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FVJS students had a terrific time on their October field trip to Field of Dreams in Batavia, where they learned about caring for animals in need.
Future field trips are in the works, so keep an eye out for more information!
*FVJS families please note: In November, FVJS meets two consecutive Sundays: 11/4 and 11/11
It’s Never too Late to Register for FVJN!
The FVJSchool is set to open for its third school year this fall, with educational, engaging and exciting Jewish experiences for our students!
FVJSchool is held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. every other Sunday, during the school year. Hebrew class will be offered from 11:30 to 12:30, on FVJS mornings.
This program has classes for children beginning
at age 3 and continuing through 8th grade.
FVJS welcomes children from those with no formal religious education or Jewish
knowledge, to those who have previously attended religious education
programs. The FVJS program provides a general Jewish education and does not
adhere to any one particular branch of Judaism.
Information and registration forms are available at www.fvjn.org.
or email Barb Anderson: barb.anderson58@att.net.
FVJS STUDENTS IN GRADES 6TH THRU 8TH:
Meet other Jewish High School Students in the area! Go bowling, see a show, attend a Sukkah Pary!
Ma’ayan BBYO/BBYO Connect
FVJS/FVJN students are always welcome!
BBYO is for High School Ages.
BBYO Connect is for 6th through 8th grade.
Sunday, Oct. 7, 1:30 PM – Sukkah Party at Isaac Marshall’s home
*Sunday, October 21, 6 to 8 PM, $15 per person – Bowling at STC Bowl, 2520 West Main Street, St. Charles IL 60175. Open to 6th through 12th Grade. Includes bowling, shoes, pizza, pop and ice cream. Please RSVP to Liza at Archbroch@comcast.net. FVJS students have a special invitation to join in the fun!
If you are not receiving Youth Group information emails and would like to, please email Liza at Archbroch@comcast.net. You can also download flyers from the website at http://www.ckielgin.org/youth-groups.html.
Needed: Mother’s Helper
Susan (Suzi) Hanson, FVJN’s hard working volunteer coordinator for our monthly FVJN-to-Lazarus House Dinners, is in need of a part-time mother’s helper to spend time with her terrific kids, for the following schedule:
Mon. – Thurs. 7 to 8:30 a.m., and 2:30 to 5 p.m.
Please contact her for more information: shansonlpc@gmail.com.
Interfaith Thanksgiving Service 2012
Monday, Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m.
Procopius Abbey, Lisle
The DuPage Interfaith Resource Network Thanksgiving Service will be held on Monday, November 19th at 7:30 PM in the beautiful sanctuary of St. Procopius Abbey at the corner of Maple and College in Lisle. The service features broad participation from a wide range of religions including: Protestants, Buddhists, Catholics, Jews, Moslems, Zoroastrians, Sikhs, and B’hai. We hear the prayers of other religions, sung and chanted. The service is a wonderful way to begin the week of Thanksgiving. The warmth and diversity of the worshipping congregation expresses the promise of America. We respect our differences and appreciate that which binds us together. We proclaim a common message of thanks with our words and melodies of prayer.
One Book/ One Community Author Talk
Sunday, Dec. 2, 2:30 – 4 p.m.
Congregation Etz Chaim
Dear Jewish Friends:
Congregation Etz Chaim of DuPage County is the hosting West Suburban location for this year’s Spertus One Book/One Community program. The novel, One More River, which takes place in the American South, explores race, class and Jewish life during the 1920’s and 1960’s, in an alternating chapter narrative style. Author Mary Glickman will speak about her book, answer questions and sign books at Etz Chaim on Sunday, December 2nd. The free program includes a Kosher reception.
Even if you do not have the opportunity to read the book prior to this event, please consider attending. We hope that this will be the first of many Spertus programs that reaches out to our untapped, diverse Jewish community in the western suburbs.
Shavua tov!
Mark and Barbara Turner
Co-Chairs, Lifelong Learning Committee
Congregation Etz Chaim
1710 S. Highland Ave.
Lombard, IL
http://www.congetzchaim.org
630-627-3912
Mark Your Calendars:
Oct. 3 — FVJN-Lazarus Dinner Project
Oct 9 — FVJN Book Group
Oct. 12 — Shabbat Evening at FVJN
Oct. 14 — FVJS Field Trip
Oct. 14 — FVJN Board Meeting
Oct 20 — Adult Social Dinner!
