| Schedule | | Friday | | Candle Lighting | 4:08 PM | | Mincha | 4:13 PM | | Shabbat | | Shacharit | 7:00 AM
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8:45 AM | | Torah Before Tefillah | 7:40 AM | | Teen Minyan | 9:30 AM | | Latest Shema | 9:31 AM | | Latest Shacharit | 10:18 AM | | Shiur | 10:30 AM | Tot Shabbat
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Jr. Cong | 10:30 AM | | Daf Yomi | 3:35 PM | | Code of Jewish Law | 3:35 PM | | Mincha | 4:05 PM | | Maariv | 5:04 PM | | Shabbat Ends | 5:09 PM | | Havdalah | 5:09 PM |
Shabbat Shalom Rededicate to Our Shul and Our Future Chanukah is replete with timeless messages. The vision of hope, religious freedom and miracles are a few of the eternal themes. Interestingly, we sometimes forget the essence of the holiday as reflected in the name itself. The word Chanukah signifies dedication and marks the Maccabees rededicating the Temple following the victory over the Greeks. They cleaned the Temple, dismantled the defiled altar and constructed a new one. The Beit Hamikdash was their spiritual home and the Maccabees did everything in their power to rededicate the house to God. Beginning with the Tabernacle in the desert, every generation is commanded by God to build a sanctuary to God for his presence to dwell. God is everywhere but we are mandated to construct a sacred space where we can not only connect to God through prayer but also as a community and extended family. In our lives, the synagogue is our miniature sanctuary. We pray, we celebrate, we mourn, we learn, we feast, we laugh, we cry, we educate, we congregate, we grow and we give. Our shul is a second home. So much in our lives, our past and our future, revolves around the friendships and the faith we realize at CAS. Perhaps the overarching message of Chanukah is to challenge us to rededicate our Mikdash. From thousands of years ago until today, God calls on every member of the Jewish people to be invested in this dedication. God asked Moshe to take a gift from everyone. The Talmud explains that God cares less about whether we give a lot or a little and more whether we did our best to give from the heart. It is our responsibility and our privilege. Not a single person is exempt from this awesome mandate. This Chanukah we are entering into the second phase of our capital campaign for CAS. Thank God, we are growing in many ways and now is the time for all of us to rededicate ourselves to our shul. So many memories are forged in these walls and we need your support. Thank you to the over one hundred contributors thus far. Please consider a year end pledge and gift. For more information about giving opportunities, contact me or our campaign chairs, Elissa Klapper and Harvey Kaminski. Thank you in advance for your belief in our future. We are not only participants but stakeholders. We are giving you an opportunity for an investment whose dividends will yield eternal rewards. Wishing you and your families a Shabbat Shalom and Happy Chanukah, Rabbi Daniel Cohen | CAS has a NO NUTS policy for all food served to our Congregation! If you are working with a caterer to plan a kiddush please make sure to let them know that none of the food can contain nuts (or peanuts) of any kind. Please feel free to reach out to Matt Feinberg in the office with any questions. |
- Shabbat Chanukah (Annual AIPAC Shabbat) December 16-Reminder that the main sanctuary service starts at 8:45 AM this Shabbat.
- No Coffee & Commentary Class this Shabbat
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| Welcome We are blessed this Shabbat to be joined by acapella singers Matt Silverman, Yavniel Field, and Ephraim Schoenbrun, who will sing with Chazan Bokov on Friday night and Shabbat morning. |
- We are excited to be hosting our annual AIPAC Shabbaton this weekend. Welcome to Adam Teitelbaum and Lila Greenberg from AIPAC. Adam will speak following musaf on Shabbat morning, host a Q and A following kiddush and be joined by Lila Greenberg for a panel discussion at seudah shlishit. Look for a special discount beginning Saturday night for CAS Members to attend this years's AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, DC.
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- Ari & Shushanah Yasgur, Sarah & Jason Breiner and Adam Breiner for hosting our High Grove Chanukah Party.
- Shira Nerenberg, Alissa Weisser, Diane Cohen and Shari Levine for hosting the Seniors Chanukah Party, Michal Cohen, Gloria Green and Kim Mahoney for assisting in transportation to the event, and Doris & Elliot Weiss for sharing their song and spirit.
