Sunday, July 1
High Holy Day Workshop 10:00 a.m.
Monday, July 2
Investment Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 3
Executive Meeting 6:45 p.m.
Wednesday, July 4
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! Office Closed.
Thursday, July 5
Jewish Study Group 10:30 a.m.
Friday, July 6
Torah Study 12 noon
Shabbat Garden Service 6:30 p.m. (Feinson-Dick Garden, weather permitting)
Saturday, July 7
Torah Study 8:45 a.m.
Shabbat Morning 10:00 a.m.
The Association of Religious Communities (ARC) Invites all to the 4th Annual Interfaith Peace Camp!
July 9 – 14, 2007
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
For children ages 9 to 12
Children will have fun making new friends as they visit five different sacred sites in our community, including a:
Camp includes lunches, healthy snacks and refreshments, all supplies for games, crafts and inter-active activities.
Fee is $65. (for scholarship waiver, phone Rev. P.J. Leopold at ARC 792-9450)
Each day, Campers will learn “What Peace Means” to a different world religion. Throughout the week, Campers share what peace means to them, as they explore fun, friendly ways to create peace with each other and in our great Danbury community.
For more information or to register please pick up a registration form at the UJC Religious School or Main Office.
Interfaith Peace Camp also provides opportunity for high school and college age students to work as Peer Leaders. Peer Leaders receive a $200 stipend.
Call Rev. Leopold for more information 792-9450.
The United Jewish Center’s Once a Year Opportunity Sale is coming!
Drop off dates are July 25th, 26th, and 27th.
Sale dates are July 29th, 30th and 31st.
We desperately need volunteers to help out during drop-off dates.
Please call Ilse Zimmerman at 203-748-7230.
The UJC Board of Directors proudly announces a recognition event for Dr. Ralph Falkenstein on Sunday, September 30, 2007 at La Fortuna Restaurant.
Invitation to follow.
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.
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.
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.
Chapter 24
1 Now Balaam, seeing that it pleased the Lord
to bless Israel, did not, as on previous occasions,
go in search of omens,
but turned his face toward the wilderness.
2 As Balaam looked up and saw
Israel encamped tribe by tribe,
the spirit of God came upon him.
3 Taking up his theme, he said:
Word of Balaam son of Beor,
Word of the man whose eye is true,
4 Word of him who hears God's speech,
Who beholds visions from the Almighty,
Prostrate, but with eyes unveiled:
5 How fair are your tents, O Jacob,
Your dwellings, O Israel!