Oct 21 — Adult Ed. Film Night
Oct. 28 — FVJN
Special Note to All:
Shalom!
During the next few months, our FVJN monthly Shabbat Evenings will take on a
different look.
In lieu of Shabbat services, we will say the blessings over the Shabbat candles,
the motzi and the kiddish, and will enjoy a social Shabbat potluck, together.
These monthly Shabbat gatherings offer great opportunities for adult and children
of all ages to make new friends and visit with others you already know. The
evenings can also include a variety of other pursuits, depending on what you
choose to bring.
Play an instrument? Bring it along! Jewish-related topics you would like to discuss,
as well as Ideas for FVJN you would like to share, are all welcome, too.
Please join us for these special community Shabbat evenings!
What’s Happening
FVJN-Lazarus Dinner Project
Wed., Oct 3, 6:45 p.m.
Thanks to our awesome FVJN-Lazarus Dinners coordinator, Suzi Hanson, we have volunteers scheduled through the next few months, but more are needed!
So far we have the following people signed up:
For October 3rd: Nancy S, Susan, Tammie
For November 7th: Michelle, Susan, Nancy S
For December 5th: Nancy S, Susan
It would be great if we could have one or two additional people help out on those days.
Thank you in advance!
Contact Suzi Hanson:
ShansonLPC@Gmail.com
630-853-2780
FVJN Book Group
Tuesday, Oct. 9, 7 p.m.
Everyone enjoyed the book Hornet Flight by Ken Follett, and we had a great discussion
at our August Book Group.
The next Book Group meeting will be Tuesday October 9th @ 7pm. We will be discussing
The Weavers Loom by P.l. Reid.
The book for December 4 (one week early this month so as not to interfere with Hanukkah)
will be All Other Nights by Dara Horn.
Please come and join in our discussions!
Please bring a book suggestion for a future book group, including author
info and a brief description.
We meet at FVJN: 121 S. 3rd St., Geneva.
Newcomers are always welcome! Feel free to bring a snack to share,
as well as future book suggestions.
FVJN Shabbat Evening:
Friday, Oct 12, 6:30 p.m. at FVJN
Join us for a friendly Shabbat evening, with prayers, a potluck supper, and friendship.
All ages welcome!
Please bring non-meat dishes, only.
RSVP to rachely@fvjn.org with what you will bring, so we can plan accordingly.
If your last name begins with:
A – G: Main dishes (non-meat)
H – N: Salads or side dishes
O – T: Desserts
U – Z: Beverages (apple and/or white grape juice), and set-up/clean-up
(*Please come 15 minutes early and stay 15 minutes after.)
Paper products will be provided.
FVJN Adult Social Dinner
Sat., Oct. 20, 6 p.m.
Please join us for a dinner on the town!
We will be gathering and dining at Aurelio’s Pizza, located at 330 W. State St., Geneva.
Reserve your seats today! RSVP by clicking here: http://fvjn.org/rsvp.
Adult Ed. Film Night
Sun., Oct 21, 5 p.m.
All adults are welcome as we nosh, watch and discuss!
If you’ve ever wondered, “why are we here, why do we exist,” the film
The Nature of Existence attempts to answer questions on the great mysteries
of life in a witty and thought-provoking way.
Held at the home of Nancy and Bob Cox. Snacks provided, BYOB.
Please RSVP to nccox@comcast.net
FVJS students will visit Field of Dreams in Batavia, as they explore and learn about caring for animals in need.
Please watch email for more details!
*FVJS families please note: In November, FVJS meets two consecutive Sundays: 11/4 and 11/11
It’s Never too Late to Register for FVJN!
The FVJSchool is set to open for its third school year this fall, with educational, engaging and exciting Jewish experiences for our students!
FVJSchool is held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. every other Sunday, during the school year. Hebrew class will be offered from 11:30 to 12:30, on FVJS mornings.
This program has classes for children beginning
at age 3 and continuing through 8th grade.
FVJS welcomes children from those with no formal religious education or Jewish
knowledge, to those who have previously attended religious education
programs. The FVJS program provides a general Jewish education and does not
adhere to any one particular branch of Judaism.
Information and registration forms are available at www.fvjn.org.
or email Barb Anderson: barb.anderson58@att.net.
FVJS STUDENTS IN GRADES 6TH THRU 8TH:
Meet other Jewish High School Students in the area! Go bowling, see a show, attend a Sukkah Pary!
