THANK YOU, MUNSTER POLICE!
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Hakarat ha-tov,
literally "acknowledging the good", is the Hebrew term for gratitude - a core Jewish value. Jewish wisdom rigorously builds thankfulness into our daily lives. It offers an array of rituals, blessings and teachings to guide us toward a state of gratitude. Giving to others to express gratitude creates joy - not only for the receivers, but for the givers as well.
Last Thursday, we brought homemade lunches from Federation to our friends at the Munster Police Department in an effort to express our gratitude and recognize the good that they do in our community every day. Thank you!
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TOMORROW NIGHT - WEATHER PERMITTING!
Community Outdoor Movie Night: "Heading
Home: The Tale of Team Israel"
Thursday, July 9 (rain date July 16)
8:00–9:45pm • Free admission!
Generously sponsored by Richard & Barbara Waxman
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There is currently a 45-65% chance of thunderstorms between 8pm and 10pm tomorrow evening. We will make a final determination by noon on Thursday. Make sure we have your RSVP so we can contact you directly in case of postponement!
Join us on the Federation lawn for a socially distanced summer movie night outdoors. Public health guidelines will be observed. We'll supply the individually wrapped snacks! Bring your own masks (or we'll provide extras) and blanket or lawn chairs.
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Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel
(2018; 86 minutes):
The David-and-Goliath story of Israel's national baseball team as it competes for the first time in the World Baseball Classic. After years of crushing defeats, Israel finally ranks among the world’s best in 2017. Its roster includes many Jewish-American major leaguers, most with a tenuous relationship to Judaism, barely any ever having set foot in Israel. Their odyssey takes them from the Holy Land, where they are hailed as modern-day Maccabees, to the tournament in South Korea where they must debunk their reputations as has-beens and wannabes. The connection to Israel that the players forge pushes them to unexpected heights as they represent the country on the world stage.
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Home Meal Delivery
$8 per meal
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Pay what you can or sponsor a neighbor
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To help us serve you better, please order by NOON ON FRIDAY for Monday deliveries and NOON ON TUESDAY for Wednesday deliveries.
Orders received after that time will be fulfilled based on availability, first come first served.
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Meat week:
- Monday 7/13: Stuffed peppers, mashed potatoes, dessert
- Wednesday 7/15: Mango grilled chicken wrap, chips, broccoli salad, dessert
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Subject to change pending further public health mandates. As an essential human service agency, we will continue to offer meal and delivery service as long as we are able to remain open.
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Grocery/delivery service for Jewish seniors & others at risk:
Don’t go out; let our volunteers pick up your groceries, prescriptions and more. Call the office for details.
**Not just for Munster! We’re dedicating a weekday for each of our communities and are mobilizing volunteers to assist in your area:
- Tuesdays–Porter Co. (Valpo area)
- Thursdays–LaPorte Co. (Michigan City area)
- Fridays–East Lake Co. (Miller area)
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Adult Friendship Club: Zoom Social Hour
Wednesdays at 1pm: July 15, 22, 29
(via Zoom)
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Now using the same meeting info every week! At 1pm, visit
zoom.us/join
or open the Zoom app on your computer, tablet, or smartphone, and enter the following:
Meeting ID:
815 6566 7181
Web Password:
8ugKTx
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OR to join audio-only from any phone, no app required, call +1-312-626-6799 and enter the following:
Meeting ID:
815 6566 7181 #
Phone Password:
924758 #
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Our 1pm Zoom calls now include special activities!
- July 15: Bingo
- July 22: Schmoozin' with Susan
- July 29: Crafts with Pat: Button Flowers. If you need a supply kit, please contact Federation by Friday, July 24.
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Partnership2Gether Western Galilee presents:
The Impact of COVID-19 on Healthcare in Israel, Budapest and USA
Sunday, July 19, 11:00am CT (via Zoom)
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Experts from Budapest, the Galilee Medical Center, and Indianapolis will share their Covid experiences and thoughts for the future.
- Jeff Rothenberg, MD, MS, St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. Dr. Rothenberg is St. Vincent's Chief Medical Officer.
- Yael Ziv, MD, Galilee Medical Center, Israel. Dr. Ziv is the head of the Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Unit.
- Assaf Shemesh, MD, Hungarian Defense Forces Military Hospital. Dr. Shemesh is the deputy head of the Emergency Medicine Center.
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Get WalkIN': Virtual Walking Program
12-week email-based program begins Monday, Aug. 3!
Register anytime through August 10.
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Want to improve your health... but short on time or motivation? This FREE, email-based walking program has you covered! Sign up,
walk on your own,
and get email support.
Federation is kicking off a 12-week email-based walking program called
Get WalkIN’
, offered through Purdue Extension Lake County. Get WalkIN’ aims to promote increased physical activity through walking while also providing reliable information about the health benefits of walking.
