CAI Adult Ed via Zoom – 4:00 pm on Wednesday, December 14 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84297084858?pwd=S1F6S1ozS2dWNERudTBVZTFsZ3Fadz09
CAI Movie Club - 7:00 pm on Tuesday, December 13. Discussion via Zoom of the movie “Keeping the Faith” starring Ben Stiller, Edward Norton and Jenna Elfman. Best friends since they were kids, Rabbi Jacob Schram and Father Brian Finn are dynamic and popular young men living and working on New York's Upper West Side. When Anna Reilly, once their childhood friend and now grown into a beautiful corporate executive, suddenly returns to the city, she reenters Jake and Brian's lives and hearts with a vengeance. Sparks fly and an unusual and complicated love triangle ensues. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85953712391
Giant Hanukkah Menorah Lighting – 6:00 pm** starting Sunday, December 18 through Sunday, December 25. **4:00 pm on Friday, December 23. Honoring a different group of community workers each night plus Hot Chocolate and Dunkin Donuts. Latke Party on the eight night (RSVP’s appreciated).
Eligible for a free turkey you don't need? Tired of Chinese food and a movie on Christmas Day and willing to do a mitzvah instead? - Members of Kol will be partnering with King of Kings Lutheran church (New Windsor) to cook and prepare a Christmas Day holiday dinner for over 300. If you have a turkey that you won't be using, please consider donating it to this cause. We are looking for supplies and volunteers to help cook and serve on Christmas Day and the time leading up to it. Any and all assistance is appreciated. Love that we can help make a difference directly in our community. To volunteer to cook or for any questions, Contact Stacey Yerger at 845-476-5494.
KOL YISRAEL EVENTS
AA Meetings - 6:00 pm on Monday & Tuesday nights at Kol Yisrael.
Kol Yisrael Chanukah Community Celebration – 4:00 pm on Sunday, December 18 at Kol Yisrael honoring Teachers. Join us for a Menorah Building Contest, Savory Soup, Music by George Levy & Rachel Berkman, Door Prizes and More. $18 suggested donation per family. RSVP to (845) 562-5604 by December 15. Followed by the Giant Hanukkah Menorah Lighting at 6:00 pm on the front lawn.
NJCC EVENTS
Line Dancing For Seniors – 12:30 – 2:00 pm on Wednesday, December 14, 21 & 28. No Fee to Dance with us just come and have a good time.
Open Men’s Basketball – 7:30 – 8:30 pm on Thursday nights. $5 per person. Please RSVP to (845) 561-6602.
Rae of Light Chair Yoga for Adults — 10:00 am on Tuesdays with Susan. $5 per class for members.
JCC Mah Jongg - 1:00 pm on Mondays in the social hall.
Walk Live – 10:00 am on Mondays & Wednesdays. $6 for JCC members and $8 for non-members. Register by calling (845) 564-7422 or nextstepfitness@yahoo.com
NJCC Members Group Play (4 - 6 players) is now available in the gym. Members can reserve the gym for private play, pickleball, and sports practice. The schedule is available online. Reservations must be made through the NJCC office. Email VisitNewburghJcc@gmail.com between 7 AM and 7 PM daily.
TBJ Events:
TBJ Religious & Hebrew School – Religious School at 9:30am on Sunday, December 18. Hebrew School on Tuesday, December 13 at 5:00 pm for Gerry Hecht’s class.
TBJ Friday Night Shabbat Service – 7:30 pm on Friday, December 16 in person or via Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88369553492
TBJ Torah Study – 9:30 am on Saturday, December 17 via Zoom only - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81868419547
TBJ Mitzvah Arugah Knitting Group – 7:00 pm every Thursday. Feel free to pick up yarn at the temple office anytime and drop off finished hats. There is NO cost to you and all are welcome to join this growing circle of “Hookers & Loomers”.
Gift of Life Bone Marrow Swabbing Drive – Please help add potential stem cell donors to the Gift of Life Marrow Registry. Donors simply swab the inside of their cheeks and complete a registration form, must be 18 to 35 years old and in good health. Volunteers are also needed for a couple of hours to help find someone’s match. Contact Sherrill Murray-Lazarus to volunteer at smlazarus@yahoo.com. The upcoming swabbing dates are below:
3:00 – 8:30 pm on Monday, December 12 at Gold’s Gym in Newburgh
3:00 – 8:30 pm on Monday, December 19 at Gold’s Gym in Newburgh
Menorah Lighting at Chadwick Lake – 7:00 pm on Wednesday, December 21. Please join our TBJ members on this night for a menorah lighting at Chadwick Lake.
