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I. Ongoing Classes
II. Mini-Courses ~ Classes to be listed once we are ready to publish the new site.
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Men’s Club (2)
Friendships are made here!
The Men’s Club offers the opportunity to expand one’s circle of friends, to get involved in Jewish affairs, and to contribute to our Congregation.
PATHS TO COMMUNITY
The Men’s Club is an auxiliary organization. Our primary purpose is to provide social, educational, cultural and spiritual services for the men, as well as for the broader community. While we provide opportunities for men in our congregation to gather together for fellowship, recreation, personal growth and mutual support, we also work to support the mission, services and activities of the Congregation.
We devote most of our time and resources to activities in these four areas:
- Social interaction among the men of the congregation in order to build friendships among men and their families in support of our objective of building Jewish “Community” among our members.
- Intellectual interests of men in the Congregation. We will program for the unique needs and interests of men, being sensitive to the role men play in modern American families, egalitarian congregational life, and in Jewish family life.
- Spiritual interests of men in the Congregation. These spiritual interests are founded in our Jewish traditions, but open to modern approaches to spirituality, especially men’s spirituality.
- The interests of our men ing’milut hasadim (deeds of kindness) and tikkun olam (working to serve and improve our congregation, our local community and our world).
WE BRING YOU…
- Annual Family BBQ
- Superbowl Bash
- World Wide Wrap
- Monthly discussions
- And a whole lot more
JOIN TODAY!
Men’s Club Membership Application
LINKS
Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs Western
Region Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs
For more information please contact Dan, Men’s Club President.
Sisterhood (2)
Sisterhood is a diverse group of women, from working professionals to stay-at-home moms, ranging in age from 20s to 80s. We are single, single parents, married, married with children, divorced and widowed. Please Click here to download the 2011-2012 Sisterhood Membership Form
UPCOMING EVENTS
JUDAICA GIFT SHOP
Looking for that special occasion gift? Not sure what to give? What about a gift certificate? HOURS: Call us for information. Do you have a few hours a month to help in the shop? Volunteers are welcome. Call the office for information.
SHOP AT OUR SHOP AND HELP SISTERHOOD TOO!
Just register your Reward Card. online
and follow these instructions:
- Click Services
- Click School Programs
- Click Community Contributions
- Click Participant ENROLL & use Sisterhood’s NPO number, which is 00000
OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE…
- Personal growth
- Jewish involvement
- Feeling of community
- Strengthening one’s faith and learning its precepts
- Establishing and maintaining a meaningful Jewish lifestyle
If you are not already a member of sisterhood – we invite you to join!
Click here to enroll.
Havurot
The word havurah comes from the word haver, meaning friend. A havurah is a small group of individuals who gather together for a variety of reasons: to socialize, celebrate Jewish holidays, learn more about Judaism, and participate in social action projects.
Most importantly, a havurah provides an opportunity for you to meet others who share your values and interests.
- Celebrate Jewish holidays together
- Study together
- Social action projects
- Travel together
- Pray together
Benefits
- Your Havurah becomes your extended family
- Havurot create secure and constant ties to the wider Jewish community
- Havurot help Judaism remain a constant source of joy
NEW HAVUROT
New havurot are now being formed, including an new Empty Nesters Havurah and a Single Parents Havurah.
Contact the Membership Director (555) 555.1234 x231.
Whether you are single or married, under 36 or over 50, a family with young children or teenagers, we will get you started on the path to building new lasting friendships.
Hesed (Loving Kindness)
Hesed (Loving kindness)
Our mission is to enhance and nurture the spirit of community within our growing congregation by addressing the emotional and/or special needs of all our congregants throughout their individual life cycle events. Every member is a Hesed Haver and may be called upon to help celebrate, support and/or comfort others in need within our congregation.
Programs & Community Links
The Shiva Minyan: How to Attend, How to Lead… NOVEMBER 17th in the evening.Take the mystery out of what it means to attend shiva. Learn how you can be a compassionate visitor and neighbor in your community.
Support Network
Our Congregation is creating informal networks for people to lend support, an ear or meet up for a coffee, starting with the topics of bereavement, cancer and raising kids with special needs.
Business Boosters
If you need some work done, look no further than your Community. Click on the Business Booster Directory to find a list with members who may just have that skill or product you need. Need a Ride to Services? Email us. Also check out On the Go , the JFS senior transportation program.
BE A HESED HAVER
Help us grow our community of loving kindness. Hesed Haverim help congregants by visiting those who are ill or homebound, making Shiva calls, attending a Minyan, sending a card, preparing a meal and so much more. Whatever your talents, we always need more help. For more info contact Sam, Hesed Chair at (555) 555.1234.
