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Community Connection
February 28, 2013/ 18 Adar, 5773
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JEWISH COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Greetings!
The joyous holiday of Purim seemed to have come early AND often this year with the revelry of Purim extending from Purim Day (Sunday, February 24th) through this coming weekend with a collection of carnivals, Purimshpiels and joy for all. We hope you take some time to take part in Purim, our most carefree of holidays.
Before the arrival of Passover (less than 4 weeks away in case you're counting), the calendar is filled with a wide variety of programs for your participation. Some are highlighted below and others can be found on the community calendar. There truly is something for everybody!
Please save Friday, April 12th at 7:45 a.m. on your calendar as we welcome our senior Senator, Chuck Schumer, to the annual UJA-Federation/Westchester Jewish Council Legislative Breakfast. Hosted by Temple Israel Center of White Plains, the breakfast program will also feature a special tribute to our former NY State Senator, Suzi Oppenheimer. Details to follow very soon.
So as February turns into March Madness, we invite you to take one final bite of Hamantaschen and one more guess at the Purim carnival jelly bean jar and get ready for another wonderful month in Jewish Westchester - the 8th largest Jewish county in America.
Elliot Forchheimer Ronald E. Burton Executive Director President |
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| The 2013-2014 WJC "Connectory" is Here! | The 2013-2014 directory of WJC member organizations and synagogues has arrived!
Pick up a free copy from your local synagogue or JCC (based on availability) or from our offices. Or order a copy to be sent to you for an $18 donation to the Westchester Jewish Council by sending in a check with your name and address to us at 701 Westchester Avenue, Suite 203, White Plains, NY 10604. The directory is also available online.
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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 County Holocaust Commemoration
Produced jointly by the Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center, Westchester Jewish Council. Scarsdale Synagogues: Temples Tremont and Emanu-El, and Shaarei Tikvah in cooperation with other synagogues. Free and open to the public.
Sunday, April 7th, 4:00 p.m.
Scarsdale Synagogues: Temples Tremont and Emanu-El
Celebrate Israel Film and Music Night 
On Yom Ha'atzmaut: Israel's 65th Birthday, join the Westchester Jewish Council for Let's Dance: a film by Gabriel Bibliowicz, followed by a Q&A session with Israeli choreographer Zvi Gotheiner, director of ZviDance and a reception featuring a duet by ZviDance performers Ying-Ying Shiau and Todd Allen. For tickets,click here. Part of the Westchester Jewish Film Festival 2013 sponsored by AJC Westchester.
Tuesday, April 16th, 7:30 p.m.
Jacob Burns Film Center, Pleasantville
An Evening with Israeli Artist Boaz Vaadia
Join Westchester Jewish Council and AJC Westchester for this Israel@65 event. Free and open to the public by advance registration only. Space is limited. To register, click here. To download the flyer, click here.
Wednesday, May 1st, 7:30 p.m.
ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains
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Westchester Jewish Council
Supported Roundtables
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Bar/Bat Mitzvah
a joint roundtable with Westchester Clergy
Contact Amy Rossberg at WRT to RSVP.
Friday, April 5th, 11:00 a.m.
Westchester Reform Temple, Scarsdale
Synagogue Executive Directors
Contact Elliot Forchheimer or (914) 328-7001
Wednesday, April 10th, 9:15 a.m.
Westchester Reform Temple, Scarsdale
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Westchester Adult Jewish Education Program (WAJE) of the Westchester Jewish Council
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WAJE Classes Opening in March
First class free taste for all March classes
TALMUD STUDY with Rabbi David Hojda.
A look "inside the text" of the newly released Steinsaltz edition of the Talmud. Ten Thursday mornings in White Plains beginning March 7th
ISRAEL: CONFLICTS AND CONTRADICTIONS with Rabbi Andrew Davids.
A look "inside Israel" - its heart and mind, cultures and tensions. Ten Wednesday evenings in Mamaroneck beginning March 6th
Please note:
Rabbi Andrew Davids' one-session Israel program has been re-scheduled for this Sunday evening, March 3rd at the Rosenthal JCC. For details, click here.
For a copy of the 2013-14 WAJE Catalog click HERE and a registration form click HERE.
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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Life in Stills
Westchester Reform Temple, AJC Westchester, and the Jewish Community Center of Mid-Westchester are pleased to co-sponsor a viewing of this award winning documentary followed by Q&A session with actor Ben Peter. Free and open to the public. RSVP via email. For details, download the flyer or visit the website.
Thursday, March 7th, 7:00 p.m.
