Visit CSBE's United Against Hatred Website 

www.unitedagainsthatred.org

The goal of this new site is to  address hatred and prejudice whatever the source.The concept for the site emerged during a CSBE meeting of a task force of concerned congregants and community members on November 30, 2016.  It was acknowledged that 2016 was truly unprecedented, as an atmosphere of anxiety, fear, distrust and even hatred emerged throughout the United States . The statistics show a continued staggering increase of hate in 2017. It is the hope of the website's founders that its creation will be a positive action against those who spew hatred, target and threaten the peace, possessions and safety of all citizens.

Send Shalach Manot To Friends And Family

Participate with your fellow congregants.  Your first basket to a co-congregant is $23.  Each additional basket to a Temple Member is $1 each.  Additional baskets to immediate family members are $12 each and additional baskets to friends an extended family who are not temple members are $23 each.  Temple members will receive one basket list all those who named them as a recipient.  Check your mid-month flyers for more information or contact Carol at 536-2013 or at [email protected]

 

Celebrating 80 Years of History

When: Thru February 26 

Where: The Phillips House Museum,

28 Hempstead Ave., RVC

Sisterhood Program with The Pampered Chef

When: Thursday, February 16, 7:00 p.m.

Where: Men's Club Lounge

Cooking demonstration and light snacks.  A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Sisterhood.  RSVP by February 9. For further information contact April Rachmuth at [email protected] or 516-330-0172.

PLEASE - Our Food Pantry Needs Your Help

Our pantry is still running out of food.  All grocery items are very much appreciated.  There are some sundry items i.e. toothpaste, adult diapers, shampoo, soap, deodorant, etc. that our community can use.  Please do not bring in glass containers or perishables.  Please make sure that all items have current expiration dates. Next time you shop buy a few extras and bring them to 430 DeMott Avenue.  Our pantry is located in the hallway outside the office. We are looking for a few people to help with our pantry.  Sort the donations, check the dates and shop when needed. We appreciate any time that you can give. Contact Sheila in the office, 766-4300. Thank you.

If yo u would like to honor or memorialize a family member or a friend you can donate to one of our Temple Funds.  In each issue of Central Times we acknowledge with deep gratitude contributions by our congregants and friends, together with the individual funds that benefit from their generosity and from their spirit of unity with our Congregation.  Attached for your convenience is a contribution form.  Click here  to print your form.

Make Your Voice Hear:

An Advocacy Workshop

When: Sunday, March 5, 9:30 a.m.

Where: Men's Club Lounge

Join Rabbi Gruber and Senator Todd Kaminsky for an advocacy workshop.  Learn how to approach your elected representatives to impact change.  To insure safety please RSVP by Friday, March 3rd, 12 Noon to [email protected] or 766-4300.  if your name is not on the security guard's list you will be asked to show photo ID at the door.

 

Joint Women's Seder

When: Wednesday, March 29, 6:00 p.m.

Where: Oceanside Jewish Center

PREPAID RESERVATIONS BY MARCH 17

No admittance without a prepaid reservation.  All women are welcome. 

For more information call Arlene Reich, 516-239-0447.  Check your mid-month flyers for reservation form.  Sponsored by the Sisterhoods of Temple Am Echad, Hewlett/East Rockaway, Central Synagogue - Beth Emeth, Temple Beth El, Temple Avodah and the  National Council of Jewish Women Penninsula and South Shore Sections.