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November 23, 2009

 
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 November 23, 2009
Kislev 6, 5770
 
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 23rd 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
 

TODAY'S ENTRY: USING BRACKISH WATER IN THE DESERT

Scientists in Israel found that the brackish water, drilled from underground desert aquifers hundreds of feet deep, could be used to raise warm-water fish. The geothermal water, less than one-tenth as saline as sea water, free of pollutants, and a toasty 98 degrees on average, proves an ideal environment.

 

Read the transcript and watch the video of Natan Sharansky's presentation at the General Assembly of the Jewish Federations of North America. Click here.

This new section is designed to report how is the overseas portion of our Campaign spent and what impact it has on Jewish communities in Israel and elsewhere. Our Overseas allocation is channeled through our national organization, The Jewish Federations of North America (formerly UJA, UJC). Today's report:
 
Hanukkah Menorah Lighting around Dutchess County
  This year we will hold Hanukkah candle lighting in three of our Jewish population centers in the county to make it easier for people to participate:

Tuesday. December 15th, 5:30 p.m. on the grounds of Beacon Hebrew Alliance in Southern Dutchess

Wednesday, December 16th, 5:30 p.m. outside Scheer Cleaners in Rhinebeck in Northern Dutchess

Thursday, December 17th, 5:30 p.m. at the JCCDC in Poughkeepsie. Cantor Rena Shapiro and the Shalom Singers will lead Chanukah songs at the JCC menorah lighting.

And in every on of the locations, games and fun and singing...JOIN US

Dear Friends,

For the second year, Jewish Family Services of Dutchess County is
supporting a wonderful outreach initiative originated by Jane LaLone, an
active member of Vassar Temple.  Our goal is to seek modest donations with the aim of providing small Chanukah gifts/gift cards, Chanukah candles, latke mix,  and chocolate "gelt" to local Jewish families in need. Please make donations payable to "Jewish Family Services of Dutchess" and mail to JFS, 110 S. Grand Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY  12603 and put "Chanukah Drive" on the memo line.  Alternatively, you can give your contribution to Jane Lalone if you see her -- and she will forward it to JFS.

Of equal importance, please let JFS know if there are members of your
congregation -- or unaffiliated friends/acquaintances/online friends --
who might need such Chanukah "care packages."  This information will, of course, be treated confidentially and will be seen only be me (Linda Tafapolsky).

Feel free to forward this email to friends and acquaintances, or share
the information in your congregational e-bulletins.

Phone:  845-471-9817
E-mail:  jfs@jewishdutchess.org
 

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Opportunities for Jewish Activities

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

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

Wednesday, November 25th - Adult Hebrew Class at Shir Chadash. Click here for details.

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 - Annual Goods and Services Auction at Shir Chadash. 3 p.m. - Click here for 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

Friday, December 11th - Special Hanukkah Service at Shir Chadash. Details.

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. Cantor Rena Shapiro and the Shalom Singers will lead Hanukkah songs.

Friday, December 18th - JFS Senior Answer Center. Call (845) 471-9817 or contact jfs@jewishdutchess.org for more information

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

Saturday, December 19th - Woodstock Jewish Congregation Havdallah Service in Rhinebeck. For more information, contact Mark Neustadt


 
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