Membership Outreach Committee Meeting
2023-06-14 19:30 (America/New_York)

Let's Go on a Hike!
2023-06-18 09:00

Chapter 2 Planning Meeting
2023-06-21 10:30
Join us for a planning meeting in-person at The Meeting House

Standing for Racial Justice Meeting
2023-06-29 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-08-22 19:30 - 21:00
The Standing for Racial Justice Committee (SRJ) is inspired by a collective commitment to bring greater justice to our world. We explore books, blogs, podcasts, articles, films, and virtual workshops, as well as personal experiences. Wanting to share this learning with our congregation, the Committee compiled an ever-growing Resource List, which is available on the CJC website. If you are interested in learning more about SRJ/attending our next meeting, please contact Judy Vogel.

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A TISCH-Kit A Tasket...
2023-07-02 13:00
A Tisch is a Jewish tradition - usually associated with weddings. At a tisch the community gathers around the couple to shower them in blessings, song, poetry and Torah. We, at CJC, are going to borrow this tradition and shower Rabbi Michael and Scott with blessings and love in preparation for the birth of their little one!

Bring a blessing, bring a song to sing, bring your favorite story, bring your favorite poem or bit of Torah. Together we will create a circle of love, wrapping them in blessing, as they prepare for the big day!

Your presence is the only present requested.

Let's Play Mah Jongg!
2023-07-09 14:00, 2023-08-06 13:00

Klezmer Band Rehearsal
2023-07-09 19:30, 2023-08-06 19:30
Upcoming Rehearsals, Sundays, 7:30pm

2022
November 20 – includes Israeli Dancing
December 4

2023
January 8
January 29 – includes Israeli Dancing
February 12
February 26 – includes Israeli Dancing
March 12
March 26 – includes Israeli Dancing
April 2
April 16 – includes Israeli Dancing
May 7
May21 – includes Israeli Dancing
June 11
June 25 – includes Israeli Dancing
July 9
July 23 – includes Israeli Dancing
August 6
August 20 – includes Israeli Dancing

Green Team Meeting
2023-07-10 19:00, 2023-08-14 19:00, 2023-09-11 19:00, 2023-10-16 19:00
The CJC Green Team meets the 2nd Monday of each month.

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History of Jews in Florida
2023-07-11 20:30
Enjoy an exhilarating and surprising overview of the history of Jews in Florida.
Presented by Marcia Jo Zerivitz, the Founding Executive Director of the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU

This history of the Jews of Florida from colonial times to the present is a sweeping tapestry of voices spanning centuries. Despite not being officially allowed to live in Florida until 1763, Jewish immigrants escaping expulsions and exclusions were among the earliest settlers. They have been integral to every area of Florida’s growth, from tilling the land and developing early communities to boosting tourism and ultimately pushing mankind into space.

The Sunshine State’s Jews, working for common good, have been Olympians, Nobel Prize winners, computer pioneers, educators, politicians, leaders in business and the arts and more, while maintaining their heritage to help ensure Jewish continuity for future generations. Today, Florida has the third largest population in the nation and the third largest Jewish community.

Please register in advance to receive Zoom link.

CJC Board Member Retreat
2023-07-16 11:00
Our Board Retreat is scheduled for Sunday, July 16, 2023, from 11:00am - 2:00pm at the Meeting House.

Standing for Racial Justice Subcommittee Meeting
2023-07-17 19:30 - 21:00
The Standing for Racial Justice Committee (SRJ) is inspired by a collective commitment to bring greater justice to our world. We explore books, blogs, podcasts, articles, films, and virtual workshops, as well as personal experiences. Wanting to share this learning with our congregation, the Committee compiled an ever-growing Resource List, which is available on the CJC website. If you are interested in learning more about SRJ/attending our next meeting, please contact Judy Vogel.

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Dangers of a Single Story
2023-07-23 19:30 - 21:00

Commemorate Tisha B'Av
2023-07-26 19:30
Tisha B’Av , the ninth day of the Jewish month of Av, marks the destruction of the First and Second Temples in 586 BCE and 70 CE, and the subsequent exile of the
Jewish people. It’s a day of fasting and mourning, and has become a time to remember other great calamities that have befallen the Jewish people, The Book of Lamentations , (Eicha) which is read on Tisha B’Av , recounts the devastation wrought with the destruction of Jerusalem by Babylonia. While it is a day of mourning, it is also a day to confront the dual challenges of hate and Antisemitism we face as 21th century Jews.

