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| Temple Beth Torah's Thank You Letter |
A beautiful thank you letter from the Rabbi of the Ventura Temple, in appreciation for Or Ami's fire response:
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| Wisdom from Rabbi Paul Kipnes |
2 Stories and a Blessing for the New Year
The secular new year is upon us. What will you make of the year to come? Playwrite Hillary DePiano wrote, "We all get the exact same 365 days. The only difference is what we do with them." Will they be days of promise and tikva (hope) for you? Will you write bracha(blessing) and chesed (kindness) into the story of your life?
Perhaps the only thing standing in your way is... you.
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So many of you have asked for ways to engage in one of Or Ami's most prized
values: "Tikkun Olam." Well here's your chance! One of our fantastic program needs
another co-chair and committee members:
Our Purim Social Action event will take place following Purim services on
Wed., Feb. 28. We will gather into assembly lines, producing sandwiches
and survival kits for those living locally but without shelter. We need you to
make this undertaking a success.
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$1000 Scholarships for Jewish Sci-Tech-Robotics Summer Academy
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Or Ami is excited to offer $1000 scholarships for new campers to the URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy West, where scientific inquiry meets fun! Campers entering grades 5-10 spend 12 days exploring robotics, video game design, environmental science, digital media, and a host of other fun activities in a friendly setting with campers who share similar interests.
Throughout their experience, campers explore what Judaism means to them-and how this complements their interests in science and technology. Our five core values shape our community: Heritage, Curiosity, Innovation, Radical Acceptance and Patience & Perseverance. Campers gain an understanding of their place in the long history of the Jewish people's contributions to science and technology, and build a strong connection to Israel as an incubator of innovation. 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy West is the Reform Jewish camp that curious minds have been waiting for.
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Your Purchase of Cemetery Property Helps Or Ami
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(For more information or to RSVP, click the image)
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A beautiful sight appeared just before Kesher restarted for the new year on Tuesday
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Friday Jan 12th
8:00 - 9:00 pm
Gospel Choir Shabbat Service of Hope, Tolerance and Transformation, with Gospel Choir and the Or Ami Chorale (Rabbi Kipnes, Cantor Cotler)
A gospel choir joins the Or Ami Chorale to uplift and propel us toward hope, tolerance and transformation. With Rabbi Kipnes and Cantor Cotler. Mezuzah: Cassidy May Benullo
[Torah Portion: Va-eyra
Ex 6:2 - 9:35]
Friday Jan 19th
6:30 - 9:00 pm
Adult B'nai Mitzvah Service (Rabbi Kipnes/Cantor Cotler/Rabbi Weisz)
[Torah Portion: Bo
Ex 10:1 - 13:16]
Saturday Jan 20th
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Bat Mitvah of Cassidy May Benullo (Rabbi Kipnes/Cantor Cotler) Cassidy worked with Jake's Ladder - a walk that celebrates Jacob Dyne, a resident of Calabasas who was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at the age of 14 months. In addition to working on the event she also has done fundraising for Cystic Fibrosis.
[Torah Portion: Bo Ex 10:1 - 13:16]
Friday Jan 26th
5:00 - 6:00 pm
Tot Shabbat
Come hear a story, have a snack, sing songs, and celebrate Shabbat with new friends, all in one fun-filled hour!
For more info/RSVP.
Friday Jan 26th
7:30 - 9:00 pm
Torah Study Shabbat (Rabbi Kipnes/Cantor Cotler)
In Torah portion Beshallach, "God leads the Israelites, taking the form of a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night." We read and explore commentaries illuminating what the Holy One's Presence was and might be for us.
[Torah Portion: Beshallach Ex 13:17 - 17:16]
Saturday Jan 27th
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Bat Mitzvah of Ryan Brooks
(Rabbi Kipnes/Cantor Cotler) Ryan participated in Dribble for a Cure at UCLA. She volunteered at the event, formed a team and raised funds. Dribble for a Cure benefits Pediatric Cancer.
[Torah Portion: Beshallach
Ex 13:17 - 17:16]
Friday Feb 2nd
7:30 - 9:00 pm
Inclusion Shabbat (Rabbi Kipnes/Cantor Cotler/Rabbinic Intern Julie Bressler) Mezuzah: Eric Gediman
[Torah Portion: Yitro Ex 18:1 - 20:23]
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11:30 am - 2:30 pm
GoMPTY Movie and Lunch
We are inviting all 4th-6th Graders to join us for our first GoMPTY outing! We will be meeting at The Commons for a movie and lunch. For more info/RSVP.
Sunday Jan 21st
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Jewish Art: Color and Passion
Through passionate stories and vibrant visual imagery, Artist, author, and speaker John Paul Thornton takes us on a journey of the heart, exploring the intimacy, importance and power of Jewish art and culture.
For more info/RSVP.
Tuesday Jan 23rd
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Women's Night Out
Back by popular demand! We gather as women to shmooze, eat, connect and rediscover the joys of being women and part of Jewish families. For more info/RSVP.
Saturday Jan 27th
7:15 - 10:00 pm
Bowling w/ Or Ami
Wednesday Jan 31st
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Social Action Brainstorm
Congregants coming together to brainstorm ideas for social action event revolving around disability inclusion and challenges faced by individuals living with certain impairments.
For more info/RSVP.
Friday Feb 9th - Sunday Feb 11th
Triple T Retreat
7th - 12th Graders hop on the bus and head to Alonim for a fun weekend outdoors; a weekend of camp!
Register Here.
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2017-2018
Executive Board
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Officers
Fred Gruber - President
Kevin Palm - VP
Sharon Weiss - VP
Karin Pofsky - VP
Richard Rutkin - VP
Linda Blumenthal - Secretary
Alan Kazden - CFO
Ex Officio
Rabbi Paul Kipnes
Rabbi Julia Weisz
Cantor Doug Cotler
Gary Kaplan - Immediate Past President
Craig Steinhauer - Advisor to the President
Maya Weiss - President of LOMPTY
Board of Directors
Michelle Finkelstein
Dianne Gubin
Sid Goldberg
Rachel Dashevsky
Kerri Graver
Ilana Springer
Randy Levine
Susan Lotwin
David Melnick
Steven Harrison
Steve Rifkin
Lesli Kraut
Rachel Paul
Executive Board Link
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