Weekly message -- August 2-8, 2010
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New Fund Raiser: Viridian Energy

The UJC has signed up with Viridian Energy so that everyone supplied by Viridian under the UJC umbrella will provide the UJC with $1 per month. Viridian has similar programs with UConn, Immaculate, and Waterbury Hospital. Viridian is a green company and you likely will save money by switching to them.

You can sign up by going to www.viridian.com/UJC.

If you have questions, you can contact Laura at the UJC office or Chris Anderheggen via email at chris (ATsign) gotviridian (DOT) com

The Center for Jewish Learning

Under the leadership of Rabbi Librach, we have begun the re-imaging of synagogue life and the value of membership in our community. Our aim is to bring us all closer to each other by fostering an environment of enthusiasm for Jewish living and learning. We need not be passive observers, but a community of learners. That is how our social and cultural bonds will be enhanced and secure, and our thirst for knowledge will be inspired.

Read all about The Center for Jewish Learning, the UJC’s newest venture. We have great teachers: Cantor Kessler, Ruth Gruber, and our master teacher, Rabbi Cliff Librach. There is something here for everyone, and a challenge and a chance to bring the synagogue and your Jewish life closer. We will honor those who honor themselves with learning and commitment.

This booklet contains one of the most exciting of concepts and opportunities for our congregation in its history; please get involved.

Please join us for Torah Study and Shabbat morning services!

The Baal Shem Tov once said:

If you want your prayers to bear fruit, offer them with pleasure and joy.

Every Saturday morning at the United Jewish Center, a congenial group gathers for Torah study at 8:45, worship at 10:00, refreshments and fellowship at noon. Come and join us. It's a feel-good habit worth sharing.

What's new about intermarriage - A survey of Jews in colonial America -- a lecture by Emanuel Rothman on October 6, 2010 at 3 p.m.

Let's share our talents and traditions

Sisterhood and Social Action Diaper Project: Please help our less fortunate neighbors by donating diapers. Diapers are something we take for granted today, but there are many people who can't afford to buy even the most basic needs for their children. Infants require up to a dozen diapers a day, and toddlers about eight. Food pantries most often do not have any supply of diapers. Most day care centers, even free and subsidized facilities, won't admit a child who arrives without a day's supply of diapers. The vast majority do not accept cloth diapers. If parents can't bring their kids to day care, they can't work. Please, let's do what we can to help support this project. Purchase a package of diapers and leave them in the collection bin in the downstairs hallway. Your donation can make a world of difference!

Please join the Minyanaire's Club, meeting every Shabbat morning at 10 AM

UJC Caring Community: Ellen Seidman has re-organized our Caring Community Committee. She and her members are planning to write notes, to visit and make phone calls to those of our members who need some attention. They are also willing to provide rides to appointments. We need you, our UJC congregants, to be our eyes and ears. Contact Ellen Seidman 203-798-2911 or ellenseidman@sbcglobal.net if you know of one of our members who might be in need.

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