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Community Connection
January 17, 2013/ 6 Shevat, 5773
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JEWISH COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Click HERE for the Jewish Community Calendar, listing additional events of interest to our community. Please make sure to send your major events that are open to and designed for the greater Jewish community to calendar editor.
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Greetings!
The moment we have all been waiting for is almost here. In just two weeks, the 2013-2015 edition of the Westchester Jewish Council CONNECTORY will be available throughout our great county to help the Jewish community and beyond connect to one another. The CONNECTORY includes information on our 149 member organizations and synagogues (a new record for the Council and likely for any Council nationwide). In addition, there is contact information for our elected officials and the 100+ business partners/supporters of the Council. Look them up and thank them for their support of the Council and in turn the Jewish community.
The Connectory will be unveiled at our 37th Anniversary Gala on Saturday night February 2nd. Over 400 people have already signed on to attend. If you would like to attend for a fun night, click here for details.
We thank Joi Baum, the Connectory manager, and her team for all their hard work as well as Roger Denhoff of Beehive Press who is working around the clock to have the booklet dry and bound for our use. You may pick up your free copy in February at most of our member organizations or in the Council office.
Have a great day and MLK weekend,
Elliot Forchheimer Ronald E. Burton Executive Director President |
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Sponsored Events
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Sign language interpretation is available by advance request to Nancy Zaro for all Westchester Jewish Council events.
Westchester Jewish Council 37th Anniversary Gala
Honoring WJC President Ronald E. Burton
Featured entertainment: "Who Loves You!" - A Musical Tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Click HERE for more information and online registration.
Gala Co-Chairs: Debra Abrahams Weiner and William H. Schrag
Saturday, February 2nd, 7:15 p.m.
Beth El Synagogue Center, New Rochelle
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Westchester Jewish Council
Supported Roundtables
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Israel Roundtable
for volunteer leadership
Tuesday. January 22nd, 7:15 p.m.
Bet Am Shalom Synagogue, White Plains
Synagogue Executive Directors
Contact Elliot Forchheimer or (914) 328-7001
Wednesday, February 6th, 9:15 a.m.
Beth El Synagogue Center
Email Westchester Jewish Council for more information on our Roundtables. |
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Westchester Adult Jewish Education Program (WAJE) of the Westchester Jewish Council
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Calling Parents, Grandparents, Aunts,
Uncles...Anyone Involved in the Life of a Jewish Child
WAJE Invites You to the Next One Shot Class and Dinner at Bloomingdales on Thursday Evening, January 31st:
"YOU DON"T HAVE TO BE A SCHOLAR" Simply and painlessly - in under 30 seconds - empower yourself to create at-home discussions that celebrate a Jewish family ethic. Even if you do not know Hebrew or attend synagogue regularly, you can swiftly, confidently create engaging, value-oriented talks with the children in your life. Proven tools for parents exist. Come learn how to use them! With Fred Claar, Jewish Educator and Creator of Torah Topics Today, a website for parents at every level of Jewish knowledge and commitment. Click here for One Shot details and here for a registration form.
Westchester Adult Jewish Education (WAJE) offers quality classes for adult Jewish learners of all backgrounds throughout the year and throughout Westchester County. For more information or to register, email WAJE Director Nina Luban or phone her at (914) 328-7001.
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Westchester Town Hall Briefing
Presentation of Westchester Geographic Profile from the UJA-Federation of New York's Jewish Community Study, providing a detailed view of our county and its neighborhoods, including data on demographics, vulnerability, Jewish engagement and connections, Jewish education, intermarriage, and philanthropic giving. Free and open to the leadership of the Westchester Jewish community. To register email Awilda Infante or phone her at (914) 761-5100.
Thursday, January 24th, 7:00 p.m.
Bet Am Shalom Synagogue, White Plains
Why the White Becomes Red
Kosher wine tasting and meal pairing, along with a discussion by Rabbi Alfredo on the significance of wine to Tu B'Shevat. Part of the "Judaism in the Cellar" series for adults ages 22-48. For more information, download the flyer. Registration via email.
Congregation Sulam Ya'akov, Larchmont
Thursday, January 24th, 7:30 p.m.
Hanukkat Habayit
The Academy for Jewish Religion will hold a celebration and dedication of their new space, with learning sessions before and after the dedication. For details, download the invitation.
Sunday, January 27th, 2:00 p.m.
Academy for Jewish Religion, 28 Wells Avenue, Yonkers
92nd Street Y Simulcast
Thane Rosenbaum will interview Supreme Court Justice Sonya Sotomayor, author a memoir, "My Beloved World," a revealing book about the personal values and important influences that propelled her fascinating American success story. Admission $10/person (payable at the door), under 18 free. For more information, call (914) 238-3928.
Tuesday, February 5th, 8:00 p.m.
