September 7, 2009

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Jewish Music

ISRAELI NEWS

Jewish Organization of the week

Photos of Past Programs

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Director's Blog

Community Calendar

Jewish Music

This week's selection

is a Yiddish Tango

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ISRAELI NEWS

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JEWISH ORGANIZATION OF THE WEEK

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Issue: 2009/20

September 7, 2009

Elul 18, 5769

WANTED

We are looking for a few "menschen"

More often than not, Israel is seen exclusively in the context of its conflict with the Palestinians. There is another Israel, an "Israel beyond the conflict", an Israel of science and technology, of medicine and environmental studies, of alternative energy and archeology and so much more. We want to start sharing that Israel with our neighbors in Dutchess County and you can help. We are recruiting a group of people to write and send letters to the Editor to the Poughkeepsie Journal and other regional papers and make sure the papers receive at least once a week a letter highlighting a positive aspect of Israeli society. Participants will be given the resources to get the information they need. If you are interested, please contact Daniel Chejfec at the Federation.

Five Year Jewish Calendar

Document intended to help planning

We created a five-year Jewish Holidays calendar for use by school administrators, employers and other agencies and/or organizations who wish to avoid conflict with Jewish observances. You can help us spread it. Download it here and share it.

Join us on October 17

A Story that will make you feel good

As part of the efforts on behalf of the 2009 JFDC/UJC Community Campaign, we are holding a special program featuring guess speaker Sophie Ambrose, who grew up in the Ozark Mountains in Arkansas with no contact with other Jews nor Judaism. She will share with us the story of her journey to reclaim her heritage. If you have not yet made your commitment to the 2009 Community Campaign, you will have the opportunity to make it. There is a minimum expected Campaign commitment of $ 250. Check your mail for more details. RSVP is required

NOVEMBER 1- THANK YOU EVENT

On November 1st - the Jewish Federation wants to say THANK YOU

The Jewish Federation of Dutchess County is your representative in the global partnership of the Jewish people to take care for those in need, rescue those in danger and secure the Jewish future. We provide for Jewish Education, for elderly services, for Aliyah and absorption, for the care of vulnerable Jewish populations in the former USSR, in Ethiopia, in South America, and so much more. But none of it would be possible without a community providing us with its support. Our accomplishments are yours, and that is why we want to say "Thank you" in a special way.

On November 1st, comedians Johnny Lampert and Sherry Davey bring their Shtik to Poughkeepsie as a Thank You from the Federation to you. The program is free and there will be no solicitation. Since the seating is limited, however, RSVP is required. Call (845) 471-9811 or email the Jewish Federation to let us know you're coming. Look for more details on the October issue of The Voice

Yiddish Institute 2009

Local couple participates

Marty an Eleanor Korfman participated in the Yiddish Institute 2009, which brough together Yiddish lovers from all over the world. The Institute serves to promote Yiddish culture with lectures, performances, and plain singing. Check the pictures!

Blogging Jewish in Dutchess

Teaching about the Holocaust is now a War Crime. Read more. If you are in Facebook, you can add your comments - otherwise, please email your comments to Daniel Chejfec

Opportunities for Jewish Activities

Tuesday, September 8th, 7:30 PM - High Holidays 101 at Shir Chadash. A study class on the High Holidays lead by Rabbi Polish and Cantor Hirschenfang. To register call 223-5925

Wednesday, September 9th - JFS Senior Answer Center. Call (845) 471-9817 or contact Jewish Family Services for more information

Wednesday, September 9th- JFS/JCCDC Lunch and Learn program - 11:30 AM- "How to provide a Homecare Provider" with Dana Pavelock from Premier Health Care

Thursday, September 10th - 7 PM. Rabbi Kaplan will discuss "Shofar So Good: Making Rosh HaShanah More Meaningful" 7 PM at Schomre Israel. Call 454-2890 for more information

Thursday, September 10th- 11 AM, Yiddish Group meets at the JCCDC. Call the JCCDC for more information

Thursday, September 10th - 7:30 PM lecture by Steve Zeitlin, PhD, on "Multiple Perspectives on Jewish Humor and Folklore" at the Cunneen Hackett Theater, 12 Vassar Street Poughkeepsie. Co-sponsored by Dutchess Arts Council and the JCCDC

Friday, September 11th - JFS Senior Answer Center. Call (845) 471-9817 or contact Jewish Family Services for more information

Saturday, September 12th - 10 PM. Shelichos program at Schomre Israel starts with the showing of the documentary "The third Jihad : Radical Islam's Vision for America" Call 454-2890 for more information

Sunday, September 13th - Jewish War Veterans breakfast meeting at the JCCDC. For more information contact the Post Commander

Sunday, September 13th - "Preparing for the Jewish New Year" for infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their parents. At Vassar Temple - Open to all regardless of membership. To RSVP or for more information, call 454-2570 or email sisterhood@vassartemple.org

Tuesday, September 15th - 7:30 PM - High Holidays 101 at Shir Chadash. A study class on the High Holidays lead by Rabbi Polish and Cantor Hirschenfang.