HESED VISION STATEMENT
Our vision is to inspire and engage all Congregation households to participate in mitzvot of mutual support and loving kindness for the benefit of the entire congregation.
IF SOMEONE IS ILL OR NEEDS HELP
If you or someone you know is ill, recovering from surgery, or homebound and would like a visitor, please let us know so we can help by contacting us.If you are involved with Bikkur Holim – visiting the sick – click on some of our suggestions to help make it a good visit: Bikkur Holim Hesed Guidelines What Do I Say?
Torah School
TORAH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS
- 2011-2012 Calendar
FORMS TO DOWNLOAD
- 2011-2012 Enrollment Forms
- Parent Handbook
- Secure Online Payment
FOR MORE INFORMATION
- Receive our e-mail communications
Life Long Learning
INFORMATION
Educational programming at our Congregation offers opportunities for congregants to engage in a journey of learning and spiritual growth. Members of all ages are challenged to think, question and contribute creatively to our common journey.
Our Sanctuary
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High Holy Days
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High Holy Days are a time for reflection, introspection, prayer, and re-connection. We welcome you to join us in celebrating and observing these special Holy days. We offer a variety of services to meet the spiritual needs of our diverse community. Please see the Schedule of Services for a list of dates, times, and locations of services.
Come share the spirit and wisdom of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. These Holy Days are a time of prayer, music, reflection and learning. Come and join our congregational family for a spiritually deep High Holy Day experience.
Members of the congregation will automatically receive their High Holy Day tickets for each adult member of your household and dependent children over the age of 18 (Children 17 years old and under do not require a ticket). Members are also welcomed to purchase additional tickets for other relatives and guests at a discount rate.
If you are not a member of the congregation and not yet ready to make that committment, we are pleased to offer two different ways to join us. First, purchase High Holy Day tickets and if you decide to join the congregation shortly after the holidays have ended, we will apply the ticket costs toward your membership dues! Please contact our Membership Director for details. Or join us for our complimentary alternative Kol Nidre service.
We look forward to sharing a wonderful High Holy Days together!
DOWNLOAD HHD INFORMATION
Adult Education (3)
October 28, 2011 by urjnetworkadmin • Learning
I. Ongoing Classes
Shabbat Torah Study ~ 9 a.m. every Saturday.
Contact: rabbi@vassartemple.org
Talmud: Modern Ideas from an Ancient Text ~
Thursdays at11:30 a.m. Note new day and time.
Contact: rabbi@vassartemple.org
Judaism & Meditation ~
First Tuesday of each monthat 7:30 p.m., beginning on October 2nd.
Contact: office@vassartemple.org
II. Special Events – October/November
An Evening with Dr. Gail Albert, psychologist and author of Mending the Heart, Tending the Soul: Directions to the Garden Within.
Thursday evening, Oct. 10 at 7:00.
The Holocaust in Literature with Dr. Joshua Kotzin, Director of Jewish Studies at Marist College, in conjunction with the Poughkeepsie Library’s Big Read of Cynthia Ozick’s The Shawl.
Wednesday evening, Oct. 23 at 7:00.
The Mystery and Majesty of the Dead Sea Scrolls
Since their discovery a half-century ago, the Dead Sea Scrolls have captured the popular imagination, and created more controversy and intrigue, than any other ancient find. Written in Jerusalem’s waning days of glory and reflecting the mindset into which Jesus was born, the scrolls are our oldest witness to monotheistic religion. Come hear the fascinating story of how the scrolls were discovered and learn what they really say.
Tuesday evening, Nov. 12 at 7:00.
Light refreshments will be served.
If you’d like to attend, please “JOIN” the event on Facebook or call the Vassar Temple office at (845)454-2570.
Speaker:
DR. JOEL M. HOFFMAN holds a Ph.D. in linguistics and for ten years served on the faculty of the School of Education at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. He consults to Hebrew Schools across the Americas and in Europe, and in 2008 he chaired the Conference on Alternatives in Jewish Education, the largest gathering of Jewish educators in the world. He currently directs the education program at Vassar Temple, which attracts Jews from throughout Dutchess County.
III. Mini-Courses
Contact: adulted@vassartemple.org or rabbi@vassartemple.org
The Problem with Shabbat. Observing and mostly not observing the Sabbath from biblical times to today. Thursday evenings,
November 7, 14, 21 & December 5 at 7:00.