December 7, 2009

 
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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
 

Sample of the Israeli Film Industry is sponsored by the Israeli Consulate. See the schedule.
  Israeli start-up Veterix has developed an innovative new electronic capsule that sits in the stomach of a cow, sheep, or goat, sending out real-time information on the health of the herd to the farmer via Email or cell phone. The e-capsule, which also sends out alerts if animals are distressed, injured, or lost, is now being tested on a herd of cows, in the hopes that the device will lead to tastier and healthier meat and milk supplies.
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, 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

Tuesday, December 8th - Meditation Group at Vassar Temple. Click here for details

Wednesday, December 9th - JFS/JCCDC Lunch and Learn, 11:30 AM. Click here for details

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.

Saturday, December 12th - 7:00 p.m. - Beacon Hebrew Alliance celebrates its 80th anniversary with a special benefit concert of the a capella quartet "Kol Levi". Click here for details.

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

Sunday, December 13th - Tiny Temple celebrates Hanukkah at Vassar Temple. Details.

Monday, December 14th -  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, December 15th - Community Hanukkah Candle Lighting at Beacon Hebrew Alliance

Tuesday, December 15th - Meditation Group at Vassar Temple. click here for details

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

Wednesday, December 16th - JFS/JCCDC Lunch and Learn, 11:30 am at the JCCDC. Click here for details

Thursday, December 17th - Yiddish group at the JCCDC. Call 471-0340 for more information

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.

Monday, December 21st - 10 am to 11:15 am - Jewish Family Services Bereavment Support Group at the JCCDC for thos 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.

Thursday, December 24th - Yiddish group at the JCCDC. Call 471-0340 for more information

Saturday, December 26th - Potluck dinner in Rhinebeck/Red Hook area followed by joyful Havdallah service to foster community in Northern Dutchess, sponsored by the Woodstock Jewish Congregation, and geared to both adults and children!. For more information, contact Mark Neustadt

Thursday, December 31th - NEW YEARS EVE; DRIVE CAREFULLY

Friday, January 1st - HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010
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