- Thank you to Kate and Peretz Cik for sharing song and spirit at our Atria Chanukah party.
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| Shabbat Topics & Participants |
| Torah before Tefillah | Rabbi Oran Zweiter | | Coffee & Commentary | no class | | Sermon | Adam Teitelbaum | | Daf Yomi | Mark Wagshul | | Seudat Shlishit | Panel with Adam Teitelbaum and Lila Greenberg | | Torah Reader | Barry Best | | 10:30 shiur | Rabbi Shlomo Zuckier: It's All Greek to Me! Understanding the Translation of the Torah into Greek |
| Shacharit | Shacharit: Sunday 7:00 AM/8:30 AM, Monday-Tuesday 6:20 AM/7:30 AM, Wednesday-Friday 6:30 AM/7:30 AM | | Mincha | Mincha: Sunday-Thursday 4:15 PM, Friday 4:16 PM | | Lunch Mincha | Monday - Thursday, 1:30 pm at 613 Restaurant, 108 Prospect St. | | Late Maariv | Monday-Thursday: The Learning Center, 1766 Bedford Street, 8:45 PM | | Candles Friday | 4:11 PM | | Sunday | Chanukah: 6 Candles | | Monday | Chanukah: 7 Candles/Rosh Chodesh Tevet | | Tuesday | Chanukah: 8 Candles/Rosh Chodesh Tevet | | Wednesday | Chanukah: 8th Day |
- to Tommy Haendler on the passing of his father, Kurt Hermann Haendler, Yirmiyahu ben Zeev
- to Arline Towne in the CAS office on the passing of her beloved mother, Gladys Gwiazdzinski
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- to Dr. Larry & Meryl Meiteles on the birth of a granddaughter, born to Elliot & Alana Meiteles
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| Celebrate with the family! Make a donation in their honor and we will send an acknowledgement to the family. Just click here |
| Shabbat Shalom Hospital Packages | In memory of Neal Chassen, yahrzeit 29 Kislev Gloria Green, Cheryl Hillman, Stacey Mintz, Ethan Green; Howard and Stephanie Fogel in memory of Sam Fogel; and the Linda Beson Nursing Education Fund | | Library Kiddush | Hecky Attar in commemoration of the Yahrtzeit of his father, Yitzchak Ben Rachamim HaCohen, and Dr Al Wolfson in commemoration of the Yahrzeit of his father, Yitzchak Ben Avraham HaLevi | | Teen Kiddush | Susan & Len Mark in memory of Dr. Louis Scheinberg on the occasion of his yahrzeit | | Chapel Kiddush | Toby Schaffer in commemoration of the tenth yahrzeit of her mother, Julia Macy z"l | | Sanctuary Kiddush | Co-sponsored by The Israel Advocacy Committee and Steven & Danielle Thau in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Steven's father, Erwin Thau |
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The Time Is Now! Commit to the future of Congregation Agudath Sholom. Contribute to the Capital Campaign. Add your name to our list of donors: click here to sign up Johanna & Selim Akyuz
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| CAS Israel Advocacy Update |
| We are grateful to members of the Israel Advocacy Committee for presenting our Bnai Mitzvah the important book, The Case for Israel by Alan Dershowitz |
| Take a Minute to Support Israel Supporting Israel isn't hard -- there are many things that you can do that take literally one minute. The Israel Committee now has a website built on this idea. Go to www.IsraelMinute.com for simple things that you can do, from calling your Congressional representatives to social media posts, that take only a minute or two. Check back frequently for updates and ideas for things you can do! |
| LIPS product of the week Check out our new Love Israel Products Blog (LIPS) for the latest ways to support Israel! Thank you to Lola Halperin and Aaron Goldenberg for organizing. www.loveisraelproducts.com |
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| Shabbat, December 16 - 8:00 PM | | | Sunday, December 17 - 8:30 AM | | | Shabbat, December 23 - 6:00 PM | | | Sunday, January 14 - 9:45 AM | | | Sunday, January 21 - 9:30 AM | | |
| CAS ANNUAL DINNER-MARCH 18 Mazal Tov to our annual dinner Honorees: Guests of Honor Sharon & Simeon Wohlberg Community Service Award Rick Redniss Young Leadership Award Jessica & Adam Furmansky Chai Award Roz Mangot Please save the date of Sunday, March 18th as we join together to celebrate our wonderful honorees and our growing community. | |
| Update on Rabbi Cohen's Open Office Hours Open Office Hours are an opportunity to drop by to see Rabbi Cohen without an appointment. He will be available in his office for guidance or a chat. He will not schedule meetings during these hours, which will be held around the same time each week. Check the CAS bulletin for schedule updates or call the office to confirm Rabbi Cohen is not attending to an urgent matter outside the synagogue. You can contact Rabbi Cohen at any time at rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org. Open Office Hour Times for this Week |
