Tzofim Friendship Caravan
The Tzofim Friendship Caravan is celebrating over 40 years of bringing excitement, energy, and friendship to North America!
Ten amazing teens bring a message of hope and peace for Israel through song and dance.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
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PJ Library®
program provides a free gift of a high-quality, age-appropriate Jewish book or CD mailed to the home every month.
PJ Library was brought to Wake County with generous funding from the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and our
PJ Library Benefactor Circle.
-Susan and Steven Reinhard
-Jane Pinsky and Richard Adelman, in memory of Ellen Adelman
-Stacy and Craig Becher
-Sarah Fuerst, in memory of Bob Fuerst
-Ann and George Tosky
-Carole Guld
-The Jewish Federation Lions of Judah
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Want to be a part of PJ Library? Want to get the PJ Newsletter?
Sign up here
. 'Like' our
PJ Library Facebook
page to get news of PJ Library programs in the community. Interested in becoming a member of the PJ Library Benefactor Circle?
Contact Tina Schultz
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100 Days of Giving
The Campaign for Jewish Needs
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Local Students Receive $68,000 from JFS and JELF
Just this application period, 20 local students received nearly $68,000 through the Raleigh-Cary JFS-administered Jewish Educational Loan Fund (JELF). JELF provides last-dollar, zero interest loans to Jewish students right here in Wake County. As the local administrator, JFS interviews applicants, helps them complete their loan applications, submits paperwork to JELF, receives and distributes the funds, and maintains a supportive relationship with the students and their families.
Raleigh-Cary JFS is consistently among the highest awarded communities in the five-state JELF area, ranking in or near the top 5 administering agencies. The application period that ended April 30, saw both the greatest number of applicants and the highest dollar awards in the 34 years that RCJFS has managed the application process.
The next application period will begin on
September 1, 2018
. If you are interested in applying for a JELF loan, go to
JELF.org
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Biking for a Cause
On Sunday, July 1st, members of the Raleigh Cary JCC and the Levin JCC came together and raised $278 for Ride For The Living. This annual educational fundraiser brings awareness to the Jewish community in Krakow, which supports over 70 Holocaust survivors.
The Raleigh-Cary JCC strives to create an atmosphere of support
and community engagement at all of our programs. More information about the JCC and upcoming programs can be found at
raleighcaryjcc.org
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Hungry for a good time?
Save the Date
Federation Feeds, a fun "food-raiser" for JFS!
Thursday, October 4th, 6:30-9:30pm
Traine, 121 Seaboard Avenue
Raleigh
Federation Feeds pays tribute to the culinary excellence of local restaurants within our community, while raising significant awareness of the mission of Raleigh-Cary Jewish Family Services. This evening will include:
- Fun food tasting from a mix of restaurants, caterers, private clubs, food trucks (without the truck) & desserts!
- Interactive activities
- Silent auction
- Cash bar
- Music
Stay tuned . . .
Tickets will be on sale soon!
Thank you to our generous sponsors:
Venue Sponsor
Traine
Restaurateur Sponsors
Active Healthcare, Inc
Amy Bush Commercial/Keller Williams
C.A.R.E Restoration Services
Circle Graphics
Duke Raleigh Hospital
The Postal Solutions Companies
Cafe Sponsors
Anders, Ireland and Marshall Insurance/Steven Odrezin
Andrew Jacobs Construction
The Margulies Team
Patron Sponsors
Mel and Sue Bernay
Donna R. Cohen Attorney at Law, PLLC
Etkin PLLC
Knish-a-licious
Pace & Jacobs
Silber Psychological Services
Hal & Sally Zenick
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Interested in becoming a sponsor?
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Grocery Store Task Force Update
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The JFRC Grocery Store Task Force has been meeting to ensure that local grocery stores provide for the kosher food needs of our community. Right now, the committee is working on two main tasks:
- Creating a survey to collect information on the demographics and food needs of the local Jewish community. (Keep an eye on your e-mail inbox for the survey!)
- Talking to area rabbis to build support from local leadership.
We appreciate all of the feedback we have received about how important this issue is to our community. The best way to get the grocery stores to listen to our needs is to present a
unified response.
Please do not act on your own without consulting the committee first.
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Irrigation System Complete!
This new high-tech, environmentally-friendly system
delivers water from the campus pond
to the athletic fields. The irrigation system will activate only if the sensors determine the fields need watering. This entire system is powered from a new electrical system based in our old well house.
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Are you interested in getting involved with our growing Jewish Community Campus? Contact
Tami Kirk
today!
If you are interested in a campus naming opportunity,
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Dear Dorit,
I'm looking for some new TV shows to binge-watch. What are your recommendations for the most "Jewish" TV shows?
Signed,
Netflix Neshome
Dear Neshome,
TV wouldn't be the art form it is today without the hard work of many Jewish TV writers, producers, and actors. Most of us know about shows like
The Goldbergs and
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Here are my picks for excellent "under the radar" Jewish TV shows that you can find on streaming services.
Difficult People (Hulu)--Two Jewish comedians (Billy Eichner, Julie Klausner) use snark to deal with their disappointing careers and annoying families.
YidLife Crisis (YouTube)--Two Montreal Jewish comedians (Jamie Elman, Eli Batalion) have wacky misadventures . . . in Yiddish.
Srugim (Amazon)--This drama about Modern Orthodox singles navigating the dating scene in Jerusalem was a massive hit in Israel.
Soon By You (YouTube)--Like Srugim, but funny. Or, like Friends, but Jewish.
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (Netflix)--This musical comedy focuses on a young Jewish lawyer (Rachel Bloom) who gives up her life in NYC to follow her former camp crush to California.
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Mike Schaul enjoys refreshments. Anybody recognize the other guests?
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Mazel tov to
Hal & Sally Zenick on their 50th wedding anniversary! Here's to 50 more years of happiness!
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Kol ha'kavod to Federation CEO,
Carin Savel and Lion of Judah Chair,
Amy Bush for participating in the Berlin Kippah Walk. Learn more about this show of solidarity
here.
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to be added to the Jews In the News Section of our next newsletter.
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Tzofim Friendship Caravan
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Sunday, August 5th
4:30-6pm
Temple Beth Or
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Town of Cary
Jewish Cultural Festival
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Sunday, September 30th
1-4pm
Cary Senior Center
(120 Maury Odell Place, Cary)
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Federation Feeds:
A Fun Foodraiser for JFS
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Thursday, October 4th
6:30-9:30pm
Traine
(121 Seaboard Avenue, Raleigh)
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JFNA General Assembly in Tel Aviv
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JFRC Lions of Judah present:
13 Extraordinary Women 2018
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Thursday, November 1st
7-9pm
The Glenwood
(3300 Womans Club Drive, Raleigh)
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Jewish Community
Hurricanes Hat Trick Sunday
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Sunday, December 16th
PNC Arena
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International Lions of Judah Conference 2019 in Florida
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Shalom Triangle!
Have you recently moved to Wake County? Is there a new Jewish family on your block?
Let us know so that we can send information about community resources.
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Shop 'Til You Plotz!
Do you shop through Amazon.com?
You can donate money with every purchase!
Go to
Smile.Amazon.Com
and select "The Jewish Federation of Raleigh-Cary/JCC" as your charity of choice.
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Raleigh-Cary Congregation News
Click the links below to see the upcoming events across the community!
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Miriam's Tent is now available by mail!
Some of our community members have requested a paper copy of Miriam's Tent be mailed to them as well.
Click here
if you would like to be added to that list. There will be a $36 annual fee.
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No matter your stage in life,
the Federation has a way for you to find your crowd.
To see our calendar of upcoming events, click here:
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