To register call 223-5925

Tuesday, September 15th - 8:30 AM/1 PM "The Economy and Senior's legal issues". To register or for more information, call the JCC at 471-0430

Wednesday, September 16th - JFS/JCCDC Lunch and Learn program - 11:30 AM - "The History of Blacks before 1900" with Loraine Roberts

Wednesday, September 16th - Resnick Lecture Series at SUNY New Paltz. "Varieties of Jewish-American Religious Practice and Belief" by William Strongin at LC 104
7:30 PM

Thursday, September 17th -11 AM, Yiddish Group meets at the JCCDC. Call JCCDC for more information

Friday, September 18th - EREV ROSH HASHANAH 5770

Shanah Tovah U'Metukah (For a good and sweet New Year) from the volunteers, Board of Directors and staff at the Jewish Federation of Dutchess County.

September 19-20 - ROSH HASHANAH 5770

Tuesday, September 22nd - Jewish Federation Board Meeting. Contact Daniel Chejfec for more information

Wednesday, September 23rd - JFS Senior answer center. Call 471-9817 or contact Jewish Family Services for more information

Wednesday, September 23rd - JFS/JCCDC Lunch and Learn program - 11:30 AM- "Medical Transportation Services and more" with Pauline Longkutoy from the Association for Senior Citizens

Wednesday, September 23rd - Resnick Lecture Series at SUNY New Paltz. "The Future of Jewish Secularism" by Larry Bush at LC 104 7:30 PM

Thursday, September 24th -11 AM, Yiddish Group meets at the JCCDC. Call JCCDC for more information

Thursday, September 24th - JCC Book Club "Their eyes were watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston. 1PM at the College View Towers, 141 Fulton Ave

Thursday, September 24th - 7 PM at Schomre Israel, Rabbi David Kaplan will discuss "Returning to Our Creator: Making Yom Kippur More Meaningful". Call 454-2890 for more information

Friday, September 25th - JFS Senior Answer Center. Call (845) 471-9817 or contact Jewish Family Services for more information.

Sunday, September 27th - EREV YOM KIPPUR (KOL NIDRE SERVICE)

Monday, September 28th - YOM KIPPUR. Have an easy fast

Tuesday, September 29th - 7:30 PM. Navigating the Middle East Series at Vassar Temple: You Can't Tell the Players Without a Scorecard: Understanding Sunni, Shia and other movements in Islam. Presenter: Rev. Dr. E. Robert Geehan, Pastor of the Reformed Church of Poughkeepsie. Contact 454-2570 or Vassar Temple's office to RSVP

Wednesday, September 30th - JFSC/JCCDC Lunch and Learn program - 11:30 PM - "Sleep disorders and aging" with Lisa Mckevitt from St Francis Medical Center

Wednesday, September 30th - JFS Senior Answer Center. Call 471-9817 or contact Jewish Family Services for more information

Wednesday, September 30th - Resnick Lecture Series at SUNY New Paltz. Screening of the documentary "Jewish Soul, American beat" - at LC 104

Thursday, October 1st - 11 AM, Yiddish Group meets at the JCCDC, Call JCCDC for more information

Friday, October 2nd - JFS Senior Answer Center. Call (845)471-9817 or contact Jewish Family Services for more information

Friday, October 2nd - EREV SUKKOTH

Wednesday, October 7th - JFSC/JCCDC Lunch and Learn program - 11:30 PM -

Wednesday, October 7th- JFS Senior Answer Center. Call 471-9817 or contact Jewish Family Services for more information

Wednesday, October 7th- Resnick Lecture Series at SUNY New Paltz. "Jews, the Media and anti Semitism" with Jeffrey Shandler - at LC 104

Thursday, October 8th - 7:30 PM. Navigating the Middle East Series at Vassar Temple: What's Up with Iran? Cutting through the myths and shibboleths surrounding a contradictory and complex nation and society. Presenter: Martin Charwat, President of the World Affairs Council of the Mid-Hudson Valley. Contact 454-2570 or office@vassartemple.org to RSVP.

Thursday, October 8th - 11 AM, Yiddish Group meets at the JCCDC, call JCCDC for more information

Friday, October 9th - HOSHANAH RABBAH

Saturday, October 10th - SHEMINI ATZERET (traditional) / SIMCHAT TORAH (some Reform)

Sunday, October 11th - SIMCHAT TORAH (Traditional)

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