The Jackson Kol 
  The Jackson Hole Jewish Community 
 Monthly Newsletter        September 1, 2019           1 Elul 5779
BET SEFER BEGINS SOON!
Thursday, Sept. 26
4 p.m. / JHJC
Parents! Don't miss the opportunity for your children to take part in the JHJC's popular Bet Sefer religious school. For more details on tuition, registration and curriculum for this coming year, go HERE . See below for more details.
Travis D'Amours
Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Sept. 28. 
See below for details.
A good time had by all at the annual JHJC Swingin' Sabbath.

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Mailing address:
P.O. Box 10667,  Jackson, WY 83001
General Email:
Late Summer & Chagim 5780 / 2019 Events 
Go to the JHJC WEBSITE for updated event  details

We hope to see all of you at High Holidays.
Check our website and newsletters for the complete schedule.


Friday, Sept. 13 / Shabbat Services 
6 p.m., JHJC in the Centennial Bldg:  (note back to earlier time):  Our regular Shabbat services at the JHJC resume. Led by chazzan Judd Grossman. The Oneg featuring Israeli foo d is  graciously  sponsored by Judy and Ravid Lurie in honor of their wedding anniversary and their move back to Israel at the end of October. Families welcome. The Torah reading for this week is Ki Tetze.

Thursday, Sept. 26 / Bet Sefer Begins
4 - 6 p.m. / JHJC in the Centennial Bldg
 To learn more tuition costs, registration and curriculum go HERE
Here is the proposed Bet Sefer class schedule for the first two weeks:
- Thurs., 9/26/19: First day of class / 4 p.m. at the JHJC
- Sat., 9/28/19: Bar Mitzvah of Travis D'Amours  / 10 a.m. /  St. John's Church
- Mon., 9/30/19: Rosh Hashanah Children's Service / 9:30 a.m. at St. John's 
- Thurs., 10/3/19: Regular class / 4 p.m. at the JHJC
- Wed., 10/9/19: Yom Kippur Children's service / 9:30 a.m. at St. John's Church
- Thurs., 10/10/19: Regular class / 4 p.m. at the JHJC


Saturday, Sept. 28 / Travis D'Amours Bar Mitzvah
10 a.m., St. John's Episcopal Church: Support Travis as he is called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah. More details to come, stay tuned. 


Sunday, Sept. 29  / TICKETS ON SALE!  Rosh Hashanah Party 
Following Rosh Hashanah services (aprox. 7:30 p.m.). Catered by Chinatown Restaurant. Party tickets required, buy HERE.

Save the Date:
Sunday, Oct. 13: Sukkot Celebration
Saturday, Oct. 19: Bat MItzvah of Beatrix Sparks Goldstein
Monday, Oct. 21: Simchat Torah

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High Holidays 5780
St. John's Episcopal Church  /  170 N. Glenwood
       Rabbi Laura Geller
Erev Rosh Hashanah 
Sunday, Sept. 29 
Led by Rabbi Laura Geller and chazzan Judd Grossman
5:30 p.m. Prelude Music / 6 p.m. Services begin 
(Childcare available) 
Rosh Hashanah Party
7:30 p.m. Rosh Hashanah Party catered by Chinatown
St. John's Hansen Hall / TICKETS REQUIRED, BUY HERE.
Rosh Hashanah Day
Monday, Sept. 30 
9:30 a.m. Children's Service
10 a.m. Shacharit, Morning Service (Childcare will begin at 9:30 am)
Potluck lunch to follow services in the Hansen Hall. Please bring a main dish or side dish/salad to share. Bagels, cream cheese and drinks will be provided.
Following Lunch: Tacshlich at Flat Creek.
Second Day Rosh Hashanah
Tuesday, Oct. 1
10 a.m. at St. John's Episcopal Buchenroth Room downstairs. Elevator available /  No childcare 

