August 2010 News
You’ve Got Mail
You probably noticed that your Exodus Magazine package is a little heavier than usual this month. As part of its annual High Holiday mailing, the JRCC is proud to include some extra items in addition to Exodus Magazine:
- Our Annual Calendar contains valuable information on Jewish holidays and community programs that you and your family can participate in. Special thanks to all the advertisers whose support makes the calendar possible.
- If you have been receiving a complimentary copy of Exodus Magazine, please consider subscribing to assist us in continuing to produce top-quality publications for our community in both Russian and English. Visit www.exodusmagazine.org for more information. Thanks to all of Exodus’ subscribers and advertisers for making this amazing project possible.
- A special Shabbat and holiday fridge magnet contains candle lighting times is enclosed for all Russian households, and is meant to encourage and remind the women and girls of the house to light candles.
- The special High Holiday insert contains Yizkor information that enables us to help you memorialize your loved ones with special prayers and/or plaques, and also contains information on donation opportunities. Please use the enclosed return envelope.
As always, we welcome your feedback about any of these publications. If you know someone who would like to receive any of these publications, please contact our office and we will add them to our mailing list.
High Holiday Tickets
High Holiday tickets are now available at the JRCC office. Rosh Hashana (Sept 8-10) and Yom Kippur (Sept 17-18) services will be held at several locations in the GTA, including a new location in West Thornhill with Rabbi Levi Jacobson. Seating is limited, so please reserve your seats as soon as possible by calling 416.222.7105, visiting www.jrcc.org/highholidays, or visiting the JRCC office (the office is open M-F 9am-6pm and Sunday 12-5pm).
Membership Drive
The JRCC and all its branches prescribe to a policy of welcoming and accepting every person who comes through our doors. At the same time, there is considerable expense involved in running the day-to-day operations of the various programs and services we offer. Please consider a JRCC Membership to help offset the costs of your local branch. Your Membership is fully tax-deductible, and includes High Holiday tickets. Please call the office at 416.222.7105 or visit www.jrcc.org/membership.
Preschool & Daycare Summer Program
The JRCC Preschool and Daycare ran a successful summer day camp program, with an emphasis on enjoying the great outdoors during the warm summer months. The program also featured special outings, including trips to various educational and entertaining attractions throughout the GTA. The Preschool and Daycare resumes its regular schedule in September. For more information contact Anya Kupinsky at 416-736-0781.
Hebrew School Registration
Give your child the gift of Jewish education, and to give yourself the gift of Jewish naches. The opportunity to learn what it means to be Jewish through engaging in Jewish history, Hebrew language, and becoming familiar with Jewish holidays and other observances, solidifies the Jewish identity in the child’s mind. The acclaimed Aleph Champ program creates an individualized program of study that enables each student to progress in his/her Hebrew Reading skills by graduating to different levels using various colored “belt” levels like in Karate. The program is focused on education through hands-on experience and fun, where Judaism comes to life with a variety of creative art projects, educational games and interactive seminars. The children become a conduit of Jewish information for their families, and a source of Jewish pride for their parents and grandparents. Registration is still open for September 2010, and a limited number of scholarships are available. Contact the JRCC Hebrew School at 416.222.7105 x224 or visit www.jrcc.org/hebrewschool
Summer Camp
The JRCC’s Summer Adventure Camp program took over 30 boys and girls ages 9 to 14 on a one-week adventure to the Laurentian Mountains near Montreal. Joining another 20 campers from Montreral, the fifty participants made fast friends and experienced a week packed with excitement – from challenging outdoor activities like white water rafting and intensive hiking, to skill building activities like tree-tope roping and boating. All of this took place in a beautiful, expansive, natural lakefront setting, and included a wide variety of recreational activities and amusement trips throughout the week, including Six Flags Laronde and a trampoline gym.
How did the campers enjoy the experience? Here’s what they had to say:
“I really enjoyed camp, hope to be back.”; “Can you make the camp longer?”;
“This camp really opened my eyes… through very fun and interactive activities”;
“It was my first sleepover camp and I enjoyed it a lot.”
For information about the JRCC Summer Camp program, please contact Zalman Shuchat at 416.222.7105 x278 or [email protected].
