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jan. Shabbat Friends Fridays, ongoing, 11-11:45 am Story time featuring different community members, storytellers, musicians, and teachers each week! Free for children under 6 with their parent or caregiver. JCC Family Center, 360 Amity Rd., Woodbridge, (203) 387-2522. Bereavement: Finding Comfort in Our Time of Loss Tuesdays, Jan. 14, 21 & 28, 7-8:30 pm Temple Beth Tikvah, 196 Durham Rd., Madison. Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 11 & 18, 7-8:30 pm Temple Emanuel, 150 Derby Ave., Orange. Tuesdays, Jan. 7 & Feb. 4, 12–1 pm Jewish Family Service, 1440 Whalley Ave., New Haven. Fun ‘N Fit Day Sunday, Jan. 5, 9 am-4 pm Free day of fun and fitness! Character Bagel Brunch with Spiderman, Iron Man, Snow White, and the Ninja Turtles. Membership special, class sampling includes TRX, Zumba, Yoga, Karate, Spinning and more. Free babysitting. Open to the public. JCC, 360 Amity Rd., Woodbridge. (203) 387-2522, jccnh.org. Open House Yeladim Early Learning Center Sunday, Jan. 5, 12-2 pm (Ages 3 months-5 yrs) Take a tour and meet teachers. Little Scientist demonstration. One-Day Special! Ask us about the returning Kindergarten program! Yeladim Early Learning Center at JCC, 360 Amity Rd., Woodbridge. (203) 387-2522 x278. Auditions for The Last Seder Sunday, Jan. 5, 1-4 pm Monday, Jan. 6, 7-9:30 pm JCC Theaterworks is seeking actors of all levels of experience for the community play The Last Seder. Show runs March 6-10. Contact: Dana Sachs, (203) 772-2557, danasachs@yahoo.com JCC Community Room, 360 Amity Rd., Woodbridge, (203) 387-2522. Life Stages and Sacred Texts Wednesday, Jan. 8, 15 & 22, 7-8:30 pm Second Series, Proverbs Congregation B’nai Jacob, 75 Rimmon Rd., Woodbridge. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 12 & 19, 7-8:30 pm Third Series, Ecclesiastes Congregation Sinai, 1000 New Haven Ave., Milford. Contact: Rabbi Hesch Sommer at JFS, (203) 389-5599 x117 to register. The Healing Power of Psalms: A Spiritual Journey Thursday, Jan. 9, 10-11 am Facilitated by Rabbi Hesch Sommer D.Min. Shoreline Office Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, Lighthouse Square, 705 Boston Post Rd., Guilford. Contact: Rabbi Hesch Sommer D.Min., (203) 389-5599, hsommer@jfsnh.org.
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Pirke Avot: Reflections on How We Live Our Lives: Shoreline Adult Ed. Thursday, Jan. 9, 11:15 am-12:15 pm JFGNH Shoreline Office, Lighthouse Sq., 705 Boston Post Rd., Guilford. Contact: Rabbi Hesch Sommer D.Min., (203) 389-5599, hsommer@jfsnh.org. Mothers Circle Thursday, Jan. 9 and Jan. 23, 6 pm. Are you raising Jewish children, but you weren’t raised Jewish? RSVP to laurar@ jccnh.org. JCC West Rock Room, 360 Amity Rd., Woodbridge, CT. (203) 3872522. Eating Mediterranean Sunday, Jan. 12, 11 am-12 pm Bill Bradley, registered Dietician discusses the health benefits of the Mediterranean Diet. Olive oil tasting with Kosher bread. JCC, 360 Amity Rd., Woodbridge. (203) 387-2522. jccnh.org. Bagels and Books Sunday, Jan. 12, 10:30-11:15 am Once a month, pre-school aged children have the opportunity to attend this interactive story time and sing-along. JCC, 360 Amity Rd., Woodbridge. (203) 387-2522. www.jccnh.org. Caregiver Support Group Thursdays, Jan. 16 & Feb.6 Tower One/Tower East,18 Tower Ln., New Haven. Thursdays, Jan. 23 & Feb. 13 Temple Beth David, 3 Main St., Cheshire. Contact: Michelle O’Brien at the Towers at (203) 722-1816 x170; Rabbi Josh Whinston at (203) 272-0037. JCC Day Camps Reunion - Carnival Saturday, Jan. 18, 6:30-8 pm Cotton candy, popcorn, Camp video, inflatable slide, photo booth, and games! Contact: Debra Kirschner, (203) 3872522 x253, campdirector@jccnh.org. JCC, 360 Amity Rd., Woodbridge. Genealogical Travel Sunday, Jan. 19, 1:30-2 pm Discussion of Jewish genealogical research in Germany and Romania. Contact: Gail Reynolds (860) 345-2723 Godfrey Memorial Library 134 Newfield St., Middletown. Happy Tree-Aversary! Sunday, Jan. 19, 2-4 pm Enjoy fruit and veggie tapas bar, and environmentally-geared projects! Members: $5; Nonmembers: $7. Free to under 3. JCC, 360 Amity Rd., Woodbridge (203) 387-2522 x317. Movie Screening: Nicky’s Family Tuesday, Jan. 21, 6:30-9 pm; (Snow Date: Thursday, Jan. 30) W. C. Polson Middle School, 302 Green Hill Rd., Madison Tuesday, Jan. 27, 6:30-9 pm JCC Vine Auditorium, 360 Amity Rd., Woodbridge, (203) 387-2522. Nicky’s Family tells the nearly forgotten story of Nicholas Winton, an Englishman who organized the rescue of 669 Czech and Slovak children just before the outbreak of World War II. $5 suggested donation. Contact: Jill Lesage, (203) 7380033, jwlesage@jewishnewhaven.org.