- Monday 3 - 4 PM at CAS
- Friday 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM at Starbucks on Summer Street
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| Week of December 17 | | Sunday | Yom Iyun Day with Rabbi Sacks - 9:30 AM | | Monday | Bob Abrams: Tanach - The Book of Kings - 1:00 PM | | Tuesday | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Book of Ezra - Power of the Prophets - 8:15 AM | | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Depths of Genesis - 9:00 AM | | Wednesday | Rabbi Oran Zweiter: Weekly Haftorah - 9:00 AM | | Thursday | Rabbi Oran Zweiter: The Lonely Man of Faith - 9:00 AM | | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: Tractate Taanit - 8:00 PM | | Friday | Rabbi Daniel Cohen: The Pre-Shabbos Torah Taste - 8:15 AM |
| Young Families Committee Needs YOU The next organizational meeting will be held Monday, January 8 at 8 PM. If you would like to join, please contact Jessica Furmansky at jessical83@gmail.com. The Young Families and Youth Committee serves CAS children and their families from birth through the early years of elementary school as they are introduced to our vibrant Jewish community. We strive to create a welcoming environment for embracing both children and parents through family and young couples programming. Our activities are social and educational and include such as Shabbat Onegs, Potluck events, Toddler Time, Shalom Bayit chavura and nights out for couples. We also work, develop and support vibrant youth programming for children from two years old through high school. The committee works in conjunction with the Rabbi, Youth Directors, and Teen Leader. |
| Toddler Time Playgroup Tuesdays, 3:30 pm. Please join us for an hour of free play for children 1 to 4 years old and their caregivers. Facilitated by two moms of toddlers, this drop-in group meets weekly at CAS in the downstairs children's classroom. No cost, a light snack provided. Info: Jessica Furmansky JessicaL83@gmail.com. |
| New Mom's GroupMommy and Me Bring your baby and come meet other moms at CAS. The first Monday of each month, 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM. For Babies birth through 1. This is a free group open to the community. Info: contact Melissa Litwak at melissaelevy@gmail.com |
| Young Families Shalom Bayit Series with Rabbi Daniel Cohen Sunday night, December 10 and Sunday night, January 7 @ 8 PM. Space is limited so RSVP at your earliest convenience to Rachel Maryles at rlk212@gmail.com. Rabbi Cohen explores timely themes in Romance, Marriage and Parenting. |
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- MISSING ITEM One navy blue cashmere glove. If you mistakenly grabbed the glove or placed it somewhere in the building, please email janinebahar@gmail.com. Thanks!
- REMINDER CAS By-laws and Constitution define members in good standing as those who have paid their current year dues (2017-18), past dues, and any fees owed by December 31. If you have any of these items outstanding please pay them by December 31, so that we can list you as a Member in Good Standing. Being a CAS member in good standing offers many benefits: receiving recognition of important events in your family, honors in the Synagogue, use of our facilities, and voting on key issues that come before the Congregation. Your dues support Youth programming, speakers, Adult Education classes, religious, charitable, and the pastoral activities we provide on a daily basis. Any questions, please contact Matt Feinberg at mfeinberg@cas-stamford.org
- SEPHARDIC WEEKEND Save The Date - Our Sephardic Weekend January 12-13. Featuring Rabbi Elie Abadie, M.D, Rabbi of Manhattan East Synagogue, Congregation Shaare Mizrah. Enjoy a Sephardic style Friday night dinner at CAS and Shabbat morning Kiddush. The weekend will feature Friday night Ashekenaz and Sephardic Minyanim and a Shabbat morning 9 AM Ashkenazic nusach minyan with Sephardic flavor. Rabbi Abadie will explore The Forgotten Refugees: My Personal Saga,From Maimonides to the Modern Era:Sephardic Contribution to World Jewry and The Maqam: Sephardic Liturgical Music
- CHILDREN STUDYING IN ISRAEL If you have a child who is studying in Israel for the year, Rabbi Cohen would love to keep in contact with them. Please send your child's name, phone number, school and email address to Kim at kmahoney@cas-stamford.org.
