Congregation B'nai Harim
at the Nevada County
Jewish Community Center
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November 5781 - 2020 Newsletter |
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Nevada County Jewish
Community Center Newsletter
Serving the members of our Diverse Community
as together we search , study, learn the history, the culture,
the principles, the Values ..... explore and take on moments here and there
of just what does it mean, how does it feel to take on this Jewish experience ?
What is this Jewish Identity .......
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Giving Back and Giving Thanks |
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In Person and Zoom Services
1st Friday Night Shabbat Services
November 6th
with
Rabbi David Azen joined by
Rabbi Alan Greenbaum
3rd Friday Night Shabbat Services
November 20th
with
Rabbi David Azen
Time: 07:30 PM Pacific Time
(US and Canada)
Following Friday Night Services
Saturday Torah Study
......Online
Via Zoom
with Rabbi David Azen
@10:00 am
Kabballah & the Enneagram with Rabbi David
NOVEMBER 7 and 21 continuing on through the year
See Rabbi's Message below for more details.
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Important Dates
Sisterhood Meeting November 5th @12:30pm
November 1st and 15th -
Sunday school, K-7 and Rabbi's Kids 9:30 am
November 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th Hebrew Class 3:30 pm
Sisterhood Book Club Monday November 9th @1:30pm
Judaica Shop will be open Soon! Please watch the Schmooze for dates and times.
November 26th Thanksgiving
December 10th -18th
Hanukkah
Watch the Weekly Schmooze for more details and updates as they become available.
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Working to keep everyone safe |
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In-Person Services.
We are working hard to provide a safe environment for everyone and appreciate your help in following all county and state requirements.
All attendees must wear a mask and maintain a
6 ft physical distance to others.
Family groups will sit together.
Limited to 25 people inside.
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***Prayer Books to be Returned***
Please email NCJCC@outlook.com to arrange a time to
drop off your prayer book or request a pick up at your home or office
at 506 Walsh Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945
or Call 530-477-0922
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This holiday season is approaching fast and we have some ideas to help with your shopping list. Did you know you can make a donation in honor of your family, friends or community members. Yes, your tax deductible donation is a great way to remember someone while giving back to your community. You can also donate when you shop online with Amazon Smile. See details below.
It’s a Mitzvah!
Please make your tax-deductible donation to help us meet our $50,000 donation match and finish our backyard development project. Names will be part of our history and remembered for future generations.
Sponsorship Levels
· Diamond $10,000+
· Platinum $5,000+
· Gold $2,500+
· Silver $1,000+
· Bronze $500+
· Copper $100+
· Other ____
Donations can be made by cash, check or credit card. Mail donations to NCJCC, P.O. Box 1426, Grass Valley, CA 95945 or visit www.ncjcc.org and scroll down to click the “Donate Now” button to pay by credit card. Please write “backyard” in the memo line.
Amazon Smile
Do you find you are ordering online more often? Your online Amazon purchases can help us raise funds while you shop everyday. In addition, Amazon offers special Deals that can help us all save money and give back!!
donates to Nevada County Jewish Community Center.
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Rabbi Message, Presidents Message, Fresher Sacramento, Covid-19 resources, Education Programs
Men's Club, Sisterhood, Book Club, Membership, and
Landscaping (Backyard) Project
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We recently experienced a "Once in a Blue Moon" occurrence. Turns out, in reality, it was a Blue Moon (the second Full Moon in the same month). It's a rare event; the next Blue Moon in October will be in 19 years. The next Blue moon to occur in any month will be August 2023.
Let's hope the challenges this year occurs only "Once in a Blue Moon." But what we can all do regularly is enjoy each other's company and support each other and support our Jewish Community Center.
We can enjoy all our upcoming programming with health and safety practices in mind. Please see the list of events in the Newsletter and the Schmooze, so that you can enjoy our company as much as is appropriate in person or through Zoom.
Maintaining our programming has been in large part due to having acquired and developed the back property. This wonderful space, allowing physical distancing, has been essential in our ability to offer services that would have otherwise been cancelled. While there is a considerable amount left to do, and a considerable amount of money that needs to be raised, we should all be proud of what we've accomplished thus far.
As to the big picture, we should similarly be pleased with how we've weathered the storm that is 2020. However, please know that in the coming week I will be sending you a letter which contains a more specific presentation of our financial situation. Suffice it to say we must raise more funds and improve our financial position; we can use your help in several ways. We will also be holding at least one fundraiser over the next few months. Details to follow.
I look forward to seeing you all virtually and/or in person, and meeting those of you whom I have not met.
Garrett M Eckerling, MD
President, NCJCC
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Providing Food during a crisis-
Fresher Sacramento has partnered with DoorDash to power the delivery of meals to the city's senior citizens during the ongoing health crisis. With the support of the DoorDash platform, Lesieli Pilate and Lucy Munoz, along with Chef Michael Harris, produced and sent with DoorDash to deliver over 9,000 meals for 477 seniors at five different residences in Sacramento. Thank you to the City of Sacramento and SHRA for funding, to DoorDash for your generous support and partnership and to Meals on Wheels for partnering with Fresher Sacramento to make this happen.
"Fresher Sacramento seeks to enable everyone to go to bed well-fed and build wealth from health for generations to come. With nearly a quarter of a million folks in Sacramento County lacking regular access to affordable, nutritious food, our team of Fresher Chefs are cooking up a brand new model for making sure everyone goes to bed well fed, by preparing affordable, convenient, delicious, and nutritious meals for folks who lack the time, knowledge, and resources to prepare their own."
