This Coming Week and Shabbat at the UJC
April 8 - 14, 2007 / 20 - 26 Nisan 5767

This coming week and Shabbat:

Sunday, April 8
Rabbi’s Sunday Seminar 10-11:30 a.m. Topic: Why Do I Not Fear Christianity in America

Monday, April 9
Passover Day 7 (office closed)
Yom Tov Service 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday, April 10
Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00 p.m.
SWYC Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 11
Library Committee Meeting 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 12
Jewish Study Group 10:30 a.m.

Friday, April 13
Bagels and Babies 9:30 a.m.
Torah Study 12:00 noon
Shabbat Tefillah 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 14
Torah Study 8:45 a.m.
Shabbat service 10:00 a.m.

Sunday, April 15
Yom HaShoah – Holocaust Memorial Day observance 10:00 a.m.

Upcoming Events


Yom Tov services

Monday, April 9, 9:30 a.m. (last day of Passover) - will include Yizkor.

Please attend our Yom Tov Services. These are our major festivals.
Come for the sake of Torah, Kaddish and community.


Yom HaShoah - Holocaust Memorial Day

Our UJC observance will include the lighting of six memorial candles and the remarks of Mr. William Kaiser, Holocaust survivor and distinguished member of our congregation.

Sunday morning, April 15, 10 a.m. in the Young Boardroom

Mr. Kaiser and Rabbi Librach will answer questions following the remarks.


Rabbi Librach's Sunday Seminars

The Rabbi’s Sunday Seminars are back! Join the Rabbi for coffee and bagels while you learn. Rabbi’s Seminar Schedule is as follows:

April 8, 2007   Why I do not fear Christianity in America
April 15, 2007   In the 40th Year: The Book of Deuteronomy
April 22, 2007   “May My Lord King David Live Forever” The Books of Samuel and Judges
April 29, 2007   “And Israel Tore Away from the House of David:” The Book of Kings

Social Action

Remember those less fortunate!

Personal Care Items Collection: There is a great need in the community for items such as deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo and soap. When you shop for yourself, buy a bit for someone else and bring it to the UJC. Leave donations in the bin near the steps.

Cell Phone Collection: Donate your old cell phone to be used by victims of domestic violence. Bring the phone and charger to the UJC and they will be brought to the Women’s Center to be used just in emergency situations by those who cannot afford their own phones.


In the community

Jewish Federation's NEW Website
Visit http://www.thejf.org to see Israel News, Community Calendar, Local Jewish Resources, Worldwide Jewish News, Jewish Life Resource, Jewish Federation news, Federation Campaign e-Giving, registration for the Learning Exchange, reservations for Jewish Federation events AND MORE!!

The news will be an automatic feed with frequent updates. Our goal is for the site to be your destination for all Jewish information including links to many local and worldwide Jewish resources. All area synagogues and local Jewish organizations are encouraged to check the new website's Community Calendar prior to scheduling any events that are open to the community to prevent conflicts. Area synagogues and local Jewish organizations are encouraged to submit upcoming events to be posted on the community calendar and to submit news items, photos and announcements for posting on the website. Please submit your items to info@thejf.org.


Message from Mazon:

MAZON has opened a fund dedicated to disaster relief. To find out more about MAZON's efforts or to donate online, visit us at www.mazon.org, or call us at (310) 442-0020.

Bikur Holim

If you or a loved one is ailing - at home or in the hospital - and you would like a phone call or visit, please call and leave a message on our clergy’s voicemail(s). Danbury Hospital’s security concerns mean that we may not find out in a timely manner.

Taste of Torah: Parashat Shemini (Lev. 9:1-11:47)

Lev. 10

1 Now Aaron's sons Nadab and Abihu each took his fire pan, put fire in it, and laid incense on it; and they offered before the Lord alien fire, which He had not enjoined upon them. 2 And fire came forth from the Lord and consumed them; thus they died at the instance of the Lord. 3 Then Moses said to Aaron, "This is what the Lord meant when He said:

Through those near to Me I show Myself holy,
And gain glory before all the people."
And Aaron was silent.