October 2011

Grades 4 – 6

This is a youth group for children in 4th-6th grade. This group meets about once a month during the school year for events such as laser tag, bowling, and holiday parties. Becoming a member includes a FREE tshirt, discounts on all our events, and the opportunity to participate in Regional Camp. We hope that you are will to give it a try!

Have any questions? Need more information? Youth Director at (555) 555.1234 ext 251.

 

Join us in our Kick Off Event this year participating in a fun art project. 

WE WANT YOU… & YOUR FRIENDS TOO!!

This is an amazing program for kids in 4th-6th grade. Join us at one of our many events below! 

2011-2012 UPCOMING EVENTS

Kick Off Event – September 18th 12-3:30pm

Event Day – November 6th at noon 

FORMS & ONLINE PAYMENT

Become a member, just fill out the following form and receive discounts on all our events!

  • Youth Membership Application
  • Secure Online Payment 

Event information also available through flyer mailings, e-mail updates and the monthly Newsletter.

Sign up to receive our e-mail communications

Contact our Youth Director at (555) 555.1234 ext 251.

Grades 2 & 3

Youth group for 2nd and 3rd graders who want a fun place to play after Torah School on Sundays. Activities have included laser tag, pajama parties, Hanukkah parties, a Chocolate Seder and many more.

If you want to check out our activities, RSVP for one of our fun events and give it a try. It’s a great way for kids to make friends in our Community, whether they attend Torah School, are new to town or just want to meet some new kids their age. It is a group for anyone and everyone with a good attitude.

For more information, please email our Youth Director.

OUR CONGREGATION WANTS YOU… & YOUR FRIENDS TOO!!

It is an amazing program for kids in 2nd-3rd grade. We have a full calendar of events for 2011-2012 and we hope you can join us for one or more of them!

2011-2012 UPCOMING EVENTS

Annual Kick Off Event – October 30th at 12pm

FORMS & ONLINE PAYMENT

Become a member – just fill out the following form and receive discounts on all our events!

Event information also available through flyer mailings, e-mail updates and the monthly Newsletter.

Sign up to receive our e-mail communications.

Youth Programming

Youth programs are fun and exciting!

  • 2nd, 3rd grades 
  • 4th, 5th, 6th grades
  • 7th-12th grades
  • Confirmation
  • Summer Activities

Second and Third Grades

Second and third graders participate in our group which meets once a month during the school year for fun events such as Coldstone tours and ice cream making, laser tag and holiday events. Machar -niks begin associating Jewish life and friends with fun.

Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Grades

Move up in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade to meeting once a month for events such as bowling, Chanukah parties, Community Day, and Weekend Fun at Camp Ranch in the woods. It is a wonderful way to develop strong Jewish friendships and connections to the Jewish community. Through joint chapter and regional events, everyone becomes aware of a larger Jewish world while learning how to become a part of it.

 

Seventh Grade and Up

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Grades 7-12 have a wide range of programs and opportunities through our Congregarion. Our chapter is run by a board of officers who plan events such as

  • Bi-monthly lounge evenings for hanging out and making friends
  • Weekend programs of all types such as indoor rock climbing and ice skating.
  • Inter-chapter events such as Into the Night, an all-night adventure
  • Community service projects and fundraising for tikkun olam
  • Day trip excursions such as to mountains and  Islands
  • Shabbat led entirely by members of Congregation
  • Weekends at other synagogues within Our Region
  • Leadership training program
  • Opportunities to meet Jewish teens outside of our Congregation.
  • Trips to Israel, New York and other European cities, as well as summer programs.

Confirmation

10th graders are invited to participate in our Confirmation program which involves Torah, Avodah and G’milut Chasadim. Confirmants study with our Rabbi monthly, mentor younger children and participate in community service projects together. The year concludes with a trip to New York City or Los Angeles and a Confirmation ceremony. Click here for Confirmation calendar.

Leadership

Our  program allows teens in grades 9-12 to gain leadership experience and skills working with children one-on-one, in a classroom setting, and with special school projects as an aid in the Torah School. Teens make a commitment for the year and are matched up with a particular class to assist the teacher in class projects and day-to-day activities.

 

WE WANTS YOU…& YOUR FRIENDS TOO!!

Receive discounts for events & kinnusim (weekends) by bringing new participants to our events! Never been to a kinnus before?
Ask about the first-timers scholarship!

 

Event information also available through flyer mailings, e-mail updates, and the monthly Kolenu.

