Congregational Engagement
Congregational Engagement
APEX (Adult Program Experiences)
This program is geared towards adults of all ages looking for cultural, educational, social and spiritual experiences. Activities include dynamic speakers at Sunday brunches, special events geared toward adults, AARP safe driving classes, and trips to New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.
Chair: Patty Bassman
Brotherhood
Men of all ages and life stages are invited to join Brotherhood. This auxiliary is integral to our community, providing both service and social opportunities throughout the year for Beth Or men to build connections and find help, guidance and support with men’s issues.
President: Doug Burtnick
Sisterhood
Join Sisterhood to make a difference in our synagogue and in our local and global Jewish communities. Together, we support Jewish education, social action initiatives, and innovative programs for youth and older adults. Be a part of activities that build friendships and provide opportunities to grow personally and spiritually.
President: Melisa Lubinski
Caring Congregants
This group helps congregants and our families with children in the CECE by visiting the ill, sending R’fuah Shleama (get well) cards, preparing and bringing home-cooked meals to members in temporary crisis, reaching out to our bereaved families, and more.
Chair: Ellen Werther
Congregational Events/Programs
If you enjoy event planning but fundraising isn’t your cup of tea, join a committee to help put together one of the many congregational festival events that take place each year to help our members celebrate the Jewish holidays in a fun, yet meaningful, way. Or, help plan other events that enrich our community and encourage engagement among our members.
Festival Programming Contact: Rabbi Jason Bonder
General Programming Contact: Jillian Peskin
Fundraising Events
Do you have a passion for event planning? Are you well organized and enjoy interacting with people? Beth Or hosts a few large scale fundraising events each year such as golf outings, tributes, races, etc. to benefit our congregation. We count on our event committees to organize all aspects of the event with guidance from a Beth Or senior staff member.
Development Chair: Jennie Nerenberg
Get Connected: Beth Or Business & Career Network
This group and related events are for any congregant who is thinking of starting a business, has started a new business, wants to grow their business, is thinking of changing careers, is looking for a first or a next job, wants to re-enter the workforce, learn new skills or enhance existing skills, or just wants to meet new people. Montly events include interactive workshops, networking breakfasts or happy hours, and more.
Contact: Evan Segal
Interfaith Families Outreach Program
Beth Or is dedicated to creating welcoming opportunities to incorporate Judaism into your family's life. Yad b'Yad (hand in hand) brings our Interfaith families together to find a sense of warmth and tradition within our community.
Chair: Julie Spahn
Membership
Our membership committee welcomes our newest congregants to the Beth Or family. This group provides direct outreach to new members, invites them to meet together for services and synagogue events, and organizes social activities in the community.
Chair: Allison Levin
Pride
We pride ourselves in welcoming all members of the community who wish to live a Jewish life, regardless of gender identity or sexual preference. God created us "Betzelem Elohim" in the image of God. We celebrate everyone through intentional inclusive language, religious practice and values.
Chairs: Carly Dirben & Cinde Orlick
Sun, July 3 2022
4 Tammuz 5782
Upcoming Events
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Monday, Jul 4th (All day)
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JulJuly 11 , 2022Meals That Matter
Monday, Jul 11th 10:00a to 12:00p
Meals That Matter meets monthly in the Beth Or main kitchen to prepare meals for KleinLife who distributes Kosher meals to those who are food insufficient. We welcome new volunteers at any time. Please contact Caren Gutman at carengutman@gmail.com if you wish to join us. No experience needed! We follow Beth Or safety protocols. At this time please be vaccinated and wear a mask. -
Monday ,
JulJuly 11 , 2022Get Connected Summer Networking BBQ
Monday, Jul 11th 6:00p to 8:00p
All Beth Or members who are looking to make business or career connections are invited to a summer BBQ on the Social Hall Patio. Please bring a friend too! Contact Evan Segal, evan@segalfinancial.com, with any questions Click for more details and RSVP link. -
Wednesday ,
JulJuly 13 , 2022Young Family Pizza & Play Date
Wednesday, Jul 13th 5:00p to 6:00p
CECE families are invited to stay after camp for pizza, playground time and fun with friends! Cost: $10/family. Click to RSVP. -
Wednesday ,
JulJuly 13 , 2022Knitting Circle
Wednesday, Jul 13th 7:00p
The Beth Or Knitters meet twice a month on Wednesday evenings and Friday mornings in the Library or outside on the patio. All are welcome to participate. The knitters make afghans for Horsham Center for Jewish Living; hats for CHOP, Mitzvah Circle & Doylestown Hospital; scarves, sweaters & Stuffies for Mitzvah Circle and fleece-tie blanks for Fox Chase Cancer Center. Contact Faye Benshetler, febx@comcast.net with any questions. Click for the Summer/Fall 2022 schedule.