Shabbat Blast

Shabbat Blast!!!

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Hazak Activities for May

Summer Dates to Watch

Bereavement Support Group

Erev Shabbat – June 30, 2017

6:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat at Wantagh Park

7:30pm Deli Dinner at Congregation Beth Ohr

8:15pm Maariv Service

Shabbat, July 1, 2017

Parshat Chukat

Nosh and Drosh 9:00 am

Services 9:45 am

NEWS AND NOTES

Please join us for a very special "thank you and best wishes" Kiddush, Tomorrow, 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.

Congregation Beth Ohr is creating a Caring Committee.  This group of individuals will be available to help with transportation to Doctors, Hospitals, or other Medical Visits.  If you are in need of a ride, or if you are available to help, please contact the office at 516-781-3072

Dear [first_name]

In Parashat Hukat we see a strange ritual including a red cow. Sacrificing the red heiffer has the ability to purify the Israelites, but strangely, it has the opposite effect on the Kohen who officiated at the sacrifice. This very strange anomaly carries a hidden truth. It reminds us that sometimes when we serve and take care of others, we ourselves become depleted. New parents seem to know this best, but it extends to different helping situations, both professional and personal.

This exhaustion and depletion often takes the form of compassion fatigue. Our caring nature extends deeply and far, but it can leave a person tired, and lacking energy and even strength to take care of himself and ironically the others he/she are trying to care for.

This is why the Kohen is commanded to take time away from serving in order to replenish, rejuvenate, and become pure again so he can serve with the strength and vitality that is necessary.

Those who do not take time to replenish energy aren’t doing anyone any favors. The next time you decide to skip lunch, stay up another 2 hours, or forgo exercise, remember the Kohen.

This is the reason I pursue Torah study. During the summer I make a point to go to Israel and during the winter, try to replenish with a short conference of rabbis. These bursts of learning rejuvenate me to be able to teach, preach, and serve. I’ll be leaving for Israel on July 6th and return right before Tisha B’av. I am so grateful to our community for supporting this study that inevitably comes back into the learning we do together.

I wish you renewed energy, the vigilance to pursue time for rejuvenation, and the support of loved ones to do this for yourself and them.

Shabbat shalom,

Rabbi Bernstein

SHABBAT

by the

SEA

Come together for a fun night on

June 30, 2017

to sing and pray by the water!

6:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat at Wantagh Park

7:30pm Deli Dinner at Congregation Beth Ohr

8:15pm Maariv Service

DON’T FORGET YOUR LAWN CHAIRS AND BLANKETS

PARK TOWARDS THE BACK OF THE PARK BY THE POOL AND KEEP WALKING TO THE WATER.

AT 7:15PM WE WILL DEPART FOR THE SYNAGOGUE FOR A DELI DINNER AND CONCLUDE SERVICES.

PRICES: $20 / ADULT $9 / KID $54 / FAMILY OF 4

PLEASE RVSP TO THE CBO OFFICE BY 6/26: 516.781.3072

or

https://www.cbohr.org/event/shabbat-by-the-sea1.html

This is going to be a night to remember!

2550 Centre Avenue Bellmore, NY

SUMMER DATES TO WATCH FOR!

June

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

CHANGE IN TOPIC!!!   Wed. July 5 – 1:30 PM Watching DVD: "Sid Caesar: Buried Treasures - Lost Episodes" with Carl Reiner, Imogene Coco, Nanette Fabray, among others.

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

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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.

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!!!