Kol Nidre / Yom Kippur
Tuesday, Oct. 8
Led by Carl Levenson, Josh Kleyman and chazzan Judd Grossman
7 p.m. Prelude Music / 7:30 p.m. Services begin (Childcare available)
Yom Kippur Day
Wednesday, Oct. 9 
9:30 a.m. Children's Service.
10 a.m. Shacharit, Morning Service
2 - 3 p.m. Workshop #1: Gentle Yoga & Mindfulness with Carol Mann @ Inversion Yoga. 
2 - 3 p.m. Workshop #2: Discussion led by Steve Zelikovitz @ St. John's Church Library. 
RSVP to reserve a spot for Yoga or for materials for Discussion email HERE
3:45 p.m. Yizkor
4:45 p.m. Mincha/Torah Reading
5:45 p.m. Break
6 p.m. Leader's Discussion
6:30 p.m. Ne'ila
7:15 p.m. Potluck community Break Fast and Slivovitz Toast in the Hansen Hall.
POTLUCK BREAK FAST: Please bring a savory main dish or hearty side dish or salad. Bagels, cream cheese, some salads, dessert and drinks provided.
(Childcare available from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and from 6 - 7:30 p.m.)
Become a Member or Renew Today!
JHJC 5780 Membership Materials available now
You should have received the annual JHJC Membership information in your mailbox last month. Want to pay online or learn more? Go to our Membership page on our Website HERE
Scenes From August 2019 / 5779
Check out more of our photos and videos from all the cool events we do on our Facebook page  "Jackson Hole Jews"

Swingin' Sabbath 2019
Photos by Adam J. Howard 

BECOME A JHJC MEMBER TODAY!
5780 / 2019 - 20 MEMBERSHIP INFO 
Become a new member or renew your existing membership to the Jackson Hole Jewish Community
for 5780. Any level of participation welcome.
Download the Membership form  HERE.

Acknowledgements

Many Thanks
 
THANK YOU 2019 SWINGIN' SABBATH SUPPORTERS:
Melanie & Larry Nussdorf
Beryl Weiner & Joyce Craig
David Loevner
Kelly & Steve Zelikovitz
Kakie & George Beller
Brahm Swirsky & Ann Karen Katz
Julie & Cliff Sobin
Mary & Stan Seidler
Barbara & Jerry Aronowitz

Mike Scher & Barbara Zelazo for hosting another great Swingin' Sabbath at your home. Sorry we broke your sprinklers ... again. 

Stephan & Laura Abrams and The Liquor Store  for providing our libations  for Swingin' Sabbath. 

Also ...

Janet Bellis, Sharon Sleeper, Joan Goldfarb, Larry Zuckerman, Carrie Chernov, Carly Swirsky, Kalen & Josh Kleyman, Laurie Thal & Dan Altwies, Shannon & Larry Thal, Revi Kleyman, Ben Goldberg & Robin Soule, Aaron Scher, Jody Gerber and Rachel Stam (and anyone else I forgot, sorry!)   for helping with Swingin' Sabbath this year. Todah Rabah! 


Melanie and Larry Nussdorf  for underwriting the August screenings of Fiddler: Miracle of Miracles. 

Get We ll Soon
  • Keep David Goldfarb in your thoughts.
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Please send us your Mazel Tovs, Condolences, Kol HaKavods, Get Wells and photos of your 
Jewish Pets to: info@jhjewishcommunity.org


2019-20  Board of Directors

Kevin Krasnow, Co-president

Mike Scher, Co-president

Janet Bellis

Kevin Krasnow

Rachel Stam, Treasurer

Laurie Thal, Vice President

Steve Zelikovitz

Mary Grossman, Exec. Dir.

Judd Grossman, Chazzan


For more than 40 years, the  Jackson Hole Jewish Community has welcomed people of all ages and backgrounds who share a love for Jackson Hole and Judaism. We are independent, unaffiliated and inclusive. All are welcome to Jackson Hole's oldest Jewish congregation,  no matter his or her level of Jewish observance.


The Jackson Hole Jewish Community is committed to creating a diverse Jewish presence that unites us, celebrates our faith, and promotes tolerance in the greater Jackson Hole community. We strive to engage all families and individuals in spirituality, education, tzadakah, and the joys of Jewish life.

 

עליכם  השלום     

Jackson Hole Jewish Community   
Physical Address: 610 W. Broadway in the Centennial Bldg, Jackson, WY 83002
Mailing Address: Box 10667, Jackson, WY 83002
307.734.1999 or info@jhjewishcommunity.org