May 3, 2010

 
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Number 54
2010/18
May 3, 2010
Iyar 19, 5770
  The Jewish Federation of Dutchess County, in partnership with area synagogues and organizations invites you to stand up and be counted as a supporter of Israel. We will march from Main and Water St, following the Waterfront Park to the Children's Museum Pavillion where we will culminate the event with music, Israeli dancing and a special speaker. We start at 10 am. For more details, call the office at 471-9811 or email Federation Director Daniel Chejfec

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You can now register online for Mitzvah Day, learn about Federation, pledge for the Campaign or pay your pledge. You can check news from Israel and the Jewish world and learn about our programs. While we are still populating the content and some pages are still empty, we continue to work to complete the website, and we welcome your input. Visit the website at http://www.jewishdutchess.org and send us your feedback
 

MITZVAH DAY - MAY 16TH - REGISTER ONLINE NOW Please note that due to logistical factors, the Fixer Upper team activity has been cancelled for Mitzvah Day '10 -- look for it again in the future! The Mitzvah Day Commitee is in full swing organizing the event for Sunday, May 16th. If you wish to volunteer in organizing the event, or if you wish to lead one of the crews on that day, contact Linda Tafapolsky by e-mailor by calling 845-471-9817

"E-Ring" (Employment Related Information and Networking Group) provides information, opportunities for networking, and emotional
support to those engaged in the job-seeking process.  It is open to
all, free of charge, and provides speakers from local organization on
topics related to job-seeking and training. The next meeting will take
place on Friday, May 21st at 1 p.m. at the JCCDC. The meeting for
June will take place on Friday, June 18, and the July meeting will
take place on Friday, July 23 at 1.p.m. For further information,
please contact Linda Tafapolsky, Psy.D., Director of Jewish Family
Services at 845-471-9817 or
jfs@jewishdutchess.org.

E-Ring is a program of Jewish Family Services, a division of the Jewish Federation of Dutchess County
 
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Please donate unopened small sized shaving creams, deodorant (especially spray deodorant), toothbrushes  & toothpaste, shampoo, feminine hygiene products, and the like.  Items will be used to make Welcome Bags for residents of Hillcrest House, the overnight shelter run by Hudson River Housing.  Donations are needed by Mitzvah Day, May 16, 2010.  
 
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Opportunities for Jewish Activities

 
Monday, May 3rd - Hebrew Classes at Schomre Israel

Monday, May 3rd - JFS Bereavement Group

Tuesday, May 4th - Meditation Group at Vassar Temple

Wednesday, May 5th - JFS/JCCDC Lunch and Learn. 11:30 am at the JCCDC

Wednesday, May 5th - JFS Senior Answer Center. Call 471-9817 or contact jfs@jewishdutchess.org for more information.

Wednesday, May 5th -Adult Hebrew Classes at Shir Chadash

Wednesday, May 5th - Other Perspectives on Abraham at Shir Chadash

Thursday, May 6th - Talmud Study at Beth-El

Thursday, May 6th- Book of Ruth Study at Schomre Israel

Thursday, May 6th - Prayer and Torah Study in Rhinebeck sponsored by Temple Emanuel

Monday, May 10th- JFS Bereavement Group

Monday, May 10th- Hebrew Classes at Schomre Israel

Tuesday, May 11th - YOM YERUSHALAYIM (Jerusalem Day) begins at sundown

Wednesday, May 12th - JFS/JCCDC Lunch and Learn. 11:30 AM at the JCCDC

Wednesday, May 12th - Adult Hebrew Classes at Shir Chadash

Wednesday, May 12th - Other Perspectives on Abraham at Shir Chadash

Wednesday, May 12th - Movie "The House on August Street" at Temple Beth-El

Thursday, May 13th - Talmud Study at Beth-El

Thursday, May 13th- Book of Ruth Study at Schomre Israel

Thursday, May 13th - Prayer and Torah Study in Rhinebeck
sponsored by Temple Emanuel

Thursday, May 13th - Yiddish Group @ the JCCDC. Call 471-0430 for more information

Sunday, May 16th - MITZVAH DAY

Monday, May 17th - JFS Bereavement Group

Monday, May 17th - Adult Hebrew Classes at Schomre Israel

Tuesday, May 18th - Meditation Group at Vassar Temple

Tuesday, May 18th - Tikkun Leyl Shavuot at Schomre Israel

Tuesday, May 18th - Joint Vassar/Beth-El Tikkun/Shir Chadash Leyl Shavuot at Temple Beth-El

Tuesday, May 18th - Shavuot at Bard College

Wednesday, May 19th - SHAVUOT

Thursday, May 20th - Prayer and Torah Study in Rhinebeck with Rabbi Romer (Reform)

Thursday, May 20th - Yiddish Group @ the JCCDC. Call 471-0430 for more information

Thursday, May 20th - Book of Ruth Study at Schomre Israel

Sunday, May 23rd - "Jewish Health, Jewish Medicine" series at Beth-El

Monday, May 24th - JFS Bereavement Group

Monday, May 24th - Adult Hebrew Classes at Schomre Israel

Tuesday, May 25th - Jewish Federation Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 26th - JFS/JCCDC Lunch & Learn Program. 11:30 AM at the JCC

Wednesday, May 26th - Adult Hebrew Classes at Shir Chadash

Wednesday, May 26th - Other Perspectives on Abraham at Shir Chadash

Thursday, May 27th - Prayer and Torah Study in Rhinebeck

Thursday, May 27th - Yiddish Group at the JCCDC. Call 471-0430 for more information

Thursday, May 27th - Talmud Study at Beth-El

Thursday, May 27th - Book of Ruth Study at Schomre Israel

Sunday, May 30th - Memorial Day Service at Beth-El Cemetery

Monday, May 31st - Adult Hebrew Classes at Schomre Israel

Tuesday, June 1st - Meditation Group at Vassar Temple

Wednesday, June 2nd - JFS/JCCDC Lunch & Learn Program. 11:30 AM at the JCC

Wednesday, June 2nd - Adult Hebrew Classes at Shir Chadash

Wednesday, June 2nd - Other Perspectives on Abraham at Shir Chadash
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