- CAS MEN'S CLUB -PACIFIC HOUSE 12/25 Once again we are providing the homeless residents of Pacific House good meal(s) and cheer while the other city organizations are taking a day off. In order to pull this off, we need volunteers to contribute food, gloves, hats and scarves. Another group of volunteers are needed to prepare the food in the morning of the 25th. And lastly we like a group to include kids serving the residents starting at noon. If you are available for any aspect please contact Wizdrbel@yahoo.com, Mitchell Bell, and we will together make the world a better place.
- JOIN THE CAS MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE! Our next meeting is Wednesday, January 17 at 8 PM. For more info, contact Rachel Kaimowitz at rachelshields@gmail.com. Membership Committee promotes activities to recruit and retain the membership of the Congregation. The committee reaches out to welcome new families and insure smooth transition into our community via hospitality and other initiatives. The committee also develops strategies to increase member engagement and develop leadership.
- JOIN OUR HOSPITALITY TEAM When someone new moves to town, we inform our hospitality team, who are thrilled to welcome them for a Shabbat meal. If you would like to be part of our hospitality team who are committed to hosting five new families a year, please contact Rabbi Cohen (rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org) or our membership chair, Rachel Kaimowitz (rachelshields@gmail.com). If you would like to be involved in welcoming people in alternative ways to shabbat hosting, we also have people who meet new members for coffee in the week, deliver welcome packs, or phone them to check how they're settling in. If this is something you might like to get involved in, we'd also love to hear from you!
- HEALING VISITS MITZVAH UPDATE Thank you to all of our volunteers on our healing visits team. The healing visits team is a group of men and women in our shul who visit people in the hospital, facilities or at home. Lift people's sprits and make a difference. You can offer as much or as little time as you have for each person is world unto themselves are your warmth lights up their day. Every week we send out a healing visit update. To join the team, contact Rabbi Cohen at rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org
- CAS FREE MEZUZAH CAMPAIGN IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CT Bringing Blessings to Jewish Homes. Do you know a neighbor or a friend who lacks a mezuzah? CAS offers a free mezuzah and home visit to post this sacred scroll at the entrance to all Jewish homes in the area. For more info, contact Rabbi Cohen: rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org
- JOIN THE CHEVRA KADISHA We need new volunteers for the Chevra - those willing to perform a tahara. Info: Please contact Rochel Attar at fiveximah@gmail.com
- IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING We need you to help secure our Synagogue. As you come to the building, please be aware of your surroundings. If you see something out of the ordinary, please let someone know about it. This will keep everyone safe.
- WELCOME TO OUR SYNAGOGUE PROGRAM Every Shabbat we station ushers at the doors in the sanctuary to welcome people, assist them and enhance the service. We are expanding the usher roles to include a greeter in the lobby from 9-10:30 am. Please join the usher team. We need you and your smile. Info: Mitchell Bell.
- COMMUNITY CHESED HELPERS An important role of the Chesed committee is outreach to the Shul's elderly and homebound, who are often isolated and lack a lifeline to our synagogue. Volunteer to reach out and identify needs, visit, or give a ride. Even small gestures mean a great deal Interested? Vivian Weiss at 203-323-0909 or vivianweiss@gmail.com. If you are aware of elderly or homebound members in need of outreach, please notify Rabbi Cohen.
