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                                                                                                          December 14, 2010

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Important Sisterhood Announcement:

Women's League Shabbat Dinner is on Friday, January 21st immediately following services.  All are welcome but MUST rsvp so we know how much to prepare. The cost is $18 to help defray the cost. 

Please rsvp via email to the office at info@yorktownjewishcenter.org or to Sharon Sigler at star4hire@aol.com no later than Friday, January 14th!
(Cantor Lemberger will be joining us this weekend!)
  

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Mah Jongg Cards earn YJC Money!

 

Time to order Mah Jongg cards:    If purchased thru Joyce Douglas, the YJC receives the benefit.   They recently received a check for $189.00 for the cards purchased earlier this year.    Every little bit helps!                         standard size $7.00

 

 

                                 large print $8.00

 

Send me the name & address the card should be sent to.   The more names, the bigger the rebate to the YJC is.  Checks should be made out to Joyce Douglas as I have to send one large check.

 

 

 

Joyce Douglas

65 Trolley Rd.

Cortlandt Manor, NY10567

 

or put into the bingo box at the YJC office.

 

  

 

 

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IT'S NOT TOO LATE!!!

 

The Orot Committee invites you to join exciting NEW WEEKLY CLASSES:

 

The Absolute Beginner's Introduction To Talmud:  What is it, why do we need it, what ethical and practical lessons does it teach?

 

Beginning Friday,

December 3 from 10:30am-12.00 in the library

 taught by Wendy Segal:

 

 

This class is designed to introduce Talmud to the adult with no previous familiarity with Talmud.  No Hebrew reading is required.  The Babylonian Talmud was finished about 1,500 years ago.  What is it?  Why do people still study it?  Why was it the subject of book-burnings?  We'll look at how and why the Talmud was written, and then we'll look at a piece of the section on civil law.  What are your responsibilities if you borrow something and lose it?  What should you do if you find someone's cat?  What does your shoemaker owe you if he dyes your party shoes the wrong color?  Whose fault is it if your neighbor's dog falls into your pool and drowns?  Come and learn, read, and argue like the sages of old as we explore the sea of Talmud.

 

Please sign up in the office by replying to this email or calling 245-2324 so that we know how many copies of materials to make.


 

A Beginners Hebrew Class

 

Beginning Monday, November 15

 From 7-8pm; teacher Hazzan Isabel Kopstein


Have you always wanted to be able to read the prayers in the siddur or dreamed of having an Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah? Come and learn to read Hebrew, starting with the aleph-bet.  The class will be based on the National Jewish Outreach Program, and will begin on Monday, November 15th from 7-8pm, classroom 9.  It's an amazing, anxiety-free journey for all beginners. Come and take that first step. You can sign up through the office or contact Hazzan Isabel Kopstein at 420-7844.



Fundraising for Sisterhood!!!

 

ROSH CHODESH T-SHIRTS:

Ladies!  We still have Rosh Chodesh T-shirts available in sizes M - XL.  Very cute and only $20.00!  Remember, you are supporting Sisterhood (and Sisterhood supports the Synagogue) when you purchase one.  (BTW, the next two classes will be held Friday, February 4 at 11:30am and Tuesday, April 5 at 11:30am.)

 

GIFT SHOP

We are expecting a delivery of those BEAUTIFUL Pomegranate bowls and plates.  I ordered a limited quantity and they are very well priced.  They make an excellent house gift.  Come and get 'em!

 

At the Sisterhood Gift Shop, we have such beautiful gift items (That's why we call it the Gift Shop!)  There are Kiddush Cups , Shabbat candlesticks, jewelry (both Judaic and other), unusual kippot, mezzuzahs, and so many other lovely items.  Call me for an appointment 914-245-1024 or come on Wednesday after 6:00 pm.  (I'm usually in the kitchen, preparing dinner for the Religious School). 

 

Meanwhile I hope you had a Happy Hanukkah and... remember for next year and all other special occasions - shop SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP!

 

EVERYDAY CONSUMABLES EARNS SISTERHOOD 50%

Do you use laundry detergent, cleaning products, make up, skincare?  Do you take supplements?  All these things and more can bring Sisterhood easy profits.  Call the office for more information!


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