HOLIDAY HOURS: The Federation office will close at 2:00pm today and be closed Thursday and Friday, November 28-29. No food pantry, no chair yoga. See you Monday!
WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
A WEEK FROM SUNDAY! DO WE HAVE YOUR RSVP?
Dr. Günther Jikeli, "The Rising Tide of Antisemitism in Europe and the US Today"
Sunday, December 8
10:30am-12:30pm (NOTE NEW TIME)
$10 includes brunch
Event Chair: Barry Levin
How did a non-Jewish German become a university authority on antisemitism? Dr. Günther Jikeli is engaged in some of the most important research of the post-World War II era on the persistence of antisemitism: how antisemitic attitudes are formed, how they evolve and adapt, and the degree of social influence they might exercise at a specific point in time. In 2019, Dr. Jikeli was named to the Algemeiner's "J100" list of the top one hundred individuals who have positively influenced Jewish life this past year.
Community Chanukah Celebration
Sunday, December 15, 9:30-11:30am
Join Federation and the families of Masa B’Yachad Religious School for the 2019 Community Chanukah Celebration.

Pre-Chanukah Fun for All Ages! • Games • Crafts • Latkes • Dreidels • Cookie Decorating • Chanukah Singalong

FREE ADMISSION! Please bring donations for the Federation food pantry (nonperishable items, toiletries and cleaning supplies).

Our Noar youth group will be selling chocolate-covered pretzels as a fundraiser.
Chanukah Celebration Bookfair
Sunday, December 15, 2:00-5:00pm
Barnes & Noble (150 Silhavy Rd, Valparaiso)
Join the Jewish Federation for a Chanukah Celebration Bookfair at Barnes & Noble in Valpo! Join us for storytime, crafts, and a scavenger hunt! Plus, find out more about PJ Library® , a unique program that sends free, award-winning books to Jewish children and their families each month (co-sponsored by the Jewish Federation).

Show our bookfair flyer when you make a purchase in-store, and a portion of the proceeds will support the Federation. See flyer for full details.
NEXT WEEK IN ADULT FRIENDSHIP CLUB
Monday, December 2
12pm Spaghetti Marinara & Mushrooms, Salad, Garlic Bread, Birthday Cake 
1pm AFC "Page Turners" Book Club:  Be Frank With Me (led by Debby Walker)
RSVP today!
Wednesday, December 4
12pm Chicken Pot Pie, Harvest Salad, Rolls, Peach Cobbler 
1pm Schmoozin' with Susan
RSVP by 12/2
To assist us in planning, advance reservations are now requested for all events including Monday & Wednesday lunches. RSVP to Rachel Saller at (219) 301-0960 or rachel@federationonline.org .
Save the Dates at Federation
Fridays 11:15am-12:15pm:
Low-Impact Chair Yoga
Dec. 6, 13, 20 (no Nov. 29 or Dec. 27)
Your RSVP helps us keep you informed of any changes. RSVP online or call (219) 301-0960.
Sunday, December 8, 12-3pm:
Noar/Atid Bowling at Stardust Bowl (1330 Sheffield Ave., Dyer)
Carpools depart from Temple Beth-El at 12pm. | RSVP to Rachel
Wednesday, January 8, 7-8:30pm:
2020 Book Club Session 1: The World That We Knew by Alice Hoffman
Tuesday, January 14, 6pm doors/8pm show:
David Broza & Friends at City Winery Chicago
More info | We have 4 group tickets available! RSVP to Erica
Sunday, January 19, 10:30am-12:30pm:
Ben Mollin, "The Empowerment Project" (Food for Thought Brunch Series #4)
Courtesy Announcements
Jewish-Catholic Relations in the Francis Era: Achievements and Challenges
Sunday, December 1, 11:00am-12:15pm
Congregation Beth Israel (535 Progress Ave., Munster)
Join Rabbi Levin to watch and discuss a panel discussion about the transformation of Catholic-Jewish relations over the past 50 years.This conversation features:
  • Rabbi David Rosen, International Director of Inter-religious Affairs, American Jewish Committee
  • Cardinal Kurt Koch, President, Vatican Commission for Religious Relations with the Jews
  • Moderator: Prof. Etienne Veto, Cardinal Bea Centre for Judaic Studies - Pontifical Gregorian University
Sisterhood Ice Cream Social
Sunday, December 1, 2:00-4:00pm
Congregation Beth Israel (535 Progress Ave., Munster)
To raise money for the Torah Fund of Women's League for Conservative Judaism. Join us for a fun filled 1950's themed ice cream social and enjoy the scoops and more.

$10 per person - $25 per family.
"First Friday" Monthly Kabbalat Shabbat & Dinner
Friday, December 6, 5:30pm
Chabad of Northwest Indiana
Join us in celebrating the recent marriage of Rotem and Elron Haziza with a special "First Friday" sponsored by their Indiana friends!

RSVP by Wednesday, December 4 to info@chabadnwind.com
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENTS: SAVE THE DATES
TEMPLE ISRAEL - VALPARAISO
2020 Congregational Trip to Israel - Led by Rabbi Shoshana Feferman
June 7-17, 2020
Courtesy announcements are included on request only , and at the discretion of the Federation. If you have an event to publicize to the wider community, please send the information to Erica Yakovetz at erica@federationonline.org .
Food Pantry Needs
Our Federation Food Pantry is always in need of donations of pantry staples, household cleaning supplies and toiletries. Monetary donations are also appreciated and can be made online: 
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