V....PROGRAMS, SERVICES & EVENTS AT CRJ

It that time again for the CRJ Annual Membership Directory!  We hope you will support YOUR Temple with this informative book!  Promote your business or extend a personal greeting to fellow congregants.  What a great way to reach out to OUR community.  Accepting ads now.  For more information, please contact John Siegel, john@siegelsonline.com or Debbie Gold, dgold@crjorlando.org

Southwest Orlando Shabbat Service - Friday, August 13th, 7 pm.  A spirited Shabbat service that will include liturgy, music and singing appropriate for both children and adults and will reflect the joyful and vibrant energy that is Shabbat. Please join us in Southwest Orlando as there will be no service at the main CRJ synagogue that evening.

Brotherhood Meeting - the first official meeting of the year.  Elections will be held and planning of event for the upcoming year.  Monday evening, 6 pm on August 16th.  For more information, please contact Alex Sacharoff, asacharoff@cfl.rr.com

First of Day of Steinmetz Family School of Chai - Sunday, August 22nd at 9:30 am.  Have you registered your child yet?  If you have any questions, please contact Sheryl Sacharoff, 407-645-0444 or ssacharoff@crjorlando.org

Temple Clean Up Day - Please help our buildings and grounds committee spruce up the Temple for the upcoming High Holy Days on Sunday, August 29th at 9 am.  Bring your pressure washers, your gardening tools and rags to clean the sanctuary!  RSVP to David Rasmussen, david_winterpark@yahoo.com.

High Holy Day Music Ulpan with Cantor Jacqueline Rawiszer on Monday, August 26, 2010 from 7 -10 pm.  A fun & comprehensive musical prep class focusing on the melodies & liturgy of the HHD for all members of the CRJ Community.  Please join Cantor Jacki & members of the Temple Choir & come prepared to sing!  (No experience necessary).  Please RSVP to Annie Hernandez, ahernandez@crjorlando.org

Finding the perfect gift is now easier than ever… judaica beautiful  is at your fingertips, and CRJ and WRJ will benefit from each and every purchase!  Visit our New and exciting shop online, featuring hundreds of Judaic items   http://crjorlando.judaicabeautiful.com/store/  and begin shopping.  From traditional to modern, we have exciting gifts for that special mitzvah, and keepsakes to cherish for a lifetime. Our unique collection includes exquisite  hand-crafted gems by renowned Jewish artists. View collections of the finest work by our featured international artists. Discover the diversity, inspiration and dynamism that defines today’s Judaica. We even offer a gift registry with hundreds of choices. Every purchase from CRJ’s site will benefit our congregation.  Give a gift that keeps on giving! For more information, contact: Rebecca Maxwell rebeccamaxwell@cfl.rr.com  The WRJ Judaica Shop is open this summer by appointment only. Contact email above.

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Recycle Your Paper at CRJ - Please bring your paper to the Recycling Bin located in the back parking lot of CRJ. Easy Fund-Raiser! Good for the Environment! SP Recycling is working with CRJ & will pay us for the paper. NEWSPAPERS      MAGAZINES      CATALOGUES    WHITE OFFICE PAPER     SHREDDED PAPER 
(Please no plastic bags or ties, phone books, wrapping paper, bows, cardboard, or trash).

Torah Tots Program begins on August 20th for 8 weeks!  For ages 6 months - 36 months.  Fridays, 9:30 am - 10:30 am.  What a wonderful bridge into your child’s early Judaic education and a great stepping stone to the pre-school experience in a warm, fun and creative environment.  Parents and kids will interact while the kids learn and grow “Jewishly.”  Cost:  $80 CRJ members, $120 for non-members.  Contact Betty Monroe, betty_monroe@hotmail.com

The Early Childhood Center announces PRE-SCHOOL Opening at CRJ in January, 2011 - The mission is to provide an integrated general & Judaic program for our children focusing on their spiritual as well as physical, social, emotional & cognitive development.  Open to three and four year olds.  For more info, Rivka Selsky at 407-647-7806 or avielijahsmom@gmail.com.

CRJ Shabbat at Sea - October 22-25, 2010 aboard Royal Caribbean’s Monarch of the Seas.  Join Rabbi Steve Engel, Cantor Jacki Rawiszer and your fellow congregants on a weekend of great fun, great camaraderie, great food & a special Shabbat experience at sea!  For more information, please contact Marcy Brown @ 407-862-1313.

Learn to Knit - with CRJ experts. The 2nd Tuesday of every month from 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm.  For more info, contact Cookie Meyer dpmmm1@aol.com  or 407-788-9056. A Maintain Your Brain activity.

Prepare a meal at CRJ for the residents of the Coalition for the Homeless on the 3rd Monday of every month. We also need a driver deliver the meal to the Coalition. Contact Karen Knudsen at kjknudsen@earthlink.net.

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group - 2nd Thurs of every month from 1 - 2 pm in the Mini.  Are you caring for someone who has Alzheimer's or a related disorder? Know that you are not alone! 

Care Team - Do you need a ride to the doctor or grocery store, to a CRJ service or event? Do you need meals delivered to your home?  If so, contact the CRJ Office, speak with Arlene or Annie: 407-645-0444. No fee for these services.  We need volunteers to provide transportation. Cathy Lieblich, clieblich@cfl.rr.com or 321-277-7309.

Women of Reform Judaism Southeast Biennial - October 28-31, 2010. HERE in ORLANDO!  Save the date.

 

Updated: 7-13-10