February 08, 2010   24 Sh'vat 5770
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In Memoriam: Richard Tobin  

Bet Aviv mourns the death of our President, Richard Tobin, who passed away on November 26, 2009. We extend our deepest condolences to Harriet Tobin on the loss of her husband, to Jordan Tobin and Elliot Tobin on the loss of their father, to Rachel Tobin on the loss of her father-in-law and to Kenneth Tobin on the loss of his brother. We remember Richard for his gentle leadership, his ready smile, his jokes, and most of all for his willingness to give so much of himself on our behalf. As Rabbi Raphael recounted in his eulogy, Richard was a flame whose wick was snuffed out all too soon. May his memory be for a blessing. Richard 


Rabbi Marc Lee Raphael and Cantor Margery Auerbach conduct a Shabbat Service at Bet Aviv.

What's New at Bet Aviv  
Bet Aviv members met on a cold wintry morning to craft a vision of their future in the next 3 - 5 years. Click on the header for more.
We simplified our funds structure and created a new donation form for you to use.
Our Sisterhood is cooking meals for the homeless, providing clothes for disadvantaged women entering the work force and providing holiday gifts for a local family with three children. Click the header to find out how you can help.
Our Sisterhood is planning a trip to New York City on May 2, 2010 that promises to be interesting, informative and lots of fun! Click on the header for details.
Volunteer to make home repairs for a needy family in Howard County by partnering with other congregations. Click on the header for more.
Shabbat Service Instructions are now available. Click on the header for more.
Bet Aviv's Sisterhood is selling Passover candies from Aunt Sadies this year. Please click on the header for more.
View the photos of the YES Fund Event Honoring Cantor Marge taken by Jim Auerbach.
We created a new prayer book form.

Forms! Click here to access Bet Aviv forms, including our Membership Application, Donation, Memorial Plaque and Expense forms.

New! URJ launches RJ Blog: The Union for Reform Judaism launced a new blog that is a platform for Reform Jews to come together to kibbutz and learn in an on-line community. Click here to find out what other Reform Jews are thinking.

Want to blog with the Rabbi? Click here to find out what the Williamsburg Rebbe (aka Rabbi Marc) is reading and thinking.

Rabbi's Autobiography: Click here to read the third installment of the Rabbi's autobiography.

Welcome to Bet Aviv Columbia, MD  
Bet Aviv is a Reform Jewish congregation founded on commitment to Columbia’s interfaith concept. Our programs focus on the needs and interests of our adult members. A warm, friendly, committed community, we offer a wide variety of activities that encourage congregants to stay connected and involved. An additional benefit: our dues are affordable. Click here for more...
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