News from Farmington Valley Jewish Congregation-Emek ShalomNews from Farmington Valley Jewish Congregation-Emek Shalom
Deadline for reservations is Today for the Friday event. Click here for more information.
The 7th grade will again be coordinating our Winter Clothing Drive this year. All winter clothes, outer wear and indoor wear, for adults and children are needed. Please bring any items you can spare to the synagogue between December 7 and 21.
On December 7 during Religious School, stock up on your Hanukkah items and gifts at the Sisterhood Holiday Sale.
In addition to the selection of Judaica, scarves and matching headbands are designed and hand knitted by me, and made of 100% natural fibers in an array of different colors and styles, including some with vintage buttons by our own Amy Hecht. They are priced at least half of those sold in the department stores like JCrew, and Macys. Cupcake style baby hats for girls and boys that have been a big hit for new moms. Amy is generously donating 20% of her sale to the Sisterhood.
*Note The JCC/FVJC Early Childhood Center's Scholastic Book Fair will run during school hours, 9:00 am to 12:30 pm, December 8 to 12, and continue through Religious School hours on December 14 (therefore not run on Sunday, December 7).
If you are considering sleepaway camp, join us for pizza and an informational presentation about Eisner and Crane Lake Camps in Great Barrington, MA on Sunday, December 14 at 12:00 pm. Children AND parents are invited to attend together to hear from Camp Representatives and alumni of the camps who are FVJC members.
URJ camps offer a unique Jewish experience for children. We blend informal education with sports, arts, and cultural events to create an all-encompassing Jewish experience. Programs for children currently in grades 2-10 are offered. For more information, please contact Ted Shafer.
Every year, our congregation volunteers at the Salvation Army and Hebrew Home in place of those who celebrate Christmas. At the Salvation Army, you can show up that morning and choose the size and location of your Meals on Wheels route. If you would like to volunteer at the Hebrew Home, please contact Ruth Ann Wein to sign up in advance. Ruth Ann has the following needs for Xmas Day Volunteers:
* From: 7:30AM to 6:00PM
* minimum 2 hour shifts
*Work could include the kitchen, working in the units, and other assignments
Those interested should call Ruth Ann at 523-3818.
Build your autism awareness muscle and support those in your community touched by the disorder! One in 150 children is impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Presented by Shannon Knall, Autism Speaks Connecticut Advocacy Chair and mom to a son with autism (and FVJC-JCC preschool student), this Autism Awareness Bootcamp provides a forum for open and honest discussion about the disorder.
Free and open to the public, the Bootcamp will take place at FVJC-Emek Shalom at 1:00 pm on Monday, December 8. Please RSVP by December 3 to Shannon at 860-573-7600 or sknall@mac.com.
Join us for an evening of dinner and fun interactive games!! Entertainment provided by Studio K DJ. To reserve a spot, please send your $18.00 check (made payable to "Myra Emrick") by November 25th to: Myra Emrick, 69 Blue Ridge Dr, Simsbury, CT 06070. We would also like each person to bring a non-perishable kosher food item for the Kosher Food Pantry. Questions??? Please contact Mame Sherbacow 675-4320 or Myra Emrick 217-1789.
De-stress from your holiday shopping and planning at a fun night out with other women in the Valley. Cara Sutton, BeautiControl consultant, will provide eight complimentary spa services and for $20 you can receive a mini-manicure and mini-pedicure. Click here to see the flyer for ALL of the details. RSVP by Dec. 8 to Michelle Ward, 408-9273 or msward@comcast.net, Ellen Sprinsky, 217-0104 or esprinsky@comcast.net, Jen Lehman, 658-9558 lehmanmj@comcast.net, Elana MacGilpin, 677-1235 or emacgilpin@jewishhartford.org.
Celebrate Chanukah with your pre-schooler or kindergartner – crafts, songs, stories and a Chanukah snack! Please RSVP to Elana MacGilpin, 677-1235 or emacgilpin@jewishhartford.org by Dec. 10.
Listen to your favorite Chanukah stories with Jaime Klein, former Director of the Mandell JCC’s Family Room!
Paint your own dreidel ($6), Mezzuzah ($8), menorah ($25) star of David boxes ($20) in time to celebrate Chanukah. The studio fee will be $2 per person in addition to whatever you paint. Snacks will be provided. Click here for more information.
Don't forget to check our calendar for other upcoming events.
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