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 Daylight Savings Time this WEEKEND
SET YOUR CLOCKS AHEAD ONE HOUR  ON SUNDAY
 
TIR IS AT COMMUNITY UNIVERSITY THIS SUNDAY AT 9:00 a.m.
 
 
 In This Issue:   
- COMMUNITY UNIVERSITY
- Around Temple
- March at a Glance
  

Community University

TIR IS AT COMMUNITY UNIVERSITY on Sunday, March 9, 2014

Join us at the Jacksonville Jewish Center Sunday, March 9 beginning at 9:00 a.m. for this special community-wide event. 

 

Listed below is a breakdown of what to expect for each grade:

  

 

K-5 - We are having an informal education, camp-like experience at Community University this year learning about living a life through Jewish values. Come and enjoy the learning, fun and games. Each grade is a team so wear your grade's color. Teachers from TIR will be with each grade level.

 

      Kindergarten -  Red

      1st Grade  - Orange

      2nd Grade - Yellow

      3rd Grade - Green 

      4th Grade -  Blue

      5th Grade - Purple

 

6-8 - Mitzvah trip with Miss Stephanie, our outstanding Kol Tov Leader and 3rd grade teacher, and other Jacksonville Jewish middle schoolers. Participate in a fun morning and make a difference in our own Jacksonville community. In addition to Stephanie, teachers with this age group are Sondra, Ben, Deb and Ellen.

 

9-12 - Learn about how teens are making a difference through Children's International Summer Villages. Join with other Jacksonville Jewish teens for a fun, social morning. Stefanie Levine is the TIR/JAFTY representative with this group.

 

Register: Call 904-448-5000 ext 209.  Click here for additional information.   Online Registration will be open until midnight tonight   by clicking here.  Advance Registration is encouraged! Day of registration will be available. 

 

 

Celebrate Purim in the Month of March

 

Purim Teddy Bear Workshop for PK-2nd grade during TIR on Wednesday, March 12 
Bring your child from 5-6 p.m. for an hour of Purim Fun. Children will make Hamantaschen,make a Teddy Bear mask, and Shalach Manot bags for JFCS including Kosher Meals on Wheels. Then we will be treated to a delightful 

Purim story with Ilene Schinasi of PJ Library. The program is being coordinated by our own Morah Karen. Program is free and open to the public so bring your friends!! Please RSVP to [email protected]


Purim Worship on Friday, March 14
Join us for a special Purim Shabbat with Friday Night Live at 7:00 p.m. Bring a Box of Macaroni and Cheese to shake as we read the Megillat Esther. The boxes will be donated to FANN after Purim.
 
Adult Purim Party
A special evening for Adults Only on Saturday, March 15 at 8 p.m. The evening includes a delectable dessert reception, beer and wine, live music by SunJammer and special Purim Spiels.  $18.00 per person and costumes are optional but encouraged! RSVP to 733-7078. For additional information click here.

 
Around Temple

3-5 Grade Families Havdallah Program   

Please note that the program scheduled for Saturday, March 8, has been postponed 

to a later date. 

  

Making the Most of Our Meeting with God Tuesdays March 11 and 18 at 7:00 p.m.

If you missed last week, not to worry.  Join us this week.  Each session stands on its own.  Rabbi Cohen will lead an exploration of the themes, development and engagement of the prayers that comprise the Amidah. No prior knowledge is expected and the entire community is welcome to participate.  RSVP by email or 733-7078. 

 

JAFTY First Friday on Friday, March 7

Calling all JAFTYites.  Join us for Dinner at 6:00 p.m., Worship at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary followed by a Treasure Hunt in San Marco.  Click here for additional information. Please RSVP to [email protected]

 

 

March  at a Glance 

 

3/8    * Havdallah program for 3-5 graders and

            their families at 4:00 p.m.

3/9    * 9:00 a.m. - TIR at Community

    University at Jacksonville Jewish

    Center

3/12  * TIR

         * Purim Fun for PK-2 from 5-6 p.m.

3/16  * NO TIR - Spring Break

3/19  * NO TIR - Spring Break

3/21  * Third Friday Young Family Service

3/23  *  NO TIR - Spring Break

3/26  * NO MID-WEEK TIR - Hebrew Faculty

            Professional Learning

3/28  *  Tot Shabbat with Dinner 5:30

3/30 * TIR

         * No Confirmation

         * Education Committee Meeting 9:30

  

  
   
 
 
 
   
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