- WE WANT YOU FOR BINGO! Players AND volunteers needed. Join in on the fun we have every MONDAY at 6:00 PM
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| SYLVIA'S CAS SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP Open on Sunday from 10 am - noon The Kova warming tray, developed by one of our members, is now available in the CAS gift shop We need volunteers! Please call Julie at (203) 321-6460 or Anne at (203) 321-5072 | |
- SAR DINNER The community is invited to celebrate SAR's 49th Anniversary Dinner, January 13, 2018, at SAR High School, as we honor Lauren & David Lieberman (Riverdale), Guests of Honor, Barbara & Dr. Howard Weiner (formerly White Plains, now Houston), Community Service Honorees, and Ali Bloom (New Rochelle), Faculty Honoree. Visit sardinner.org to place Journal Ads and make reservations. Deadline: December, 29, 2017
- JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL OF CONNECTICUT MATCHING FUNDRAISER next Wednesday, December 20 - participate online at www.charidy.com/jhsc. The event starts at 3pm Monday. Help JHSC grow! For more information, reach out to Sarah Rich: srich@jhsct.org or 203-357-0850.
- STAMFORD WOMEN'S ROSH CHODESH TEHILLIM GROUP . The next meeting of the Tehillim group will be on December 20th, 8:30 pm, at the home of Rena Gelb. The Tehillim group is for women of all ages, and Tehillim are said in both English and Hebrew. The goal is to complete the entire book of Tehillim among the participants and then say a prayer for people in need of a refuah sheleima, a speedy recovery. To RSVP and be added to the distribution list for future meetings please e-mail Rena Gelb at renagelb@gmail.com.
- DECEMBER 31 AT SIX THIRTEEN Enjoy a great value with our specially crafted 4 Course Prix Fixe menu. click here to see our menu. Reservations recommended - limited space available. Make your reservation today! www.613restaurant.com/reservations.html
- GET EXCITED - THE WANDERING QUE IS COMING BACK TO BCDS!!!! The Wandering Que will land once again at the BCDS campus on January, firing up their award-winning Kosher Texas BBQ - Voted BRISKET KING OF NYC in 2016! Come on in any time between 12:00noon - 8:00pm to purchase delicious fresh cooked BBQ and eat in with family and friends, or pick up and take out. LIVE MUSIC!!! No RSVP necessary, no door costs. The Wandering Que operates under the Rabbinical Supervision of the STAR-K, a globally recognized Kashrut organization under the auspices of the Vaad Ha'Rabonim of Baltimore.
- JSU TEEN PROGRAMS AT WEST HILL AND STAMFORD HIGH JSU run more than 275 Jewish culture clubs on public high school campuses. The clubs provide Jewish teens with programs that strengthen their Jewish identity and connection to Israel. Westhill JSU will be taking place on Fridays twice a month starting next week, Friday November 3rd @2:05 PM in room 602. The Stamford high club will also be on Fridays twice a month, alternating weekends @2:05 PM in room 242. Next one Nov. 16th. Both clubs will take place for roughly forty minutes and feature different discussion elements and activities to foster a love and passion for Judaism and Jewish identity. By creating a fun, social atmosphere, and bringing cool, Jewish advisers to public school campuses, JSU reaches all types of Jewish teenagers.
- FROM MICHAEL FELDSTEIN click here to read an article he wrote
- DO A MITZVAH! CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE JFS KOSHER FOOD PANTRY by purchasing Mitzvah Baskets and/or Mitzvah Centerpieces instead of flowers for your next simcha at CAS. Distributions from the JFS Kosher Food Pantry have increased by more than 1000 since the recession. With this tremendous upsurge in use, JFS is constantly challenged to keep the food pantry full. Your generosity enables JFS to help those in our community in their greatest moments of need.
- 16TH ANNUAL CHALLENGES IN JEWISH EDUCATION PANEL, Shabbat, January 6, 11am, Young Israel of Stamford, featuring Rabbi Dr. Gil Perl and Miriam Krupka Berger, "Making Shabbat a More Positive Experience for Our Children", moderated by Rabbi Elisha Paul.
