News from Farmington Valley Jewish Congregation-Emek Shalom

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This Week at FVJC-Emek Shalom:

Sisterhood Updates

Talit Sale

Sunday, October 25, 2009 from 9- 12:30 p.m. in the social hall. The owner of "Treasures of King Solomon" will be returning once again this year to offer beautiful talit to our congregation. Find that special talit for your upcoming simcha. Discounts of 30% off retail prices. Kippot will also be be available for sale. Questions, call Randi Chin at 651-7498.

Book Group

The next book group will be meeting on Thursday, October 29th at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Linda Levine (250 Westmont, West Hartford). We will be discussing a fascinating memoir called The Man in the White Sharkskin Suit by Lucette Lagnado. New faces and voices are always welcome. Please RSVP to Linda at 561-2003 or linjalev@gmail.com.

Annual Paid-Up Dinner

All female members of the synagogue are invited to join the FVJC-Emek Shalom Sisterhood. Please join by October 23, so you may be part of our fun Annual Paid-Up Dinner on November 1 at Tower Ridge Country Club. Click here for your invitation. or here for the membership application.

Men's Club

Join the Men's Club for a presentation by Jeff Spiro, MD, on "Everything you and your spouse want to know about snoring and sleep apnea" on Sunday October 18, in the multi-purpose room.

Upcoming Special Services

Jewish Music Shabbat - Songs of Torah - Friday, October 16, 2009. 7:30 p.m.

What words of Torah have become a part of our siddur? Each Book of the Torah has verses that have been adapted into our liturgy. How have these words been set to music in our past and today?

Junior Congregation Service & Pizza Dinner

Our first Junior Congregation will be held on Friday, October 30 at 6:00 pm. The service is intended for families with those in Grades 3 and up, but younger siblings are definitely welcome and encouraged to come. The Service is intended for young people and their families and students are encouraged to take parts in leading various prayers and blessings. The service is a perfect way to fulfill service requirements, as well.

After the service, there is a pizza and salad dinner. You do not need to stay for the dinner, but if you choose to do so, the cost is $5/person. The deadline for reservations is on Tuesday, October 27. You can send your check (made payable to "FVJC-ES") to Sue Lerner, 64 Scoville Road, Avon, 06001, or you may drop it off in the religious school office. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate late reservations. Each participating family is asked to bring a dessert to share.

For more information, please contact Sue Lerner at suelerner@sbcglobal.net or at 404-8884.