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Copy and paste the following links to your web browser.
CDC - Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19- Step by step instructions to make your own face mask.
CDC -Frequently Asked Questions
Have you found a resource you would like to share? Please email NCJCC@outlook.com and we will post it in the Schmooze.
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Youth and Adult Education |
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Kinneret Vinitzky, Principal Religious, Hebrew School
for Children, Youth and Adult Education.
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Hello Dear teachers, students, and parents!
This year starts differently from what we know and therefore I am trying a new program. We have a small group of students and that allows us to physically come to the Temple and be outside with all the safety requirements for Covid-19. New beginnings always bring renewed hope!!! We have a lot of new ideas and exciting plans for this coming school year!
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Dan Kalt, Youth Coordinator |
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We'll be planning more fun activities for our temple teens / tweens as the year starts and throughout the year. If anyone is interested in helping out, please don't hesitate to contact the Rabbi or myself at dankalt@yahoo.com.
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The Men's Club meets the second Sunday of each month at 9:30am. We feature interesting speakers and presenters from the community. The activities include monthly meetings with stimulating speakers, and events such as a scotch and BBQ, wine and beer tastings, golf, and Poker games to prepare for the next Poker Tournament.
The Men's Club is open to the entire congregation and community, men and women alike. Speakers and events are scheduled on Sundays as well as in the evenings and we'll share the upcoming opportunities in the weekly and monthly announcements, as well as the website.
We appreciate your interest and support of our activities and look forward to seeing you. Our annual dues are only $20. When we meet on Sunday mornings, we serve lox and bagels, coffee, and orange juice for only $5.00 (such a good deal! Your mother would be proud).
Contact Gordon Mann at sharkmann@suddenlink.net for more information, to suggest an interesting speaker, or to schedule an event.
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Lee Nold-Lewis, President |
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Our 2020-2021 Officers:
President:
Lee Nold-Lewis
VP Programs:
Ruth Goodin and Jackie Levy
VP Membership:
Carol Brown
VP Fundraising:
Cheryl Kelly and Karen Oakley
Secretary:
Judy Silberman
Treasurer:
Gail Atlas
Corresponding Secretary:
Lori Cohen
We welcome any women who would like to join us!
Please contact Carol Brown, Sisterhood Membership Chair, at 831-578-2101
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Book Club discussions do continue on the second Monday of the month. Contact Arlene Waxman at 530-478-9484 for additional information.
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Jan Brenner, Membership Chair |
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If you haven't already or you are new to the area, please fill out the membership renewal form and mail it to Congregation B'nai Harim at P.O box 1426. If you did not receive a copy in the mail, please reply to this email with your mailing address or call the office at (530) 477-0922. |
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History
Several years ago we did a lot split with the neighbors and purchased additional land which allowed for our kids to be able to play on their recently purchased play structure with plenty of room to run around. We cleared many diseased and invasive trees and did an initial grading of the property to create a more usable space. We seeded the ground and ran movable sprinklers, which created a temporary ground cover to keep the dirt down. We then built a deck with wheelchair ramp for better access to the backyard. We created a backyard design plan with the help of a landscape designer and for a while had plans on hold while we worked on raising additional funding.
Spring 2020
We received a very generous matching donation of $50,000 which enabled us to get a jump start on the first few phases of development and we made major progress as you can see in the above photos. We regraded the land, ran water and electrical lines, put in irrigation, drip systems, lawn, plants, and trees, added playground chips in the play area, installed fencing and gates and a large concrete patio. It really looks amazing and once we raise the matching $50,000 we will be able to complete the project.
In Progress
We are staining the fence and installing a tool shed for lawn and garden equipment and will add additional shredded bark to cover needed areas and install outdoor lighting.
Upcoming
We’ve done a lot, but there is still much more that needs to be done. In order to complete the project, we need to raise the matching $50,000. Here is what the funds will go to:
· Install handicap accessible concrete walkway along the side of building to patio and fill in needed areas in front
· Install pavilion over concrete patio
· Install outdoor kitchen with sink and propane BBQ
· Install Star of David shaped memorial rose garden and handicap accessible pathway leading to it
· Purchase and install storage shed for outdoor folding chairs and umbrellas
· Purchase outdoor folding chairs
· Install raised vegetable garden beds
· Refurbish flower garden area in front of building
· Install plaque honoring all donors that contributed to the land purchase and backyard development
It’s a Mitzvah!
Please make your tax-deductible donation to help us meet our $50,000 donation match and finish our backyard development project.
Sponsorship Levels
· Diamond $10,000+
· Platinum $5,000+
· Gold $2,500+
· Silver $1,000+
· Bronze $500+
· Copper $100+
· Other ____
Donations can be made by cash, check or credit card. Mail donations to NCJCC, P.O. Box 1426, Grass Valley, CA 95945 or visit www.ncjcc.org and scroll down to click the “Donate Now” button to pay by credit card. Please write “backyard” in the memo line.
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Happy Birthday to you!! November 2020 |
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Happy Anniversary to you!! November 2020 |
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We honor those who went before us....who helped us become who we are! |
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By sharing the names of family and friends
who forever hold a special, precious place
in our hearts and minds .....
the people who we keep close within our
person as we move
We Remember
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Thank you to our Sponsors |
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506 Walsh Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945
P.O. Box 1426
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