July 2016

2016
JULY
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Temple Beth Orr welcomes new cantor
Carrie Brawer Barry will serve as Cantor
at Temple Beth Orr as of July 1st. Barry
served as cantor at Temple Beth Torah
in Wellington for a decade. She was
born and raised in Coral Springs and
is a graduate of J.P. Taravella High
School. Barry is a National Merit Scholar
and attended Vassar College where she
received her bachelor of arts in religion,
with both general and departmental
honors. After graduation, Barry entered the Reform
Movement’s seminary, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute
of Religion-Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music, in New
York City. Cantor Barry will be joined at Temple Beth Orr by her
husband Ian and their two sons, Blake and Eli.
Old School Square Art Show
Delray Beach
The 3rd annual Cornell Art Museum Extraordinary 6x6 Art
Show & Sale will begin on
July 1st with the First Friday
Art Walk. Artwork must be
ready to hang on the wall
(no table-top works can
be accepted). All mediums
are welcome -- paintings,
drawings, photography, glass,
wood, ceramic, metal, textile,
collage, mixed media, etc. Participating artists and the public
are invited to the opening of the 6x6 show. Works will remain
on display through the month of July. The finale of the show wil
culminate with the Extraordinary 6x6 Art Sale on Thursday, July
28th, 6-8pm. All proceeds benefit the Cornell Art Museum.
Hurricane Season Through November 30th
It is that time of year to begin preparations for hurricane
season. Prepare your home by trimming trees and ensuring
hurricane shutters are ready for installation. Be sure to have
the supplies you need. This is also a good time to sign-up for
emergency telephone alerts from the City of Parkland. Do so
by visiting cityofparkland.org/codered.
Cafe to benefit animals in need
Animal Lovers Society Inc., is celebrating the grand opening
of the new Animal Lovers Shoppe & Cafe in the Peppertree
Plaza on Sample Road and 441 in Margate. The goal of the
not-for-profit organization is to raise funds to help animals that
are abused, neglected, needing new homes, or protection.
The store features new, gently used, antique and unique
repurposed furniture, clothes, accessories, decorative items,
and jewelry. The Outdoor Patio Café will serve home baked
goods, small plate specials, and an assortment of coffees
and teas. Donations are needed to resell in the store.
Volunteers are also welcome. The Shop is open from 10am
- 5pm, Tues. thru Sat., and 11am - 5 pm on Sundays. It is
closed on Mondays. For information, contact the ALSI at
AnimalLover5482@aol.com, or visit AnimalLoversShoppe.
com.
New Leadership at
Temple Beth Am
Temple Beth Am of
Margate, 7205 Royal Palm
Blvd, Margate, has hired
Rabbi Samuel Kieffer as
the new rabbi and Joyce
Siegel as the Program and
Engagement Director. Join
with the congregation to
welcome Rabbi Samuel
Kieffer to Temple Beth Am
on Friday, July 1st at 6pm,
at a Carlebach Kabbalat
Shabbat service followed
by a complimentary July
4th themed Shabbat
dinner. RSVP (required for the dinner) by calling 954-968-4545.
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