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Congregation of Reform Judaism is Orlando's largest Jewish congregation. Each week we offer creative and engaging Shabbat services. We ask that you explore our website, learn about upcoming events, and find opportunities for you to get involved.

The mission of Congregation of Reform Judaism is to offer a synagogue culture this is inviting and respectful, with inspiring worship services and programs that promote lifelong Jewish learning, within a caring, innovative and vibrant congregation.

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Click for: Steinmetz Family School of Chai REGISTRATION FORMS

Click for: 2008 High Holy Day Schedule

Click for: High Holy Day home blessings and prayers - Enhance your holiday meal! Rabbi Engel and Cantor Rawiszer have prepared a booklet of blessings and prayers that can be read at home during Erev Rosh Hashanah and Erev Yom Kippur. Copies are available both online or by contacting the office for a hardcopy at 407-645-0444.

Support CRJ: Give While You Shop, Shop While You Give - visit GiveClicks.com

The CRJ 2008-09 Membership Directories are now available to be picked up at the temple office.

Volunteer Drivers Needed! Make a difference in the life of a senior citizen or someone with a visual impairment by becoming a volunteer driver for ITNOrlando. This new, nonprofit membership service provides dignified transportation to those who have chosen to ”hang up” their car keys but not their independence. Help older adults get to medical appointments, shopping, synagogue, personal errands and more. To volunteer as little as three hours per month, call ITNOrlando at 407-228-7761 or visit the website at www.itnorlando.org.

Link to: URJ article - The Torah: A Woman's Torah Commentary

Cook for the Homeless - Join the committee every third Monday of the month as they prepare dinner for the families at the Coalition for the Homeless. For more information, please contact Shelley Taylor.

Sisterhood Judaica Shop - Great bargains for Graduations, Mother's Day, Weddings, Bar/Bat Mizvot or how about a special gift for YOU! We have jewelry, books, chamsahs, candles, select tallitot and much more! Open Weds. morning, during Religious school or by appt. Contact Cathy Swerdlow at
407-862-2374

Bikur Cholim - Caring Committee volunteer opportunites

CRJ Aprons for sale. Get yours now!!

Attention all Publix shoppers!!! You can now donate money to CRJ while shopping at Publix. Stop by the Temple and ask Michael Kancher how to donate money to CRJ by purchasing a GIFT CARD for the face value amount and a percentage of the sale will be given back to CRJ!

Host an Israeli Student in your home! CRJ along with Rotary International are hosting 4 Israeli high school students, ages 16-18, 3 girls and 1 boy. We are looking for host families from July 25 - August 22. If you are interested, please contact John Siegel at 407-645-3100 or john@siegelsonline.com. Share an Israeli experience!

Calling all Singers! The CRJ Temple Choir is the volunteer choir dedicated to sharing, engaging and joyfully celebrating the music and liturgy of our rich heritage with our congregation and greater community. If you are interested in learning more about joining the Temple Choir, please contact Cantor Jacki at jrawiszer@crjorlando.org. Rehearsals for the High Holy Days begin on Monday, Aug 4.

2008 School Supply Drive - CRJ, The Steinmetz Family School of Chai and the Social Action Committee have announced the start of the 2008 School Supply Drive to aid students in Central Florida who can not afford lunch or school supplies. We are working with Jewish Family Services, Mending Hearts Charities and A Gift for Teaching in this program. Please bring in school supplies or fill a backpack and place in the CRJ Grocery Cart near the office or you can make a monetary contribution to the CRJ Social Action Fund, earmarked School Supply Drive. Thank you.

CRJ is selling Gift Cards. Support your temple by buying a gift card to hundreds of stores! CRJ earns a percentage of sales! Click for FLYER. For list of stores and percentages earned, click to download ORDER FORM.

Please contact the temple office regarding any of the programs listed above.

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Nov 6 - 9 - CRJ Shabbat at Sea on Carnival's Sensation - Space is still available - 13 cabins left! LAST CHANCE AT THESE PRICES!!! Prices will go up after July 31st, 2008. Please contact Debbie Gold at 407-645-0444 or Marcy Brown at Zenith Travel at 407-862-1313.

Please contact the temple office regarding any of the programs listed above.

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