We will begin with a short service and the recitation of the Book of Lamentations. This will be followed with a discussion of the challenges Jews face confronting anti-
Semitism and hate.

Chapter 2 Banneker Douglass Museum Tour
2023-08-02 10:30

What's Behind Netenyahu's Judicial Overhaul?
2023-08-03 20:30

Standing for Racial Justice Meeting
2023-08-09 20:00 - 21:30

Standing for Racial Justice Book Discussion
2023-08-13 19:30 - 21:00

B'Yachad Open House
2023-08-20 13:00

Klezmer Band Rehearsal and Israeli Dancing
2023-08-20 19:30
Upcoming Sessions, Sundays, 7:30pm

2023
August 20

Aleph Bet Yoga
2023-08-25 17:30
Oakland Mills Interfaith Center, 5885 Robert Oliver Pl, Columbia

Children ages 7 & under (and their parents/siblings) are invited to meet Kara Seidel, our Director of Youth & Family Engagement! Enjoy breakfast for dinner before we welcome Shabbat! This CJC Menschkin program will be filled with music by Cantor Steve, story time and crafts.

Please register in advance so we know who is coming!

Kickin' it with Kara
2023-08-27 13:00
For families with children above the age of seven (more geared toward later elementary, middle, and high schoolers).
Come for some fun family trivia with a spin - Battle of the Generations! Gen Z vs. Millennials vs. Gen-x and so on. There will be food!
Please RSVP here.
These are great programs for Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles too!

Finance Committee Meeting
2023-09-06 19:30
Please click here to access the meeting via Zoom.
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Selichot
2023-09-09 20:00

Reverse Tashlich
2023-09-10 13:00

CJC Executive Committee Meeting
2023-09-10 19:00, 2023-10-15 19:00
Monthly via Zoom

Munchkin Minyan for Rosh Hashanah
2023-09-16 10:00

[In-person] Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Services
2023-09-17 09:30
Led by Rabbi Gordon Fuller

Oakland Mills Interfaith Center, 5885 Robert Oliver Pl, Columbia

An Evening With Matthew Berger
2023-09-20 18:30
Smith Theater at Howard Community College

10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia

Matthew Berger speaks about the work the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism is doing nationally and how you can be a defender and upstander for Jews in Howard County

Mr. Berger serves as the Senior Advisor for the recently created Foundation to Combat Antisemitism. He has been instrumental in the launch of the $25 million omnichannel #StandUpToJewishHate Campaign that has popularized the use of the Blue Square as a unifying symbol of support for Jews in America. This campaign was designed to raise awareness about antisemitism and to encourage all people, especially non-Jews, to post and share the Blue Square to stand up against intolerance. Mr. Berger is a veteran non-profit
leader who will share his experience in combating antisemitism and advocating for broader DEI issues. It is hard to know what to do as just one person in the fight against antisemitism, and he provides vision to raise awareness about hate and injustice and foster change.

Registration required for space and security. Click here to register.

Questions? Contact Shauna Leavey: sleavey@jewishhowardcounty.org

Kever Avot - Remembrance Service
2023-09-24 11:00
Led by Cantor Jan Morrison

Kever Avot is the Jewish tradition of visiting the graves of our loved ones during the High Holy Day season. The tradition helps us show cavod (honor) to the dead while helping to reconnect us to meaningful and mindful living.

Columbia Memorial Park
12005 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville

[In-person] Kol Nidre Services
2023-09-24 19:30
led by Rabbi Michael Hess Webber and Cantor Steve Hummel

Wilde Lake Interfaith Center, 10431 Twin Rivers Rd, Columbia

[In-person] Yom Kippur Services
2023-09-25 09:30
Led by Rabbi Michael Hess Webber, Cantor Steve Hummel and Rabbi Gordon Fuller

Wilde Lake Interfaith Center, 10431 Twin Rivers Rd, Columbia

10:00am, Munchkin Minyan - for families with children ages 7 & under

Adult Discussion Group 1 - 1:15pm - 2:45pm

Adult Discussion Group 2 - 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Neilah/Havdalah Service - 6:30pm

