Families In Crisis & Disaster Relief
Families In Crisis & Disaster Relief
Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) provides opportunities for families to achieve self-sufficiency by offering community-based programs designed to bridge homelessness and independence. Every February, Beth Or houses a few families for the month. Members volunteer to provide meals, daily transportation, and chaperone overnight. To get involved, contact Nancy Shaffer-End or Lynn Edelman.
Hope Gardens is Inter-Faith Housing Alliance’s transitional housing program for low-income families with children. This program provides a secure home for families for up to 2 years while they gain the tools needed to become financially stable and self-sufficient. Beth Or donates fresh produce from our Corner of the Land Garden to their residents, shelter families and food cupboard during the summer and fall growing seasons, and non-perishable food throughout the year.
Disaster Relief is an important part of our Tikkun Olam. When a natural disaster strikes, Beth Or takes action by quickly raising and disbursing funds to vetted organizations, and/or organizing a team to help with recovery efforts.
Beth Or is designated as a Closed Point of Dispensing (POD) Location by the Montgomery County Office of Public Health in case of high emergency. If activated, we will be called upon to distribute medication and supplies to our Beth or families and employees. This program relies on many volunteers, with and without medical training, to help man the pod. Read more about how you can volunteer.
Contact Susy Krimker or Margie Chachkin with any questions.
Tue, April 20 2021
8 Iyar 5781
Upcoming Events
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 21 , 2021Hoops & Hebrew
Wednesday, Apr 21st 4:30p to 5:30p
Religious School students should check weekly RS Notes email for details and RSVP. This event is shine only. -
Friday ,
AprApril 23 , 2021Shabbat Worship honoring our Chai Members
Friday, Apr 23rd 7:30p
Shabbat worship will take place in the Gitlin Sanctuary. Our Chai Members will be honored during tonight's service. Up to 50 people may attend in person with advance RSVP to Amy Abrams or Barbara Murtha. The service is also available for viewing via live webstream or the Beth Or Facebook page. Click for details and links. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 24 , 2021Shabbat Worship and Bar Mitzvah of Zachary Rosenberg
Shabbat, Apr 24th 9:00a
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Saturday ,
AprApril 24 , 2021Torah Study (Zoom)
Shabbat, Apr 24th 9:30a to 10:30a
The Clergy lead a lively discussion about this week's Torah portion every Shabbat morning at 9:30am, followed by a reciting of Mourner's Kaddish (approx. 10:45am) on week's when there is no 11am B'nai Mitzvah Shabbat service. This program temporarily takes place on Zoom. Click for Zoom participation link. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 24 , 2021Shabbat Worship and B'nai Mitzvah of Dani Kundz & Benjamin Lewbart
Shabbat, Apr 24th 11:00a
Mourner's Kaddish will be recited during this service. Click to watch Live Webstream.