of the week, and someone will be here to greet you and to help you meet your needs as best we can. 

Gratitude must, I have been taught, be translated into constructive deeds.  It’s in this spirit that I want to offer some innovative programs to help us address these trying times as a congregational community.  First, we are going to establish a support group for those who are facing stress about the economy.  If you are interested in participating in this caring community, please contact me directly.  Second, being sensitive to the tightening financial conditions, we are going to rededicate ourselves to offering a number of low-cost programs for you and your children.  Since travel is getting harder and vacations are getting scarcer, we want you to find some time to relax, inexpensively, through some of our activities.  Keep your eyes open for some new programming designed to address this current reality.  Third, please know that no one is ever turned away from Beth Or because of inability to pay dues.  If you are having a hard time paying your dues, please see our Executive Director, Liz Hirsch, and special care will be given to you so that you remain active and involved.  Finally, remember that services here are free, and that they can lift the spirits and renew in us a sense of hope.  As Judaism is relevant in all times, Rabbi Axler and I will offer a number of pulpit comments on hope, faith, and coping strategies during this season of stress.  I hope you come.

My friends, please keep in touch.  Let us know how you are doing.  And more important, please know that we care and are here for you and your family.

Sincerely,

Gregory S. Marx

Rabbi