Keeping up with Uncle Moishe
by Al Zuckerman
Uncle Moishe and his friend Saul Fine were sitting in the Chester Deli on 174th St. in the Bronx after playing some penny and two poker at the Senior Center. As usual, after complaining to Irving, the waiter, about how fatty the pastrami was, the conversation turned to family. Saul told Unc that his grandson David had a little argument with his wife Sarah the other morning before he left for work in the diamond district in mid-town Manhattan. When he returned home that evening he saw his wife and daughter reviewing the young girl's Hebrew school homework. David asked his daughter Rebecca what she was learning. Rebecca replied, " Well, we're learning from the Book of Genesis and Mommy told me how HaShem made the first man and woman. Mommy said that HaShem made the man first but that the man was lonely without anyone to talk to. So, HaShem put the man to sleep. And Mommy said that while he was asleep HaShem took out his brains and made a woman with them." All Unc could say was, "Oy, David's got a lot of making up to do".
A message from nephew Al: The importance of Member support
The fall season is upon us and with it comes our annual Jackson Hole Jewish Community membership drive. I make it a point to never mention it when addressing the congregation at High Holiday services as I do not feel it is appropriate to talk about such things during this holy time. So, I will just mention it here and now as a gentle reminder to one and all to please remember to renew your membership to the JHJC and if you have never been a member please consider joining the JH Jewish Community. We need your support in order to be able to continue to offer the quality programming that we do throughout the year.
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Classes begin Sept. 19
Shalom Yeladim! It has been a few years since I have taught at Bet Sefer, so I am thrilled to return this year as a part of an All-Star teacher team. Josh Kleyman and Judd Grossman will be back, as well as first time Bet Sefer teacher Ingrid Krasnow. We have some exciting activities planned as well as time- tested favorites such as our Tikkun Olam project and baking challah.
Dust of your books because classes will resume this month. Classes will be held every Thursday from 4-6 p.m. at the JHJC Center at 150 Scott Lane. Tuition is $425 ($375 second child) JHJCC members, and $625 for non-members. There will be a text book each student will be required to purchase.
Parents don't miss out on the first annual Parent-Teacher night on Thursday, September 12 from 5-6 p.m. at the Center. You will get to meet the teachers, ask questions and register your children for the 2013-2014 school year. The first day of class will be Thursday, September 19.
- Andrea Mazer,
Bet Sefer Principal
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Upcoming Events in September
Don't forget we also host our annual food drive for the Jackson Food Cupboard between RH and YK. Pick up a bag during Rosh Hashanah services, fill it up with non-perishable goods and bring it back at Yom Kippur.
NOTE: 2nd Rosh Day Hashanah services to be held at the JHJC Center at 150 Scott Lane. NO childcare.
POTLUCKS: Please bring a savory main dish or side dish to share. The JHJC will supply bagels and cream cheese, dessert and drinks.
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JHJC Family Camp Set for September 20 at The Hatchet Resort
The Jackson Hole Jewish Community's Family Camp is a way for Jewish people who live in the Valley to meet and socialize with other Jews at a non-religious, completely social function.
This summer, the second annual Family Camp will take place on Friday, September 20 at the Hatchet Resort. The Hatchet Resort is north of Jackson, towards Dubois, about 40 miles. Here is a link to the The Hatchet Resort. Come for as much or as little of the get together as you can.
We will have dinner on Friday evening (possibly followed by a campfire with marshmallows in the adjoining campground); breakfast on Saturday morning and then we can do something together (e.g., hike, bike, kayak, canoe, raft, horseback ride, fish or simply sit around enjoying each other's company and the scenery) as a large group or we can break off into smaller ones. We won't have a Friday night Sabbath service; instead, we will try to have a Saturday morning gathering during breakfast with chazzan Judd Grossman.
If you would like to make a reservation, request information on the group room rates for the Camp or other have questions, please email Sandy Ress HERE.
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Scenes From Swingin' Sabbath 2013
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Oneg after March Shabbat at the
new Center.
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Yep, if you build it,
they will come!
The JHJC is continuing to make improvements on our new space. Last month we had an amazing Shabbat service. So many people attended we ran out of chairs! The space provided for a warm and soulful service led by Chazzan Judd and the Bet Sefer teachers, Josh, Eliana and Allie. Please consider supporting our new center.
- Furniture $4,000
- Window treatments $1,000
- JHJCC sign $450
- Bathroom remodel $375
- Moving expenses $1,000
- Lighting $1,000
- Kitchen $750
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Acknowledgements
Mazel Tov!
- Rosalie Daval for becoming a Bat Mitzvah!
- Aaron Scher for becoming a Bar Mitzvah.
Many Thanks
- Larry Rieser is almost good to go!
- Keep David Goldfarb in your thoughts.
Please send us your Mazel Tovs, Condolences, Kol HaKavods, Get Wells and photos of your
2013 Board of Directors
Al Zuckerman, President
Josh Kleyman, Vice Pres.
Andy King, Treasurer
Andrea Mazer
Mike Scher
Christine Schuller
Mary Grossman, Ex. Dir.
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 Join our Minyan Tree From time to time the JHJC is contacted to provide a minyan for either a local or visitor wanting to say Kaddish for a loved one who has recently passed away or whose yahrzeit they are observing. Such was the case several weeks ago when a visitor from NY staying at the Village needed a minyan so he could recite Kaddish for his mother. A combined group of his friends, several members of Chabad and several members from our congregation gathered together to form a minyan to help him. The reason I'm mentioning this is that I think it would be a good idea to form a "minyan tree", or a list of congregation members that would be willing to be part of a minyan when it is needed in order for someone to say Kaddish. It is a wonderful mitzvah to be able to help someone in this way. If we had a list of even 15 or 20 congregants that we could call to see if they are available to help form a minyan it would be of great service to the Jewish community. If you are interested in helping in this way when we are asked to put a minyan together please email or call Mary at the office so she can put your name on the "minyan tree". |
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