Youth Director Lana  555-555-1234 x345 or youth@congregation.org

     
      

  

Cultural Events

EVENT POLICIES

All are Invited
We welcome everyone, Jewish or not, Member or not, to attend our classes and programs. Please join us!

Enrollment and Cancellation Policies
Some classes and programs have limited enrollments. Register early to avoid disappointment

If enrollment is too low, an event or class may be canceled. To be notified of schedule changes or cancellations, you must be preregistered.

For Young Families

Our Congregation offers endless opportunities for young families to get involved. 

From services to social events, there is something for everyone. 

Cafe Shabbat Music – On the 3rd Friday of each month (November – May) Chai families and friends celebrate Shabbat with a family dinner at 6:30pm followed by a musical service at 7:00pm.

Tot Shabbat – On the 2nd Friday of each month (October – May) children up to age 6 and their parents meet at 6:00pm in the Children’s Shul for a fun evening of songs, games, stories and prayers.

Pajama Shabbat – On the 3rd Friday of each month (October – May) bring your children dressed in their pajamas for a fun service with Rabbi Smith.

Kids’ Congregation – Join us for a fun, creative and lively Shabbat morning at 10:30am. We will sing, dance, pray and learn about the weekly torah reading. Children grades K-4 are invited to attend.

Junior Congregation – This is a service geared toward mastering Shabbat morning skills through learning about and singing songs, prayers and torah discussion. Grades 5-7 meet us at 10:30am in the Youth Lounge.

Havdalalalapalooza – The Havdalah ceremony stands out, in its affinity to bond community. So we have created a program of Havdalah togetherness. Please join us for Havdalah, dinners and our very special music jams.

PATHS TO COMMUNITY

There are many paths to community at Chai. Congregants can choose from a wide range of groups and activities, including Youth Groups, Chai Young Adults, Zhava Young Working Women, Havurot, Journey Groups, Men’s Club and Sisterhood.H

Adult Workshops (20’s & 30’s)

The Group offers educational and social programs and opportunities to young adults between the ages of 21 and 36.

Chai Holy Day Services

Friday, October 28 – ROCK SHABBAT – The new young adult Shabbat Experience!

If you have any questions, please contact Alyssa, our Membership Director.

PATHS TO COMMUNITY

There are many paths to community. Congregants can choose from a wide range of groups and activities, including Youth Groups, Chai Young Adults, Young Working Women, Havurot and Expedition Groups, Men’s Club and Sisterhood.

Men’s Club

Friendships are made here! 

The Men’s Club offers the opportunity to expand one’s circle of friends, to get involved in Jewish affairs, and to contribute to our Congregation. 

PATHS TO COMMUNITY

The Men’s Club is an auxiliary organization. Our primary purpose is to provide social, educational, cultural and spiritual services for the men, as well as for the broader community. While we provide opportunities for men in our congregation to gather together for fellowship, recreation, personal growth and mutual support, we also work to support the mission, services and activities of the Congregation. 

We devote most of our time and resources to activities in these four areas:

  1. Social interaction among the men of the congregation in order to build friendships among men and their families in support of our objective of building Jewish “Community” among our members.
  2. Intellectual interests of men in the Congregation. We will program for the unique needs and interests of men, being sensitive to the role men play in modern American families, egalitarian congregational life, and in Jewish family life.
  3. Spiritual interests of men in the Congregation. These spiritual interests are founded in our Jewish traditions, but open to modern approaches to spirituality, especially men’s spirituality.
  4. The interests of our men ing’milut hasadim (deeds of kindness) and tikkun olam (working to serve and improve our congregation, our local community and our world).

WE BRING YOU…

  • Annual Family BBQ
  • Superbowl Bash
  • World Wide Wrap
  • Monthly discussions
  • And a whole lot more

JOIN TODAY!

Men’s Club Membership Application

LINKS

Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs Western

Region Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs

For more information please contact Dan, Men’s Club President.

 

Havurot

 

The word havurah comes from the word haver, meaning friend. A havurah is a small group of individuals who gather together for a variety of reasons: to socialize, celebrate Jewish holidays, learn more about Judaism, and participate in social action projects.

Most importantly, a havurah provides an opportunity for you to meet others who share your values and interests.

  • Celebrate Jewish holidays together
  • Study together
  • Social action projects
  • Travel together
  • Pray together

Benefits

  • Your Havurah becomes your extended family
  • Havurot create secure and constant ties to the wider Jewish community
  • Havurot help Judaism remain a constant source of joy
 

NEW HAVUROT

New havurot are now being formed, including an new Empty Nesters Havurah and a Single Parents Havurah.