Community Break Fast - Approx. 7:00pm

Munchkin Minyan for Yom Kippur
2023-09-25 10:00

Shake it in the Sukkah!
2023-10-01 13:00

Chapter 2 Planning Meeting
2023-10-04 10:30, 2023-11-01 10:30 | Columbia Jewish Congregation, 5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia, MD, 21045, United States
Chapter 2 meets once a month, on the first Wednesday of the month at CJC, at 10:30am for coffee, nosh, schmoozing and discussion of travel tips and ideas. We also plan to coordinate group day trips or overnight trips. If you would like to be added to the Chapter 2 mailing list, please send your email address to Charlene Levine. We’d love to have you join in the fun!

Simchat Torah
2023-10-07 19:00

Israel Solidarity Gathering
2023-10-11 19:00 - 20:00
Howard County Community-Wide Israel Solidarity Gathering

Temple Isaiah (12200 Scaggsville Rd)

The safety and security of our community is always our utmost priority. There will be private security and additional security support from the Howard County Police Department present at the event. Advanced registration requested for security purposes. This program is not designed for children but will be child-friendly. Parents who bring children who need a quiet space will be able to view the program in a sound-proof glass room.

Special thanks to Temple Isaiah for hosting this community event and for the following congregations for also assisting in the planning and coordination of this program:

Bet Aviv, Bet Chaverim, Beth Shalom, Chabad Lubavitch Center of Howard County, Chabad of Ellicott City, Columbia Jewish Congregation, Kol Nefesh
Oseh Shalom

For those unable to attend in-person, this event will be livestreamed at https://templeisaiah.org/prayer/livestream

Bon Fire Party
2023-10-14 17:00 - 19:00
DUE TO THE PREDICTED STORMS FOR SATURDAY, WE ARE POSTPONING OUR BONFIRE.
MORE DETAILS WILL BE PROVIDED WHEN AVAILABLE!

Let's Play Mah Jongg!
2023-10-15 13:00 | Oakland Mills Interfaith Center, 5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia, Maryland, 21045, United States
LEARN TO PLAY!

Make friends
Practice your skills
Bring your own refreshments and snacks

Please register in advance

https://tinyurl.com/cjcmaj2023

Gerry Greenbaum Art Reception
2023-10-15 13:30 - 15:30
Please join us at
An Art Exhibition and Reception
featuring a selection of artwork by
GERRY GREENBAUM
Oakland Mills Interfaith Center, 5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia
Refreshments will be served. Proceeds from sale of artwork will be donated to The Columbia Jewish Congregation

Bar Mitzvah of Ethan Palguta
2023-10-21 10:00
Today’s in-person service is led by Rabbi Michael Hess Webber and Jon Blankman and includes Ethan Palguta being called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah.

Service is also available via Zoom. Register in advance for Virtual Shabbat Morning Services.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/up0ucu-qqjIoFQZaL2R8lAK1qKIJwg_QPQ

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
You only need to register once. The link you receive is good for ALL Shabbat Morning Services.

Learn the Aleph Bet
2023-10-22 10:30

Philosophy and Leadership in Dark Times
2023-11-02 20:30
with Dr. Yaniv Feller, University of Florida

This talk introduces the thought of Rabbi Dr. Leo Baeck (1873–1956), one of the most prominent Jewish public intellectuals of his era and the official leader of German Jewry under Nazism. After briefly discussing Baeck’s biography, we will examine how his understanding of the essence of Judaism developed in conversation with Christianity, before moving to the impact of the rise of Nazism on Baeck’s thought, and the moral dilemmas he had to face.

Yaniv Feller is an assistant professor of Religion and Jewish Studies at the University of Florida. He is the author of The Jewish Imperial Imagination: Leo Baeck and German-Jewish Thought (Cambridge University Press, September 2023) and a co-editor of Covenantal Thinking: Essays on the Philosophy and Theology of David Novak, to be published by the University of Toronto Press in March 2024. Yaniv published articles on various topics in Jewish thought and culture, including Jewish-Christian relations, post-Holocaust theology, and Christmas trees.

Please click here to register online. Zoom information will be shared a few days before program.
