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.
Sun, July 3 2022
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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.