News from Farmington Valley Jewish Congregation-Emek Shalom

This Week at FVJC-Emek Shalom:

This Sunday, don't just drop the kids off for Religious School

There are opportunities for fun & fellowship at the synagogue. First, stop by the Social Hall for the annual Welcome Back Breakfast from 9am to 10:30 am. The breakfast is sponsored by the Sisterhood. Membership forms will be available that day or you can get the form by clicking here.

When you're fortified with a bagel & coffee, join us to help to build our new Sukkah. We are looking for volunteers who can help anytime between 9 and 2. No technical expertise necessary, we just need people. Lets give our Religious School students a beautiful new Sukkah to decorate this October. David and Linda Levine have generous provided the materials for this project.

Honor Dr. Jean Weigert as Israel Unity Leader

The State of Israel Bonds celebrates Israel at 60 with a presentation of the Israel Unity Award to community leaders. Our own Dr. Jean Weigert, Past President, is one of the recipients. Join the Gala Dessert Reception on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 7 PM at Beth El Temple in West Hartford. Please contact Elaine.Price@IsraelBonds.com for more information or to make your reservation.

Enjoy Music of the High Holidays

Friday, September 19, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. On this Shabbat, we prepare to once again be wrapped in the melodies of Rosh Hashonah and Yom Kippur. Where do these precious tunes that evoke such feeling in us come from? How did they develop over time? What is it about these sounds that make our prayers come alive with meaning and spirituality? Begin your entrance into the Yamim Nora'im, The Days of Awe, with singing, listening and learning.

FVJC-Emek Shalom Can Help Build Your Business

This fall, the synagogue will be selling coupon books as a fundraiser. You can get FREE publicity for your business, your favorite restaurant, or service by reserving your space. These coupons are FREE to the business owner. For more details, an order form, and to reserve your space, contact Dan Millstein today.

FVJC Reaches Out to College Students

What else is happening at FVJC-Emek Shalom? Click here to check our calendar.

New Feature! Community Calendar

We will use this space to highlight community events which may be of interest to you.

• The Jewish Vote ’08: Election Forum
  Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, 7:00 PM at Beth El Temple, 2626 Albany Ave., W. Hartford.
  Learn more about how the candidates compare on issues of importance to our Jewish community! Co-sponsored by: JCRC, JFACT, Leonard Greenberg Center for the study of Religion in Public Life: Trinity College.
  Moderated by: Dean Jeremy Paul, UCONN School of Law Guest Speakers: Greg Menken, N.Y. Regional Director Republican Jewish Coalition and Marcia Dickstein Sudolsky, Director, National Jewish Democratic Council of N.Y. RSVP to Betsy Richards 727-6169 or brichards@jewishhartford.org
• Candidate Forum with Congressman Chris Murphy
  Thursday, October 2 at 7:00 pm, Avon Senior Center, 635 West Avon Road, Avon
  for more information, please visit Chris' website.
• Jewish Beginnings – Resources for New Parents
  Monday, September 22 at 7:00 pm, The Family Room at the Mandell JCC, Zachs Campus, 335 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford
  This program offers Jewish parents-to-be a spiritual, ritual and emotional support network for welcoming a Jewish child into the community.  Learn about options concerning Brit Milah (bris), Simchat Bat (naming ceremonies) and Jewish community resources.  Co-sponsored by Chai, Hartford Hospital's Women's Health Services and The Family Room at the Mandell JCC.  Please call Elana at 677-1235 or emacgilpin@jewishhartford.org to register.
• Jewish Magic & Mysticism With Rabbi Howard Herman
  Mondays, September 15 & 22, 1:30 – 2:30 pm at Farmington Valley Jewish Congregation – Emek Shalom
• Festive Fall Dessert Reception
  Thursday, October 16 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm at Fisher Gallery at the Farmington Valley Arts Center
  25 Arts Center Lane, Avon

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