The Healing Power of Psalms: A Spiritual Journey Thursday, Jan. 23, 10-11 am JFGNH Shoreline Office, Lighthouse Sq., 705 Boston Post Rd., Building C Suite 2A, Guilford. Contact: Rabbi Hesch Sommer, (203) 389-5599, hsommer@ jfsnh.org. A Taste of Honey Saturday, Jan. 25, 7-11 pm JCC’s 20th annual evening of community learning. Contact: DeDe Jacobs-Komisar, (203) 387-2522, dedek@jccnh.org. JCC, 360 Amity Rd., Woodbridge. Winter Blast @ Congregation Or Shalom Sunday, Jan. 26, 4-6:30 pm Music, Dancing, & Games— Pasta Dinner with Make Your Own Sundaes $5/person; $15/family. RSVP (required) by Jan. 15. Contact: Jody Dietch, (203) 799-2341, info@orshalomct.org. Congregation Or Shalom, 205 Old Grassy Hill Rd., Orange.
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Jeremy Ben Ami: Paving the Path to a Two State Solution Tuesday, Feb. 4, 7-9 pm The Greater New Haven Chapter of J Street is pleased to welcome J Street Founder and President, Jeremy BenAmi. Q&A will follow. Contact: Sydney Perry, (203) 387-2424 x302, sperry@ jewishnewhaven.org. JCC, 360 Amity Rd., Woodbridge, (203) 387-2522. Mothers Circle Thursday, Feb. 6 and Feb. 20, 6 pm JCC West Rock Room, 360 Amity Rd., Woodbridge, CT. (203) 387-2522. RSVP to laurar@jccnh.org. Beth Israel of Wallingford Community Game Night Saturday, Feb. 8, 6:30-9:30 pm Beth Israel of Wallingford, 22 North Orchard St., Wallingford. Contact: Beryl Bloch, (203) 949-0651, BerylBloch@aol.com. Creating Sacred Space and Peace of Mind for the End of Life Sunday, Feb. 9, 9:30-11:30 am With Cantor Dorothy Goldberg and gerontologist Donna Fedus. Contact: Jill Lesage, (203) 738-0033, jwlesage@jewishnewhaven.org. Temple Beth Tikvah, 196 Durham Rd., Madison. The Healing Power of Psalms: A Spiritual Journey Thursday, Feb. 13, 10-11 am Contact: Rabbi Hesch Sommer, (203) 389-5599, hsommer@jfsnh.org. JFGNH Shoreline Office, Lighthouse Sq., 705 Boston Post Rd., Building C Suite 2A, Guilford. Pirke Avot: Reflections on How We Live Our Lives: Shoreline Adult Ed. Thursday, Feb. 13, 11:15 am-12:15 pm Contact: Rabbi Hesch Sommer, (203) 389-5599, hsommer@jfsnh.org. JFGNH Shoreline Office, Lighthouse Sq., 705 Boston Post Rd., Building C Suite 2A, Guilford.
Connecticut’s Jewish Farmers Sunday, Feb. 16, 1:30-2 pm Contact: Gail Reynolds,(860) 345-2723, publicity@jgsct.org. Godfrey Memorial Library, 134 Newfield St., Middletown. Bagels and Books Sunday, Feb. 16, 10:30-11:15 am JCC, 360 Amity Rd., Woodbridge, (203) 387-2522. www.jccnh.org. JCC Theaterworks presents The Jewish Plays Project 2nd Annual New Haven Playwriting Contest Sunday, Feb. 16, 7 pm Directed by David Winitsky - A showcase of new Jewish works. Contact: DeDe Jacobs-Komisar, (203) 387-2522, dedek@jccnh.org. JCC, 360 Amity Rd., Woodbridge. Good Tents: The Relational Synagogue & the Community in the 21st Century Thursday, Feb. 20, 7 pm JCC, 360 Amity Rd., Woodbridge Friday, Feb. 21, 7:30 pm Temple Beth David, 3 Main St., Cheshire Saturday, Feb. 22, 1 pm BEKI, 85 Harrison St., New Haven A visionary educator, cofounder of Synagogue 3000, and inspirational speaker, Dr. Ron Wolfson, has just written a book which is capturing the rapt attention of the Jewish community: “Relational Judaism: Using the Power of Relationship to Transform the Jewish Community.” Come for an interactive talk for the whole community. Contact: Hilary Goldberg, (203) 3872424 x325, hgoldberg@jewishnewhaven.org. Wintertime Freylich at CMI Saturday, Feb. 22, 7 pm CMl’s Brotherhood of Men and Women sponsor a celebration of Yiddish culture. Congregation Mishkan Israel, 785 Ridge Rd, Hamden. Kabbalah-Inspired Expressive Arts Workshop Sunday, Feb.23, 1:30-3:30pm (Snow date: March 2) An expressive art and writing workshop for adults facilitated by Amy J. Barry. Contact: Jill Lesage, (203) 738-0033, jwlesage@ jewishnewhaven.org. JFGNH Shoreline Office, Lighthouse Sq., 705 Boston Post Rd., Building C Suite 2A, Guilford. Adoption Homestudy Group Forming Jewish Family Service of New Haven is accepting registrations for the Infant/ Intercountry Homestudy Group. Contact Amy Rashba, LCSW, at (203) 3895599 x113, arashba@jfsnh.org. Preregistration required.
JFS recently celebrated National Adoption Month. More than 50 families and children enjoyed an evening of food, fun and family photographs. Pictured is Lisa Greenleaf, LMFT, a guest artist. JFS Adoption Coordinator Amy Rashba, LCSW, spearheaded the annual event.
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