• Worship and celebration through the observance of meaningful, creative, and traditional rituals Avodah
  • Lifelong learning, searching for meaning, and seeking comfort and healing Torah
  • Community & Family — nurturing our interactive, multi-generational extended family K'hilah/Mishpacha
  • Transforming ourselves and our world through tzedakah, social justice, and g’milut chasadim (acts of loving kindness) Tikkun Olam

Our warm, compassionate, vibrant, spirited, inclusive, and participatory Reform Jewish community is religiously and geographically diverse, serving Washington's northern Puget Sound. Browse our Web site, attend a service or event, and join us!

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Specials on Gift Cards from Temple Beth Or!

StarbucksTemple Beth Or purchases Gift Cards at a discount and re-sells them at face value. Buy gift cards from us at no extra cost to you, and help us raise funds for our programs and events. We stock several popular cards and can order cards for a wide range of retailers. Buy cards for groceries, gas, clothing and of course, your favorite cappucino! Stock up on cards for holiday gift-giving or friends and family.

Lori Wolff, our scrip card coordinator, says,

"Just wanted to let you know that we will place a special order this month.  If you need any extra gift cards for birthdays, graduation, Father's Day, etc., let me know at scrip@templebethor.org  . I just went to the new Cabela's at Tulalip, complete with lots of stuffed creatures and a real trout tank.  I'm sure there's some one out there who would love a gift card to Cabela's, and we get 11% back! Other bonuses this month include:   Ruth's Chris Steak House (12%), Lowes (5%), iTunes (10%), Dell (6%), and Sears (6%)."


 

May Newsletter Now Online

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The May issue of The ORacle newsletter is now online! View the latest newsletter, as well as previous editions of The ORacle.

Online Auction Fundraiser for Dollinger Print

dollingerArtist Renate Dollinger has donated a limited-edition hand-tinted print of her etching, "The Bat Mitzvah", to Temple Beth Or for an online auction fundraiser.

View a more detailed photo of the print, and place an online bid!

Third Saturday Learners' Shabbat

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On the third Saturday of each month, we hold a special Shabbat Morning service for Learners.

All members and friends of Temple Beth Or are welcome.

Saturday, May 19 at 10:00am

Shavuot Celebration!

shavuotCelebrate Shavuot and receiving our Torah with a night of singing and learning.

8:00 PM Communal Havdalah Ceremony marking the end of Shabbat
8:15 PM Tisch
- a rousing song session, l'chaims, and sharing Torah wisdom.
9:30 PM  Engrossing Ethics
- a lively discussion about Jewish ethical dilemmas.

Feel free to attend part or all of the evening's events. Please bring finger foods/snacks and adult beverages to share.

Saturday, May 26

Jewish Learning - Jewish Living Course

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