Abraham Lincoln best described democracy as "government of the people, by the people, and for the people." For that government to be "by the people," however, requires that the people decide who shall be their leaders.
Here's some information to help you fulfill this right and privilege.
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Evey Buchner Appreciation Dinner
Tuesday, July 15th
6:00pm
Come wish long time member Evey Buchner well on her move to Albuquerque. We're having a no-host dinner at Caffé Pranzo, 9622 N. May Avenue, Okla. City in her honor. Reservations are required. Seating is limited to 75. REGISTER FOR DINNER HERE.
Dinner is on you, the conversation is on us!
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Jul 4, 2008
12:00 AM
By JanetheWriterEvery night when I was growing up, after I'd said goodnight to my father, my mother tucked me into bed. When she did so on this date 32 years ago, she said, "Today is a great day to be...
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Jul 3, 2008
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By William Berkson In the previous installment in this series, I pointed out that there has been a quiet revolution in theology of liberal Jews. Most Reform Jews, including Rabbis, have rejected an interventionist God, but still accept and find...
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Jul 3, 2008
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By Andi Rosenthal Since 1948, when my congregation was founded, we've had a tradition of layperson-led Friday night Shabbat services. While some people say that it is a lovely break for our clergy, it's a tradition that means a whole...
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Jul 2, 2008
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By David A.M. Wilensky As readers of Reform Judaism magazine will recall, the RJ Magazine's summer 2008 issue included a series of important questions regarding the Reform Movement and their answers as given by 30 adult members of the Reform...
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Jul 2, 2008
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By Larry KaufmanThose of us who are concerned about the condition of Reform Judaism today, and where it (we) may be headed in the future should read Professor Jack Wertheimer's article from a recent issue of Commentary Magazine. The article...
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Jul 1, 2008
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By JanetheWriter Today marks the first anniversary of my visit to Oświęcim, the Polish shetl town in which the Nazis built the Auschwitz concentration camp. Sometimes, still, when I close my eyes, I see the infamous "Arbeit Macht Frei" entry...
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Jul 1, 2008
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By William Berkson In the last post in this series I explained why science will always leave the door open to belief in a God who gives unity and purpose to nature and to humanity, and a God, who, when...
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Jun 30, 2008
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By Steve Arnold One of the things that attracted me to Judaism in the first place was the sense of community that has always been such a part of Jewish life. I never really understood what true community means, however,...
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Jun 30, 2008
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By Rabbi Eric H. YoffieI have just returned from a week in Israel. I met privately with Foreign Minister Tsippi Livni, Leader of the Opposition Benjamin Netanyahu, and a half dozen other ministers and Knesset members. I also joined a small...
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Jun 30, 2008
12:00 AM
By David A.M. Wilensky As readers of Reform Judaism magazine will recall, the RJ magazine's summer 2008 issue included a series of important questions regarding the Reform Movement and their answers as given by 30 adult members of the Reform...
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Jun 30, 2008
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By Mary HofmannI think comfort is based on a perception of competence . . . you can't feel comfortable when you don't understand what's going on and don't know how to act appropriately in a given environment. People come to Judaism...
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Jun 30, 2008
12:00 AM
By William Berkson Ok, folks. I'm peeved. I'm just curious if others are irritated by this kind of thing. Last week Dr. James Dobson said that Sen. Barack Obama was deliberately distorting "the traditional interpretation of the Bible" when he pointed...
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At Temple B''nai Israel, we strive to be a house of community or beit knesset. The freedom that we enjoy in America provides us with an opportunity to carry out Judaism's ethical obligations such as traditional categories of tzedakah or righteousness and justice. 
The concept of tikkun olam, 
, or repairing the world, enables us to fulfill our commitment as Jews to improving our community. Acts of tikkun olam provide us with channels through which we can apply our Jewish response to contemporary issues such as helping the victims of Hurricane Katrina, contributing to the Sept. 11th disaster relief efforts or assisting children and families right here in Oklahoma.
