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November 16, 2009

 
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JFSWorkRelatedJewish Family Services Organizes First Meeting
 
On December 4, 2009 Jewish Family Services of Dutchess County will host its first "Employment Related Information and Networking Group"
meeting.  At the event, local experts in job-search resources, including
Fred Fister, Executive Director of Dutchess Works, will provide
information on Dutchess County area help that is available to
job-seekers. The group will also establish plans for follow-up
activities to support participants in their efforts to seek jobs and
cope with unemployment.  The meeting will take place at the Dubliner
Irish Pub, 756 Main St., Poughkeepsie, at 1:00 p.m., in the Cottage
Room.  Attendance at the meeting is completely free of charge, and is
open to the public.  For more information, please contact Dr. Linda
Tafapolsky at jfs@jewishdutchess.org, or at 845-471-9817.  RSVP is
requested, but not required.
Volunteeroftheyear

Volunteer of the Year Award :

Nominations open to the community 
 
Award to be presented at Federation Annual Meeting
 
The Federation is asking for nomination from the community for the Volunteer of the Year Award. We are looking for candidates who have served the goals of Federation and/or dedicated their time to volunteer in one or more Federation committees or the Community Campaign. Deadline is November 20th and the winner will be selected by the Federation Board at the next Board meeting. Send nominations, including the name of your nominee and a short paragraph explaining the reasons you believe the person is a good candidate for the award, to director@jewishdutchess.org  
 
FedannualmeetingFederation Annual Meeting featuring guest speaker

On December 10th, the Jewish Federation will hold its Annual Meeting. At the meeting there will be an election of new Board members and officers as well as presentation of two awards, the Presidents' Award and the Volunteer of the Year Award. The Keynote Speaker will be Jonathan Schanzer, author of "Hamas vs Fatah", a scholarly analysis of the relationships between these two movements and its impact on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. The program is open to the public, but please RSVP to allow us to plan the set-up for the program. For more information contact Daniel Chejfec or call (845) 471-9811
 
 
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TODAY'S ENTRY: Israeli designer eyeglasses video screen

Israeli-developed designer eyeglasses promise mobile phone and iPod users a personalized, high-tech video display. Available to US consumers next year, Lumus-Optical's lightweight and fashionable video eyeglasses feature a large transparent screen--floating in front of the viewer's face--that projects their choice of movie, TV show, or video game.
 
  With over 3,800 delegates representing 157 local Federations an over 400 Network communities, the Washington summit of The Jewish Federations of North America (formerly United Jewish Communities) was full with top level speakers and discussions. See some photos here.

Winner of the contest for a new banner for "The Voice" to be announced
 

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Opportunities for Jewish Activities

Tuesday, November 17th - Meditation and Mysticism in Jewish Tradition at Vassar Temple. Click here for details

Tuesday, November 17th - Gloria Schlossberg lecture at the Annual Henrietta Szold Hadassah Luncheon. Guest speaker is Eve Sicular, Yiddish film Historian and musician. She will talk about "Music from Yiddish Celuloid". Program is 11:30 am at Cristo's. To RSVP or for more information contact Rita at 473-1088
 
Wednesday, November 18th - JFS/JCCDC Lunch and Learn, 11:30 AM. click here for details
 
Wednesday, November 18th - JFS Senior Answer Center. Contact 471-9817 or email jfs@jewishdutchess.orgfor more information

Wednesday, November 18th - Northern Dutchess Federation Town Hall Meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the location of the Northern Dutchess Community Hebrew School. Join us and tell us what can the Federation do for you. For more information contact Daniel Chejfec

Wednesday, November 18th - Federation Campaign Allocations Committee meeting
 
Thursday, November 19th - Yiddish group at the JCCDC. Call the JCCDC for more information

Thursday, November 19th - Federation Campaign Allocations Committee meeting
 
Friday, November 20th - JFS Senior Answer Center. Contact 471-9817 or email jfs@jewishdutchess.org for more information.
 
Saturday, November 21st - Movie Night at Vassar Temple. Israeli film "walk on water". Click for details

Sunday, November 22nd - 7 p.m. - Annual Dutchess County Interfaith Council Thanksgiving Service, followed by reception with refreshments. At Vassar Temple
 
Monday, November 23rd -   10 AM to 11:15 AM - Jewish Family Services Bereavement Support Group at the JCCDC for those who have lost a spouse. The group runs free of charge. A $10 donation per session is requested. For further information call 471-9817 or email jfs@jewishdutchess.org before you attend for the first time
 
Tuesday, November 24th - Federation Board Meeting. Contact Daniel Chejfec for details

Wednesday, November 25th - JFS Senior Answer Center. Contact 471-9817 or email jfs@jewishdutchess.org for more information

Thursday, November 26th - THANKSGIVING DAY

Friday, November 27th - JFS Senior Answer Center. Contact 471-9817 or email jfs@jewishdutchess.org for more information.

Monday, November 30th -  10 AM to 11:15 AM - Jewish Family Services Bereavement Support Group at the JCCDC for those who have lost a spouse. The group runs free of charge. A $10 donation per session is requested. For further information call 471-9817 or email jfs@jewishdutchess.org before you attend for the first time

Wednesday, December 2nd - JFS/JCCDC Lunch and Learn, 11:30 AM

Wednesday, December 2nd - JFS Senior Answer Center. Contact 471-9817 or email jfs@jewishdutchess.org for more information

Thursday, December 3rd - Yiddish Group at the JCCDC. Call 471-0340 for more information

Friday, December 4th - JFS Senior Answer Center. Contact 471-9817 or email jfs@jewishdutchess.org for more information

Friday, December 4th - 1 PM. Employment Related Networking Group. Click here for more details

Sunday, December 6th - Passport to the Jewish Arts program in Rhinebeck. Screening of documentary "Out of Faith". Click here for details

Sunday, December 6th - Fifth Annual Hanukkah Jubilee at the Mid-Hudson Children's Museum, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Monday, December 7th -  10 AM to 11:15 AM - Jewish Family Services Bereavement Support Group at the JCCDC for those who have lost a spouse. The group runs free of charge. A $10 donation per session is requested. For further information call 471-9817 or email jfs@jewishdutchess.org before you attend for the first time

Wednesday, December 9th - JFS/JCCDC Lunch and Learn, 11:30 AM

Wednesday, December 9th- JFS Senior Answer Center. Contact 471-9817 or email jfs@jewishdutchess.org for more information

Thursday, December 10th - Yiddish Group at the JCCDC. Call 471-0340 for more information

Thursday, December 10th - Federation Annual Meeting. Click here for details

Friday, December 11th - Erev Hanukkah

Sunday, December 13th - Jewish War Veterans monthly breakfast at the JCCDC

Tuesday, December 15th - Community Hanukkah Candle Lighting at Beacon Hebrew Alliance

Wednesday, December 16th - Community Hanukkah Candle Lighting in Rhinebeck

Thursday, December 17th - Community Hanukkah Candle Lighting at the JCCDC in Poughkeepsie

Friday, December 18th - Hanukkah celebration at Vassar Temple. Click here for details.


 
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Daniel Chejfec
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Glenn Goldstein 

 

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