Community Events and Programs
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The Southwestern CT Agency on Aging and Independent Living The Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging and Independent Living (SWCAA) is a place to turn when you need unbiased, accurate information to help meet the challenges of aging and disability in the community. Federal and State funding supports SWCAA's information specialists which in turn allows staff to refer based on what you need rather than who will profit. Many of SWCAA's services are provided for free or at a sliding scale. The information line, 800-994-9422 is available to everyone at no charge. Click HERE: https://www.swcaa.org/ for more information. |
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CONTACT AMANDA GEFFNER DIRECTLY REGARDING ONLINE SCHEDULE WHILE BETH EL IS CLOSED
Bereavement Support Group - Schoke JFS of Lower Fairfield County
Please note that any interested attendees should contact the group facilitator, Amanda Geffner, LCSW, directly at: 203-921-4161.
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Schoke Jewish Family Service of Fairfield County
Pamela & Michael Hirsch Kosher Home Delivered Meal Program
The program delivers five kosher microwave ready meals, provided by Jewish Senior Services, to those in our communities who might have difficulty shopping and preparing their own food.
For more information please contact Jill Knopoff at 203-921-4161 or JKnopoff@ctjfs.org.
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Judaism A 2020 Vision
in partnership with Federation for Jewish Philanthropy of Upper Fairfield County.
Ancient Traditions Through a Contemporary Lens.
What happens when Jewish traditions, rituals, and culture collide with modern-day perspectives, issues, and modalities?
Join us on a year-long exploration to discover a fascinating array of responses and uncover more thought-provoking questions, as the Federation kicks off this new community-wide series of lectures, film screenings, discussions, and more!
Click HERE for a Program Calendar and more information.
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Join the Community at Camp Ramah in New England!
Camp Ramah's rich and varied program offers campers the opportunity to grow, learn, and develop life-long friendships as they connect to Judaism in a unique way. Camp Ramah offers two-week sessions for children currently in grades 2-3 and four or eight-week sessions for children in grades 3-10. We offer a $500 tuition discount to eligible new campers, and significant additional financial aid is available.
Explore our website at: www.campramahne.org!
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The Book Buddy Program will resume at a later date.
Federation for Jewish Philanthropy of Upper Fairfield County and Books2Connect:
Make a difference in a child's life....Become a Book Buddy!
Develop a meaningful one-on-one relationship with a child.
Tuesdays, 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm, at Brookside Elementary School, Norwalk.
Spend 1 hour a week during the school year reading with children on a one-to-one basis. The goal of the program is to encourage young children to value reading and become confident and competent readers.
Book Buddies is open to students and volunteers of all faiths.
For more information, please contact Co-Chairs: Lauren Zirn at lpzirn@gmail.com or Anita Chargar at anita.chargar@gmail.com, visit books2connect.org or call 203-659-3602.
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Join the HEBREW CONVERSATION GROUP held at the Westport Library. The group is open to those who want to improve or brush up on their Hebrew and have fun at the same time. Our conversations include diverse topics, such as reading short stories and translating, and holiday origins discussed, etc. We meet in the McCall room from 7:30 to 8:45 pm, 20 Jessup Road, Westport. Regular meeting dates are 1st/3rd Mondays of the month. Meeting dates are to be determined. There are no meetings when the library is closed. The meetings are free and sponsored by Israelis-in-CT. Contact Susan Cutler or Charles Halasz at israelisinct@hotmail.com _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Play Scrabble in 2020 at the Easton Public Library Community Room Novices, Enthusiasts & Experts Welcome! Sundays, 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm: Dates to be determined. Please bring your Scrabble game with you. For more information call the library at 203-261-0134 or call Carl Twickler at 203-268-7126; email: ctwickler@optonline.net. |
Community Organizations
Congregation Beth El is concerned about the greater Jewish community as well as our local communities. Our members participate in various ways, from supporting Jewish Family Service and the food pantry to bi-weekly work at Norwalk's Open Door Shelter to Masorti in Israel. For more information, please contact the Office.
Mon, May 25 2020
2 Sivan 5780
Join us for Tikkun Leil Shavuot, Thursday, May 28
BETH EL'S CALENDAR
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Jewish Family Services
