Archive: August 2020

Congregation Kol Ami Drive In Shabbat

Posted on August 28, 2020

August 28, 2020 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Open the sun roof, pop the hatchback and join us as we celebrate Shabbat! Together we will experience the magic of Jewish community, spirituality and creativity that is the core of Congregation Kol Ami. New to the area? What better way to discover the warmth and vibrance of our synagogue community and the many ways […]

Mishkan Ha’am Adult Ed – Book Discussion: How To Be An Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi

Posted on August 30, 2020

August 30, 2020 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – If possible, we encourage people to order from a local/independent Black owned bookstore rather than Amazon. Through this website, you can order from The Lit. Bar located in the Bronx: https://bookshop.org/shop/thelitbar Visit www.mishkanhaam.org

Youth Professional Roundtable

Posted on September 8, 2020

September 8, 2020 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm – More details to follow

This is Real, and You are Completely Unprepared – WJCS

Posted on September 9, 2020

September 9, 2020 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm – How can broken-heartedness catapult us to spiritual transformation?  We will meet weekly to discuss the themes of Rabbi Alan Lew’s book This Is Real, and You Are Completely Unprepared: The Days of Awe as a Journey of Transformation as we navigate through the High Holy Day period. We will chant, journal, and meditate during each […]

Let’s Talk About Race: Understanding The Conversation as Jews In This Moment

Posted on September 9, 2020

September 9, 2020 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Join The Jewish Education Project for a webinar exploring the conversation around race and identity.   This webinar for Jewish Educators,  will address the following ideas: • What is the conversation around race and identity that is currently taking place in our society? • What is the connection between anti-semitism and anti-black racism? How do we make […]

Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Holocaust Survivors Facing the End of Life

Posted on September 9, 2020

September 9, 2020 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Holocaust Survivors Facing the End of Life Examining the Past to Improve Present Care how to deliver trauma-informed care to Holocaust survivors, Second Generation and other traumatized populations. Recognize emotional triggers in healthcare that can re-traumatize Holocaust survivors. Develop self-awareness of your reactions to survivors of the Holocaust and […]

F.A.C.T.: Facing Adavnced Care Together – WJCS

Posted on September 9, 2020

September 9, 2020 @ 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm – Join us for this unique opportunity to discern both personal and Jewish values around end-of-life wishes and decision-making. Short videos, texts, and a card game will be the interactive tools used to enhance this educational program. For anyone at any age! Co-facilitated by Heidi Weiss, LMSW, MHA, and Rabbi Pamela Wax 2 Wednesdays, September 9 and […]

FIDF A Night of Heroes

Posted on September 9, 2020

September 9, 2020 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm – 2020 FIDF National New York Gala For more information, please visit fidf.org/nygala or call 646-490-3383.

Westchester Jewish Council Executive Committee Meeting

Posted on September 9, 2020

September 9, 2020 @ 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm –

Westchester Jewish Council High Holiday Security Briefing

Posted on September 10, 2020

September 10, 2020 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am – Zoom details to follow.  For more information contact security@wjcouncil.org