Shabbat Blast

Shabbat Blast!!!

Erev Shabbat – September 30, 2016

Candle Lighting: 6:19 pm

Maariv: 8:00

Shabbat, October 1, 2016

Parshat Nitzavim

Nosh and Drosh 9:00am

Services 9:45am

Dear [first_name],

While the entire Jewish world prepares for our holiest days of the year, we do so with the knowledge that we have lost an incredible Jewish leader. Shimon Peres, who held every position in Israel’s cabinet, including President for 7 years, died this past week. Our cups will be a little less full because of his passing. And we are reminded of the incredible gifts that one human being can bring to the world and also the fragility of life. May his memory be for a blessing.

As our community heads into the holidays, we do so with anticipation, as this is our first High Holiday season as one large family with our new Hazzan, Cantor Myerson, leading our prayers. I am humbled by the teamwork that has gone into making these Holy Days a spiritual and logistical success.

Our mission is the same even though we go into these days knowing that everyone will see new faces and the set-up will be different. Our community is warm, inviting, and supportive. Please introduce yourself to people you do not know. Let’s be patient and understanding with our very full room. We’re all working together to make this meaningful and rejuvenating.

While you’re doing your holiday preparations, take a moment to check out these special videos that our leadership has prepared to get us all ready. You’re going to want to watch both (Shana Tova Message and Shul Do’s and Don’ts)! A special thank you to one of our talented teenagers, Amanda Cetina, for editing our Shana Tova message.

A couple of notes on the logistics of the holidays:

Parking

1. If you are able and are in reasonable walking distance to the synagogue, please consider walking.

2. The parking lot at Congregation Beth Ohr is reserved for handicapped parking.

4. You may park on the street, but please be considerate of our neighbors and do not park in people’s driveways.

5. If you do not live in walking distance, but can handle a 15 minute walk, you can park at the Connect Church which is located at 2658 Corner Ln, Bellmore, NY 11710. Here is a link for directions.

Entry

1. Please bring your tickets.
2. Siddurim will be on your seats.
3. If you need help finding your seats, one of our friendly ushers will help you.

Lori and Ken Blitzer have offered to host Tashlich again. They live right on the water. We will be meeting at their home at 2625 Belmill Rd., Bellmore (5:45 PM). BYO Bread!  After, we will reconvene at CBO for Mincha and Maariv.

I wish you health and happiness in this New Year,

Rabbi Bernstein

2016-­5777 High Holiday Schedule 

The New And Improved Junior Congregation! Join Us on Saturday Morning at 10AM in the Muraskin Room for some learning and some noshing.  Our talented Educators will be explaining the Saturday Morning Service, discuss the prayers in depth and how they pertain to each of us, and of course, bagels.  Parents are welcome (Encouraged) to come to the Sanctuary during this time.  Stay for a lovely kiddush with the entire congregation.  Click here for a printable flyer with the dates.  

Shabbat Project! Save the entire weekend! We will be starting with the Great Challah Bake on Thursday November 10 at Temple Israel of South Merrick.   Saturday November 11, we will have an afternoon in the park, and Havdallah and Seudat Shlishit at Congregation Ohav Shalom

Watch here for printable flyers!

Upcoming Hazak programming:  

     Oct 23 - Capitol Steps (Comedy Show).

     Nov 9 - Kristalnacht Program.

Sisterhood Programming:

     October 18, Sisters In The Hut!

     November 7, Annual Membership Dinner!

Rabbi's Bar/Bat Mitzvah Class! Starting November 7 at 6pm, join the Rabbi for an informative class to learn all about the Torah/Haftorah Service, the prayers and tunes associated with it, and the history of the Bar/Bat Mitzvah service.  This is geared toward those who do not have any background in the Torah Service.  Flyer is available here.

Ian Randman has an Eagle Scout Project in memory of Shawn Asman, whose mom is a current member of CBO. Here is his note:  “Hi, I have created the crowdfunding campaign. The project is being done in memory of Shawn Asman, a student that attended Calhoun High School but passed away in December of 2014. All other information regarding the project is included in the campaign: Ian's Eagle Scout Project at Calhoun High School. Thank You, Ian”