Some of the folks who worked on the FHC moving day 12-19-06

thanks to all who assisted in the move and to those who planned and worked on setting up this day and the renovation work that we all will appreciate down the road. (As you know, I try not to put in names unless permitted.) You know who you are and it is appreciated. Shalom in FHC. Jeremy

 

the mess before the renovation


 

images of moving day


 

what a team....

 

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FHC moving day 12-19-06 THanks to all those who participated. The photos do no include everyone. You had to be caught by the camera.....


 

See "That Time of Year" in NYC. The lyrics were co-written by Laurence ------, our former Hebrew School principal.

See "That Time of Year" in NYC. The lyrics were co-written by Laurence -----, our former Hebrew School principal. It was a wonderful musical cabaret with songs all about this season - appropriate for Jews and non-Jews, adults and children. It only runs through this weekend at the York Theater on Lexingon and 54th. It can be checked out at YORKTHEATRE.org and there are student tickets. Thanks

Shalom. Jeremy

XM Radio subscribers Channel 108 is broadcasting all Chanukah music.

An FYI from one of our congregants.

Shalom.

Jeremy

IN THE INTERIM

While we are looking for an editor for the Bulletin, I would like to continue to offer this blog as a place to post notices and information concerning FHC. I have done this in the past and am more tham willing to continue to do so, if necessary.

You will note that some of the recent postings have been for events and some pictures. You will also note that this blogger has not recently been writing commentary. I have not stopped doing so, rather, due to a very hectic professional and private life, time contraints have limited my independent writing time.

There are numerous issues I would like to write about, including Volunteerism, Gays and Gay Rabbis in the Conservative movement, the direction of the Conservative movement, the length and substance of the Conservative service, publicizing the renovation and the 50th Anniversary of the uptown shul to name a few. Hopefully I will have the time to hit some of these items.

May we all have a happy and healthy Chanuka and a joyous secular New Year.

Shalom. Jeremy

Elizabeth Holtzman Guest Speaker 12-10-06 at First Hebrew Congregation

 

FHC CHANUKA EVENT 12-16-06

Chanukah Menorah Lightings

Celebrate a Fun, Sweet Chanukah with First Hebrew Congregation of Peekskill and Rabbi Claudio Kupchik!
Saturday, December 16th, at 5:15pm, we will assemble at the Treat Station, 21 S. Division Street (914-788-4141) in Downtown Peekskill for model trains and hot cocoa, and progress to the Menorah at the Gazebo at 6:00pm to light the second candle.
Sunday, December 17th at 5:00pm, we will light the third candle at the Menorah in the Jefferson Valley Mall. There will be songs, candles, dreydals and gelt galore!
For more information, please contact either Alice Yasuna, Selu@optonline.net or Rabbi Kupchik rabbi@firsthebrew.org.

NOW ISRAEL EVENT READ BELOW

Help Restore the Beauty of Israel!
Work the Land!
Lend a Hand!



During the Lebanese War this past Summer a katushya rocket caused a fire which burned a good part of the wadi (nature preserve) in the heart of historic Rosh Pina in the beautiful Upper Galillee.

Now, a group from Northern Westchester has offered to help – physically and financially – with the restoration of the wadi. The Town Council of Rosh Pina is actively involved and very excited about a project which will tie two communities together, and will hopefully bring American Jews of all ages into closer contact with Israel and Israelis.

Our group will leave for Israel on the night February 14 and spend President’s Day weekend in Rosh Pina, returning on February 20. Those who want to stay longer can extend their stay in Israel since for many children that is a school vacation week.

If hosting the IDF soldiers left you eager to learn more, do more and connect more with Israel, then join us in this unique person to person experience of working the land and supporting Israel.

PARTICULARLY RECOMMENDED FOR TEENS AND CHILDREN.!!!!



For additional information please contact:
Doug Altabef: 666-2292
- or -
daltabef@matrixassetadvisors.com.

NEXT YEAR IN ROSH PINA!!!


This project is supported by
NOW ISRAEL
The Israel Action Committees of Northern Westchester

NOW ISRAEL EVENT: READ BELOW

NOW ISRAEL
The Israel Action Committees of Northern Westchester

Today, in Israel, a third of all children live in poverty.

Please join us for an evening with—

JOSEPH GITLER
Founder and Director

TABLE to TABLE


Table to Table, modeled after New York City's City Harvest, "rescues food" to be distributed to soup kitchens, food pantries, senior citizen centers, homeless shelters and other places that serve those in need. It collects excess, unsold food from catered events, corporate cafeterias, army bases, food manufacturers, grocers, farms, and packing houses. Through its gleaning program, volunteers from all over the world travel to farms to harvest produce left unharvested. Every week, Table to Table collects over 10,000 meals, 40 tons of fruits and vegetables, and tens of thousands of fresh products. During the last war, Table to Table was able to deliver directly food to people housed in shelters.
(For more information about Table to Table, please visit www.tabletotable.org.il. )



Thursday December 7th at 7:30 PM
Temple Beth El of Northern Westchester
220 South Bedford Road
Chappaqua, NY
914-238-3928

Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving to all.

I have been quite busy and with this brief moment I want to wish everyone at FHC and other readers of this blog a happy and healthy Thanksgiving.

I wish you all well and hope that for at least a brief moment on 11/23/06 you have the time to take stock of everything and give thanks to G-d.

Shalom.

Jeremy "gobble gobble"

Guest Speaker Mitch Chupak at FHC 10-29-06

young judea event

 

YOUNG JUDEA MEETING 10-29-06

 

Guest speaker at FHC October 29, 2006 7pm

Guest speaker at FHC October 29, 2006 7pm
The Institute for the Advancement of Education in Jaffa ("The Jaffa Institute") is a private, non-profit, multi-service social agency assisting approximately 4,000 severely disadvantaged children and their families, regardless of religious or ethnic background. The Institute's mission is to provide educational, recreational and social enrichment programs that endow children with a sense of self worth, while furnishing them with the skills needed to succeed in contemporary Israeli society. Since its inception in 1982, the Jaffa Institute was committed to creating the opportunities needed to enable each child to reach his or her full academic and social potential.October 29th Making a Difference for Israeli ChildrenJoin us at First Hebrew Congregation of Peekskill and hear Mitch Chupak describe the inspiring work done in Israel by the Jaffa Institute.Oct 29, 2006 – 7:00 pmFirst Hebrew Congregation of Peekskill1821 East Main StreetPeekskill, NY 10566This event open to the entire communityRSVP to Joel Berger at joelb53@optonline.net or 914.739.9648

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