Aleph Isn’t Enough: Adult Hebrew Book 2 – 6:30 pm on Thursdays. Last Class is December 22. In person and via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86036194199
TBJ Sisterhood Proneg Dinner – 5:30 pm on Friday, December 23. Join us for a chicken dinner with vegetables and latkes followed by services. $10 per person. RSVP by December 16 to 562-5516. Please bring your menorahs to this service and seven candles so we can light them afterwards.
TBJ Sisterhood Book Club – 12:30 pm on Thursday, January 5. Book is “The Map Maker’s Daughter” by Laurel Corona.
Spain, 1492, on the eve of the Jewish expulsion from Spain, Amalia Riba stands at a crossroads. In a country violently divided by religion, she must either convert to Christianity and stay safe, or remain a Jew and risk everything.
TBJ Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh – The Rosh Chodesh meetings for January & February have been cancelled.
TBJ Introduction to Judaism – 7:00 – 8:30 pm on Thursday beginning on January 26, 2023 taught by Rabbi Kohn. 12 Sessions until May 4. To register, please call (845) 562-5516. In person attendance is encouraged, however, if you need to join virtually, you may click on the Zoom link. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87892248296
New collection - Recycle for Sight for the Lions Club - Place your slightly used eyeglasses in the box in the front lobby. All donations are gratefully accepted. No cases please.
TBJ Gift Cards - Wednesday Delivery of Gift Cards right to your home! Email maryjean@kolyisraelnewburgh.org with your gift card order by noon on Tuesday. Include your preferred delivery time and pay by check, payable to TBJ, upon receipt of your gift cards.
Mitzvah Mavens - We are seeking donations of scarfs, socks, gloves and any other warm weather attire - new or gently used. We will be donating them in conjunction with our very own Mitzvah Arugah handmade hats at various winter events and will be staging the third annual Scarfs of Love drive where we tie scarfs, with messages of hope to various places around Newburgh - encouraging anyone who needs some warmth of body and spirit to take one.
OTHER EVENTS
PJ Play – 10:00 – 11:00 am on Sunday, January 29 in the children’s library at Kol Yisrael. Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County.
The Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards - Recognizes Jewish teens (ages 13-19) throughout the United States who have demonstrated remarkable leadership and initiative in projects that embody the values of Tikkun Olam, repairing the world.
15 Jewish Teens will be awarded $36,000 each. To nominate a teen leader go to: http://www.dillerteenawards.org/apply-and-nominate The deadline to nominate someone is January 5, 2023.
CAI Movie Club - 7:00 pm on Tuesday, December 13. Discussion via Zoom of the movie “Keeping the Faith” starring Ben Stiller, Edward Norton and Jenna Elfman. Best friends since they were kids, Rabbi Jacob Schram and Father Brian Finn are dynamic and popular young men living and working on New York's Upper West Side. When Anna Reilly, once their childhood friend and now grown into a beautiful corporate executive, suddenly returns to the city, she reenters Jake and Brian's lives and hearts with a vengeance. Sparks fly and an unusual and complicated love triangle ensues. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85953712391
Giant Hanukkah Menorah Lighting – 6:00 pm** starting Sunday, December 18 through Sunday, December 25. **4:00 pm on Friday, December 23. Honoring a different group of community workers each night plus Hot Chocolate and Dunkin Donuts. Latke Party on the eight night (RSVP’s appreciated).
Eligible for a free turkey you don't need? Tired of Chinese food and a movie on Christmas Day and willing to do a mitzvah instead? - Members of Kol will be partnering with King of Kings Lutheran church (New Windsor) to cook and prepare a Christmas Day holiday dinner for over 300. If you have a turkey that you won't be using, please consider donating it to this cause. We are looking for supplies and volunteers to help cook and serve on Christmas Day and the time leading up to it. Any and all assistance is appreciated. Love that we can help make a difference directly in our community. To volunteer to cook or for any questions, Contact Stacey Yerger at 845-476-5494.
KOL YISRAEL EVENTS
AA Meetings - 6:00 pm on Monday & Tuesday nights at Kol Yisrael.
Kol Yisrael Chanukah Community Celebration – 4:00 pm on Sunday, December 18 at Kol Yisrael honoring Teachers. Join us for a Menorah Building Contest, Savory Soup, Music by George Levy & Rachel Berkman, Door Prizes and More. $18 suggested donation per family. RSVP to (845) 562-5604 by December 15. Followed by the Giant Hanukkah Menorah Lighting at 6:00 pm on the front lawn.
NJCC EVENTS
Line Dancing For Seniors – 12:30 – 2:00 pm on Wednesday, December 14, 21 & 28. No Fee to Dance with us just come and have a good time.
