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Welcome to Temple Beth Or, an historic Reform Jewish congregation in Montgomery, Alabama. We offer many and diverse paths to participate in our temple community. For some, the path is through worship, for others opportunities to pursue social action and join in social gatherings. Education, both youth and adult, is important to many, and a sense of belonging to a community is often central. Whatever your reason or reasons, please come and visit.
All are welcome at our Shabbat service every Friday evening, usually held between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Please check our Calendar for specific timing and other events you may find of interest.
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February 2010
Join Rabbi Stevens in the study of Kohelet, which contains some of the most profound and profoundly troubling passages. This is the first of a three-session program: come to any or all. Bring your own lunch and as always, everyone is welcome.
At this special shabbat service Rabbi Stevens and noted physician Dr. Wick Many will discourse on bio-medical ethics. Dr. Many is Program Director and Professor of Medicine, Discipline of Infectious Diseases at UAB's School of Mediciine Health Center in Montgomery. All are welcome to attend!
Our Temple Youth Group has planned an extraordinary service following the model known as "Shabbat Alive!" It features music familiar to our young people who attend Reform summer camps, conclaves and Shabbaton programs. Shabbat Alive! services are joyous and engaging. All are welcome to attend!
Join Rabbi Stevens in the study of Kohelet, which contains some of the most profound and profoundly troubling passages. This is the second of a three-session program: come to any or all. Bring your own lunch and as always, everyone is welcome.
This 5-class series will explore with Rabbi Stevens Jewish Mystical tradition. Today: Hasidism. Come to one; come to all. Free and open to all.
Please join us for another wonderful weekend visit with Student Cantor Markowicz. This Shabbat service will be followed at approximately 7 p.m. by a pot-luck dinner. All are welcome to attend!
March 2010
The last of this 5-class series will explore with Rabbi Stevens Jewish Mystical tradition. Today: Mysticism Meets Modernity. Come to one; come to all. Free and open to all.
All are welcome to attend!
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The members of Temple Beth Or have a long history of community involvement. Whether through the temple, in the city of Montgomery or in the world at large, our members generously donate both time and money to make our world a better place for generations to come. They have truly made ours a caring community, giving Temple Beth Or a deserved reputation as an activist congregation in social action and the improvement of the world.
We will be repeating this holiday season our support of Child Project, providing presents for children who have been victims of abuse or molestation. To see how you can help, click here. |
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Our TBO Sisterhood Gift Shop
has many unique and beautiful Judaic items.
Come visit and find wonderful gifts for friends, family and yourself. |
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What's new at Temple Beth Or's 7th Annual Jewish Food Festival? Lots!
In addition to the delicious Jewish delicacies you've come to expect, visit the Collectibles Boutique and Treasure Market with many antiques, fine furniture, original art, crystal and silver serving pieces, indoor and outdoor sculptures, vintage linens and lace, designer fabrics, rugs, limited edition Franklin Mint porcelain and much, much more.
Since a picture is worth a thousand words, see our slide show by clicking here to view some of the many items available for sale at this one day event.
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Read our TBO February 2010 Bulletin online!
Highlights in the Bulletin include a focus on our
upcoming Jewish Food Festival and Collectibles Boutique.
(Click the link to see color photos online!)
Click here for Bulletin archives. |
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 An adult education series on Jewish Mysticism is being offered in five sessions beginning January 6, 2010 and ending March 3, 2010.
The Jewish mystical tradition, assumed by many modern Jews to have been only peripheral to mainstream Judaism, has in fact been central to our tradition since biblical times. Jewish mysticism has influenced Jewish philosophy, practice, liturgy and worship. The literature of Jewish mysticism includes biblical texts, commentaries, parables, prayers and mystical testimonies, extending well into modern times. Jewish mysticism continues to influence all streams of Judaism into our own day.
This class will cover five topics, each on a Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. for one hour. The class is free and open to members and non-members alike. Each session stands on its own and you may choose to attend any or all. Check our calendar for specific dates and additional information. |
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Tuesday,
February 9 |
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7:30 p.m. |
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Dr. Joel Hoffman, noted scholar and linguist to speak at TBO. Dr. Hoffman is the author of "And God Said: How Translations Conceal the Bible's Original Meaning" |
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Sunday,
February 21 |
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9:00 a.m. - 3:00
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Jewish Food Festival. Check here for the volunteer cooking schedule: we need your help! For other volunteer opportunities, print out this form, choose how you would like to help and and drop off or mail the form the the TBO office. |
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Tuesday,
February 23 |
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11:30 a.m. |
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L'Chaim League lunch and skin care presentation at Mr. G's |
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Tuesday,
March 30 |
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Join our Temple Beth Or community family for the second-night Passover seder. Details to come soon. |
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See here for additional events and event details. |
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