Archive: February 2020

The Book of Judges with Tom Laufer

February 21, 2020 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – The Book of Judges is the seventh book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. In the narrative of the Hebrew Bible, it covers the time between the conquest described in the Book of Joshua and the establishment of a kingdom in the Books of Samuel, during which Biblical judges served as temporary […]

Shabbat Evening Service

February 21, 2020 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Friday Evening Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Sonya Starr and Cantor Ben Kintisch GUEST SPEAKER: Shay Rubenstein, Community Shaliach Understanding Israel’s Parliamentary System How it logistically works that you can have three elections in a 1 year period Who is running? Why will the upcoming election will be different than the other two this year?

Bat Mitzvah of Rebecca Hutchinson

February 22, 2020 @ 10:00 am –

Men’s Club Event — Ellicott City Revitalization

February 23, 2020 @ 2:00 pm – GUEST SPEAKER: Alicia Jones-McLeod Executive Director of the Ellicott City Partnership Learn about the impact from the Ellicott City floods and the actions taken to revitalize the community.  Alicia will discuss Ellicott City’s economic and tourism future and the role played by the Ellicott City Partnership. All CJC and CJC members welcome! Light refreshments will […]

Klezmer Dance Workshop

February 23, 2020 @ 4:30 pm – Come join the CJC Klezmer Band and Dancers and CJCS students for a special evening of Klezmer Music and authentic Klezmer Dancing with GUEST ARTIST Judy Sweet! Judy is an active musician, dancer, educator and arts advocate based in Baltimore. We appreciate your RSVP online by Wednesday, February 19. For more information contact Steve Zurier, […]

Congregational Budget Meeting

February 26, 2020 @ 7:30 pm – The Budget and Finance Committee prepared an initial 2020-2021 proposed budget. It can be downloaded by clicking here. It also includes a comparison to the prior year budget. To help with the budget process, there are several opportunities to provide feedback and ask questions about our 2020-2021 budget. 1. Email Gary Toller, treasurer@columbiajewish.org 2. Email […]

Transgender Issues Through a Jewish Lens

February 29, 2020 @ 10:00 am – Transgender Issues Through a Jewish Lens Rabbi Starr will present Jewish views on transgender issues during this informative Pot Luck lunch following our Shabbat B’Yachad Service. Click here to register for the Pot Luck Lunch. We appreciate your RSVP by Wednesday, February 26.

B’Yachad Shabbat Service

February 29, 2020 @ 10:00 am – Combining the intimacy of the lay-led Chavurah service with the beauty of our clergy-led service,  we come together in one service – B’Yachad!

Introduction to Shabbat Morning Services

March 1, 2020 @ 1:00 pm – A year-long class to explore prayer, understand the meaning, appreciate the history, learn the body language and lead prayers Rabbi Sonya Starr and Cantor Ben Kintisch Sundays, beginning October 27 — Ends Sunday, May 3 This class will study the meaning, body language, Hebrew and music of the Saturday morning service.  It is perfect for […]

CJC Board Meeting

March 3, 2020 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Topic: CJC Board Meeting Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89576437997 Meeting ID: 895 7643 7997 Dial by your location 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) Meeting ID: 895 7643 7997