Contact the Membership Director (555) 555.1234 x231.

Whether you are single or married, under 36 or over 50, a family with young children or teenagers, we will get you started on the path to building new lasting friendships.

Hesed (Loving Kindness)

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Hesed (Loving kindness)

Our mission is to enhance and nurture the spirit of community within our growing congregation by addressing the emotional and/or special needs of all our congregants throughout their individual life cycle events.  Every member is a Hesed Haver and may be called upon to help celebrate, support and/or comfort others in need within our congregation.

Programs & Community Links

The Shiva Minyan: How to Attend, How to Lead… NOVEMBER 17th in the evening.Take the mystery out of what it means to attend shiva. Learn how you can be a compassionate visitor and neighbor in your community.

Support Network

Our Congregation is creating informal networks for people to lend support, an ear or meet up for a coffee, starting with the topics of bereavement, cancer and raising kids with special needs.

Business Boosters

If you need some work done, look no further than your Community. Click on the Business Booster Directory to find a list with members who may just have that skill or product you need. Need a Ride to Services?  Email us. Also check out  On the Go , the JFS senior transportation program.

BE A HESED HAVER

Help us grow our community of loving kindness. Hesed Haverim help congregants by visiting those who are ill or homebound, making Shiva calls, attending a Minyan, sending a card, preparing a meal and so much more.  Whatever your talents, we always need more help.  For more info contact Sam, Hesed Chair at (555) 555.1234.

HESED VISION STATEMENT

Our vision is to inspire and engage all Congregation households to participate in mitzvot of mutual support and loving kindness for the benefit of the entire congregation.

IF SOMEONE IS ILL OR NEEDS HELP

If you or someone you know is ill, recovering from surgery, or homebound and would like a visitor, please let us know so we can help by contacting us.If you are involved with Bikkur Holim – visiting the sick – click on some of our suggestions to help make it a good visit: Bikkur Holim Hesed Guidelines What Do I Say?

 

Tikkun (Social Action)

Might Mitzvah Sunday! The Time is NOW!

October 30, 2011

Make a difference in the community. Projects will benefit at-risk youth, the working poor, US military servicemen and women overseas, the hungry, home-bound seniors and a native plant garden! We need you there!!!

And please bring a pack of diapers to donate.

Save a Life. Give Blood. October 30, 2011

Go to WWW.REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG and use code 1234 to book your appointment and to learn about important requirements for a successful blood donation. If you have traveled or started taking a new medication please check the website before signing up.

Someone’s life depends on someone else’s donation. Sign up TODAY.

Ongoing Activities

Prepare and serve dinner at Ronald McDonald House

Ronald McDonald House provides a place for families to stay while they have a child undergoing life-saving treatment at Rady Children’s Hospital. Make their lives a little easier by helping at meal time. Contact Sam to sign up or learn more.

Storefront Teen Emergency Night Shelter

Prepare and enjoy breakfast with homeless and at-risk teens. 
First and Third Sunday each month.
Contact Guy to volunteer and/or donate breakfast supplies.

Women’s Center – Cooks Needed Throughout the Year

Prepare and bring dinner and help women in need. 
Contact congregation@example.org Ruth to help out.

For more information about any programs, contact congregation@example.org

TIKKUN OLAM

Our Congregation provides its members with many opportunities for social action. Our programs benefit women’s and teen shelters, foster children and homeless veterans, the homebound and the hungry. By reaching out to people in need, we not only help to repair the world, but also strengthen our Jewish identity and provide an important example of our values for our children.

PROJECTS INCLUDE

  • Hand Up Food Pantry and Military Base Basket Distribution
  • Mighty Mitzvah Sunday
  • Teen shelter dinners
  • Women’s shelter dinners
  • Friday night services at Seacrest Village
  • Annual Stand Down for 700+ homeless veterans
  • Western Services Workers Association (an organization that aids the working poor in your area)

In addition volunteers are appreciated to help with Hesed activities such as assisting at time of death and illness, arranging transportation etc.

Contact  congregation@example.org

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Contact Info

cee@emanuelsb.org

Congregation Emanu El
1495 Ford Street
(Corner Ford and Patricia)
Redlands, CA 92373

(909) 307-0400 

Office Hours

Our offices are open between 10am and 2pm weekdays except during holidays. Call for more information.

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