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Virtual Women's Seder
Thursday, March 30
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Virtual Women's Seder presented by
Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut
led by Cantor Penny Kessler
Special Music Shabbat
Friday Evening, March 31 - 7pm
A Music Shabbat with the
UJC Adult Choir
The Passover Music
you've never heard!
Shabbat Services
Saturday Morning, April 1- 10am
Shabbat Torah Study and Service
In person and online
check your UJC emails for log-in information.
Upcoming Events - Save the Dates
This event will be rescheduled
Gary Jones
CEO, Jewish Federation of Western CT
ANTI-SEMITISM: On the Rise.
What can we do?
check your UJC emails for information
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Friday, April 21st - 6:15pm
SHEYN KINDER (Tot) SHABBAT
Pre K- 2nd Grade
7pm
Family Service
Yom Ha'atzmaut
(Israel's Independence Day)
3rd graders will be featured
All students encouraged to participate.
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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.
Check email for invitation.
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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!
Sun, April 2 2023
11 Nisan 5783
UJC Religious School
Sunday, April 2nd
9-12:00 - School for all Grades
Model Seder for students
NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Wednesday, April 5th
Sunday, April 9th
Wednesday, April 12th
Sunday, April 16th
Want to Learn to Sing the 4 Questions for Passover?
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 Regular class-in person : 9:00am |
Friday Night
UJC Shabbat Evening Service - In-person and Virtual : 7:00pm |
Candle Lighting : 7:07pm |
Shabbat Day
UJC Shabbat Morning Service-virtual and in person : 10:00am |
Havdalah : 8:16pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Apr 6 OFFICE CLOSED Thursday, Apr 6 |
Apr 12 OFFICE CLOSED Wednesday, Apr 12 |
Apr 21 UJC Family Service Friday, Apr 21 7:00pm |
Apr 22 Cantor Kessler Tribute Concert Shabbat, Apr 22 7:00pm |
May 6 UJC Ethan Ascher-Varney Bar Mitzvah Shabbat, May 6 10:00am |
Candle Lighting
Wednesday, Apr 5, 7:05pm |
Havdalah
Thursday, Apr 6, 8:14pm |
Erev Passover
Wednesday, Apr 5 |