This program is unique in that it is entirely email-based. Our program will begin Monday, August 3, 2020, and enrolled participants will receive 16 email messages over a 12-week time period (twice weekly for the first 4 weeks, then weekly for the next 8 weeks). These messages focus on self-efficacy, social support, and goal setting, as well as resource guides and strategies to help you start or maintain a walking routine of your choice.
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Please see
federationonline.org/virtual
for our favorite online resources and programs - no Facebook account required! Enjoy Jewish learning, arts, culture, and more.
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Teacher's Assistant (Part Time)
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Save the Dates at Federation
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Federation Book Club Session 6:
Exodus
by Deborah Feldman
Monday, August 3, 7:00pm CT (via Zoom)
Community BBQ & Masa B'Yachad Religious School Registration
Sunday, August 16 (rain or shine)
11:00am doors & school parent meeting / 12:00pm lunch
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Partnership2Gether L'Chaim for Rosh Hashana
Sunday, September 13, 12:00pm CT (via Zoom)
Greet the new Hebrew year with a joint L'Chaim and Schmooze & Booze with master distiller Yuval Hargil, live from the Western Galilee!
More info & RSVP
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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
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EVENTS FROM OUR CONGREGATIONS
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SINAI TEMPLE OF MICHIGAN CITY
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Shabbat Morning Service - Adult B'not Mitzvah
Saturday, July 11, 10:00am
On July 11, three of our adult women will become B'not Mitzvah: Sharon Goodman, Diana "Deenie" Kohn, and Lonna Temkin. As you will see from reading the invitation, this group of women (plus a fourth member of the class, who unfortunately died in February) has been working toward this occasion for almost two years. Since we're all in need of a simcha right about now, we thought we would share the fact that it is happening with the greater Northwest Indiana Jewish community.
The service will be conducted on Zoom and streamed to
our Facebook page
beginning at 10:00am, conducted by Rabbi Suzanne Griffel.
There will be no evening Shabbat service on July 10th.
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Weekly Virtual Shabbat Services
Fridays at 7:00pm
Services on July 17 will be conducted by Rabbi Suzanne Griffel. On July 24 & 31, our Friday Shabbat services will be lay-led and will be streamed on the
"SinaiTempleMC" Facebook page
at 7:00pm.
Shabbat Service at Striebel Pond
Friday, July 17, 6:00pm
Weather permitting, our July 17 Shabbat service will be held outdoors at Striebel Pond in Michigan City and begin at 6pm. Service will be conducted by Rabbi Suzanne Griffel. In case of cancellation it will be on Zoom.
Rabbi Griffel's Shabbat Morning Class
Saturday, July 18, 10:00am
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TEMPLE ISRAEL - VALPARAISO
Friday Night Service & Sermon
A new service will be presented every other week.
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CHABAD OF NORTHWEST INDIANA
Shabbat Morning Service at Chabad
Saturday, July 11, 10:00am
There is a modern Hebrew saying "Paam shlishit – glidah" which is the Israeli version of "Third time's the charm," with charm being replaced by
glidah
– ice cream. Two weeks ago after our outdoor Shabbat service, someone mentioned that this weather lends itself more to cold ice cream than hot cholent. So this week, in honor of the third Shabbat service since restarting, we will be serving ice cream after services. Services begin at 10:00 AM, Torah reading and discussion at around 11:00, kiddush at about 12:15.
Once again, please note the following temporary changes:
- Services will be outdoors, in Chabad's backyard (weather permitting)
- There will not be a sit down kiddush after services, but there will be ICE CREAM!
- KN95 face masks and hand sanitizer will be provided.
As always, we encourage everyone to make their own decisions based on when they are comfortable being in crowds again. We look forward to seeing everyone at the right time.
All classes will resume after the summer!
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CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL
Kabbalat Shabbat Service via Zoom
Fridays at 6:00pm
Shabbat Morning Services via Zoom
Saturdays at 10:30am
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TEMPLE ISRAEL - MILLER
Friday Night Shabbat Service via Zoom
Fridays at 7:30pm
Chai Mitzvah Series - Mussar
Upcoming Dates/Topics:
Saturday, July 11 - Compassion Part II
We hope you'll join us for our Chai Mitzvah classes via Zoom every other Saturday beginning at 10:00am. The Zoom meeting will open up for "brunch" visiting at 9:30am and you can drop in any time. All are welcome! Please RSVP to
templeisraelmiller@gmail.com
for the Zoom link and class materials.
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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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Jewish Federation of Northwest Indiana
, K'Ton Ton earns 0.5% on every eligible purchase? Amazon Smile is the same Amazon you know (and love); your account, your log in, your lists. You shop, we thank you! Use the link below to get started:
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