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Upcoming
Wednesday, June 7th
UJC Annual Meeting
7:00 pm
In-person and virtual
"Presentation of the Leroy E. Paltrowitz and Henry Dick Award"
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Shabbat Services
Friday, June 9th - 7pm
Shabbat evening service
**PRIDE SHABBAT**
celebrating and raising the voices of LGBTQ+ Jews
Saturday, June 10th - 10am
Shabbat morning service
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Cantor Penny Kessler is Retiring
Read all about Cantor Penny Kessler and her years of service.
Article in the Bethel Grapevine
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Saturday, June 17th - 10am
Shabbat Morning Service
followed by extended sit-down Kiddush Luncheon
PLEASE RSVP BY
May 30th to
ujcritual@gmail.com
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Friday, June 30th - 7pm
Shabbat Service
followed by a special Oneg Shabbat
For questions, email CantorPKTribute@gmail.com
How to Support Ukraine
Many of you have asked how we can help support the people of Ukraine who are suffering the brutality of Russian attacks. Over 15 million refugees have fled their homes to find safety. Right now, the most efficient thing we can do is donate funds. We recommend these non-profit organizations:
1. World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/relief/
2. HIAS (formerly Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society): https://hias.org/where/
3. Razom for Ukraine: https://www.razomforukraine.
3. And one more, courtesy of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: purchase an "Is Potato" t-shirt or a mug, and 100% of Late Show’s proceeds go to World Central Kitchen (see above). Click here to order the t-shirt and click here to order the mug.You'll enjoy the t-shirt or the mug; and WCK reaps the benefits.
Welcome to the United Jewish Center!
The United Jewish Center is a progressive Reform Jewish community committed to providing a loving and safe Jewish environment for grownups and children.
We offer opportunities for people of all ages to learn about Judaism and Torah.
Our worship services encourage participation as we seek to find our unique relationships with God. We believe that social action and justice efforts are an essential part of Judaism.
We are affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism.
We are a warm and welcoming community for individuals and families of all ages and all backgrounds. If you are married or a partner or single, younger or older, you'll find a home here at the United Jewish Center.
Located in the heart of Danbury, our synagogue members come from all over the Greater Danbury area: Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Oxford, Redding, Ridgefield, and Westchester. We welcome you no matter where you are from!
Whether you are looking for a social Jewish community, a place for grownups and kids to learn about Judaism and Torah, worship that encourages participation as we seek to find our relationship with God, the UJC has something to offer you.
We hope to see you soon!
Fri, June 9 2023
20 Sivan 5783
UJC Religious School
Registration is now available for 2023/2024 school year.
Please complete forms immediately so that we may plan accordingly.
Let's "Count Up" from Passover to Shavuot!
Let's "count up" from Passover to Shavuot with this brand new excellent guide. Click here to download the PDF.
Click here for a "no-nonsense" calendar of the omer count.
Click here for a fact-filled fun calendar.
Cantor Kessler's 2022 High Holy Day Sermons
Click here to read Cantor Kessler's 2022 High Holy Day sermons.
Cantor Kessler's 2021 High Holy Day Sermons
Click here to read Cantor Kessler's High Holy Day sermons.
UJC Podcast Series
UJC Event Videos
Rabbi Felicia Sol & Prof. Adam Sol: "The Hill We Climb" by Amanda Gorman - Poetry, Exegesis, and Imagining a Better World.
https://youtu.be/vp_tPfz9_MI
Judith Altmann: Stories of a Holocaust Survivor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
The Three Amigos: Our Abraham
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
The UJC Shabbat Services are now in person (and online)!
For log-in information, check your UJC emails or email office@unitedjewishcenter.org for more information.
Join Our Mailing List
UJC COVID-19 Update February 2023
The United Jewish Center building is OPEN! Services are being held Friday nights at 7pm and Saturday mornings at 10:00 am in person and online. Congregation members should check their email for online access instructions.
Following CDC guidelines, please use your discretion about wearing masks and social distancing.
PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE at (203) 748-3355 or email office@unitedjewishcenter.org if you have any questions or need assistance.
Today's Calendar
UJC Shabbat Evening Service - In-person and Virtual : 7:00pm |
Candle Lighting : 8:08pm |
Friday Night
UJC Shabbat Evening Service - In-person and Virtual : 7:00pm |
Candle Lighting : 8:08pm |
Shabbat Day
UJC Shabbat Morning Service-virtual and in person : 10:00am |
Havdalah : 9:17pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Jun 24 UJC Bar Mitzvah of Mason Anton Shabbat, Jun 24 10:00am |
Jul 15 TBE-Bar Mitzvah of Jordan Hirsch Saturday, Jul 15 |
Jul 24 UJC-Religious School and Teachers Cantor Lilah Meet and Greet Monday, Jul 24 7:00pm |
This week's Torah portion is Parashat Sh'lach L'cha
Shabbat, Jun 10 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Jun 9, 8:08pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Jun 10, 9:17pm |
Fast of Tammuz
Thursday, Jul 6 |