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UPCOMING EVENTS

      • Let's go beyond sharing a building.  Experience how other congregations each worship! All are welcome: Columbia United Christian Church on Sunday, March 21 at 10:30 am. Lutheran Church of the Living Word TBD in May 2010 
      • Tuesday, March 9, 7:30pm -A taste of Israel  with Rabbi Sonya Starr. Class rescheduled from snowed-out class from February 7.
      • Thursday, march11, 7pm - From (Matzoh Ball) Soup to Nuts – At the Meeting House.  A truly “light-hearted” conversation, with delectable food tastings about making simple changes to your Passover Seder menu and everyday recipes. The results will reap benefits to your health and the health of our planet - and you’ll be surprised how delicious and easy it can be. Bonnie Sorak, CJC Green Team Co-Chair, 15 year vegan mother of 4 will lead the discussion. RSVP to bssorak@yahoo.com or 410-465-0427.  Hurry, only 6 spots left!
      • Saturday, March 13, 7:30-9:30pm - Jewish Middle School Mix and Mingle, Beth Shalom, 8070 Harriet Tubman Lane, Columbia, MD, 21044, $6 at the door.
      • March 15 - Deadline to RSVP for March 30, Second Night Seder without paying additional $5/person. (See march 30 entry.)
      • March 15, 7:30pm - The Business of Ethics and Moral Decision making: Have we been in an ethics recession? Dr. Fred Guy, Director of the Hoffberger Center of Professional Ethics. Sponsored by the Ed Padow Cultural Arts Committee. Light refreshments. At CJC. RSVP to leslie@columbiajewish.org or 410-730-6044 x317. There is no charge for program and is recommended for teens through adults.
      • Friday, March 19 - 4pm-midnight - Ben Topus Shabbaton at Temple Isaiah. The cost is $40 and the permission form is on the Temple Isaiah website.
      • March 20, 8pm - Jewish Film Series. "Arranged" - USA - 90 min. This movie “centers on the friendship of an orthodox Jewish woman and a Muslim woman who are both starting their careers as first-year teachers in a Brooklyn public school.  Over the course of the year, they find they share much in common, not least of which is that they are both destined for arranged marriages.  Based on a true story, the film shows the struggles both women face as religiously observant young women when interacting with an unsympathetic secular world.
      • March 30, 5:30pm - CJC's second night Seder. Chicken, brisket, and vegetarian/Vegan dinners available. RSVP by March 15. Note: Additional $5/person after March 15. If you can help contact Bonnie Sorak -bsorak@juno.com.
      • April 25, Spring Mixer, At Temple Isaiah. 5th graders will be invited. More info to follow!
      • April 25, Succot in April - Join our team of unskilled (and skilled) workers to help rehab a home.Your chance for a hands on mitzvah that is fun!For more info or to volunteer, contact Roz Zinner at rozzinner@gmail.com or 410-599-4412
      • CJC/S Family Trip to Israel – June 27 – July 11, 2010:  Rabbi Sonya Starr and Jerry Kiewe will lead this incredible two week trip. Cost: Maximum of $2,800/person plus airfare for CJC members; additional fee for non-members. Experience the diversity of Israel, celebrate Shabbat in Jerusalem, visit an archeological dig, explore ancient sites and modern cities, ride camels in the desert and sleep under the stars, see the sunrise from the top of Mount Masada, float in the waters of the Dead Sea, visit the Knesset, Yad Vashem, and the Herzl Museum, daven at the Western Wall.   Share laughter, experience spiritual connections, and deepen friendships. A group list of prospective participants is being formed. If you would like to be added contact Miriam, 410.730.6044 x 314,  cjcisraeltour2010@columbiajewish.org.

      ONGOING

      • CJC now on Facebook - Become a "fan" and you'll be able to:

        - Quickly see, RSVP, and be notified of upcoming CJC events; - Easily invite guests and spread the word about our great congregation; - Network and learn more about members of our congregation; and - Support CJC as it ventures into the world of "new media"

      To join CJC on Facebook, go to http://www.facebook.com/pages/Columbia-MD/Columbia-Jewish-Congregation/106168826931 and click the "Become a Fan" button at the top of the page.  Note however that you must have or create a Facebook account to join our page.  Email Rich Goldman at facebook@columbiajewish.org with any questions. 

      • Tekiah - Simchas and Mazel Tovs - Every month the Tekiah will list birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, b'nai mitzvahs, and more. Send in your special days - tekiah@columbiajewish.org.
      • Last Friday of the month - looking for CJC students and youth group members to join Rabbi Kramer at Vantage House for an intergenerational service.
      • The A-OK (Assisting our Kids), a mentoring/tutoring program sponsored by the congregations at The Meeting House, is seeking volunteers. Contact Chaya Kaplan or Joe Wilmott for more information.
      • Soup Kitchen will be held at Shepard's Table every 4th Sunday of every month. Contact Roni Rothman or Lois Savar-Rock for more details.
      • Chavurah - welcomes participation from all congregation members. One of the highlights of the weekly chavurah experience is our lively Torah discussion. If you would like to receive regular updates on the specifics of what is happening at chavurah services, please e-mail Judy Young and request that you be placed on the chavurah mail list.
      • CJC Jewish Film Series - see what films are available to borrow from CJC's Library.
      • Cooking For Grassroots: CJC has volunteered to provide dinner for the Grassroots Homeless Shelter in Columbia on the fourth Sunday of every month. The meal consists of one main course and two side dishes. The meal is prepared in your home and is brought to the shelter on either Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. We are currently looking for volunteers to provide meals on the following dates:  September 27, October 25, November 22, and December 27. If interested in participating or if you have questions, please contact:  Sandy Saperstein at sansap@mac.com.
      • Torah Study with Rabbi Siegel - Mondays at noon.
      • Adult Choir - 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM.
      • Spare Change for Performances - Bring your spare change that's on your dresser and in jars around the house and drop it in the container in Cantor Morrison's office, marked for upcoming performances! This painless way to add to the fund will help us insure terrific professional performers for our listening pleasure.
      • CJC Gift Shop hours - Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 4:30 pm. Friday 8:30 - 2:00 pm. Visit the shop and purchase Fair Trade organic coffee and chocolate bars, hand-woven kippot, small purses and pencil bags created by women's cooperatives in Guatemala, beautiful congregant designed note cards, books, cds and more.