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A Very Special Shabbat
Friday March 24, 2023
A VERY SPECIAL SHABBAT
with the UJC Brotherhood & TBE Men's Club
Note the special start time for the evening:
6:45pm - A Fantastic Wine/Cheese "Pre-Oneg"
7:30pm - Shabbat Service
featuring the men of UJC and TBE
8:30pm - An Awesome Dessert "Post-Oneg"
Although the service will be available online
we encourage you all to join us in person.
check your UJC emails for log-in information.
Shabbat Services
Saturday Morning, March 25th - 10am
Shabbat Torah Study and Service
In person and online
check your UJC emails for log-in information.
Upcoming Events - Save the Dates
Sunday, March 26th - 1pm
Gary Jones
CEO, Jewish Federation of Western CT
ANTI-SEMITISM: On the Rise.
What can we do?
in person and special zoom room;
check your UJC emails for specific log-in information.
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Thursday, March 30
Virtual Women's Seder presented by
Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut
led by Cantor Penny Kessler
Keep your eyes open for emails with registration information!
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Friday Evening, March 31 - 7pm
A Music Shabbat with the
UJC Adult Choir
The Passover Music
you've never heard!
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Saturday April 22nd - 7pm
Havdalah Service and Concert to honor
Cantor Penny Kessler for her
many years of service to UJC.
More details to follow.
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Sunday, April 30th
11:30 am-UJC Annual Brotherhood brunch
Black Angus restaurant
5 Eagle Road, Danbury, CT 06810
Religious School Passover Fundraiser
Passover is almost here, and we are kicking off our 2023 Annual Fundraiser! Your support makes a world of difference to our Religious School. We are proud of providing a quality Jewish education to all our students.
We are very excited to offer two "Flavors" this year...
"Sweet" Flavor: We are partnering with Miss Chocolate on sales of candy or non-food gifts. The UJC Religious School receives a generous 40% of each sale.
Sale ends March 5th.
"Calorie Free" Flavor: If you don't need treats for Passover desserts or Seder hostess gifts, please consider making a direct donation to the UJC Religious School. You can send in cash or a check to "UJC Religious School” with passover in the memo. With this option, 100% of your gift goes directly to our school! Simply return donations to Daryl Bain or Suzanne Kloos.
Your generosity makes all our special school activities possible. Thank you for your continued support! Contact Annie Ascher, annie.ascher@gmail.com, with any questions.
This link will bring you to order from Miss Chocolate
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!
Wed, March 22 2023
29 Adar 5783
UJC Religious School
Wednesday, March 22
4:30-6:15
Hebrew School for grades 6 & 7
Sunday, March 26
9am-12pm - School for all Grades
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 Religious School 6th and 7th grades : 4:30pm |
Friday Night
Candle Lighting : 6:52pm |
UJC Brotherhood Shabbat Evening Service - In-person and Virtual : 7:00pm |
Shabbat Day
UJC Shabbat Morning Service-virtual and in person : 10:00am |
Havdalah : 8:01pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Mar 26 Gary Jones-Anti-Semitism on the Rise- What can we do? Sunday, Mar 26 1:00pm |
Mar 30 Women's Seder Thursday, Mar 30 6:30am |
Apr 6 OFFICE CLOSED Thursday, Apr 6 |
Apr 12 OFFICE CLOSED Wednesday, Apr 12 |
Apr 21 UJC Family Service Friday, Apr 21 7:00pm |
This week's Torah portion is Parashat Vayikra
Shabbat, Mar 25 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Mar 24, 6:52pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Mar 25, 8:01pm |
Erev Passover
Wednesday, Apr 5 |