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.
Wed, October 4 2023
19 Tishrei 5784
Upcoming Events
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 4 , 2023APEX Lunch & Learn in the Sukkah with Rabbi Marx
Wednesday, Oct 4th 12:00p to 2:00p
Join Rabbi Marx and your friends from APEX (Adult Programming Experience) for an afternoon of learning. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Barbara Murtha, bmurtha@bethor.org. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2023Erev Simchat Torah Shabbat Worship and Consecration
Friday, Oct 6th 6:30p to 8:30p
Join us for Shabbat worship and our annual Beth Or tradition Erev Sukkot and the consecration of our religious school students. Israeli dancing with Rak-Dan follows services. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 7 , 2023Simchat Torah & Shabbat Worship and Bat Mitzvah of Anika Long
Shabbat, Oct 7th 11:00a
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 7 , 2023Yizkor Service with Brunch to Follow
Shabbat, Oct 7th 12:30p
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Sunday ,
OctOctober 8 , 2023Social Action Mitzvah Month Activities
Sunday, Oct 8th 9:00a to 12:00p
Today's activities include Operation Bread Drop (at Beth Or) and Wissahickon Trail Cleanup/Restoration Project (offsite). Click for details and RSVP.