ENJOY SHABBAT SERVICES THIS SUMMER!
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Members
of the congregation will each bring
their unique approach to these services*:
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.......July
4 - .Murray and Mary Solomon
.........July 25
- .Martin Charwat
......August
1 -..Ron
Rosen
......August
8 - .Linda Cantor & Adriaan
Finnerman
....August
15 - .Benjamin Krevolin
....August 29
- .Doi Cohen |
Worship and sing
along in the comfort of our social hall, easily accessible
by elevator. Socialize over light refreshments (often including
ice cream).
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As
usual, devices for the hearing impaired will be available.
* Services on July 11th and 18th and August
22nd
will be conducted by Rabbi Golomb in the sanctuary.
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Celebrate
Vassar Temple’s
160th Anniversary
at
a Gala Dinner Dance to be held
at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel
on Saturday evening, November 1, 2008
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CAST
YOUR SINS INTO THE WATER AT
OUR TASHLICH SERVICE
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SPECIAL
SELICHOT EVENING ON SEPTEMBER 20th |
WELCOME-BACK
SHABBAT DINNER
Friday,
September 5th at 6:00 p.m.
Main
dish, salad and challah provided;
Bring
an apetizer or a dessert to share.
No charge
for the dinner but
RESERVATIONS ARE
REQUIRED BY AUG. 29th.
Contact
Office at 845-454-2570
Shabbat
services at 7:30 p.m.
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HANDS
ON JUDAISM
Through
this program, a
skill of Jewish living will
be taught or reviewed each
month in 15 minutes on
a Sunday morning at 11:15, followed
by a chance to chat.
September
7th:
"Jewish
Names and Naming Ceremonies"
October
5th:
“How
to Bless Children on Shabbat”
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URJ WEBSITE
ILLUMINATES
SHABBAT BLESSINGS |
If
you click
on this link: http://urj.org/shabbat/blessings/,
you will find an open door to many Shabbat blessings, some
of which may be unfamiliar to you. Try
out one or two new ones. You might discover a way to bring
spirituality into your life, starting for just a few minutes
every week.
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IRAQ:
MID-DECADE ASSESSMENT
by Rabbi Paul Golomb
"By
this point in time it is no longer especially insightful
or politically courageous to call the U.S. adventure in Iraq
a massive........... (continued)
."agree
or disagree you should read this"
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Remember:
Shopping without SCRIP does not make Cents
ADAMS FAIRACRE FARM (10%) &
SHOP
RITE (5%) &
STOP & SHOP
(5%) &
Get gift cards; don’t go
food shopping without one!! On sale at the Temple during
regular office hours.
We will deliver orders of $200 or
more. |
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It's
Easy and Fun to Raise Funds for Vassar Temple
..........You
can SHOP online at your favorite stores and make money for Vassar
Temple by registering at www.iGive.com/VT.
After registering, whenever you shop at a participating on-line
business, a box will pop up telling you what percentage of your
purchase will be donated to Vassar Temple.
.......... There are now almost 700
businesses cooperating and $120.57 has already been raised for
Vassar Temple. Look for full details in your Temple mailing on
how you can support this effort too!
.......... Remember, you, your family
and your friends can all be Vassar Temple supporters while making
convenient online purchases. Questions?
Contact Office 845-454-2570 |
We
are a Reform congregation, proud to be celebrating over 160 years
of worship and service in the Mid-Hudson Valley. Vassar Temple’s
culture is warm and welcoming – a place where everyone
belongs. 
