Blood Drive a huge success

The New York Blood Center has thanked First Hebrew Congregation of Peekskill for sponsoring a successful blood drive. Hudson Valley Blood Services advised FHC that it was grateful for the opportunity to have worked with First Hebrew to produce over 40 pints of blood, which have since been separated into their components and distributed to patients in hospitals throughout the area.

"It is from the community efforts and commitment of our friends and neighbors that enable us to meet the daily demand for blood products. There is no substitute for caring people who take the time to donate blood so that others may live. First Hebrew has greatly helped toward this goal."

On behalf of FHC, thanks to all who worked and donated blood for this event.... Shalom Jeremy

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MARCH 12, 21, 22, AND 24 MEET AND GREET RABBIS AT FHC

Congregants:

With great anticipation, FHC provides the upcoming schedule of First Hebrew’s communal Rabbi candidate “greet and meet” events at our Uptown building. Your attendance at the following events is crucial because we need to present FHC in its best light to the candidates. They are, in essence reciprocal greet and meet opportunities.

Wednesday March 12, 2008 @ 7:30pm a special Mariv/Evening service will be conducted by Rabbi Benjamin Shalva, a member of the 2008 graduating class of the Rabbinical School of the Jewish Theological Seminary (coffee, cake and a teaching experience to follow)

On Shabbat Weekend March 21 and 22 we welcome to our community Rabbi Judah Kogen. Rabbi Kogen---an experienced pulpit Rabbi--will be leading both our Friday evening services and our Shabbat morning services. We will hold the Friday evening services (3/21) at a special time: 7:30pm, with a Kiddush to follow. Our Saturday morning services (3/22) will start as usual at 9:30am. A special luncheon will follow services: Rabbi Kogen will lead us in song and study.

Monday March 24, 2008 @ 7:30pm a special Mariv/Evening service will be conducted by Rabbi Avi Olitzky, a member of the 2008 graduating class of the Rabbinical School of the Jewish Theological Seminary (coffee, cake and a teaching experience to follow).

Please put these dates on your calendar and come to FHC.


Shalom. Jeremy