- HAVE AN EXTRA COAT IN YOUR CLOSET? Schoke Jewish Family Service Kosher Food Pantry is collecting new or gently used winter gear for our food pantry clients. Coats, hats, scarves, gloves and mittens for adults and children Or donation of retail gift cards (e.g. Old Navy, Target, Kohl's, etc.) Donations can be dropped off Monday - Friday between 9 am - 4 pm at Schoke JFS, 733 Summer Street, 6th Floor, Stamford. For additional information, please contact Rebekah Kanefsky at 203-921-4161 or rkanefsky@ctjfs.org
- SCHOKE JFS LIFE TRANSITIONS, beginning Wednesday at 4 pm. Support group, meeting weekly, for unemployed facing the emotional challenges of finding employment at the Stamford Schoke JFS office, 733 Summer Street, 6th Floor. Contact Anne Birchenough at 203-921-4161 or abirchenough@ctjfs.org.
- LETS TALK (FREE) Thursdays, 11 am at the Stamford JCC, 1035 Newfield Avenue, 1 pm at the Westport Senior Center, 21 Imperial Avenue, and 12:45 pm at the Bigelow Center for Senior Activities, 100 Mona Terrace, Fairfield. Seniors talk about common interests and concerns, facilitated by a Schoke Jewish Family Service counselor. Contact Anne Birchenough at 203-921-4161 or abirchenough@ctjfs.org.
- LETS TALK Fairfield, starting in February 23rd at 12:45 pm at the Bigelow Center for Senior Activities, 100 Mona Terrace, Fairfield. Seniors talk about common interests and concerns, facilitated by a Schoke Jewish Family Service counselor. Contact Rebekah Kanefsky at 203-921-4161 or rkanefsky@ctjfs.org
- NOT ENOUGH MONEY FOR FOOD? Schoke JFS will provide information and eligibility assistance for financial help to purchase food. For a consultation, please contact Rebekah Kanefsky, Schoke JFS Case Manager at 203-921-4161 or email rkanefsky@ctjfs.org.
- SCHOKE JFS BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP, meets weekly, Thursdays at 10:30 am, at Congregation Bnai Israel, 2710 Park Avenue, Bridgeport. Gather to share feelings and exchange ideas in a non-judgmental environment that provides emotional, practical, and spiritual support for grieving the loss of a spouse or significant other. Contact Amanda Geffner, Schoke JFS therapist at 203-921-4161 or ageffner@ctjfs.org
- CENTER WOMEN CHANUKAH GIFTIQUE Sunday, December 10 - Sunday, December 17. One-stop shopping for all your holiday needs: dreidels, candles, menorahs, cards, wrapping paper, decorations, gifts and more! For more information and hours visit www.stamfordjcc.org or contact Nancy Schiffman at 203.487.0941 or nschiffman@stamfordjcc.org
- BOKER TOV, ISRAEL!: THE PUZZLE PIECES OF THE CONFLICT Thursday, December 14, 11 am - 12 pm. Sunday, December 17, 10 - 11:30 am. The never-ending Arab-Israeli conflict is an issue we hear about on a daily basis. Explore the pieces that make up this very difficult puzzle. No charge. All are welcome. For more information contact: Yael Stolarsky at 203-487-0951 or ystolarsky@stamfordjcc.org
- JCC FAMILY CHANUKAH PARTY Monday, December 18, 6 - 7:30 pm. Join us for a family Chanukah celebration. Enjoy delicious potato latkes, jelly-filled powdered donuts, and of course chocolate Chanukah gelt! Member $15 per person / Community $18 per person. For more information contact Galit Roloff at 203-487-0974 or groloff@stamfordjcc.org
- ISRAELI FILM SERIES: SOMEONE TO RUN WITH (DRAMA/THRILLER) Thursday, December 21, 7 - 9 pm. This Israeli film is based on David Grossmans novel. Assaf is looking for the owner of a lost dog on the streets of Jerusalem. The dogs owner, Tamar, a gifted singer and guitarist, has come to Jerusalem in search of her brother, who fell in with a dangerous crowd. A tale of adventure, finding the strength to overcome fears, true friendship and love. $5 suggested donation. For more information contact Yael Stolarsky at 203-487-0951 or ystolarsky@stamfordjcc.org
- SENIOR ADULT NEW YEARS LUNCHEON Thursday, December 28, 11:30 am - 1 pm. Ring in the New Year with your friends at the JCC. Open to all seniors. $4 suggested donation. For more information contact Connie Freeman at 203.487.0983 or cfreeman@stamfordjcc.org
- BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING First Tuesday of the month, Jan. 2, Feb. 6, Mar. 6, Apr. 3, 9:45 - 11:15 am. No appointment necessary. Conducted by a registered nurse. Compliments of Visiting Nurse and Hospice. Free of charge. For more information contact Connie Cirillo Freeman at 203.487.0983 or cfreeman@stamfordjcc.org
- MEMBERSHIP & FITNESS OPEN HOUSE Sunday, January 7 • 10 am - 2 pm. Join at the open house for membership and fitness discounts. Stop by for a guest pass and group fitness pass. Take a tour, have brunch and meet our fitness, aquatics, early childhood and youth staff. For more information and hours visit www.stamfordjcc.org or contact Ilene Kirschner Madwed at 203.487.0945 or imadwed@stamfordjcc.org
- ISRAELI FILM SERIES- FILM: PRECIOUS LIFE Thursday, January 11 • 7 pm. Join us during the year for award-winning films direct from Israel. Following each film, Yael Stolarsky will lead us in a meaningful discussion. All films are shown at The J. Suggested donation: $5. With the help of a prominent Israeli journalist, Precious Life chronicles the struggle of an Israeli pediatrician and a Palestinian mother to get treatment for her baby, who suffers from an incurable genetic disease. For more information visit www.stamfordjcc.org or contact Yael Stolarsky at 203.487.0951 or ystolarsky@stamfordjcc.org
- VACATION DAYS @ THE J-WHEN SCHOOL IS OUT, YOU'RE IN AT THE J! Aqua Day. Monday, January 15, 8 am - 6 pm. Grades K - 6. All vacation days include arts and crafts, nut-free/kosher snacks, free swim and various games and activities. Please send your child with a swimsuit, swim cap and towel, as well as a kosher, nut-free lunch. KidsPlace Kids $75 / Members $80 / Community $85. Drop-ins are welcome if space allows and require an additional $10 fee. To avoid disappointment, register early by calling the welcome desk at 203.322.7900. For more information visit www.stamfordjcc.org or contact Galit Roloff at 203.487.0974 or groloff@stamfordjcc.org
- SUPPER AND SONG | DANCE PARTY WITH ANDY BAUM Wednesday, January 17 • 5:30 - 6:30 pm. A party for children ages 1-4, must be accompanied by parent or caregiver. Siblings welcome! Wear your dancing shoes, bring your friends and enjoy a JCC FamilyPlace "sing along, sup along" evening tailored to young children, featuring guest entertainers Andy Baum. Pizza served to children and adults. Tons of fun and singing and lots of smiles. Members $10 / Community $13 per person (children and adults) if registered by January 9. Members $12 / Community $15 per person (children and adults) beginning January 10. For more information visit www.stamfordjcc.org or contact Allison Murphy at 203.487.0980 or amurphy@stamfordjcc.org
- BOKER TOV, ISRAEL! The Sticker Song: Israel from Bumper to Bumper. Thursday, January 18 • 11 - 12 pm & Sunday, January 21 • 10 - 11:30 am. Join Yael Stolarsky as we explore Israel's politics, innovations, society, culture, and values through discussion, interactive presentations, and videos. Bumper stickers, slogans and graffiti are ubiquitous in Israel and play important roles in Israeli society. They speak volumes about Israel's politics, values, culture and passions. The Sticker Song was written by leading Israeli author and recorded by a popular rap group. See how this hip hop recitation of Israeli bumper stickers reflects the many facets of Israel. For more information visit www.stamfordjcc.org or contact Yael Stolarsky at 203.487.0951 or ystolarsky@stamfordjcc.org
- FAMILY CONCERT AT THE J Sunday, January 28 • 11 am - 12 pm. JCC Early Childhood Department presents: The Swingset Mamas. Join us for a rock 'n' roll concert for the whole family! In advance: Members $8 / Community $10 / At the door: for all $12. For more information visit www.stamfordjcc.org or contact Anne Liss Johnson at 203.322.6541 or aljohnson@stamfordjcc.org
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