In December, our students studied the mitzvah (commandment) of tzedakah through traditional and modern texts.
Each class has chosen an organization to support and will be hosting a booth at the Tzedakah Fair. Come hear about what each class has learned and support our students as they live out simcha shel mitzvah (the joy in doing a mitzvah).
All are welcome to attend.
UVJC-Hillel Film Series 2017
Wednesday, February 1 at 7 pm
13 Carpenter Hall at Dartmouth
Woody Allen’s bio of Virgil Starkwell, who goes from cellist in a marching band (that is not a misprint) to ridiculously unsuccessful criminal, is hailed as a masterpiece of silliness. Remember the illegible stickup note? In English, for a change.
Rated PG. 85 minutes PLUS: Road Runner cartoons!
EASTMAN SHABBAT SERVICE
Friday, February 3 at 7:00 pm
Rabbi Boraz will lead Shabbat services at Eastman. Please contact Sue Berg at jarsberg@comcast.net for more information
Calling All February Birthdays to the Torah
Saturday, February 4 at 10 am
Is your birthday in February? Come to services and be part of our February birthday group aliyah. And stay for the birthday cake kiddish for all.
UVJC-Hillel Film Series 2017
Wednesday, February 8 at 7 pm
13 Carpenter Hall at Dartmouth
This prequel to Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem takes place in Haifa in 1979, over three days before Shabbat. Viviane struggles for her identity while raising three children as her husband tries to “keep her in line.” The film recounts a story of tradition, love, and fear of the future.
In Hebrew, French, and Moroccan, with English subtitles.
Not Rated. 99 minutes.
TAX LETTERS:
If you need a letter enumerating your UVJC contributions for 2016, please contact the UVJC office at 603-646-0460 or uvjc@valley.net.
Got Name?
We are in the process of adopting a Hebrew name to go along with our English one, and we’d love you to be part of it. Here are two options in the running so far:
Beit Shalom - The Upper Valley Jewish Community. (Beit Shalom means House of Peace)
Ruach Ha’emek - The Upper Valley Jewish Community (Ruach Ha'emek means Spirit of the Valley)
Do you have another suggestion? Send it to Laura Rosenthal at laura@iguy.org by February 10th. We’ll have a community online vote after that.
Join us in supporting Syrian refugees
The social action committee is forming a subcommittee to support Syrian refugees. One aspect of this work will be to support the non-governmental Israeli group IsraAid and the Berlin Jewish community in their work with Syrian refugees in Germany. To join the subcommittee or for more information, please contact either Jeff Bell (jbellvt@gmail.com or 802 436 2801) or the social action committee at UVJCSocAction@gmail.com.
"Like" us on Facebook!
The UVJC now has a Facebook page, in addition to the Facebook group. "Like" our new page for updates, events, and more. To find our page, click here or search "Upper Valley Jewish Community" on Facebook.
Caring Community Volunteers available
The Social Action Committee has a volunteer database of over 50 people waiting to provide a helping hand to UVJC community members in need. Volunteers are able to help in many ways such as delivering a meal, grocery shopping, light house repairs, or visiting someone who is housebound.
To request help for yourself or someone you care about, or to volunteer, contact us at UVJCSocAction@gmail.com.
Literature Lovers
Sunday, January 29
Caroline or Changeby Tony Kushner
This is a beautifully written musical drama by playwright Tony Kushner. It addresses the relationships of African-Americans and Southern Jews in the early 1960s using finely crafted characters and exploring their relationships in a small Louisiana town.
Sunday, February 26
Jews in America: Four Centuries of an Uneasy Encounter: A History by Arthur Hertzberg.
A controversial examination of the Jewish ''success story" in American that questions notions of identity, assimilation, and ethnicity.
Sunday, March 26, 2017
The Two-Family House
by Lynda Cohen Loigman
This novel is about relationships in an extended family. Two brothers and their families live in the same duplex. The reviews talk about family secrets. Although the main secret is obvious to the reader, the character development, events, reactions are captivating. The story mostly takes place in Brooklyn and Long Island starting a few years after WWII. It is very interesting and easy to read.
This book is available through Interlibrary loan from more than 25 libraries in NH.
Literature Lovers usually meets at 7:00 pm the last Sunday of the month, unless otherwise noted. For location or more information, please contact Susan Cohen at (603) 643-3611, or sncohen037@gmail.com.
UVJC Calendar of Services and Events
Thursday, January 26 - Wednesday, February 8
Thursday, January 26
7:00 pm Haverot Laderech - (Women's Group) Norwich Inn
Friday, January 27
6:00 pm Hillel Shabbat Service and Dinner - All are welcome
Saturday, January 28
10:00 am Shabbat Learner's Service
Kiddush: Bonnie Kimmelman
Sunday, January 29
10:00 am Hebrew School - All Grades
11:00 am Tzadakah Fair
Tuesday, January 31
12:00 pm Torah Study with Rabbi Boraz
1:30 pm Torah Study II
4:00 pm Hebrew School - Grades 3-7
7:00 pm Executive Committee Meeting
Wednesday, February 1
7:00 pm UVJC Hillel Film Series - Carpenter 13
"Take the Money and Run"
Thursday, February 2
12:00 pm Guide for the Perplexed
Friday, February 3 6:00 pm Hillel Shabbat Service and Dinner - All are welcome
Saturday, February 4
10:00 am Shabbat Service
Kiddush: Yoni and Stephen Neirman
Sunday, February 5
10:00 am Hebrew School - All Grades
10:30 am Tu B'Shvat P.J. Library
Tuesday, February 7
12:00 pm Torah Study with Rabbi Boraz
1:30 pm Torah Study II
4:00 pm Hebrew School - Grades 3-7
7:00 pm Executive Committee Meeting
Wednesday, February 8
7:00 pm UVJC Hillel Film Series - Carpenter 13
"To Take a Wife"
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