Open Men’s Basketball – 7:30 – 8:30 pm on Thursday nights. $5 per person. Please RSVP to (845) 561-6602.
Rae of Light Chair Yoga for Adults — 10:00 am on Tuesdays with Susan. $5 per class for members.
JCC Mah Jongg - 1:00 pm on Mondays in the social hall.
Walk Live – 10:00 am on Mondays & Wednesdays. $6 for JCC members and $8 for non-members. Register by calling (845) 564-7422 or nextstepfitness@yahoo.com
NJCC Members Group Play (4 - 6 players) is now available in the gym. Members can reserve the gym for private play, pickleball, and sports practice. The schedule is available online. Reservations must be made through the NJCC office. Email VisitNewburghJcc@gmail.com between 7 AM and 7 PM daily.
TBJ Events:
TBJ Religious & Hebrew School – Religious School at 9:30am on Sunday, December 18. Hebrew School on Tuesday, December 13 at 5:00 pm for Gerry Hecht’s class.
TBJ Friday Night Shabbat Service – 7:30 pm on Friday, December 16 in person or via Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88369553492
TBJ Torah Study – 9:30 am on Saturday, December 17 via Zoom only - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81868419547
TBJ Mitzvah Arugah Knitting Group – 7:00 pm every Thursday. Feel free to pick up yarn at the temple office anytime and drop off finished hats. There is NO cost to you and all are welcome to join this growing circle of “Hookers & Loomers”.
Gift of Life Bone Marrow Swabbing Drive – Please help add potential stem cell donors to the Gift of Life Marrow Registry. Donors simply swab the inside of their cheeks and complete a registration form, must be 18 to 35 years old and in good health. Volunteers are also needed for a couple of hours to help find someone’s match. Contact Sherrill Murray-Lazarus to volunteer at smlazarus@yahoo.com. The upcoming swabbing dates are below:
3:00 – 8:30 pm on Monday, December 12 at Gold’s Gym in Newburgh
3:00 – 8:30 pm on Monday, December 19 at Gold’s Gym in Newburgh
Menorah Lighting at Chadwick Lake – 7:00 pm on Wednesday, December 21. Please join our TBJ members on this night for a menorah lighting at Chadwick Lake.
Aleph Isn’t Enough: Adult Hebrew Book 2 – 6:30 pm on Thursdays. Last Class is December 22. In person and via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86036194199
TBJ Sisterhood Proneg Dinner – 5:30 pm on Friday, December 23. Join us for a chicken dinner with vegetables and latkes followed by services. $10 per person. RSVP by December 16 to 562-5516. Please bring your menorahs to this service and seven candles so we can light them afterwards.
TBJ Sisterhood Book Club – 12:30 pm on Thursday, January 5. Book is “The Map Maker’s Daughter” by Laurel Corona.
Spain, 1492, on the eve of the Jewish expulsion from Spain, Amalia Riba stands at a crossroads. In a country violently divided by religion, she must either convert to Christianity and stay safe, or remain a Jew and risk everything.
TBJ Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh – The Rosh Chodesh meetings for January & February have been cancelled.
TBJ Introduction to Judaism – 7:00 – 8:30 pm on Thursday beginning on January 26, 2023 taught by Rabbi Kohn. 12 Sessions until May 4. To register, please call (845) 562-5516. In person attendance is encouraged, however, if you need to join virtually, you may click on the Zoom link. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87892248296
New collection - Recycle for Sight for the Lions Club - Place your slightly used eyeglasses in the box in the front lobby. All donations are gratefully accepted. No cases please.
TBJ Gift Cards - Wednesday Delivery of Gift Cards right to your home! Email maryjean@kolyisraelnewburgh.org with your gift card order by noon on Tuesday. Include your preferred delivery time and pay by check, payable to TBJ, upon receipt of your gift cards.
Mitzvah Mavens - We are seeking donations of scarfs, socks, gloves and any other warm weather attire - new or gently used. We will be donating them in conjunction with our very own Mitzvah Arugah handmade hats at various winter events and will be staging the third annual Scarfs of Love drive where we tie scarfs, with messages of hope to various places around Newburgh - encouraging anyone who needs some warmth of body and spirit to take one.
OTHER EVENTS
PJ Play – 10:00 – 11:00 am on Sunday, January 29 in the children’s library at Kol Yisrael. Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County.
The Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards - Recognizes Jewish teens (ages 13-19) throughout the United States who have demonstrated remarkable leadership and initiative in projects that embody the values of Tikkun Olam, repairing the world.
15 Jewish Teens will be awarded $36,000 each. To nominate a teen leader go to: http://www.dillerteenawards.org/apply-and-nominate The deadline to nominate someone is January 5, 2023.