TOR School News
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Educator Marcia Greene
July/August 2008 Message
It’s so quiet around the Temple. Every now and then someone will come in .....
School Hours:
Pre-K and K 9:00 - 10:30
1st: 10:30 - 12:30
2nd- 7th: 9:00 - 12:30
Wednesday: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
School Registration Form
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One-Click Donations |
 We have made it easier to donate to Temple Or Rishon. Thank you for your kindness and generosity. Please also feel free to pay your dues or pledges electronically.
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July/August Newsletter |
General info and contact information for TOR groups is available on our Contacts link.
Click on
Calendar for scheduled meetings and events.
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Escrip: What will they think of next? |
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Click here to sign up for eScrip, the newest most convenient way to donate to TOR automatically as you shop. Register your Safeway Club Card, your Macy's card, and all your credit and debit cards on eScrip's secure website, then shop as usual, and TOR will get a percentage when you use your registered card to make a purchase at an eScrip merchant. You can even register credit cards that are earning airline miles or points. This program doesn't interfere with earning your rewards. Simply click on "sign up" and follow the easy instructions. (If you don't know your Safeway Club Card number, call 1-877-SAFEWAY and ask for it.)
Questions? Contact Karen Ziman at 933-6537 or karziman@aol.com.
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Web Site |
Do you need to add information to this web site? Contact Mary Blumenstein.
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ATTENTION
All Amazon Shoppers |
Make your amazon.com purchases count for the temple. Instead of going directly to amazon.com, click on the Amazon link below. Then shop as usual. TOR gets a percentage of your purchase! Thanks.
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Neighborhood Meetings Update
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The Neighborhood Task Force Committee has completed their assigned project. The final report was delivered to both the old and new Boards of Directors on June 22nd. Now we are presenting it to you, members of the Temple.
On July 1st, the new Board (08 – 09) endorsed a continuation of this project and approved our moving ahead. Over the next few months the Board will address specific elements of the report and assign priorities, responsibilities, and resources. We will continue to provide feedback on the project progress.
This report is the result of many voices, but in reality it is the common voice of our Temple community. On July 7th, the report was made available to all members. In keeping with our green policy, we will send it out electronically via a PDF attachment. A limited number of hard copies will be available for pick up from the Temple office after July 15th (we need some time to make copies). Please call the Temple office ahead of time if you intend to come in and pick up a hard copy so we can have one ready for you. You may also download a copy of the report by clicking here.
We encouraging you to give us feedback and ask questions about the recommendations. All e-mails sent to the following e-mail box will get a personal phone call from a Board member who is prepared to answer your questions.
reportfeedback@orrishon.org.
Thank you for your support this past year.
The Neighborhood Meeting Task Force Committee.
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Annual River Cats Game |
 Temple Or Rishon Men's Club invites you to a Family
Night with the Sacramento River Cats
on August 30, 2008. Bring the whole family. Proceeds will benefit our Classrooms.
Click here to view the flyer.
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Rabbi Sheryl Nosan-Blank |
July/August 2008 Message.
Twenty years ago this summer, I returned from Jerusalem to the United States ......
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Scrip News: |
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"Do you shop at one of the new Nugget grocery stores? Nugget has a scrip program, though it’s a little different from others. You get a reloadable scrip card and, the first time you load it at your local store, you turn in a form designating the organization you want to support. You load it at the store with whatever amount you choose. Then, use it to pay for your purchases. TOR will get 3% of whatever you load on your card.
Cards are available from a scrip seller or at the store. Just fill out the information and list Temple Or Rishon as the beneficiary.
Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and right behind that will be Father’s Day and Graduations. Check out the list of scrip we carry, and those available by special order. You’re sure to find many great gift ideas."
Call Karen Ziman at 933-6537 or email at karziman@aol.com for more information or to place a special order.
Click here for a list of scrip regularly in stock.
Click here to see what is
available for special order.
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HONEY |
 Rosh Hashanah honey orders are now being taken. The cost is $10 per
package. Orders must be received by August 20th to ensure deliver before
Rosh Hashanah.
Honey Flyer
Honey Order Form
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Celebrating Israel's 60th Birthday
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Click here to view a speech from Saul Rapkin on Celebrating Israel's 60th Birthday
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Temple Or Rishon Confirmation Class of 2008 - Where all the COOL kids go!
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Photo courtesy of Kimberly Olker, Artistic Focus © 2008
From left to right: Jacob Fefer, Sam Sachs, Rachel Ilanit, Andrew Sackman,
David Don, Sam Dubin
Click here to see an enlarged view.
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BOARD TRAINING SESSIONS
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At our annual meeting, I announced that one of my focus areas is to improve Board
communications and have a more open temple environment. I also announced
that we are initiating Board training to enhance the effectiveness of how the
Board operates.
The first Board training session will address "Managing a Sacred Community". This
training session is oriented toward helping us understand that Or Rishon is first
and foremost a religious community. This training session will address the religious
and administrative obligations of a board of directors based on Jewish values and
our position as role models. Our challenge as Board members is to always keep these
ideals at the forefront.
At the annual meeting, I also invited all congregants to be involved. I invited
everyone to attend at least one board meeting - more if possible. The Board training
sessions are also open to all congregants. I invite anyone that can, to come
to this initial board training session. It will be held on Tuesday, June 24th at
6:00 PM at the Temple. Since it is an early start, we will chip in for
pizza. The training sessions will continue after the
summer. We plan to have one session each month on different areas of board
responsibility. Please call or email the office
if you can attend.
Please contact me, Ted Blumenstein, if you
have any questions.
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President Ted Blumenstein |
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July/August 2008 Message.
A Few Brief Words From The Incoming President.......
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| TOR Mission Statement |
Temple Or Rishon is a warm and diverse Reform Jewish community committed
to bringing the light of Judaism into our lives. Come learn, pray, enjoy and grow with us.
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| Lifelong Learning |
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Torah study sessions are every Saturday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Understand the weekly Torah portion. Engage in scintillating discussion! Enjoy a nosh. |
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"Quality of Life" Card |
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You can get a "Quality of Life" card for Raleys/Bel Air from a scrip seller. Show it to the cashier every time you shop, pay however you like, and TOR automatically gets a percentage of your purchases.
Questions? Contact Karen Ziman at 933-6537 or karziman@aol.com.
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New Beginnings Class |
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 If you are interested in Conversion, join the New Beginnings class (no fee) by contacting Lisa Maisel at 916-435-3295 or lmaiselnewbegin@aol.com.
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July Shabbat & Dinner |
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Continuing with the program of having Shabbat & Dinner on the last Friday of the Month, the Shabbat & Dinner for July will be on Friday, July 25th.
The suggested donation for dinner is $10. You may donate in advance or at the door. Please contact the office at (916) 988-4100 with your reservation and to pay by credit card or send your check into the office with a note that you will be joining us for Shabbat Services at 6:30 with dinner at 7:30 pm.
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Ya Ya Mah Jongg Group at Temple Or Rishon
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We meet the 1st, 3rd, 4th & 5th Wednesdays from 12 to 3 p.m. at TOR. Sylvia Easley is happy to teach you how to play Mah Jongg. She is a retired nurse and has lots of patience, so if you wish to learn the game and join our Ya Ya Mah Jongg Group, please call Sylvia at 916-988-5374. We would be happy to have you. Debbie Griggs – 916-536-9656. There is no charge to play.
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Special Summer Family Event
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 Special Summer Bowling Event for TOR Members & Guests on Sunday, August 3. Click here to view the flyer.
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