4/13/20 All of us at the VCJC hope that you are doing well and staying safe and healthy during these unusual and upsetting times. As you probably know, the Jewish calendar has four Yizkors scheduled during which prayers are said for departed relatives and others. In addition to the Yizkor at Yom Kippur and the one shortly after that during Shemini Atzeris, there is a Yizkor service at the end of Passover (now), and another coming up during Shavous…
Information from Rabbi Lowenthal – Selling Chametz Information from Congregation Kol Israel’s Rabbi Reinstein The following has been extracted from email to the Congregation Kol Israel. As Pesach comes near, we are all grappling with how this year will be different than all other years. This year, our main concern should be safety of ourselves and those around us – instead of Pesach prep. At the bottom of this letter, I have shared a joint statement of guidelines from a…
Lecture has been cancelled – the Rabbi is on lockdown due to COVID -19 March 15, 2020 Lecture The Van Cortlandt Jewish Center’s Sunday lecture series continues on March 15, 2020 with a lecture by Rabbi Yale Butler. His topic will be “From Tourism to Terrorism – How I Got China to Stop Aiding Terrorists in Israel”. Please join us for a light breakfast at 9:30 and the lecture at 10 AM. The lecture series is free to all, although…
THIS EVENT IS BEING POSTPONED We are postponing this event because we would rather err on the side of caution than risk the well-being of our community. We hope to have this event once the Coronavirus concerns have abated, so keep your eyes and ears open for the announcement of the new date Come One, Come All! Get Your Event Tickets Here You can buy your admission ticket online with a small convenience surcharge. Before March 13 it’s only $43. …
As part of its ongoing Sunday lecture series, the Van Cortlandt Jewish Center will be showing Bal Ej the Hidden Jews of Ethiopia. There will be breakfast served at 9:30, sponsored by the VCJC Sisterhood. The film will be shown at 10:00 AM in the ballroom. A discussion of the film will follow the showing. While there is no charge to view the movie or for breakfast, donations are appreciated. Please plan to join us! Call the office at 718-884-6105…
VCJC has scheduled the 15th Annual Bazaar & Carnival for December 8, 2019, from 11 AM to 3 PM The VCJC Bazaar & Carnival is coming! Free Admission! There will be something for everyone. Bring your children for: Carnival Games with Prizes Free Giveaways Delicious Kosher Food and Drinks for sale. Come to participate in: Raffle (Scroll to the bottom to buy raffle tickets now!) Raffle tickets are $1each or a book of 6 tickets for $5 in the VCJC…