Ma’ayan BBYO/BBYO Connect
FVJS/FVJN students are always welcome!
BBYO is for High School Ages.
BBYO Connect is for 6th through 8th grade.
Sunday, Oct. 7, 1:30 PM – Sukkah Party at Isaac Marshall’s home
*Sunday, October 21, 6 to 8 PM, $15 per person – Bowling at STC Bowl, 2520 West Main Street, St. Charles IL 60175. Open to 6th through 12th Grade. Includes bowling, shoes, pizza, pop and ice cream. Please RSVP to Liza at Archbroch@comcast.net. FVJS students have a special invitation to join in the fun!
If you are not receiving Youth Group information emails and would like to, please email Liza at Archbroch@comcast.net. You can also download flyers from the website at http://www.ckielgin.org/youth-groups.html.
This Saturday, 9/22: 
How do you find the truth about politicians, issue and more in an election year? To what or whom do you go to for information? Explore these questions and more at this year’s annual International Day of Peace event in downtown
Geneva.
Everyone is welcome to attend this free, community-wide celebration of the local observance of the International Day of Peace from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 on the Courthouse lawn, Third St. (a block and a half south of State St.), in Geneva. This year’s event is hosted by UUSG (Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva) and FVJN (Fox Valley Jewish Neighbors).
Returning this year is speaker Thom Thomas, Communications Consultant and practitioner of the Marshall Rosenberg approach to nonviolent communication. A hit with all who attended last year, Thomas will talk on how to respond to hate language.
Programming includes a panel of esteemed journalists who will discuss how to find the truth in media in an election year, Geneva High School students who will model honest, respectful debate, and Geneva residents Linda and Loy Williams will speak on their experiences with peaceful protest in Selma, Alabama.
Please see below for a full schedule.
The first “Peace Day” was celebrated in September 1982, after being established by a United Nations resolution to coincide with the opening of the General Assembly. The International Day of Peace provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations and nations to create practical acts of peace on a shared date.
The local celebration of the International Day of Peace will kick off with a special Friday night showing of the film, “Sisters of Selma,” at 7 p.m. This showing is free and open to the public.
“This is a story of “aggiornamento,” a word Pope John XXIII used to describe the “updating” of societies resistant to change. More importantly, it is the story of a few women who took it upon themselves to become the agents of that change.”
– http://home.earthlink.net/~sistersofselma/sos.htm
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This event is free and open to the public, and will also include children’s actives and live music.
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In case of rain, events will be held at UUSG: 102 S. 2nd St., Geneva.
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For additional information, please visit: http://content.uusg.org/storage/DayofPeace.pdf.
Friday, September 21, 7 pm
Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva
110 S. 2nd, Geneva
Free public screening of “Sisters of Selma” video:
How people from a faith community used non-violent protest in support of voting civil rights.
Day of Peace Events:
Saturday, September 22, 1-5 pm
Courthouse Lawn, Third Street, Geneva, IL
1 p.m. How to respond to hate language
Speaker: Thom Thomas, Communications Consultant and practitioner of the Marshall Rosenberg
approach to nonviolent communication.
1:50 p.m. Folk songs
2 p.m. How can voters find the truth in media in an election year?
Journalist Panel Moderated by Rick Nagel
Panel: Kathy Gresey, Editor Kane County Chronicle
Mike Smith, Tri-Cities Editor, Daily Herald
Dirk Johnson, Former Bureau Chief for New York Times and for Newsweek magazine, and
current Writer in Residence at Northern Illinois University.
Also at 2 p.m.: Activities for Children ages 6-12: Puppet shows, create a newspaper
2:50 p.m. Folk songs
3 p.m. What does honest, respectful debate look like?
Model UN students from Geneva High School
3:50 p.m. Folk songs
4-5 p.m. Experiences Participating in Nonviolent Communication in Selma, Alabama
Linda and Loy Williams
In addition to the events listed above, at 10 minutes to each hour, folk singers Tracey & Kristin McFadden, John Towell, & Jeanne Scown will entertain the crowd.
A number of UUSGers are contributing their time and talents to the endeavor, which is being sponsored by the Social Justice Committees of UUSG and Fox Valley Jewish Neighbors.
FVJS students had a terrific time on their October field trip to Field of Dreams in Batavia, where they learned about caring for animals in need.
Future field trips are in the works, so keep an eye out for more information!
*FVJS families please note: In November, FVJS meets two consecutive Sundays: 11/4 and 11/11
