Temple Beth Or   56 Ridgewood Road   Washington Township, NJ 07676   Phone: 201-664-7422   Fax:201-722-0270   info@templebethornj.org
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Welcome to Temple Beth Or

We invite you to discover a meeting place where congregants join together to discover new and meaningful Jewish experiences and to live Jewish lives. And find a place where people join together to celebrate and to find strength. See why Temple Beth Or is the heart of reform Jewish life in northern Bergen County. Find out why our membership and religious school enrollment is increasing. Enjoy the programs devoted to adult education and participate in our social justice initiatives.

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Upcoming Events This Week at Beth Or Spotlight On

Torah Study - Members' Homes
July 31, 2010
During the summer, we join together to discover Torah in informal gatherings at members' homes every Shabbat morning. Contact the temple office for this week's location and join us on our Jewish journey. No prior knowledge or training is necessary.

Preview: New High Holy Days Parking Information
September 08, 2010
Be sure to send in your ticket request form promptly. With your tickets, you'll receive information on new overflow parking available at the YJCC with free shuttle van transportation to temple. Click on the blue copy for additional details.

 

Week Beginning July 25

Monday, July 26

10:00 am - Walk and Talk at Ridgewood Duck Pond in preparation for the Temple Trot

6:00 pm - Cash for Gold Fund Raiser - at WRJ member home

7:00 pm - Temple Community Networking - off site

Wednesday, July 28

7:30 pm - Choir Rehearsal

Friday, July 30

5:30 pm - Pre-Service Oneg

6:00 pm - Shabbat Evening Service

Saturday, July 31

10:00 am - Torah Study - offsite

 

Ongoing Religious School Registration for the Community
School Registration for grades K-7 is now being accepted for the upcoming 2010-2011 school year.  Contact Director of Lifelong Learning Irene Bolton. Students interested in attending BARJ (Bergen Academy of Reform Judaism) grades 8-12, please contact BARJ Director Marla Compa.

Summer Shabbat Worship Information: Through Sep 3
Join with your community on Friday evenings at 5:30 p.m. for a pre-oneg fruit and cheese gathering followed by evening services at 6:00 pm. On Saturday, Torah study is held in congregants' homes. Contact the office for more information.

Discover the Shofar Corps!
Here's your chance to learn how to create the special and beautiful variety of shofar blasts and to participate in our Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services. Contact Cantor Hayut to RSVP for the rehearsal on Sept. 7 at 6:45 pm in the sanctuary.

Celebrate at Temple Beth Or! Check out our celebration space!

Do you have an upcoming celebration? Make it a meaningful and warm event when you utilize our flexible venues to celebrate special times with your family and friends. Contact Jeff Katz to discover the options.