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Bet Harim (House of the Mountains) is a Reform Jewish Congregation located in the Flathead Valley of Montana, from Polson to Kalispell and on to Whitefish. Our vision is to create a Jewish spiritual, social and educational atmosphere that is relevant to the practice of Judaism in Montana. We blend traditional Jewish practice with the personal experience of participation in services, a love of the outdoors, a strong commitment to community and an inclusive and welcoming manner that satisfies the needs of both Jewish and interfaith familes.
Bet Harim is a member community of MAJCO, the Montana Association of Jewish Communities, MHRN, the Montana Human Rights Network and is affiliated with URJ, the Union for Reform Judaism. See http://www.urj.org for more information.
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BET HARIM SHOFAR MAY 12, 2012 NEWSLETTER
ANNUAL MEETING - JUNE 15, 2012
Bet Harim's annual meeting is very important to our future as a close community.
Your attendance is encouraged. It begins at 6:00 PM at Shining Mountain
where elections will be held for the 2012-2013 fiscal year. A simple dinner will be
hosted by the board followed by Sabbath prayers and candle lighting.
WATCH YOUR MAIL for this years ballot to be return mailed by June 10, 2012
or brought to the meeting.
During this meeting we will also be celebrating Rabbi Allen Secher's
50th anniversary as a Rabbi. Please come and show your appreciation for
his devotion to the Jewish Community
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SHABBAT SERVICES - twice monthly at 6:00 pm. Pot-luck dinner and services at the Shining Mountains Center, 475 8th Avenue EN, Kalispell. Watch for any changes noted on this page under Next Major Events.
CHILDRENS EDUCATION - call for additonal info.
BOARD MEETINGS are usually the 1st Tuesday of each month and are based on availability of the board members. Watch this space for any changes.
Call the BET HARIM phone line (756-5159) or email betharim@gmail.com for any questions or directions.
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2011-2012 BET HARIM CALENDAR of SERVICES and PLANNED EVENTS
May 21, 2012 - Reel Night "Project Nim", 6:30 PM
June 15, 2012 ANNUAL MEETING beginning at 6:00 PM at Shining Mountain, a simple
dinner will be hosted by the board with regular Sabbath prayers and candle lighting
June 15, 2012 Rabbi Allen's 50th anniversary as a rabbi will be celebrated during the
annual meeting
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SUKKOT and SIMCAT TORAH 2011
We had a wonderful time together for Sukkot and Simcat Torah last month.
Thank you to everyone for bringing your dancing shoes and open hearts
to our wonderful celebration of the Torah and the harvest.
Congratulations to Linda Malvin, winner of the much anticipated Calman Shemi Raffle!
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Bet Harim greatly values its members. Our membership fees are $400 for individual membership and $800 for a family membership. High Holiday services are free to all members. We welcome questions and will never turn anyone away because of financial reasons. Please contact us at betharim@gmail.com if you are interested in becoming a member of our Bet Harim community.
If you are interested in placing an announcement or ad in the newsletter - please emails betharim@gmail.com with your business card or special notice. Per issue price : business card size $4.00; 1/4 page - $7.50; 1/2 page - $14.00; full page - $25.00
We are looking to the community for leadership and need your help. Volunteer to serve on the Board of Directors (in any capacity). Remember Shabbat Services, High Holy Days, holidays and social events only happen when we all contribute. Write to betharim@gmail.com or call 756-5159 and ask how you can help.
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A Havurah is a small group of BET HARIM members who get together occassionally to socialize, celebrate holidays, perform Shabbat services, book club and in general discuss Jewish topics and current events of interest to Montana Jews. If you wish to sponsor a Havurah in your home or other venue please call the BET HARIM "hotline" at 406-756-5159 or write betharim@gmail.com to make arrangements.
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FLATHEAD VALLEY MONTANA JEWS AFFILIATE
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CONTACT US
Founded 24 years ago, Bet Harim is one of Montana's oldest Jewish congregations, affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism and the Montana Association of Jewish Communities. Bet Harim community strives to create Jewish spiritual, social and educational atmosphere that is relevant to the practice of Judaism in Montana. The congregation blends traditional Jewish practice with personal participation in services, a love of the outdoors, a strong commitment to community and an inclusive and welcoming manner that satisfies the needs of both Jewish and interfaith families.
For more information, call (406) 756-5159, email betharim@gmail.com or visit www.betharim.com
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The Jewish Community of the Flathead Valley, Bet Harim
P.O. Box 364
Kalispell, MT 59903-0364
(406) 756-5159
betharim@gmail.com
www.betharim.com
Location of Services
Shining Mountains Center for Spiritual Living
475 8th Avenue EN
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