WRT Weekly Updates and Events update

WRT Weekly Update - February 15, 2018 This week's Torah portion

Message from Rabbi Blake

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Shabbat Services

Early Shabbat Service in the CJL

Friday, February 16 at 6:15 pm

Torah Study

Saturday, February 17 at 9:00 am

Upcoming at WRT

	Fauda: Screening and Discussion with Omer Thursday February 15 at 11:30 am Omer Nisanov will screen and discuss the final session of Fauda, an Israeli award-winning television series about a deep-cover unit of the Israeli Defense Forces. No registration required.
	President's Day Monday, February 19 - Building closed
	Evening Book Group Tuesday, February 20 at 7:30 pm The evening book group will be discussing When a Crocodile Eats The Sun by Peter Godwin. Please contact Lenore Rosenbaum at [email protected] for any questions and to RSVP.
	Bereavement Group Wednesday, February 21 at 5:30 pm A support group led by Jane Slevin, LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist), from Westchester Jewish Community Services. Find comfort in community and caring discussion, and process feelings of loss in a sacred Jewish context. Please RSVP to [email protected].
	Cooking4HOPE Monday, February 26 at 10:00 am in Temple Kitchen Volunteers gather to cook dinner for 125 hungry clients of HOPE Community Services, an ecumenical soup kitchen and food pantry in New Rochelle. Contact Debbie Radov at [email protected] for more information.
	Hebrew Cafe Monday, February 26 at 2:00 pm Always wanted to learn conversational Hebrew? Join our Sh'licha (Israeli emissary) Omer Nisanov, every Monday for conversational Hebrew and coffee. Come add your voice to the conversation! No registration required. Next meeting is March 5.
	The Bible as Literature led by Rabbi Daniel Reiser Tuesday, February 27 at 11:30 am Rabbi Reiser will guide us in studying the Book of Jonah and the Book of Esther, with an eye towards their literary characters and to discover the complexities of motive and ambiguities of each that are essential not only to good literature, but to the human experience. Next class is March 6.
	Kickboxing with Omer Wednesday, February 28 at 9:30 am Enjoy a weekly workout of Israeli-style kickboxing, while listening to Israeli music and learning some Hebrew. All are welcome. Requires comfortable clothing and sneakers to work out in. No registration required.
	Purim Celebration! Not The Same Old Megillah: A Night of Improv Comedy with Upright Citizens Brigade Wednesday, February 28 at 7:00 pm Celebrate Purim uproariously with top-flight comedians from one of the world's most famous improv troupes! Audience and clergy participation will make this a Purim night to remember. Coming in costume makes you eligible to win a prize. This event is "PG-13" and is recommended for all adults and teens. The event will feature refreshments and is open to the community.
	Community Shabbat Service with Dinner for Sharing Shabbat Alumni Friday, March 2 at 6:15 pm Sharing Shabbat Alumni adults are invited to an interactive Erev Shabbat service, followed by an adult dinner and discussion in the CJL. All current Sharing Shabbat adults are encouraged to attend as well. There will be no charge for this event, but please bring some wine for the kiddush blessing and for your enjoyment during the Shabbat dinner. Click here to RSVP by February 26, so we can get a proper headcount.
	Purim-palooza Sunday, March 4 10:00 am: Purim Service, Spiel and Megillah Reading 10:30 am - 12:30 pm: Purim Carnival! Join us for our Temple-wide Purim celebration! All JLL families are invited to enjoy the family service and Purim Carnival!
	Book of WRT Memories In conjunction with The WRT Homecoming Celebration and to commemorate WRT turning 65, we are creating a Book of WRT Memories and invite you to be part of this exciting project.The deadline for submissions has been extended to February 28, 2018 Click here for more details.
	Monthly Mitzvah for February - Baby Items Kids Kloset is in need of layette items - clothing 0-12 months, towels/receiving blankets, diaper bags, diapers, infant books, toys (1 year and under) and strollers [please no car seats]. AFYA Foundation is also looking for baby blankets, baby hats, rain ponchos and boots for midwives. These items can be brought to the donation bins near the WRT security desk.
	Weekly Fridays 9:15 am - 10:15 am Tiny Tots Playgroup & Shabbat A drop -in playgroup for babies and toddlers, along with their moms, dads, caregivers or loved ones. Children and adults celebrate Shabbat together at 9:30 am. Singing, playing, challah & mingling. Open to the community and no charge.
	ECC Summer Play Place The 7 week Summer Play Place camp has on going registration for Toddlers through 4 years-old. Please email [email protected] for information.

For WRT members: If you would like to receive notifications of birth announcements and deaths within the WRT community, please email [email protected] with your full name and email address. Please specify if you would like to be added to one or both of these notification lists.

Westchester Reform Temple is committed to the value of inclusion, and strives to make worship and programming fully accessible. Our building and bima are wheelchair accessible, and the sanctuary is equipped with assistive listening devices and large-print prayer books. ASL interpretation is available for any worship service upon request, and remote viewing of most services is available via webcasting from our website. If you need any additional accommodations to participate in a temple program, please contact Cantor Amanda Kleinman.

WJCS [Westchester Jewish Community Services] : Through the Partners in Caring Program , WRT is able to offer the support of an onsite Social Worker from WJCS, as well as offer social services to congregants in need.

UJA-Federation of NY: We are grateful for a special grant to enable and empower WRT to be the most inclusive congregation we can be. UJA-Federation also facilitates our partnership with the Jewish Deaf Resource Center, to provide ASL interpretation on demand at services and WRT programs.

URJ [Union for Reform Judaism]: Our Reform Movement's synagogue arm; WRT is a proud member of the URJ and celebrates the leadership of URJ President, WRT Rabbi Emeritus Rick Jacobs.

HUC-JIR [Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion]: WRT supports the HUC-JIR, the official training ground for Reform Jewish professionals, and celebrates the leadership of its President, our congregant, Rabbi Aaron D. Panken.

URJ North East Camps: Join us at Crane Lake Camp, Eisner Camp or 6 Points Sci-Tech for an unforgettable summer of discovery and fun. Become a better athlete, artist or scientist while making lifelong friends. Be part of a community of kindness where self-esteem blossoms and Jewish life is truly joyous.