| Events and Rituals |
 |
 |
 |
|
On the
Go - Transportation Solutions
for Older Adults
A program of the Jewish Senior Services Council delivered by Jewish Family Service, On the Go is more than a ride-it's independence, community connection, mobility, and dignity. FREE RIDES TO HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES. Make your reservation Today. Advanced Reservation Required! (877) 63-GO-JFS, (877) 634-6537 Affordable transportation to doctors appointments, shopping centers, visits to friends and loved ones. Also, Shuttles and Excursions to various programs and cultural events. For more info, please call (877) 634-6537 or online at: www.jfssd.org “2010 GALA Ad Program Booklet” Mouse over "2010 GALA" button (top right menu heading) and click on drop-down heading "2010 Gala Program" Jewish Community Response to
Chilean Earthquake
** The United Jewish Federation is coordinating with the Jewish Coalition for Disaster Relief, which brings together the experience, expertise, and additional resources of North American Jewish organizations to assist victims of natural or man-made disasters on a non-sectarian basis. The coalition, managed by the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), consists of many organizations including United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. The coalition's work maximizes the resources, coordinates the activities of its member agencies, informs the public about the disaster situation and the Jewish response, and demonstrates the long tradition of Jewish humanitarianism during times of crisis. For more information about the disaster and for donation instructions, go to www.ujfsd.org You can find their link for donating at http://www.uscj.org
   United Synagogue Youth (USY) meets Wednesday at Ner Tamid at 6 p.m. in the large classroom located in the Founders' Chapel. Ages for inclusion are ages 12-18. If you know of any Jewish teens, even those who are not from families who are members, let them know about our USY program.USY Meetings - from 6:00–7:30 pm Haiti Earthquake Disaster Relief Funds ** The United Jewish Federation of San Diego County is partnering with the American Joint Distribution Committee to provide food, supplies and equipment on the ground in Haiti. 100% of all funds raised through the emergency mailbox will support JDC's relief efforts. You can make your donation online or by mail to: Haiti Earthquake Disaster Relief Fund United Jewish Federation of San Diego County 4950 Murphy Canyon Road San Diego CA 92123 858.571.3444 ** The United Synagogue for Conservative Judaism has been mobilized from the beginning of the crisis to aid Haiti. LATEST NEWS!
Every Other Wednesday Night, Ner Tamid USY'ers have a meeting where they "hangout", eat pizza, play games, and discuss relevant USY issues and upcoming events. Kadima is for 4th-6th graders USY is for 7th-12th graders. Both are great opportunities to meet new Jewish friends and create a stronger Jewish identity. "Open Lounge" meetings, alternate Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Your Youth Leader.... Feel free to email your Youth Advisor with any questions - Thanks!  NER TAMID YOGA CLASSES (CANCELLED FOR THE MOMENT) EVERY WEDNESDAY Morning
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - meets in Ner Tamid sanctuary and occasionally in the Laura B. Friedman Memorial Library if sanctuary is unavailable. All levels welcome.
HOLIDAYS for 2009-2010 [5769-5770] (each holiday starts the night before at sundown)
Rosh Hashanah - The Hebrew New Year. Celebrates the creation of the world and is characterized by the blowing of the shofar. Begins the Ten Days of Repentance.
Yom Kippur - This fast day is the day of repentance and the holiest day of the year. Its central theme is atonement and reconciliation.
Sukkot -The third Pilgrime festival, it is also known as the festival of Tabernacles. Sukkot commemorates the life of the Israelites in the desert during their journey to the promised land. During their wandering they lived in booths (Sukkot).
Simchat Torah - This celebration marks the conclusion of the annual cycle of readings of the Torah. Festivities include seven hakkafot (processions), in which members of the congregration carry scrolls of the Torah.
Chanukkah - The Festival of Lights commemorates the victory of the Maccabees over the Syrians in 165 B.C.E and the re-dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem which had been defiled by them. Each night of the festival an additional candle is lit until on the last night, eight candles are burning. According to tradition, when the Temple was re-captured, only one small vessel of 4 consecrated oil -- enough for jus
t one day -- was found. Miraculously, it sufficed for eight days until new oil could be prepared and the festival was established for this length of time to commemorate the miracle.
Tu B'Shevat - The New Year for Trees, it is the 'Jewish Arbor Day'. It is customary to eat fruits on this day.
Purim - Commemorates the Jewish people's escape from extermination at the hands of Haman, minister of the Persian king Ahasuerus. The
word Purim means 'lots' and the holiday is so named as a reminder of the lots cast by Haman to determine what date the slaughter should occur. Festivities include mishloach manot , the sending of food gifts to friends; reading of the Megillah, the book of Esther; and Se'udat Purim, the festive meal.
Pesach - The first Pilgrimage festival, Pesach commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from Egypt. Pesach, or Passover in English, is named after G-d's 'passing over' of the Israelite houses while smiting the Egyptians with the tenth plague. Festivities during this holiday include having a seder and eating matzah.
Yom Hashoha - The Holocaust spanned years with suffering and death spread throughout these years of terror. No one day stood out as representative of this destruction.
Yom Hazikaron - On this day Israel remembers the blessed memory of the fallen soldiers that sacrificed themselves in the various battles for Israel's freedom.
Yom Haatzmahut - Israel's Independence day.
Lag Bahomer - The Da
y is given its name by its count in Sefirat HaOmer, which is thirty-three. It is cele brated with outings (on which the children traditionally play with bow-and arrows),
bonfires, and other joyous events
Shavuot - The second Pilgrimage festival, Shavuot celebrates the giving of the Torah. It marks the completion of counting the Omer. It is customary to stay up the entire night and study the Torah and to read the Book of Ruth.
|