Westchester Reform Temple, Scarsdale
A Matter of Size
Community Synagogue of Rye, Congregation KTI, Israel Action Committees, and B2Israel are pleased to co-sponsor a viewing of this film. Tickets $5/person at the door. RSVP via email by March 6th. For details, download the flyer.
Saturday, March 9th, 7:30 p.m.
Community Synagogue of Rye
Czech Files: Amazing Tales of Past and Present
Speaker: Rabbi Ron Hoffberg of the Conservative synagogue in Prague, Masorti rabbi in Prague and Professor of Jewish History in the Overseas studies program of Charles University. Free and open to the public.
Sunday, March 10th, 5:00 p.m.
Congregation Sons of Israel, Briarcliff Manor
The High Price of Jewish Statehood: Why Israel is Worth the Cost
Speaker Dr. Daniel Gordis, Senior Vice President of the Shalem Center. For details, download the flyer. Suggested donation $5. For more information or to RSVP email Alice Schoen or phone (203) 542-7165.
Thursday, March 14th, 7:30 p.m.
Temple Sholom, Greenwich
It is No Dream
This feature-length film explores the life and times of Theodor Herzl, father of the modern state of Israel. Suggested donation $2/person will be donated to JNF. For more information, email or call the temple office at (914) 631-1770.
For details, download the flyer.
Saturday, March 16th, 7:00 p.m.
Temple Beth Abraham, Tarrytown
Recital and Book Discussion with Laurie Rubin
Internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano in a special performance with Cantor Asa Fradkin. Ms. Rubin will also share her personal story which is reflected in her memoir "Do You Dream in Color? Insights From a Girl Without Sight". Suggested donation $10/person.
Sunday, March 17th, 4:00 p.m.
Temple Sholom, GreenwichJewish Living, Jewish Values, and Today's Conservative Movement
Speaker: Jewish Theological Seminary Chancellor Arnold Eisen in a conversation with Naomi Schaefer Riley. Free and open to the public by reservation via email or phone (914) 698-8581. For more information, download the flyer.
Thursday, March 21st, 8:00 p.m.
Westchester Jewish Center, Mamaroneck
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| Beyond Westchester | |
Connect-to-Care Job Fair
Participants will have the opportunity to meet and network with professionals from a broad range of companies and staffing firms and be connected to legal, financial, employment, and counseling services. For details, download the flyer.
Wednesday, March 6th, 10:00 a.m.
JCC of Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th St., New York City |
| On a Personal Note... | |
Mazal Tov
- to Karen Kolodny, on her appointment as the JCC of Mid-Westchester Executive Director
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| Odds and Ends |
Cuba Mission 2013
Join Rabbi Jaymee Alpert (of Congregation KTI) and Aaron Kischel on a trip to Cuba, June 24 - July 1. This meaningful trip of Jewish and cultural discovery as well as humanitarian effort will offer experiences that few travelers to this tropical island have. For more information, email Rabbi Alpert or phone her at (914) 939-1004. For trip details, click here.
Israeli App Conquers NYC Public Transportation
Israeli social transportation app, moovit, has stepped in to relieve travelers' frustration. Read more...
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WJCS 70th Anniversary Gala
Honoring Carol Corbin and Jerry Harnik
Click here for details.
Tuesday, April 9th
Moderne Barn, Armonk
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Breakfast Discussion with Senator Charles Schumer
with Tribute to Former Senator Suzi Oppenheimer
presented by UJA-Federation of New York and Westchester Jewish Council
Friday, April 12th, 7:45 a.m.
WAJE Siyyum
and Celebration of Introduction to Judaism Graduates
Thursday, April 25th, 7:30p p.m.
Westchester Celebrates Israel@65
Sunday, April 28th, 2:00 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
Jewish Heritage Festival
Sunday, July 28th
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| Flashback | 
Board of Rabbis Day of Chesed
Members of the Westchester Board of Rabbis came to United Hebrew of New Rochelle, an eldercare campus of residences and services, for a morning of community service. It was a spectacular morning filled with friendly visiting, music and Purim celebration.
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Hebrew School Principal
For small, transdenominational synagogue in Pleasantville, NY. Warm and intimate atmosphere with students from first grade through seventh grade. Contact Kiersten Zweibaum.
Early Education and Early Engagement Director
Community Synagogue of Rye, a dynamic and innovative Reform congregation in Westchester County, New York, seeks an experienced, warm and visionary leader who will further our mission in engaging and educating young families and will continue our program's reputation of excellence. We are seeking a director who has demonstrated the ability to support children as individuals, build a community of learners and cultivate strong relationships among families, parents, teachers and children. For more information or to apply for the position, click here to email.
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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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