Shabbat Blast 6/23/17: Respecting Authority and Maintaining Order
06/23/2017 01:00:02 PM
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Shabbat Blast!!! |
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Erev Shabbat – June 23, 2017 Candle Lighting: 8:11 pm INSTALLATION of BOARD OFFICERS Cocktail Hour: 6:30 pm Services and Installation: 8:00 pm Shabbat, June 24, 2017 Parshat KorachNosh and Drosh 9:00 am Services 9:45 am Sunday, June 25, 2017 SUMMER BLAST OFF: 11 AM - 1 PM |
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NEWS AND NOTES Mazel tov to Mona and Steven Schwartz on the Aufruf of their son Evin Schwartz, and the bride-to-be Marie Chevrier, on Saturday, June 24th. Thank you to the Schwartz family for sponsoring the Kiddush. Mazel tov to Estra and Mitchell Skolnick members of the congregation, and aunt and uncle of Evin Schwartz. Thank you to Vikki and Mark Finkelman for co-sponsoring the Kiddush in memory of his beloved mother Florence Finkelman. Thank you to Sheryl and Craig Gordon and family for sponsoring Nosh and Drash in honor of the Birthday of Judy Gordon. Please join us for a very special "thank you and best wishes" Kiddush on Saturday, July 1st following services for Chris Weiss, in honor of her over 20 years of dedication and commitment to the Bellmore Jewish Center and Congregation Beth Ohr. Chris has been an integral part of our family for many years and we hope that you will join us for this tribute to her. Coming Soon!!! The Congregation Beth Ohr High Holiday Mechina service! A New Idea for an Old Concept! The service is for families and learners where adults and kids will explore the High Holiday service in an accessible and meaningful way. We are looking for input from all members. Please contact the Rabbi at rabbi.bernstein@cbohr.org, Mrs. O. at principal@cbohr.org, and Sheree Jarmol at 1froggy@optonline.net with any comments or concerns about this meaningful event. |
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Dear Congregation Beth Ohr,
The first time I studied Parashat Korah was in preparation to become a Bat Mitzvah. I wrote a speech all about the importance of respecting authority and maintaining order (!). Korah of course is the leader of a band of Levites that seek to rebel against Moses in this week's Torah portion. You'll have to come to synagogue on Shabbat to hear exactly what happens, but we are led to believe that Korah and all of his descendants are crushed, never to be heard from again.
Yet, we know that some of Korah's descendants survived into Temple times! There is a different psalm assigned to each day of the week. Monday's selection is a psalm of the sons of Korah. So which is it? Were they obliterated? Or did they serve as Levites in the Temple? Or both?
A few years ago, I wrote a set of simple congregational melodies, one for each of the daily psalms. For Monday's psalm 48, I chose to set Verse 11:
The mountain of Zion will be glad, the daughters of Judah will rejoice, because of God's judgments.
CLICK HERE [https://soundcloud.com/cantor-sarah-myerson/yismah-har-tsiyon] to listen to Yismah Har Tsiyon Recorded by Cantor Sarah Myerson (voice and whistle) and Ilya Shneyveys (whistle).
There's a difference of opinion in translating the word b'not - it can mean daughters, or it can mean cities. I have chosen to translate the word b'not as daughters of Judah rather than cities of Judah.
I hope you enjoy listening to this recording as much as Ilya and I enjoyed putting it together for you.
Although it's only June, the High Holy Day choir has already started rehearsing for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. If you love singing, we would love to have you in the choir! Please contact me at cantor.myerson@cbohr.org and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Shabbat Shalom, Cantor Sarah Myerson |
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CBO Installation Event Please join us TONIGHT for our CBO Installation on Friday, June 23rd Cocktail hour @ 6:30 PM
SUMMER BLAST OFF!!!! Join us as we say Hello to Summer! June 26, 11 AM - 1PM. This event is open to all congregants, regardless of age! We will be welcoming potential members from the community, and this is a great way to show off what a wonderful family Congregation Beth Ohr is! There will be a Bounce House, Face Painting, snacks, games, and wonderful conversation! SUMMER DATES TO WATCH FOR! June Wednesday, June 28th- Midweek Meditation at the Beach Friday night, June 23rd- Installation Sunday afternoon, June 25th, SUMMER BLAST OFF! Friday night, June 30th Shabbat by the Sea July 14th- Shabbat on the Grass August Monday, July 31st and Tuesday, August 1st- Tish’a B’av August 4th- Shabbat Under the Stars Wednesdays, August 9th and 23rd- Midweek Meditation on the Beach
HAZAK ACTIVITIES Wed. July 5 – 1:30 PM – “American Nazi Camp Siegfried on Long Island, 1935-1939” – Our guest is Marvin D. Miller. Sunday, Aug. 6 – Folksbiene Theatre Production – Amerike: The Golden Land – 12 noon departure Wed. Aug. 9 – 1:30 PM – “Stop at the Red Apple” – Our guest is Elaine Freed Lindenblatt, daughter of the original owner of The Red Apple Rest, the landmark restaurant along New York Route 17 Thurs. Aug. 22 – Vanderbilt Mansion and Planetarium – 9:45 AM departure Summer Extended Trip – We are exploring a visit to the city of Boston for three days and two nights, Tues. July 11 to Thurs. July 13 Although quite far off, put Wed. Nov. 8 on your calendars. Rabbi Bernstein will be accompanying us on a visit to the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) for an interesting day – a tour of the facilities, some interaction with students, a visit to the rare books collection, some learning with one of Rabbi Bernstein’s teachers, and lunch at the Seminary. Details about time and cost will be sent in a later mailing. Game Days (all Mondays at 1:30 PM): May 8, 22; June 5, 19; July 10, 24; Aug. 7, 21; Sep. 11, 25; Oct. 16, 30; Nov. 13, 27; Dec. 11 ********** For further details please refer to flyers in recent mailings and in lobby of synagogue. Or call Bill Berkowitz (516) 221-2056 or Lucy Safir at (516) 221-4107. Pre-registration recommended for in-house-programs, and pre-payment for trips.
Congregation Beth Ohr, in conjunction with The Friedberg JCC, will be hosting a Bereavement Support Group for those who have lost a spouse in the last year. Congregation Beth Oh will be hosting these meetings on Tuesdays, July 11 through August 29 at 11 AM. If these times are not convenient or you would like more information, please see our Partners In Caring Page.
On June 28, 2017, The Friedberg JCC will be having an excellent presentation moderated by Senator Todd Kaminsky on the Opioid Crisis on Long Island that is affecting everyone young and old. We are so fortunate to have true experts including Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds, CEO of Family and Children's Association and on the Governors Task Force, to present on prevention, early intervention, treatment and recovery support. Substance abuse is one of those topics that affects all walks of life and is something no one wants to share, especially family members.
Family Kabbalat Shabbat! Beginning in September, Join us on the first Friday of every month for a special Family Service. Services will begin at 6:30. Dinner or a special themed snack will follow!
The Alix Rubinger Food Pantry is open and volunteers are always needed. Please call the office if you can offer your time. We are looking for people to staff when the doors are open, as well as come in on off hours to maintain the space and stock the shelves with donations. Thank you to Lauren Lefkowitz for building the lovely bin. Please use this for all of your donations! Heading to Israel in 2018. Informational sessions have occurred. We have hit our Max! If you would like to get on the waitlist, contact the office. Click here for a detailed itinerary! Rabbi's Bar/Bat Mitzvah Class! Mondays 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. Junior Congregation is done for the year. Watch for the dates for Next Year! Miss Rachel is looking forward to coming back and spending Shabbat with all of the students!!! |
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