Funds Description
Description of our Funds
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"Tzedakah and acts of kindness are the equivalent of all the mitzvot of the Torah."
Jerusalem Talmud, Pe'ah 1:1
It is a mitzvah to help support our Jewish community. Jewish holidays and joyous lifecycle occasions - such as bar/bat mitzvah, engagements, weddings, births/baby namings - are all wonderful opportunities to make a donation to one of our funds. Times of sadness - funerals, unveilings, shiva minyanim - offer an opportunity to both honor the memories of our loved ones and express gratitude to the community that has supported mourners at these difficult times.
The United Jewish Center recommends donations to the following Funds:
General:
Shalom Fund
Used to cover religious and educational programs and other expenses not covered by our Dues.
School Funds:
Ruth Gruber Religious School Fund
Michael S Davon School Fund
Used to cover unbudgeted school activities
Caring Community:
Rabbi Robert N. Levine Tikvah Fund
To help the truly needy in our community. To meet individuals’ needs that are basic to their survival, i.e. food, clothing, shelter. Funds can be allocated in the Greater Danbury area, in the nation, in Israel and throughout the world
Infrastructure:
Capital Fund
Elevator Fund
Pearl and Jack Marcus Tree of Life Fund
Used for building improvements at 141 Deer Hill. There is also a special fund for the installation of an elevator.
Clergy:
Cantor Penny Kessler Discretionary Fund
Used by our Clergy for religious, educational and charitable purposes as they direct. Traditionally used to mark a special occasion.
Shabbat:
Helen Svonkin Honor the Shabbat Fund
Used to provide the refreshments when needed at the Shabbat morning Kiddush for which no prior arrangements have been made.
Books:
Feinson Library Fund
Malvina Rothman Library and Prayerbook Fund
Helen & Leroy Paltrowitz Prayerbook Fund
Used to buy books for the library and prayer books for services.
Wed, October 4 2023
19 Tishrei 5784
UJC Religious School
Registration is now available for 2023/2024 school year.
Please complete forms immediately so that we may plan accordingly.
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.
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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
Chol HaMo-eid Sukkot |
UJC Adult Education tour of The Aldrich Museum : 1:00pm |
Hebrew School for 6 & 7th Grade Only (First Wednesday) : 4:30pm |
Friday Night
Candle Lighting : 6:10pm |
UJC Shabbat Evening Service - In-person and Virtual : 7:00pm |
Simchat Torah Celebration : 7:00pm |
Shabbat Day
UJC Shabbat Morning Service-virtual and in person : 10:00am |
Havdalah : 7:16pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Oct 4 UJC Adult Education tour of The Aldrich Museum Wednesday, Oct 4 1:00pm |
Oct 4 Hebrew School for 6 & 7th Grade Only (First Wednesday) Wednesday, Oct 4 4:30pm |
Oct 6 Simchat Torah Celebration Friday, Oct 6 7:00pm |
Oct 8 No Religious School - Columbus Day Weekend Sunday, Oct 8 9:00am |
Oct 11 Hebrew School for 6 & 7th Grade Only Wednesday, Oct 11 4:00pm |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Oct 6, 6:10pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Oct 7, 7:16pm |
Chol HaMo-eid Sukkot
Wednesday, Oct 4 |