This Coming Week and Shabbat at the UJC
September 9 - 15, 2007 / 26 Elul - 3 Tishre 5768

This coming week and Shabbat:

Saturday, September 8
S’lichot Service 8:00 p.m. (see below for more information)

Sunday, September 9
First day of Religious School (see below for hours)

Monday, September 10
Opening Day Hebrew School Grade 7 4:10 p.m.
Adult Choir 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 11
Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 12
Erev Rosh Hashanah (office closes at 3:00)
Service begins at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 13
Rosh Hashanah Day 1 (office closed)
Service begins at 9:30 a.m.
Tashlich (& Potluck community celebration!) 4:00 p.m. at Bennett Park, Bethel

Friday, September 14
Rosh Hashanah Day 2 (office closed)
Service begins at 9:30 a.m.
Shabbat Shuvah 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 15
Torah Study 8:45 a.m.
Shabbat Shuvah 10:00 a.m.


High Holy Day Honors Rehearsals:

Monday, September 10th    Rosh Hashanah readers rehearsal 6–7 p.m.

Monday, September 17th    Yom Kippur readers rehearsal 6-7 p.m.


Community S’lichot Services

On Saturday, September 8th at 8:00 p.m. at the United Jewish Center, please join us for Havdalah and refreshments.

Havdalah will be followed by:

S’Lichot “Under the Stars” Service and Bonfire to follow in the Feinson-Dick Garden


Start of Religious School

The UJC Religious School year will be starting soon. Please mark your calendars!

Sunday School:
Sunday, September 9, 9:00 -11:30 a.m. - Pre-School - Grade 6

High School:
Sunday, September 9, 11:10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Grades 8, 9, 10 & 11
      (11:10 - 11:30 brunch, 11:30 - 1:00 class activities)

Grade 7:
Monday, September 10, 4:10 - 5:55 p.m.
Students are asked to arrive before the 4:10 bell.

Be sure to stop in your child's classroom to see the new ceramic on steel whiteboards that have replaced the blackboards which were in urgent need of replacement. Special thanks to Sisterhood for their generous gift to the school of the new whiteboards.


2007 High Holy Days Schedule 5768

Erev Rosh Hashanah
Wednesday, September 12th – 7:30 p.m.

Rosh Hashanah Day 1
Thursday, September 13th – 9:30 a.m.

Tashlich
Thursday, September 13th - 4:00 p.m.
Bennett Park, Bethel – Pot Luck Dinner

Ma’ariv Service

Rosh Hashanah Day 2
Friday, September 14th – 9:30 a.m.

Erev Yom Kippur - Kol Nidre
Friday, September 21st - 7:30 p.m.

Yom Kippur
Saturday, September 22nd – 9:30 a.m.

Yom Kippur Afternoon
3:00 p.m. Rabbi’s Round Table (Feinson Library)
4:00 p.m. Mincha Service (Jerome R. Malino Sanctuary)
5:30 p.m. Neilah (Jerome R. Malino Sanctuary)
Sounding of the Shofar at the end of Neilah Services
Break Fast in the Heyman Auditorium

Traditional Ma’ariv Service
Following Neilah in the Dick Chapel


Reserve the UJC Sukkah for Lunch, Dinner or a Meeting

Take advantage of our lovely sukkah and hold and “event” in it during Sukkot.

Call the UJC Office – (203)748-3355 to reserve the sukkah.


The United Jewish Center Honors Ralph Falkenstein
A Man of Vision

On September 30, 2007, the United Jewish Center will honor Dr. Ralph Falkenstein in a long-overdue gesture of deep respect and gratitude. Ralph, a past synagogue president, has been an anchor for our community in many ways.

With dedication and love, Ralph has served the United Jewish Center. And with high standards, diligent efforts, and caring patience, he serves the greater Danbury community as an exemplary physician.

Please join us at La Fortuna Restaurant to honor this very special man.

For more information, contact the United Jewish Center at (203) 748-3355.


Simchat Torah

On Wednesday, October 3rd – 6:00 p.m., join us as we celebrate and dance with the Torah.


Social Action

High Holy Day Food Drive

The shelves at the St. James Food Pantry are empty this time of year. Our neighbors depend on our Jewish Community’s food drive to replenish and restock their food needs. Feed the hungry – and let’s do so as a synagogue community.

You will find a grocery bag at your seat on Rosh Hashanah. Suggestions of what to bring will be found on the bags. You may also bring additional bags. Please bring the bag(s) between Rosh Hashanah and Sukkot. Place bags in the Marcus Dairy truck.

For security purposes, no filled bags will be allowed in the building.

Let’s Fill The Shelves!


On Sunday, Sept 16th People First of Danbury will be having a picnic in Harrybrooke Park in New Milford from 11 am to 3pm free of charge.

There will be hot dogs, hamburgers, macaroni salad, coleslaw, soda, chips, etc.

Anyone interested in going please let Pam Arturi know ASAP by calling her at 775-4700 ext 3089 so we know how much food to prepare.


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

The Jewish Federation's 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.