The Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley
The Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley 

Needle Arts and German Class
for Thursday, March 10th are canceled.

Due to a scheduling conflict, Thursday's Needle Arts Group will not be meeting. 
Join us at our next meeting on March 24th from 10:30 - 12:00 PM.

The Forever Learning Institute German class is also canceled. We will resume classes next week on Thursday, March 18th.
Moat Chittim Passover Appeal

There is still time to make your Passover Appeal donation! All contributions go towards helping provide Kosher for Passover products to those in our community for their Seders. All donations of $18 or greater will receive a complimentary Passover greeting in our May Our Community News (OCN). Donations will be accepted through Passover, but deadline for those wishing to receive an OCN greeting is Friday, March 18th.
You can donate online today by clicking here to visit our website.
You can also donate by calling the Federation at 574-233-1164. 
Purim & Birthday Lunch
Wednesday, March 16th, at 12:00 PM
Join us for our March Holiday Lunch where we will celebrate the holiday of Purim. Our menu will include traditional Purim treats and a few themed dishes as well. Musical entertainment will be provided by pianist Bryan Finkelstein!  Come hear this warm, inclusive pianist as he plays many standards and old favorites!

The cost for this dairy holiday meal is $5 with RSVP and $6 with out. RSVPs are requested to help plan food preparation. You can RSVP by calling 574-233-1164 or by email to [email protected]

Community Purim Volunteers Needed!

Our Purim Carnival is drawing near.
We'll be celebrating as a community on
Sunday, March 20th from 12:30 - 3:30 PM and we need help.

We are looking for volunteers to help make the carnival a great success! Volunteers can sign up by contacting Yuval at 574-233-1164 x 107 or by visiting the online sign up for at
  Ateres Zahav Purim Costume Gemach
L'Ilui Nishmas Etta Rivka bas R' Shimon

Purim is almost here!
Come browse through nearly 200 costumes and costume accessories!
No cost to borrow! Donations of new or used costumes always welcomed and appreciated!

Open hours:
Tuesday 3/8, 4:15-5 p.m.
Thursday 3/10, 4:15-6:30 p.m
Sunday 3/13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Monday 3/14, 4:15 - 6:00 p.m
Thursday 3/17, 4:15-6:30 p.m
Sunday, 3/20, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m

**Costume return time:
Sunday March 27, 9 am- 12 noon
If you borrowed a costume or accessories from the Gemach,
please return during those hours. Thank you!

Call with questions or to arrange other appointment times:
Samara Gold
574-289-6281
717-979-6198 (can text also)
 
Sinai Synagogue's Annual Spaghetti Dinner
Sunday, March 13th from 12:00 - 6:00 PM

Sinai Synagogue's Spaghetti Dinner has been a community tradition for 39 years. The dinner this year will be on Sunday, March 13, from noon - 6 PM, at the synagogue on the corner of Eddy and LaSalle. Menu consists of all-you-can-eat soup, salad, spaghetti with meat sauce, bread, beverage, and dessert. Tickets for adults are $8.00, children $3.00, and area available at the door.