Torah-To-Go
Torah-To-Go
Host a Torah in your home!
- Have you ever wished you could learn more about the Torah in a smaller, more personal setting than weekly services or classes?
- Do you have any burning questions about the Torah in general, or specific portions or topics that interest you, but were afraid to ask?
- Are you interested in a small-group discussion to interpret the teachings of the Torah?
- Do you have a child with a Bar or Bat Mitzvah coming up in a year or so, and would like to learn more about their Torah portion?
- Would you like to re-connect with the Torah portion from YOUR Bar or Bat Mitzvah, and share it with your family? Or see if you can still chant it all these years later in the comfort of your own home?
- Is there a particular season or Jewish holiday that you enjoy that would be made that much more meaningful by including the Torah in your celebration?
If If the answer is yes to any of the above questions, read on to see how you can host a Torah in your home.
How do I sign up?
Beth Or offers a program to make the Torah experience more intimate and personal for our congregants. Families can reserve a week during which they can gather with friends and family to share an evening’s discussion led by one of our clergy, and actually “host” a Torah in their own home.
There is absolutely NO COST to members of Beth Or. You are encouraged to invite as many friends and family members to your home as you wish to participate in the short Torah discussion tailored to your selected Torah portion.
With the exception of High Holidays, school vacations, sabbaticals and other events, the program’s goal is to generate enough interest to allow home-stays for the Torah three weeks out of every month, with Rabbi Marx, Rabbi Bonder, and Cantor Green taking turns leading in-home discussions.
Beth Or members who are interested in participating in the program are encouraged to contact Barbara Murtha.
What happens next?
On designated weeks, the Torah will be brought to the congregant’s home in a protective Ark on either a Monday or Tuesday evening by Rabbi Marx, Rabbi Bonder, or Cantor Green, who will then lead a discussion on that week’s Torah portion with the host family and invited guests.
Host families are encouraged to invite others to join in the evening’s events at their home, to share the experience of “personalizing” the Torah in their lives. Host families are also encouraged to incorporate the presence of the Torah in their home in their own studies, discussions, etc. the rest of the week as well.
Host families will be expected to return the Torah and Ark to Beth Or prior to the commencement of Shabbat services.
Confirmation of requested weeks will take place on a rolling basis a month or two in advance of the requested date. Every attempt will be made to accommodate everyone’s requested date. However, in the event of multiple same-week requests for the Torah, factors considered in the final decision will include the specific basis for the request, whether an alternate date would also work, and the number of family and friends anticipated to attend the evening’s discussion with the Rabbi or Cantor.
Sun, May 5 2024
27 Nisan 5784
Upcoming Events
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Sunday ,
MayMay 5 , 2024APEX/Jewish Film Screening at Ambler Theater
Sunday, May 5th 12:30p
Join APEX at the Ambler Theater for a showing of "Farewell Mr. Haffmann". Rabbi Marx will introduce the film and host a Q&A after the show. Tickets are free, with advance RSVP required to Barbara Murtha by 4/26. Click for more details. -
Sunday ,
MayMay 5 , 2024Confirmation Class
Sunday, May 5th 5:00p to 6:45p
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Monday ,
MayMay 6 , 2024Meals that Matter
Monday, May 6th 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 Beth Rabinowitz at bberman19@comcast.net if you wish to join us. No experience needed! -
Tuesday ,
MayMay 7 , 2024All Montgomery County Israel Games
Tuesday, May 7th 4:30p to 6:00p
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Tuesday ,
MayMay 7 , 2024Rosh Chodesh Women's Gathering
Tuesday, May 7th 7:00p to 8:00p
Start the month of Iyar with Rabbi Lefkowitz and the women of Beth Or. Enjoy wine, good food, and great conversation as we set our intentions for the month, and learn about why this month is associated with hopefulness. Click for more info and to RSVP.