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WHAT A FABULOUS YOM HA'ATZMAUT COMMUNITY
CONCERT CELEBRATION THERE WAS at Temple Beth Shalom in Florida, NY on Thursday  May 8th. Rabbis, Cantors, Choirs and musicians from many Orange County synagogues gathered to celebrate Israel's 60th birthday. Almost 200 guests enjoyed delicious birthday cake, schmoozed with  old friends and made new friends. Follow this link to see the pictures.

ISRAEL @60 FESTIVAL SEEKS VOLUNTEERS 

Let your love for Israel lead you to the doors of Congregation Eitz Chaim
          Sunday   June 1, 2008   11AM
All good events begin with great volunteers! Get involved...
Follow this link for volunteer opportunities.

                               
Click here
for a complete, up to date listing of Orange County's Israel @60 events.
Click here for pictures from Live & Become.
Click here for photos of the West Point Choir.

ISRAELI FILM FESTIVAL CONTINUES IN JUNE 

SATURDAY JUNE 7 ~ DOUBLE FEATURE ~ 9:30PM

Rosmarins Day Camp   12 School Road   Monroe, NY
Bring your lawn chairs.
Follow this link to purchase your $5 tickets
Click on movie poster for more information.

English   21 minutes

 

Hebrew with English subtitles
1 hr 27 min

FEDERATION MISSION TO CELEBRATE ISRAEL'S 60th

November 9 - 17, 2008

Federation Mission led by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld 
A unique travel experience providing each traveler with a sense of purpose. A mission is not a passive travel experience, but an active adventure designed to engage the mind, heart, soul and body.
SPIRITUAL, HISTORICAL, PERSONAL.
Visit historic and traditional sites including: Jerusalem, Yad Vashem, Masada and the Dead Sea,Caesarea, Safed and more. Visit the Galil Mountain Winery for dinner.
Your trip includes guided tours, discussions,Shabbat celebrations and much, much more. Click here for full itinerary

EITZ CHAIM SUMMER FAMILY MISSION

Jerusalem

Yachad - Together in Israel
June 29 - July 13, 2008

Mission led by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld 
Discover ancient Jerusalem through the eyes of David Melech Israel
• Examine the challenges and issues facing Israel today
• Celebrate Shabbat at the Kotel
• Make a difference – Volunteer in a community service project
Cick here for full itinerary  

ONLINE NOW!

YOU can make a difference. The answers are in YOUR hands.

We need your help to better understand the needs of our local community and help advise on a direction that our Federation should follow. Please take a few minutes to follow this link and complete the survey. If you would like to discuss this porject, feel free to call the Federation office (845)562-7860 or email joyce@jewishorangeny.org.  

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PJ LIBRARY COMES TO ORANGE COUNTY (PJ for pajamas)

Do you have children between the ages of 6 months and 6 years?

In the PJ Library program, every child between the ages of 6 months and 6 years will receive a gift of a Jewish book or CD every month in the mail for them to share with their parents in the memory-creating moments before bedtime. To enroll in this free program contact the Federation office here, or visit the PJ Library website. 

SUPER SUNDAY

Click here if we missed you on Super Sunday and you would like to make your 2008 pledge.
Click here to see pictures of our Super Sunday volunteers.
birthrightisrael: registration open
What could be better than a free 10-day trip to Israel for 18-26 year-olds?  Registration for the Taglit-birthright Israel KESHER Trip is now open for those who have never been on an educational study program or organized peer group trip to Israel. Act now, more than 300 signed up the day registration opened.
Click here
for more information

HAPPENINGS AT THE NJCC

Click here to see upcoming events at the Newburgh Jewish Community Center.

TURNING CARS INTO CARE

CALL NOW...
TOLL FREE

Donate a car, boat or motor home to the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County.
866-532-2771   866-JF-CARS-1
Free pick up  Tax receipt given 
Easy & convenient