News from Farmington Valley Jewish Congregation-Emek Shalom

This Week at FVJC-Emek Shalom:

Happy New Year from the FVJC-Emek Shalom Board of Directors.

Weather Emergencies

If you have any question about whether Religious School, Services, or events are affected by inclement weather, please check our home page under "Latest News."

Jewish Family Services Food Pantry

The Jewish Family Services Food Pantry needs your support to meet their increasing need. There is a large basket outside the Sanctuary for your deposits. Our congregation is committed to on-going food collection effort to provide Kosher food for Jewish citizens in need because of age, disabilities, or chronic illness.

Please check to see that your non-perishable food donation has one of the following symbols on it for Kosher.

Kosher Food Symbols The Social Action Committee would like to thank everyone for their contributions in these difficult times.

Junior Congregation on January 23

Our next Junior Congregation Dinner is only two weeks away. Your check must be received by Tuesday, January 20, in order to attend the dinner. Of course, you are always welcome to join us for the 6:00 pm service.

Cost for the event is $5/person. Please send your check to the FVJC-ES School Office or to Sue Lerner at 64 Scoville Road, Avon, CT 06001. Don't forgot to bring a dessert to share, please. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on the 23rd!

Coming This Spring

Don't miss the FVJC-Emek Shalom Comedy Night on March 28. Three comedians will present a PG-13 rated show: EJ Murphy, Linda Belt and Bob DiBuono. This event is opened to all Temple members as well as the community at large. Some advertising will be done locally. The price is $30 per person with a special price of $200 for a table of 8. Wine and refreshments will be served. Contact Randi Chin for more information or to reserve your seats.

Feel like Dancing?

FVJC is trying to form a Israeli dance group, if you are interested, please contact Marlena at school@fvjc.org or call 651-4218 for more information.

Chai Center Events

The Bible with Rabbi Howard Herman, Mondays, January 5, 12, 19, 26 from 1:30 – 2:30 pm
at Farmington Valley Jewish Congregation – Emek Shalom

What can we learn from our ancestors that we don't already know and is the Torah is relevant to us in the 21st century? Join us for weekly study and discussion about the bible from a human point of view - character study of biblical personalities, family relationships and dynamics, as well as events to see what modern wisdom we can gain from ancient texts. For more information please contact Edie Offenhartz at 693-0155 or ZedieZed@aol.com.

Shabbat Shenannigans – PJ Library Style, Friday, January 9, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Giggles Party and Play, Riverdale Farms #11, Avon

If you are raising Jewish children and looking for a fun activity, the Chai Center has it! Our once a month Jewish themed playgroups include crafts, stories, songs and snack. Please RSVP to Elana at 677-1235 or emacgilpin@jewishhartford.org. Winter/spring dates are January 9, February 6, March 6, April 3, May 1.

Greater Hartford Jewish Community Happenings

Habitat Haverim

Sunday, January 11, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Come build with us - no experience necessary! Must be at least 16 (with parent of guardian) Co-sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council and Habitat for Humanity. For details, contact Betsy Richards 860-727-6169 or brichards@jewishhartford.org.

Eating Healthy and Staying Fit In a Tough Economy

Wednesday, January 14, 2008, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
PULLMAN & COMLEY, LLC
90 State House Square, 13th Floor, Hartford, CT

Please join us for a unique lunchtime networking event for Jewish Professionals in Downtown Hartford. Lunch cost: $18. Please bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to a food pantry. RSVP to Ilana Bernstein at 727-6119 or ibernstein@jewishhartford.org.

Don't forget to check our calendar for other upcoming events.

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