Sunday, September 16
Religious School
Monday, September 17
Grade 7 Shofar Blowing Workshop
Yom Kippur readers rehearsal 6-7 p.m.
Adult Choir 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 18
Ritual Committee Meeting 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 19
Federation “Reading Partners Program” 1-3
Adult Choir 7:30 p.m.
Religious School Committee Meeting 7:30 p.m.
Social Action Meeting 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 20
Jewish Study Group 10:30 a.m.
Friday, September 21
Erev Yom Kippur / Kol Nidre
Torah Study 12:00 noon;
Service begins at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 22
Yom Kippur
Service begins at 9:30 a.m.
Monday, September 10th Rosh Hashanah readers rehearsal 6–7 p.m.
Monday, September 17th Yom Kippur readers rehearsal 6-7 p.m.
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
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.
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.
On Wednesday, October 3rd – 6:00 p.m., join us as we celebrate and dance with the Torah.
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.
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.
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.
Lev. 16
29 And this shall be to you a law for all time: In the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, you shall practice self-denial; and you shall do no manner of work, neither the citizen nor the alien who resides among you. 30 For on this day atonement shall be made for you to cleanse you of all your sins; you shall be clean before the Lord. 31 It shall be a sabbath of complete rest for you, and you shall practice self-denial; it is a law for all time. 32 The priest who has been anointed and ordained to serve as priest in place of his father shall make expiation. He shall put on the linen vestments, the sacral vestments. 33 He shall purge the innermost Shrine; he shall purge the Tent of Meeting and the altar; and he shall make expiation for the priests and for all the people of the congregation.
34 This shall be to you a law for all time: to make atonement for the Israelites for all their sins once a year.