Temple Beth El of Northern Westchester, Chappaqua
Comedy Night
Featuring comedian Modi. Presented by the The New Rochelle Jewish Coalition and Israel Bonds. For details and ticket information, download the flyer.
Thursday, February 7th, 8:00 p.m.
JCC of Mid-Westchester, Scarsdale
Hadassah Mall Walk
Benefits the stem cell research effort through the Hadassah Medical Organization. For details, download the flyer.
Sunday, February 10th, 9:30 a.m.
Westchester Mall, White Plains
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| On a Personal Note... | |
Condolences
- to Larchmont Temple's Rabbi Jeffrey Sirkman, on the passing of his mother, Leona Sirkman
- to Dr. Howard Yudin, Past President, Young Israel of Scarsdale, on the passing of his father, Louis Yudin
Mazal Tov
- to Chabad of Larchmont/Mamoroneck's Chana and Rabbi Mendel Silberstein, on the birth of their son
- to Rabbi Joshua Lookstein, on his appointment as the new Head of School at Westchester Day School
- to Claudia and Marcos Douer, Ellen and Michael Muss, and Ellen and Dean Ungar, on being honored at the 65th anniversary dinner of Westchester Day School
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| Odds and Ends | |
Optimum Channel 138 is now Shalom TV
The new free Shalom TV Channel has premiered as Optimum Channel 138. The Channel is for anyone interested in Jewish life, and features daily news directly from Israel; children's programs every morning and afternoon; presentations from the 92nd Street Y; Jewish studies; movies and entertainment, and interviews of major Jewish figures every night. Click the Shalom TV link on the sidebar of any issue of this newsletter or the Guide button on your remote for a current schedule. Free Video On Demand service continues on Optimum, Time Warner Cable and FiOS.
Jump into Jewish Culture
JCC on the Hudson offers families opportunities to come together for hands-on activities and creative learning for people of every age and background. Each session concludes with a community Havdalah celebration for the entire family, ending Shabbat together as a community. For more information, click here.
JCC Maccabi Games and JCC ArtFest
Jewish teen athletes and artists, ages 13 - 16 from Northern Westchester, are invited to join the Rosenthal JCC delegation to the JCC Maccabi Games and JCC Maccabi ArtsFest in Orange County, CA from Aug. 4 - 9th. Games tryouts/Information meetings will be held on February 10th and March 3rd. ArtsFest auditions begin in January. For details, download the flyer or email Lisa Roberts or phone (914) 741-0333 ext. 24. Healing Center Sets Spring Schedule The WJCS Jewish Spiritual Healing Center is offering a variety of programs including Spiritual Support Groups, Spiritual Journeying Groups, Healing Services and Contemplative Sundays. For times and dates, click here or email Rabbi Pamela Wax, WJCS Spiritual Care Coordinator, or phone (914) 761-0600 X149. Musical Theater Workshop Boys and girls in grades 2-7 are invited to participate at the JCC of Mid-Westchester for a musical production with no formal audition process. The 2013 Workshop will be The Sound of Music. Casting will take place on January 26 and 27 and performances take place in May. Click here for details regarding rehearsal schedule. SoupA Summer Camp Open House Come get an overview of Beth El Day Camp for children ages 2-7, meet the director, enjoy coffee and a nosh, and take home some chicken soup furnished by New Roc Glatt. Drop in any morning from Monday, February 4th to Friday, February 8th from 9:15-10:15 a.m. For details, download the flyer. |
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Westchester County Holocaust Commemoration
Sunday, April 7th, 4:00 p.m.
Celebrate Israel Film and Music Night
Tuesday, April 16th, 7:30 p.m.
Westchester Jewish Council 37th Annual Meeting and Julian Y. Bernstein Distinguished Service Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, May 22nd; 7:30 p.m.
Celebrate Israel Parade
Sunday, June 2nd
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JCC of Mid-Westchester Scrabble Workshop
Three-time National Scrabble Champion Joe Edley taught strategies to a group of Scrabble enthusiasts (pictured, right) on January 9th. Participants left with a great deal of new knowledge, eager to try out their new word skills.
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Westchester Jewish Council
Members in the News
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The Westchester Jewish Council (formerly the Westchester Jewish Conference) is the central coordinating, convening advisory and resource body for the county's Jewish community, representing more than 140 Jewish organizations and serving 150,000 Jews. As Westchester's Jewish community relations organization, the Council unites Westchester Jewry with the State of Israel, fosters communication among Jewish organizations, and cultivates and strengthens relations with other religious and ethnic groups, elected officials, and the community at large. The Council encourages participation in Jewish life and supports and develops initiatives and programs that meet existing and emerging Jewish communal needs. The Council is a member of the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York and a beneficiary agency of UJA-Federation of New York.
The Westchester Jewish Council is a place to convene, to link, to share and to connect. We invite you to join us.
 
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