Rick Recht Rocks Camp JCC and PJ Library!
Camp JCC and PJ Library kicked off the July 4
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holiday with a concert by Rick Recht. Rick spent the day at Camp JCC as a faculty advisor from Song Leader Boot Camp (SLBC).
This past winter, Camp JCC was chosen to be part of a national cohort that participated in the Camp JCC Rocks track at SLBC. SLBC provides powerful Jewish leadership training opportunities led by nationally renowned Jewish leaders, educators and music artists. SLBC teaches participants about the many vehicles they have to create powerful, interactive connections, expand leadership abilities, and learn specific skills and techniques to inspire change in their communities.
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JFRC's New Grocery Store Task Force
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When Kroger announced the closure of their Triangle-area stores, JFRC went to work. We have organized a task force made of Jewish Wake County residents, including clergy and lay leaders. They are working to ensure that grocery stores carry the kosher products we need (for holidays and all-year-round) for our growing community.
Some of the actions that the task force will complete in the upcoming weeks will include:
- Sending representatives to a carefully chosen list of grocery stores to ask for a list of kosher products are available at those chains.
- Creating a survey to get a better snapshot of our community's demographics and kosher needs.
- Inviting people to join the community-managed Kosher in Raleigh Facebook group.
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.
The next committee meeting is July 15th, 10:30am at Shaarei Israel/Chabad of Raleigh. If you would like to be part of the committee, e-mail
info@shalomraleigh.org
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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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The 2018 JFS Friends Appeal is Here!
Once a year, JFS conducts its Friends Appeal. Jewish Family Services (JFS) is dedicated to promoting the well-being of all those in the community who require support and services within a Jewish context. Your tax-deductible gift directly helps members of our community who need support to face life's challenges.
A snapshot of the IMPACT you made in 2017.
- 3307 meals distributed
- 1640 JFSGo rides provided
- 239 clients served
- 933 contacts/sessions
- $13,840 in emergency financial assistance
- 27 community workshops
- 2652 volunteer hours
Help us provide even more in 2018.
When the letter comes, please give generously.
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From Generation to Generation
PJ Library Raleigh-Cary and the JCC are teaming up to bring intergenerational programming to the J! These new programs are designed to welcome grandparents to bring their grandchildren to interactive gatherings, where they can experience fun the PJ Library way.
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Grandparents Day with PJ
August 10th @ 10am, Raleigh-Cary JCC
Local author Wende Essrow will read one of her stories and lead a lesson on ocean life. Then families will enjoy ocean-themed snacks and work on water globes to take home.
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Thank You, Bubbe & Zayde Tea Party
October 28th @ 2pm, Raleigh-Cary JCC
At this tea party, children will learn the importance of respecting our elders, using manners, and thanking Bubbe and Zayde for everything they do for their families. We will read stories with these themes, have a "high tea" snack, and make a picture frame to take home.
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Stay tuned for more information on our
NEW 100-Day Campaign!
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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:
- Restaurants presenting signature dishes for tasting
- Interactive activities
- Silent auction
- Cash bar
- Music
Thank you to our generous sponsors:
Venue Sponsor
Traine
Restaurateur Sponsors
Active Healthcare, Inc
Amy Bush Commercial/Keller Williams
Circle Graphics
Duke Raleigh Hospital
Cafe Sponsors
Jamie Eliahu
The Postal Solutions Companies
Patron Sponsors
Donna R. Cohen Attorney at Law, PLLC
Mel and Sue Bernay
Silber Psychological Services
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Interested in becoming a sponsor?
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Join us as we honor these women and their contributions to our community.
13 Extraordinary Women 2018
November 1st
7-9pm
The Glenwood (3300 Women's Club Drive, Raleigh)
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Roads, Parking, and Fields--Oh My!
You won't believe your eyes! Curbing is done. Asphalt is being laid to finish off the new roads and parking lots throughout the eastern campus. And that's not all--the future competition-quality athletic fields and surrounding areas have received four acres of top soil. A new high-tech irrigation system is on its way.
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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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Jewish Women's Foundation Helps the Community
The Jewish Women's Foundation of Raleigh-Cary was founded in 2003. It provides support and resources to underserved Jewish women and children through the award of grants to organizations that serve these populations. Since it was founded, JWF has granted more than $180,000 to a wide range of local Jewish programs. JWF is an entirely volunteer-run organization, and 100% of donations go to local Jewish organizations.
This year, JWF gave grants for scholarships to Beth Meyer Preschool, Chabad of Cary Hebrew School, Hillel Preschool, Sha'arei Israel Lubavitch Youth Organization, and Temple Beth Or Preschool. They also gave grants to Raleigh-Cary JCC to provide shadows for campers with special needs, and to Raleigh-Cary JFS for its Emergency Assistance Fund.
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New Addition to
NCMA Judaic Art Gallery
On Wednesday, January 11th, the NCMA unveiled the newest contribution to its Judaic Art Gallery--an 18th Century Venetian silver torah crown. This addition was made possible by Lisa Feierstein, Dr. Ugo and Erma Goetzl, and members of the Sandman family. Curator John Coffey says that this is an important piece for the gallery, which is now being recognized nationally as a meaningful collection of Judaica.
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Dear Dorit,
My fiancee and I have sent out the save-the-dates for our wedding. Like most Jewish weddings, it is on a Sunday evening. Now we are getting complaints from non-Jewish friends because it is not on a Saturday. They say it's going to be inconvenient for them to miss work, that they won't be able to stay late at the reception. How should we respond to them?
Signed,
Getting Hitched in Holly Springs
Dear Hitched,
I'm not sure what they are expecting you to do. Change the wedding date? Apologize for following your religion or culture?
If you get a complaint about your non-Saturday wedding, here is your response:
"Saturday is Shabbat, the Jewish sabbath, and it is a day when activities are traditionally limited. We are having a rabbi officiate the ceremony, and most rabbis ask couples to avoid having weddings on Saturdays for this reason. If you are unable to come to our wedding, we understand."
Also, make a mental note to have a program for your wedding that explains Jewish traditions. It will help your non-Jewish guests understand the rituals that they see.
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Mike Ross, Rich Adelman, and a young Emma Adelman enjoy a beautiful day during the 1995 Maccabiah games. We can also spot JFS Managing Director Barry Schwartz in the background!
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Mazel Tov to
Anya Gordon on the birth of her grandson,
Leon Michel Strauss. He is pictured above with his father,
Ben Strauss.
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Congratulations to Federation Grants Manager
Jorie Slodki, who will be staging her production of
These Shining Lives at the ArtsCenter in Carrboro from July 27-29 and August 2-5. Her production team includes
Rachel Kasten (producer) and
Aharon Segal (sound designer).
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Congratulations to
Temple Beth Or Preschool! They were voted the #1 Early Childhood Facility in Wake County for 2018 by Indy Week.
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Kol ha'kavod to
Talia Weinstein of Apex! She was among the top scorers at the recent US finals of the International Bible Quiz!
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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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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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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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