Events and Programs
Knitzvah Group We chat, we eat, we knit/crochet - all for good causes!! Join us the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Newcomers are always welcome. Basic instruction is provided. |
| Tot Shabbat |
| First Friday of Every Month 6:00 pm Join Elmo and Rabbi Gross for Shabbat Fun. Children 5 and under welcome with their siblings. |
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| Sup & Swap January 29 - 10:30 am |
| Follow Rabbi Gross on the HCRJ BLOG. |
RECIPES WANTED HCRJ is creating a section on our website for our favorite recipes (Jewish or not). Please send your recipes to adulted@hcrj.org |
| COME PLAY MAHJONG WITH US TUESDAY NIGHTS AT 7:00 pm NEWCOMERS AND ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME |
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A Tu B'Shevat Celebration
Swap: Bring a small plant to
exchange with the group.
Sup: We'll have a mini Tu
B'Shevat seder. bring fruits,
nuts and different kinds of
wine. Dinner will be braised
short ribs and couscous.
PLEASE R.S.V.P. to the
temple office at 713/782-4162
or hcrj@hcrj.org so that we
are able to plan the menu
quantity.
Swap: Bring a small plant to
exchange with the group.
Sup: We'll have a mini Tu
B'Shevat seder. bring fruits,
nuts and different kinds of
wine. Dinner will be braised
short ribs and couscous.
PLEASE R.S.V.P. to the
temple office at 713/782-4162
or hcrj@hcrj.org so that we
are able to plan the menu
quantity.
| MARRIAGE AND MERLOT Wednesday Nights in February 7:00 - 9:00 pm During this four Week Program for newly married or engaged couples, Rabbi Gross and his wife, Beckye, facilitate a series of discussions designed to help couples explore issues of intimacy, communications and finances in a safe non-threatening way. Size is limited to 10 couples, so please contact Rabbi Gross if you are interested at 713/782-4162 or rabbigross@hcrj.org |
| Yom Limmud - Sunday, February 19 Perhaps the best known of the BJE programs is its annual YOM LIMMUD or DAY OF JEWISH LEARNING. Yom Limmud provides a unique opportunity for Jewish Learners from all denominations and walks of life to come together in one place at one time to learn, exchange ideas, and share experiences. Scores of seminars, featuring presentations by rabbis, cantors, Jewish educators, college professors, cultural arts specialists and other experts are facilitated throughout the day. The event also provides special programming for the children and teachers. Yom Limmud 2012 will take place on Sunday, February 19 at Congregation Beth Yeshurun. One of the most popular classes is Hebrew Jump Start. The always-popular Hebrew Jump Start, taught by Rabbi Stuart Federow, is an integral part of the Yom Limmud experience! From 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., participants will become familiar with the sounds of the Hebrew letters and vowels, and will read directly from the Torah by the time they finish! This is a good introduction to reading Hebrew. Participants will take home materials to help reinforce what they have learned. For more information and to register, click here. |
The HCRJ Interest Group will
meet Wednesday, March 7
at 10:30 am with a topic of
special interest to those soon
to reach retirement and their
children.
Adele Segal is an interior
designer and owner of a
company, "Renovate or
Relocate" and also a JFS
volunteer speaker will talk
about "Aging in Place."
She will present ideas on
how to create a home or
apartment that is easier to
live in as we grow older.
There will be time for
questions and discussion. As
usual, bagels and coffee will
be served.
meet Wednesday, March 7
at 10:30 am with a topic of
special interest to those soon
to reach retirement and their
children.
Adele Segal is an interior
designer and owner of a
company, "Renovate or
Relocate" and also a JFS
volunteer speaker will talk
about "Aging in Place."
She will present ideas on
how to create a home or
apartment that is easier to
live in as we grow older.
There will be time for
questions and discussion. As
usual, bagels and coffee will
be served.
| Interest Group |
| Christmas Eve, several members of our congregation went to a mosque. The purpose was to create dialogue between our faiths in order to spread tolerance and understanding and to dispel stereotypes or prejudices. We watched their prayers and then said the blessings as we lit the Hannukah lights. We broke into small groups and each person from each faith answered the questions: "The stereotype you don't like or find yourself defending is..." and "The thing about my religion we are most proud of is..." It was an amazing night. Peace on earth!!!! |
Family Retreat at Greene Family Camp
March 2-4. 2012
It's the ultimate Jewish family vacation and a great opportunity for
parents and children of all ages to discover the incredible experience of
a GFC Shabbat. The young and young-at-heart will spend much of their
weekend together - climbing the 50 foot Alpine Tower, experiencing the
giant swing, crating arts and crafts, learning Israeli folk dances and
camp songs, enjoying outdoor and indoor sports, as well as
participating in many of the great activities that GFC offers during the
summer.
There will be "Parents Only" sessions with our scholar-in-residence, as
well as "Camper Only" sessions with our all-star staff.
For details and registration:
www.greene.urjcamps.org/yearround/retreats/family/
March 2-4. 2012
It's the ultimate Jewish family vacation and a great opportunity for
parents and children of all ages to discover the incredible experience of
a GFC Shabbat. The young and young-at-heart will spend much of their
weekend together - climbing the 50 foot Alpine Tower, experiencing the
giant swing, crating arts and crafts, learning Israeli folk dances and
camp songs, enjoying outdoor and indoor sports, as well as
participating in many of the great activities that GFC offers during the
summer.
There will be "Parents Only" sessions with our scholar-in-residence, as
well as "Camper Only" sessions with our all-star staff.
For details and registration:
www.greene.urjcamps.org/yearround/retreats/family/